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.
First judge rules Trump can use Alien Enemies Act. Here's what that means.
U.S. District Judge Stephanie Haines, a Trump nominee, ruled the president is legally allowed to use the 18th-century law to deport Venezuelan migrants accused of belonging to the gang Tren de Aragua.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs trial live updates: Cassie faces cross examination
Cassie Ventura is expected back on the stand for cross-examination in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial after accusing him of raping her in 2018.
Putin skips Ukraine talks, dimming hope for ceasefire despite Trump's push
Vladimir Putin rejected calls to join direct talks with Ukraine's leader in Turkey, seemingly unphased by mounting pressure from Trump to strike a peace deal.
Bondi sold at least $1 million in Trump Media shares on "Liberation Day"
Attorney General Pam Bondi's stake in Trump Media was worth somewhere between $1 million and $5.5 million at the time of the sale, which occurred on April 2, documents showed.
Birthright citizenship fight at Supreme Court targets nationwide injunctions
The Trump administration's bid to enforce its birthright citizenship executive orders gives the Supreme Court an opportunity to address the soundness of nationwide injunctions.
House GOP pushes Trump's "big, beautiful bill" forward after all-nighter
The House is pushing forward on President Trump's "one, big beautiful bill," as lawmakers weighed some of the most contentious parts of the major budget package aimed at addressing the president's defense, energy and tax priorities.
Walmart warns it may raise prices despite lower U.S. tariffs
Walmart says tariff pressures will force it to raise prices later this month.
Wisconsin judge to be arraigned for allegedly obstructing immigration authorities
Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan has called for her case should be dismissed, aruging that judges have absolute immunity.
These airlines had the most and least passenger complaints in 2024
Complaints against U.S. airlines soared to a record high in 2024 as carriers struggle with flight cancellations and delays, analysis finds.
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More middle class Americans can't afford to buy a home
Households earning $75,000 can afford only 1 in 5 for-sale homes, down from half of all listed properties before the pandemic, a new study finds.
Surviving climber of deadly fall was unconscious for hours, awoke in dark
Anton Tselykh managed to extricated himself from ropes, gear and debris before trekking over rough terrain, driving 40 miles and finding a pay phone.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs trial live updates: Cassie faces cross examination
Cassie Ventura is expected back on the stand for cross-examination in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial after accusing him of raping her in 2018.
Walmart says it plans to raise prices despite lower U.S. tariffs
The world's largest retailer said wide-ranging levies on U.S. trade partners are impeding its ability to keep prices low.
Dick's Sporting Goods to buy ailing Foot Locker for $2.4 billion
Foot Locker is the second major U.S. shoe company to be acquired in recent weeks as tariffs hit footwear industry.
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More middle class Americans can't afford to buy a home
Households earning $75,000 can afford only 1 in 5 for-sale homes, down from half of all listed properties before the pandemic, a new study finds.
Walmart says it plans to raise prices despite lower U.S. tariffs
The world's largest retailer said wide-ranging levies on U.S. trade partners are impeding its ability to keep prices low.
Dick's Sporting Goods to buy ailing Foot Locker for $2.4 billion
Foot Locker is the second major U.S. shoe company to be acquired in recent weeks as tariffs hit footwear industry.
These airlines had the most and least passenger complaints in 2024
Complaints against U.S. airlines soared to a record high in 2024 as carriers struggle with flight cancellations and delays, analysis finds.
Uber introduces new bus-like "Route Share" feature for commuters
A new Uber service will operate shuttles in select cities along set routes, offering pickups every 20 minutes.
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Wisconsin judge to be arraigned for allegedly obstructing immigration authorities
Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan has called for her case should be dismissed, aruging that judges have absolute immunity.
First judge rules Trump can use Alien Enemies Act. Here's what that means.
U.S. District Judge Stephanie Haines, a Trump nominee, ruled the president is legally allowed to use the 18th-century law to deport Venezuelan migrants accused of belonging to the gang Tren de Aragua.
Birthright citizenship fight at Supreme Court targets nationwide injunctions
The Trump administration's bid to enforce its birthright citizenship executive orders gives the Supreme Court an opportunity to address the soundness of nationwide injunctions.
Republicans propose gutting Biden climate bill for Trump tax cuts
The heart of the Republican budget legislation targets key climate and energy provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Bondi sold at least $1 million in Trump Media shares on "Liberation Day"
Attorney General Pam Bondi's stake in Trump Media was worth somewhere between $1 million and $5.5 million at the time of the sale, which occurred on April 2, documents showed.
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UC San Francisco's psilocybin therapy shows promise for Parkinson's patients
On a quiet plot of land in rural New Mexico, Jeff Deming feels like he's really living, once again.
Trump wants drug price caps tied to foreign nations. Here's why Biden never did it.
President Trump is now seeking to implement the idea through an executive order.
RFK Jr. says people shouldn't take his medical advice
"My opinions about vaccines are irrelevant," Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said during the House hearing.
Why are American drug costs so high?
President Trump signed an executive order Monday that will attempt to bring the down the cost of some drugs in the United States — but why are drugs so high to begin with?
Men more likely to die of "broken heart syndrome," study finds
The heart condition, formally known as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, is associated with stressful events, such as the death of a loved one.
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Putin skips Ukraine talks, dimming hope for ceasefire despite Trump's push
Vladimir Putin rejected calls to join direct talks with Ukraine's leader in Turkey, seemingly unphased by mounting pressure from Trump to strike a peace deal.
Toxic algae killing sharks, rays, crabs: "Like a horror movie for fish"
The algae — Karenia mikimotoi — is killing more than 200 species of marine life off the southern coast of Australia, scientists and conservation groups say.
Popular beauty influencer shot dead during TikTok livestream
Valeria Marquez, 23, posted videos related to beauty and lifestyle, some of which had hundreds of thousands of views.
U.S. accuses Russian researcher of smuggling frog embryos from France
Harvard researcher Kseniia Petrova, already facing possible deportation back to Russia, has now been charged with smuggling undeclared biological material into the U.S.
Brother of Israeli hostage still hoping for safe return
Gal and Guy Gilboa-Dalal were at the Nova music festival when Hamas launched its Oct. 7 terror attack. Gal escaped, but his brother did not.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs trial live updates: Cassie faces cross examination
Cassie Ventura is expected back on the stand for cross-examination in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial after accusing him of raping her in 2018.
Gene Simmons reveals moment iconic KISS song was born
KISS' Gene Simmons tells "CBS Mornings" about the road that led him to rock and roll and where the band's 1975 hit started.
Gene Simmons on family, fame
KISS legend Gene Simmons shares how his mother's strength as a single immigrant parent shaped his life and how the band created some of its biggest rock anthems.
At Sean "Diddy" Combs trial, Cassie Ventura accuses Combs of raping her in 2018
Singer Cassie Ventura accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping her in 2018. The accusation came during her testimony at his sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC.
Robert Benton, prolific filmmaker known for "Bonnie and Clyde," dies at 92
During a 40-year screen career, Robert Benton received six Oscar nominations and won three times.
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How to clean up your digital footprint
Old accounts and forgotten photos can make you a target. CBS News Confirmed's Alex Clark shares how to delete your data and stay safe as internet scams reach a record $16.6 billion in losses.
Why are Trump, Musk in Saudi Arabia?
President Trump is in Saudi Arabia where his administration is looking to boost diplomatic ties through economic investment. CBS News reporter Taurean Small has the details.
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.
Big Tech stocks rise with CEOs in Saudi Arabia
The Dow Jones dipped on Tuesday, but Big Tech stocks saw gains as CEOs joined President Trump on his trip to Saudi Arabia. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Microsoft to lay off 6,000 employees in cost-cutting move
The layoffs, impacting all levels at the company, come as the tech giant continues to post strong sales and profits.
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Richard Garwin, a designer of the first hydrogen bomb, dies at 97
Garwin advised several presidents published more than 500 papers and was granted 47 U.S. patents.
Universe will die "much sooner than expected," researchers say
The universe is poised to die much faster than previously thought, according to new research by Dutch scientists.
Some U.S. cities are sinking, study finds
A new study shows the land under some of the largest cities in the U.S. is sinking. "Land subsidence" is the gradual setting or sudden sinking of the Earth's surface, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Manoochehr Shirzaei, a co-author of the study, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Rare New Zealand snail filmed laying egg from its neck
The strange reproductive habits of a large, carnivorous New Zealand snail were once shrouded in mystery. Now, footage of the snail laying an egg from its neck has been captured for the first time.
15 years after BP oil spill, Louisiana coast marine recovery still ongoing
In the summer of 2010, panic spread across the region when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf.
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Mom allegedly aids son's planned attack
A mother in San Antonio, Texas, was arrested and accused of providing ammunition and other equipment to her son, who authorities say was planning an attack on his middle school. Both are now facing terrorism charges. Warning, the details in this story are disturbing.
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Popular beauty influencer shot dead during TikTok livestream
Valeria Marquez, 23, posted videos related to beauty and lifestyle, some of which had hundreds of thousands of views.
Prosecutors finish questioning Cassie Ventura
Prosecutors on Wednesday finished their questioning of Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend, R&B singer Cassie Ventura, in the hip-hop mogul's sex trafficking and racketeering trial in New York City. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan, who was inside the courtroom unpacks the day's proceedings.
New Jersey teen escapes years of alleged captivity, abuse
A couple in New Jersey has been arrested after they allegedly abused and confined a child in their home since 2018.
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Webb telescope captures images of Jupiter's auroras in stunning detail
Jupiter's stunning auroras are hundreds of times brighter than those seen on Earth, as pictured in new images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.
May's full flower moon appears today. Here's how and when to see it.
May's full flower moon will light up the night sky.
Soviet-era spacecraft plunges back to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit
Kosmos 482 was launched by the then-Soviet Union in 1972 as part of a series of missions bound for Venus. But this one never made it out of orbit around Earth, stranded there by a rocket malfunction.
Soviet spacecraft plunging back to Earth
A Soviet-era spacecraft that was meant to land on Venus in 1972 is plunging back to Earth. Marlon Sorge, an executive director at The Aerospace Corporation, joins CBS News with what to expect.
Soviet spacecraft is plunging back to Earth 53 years after launch
A Soviet-era spacecraft meant to land on Venus a half century ago is expected to plunge uncontrolled back to Earth within days.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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EPA to weaken limits on "forever chemicals"
The EPA announced it will roll back limits established by the Biden administration on "forever chemicals" in drinking water. "Forever chemicals" don't break down easily and are found in water, air, soil and fish. Research connects them to a range of serious illnesses. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know.
Cassie Ventura on alleged Diddy abuse
Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs will have their first opportunity to question his former girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, on the witness stand Thursday. Prosecutors questioned Ventura for two days at Combs' trial, as she described years of alleged abuse by the hip-hop mogul. Combs denies any criminal activity in the case.
Mom allegedly aids son's planned attack
A mother in San Antonio, Texas, was arrested and accused of providing ammunition and other equipment to her son, who authorities say was planning an attack on his middle school. Both are now facing terrorism charges. Warning, the details in this story are disturbing.
Court to hear birthright citizenship case
The U.S. Supreme Court will convene on Thursday morning to consider the Trump Administration's efforts to end birthright citizenship. The court will not examine the executive order's legality but rather the power of lower court judges to block it. CBS News' Jan Crawford has more on what to expect.
Officials reveal prior outages at Newark
Recent communications issues at the FAA facility handling flights in and out of Newark airport were not new, officials say. Outages happened at least three times last year. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more.