Deadly Orlando mass shooting
A 17-year-old suspect could be charged as an adult after allegedly shooting at least eight people in downtown Orlando as Halloween celebrations continued into early Friday morning. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports.
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Deadly Halloween events shootings in U.S.
Officials say at least two people were killed in downtown Orlando, Florida, during shootings on Halloween night. In Northglenn, Colorado, multiple people were shot during a house party and several victims have died. CBS News Colorado's Michael Abeyta reports. Also, in Vancouver, Washington, three were reportedly injured during a mall shooting.
Thousands show up in Dublin, duped by online Halloween parade hoax
Large crowds that gathered in central Dublin for a Halloween parade were tricked, not treated, by an apparent online hoax.
Halloween weather breaks records
East Coast and southern U.S. states experienced high temperatures this Halloween, with the heat forecast set to break records. CBS News 24/7 anchor Lana Zak reports on the weather and how New Yorkers celebrated the festivities.
Halloween weather expected in Northeast
Weather in the Northeast will be warmer than usual during Halloween, a change from what's usually a cold night for families who will be out trick-or-treating. CBS News' Lana Zak breaks down what's expected.
Michigan family's haunted house raises money
Karri Dumas and her family in Cadillac, Michigan, go all out for Halloween with a haunted house featuring inflatable clowns, skeleton armies and a cemetery. Rather than charging admission, they collect food and supplies for local charities, inspiring their community to give back.
Carving pumpkins with Martha Stewart
Take a trip back to Halloween 24 years ago when Martha Stewart appeared on CBS to demonstrate the art of carving the perfect jack-o'-lantern.
Despite today's snow, Halloween blizzard of 1991 records aren't threatened
While WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says this year's Halloween forecast does call for some snowflakes, it will be nothing compared to the wave of white that plopped down on the area 33 years ago.
Which state has the most Halloween spirit?
From haunted houses to Spirit Halloween stores and more, how does your state rank in Halloween spirit? Our one-of-a-kind jack-o-lantern scale will tell you!
Halloween haunted houses are a scary business proposition, operators say
Scaring people for a living is a tough racket. "A bunch of teenagers that say 'Boo!' — that won't fly anymore," one haunted house veteran says.
Ohio officer "eaten" by inflatable runaway pumpkin
In Bay Village, Ohio, two officers responded to an unusual call about an inflatable pumpkin that had blown off a nearby lawn and was blocking traffic. One of the officers was then swallowed up by the runaway gourd before managing to move it out of the way.
Data helps navigate U.S. corn mazes this Halloween
Data from Yelp shows where the nation's corn mazes are, while satellite views offer a kernel of help this Halloween.
Hit movies of 2024 inspire top trending Halloween costumes
Data from Google Trends shows the most popular Halloween costumes are influenced by the top-grossing films of 2024.
The Uplift: An adaptable dog
A dog wows onlookers by walking around town on his two hind legs — but it's not a trick, it's an adaptation. A woman decks out her house in eye-catching decorations each October, not for Halloween but for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Plus, more heartwarming stories.
Movies to watch to get you in Halloween mood
Ready to get into the holiday spirit? From horror flicks to family-friendly haunts, Fandango managing editor Erik Davis joins CBS News to highlight movies to get you pumped for Halloween.
Why U.S. is seeing record-high October temps
In parts of the U.S., it's been spooky warm, with some places setting records for heat. As we get ready for Halloween, CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has been taking a closer look at these records and how climate change is heating up trick or treating.
These states go all out for Halloween
How does your state compare to others when it comes to Halloween? ConsumerAffairs is out with their rankings of the most festive states for the spooky holiday. Alexis Curls, content marketing director for ConsumerAffairs, joins CBS News to unpack the metrics.
Google's top Halloween costumes revealed
Google's annual list of trending costume ideas is out. Leading the top 25 is Bob, the shrunken-headed ghost from the new Beetlejuice sequel, followed by viral breakdancer Raygun and Catnap, the monster from Poppy Playtime.
Some Halloween candy includes cancer-linked Red Dye 3, watchdog says
Some Halloween treats such as Brach's candy corn include Red Dye 3, a carcinogen banned in Europe, Consumer Reports says.
Japan "zombie" train spooks passengers ahead of Halloween
A chartered bullet train filled with thrill-seekers descended into a zombie apocalypse just in time for Halloween.
Meet a 2-year-old Halloween enthusiast
For the past two months, Enzo has been dragging his parents to Home Depot's Halloween section to mimic the spooky animatronics. The 2-year-old's favorite characters? The Grim Reaper and Ghost Face, which he plans to dress as for Halloween.
2 boys killed in separate haunted hayride incidents in 2 days
Two boys died over the weekend after being struck by haunted hayrides in Tennessee and Minnesota, authorities said.
Ohio man's Halloween display becomes source of joy to cancer patient
Bill Pyles' Halloween display in Oxford, Ohio, often resulted in a steady stream of hate mail from angry neighbors.
Ohio Halloween display cheers up woman with cancer
Some neighbors have had a bone to pick about one man's Halloween display, but for at least one person, it has special meaning. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" to Oxford, Ohio, to learn more about this heartwarming story.
Lance Bass on embracing Halloween, possible NSYNC reunion
Lance Bass talks about his new Halloween-themed children's book, family traditions and reveals updates about a possible NSYNC reunion.
What we know about mystery drones flying over New Jersey and other states
Mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania have prompted an outcry from officials seeking answers about the flying objects.
American Travis Timmerman flown out of Syria after release from prison
A U.S. defense official told CBS News that Travis Timmerman was flown out of Syria and into Jordan by the U.S. military and handed over to the State Department.
Women in the military worry about Hegseth's views on women in combat
Women have served in combat roles for the U.S. for more than 30 years, and some veterans and enlisted women worry Pete Hegseth might change that if he's confirmed as defense secretary.
Trump attorneys criticize prosecutors' "novel" alternative in New York case
Prosecutors and President-elect Donald Trump's lawyers continue to argue over how a judge should move forward in a case in which Trump has been convicted, but not sentenced.
Nancy Pelosi hospitalized after injury on overseas trip
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is in the hospital after sustaining an injury on an overseas trip in Luxembourg, her office said Friday.
What is Red 40 and why hasn't the FDA banned the dye?
The FDA's top food official says the safety of the dye called Red 40 hasn't been assessed in over a decade, despite concerns over its potential behavioral health effects.
Meta, Amazon, tech CEOs sending $1 million each for Trump's inauguration
Tech companies are sending big bucks to President-elect Donald Trump's nonprofit inaugural committee.
UnitedHealth leader addresses CEO murder, says health care system flawed
Andrew Witty, the CEO of UnitedHealth Group, memorialized slain executive Brian Thompson in an op-ed and acknowledged industry flaws.
Woman who falsely accused Duke lacrosse players of rape admits to lying
The woman who in 2006 falsely accused three Duke University lacrosse players of rape admitted publicly that she made up the story.
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Georgia judge denies former Trump lawyer's motion to overturn guilty plea
Former Trump campaign campaign lawyer Kenneth Chesebro tried to have his guilty plea in the Fulton County election interference case invalidated.
What is Red 40 and why hasn't the FDA banned the dye?
The FDA's top food official says the safety of the dye called Red 40 hasn't been assessed in over a decade, despite concerns over its potential behavioral health effects.
Trump says Republicans will try to end daylight saving time
President-elect Donald Trump said Republicans will try to end the decades-long ritual of changing the clocks twice a year.
Trump attorneys criticize prosecutors' "novel" alternative in New York case
Prosecutors and President-elect Donald Trump's lawyers continue to argue over how a judge should move forward in a case in which Trump has been convicted, but not sentenced.
Texas sues New York doctor for telehealth abortion pill prescription
Texas has sued a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a Dallas-area woman via telemedicine.
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Meta, Amazon, tech CEOs sending $1 million each for Trump's inauguration
Tech companies are sending big bucks to President-elect Donald Trump's nonprofit inaugural committee.
Macy's says it will close 65 stores this year
Macy's is accelerating store closures, with plans to shutter more than 50 locations.
Social Security Fairness Act takes big step towards passage
Lawmakers are moving ahead with a bipartisan bill that would provide enhanced Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, but hurdles remain.
McKinsey agrees to $650 million settlement over opioids work
Consulting firm has agreed to pay $650 million to settle a federal investigation into its work for opioids manufacturer Purdue Pharma.
Here's what Trump's plans to extend his tax cuts could mean for you
President-elect Donald Trump has said he wants to extend the 2017 tax cuts, plus throw in a few more. Here's what to know.
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Georgia judge denies former Trump lawyer's motion to overturn guilty plea
Former Trump campaign campaign lawyer Kenneth Chesebro tried to have his guilty plea in the Fulton County election interference case invalidated.
Trump says Republicans will try to end daylight saving time
President-elect Donald Trump said Republicans will try to end the decades-long ritual of changing the clocks twice a year.
Trump attorneys criticize prosecutors' "novel" alternative in New York case
Prosecutors and President-elect Donald Trump's lawyers continue to argue over how a judge should move forward in a case in which Trump has been convicted, but not sentenced.
Meta, Amazon, tech CEOs sending $1 million each for Trump's inauguration
Tech companies are sending big bucks to President-elect Donald Trump's nonprofit inaugural committee.
Supreme Court takes up case over California vehicle emissions standards
The Supreme Court said it will wade into a case over whether California can set its own vehicle emissions standards under a scheme laid out in the Clean Air Act.
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What is Red 40 and why hasn't the FDA banned the dye?
The FDA's top food official says the safety of the dye called Red 40 hasn't been assessed in over a decade, despite concerns over its potential behavioral health effects.
Texas sues New York doctor for telehealth abortion pill prescription
Texas has sued a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a Dallas-area woman via telemedicine.
Medically-assisted deaths in Canada reach record high
According to data released Wednesday by Health Canada, about 4.7% of Canadians who died in 2023 received MAID, or Medical Assistance in Dying.
Why the toy aisle is where to find this year's hottest gifts for adults
The most sought-after gifts for adults this year might be in the kids' toy aisle. Here's why toys are sparking joy among older generations.
U.K. indefinitely bans puberty blockers for people under 18
An emergency ban on hormones used to suppress puberty in transgender young people in the U.K. has been extended indefinitely, the government said.
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American Travis Timmerman flown out of Syria after release from prison
A U.S. defense official told CBS News that Travis Timmerman was flown out of Syria and into Jordan by the U.S. military and handed over to the State Department.
Medically-assisted deaths in Canada reach record high
According to data released Wednesday by Health Canada, about 4.7% of Canadians who died in 2023 received MAID, or Medical Assistance in Dying.
Nancy Pelosi hospitalized after injury on overseas trip
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is in the hospital after sustaining an injury on an overseas trip in Luxembourg, her office said Friday.
U.S.-backed forces worry ISIS could try to capitalize on Assad's ouster
CBS News goes inside a Syrian prison holding thousands of ISIS fighters, where the U.S.-backed forces in charge say the Assad regime's collapse presents new risks.
U.S. couple killed while visiting violence-plagued part of Mexico
State prosecutors said the couple was traveling in a pickup truck in the municipality of Angamacutiro when they were shot and killed.
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Paula Abdul settles lawsuit alleging sexual assault by 'American Idol' producer
Paula Abdul and former "American Idol" producer Nigel Lythgoe have agreed to settle a lawsuit in which she alleged he sexually assaulted her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on the show.
Bonnie Raitt on iconic music career and Kennedy Center honors
Bonnie Raitt reflects on her 50-year career, including iconic hits like "I Can't Make You Love Me" to her recent Kennedy Center honor.
Bonnie Raitt reflects on career
Bonnie Raitt, a 13-time Grammy winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member, reflects on her 50-year career as she receives Kennedy Center honors for lifetime artistic achievements.
Film chronicles Munich Olympics tragedy
"September 5" tells the story of the live broadcast of the 1972 Munich Olympics tragedy, following the ABC sports broadcasting team as they reported on the hostage crisis.
YouTube TV again hiking its price — here's what a subscription will cost
The cost of YouTube TV has soared nearly 140% since the streaming platform launched in 2017.
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Stanley recalls mugs due to burn hazard
Stanley is recalling more than 2.5 million of its Switchback and Trigger Action travel mugs. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says the lids can expand when exposed to heat. That can make the cover detach, leading to potential burns from hot liquids.
YouTube TV again hiking its price — here's what a subscription will cost
The cost of YouTube TV has soared nearly 140% since the streaming platform launched in 2017.
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.
AI company says its chatbots will change interactions with teen users
Character.AI users can create original chatbots or interact with existing bots. Two lawsuits allege those bots harmed teen users.
Is Facebook down? Here's what to know about reports of outages.
Users reported problems accessing many of Meta's social media services, including Facebook, Instagram and Messenger.
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Insurers pull back wildfire coverage
Increasingly intense wildfires have become more common in California, upending the lives of thousands. Many insurers are dwindling coverage options, leaving several homes in danger. Business Insider senior sustainability reporter Catherine Boudreau joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Study finds young people most at risk of heat
A new Columbia University Climate School study discovered that young people may be most at risk of heat-related deaths. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Climate change could bring more snow in some areas
Experts predict climate change could actually make snow worse in some areas of the U.S. Meanwhile, nearly two-thirds of the U.S. is seeing less snowfall than in the 1970s. CBS News national climate correspondent Dave Malkoff explains how.
Wisdom, the world's oldest-known wild bird, lays an egg at 74
Wisdom the Laysan albatross was first tagged by researchers in 1956. Since then, she's believed to have raised as many as 30 chicks.
When should consumers buy electric cars?
President-elect Donald Trump indicated that once in office, he plans on ending the consumer tax credit for electric vehicle purchases. Business Insider autos senior reporter Nora Naughton joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the potential impact and when consumers should buy.
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Luigi Mangione case evidence
A New York grand jury is being presented with evidence collected in the case against Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more on what's known about the case.
Woman arrested for copycat threat
A Florida woman is being accused of threatening an insurance company, an apparent copycat attempt replicating points of the UnitedHealthcare CEO killing. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports.
More on Luigi Mangione's extradition
Luigi Mangione is still in custody in Pennsylvania as the timing of his extradition to New York remains in the air. CBS News' Lilia Luciano breaks down what's known about the suspect's legal process in the case of the UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing.
U.S. couple killed while visiting violence-plagued part of Mexico
State prosecutors said the couple was traveling in a pickup truck in the municipality of Angamacutiro when they were shot and killed.
New info on how CEO shooting suspect left NYC
Police have shed new details on how they believe UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's alleged murderer escaped New York City after the shooting. CBS News' Jarred Hill has more on that and former NYPD detective Kirk Burkhalter joined CBS News to discuss the investigation.
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When you can see the Cold Moon, 2024's final full moon
December's full moon, known as the Cold Moon, is the last full moon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Cold Moon.
Here's when, where the Geminid meteor shower will be visible during peak
One of the best meteor showers of the year is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can catch the Geminids.
Learning from the Ingenuity helicopter's crash landing on Mars
Engineers now say they understand the most likely cause of the Ingenuity helicopter's crash landing on Mars earlier this year.
Emily Calandrelli talks Blue Origin mission
Emily Calandrelli joins "CBS Mornings Plus" after recently becoming the 100th woman ever in space. She and her Blue Origin crewmates traveled over 62 miles above sea level during their mission last month.
Why you shouldn't wait for the Geminid meteor shower peak this year
The Geminid meteor shower this year is set to peak at almost the same time as December's full moon, which could make for challenging viewing conditions.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
Summer music heats up 2024
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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Americans angry with U.S. health system
Many Americans are expressing anger with the U.S. health care system as clues emerge about a potential motive in the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO. Julie Rovner, the chief Washington correspondent for KFF Health News, joins CBS News with more.
Unveiling | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Anderson Cooper investigates "nudify" websites and apps, which use artificial intelligence to turn a real photo of someone fully clothed into a real-looking nude image. Sunday on 60 Minutes.
Russia's attack on Ukraine's power grid
Russia is aiming to impact Ukraine's people during the harsh winter months by attacking the power grid. CBS News' Ellee Watson reports on Russia's latest attack.
Luigi Mangione case evidence
A New York grand jury is being presented with evidence collected in the case against Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more on what's known about the case.
Woman arrested for copycat threat
A Florida woman is being accused of threatening an insurance company, an apparent copycat attempt replicating points of the UnitedHealthcare CEO killing. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports.