Al Roker returns to "Today" after being hospitalized for blood clots
Roker, who had been out since November, came back with his weather reports and signature humor.
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Al Roker shares health update after leaving hospital: "I feel strong"
"I've got a number of issues, but yeah, I feel good. I feel strong, and every day, I feel a little bit better," Roker said.
Al Roker hospitalized again due to "complications" after being treated for blood clots
"He's resting and his doctors are keeping a close eye on him," "Today" co-host Hoda Kotb said of Roker.
Al Roker recovering from multiple blood clots
The "Today" show anchor is "in great spirits" following the sudden medical issue.
NBC News' Richard Engel announces death of 6-year-old son
Richard Engel and his wife had been open about their 6-year-old's battle with a rare genetic condition.
Brian Williams leaving NBC News at the end of the year
Williams said in a note to colleagues that "following much reflection," he had decided to exit when his contract ends in December.
Tom Brokaw retiring from NBC News after 55 years
Brokaw, author of "The Greatest Generation," was NBC's lead anchor at "Nightly News" and for big events for more than 20 years before giving way to Brian Williams in 2004.
Guthrie asks Trump why he'd tweet "a lie" about Biden
At a town hall Thursday, Guthrie challenged the president on a conspiracy theory he tweeted about Biden, about QAnon and whether he took a COVID test on the date of his debate with Biden.
NBC News says "Today" staffer tested positive for coronavirus
Al Roker and Craig Melvin went off air for the day as a precaution.
Ronan Farrow: NBC Universal CEO was warned of sex harassment "culture"
Ronan Farrow says in new book NBCUniversal's CEO heard about sexual abuse problems long before Matt Lauer was fired
Ronan Farrow says NBC journalists "anguished" by execs' "lies"
NBC executives are disputing the investigative journalist's claims that the network ordered him to stop reporting on Harvey Weinstein in 2017 and call his reporting on the Matt Lauer firing a "smear"
Ronan Farrow on "Catch & Kill," NBC response
In his explosive new book, "Catch and Kill," Ronan Farrow details allegations of sexual assault in the media industry, and his former bosses’ alleged attempts to stifle his reporting. The book describes sexual assault allegations against disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein and former NBC News anchor Matt Lauer. Farrow joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the allegations and his new book. In a letter to colleagues, NBC News president Noah Oppenheim said: "We have no secrets and nothing to hide," adding, "Farrow's effort to defame NBC News is clearly motivated not by a pursuit of truth, but an axe to grind."
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Turkey launches airstrikes on Syria after Trump pulls back U.S. troops; Matt Lauer denies rape allegation by NBC News colleague
Matt Lauer denies rape allegation
Former NBC News anchor Matt Lauer denied a rape allegation that's reportedly detailed in a new book. In a letter that his lawyer provided to Variety, Lauer said the former co-worker's allegation was "categorically false, ignores the facts, and defies common sense." CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan has more.
Driver working with NBC News killed in explosion in Syria
The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Front declared victory over ISIS earlier Saturday
Turks reject any U.S. "legal favor" to ease pressure on Saudis over Khashoggi
If the Trump administration had hoped to take some pressure off its close ally the Saudi Crown Prince, Turkey isn't playing ball
Megyn Kelly made controversial comments before "blackface" remark
Days after the host suggested putting on a "blackface" as part of a Halloween costume isn't necessarily racist, the live show is on tape for the 2nd day in a row
Reports: Megyn Kelly out at NBC
NBC News' Megyn Kelly has been under fire since making racially insenstivie comments about blackface on her show, "Megyn Kelly Today." NPR's David Folkenflik tells CBSN that she could be out at the network.
Megyn Kelly's show reportedly in jeopardy after she defends use of blackface
Kelly faced criticism in the past for her controversial comments on Jesus and Santa Claus as a Fox News host in 2013
Trump threatens to "look at" NBC license
In a tweet Tuesday morning, he criticized NBC News for its handling of Ronan Farrow's Harvey Weinstein investigation
NBC News chief: We handled Farrow's story on Weinstein properly
Andy Lack sent detailed email to employees denying any Weinstein role in move; Farrow, colleagues having none of it
Producer says NBC News tried to block Weinstein story
Rich McHugh alleges he and Ronan Farrow were told to "stand down" on a report into Weinstein's alleged misconduct
Tom Brokaw pushes back against allegations
In interviews with Variety magazine and The Washington Post, former NBC News correspondent Linda Vester described two "unwanted advances" from Tom Brokaw in the mid-1990s, including one in which she says he invited himself into her hotel room. Anna Werner reports.
"I was ambushed and then perp walked": Tom Brokaw pushes back against allegations
"I was groped and assaulted by Tom Brokaw," said Linda Vester, a former NBC News correspondent
Tom Brokaw withdraws from event after sexual harassment allegations
Tom Brokaw denies sexual harassment allegations made by Linda Vester, another woman
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U.S. charges Russians with war crimes for allegedly torturing American in Ukraine
Four Russian soldiers are accused of abducting and torturing an American citizen in Ukraine shortly after Russia's invasion.
Kevin McCarthy announces he will retire at the end of December
"I have decided to depart the House at the end of this year to serve America in new ways," McCarthy wrote in an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal.
Las Vegas police respond to active shooter at UNLV, say suspect is dead
Las Vegas police said there appear to be multiple victims in an active shooter situation on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus.
Biden urges Congress to pass Ukraine funding now: "This cannot wait"
Republicans insist border security funding must be included in any national security funding package.
Trump says he would be a dictator only on "Day One" if he wins a second term
Former President Donald Trump would not say whether he plans to go after political opponents if he were re-elected president .
Attacks in 2 Texas cities leave 6 dead, 2 officers wounded; suspect held
The incidents in Austin and San Antonio happened over about eight hours, authorities said.
Watch Live: Colorado Supreme Court hears challenge to Trump's eligibility
A Colorado judge ruled last month that former President Donald Trump can appear on the state's presidential primary ballot.
Four GOP candidates on stage today for fourth presidential debate
Just four candidates will appear on stage for the fourth primary debate, which takes place in Tuscaloosa, Alabama tonight.
Woman sentenced to fast-food job after hurling food at Chipotle worker
After a customer threw a steaming Chipotle bowl in an employee's face, a local judge offered a novel way to pay her debt to society.
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Nearly $5 billion in additional student loan forgiveness approved
This latest $4.8 billion in relief brings the grand total of approved debt cancellation by the administration to $132 billion for over 3.6 million Americans.
Las Vegas police respond to active shooter at UNLV, say suspect is dead
Las Vegas police said there appear to be multiple victims in an active shooter situation on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus.
Ex-GOP Rep. George Santos joins Cameo app, charges $400 a video
Disgraced former congressman has booked more than $170,000 worth of work on the celebrity video platform.
House to weigh censuring Rep. Jamaal Bowman for falsely pulling fire alarm
The New York Democrat pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge for falsely pulling a fire alarm in a House office building.
Facebook, Instagram are steering predators to kids, suit claims
A new lawsuit from New Mexico's attorney general claims Meta's social-media platforms are images and lets adults find and contact
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Ex-GOP Rep. George Santos joins Cameo app, charges $400 a video
Disgraced former congressman has booked more than $170,000 worth of work on the celebrity video platform.
Facebook, Instagram are steering predators to kids, suit claims
A new lawsuit from New Mexico's attorney general claims Meta's social-media platforms are images and lets adults find and contact
McDonald's plans to add about 10,000 new stores worldwide by 2027
The company announced it will work with Google Cloud on automation innovation to lead to "hotter, fresher food."
Woman sentenced to fast-food job after hurling food at Chipotle worker
After a customer threw a steaming Chipotle bowl in an employee's face, a local judge offered a novel way to pay her debt to society.
Christmas shipping deadlines for 2023: See the last days to order and mail packages
Here are that last days for sending timely Christmas gifts via major shippers like UPS and USPS. Places like Shutterfly have even earlier deadlines for Christmas 2023.
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Nearly $5 billion in additional student loan forgiveness approved
This latest $4.8 billion in relief brings the grand total of approved debt cancellation by the administration to $132 billion for over 3.6 million Americans.
Ex-GOP Rep. George Santos joins Cameo app, charges $400 a video
Disgraced former congressman has booked more than $170,000 worth of work on the celebrity video platform.
House to weigh censuring Rep. Jamaal Bowman for falsely pulling fire alarm
The New York Democrat pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge for falsely pulling a fire alarm in a House office building.
Biden urges Congress to pass Ukraine funding now: "This cannot wait"
Republicans insist border security funding must be included in any national security funding package.
Kevin McCarthy announces he will retire at the end of December
"I have decided to depart the House at the end of this year to serve America in new ways," McCarthy wrote in an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal.
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Wildfire smoke reversing air quality improvements, researchers say
Wildfires in the U.S. have caused a decline in air quality and an increase in deaths in parts of the U.S. – even though air quality had been improving, researchers say.
Dealing with ulcerative colitis? Doctor shares tips to help manage symptoms.
Gastroenterologist Dr. David Hudesman shares tips and advice on daily dietary habits for people to moderate ulcerative colitis symptoms.
Faulty hip implants took years to be recalled
In part two of our investigation with partner site KFF Health News, CBS News' Anna Werner looks into why it took years for some products to be recalled despite breaking inside hundreds of people's bodies.
Minnesota-based Just The Pill providing women with mobile reproductive health care
Just The Pill is an organization that offers reproductive health services to women via telehealth and a mobile clinic that its directors think will be a model for the future of this health care.
How much caffeine is too much? Panera drinks raise questions
Consuming some caffeine is typically harmless for adults, but having too much can be dangerous. Here's what to know about potential health effects.
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Guyana is preparing to defend borders from Venezuela, president says
Guyana's president said the country will take necessary steps to protect itself after Venezuela claimed its citizens voted for a measure that would give it control of a resource-rich disputed territory.
Pro-Kremlin Ukrainian politician assassinated near Moscow
Ukraine's military intelligence spokesperson called Kyva "one of the biggest scumbags, traitors and collaborators" and said his death was "justice."
Israeli hostage's parents call for new truce, promise him: "We're coming."
Hersh Goldberg-Polin's parents say his ongoing captivity in Gaza is "anguish," and as they push Israel's leader for a new truce, they just want their son to survive, because "the world is coming."
Freed teen hostage says pet dog helped get her through Hamas captivity
Freed Israeli hostage Mia Leimberg, 17, says having her dog Bella with her in Hamas' tunnels helped her get through weeks in captivity.
Body found after zoo staff see big cat "holding a shoe in its mouth"
A man was found dead inside a big cat enclosure at a Pakistan zoo on Wednesday by staff carrying out routine cleaning, officials said.
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Ex-GOP Rep. George Santos joins Cameo app, charges $400 a video
Disgraced former congressman has booked more than $170,000 worth of work on the celebrity video platform.
Daddy Yankee says he's retiring from music to focus on his faith
Daddy Yankee, the iconic reggaeton superstar, announced his plans to focus on his faith during his final musical performance Sunday in Puerto Rico.
Prince Harry in court battle over downgraded U.K. police protection
Prince Harry's lawyers say the impact on Britain of any successful attack on the young royal mean he should get full police protection when he visits.
Denny Laine, Moody Blues and Wings co-founder, dies at age 79
Dennis Laine was Paul McCartney's longtime sideman in the ex-Beatle's solo band Wings.
Norman Lear, legendary TV producer, has died
Norman Lear, the legendary television producer who created groundbreaking series such as "All in the Family," "Maude," "The Jeffersons" and "One Day at a Time," has died, CBS News has confirmed. He was 101.
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Apple releases urgent update to fix iOS 17 security issues
The update patches two vulnerabilities, includes no new features to the operating system.
Spotify slashes 17% of jobs in third round of cuts this year
The popular music streaming service has reportedly eliminated 1,500 roles amid slowing economic growth.
Elon Musk's X platform fueled far-right riots in Ireland, experts say
Elon Musk's X platform has fueled far-right disinformation in Ireland and played a key role in last month's riots in Dublin, experts say.
The race to develop quantum computers
Quantum computing could change civilization as we know it with technology capable of solving complex problems in moments. Henry Yuen, assistant professor of computer science at Columbia University, joined CBS News to discuss what quantum computing is, its potential uses and how close we are to seeing the technology in action.
Automakers turn to subscription fees
Automakers, including General Motors, Ford and BMW, are charging drivers subscription fees to use certain state-of-the-art features, such as remote locking and hands-free cruise control. Carter Evans has details.
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Climate solutions from the Arctic, the fastest-warming place on Earth
Climate change is an urgent problem in the Arctic. From renewable energy to avalanche protection, here's what we can learn from how people there are protecting their way of life.
Ndileka Mandela on climate apartheid
Developing countries are facing some of the most extreme challenges as climate change pushes them deeper into poverty. Ndileka Mandela, head of the Thembekile Mandela Foundation and granddaughter of former South African President Nelson Mandela, joined CBS News to talk about climate apartheid.
2023 is officially the hottest year ever recorded, scientists say
After record-breaking temperatures in November, the E.U.'s Copernicus Climate Change Service determined 2023 will officially be the hottest year humanity has experienced.
How melting glaciers fuel sea level rise
In Svalbard, Norway, scientists are learning how Arctic glaciers melting at an unprecedented rate will affect rising sea levels. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter visited a cluster of islands close to the North Pole to learn more.
Oil companies make methane reduction pledge
Monday at the COP28 climate summit, the president of Occidental Petroleum, Vicki Hollub, talked about the need for a collaborative effort to reduce emissions. And her peers at least seemingly appear to agree, with 50 oil and gas companies worldwide pledging to reach near-zero methane emissions by 2030. Angela Wilkinson, secretary general of the World Energy Council, joined CBS News to discuss the impact of that goal.
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Las Vegas police respond to active shooter at UNLV, say suspect is dead
Las Vegas police said there appear to be multiple victims in an active shooter situation on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus.
Attacks in Texas leave 6 dead, 3 injured
Six people are dead, and three are injured, including two police officers, after multiple attacks in Austin and San Antonio Tuesday. A suspect is in custody, according to police officials. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian reports.
Jonathan Majors' accuser testifies in court
The woman at the center of the Jonathan Majors assault trial is slated to testify for a second day on Wednesday. Grace Jabbari told jurors Tuesday the actor has a violent temper and that he emotionally abused her before things allegedly turned physical last March. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan has more.
At least 6 dead after Texas shooting
A suspect is in custody after six people were killed and three people were wounded in attacks Tuesday night in Austin and San Antonio, Texas, authorities said. CBS News Austin reporter Abigail Velez has more on what we know right now about the incident.
Arizona man accused of inciting deadly "terrorist attack" in Australia
An American man has been arrested in connection with the religiously motivated killing of two police officers and a third person in Australia last year, police said.
Space
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Russian cargo ship docks at International Space Station
A guidance system problem during final approach prompted two space station cosmonauts to take over by remote control.
NASA "unlikely" to launch Artemis moon landing flight in 2025, GAO says
NASA is facing challenges with SpaceX's moon lander and the new Axiom spacesuits for moonwalkers.
New solar system with rare, perfectly in-sync planets found in Milky Way
Astronomers have discovered six planets orbiting a bright, nearby star in perfect synchrony like a grand cosmic orchestra.
Scientists discover "in-sync" solar system
Scientists have discovered a six-planet solar system in the Milky Way that astronomers say has been untouched by outside forces since its birth billions of years ago. The six planets orbit a star "perfectly" in sync. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to talk about the discovery.
Mars' landscape captured in newly released images
NASA revealed multiple new panoramic images of clouds and dust in Mars' skies, as well as one of its tiny two moons, taken last May.
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Matthew Trussler murder: Inside the case
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
Catching a killer clown
Marlene Warren answered the door to her Wellington, FL, home and was fatally gunned down by a mysterious clown. Despite eyewitnesses, circumstantial evidence, and the identification a suspect early on, it would take more than 30 years for her killer to face justice.
Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
The crime scene evidence that convicted Alex Murdaugh
Inside South Carolina's "trial of the century" — how investigators built their case
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Intelligence report warns of rising foreign terror threats; Military domestic violence survivors waiting for justice
Taylor Swift named TIME's Person of the Year
Taylor Swift has been named TIME Magazine's 2023 Person of the Year. Kelly Conniff, senior executive editor of TIME, joined CBS News to discuss the honor and why Swift was selected.
Day 8 of 12 days of CBS Mornings Deals
Lifestyle expert Gayle Bass joins us on day 8 of CBS Mornings Deals' special "12 Days of Gifting," where we're highlighting products with discounts of up to 70% off, just in time for the holidays. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.
Hostage says puppy helped while captive in Gaza
17-year-old Mia Leimberg, who was freed by Hamas on Nov. 28, told Reuters her pet dog Bella was a "huge help" while she was held captive in the Gaza tunnels.
Smartmatic lawsuit against Fox News
The voting machine company Smartmatic is moving forward with its defamation suit against Fox News. David Folkenflik, a media correspondent for NPR News, joins CBS News with a look at Rupert Murdoch's role in the lawsuit.