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Millions of Thanksgiving travelers returning home amid COVID-19 surge; Americans begin early Christmas decorating after rough year
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Millions of Thanksgiving travelers returning home amid COVID-19 surge; Americans begin early Christmas decorating after rough year
California's Creek Fire forces evacuations and burns thousands of acres; 2nd wave of coronavirus could be weeks away, experts warn.
Egypt strikes back after deadly terror attack; Starbucks' Italy location may jolt country's coffee culture
Investigators in Tennessee said the fire that swept through the Great Smoky Mountains last week was arson; Hours after the attacks on Pearl Harbor, President Franklin Roosevelt delivered one of the most memorable lines in history, including this iconic line: "A date which shall live in infamy."
The jury that will decide the fate of Dylann Roof heard his confession to the killings of nine members of an African American church in Charleston; Rishi Sharma, 19, is no soldier. But the son of Indian immigrants is working tirelessly to preserve the legacies of World War II veterans so they can be honored for years to come.
Donald Trump on Sunday dismissed the CIA's assessment that Russia helped him get elected, saying the Democrats are behind the story; Syria's largest city, Aleppo, has been devastated by the country's civil war
Pop icon George Michael, who rose to stardom as part of the 80s duo Wham!, died Sunday at 53 years old, his publicist confirmed to CBS News; New York's Fifth Avenue has long been famous for its department store Christmas light shows
Winter weather is causing travel headaches across the country; Two years ago, Olivia McConnell was leading a campaign for the woolly mammoth to be recognized as the South Carolina state fossil
An international manhunt is underway for the gunman who opened fire inside a crowded Istanbul nightclub on New Year's Eve; The little known story of several unsung heroes of the U.S. space program are finally getting their due on the big screen
President Obama and Vice President-elect Mike Pence went to Capitol Hill Wednesday to ready their parties in the coming war over Obamacare; McDonald's has opened a new restaurant just outside Vatican City -- but locals don't seem to be craving Big Macs
House Republicans voted to gut the Office of Congressional Ethics late Monday, only to reverse course 19 hours later amid bipartisan condemnation; More than a century after the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic Ocean, there are new clues to the cause of the disaster
Director of National Intelligence James Clapper told a Senate committee he is more convinced than ever that Russians hacked the DNC during the election; When a child has been hurt, sexually abused or witnessed a horrible crime, dogs often help start the investigation if the child is too traumatized to talk.
Governor orders all New Yorkers to wear face coverings when outdoors; Exercising under quarantine
Deadly snowstorm pummels East and impacts pandemic response; "Season of Giving": Former restaurateur helps serve his Los Angeles community.
U.S. reports record-high COVID deaths, cases and hospitalizations; Rookie teacher continues remote class after home catches fire
Trump returns to Oval Office despite coronavirus infection; Roommates put political differences aside to set an example of civility
Trump and Biden face off in final presidential debate; Meet a 102-year-old veteran who went skydiving
Trump and Biden make final arguments in key states on election eve; U.S. battles coronavirus surge as states see record new cases
America on edge waiting for election results; U.S. fights coronavirus surge amid record new cases.
Biden projected to win swing states as Trump's chances narrow; Tropical Storm Eta targets Gulf Coast after lashing Nicaragua.
Pfizer's early data shows COVID-19 vaccine is more than 90% effective; Presidential election reveals a deeply divided nation
CDC urges against holiday travel as U.S. sees 170,000 daily cases; COVID-19 patient thanks medical staff by playing violin
U.S. sets daily record with more than 187,000 new coronavirus cases; Many share what they’re thankful for amid COVID-19 pandemic.
A powerful stream of moisture is bringing much-needed precipitation to drought-stricken parts of Northern California. For many areas, though, the heavy rain, wind and snow are too much; and,It was a year ago this week that the pursuit of a former LA cop and accused killer Christopher Dorner reached its climax. Carter Evans recalls being on the front lines of the final confrontation.
After several days of deadly violence, Ukraine President Viktor Yanukovych made several concessions to the opposition, which include agreeing to early elections by the end of the year; and, "CBS Evening News" director Eric Shapiro started his career in the CBS mail room in 1963. Now, 51 years later, Shapiro is retiring at the top of his game.
Potentially thousands have died from the crackdown to quash unrest amid protests.
Jonathan Ross, who shot Renee Good in Minneapolis last week, suffered internal bleeding after the incident, two officials said, though it's not clear how extensive the bleeding was.
A panel for the U.S. Central District Court of California ruled Democrats can proceed in using their redrawn congressional maps for the 2026 midterm elections.
Two Republicans switched their votes after pressure from the White House.
The Trump administration has not yet disclosed many details about the deal.
The Senate now has two funding packages on its plate ahead of its weeklong recess.
Rubina Aminian's mother forced her way into a morgue in search of her daughter, who her family says was shot in the head at close range.
The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, SAMHSA, lost around $1.9 billion in federal grants, which were abruptly terminated on Tuesday, a source said.
After the meeting, Denmark's foreign minister said they're eager to work with the U.S. while respecting the "red lines of the Kingdom of Denmark."
Crew 11 is expected to splash down off the coast of Southern California at 3:41 a.m. EST, closing out a 167-day stay in space.
FIntech company Bilt pounced on the opportunity to roll out low-APR credi cards, as big banks push back on proposed rate cap.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
The Trump administration has not yet disclosed many details about the deal.
The system has users download the PureGym app and scan a QR code in order to pass through cylindrical plexiglass doors of a pod and enter the gym.
FIntech company Bilt pounced on the opportunity to roll out low-APR credi cards, as big banks push back on proposed rate cap.
Grok faces mounting scrutiny from government officials and advocacy groups after people used the AI chatbot to create sexualized images of minors and women.
A Verizon spokesperson confirmed to CBS News that the company is aware of "an issue impacting wireless voice and data services for some customers."
Mother of Colorado man who committed suicide in 2025 alleges that OpenAI's AI chatbot told him death was a "beautiful place."
Food prices in December saw their biggest jump in more than three years, data shows, while the cost of eating out has also risen.
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.
The Trump administration has not yet disclosed many details about the deal.
The Trump administration's push to change the Defense Department's name to the Department of War could cost nine figures, according to a new estimate by Congress' budget watchdog.
A panel for the U.S. Central District Court of California ruled Democrats can proceed in using their redrawn congressional maps for the 2026 midterm elections.
The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, SAMHSA, lost around $1.9 billion in federal grants, which were abruptly terminated on Tuesday, a source said.
The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, SAMHSA, lost around $1.9 billion in federal grants, which were abruptly terminated on Tuesday, a source said.
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.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
Potentially thousands have died from the crackdown to quash unrest amid protests.
Steve Witkoff said the U.S. expects Hamas to immediately return the final deceased hostage as part of its obligations under the deal.
Experts tell CBS News what sort of options President Trump has to respond to Iran's brutal crackdown on protesters.
Iran's rulers want the world to know they've weathered a storm, and they're threatening a harsh "lesson" for anyone deemed to have supported protests.
The Al Udeid airbase in Doha, Qatar, is the forward operating headquarters for U.S. Central Command, which oversees U.S. forces across the Middle East.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
"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.
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.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
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.
Grok faces mounting scrutiny from government officials and advocacy groups after people used the AI chatbot to create sexualized images of minors and women.
Mother of Colorado man who committed suicide in 2025 alleges that OpenAI's AI chatbot told him death was a "beautiful place."
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.
The Chinese mobile app "Are You Dead?" which sounds an alarm if a user doesn't check in every 48 hours, says it will drop its catchy name after it drew international media attention.
Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk's children, alleges Grok generated and published sexual deepfake images of her without permission.
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
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 the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
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."
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.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
The search continues in Virginia for a high school football coach charged with possessing child sexual assault material and using a computer to solicit a minor. CBS News breaking news correspondent Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
A trial is underway in northern Virginia for a man accused of plotting his wife's murder with help from his affair partner - the family's au pair. The former au pair was the first witness called to testify against Brendan Banfield. Jericka Duncan reports on the case.
The case has provoked anger and bewilderment from Russian politicians.
Brendan Banfield is charged with murder in the 2023 killings of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan at the Banfields' home in northern Virginia.
Crew 11 is expected to splash down off the coast of Southern California at 3:41 a.m. EST, closing out a 167-day stay in space.
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.
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.
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.
Outgoing space station commander Mike Fincke, a member of the returning Crew 11, turned the station over to cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, saying the combined crew had developed deep friendships.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Republicans in the Senate killed a resolution on Wednesday that would have put limits on President Trump's ability to take action in Venezuela. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more details.
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.
Sources tell CBS News that the U.S. quietly purchased a device in late 2024 that may be connected to the mysterious condition known as "Havana Syndrome." CBS News reporter Olivia Gazis has more.
Florida Lt. Governor Jay Collins has jumped into a now-crowded primary for governor, going up against Trump-endorsed candidate Rep. Byron Donalds. Political strategists Kendra Barkoff Lamy and Justin Sayfie join with analysis.
After a week's worth of threats against the Iranian regime, President Trump now suggests military action may not be necessary. According to the president, the executions of protesters have been called off. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer and Charlie D'Agata report.