Notable works entering the public domain in 2026
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
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Disney cast member recovering after runaway boulder at Indiana Jones show
A staffer at Walt Disney World in Florida is recovering after being struck and injured by a fake boulder that rolled off stage during a live performance, Disney said.
YouTube snags the Oscars from Disney
The Academy Awards will air on YouTube starting in 2029, a massive shift from the historic broadcast television experience. Sam Adams, a writer for Slate Magazine, joins CBS News with more.
How artificial intelligence grew in 2025
In 2025, the integration of artificial intelligence into the U.S. economy and people's everyday lives grew to historic levels. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent joins to recap how the transformative technology expanded over the past year, and what we can expect in 2026.
Disney announces deal with OpenAI
A new agreement between Disney and OpenAI will allow users to generate their own AI videos of iconic characters like Mickey Mouse, Elsa, Darth Vader and dozens more. Wired executive editor Brian Barrett joins to discuss.
Disney to invest $1 billion in OpenAI under new licensing agreement
Disney said on Thursday it will make a $1 billion equity investment in OpenAI under a new partnership with the Sora and ChatGPT developer.
Disney and YouTube TV reach new deal, ending dayslong blackout
Disney and YouTube TV reached a new deal to bring channels like ABC and ESPN back to the Google-owned live streaming platform Friday.
Disney warns that its content could remain off YouTube for some time
Disney's channels have been blocked from YouTube TV since Oct. 30 as the two companies negotiate a new carriage deal.
YouTube TV drops Disney networks after impasse over new agreement
Disney networks including ABC and ESPN have gone dark on Google-owned YouTube TV after the two corporate giants couldn't come to terms on a new deal.
Disney raises ticket prices for Disney World and Disneyland theme parks
Disney is hiking single-day ticket prices at two of it most popular parks for certain holiday periods.
Comedian speaks on free speech, Jimmy Kimmel
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" is back on late-night, nearly a week after Disney suspended the show over comments Kimmel made about the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Hugh Fink, Emmy-award-winning writer and comedian, joins CBS News to discuss.
Former late-night writer on Kimmel's return
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Is officially back on the air Tuesday night. The show's return to ABC comes less than a week after the network pulled it over comments Kimmel made about the death of Charlie Kirk. Wayne Federman, former head monologue writer of "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon," joins CBS News to discuss.
First Amendment lawyer on Jimmy Kimmel
Sinclair and Nexstar say their ABC stations will continue to preempt "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" with local programming as the show returns to the network on Tuesday night. Kimmel was briefly pulled completely off the air over comments he made about Charlie Kirk's assassination. Bob Corn-Revere, chief counsel for the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression and former chief counsel to an interim chair of the FCC, joins CBS News with analysis.
Sinclair says it will still preempt Kimmel
Hours after Disney announced the return of Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show, Sinclair Broadcasting Group said it would preempt the program while discussions with ABC play out. Steve Battaglio, media reporter for the Los Angeles Times, joins CBS News to discuss.
What we know about Jimmy Kimmel's return
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" will return to ABC on Tuesday night following the show's controversial suspension last week. CBS News correspondent Gwen Baumgardener reports. Then, Brian Steinberg, senior TV editor for Variety, joins to discuss.
Ex-Disney CEO Michael Eisner weighs in on Jimmy Kimmel's suspension
In response to ABC's suspension of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, ex-Disney CEO Michael Eisner asked, "Where has all the leadership gone?"
Disney to pay $10 million to settle FTC suit over collecting kids' data
Disney violated a federal privacy law when it failed to properly label YouTube videos, federal regulators allege.
"Mandalorian" actress Gina Carano and Disney settle lawsuit
In the lawsuit filed in February 2024, "Mandalorian" actress Gina Carano argued that she was wrongfully terminated and discriminated against following controversial posts made on social media.
Gayle King and Adam Glassman brave "The Lion King" stage
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King and Oprah Daily creative director Adam Glassman appeared in the opening number of the hit Broadway musical.
Sheriff defends dad of girl who fell from ship
A 5-year-old girl fell off a Disney cruise ship after losing her balance while sitting on a railing. The Broward Sheriff's Office is defending the father who jumped in to save his daughter. Cristian Benavides reports.
Girl who fell off Disney cruise "was not being held" before incident, officials say
A 5-year-old girl fell overboard from a Disney cruise ship near Fort Lauderdale and was rescued by her father, who jumped in after her.
Dad jumps in to save daughter who fell from Disney cruise
A father jumped into the ocean to save his daughter after she fell overboard from a Disney cruise ship near Fort Lauderdale.
Dad saves daughter who fell from cruise
More details are coming out about a father who jumped into the ocean to save his daughter who fell overboard while on a Disney cruise. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides has more.
Father on cruise rescues his overboard child
A father jumped into the ocean to rescue his child after she fell overboard from a Disney cruise ship returning to Fort Lauderdale from the Bahamas. CBS News Miami's Morgan Rynor has the latest details.
Buzzy films to watch this holiday season
The holiday movie season has arrived, and there are already big box office numbers. Disney's "Frozen 2" is expected to earn more than $100 million over the holiday weekend. The war movie "1917" and "Little Women" are among the holiday releases. New York Times pop culture reporter Kyle Buchanan joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what to watch this holiday season.
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Trump to address Davos as allies push back against his bid for Greenland
President Trump will address the gathering of world leaders, CEOs and policymakers as America's allies balk at his efforts to acquire Greenland.
Air Force One headed to Davos turns around after "minor electrical issue," Leavitt says
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
Lawmakers intensify efforts to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center
At least one federal lawsuit and two bills in Congress aim to strip President Trump's name from the exterior sign at the Kennedy Center.
Supreme Court set to weigh Trump's bid to oust Lisa Cook from Fed board
President Trump moved to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in August.
Halligan exits DOJ after judge bars her continued use of U.S. attorney title
Lindsey Halligan has departed the Justice Department after a federal judge Tuesday barred her from referring to herself as a U.S. attorney in court filings.
DOJ subpoenas Walz, Frey, others in probe of alleged immigration obstruction
They were subpoenaed in connection with a DOJ investigation of an alleged conspiracy to impede federal immigration officers, three sources said.
Danish pension fund says it's selling all its U.S. Treasuries
The chief investment officer of AkademikerPension said the decision was not directly related to the rift between the U.S. and Greenland.
U.S. seizes a seventh Venezuelan-linked oil tanker in Caribbean
The U.S. has seized seven Venezuelan-linked oil tankers since Dec. 10, 2025.
Second lady Usha Vance announces she's pregnant with fourth child
Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance announced they are expecting their fourth child.
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Lawmakers intensify efforts to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center
At least one federal lawsuit and two bills in Congress aim to strip President Trump's name from the exterior sign at the Kennedy Center.
These are the best places to work in 2026, according to Glassdoor
A car wash chain beat out bigger employers such as Google and Nvidia to take the top spot as the best place to work in 2026.
Air Force One headed to Davos turns around after "minor electrical issue," Leavitt says
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
Former sports reporter Michele Tafoya files to run for U.S. Senate in Minnesota
Michele Tafoya is seeking the open seat being vacated by retiring Democratic Sen. Tina Smith.
How parents are finding community support in delaying smartphones
As parents grapple with their children's technology use, new guidance goes beyond individual behavior to approach the digital ecosystem.
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Ex-flight attendant got hundreds of free flights posing as pilot, DOJ says
A former flight attendant for a Canadian airline posed as a commercial pilot and as a current flight attendant to obtain hundreds of free flights from U.S. airlines, authorities said.
These are the best places to work in 2026, according to Glassdoor
A car wash chain beat out bigger employers such as Google and Nvidia to take the top spot as the best place to work in 2026.
Lululemon pulls "Get Low" leggings from website amid sheer fabric complaints
The company said its "Get Low" collection is temporarily unavailable for sale online, but remains in stock in stores while it reviews customer feedback.
Danish pension fund says it's selling all its U.S. Treasuries
The chief investment officer of AkademikerPension said the decision was not directly related to the rift between the U.S. and Greenland.
Trump's 10% credit card cap deadline is here. Will card companies comply?
President Trump called for a one-year 10% cap on credit card rates starting Jan. 20. Here's what credit card companies are doing.
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Trump to address Davos as allies push back against his bid for Greenland
President Trump will address the gathering of world leaders, CEOs and policymakers as America's allies balk at his efforts to acquire Greenland.
Lawmakers intensify efforts to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center
At least one federal lawsuit and two bills in Congress aim to strip President Trump's name from the exterior sign at the Kennedy Center.
House Oversight to vote on holding Clintons in contempt in Epstein probe
Republicans escalated the standoff with Bill and Hillary Clinton after they refused to appear in person before the committee.
Air Force One headed to Davos turns around after "minor electrical issue," Leavitt says
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
Former sports reporter Michele Tafoya files to run for U.S. Senate in Minnesota
Michele Tafoya is seeking the open seat being vacated by retiring Democratic Sen. Tina Smith.
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Measles cases surge in South Carolina as U.S. risks elimination status
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
Tylenol not linked to autism, new study shows
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
Woman gets her life back after rare transplant: "Prepared for the worst"
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
Study finds no link between Tylenol and autism
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
New study: Tylenol in pregnancy is not linked to autism or ADHD
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
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Trump to address Davos as allies push back against his bid for Greenland
President Trump will address the gathering of world leaders, CEOs and policymakers as America's allies balk at his efforts to acquire Greenland.
U.S. seizes a seventh Venezuelan-linked oil tanker in Caribbean
The U.S. has seized seven Venezuelan-linked oil tankers since Dec. 10, 2025.
Commuter train in Spain hits collapsed wall, killing at least 1 person
A commuter train hit a collapsed retaining wall near Barcelona on Tuesday, killing one person and injuring at least 15 people, according to officials.
Concerns mount over Iranian-American journalist wrongfully detained in Iran
Lawyers for Reza Valizadeh, a U.S. citizen arrested in 2024 by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, filed a petition Tuesday with the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention.
China "super embassy" greenlit in London despite concerns
Despite fears of Chinese spying and hacking, the British government gave the go-ahead for China to build a massive new embassy in the heart of London.
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Timothy Busfield ordered released from jail pending trial in child sex abuse
A judge has ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail during a detention hearing on child sex abuse charges.
"Queer Eye" star Karamo Brown on why he skipped cast interview on "CBS Mornings"
An assistant for "Queer Eye" star Karamo Brown told "CBS Mornings" he would not be joining Tuesday's interview with the cast ahead of the release of the series' 10th and final season.
Bert Kreischer talks new comedy series
Actor and comedian Bert Kreischer stars in the new comedy series "Free Bert," where he plays a fictional version of himself. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the series, which was inspired by his own family, and why the show almost didn't happen.
"Queer Eye" cast reflects on show
The cast of the series "Queer Eye" talks to "CBS Mornings" about a member of the show's absence, the series' legacy ahead of its 10th and final season and how it has impacted them.
Fashion designer Valentino Garavani dies at 93
Acclaimed fashion designer Valentino Garavani, known simply as Valentino, has died at age 93. Seth Doane looks back at his life and legacy.
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Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Palantir develops app to help ICE: 404 Media
A new investigative report by 404 Media says ICE agents have a new high-tech way to zero in on neighborhoods to raid. The report says it's an app called Elite, powered by Palantir. Joseph Cox, an investigative journalist at 404 Media, discusses his reporting on CBS News.
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.
OpenAI to start testing ads on ChatGPT in the coming weeks
The ads will appear at the bottom of the chat window on the free and low-subscription versions of ChatGPT, OpenAI said Friday in a blog post.
Mother of Musk child sues over deepfake images
Elon Musk is facing a lawsuit from Ashley St. Clair, with whom he shares a child, over deepfakes of her undressed made by his AI chatbot Grok. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
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Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Dogs can learn by eavesdropping: study
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
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Ex-flight attendant got hundreds of free flights posing as pilot, DOJ says
A former flight attendant for a Canadian airline posed as a commercial pilot and as a current flight attendant to obtain hundreds of free flights from U.S. airlines, authorities said.
Former Uvalde CISD officer's trial nears end
A jury will soon decide the fate of former Uvalde CISD officer Adrian Gonzales, whom prosecutors allege failed in his duty to stop a gunman during a 2022 mass shooting. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has the details.
Busfield released before child sex abuse trial
A New Mexico judge ordered the release of actor Timothy Busfield during a pretrial detention hearing on Tuesday. Busfield is accused of inappropriately touching two child actors, which he denies. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the latest.
Indiana judge shot, injured, manhunt underway
A manhunt is underway in Indiana after a county judge and his wife were shot and wounded inside their home over the weekend. Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kimberly, were taken to a hospital for medical treatment following the shooting and are in stable condition. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports.
New docuseries looks at "Deadpool Killer"
The new Paramount+ docuseries "Handsome Devil: Charming Killer" takes a look at the case of Wade Wilson, a convicted murderer of two women who shares a name with the comic book character Deadpool. Writer and executive producer Brian Ross joins to preview the show.
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More on Virgin Galactic all-female space crew
Virgin Galactic is sending its first all-female crew to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
NASA hauls Artemis II moon rocket to launch pad for February flight
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA begins Artemis II rollout to launchpad
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
NASA moon rocket ready for trip to launch pad
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
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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Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Greenland
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright spoke with CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe about why President Trump wants to acquire Greenland.
Full interview: Chris Wright
Energy Secretary Chris Wright speaks with Ed O'Keefe about President Trump's plans for Greenland, Venezuela and more.
Minnesota fraud "mastermind" speaks from jail
As tensions spiked over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, CBS News' Jonah Kaplan spoke exclusively with Aimee Bock, the so-called "mastermind" of the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme in Minnesota.
Cow uses tool to scratch, surprising scientists
Dating back to the dawn of civilization, humans have been one of the only creatures on Earth that use multi-purpose tools. Now, there's a new animal in the club. "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil has the story.
Parents find support in delaying kids' digital use
As parents grapple with their children's technology use, new guidance goes beyond individual behavior to approach the digital ecosystem. Meg Oliver has details.