Asteroid could impact Earth on Valentine's Day 23 years from now
One astronomer said he believes there's about a "1 in 400 chance" the asteroid could impact Earth.
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Best Presidents Day kitchen and appliance deals you can still get at Walmart
Save on cookware, appliances and more at Walmart now.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck show off matching Valentine's Day tattoos
The couple celebrated the year's most romantic holiday with matching ink.
Florist surprises 800 widows with flowers on Valentine's Day
The small business owner raised $50,000 and amassed more than 1,000 volunteers to support the effort.
Professional matchmaker on how make this Valentine's Day your last alone
Three in 10 American adults are single, according to Pew Research.
Financial red flags in a romantic partner
Emily Irwin, advice and planning executive for Wells Fargo Wealth and Investment Management, joins CBS News with some tips on how to spot potential financial red flags in your romantic partner.
Jill Biden decorates White House, North Lawn for Valentine's Day
The first lady received some help with celebrating one of her favorite holidays from military children at Fort Drum.
Rare green comet makes final appearance for Valentine's Day
If you're still looking for the perfect – or last-minute – way to celebrate Valentine's Day, look no further than the sky above.
It's Valentine's Day (not "Cow Hug Day") in India after all
Amid online ridicule, a government agency dropped its campaign to replace the romantic tradition imported from the West with a more Hindu-themed holiday.
Japan's women are done buying men Valentine's "obligation chocolates"
In the 1980s it became a custom for females to buy chocolate to hand out to male co-workers and bosses. Many are "glad it's over."
Best last minute Valentine's Day gift ideas in 2023
These last-minute Valentine's Day gifts from Scentbird, Amazon and more will still impress your loved one.
The Saturday Six: Super Bowl ad previews, Celia Cruz on quarters and more
In case you missed it, we previewed Super Bowl ads before Sunday's big game and a first-time lottery player discovered her lucrative luck.
Best kitchen deals and finds at Walmart ahead of Valentine's Day 2023
These items from The Pioneer Woman, Starbucks and more have Valentine's Day themes.
Valentine's Day jewelry gift ideas: From affordable to outrageous
We found Valentine's Day jewelry gift ideas for every budget.
Americans expected to spend $26 billion for Valentine's Day
Valentine's spending is expected to go up year-over-year as consumers expand their gift-giving to friends — and even pets.
Beware these 5 financial red flags in a romantic partner
On Valentine's Day, financial experts say these dubious money habits can scuttle a relationship.
You can name a cockroach after your ex for Valentine's Day
It's the time of year when zoos are advertising their annual "name a roach" programs for Valentine's Day, but there are several other ways to celebrate exes.
"Titanic" celebrates 25th anniversary in theaters
One of the most epic and timeless love stories is heading back to theaters for a limited time – and has a new movie trailer to celebrate.
New York's sweetest shop: Selling candy since 1937
At Economy Candy, a third-generation shop on Manhattan's Lower East Side, it's impossible not to feel like a kid in a candy store, faced with thousands of varieties of sweets.
"On the Road with Steve Hartman: Driven by Love"
Steve Hartman is sharing heartwarming stories that will inspire you this Valentine's Day in the 30-minute special "On the Road with Steve Hartman: Driven by Love."
Last minute Valentine's Day gift ideas
These last-minute Valentine's Day gifts from Scentbird, Amazon, Cameo and more will impress your loved one.
Gorgeous Valentine's Day flowers you can buy online
Send your loved one flowers from UrbanStems, The Bouqs Co., Floom and more sites.
Valentine's Day gift ideas for him
Find Valentine's Day gifts he'll get good use out of from Apple, Unbound Merino, Courant, Theragun and more.
Valentine's Day gift ideas for boyfriends
Here's what to gift him this Valentine's Day from Nordstrom, Bathing Culture, Brooklinen and more.
Spending more for Valentine's Day
Florists report rising prices with fewer producers in the game, and sellers of chocolate say container and shipping costs have risen for them. CBS News' Laura Podesta reports from New York.
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Congress passes 45-day funding bill to avert government shutdown
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Semitruck crash causes 5 fatalities; ammonia leak forces evacuations
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7 sets of remains exhumed after latest search for Tulsa Massacre victims
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New York City works to dry out after heavy rain, flooding
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Kansas police chief suspended in wake of police raid on local newspaper
Police raided the newspaper in August seizing personal cellphones, computers, the newspaper's file server and other equipment.
Families take to the road for "world schooling"
Known loosely as "world-schoolers," families are traveling for brief periods, while others open schools and remain on the road for months – or years – at a time to educate their children.
Illinois man convicted of killing his wife speaks out: "I'm innocent."
Prosecutors say evidence, including damning cellphone searches and texts, led them to Tim Bliefnick for the February murder of Becky Bliefnick.
Son's coach ID'd as Florida mom's killer decades after her murder
Joseph Mills, a coach and role model to the victim's youngest son, was sentenced to life in prison without parole 41 years after the rape and murder of Linda Slaten in her Lakeland home.
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Illinois man convicted of killing his wife speaks out: "I'm innocent."
Prosecutors say evidence, including damning cellphone searches and texts, led them to Tim Bliefnick for the February murder of Becky Bliefnick.
Son's coach ID'd as Florida mom's killer decades after her murder
Joseph Mills, a coach and role model to the victim's youngest son, was sentenced to life in prison without parole 41 years after the rape and murder of Linda Slaten in her Lakeland home.
Kansas police chief suspended in wake of police raid on local newspaper
Police raided the newspaper in August, seizing personal cellphones, computers, the newspaper's file server and other equipment.
Rep. Jamaal Bowman pulls fire alarm ahead of funding bill vote
In a statement, Bowman said that he was "rushing to make" the vote and "came to a door that is usually open for votes but today would not open."
Trade show plastic skull halts checked baggage screening at airport
The skull was found in a traveler's luggage at Salt Lake City International Airport in mid-September, according to a news release from the Transportation Safety Administration.
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Congress passes 45-day funding bill to avert government shutdown
Hours before a midnight deadline, Congress passed a short-term funding bill to keep the government running for 45 days.
Donald Trump expects to attend start of New York civil trial Monday
Former President Donald Trump expects to attend at least the first day of the civil trial pitting him and the Trump Organization against New York Attorney General Letitia James.
75,000 health care workers could soon strike in five states
The walkout by Kaiser Permanente nurses, orderlies and other workers would represent the biggest health care strike in U.S. history.
Student loan repayments begin again on October 1. Here's what to know
Americans with student loan debt will begin repaying their loans starting on Sunday after a hiatus of more than three years.
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Rep. Jamaal Bowman pulls fire alarm ahead of funding bill vote
In a statement, Bowman said that he was "rushing to make" the vote and "came to a door that is usually open for votes but today would not open."
Congress passes 45-day funding bill to avert government shutdown
Hours before a midnight deadline, Congress passed a short-term funding bill to keep the government running for 45 days.
Supreme Court to hear cases on guns, online speech, agency power in new term
The Supreme Court convenes Monday for a new term that brings cases on free speech, agency power and the Second Amendment.
Donald Trump expects to attend start of New York civil trial Monday
Former President Donald Trump expects to attend at least the first day of the civil trial pitting him and the Trump Organization against New York Attorney General Letitia James.
IRS contractor accused of disclosing Trump's tax returns
IRS contractor Charles Littlejohn was charged with disclosing tax return information of a high-ranking government official and "thousands of the nation's wealthiest people."
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75,000 health care workers could soon strike
About 75,000 workers in the Kaiser Permanente health care system could soon hit the picket lines. It would be the largest in health care strike in U.S. history. Their labor contract expires at midnight Saturday. Tom Wait has the latest.
75,000 health care workers could soon strike in five states
The walkout by Kaiser Permanente nurses, orderlies and other workers would represent the biggest health care strike in U.S. history.
Rocker bassinets potentially deadly for babies, safety regulator warns
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2 professors hope to diversify the medical field ahead of National Latino Physician Day
They hope to change the number of Hispanics choosing a career in medicine by highlighting their community's achievements on October 1 for National Latino Physician Day.
After pharmacists walk out, CVS vows to improve working conditions
CVS Health pharmacists are being run ragged by insufficient staff and corporate quotas that jeopardize patient safety, protest organizers claim.
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Dog caught in driver's seat of moving car in speed camera photo in Slovakia
According to police, the real driver of the car said the dog had unexpectedly jumped into his lap.
6 miners killed, 15 trapped after Zimbabwe gold mine collapses
Rescue operations were underway on Saturday at Beyhose mine in the gold rich town of Chegutu, about 60 miles west of Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe.
Families take to the road for "world schooling"
Known loosely as "world-schoolers," families are traveling for brief periods, while others open schools and remain on the road for months – or years – at a time to educate their children.
Preaching a "more tolerant" church, Pope appoints 21 new cardinals
The 86-year-old pope welcomed the new "Princes of the Church" -- one of whom could one day become the successor to the current pontiff.
Scientists say they've found Europe's oldest "prehistoric footwear"
Research say the oldest collection of footwear in Europe has been discovered in a cave in southern Spain, dating back more than 6,000 years.
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Briston Maroney performs "Freakin' Out on the Interstate"
Originally from Knoxville, Tennessee, Briston Maroney got his start playing shows in Nashville. That led to a recording career and a debut album that quickly went gold and was recently certified platinum. Now, he's getting ready for a North American headline tour and has just released his second studio album. From his first album "Carnival," here is Briston Maroney with "Freakin' Out on the Interstate."
Briston Maroney performs "Chaos Party"
Originally from Knoxville, Tennessee, Briston Maroney got his start playing shows in Nashville. That led to a recording career and a debut album that quickly went gold and was recently certified platinum. Now, he's getting ready for a North American headline tour and has just released his second studio album. From "Ultrapure," here is Briston Maroney with "Chaos Party."
Briston Maroney performs "Body"
Originally from Knoxville, Tennessee, Briston Maroney got his start playing shows in Nashville. That led to a recording career and a debut album that quickly went gold and was recently certified platinum. Now, he's getting ready for a North American headline tour and has just released his second studio album. From "Ultrapure," here is Briston Maroney with "Body."
Authors on new book about making "Airplane!"
The trio known as ZAZ - Jerry Zucker, David Zucker and Jim Abrahams - was responsible for writing and directing the zany comedic hit "Airplane!" Now, the three have written a book about making the 1980 movie, which pioneered a whole new type of comedy. Jeff Glor has more.
2023 New York Film Festival opens with Natalie Portman-Julianne Moore spellbinder "May December"
This year's celebration of cinema offers films starring Emma Stone, Adam Driver, Michael Fassbender, Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal, as well as a showcase for invigorating new filmmakers. Here are some highlights.
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Apple seeks fix for overheating iPhone 15 issue
Apple announced Saturday it is working on an update to address reports that new iPhone 15 models are overheating. The company said the issue is caused by software bug and the use of certain third-party apps, including Uber and Instagram.
OpenAI's ChatGPT gets new advancements
ChatGPT has become even more advanced in its ability to inform and interact with users. OpenAI confirmed Wednesday the artificial intelligence-powered system can now browse the internet to provide users with the most up-to-date information when previously it only used data up to September 2021. OpenAI also announced this week that ChatGPT can now "see, hear, and speak" with users through newly rolled-out features. Kyle Wiggers, senior enterprise reporter at TechCrunch, joined CBS News to talk about the updates.
Google antitrust trial enters third week
The government's antitrust case against Google is now entering its third week, but efforts by the tech giant to close off testimony to the public are raising questions about transparency in the Justice Department's biggest monopoly trial in more than 20 years. Nico Grant, a technology reporter at the New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss the case.
Google antitrust trial enters third week
The government's antitrust case against Google is now entering its third week, but efforts by the tech giant to close off testimony to the public are raising questions about transparency in the Justice Department's biggest monopoly trial in more than 20 years. Nico Grant, a technology reporter at the New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss the case.
GameStop appoints Chewy founder Ryan Cohen as chief executive
The billionaire will not receive compensation for serving as the company's president, CEO and chairman, GameStop said.
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Scientists say they've found Europe's oldest "prehistoric footwear"
Research say the oldest collection of footwear in Europe has been discovered in a cave in southern Spain, dating back more than 6,000 years.
Family looking for lost earring instead finds Viking-era burial treasures
The family was looking for a lost gold earring in their garden, but instead they found artifacts dating back more than 1,000 years, officials said.
Scientists take step toward "being able to resurrect extinct species"
"People didn't think it could really be done," Marc Friedländer, an associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, told CBS News.
Scientists recover RNA from extinct species
For the first time, scientists in Sweden have analyzed an extinct animal's RNA. They're studying the Tasmanian tiger which has been extinct since the 1930s. Marc Friedländer, associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, joins CBS News to discuss what the breakthrough means for science.
Tropical storm warnings along East Coast
What could soon be Tropical Storm Ophelia is moving closer to the U.S. East Coast, the National Hurricane Center said, and a tropical storm warning is in effect from Cape Fear, North Carolina, to Fenwick Island, Delaware. CBS News Baltimore's Janay Reece has an update on how locals there are preparing for the storm. And Lynette Charles, meteorologist for The Weather Channel, has a forecast for where the storms could be most severe.
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Illinois man convicted of killing his wife speaks out: "I'm innocent."
Prosecutors say evidence, including damning cellphone searches and texts, led them to Tim Bliefnick for the February murder of Becky Bliefnick.
Son's coach ID'd as Florida mom's killer decades after her murder
Joseph Mills, a coach and role model to the victim's youngest son, was sentenced to life in prison without parole 41 years after the rape and murder of Linda Slaten in her Lakeland home.
New video released in Philadelphia lootings
Philadelphia police on Friday released new surveillance video in a looting rampage that occurred across the city earlier this week, in an effort to identify and arrest more suspects. The video shows a large group of masked looters using hammers to smash their way into a store.
4 Baton Rouge officers charged in connection with "brave cave" scandal
The Baton Rouge Police Department is under scrutiny as the FBI opened a civil rights investigation into allegations that officers assaulted detainees in an obscure warehouse known as the "brave cave."
Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
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Investigating space tourism safety regulation
As new space tour companies change the way we can see our world, a moratorium on spaceflight regulation and participant safety has come to the forefront. In the latest CBS Reports documentary, Mark Strassmann takes a close look at the next great leap for humankind -- and whether regulators and industry stakeholders are striking the right balance between encouraging innovation and ensuring safety.
3 space station crew members back on Earth after U.S.-record year in space
Descent from the International Space Station closed out an unexpected 371-day stay, the longest flight in U.S. space history.
How to see the harvest supermoon
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NASA astronaut closing out record-setting yearlong space station flight
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio is finishing up the longest single flight in U.S. space history at 371 days.
Why NASA retrieved samples from an asteroid
NASA is celebrating the successful end of a 7-year, $1 billion mission to collect and return a sample from the asteroid Bennu. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has more on the mission. And Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the significance of the samples.
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Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
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Space Tourism: The Next Great Leap | CBS Reports
In the aftermath of the Titan submersible tragedy, extreme travel has come under fresh scrutiny. But one industry stands out for both its allure and the lack of regulation protecting participants' safety: space tourism. CBS Reports explores the next great leap for humankind and whether regulators and industry stakeholders are striking the right balance between encouraging innovation and ensuring safety.
The Game Show and the Murder
When Becky Bliefnick was murdered, an answer her husband gave on "Family Feud" years earlier raised eyebrows."48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
The Betrayal of Linda Slaten
After a young mother is murdered, her son unknowingly hangs the killer's photo on his wall. "48 Hours" contributor Jim Axelrod reports.
Traffic camera shows dog behind wheel of car
Authorities in Slovakia released a photo from a speed camera which appeared to show a dog behind the wheel of a car. The owner claimed the dog had jumped into his lap, and he received a fine.
California town fights to preserve its heritage
The Northern California town of Freeport, located along the Sacramento River, dates back to the days of the gold rush. While it now has only about 100 residents, there is still a strong drive to preserve its heritage. Marlee Ginter has more.