Two more McDonald's franchisees fined for child labor violations
The 16 locations add to a growing list of McDonald's restaurants in the Southeast in trouble for child labor abuses.
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Photo of Connecticut McDonald's $18 Big Mac sparks debate online
The average price for a Big Mac in the U.S. is $5.35. At the location in Darien, Connecticut, some combo meals top $21.
Girl burned by McDonald's Chicken McNugget awarded $800,000 in damages
Photos the mother took of the burn were shown and sound clips of the child's screams were played in court.
In this country, McDonald's will now cater your wedding
For now, the "Wedding Mekdi" package is available in only one country. But french fries aren't included.
The Grimace shake TikTok trend explained
Videos show young people trying the McDonald's monster shakes — and then pretending to die afterward.
Fast-food industry drives workers to homelessness, report finds
Low wages in California's fast-food industry helped drive the state's homeless explosion, a study shows.
McDonald's rolls out revamped burgers with "pillowy" buns
The fast-food chain is "tweaking" its classic menu items with new textures and flavors in effort to boost profits.
McDonald's closes U.S. offices ahead of layoff announcements: WSJ
Fast-food giant plans to lay off unspecified number of employees remotely, serving up notices this week.
McDonald's to roll out plant-based McNuggets
Fowl-free nuggets are second product the burger chain has co-developed with plant-based protein company Beyond Meat.
Ohio police sergeant placed on leave after video shows him punching woman during arrest
The video shows two police officers struggling with a woman, with one seemingly holding a Taser up to the face of the woman while another struck her three times.
Feds charge former McDonald's CEO with misleading investors
Securities and Exchange Commission is charging Stephen Easterbrook with making false and misleading statements.
McDonald's tests automated store. Some customers aren't loving it.
McDonald's says Fort Worth, Texas-area restaurant has conveyer belt to deliver drive-thru orders, rather than human workers.
Supreme Court takes up 1st Amendment case
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case involving a Colorado graphic designer who says she has a First Amendment right to refuse to create websites for same-sex weddings, despite a state anti-discrimination law. Residents in Indonesia are evacuating as Mount Semeru, the country's highest volcano, has begun erupting, and McDonald's is testing new tech: a special pick-up window that identifies when customers are nearby.
Boy in wheelchair wins best costume
This 9-year old wore a custom-made costume that turned his wheelchair into French fries – and it earned him a big surprise.
"She always checks on me": McDonald's manager mentors teen employees beyond work
An 18-year-old college student is giving credit to a McDonald's assistant manager for helping him get through school.
McDonald's will start to sell Krispy Kreme donuts at select locations
Starting on October 26, the burger empire will sell the donut giant's glazed, chocolate with sprinkles and raspberry-filled donuts at a handful of locations.
Former officer who shot teen in McDonald's parking lot arrested
Eril Cantu, 17, remained on life support, his family said Tuesday.
Officer fired after shooting teen in parking lot
Body cam video shows a teenager being shot by a San Antonio police officer while he was in a McDonald's parking lot. The officer was fired and the shooting is under investigation. Omar Villafranca reports.
McDonald's head says Chicago crime is thwarting return to office
"Our city is in crisis," CEO Chris Kempczinski says, noting rising crime makes it hard to recruit executives.
A fix for McDonald's soft-serve machines?
As the fast-food chain's non-functioning ice-cream machines became a national punchline, tech startup Kytch developed a device that helped franchisees get their machines back online – and that's when the fight over soft-serve began to really heat up.
A fix for McDonald's soft-serve machines?
As inoperative McDonald's soft-serve ice-cream machines became a national punchline, tech startup Kytch developed a device that helped McDonald's franchises get their machines back online. And that's when the fight over ice cream began to really heat up. Correspondent David Pogue has the story of how McDonald's soft-serve machines, and a tiny add-on computer, became the center of a multi-million-dollar lawsuit.
McDonald's is selling its Russia business
McDonald's says it has started a process to sell all its restaurants in Russia, exiting the country after more than 30 years following its invasion of Ukraine.
McDonald’s departs Russia
Russians are scrambling to get their fast-food fix, now that McDonald’s announced it will temporarily close more than 800 locations in protest of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Anthony Mason reported on the opening of Russia's first McDonald’s store.
Global sanctions impact daily life in Russia
McDonald's is one of the many businesses to suspend its operations in Russia over the conflict with Ukraine. But, Russians have less money to spend due to sanctions, causing the ruble to plunge. The BBC's Steve Rosenberg has the latest.
McDonald's closes in Russia, citing "suffering" in Ukraine
World's largest fast-food chain had faced boycott calls over its continuing to run 850 restaurants in Russia.
Trump fires multiple federal inspectors general in overnight purge
Federal law requires the White House to give Congress a full month of warning and case-specific details before firing a federal inspector general.
Senate approves Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary
South Dakota governor Kristi Noem has been confirmed as the Secretary of Homeland Security.
Four more Israeli hostages released by Hamas as ceasefire continues
After the release of four female Israeli soldiers, Israeli authorities released 200 Palestinian prisoners.
Tuskegee Airmen lesson removed from U.S. Air Force curriculum, memo says
The Tuskegee Airmen were founded in 1941 in Tuskegee, Alabama when the U.S. Army Air Corp began a program to train Black servicemembers as Air Corps Cadets.
Rubio orders freeze of new funding for nearly all U.S. foreign aid programs
The secretary of state's order made exceptions for military aid to Israel and Egypt.
Trump suspends some funding for refugee resettlement groups, memo says
Resettlement agencies were told on Friday some of their federal funding awards were "immediately suspended."
Army tells units to prepare for deployment to the U.S.-Mexico border
This is the latest development after President Trump declared a national emergency along the southern border and ordered the Defense Department to provide troops.
Decades after Auschwitz liberation, spotlight is on dwindling survivors
The anniversary has taken on added poignancy due to the advanced age of the survivors, and an awareness that they will soon be gone.
Did a secret obsession lead a "genius" to murder a Yale grad student?
Kevin Jiang, 26, a Yale graduate student and former Army National Guardsman, was gunned down in New Haven, Connecticut. What appeared to be a road rage incident soon unraveled into a story of obsession and premeditation.
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Did a secret obsession lead a "genius" to murder a Yale grad student?
Kevin Jiang, 26, a Yale graduate student and former Army National Guardsman, was gunned down in New Haven, Connecticut. What appeared to be a road rage incident soon unraveled into a story of obsession and premeditation.
U.S. farm workforce threatened by Trump's deportation plan
About 42% of U.S. farm workers are undocumented, and Trump's plan to deport millions of migrants could uproot the industry's workforce.
How a MIT grad student planned a Yale student's near perfect murder
When Kevin Jiang was killed on Feb. 6, 2021, no one had any idea why he may have been targeted. But detectives would soon discover that someone had a secret plot to kill him.
Tuskegee Airmen lesson removed from U.S. Air Force curriculum, memo says
The Tuskegee Airmen were founded in 1941 in Tuskegee, Alabama when the U.S. Army Air Corp began a program to train Black servicemembers as Air Corps Cadets.
Trump suspends some funding for refugee resettlement groups, memo says
Resettlement agencies were told on Friday some of their federal funding awards were "immediately suspended."
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Kia recalling 80,000 vehicles over improper air bag deployment
The affected vehicles are the Kia Niro from 2023-2025, Niro EV from 2023-2025 and the Niro plug-in hybrid from 2023-2025.
TikTok-loaded phones are selling online after law blocks new downloads
Can't download TikTok on your phone? You can buy a phone that already has the app on it.
Paying for Trump's tax cuts could lead to big changes for taxpayers
Republican lawmakers are floating a range of ideas to pay for an extension of President Trump's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Target is ending its diversity goals
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
U.S. economic losses from natural disasters reach $218 billion in 2024
Economic toll from hurricanes and other natural disasters soared in U.S. last year and were above average globally.
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Trump suspends some funding for refugee resettlement groups, memo says
Resettlement agencies were told on Friday some of their federal funding awards were "immediately suspended."
Army tells units to prepare for deployment to the U.S.-Mexico border
This is the latest development after President Trump declared a national emergency along the southern border and ordered the Defense Department to provide troops.
U.S. has not halted military aid to Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced he would pause foreign aid grants for 90 days.
Senate approves Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary
South Dakota governor Kristi Noem has been confirmed as the Secretary of Homeland Security.
Trump fires multiple federal inspectors general in overnight purge
Federal law requires the White House to give Congress a full month of warning and case-specific details before firing a federal inspector general.
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Alabama woman becomes longest-living recipient of pig organ transplant
Towana Looney of Alabama has become the longest-living recipient of a pig organ transplant.
Army veteran's knee pain was a warning sign for rare cancer
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Rayshaun Smith thought his knee pain was caused by his active lifestyle. It was an early sign of a rare cancer.
What is "food noise"? And how to help quiet it, according to experts
Food noise, the constant thought or internal chatter about food, is gaining visibility amid increased understanding and interest in weight loss and management.
RFK Jr.'s financial disclosures reveal millions in both debt and income
Financial disclosures show that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's Health and Human Services Secretary nominee, is saddled with millions in debt, but is positioned to earn millions from book deals.
What a U.S. exit from the WHO means for global health
By withdrawing from the World Health Organization and overhauling aid, Trump's new executive orders endanger Americans and the globe, researchers warn. The move also cedes U.S. power to other nations.
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At least 56 bodies found in Mexico in unmarked graves, prosecutors say
The remains found in the Chihuahua state included some bodies, some complete skeletons and other partial remains, as well as bullet casings.
Explosion rocks Dutch museum before gold masterpieces stolen
Thieves responsible for the Drents Museum heist left with a gold Coțofenești helmet and three Dacian royal bracelets, the museum said.
U.S. has not halted military aid to Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced he would pause foreign aid grants for 90 days.
Decades after Auschwitz liberation, spotlight is on dwindling survivors
The anniversary has taken on added poignancy due to the advanced age of the survivors, and an awareness that they will soon be gone.
Madison Keys beats Aryna Sabalenka for 1st grand slam title
Madison Keys upset Aryna Sabalenka to win her first grand slam title in the 2025 Australian Open.
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Paul McCartney says he fears AI will rip off artists, cause control hurdles
Paul McCartney told the BBC that would make it harder for artists to retain control of their work and undermine Britain's creative industries.
Jeremie Albino performs "Our Time In The Sun"
Singer-songwriter Jeremie Albino started his music career by busking in Toronto. Soon, his electrifying live performances were drawing big crowds, and he started playing packed venues across the country. He put out an acclaimed debut album in 2019, and just released his fourth full-length studio collection. Now, making his national television debut, here is Jeremie Albino with “Our Time In The Sun."
Jeremie Albino performs "Baby Ain't It Cold Outside"
Singer-songwriter Jeremie Albino started his music career by busking in Toronto. Soon, his electrifying live performances were drawing big crowds, and he started playing packed venues across the country. He put out an acclaimed debut album in 2019, and just released his fourth full-length studio collection. Now, making his national television debut, here is Jeremie Albino with “Baby Ain't It Cold Outside.”
Jeremie Albino performs "Rolling Down the 405"
Singer-songwriter Jeremie Albino started his music career by busking in Toronto. Soon, his electrifying live performances were drawing big crowds, and he started playing packed venues across the country. He put out an acclaimed debut album in 2019, and just released his fourth full-length studio collection. Now, making his national television debut, here is Jeremie Albino with “Rolling Down the 405."
The unique history behind a classic car
They inspired the lyrics to a 70s funk classic and were a fixture in 90s hip-hop videos. Lowriders occupy a unique space in pop culture, and their roots go back further than you might think. Now, a new exhibition in Los Angeles examines the origins of the cars — and where they’re going next. Michelle Miller has more.
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New tech brings stadium excitement to you
On Sunday, millions of football fans across the country will find out which teams will meet in Super Bowl LIX. They’ll watch in stadiums or on TV — but a new option by a company called Cosm aims to combine the in-stadium energy with more comfort. Dana Jacobson takes a look at the technology that may soon be coming to a city near you.
TikTok-loaded phones are selling online after law blocks new downloads
Can't download TikTok on your phone? You can buy a phone that already has the app on it.
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.
New York proposes ban for phones in school
New York could soon join a growing list of states limiting cell phones in schools. If approved, the restrictions would go into effect at the start of next school year. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver reports.
Why some users are suddenly following Trump
Some social media users have been questioning why it appears they are suddenly following President Trump on platforms like Facebook or Instagram. This and other questions and conspiracy theories have been flooding the internet in recent days. CBS News confirmed executive editor Rhonna Tarrant breaks them down.
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Climate scientist: "There's no place that's safe"
Experts discuss the increased intensity we can expect from destructive weather events due to climate change, while an amateur meteorologist explains how he helped sound the alarm as wildfires spread towards the L.A. County community of Altadena.
Scientists make "jaw-dropping" discovery about Iron Age women in U.K.
Scientists analyzing 2,000-year-old DNA have revealed that a Celtic society in the southern U.K. during the Iron Age was centered around women, a study said.
SpaceX pushes Starship test flight back one day due to weather
If the weather cooperates, the Starship launch will follow the maiden flight of Jeff Bezos' already weather-delayed New Glenn rocket.
What to know about the pink fire retardant being dropped on L.A. wildfires
Aircraft battling fires raging through the Los Angeles area are dropping hundreds of thousands of gallons of hot-pink fire suppressant in a desperate effort to stop the flames.
When will cicadas come back in 2025?
Brood XIV, the second-largest group of periodical cicadas, known for their noisy mass emergence from the ground, will arrive this spring.
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Did a secret obsession lead a "genius" to murder a Yale grad student?
Kevin Jiang, 26, a Yale graduate student and former Army National Guardsman, was gunned down in New Haven, Connecticut. What appeared to be a road rage incident soon unraveled into a story of obsession and premeditation.
How a MIT grad student planned a Yale student's near perfect murder
When Kevin Jiang was killed on Feb. 6, 2021, no one had any idea why he may have been targeted. But detectives would soon discover that someone had a secret plot to kill him.
At least 56 bodies found in Mexico in unmarked graves, prosecutors say
The remains found in the Chihuahua state included some bodies, some complete skeletons and other partial remains, as well as bullet casings.
U.S. military cargo planes used to deport migrants
The Trump administration on Friday began flying detained undocumented immigrants out of the U.S. aboard military cargo planes. Several flights carrying dozens of migrants out of Texas and Arizona arrived in Guatemala. The White House called it the official start of Mr. Trump's long-promised mass deportation campaign. Nicole Sganga has the latest.
Arrest made in fatal shooting of U.S. Border Patrol agent
The FBI says it arrested a 21-year-old Washington state woman in the fatal shooting of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont.
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Supersonic winds rage on planet over 500 light-years from Earth
Researchers said this was the fastest wind ever measured in a jetstream that goes around a planet.
FAA orders investigation into SpaceX Starship failure
A fire in the aft section of SpaceX's Starship trigged the apparent explosion that destroyed the spacecraft, the company says.
What's next for SpaceX?
SpaceX completed its seventh launch of the Starship rocket, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launched its New Glenn rocket into orbit and a NASA astronaut stuck in space went on her first spacewalk in seven months. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks down the latest stories.
SpaceX's Starship spacecraft destroyed in mega rocket launch
Telemetry from the Starship froze just more than 8 minutes after launch from Texas, moments after engines began shutting down.
Details on Blue Origin launch of Glenn rocket
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket was launched Thursday morning in Florida following a three-day delay. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer from the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the launch.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
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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.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
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Here Comes the Sun: Daniel Craig and more
Actor Daniel Craig sits down with Mo Rocca to discuss his latest film "Queer." Then, Elizabeth Palmer speaks with "Squid Game" creator Hwang Dong-hyuk to learn more about the show's second season. "Here Comes the Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
The Ivy League Murder
A newly engaged Yale graduate student is gunned down by an unknown attacker after a fender bender. Was it extreme road rage or was he targeted? "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.
The price of a U.S. president's signature
There's a huge market for signatures of former U.S. presidents like George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson and Theodore Roosevelt. Barry Petersen spoke with a collector about the price of American history.
New Alvin Ailey exhibit debuts in NYC
It has been 35 years since Alvin Ailey, one of the most influential choreographers of the 20th century, died of complications from AIDS. The dancer and his work are now being remembers at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City. Jericka Duncan reports.
Trump's deportation plan could hurt U.S. farms
Bird flu, climate change and rising costs are just a few of the issues threatening the U.S. farming industry. Now, President Trump's mass deportation plan could add to the challenges. Nancy Chen spoke with farmers who are voicing their concerns.