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The horror! Jim Gaffigan on horrible kids' movies The comedian says that the sacrifices parents typically make for their offspring pale in comparison to buying tickets and sitting through objectively bad movies geared towards children. Dec 24, 2023
Charles M. Blow on reversing the Great Migration The New York Times columnist behind the new HBO documentary "South to Black Power" talks of how Black Americans migrating South could gain majorities or near-majorities in states and wield real political power. Dec 17, 2023
Historian Evan Thomas on Justice Sandra Day O'Connor The author of the biography "First," about the first female U.S. Supreme Court Justice, remembers the impact that Sandra Day O'Connor had during her 24 years on the High Court. Dec 3, 2023
George Santos and the lesson of what happens when lying becomes a way of life Journalist Mark Chiusano, author of "The Fabulist," says the N.Y. Republican won - and kept - his seat in Congress because the weakness of America's institutions allowed Santos' lies to go undetected. Nov 26, 2023
Dr. Tim Johnson on finding a middle-ground in the abortion debate A Protestant minister, emergency room physician and commentator, Dr. Johnson offers a compromise for people on both sides of the argument over the right to an abortion. Nov 12, 2023
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Robert Reich on the narrowly-avoided government shutdown: Republicans holding America hostage The former Labor Secretary says GOP extremists in the House, acting at the behest of Donald Trump, were behind the crisis to shut down the government – and the funding bill that averts the shutdown is only temporary. Oct 1, 2023
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Cher opens up about life with Sonny With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage. Nov 17
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Commentaries
David Sedaris on why you should dress like a corpse
The humorist has noticed that some people just don't know when to dress their best. C'mon, people, is it so hard to put on a tie?
Jason Carter on Jimmy Carter's strength of spirit
The former president's grandson says his grandfather, who has witnessed massive transformations in the world during the past century, maintains his spirit thanks to his unwavering adherence to principles of faith and respect for others.
Jim Gaffigan on surviving the holidays reality TV-style
The comedian says spending the holiday season with extended family and office mates carries with it a heavy reality TV vibe – but you can't vote anyone off the island.
RIP Jim Gaffigan, by Jim Gaffigan
The comedian gets a jump on the obituary writers by composing a memorial for himself.
The Endangered Species Act at 50: "The most dazzling and impactful environmental feat of all time"
Historian Douglas Brinkley celebrates the success of the 1973 law that finally gave legal protection to America's iconic flora and fauna facing extinction.
Anderson Cooper on freeing yourself from the burden of grief
The "60 Minutes" and CNN journalist talks about the propensity among many people to bury their grief over lost loved ones in silence, and how hiding one's grief can inflict an additional burden.
The horror! Jim Gaffigan on horrible kids' movies
The comedian says that the sacrifices parents typically make for their offspring pale in comparison to buying tickets and sitting through objectively bad movies geared towards children.
Charles M. Blow on reversing the Great Migration
The New York Times columnist behind the new HBO documentary "South to Black Power" talks of how Black Americans migrating South could gain majorities or near-majorities in states and wield real political power.
Historian Evan Thomas on Justice Sandra Day O'Connor
The author of the biography "First," about the first female U.S. Supreme Court Justice, remembers the impact that Sandra Day O'Connor had during her 24 years on the High Court.
George Santos and the lesson of what happens when lying becomes a way of life
Journalist Mark Chiusano, author of "The Fabulist," says the N.Y. Republican won - and kept - his seat in Congress because the weakness of America's institutions allowed Santos' lies to go undetected.
Dr. Tim Johnson on finding a middle-ground in the abortion debate
A Protestant minister, emergency room physician and commentator, Dr. Johnson offers a compromise for people on both sides of the argument over the right to an abortion.
Mideast scholar Hussein Ibish: "Israelis and Palestinians must stop dehumanizing each other"
The Arab Mideast scholar says the current infrastructure of Israeli occupiers and stateless Palestinians forces the two peoples into a toxic relationship of dominance and subordination, and that they must replace violent occupation and resistance with genuine coexistence.
Yuval Noah Harari on the Hamas attack: Terrorists are "waging a war on our souls"
The historian and author of "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" says the aim of Hamas' attack on Israel was to destroy our trust in humanity, but that our strength and belief in democracy will overcome terror and hatred.
Robert Reich on the narrowly-avoided government shutdown: Republicans holding America hostage
The former Labor Secretary says GOP extremists in the House, acting at the behest of Donald Trump, were behind the crisis to shut down the government – and the funding bill that averts the shutdown is only temporary.
One peril facing job-hunters? Being ghosted
To those searching for work online, the job market can be frighteningly similar to online dating. Writer Brad Mislow offers advice to those facing a lot of potential employers swiping left.
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"Gladiator II" star Paul Mescal on his relationship with fame
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Bill Clinton on moving forward, urging citizens to "stand up for what we think is right"
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A yearslong journey documenting the bedrooms of school shooting victims
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"Everything as it was": Explore the bedrooms of kids killed in school shootings
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Book excerpt: "A Certain Idea of America" by Peggy Noonan
In her new collection of Wall Street Journal columns, Pulitzer Prize-winner Peggy Noonan writes about the history and character of our nation, threats to the social fabric, and the "better angels" of our democracy.
Book excerpt: "Citizen: My Life After the White House" by Bill Clinton
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U.S.
More U.S.Alabama set to carry out nation's third nitrogen gas execution
An Alabama prisoner convicted of the 1994 murder of a female hitchhiker is slated Thursday to become the third person executed in the U.S., and Alabama, by nitrogen gas.
Capitol rioter with "kill list" convicted of plot to murder FBI agents
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Justice Department calls for breakup of Google and sale of Chrome
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Are food recalls and outbreaks on the rise?
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How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires
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Sheetz is cutting gas prices by 40 cents a gallon before Thanksgiving
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Has life in the U.S. become too political? You can buy a house in Italy for $1.
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Police report details woman's allegations against Pete Hegseth
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How could the U.S. military be used for Trump's mass deportation plan?
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Entertainment
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Bryan Kohberger is charged with four counts of first degree murder in the 2022 stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students.
Florida man arrested in alleged plot to bomb New York Stock Exchange
South Florida native Harun Abdul-Malik Yener was charged with attempted use of an explosive to damage or destroy a building used in interstate commerce.
"Rust" movie premieres in Poland
The "Rust" film premiere in Poland occurred three years after the fatal on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Alec Baldwin was not present. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
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Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
Far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes, lunar soil shows
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
When you can see the Beaver Moon, 2024's final supermoon
November's full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, is the last supermoon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Beaver Moon.
Astronauts decline to answer questions about post-flight medical issue
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
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Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
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.
Summer music heats up 2024
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.
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Johnson implements transgender restroom ban
House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday took aim at incoming Democratic Rep. Sarah McBride, the first ever transgender member elected to Congress, with his decision to bar transgender people from using bathrooms in the Capitol Complex that do not align with their sex assigned at birth. Scott MacFarlane has more.
How mass deportations could affect food
President-elect Donald Trump confirmed that he plans to address illegal immigration in the U.S. through a mass deportation program. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady discusses how such a plan could affect the food industry.
Who is Linda McMahon?
President-elect Donald Trump announced he plans to nominate former wrestling executive Linda McMahon as education secretary. Washington Post political investigative reporter Beth Reinhard joins "The Daily Report" to discuss her qualifications and plans.
Can Democrats fill 44 judicial vacancies?
President-elect Donald Trump is urging Republicans to slow down President Biden's judicial nominations before January. There are currently 44 vacancies, and 14 of Mr. Biden's nominations await Senate approval. Wall Street Journal Supreme Court correspondent Jess Bravin joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Restoring forests decimated by wildfires
Large wildfires fueled by climate change have destroyed tens of millions of acres of forests in the Pacific Northwest in recent years. Jonathan Vigliotti explores a major effort underway to restore those forests.