Eye Opener: 8 days to Election Day
In the final days of the election race, candidates push their closing arguments. Also, Israel and Iran exchange attacks. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
The National Retail Federation estimates $743 billion worth of merchandise was returned last year. Buyers and sellers can't wait to get their hands on the products at bin stores, where the rejected items of others get a second lease on life, for a fraction of the price.
Documents show a dental lab that made a device that was supposed to help patients with TMJ jaw disorder was never inspected by the FDA before a CBS News and KFF Health News investigation. Numerous patients have said the "anterior growth guidance appliance," or AGGA, damaged their mouths. The device's inventor, dentist Dr. Steve Galella, claimed it could cure TMJ jaw disorder and sleep apnea. The device and its inventor are under criminal investigation. They have denied wrongdoing. Anna Werner reports.
AAA expects a record number of drivers for Memorial Day weekend and airlines anticipate a potential record number of flyers as 43.8 million people are projected to travel 50 miles or more for the holiday.
Nearly 360,000 Gazans have fled the city of Rafah as pressure increases on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to come up with a plan to help solve the humanitarian crisis.
Donald Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen is expected to testify at the former president's New York criminal trial on Monday.
Chef Fermín Núñez is helping transform the culinary scene in Austin, Texas, with colorful and inventive recipes that use flavors from Mexico to highlight Texan dishes. After starting his first restaurant in 2018, Nunez has opened two more wildly successful establishments and picked up some prestigious awards along the way.
Actor Tiffany Haddish may have had her big break in the 2016 comedy "Girls Trip," but she spent decades working in the industry before that. Now a winner of two Grammys and an Emmy Award, Haddish has released her third book, "I Curse You With Joy." Michelle Miller has more.
The National Inventors Hall of Fame inducted their class of 2024 this year, honoring living and historical pioneers in science. Among them are patent holders in areas like biotech, agriculture, and magic — or the means to magical moments. Meet Lanny Smoot, the inventor of over 100 patents whose boundless sense of wonder fuels his creations.
When she launched in 1936, the Queen Mary was the world's largest passenger ship. No expense was spared in constructing the luxury liner, but by the 1980s, she had been relegated for use as a tourist attraction in Long Beach, California. Decades of neglect led to calls for her to be scrapped, but an outpouring of local support and millions of dollars in upgrades mean the ship is once again welcoming guests.
Eighty-four million Americans had a mental disorder in 2022, while 34 million people had a substance use disorder. About 11 million people dealt with both, but many did not receive professional treatment, partially because of a persistent stigma leading to silence and shame around mental health problems. Michelle Miller reports on how former congressman Patrick J. Kennedy and author Stephen Fried are hoping to make change with their new book.
As fall arrives, "cuffing season" begins, when singles are more focused on finding partners for the winter months.
A CIA whistleblower says she was sexually assaulted at the agency's headquarters in 2022, sparking a congressional investigation. Her alleged attacker is facing a misdemeanor battery charge as his trial begins.
In a 48-hour journey through Chattanooga, CBS News contributor David Begnaud found two men whose stories of compassion and self-expression reveal the power of human connection.
Vice President Kamala Harris, responding to former President Donald Trump's claims about her IQ, said she would take a cognitive test — and "would challenge him to take the same one."
Singer JC Chasez talks about his new album that was inspired by Mary Shelley's 1818 novel, "Frankenstein," and his plans to make a musical.
With 13 million likes on TikTok, dancer Kim Hale is reigniting her dream of performing on Broadway.
A dog's lick often represents affection, but there's also another reason behind the kiss that goes back to their ancestors.
A metal ring, about the size of a quarter, led to Matthew Ecker's murder charge for the death of Alexandra Pennig.
Actor Brett Goldstein, who starred as Roy Kent on "Ted Lasso," spoke to "CBS Mornings" about his role in "Shrinking," which he said he initially didn't intend on playing.
Trump's third campaign for president has played out alongside the four criminal cases against him. Where they go could very well depend on whether he's elected.
The bulletin was published Monday by the Department of Homeland Security.
The Republican National Committee is seeking to put on hold a decision from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court involving provisional ballots.
Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe is facing a backlash over an offensive joke about Puerto Rico at a Trump rally days before the 2024 election.
Target is joining the list of discount retailers and grocers hoping to entice shoppers with discounts for the holiday.
Target is joining the list of discount retailers and grocers hoping to entice shoppers with discounts for the holiday.
These are the Apple Intelligence features that are now available on compatible devices.
"We don't want to be replaced by machines," said one advocate for immigrant farmworkers.
The restaurant chain is struggling to win back customers are who are turning toward faster-food options.
Three sisters from Ohio inherited the dime after the death of their brother, who had kept it in a bank vault for more than 40 years.
Trump's third campaign for president has played out alongside the four criminal cases against him. Where they go could very well depend on whether he's elected.
The bulletin was published Monday by the Department of Homeland Security.
The Republican National Committee is seeking to put on hold a decision from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court involving provisional ballots.
Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe is facing a backlash over an offensive joke about Puerto Rico at a Trump rally days before the 2024 election.
Authorities in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, said they've opened investigations after two ballot boxes went up in flames.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
Colorado has seemingly eliminated one ingredient in the McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburger E. coli outbreak as a cause for death and dozens of illnesses.
Here's how to bring up the topic productively, according to a relationship expert.
Jill Becher spent more than three years in agonizing pain. After one surgery failed, a riskier treatment provided relief.
The deadly E.coli outbreak linked to McDonald's quarter pounder hamburgers has infected at least 75 people in 13 states. One person in Colorado has died. The source of the outbreak has not been confirmed.
Jamshid Shamahd was one of several Iranian dissidents abroad in recent years either tricked or kidnapped back to Iran.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature found more than one in three tree species worldwide faces extinction.
A 48-year-old woman has been found alive in the remote alpine wilderness of southeastern Australia, where she went missing earlier this month.
Yomif Kejelcha finished strongly in the Spanish city of Valencia to set a time of 57 minutes, 30 seconds.
"The deepening military cooperation between Russia and North Korea is a threat to both the Indo-Pacific and Euro-Atlantic security," NATO Secretary-General says.
Timothée Chalamet surprised the crowd at his own look-alike contest at Washington Square Park in Manhattan.
During six undistinguished seasons in the major leagues, Bob Uecker never played an inning for the Milwaukee Brewers. But during his more than half-century as the team's play-by-play announcer, he has become a mascot for the game.
During six undistinguished seasons in the major leagues, Bob Uecker never played an inning for the Milwaukee Brewers. But during more than half a century as the team's play-by-play announcer, he has become a mascot for the game – and for the city of his birth. He talks with "60 Minutes" correspondent Jon Wertheim about his love for baseball, and how it has manifested in his adjacent careers as actor, commercial pitchman, and TV talk show guest.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Stevie Nicks became a superstar as lead singer and songwriter for the '70s band Fleetwood Mac, and a platinum-selling solo artist. She talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about composing her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something" following the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. She also discusses the loss of her bandmate Christine McVie in 2022, and how she continues to pay tribute to her.
These are the Apple Intelligence features that are now available on compatible devices.
Your iPhone could become a whole lot smarter Monday with the launch of Apple Intelligence, introducing a slew of AI features on eligible devices. CNET editor-at-large Bridget Carey joined CBS News to discuss the new features.
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 is gradually rolling out its new AI features it announced over the summer, including for email, Siri and an image tool. However, users will need an iPhone 15 pro or above to access the features. The company has struggled recently with iPhone sales and it's hoping the new tools entice customers to trade up.
Surveillance tech has expanded abilities of firms to track employees, often without their consent, fed agency says.
Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the cosmos in his new book, "Merlin's Tour of the Universe," where he answers readers' questions on galaxies, black holes and more. He joins "CBS Mornings" to share more his cosmic journey.
Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere reached record highs in 2023, the U.N. warned, with countries falling "miles short" of what is needed to curb devastating global warming.
In parts of the U.S., it's been spooky warm, with some places setting records for heat. As we get ready for Halloween, CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has been taking a closer look at these records and how climate change is heating up trick or treating.
Environmental activists are working in battleground states to energize climate-focused voters ahead of Election Day. CBS News senior coordinating producer of climate Tracy Wholf has more.
A new report from the United Nations says the world is way off target when it comes to cutting greenhouse gas emissions and avoiding the worst threats of climate change. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has more.
The bulletin was published Monday by the Department of Homeland Security.
Authorities in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, said they've opened investigations after two ballot boxes went up in flames.
Cleotha Abston entered guilty pleas to first-degree murder and especially aggravated kidnapping in the abduction and death of Eliza Fletcher.
The NYC jail where Sean "Diddy" Combs is being held was targeted with an interagency operation, federal prison officials said.
Dustin Kjersem was initially reported to have been killed by a bear — but officials soon discovered he was actually the victim of a brutal homicide.
NASA says three NASA astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut were taken to a medical facility for additional evaluation after splashing down to Earth Friday morning in the SpaceX Dragon Capsule. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the mission.
Three NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut returned to Earth early Friday in the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endeavour, capping a record-setting 235-day mission to the International Space Station. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
The Crew Dragon splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico a month later than planned, setting a SpaceX endurance record in the process.
Four huge asteroids — and a fifth that's much smaller — are passing Earth on Thursday in their closest approaches to the planet ever recorded.
Spending a month longer than planned aboard the ISS, three NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut are finally headed home.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
CBS News polling shows most voters have long been dissatisfied with U.S. economic conditions. But does perception match reality? Kate Davidson, managing editor for U.S. economic policy for Bloomberg News, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Derogatory comments directed at Puerto Rico from former President Donald Trump's Madison Square Garden Rally have sparked outrage from both sides of the aisle. Political strategists Chuck Rocha and Bryan Lanza join "America Decides" to discuss the fallout.
New CBS News polling finds a 21-point gender gap in the presidential race, with Vice President Kamala Harris leading with women by 12 points while former President Donald Trump leading with men by 9 points. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has the details. Then, Margaret Talev, Kramer director for Syracuse University's Institute for Democracy, Journalism, and Citizenship, and Fin Gómez, CBS News political director, join with analysis.
Former President Donald Trump held a controversial rally at New York City's Madison Square Garden on Sunday night. The event was marked by racist and crude remarks. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa, who attended the rally, has more on reaction and what Trump's top surrogates are saying.
Former President Donald Trump is coming under bipartisan criticism for Sunday's rally at Madison Square Garden in New York City, which was marked by racist and crude comments. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Ed O'Keefe have the latest on the backlash.