Common visits Harold Washington Library for conversation about his new book
The book is described as "a comprehensive program for addressing mental and physical health," and encouraging doing so at the community level.
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Man slams truck into crowd in New Orleans, killing 10 and injuring dozens
A man intentionally drove a pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street as revelers were celebrating the new year, officials said. The driver was killed by police.
Bourbon Street attack suspect has been identified. Here's what to know.
A man "hellbent" on creating carnage drove around barricades and hurtled down Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter, police said.
Witnesses describe horrifying scene after deadly New Orleans attack
Witnesses told CBS News that a white truck crashed into people at high speed, leaving a path of carnage and distraught onlookers.
House to vote on rule making it harder to oust speaker
The threshold that allowed a single member to trigger a no-confidence vote to remove the speaker will be increased to nine members.
FBI disrupts alleged plot against pro-Israel U.S. group
Authorities said the Florida man arrested in the alleged plot had three firearms, including an AR-style rifle, with him when law enforcement stopped the vehicle he was in.
Harry Chandler, medic who survived Pearl Harbor attack, dies at 103
Harry Chandler is the third Pearl Harbor survivor to die in the past few weeks.
Space debris weighing over 1,000 pounds crashes into Kenya village
Officials said they were investigating fragments of metal, believed to be from a rocket, that crashed into a village in the country's south.
U.S. help needed to retrieve black box data after South Korea plane crash
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 skidded down the runway and crashed in a fireball in South Korea, and investigators are just beginning the process of figuring out why.
These works enter the public domain in 2025
Here are the new books and characters joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
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House to vote on rule making it harder to oust speaker
The threshold that allowed a single member to trigger a no-confidence vote to remove the speaker will be increased to nine members.
Here are 9 states cutting their individual income taxes on Jan. 1
Some states are ushering in lower income tax rates in January, part of a recent push to cut taxes for their residents.
Bourbon Street attack suspect identified after deadly rampage. What to know.
A man "hellbent" on creating carnage drove around barricades and hurtled down Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter, police said.
Notre Dame v. Georgia Sugar Bowl to go on after deadly New Orleans truck attack
New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said police officers would work to ensure safety at the event.
Harry Chandler, medic who survived Pearl Harbor attack, dies at 103
Harry Chandler is the third Pearl Harbor survivor to die in the past few weeks.
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Here are 9 states cutting their individual income taxes on Jan. 1
Some states are ushering in lower income tax rates in January, part of a recent push to cut taxes for their residents.
Here's what's open and closed on New Year's Day 2025
New Year's Day is observed by banks and delivery services, but holiday policies for individual retailers vary. Here's what to know.
Ford recalls nearly 300,000 F-Series trucks over defective fuel pumps
The truck recall is one of four issued by Ford Motor on the same day for a range of vehicles, including SUVs.
Which companies have the most employees on H-1B visas?
Tesla founder Elon Musk is a vocal proponent of H-1B visas, and his company's use of the program jumped sharply this year.
What to know about the company behind Puerto Rico's massive blackout
Luma, a private company that distributes electricity in Puerto Rico, has blamed previous "financial mismanagement" for problems with the island's grid.
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House to vote on rule making it harder to oust speaker
The threshold that allowed a single member to trigger a no-confidence vote to remove the speaker will be increased to nine members.
FBI disrupts alleged plot against pro-Israel U.S. group
Authorities said the Florida man arrested in the alleged plot had three firearms, including an AR-style rifle, with him when law enforcement stopped the vehicle he was in.
Russian and Iranian groups face sanctions over election disinformation
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on two groups linked to Russian and Iranian disinformation campaigns targeting this year's election.
FBI says it seized largest cache of homemade explosives in its history
A Virginia man was arrested on a gun charge, and investigators say they found a stockpile of pipe bombs at his home.
Some Jan. 6 defendants ask courts for permission to attend inauguration
Some of the defendants accused of being part of the Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021, are now asking courts for permission to return to Washington to attend the inauguration.
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L.A. pet owners warned against raw food as bird flu confirmed in cat
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been found in samples of Monarch Raw Pet Food, and a cat that ate the food is confirmed to have been infected.
Are you really getting a moderate or intense workout? Here's how to tell.
Looking to amp up your exercise as part of your New Year's resolutions? Here's how to calculate the intensity of your workouts.
New Year's resolutions often fail. Here's expert tips on how to keep them.
New Year's resolutions rarely last. Here's why they fail so often and how to change that, according to an expert.
Cappuccino Meltaway Bars sold nationwide recalled due to tree nuts
Gardners Candies warns that recalled Meltaway Bars product may contain undeclared cashews, a health risk for people with tree nut allergies.
"We should have learned our lesson from COVID" for bird flu testing, Dr. Leana Wen says
"I feel like we should've learned our lesson from COVID, that just because we aren't testing doesn't mean the virus isn't there," Dr. Leana Wen said.
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$1.9 million reward offered after "brazen" heist of jewelry
Some of the property reportedly belongs to art collector Shafira Huang, said to be a multi-millionaire Instagram influencer.
Space debris weighing over 1,000 pounds crashes into Kenya village
Officials said they were investigating fragments of metal, believed to be from a rocket, that crashed into a village in the country's south.
Boys who vanished while playing soccer found dead near military base
Saul Arboleda, Steven Medina, and brothers Josue and Ismael Arroyo were playing soccer in Guayaquil on Dec. 8 when they went missing.
Mark your 2025 calendar with dates for holidays, events and games
Wondering when Easter and the Super Bowl are? When the clocks change? Check out the 2025 calendar dates for holidays, big games, movie releases, award shows and more.
U.S. strikes Houthi targets in Yemen after American warships attacked
The targets struck by U.S. forces had been used to attack American warships and commercial vessels, officials said.
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These works enter the public domain in 2025
Here are the new books and characters joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
Dustin Lynch previews New Year's Eve event
Country star Dustin Lynch will be a New York correspondent for CBS' "New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash" for a second time. He spoke with "CBS Mornings Plus" about what to expect, his music and his plans for 2025.
Who's performing at tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025?
A variety of New Year's Eve performers are expected for tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025.
Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt agree on divorce settlement after 8-year battle
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, her lawyer says, apparently ending one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history.
Dallas Stars' Tyler Seguin joins list of high-profile home burglaries
The FBI believes their homes were targeted as part of the larger trend involving organized crime groups.
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Chinese hackers breach U.S. Treasury Dept., obtain unclassified documents
The Treasury Department says Chinese hackers accessed several department workstations and unclassified documents. China denies any involvement.
Trump seeks pause of possible TikTok ban
President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court Friday to pause a potential U.S. ban on TikTok from taking effect. In his brief, he said he said he wants to delay the ban in order to give time for his incoming administration to "pursue a negotiated resolution."
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.
ChatGPT recovers after being hit by outages, OpenAI says
The OpenAI issue was caused by an "upstream provider," according to the artificial intelligence organization.
AI features dominating tech heading into 2025
New artificial intelligence features appeared across the tech landscape this year, from the latest iPhone to chatbots like Google's Gemini. Adam Auriemma, the editor-in-chief at CNET, joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
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What to know about tonight's "black moon"
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
Northern lights may be visible in parts of the U.S. New Year's Eve
Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve, but cloud cover may put a damper on festivities.
New species, including "blob-headed" fish, identified across world in 2024
Hundreds of new species across the globe were identified by scientists in 2024.
California's mandatory clothing recycling program
Americans throw away billions of pounds of used clothes every year. But now, California is the first state to hold textile companies responsible for their products from start to finish. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains.
These space missions will take off in 2025
Space agencies worldwide are gearing up missions in 2025 to expand humanity's horizons, from the moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond.
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$1.9 million reward offered after "brazen" heist of jewelry
Some of the property reportedly belongs to art collector Shafira Huang, said to be a multi-millionaire Instagram influencer.
Bourbon Street attack suspect identified after deadly rampage. What to know.
A man "hellbent" on creating carnage drove around barricades and hurtled down Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter, police said.
Witnesses describe horrifying scene after deadly New Orleans attack
Witnesses told CBS News that a white truck crashed into people at high speed, leaving a path of carnage and distraught onlookers.
FBI disrupts alleged plot against pro-Israel U.S. group
Authorities said the Florida man arrested in the alleged plot had three firearms, including an AR-style rifle, with him when law enforcement stopped the vehicle he was in.
Boys who vanished while playing soccer found dead near military base
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Space debris weighing over 1,000 pounds crashes into Kenya village
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NASA spacecraft safe after historic closest-ever approach to sun
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These space missions will take off in 2025
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The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
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New Orleans sheriff on truck attack
New Orleans Sheriff Susan Hutson spoke with reporters Wednesday in the aftermath of the truck attack on Bourbon Street that killed at least 10 people.
Latest on New Orleans attack investigation
At least 10 people were killed early on New Year's Day when a man drove a truck into a crowd on New Orleans' Bourbon Street in what the FBI is investigating as a possible act of terrorism. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane, Libby Cathey and Anna Schecter have the newest details.
Super Bowl official on New Orleans truck attack
Super Bowl LIX infrastructure and economic development coordinator Michael Hecht joined CBS News to discuss Wednesday morning's deadly truck attack in New Orleans and how it could affect the city's hosting of the Super Bowl next month.
Suspect identified in New Orleans attack
The suspect in the deadly New Year's truck attack in New Orleans has been identified as Shamsud Din Jabbar, two federal officials tell CBS News. At least 10 people were killed in the attack. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Details about weapons in New Orleans attack
At least 10 people were killed and several more were injured early on New Year's Day when a man rammed a truck into a crowd on New Orleans' Bourbon Street. CBS News' Nicole Sganga and Anna Schecter have more on the weapons and body armor recovered at the scene.