Sneak peek: Three Days Before Christmas
48 Hours Live to Tell: Two sisters who survive a deadly home invasion just before Christmas share their journey to hell and back. Watch Saturday, Dec. 20 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
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The Uplift: A kingly grad
A recent graduate leaves his commencement ceremony for his place of work, Burger King, and ends up helping out his coworkers - while still in his graduation gown. Now, he's being honored for his selfless act.
The Uplift: Holiday lights
A house in Illinois transforms into a spectacular holiday light display during Christmastime – and there is a purpose behind the decorations. A woman goes on a search to find her biological father. After seeing a news story, a woman becomes inspired to help change an NYPD officer's life.
Three days before Christmas
"48 Hours" Live to Tell: Two sisters who survive a deadly home invasion share their journey to hell and back.
Phil Morgese, of Daytona Beach, Fla., has always been good with his hands on "guy stuff"
Phil Morgese, of Daytona Beach, Fla., has always been good with his hands on "guy stuff." But when it came to styling his daughter's hair, he struggled to keep up. He watched videos and practiced, eventually mastering his skills, and is now sharing his new braiding knowledge with other dads. Steve Hartman reports.
Extended interview with Ivanka Trump
Ivanka Trump talks impeachment, paid family leave and more in this interview taped December 19, 2019.
Ivanka Trump on her future in Washington
The first daughter and presidential adviser talks about her plans for 2020 in an interview about paid family leave, to air this Sunday on "Face the Nation."
FBI probing Kentucky pardons
The FBI is looking into controversial pardons made by Kentucky’s former Republican Governor Matt Bevin. Lawmakers from both parties say they're concerned that some of Bevin's last-minute pardons before he left office were favors to supporters. Don Dahler spoke to a mother who wishes she was warned that her daughter's rapist was going free.
Cheerleader kicked off team over hair: mom
A black mom says her daughter was not allowed to compete with her Colorado cheerleading squad because of her hair. Tiyana Young says her 11-year-old daughter Niemah was kicked off the team because her coach refused to let her perform with natural hair. But the cheer coach says Niemah was dismissed because her mom threatened the team. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Ed Smart on being gay: "I plan on being happy"
Elizabeth Smart's father made headlines over the summer when he revealed to the public that he's gay. Ed Smart became a national figure in 2002 when his daughter was kidnapped and then rescued. In an exclusive interview, Smart told Gayle King about struggling with his sexuality for decades, and how difficult it was to come out to his wife and children.
Ed Smart: "There is no cure" for being gay
Elizabeth Smart's father says there's something he has to talk about – 17 years after his daughter's kidnapping and miraculous rescue. Ed Smart is revealing how he struggled to come out as gay in his first network television interview about his sexuality. The 64-year-old, who was married to his former wife, Lois, for 34 years, told "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King how difficult it was to reconcile his faith with his feelings.
After CA girl’s suicide, parents sue school
The parents of a 12-year-old girl who died by suicide are now suing the California school district for what they didn’t do. Jamie Yuccas spoke to the girl's mother about the call she felt could have saved her daughter's life.
Mother sues school district after daughter's suicide
Madison Ocheltree was just 12 when she took her own life. In a lawsuit, her mother alleges her daughter's friend alerted a teacher, but the school failed to contact their family. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Mom gets kidney from daughter's teacher
A mom from North Carolina desperately needed a kidney and thought she'd have to wait up to eight years to get one. Then, her daughter's kindergarten teacher came to her hospital room with a surprise.
Baby shot in Texas "doing awesome," mom says
Only on “CBS This Morning,” we have a happy update on a little girl’s recovery in the wake of tragedy. It has been more than two months since a gunman opened fired on a roadway in and around Odessa, Texas. Seven people were killed and 22 were wounded. Among them was then-17-month-old Anderson David who was shot while in her car seat. Mireya Villarreal visited her family at their Texas home.
Colorado mother accused of murdering daughter
A mother in Colorado who asked for donations to cover medical treatments for her dying daughter is now charged with murdering her child. The investigation started after she brought another daughter to a hospital claiming she was ill. Barry Petersen reports.
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend on her father RFK
Fifty years after his assassination, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy is remembered by his oldest daughter, Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, who talks with correspondent Jim Axelrod about his visit to poverty-stricken Mississippi in 1967; his Irish-Catholic upbringing; and his Shakespeare contest with actor Richard Burton.
Rory Feek performs "Hard to Be Cool (In a Minivan)"
Before becoming one of country's top acts, Rory Feek earned fame as a songwriter for such artists as the Oak Ridge Boys, who recorded his 2006 song "It's Hard to Be Cool (In a Minivan)." In this web exclusive Feek jams with daughter Heidi Feek and Dillon Hodges (of the group Firekid), while daughters Hope and Indiana show their footwork.
From 2012: Bill Geist as father of the bride
Bill Geist's daughter Libby practically grew up on "Sunday Morning," appearing in many of her dad's segments. Now Geist joins countless fathers in another ritual, as he becomes father of the bride. (Originally aired on June 17, 2012.)
Ex-FBI agent to 911: "I may have killed him"
Listen as a 911 dispatcher in Davidson County, N.C., directs Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett how to perform CPR after Martens called for help the night of Aug. 2, 2015. Martens says he had to intervene in self-defense after his son-in-law Jason Corbett got into fight with his daughter.
A Fatal Attraction
Forbidden young love ends with a mother's violent murder. Richard Schlesinger reports.
Casey Anthony: Judgment Day
"48 Hours" takes you inside one of the most dramatic murder trials in recent memory.
Mystery on Twin Peaks Drive
Author Ann Rule helps a mother find justice in the death of her daughter. Peter Van Sant reports.
Mom helps nervous daughter
A leading contender for mother of the year, along with the supporting evidence in the form of a video that's gone viral, Shaye Washington jumped to the rescue when her young daughter froze on stage. Elaine Quijano has more.
Dad and 5-month-old baby pick outfit together
This dad had a whole conversation with his 5-month-old daughter while they picked her outfit for the day together.
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Pentagon identifies 4th service member killed as U.S.-Iran war escalates
The U.S. launched another night of strikes on Iran after four U.S. soldiers were killed in Jordan and Iraq in recent days.
Hegseth says Iran war has cost $37.5B but sources say total could be far more
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion. Sources told CBS News the total cost could be far higher, in part due to military construction for damaged U.S. bases.
Tropical Storm Bertha strengthens, threatening Gulf Coast. See its path.
Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Deadly attack on U.S. forces in Jordan part of evolving Iranian tactics
A retired Jordanian general tells CBS News Iran is "developing techniques and capacities" to target U.S. forces with increasing lethality.
Software error improperly registered 6,600 noncitizens to vote, N.J. gov. says
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said a preliminary analysis showed that fewer than 400 of the people registered that way went on to cast ballots.
3 soldiers killed in Iran strike on base in Jordan were from Texas, Hawaii, N.Y.
U.S. forces launched a new round of airstrikes against Iran at the direction of President Trump following the deaths of three U.S. soldiers in an Iranian strike in Jordan.
Trump ally Andy Biggs wins GOP nomination for Arizona governor, AP projects
Trump-endorsed Rep. Andy Biggs will take on Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs in November.
Democratic lawmakers slam Trump "vanity projects" in shadow hearing
Lawmakers hammered the president for bulldozing norms in pursuit of his construction goals and imposing his likeness on buildings, coins and passports.
Here's how much wealth you need to thrive, based on your age
Three in four American households lack the wealth to weather financial setbacks and achieve major life milestones.
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Mamdani says he won't try to arrest Israel's Netanyahu
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani conceded late Tuesday that the city does not have the authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
House moves to punt government funding fight past midterms
The continuing resolution would fund the federal government until Dec. 4. It now heads to the Senate, where it could face obstacles.
Democratic lawmakers slam Trump "vanity projects" in shadow hearing
Lawmakers hammered the president for bulldozing norms in pursuit of his construction goals and imposing his likeness on buildings, coins and passports.
Mexican man killed by truck after ICE encounter was on vacation, officials say
Juan Jairo Coronilla Durán, 28, died July 14 after authorities said he darted across a busy road in St. Augustine, Florida, and into the path of a truck.
Ex-U.S. attorney in Seattle sues Trump over firing
Roger Rogoff was fired from his role as U.S. attorney in Seattle shortly after judges on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington appointed him to the job.
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More Americans report shoplifting as inflation climbs, survey finds
Thirty percent of respondents said they shoplifted this year, with most citing affordability concerns and financial hardship.
GLP-1s are linked to a 17% drop in worker sick leave, new study finds
Here's how weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could reduce worker illness and save companies money.
Here's how much wealth you need to thrive, based on your age
Three in four American households lack the wealth to weather financial setbacks and achieve major life milestones.
Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly, accusing it of false advertising
The lawsuit alleges that Eli Lilly misled consumers by using outdated clinical trial data to make its drugs appear more effective than Novo's.
Ford recalls nearly 388,000 vehicles over seat issue
The recall affects certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles.
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Mamdani says he won't try to arrest Israel's Netanyahu
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani conceded late Tuesday that the city does not have the authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Mark Lamb wins Arizona House GOP primary after misconduct allegations
Former sheriff Mark Lamb was running against construction business owner Daniel Keenan in Arizona's 5th Congressional District Republican primary.
Trump ally Andy Biggs wins GOP nomination for Arizona governor, AP projects
Trump-endorsed Rep. Andy Biggs will take on Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs in November.
House moves to punt government funding fight past midterms
The continuing resolution would fund the federal government until Dec. 4. It now heads to the Senate, where it could face obstacles.
Judge temporarily blocks officials from deporting witness of deadly ICE shooting
A federal judge in Texas temporarily barred immigration authorities from deporting one of the witnesses in the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston.
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RFK Jr. says cyclosporiasis is "under control"
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made his first public comment on the growing cyclosporiasis outbreak on Tuesday, declaring it under control and denying that cutbacks to monitoring activities have hurt U.S. food safety. Carter Evans reports.
GLP-1s are linked to a 17% drop in worker sick leave, new study finds
Here's how weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could reduce worker illness and save companies money.
Melinda French Gates on perimenopause: It took 3 doctors to diagnose me
Melinda French Gates talked about menopause and her philanthropic focus on women's health in the debut episode of Norah O'Donnell's "Healthful" podcast.
Melinda French Gates on perimenopause
Melinda French Gates recalled to Norah O'Donnell on "Healthful" that she started getting perimenopause symptoms in her early 40s. "I kind of couldn't believe it because I just finished having my last child in my late 30s," French Gates said. French Gates added it took three doctors to diagnose her symptoms and to get her the right treatments.
FDA says it's still investigating Taylor Farms
The FDA says Taylor Farms lettuce is still the focus of their ongoing cyclospora investigation, despite a false positive test announced Sunday. Carter Evans reports.
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Australian woman gives birth to rare identical quadruplet daughters
All four daughters share 100 percent of their DNA after a single fertilized egg split into four embryos, making the pregnancy a one-in-15-million occurrence.
Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine's top general after days of protests
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he will replace the commander-in-chief of the armed forces as a government shakeup continues.
Cocaine worth $285 million found hidden in banana shipment
Some 1,700 pounds of cocaine was concealed in a refrigerated container from Ecuador among dozens of pallets of bananas, police said.
Deadly attack on U.S. forces in Jordan part of evolving Iranian tactics
A retired Jordanian general tells CBS News Iran is "developing techniques and capacities" to target U.S. forces with increasing lethality.
U.S. soldier killed in Iraq identified as 30-year-old from North Carolina
Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, 30, of North Carolina, was "decommissioning ammunition and an accident happened," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
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Inside the cameras used for "The Odyssey"
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" has made history as the first feature-length film shot entirely on 70mm IMAX cameras. Jay Holben, technical editor for the American Cinematographer, joins CBS News to discuss.
Kaylee Hottle, actress in "Godzilla vs. Kong," dies at 18 in car crash
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
Josh Duhamel talks "Ransom Canyon"
Josh Duhamel talks with "CBS Mornings" about starring in "Ransom Canyon," how much he knew about ranch life before the show and his growing family.
Oprah expanding her podcast
Oprah Winfrey announced she's expanding her podcast, "The Oprah Podcast." Starting on Tuesday, two new episodes will drop weekly. She spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her decision and revealed more about the guests she's had appear on the podcast.
Judge temporarily halts Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
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Exclusive discounts from CBS Mornings Deals
On this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, we show you items that will help improve your everyday lifestyle. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.
Can you spot an AI image? Quiz shows how difficult it has become.
An AI expert said the telltale signs people once relied on, such as distorted fingers, unnatural eyes, or other obvious visual flaws, have largely disappeared as technology has improved.
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.
Erin Brockovich on data center regulation
New York is now the first state to temporarily ban data center construction, paving the way for others to follow suit. Environmental advocate Erin Brockovich joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Mayor to homeowner losing sleep over data center plant: "Consider selling"
Noise from a Mississippi plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area is causing migraines, ringing ears and sleepless nights, residents say.
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Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Hearing begins for singer D4vd
A multi-day hearing began Tuesday in Los Angeles where the singer known as D4vd is facing murder and other felony charges in the death of a teenage girl. CBS News' Gwen Baumgardner and Jessica Levinson have the latest.
Timeline of NYC federal building explosion
A veteran was arrested for allegedly setting off fireworks and starting a fire in front of a Manhattan building that houses several federal offices, including ICE, the FBI says. CBS News' Anna Schecter shares more details.
Cocaine worth $285 million found hidden in banana shipment
Some 1,700 pounds of cocaine was concealed in a refrigerated container from Ecuador among dozens of pallets of bananas, police said.
Tourists stabbed near Acropolis in Athens
Two Greek American tourists were stabbed near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, police said. CBS News' Anna Coren has more.
Details emerge on suspect in NYC fire
More details are emerging about the Army veteran accused of starting a fire outside a federal building in lower Manhattan on Monday. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more.
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Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
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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.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Behind the scenes of Apollo 11 (2009)
While the three astronauts of Apollo 11 received the bulk of the attention for landing on the moon in 1969, 400,000 people worked behind the scenes to make it happen. Randall Pinkston reported on one of those important people back in 2009.
Ex-FDA medical officer on cyclospora outbreak
The FDA is still hunting for the source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak after earlier test results proved to be a false positive. Dr. David Acheson, who has more than 40 years of medical and food safety experience, joins CBS News to discuss the issue.
U.S. launches strikes on Iran for 11th night
The U.S. launched an 11th consecutive night of strikes against Iran on Tuesday. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's earlier testimony about the Pentagon's request for additional funding. Then, Washington Post national security reporter Noah Robertson joins with analysis.
"StormWall" to protect from solar storms
If a massive solar storm capable of wiping out power grids across the U.S. was headed toward Earth, could there be a way to stop it? A group of scientists are trying to find an answer to that question, proposing the creation of a satellite constellation called a StormWall to help shield the Earth from the impact of a solar storm. Brian Walsh, one of the co-designers of the StormWall, joined CBS News to discuss.
Primary day in Arizona
Voters went to the polls Tuesday in Arizona for several key primary races. CBS News' Taurean Small has more.