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.
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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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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House Jan. 6 committee to vote on criminal referrals; White House commemorates start of Hanukkah.
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.
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."
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.
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").
Holiday foods can be toxic to pets – here's what to know
From turkey skin to chocolate — and even grapes — here are the holiday foods to keep away from your pet.
When is Hanukkah 2022?
Plus, the best Hanukkah gifts that still arrive in time for the holiday this year.
Holiday shipping deadlines loom
Deadlines loom for shipping gifts for the holidays. Kris Van Cleve goes inside a FedEx center in Tennessee as workers prepare for the last-minute rush of packages.
Where to get the latest CBS Mornings Deals
On this week's edition of CBS Mornings Deals, lifestyle expert Elizabeth Werner shows us three items that might help make your holiday season a little brighter. One of those products -- the Masingo karaoke machine -- may bring some musical entertainment to your holiday party, and is available at over 30 percent off retail price.
The best gifts under $100
We've picked out some of our favorite gifts of the holiday season, almost all for $100 or less.
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Omicron variant threatens U.S. recovery efforts; Hanukkah ceremonies and celebrations underway worldwide
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Two people killed after gunman open fires during Sunday service; NYPD commissioner praises special victims division
2022 holiday gift guide: The best deals under $100 you can get this September
Shop kitchen appliances, tech accessories, pet products and more great gifts all under $100 ahead of the holidays.
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Gas price rises as Iranian drone hits tanker off Dubai and war grinds on
Iran strikes a tanker off Dubai and reports suggest a first attack on an Iranian desalination plant, as the war pushes U.S. gas prices over the $4 mark.
TSA absences still high at some airports, even as workers begin getting back pay
TSA staffing shortages remain far more severe than the national average, although wait times seemed to be stabilizing Monday.
Supreme Court to weigh Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court will consider the legality of President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
Gas in U.S. hits $4 a gallon for first time since August 2022
The average price of gas across the U.S. last reached $4 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent crude oil prices surging.
Countdown begins for long-awaited Artemis II moon mission
Countdown clocks began ticking Monday, setting the stage for launch of the Artemis II moon mission early Wednesday evening.
DeSantis signs bill to rename Palm Beach airport after Trump
President Trump's family business filed a trademark application for the name in February in response to the Florida bill.
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Vance appears at secretive donor summit as 2028 presidential speculation grows
JD Vance headlined a closed-door gathering for the spring summit of the Rockbridge Network, a secretive donor group that Vance co-founded in 2019 during his stint as a private investor.
Army reviewing helicopter flyby at Kid Rock's house during training flight
Kid Rock shared videos to social media that show two Army helicopters outside of his Tennessee home. An Army official confirmed to CBS News that it was a training flight.
U.S. Marine detained at Palm Springs airport after live explosive round found
A U.S. Marine was detained at the Palm Springs International Airport on Monday after he allegedly tried to bring a live explosive round through airport screening, according to Riverside County officials.
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Supreme Court to weigh Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court will consider the legality of President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
Gas in U.S. hits $4 a gallon for first time since August 2022
The average price of gas across the U.S. last reached $4 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent crude oil prices surging.
NFL announces what city will host the Super Bowl in 2029
The Super Bowl will return to Las Vegas in 2029 for the second time after NFL owners voted Monday to award the nation's gambling and entertainment capital the big game.
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Vance appears at secretive donor summit as 2028 presidential speculation grows
JD Vance headlined a closed-door gathering for the spring summit of the Rockbridge Network, a secretive donor group that Vance co-founded in 2019 during his stint as a private investor.
Countdown begins for long-awaited Artemis II moon mission
Countdown clocks began ticking Monday, setting the stage for launch of the Artemis II moon mission early Wednesday evening.
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JPMorgan Chase rolls out new effort to expand economic opportunity
The bank plans to lend $80 billion to small businesses over the next 10 years as part of what it's calling the "American Dream Initiative."
Gas in U.S. hits $4 a gallon for first time since August 2022
The average price of gas across the U.S. last reached $4 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent crude oil prices surging.
JetBlue raises checked bag fees as fuel costs climb amid Iran war
JetBlue is hiking bag check fees as airlines face higher jet fuel costs related to the Iran war, making flying more expensive.
Online sports betting linked to rising delinquency rates, report finds
A study from the New York Fed found that delinquency rates increased faster in states where online sports betting is legal.
Fed's Powell tells students not to despair despite tough job market
In a Monday speech, Powell also touched on the impact of the Iran war, saying that longer-term inflation expectations remain in check.
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Charlie Kirk's accused assassin's lawyers question bullet-rifle link
Lawyers for the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk are citing a federal agency's report in questioning the link between a bullet from his autopsy and a rifle found near the scene.
Supreme Court to weigh Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court will consider the legality of President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
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Vance appears at secretive donor summit as 2028 presidential speculation grows
JD Vance headlined a closed-door gathering for the spring summit of the Rockbridge Network, a secretive donor group that Vance co-founded in 2019 during his stint as a private investor.
DeSantis signs bill to rename Palm Beach airport after Trump
President Trump's family business filed a trademark application for the name in February in response to the Florida bill.
TSA absences still high at some airports, even as workers begin to get back pay
TSA staffing shortages remain far more severe than the national average, although wait times seemed to be stabilizing Monday.
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States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
Hockey player diagnosed with Stage IV cancer at 26: "It was surreal"
David Lyon is one of the rising number of young adults to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
CDC's acting chief promises a return to stability in a tumultuous moment
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
FDA says billionaire's claims about cancer drug Anktiva are misleading
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
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Camels used to smuggle hundreds of bottles of booze, police say
Authorities said the smuggler turned to forest paths and camels to avoid road checkpoints.
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Gas price rises as Iranian drone hits tanker off Dubai and war grinds on
Iran strikes a tanker off Dubai and reports suggest a first attack on an Iranian desalination plant, as the war pushes U.S. gas prices over the $4 mark.
Nearly $100 million worth of cocaine found hidden in bananas
The massive seizure of cocaine marked the latest instance of the illicit drug being found hidden in a shipment of the fruit.
Air Canada CEO to retire after backlash over English-only crash message
Air Canada will seek a new CEO with "the ability to communicate in French" after Rousseau's English-only condolence message about the deadly New York crash.
Snowy owl, cheetah among 40 species granted international protection
According to a recent report, nearly one in four species catalogued by the CMS are threatened with extinction on a worldwide scale.
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Barbie Dream Fest disappoints some attendees
A Barbie Dream Fest event in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, generated backlash from attendees over its allegedly underwhelming experience. Jessica Nova, who drove in from Atlanta for the occasion, joins CBS News to recount her experience.
NYT accuses Pentagon of flouting judge's order blocking its press access policy
The New York Times says the Defense Department flouted a court order blocking it from enforcing a policy limiting press access to the Pentagon.
Extended Interview: Dancers in "Cats: The Jellicle Ball"
Mo Rocca learns some tricks from the dancers in "Cats: The Jellicle Ball."
Extended Interview: Stars of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball"
Mo Rocca sits down with Tony Award-winner André De Shields, Ken Ard, Junior LaBeija and Leiomy, who star in "Cats: The Jellicle Ball."
Extended Interview: Directors of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball"
Mo Rocca sits down with Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch, the directors of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball."
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Company tries to make flying car of the future
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
Judge blocks Pentagon's Anthropic risk label
A judge has temporarily blocked the Pentagon's attempt to designate Anthropic as a supply chain risk. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
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.
Kentucky family rejects millions for land
A mother and daughter in Kentucky have turned down a $26 million offer for their land. The offer came from an unnamed tech company wanting to build a data center. CBS News' Jared Ochacher spoke with the family.
CBS News poll analysis on what jobs AI should be doing
As AI use rises, many see it decreasing the number of jobs available.
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Snowy owl, cheetah among 40 species granted international protection
According to a recent report, nearly one in four species catalogued by the CMS are threatened with extinction on a worldwide scale.
Everything to know about NASA's moon mission launching this week
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts April 1 on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as heat records are shattered worldwide
Arctic sea ice levels are crucial to Earth's climate because, without the ice reflecting sunlight, more heat energy goes into the oceans.
Sharks in Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, cocaine
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
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Camels used to smuggle hundreds of bottles of booze, police say
Authorities said the smuggler turned to forest paths and camels to avoid road checkpoints.
Charlie Kirk's accused assassin's lawyers question bullet-rifle link
Lawyers for the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk are citing a federal agency's report in questioning the link between a bullet from his autopsy and a rifle found near the scene.
New details on Michigan attacker's activity
The FBI has labeled the March 12 attack on a Michigan synagogue as an act of terrorism inspired by Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the details.
FBI: Synagogue attack was Hezbollah-inspired
The March 12 attack on a synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, was an act of terrorism inspired by the militia group Hezbollah, federal officials said at a news conference Monday. Watch the full remarks.
Nearly $100 million worth of cocaine found hidden in bananas
The massive seizure of cocaine marked the latest instance of the illicit drug being found hidden in a shipment of the fruit.
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Good weather predicted ahead of Artemis II launch
Forecasters are predicting good weather ahead of the scheduled, historic Artemis II moon mission on Wednesday. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins from the Kennedy Space Center with the latest on preparations.
Countdown begins for long-awaited Artemis II moon mission
Countdown clocks began ticking Monday, setting the stage for launch of the Artemis II moon mission early Wednesday evening.
Former NASA astronaut on Artemis II launch
A crew of four astronauts are set for liftoff on Wednesday in a mission that will take them around the moon. Former NASA astronaut Terry Hart joins "The Takeout" to discuss the historic Artemis II effort.
Artemis II to launch this week
NASA is hoping to lift off Wednesday on its Artemis II mission that will send a four-member crew on a nine-day trip around the moon and back before splashing down off the coast of San Diego. Mark Strassmann has more.
Meet the astronauts about to make history on flight around the moon
NASA's Artemis II astronauts — three space station veterans and a Canadian rookie — stand out even in an astronaut corps full of super achievers.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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3/30: The Takeout with Major Garrett
More U.S. troops arrive in the Middle East while Trump touts Iran talks; TSA workers begin receiving paychecks, but shutdown continues.
UConn shocks Duke with last-second shot
The Final Four is set in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament after a dramatic finish in Sunday night's matchup between UConn and Duke. Scott Dochterman, college sports reporter for The Athletic, joins CBS News to preview the upcoming semifinals.
What latest deployment signals about Iran war
Sources confirmed to CBS News that the latest deployment to the Middle East includes special operation forces, like Navy SEALs and Army Rangers, in addition to thousands of Marines and Army paratroopers. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean joins to examine the move.
UConn's historic comeback against Duke
UConn downed Duke with a last-second 3-pointer to join Illinois, Arizona and Michigan in the Final Four. Tony Dokoupil has more.
Anticipation grows for Artemis II moon launch
After weeks of delays, NASA is finally poised for the launch of a historic flight this week to send a crew of four astronauts on a trailblazing nine-day trip around the moon and back. Mark Strassmann has more.