The celebrity had never roasted a goose for a holiday dinner
The celebrity had never roasted a goose for a holiday dinner. How hard could it be?
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No silent night here: The progressive rock band Trans-Siberian Orchestra performs extreme holiday music, with lasers and pyrotechnics illustrating its energized take on Christmas favorites
No silent night here: The progressive rock band Trans-Siberian Orchestra performs extreme holiday music, with lasers and pyrotechnics illustrating its energized take on Christmas favorites. Ben Tracy reports.
Black Friday may get all the publicity, but Super Saturday, the final Saturday before Christmas, still packs a pretty good punch when it comes to deals
Black Friday may get all the publicity, but Super Saturday, the final Saturday before Christmas, still packs a pretty good punch when it comes to deals. Meg Oliver has more on how, at least for holiday shoppers, sometimes it pays to procrastinate.
Kohl's is opening their doors at 7 a.m. Thursday morning and planning to stay open for more than 170 straight hours
Kohl's raised the stakes in the fight for holiday shoppers, opening their doors at 7 a.m. Thursday morning and planning to stay open for more than 170 straight hours -- straight through 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Fortune Magazine assistant managing editor Leigh Gallagher joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how the marathon strategy could pay off.
Every holiday season, people are stressing about what gifts to get their friends and family
Every holiday season, people are stressing about what gifts to get their friends and family. And many of them, including millennials, are trying to figure out how to pay for those gifts. Personal finance expert Stefanie O'Connell spoke with CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers about gifting on a budget.
Expert advice that will save you headaches -- and potentially cash -- when searching for toys at the last minute
Expert advice that will save you headaches -- and potentially cash -- when searching for toys at the last minute.
As we inch closer to Christmas, Americans can project the spirit of jolly St. Nick, or a Grinch-like scowl, depending on how they feel about the holiday
As we inch closer to Christmas, Americans can project the spirit of jolly St. Nick, or a Grinch-like scowl, depending on how they feel about the holiday. Many are down about the over-commercialization of Christmas, but contributor Bill Flanagan tells us why he has no problem with excess at this time of year.
From the unveiling of Merriam-Webster's Top 10 Words of the Year, to the unveiling of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"
From the unveiling of Merriam-Webster's Top 10 Words of the Year, to the unveiling of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" - "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead. Charles Osgood reports.
Safyre Terry is the sole survivor of an arson blaze that killed her family two years ago
Safyre Terry is the sole survivor of an arson blaze that killed her family two years ago. Now 8, she's well on her way to fulfilling a simple holiday wish.
As holiday shoppers gear up to spend big on gifts and travel, how can you get the best bang for your buck?
As holiday shoppers gear up to spend big on gifts and travel, how can you get the best bang for your buck? Matt Schulz, a senior industry analyst for creditcards.com, joins CBSN to explain how to earn back credit card rewards and protect yourself against fraud.
The Solstad family adopted baby Nathan this weekend, and his new sisters were stunned to find him under their Christmas tree
The Solstad family adopted baby Nathan this weekend, and his new sisters were stunned to find him under their Christmas tree. Watch to see their adorable reaction.
When an explosion tore through Halifax in 1917, Boston quickly sent a relief train stuffed with supplies
When an explosion tore through Halifax in 1917, Boston quickly sent a relief train stuffed with supplies. The cities are still bound by the gesture of good will in the face of tragedy. Meg Oliver reports.
The first family participates in the nation's tree lighting ceremony, with performances by musicians Andra Day, Crosby, Stills, & Nash, and others
The first family participates in the nation's tree lighting ceremony, with performances by musicians Andra Day, Crosby, Stills, & Nash, and others
Even if you didn't grab all your gifts on Black Friday or Cyber Monday, there are still plenty of ways to pick up great deals
Even if you didn't grab all your gifts on Black Friday or Cyber Monday, there are still plenty of ways to pick up great deals. Credit.com's Jeanine Skowronski joins CBSN to talk about the top 5 ways to win during the holidays.
A Walmart in Ohio is under fire for telling a retired U.S. Marine that he can't stand inside the store to collect toys and money for a charity, even though he's done it for more than a decade
A Walmart in Ohio is under fire for telling a retired U.S. Marine that he can't stand inside the store to collect toys and money for a charity, even though he's done it for more than a decade. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has more the backlash.
Donald Trump demands $5M to appear at a CNN debate, Laquan McDonald's accused shooter posts $1.5M bail, and more of the stories you're clicking on
Donald Trump demands $5M to appear at a CNN debate, Laquan McDonald's accused shooter posts $1.5M bail, and more of the stories you're clicking on.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the November 30, 2015 edition
At the Global Climate Summit in Paris, President Obama pitched an international deal to cut carbon emissions; after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday is here to encourage the holiday spirit of giving
After Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday is here to encourage the holiday spirit of giving
After Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday is here to encourage the holiday spirit of giving. Michelle Miller has more.
Americans are expected to spend $3 billion on Cyber Monday
Americans are expected to spend $3 billion on Cyber Monday. With the flood of deals available from retailers, which ones are the best ones? Retail and financial journalist Vera Gibbons joined CBSN to break it all down.
Retail stores saw less foot traffic on Black Friday, which may mean they prefer to shop from the comfort of their own homes on Cyber Monday
Retail stores saw less foot traffic on Black Friday, which may mean they prefer to shop from the comfort of their own homes on Cyber Monday. Retail & Financial Journalist Vera Gibbons joined CBSN to talk about this year's digital doorbusters.
Here's a look at the week ahead
Here's a look at the week ahead. Some of the highlights include a climate change conference with many global leaders in attendance and the lighting of the National Christmas Tree in Washington DC.
American consumers, start your engines
American consumers, start your engines. This weekend kicks off the holiday shopping season. Jill Schlesinger has some advice on what can help and what shoppers should avoid.
First Lady Michelle Obama greets the Bustards and the Blue Room Christmas tree at the north driveway of the White House. The 18.5-foot Fraser fir was grown by Jay and Glenn Bustard at their tree farm in Lansdale, Pennsylvania.
First Lady Michelle Obama greets the Bustards and the Blue Room Christmas tree at the north driveway of the White House. The 18.5-foot Fraser fir was grown by Jay and Glenn Bustard at their tree farm in Lansdale, Pennsylvania.
One of America's great holiday traditions took place in the hours following Thanksgiving as millions of shoppers flocked to stores to do some Black Friday Christmas shopping
One of America's great holiday traditions took place in the hours following Thanksgiving as millions of shoppers flocked to stores to do some Black Friday Christmas shopping. Brian Webb joins CBSN to talk about the deals and the atmosphere greeting consumers this year.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the November 26, 2015 edition.
As President Obama and his family celebrated Thanksgiving at the White House, yet another jumper managed to make it over a recently reinforced fence; fruits and vegetables are often discarded because they just don't look right
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U.S. moving to indict Cuba's Raúl Castro, sources say
The potential indictment — which must be approved by a grand jury — is expected to focus on Cuba's 1996 downing of two planes operated by a humanitarian group.
Trump touts "fantastic trade deals" after meeting with China's Xi
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will conclude their summit in Beijing on Friday as both countries look to claim the visit as a win.
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Seized ship taken toward Iran as Trump and Xi agree on Strait of Hormuz
A ship was taken by unknown parties toward Iranian waters after an Indian-flagged vessel was attacked off Oman.
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ICE releases wife of U.S. Army soldier after monthlong detention
ICE has released the wife of an active-duty U.S. soldier after a month in detention, her husband told CBS News.
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Will Trump ask Putin to bring these Americans home?
Anastasia Antonov believes that her father, Aleksandr, was arrested by the Russian government last year because he is an American citizen. Now, she is appealing to President Trump to push Vladimir Putin's government to free her father.
CIA Director Ratcliffe makes rare trip to Cuba as island faces energy crisis
The meeting came as Cuba is contending with a massive power failure to its national energy grid amid U.S. sanctions that have caused an oil and gas shortage crisis.
Supreme Court upholds mail access to abortion pill mifepristone for now
The Supreme Court has maintained mail access to the abortion pill mifepristone, setting aside for now a lower court order that blocked abortion providers from prescribing the widely used drug through telehealth and shipping it to patients.
Trucking broker can face lawsuit over fatal crash, Supreme Court rules
A CBS News investigation showed the broker had worked with dangerous "chameleon carriers," thousands of which evade federal safety enforcement by reincarnating under new names.
Bipartisan bill aims to help civilians exposed to toxic burn pits
A bipartisan group of lawmakers unveiled a bill to help civilians, including law enforcement agents, receive workers' compensation for illnesses like cancer that are often associated with toxic exposure to burn pits.
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Trump touts "fantastic trade deals" in final meetings with China's Xi
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will conclude their summit in Beijing on Friday as both countries look to claim the visit as a win.
American passenger from hantavirus-hit cruise ship on life in quarantine
The number of people being monitored for hantavirus in the United States has grown to 41, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
A Chinese community in New York City reacts to the Trump-Xi Beijing summit
There has been palpable excitement about President Trump's state visit to China in the Queens neighborhood of Flushing, home to one of the largest Asian populations in the U.S.
Supreme Court upholds mail access to abortion pill mifepristone for now
The Supreme Court has maintained mail access to the abortion pill mifepristone, setting aside for now a lower court order that blocked abortion providers from prescribing the widely used drug through telehealth and shipping it to patients.
Trucking broker can face lawsuit over fatal crash, Supreme Court rules
A CBS News investigation showed the broker had worked with dangerous "chameleon carriers," thousands of which evade federal safety enforcement by reincarnating under new names.
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Trump Mobile says its T1 mobile phone to ship this week
Trump Mobile's $499 gold-toned phone has faced delays since it was unveiled in June 2025.
Why are so many U.S. CEOs in China with Trump, and what do they want?
More than a dozen American CEOs are accompanying President Trump on his trip to China. That's not unusual.
Jury awards $49.5 million to Boeing 737 MAX crash victim's family
A jury in Chicago awarded $49.5 million in damages Wednesday to the family of a 24-year-old American who perished in a 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash.
Rare blue-green diamond sells for record price at auction
The 5.5-carat "Ocean Dream" diamond was found in Central Africa in the 1990s.
Workers are getting paid to teach AI how to do their jobs
AI companies are recruiting a wide range of temp workers, from writers to wine enthusiasts, for hourly-paid gigs to help train their language models.
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ICE releases wife of U.S. Army soldier after monthlong detention
ICE has released the wife of an active-duty U.S. soldier after a month in detention, her husband told CBS News.
Trump touts "fantastic trade deals" in final meetings with China's Xi
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will conclude their summit in Beijing on Friday as both countries look to claim the visit as a win.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe makes rare trip to Cuba as island faces energy crisis
The meeting came as Cuba is contending with a massive power failure to its national energy grid amid U.S. sanctions that have caused an oil and gas shortage crisis.
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U.S. moving to indict Cuba's Raúl Castro, sources say
The potential indictment — which must be approved by a grand jury — is expected to focus on Cuba's 1996 downing of two planes operated by a humanitarian group.
Bipartisan bill aims to help civilians exposed to toxic burn pits
A bipartisan group of lawmakers unveiled a bill to help civilians, including law enforcement agents, receive workers' compensation for illnesses like cancer that are often associated with toxic exposure to burn pits.
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Teens help save man having a heart attack
Three South Florida teenagers helped a 65-year-old having a heart attack. Matt Gutman has the story.
Cruise ship passenger on quarantine experience
Jake Rosmarin, a travel influencer who was on the M/V Hondius as it suffered a hantavirus outbreak, is one of 16 Americans quarantining at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Rosmarin spoke with CBS News about how a five-week trip is now stretching into 12 weeks away from home.
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Activities that challenge your mind may help maintain brain health
Challenging your mind, through games and learning new skills, may help reduce your risk of dementia, according to the Alzheimer's Association. (Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association.)
Trump demands Medicaid data for deportation. Some states go further.
Several states have required their health agencies to take on another job: verifying immigration status among Medicaid recipients and reporting them to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
No Americans showing hantavirus symptoms
Jake Rosmarin is one of the 16 Americans at the University of Nebraska Medical Center being monitored for signs of hantavirus. Ian Lee spoke with him and has more details.
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Trump touts "fantastic trade deals" in final meetings with China's Xi
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will conclude their summit in Beijing on Friday as both countries look to claim the visit as a win.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe makes rare trip to Cuba as island faces energy crisis
The meeting came as Cuba is contending with a massive power failure to its national energy grid amid U.S. sanctions that have caused an oil and gas shortage crisis.
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U.S. moving to indict Cuba's Raúl Castro, sources say
The potential indictment — which must be approved by a grand jury — is expected to focus on Cuba's 1996 downing of two planes operated by a humanitarian group.
Bipartisan bill aims to help civilians exposed to toxic burn pits
A bipartisan group of lawmakers unveiled a bill to help civilians, including law enforcement agents, receive workers' compensation for illnesses like cancer that are often associated with toxic exposure to burn pits.
A Chinese community in New York City reacts to the Trump-Xi Beijing summit
There has been palpable excitement about President Trump's state visit to China in the Queens neighborhood of Flushing, home to one of the largest Asian populations in the U.S.
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Yellowstone spinoff "Dutton Ranch" premieres
Yellowstone actors Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly are reprising their roles as the fan-favorite onscreen couple Rip Wheeler and Beth Dutton in the newest "Yellowstone" spinoff, "Dutton Ranch." CBS News' Julianne Ferreira has more.
From the archives: Outspoken film critic Rex Reed
Film critic Rex Reed, whose clever and barbed opinions about movies – and movie stars – made him a fixture for decades in print and on television, died on May 12, 2026 at age 87. In this Feb. 4, 2018 "Sunday Morning" profile, Reed talked with Mo Rocca about how he came to live the life of an A-Lister himself. He also dispensed his unvarnished opinions about that year's best picture Oscar-nominees.
"Survivor" contestants on double elimination
(Spoilers ahead) "CBS Mornings" reveals the castaways voted off during Wednesday's episode of "Survivor 50" in another double elimination. They discuss being part of the franchise and their legacies in the game.
National Recording Registry adds Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Ray Charles, more
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
Troubling trend for touring musicians
Major musicians from Post Malone to Meghan Trainor have recently struggled to sell out stadiums and arenas for their tours. It's a troubling trend being called "blue dot fever" and has led to entertainers canceling some or all of their shows. Ash-har Quraishi reports.
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How the Trump-Xi summit could impact AI race
President Trump's visit to Beijing comes as the U.S. and China compete for artificial intelligence supremacy. Matt Sheehan, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, joins with analysis.
Closing arguments held in OpenAI case
Lawyers presented closing arguments Thursday in the OpenAI trial pitting Elon Musk against its CEO, Sam Altman. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Trump Mobile says its T1 mobile phone to ship this week
Trump Mobile's $499 gold-toned phone has faced delays since it was unveiled in June 2025.
Workers are getting paid to teach AI how to do their jobs
AI companies are recruiting a wide range of temp workers, from writers to wine enthusiasts, for hourly-paid gigs to help train their language models.
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NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
What's in the released UFO files?
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
Trump: UFO files released for transparency
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it's time for the American people see it for themselves, as the Pentagon started releasing previously classified documents related to UFOs and UAPs. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
"The Age of Disclosure" director on UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released and declassified numerous files on UFOs, including eyewitness testimony, photos and reports. Government knowledge of non-human intelligent life was the subject of the documentary "The Age of Disclosure," released in February. Its director and producer, Dan Farah, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Former death row inmate granted bond after nearly being executed 3 times
An Oklahoma judge granted bond to former death row inmate Richard Glossip on Thursday, laying the groundwork for his first release from prison since 1997.
Software CEO convicted for running $1 billion Medicare fraud scheme
Brett Blackman was convicted on charges including healthcare and Medicare fraud, and faces decades in prison.
Huge twist in Alex Murdaugh case
Alex Murdaugh, the former South Carolina lawyer who was convicted of murder, will get a new trial and have his convictions overturned, the state's Supreme Court ruled Wednesday. CBS News' Eva Pilgrim reports.
Feds arrest tourist accused of hurling rock at endangered seal's head
The tourist sparked outrage after a witness recorded him chucking a coconut-sized rock at "Lani," a beloved Hawaiian monk seal off a Maui beach.
Videos show shots fired in Philippine Senate
Warning: Distressing video. Authorities in the Philippines tried to arrest a senator on Wednesday, resulting in a burst of gunfire in the Philippine Senate, according to an Associated Press journalist and other witnesses.
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NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
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David Begnaud meets a man who has attended the Kentucky Derby for 79 years in a row – and his dying wish to make it there one last time.
How a pair of 3-legged pets found their home
Two animals with specials needs are adjusting to their new home in Maryland after recovering together at "Last Chance Animal Rescue." Photojournalist Parrish Smith shows us how Blueberry and Meadow found each other and their forever home.
Restaurants turning back clock for customers
Some restaurants are going retro to try to bring customers into dining rooms. Bradley Blackburn got a taste of how they're putting nostalgia - on the menu.
What U.S. and China want out of talks
Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Trump are discussing a wide range of topics in Beijing, including Taiwan and the war with Iran. Henrietta Levin, a senior fellow with the Freeman Chair in China Studies at CSIS, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss what success would look like for both the U.S. and China during these talks.
Yellowstone spinoff "Dutton Ranch" premieres
Yellowstone actors Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly are reprising their roles as the fan-favorite onscreen couple Rip Wheeler and Beth Dutton in the newest "Yellowstone" spinoff, "Dutton Ranch." CBS News' Julianne Ferreira has more.