Ariana Grande says she will return to Manchester
The singer announced she will return to the city to meet fans and victims
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KISS cancels Manchester Arena concert
KISS has canceled its show at the arena where deadly terrorist attacks occurred at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England, earlier this week
Manchester bomber said to have told mom "forgive me" before attack
Spokesman for the anti-terror force in Libya says Salman Abedi telephoned his mother hours before the deadly bombing
Attack witnesses
Phil and Kim Dick were waiting for their daughter and granddaughter to leave the Ariana Grande concert in Manchester on Monday night when a suicide bomber unleashed an attack steps away. They survived, and recounted in a conversation with Scott Pelley what happened.
Father of Manchester concert bomber speaks out
Father of 22-year-old Briton who police say bombed concert in Manchester was detained for interrogations in Libyan city of Tripoli
Ariana Grande cancels concerts after Manchester bombing
The singer canceled concerts in London and several other European cities
Pink balloons become symbol of solidarity with Manchester
Large pink balloons were released from the rafters at the end of the Ariana Grande concert, just before the attack
Concert bomber's neighborhood at crux of terror "network"?
Salman Abedi is only the latest in series of jihadists to come from the area around Moss Side, in south Manchester
Helping ease kids' fears after Manchester attack
Mental health experts say it's important for parents to encourage teens to follow through with their plans
Last Manchester bombing victim identified
Parents were among those killed when suicide bomber attacked Ariana Grande concert -- including some who died with their children
England on alert
The United Kingdom is under the highest level of terror alert after the bombing that killed 22 people at an Ariana Grande concert. CBS News' Scott Pelley reports from Manchester, England.
Manchester residents on solidarity
Memorials continue to grow for the victims of the Manchester concert bombing. Twenty-two people, including teenagers and children, lost their lives Monday night as they were leaving Ariana Grande's concert. "CBS Evening News" anchor Scott Pelley spoke with Manchester community members who told him why it was important for them to show support.
Manchester unites amid tragedy
The head of Manchester police is thanking people for their response to the Ariana Grande concert bombing. While the feelings of shock and grief from the terror attack have not gone away, the spirit of the diverse, blue-collar city has risen up. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
“Shrieks … panic”: Concert insider on moments after bombing
Ariana Grande concert crew member says at first, he thought it might be balloons popping
U.K. mom learns daughter's fate
Thousands attended a vigil Tuesday in Manchester's Albert Square for the victims of Monday's terror attack at Ariana Grande's concert. Of the 22 people dead, police say several have still not been identified. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
"If I didn't help, I wouldn't be able to live with myself," says homeless man who aided at Manchester
Stephen Jones, 35, is being praised as a hero for helping victims of the attack
Manchester investigation
Police have identified the Manchester Arena suicide bomber, and a suspect has been arrested in connection with the case. CBSN security consultant Paul Viollis has more on how the investigation into the attack is likely to proceed.
Entertainment headlines
"Entertainment Tonight" correspondent Cameron Mathison joins CBSN's "ET Update" with details on Ariana Grande's reaction to the deadly terror attack that happened during one of her concerts, and more on tributes to the late Sir Roger Moore.
Anatomy of radicalism
Officials are investigating the motive behind the deadly Manchester terror attack that took place Tuesday, after the suicide bomber was identified as 22-year-old Salman Abedi. Alexander Meleagrou-Hitchens is an expert on radicalism and extremism, and joins CBSN with analysis.
Manchester terror probe
ISIS has claimed responsibility for the deadly terror attack at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England. But it's unclear what connection the group may have had to 22-year-old Salman Abedi, who has been identified as the suicide bomber. CBS News security analyst and former FBI assistant director Ron Hosko joins CBSN with more on the investigation.
Manchester bomber ID'd
The suicide bomber at an Ariana Grande concert has been identified as 22-year-old Salman Abedi, Manchester Police confirmed at a news conference Tuesday. Greater Manchester Chief Constable Ian Hopkins also said a 23-year-old man was arrested in connection with the attack. See the full news conference.
Hoaxes abound after Manchester Arena explosion
Social media helped some Ariana Grande concertgoers find shelter following the Manchester Arena bombing, but the tragedy also gave rise to several hoaxes
James Corden’s emotional response to Manchester bombing
James Corden opened Monday's edition of the "Late Late Show" with a somber, heartfelt tribute to the city of Manchester
Experts on why Manchester bomber targeted specific venue exit
The location and timing of the strike outside an Ariana Grande concert was "sophisticated"
Mom of concertgoer: "I don't know if she's alive even yet"
ISIS claims responsibility for the explosion that happened at the end of Ariana Grande's concert in Manchester Arena
Experts doubt Russian claims of bird strike in Kazakhstan plane crash
Experts say evidence in the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan points to a possible midair explosion, not an encounter with a flock of birds.
NASA spacecraft safe after historic closest-ever approach to sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe hurtled through the sizzling solar atmosphere and passed within a record-breaking 3.8 million miles of the sun's surface.
Japan's "Black Widow" death row inmate dies at 78
Japanese death-row inmate Chisako Kakehi, dubbed the "Black Widow" after she used cyanide to kill her elderly lovers, has died in a detention center at age 78, officials say,
Man accused of fatally burning woman in NYC subway indicted
A grand jury has indicted the man accused of setting a woman on fire aboard a Brooklyn subway train, Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez announced Friday.
South Korea's acting president impeached after just 2 weeks in office
South Korea's opposition-controlled National Assembly voted to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo, further deepening the country's political crisis.
Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen airport where WHO chief was about to board plane
Israel says it's targeting Houthi military sites in Yemen's rebel-held capital city, Sanaa.
Judge rules accuser in rape suit against Jay-Z, Combs can stay anonymous
A judge ruled that a woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs when she was 13 can proceed anonymously, for now, in her lawsuit against the rap moguls.
Passenger without ticket gets onto Delta flight from Seattle to Honolulu
A plane passenger taken into custody after boarding a Delta flight from Seattle to Hawaii without a boarding pass.
Italian government says journalist detained in Iran for a week
Italy's Foreign Ministry says it's trying to "clarify the legal situation of Cecilia Sala" more than a week after she was detained while reporting in Iran.
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Utah man accidentally triggers avalanche, rescues trapped brother
The unidentified pair of brothers and their father were snowmobiling on Christmas Eve when the avalanche swept through.
NASA spacecraft safe after historic closest-ever approach to sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe hurtled through the sizzling solar atmosphere and passed within a record-breaking 3.8 million miles of the sun's surface.
Richard Parsons, executive who led Time Warner and Citigroup, dies at age 76
Richard Parsons was known as a skilled negotiator, a diplomat and a crisis manager.
NFL doubleheader on Christmas Day sets streaming viewership records
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
Passenger without ticket gets onto Delta flight from Seattle to Honolulu
A plane passenger taken into custody after boarding a Delta flight from Seattle to Hawaii without a boarding pass.
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What to know about returning unwanted holiday gifts
The National Retail Federation expects about 17% of sales to be returned this year.
Systane eye drops recalled due to potential fungal contamination
Fungal contamination of an eye product is known to potentially cause eye infections, which may be vision- or life-threatening, according to the FDA.
Former Suzuki Motors CEO Osamu Suzuki dies at 94
Osamu Suzuki, the charismatic former boss of Japanese mini-vehicle maker Suzuki Motor Corp., has died.
Richard Parsons, executive who led Time Warner and Citigroup, dies at age 76
Richard Parsons was known as a skilled negotiator, a diplomat and a crisis manager.
NFL doubleheader on Christmas Day sets streaming viewership records
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
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Trump picks Miami-Dade commissioner as ambassador to Panama
Cabrera is county commissioner of District 6, which represents parts of Coral Gables, Hialeah and the City of Miami.
Biden heads to St. Croix for final holiday as president
President Biden's final holiday in office will take place largely out of the public eye.
What to know about the Panama Canal's history amid Trump comments
Here's what to know about the United States' involvement with building and operating the Panama Canal.
Marianne Williamson launches bid for DNC chair
Marianne Williamson sought the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020 and 2024.
Trial of man accused in Trump assassination attempt in Florida pushed back
Ryan Wesley Routh is being held in Miami awaiting trial in Fort Pierce.
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Systane eye drops recalled due to potential fungal contamination
Fungal contamination of an eye product is known to potentially cause eye infections, which may be vision- or life-threatening, according to the FDA.
Is multitasking a myth? Here's what research shows.
Busy lives have many of us juggling multiple tasks at once, but is that really multitasking? Here's what expert Linda Stone has learned about the myth of multitasking.
Why some children are turning to GLP-1 drugs
A growing number of young people are receiving prescriptions for GLP-1 weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. Janet Shamlian examines why.
Pet food brand issues recall over bird flu contamination
A voluntary recall was issued for a line of raw and frozen pet food after a cat died of bird flu.
FDA raises urgency of Costco egg recall
The FDA has raised the level of a Costco egg recall, warning of the risk of severe illness or death due to potential salmonella contamination. Over 10,000 cartons of Kirkland brand organic eggs sold at stores across the South are affected. Customers are urged to discard or return eggs marked with Julian code 327 and a use-by date of Jan. 5, 2025.
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Italian government says journalist detained in Iran for a week
Italy's Foreign Ministry says it's trying to "clarify the legal situation of Cecilia Sala" more than a week after she was detained while reporting in Iran.
Former Suzuki Motors CEO Osamu Suzuki dies at 94
Osamu Suzuki, the charismatic former boss of Japanese mini-vehicle maker Suzuki Motor Corp., has died.
Scientists say people hit with 41 extra days of dangerous heat this year
Researchers say human-caused climate change dealt people an average of nearly six weeks of extra extreme heat in 2024, while also fueling more destructive storms.
Dozen skeletons found in hidden graves in Mexico near U.S. border
Authorities have found 12 skeletons buried in clandestine graves in Mexico's northern Chihuahua state near the U.S. border, officials say.
Experts doubt Russian claims of bird strike in Kazakhstan plane crash
Experts say evidence in the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan points to a possible midair explosion, not an encounter with a flock of birds.
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Cheyenne Grace topping the charts
Cheyenne Grace, a rising star from North Texas who is a high school student, is topping the iTunes charts with her debut holiday album, "Home for Christmas."
NFL doubleheader on Christmas Day sets streaming viewership records
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
Judge rules that accuser in rape suit against Jay-Z, Combs can remain anonymous
A judge ruled that a woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs when she was 13 can proceed anonymously, for now, in her lawsuit against the rap moguls.
"Baby Driver" actor Hudson Meek, 16, dies after falling from a moving vehicle
Hudson Meek, the 16-year-old actor known for his performance in the 2017 film "Baby Driver," died Dec. 21 in Alabama, authorities said.
Beyoncé's halftime show the highlight of a lackluster NFL Christmas slate
Beyoncé surprised fans by bringing out Shaboozey to perform "Sweet Honey Buckiin," and Post Malone joined her for "Levii's Jeans."
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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.
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.
Researchers develop robot to help people walk
A robotic exosuit may seem like science fiction, but a team of South Korean researchers is turning the concept into reality. CBS News' Leah Mishkin explains how the new tech is helping people with disabilities walk on their own.
Holiday shoppers on the lookout for big TVs
TVs are some of the most popular items to fly off store shelves during the holidays. But this year, experts say shoppers are going bigger than ever. CBS News' Jeff Wagner explains.
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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.
Orca who carried her dead calf for 17 days has a new baby
Tahlequah has a newborn girl, years after she made headlines for carrying her dead calf for 17 days.
2,600-year-old shipwreck is raised from waters off Spain
An ancient shipwreck that dates back to the 7th century B.C.E. has been removed from waters off Spain, two decades after its discovery in 1994.
What to know about the winter solstice, 2024's shortest day
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
Class-action lawsuit over plastic recycling
This week a group of plaintiffs in Missouri, Kansas, California and Florida filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of companies and organizations, claiming they've falsely promoted how easy it is to recycle plastics. CBS News Los Angeles climatologist Marina Jurica has the details.
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Dozen skeletons found in hidden graves in Mexico near U.S. border
Authorities have found 12 skeletons buried in clandestine graves in Mexico's northern Chihuahua state near the U.S. border, officials say.
Man accused of burning woman on subway indicted on murder, arson charges
A grand jury has indicted the man accused of setting a woman on fire aboard a Brooklyn subway train, Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez announced Friday.
Japan's "Black Widow" death row inmate dies at 78
Japanese death-row inmate Chisako Kakehi, dubbed the "Black Widow" after she used cyanide to kill her elderly lovers, has died in a detention center at age 78, officials say,
Florida pizza delivery worker allegedly stabs pregnant customer after $2 tip
A pizza delivery worker, upset over a tip, allegedly repeatedly stabbed a pregnant woman at a Florida motel, a sheriff's office says.
Trump assassination attempt news
Ryan Routh, the man accused of trying to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump near his Florida golf course, could have his trial delayed as his lawyer mounts a legal defense. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more on the latest developments.
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NASA spacecraft safe after historic closest-ever approach to sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe hurtled through the sizzling solar atmosphere and passed within a record-breaking 3.8 million miles of the sun's surface.
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.
Discovery of "tipped over" black hole surprises NASA scientists
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
Why are the Boeing Starliner astronauts stuck in space?
Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.
NASA delayes return date for astronauts
NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.
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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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Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
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Summer music heats up 2024
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Multiple tornadoes reported in Texas Thursday
Parts of southwest Texas saw a handful of tornadoes Thursday that caused some property damage, but no reported serious injuries. More severe storms are in the forecast for the area this weekend. CBS News national reporter Kati Weis has a report from Texas and CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Grant Gilmore has a look at the weather on the horizon.
South Korea's acting president impeached
South Korean lawmakers have voted to impeach their acting president, Han Duck-soo, who was appointed after the elected president, Yoon Suk Yeol, was impeached earlier this month.
Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen airport
A round of Israeli airstrikes against Houthi rebels hit an airport in Yemen Thursday. The U.N.'s World Health Organization said its director-general was boarding a plane when the attack happened. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.
New details on Azerbaijan Airlines crash
A U.S. official has told CBS News that there are early indications a Russian anti-aircraft system may have struck the Azerbaijan Airlines flight that crashed in Kazakhstan Wednesday. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.
More libraries offering more than books
Many local libraries are expanding beyond books to offer music classes, food assistance, and even hand tools. Meg Oliver reports on how libraries are becoming hubs of innovation and community support.