New Year's celebrations welcome 2026 around the world. See the photos.
New Zealand and Australia were among the first to welcome 2026, but in Sydney and some other cities, the festivities are tinged by grief.
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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.
Maps show New Year's weather forecasts, with more snow and rain on the way
Lake effect snow, intense rain and chilly temperatures dominate the forecasts for different parts of the U.S., before and after the new year arrives.
What does auld lang syne mean? Explaining the New Year's tradition.
At midnight on New Year's Eve, revelers across the globe will sing "Auld Lang Syne," but not everyone knows the lyrics to the New Year's song or its origin.
Is anything open on New Year's Eve 2025? See which stores are operating.
Most major retailers and grocery stores will be open on New Year's Eve, although some will have reduced hours.
CBS News correspondents' panel
Major Garrett, Robert Costa, Jan Crawford, Jennifer Jacobs and Scott MacFarlane join Margaret Brennan to discuss the biggest stories of 2025 and share their predictions for 2026. Editor's note: This segment was filmed on Dec. 21, 2025.
The history of the New Year's Eve ball drop
Since 1907, New Yorkers have marked the New Year with the ceremonial dropping of a huge ball in Times Square. Now, a brand-new ball, covered with more than 5,000 handcrafted Waterford Crystal discs, will help ring in 2026.
These United States: New Year's Eve ball drop
Since 1907, New Yorkers have marked the New Year with the ceremonial dropping of a huge ball in Times Square. Mo Rocca examines the new Constellation Ball, covered with more than 5,000 handcrafted Waterford Crystal discs, that will help ring in 2026.
5th victim dies a month after Hawaii fireworks explosion
A 29-year-old man who died nearly a month after sustaining serious burns was among six victims recovering at the Arizona Burn Center.
Missed the 2025 Times Square ball drop? Watch the highlights here
An estimated 1 million people packed Times Square to watch the New Year's Eve 2025 ball drop Tuesday night.
Who's performing at tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025?
A variety of New Year's Eve performers are expected for tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025.
Revelers celebrate New Year's Day 2025 around the world
See how people around the world welcomed 2025.
NYPD ramps up New Year's Eve security
A million people are expected to pack into Times Square in New York City to ring in the New Year. And while there's no specific, credible threats to the celebration, the New York Police Department and National Guard are prepared. Nikki Battiste reports.
Safety plans for New Year's Eve celebrations
Before the clock strikes midnight to ring in 2025, officials across the U.S. have increased security for large celebrations. About 1 million people are expected in New York City for the annual ball drop. CBS News' Nikki Battiste has more on the security preparations from coast to coast.
Why to avoid cleaning, laundry on New Year's
If you want good luck in the new year, superstition says to skip the cleaning and laundry.
What is behind the tradition of eating 12 grapes on New Year's?
If 12 grapes are eaten at the stroke of midnight, Spanish tradition holds good luck will be by your side for the entire year.
Times Square New Year's Eve ball unveiled for 2025 celebration
Organizers of the Times Square New Year's Eve celebration screwed the last crystals onto the ball before it ushers in the new year one last time.
Winter weather interrupts some holiday weekend travel
Record holiday travel is expected in the U.S. this year, with the weekend before Christmas projected to be one of the busiest times for transit.
Times Square NYPD machete attacker sentenced to 27 years
Trevor Bickford was sentenced to 27 years Thursday for attacking NYPD officers with a machete on New Year's Eve in 2022 near Times Square.
3-year-old boy dies after being struck with a stray bullet on New Year's Eve
A 3-year-old boy who was hit with a stray bullet that entered through the window of his home died, Memphis police confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday.
New Year's Day celebrations around the world
In New York City, the ball dropped at midnight in Times Square. In Sydney, Australia, more than 1 million people saw fireworks light up the night sky over the Sydney Harbor Bridge. Here's a look at how people around the world brought in the new year.
Ringing in 2024: New Year's Eve photos from around the world
From Sydney to San Francisco, the world's major cities mark the beginning of the new year with grand firework displays and other traditions.
Missed the 2024 Times Square ball drop? Watch the highlights
Hundreds of thousands people flooded Times Square to watch New York City's iconic ball drop.
NYC police on high alert ahead of NYE celebrations
New York City police officers were on high alert Sunday ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations. Police said they were on the lookout for protests and using drones for the first time ever to monitor for potential dangers. Astrid Martinez has the latest.
Who's performing at tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2024?
Before tonight's ball drop in New York's Times Square rings in 2024 on the East Coast, revelers can spend the waning hours of New Year's Eve watching performers celebrate the beginning of a new year with music and dance.
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Trump is strategizing means to seize Iran's nuclear stockpiles, sources say
The Trump administration has been strategizing methods and options to secure or extract Iran's nuclear materials, according to multiple sources.
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Iran says key nuclear site hit by strike; Trump mulls "winding down" operations
The Iran war reached the three-week mark as about 2,200 more U.S. Marines and three more warships are headed toward the region, two U.S. officials said.
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U.S. preparing for potential use of ground troops in Iran
It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.
Judge strikes down restrictive Pentagon press policy, finding it violates First Amendment
A federal judge has struck down some of the Defense Department's strict controls on how journalists with access to the Pentagon are allowed to report — ending a policy that caused many news outlets to leave the Pentagon.
Trump administration temporarily lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea
The U.S. Treasury has authorized the purchase of Iranian oil that's already at sea, exempting buyers from the tight sanctions that have restricted Iran's oil industry for years, as the Trump administration grapples with high oil prices.
Colombian President Petro caught up in narcotics trafficking probes, sources say
The separate narco-trafficking investigations, based out of New York's Southern and Eastern districts, didn't set out to target Petro, but his name has come up during the course of the probes, one source said.
Chuck Norris, action icon and "Walker, Texas Ranger" star, dies at 86
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any other information.
Florida homeowners insurance company accused of siphoning profits
As Florida moves homeowners' policies out of its state-run insurer of last resort, insiders question one new company's finances.
DOJ seeks to drop case against ex-police officers charged in Breonna Taylor's death
Two former Louisville police officers were facing civil rights charges in connection with the 2020 shooting death of Breonna Taylor.
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Nicholas Brendon, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" actor, dies at 54
Nicholas Brendon was best known for his role as Xander Harris on all seven seasons of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."
Colombian President Petro caught up in narcotics trafficking probes, sources say
The separate narco-trafficking investigations, based out of New York's Southern and Eastern districts, didn't set out to target Petro, but his name has come up during the course of the probes, one source said.
Judge strikes down restrictive Pentagon press policy, finding it violates First Amendment
A federal judge has struck down some of the Defense Department's strict controls on how journalists with access to the Pentagon are allowed to report — ending a policy that caused many news outlets to leave the Pentagon.
Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
Transcript: Namazi, Shargi, Carstens, on "Face the Nation," March 22, 2026
Transcript: Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, Roger Carstens, Neda Sharghi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
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Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
CBS News Radio to shut down after nearly a century of broadcasting
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Getting ready to fly? Here are 3 ways to track TSA wait times.
Security lines are stretching up to 2 hours at some airports amid TSA staffing shortages. Here's how to check wait times before you leave.
Are the Trump administration's efforts to lower oil and gas prices working?
With gas closing in on $4 a gallon, the Trump administration is pulling multiple levers to tame energy prices. The results have been mixed.
Nearly 90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen recalled across the U.S.
A pharmaceutical company issued the recall after receiving complaints of "gel-like mass and black particles" in the product, the FDA said.
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Trump is strategizing means to seize Iran's nuclear stockpiles, sources say
The Trump administration has been strategizing methods and options to secure or extract Iran's nuclear materials, according to multiple sources, as the military campaign against Tehran enters a more uncertain phase.
Colombian President Petro caught up in narcotics trafficking probes, sources say
The separate narco-trafficking investigations, based out of New York's Southern and Eastern districts, didn't set out to target Petro, but his name has come up during the course of the probes, one source said.
Trump administration temporarily lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea
The U.S. Treasury has authorized the purchase of Iranian oil that's already at sea, exempting buyers from the tight sanctions that have restricted Iran's oil industry for years, as the Trump administration grapples with high oil prices.
Judge strikes down restrictive Pentagon press policy, finding it violates First Amendment
A federal judge has struck down some of the Defense Department's strict controls on how journalists with access to the Pentagon are allowed to report — ending a policy that caused many news outlets to leave the Pentagon.
Transcript: Namazi, Shargi, Carstens, on "Face the Nation," March 22, 2026
Transcript: Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, Roger Carstens, Neda Sharghi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
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Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
Dr. Oz pledges to tackle hospice fraud: "Do not steal from the American people"
The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.
Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
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Trump is strategizing means to seize Iran's nuclear stockpiles, sources say
The Trump administration has been strategizing methods and options to secure or extract Iran's nuclear materials, according to multiple sources, as the military campaign against Tehran enters a more uncertain phase.
Trump administration temporarily lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea
The U.S. Treasury has authorized the purchase of Iranian oil that's already at sea, exempting buyers from the tight sanctions that have restricted Iran's oil industry for years, as the Trump administration grapples with high oil prices.
Transcript: Namazi, Shargi, Carstens, on "Face the Nation," March 22, 2026
Transcript: Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, Roger Carstens, Neda Sharghi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
Former Iran detainees fear Americans held in Iranian prisons face heightened danger
Siamak Namazi, who was released from Iran's Evin prison in 2023, said "it's important" that President Trump "hears that there are innocent Americans being held like we were as political pawns."
Are the Trump administration's efforts to lower oil and gas prices working?
With gas closing in on $4 a gallon, the Trump administration is pulling multiple levers to tame energy prices. The results have been mixed.
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Extended interview: Russell Dickerson
Singer-songwriter Russell Dickerson speaks with CBS News' Dave Malkoff about his upcoming "RussellMania" tour, his path to stardom and more.
"SWIM" kicks off BTS's return after hiatus
"SWIM" by K-pop super-group BTS is taking the world by storm. It's their first single after a four-year hiatus, kicking off the comeback of one of the world's biggest bands. Billboard News host Tetris Kelly joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
CBS News Radio to shut down after nearly a century of broadcasting
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video of Justin Timberlake's DWI arrest on Long Island released
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris dies at age 86
Action star Chuck Norris has died at age 86, his family announced Friday. CBS News' Mugo Odigwe reports.
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Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
White House unveils AI framework for Congress
The White House unveiled a national framework for how it wants Congress to address concerns about artificial intelligence. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss the outline and AI concerns.
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.
AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Val Kilmer was originally set to star in "As Deep as the Grave" before he died last year, never shooting a scene of the movie. But Kilmer will still star in the film thanks to generative AI, which is artificial intelligence that can generate new content by analyzing existing content. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Risks of excessive screen time for adults
More than 80% of adults say they go online at least several times per day and research indicates that even adults' fully-formed brains can suffer negative consequences from excessive screen time. Dr. Sue Varma breaks down risks, tips to reduce your screen time and why adults are spending more time on screens.
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Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
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5 more defendants plead guilty in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme
Five people who were charged in connection to the Feeding Our Future scheme pleaded guilty to wire fraud this week.
Bodycam video of Justin Timberlake's DWI arrest on Long Island released
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Justice Department subpoenas James Comey
Federal prosecutors in Miami subpoenaed former FBI Director James Comey as part of a probe into Obama-era intelligence officials, two sources familiar with the investigation tell CBS News. Jake Rosen reports.
"American Nightmare" survivor Denise Huskins' new discovery exposes victim privacy loophole in California law
The failure to protect explicit case evidence in Denise Huskins' kidnapping and sexual assault case is driving reform at the State Capitol. New developments exposed a little-known gap in state law that could expose videos of sexual assault victims.
Derrick Thompson sentenced to nearly 59 years in prison
Several Minnesota families saw justice served on Thursday morning after five young women were killed in a high-speed crash two summers ago in Minneapolis.
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Repaired moon rocket heads back to launch pad for April 1 blastoff
After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
Video shows meteor streaking across the sky
A meteoroid was spotted streaking across the sky in 10 states. In some areas, there was also a loud boom, similar to an explosion. NASA says the meteor, which was traveling 45,000 mph in the sky, fragmented - causing the bright fireball and loud boom.
7-ton meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Ohio
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
Bill Nye on going from Boeing to science guy
Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
NASA targets April 1 for moon mission launch
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
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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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Extended interview: Russell Dickerson
Singer-songwriter Russell Dickerson speaks with CBS News' Dave Malkoff about his upcoming "RussellMania" tour, his path to stardom and more.
From the archives: Day 1 of the Iraq War
On March 20, 2003, a coalition of U.S.-led forces invaded Iraq, marking the start of the eponymous war. Watch the full "CBS Evening News" broadcast from that day.
Carousel owner steps up after fire hits businesses
Years after the Vietnam War, a veteran who suffered from PTSD found hope and joy in an old carousel he brought back to life. When a recent fire destroyed the businesses around it, he stepped in to give back. Steve Hartman has the update.
Remembering Chuck Norris' life and career
Action star and martial artist Chuck Norris has died, his family said. He was 86. Mark Strassmann looks back at his life and career.
U.S. sending thousands more Marines to Middle East
Thousands more U.S. Marines and three more warships are headed toward the Middle East, two U.S. officials told CBS News, as the war nears the three-week mark with no signs of letting up. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.