Halloween party shut down inside Brooklyn warehouse
More than 380 people were in violation of emergency orders, authorities said.
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"America's oldest candy company" still uses recipes from 1800s
Ye Olde Pepper Candy Companie's owners trace its founding to an Englishwoman named Mary Spencer, who arrived in the U.S. in 1806 after a shipwreck.
The haunting roots of "Sleepy Hollow" story
"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," first published 200 years ago by Washington Irving, is still one of America's all-time great ghost stories. Two centuries later, it still remains linked to Halloween and its spooky season. Jeff Glor visits the history of the classic tale this Halloween, in the spot where it all began.
Pediatrician on COVID vaccine, Halloween safety
Pfizer is expanding its COVID-19 vaccine trial to include minors, since children as well as adults are susceptible to the virus. Dr. Dyan Hes, a pediatrician in New York City, joins CBSN with more on that plus safety tips for celebrating Halloween in the pandemic.
How to keep kids safe on Halloween, according to a pediatrician
"Just avoid indoor activities — no bobbing for apples, no biting the dangling donut," Dr. Dyan Hes said on CBSN.
Trick-or-treating in the age of COVID
Halloween is just around the corner, but this year's trick-or-treating will take a different, uniquely scary form. Michael George reports on how to give out candy in the age of the coronavirus.
Drive-thru haunted houses make for a spooky, COVID-safe Halloween
Luke Burbank takes a look at how some places are setting up drive-thru haunted houses for a spooky — and healthy — Halloween. One of these places is a car wash-turned-haunted house in Copiague, New York, where parents can get the car cleaned and give kids a thrilling ride at the same time.
No bones about it: One kid's sweet relationship with a spooky buddy
Steve Hartman brings a special story to "CBS Sunday Morning" just in time for Halloween, though it's more sweet than scary.
Toddler befriends Halloween skeleton amid pandemic
The bond that two best friends share fits the season perfectly, right down to the bone.
Airbnb will restrict one-day rentals over the Halloween weekend
Hoping to prevent rowdy Halloween parties, Airbnb won't allow anyone to book a one-day rental on October 30 - 31.
Spend a night as the "mayor" of Hell, Michigan
Most people spend their lives trying to stay out of Hell, but Airbnb is offering a chance for ghouls and goblins to become the "mayor" — of Hell, Michigan, that is.
CDC warns against trick-or-treating during pandemic
The CDC also stresses that Halloween costume masks are not acceptable substitutes for cloth masks.
A rare blue moon will light up the Halloween night sky
2020 marks the first time a Halloween full moon has been visible in all time zones since World War II.
L.A. County warns against trick-or-treating during pandemic
The department of health has suggested other ways to celebrate, such as online parties and car parades.
No trick-or-treating this year in L.A. County
Los Angeles County health officials said door-to-door trick-or-treating will not be allowed this Halloween due to the coronavirus pandemic. The L.A. County Department of Public Health put out guidance on how to celebrate Halloween safely and "minimize contact with non-household members." CBS Los Angeles reports.
Bon Appetit editor resigns over offensive Halloween photo
Furor over photo also unleashed employee complaints that only white staffers were paid for site's popular video series.
Halloween date change petition gains momentum
A petition to change the date of Halloween to the last Saturday in October has gained more than 60,000 signatures online. Gayle King, Tony Dokoupil and Vlad Duthiers discuss the pros and cons.
Petition to move Halloween gains momentum
An online petition to make Halloween the last Saturday in October has gathered more than 63,000 signatures. It’s sponsored by the Halloween and Costume Association, which says it’s safer for kids to trick-or-treat on the weekend. To honor the petition, Congress would have to make Halloween an official holiday — and that doesn’t appear to have a ghost of a chance.
Golden retrievers dress up for Halloween
These stoic golden retrievers posed together in their Halloween outfits – as Dorothy and the Cowardly Lion from "The Wizard of Oz" – and now they have gone viral.
Toddler's Halloween costume goes viral
This 2-year-old Ohio boy is going nowhere but "Up." His parents came up with the perfect Halloween costume that celebrates his disability. And although he's dressed like a grouchy old man, his laughter is infectious.
Volunteers create special Halloween costume
A 4-year-old boy from Indiana dreamed of being a superhero for Halloween, but his wheelchair made it difficult to get dressed up. So, three groups of volunteers spent six weeks building him a completely mobile "Hulk" costume.
Halloween candy preferences by state
Americans are expected to spend $2.6 billion on treats this holiday, but what trick-or-treaters find in their bags may depend on where they live.
4 dead in Halloween night shooting
Four people were killed and several others wounded in a shooting in northern California on Halloween night. The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office announced the casualties in Orinda on Friday. Meanwhile, A 7-year-old girl out trick-or-treating in a bumblebee costume was critically injured after being struck by apparent stray gunfire on Chicago's West Side, police said.
A radical new calendar proposal promises to eliminate leap years
The Hanke-Henry permanent calendar would set all birthdays and holidays to the same day each year – likely bad news for those whose special days fall on a Monday or Tuesday.
Teen charged in Halloween shooting that wounded 7-year-old girl
Chicago police said he faces two felony counts of attempted first degree murder and two felony counts of aggravated battery/discharge of a firearm
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Trump says U.S. will seize Iran's Kharg Island as war reignites
Trump says the U.S. will hit Iran "very hard" within hours, and seize key oil infrastructure "in the not too distant future."
Is China's Xi worried that North Korea wants "to confront the U.S."?
A veteran North Korea analyst says Xi Jinping's visit to North Korea was about keeping tabs on an emboldened Kim Jong Un who wants "to confront the U.S."
2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off with Shakira at 1st of 3 opening ceremonies
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
House to take up last-minute extension of FISA spy power in likely-doomed vote
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act lapses Friday.
Poll: Most believe extraterrestrial life exists – and some think it's already here
Many have watched recently released UFO videos, but most still think the government knows more than it is saying.
India fumes as 3 of its mariners killed in U.S. strikes on oil tankers
India lodges a "strong protest" over 3 sailors being killed as the U.S. military says it has disabled several oil tankers this week for violating the blockade on Iran.
Accused killer of top Minnesota lawmaker, husband expected to change plea to guilty
Vance Boelter, the man accused of a deadly attack on Minnesota lawmakers, is expected to plead guilty to federal charges Thursday morning.
America's birth rate has plunged. Are smartphones to blame?
The iPhone was introduced in 2007, the same year the U.S. birth rate started to slide. The issues could be linked, a new analysis finds.
Florida man blames wrongful arrest on "error-prone" AI facial recognition
The wrongful arrest is just one of over a dozen in recent years linked to facial recognition technology.
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Human remains found in sleeping bag in national park identified 26 years later
Forensic tests helped identify a man whose remains were found inside a sleeping bag in Washington state in 2000.
Poll: Most believe extraterrestrial life exists – and some think it's already here
Many have watched recently released UFO videos, but most still think the government knows more than it is saying.
How FIFA World Cup rules on extra time and tiebreakers work for 2026
Games are likely to be tied at the end of regulation at the 2026 World Cup, especially in the late stages of the tournament with a highly competitive field.
2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off with Shakira at 1st of 3 opening ceremonies
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule and how to watch
FOX and NBCUniversal have the broadcasting rights for the 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
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GoPro under intense pressure from rising costs and competition
GoPro cameras have enabled the adventurous to record images of their experiences for nearly 25 years. But the company is under extreme pressure from intensifying competition, rising costs and more.
In a tough economy, many U.S. teachers forced to work second jobs
According to a recent survey, 71% of U.S. public school teachers said they work at least one second job.
America's birth rate has plunged. Are smartphones to blame?
The iPhone was introduced in 2007, the same year the U.S. birth rate started to slide. The issues could be linked, a new analysis finds.
Will SpaceX's blockbuster IPO soar or sputter? Past IPOs offer clues.
Splashy initial public offerings often skyrocket early on, only to return to earth with a thud, Wall Street analysts say.
Trump says "I love the inflation" because U.S. is "taking out" Iranian oil
President Trump said the U.S. has taken out "millions" of barrels of Iranian oil in the dead of night, and said inflation will come down when the war ends.
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Poll: Most believe extraterrestrial life exists – and some think it's already here
Many have watched recently released UFO videos, but most still think the government knows more than it is saying.
House to take up last-minute extension of FISA spy power in likely-doomed vote
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act lapses Friday.
Here's who will face off in California's new House districts as Dems seek edge
California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom spearheaded a redistricting initiative that was intended to make up to five more districts more friendly to Democrats. Voters may have different ideas.
Judge declines to halt "anti-weaponization fund" but warns DOJ not to "play possum"
A judge denied a request to block the DOJ's "anti-weaponization fund," noting Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche had already vowed not to move forward. But the judge warned: "Don't play possum with this court."
U.S. launches more strikes on Iranian targets after Trump promises to hit Iran "hard"
The U.S. military launched an additional round of strikes on targets within Iran early Thursday morning local time, hours after President Trump vowed to hit Iran "hard."
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FDA approves new sunscreen ingredient
The FDA approved a new ingredient for sunscreen that's been in use in Europe for years. Dr. Jon LaPook has more details.
New sunscreen option wins FDA approval after years of delay
A sunscreen ingredient that's been available in Europe, Japan and South Korea for years has finally been approved by the FDA for sale in the U.S.
Safety concerns over weight loss drug
There's a new safety concern about doctors prescribing one experimental weight loss treatment, retatrutide, that hasn't even been FDA approved yet. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
How an experimental weight-loss drug is being openly promoted by physicians
Doctors are jumping the gun to prescribe a medication lacking FDA approval that has gone viral on social media. "Why are we waiting?" one physician asked.
The promises and pitfalls of GLP-1 drugs
Approved 20 years ago as a diabetes treatment, GLP-1 drugs have been found to help patients reduce weight, changing the lives of more than 30 million people in the U.S. But there also have been troubling side effects reported.
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India fumes as 3 of its mariners killed in U.S. strikes on oil tankers
India lodges a "strong protest" over 3 sailors being killed as the U.S. military says it has disabled several oil tankers this week for violating the blockade on Iran.
Woman faces murder charges in killing of U.S. diplomat in Myanmar
The diplomat was found dead at the Sakura Residence & Hotel, according to attorneys familiar with the case.
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Trump says U.S. will seize Iran's Kharg Island as war reignites
Trump says the U.S. will hit Iran "very hard" within hours, and seize key oil infrastructure "in the not too distant future."
5 police officers shot dead in Mexico as World Cup kicks off
Five Mexican police officers were killed and five others wounded on the eve of the World Cup opener in Mexico City, authorities said.
How FIFA World Cup rules on extra time and tiebreakers work for 2026
Games are likely to be tied at the end of regulation at the 2026 World Cup, especially in the late stages of the tournament with a highly competitive field.
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2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off with Shakira at 1st of 3 opening ceremonies
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
G Flip on song becoming a hit in "Off Campus"
Musician G Flip first rose to fame in Australia but has become a global star since their song "Bed of Fire" appeared in the series "Off Campus." They speak to "CBS Mornings" about how the song's popularity has impacted their music, family support and advice for young artists.
Amazon's best books of the year so far
Amazon Books editorial director Sarah Gelman joins "CBS Mornings" to reveal Amazon's best books of the year so far and why they made the list.
Pope Leo met with Bad Bunny in Spain
Pope Leo XIV met with music superstar Bad Bunny in Spain as the pontiff continues his multi-city tour. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
Broadway stars at the Tony Awards
Hollywood stars like Daniel Radcliffe and Rachel Dratch took to the stage this Broadway season. CBS News' Taylor Masi spoke with some of the stars at the 2026 Tony Awards.
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Poll: Most believe extraterrestrial life exists – and some think it's already here
Many have watched recently released UFO videos, but most still think the government knows more than it is saying.
Diving into smart glasses' pros and cons
Major tech players are racing to put AI on your face, literally, with smart glasses. Ziad Asghar, senior vice president and general manager of XR, Wearables and Personal AI for Qualcomm, joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
America's birth rate has plunged. Are smartphones to blame?
The iPhone was introduced in 2007, the same year the U.S. birth rate started to slide. The issues could be linked, a new analysis finds.
OpenAI announces plan to go public
Last week, Anthropic, valued at almost a trillion dollars, filed to go public. Yesterday, its chief rival OpenAI confidentially filed for an initial public offering. Later this week, SpaceX is set to go public in what could be the largest IPO ever. Jon Krohn, the co-founder and CEO of Y Carrot, joins CBS News to discuss.
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World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
El Niño could bring more widespread coral bleaching, NOAA warns
The expected arrival of El Niño this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.
Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy's guts, use it to make bread
More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.
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Karmelo Anthony's parents speak out
Karmelo Anthony's parents are speaking out after his murder conviction for Austin Metcalf's fatal stabbing at a Texas track meet. CBS News' Jonah Kaplan reports, and Caroline Polisi has more on the legal aspects of the case.
Gates says Esptein used affairs for pressure
More details are emerging on Bill Gates' testimony before members of the House Oversight Committee on his links to Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Woman faces murder charges in killing of U.S. diplomat in Myanmar
The diplomat was found dead at the Sakura Residence & Hotel, according to attorneys familiar with the case.
5 police officers shot dead in Mexico as World Cup kicks off
Five Mexican police officers were killed and five others wounded on the eve of the World Cup opener in Mexico City, authorities said.
Florida man blames wrongful arrest on "error-prone" AI facial recognition
The wrongful arrest is just one of over a dozen in recent years linked to facial recognition technology.
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NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
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Karmelo Anthony's parents speak out
Karmelo Anthony's parents are speaking out after his murder conviction for Austin Metcalf's fatal stabbing at a Texas track meet. CBS News' Jonah Kaplan reports, and Caroline Polisi has more on the legal aspects of the case.
Gates says Esptein used affairs for pressure
More details are emerging on Bill Gates' testimony before members of the House Oversight Committee on his links to Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Behind the rising costs of ticket prices
Jo Ling Kent explains what's driving the rise of ticket prices for events like the World Cup, NBA Finals and summer concerts, and how consumers can save money.
U.S.-Iran ceasefire appears to be crumbling
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that more attacks on Iran would be underway as peace negotiations continue to stall. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
Is the U.S.-Iran ceasefire meaningless now?
The U.S. and Iran continue to trade attacks as President Trump takes a more drastic posture on the conflict. Mark Cancian, a senior adviser for the Center for Strategic and International Studies' Defense and Security Department, joins with his take on the future of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire.