What to know about returning unwanted holiday gifts
The National Retail Federation expects about 17% of sales to be returned this year.
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Celebrating the holidays around the globe
Jericka Duncan takes a look at how Christmas and Hanukkah are being marked around the world and even aboard the International Space Station.
Late is better than never when it comes to presents, researchers say
If you didn't quite get Christmas or Hanukkah gifts wrapped and shipped ahead of the holidays, don't worry — researchers say it's the thought that counts.
Hanukkah 2024 started on Christmas Day in rare occurrence
The eight-day Jewish holiday of Hanukkah started on Christmas Day in 2024, an occurrence that happens very infrequently.
The significance of "Chrismukkah"
Wednesday marks a rare holiday occurrence — when Hanukkah begins at sundown on Christmas night. It's just the fifth time in the last 114 years that both holidays are taking place on the same day, and it won't happen again until 2035. Rabbi Rick Jacobs, the president of the Union for Reform Judaism, and Candida Moss, a professor of theology at the University of Birmingham, join CBS News 24/7 to discuss the significance of "Chrismukkah."
An inside look at UPS as holiday shipping deadlines near
CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen tagged along at a UPS training facility with a driver amid the holiday season rush.
Americans reflect on holiday season, 2024
CBS News asked people from across the United States about their favorite traditions during Christmas and the holiday season. These are their reflections as 2024 nears.
Foster kids get holiday wish lists fulfilled
Each year, Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options, a foster care organization in south Florida, asks kids in their care to create wish lists for Hanukkah and Christmas. Then, volunteers work to make their dreams come true.
What is Hanukkah?
Tuesday marks the sixth night of Hanukkah, a Jewish celebration marking the re-dedication of a holy temple. From candles to colors, WCCO's Kirsten Mitchell answers Good Questions about the "Festival of Lights."
Polish lawmaker extinguishes Hanukkah candles
A far-right Polish lawmaker used a fire extinguisher to put out the candles in a Hanukkah menorah in the parliament lobby in Warsaw on Tuesday. The politician, Grzegorz Braun, was later ordered out of the assembly by the speaker of the lower chamber.
Far-right lawmaker douses menorah candles in Poland's parliament
The speaker of the parliament denounced lawmaker Grzegorz Braun for putting out the Hanukkah menorah candles and said there would be no tolerance for antisemitism.
Mayor Adams, faith leaders call for peace this holiday season
The mayor says in the months since the Hamas terror attack, there has been a 250% rise in ethnically-motivated hate crimes.
As Hanukkah starts, Israel-Hamas war rages on
Hospitals in southern Gaza are overflowing as Israel continues its war with Hamas, wreaking havoc on civilians in the besieged territory. In Israel, relatives of hostages mark the beginning of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
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Jewish communities in Mass. light menorahs to send a message of hope on first night of Hanukkah
The Jewish community send a message of pride in its identity on the first night of Hanukkah.
World's largest menorah lit in NYC to mark start of Hanukkah
It comes during a difficult time for Jewish people, amid the Israel-Hamas war and a rise in antisemitism.
Shots fired outside Temple Israel in Albany, N.Y. governor says
Shots were fired on the premises of Temple Israel in Albany, New York, on Thursday, but there were no injuries, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Hanukkah begins as Israel continues offensive
In the past two days, Israeli forces have pushed farther into southern Gaza as reports emerge that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's home has been surrounded. Meanwhile, as Hanukkah begins, a group of right-wing Israelis is marching through the Muslim Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City to the Western Wall for a candle-lighting ceremony, which Palestinians are calling a provocation. CBS News contributor Robert Berger is following the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas war from Jerusalem.
Best Hanukkah decorations you can still get now
It's not too late to turn your home into your very own festival of lights with Hanukkah lights, decorations, candles and more.
Whoopi Goldberg apologizes again after latest Holocaust comments
"I believe that the Holocaust was about race," Goldberg said in an apology, adding that she's still "learning a lot."
Ukrainians celebrate the holidays amid war
The season of peace did not bring peace to Ukraine, where regions of the country are under constant bombardment. But as CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee reports, it didn't stop many families from marking their holiday traditions.
The Dish: Molly Yeh
On "The Dish" this Christmas Eve morning – and the seventh night of Hanukkah — Molly Yeh. As she says on her popular blog, My Name Is Yeh, "I celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, and three ‘news’ years." Michelle Miller reports.
Volunteers pack Hanukkah food boxes for Holocaust survivors
Volunteers with Met Council, New York City's largest Kosher food network, helped pack Hanukkah food boxes for Holocaust survivors in need — so everyone can celebrate the holiday.
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House Jan. 6 committee to vote on criminal referrals; White House commemorates start of Hanukkah.
Hallmark Movies: Must-see holiday TV
The dozens of holiday movies broadcast on the Hallmark Channel this time of year, celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, have made Hallmark the #1 most-watched entertainment cable network in primetime during the holiday season among women 18 and older. What are the qualities of a Hallmark movie that create such a devoted following? Correspondent Luke Burbank talks with actress Lacey Chabert (the Queen of the Hallmark Movie"), Wes Brown (known to fans as one of the "Hunks of Hallmark"), and Holly Robinson Peete (star of the channel's first Kwanzaa movie, "Holiday Heritage").
Massive Russian strike on Ukraine's capital kills several, injures dozens
The strike on Kyiv came hours after peace talks appeared to stall and President Trump lashed out at Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
Tens of thousands file past Pope Francis' coffin, Vatican says
So many mourners lined up to pay their respects that the Vatican kept St. Peter's Basilica open all night to accommodate them.
FDA head falsely claims no scientists laid off, as agency shutters food safety labs
"That just made me so mad," one laid-off FDA scientist said.
Hegseth orders makeup studio installed at Pentagon
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has not given any press briefings in the briefing room but has used the room as a backdrop for TV hits with Fox News.
Man deported to El Salvador after reported wrong turn onto bridge to Canada
A 32-year-old Venezuelan man reportedly took a wrong turn onto the Ambassador Bridge, crossing into Canada, while delivering food back in January, and has since been detained and deported to El Salvador.
Gang experts cast doubt on Trump's claim about MS-13 finger tattoos
Gang experts and researchers said that while tattoos could carry gang-related meaning, they aren't enough to prove gang membership.
2 U.S. Marines accused of rapes on American bases in Japan's Okinawa
Two U.S. Marines in Okinawa, Japan are under investigation for alleged rapes, police say, the latest in a string of assault cases that have angered residents.
Almost half of U.S. exposed to dangerous levels of air pollution: report
A new report on air quality across the U.S. offers a cloudy prognosis on the long-term health of about 156 million residents who live in areas that received an "F" in smog and soot pollution.
Judge pauses demand for more details on Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal judge has halted her order demanding the government explain what it's done to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the U.S.
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CEO says he's suing Trump to halt tariffs as the "path is catastrophic"
Learning Resources CEO Rick Woldenberg says his tariff costs will surge more than 40-fold to $100 million, while sales could fall.
FDA head falsely claims no scientists laid off, as agency shutters food safety labs
"That just made me so mad," one laid-off FDA scientist said.
President Trump returning to Michigan next week
The president is set to be in Michigan on Tuesday, according to press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Almost half of U.S. exposed to dangerous levels of air pollution: report
A new report on air quality across the U.S. offers a cloudy prognosis on the long-term health of about 156 million residents who live in areas that received an "F" in smog and soot pollution.
Trump's meme coin surges after offer of dinner with the president
President Trump's meme coin had lost 88% of its value. But an offer of dinner with the president helped boost its price on Wednesday.
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CEO says he's suing Trump to halt tariffs as the "path is catastrophic"
Learning Resources CEO Rick Woldenberg says his tariff costs will surge more than 40-fold to $100 million, while sales could fall.
Seafood industry looks to capitalize on New England's invasive green crab
Warming waters off New England's coast has contributed to the proliferation of the green crab, one of the world's most invasive species.
Trump's meme coin surges after offer of dinner with the president
President Trump's meme coin had lost 88% of its value. But an offer of dinner with the president helped boost its price on Wednesday.
12 states sue Trump over tariff actions
The lawsuit said the policy put in place by President Trump has been subject to his "whims rather than the sound exercise of lawful authority."
Walmart, Target CEOs privately warned Trump tariffs may cause empty shelves soon
Two U.S. retailers warned President Trump his sweeping tariff policy could disrupt supply chains and lead to empty shelves in the coming weeks.
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Judge pauses demand for more details on Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal judge has halted her order demanding the government explain what it's done to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the U.S.
President Trump returning to Michigan next week
The president is set to be in Michigan on Tuesday, according to press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
USAID cuts felt far outside Washington, D.C. as jobs are eliminated
Close to 20,000 employees — many living in states such as North Carolina, Vermont, California and Georgia — lost their jobs as the Trump administration took steps to shutter USAID.
Federal judge hears challenge on Trump sanctuary city crackdown
A federal judge is hearing a challenge Wednesday brought on by the city of San Francisco and other local jurisdictions to President Trump's crackdown on "sanctuary city" policies.
Trump's meme coin surges after offer of dinner with the president
President Trump's meme coin had lost 88% of its value. But an offer of dinner with the president helped boost its price on Wednesday.
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FDA head falsely claims no scientists laid off, as agency shutters food safety labs
"That just made me so mad," one laid-off FDA scientist said.
Almost half of U.S. exposed to dangerous levels of air pollution: report
A new report on air quality across the U.S. offers a cloudy prognosis on the long-term health of about 156 million residents who live in areas that received an "F" in smog and soot pollution.
These are the 6 food dyes the FDA wants to phase out
The Department of Health and Human Services is calling on companies to phase out all petroleum-based dyes by the end of next year, Secretary Robert F Kennedy, Jr. announced.
What Trump can learn from state efforts to expand IVF access
State-level efforts to regulate fertility coverage reveal the gauntlet of budgetary and political hurdles such initiatives face.
NIH director pushes back timeline for RFK Jr.'s autism answers
National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya said "it's hard to guarantee when science will make an advance."
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TikTok astrologer arrested for predicting big quake, spreading panic
John Moe The, who has a TikTok following of more than 300,000, forecast that a "very strong" quake would hit "every city in Myanmar."
2 U.S. Marines accused of rapes on American bases in Japan's Okinawa
Two U.S. Marines in Okinawa, Japan are under investigation for alleged rapes, police say, the latest in a string of assault cases that have angered residents.
Gunmen torch vehicles across Mexico as cartel turf war rages
The Jalisco New Generation cartel was designated a terrorist organization by U.S. President Donald Trump in February.
Massive Russian strike on Ukraine's capital kills several, injures dozens
A massive Russian attack on Kyiv that killed several people and injured dozens came hours after peace talks appeared to stall and President Trump lashed out at Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
Tens of thousands file past Pope Francis' coffin, Vatican says
So many mourners lined up to pay their respects to Pope Francis that the Vatican kept St. Peter's Basilica open all night to accommodate them.
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See the 2025 American Music Awards nominations
The 2025 AMA nominations were released on Wednesday, with Kendrick Lamar leading with 10. The awards show will air on May 26.
Tina Knowles talks styling Destiny's Child
Tina Knowles, the mother of Beyoncé and Solange, is opening up about her life in her book, "Matriarch." She styled Destiny's Child when the group started out and spoke about how the record label complained about the group's look.
How "Conclave" compares to electing new pope
Roman Catholic cardinals are gathering to decide when to hold the conclave to elect a new pope following Pope Francis' death on Monday. It has sparked renewed interest in the movie "Conclave," which is about the process and came out last year. CBS News' Carter Evans looks at what the movie got right and wrong about the process.
Tina Knowles opens up about motherhood, divorce and Destiny's Child
Tina Knowles, mother of superstars Beyoncé and Solange, spoke with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her new memoir, "Matriarch."
Oprah Winfrey selects Tina Knowles' "Matriarch" for latest book club pick
Oprah Winfrey has named "Matriarch" by Tina Knowles as her latest book club selection. The memoir shares Knowles' personal journey from growing up in segregated Texas to raising music icons Beyoncé and Solange.
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AI job scams on the rise
Have you ever wondered if your coworker is a bot? Now, you may have to. Companies say they are working to stop fake job-seekers as new employment scams target both sides of the market. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani breaks it down.
EU hits Apple and Meta with hundreds of millions of dollars in new fines
The EU has hit Apple and Meta with hundreds of millions of euros in fines as it steps up enforcement of the European Union's Digital Markets Act.
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.
Could a federal judge break up Google? Here's what to know.
U.S. Department of Justice attorneys are seeking to impose sweeping penalties on Google after a court ruled the tech giant is a monopoly.
Fake job seekers are flooding the market, thanks to AI
Companies say fake job seekers are using artificial intelligence to get remote jobs, often in an attempt to steal insider secrets.
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Coral reef bleaching hits 84% worldwide, worst on record, surveys show
Harmful bleaching of the world's coral has grown to include 84% of the ocean's reefs in the most intense event of its kind in recorded history, scientists say.
Cicada maps show where the insects will emerge in the U.S. this spring
A large brood of periodical cicadas is due to emerge in the spring of 2025. These maps show where people should expect to see, and hear, the bugs this year.
Reporter's Notebook: Earth Day perspective
If Earth's entire 4.5 billion-year history was squeezed into a single, 24-hour day, when would modern humans arrive? "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson ponders the meaning of Earth Day.
NASA images show peanut-shaped asteroid during high-speed flyby
This asteroid is bigger than scientists anticipated, about 5 miles long and 2 miles wide at its widest point — resembling a deformed peanut.
NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
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TikTok astrologer arrested for predicting big quake, spreading panic
John Moe The, who has a TikTok following of more than 300,000, forecast that a "very strong" quake would hit "every city in Myanmar."
Gunmen torch vehicles across Mexico as cartel turf war rages
The Jalisco New Generation cartel was designated a terrorist organization by U.S. President Donald Trump in February.
Uvalde leaders approve $2 million for Robb Elementary families in first settlement over attack
City leaders in Uvalde have given final approval to a $2 million settlement with families of the victims of the Robb Elementary School shooting in 2022.
FBI says online scams raked in record $16.6 billion last year
More than a quarter million complaints reported losing money to a scam in 2024, the FBI said in a new report.
New moves in Karen Read's second trial
Prosecutors in Karen Read's second trial for the death of Boston police officer John O'Keefe used her own words against her during opening statements. CBS News Boston's Penny Kmitt reports.
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NASA images show peanut-shaped asteroid during high-speed flyby
This asteroid is bigger than scientists anticipated, about 5 miles long and 2 miles wide at its widest point — resembling a deformed peanut.
When and where to see the Lyrid meteor shower's peak
During the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower, 10 to 20 meteors could be seen per hour, NASA says.
NASA's most senior astronaut returns to Earth with 2 cosmonauts
Don Pettit, NASA's oldest active astronaut, marked his 70th birthday by landing on the steppe of Kazakhstan after 220 days in space.
NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
Astronomer on new evidence pointing to life
Astronomers say they have discovered "the strongest evidence yet" of life on a distant planet, although, they stress that more research is needed. Chief astronomer and planetarium director of the Franklin Institute Derrick Pitts joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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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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Sneak peek: The Farris Wheel
ALL NEW: Melody Farris, the matriarch of a wealthy family, spins a tale trying to pin the murder of her husband on her own son. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports Saturday, April 26 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Chancellor of DU among the Colorado school leaders who have concerns over "political interference"
Over 350 college leaders around the country -- including several in Colorado -- have signed a letter condemning what they call political interference in higher education by the Trump administration.
Families of El Paso shooting victims hug gunman
The power of forgiveness and its ability to mend emotional wounds was on display in an El Paso courtroom as families of the 23 shot and killed during a hate-filled mass shooting spoke of their painful loss. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois has more.
46% of U.S. breathing unhealthy air, report finds
A new report on America's air quality is offering a cloudy prognosis on the health of Americans forced to breathe in more pollution. Laura Kate Bender, an assistant vice president at the American Lung Association, joins to discuss.
Seafood industry aims to cash in on green crab boom
Off the coast of New England, warming waters are fueling the spread of the invasive green crab. Jacob Wycoff reports on efforts to turn the species into a seafood staple.