Best viral videos of 2012: Animals
Check out some of the year's best viral videos of animals, courtesy of The Feed
Year in Review: 2012
Best viral videos of 2012
Check out some of the year's best viral videos, courtesy of The Feed
Best viral videos of 2012: Kids
Check out some of the year's best viral videos of kids, courtesy of The Feed
Best viral videos of 2012: Music
Check out some of year's best viral music videos, courtesy of The Feed
The 10 worst IPOs of 2012
Facebook was the most publicized initial public offering flop of the year, but it was far from the weakest market debutante
Year in review: Bizarre viral stories of 2012
From Spanish frescos to Olive Garden reviews, these jaw-dropping stories caught our attention over the last year
Spotify's top hits of 2012: Gotye, Fun, Carly Rae
Music streaming service releases its year in review for 2012, which includes some of the year's viral hit sensations
Emerald named color of 2013 by Pantone
The authority on color announced the green hue as the color of 2013
What were the most popular songs of 2012?
The year's most popular songs featured boy bands, newcomers and a couple of familiar faces
Hail and farewell to those we lost in 2012
"Sunday Morning" remembers those who made our hearts sing, our spirits soar, and touched our lives in ways great and small
A look back at a momentous year
"Sunday Morning" remembers twelve months full of news events great and small
How to avoid a New Year's Day hangover
Expert says there's limited evidence that foods like asparagus can help prevent a hangover -- then what works?
Who will make news in 2013?
Take a peek into the crystal ball to see which celebrities will be in the headlines in 2013
Iran already in new year... 1434, and it's grim
Sanctions have made once-common goods luxuries, and Iranians are angry; Can a new president force the Ayatollah's hand in 2013?
25 bizarre viral stories of 2012
For better or worse, these jaw-dropping news stories caught our attention over the last year
Top music albums of 2012
Albums from Frank Ocean, Mumford & Sons, Nas, Elle Varner, Kenrdick Lamar and Taylor Swift make the writers' 2012 lists
Scientists call out celebs over "dubious" claims
Sense About Science report debunks reported claims from January Jones, Michael Phelps
Tips for a fashion-forward 2013
Here's a look at the trends to watch in 2013
Trends to watch in 2013
A look at some of the upcoming fashion trends and coolest looks for 2013
The year in technology: 2012
The year brought two new iPads and a mini, a jump from the edge of space and an Internet blackout
2012 Year in Review: NFL athletes in trouble
Crimesider takes a look back at the many NFL athletes that found themselves in trouble with the law in 2012
2012's Top 10 theater moments include Spacey, "Once"
Kevin Spacey as Richard III, the musical "Once" and Neil Patrick Harris hosting the Tony Awards all made the AP's year-end list
Top legal stories of 2012
Some of the biggest stories of the year happened in the courtroom -- involving everything from healthcare, to race, to online privacy
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2012: A memorable year for weather
Drought, wildfire, hurricanes, a deadly typhoon and cold snap -- this year had a lot to offer in terms of weather news
Sad sagas dominate 2012 in the world of sports
Sports world in 2012 saw the end of long tales with tragic or, at best, bittersweet endings
Entertainment
Entertainment
Cheech and Chong: Older and wiser
The comedy duo Richard Anthony "Cheech" Marin and Thomas Chong made their names and fortunes playing laid-back potheads. Now 78 and 86, respectively, they're back on movie screens in "Cheech and Chong's Last Movie" (which may not be an accurate title). The best buds talked with correspondent Tracy Smith about their legacy.
Meet the "grandfluencers"
After Diane Shiffer retired from working as an educator and social worker, she took on a new calling: as a social media "grandfluencer." Known on TikTok as YourChubbyVintageNana, she now has nearly two million followers across platforms, as she goes all-in on "the Nana vibe." Correspondent Faith Salie talks with Shiffer, and with Barbara Costello, of Brunch With Babs, both part of a growing number of older content creators who are finding audiences and post-retirement careers in social media.
Tetris' global success
Tetris is one of the best-known video games of all time — but that wasn't always the case. Video game publisher Henk Rogers recounts the game's journey to success and his own personal experiences with it in his new book "The Perfect Game."
Author Jennifer Weiner talks new novel
Jennifer Weiner has penned 22 books, and her latest, "The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits," tells the story of a former pop duo trying to find their way back to each other. Weiner's novels are known for complex, strong, relatable protagonists, and her characters leap off the page. She sat down with Dana Jacobson to talk about her career and newest book.
Dawes performs "Still Strangers Sometimes"
Just six weeks after Dawes released their new studio album "Oh Brother," brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith lost their homes in the Los Angeles wildfires. They balanced high-profile TV appearances with picking up the pieces, even appearing to open the Grammy Awards. They returned to touring life this week, starting with their emotional return visit to Saturday Sessions. From "Oh Brother," here is Dawes with "Still Strangers Sometimes."
Dawes performs "Time Spent in Los Angeles"
Just six weeks after Dawes released their new studio album "Oh Brother," brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith lost their homes in the Los Angeles wildfires. They balanced high-profile TV appearances with picking up the pieces, even appearing to open the Grammy Awards. They returned to touring life this week, starting with their emotional return visit to Saturday Sessions. From their 2011 album "Nothing Is Wrong," here is Dawes with a new version of their song "Time Spent in Los Angeles."
Dawes performs "Front Row Seat"
Just six weeks after Dawes released their new studio album "Oh Brother," brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith lost their homes in the Los Angeles wildfires. They balanced high-profile TV appearances with picking up the pieces, even appearing to open the Grammy Awards. They returned to touring life this week, starting with their emotional return visit to Saturday Sessions. From "Oh Brother," here is Dawes with "Front Row Seat."
They released an album - then lost everything
Just six weeks after the band Dawes released their new studio album "Oh Brother," brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith lost their homes in the Los Angeles wildfires. They balanced high-profile TV appearances with picking up the pieces, even appearing to open the Grammy Awards. They opened up about that loss and their emotional return to touring life.
Can climate change really create zombie fungi, like in "The Last of Us"?
As the HBO series "The Last of Us" returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality?
"Grey's Anatomy" star Eric Dane reveals he's been diagnosed with ALS
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
Sony wins distribution rights to "Wheel of Fortune," "Jeopardy!"
A Los Angeles court ruled that Sony may take over distribution of "Wheel of Fortune" and "Jeopardy!" which it produces, from CBS.
Yvonne Strahovski teases what's next in final season of "The Handmaid's Tale"
Yvonne Strahovski, who plays Serena Joy Waterford, says the final season of "The Handmaid's Tale" delivers the long-awaited rebellion.
Yvonne Strahovski on "The Handmaid's Tale"
Yvonne Strahovski joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the final season of the Emmy-winning series "The Handmaid's Tale" and what fans can expect from her character's complicated journey.
Meghann Fahy on new movie, "Drop"
Actor Meghann Fahy, best known for her breakout role as Daphne in season two of "The White Lotus," returns to the screen in the psychological thriller "Drop." She plays a widowed mom whose first date turns terrifying after receiving mysterious AirDropped messages.
F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby" turns 100
When F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote "The Great Gatsby" at the height of the roaring '20s, he couldn't possibly realize that the book would emerge as one of the very top contenders for "the great American novel."
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Teen charged with parents' murders is accused in Trump assassination plot
A Wisconsin teen charged in his parents' murders allegedly killed them to "obtain the financial means" to assassinate President Trump and overthrow the government.
Former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy dead at age 24
Former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy, who was facing criminal charges stemming from a fatal car accident in December, has died at age 24, a university athletics spokesman said.
Trump, Xi "don't have any plans" to speak, trade representative says
U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer said President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping "don't have any plans" to speak amid an escalating trade war between the two countries.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 13, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer and former top FDA official Dr. Peter Marks join Margaret Brennan.
President Trump sits cageside at Miami UFC event
President Donald Trump was in Miami for his latest appearance at a sports event as he watched UFC fighters and was joined by several Cabinet members and top administration officials.
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Trump tariff plans bring wide concern about financial impact — CBS News poll
President Trump's approvals on economy and inflation dip, as Wall Street has one of its most volatile weeks in recent years.
Prize money at the Masters golf tournament goes up by $1 million
The winner of the Masters will receive $4.2 million and the signature green jacket.
U.S. exempts smartphones, computers from global Trump tariffs
The exemptions, published late Friday in a notice by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection office, cover various electronic goods, including smartphones.
Los Angeles-area residents crowdsource wildfire contamination data
Some people whose homes survived the Eaton wildfire in January are struggling to convince their insurers to test their properties for safety.
U.S. consumer sentiment plunges in April as trade war fuels anxiety
Consumer sentiment fell sharply in April for the fourth straight month as the trade war fuels worries about inflation and employment.
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Trump, Xi "don't have any plans" to speak, trade representative says
U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer said President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping "don't have any plans" to speak amid an escalating trade war between the two countries.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 13, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer and former top FDA official Dr. Peter Marks join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 13, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 13, 2025.
Transcript: Rep. Ro Khanna on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 13, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 13, 2025.
Transcript: Minneapolis Fed president Neel Kashkari on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 13, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Neel Kashkari, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 13, 2025.
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Ex-FDA official: RFK Jr.'s autism claims could give "people false hope"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed Friday that new research will find the cause of the "autism epidemic" by September. Dr. Peter Marks, the former top vaccines official at the Food and Drug Administration, warns on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "giving people false hope is something you should never do."
Former top health official criticizes RFK Jr. for downplaying measles deaths
Dr. Peter Marks said that the deaths of unvaccinated children is "just not acceptable."
How HHS cuts could affect physical, mental health
In his first network TV interview since becoming Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sat down with Dr. Jon LaPook. Kennedy said he was not familiar with cuts to programs that could have a devastating impact on infectious diseases and mental health.
After amputation, losing more of her leg was the only way to help her walk
Dr. Omri Ayalon helped Tracey White recover her ability to walk. Then he joined her for a milestone moment.
FDA to replace laid-off employees with contractors, sources say
Steep cuts to the agency's workforce had disrupted drug and food safety inspections.
World
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Russian missiles hit kill 34 in Ukraine amid Palm Sunday celebrations
The strikes from two Russian ballistic missiles killed at least 34 people, including two children, and wounded about 117 in the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy.
Israeli strike destroys part of hospital in Gaza City
The Diocese of Jerusalem, which runs Al-Ahili hospital, said the medical building has been hit five times since the start of the war in November 2023
Convalescing Pope Francis opens Holy Week with appearance at St. Peter's Square
The Argentinian pope is entering his fourth week of convalescence during which doctors have advised him to avoid crowds.
State Department says Maryland man mistakenly deported is "alive and secure"
In a filing on Saturday, the U.S. State Department, however, did not address a judge's demands that the Trump administration detail what steps it is taking to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States.
At least 100 people killed in attacks in Sudan's Darfur, UN official says
A United Nations official in Sudan says at least 100 people, including 20 children and nine aid workers, have been killed in a two-day offensive by a notorious paramilitary group.
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Cheech and Chong: Older and wiser
The comedy duo Richard Anthony "Cheech" Marin and Thomas Chong made their names and fortunes playing laid-back potheads. Now 78 and 86, respectively, they're back on movie screens in "Cheech and Chong's Last Movie" (which may not be an accurate title). The best buds talked with correspondent Tracy Smith about their legacy.
Meet the "grandfluencers"
After Diane Shiffer retired from working as an educator and social worker, she took on a new calling: as a social media "grandfluencer." Known on TikTok as YourChubbyVintageNana, she now has nearly two million followers across platforms, as she goes all-in on "the Nana vibe." Correspondent Faith Salie talks with Shiffer, and with Barbara Costello, of Brunch With Babs, both part of a growing number of older content creators who are finding audiences and post-retirement careers in social media.
Tetris' global success
Tetris is one of the best-known video games of all time — but that wasn't always the case. Video game publisher Henk Rogers recounts the game's journey to success and his own personal experiences with it in his new book "The Perfect Game."
Author Jennifer Weiner talks new novel
Jennifer Weiner has penned 22 books, and her latest, "The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits," tells the story of a former pop duo trying to find their way back to each other. Weiner's novels are known for complex, strong, relatable protagonists, and her characters leap off the page. She sat down with Dana Jacobson to talk about her career and newest book.
Dawes performs "Still Strangers Sometimes"
Just six weeks after Dawes released their new studio album "Oh Brother," brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith lost their homes in the Los Angeles wildfires. They balanced high-profile TV appearances with picking up the pieces, even appearing to open the Grammy Awards. They returned to touring life this week, starting with their emotional return visit to Saturday Sessions. From "Oh Brother," here is Dawes with "Still Strangers Sometimes."
Technology
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Technology
Trump exempts some electronics from tariffs
President Trump retreated a bit in his trade war with China on Friday, exempting smartphones, computers and other electronics from the hefty tariffs. The move is a relief for companies like Apple and consumers who are concerned about how tariffs could affect prices. Willie James Inman has the details.
Tech CEO allegedly defrauded investors lured by AI of $40 million, feds say
The nate app was not powered by advanced AI technology at all, but by human workers, according to the indictment.
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.
iPhones likely to cost more amid tariffs
President Trump's tariffs on China could make Apple iPhones more expensive. China announced Friday it's raising tariffs on U.S. goods to 125% after Mr. Trump increased reciprocal tariffs on some Chinese products to 145%. Tech journalist Yasmin Khorram reports.
Apple airlifts iPhones out of India to avoid Trump tariffs, report says
Apple's move to avoid China tariffs had been in the works for months, according to report citing Indian government officials.
Science
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Can climate change really create zombie fungi, like in "The Last of Us"?
As the HBO series "The Last of Us" returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality?
NOAA could face 25% budget cut, slashing climate research, in draft proposal
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
Ancient jawbone found in sea linked to mysterious human ancestors
Relatively little is known about Denisovans, an extinct group of human cousins that interacted with Neanderthals and Homo sapiens.
Scientists map part of a mouse's brain that's so complex it looks like a galaxy
Thanks to a mouse watching clips from "The Matrix," scientists have created the largest functional map of a brain to date.
Ancient altar found in jungle apparently used for child sacrifices
The discovery shows the cultural interaction between the Maya of Tikal and Teotihuacan's elite between 300 and 500 A.D., archaeologists said.
Crime
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Detective believes 6-year-old's mother was killed in next room while he slept
For most of his life, Reggie Reed has wondered who murdered his mother Selonia Reed decades ago in Hammond, Louisiana. A fresh look at the evidence ultimately implicated the man he called his "rock" — Reginald Reed Sr., the man who lovingly raised him.
Co-worker: Gilgo murders suspect unnerved her by tracking her down on a cruise
Exclusive details about the NYC architect accused of being the Long Island serial killer, his life and how he may have been hiding in plain sight for more than a decade.
Tech CEO allegedly defrauded investors lured by AI of $40 million, feds say
The nate app was not powered by advanced AI technology at all, but by human workers, according to the indictment.
Idaho autistic teen has died after police shooting, family says
Victor Perez, a 17-year-old autistic teen with cerebral palsy, was shot nine times by Pocatello police officers in Idaho.
Maryland law school reflects on Freddie Gray's death, looks at what work still needs to be done
It's almost been ten years since Freddie Gray died, and an event in downtown Baltimore Friday aimed to not only remember him but also remember what needs to be done when it comes to ensuring fair policing.
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Gayle King, all-female crew get ready to blast off into space Monday
Gayle King, Lauren Sanchez and four other women will blast off into space Monday for an 11-minute trip into space. Mark Strassmann on the historic liftoff.
Gayle King prepares for Blue Origin launch
Blue Origin's latest flight will become the first mission to have an all-female crew in space in just two days. Aboard the ship will be "CBS Mornings" host Gayle King. Co-host Vlad Duthiers opened up about how King is feeling ahead of the launch.
Gayle King prepares for Blue Origin space flight
CBS Mornings host Gayle King is preparing to blast off into space Monday on board a historic all-female Blue Origin space flight. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassman reports.
Space tourism is establishing a new frontier in travel
Private companies have launched nearly 120 civilians to the edge of space.
Gayle King hopes to inspire others with historic flight to space
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke about the opportunity to travel to space, the support she's received and the message she hopes to send to others.
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
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Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
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The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
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Ex-FDA official: RFK Jr.'s autism claims could give "people false hope"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed Friday that new research will find the cause of the "autism epidemic" by September. Dr. Peter Marks, the former top vaccines official at the Food and Drug Administration, warns on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "giving people false hope is something you should never do."
Khanna: Trump administration is "taking actions that are unconstitutional"
Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the deportation of a Maryland man to an El Salvandor prison and the airstrikes on Iran-backed Houthis prove that the Trump administration is "taking actions that are unconstitutional."
CBS News poll: 75% of Americans concerned tariffs will raise prices in short term
As the tariff standoff continues, a CBS News poll conducted from April 8-11 found that 75% of Americans are concerned tariffs will raise prices, at least in the short term. CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto discusses the results.
Kashkari: Tariffs can cause "serious situation" for economy
The Trump administration's tariff standoff has caused economists to put the odds of a recession at around 50%. Neel Kashkari, the president of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that it can cause a "serious situation if everybody gets nervous at the same time, businesses and consumers, and they all pull back at the same time that can lead to an economic downturn just by itself."
Trump, Xi "don't have any plans to speak," U.S. trade rep says
As President Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have slapped escalating tariffs, Ambassador Jamieson Greer, the U.S. trade representative, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the two "don't have any plans to speak."