17 states urge recall of Kia and Hyundai cars following thefts
Videos on social media show how to easily hot-wire the vehicles, many of which lack anti-theft engine immobilizers.
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1,736 "disadvantaged communities" getting a climate aid boost in New York
New York's Climate Act – said to be "the most aggressive climate and clean energy initiative in the nation" – will ensure "those most vulnerable to recurrent extreme weather events" get prioritized, leaders say.
Starbucks violated labor laws "hundreds of times," judge says
A federal labor judge has ordered Starbucks to reinstate seven workers fired during a unionization campaign in Buffalo.
Firefighter who died battling blaze in downtown Buffalo identified
37-year-old Jason Arno was a member of The Buffalo Fire Department's Engine Co. 2 for three years, according to Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown.
Tesla workers say "dozens" fired in retaliation for union drive
"I strongly feel this is in retaliation to the committee announcement, and it's shameful," said one fired employee.
Buffalo store shooter gets life in prison
The gunman who killed 10 people and injured three more in a racist mass shooting at a Buffalo, New York, supermarket last year was sentenced to life in prison without parole. Jeff Pegues reports.
Buffalo shooter gets life sentence
The gunman who killed 10 people because they were Black at a Buffalo, New York, supermarket last year has been sentenced to life in prison without parole. CBS News chief national affairs and justice correspondent Jeff Pegues joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" with more on the case.
Buffalo supermarket shooter gets life sentence
There was a moment of chaos at the sentencing hearing of a white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, when a family member of one of the victims lunged at the defendant. Others expressed their deep anger at the gunman, who was sentenced to life in prison. Jeff Pegues reports.
Buffalo supermarket gunman is sentenced
The 19-year-old who pleaded guilty to killing 10 in a mass shooting targeting Black people at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, last May has been sentenced to life in prison. A man lunged at him in court during the proceedings. CBS News chief national affairs and justice correspondent Jeff Pegues joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak with this developing story.
Buffalo shooter gets life sentence shortly after man charges at him in court
The gunman who killed 10 people in a racist mass shooting at Tops supermarket last May was sentenced after listening to relatives of his victims.
Buffalo mass shooter faces sentencing
The 19-year-old who pleaded guilty to gunning down 10 people at a Buffalo supermarket in May 2022 faces a life sentence today. CBS News national affairs and justice correspondent Jeff Pegues joins "CBS News Mornings" to talk about the proceedings and what we could learn about the case.
Hyundai, Kia boost security after TikTok video linked to thefts
Authorities say videos on the social media platform may have led to multiple car accidents and eight fatalities.
Strongest earthquake in 40 years hits Buffalo area: "Like a car hit my house"
The shaking lasted a few seconds and sent residents first to their windows and then to social media in search of an explanation.
Damar Hamlin releases public video for the first time since his on-field collapse
The Buffalo Bills safety thanked his fans on Saturday for their support during his ongoing recovery.
The Uplift: Piano prodigy
An 11-year-old piano prodigy with autism gets a huge surprise. A heroic woman rescues a stranger in a blizzard. Host Tony Dokoupil faces his fear of dancing and takes dance lessons for the first time.
Nature: Songbirds in snow
We leave you this Sunday with songbirds in the snowy woods near Buffalo, N.Y. Videographer: Carl Mrozek.
How a woman saved a developmentally disabled man lost in a blizzard
Sha'Kyra Aughtry welcomed Joey White into her home, saving him from the blistering cold and caring for him as he suffered from severe frostbite.
Good Samaritan rescues blizzard victim
A Buffalo woman rescued a stranger who is developmentally disabled during a blizzard on Christmas Eve. David Begnaud has more.
Sister thanks woman for saving brother from blizzard
During a recent blizzard in Buffalo, New York, a woman saved a stranger, who is developmentally disabled, from the cold. The rescued man's sister recently visited the woman's house to see where her brother was treated like family. David Begnaud shares more.
How the NFL prepares for medical emergencies
Damar Hamlin remains hospitalized in critical condition after collapsing in the middle of Monday's NFL game in Cincinnati. CBS News Chicago reporter Charlie De Mar reports on the Buffalo Bills safety's condition, then CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones discusses the NFL's emergency action plan, how the league prepares to deal with medical emergencies on the field and what will happen to the league's schedule in the wake of the game's cancellation.
Risk of cardiac arrest for young athletes
The Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin remains hospitalized in critical condition after a mid-game collapse attributed to sudden cardiac arrest. Dr. Dave Montgomery, a cardiologist at PREventClinic, Inc., joins "CBS News Mornings" with his insights on the medical emergency and what parents can do to help keep young athletes safe.
Southwest flights mostly back on track after week of chaos
Embattled carrier canceled less than 50 flights Friday, but faces challenge regaining customers' trust.
Buffalo couple houses dozens of people during deadly storm
As the "blizzard of the century" unleashed a frozen hell upon New York, one couple – both local pastors – jumped onto snowmobiles and rushed to rescue those who were stranded.
Another round of storms to hit U.S.
Roads have reopened in Buffalo, New York, five days after a blizzard paralyzed the city. There's now concern about possible flooding as temperatures rise. The Weather Channel's Chris Warren is tracking the next round of storms across the U.S.
Buffalo roads reopen as search continues for victims of deadly winter storm
A devastating blizzard reportedly dropped almost 52 inches of snow over Buffalo and its surrounding county, killing at least 39 people.
Trump signs executive orders on military DEI, trans service members, COVID
President Trump signed executive orders that could reshape the management and composition of the U.S. military.
FBI insider raises concern about Kash Patel's role in hostage rescues
Senate Democrats are asking for documents related to allegations the nominee to lead the FBI, Kash Patel, prematurely confirmed hostage rescue details.
Trump's immigration crackdown also targets legal ways to enter the U.S.
The Trump administration is also issuing bans and restrictions on legal immigration, including refugees displaced by violence.
China targets U.S. service members on social media in "virtual espionage"
The FBI and NCIS say "virtual espionage" by China is ensnaring American troops in growing numbers.
Trump Justice Dept. fires employees tied to Jack Smith probes
About a dozen Justice Department employees who worked for former special counsel Jack Smith on his investigation of Donald Trump are being fired.
What is DeepSeek, and why is it causing investors to freak out?
Chinese startup DeepSeek has debuted an AI app that challenges OpenAI's ChatGPT and other U.S. rivals, sending a shock through Wall Street.
Earthquake off coast of Maine rattles New England
An earthquake felt in Boston, Massachusetts today was centered off York Harbor, Maine.
CDC staff ordered to cut off communication with WHO
The directive to the CDC to halt communications with the World Health Organization was imposed to comply with President Trump's executive order.
Senate confirms Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary
The Senate voted Monday as Senate Republicans work to quickly install President Trump's picks for top administration posts.
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Trump signs executive orders on military DEI, trans service members, COVID
President Trump signed executive orders that could reshape the management and composition of the U.S. military.
Woman sentenced for helping pregnant Chinese women get to U.S.
A California woman was sentenced to 41 months in prison for helping Chinese women travel to the U.S. to deliver babies who automatically became American citizens.
Starbucks brings back condiment bar, free refills for some drinks
Starbucks fans can now get free refills for some drinks — but not all. The coffee chain is also bringing back its self-serve milk and sweeteners bar.
White House unveils first lady Melania Trump's official portrait
The White House released the official portrait of first lady Melania Trump on Monday.
China targets U.S. service members on social media in "virtual espionage"
The FBI and NCIS say "virtual espionage" by China is ensnaring American troops in growing numbers.
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Starbucks brings back condiment bar, free refills for some drinks
Starbucks fans can now get free refills for some drinks — but not all. The coffee chain is also bringing back its self-serve milk and sweeteners bar.
Social Security boost may take more than a year for many Americans
The Social Security Fairness Act is adding to the workload of a federal agency already short on staff, it says in urging patience.
TikTok loaded phones are selling for thousands online after momentary ban
Don't have TikTok on your phone? You can buy someone else's on eBay for thousands.
Fuji TV bosses resign over sex scandal linked to former star
Masahiro Nakai, a former leader of Japan's once-hugely popular boy band SMAP, reached a costly settlement with a woman over an alleged sex assault.
What is DeepSeek, and why is it causing investors to freak out?
Chinese startup DeepSeek has debuted an AI app that challenges OpenAI's ChatGPT and other U.S. rivals, sending a shock through Wall Street.
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Trump signs executive orders on military DEI, trans service members, COVID
President Trump signed executive orders that could reshape the management and composition of the U.S. military.
Nigerian man extradited to U.S. for alleged sextortion of South Carolina teen
Gavin Guffey, the son of South Carolina state Rep. Brandon Guffey, died by suicide in 2022.
CDC staff ordered to cut off communication with WHO
The directive to the CDC to halt communications with the World Health Organization was imposed to comply with President Trump's executive order.
Trump Justice Dept. fires employees tied to Jack Smith probes
About a dozen Justice Department employees who worked for former special counsel Jack Smith on his investigation of Donald Trump are being fired.
Judge reverses order, grants Oath Keepers access to Capitol after Trump clemency
A judge had ordered the Oath Keeper members convicted of crimes related to the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, to be barred from entering the U.S. Capitol court permission.
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CDC staff ordered to cut off communication with WHO
The directive to the CDC to halt communications with the World Health Organization was imposed to comply with President Trump's executive order.
Snoozing on the couch can disrupt your sleep. These expert tips can help.
Falling asleep on the couch is a small habit that can have a big impact on your sleep, leaving you wide awake when you move into bed for the night.
As RFK Jr. raises vaccine doubts, data shows how many lives they've saved
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, has raised doubts about vaccines — but history shows they've saved millions of lives.
Alabama woman becomes longest-living recipient of pig organ transplant
Towana Looney of Alabama has become the longest-living recipient of a pig organ transplant.
Army veteran's knee pain was a warning sign for rare cancer
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Rayshaun Smith thought his knee pain was caused by his active lifestyle. It was an early sign of a rare cancer.
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China targets U.S. service members on social media in "virtual espionage"
The FBI and NCIS say "virtual espionage" by China is ensnaring American troops in growing numbers.
Nigerian man extradited to U.S. for alleged sextortion of South Carolina teen
Gavin Guffey, the son of South Carolina state Rep. Brandon Guffey, died by suicide in 2022.
CDC staff ordered to cut off communication with WHO
The directive to the CDC to halt communications with the World Health Organization was imposed to comply with President Trump's executive order.
World's biggest iceberg could collide with Antarctic penguin island
The biggest iceberg on Earth is heading toward a remote island, creating a potential threat to penguins and seals inhabiting the area.
Elephant tramples tourist to death in South Africa
The South African national parks agency asked people not to post images of the incident on social media.
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Brooklyn Park teen debuts first movie at 19
It's known as one of the toughest businesses to crack into, but a Brooklyn Park teen is making her way in Hollywood.
Pete Davidson and Dav Pilkey on "Dog Man"
The playful anarchy of author-illustrator Dav Pilkey's bestselling "Dog Man" series, about a hero cop who is part-man, part-police dog, is now on screen in a new animated film, with comedian Pete Davidson playing Dog Man's arch-nemesis, Petey the Cat.
Pete Davidson and Dav Pilkey on "Dog Man"
The playful anarchy of author and illustrator Dav Pilkey's bestselling "Dog Man" series is now on screen in a new animated film. Correspondent Rita Braver talks with Pilkey about the genesis of his hero, a cop who is part-man, part-police dog; and with comedian Pete Davidson, who voices Dog Man's arch-nemesis, Petey the Cat.
The spirit of Sundance
This month, the Sundance Film Festival is once again providing a showcase for independent filmmakers and documentarians from around the world. But that isn't all that Sundance does. "Sunday Morning" goes behind the scenes.
Behind the scenes at Sundance
This month, in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah, the Sundance Film Festival is once again providing a showcase for independent filmmakers and documentarians from around the world. But that isn't all that Sundance does. Correspondent Lee Cowan talked with actor Robert Redford, founder of the non-profit Sundance Institute, about the history of the festival, and of the filmmakers' labs that help up-and-coming cinematic storytellers hone their craft. Cowan also talks with actors Glenn Close and Ed Harris; the Institute's founding senior director, Michelle Satter; and Sean Wang, director of last year's breakout festival hit, the coming-of-age story "Didi."
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Why U.S. investors see DeepSeek as a threat
Tech stocks plummeted Monday as investors raised concerns about advancements in Chinese artificial intelligence. Last week, the Chinese company DeepSeek released R1, an AI model similar to ChatGPT that costs significantly less to develop. CBS News contributor JD Durkin joins "The Daily Report" to examine the stock market's response.
Why China's DeepSeek is shaking up the AI industry
A Chinese AI company called DeepSeek is sending a shock wave through Wall Street. Margaret Brennan explains.
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.
TikTok loaded phones are selling for thousands online after momentary ban
Don't have TikTok on your phone? You can buy someone else's on eBay for thousands.
What is DeepSeek, and why is it causing investors to freak out?
Chinese startup DeepSeek has debuted an AI app that challenges OpenAI's ChatGPT and other U.S. rivals, sending a shock through Wall Street.
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World's biggest iceberg could collide with Antarctic penguin island
The biggest iceberg on Earth is heading toward a remote island, creating a potential threat to penguins and seals inhabiting the area.
66-million-year-old vomit found by amateur fossil hunter
A paleontologist hailed the discovery as "truly an unusual find," adding it helped explain the relationships in the prehistoric food chain.
Climate scientist: "There's no place that's safe"
Experts discuss the increased intensity we can expect from destructive weather events due to climate change, while an amateur meteorologist explains how he helped sound the alarm as wildfires spread towards the L.A. County community of Altadena.
Scientists make "jaw-dropping" discovery about Iron Age women in U.K.
Scientists analyzing 2,000-year-old DNA have revealed that a Celtic society in the southern U.K. during the Iron Age was centered around women, a study said.
SpaceX pushes Starship test flight back one day due to weather
If the weather cooperates, the Starship launch will follow the maiden flight of Jeff Bezos' already weather-delayed New Glenn rocket.
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Woman sentenced for helping pregnant Chinese women get to U.S.
A California woman was sentenced to 41 months in prison for helping Chinese women travel to the U.S. to deliver babies who automatically became American citizens.
Nigerian man extradited to U.S. for alleged sextortion of South Carolina teen
Gavin Guffey, the son of South Carolina state Rep. Brandon Guffey, died by suicide in 2022.
Charges in alleged port smuggling scheme
Federal prosecutors have announced charges in an apparent large-scale smuggling scheme worth millions of dollars from China into the United States.
2 decades after Utah man found stabbed to death, DNA leads to arrest
Authorities in Utah say they arrested a suspect in the 2005 stabbing death of 33-year-old Jason Royter.
Ecuador arrests leader of powerful cartel targeted by U.S.
Carlos D was the second-in-command of Los Lobos (The Wolves) and "considered a high-value target," the armed forces said in a statement.
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SpaceX launches 21 new Starlink satellites
SpaceX has successfully launched its newest round of Starlink satellites into Earth's lower orbit from a Falcon 9 rocket. Twenty-one total satellites were onboard, and 13 of them have direct-to-cellphone capabilities. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
How to see a planetary parade this weekend
Four planets will be in the parade in January, while seven will align in February. Here's how to see the events.
Supersonic winds rage on planet over 500 light-years from Earth
Researchers said this was the fastest wind ever measured in a jetstream that goes around a planet.
FAA orders investigation into SpaceX Starship failure
A fire in the aft section of SpaceX's Starship trigged the apparent explosion that destroyed the spacecraft, the company says.
What's next for SpaceX?
SpaceX completed its seventh launch of the Starship rocket, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launched its New Glenn rocket into orbit and a NASA astronaut stuck in space went on her first spacewalk in seven months. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks down the latest stories.
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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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U.S. troops head to southern border
The U.S.-Mexico border has been very active since President Trump took office last week. While more troops head to the border, the U.S. is ramping up its deportation efforts. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has more from outside Fort Bliss in Texas.
Solar industry grazing vegetation with sheep
The solar industry has exploded over the past decade, and that includes putting panels on farmland to capture electricity. Maintaining the land underneath those panels can be a pricey proposition, but now there are workers doing it on the cheap. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen explains.
SpaceX launches 21 new Starlink satellites
SpaceX has successfully launched its newest round of Starlink satellites into Earth's lower orbit from a Falcon 9 rocket. Twenty-one total satellites were onboard, and 13 of them have direct-to-cellphone capabilities. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
14th Amendment explained
President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship is on temporary hold after a federal judge last week called it "blatantly unconstitutional." Birthright citizenship derives from section one of the 14th Amendment. Amanda Frost, professor at the University of Virginia School of Law, joins CBS News to take a closer look at the legal battle.
Why U.S. investors see DeepSeek as a threat
Tech stocks plummeted Monday as investors raised concerns about advancements in Chinese artificial intelligence. Last week, the Chinese company DeepSeek released R1, an AI model similar to ChatGPT that costs significantly less to develop. CBS News contributor JD Durkin joins "The Daily Report" to examine the stock market's response.