Biden draws higher ratings than Trump in dueling town halls
More Americans watched Biden on ABC than Trump on NBC, MSNBC and CNBC combined, according to Nielsen data.
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The first lady appeared alongside the “Parks and Recreation” star during a trip to Miami to promote a healthy lifestyles for kids on the fourth birthday of her “Let’s Move!” campaign
The first lady said she and the “Parks and Recreation” star are “best friends” during a trip to Miami to promote a healthy lifestyles for kids on the fourth birthday of her “Let’s Move!” campaign.
Joe Cipriano is one of the most recognized voices in America and has worked for most major broadcast and radio networks
Joe Cipriano is one of the most recognized voices in America and has worked for most major broadcast and radio networks. He also provides the live voice for the Grammy and Emmy Awards. Cipriano joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss his new book “Living on Air: Adventures in Broadcasting.”
For the first time, "The Tonight Show" host Jay Leno, talks at length about his departure from NBC, and his successor
For the first time, "The Tonight Show" host Jay Leno, talks at length about his departure from NBC, and his successor, in a preview of Steve Kroft's "60 Minutes" interview.
Late night comedian Jay Leno talks in depth for the first time about his relationship with his soon-to-be-former employer, NBC
Late night comedian Jay Leno talks in depth for the first time about his relationship with his soon-to-be-former employer, NBC, in an a 60 Minutes interview with Steve Kroft on Sunday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.
NBC removing "The Office" from Netflix in 2021
NBC announced Tuesday it will remove "The Office" from Netflix starting in 2021. The show, one of the most popular shows on Netflix, will be added to NBC's own streaming service.
Matt Lauer accused of rape, new book claims
Former NBC News anchor Matt Lauer faces a rape allegation, as well as a claim it was covered up. Variety magazine reveals an interview by journalist Ronan Farrow for his new book, "Catch and Kill." A wave of sexual misconduct allegations against Lauer ultimately led to his firing in 2017. Jericka Duncan reports.
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.
Matt Lauer denies rape allegation
Matt Lauer, the former host of NBC's "Today" show, has denied a former coworker's rape allegation. Jericka Duncan reports.
Weinstein used Lauer claims against NBC: Book
In his new book “Catch and Kill,” journalist Ronan Farrow claims that Harvey Weinstein used sexual misconduct allegations against Matt Lauer to pressure NBC to drop stories about his own behavior, by making it known to the network that he was aware of Lauer’s alleged behavior and capable of revealing it. One of the stories NBC allegedly suppressed was Farrow’s own Weinstein expose. Farrow eventually took the story to The New Yorker, where it became a catalyst for the #MeToo movement. Jericka Duncan reports on the new claims.
"Parks and Recreation" cast reuniting for one more episode
Put away The Cones of Dunshire and light your flames for Lil Sebastian — Leslie Knope, Ron Swanson, Ann Perkins, and the rest of Pawnee's crew are coming together to raise money for U.S. food banks.
Courteney Cox says she doesn't remember "Friends"
The "Cougar Town" actress said she's using her time in self-isolation to binge-watching Friends, which she purchased on Amazon Prime.
NBC News says "Today" staffer tested positive for coronavirus
Al Roker and Craig Melvin went off air for the day as a precaution.
"Saved By The Bell" reboot adds transgender actress
18-year-old Josie Totah, who announced she is transgender in 2018, will join Mario Lopez and Elizabeth Berkley in the new series to debut in April.
2020 Democrats urge Comcast probe of "toxic culture" at NBC
Days before a debate hosted by MSNBC, four presidential candidates want commitments from Comcast, parent company of MSNBC and NBC, that it will investigate its "toxic culture"
Harvey Weinstein used Matt Lauer allegations to silence NBC, book alleges
After NBC killed Farrow's story on Weinstein, he took it to the New Yorker, where it became a catalyst for #MeToo
Matt Lauer denies rape allegation: "My silence has been a mistake"
Lauer says the allegation is "categorically false" and writes, "I have never assaulted anyone or forced anyone to have sex. Period."
Matt Lauer accused of rape by NBC News colleague, book claims
Two years after the former NBC News anchor's fall from grace, a new report sheds light on more explosive details from sexual assault allegations against him and a cover-up accusation
Billy Bush discusses "Access Hollywood" tape
Billy Bush is weighing in on the infamous "Access Hollywood" tape which caused an uproar in the 2016 campaign. The 2005 tape featured Donald Trump talking about groping women. Bush is speaking out about the scandal in a new interview with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King, and joins CBSN with more.
"The Office" is leaving Netflix for NBC's streaming service in 2021
"I have a lot of questions. Number one, how dare you?"
All the TV network shows being renewed or canceled
Check out the lineup of network television shows for 2019-20
Lilly Singh gets late-night show on NBC
She's an Indian-Canadian woman who is bisexual – unlike any other late-night host
NBC's Tom Brokaw under fire for commentary about Hispanics
Former "NBC Nightly News" anchor apologizes that his comments that Hispanics should work harder at assimilation "offended some members of that proud culture"
Megyn Kelly, NBC News reach separation agreement
Kelly was in the second of a three-year contract that reportedly paid her more than $20 million a year
Police check on Pete Davidson after alarming Instagram post
Police were sent to the studio where NBC's "Saturday Night Live" is filmed in Manhattan
Trump says if Iran kills protesters, U.S. will "come to their rescue"
As U.S.-Iran tension soars, Trump warns violence against protesters could bring an American intervention: "We are locked and loaded and ready to go."
Tony Dokoupil: Don't just trust me. Make me earn it.
"You come first," declares the new anchor of the Evening News. "Not advertisers. Not politicians. Not corporate interests — including the new owners of CBS."
"Like a horror movie": Survivors, witnesses describe Swiss ski resort fire
As a deadly fire tore through the Le Constellation bar in the Swiss ski town of Crans-Montana, young people trapped inside tried desperately to escape.
Records reveal Minnesota's long history with day care fraud warnings
Audits completed in the past 10 years show that Minnesota has lacked the teeth to properly vet attendance records and go after possible fraudsters proactively.
Maduro says Venezuela open to U.S. talks on drug trafficking
In a pretaped interview on state TV, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro evaded a question about a U.S. strike at a docking area that the Trump administration believed was used by drug cartels.
Grim wait for families as work begins to ID victims of Swiss resort fire
Many of those killed and injured by a fire that tore through a bar in Switzerland's Crans-Montana ski resort were teenagers celebrating the new year.
Trump says he underwent CT scan, not MRI, during October examination
"In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.
Tesla sales drop for a second year in a row amid headwinds
Tesla's electric vehicle sales fell 9% in 2025 from a year ago amid the expiration of a $7,500 EV U.S. tax credit.
Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack in Colorado
A woman was killed in what appears to be the first fatal mountain lion attack in Colorado in nearly 30 years.
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Tesla sales drop for a second year in a row amid headwinds
Tesla's electric vehicle sales fell 9% in 2025 from a year ago amid the expiration of a $7,500 EV U.S. tax credit.
Venus Williams gets wild card for Australian Open at age 45
Venus Williams, 45, received a wild-card entry to the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park 28 years after her first appearance.
Woman says tea laced with pills given to ex was a chemistry experiment
Esther Jane Stephen, a high school softball coach, was arrested in 2020 in the fatal shooting of her former fiancé Shea Briar in Jay County, Indiana. Prosecutors say Stephen, known as E.J., had attempted to kill him before with a drink laced with ibuprofen.
After Swiss Alps bar fire, a look at America's past nightclub and bar fires
A look at bar and nightclub fires in the United States with significant death tolls and similar risks that led to the tragedies.
U.S. says China military drills near Taiwan "increase tensions unnecessarily"
Chinese war games around Taiwan "unnecessarily" spiked tensions in the region, the U.S. State Department said, calling on Beijing to "cease its military pressure."
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Tesla sales drop for a second year in a row amid headwinds
Tesla's electric vehicle sales fell 9% in 2025 from a year ago amid the expiration of a $7,500 EV U.S. tax credit.
U.S. reduces proposed tariffs on Italian pasta, Italy says
Steep U.S. import duties targeting 13 Italian pasta makers will be sharply reduced, Italy's foreign ministry said on Jan. 1.
Trump administration delays tariff increases on furniture, kitchen cabinets
The one-year delay comes as President Trump has rolled back some other import duties amid affordability concerns.
Price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
What's open on New Year's Day 2026? See which stores are operating.
Banks, post offices and major stock exchanges will be closed in observance of the federal holiday, but some stores are open.
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Maduro says Venezuela open to U.S. talks on drug trafficking
In a pretaped interview on state TV, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro evaded a question about a U.S. strike at a docking area that the Trump administration believed was used by drug cartels.
Records reveal Minnesota's long history with day care fraud warnings
Audits completed in the past 10 years show that Minnesota has lacked the teeth to properly vet attendance records and go after possible fraudsters proactively.
White House aiming to get final approval for Trump-backed ballroom by March
The Trump administration is aiming to move a planned 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom through the federal government's review process at a rapid clip, with final approvals as soon as early March.
4 takeaways from NYC Mayor Mamdani's inauguration speech
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani made bold promises for his administration in his first speech.
U.S. says China military drills near Taiwan "increase tensions unnecessarily"
Chinese war games around Taiwan "unnecessarily" spiked tensions in the region, the U.S. State Department said, calling on Beijing to "cease its military pressure."
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Price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
Some states ban junk food from SNAP benefits
In 2026, several states are set to prohibit individuals from purchasing certain junk food items using their federal benefits. Meg Oliver has the details.
Flu cases spiking this holiday season, CDC data shows
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
New California tortilla law aims to decrease birth defects in Latino babies
Mom-and-pop shops will be exempt from this change, but big manufacturers in California will need to start adding folic acid to tortillas beginning January 1.
Advances in treatment for Alzheimer's disease
The number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease is expected to double from 7 million in 2020 to 14 million by 2060, according to the CDC. However, advances in treatment options are giving more people hope in slowing the decline. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
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Maduro says Venezuela open to U.S. talks on drug trafficking
In a pretaped interview on state TV, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro evaded a question about a U.S. strike at a docking area that the Trump administration believed was used by drug cartels.
"Like a horror movie": Survivors, witnesses describe Swiss ski resort fire
As a deadly fire tore through the Le Constellation bar in the Swiss ski town of Crans-Montana, young people trapped inside tried desperately to escape.
Venus Williams gets wild card for Australian Open at age 45
Venus Williams, 45, received a wild-card entry to the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park 28 years after her first appearance.
Grim wait for families as work begins to ID victims of Swiss resort fire
Many of those killed and injured by a fire that tore through a bar in Switzerland's Crans-Montana ski resort were teenagers celebrating the new year.
Trump says if Iran kills protesters, U.S. will "come to their rescue"
As U.S.-Iran tension soars, Trump warns violence against protesters could bring an American intervention: "We are locked and loaded and ready to go."
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Rosé talks rise in music industry and doubts
K-pop star Rosé is up for three Grammy nominations, including Record and Song of the Year. She spoke with "CBS Mornings" about her rise to fame and the doubts she still has at times.
France defends granting George Clooney and his family French citizenship
George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said.
Notable works entering the public domain in 2026
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Noah Wyle on authenticity of "The Pitt"
The hit series "The Pitt" has earned praise for its realistic look at the pressures facing health care workers. Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook spoke to the star of the show, Noah Wyle, for "CBS Sunday Morning." Wyle talked about how the cast prepared for their roles beyond learning their lines before shooting the series even began.
Here's who's performing on New Year's Eve to ring in 2026
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
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Economic oasis emerges in the Arizona desert
Arizona is fast becoming a major hub for computer chip production thanks to what's being called the largest foreign direct investment in U.S. history. Kris Van Cleave takes us to a sprawling campus in Phoenix that is providing thousands of jobs while reducing America's reliance on overseas products.
OpenAI hiring for head safety executive to mitigate AI risks
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
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.
Instacart ending AI price tests for retailers
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Tech companies push for data centers
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
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2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
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Woman says tea laced with pills given to ex was a chemistry experiment
Esther Jane Stephen, a high school softball coach, was arrested in 2020 in the fatal shooting of her former fiancé Shea Briar in Jay County, Indiana. Prosecutors say Stephen, known as E.J., had attempted to kill him before with a drink laced with ibuprofen.
Fallout grows over freezing of child care funds
After the Trump administration paused federal assistance to child care centers in Minnesota, parents are now wondering if their kids' day care is in jeopardy, as the government investigates fraud claims. Jonah Kaplan has been following this developing story.
Epstein survivors decry delay in releasing files
There may be millions of documents the Justice Department still needs to release from the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. By law, those files were required to be made public nearly two weeks ago. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Day care in Minneapolis vandalized after viral video purporting fraud
A Minneapolis day care says that vandals damaged the facility early this week, after a YouTube video purporting to expose fraud among day cares in the Twin Cities metro area went viral.
New Orleans marks 1 year since terror attack
New Orleans is marking one year since 14 people were killed and dozens more were injured in a terror attack on the city's iconic Bourbon Street. Kati Weis spoke to the family of one of the victims about how they're remembering their loved one.
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
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
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Trump on his health as questions linger
President Trump's doctor released a new statement on the tests Mr. Trump underwent in October at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. This comes as questions linger about the president's health. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
Trump reacts to huge protests in Iran
President Trump is reacting to news of violence in Iran as protesters take to the streets in the Islamic Republic. CBS News' Courtney Kealy has more.
Massive Swiss ski resort fire kills dozens
A massive fire engulfed the Le Constellation bar in the Swiss ski town of Crans-Montana during a New Year's celebration. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has the latest on the death toll.
Rosé talks rise in music industry and doubts
K-pop star Rosé is up for three Grammy nominations, including Record and Song of the Year. She spoke with "CBS Mornings" about her rise to fame and the doubts she still has at times.
Man describes deadly Swiss Alps bar fire
Around 40 people were killed in a fire that happened at a bar at a popular ski resort in the Swiss Alps during New Year's celebrations. More than 100 were injured. Ramy Inocencio reports.