What happens to the billions in gift cards that go unspent every year?
Billions of dollars' worth of gift cards go unspent every year. Here's what to know about redeeming them — and avoiding scams.
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Southwest cancels hundreds of flights, disrupting some holiday travelers
Southwest Airlines again hit with flight disruptions, though most U.S. passengers are enjoying a smoother takeoff for their holiday travel plans.
Here are the stores and restaurants open on Christmas Day
Need a last minute ingredient or gift on Christmas Day? Here's what restaurants, grocery stores and fast-food chains will be open.
Police seek SUV driver they say fled after crash killed 2 young brothers
Authorities in Antioch, Calif. say he fled on foot and that speed and reckless driving were apparently factors in the collision.
1 dead, 2 seriously injured in Colorado mall shooting, police say
Police say a fight broke out between two groups at Citadel Mall in Colorado Springs on Christmas Eve.
Florida police search for mall shooter, ask public for help finding suspect
Florida police issued an arrest warrant Sunday for a 39-year-old man accused of fatally shooting another man at a mall in Ocala. Police say the victim was targeted.
Unaccompanied 6-year-old boy put on wrong Spirit Airlines flight
The unaccompanied child, who was supposed to be on a flight from Philadelphia to Fort Myers, was instead flown to Orlando.
1 dead, several hurt after Texas house explosion
A Texas house explosion killed one person and injured five others, police in Rogers, Texas said.
When and where to see tonight's Cold Moon, last full moon of 2023
December's full moon, also known as the Cold Moon and Long Night Moon, will reach peak illumination on Tuesday at 7:33 p.m. ET.
The 12 Days of Trump Court: From unprecedented to almost routine
In 2023, the sight of a former president before a judge went from unheard of to almost commonplace.
Prosecutors seek summer 2024 trial for Idaho college murders suspect
Bryan Kohberger's trial for the killing of four college students was originally supposed to start in October but got postponed after he waived his right to a speedy trial.
Where is Santa right now? Use NORAD's tracker to map his Christmas flight
NORAD's official Santa tracker allows families to follow Santa Claus on his journey this Christmas Eve.
Migrants cross U.S. border in record numbers
In the past week, migrant crossings surpassed or neared 10,000 each day, overwhelming U.S. border agents in Arizona and Texas.
Trump's lawyers ask appeals court to rule on immunity in late-night filing
Donald Trump's lawyers are telling a federal appeals court that he was acting within his role as president when he pressed claims about "alleged fraud and irregularity" in the 2020 election.
People share what's giving the holidays, 2024 meaning
CBS News spoke with people from a variety of backgrounds and faith traditions about what they're thinking about this holiday season.
Some Israeli settlers use sheep to push Palestinians from West Bank homes
Terminal in Riyadh airport hit again, a day after deadly strike killed 12
Trump announces Russia-Ukraine "energy ceasefire" after criticizing Zelenskyy
Drone swarms are a problem Secret Service says they have not solved yet
Steve Bannon on the GOP and the midterms: "We can't afford to lose"
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Iran calls U.S. response "insufficient" amid stalled talks to end the war
DHS secretary defends livestream of Fort Hood shooter's execution
Pope Leo to undergo surgery after nodular lesion found in lung, Vatican says
