USPS may slow down first-class mail
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy apologized for holiday shipping delays, but told House lawmakers that his strategic plan may further slow down first-class mail service.
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USPS says Oshkosh will build many as 165,000 new mail trucks
The new vehicles, part of USPS' goal to be more environmentally friendly, are getting mixed reviews for looks.
More than one million packages will not reach their destination this Christmas
Retailers like Amazon are still offering overnight deliveries on thousands of items for Christmas Day.
COVID among issues causing shipping delays
The Postal Service says it's working around the clock to ease the backlog as complaints rise about shipping delays during the holidays. Janet Shamlian reports.
Shipping gridlock delays millions of holiday packages
Shoppers are growing frustrated as they learn many packages won't be delivered in time for Christmas. Janet Shamlian has the latest on the delays.
Tips for holiday shopping and shipping
Last-minute shoppers are running out of time for guaranteed delivery ahead of Christmas. Ted Rossman, an industry analyst at CreditCards.com, joins CBSN to discuss some tips and tricks for shoppers to make sure their gifts are wrapped and ready ahead of the holidays.
Vaccine rollout adds to holiday shipping load
A record influx of mail is threatening to overwhelm delivery companies. Janet Shamlian has more.
USPS ordered to check facilities for mail-in ballots
A federal judge has ordered the Postal Service to perform twice-daily searches of its facilities for ballots that were sent in on time but still haven't been delivered.
Michigan AG on Biden's success in the state
CBS News is projecting Joe Biden has won Michigan, flipping a state President Trump turned red in 2016. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joins CBSN to discuss Biden's projected victory and how the state plans to make sure every vote is counted.
Judge could call postmaster general to testify over missed deadline
The order, issued by U.S. District Judge Emmet G. Sullivan, was meant to trigger sweeps of facilities in six key battleground states.
USPS to implement "extraordinary measures"
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Postal Service to take "extraordinary measures" ahead of Election Day. It comes as facilities across the country report delays in mail-in-voting ballot deliveries. Robert Brandon is the CEO and executive director of the Fair Elections Center. He joins CBSN and weighed in on whether these new measures will be enough to ensure all votes are counted.
On election eve, U.S. Postal Service faces delivery delays
Mail-in ballots for voters in some swing states are taking longer to reach election officials, USPS data show.
Questions about late-arriving mail ballots
Minnesota counties are segregating absentee ballots that arrive after 8 p.m. on Election Day in case the deadline is challenged in court later. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about what voters should do with their absentee ballots amid the uncertainty.
USPS mail delivery is getting worse, putting ballots at risk
First-class mail had "awful" on-time delivery rates in October, with 14% of mail arriving late, one expert says.
Postal worker charged for throwing out mail
He allegedly threw a large quantity of mail in a construction dumpster, including about 111 general election absentee ballots.
Postal Service awards $5 million contract to DeJoy's former company
Annual pay rate to move mail across a 700-mile highway route is one of the highest among 1,600 USPS contracts last quarter.
Federal judge blocks Postal Service changes that slowed mail
Fourteen states sued and the judge called the controversial changes "politically motivated"
Options for returning your mail-in ballot
In light of recent controversies surrounding the U.S. Postal Service and an expected surge in absentee ballots across the country, voters might be wondering about alternatives for delivering their ballots. Tony Dokoupil reports on options for returning mail-in ballots this election.
Pa. braces for increase of mail-in ballots
Bucks County, outside of Philadelphia, is the fourth largest in Pennsylvania. Like the rest of the state, it is bracing for a massive increase in mail-in ballots. Major Garrett sees how officials are preparing.
Prescription delivery times increased after DeJoy took over USPS, report finds
Operational shifts have allegedly led to a delay in mail delivery and backlogs.
House panel investigating postmaster general over GOP fundraising allegations
House Oversight and Reform Committee Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney said DeJoy "could face criminal exposure."
Probe launched after bags of mail dumped in 2 spots in LA area
Concerns raised in light of recent USPS election-related controversy.
Facebook aims to avoid election missteps
After widespread criticism over its role in the spread of misinformation and Russian meddling in the 2016 election, Facebook is trying to prepare for new challenges in the 2020 campaign season -- including the possibility that President Trump might use the platform to challenge the election results. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN to discuss what's at stake.
Sen. Gary Peters demands more answers from Louis DeJoy
Lawmakers grilled Postmaster General Louis DeJoy twice last week on changes he's made to the U.S. Postal Service. Senator Gary Peters, the ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, is demanding more answers from the Trump appointee. He joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano on "Red & Blue" to speak about the Postal Service and his upcoming Senate election.
Lawmakers question postmaster general
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy returned to Capitol Hill on Monday to testify before the House Oversight Committee. DeJoy continued to defend changes made to the Postal Service ahead of the 2020 election while also fielding questions regarding his loyalty to President Trump. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
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Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act to deploy troops to Minnesota
An ICE officer shot a man Wednesday night in Minneapolis after allegedly being attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
20 charged in connection with rigging college basketball games
Federal prosecutors charged 20 people in an alleged point-shaving scheme involving dozens of college basketball players, according to an indictment.
Iran opposition leader says "haven't reached the moment" to topple regime
As Trump steps back from threats against Iran, Kurdish Iranian opposition group says it's ready to help topple the regime, but the time isn't right yet.
U.S. forces seize sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker
The seizure comes as President Trump is set to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado Thursday at the White House.
Astronauts back on Earth after medical issue cut mission short
Four space station Crew 11 fliers splashed down off the Southern California coast at 3:41 a.m. ET, closing out a 167-day stay in space cut short by a medical issue.
Appeals panel says judge didn't have authority to order Mahmoud Khalil's release
A panel of judges on a federal appeals court ruled Thursday that a district court judge did not have the authority to order the release of Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil.
Trump administration investigates 5 Democrats over their video to troops
Five congressional Democrats say they have received inquiries from the DOJ after they appeared in a video urging members of the military not to follow "illegal orders" — a move the lawmakers allege is political intimidation.
U.S. completes first sale of Venezuelan oil, valued at $500 million
The Trump administration has not yet disclosed many details about the deal.
Trump administration to suspend immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries
The State Department announced it will stop giving out visas to nationals of dozens of countries who are seeking to move to the U.S. permanently.
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Appeals panel says judge didn't have authority to order Mahmoud Khalil's release
A panel of judges on a federal appeals court ruled Thursday that a district court judge did not have the authority to order the release of Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil.
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ICE's No. 2 official, a Noem ally, leaving agency to run for Congress
Madison Sheahan, the No. 2 official at ICE and a close ally of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, is leaving the agency to run for Congress.
20 charged in connection with rigging college basketball games
Federal prosecutors charged 20 people in an alleged point-shaving scheme involving dozens of college basketball players, according to an indictment.
U.S. forces seize sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker
The seizure comes as President Trump is set to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado Thursday at the White House.
Part that broke in UPS cargo plane crash had failed 4 other times, NTSB says
Boeing warned plane owners in 2011 about a broken part that contributed to last year's UPS cargo plane crash that killed 15 people, but at that time the plane manufacturer didn't believe it threatened safety, the NTSB said.
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Recalled "super greens" supplement linked to dozens of salmonella cases, CDC says
Illnesses linked to the New York-based Live it Up Super Greens brand powder were reported in 21 states from Aug. 22 to Dec. 30, 2025.
Bilt offers credit cards with 10% APR after Trump proposes interest cap
FIntech company Bilt pounced on the opportunity to roll out low-APR credi cards, as big banks push back on proposed rate cap.
Apple, Google face pressure to remove X and Grok from their app stores
Grok faces mounting scrutiny from government officials and advocacy groups after people used the AI chatbot to create sexualized images of minors and women.
Verizon says outage resolved after customers lost service for hours
A Verizon spokesperson told CBS News that an outage that customers reported beginning around noon Eastern Time had been resolved.
ChatGPT served as "suicide coach" in man's death, lawsuit alleges
Mother of Colorado man who committed suicide in 2025 alleges that OpenAI's AI chatbot told him death was a "beautiful place."
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Appeals panel says judge didn't have authority to order Mahmoud Khalil's release
A panel of judges on a federal appeals court ruled Thursday that a district court judge did not have the authority to order the release of Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil.
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ICE's No. 2 official, a Noem ally, leaving agency to run for Congress
Madison Sheahan, the No. 2 official at ICE and a close ally of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, is leaving the agency to run for Congress.
ICE officer shoots man in leg in Minneapolis after shovel attack, officials say
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot a man Wednesday night in north Minneapolis after allegedly being attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
Trump admin. reverses sudden cuts in mental health, addiction programs
The Trump administration reversed cuts to grants for mental health and addiction treatment programs that a CBS News source said were valued at around $1.9 billion.
Chicago mayor explains how he's tackling the city's life expectancy gap
In 2023, life expectancy in the Loop was 87.3 years, while in West Garfield Park, life expectancy was just 66.6 years, according to the city's Health Department.
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Trump admin. reverses sudden cuts in mental health, addiction programs
The Trump administration reversed cuts to grants for mental health and addiction treatment programs that a CBS News source said were valued at around $1.9 billion.
Chicago mayor explains how he's tackling the city's life expectancy gap
In 2023, life expectancy in the Loop was 87.3 years, while in West Garfield Park, life expectancy was just 66.6 years, according to the city's Health Department.
Recalled "super greens" supplement linked to dozens of salmonella cases, CDC says
Illnesses linked to the New York-based Live it Up Super Greens brand powder were reported in 21 states from Aug. 22 to Dec. 30, 2025.
Wide variation found in funding for states' rural health proposals
Every state will receive at least $100 million annually from the federal Rural Health Transformation fund, but some scored millions more based on their plans and willingness to pass policies embracing MAHA initiatives.
ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
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U.S. forces seize sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker
The seizure comes as President Trump is set to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado Thursday at the White House.
FIFA says it's received more than 500 million World Cup ticket requests
FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico— with prices as high as $8,680.
Iran opposition leader says "haven't reached the moment" to topple regime
As Trump steps back from threats against Iran, Kurdish Iranian opposition group says it's ready to help topple the regime, but the time isn't right yet.
2 tons of cocaine seized after boat chased down in Pacific, video shows
The world's largest cocaine-producing country is facing pressure from the U.S. to tackle drug trafficking.
What to know about Havana Syndrome and a device that might be linked to it
Years after the first reports of Havana Syndrome emerged, U.S. officials have obtained and are testing a device that could be linked to the debilitating condition.
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Actor Timothy Busfield held without bond in New Mexico child sex abuse case
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
Stars of "Sinners" talk about movie
"Sinners" stars Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton and Wunmi Mosaku talk to "CBS Mornings" about the movie's recent success at the Golden Globes, the atmosphere on set and what they learned through the process.
Ali Larter talks what's ahead in "Landman"
Actor Ali Larter plays Angela Harris, the ex-wife of an oilman played by Billy Bob Thornton in the Paramount+ series "Landman." She talks to "CBS Mornings" about the series, working with Thornton and how she landed her role.
Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
François Arnaud on "Heated Rivalry" series
Francois Arnaud joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the popular series "Heated Rivalry," based on the "Game Changers" book series. It follows rising hockey stars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. What begins as a fling between two rivals turns into a yearslong journey of love, denial and self discovery. Arnaud plays Scott Hunter, a closeted gay professional hockey player in the same league who has fallen in love with a smoothie shop worker. He talks about the message in the series and how it developed into a hit show.
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New parental controls on YouTube kid accounts
YouTube is introducing new parental controls on youth accounts that it says could limit how long kinds spend scrolling. The latest parental controls will focus on YouTube Shorts, which utilizes a continuous scrolling video feed featuring videos three minutes and shorter. Parents of kid and teen account users are now able to enact time restrictions that will limit how long their children can scroll.
Details on Verizon cell phone outage
A widespread Verizon outage hit the U.S. on Wednesday, leaving thousands of customers without service. CBS News' Karen Hua has more.
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.
Apple, Google face pressure to remove X and Grok from their app stores
Grok faces mounting scrutiny from government officials and advocacy groups after people used the AI chatbot to create sexualized images of minors and women.
ChatGPT served as "suicide coach" in man's death, lawsuit alleges
Mother of Colorado man who committed suicide in 2025 alleges that OpenAI's AI chatbot told him death was a "beautiful place."
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
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.
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ICE officer shot a man in Minneapolis
More details are emerging about an apparent altercation that led to an ICE officer shooting a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Au pair testifies in double murder trial
Testimony continues in the trial of Brendan Banfield, who is accused of plotting a double murder with his family's au pair - a woman he was secretly having an affair with. On Wednesday, the au pair, who is the prosecution's key witness, faced hours of intense cross-examination. Jericka Duncan reports.
2 tons of cocaine seized after boat chased down in Pacific, video shows
The world's largest cocaine-producing country is facing pressure from the U.S. to tackle drug trafficking.
Au pair testifies ex-lover plotted murders of wife and stranger
Juliana Peres Magalhães testified that she turned against her former lover in a double homicide scheme involving his wife because she "wanted the truth to come out."
ICE officer shoots man in leg in Minneapolis after shovel attack, officials say
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot a man Wednesday night in north Minneapolis after allegedly being attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
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Astronauts return after mission cut short
A NASA crew splashed down off the coast of California on Thursday weeks earlier than scheduled due to an astronaut aboard the International Space Station dealing with a medical issue. Mark Strassmann reports on the unprecedented mission home.
Astronauts back on Earth after medical issue cut mission short
Four space station Crew 11 fliers splashed down off the Southern California coast at 3:41 a.m. ET, closing out a 167-day stay in space cut short by a medical issue.
Former NASA astronaut on ISS undocking
The members of SpaceX Crew-11 undocked from the International Space Station on Wednesday, beginning their journey back to Earth. The crew is leaving a month early after NASA announced that an unnamed team member experienced an undisclosed "medical concern." Clayton Anderson, a former NASA astronaut who spent time on the ISS, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
ISS astronauts prepare for early return
Crew-11 is preparing for an unprecedented early return to Earth over concerns for an astronaut's medical condition aboard the International Space Station. Mike Massimino, a former NASA astronaut and engineering professor at Columbia University, joins with more.
Former astronaut on ISS crew coming home early
Four members of Crew-11 are preparing to return to Earth from the International Space Station later this week after a "medical concern" prompted NASA to cancel a scheduled spacewalk. Former astronaut Dr. Scott Parazynski joins with his reaction.
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Family law attorneys say the beginning of the year is always busier as many couples try to make a fresh start. Therapist Oona Metz specializes in treating women as they navigate the emotional effects of divorce. She tells "CBS Mornings" why more women are initiating divorce and the reasons driving the decisions.
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ICE officer shot a man in Minneapolis
More details are emerging about an apparent altercation that led to an ICE officer shooting a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Trump's pivot on Iran
President Trump told reporters on Wednesday that he was told that Iran would halt the killings of anti-government protesters. CBS News' Holly Williams and Aaron Navarro report.
Trump meeting with María Corina Machado
President Trump is set to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado in Washington, D.C. Meanwhile, not much has changed in Venezuela since the capture of Nicolás Maduro, according to Oliver Stuenkel, a senior fellow affiliated with the Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, who joined CBS News with more insight.