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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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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.
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.
Large crowds that gathered in central Dublin for a Halloween parade were tricked, not treated, by an apparent online hoax.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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!
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.
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 from Yelp shows where the nation's corn mazes are, while satellite views offer a kernel of help this Halloween.
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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.
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.
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.
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 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 treats such as Brach's candy corn include Red Dye 3, a carcinogen banned in Europe, Consumer Reports says.
A chartered bullet train filled with thrill-seekers descended into a zombie apocalypse just in time for Halloween.
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.
Two boys died over the weekend after being struck by haunted hayrides in Tennessee and Minnesota, authorities said.
Bill Pyles' Halloween display in Oxford, Ohio, often resulted in a steady stream of hate mail from angry neighbors.
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 talks about his new Halloween-themed children's book, family traditions and reveals updates about a possible NSYNC reunion.
The American dual national Edan Alexander has been handed over by Hamas more than 19 months after he was taken hostage.
The president's son Eric Trump says he wants to create "the most investable Bitcoin accumulation platform in the market."
Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial is underway in New York City.
Ximena Arias Cristobal, who is in the country without authorization, was taken into ICE custody earlier this month after a traffic stop in Dalton, Georgia, where she lives with her family.
A program that grants Afghans relief from deportation could come to an end in July, the Department of Homeland Security said.
"We are going to pay the lowest price there is in the world," President Trump said Monday.
A House Republican bill would require Medicaid recipients to work, volunteer or be enrolled in school for at least 80 hours a month.
The Trump administration has offered refugee status to dozens of Afrikaners from South Africa.
The White House says the U.S. and China have agreed to suspend for 90 days most of the tariffs imposed against each other over the last couple months.
Ximena Arias Cristobal, who is in the country without authorization, was taken into ICE custody earlier this month after a traffic stop in Dalton, Georgia, where she lives with her family.
A House Republican bill would require Medicaid recipients to work, volunteer or be enrolled in school for at least 80 hours a month.
Since the pandemic, the monthly rent for a typical apartment around the U.S. has surged almost 30% to $1,858, Zillow data shows.
Todd Blanche is President Trump's former personal criminal attorney.
The Defense Department has spent more than $21 million on flights to Guantanamo Bay, according to data sent to Congress by the Defense Department.
The president's son Eric Trump says he wants to create "the most investable Bitcoin accumulation platform in the market."
A House Republican bill would require Medicaid recipients to work, volunteer or be enrolled in school for at least 80 hours a month.
Since the pandemic, the monthly rent for a typical apartment around the U.S. has surged almost 30% to $1,858, Zillow data shows.
The ban requires ticket sellers, hotels, vacation rental platforms and others to disclose fees and other charges up front.
Some owners of Siri-enabled Apple devices are eligible for a payout after a lawsuit alleged the voice assistant listened to private conversations.
Ximena Arias Cristobal, who is in the country without authorization, was taken into ICE custody earlier this month after a traffic stop in Dalton, Georgia, where she lives with her family.
A program that grants Afghans relief from deportation could come to an end in July, the Department of Homeland Security said.
David Hogg has been at the center of an intraparty battle within the Democratic National Committee.
The president's son Eric Trump says he wants to create "the most investable Bitcoin accumulation platform in the market."
The state is releasing a model ordinance that cities can use as a basis for their own local anti-encampment ordinances.
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City has become the first in the nation to incorporate AI into its doctor training program.
Those who take tirzepatide, the drug sold as Zepbound and Mounjaro, could lose more weight than those who take semaglutide, known as Ozempic and Wegovy, according to new research.
This week, the FDA approved three new natural food color additives, a big step in the Trump administration's push to phase out petroleum-based dyes. Adam Yamaguchi has the story.
Alicia and Jon Langenhop's three children were each diagnosed with a rare disorder. A clinical trial was "a no-brainer."
Galdieria extract blue, butterfly pea flower extract and calcium phosphate are three food colors from natural sources the FDA has approved for use in food.
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who is awaiting trial for alleged crimes against humanity, was expected to win the race for Davao mayor.
The Trump administration has offered refugee status to dozens of Afrikaners from South Africa.
Six Bulgarians convicted for belonging to a Russian espionage cell were given jail terms of up to 10 years by a U.K. court.
The American dual national Edan Alexander has been handed over by Hamas more than 19 months after he was taken hostage.
British media reported that many stations in central London were completely closed.
Rapper Tory Lanez was hospitalized after he was attacked at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi, where he is serving his 10-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in 2020.
The ban requires ticket sellers, hotels, vacation rental platforms and others to disclose fees and other charges up front.
Author Kennedy Ryan's romance novel, "Can't Get Enough," follows Hendrix Barry, an ambitious entertainment entrepreneur, who is busy caring for her mother when she meets someone who could change her life forever. Ryan speaks with "CBS Mornings Plus" about the final installment of her "Skyland series" and how it relates to everyday life.
Kaz Brown, middle blocker for the Orlando Valkyries, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about the teams' win over the Indy Ignite to win the 2025 Pro Volleyball Federation Championship. Brown scored 14 points for Orlando.
New York Times bestselling author Kennedy Ryan talks about her new book, "Can't Get Enough," which follows the friendship of three women through love, heartbreak and self-discovery. Ryan has written more than 20 romance novels since her 2014 debut.
A growing number of college students are reportedly turning to artificial intelligence for help with their coursework, but researchers are warning about the potential negative effects of relying on the technology. James Walsh, features writer for New York Magazine's Intelligencer, spoke with students and professors about the use of AI and joins CBS News to unpack his reporting.
Some owners of Siri-enabled Apple devices are eligible for a payout after a lawsuit alleged the voice assistant listened to private conversations.
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.
Waymo operates self-driving taxis in four cities, and is soon expanding to a dozen more, as Tesla and Amazon have had delays with their robo-taxi services. But the Google-owned Waymo must still overcome resistance from the public over stepping into an autonomous vehicle. Correspondent David Pogue reports on how the company is trying to avoid bumps in the road.
In a wide-ranging, exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil, Bill Gates opens up about the end of his career, the future of artificial intelligence, the eventual closing of his foundation, President Trump and more.
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.
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.
In the summer of 2010, panic spread across the region when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf.
The mummy was found in Aspero, a sacred site within the city of Caral that was a garbage dump for over 30 years until becoming an archaeological site in the 1990s.
A notably large brood of periodical cicadas will emerge from the underground across parts of the eastern U.S. this spring.
Jurors began hearing from witnesses on Monday during the first day of testimony in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial in New York City. CBS News' Jericka Duncan is in Manhattan with more on what happened in court.
Six Bulgarians convicted for belonging to a Russian espionage cell were given jail terms of up to 10 years by a U.K. court.
Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial is underway in New York City.
Opening statements are set to begin in disgraced music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial. His former girlfriend, singer Cassie Ventura, is expected to testify. Attorney and legal analyst Robin Nunn joins CBS News with more.
Yesenia Lara, the candidate of President Claudia Sheinbaum's Morena party for mayor of Texistepec, was identified by local media as the slain politician.
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 will light up the night sky.
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.
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.
A Soviet-era spacecraft meant to land on Venus a half century ago is expected to plunge uncontrolled back to Earth within days.
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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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.
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A growing number of college students are reportedly turning to artificial intelligence for help with their coursework, but researchers are warning about the potential negative effects of relying on the technology. James Walsh, features writer for New York Magazine's Intelligencer, spoke with students and professors about the use of AI and joins CBS News to unpack his reporting.
In rural towns across the U.S., providers warn Medicaid cuts won't just trim budgets -- they'll leave communities without care. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson has more.
Effective Wednesday, the U.S. and China have agreed to lower tariffs on each other's products for 90 days to give trade negotiations room to move forward. David Mauro, the founder of JesusDolls.com, joins CBS News to discuss what the tariff reduction means for his small business.
All three major stock indexes posted their biggest single-day gains in a month after President Trump announced a 90-day pause on his 145% reciprocal tariff against China. Scott Lincicome, a vice president at the Cato Institute's Trade Policy Center, joins to discuss.
Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming a part of our daily lives -- whether in the office or the classroom. Tom Hanson reports on one medical school that has become the first in the nation to incorporate AI fully into its doctor training program.