Pope Francis will preside over Easter Vigil after skipping Good Friday
The Vatican's daily bulletin confirmed Francis would lead the lengthy vigil in St. Peter's Basilica.
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Bay Area animal rescues urge public to hold off on adopting bunnies as Easter arrives
As Easter arrives, Bay Area parents are being urged to avoid buying real bunnies for their kids. It's the time of year when rabbits show up in shelters, after families realize they are unable to care for them.
United expecting busiest spring break ever
Easter weekend and spring break travel are colliding this year, with the Transportation Security Administration screening nearly 2.8 million people on Thursday. That's nearly 290,000 more than the same day in 2023. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports from Los Angeles.
Millions expected to hit the road for Easter holiday
Millions of Americans are hitting the roads and the airports this holiday weekend, with both Easter and Spring Break travel in full swing. Carter Evans checks in from LAX.
Pope washes feet of 12 women at Rome prison from his wheelchair
The 87-year-old Pope Francis performed the ritual from his wheelchair, after recent ailments have compounded his mobility problems.
Easter egg mishap becomes charity opportunity
Dan ap Dafydd accidentally ordered 80 cases of chocolate Easter eggs for his store on a small Scottish Island — he meant to order just 80 eggs total. But he's managed to turn the hundreds of extra eggs into an opportunity to raise money for charity. Ian Lee has the story.
Shopkeeper hatches charitable solution to a chocolate egg-buying blunder
Dan ap Dafydd accidentally ordered 720 chocolate Easter eggs for his store on a Scottish Island, where the entire population is only about 500.
Chocolate Easter egg overload
CBS News' Ian Lee spoke with a shopkeeper on a tiny Scottish island who managed to hatch a charitable solution to his chocolate-Easter-egg-buying blunder.
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Best customizable Easter baskets for everyone you love
Get personal this Easter with the best customizable Easter baskets for family and friends.
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These Easter toys and gifts will win you the title of best Easter bunny this year.
Ukraine still has faith after long winter
In the Ukrainian village of Lukashivka, the local church was destroyed in the process of pushing out the Russian forces who had occupied it, but still, the congregation gathers in the bombed-out ruins. The local priest, Father Serheii, told CBS News' senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams that his Easter message is this: "Jesus was resurrected, and Ukraine will be too."
Ukrainian troops gear up for spring offensive
Ukraine is gearing up for a spring offensive against Russia as the war rages on. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports from central Ukraine.
Easter, Passover and Ramadan in Jerusalem
Christians, Jews and Muslims celebrate holidays in Jerusalem amid tensions over recent violence. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Pope Francis leads Easter Sunday mass to big crowds in Vatican Square
By the end of the pope's appearance, some 100,00 people had flocked to the square in time for the pontiff's speech, according to the Vatican's crowd count.
An Easter message: The victory of light over darkness
The Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, the Most Reverend Michael Curry, offers a message about the power of God's love.
An Easter message: The victory of light over darkness
The Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, the Most Reverend Michael Curry, offers a message about the power of God's love.
Religious symbol means protection for millions
As Easter approaches, millions find comfort and protection in the Virgin of Guadalupe, a version of the Virgin Mary. Michelle Miller reports on the people working to keep this image in the public eye.
Pope Francis' Easter plans & comments on sex
Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of a dozen inmates at a juvenile prison on the outskirts of Rome Thursday as he began a busy Easter weekend schedule. The pope spent three nights in hospital last week with bronchitis. CBS News Vatican consultant Monsignor Anthony Figueiredo joined Wendy Gillette on "CBS News Mornings" to discuss that plus the pope's comments in a new documentary, in which he says sex is a "beautiful thing."
Pope Francis gears up for busy Holy Week
Pope Francis led Mass at St. Peter's Basilica on Holy Thursday just days after getting treated for bronchitis. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Seth Doane joins Lana Zak and Errol Barnett to discuss.
Pope Francis leads Holy Week services
Pope Francis is leading Holy Thursday services today and has more Holy Week observances planned in the coming days after being hospitalized for bronchitis last week. Candida Moss, a professor of theology at the University of Birmingham, joins CBS News to discuss his plans and some comments the pope made in a new documentary that are making headlines.
White House announces details of "EGGucation"-themed Easter Egg Roll
In a nod to the "EGGucation" theme, NASA sent a souvenir wooden White House Easter egg to the International Space Station for the astronauts to help teach students about gravity.
Pope Francis presides over Palm Sunday mass
Pope Francis presided over Palm Sunday mass after being released from the hospital following treatment for a respiratory infection. While still seemingly dealing with a nagging cough, the pope is set to handle his usual schedule leading up to Easter. Chris Livesay reports.
This Easter egg decorator is a game changer for kids -- and it's $10 off right now
Easter is coming up, and if you dread the mess left behind by Easter egg decorating, we've got an on-sale solution.
The latest on politics, religion, and more on an Easter Sunday edition of "Face the Nation"
The latest on politics, religion, and more on an Easter Sunday edition of "Face the Nation," with Gov. Deval Patrick, D-Mass., Cardinal Timothy Dolan, and others.
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Iran vows to fight on as Trump says ceasefire is "on life support"
President Trump is expected to encourage China to pressure Iran into making a deal to end the war when he visits Beijing later this week and meets with President Xi Jinping.
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Trump says he aims to suspend gas tax "for a period of time"
President Trump made the comments in a phone interview with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.
Netanyahu wants Israel "to draw down to zero the American financial support"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the conflicts in Iran and Lebanon, the prospects for a peace deal, and the relationship between the U.S. and Israel.
Americans from hantavirus-hit ship arrive in U.S., including 1 who tested positive
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect Cole Allen pleads not guilty
Allen is charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump, assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon and two gun counts.
Years after sex abuse scandal, a young gymnast says "it happened again"
Sean Gardner, a gymnastics coach who trained elite young girls, will be in federal court in Mississippi on Monday facing 12 felony counts of sexual exploitation of children.
White House ballroom funds hang over GOP push to fund ICE
The Senate is returning to Washington to resume work on funding immigration agencies with a package that includes $1 billion for the renovation of the White House East Wing.
Body of soldier who went missing in Morocco recovered, U.S. Army says
The Moroccan military recovered the body of one of two U.S. soldiers who went missing on May 2, the U.S. Army said.
Taiwan to be key issue at Trump's summit with China's President Xi
Taiwan, one of the world's biggest diplomatic flashpoints, will be top of mind for President Xi when he meets with President Trump.
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Trump approves plan to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary
Marty Makary has served as Food and Drug Administration commissioner since March 2025.
Number of police officers killed in line of duty decreased in 2025 compared to 2024
Though the number of police officers killed in the line of duty has dropped, non-fatal assaults against them have been rising since 2021, according to new data released Monday by the FBI.
Dua Lipa alleges Samsung uses copyrighted image of her to sell TVs
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
Principal who tackled gunman says he didn't initially know he was shot
Kirk Moore, the principal at Pauls Valley High School in Oklahoma, exclusively told CBS News how he acted on "just instinct" when tackling a school shooter.
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Trump says he aims to suspend gas tax "for a period of time"
President Trump made the comments in a phone interview with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.
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Dua Lipa alleges Samsung uses copyrighted image of her to sell TVs
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
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Trump says he aims to suspend gas tax "for a period of time"
President Trump made the comments in a phone interview with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.
Fed unlikely to cut interest rates until 2027, Bank of America says
A "hawkish" turn at the Fed and stubbornly high inflation could delay interest rate cuts, according to Bank of America economists.
What the Trump administration's latest tariff blow means for businesses
A trade court's ruling this week against a 10% U.S. tariff is narrow in scope, offering limited relief to importers. Here's what to know.
ABC accuses the FCC of violating free speech rights over "The View"
ABC filed a petition with the FCC claiming that the agency's scrutiny of "The View" threatens to "chill critical protected speech."
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Trump approves plan to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary
Marty Makary has served as Food and Drug Administration commissioner since March 2025.
Number of police officers killed in line of duty decreased in 2025 compared to 2024
Though the number of police officers killed in the line of duty has dropped, non-fatal assaults against them have been rising since 2021, according to new data released Monday by the FBI.
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Trump says he aims to suspend gas tax "for a period of time"
President Trump made the comments in a phone interview with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.
White House ballroom funds hang over GOP push to fund ICE
The Senate is returning to Washington to resume work on funding immigration agencies with a package that includes $1 billion for the renovation of the White House East Wing.
White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect Cole Allen pleads not guilty
Allen is charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump, assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon and two gun counts.
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Americans from hantavirus-hit ship arrive in U.S., including 1 who tested positive
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Hantavirus cruise passengers to be evacuated
In just hours, the cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak is expected to arrive in the Canary Islands. All the passengers will then be evacuated to their home countries, including 17 Americans. Ramy Inocencio reports and Dr. Jon LaPook has more on the virus.
WHO director arrives in Canary Islands to oversee hantavirus cruise evacuation
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
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Maralee Lellio always dreamed of having a large family. A Stage IV cancer diagnosis almost caused her to lose hope.
Man who survived hantavirus 24 years ago, but lost mom and sister, recounts experience
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
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Iran hangs grad student accused of spying for the CIA
Erfan Shakourzadeh, 29, was hanged after being convicted for allegedly collaborating with the CIA and Israel's Mossad intelligence service, Iran's judiciary said.
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Iran vows to fight on as Trump says ceasefire is "on life support"
President Trump is expected to encourage China to pressure Iran into making a deal to end the war when he visits Beijing later this week and meets with President Xi Jinping.
Prominent Buddhist monk arrested over alleged sex abuse
Authorities added that the victim's mother has also been arrested for aiding and abetting the monk.
Taiwan to be key issue at Trump's summit with China's President Xi
Taiwan, one of the world's biggest diplomatic flashpoints, will be top of mind for President Xi when he meets with President Trump.
Body of soldier who went missing in Morocco recovered, U.S. Army says
The Moroccan military recovered the body of one of two U.S. soldiers who went missing on May 2, the U.S. Army said.
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Dua Lipa alleges Samsung uses copyrighted image of her to sell TVs
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
Annette Bening talks "Dutton Ranch"
Annette Bening talks about starring in the "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch," why she wanted to play her character and learning to ride a horse for the role.
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck sued over movie
Inspired by a true story, Netflix's "The Rip," starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, follows two Miami-Dade police officers as they discover more than $20 million of cartel cash during a drug raid and reveals corruption within the department. But now the real-life officers involved in the raid are suing Damon and Affleck through their production company. Carter Evans reports.
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Martin Short: Facing tragedy with joy
When you learn what Martin Short has endured in his private life, as captured in the hilarious and heartbreaking documentary "Marty: Life Is Short," the comedian's irrepressibly sunny attitude is all the more astonishing.
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Online learning platform Canvas hacked
The online learning platform Canvas, which is used by 30 million students around the world, was hacked Thursday in a massive cyberattack. The platform is used by thousands of schools, including major universities. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Canvas back online after cyberattack hit learning platform for U.S. schools
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
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.
Here's how AI can help with retirement planning, and where it struggles
As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know.
Google unveils screenless Fitbit
Fitness trackers started as devices for measuring workouts, but now they are designed for 24/7 monitoring and the passive collection of health data. Fitbit announced its latest device, called the Fitbit Air, to compete with other screenless trackers like the Whoop. Tech journalist Lexi Savvides joins CBS News with more.
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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.
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.
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Years after sex abuse scandal, a young gymnast says "it happened again"
Sean Gardner, a gymnastics coach who trained elite young girls, will be in federal court in Mississippi on Monday facing 12 felony counts of sexual exploitation of children.
Prominent Buddhist monk arrested over alleged sex abuse
Authorities added that the victim's mother has also been arrested for aiding and abetting the monk.
6 bodies found in Union Pacific boxcar in Laredo, Texas, near Mexico
Six people were found dead in a Union Pacific Railroad boxcar in Laredo, Texas, at the Mexican border, police there said, without offering any details.
Beverly Hills 911
Beverly Hills detectives try to figure out how a widow ended up dead below a staircase in her mansion. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
How did a wealthy widow wind up dead below a staircase in her mansion?
Beverly Hills detectives responding to the death of 67-year-old Violet Yacobi — who was found on the marble floor below a staircase in her mansion — suspected foul play and her dentist son, and wondered if the family fortune was a motive for murder.
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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.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
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Taiwan official on Trump-Xi summit
President Trump heads to Beijing this week for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where Taiwan is expected to be a key issue. CBS News' Anna Coren talks to Taiwan's deputy foreign minister Chen Ming-chi ahead of Trump and Xi's high-stakes talks.
Columnist on Iran war's impact on economy
Weeks after the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran began, the conflict appears to be at an impasse. Free Press columnist Sir Niall Ferguson joins to discuss. Paramount Skydance owns The Free Press and CBS News.
Trump says he aims to suspend federal gas tax
President Trump told CBS News' Nancy Cordes in a phone interview that he aims to suspend the federal gas tax amid surging gas prices.
Neil deGrasse Tyson on government's UFO files
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the newly released documents and videos from the Pentagon on UFOs, what they reveal and evidence he would need to see to be convinced there are aliens.
Annette Bening talks "Dutton Ranch"
Annette Bening talks about starring in the "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch," why she wanted to play her character and learning to ride a horse for the role.