COP27 climate summit begins: What to know and why it matters
Many see this year's global climate summit as a crucial test of the world's resolve to prevent the worst predicted outcomes of climate change.
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Somalia facing widespread famine crisis
A crisis is unfolding in the East African nation of Somalia, which is teetering on the edge of famine. According to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, more than half of Somalia's children will face acute malnutrition through mid-2023. CBS News' John Dickerson speaks with Lynsey Addario, a photojournalist on assignment for National Geographic, who captured images of the tragic food shortages in Somalia.
Major glaciers will be gone by 2050 due to climate change, U.N. warns
Limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius is the only way to save the remaining glaciers, but last week the U.N. warned there's "no credible pathway" for that to happen.
U.N. rejects Russia's call to probe debunked Ukraine "biolabs" claim
"The United States and Ukraine went through Russia's allegations in Geneva, point by point, and debunked every single one," said the U.S. ambassador to the U.N.
Europe temperatures increased more than twice global average, report says
Europe is a leader in climate mitigation. That couldn't save it from also becoming a leader in temperature increases.
Russia grain withdrawal impacts world hunger
Ships carrying grain from Ukraine are still on the move despite Russia suspending a deal meant to protect the shipments. The deal, brokered by the U.N. and Turkey, has helped bring global food prices down from their peak in March. Cary Fowler, the U.S. State Department special envoy for global food security, joined CBS News to discuss how this will impact world hunger.
Fighting intensifies in southern Ukraine
Russian authorities are ramping up evacuations in Ukraine's southern Kherson region. They claim Ukraine could be preparing to attack a key dam and flood the region. Kyiv has rejected the claims and accused Moscow of considering staging a similar attack. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has the latest from Ukraine.
Russia suspends Ukraine grain deal over ship attack claim
Ukraine's Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba, accused Russia of playing "hunger games" by imperiling global food shipments.
Ex-U.N. employee sentenced for multiple rapes, confronted by victims
Karim Elkorany did not use condoms and "callously and cruelly joked about drugging and raping them" afterward, prosecutors said.
Lebanon and Israel sign milestone sea border deal
The agreement marks a major breakthrough in relations between the two nations, which have formally been at war since Israel's creation in 1948.
New reports warn of "untold human suffering" as climate goals fall short
Nations pledged to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, but three new U.N. reports show that the world is on track to hit nearly double that in less than 80 years.
On board historic NATO deployment with U.S. troops
The 101st Airborne Division of the U.S. Army are in Romania to deter adversaries from attacking NATO territory. Roughly 4,700 soldiers of the 101st were deployed from Fort Campbell, Kentucky, to reinforce NATO's eastern flank. Charlie D'Agata takes a look.
"Suicide drones" and blackouts in Ukraine
The U.N. Security Council is discussing claims that Russia is using Iranian-made drones to attack Ukraine. The meets is happening as Ukraine deals with rolling blackouts after it says it lost 30% of its power stations. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams joins us with update from Kyiv, Ukraine.
U.S. accuses Iran of selling drones to Russia in violation of U.N. ban
A 2015 U.N. Security Council resolution bans the sale of drones capable of traveling more than 300 kilometers.
U.N. weighs response to unrest in Haiti
The United Nations is grappling with how it should respond to myriad crises in Haiti. Unrest has spread across the nation over the last month. Margarett Lubin, an area manager for the nonprofit CORE, discussed what her organization is doing to help and the U.N.'s proposals.
WHO warns world to get active — or risk developing serious illness
A report from the World Health Organization found that 500 million people will develop diseases if they don't increase their physical activity.
Hunger in Somalia is putting "a child per minute" into hospitals
A formal famine declaration is expected in the coming weeks, but desperate families are already burying their malnourished children as aid workers plead for help.
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Biden addressing U.N. General Assembly; New documentary examines life of Muhammad Ali
U.N. members vote overwhelmingly to condemn Russia's annexation in Ukraine
By a 143-5 vote, the General Assembly condemned Russia's "attempted illegal annexation" of four Ukrainian territories.
William Taylor weighs in on Putin troop mobilization
Some Russian men are trying to flee the country after President Vladimir Putin called up 300,000 army reservists for his invasion of Ukraine. Meanwhile, Putin is once again making veiled nuclear threats to the West. William Taylor, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, joined CBS News' Elaine Quijano to discuss the situation.
Lawmaker cuts hair over Iran protests
Swedish lawmaker Abir Al-Sahlani, who was born in Iraq, cut her hair while delivering a speech during a parliament debate on the protests in Iran at the European Union. “Until the women of Iran are free, we are going to stand with you,"" she said as she cut off her hair.
Iran temporarily frees U.S. citizen from prison
Siamak Namazi and his father, Baquer Namazi, are considered by the U.S. to be wrongfully detained in Iran.
Army officers appear on state TV in Burkina Faso to declare new coup
More than a dozen soldiers have appeared on Burkina Faso's state broadcaster to declare they have overthrown the country's coup leader.
Satellite images appear to confirm Ethiopia civil war raging again
After a five-month ceasefire that enabled humanitarian agencies to help only a fraction of those in need, images suggest Ethiopian and Eritrean troops are on the move.
Russia prepares to annex occupied regions
Russia says the areas of Ukraine it occupies have overwhelmingly voted to officially join Russia. But the United Nations denounces the referendums as a sham and a pretext to annexation. Charlie D'Agata reports.
"Fraud tourists" went to Minnesota to make money off state programs, prosecutors say
Federal prosecutors announced new indictments Thursday in the widening Minnesota fraud scandal, this time involving two Philadelphia-based men accused of traveling to the state.
Person of interest identified in Brown University shooting, sources say
A person of interest has been identified in the shooting at Brown University that killed two students and wounded nine others, multiple sources told CBS News.
House Democrats release 68 more photos from Epstein estate
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a new batch of 68 photos obtained from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. Follow live updates here.
Jet with 6 on board crashes at North Carolina airport, deaths reported
A business jet with six people on board crashed while landing at an airport in Statesville, North Carolina, authorities say.
Kennedy Center Board votes to change name to Trump-Kennedy Center, White House says
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Kennedy Center's Board of Trustees voted unanimously to change its name.
MIT professor remembered as brilliant scientist amid search for his killer
The still-unsolved shooting death of MIT professor Nuno Loureiro this week has sent shockwaves through the campus.
Pope Leo taps Bishop Ronald Hicks to succeed Cardinal Dolan
Pope Leo XIV has named Bishop Ronald Hicks of Joliet, Illinois, to succeed retiring Timothy Cardinal Dolan as archbishop of New York.
Texas rabbi shot trying to help faces long recovery after Australia attack
As the youngest Bondi Beach shooting victim is mourned, a Texas couple tell CBS News about their "quick thinking" son's bid to intervene, and his road to recovery.
Trump expected to sign order reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III drug
President Trump is expected to sign an order that would reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification, according to two sources, in one of the most significant changes to drug policy in decades.
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Person of interest identified in Brown University shooting, sources say
A person of interest has been identified in the shooting at Brown University that killed two students and wounded nine others, multiple sources told CBS News.
Kennedy Center Board votes for new name to be Trump-Kennedy Center, White House says
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Kennedy Center's Board of Trustees voted unanimously to change its name.
Democrats push for last-minute vote on expiring health care subsidies
House Democrats called for GOP leaders to hold a last-minute vote on extending the enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits Thursday.
"Fraud tourists" went to Minnesota to make money off state programs, prosecutors say
Federal prosecutors announced new indictments Thursday in the widening Minnesota fraud scandal, this time involving two Philadelphia-based men accused of traveling to the state.
Witkoff to meet with Kremlin envoy in Miami on U.S. peace plan for Ukraine
A U.S. official says a Kremlin envoy will travel to Florida to discuss a U.S.-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine.
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Small businesses face affordability crunch as tariff and other costs rise
Some small business owners say they're struggling to stay afloat because of higher tariff, health insurance and energy costs.
CPI report shows the inflation rate rose at a 2.7% pace in November
Economists had expected CPI to rise at an annual rate of 3% last month.
Trump Media to merge with fusion energy company TAE in $6 billion deal
President Trump's media company is joining forces with a company working to commercialize fusion energy.
Recalled salad dressings could contain "foreign objects," FDA warns
Onions used to make the salad dressings could contain "black plastic planting material," according to food regulators.
Poll: Americans say holidays are costing them more, some are scaling back
Negative views of the nation's economy persist as 2025 draws to a close.
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Kennedy Center Board votes for new name to be Trump-Kennedy Center, White House says
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Kennedy Center's Board of Trustees voted unanimously to change its name.
Democrats push for last-minute vote on expiring health care subsidies
House Democrats called for GOP leaders to hold a last-minute vote on extending the enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits Thursday.
Witkoff to meet with Kremlin envoy in Miami on U.S. peace plan for Ukraine
A U.S. official says a Kremlin envoy will travel to Florida to discuss a U.S.-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine.
House Democrats release 68 more photos from Epstein estate
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a new batch of 68 photos obtained from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. Follow live updates here.
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N.C. Republicans redrew a GOP district. A Democrat is looking to take advantage.
North Carolina was among the GOP-led states this year that redrew congressional lines mid-decade in an attempt to benefit Republicans.
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Measles outbreaks worsen in South Carolina, Arizona and Utah
Nationally, the measles case count is nearing 2,000 for a disease that has been considered eliminated in the U.S. since 2000, a result of routine childhood vaccinations.
He made his brothers see a cardiologist. Each had advanced heart disease.
Kevin Murray was his family's health watchdog. His vigilance helped his brothers "avoid a real catastrophe."
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
Vaccine vote signals turbulence for immunization policy, public trust
Clinicians and epidemiologists warn the decision could unravel decades of progress and expose newborns to a deadly, preventable disease.
Botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart products includes 51 babies in 19 states
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
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Witkoff to meet with Kremlin envoy in Miami on U.S. peace plan for Ukraine
A U.S. official says a Kremlin envoy will travel to Florida to discuss a U.S.-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine.
Texas rabbi shot trying to help faces long recovery after Australia attack
As the youngest Bondi Beach shooting victim is mourned, a Texas couple tell CBS News about their "quick thinking" son's bid to intervene, and his road to recovery.
Teen inmate captured weeks after escaping prison with bedsheets
The inmate and another detainee fled an overcrowded jail after sawing through their cell bars with blades that investigators suspect were delivered by drone.
China fumes as White House announces record $10B in arms sales to Taiwan
The Trump administration's announcement of plan to sell Taiwan a record $10 billion worth of weapons draws an angry response from China.
Philippine hotel says Bondi Beach suspects spent every night in their room
The father and son suspects in the Bondi Beach terror attack spent most of November in a hotel in the Philippines, but the reason for their visit remains unclear.
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Gloria Gaynor on how "I Will Survive" empowered her through a dark time
Gloria Gaynor told "CBS Mornings" her hit 1978 song gave her hope during one of the most difficult periods of her life.
Neil Patrick Harris talks new game show
Neil Patrick Harris says he's always loved game shows. He talks to "CBS Mornings" about how his passion started during his childhood and what it's like now hosting his own game show, "What's in the Box."
How Gloria Gaynor became the queen of disco
Gloria Gaynor's 1978 hit "I Will Survive" has been a motivational anthem for decades. The "Queen of Disco," a 2025 Kennedy Center Honoree, spoke to "CBS Mornings" about how the iconic song changed her outlook on life.
What the Oscars' move to YouTube means for TV
Starting in 2029, the Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube, representing a new era for the awards show, which has seen a steep decline in viewership in recent years. Kelly O'Grady has more.
Medical examiner releases causes of death for Rob and Michele Reiner
Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner died of "multiple sharp force injuries," the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office said Wednesday.
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Helping teens develop healthy phone habits
Helping teens develop healthy habits around social media use and screen time is important when they first receive a smartphone. Pediatric psychologist Ann-Louise Lockhart, an Instagram brand spokesperson and author of the new book "Love the Teen You Have," joins "CBS Mornings" to share some advice and tools, such as Instagram Teen Accounts, that parents can use to help their teens. For more information on Instagram Teen Accounts, visit familycenter.meta.com. (Sponsored by Instagram)
How artificial intelligence grew in 2025
In 2025, the integration of artificial intelligence into the U.S. economy and people's everyday lives grew to historic levels. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent joins to recap how the transformative technology expanded over the past year, and what we can expect in 2026.
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.
OpenAI, Amazon in talks over $10B investment
OpenAI, the developer for ChatGPT, and Amazon are in talks over a possible $10 billion investment. Mark DeCambre, editor-in-chief for MarketWatch, joins with more.
Local pushback grows against AI data centers
A frenzy of development to support the artificial intelligence boom is prompting pushback from communities who say they don't want data centers in their backyards. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss.
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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.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
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Person of interest identified in Brown University shooting, sources say
A person of interest has been identified in the shooting at Brown University that killed two students and wounded nine others, multiple sources told CBS News.
New indictments in Minnesota fraud scandal
Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Thompson announced new charges against two Philadelphia-based men accused of traveling to Minneapolis to siphon millions of dollars from federally funded programs.
Ukrainians children missing in Russia
Ukrainian parents are seeking their children, who they say were taken into Russia during the war. The Free Press' Aidan Stretch joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
Brian Walshe sentenced to life in prison
Brian Walshe, the Massachusetts man convicted of killing his wife on New Year's Day in 2023, has been sentenced to life in prison. CBS News Boston's Penny Kmitt reports.
More photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate
House Oversight Democrats released 60 photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate a day before the deadline for case files to be released. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
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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.
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.
"Wet lava ball" exoplanet may have an atmosphere, evidence shows
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
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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.
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.
"Son of Sam": A serial killer's reign of terror
Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
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The Uplift: Made with love
Visit a Uyghur restaurant in Southern California, where culture is shared and the food is made with love. Plus, a man who wanted to save his friends life by donating a kidney ends up saving his own life.
Judge to decide in May on Mangione evidence
Testimony ended Thursday in Luigi Mangione's pretrial evidence suppression hearing in his New York murder case. Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more.
New indictments in Minnesota fraud scandal
Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Thompson announced new charges against two Philadelphia-based men accused of traveling to Minneapolis to siphon millions of dollars from federally funded programs.
Ukrainians children missing in Russia
Ukrainian parents are seeking their children, who they say were taken into Russia during the war. The Free Press' Aidan Stretch joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
Latest on health insurance tax credits
Lawmakers are preparing to depart from Capitol Hill without a resolution to a looming health insurance problem that will affect millions of Americans. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.