Rare deluge floods parts of the Sahara desert for the first time in decades
A rare deluge of rainfall left blue lagoons of water amid the palm trees and sand dunes of the Sahara desert.
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Olympic boxer says hateful scrutiny "can destroy people"
The Algerian athlete called on people "to refrain from bullying all athletes, because this has effects, massive effects."
Teen who vanished 26 years ago rescued from neighbor's cellar
Local media reported that the victim said he had been unable to call out for help "because of a spell that his captor had cast on him."
U.S. vetoes United Nations resolution calling for cease-fire in Gaza
The United States has vetoed an Arab-backed and widely supported U.N. resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war.
Algerian coast guard allegedly kills jet skiers who ran out of gas
A survivor of the incident says he watched as his brother was fatally shot after the group got lost in the dark and came under fire.
Drone helps Italian police nab suspected arsonist in the act
"Calabria is a civilized region, but it also has some imbeciles who go to set fires in the woods," mocked Calabria's governor.
Death toll hits 40 as wildfires char parts of Europe and North Africa
Relentless heat waves have fueled deadly blazes in Algeria, Italy and Greece, while parts of Europe further north grapple with torrential rain and wind.
Wildfires ravage southern Europe and beyond
Greece is continuing to evacuate tens of thousands of residents and tourists as wildfires burn on the islands of Rhodes and Corfu and part of the mainland. In Algeria, at least 34 people, including 10 soldiers, were killed in wildfires. Other countries, like Italy, are also seeing the impacts of extreme heat, as Chris Livesay reports.
Wildfires kill dozens as they tear through forests in Algeria
Officials said at least 39 blazes were raging across 14 regions, including one that caught out a public bus carrying people through the mountains.
4 years after Capitol attack, Trump pardons cloud future of Jan. 6 cases
With Trump's pledge to issue pardons and shut down the investigation, many of those who breached the Capitol four years ago could see their convictions erased and records wiped clean.
Who won Golden Globes for 2025? See the full winners list here
Here is the full list of winners who took home awards at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
U.S. Steel, Nippon Steel sue Biden administration for blocking deal
The steel companies allege White House decision to block takeover was political and violated their right to due process.
Millions in deep freeze as massive winter storm grips multiple states
Millions in the U.S. are in the path of a major winter storm bringing snow and ice and creating dangerous conditions from the Central Plains to the East Coast.
What to know as Congress counts electoral votes today
Several changes to the electoral vote count process have been enacted since a violent mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
North Korea test fires a ballistic missile as Blinken visits Seoul
North Korea test fires a ballistic missile as Blinken visits Seoul, where he warned that Putin could provide Kim Jong Un with advanced space technology.
Winter storm causes massive flight disruptions, snarling U.S. travel
Winter Storm Blair is spreading across the U.S., prompting thousands of flight delays and cancellations. Here's what to know.
Golden Globes red carpet highlights and celebrity fashion
The 2025 Golden Globe Awards returned to Los Angeles. Entertainment's biggest names hit the red carpet. Check out the highlights and the latest fashion.
Biden signs Social Security bill that enhances benefits for millions
New law means police officers, teachers and others with public pensions will now collect their full Social Security benefits.
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Winter storm causes massive flight disruptions, snarling U.S. travel
Winter Storm Blair is spreading across the U.S., prompting thousands of flight delays and cancellations. Here's what to know.
U.S. Steel, Nippon Steel sue Biden administration for blocking deal
The steel companies allege White House decision to block takeover was political and violated their right to due process.
4 years after Capitol attack, Trump pardons cloud future of Jan. 6 cases
With Trump's pledge to issue pardons and shut down the investigation, many of those who breached the Capitol four years ago could see their convictions erased and records wiped clean.
A 2022 law changed how Congress counts electoral votes. Here's how.
Monday's joint session will be governed by a revised set of procedures that clarify the vice president's role, a change aimed at preventing attempts to overturn election results.
Who won Golden Globes for 2025? See the full winners list here
Here is the full list of winners who took home awards at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
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Winter storm causes massive flight disruptions, snarling U.S. travel
Winter Storm Blair is spreading across the U.S., prompting thousands of flight delays and cancellations. Here's what to know.
U.S. Steel, Nippon Steel sue Biden administration for blocking deal
The steel companies allege White House decision to block takeover was political and violated their right to due process.
Biden signs Social Security bill that enhances benefits for millions
New law means police officers, teachers and others with public pensions will now collect their full Social Security benefits.
"Breaking Bad" house up for sale. Here's how much it costs.
Centered on mythical methamphetamine cookers Walter White and Jesse Pinkman, the series wrapped up more than a decade ago, but its legacy continues to draw looky-loos to the home.
Social Security Fairness Act set to get Biden's signature
Legislation granting full Social Security benefits to nearly 3 million retirees will soon get become law, advocates say.
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4 years after Capitol attack, Trump pardons cloud future of Jan. 6 cases
With Trump's pledge to issue pardons and shut down the investigation, many of those who breached the Capitol four years ago could see their convictions erased and records wiped clean.
A 2022 law changed how Congress counts electoral votes. Here's how.
Monday's joint session will be governed by a revised set of procedures that clarify the vice president's role, a change aimed at preventing attempts to overturn election results.
Biden signs Social Security bill that enhances benefits for millions
New law means police officers, teachers and others with public pensions will now collect their full Social Security benefits.
Melania Trump documentary will be released by Amazon Prime Video this year
Melania Trump is the focus of a new documentary that's set for release by Amazon Prime Video later this year, the company announced Sunday.
Read full episode transcripts of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" from 2025
Browse all of our full episode transcripts from 2025 of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
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USGA warns of link between alcohol, cancer
The U.S. Surgeon General has called for new warning labels on alcoholic beverages that warn of a link between drinking and cancer. The announcement sent shares of alcohol stocks tumbling, but such labels are still a long way off, especially with the change in presidential administrations just two weeks away. Here's what to know about the warning.
Surgeon general calls for alcohol cancer warning
The U.S. surgeon general is now recommending a new label on alcohol products that warns of the risks of cancer, similar to the warning labels on cigarettes. A new advisory says alcohol consumption is one of the leading preventable causes of cancer, behind smoking and obesity. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Flu emergency room visits now "very high" nationwide, CDC says
Several Western states are seeing rates worse than last year's peak of flu season.
How much alcohol is bad for you? And more questions, answered.
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is calling for cancer risk warnings to be included on alcoholic beverages, prompting questions about the health impacts of alcohol.
Mediterranean diet ranks healthiest again. Here's what the 3 top diets entail.
Looking to boost your nutrition this year? The Mediterranean diet has topped the U.S. News & World Report's annual diet list again. Here's what to know.
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13 prisoners escape after drunk detective opens cells, police say
All but two of the 15 suspects in the jail at the time escaped when the cells were opened on the morning, police said.
Dozens of marine mammals found dead after oil spill
An animal rescue group said 61 dead cetaceans - an order of aquatic mammals that includes whales and dolphins - had been recorded since the oil spill.
Deadly New Year's trend strikes again in Japan
Choking on mochi is so common that authorities offer tips every year on how to help someone who has the food lodged in their throat.
Gunmen open fire on bar customers, killing 7 and wounding 5
Gunmen burst into the bar La Casita Azul and opened fire at customers, leaving bloodied bodies strewn on the floor according to local media.
Israeli officials say 3 killed in attack on vehicles in occupied West Bank
Far-right Israeli official calls for destruction of Palestinian town in occupied West Bank after 3 killed, 7 wounded in shooting attack.
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Who won Golden Globes for 2025? See the full winners list here
Here is the full list of winners who took home awards at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Golden Globes red carpet highlights and celebrity fashion
The 2025 Golden Globe Awards returned to Los Angeles. Entertainment's biggest names hit the red carpet. Check out the highlights and the latest fashion.
Melania Trump documentary will be released by Amazon Prime Video this year
Melania Trump is the focus of a new documentary that's set for release by Amazon Prime Video later this year, the company announced Sunday.
Jimmy Carter and his love of America's music
"Sunday Morning" contributor Bill Flanagan remembers the former president's love of music, and how his celebrations of America's musical heritage spanned the genres of country, gospel, classical, jazz, blues and rock 'n' roll.
Adrien Brody on "The Brutalist"
In the sweeping new period drama, Adrien Brody stars as László Toth, a Jewish Hungarian architect who survives the horrors of World War II, and seeks to rebuild his career after emigrating to America.
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What to know about car rental app Turo
The car rental app Turo is working to understand how two of its vehicles were used in the deadly New Orleans attack and Cybertruck bombing in Las Vegas. The Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside of President-elect Donald Trump's Las Vegas hotel and the electric truck used in the New Orleans attack were both rented via Turo. New York Times technology reporter Eli Tan joins CBS News 24/7 to explain how the app and its background check process work.
Apple's Siri settlement could mean money for consumers — what to know
Apple will pay $95 million to settle allegations that its Siri virtual assistant violated people's privacy by eavesdropping on mobile device users.
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.
The legal grounds for a TikTok ban delay
President-elect Donald Trump requested that the Supreme Court suspend the TikTok ban until after he takes office while he works on a political resolution. University of Minnesota Law School associate professor Alan Rozenshtein breaks down the legal basis for the request.
Apple agrees to pay $95 million to settle Siri eavesdropping claims
Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record user conversations through iPhones and other devices, court finds.
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Science
Jimmy Carter's environmental legacy
As the U.S. Capitol prepares to honor former President Jimmy Carter, Rolling Stone climate reporter Jeff Goodell looks back on his environmental legacy.
U.K.'s biggest dinosaur footprint site discovered: "So surreal"
It is hoped the discovery will provide clues about how dinosaurs interacted, as well as their size and the speeds at which they moved.
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.
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13 prisoners escape after drunk detective opens cells, police say
All but two of the 15 suspects in the jail at the time escaped when the cells were opened on the morning, police said.
Gunmen open fire on bar customers, killing 7 and wounding 5
Gunmen burst into the bar La Casita Azul and opened fire at customers, leaving bloodied bodies strewn on the floor according to local media.
Investigators say jealousy was a motive in murder of Texas teen
Matthew Edgar, who claimed to have no memory of how his ex-girlfriend was killed, was convicted of Livye Lewis' murder while on the run from authorities in Texas.
Did a dentist accused of murder poison his wife's protein shakes?
Angela Craig's autopsy revealed she had been poisoned. Police claim the evidence points to her husband James — alleging he purchased potassium cyanide and arsenic and laced her protein shakes with poison.
New Orleans starts to heal after terrorist attack
The crowds began returning to Bourbon Street in New Orleans and memorials grew as the city processed the deadly truck attack this week that killed 14 people. Omar Villafranca has more.
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NASA probe beams home update after record-breaking flyby of sun
NASA said scientists began receiving more detailed telemetry — or "housekeeping data" — from the spacecraft on New Year's Day.
When and where to see the Quadrantids, 2025's first meteor shower
The first meteor shower of 2025 is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can see the Quadrantids.
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.
What to know about tonight's "black moon"
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
Lunar eclipses, supermoons, meteor showers happening in 2025
Skywatchers can mark the calendar with a busy lineup of celestial occurrences in 2025.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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.
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Carter lies in repose in Atlanta for last day
Former President Jimmy Carter is lying in repose at the Carter Center in Atlanta for a final day before traveling to Washington D.C. Tuesday where he will lie in state at the Capitol. CBS News' Cristian Benavides has more.
Congress to certify Trump's election win
Vice President Kamala Harris will preside over the joint session of Congress Monday to tally all electoral votes and certify President-elect Donald Trump's election win. The certification comes four years after Trump's supporters attacked the Capitol to try to prevent the certification of Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 election. CBS News' Naomi Ruchim and Olivia Rinaldi have more.
Major winter storm hits millions across U.S.
Tens of millions of Americans are under winter weather alerts with a major storm bringing miserable conditions from Missouri to the East Coast. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee has more.
Remembering Jimmy Carter
The state funeral began Saturday in Georgia for former President Jimmy Carter, who died last week at the age of 100. Mark Strassmann reports from Carter's hometown of Plains.
Homan vows administration to address immigration on "day one"
Tom Homan, set to be President-elect Donald Trump's "border czar," reiterated on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the incoming administration will concentrate on "public safety threats and national security threats" in its plans for mass deportations starting on "day one."