Storms cause travel nightmare for millions ahead of Thanksgiving
Storms are threatening 250 million Americans ahead of the long holiday weekend
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Video shows tied-up horse being dragged by truck
The video came to the attention of animal welfare officers after it was posted to Facebook on Sunday
Snowstorm to disrupt Thanksgiving travel for millions
Scenes of nature's fury are beginning to stretch for miles, coast to coast
Rampant stomach virus shutters entire Oregon school district
Greater Albany School District has been disinfecting buildings, days after a Colorado school district was forced to close because of a similar outbreak
Scenic railroad runs through an American "time capsule"
The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad runs for 64 miles in Colorado and New Mexico
School district shuts down amid possible norovirus outbreak
Hundreds of students and teachers have fallen ill
Two mass shootings, two Red Flag law opinions
One's son was killed in Aurora. One's friend was killed in Columbine. Now two Colorado state representatives disagree on how to prevent future mass shootings
School district in rural Colorado tries new ways to attract teachers
The Big Sandy School District in Simla, Colorado, has 335 students from grades pre-K to 12th grade who learn under one roof
Colorado man found guilty in beating death of his fiancée
Patrick Frazee was found guilty in the death of his fiancée, Kelsey Berreth
A standoff over Red Flag gun laws in Colorado
Red Flag gun laws allow temporary confiscation of firearms if a gun owner displays dangerous or threatening behavior. The laws have been adopted in 17 states and the District of Columbia, but in Colorado, there's been fierce controversy
Several Colorado sheriffs say they won't enforce red flag gun law
Several sheriffs in the state of Colorado are digging in their heels against a gun law that will go into effect January 1, allowing for the temporary confiscation of firearms if a gun owner shows dangerous or threatening behavior. 60 Minutes reports on red flag laws being adopted across the country, Sunday
Woman says she cleaned mess after boyfriend beat fiancée to death
Kelsey Berreth was last seen nearly a year ago near her home, and no sign of her body has been found
Alleged white supremacist arrested for plot to bomb synagogue
Richard Holzer allegedly met with undercover FBI agents posing as white supremacists and faces domestic terrorism charges
Hickenlooper "happy to say" he's a capitalist
Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper joins moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss his 2020 campaign for president and the debate over capitalism in the Democratic Party.
Colorado doctor accused of using own sperm to inseminate women
The now-80-year-old doctor is still licensed to practice in Colorado
Innovative program offers job training to high school students
At the Cherry Creek Innovation Campus in Centennial, students opting to bypass college can get certification as an auto or aircraft mechanic or nurse's aide
How mom accused of faking girl's terminal illness tipped off investigators
Kelly Turner may have faked her child's alleged terminal illness to gain attention and favors from groups like Make-A-Wish
Mom who said child had terminal illness now accused of her murder
Indictment alleges mother caused Olivia Gant's 2017 death, not the multiple illnesses that the mother claimed to doctors and Make-A-Wish Foundation
Couple's 72nd anniversary photoshoot goes viral
91-year-old Shirley Matties has dementia, but she immediately recognized the love of her life on their anniversary
Denver experiences 70-degree temperature drop
The 70-degree difference in temperatures was one of the largest drops in history
Text messages between Kelsey Berreth and Patrick Frazee
Read the list of text messages between the couple over Thanksgiving weekend 2018
What does Krystal Lee know about Kelsey Berreth's murder?
Not long after Kelsey Berreth disappeared last Thanksgiving, one woman told a wild story that would lead to a huge break in the case -- and Berreth's fiancé being charged in her death
How investigators say Patrick Frazee killed Kelsey Berreth
Read the report by investigators on the Thanksgiving Day murder of a Colorado mother and how the suspected killer tried to cover his tracks
The Blue River Murder
A mother of three is found dead in a Colorado river. She had secrets -- did she name her own killer? Tracy Smith reports.
Murder in Aspen
Who wanted an Aspen legend dead? Some say anyone who ever met her. Maureen Maher investigates. | Read story
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Brown University shooting suspect found dead, also killed MIT professor, officials say
The Brown University shooting suspect was found dead in a storage unit in Salem, New Hampshire. Authorities believe he is also responsible for killing an MIT professor.
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Justice Department set to release trove of Epstein files today
The Justice Department expects to release "several hundred thousand" records from the Epstein files today, a top official said. Follow live updates here.
Noem says Brown suspect got U.S. visa through diversity lottery, pauses program
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said late Thursday the Trump administration will pause the diversity visa lottery program, which she said was used by alleged Brown University shooter Claudio Manuel Neves Valente.
What we know about the suspect in the Brown and MIT professor shootings
Officials say the same gunman who opened fire at Brown University also killed an MIT professor two days later. Here's what we know about the suspect, who was found dead Thursday night.
Ex-special counsel Jack Smith's lawyers re-up call for him to testify publicly
Jack Smith, who oversaw two investigations into President Trump, appeared before the House Judiciary Committee for a closed-door deposition Wednesday.
Australia announces gun buyback plan just days after Bondi Beach attack
Australia will use a sweeping buyback scheme to "get guns off our streets," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Friday.
Ukraine claims strike on oil tanker as Putin plays down peace prospects
Putin claims no "willingness from Ukraine" to negotiate a peace deal as he touts battlefield gains, and Kyiv claims a brazen strike on a ship far from Russia.
Tipster using Reddit was key in cracking Brown University shooting case, police say
Information from a tipster who posted on Reddit about a strange encounter with another man was key in cracking the Brown University and MIT shootings cases, police say.
Albert Brooks remembers his "oldest friend" Rob Reiner
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
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DraftKings hopes to score big with new prediction markets app
Sports betting companies face mounting competition from rapidly growing prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
American Airlines stops offering miles for basic economy fares
Members of the carrier's AAdvantage loyalty program no longer earn miles or status points when purchasing a basic ticket.
Ex-special counsel Jack Smith's lawyers re-up call for him to testify publicly
Jack Smith, who oversaw two investigations into President Trump, appeared before the House Judiciary Committee for a closed-door deposition Wednesday.
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Justice Department set to release trove of Epstein files today
The Justice Department expects to release "several hundred thousand" records from the Epstein files today, a top official said. Follow live updates here.
Ford recalls nearly 273,000 vehicles over rollaway risk
Regulators said the parking module in certain Ford vehicles may fail, potentially allowing cars to roll away.
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DraftKings hopes to score big with new prediction markets app
Sports betting companies face mounting competition from rapidly growing prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
American Airlines stops offering miles for basic economy fares
Members of the carrier's AAdvantage loyalty program no longer earn miles or status points when purchasing a basic ticket.
Ford recalls nearly 273,000 vehicles over rollaway risk
Regulators said the parking module in certain Ford vehicles may fail, potentially allowing cars to roll away.
TikTok signs deal for sale of U.S. operations to American investors
TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sever ties with TikTok or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services
Instacart to pay $60M in refunds over allegations it deceived customers
Instacart's "unlawful tactics" hurt shoppers and raised the cost of groceries, according to the FTC.
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What to know about Minnesota's "industrial-scale fraud" scandal
Federal prosecutors have unveiled charges against six more people accused of defrauding programs in Minnesota — adding to a scandal that has ensnared over 90 people..
Ex-special counsel Jack Smith's lawyers re-up call for him to testify publicly
Jack Smith, who oversaw two investigations into President Trump, appeared before the House Judiciary Committee for a closed-door deposition Wednesday.
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Justice Department set to release trove of Epstein files today
The Justice Department expects to release "several hundred thousand" records from the Epstein files today, a top official said. Follow live updates here.
New Coast Guard chief confirmed following flap over swastikas, nooses
The Senate confirmed Admiral Kevin Lunday as Coast Guard commandant after agency guidance on the display of hate symbols such as swastikas and nooses was clarified.
Inside the FDA's vaccine uproar
A memo from Dr. Vinay Prasad, the head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, may signal an effort to to rewrite the rules governing the U.S. vaccine system.
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Inside the FDA's vaccine uproar
A memo from Dr. Vinay Prasad, the head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, may signal an effort to to rewrite the rules governing the U.S. vaccine system.
Trump administration unveils proposals to cut off transgender care for minors
The proposals run counter to the recommendations of most major U.S. medical organizations.
Measles outbreaks worsen in South Carolina, Arizona and Utah
Nationally, the measles case count is nearing 2,000 for a disease that has been considered eliminated in the U.S. since 2000, a result of routine childhood vaccinations.
He made his brothers see a cardiologist. Each had advanced heart disease.
Kevin Murray was his family's health watchdog. His vigilance helped his brothers "avoid a real catastrophe."
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
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Ukraine claims strike on oil tanker as Putin plays down peace prospects
Putin claims no "willingness from Ukraine" to negotiate a peace deal as he touts battlefield gains, and Kyiv claims a brazen strike on a ship far from Russia.
Australia announces gun buyback plan just days after Bondi Beach attack
Australia will use a sweeping buyback scheme to "get guns off our streets," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Friday.
TikTok signs deal for sale of U.S. operations to American investors
TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sever ties with TikTok or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services
Witkoff to meet with Kremlin envoy in Miami on U.S. peace plan for Ukraine
A U.S. official says a Kremlin envoy will travel to Florida to discuss a U.S.-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine.
Texas rabbi shot trying to help faces long recovery after Australia attack
As the youngest Bondi Beach shooting victim is mourned, a Texas couple tell CBS News about their "quick thinking" son's bid to intervene, and his road to recovery.
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Kiefer Sutherland recalls "extraordinary" day on set with Rob Reiner
Kiefer Sutherland recalls Rob Reiner's reaction to filming Jack Nicholson's famous scene in "A Few Good Men."
Albert Brooks remembers his "oldest friend" Rob Reiner
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
Kathy Bates says Rob Reiner "changed the course of my life" with "Misery" role
Kathy Bates rose to prominence with her Oscar-winning breakout role in Rob Reiner's adaptation of Stephen King's "Misery" in 1990.
Jelly Roll pardoned by Tennessee governor for robbery, drug convictions
Jelly Roll had said a pardon would make it easier for him to travel internationally for concert tours and to perform Christian missionary work without requiring burdensome paperwork.
Gloria Gaynor on how "I Will Survive" empowered her through a dark time
Gloria Gaynor told "CBS Mornings" her hit 1978 song gave her hope during one of the most difficult periods of her life.
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DraftKings hopes to score big with new prediction markets app
Sports betting companies face mounting competition from rapidly growing prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
Japanese woman marries AI boyfriend
People are starting to develop lasting connections with artificial technology. Melissa J. Perry, the dean of the College of Public Health at George Mason University, joins CBS News with more details.
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.
TikTok nears deal to avoid U.S. ban
TikTok has signed a deal to sell its U.S. operations to a group of investors in America, a source familiar with the deal tells CBS News. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Instacart to pay $60M in refunds over allegations it deceived customers
Instacart's "unlawful tactics" hurt shoppers and raised the cost of groceries, according to the FTC.
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
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Trump administration Epstein files release
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said Friday that only a partial set of the Epstein files will be released on the date mandated by a law signed by President Trump. Aysha Bagchi, a correspondent for USA Today, joins CBS News with more.
The full release of Epstein files is expected
The Trump administration is expected to release the full Epstein files as mandated by a law signed by the president. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Brown University students on manhunt ending
Brown University students are reacting to news of the shooting suspect being located after a massive manhunt. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more.
Brown University shooting suspect found dead
The man believed to be responsible for carrying out the Brown University shooting and killing an MIT professor was found dead in a storage unit in New Hampshire on Thursday, officials said. Tom Hanson reports.
Noem on diversity visa lottery program
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is recommending a pause to the U.S. diversity visa lottery program after the suspect in the Brown University shooting was identified and located. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
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Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
"Wet lava ball" exoplanet may have an atmosphere, evidence shows
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
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Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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"Son of Sam": A serial killer's reign of terror
Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
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Visit a Uyghur restaurant in Southern California, where culture is shared and the food is made with love. Plus, a man who wanted to save his friends life by donating a kidney ends up saving his own life.
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Teyana Taylor on Golden Globe, Grammy nods
Singer-songwriter and actress Teyana Taylor joins "CBS Mornings" to give an update on her whirlwind year, celebrating her first-ever Golden Globe nomination for her role in "One Battle After Another" and her return to music with fourth studio album "Escape Room," which earned her a Grammy nod for Best R&B Album.
Kennedy family on Trump name linked to center
The family of former President John F. Kennedy is slamming a vote to rename The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to include President Trump's name. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports.