Chinese citizen journalist sentenced for reporting early on COVID
Zhang Zhan is sentenced to 4 years in prison for reporting on the early stages of the outbreak in Wuhan.
Pandemic
COVID-19 forces royals apart during holidays
In her annual Christmas message, Queen Elizabeth praised the spirit of those who have been challenged by the pandemic. The monarch is spending the holiday in isolation, capping what been a turbulent year for the royals. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Trump finally signs COVID relief bill
President Trump has finally signed the $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill and funding measure to avert a government shutdown. This comes after days of urging Congress to increase direct payments to Americans to $2,000, which most Republicans opposed. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
Addressing concerns about COVID vaccines
Public confidence in the coronavirus vaccine appears to be growing, but many people in the U.S. are still unsure if they feel comfortable getting the vaccine, despite its importance in getting the pandemic under control. Professor Gretchen Chapman of Carnegie Mellon University joins CBSN to discuss why a unified message about the vaccine will be so important.
Trump signs coronavirus relief bill
After threatening to derail the pandemic relief deal, President Trump signed the bill and spending package this weekend. Millions of Americans now await their much anticipated stimulus checks or unemployment benefits. Paula Reid reports.
How Weekend News stayed afloat during the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic forced the CBS News staff out of the CBS Broadcast Center in New York in March. CBS stations and our affiliates stepped up to make sure you got the news. Now we take a look back at some of the people who made sure our viewers got the news this year.
Vaccinating rural America
Nearly 2 million Americans have received the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine, and over 9.5 million doses have been distributed. But, as Manuel Bojorquez reports, most people in rural countries are still waiting.
U.S. COVID cases top 19 million
There are over 19 million confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S., and nearly 333,000 people have died from the disease. Health officials are bracing for a surge of cases after holiday travel. Lilia Luciano has the latest.
Face The Nation: Dewine, Whitmer, Wilkerson, Meacham, Baker, Glasser
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on Governor Dewine and Governor Whitmer on fighting "common enemy" during pandemic and the annual "Face the Nation" book panel of authors sharing their insights on this year's most prestigious works.
What will 2021 hold for Washington?
From the 2020 election to the devastating pandemic, CBS News Washington correspondents discuss a year of breaking news and what to expect in 2021.
Open: This is "Face the Nation," December 27
Today on "Face the Nation," an early Christmas morning explosion rocks the city of Nashville, and more than a million Americans have been vaccinated as coronavirus cases, deaths and hospitalizations climb.
Washington bishop on keeping the faith during quarantine
Right Reverend Marianne Edgar Budde shares her insights as faithful Americans look for guidance on how to find solace during the coronavirus pandemic.
Michelle Miller on moving beyond grief, and finding hope
While we lost so much in 2020, we enter the New Year with a sense of promise and hope – a commentary by "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-host Michelle Miller.
2020 Album: The year in pictures
"Sunday Morning" presents images that capture the emotional turbulence of the past year, from a deadly pandemic and terrifying wildfires, to a baseball season like no other.
Gone but never forgotten: Those we lost to COVID-19
The pandemic has robbed many of us of loved ones, and of our dreams. Lee Cowan remembers a few of the hundreds of thousands of victims of this terrifying pandemic, and of their legacy: a human spirit that would not be defeated.
Yes, there WAS good news coming out of 2020
The pandemic offered an opportunity for advances in science and technology to help see us through a troubling time. Correspondent David Pogue reminds us of some of the often-overshadowed bright spots of the past year.
Going to Plan B: When COVID pulls the rug out from under you
Plans and structure are vital to our functioning and preparing for the future – and so with the pandemic forcing us to toss our plans out the window this year, how should we move forward into 2021? Correspondent Susan Spencer talks with psychology professors, a psychiatrist, and a wedding planner about why it's important now to focus on the small, more manageable details of daily life.
Couple works to help COVID-19 patients
Grover Street is a traveling nurse from Colorado who has traveled to several hot spots during the COVID-19 pandemic. His wife, Dr. Sandra Guidry, MD, works to ensure rural hospitals in the small towns you don't always hear about have enough resources to treat patients. They talked to Tom Hanson on CBSN about their experiences from the front lines.
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Possible human remains found near Nashville blast site, police say; The Dish: Cajun specialties from Chef Melissa Martin
Cajun specialties from Chef Melissa Martin
New Orleans chef Melissa Martin is out with a new cookbook, “Mosquito Supper Club: Cajun Recipes from a Disappearing Bayou.” When guests arrive at her famed restaurant, they never know who they’re going to meet, or even what they’re going to eat, but they always leave with a soul-satisfying experience – something she plans to revive post-pandemic. In the meantime, she whipped up some of her amazing cajun specialties for CBS News’ Jamie Wax for the “CBS This Morning: Saturday” series, The Dish.
COVID pandemic transforms Christmas in Europe
There were no crowds in the Vatican's St. Peter's Square on Christmas Day, where normally they gather in their tens of thousands to hear the Pope's blessing. And in London, many people felt that Christmas had effectively been canceled as the government says the country has entered its worst recession in 300 years. Holly Williams reports on how Europe is grappling with the coronavirus pandemic, as the number of known infections around the world reaches 80 million.
Why self-care is so important
"At the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in March, anxiety-related searches hit a record high on Google as people were searching for answers on how to handle a year filled with confusion, turmoil and grief. Elaine Quijano sat down with experts in the concept of wellness at an outpost of ""The Well,” a New York City-based center focused on wellness and relaxation, to discuss how approachable it really is, and why a mental checkup is just as important as any other."
Ski towns suffer business losses amid COVID
The week between Christmas and New Years is a prime time for ski vacations, but this year, the pandemic has left many resorts struggling. However the ski town of Alta, in the Wasatch mountains near Salt Lake City, Utah, has managed to stay open during the crisis. Anna Werner looked at some of the measures they're taking to keep skiers safe.
Trump shuns COVID bill as relief expires
President Trump is still not saying whether he will sign the latest $900 billion coronavirus stimulus plan, as federal unemployment benefits and an eviction protection program are expiring for millions of Americans. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who met with the president on Christmas Day, tweeted that Mr. Trump seems convinced that stimulus payments should be more than tripled to $2,000 per person.
Doctor on holiday travel during pandemic
The U.S. saw 105,000 new coronavirus cases on Friday, a sharp decline from the all-time high a week ago. New cases are beginning to trend down overall, but more than 118,000 Americans remain hospitalized and 330,000 have died since the pandemic began. Dr. Uzma Syed, an infectious disease specialist and head of the COVID-19 task force at Good Samaritan Hospital in Long Island, New York, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the state of the pandemic.
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Border czar Homan speaks in Minnesota: "I'm staying till the problem's gone"
Border czar Tom Homan gave his first news conference Thursday morning since arriving in Minnesota at the request of President Trump.
Video shows Alex Pretti in scuffle with agents 11 days before his death
A newly released video shows Alex Pretti confronting federal officers on a Minneapolis street 11 days before he was fatally shot in another encounter with CBP agents, a Pretti family representative confirmed to CBS News.
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar announces run for Minnesota governor
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Thursday launched her campaign to be Minnesota's next governor, a surprise twist in the race for the top job in the state as it experiences an unprecedented immigration enforcement operation that's ignited a national debate.
FBI searches Fulton County elections office seeking 2020 ballots. Here's what we know.
The FBI executed a search warrant Wednesday at an elections office in Fulton County, Georgia, seeking to take ballots in an investigation that a source told CBS News is linked to the 2020 presidential election.
ICE ends enhanced immigration operations in Maine, Collins says
Maine Sen. Susan Collins said there are no ongoing or planned large-scale ICE operations in the state.
Senate to vote on advancing funding bills as Democrats push for ICE reforms
Democrats say they won't allow the funding package to move forward without reforms to immigration enforcement.
Noem can't end protections for Venezuelans in U.S., federal appeals court rules
A federal appeals court said DHS Secretary Kristi Noem acted illegally when she ended legal protections giving hundreds of thousands of people from Venezuela permission to live and work in the U.S.
Bessent defends Powell probe: "Independence does not mean no accountability"
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tells CBS News that Federal Reserve officials must be "beyond reproach" in communicating with the public.
Dozens confirmed dead as extreme cold continues to grip much of U.S.
The death toll continues to rise from a massive winter storm that left an ongoing spell of freezing weather in its wake.
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Hyundai recalls nearly 569,000 Palisade SUVs over faulty air bag
Side-curtain air bags in some Hyundai Palisade SUVs may not properly deploy during a crash, auto safety watchdog warns.
Senate to vote on advancing funding bills as Democrats push for ICE reforms
Democrats say they won't allow the funding package to move forward without reforms to immigration enforcement.
ICE ends enhanced immigration operations in Maine, Collins says
Maine Sen. Susan Collins said there are no ongoing or planned large-scale ICE operations in the state.
Dow to cut 4,500 jobs as it shifts to AI and automation
Dow's announcement comes after several other large corporations, from Amazon to UPS, said they plan to cut jobs.
AI poses bigger threat in jobs with more women, study finds
Workers in clerical and administrative roles could have the most trouble adapting to the impact of AI on jobs, new research shows.
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Hyundai recalls nearly 569,000 Palisade SUVs over faulty air bag
Side-curtain air bags in some Hyundai Palisade SUVs may not properly deploy during a crash, auto safety watchdog warns.
Dow to cut 4,500 jobs as it shifts to AI and automation
Dow's announcement comes after several other large corporations, from Amazon to UPS, said they plan to cut jobs.
AI poses bigger threat in jobs with more women, study finds
Workers in clerical and administrative roles could have the most trouble adapting to the impact of AI on jobs, new research shows.
Bessent touts Trump Accounts as rainy day fund, slams critics as "out of touch"
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized the benefits of Trump Accounts and addressed affordability concerns in an interview with CBS News.
Bessent defends Powell probe: "Independence does not mean no accountability"
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tells CBS News that Federal Reserve officials must be "beyond reproach" in communicating with the public.
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Senate to vote on advancing funding bills as Democrats push for ICE reforms
Democrats say they won't allow the funding package to move forward without reforms to immigration enforcement.
ICE ends enhanced immigration operations in Maine, Collins says
Maine Sen. Susan Collins said there are no ongoing or planned large-scale ICE operations in the state.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar announces run for Minnesota governor
Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Thursday launched her campaign to be Minnesota's next governor, a surprise twist in the race for the top job in the state as it experiences an unprecedented immigration enforcement operation that's ignited a national debate.
Families adopting internationally face more hurdles with Trump's latest travel bans
Unlike earlier travel bans, President Trump's latest restrictions on travel from dozens of countries make no categorical exception for adoption-related visas.
Noem can't end protections for Venezuelans in U.S., federal appeals court rules
A federal appeals court said DHS Secretary Kristi Noem acted illegally when she ended legal protections giving hundreds of thousands of people from Venezuela permission to live and work in the U.S.
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Life expectancy in U.S. hit record high of 79 years in 2024, CDC says
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
Gerber recalls some arrowroot biscuits over potential plastic, paper pieces
The recall affects several batches of the 5.5-ounce Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits, the FDA said.
South Carolina measles outbreak now larger than Texas' in 2025, new data shows
South Carolina's measles outbreak has grown to include 789 cases. A West Texas outbreak last year sickened 762 people.
Trump policies at odds with emerging understanding of COVID's long-term harm
Studies offer insights into the health risks and burdens faced by people who have had COVID infections. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has narrowed COVID vaccine recommendations and cut research.
Pediatrics group releases vaccine recommendations, breaks with CDC
The AAP is recommending immunization against 18 diseases. Earlier this month, the CDC reduced its recommendations for childhood vaccines to 11 diseases.
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Indonesian couple caned for sex outside marriage and drinking alcohol
The Sharia police chief in Indonesia's Banda Aceh province is unapologetic about the latest canings, imposed for behavior he said, "tarnishes our name."
Small plane crash in Colombia kills all 15 passengers, including lawmaker
Authorities say a small plane has crashed in a rural area of Norte de Santander province in northeast Colombia, killing all 15 people on board.
Ancient species that survived mass extinction event found in China
The fossils offer a rare glimpse into a cataclysmic event that brought a sudden end to the greatest explosion of life in our planet's history.
Analysts say Starlink may have guided Russian drones into a Ukrainian train
As Ukraine accuses Russia of terrorism with a deadly strike on a train, some defense analysts believe Elon Musk's Starlink may have guided the killer drones.
Colombian security forces kill 5 members of powerful cocaine cartel
President Donald Trump is set to host Gustavo Petro at the White House for talks on combatting drug trafficking from Colombia, the world's top cocaine producer.
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Longtime high school band director wins 2026 Music Educator Award
"CBS Mornings" reveals Jennifer Jimenez, a longtime high school band director in Miami, is the winner of the prestigious 2026 Music Educator Award.
Ralph Macchio looks back on playing "The Karate Kid"
On Jan. 29, 2026, the Library of Congress named "The Karate Kid" – a beloved 1984 tale of a young boy learning important life lessons from his mentor, a martial arts instructor – to the National Film Registry, to be preserved for future generations. In this 2024 interview with "Sunday Morning" correspondent Lee Cowan, "Karate Kid" star Ralph Macchio talked about auditioning for the role; his relationship with co-star Pat Morita, who played Mr. Miyagi; and why he believes the film has resonated with audiences.
New batch of movie classics added to National Film Registry
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are "The Big Chill," Wes Anderson's "The Grand Budapest Hotel," the Civil War drama "Glory," and John Carpenter's "The Thing."
Bruce Springsteen releases new song, "Streets of Minneapolis"
Bruce Springsteen has released a song in honor of Alex Pretti and Renee Good titled "Streets of Minneapolis."
Peyton List on new season of "School Spirits"
Peyton List, who stars in the series "School Spirits" talks to "CBS Mornings" about the show's third season, her desire for her character to get closure and performing in off-Broadway's "Heathers The Musical."
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Technology
New AI features for Gmail users
This month, Google launched a suite of new features for Gmail. Google's AI assistant, Gemini, can now filter through junk, summarize an inbox and even help users write emails. Blake Barnes, Gmail vice president of product, joins CBS News to discuss.
Analysts say Starlink may have guided Russian drones into a Ukrainian train
As Ukraine accuses Russia of terrorism with a deadly strike on a train, some defense analysts believe Elon Musk's Starlink may have guided the killer drones.
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.
TikTok's new privacy policy is sparking a backlash. Here's what to know.
Some TikTok users are raising questions about the app's new terms and conditions after the social media platform's split from its China-based parent.
Newsom launches probe into TikTok
The new American version of TikTok is under scrutiny as some users claim the app is suppressing anti-ICE or anti-Trump content. Now, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is launching an investigation into the complaints. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Science
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Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Dogs can learn by eavesdropping: study
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
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Crime
Man accused of double murder testifies
Brendan Banfield, who is accused in the murders of his wife and a stranger, testified Wednesday in his own defense. He forcefully rejected prosecutors' claim that he plotted his wife's murder to avoid a divorce, saying, "that is absolutely crazy." Jericka Duncan reports.
Sentencing for former deputy in Massey case
Sean Grayson, the man convicted of fatally shooting Sonya Massey after responding to her 911 call, is set to be sentenced Thursday. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports.
Husband testifies he did not plot wife's killing despite affair with au pair
Brendan Banfield testified he and Juliana Peres Magalhães did not plot to kill his wife and another man despite what prosecutors suggest.
Sean Grayson sentencing for Sonya Massey shooting underway
Sean Grayson, who was found guilty of second-degree murder in the Sonya Massey shooting last year, is being sentenced in Springfield Thursday.
Masih Alinejad on facing would-be assassin
A would-be assassin operating on behalf of the Iranian government has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Prosecutors say an Iranian operative hired Brooklyn man Carslile Rivera to assassinate women's rights activist Masih Alinejad for $100,000. Prosecutors note he may not have known he was working for Iran. Alinejad, a CBS News contributor, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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Artemis II crew undergoes intense training for rare moon mission
For months, the Artemis II crew and flight controllers have been simulating malfunctions to prepare for their upcoming trip around the Moon.
Inside Artemis II astronauts' training
NASA is preparing for its first crewed mission around the moon in more than 50 years. The Artemis II astronauts include three Americans and one Canadian on a 10-day flight. Mark Strassmann got a look at how they're training.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
More on Virgin Galactic all-female space crew
Virgin Galactic is sending an all-female research team to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
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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
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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Principal speaks out on boy detained by ICE
Earlier this month a father and his 5-year-old son were detained by immigration authorities in Minneapolis, sparking new outrage. At the boy's elementary school, the staff is working a second shift to deliver food and supplies to their immigrant families. The school principal spoke to Lilia Luciano about the school's efforts, the boy's detainment and ICE's operation.
Danish veteran on Trump tensions
Martin Aaholm, a Danish war veteran who served in Afghanistan alongside U.S. troops, is reacting to President Trump's comments about Denmark and Greenland. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Brady reacts to Belichick Hall of Fame snub
Tom Brady, who spent 20 years playing for coach Bill Belichick on the New England Patriots, expressed shock that his longtime coach wasn't elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on the first ballot, saying, "there's no coach I'd rather play for." Belichick won a record six Super Bowls with the Patriots.
Man accused of double murder testifies
Brendan Banfield, who is accused in the murders of his wife and a stranger, testified Wednesday in his own defense. He forcefully rejected prosecutors' claim that he plotted his wife's murder to avoid a divorce, saying, "that is absolutely crazy." Jericka Duncan reports.
Bessent on Powell investigation
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke to CBS News about the Justice Department's probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. This comes as President Trump touts the investment his administration is making for newborns in the U.S. for the next three years. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady and Jill Schlesinger have more.