Making your holiday donations count
Jill Schlesinger shares tips on how to give back during the season of giving while ensuring your donations have the biggest impact.
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New Netflix documentary on overshopping
"Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy" is a new Netflix documentary that aims to show the cost of overshopping. Anna Sacks, an environmentalist and waste expert featured in the documentary, joined "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about what happens to all the things we buy when we're done using them.
Can Trump impose tariffs without Congress? It's complicated, experts say.
President-elect Donald Trump claims he can unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs on U.S. imports. The reality is more complicated, according to trade experts.
Deepfakes of Elon Musk contribute to billions in fraud losses
A study found that Elon Musk is the most common celebrity used in deepfake scams.
Sheetz is cutting gas prices by 40 cents a gallon before Thanksgiving
As millions of Americans get ready to hit the road ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, Sheetz is offering a deal on fuel.
What does Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy mean for you?
Spirit's bankruptcy filing will likely mean higher airfares across airlines as it trims schedule, according to experts.
What Spirit Airlines bankruptcy means for you
Spirit Airlines is filing for bankruptcy ahead of the busy holiday travel season. The budget airline has faced multiple setbacks recently, including rising labor costs and a failed merger with JetBlue. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more on what this means for travelers.
Spirit Airlines bankruptcy and holidays
The Spirit Airlines bankruptcy news may not affect holiday travel but could limit some service options in the future due to cost-cutting measures. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more on the airline, and new details on the stock market rally after the 2024 elections.
McDonald's E. coli outbreak has sickened more than 100 people
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
Here is why Costco recalled almost 80,000 pounds of butter
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
Here's the impact of the Fed's rate cut decision today
The Federal Reserve said it is cutting rates by 0.25 percentage points, its second rate cut of the year.
Dow soars 1,500 points after Trump win, as investors bank on profits
Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election could boost economic growth and herald market-friendly policies, according to Wall Street.
Trump's win could lead companies to push up prices. Here's why.
President-elect Donald Trump's vow to raise tariffs could have Americans paying more for goods, from toys to auto parts, experts say.
What's open and closed on Election Day? Check here before you go.
On Election Day 2024, here's what is open and closed, including banks, stores, the post office and more.
McDonald's surpasses earnings expectations
Fast food giant McDonald's reported its third quarter results Tuesday morning with revenue beating Wall Street's expectations at around $6.9 billion. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has a look at the numbers.
McDonald's E. coli outbreak leads Burger King, others to pull onions from some menus
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
McDonald's pulls Quarter Pounders at 1 in 5 locations due to E. coli
McDonald's said it believes onions may be to blame for the deadly E. coli outbreak linked to its Quarter Pounder.
Biden highlights drug price reductions with New Hampshire visit
President Biden is visiting New Hampshire on Tuesday to tout his health care achievements and put focus on his policy legacy.
Delta is giving its cabin interiors a new look. Here's a peek inside.
Delta says new seating materials and other cabin design enhancements "elevate the travel experience."
Fisher-Price recalls more than 2 million infant swings after 5 deaths
Fisher-Price is offering $25 to product owners who remove and destroy swing parts that increase risk of suffocation.
Honda recalls 1.7 million U.S. vehicles over steering risk
Improper manufacturing and assembly of the cars' steering gearbox may impair driving, according to Honda.
Over a dozen states sue TikTok
Fourteen attorneys general have sued TikTok claiming the social media app harms teens and their mental health. They allege the Chinese-owned app violates consumer protection laws and claim TikTok relies on "addictive features" that keep users on the app.
Early deals for holiday shopping
Major retailers are offering early deals for your holiday shopping, even before Halloween arrives. Consumers are expected to spend more than $240 billion online this holiday season, which is up 8% from last year. CBS News' Nancy Chen breaks down the bargains you can find at places like Amazon, Target and Walmart+.
What do dockworkers do, and which parts of the job are automated?
Labor pact between dockworkers and the shipping industry doesn't resolve their concerns about automation. Here's what to know.
Verizon wireless customers experience second outage in one week
Verizon wireless suffered another outage Monday, but it was resolved within minutes.
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Trump warns "time is running out" on Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Meanwhile, a search-and-rescue mission for a downed fighter jet crew member is ongoing as the war in the Middle East rages on.
Did Trump help write the latest White House East Wing court filing?
The government's legal bid to continue East Wing construction has the hallmarks of President Trump's social media posts.
Man arrested at retirement home for wife's murder decades earlier
Janice Randle was found dead in her bed in 1992, but police couldn't make an arrest in the case until new information emerged.
3 hospitalized after bus crashes through Washington, D.C. restaurant
Washington, D.C., first responders said the building's structural integrity will be assessed once the bus is removed.
Dutch police probe explosion outside a pro-Israel Christian center
The incident comes after a string of similar nighttime attacks across Europe that have heightened concerns over antisemitism.
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Senate Democrat demands that TSA lift its "shoes-on" policy, calling it a safety risk
A key senator is demanding the TSA reverse its decision to let travelers keep their shoes on while passing through airport screening, a controversial policy at the center of a classified security warning.
American fighter jet was downed over Iran, 1 crew member rescued
U.S. officials confirmed that an F-15E fighter jet went down over Iran.
Trump signs executive order to expand NCAA's control over college sports
The executive order is designed to increase the NCAA's control over college sports, and threatens to remove federal funding for colleges and universities that don't comply with NCAA rules.
23 states sue Trump over new executive order targeting mail voting
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
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3 hospitalized after bus crashes through Washington, D.C. restaurant
Washington, D.C., first responders said the building's structural integrity will be assessed once the bus is removed.
Kansas town opens first public library after mystery donation
Frontenac, Kansas had everything it needed – except a public library. A mysterious donation changed that
Did Trump help write the latest White House East Wing court filing?
The government's legal bid to continue East Wing construction has the hallmarks of President Trump's social media posts.
Man arrested at retirement home for wife's murder decades earlier
Janice Randle was found dead in her bed in 1992, but police couldn't make an arrest in the case until new information emerged.
Undefeated UConn upset by South Carolina in women's Final Four
UConn, on a 54-game winning streak, entered the Final Four undefeated for the ninth time in school history.
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Chicago Fed's Goolsbee says he sees inflation as risk to 2026 rate cuts
Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, said mounting inflation risks "complicates the picture" on interest rates.
3 ways the Iran war is hitting Americans' pocketbooks
U.S. consumers are starting to feel the financial impact of the Iran war. Here's how the conflict is seeping into the economy.
3.1 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS are recalled
The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.
Employers added 178,000 jobs in March, blowing past forecasts
Hiring was much stronger than expected in March, with employers adding roughly three times the number of jobs economists predicted.
United raises bag fees, becoming second U.S. carrier to up the price this week
United did not say why it was raising its prices, but the move follows JetBlue also hiking its checked bag fees earlier this week, citing "rising operating costs."
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Did Trump help write the latest White House East Wing court filing?
The government's legal bid to continue East Wing construction has the hallmarks of President Trump's social media posts.
Trump orders DHS to pay all employees despite shutdown
President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore: U.S. is "lurching again into another forever war"
In an interview with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Moore said President Trump has yet to articulate what the U.S. is doing in Iran.
23 states sue Trump over new executive order targeting mail voting
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
Trump signs executive order to expand NCAA's control over college sports
The executive order is designed to increase the NCAA's control over college sports, and threatens to remove federal funding for colleges and universities that don't comply with NCAA rules.
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New ALS treatment brings hope to patients
"CBS Saturday Morning" looks at an experimental treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, that is bringing hope to some patients suffering from the neurodegenerative disease.
He thought he was in good health — until fainting during a bike ride
John Cantrell was enjoying his retirement until an unexpected condition forced him to choose between two kinds of heart surgery.
HHS announces national program to study effect of microplastics on humans
The Environmental Protection Agency also added microplastics to its contaminant candidate list for the first time.
FDA approves Eli Lilly weight loss pill
The FDA approved a new GLP-1 drug from Eli Lilly. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
A COVID variant called "Cicada" is spreading. Here's what to know.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
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Deadly strikes in Ukraine and Russia kill 10, injure dozens
The attacks came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Istanbul for talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Dutch police probe explosion outside a pro-Israel Christian center
The incident comes after a string of similar nighttime attacks across Europe that have heightened concerns over antisemitism.
One dead, dozens injured in crush during rally at Peru soccer stadium
Videos broadcast by local television stations showed a large crowd of fans in the south stands amidst an explosion of fireworks.
Pope Leo carries cross for all 14 stations during Good Friday procession
Pope Leo XIV carried a wooden cross for all of the 14 stations of the Way of the Cross at the Colosseum on his first Good Friday as pontiff, marking the first time in decades that a pope carried the cross to every station.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore: U.S. is "lurching again into another forever war"
In an interview with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Moore said President Trump has yet to articulate what the U.S. is doing in Iran.
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Kenan Thompson on his career and parenthood
Kenan Thompson sits down with Kelly O'Grady to reflect on his career and parenthood while discussing his new children's book "Unfunny Bunny."
Drayton Farley performs "It's Called Doubt"
Alabama native Drayton Farley was working at a local auto plant and making bedroom recordings just a few years ago. Now he's being compared to Americana greats like Tyler Childers and Jason Isbell. His new album, "A Heavy Duty Heart," is out now. Here's Drayton Farley performing "It's Called Doubt."
Drayton Farley performs "The Luckier Ones"
Alabama native Drayton Farley was working at a local auto plant and making bedroom recordings just a few years ago. Now he's being compared to Americana greats like Tyler Childers and Jason Isbell. His new album, "A Heavy Duty Heart," is out now. Here's Drayton Farley performing "The Luckier Ones."
Drayton Farley performs "I Need Your Love"
Alabama native Drayton Farley was working at a local auto plant and making bedroom recordings just a few years ago. Now he's being compared to Americana greats like Tyler Childers and Jason Isbell. His new album, "A Heavy Duty Heart," is out now. Here's Drayton Farley performing "I Need Your Love."
Mumford & Sons on new music
Mumford & Sons' new record, "Prizefighter," recently debuted in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 200. The band spoke to Anthony Mason about their journey through the music industry, how they got their confidence back and the major collaborations on their new music.
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New film on risks and rewards of AI
"CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Inside Apple's relationship with China
CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year.
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.
Jamie Dimon: JPMorgan could offer prediction market services to investors
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
Company tries to make flying car of the future
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
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Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
CBS News studio shakes as Artemis II launches
Four astronauts are traveling around the moon on Artemis II, going further from Earth than anyone before. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Peter King have more.
What Artemis II astronauts will do in space
Former NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson joins CBS News to discuss what the Artemis II astronauts will do as they orbit the Earth after takeoff.
How Artemis II crew will sleep in space
Members of the Artemis II crew will be the first people to sleep inside the Orion spacecraft. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more on how they'll do that.
How do astronauts use the bathroom?
The science and technology behind using the restroom in space continues to evolve. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave looks at the out-of-this-world facilities available to the Artemis II crew.
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Man arrested at retirement home for wife's murder decades earlier
Janice Randle was found dead in her bed in 1992, but police couldn't make an arrest in the case until new information emerged.
From 1996: FBI arrests suspected Unabomber
On April 3, 1996, the FBI arrested Theodore Kaczynski in the Unabomber case, ending one of the longest and most intense manhunts in U.S. history. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
More on Pam Bondi's firing
President Trump's firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi is raising questions about their dynamic in the months prior. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
Plot to poison man's root beer float
A mother and daughter are accused of killing a man by poisoning his root beer float. CBS News' Peter Van Sant reports.
Tiger Woods arrest video
Golf icon Tiger Woods told officers at the scene of a Florida car crash where he was arrested for DUI that he was "just talking to the president." It's unclear if Woods was referring to President Trump. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports.
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Moon-bound Artemis II astronauts enjoy a relaxed day in space
The Artemis II astronauts continued their long coast to the moon, capturing stunning photos along the way.
NASA shares first photos of Earth taken by Artemis II
The photo shows the entire planet, as well as the Northern and Southern lights.
Artemis II crew clears Earth orbit, heads for the moon
The engine firing provided a slingshot-like boost to the Orion capsule, speeding it to 24,500 mph, the velocity needed to break free of Earth's gravitational clasp for a trek to the moon.
Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
Artemis II launches into orbit as NASA begins historic moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts launched on a nine-and-a-half-day mission around the moon and back.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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The Uplift: Welcome to Hollywood
Meet the woman who rescued a piece of the Oscars in a dumpster. Plus, we take a trip to Hollwyood to learn about the history of America's iconic film industry.
The Dish: Jollof Bowl
"CBS Saturday Morning" visits Jollof Bowl, which is bringing West African flavors to Baltimore.
Kenan Thompson on his career and parenthood
Kenan Thompson sits down with Kelly O'Grady to reflect on his career and parenthood while discussing his new children's book "Unfunny Bunny."
Donation gives Kansas town its first library
Frontenac, Kansas, is a community of 3,000 residents. When its city administrator received a mysterious $4.6 million dolllar donation from a couple whose dying wish was for a library to be built, the town sprung into action to solidify its legacy.
How the Sistine Chapel ceiling gets cleaned
The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel features one of the world's most famous art pieces painted by Michelangelo in the early 1500s. "CBS Saturday Morning" gets a behind-the-scenes look at how the masterpiece stays vibrant after 500 years.