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Have you taken down your Christmas tree yet? Here's all you need to know about when to box up or take down your tree — and how.
A landlord in New Orleans gave all her tenants a free month of rent this December to help make the holidays a little easier. Omar Villafranca has the story.
The family that currently lives in the Houston home where Beyoncé grew up was able to escape safely when flames broke out around 2 a.m. on Monday, and no one was hurt, authorities said.
Some somber, some celebratory — photos show how the world is marking Christmas 2023.
Thousands gathered in the heart of New York City to celebrate Christmas and worship at St. Patrick's Cathedral on Monday.
King Charles, Queen Camilla and members of the royal family gathered for their traditional Christmas celebration in Sandringham.
Pope Francis made his Christmas Day appeal for peace around the world and in particular between Israel and the Palestinians.
Need a last minute ingredient or gift on Christmas Day? Here's what restaurants, grocery stores and fast-food chains will be open.
Most eastern Christian churches use the Julian calendar, in which Christmas falls on Jan. 7, rather than the Gregorian calendar used in everyday life and by Western churches.
There's more than one terrific NFL showdown this Monday. Here's how to watch all the Christmas NFL games.
A Santa Claus for everyone in Atlanta, Georgia, tries to meet children in their world and greet them in their language, whether it's Spanish, sign language or English. Mark Strassmann sits down with Mr. and Mrs. Claus for the latest.
NORAD tracked Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, just as it has for the past six decades, as he made his way across the country.
Logan's Candies in Ontario, California, is one of the few handmade candy cane makers in the nation. The company makes tens of thousands of the striped peppermint treats each year. Joy Benedict reports.
Pope Francis delivered an appeal for peace during his Christmas Eve address in St. Peter's Square, Vatican City. "Our hearts are in Bethlehem," he said, without mentioning Israel or Gaza by name.
Palestinian Christians have canceled Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem this year, given the intensifying carnage in Gaza. "I believe God right now is under the rubble," Pastor Munther Isaac said. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest from the occupied West Bank.
The holidays came early for the Adams County SPCA as they cleared the shelter for the first time in 47 years.
The Jesuit priest and author of "Come Forth: The Promise of Jesus's Greatest Miracle" suggests an alternative meaning of the season for everyone to consider, regardless of their faith.
NORAD's official Santa tracker allows families to follow Santa Claus on his journey this Christmas Eve.
In a duplex on Detroit's west side, Colin McConnell discovered that his upstairs neighbor, Donald Wilson, had lost the love of his life and mother of his three young children. And so, he posted a video to social media asking for anything to help Wilson's family. As Steve Hartman reports, sharing the Christmas spirit can be powerful, especially when it's delivered from strangers.
CBS News spoke with people from a variety of backgrounds and faith traditions about what they're thinking about this holiday season.
CBS News asked people from across the United States about their favorite traditions during Christmas and the holiday season. These are their reflections as 2024 nears.
Here's where you can find which stores, restaurants, fast food chains and grocery stores are open on Christmas Eve.
NASA this week released a new image of a celestial formation known as the "Christmas Tree Cluster." The stars appear to form the glowing shape of a tree.
The post office for the town of Christmas, Florida, keeps its Christmas decorations up year-round, but it's during the holidays when it sees the most visitors. Cristian Benavides has more.
NORAD first started tracking Santa in 1955. This is what it looks like behind the scenes.
Former President Donald Trump will deliver his first speech since surviving an assassination attempt over the weekend.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Justice Department lawsuit accuses employees of Southwest Key, a Texas-based organization, of sexually abusing and harassing unaccompanied migrant children in its shelters.
Democratic Sen. Jon Tester of Montana said President Biden should not seen another term in the White House.
Many questions remain about the possible motive and political views of the 20-year-old who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump.
Sonya Massey was killed after Sangamon County deputies responded to her 911 call about an intruder early on July 6, officials said.
July is on track to see the fifth consecutive monthly drop in migrant apprehensions along the U.S.-Mexico border.
About 1 in 10 people with student loans have gotten debt relief, according to the Biden administration.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
CBS News is fact checking statements made by GOP speakers on the fourth and final night of the 2024 RNC, when Donald Trump addresses the convention.
Former President Donald Trump will deliver his first speech since surviving an assassination attempt over the weekend.
Briefers told lawmakers they are still attempting to access three foreign encrypted platforms the gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, used on his cellphone, sources told CBS News.
Democratic Sen. Jon Tester of Montana said President Biden should not seen another term in the White House.
An initiative from the nonprofit group StoryCorps seeks to find common ground through shared stories.
Bissell says it has received more than 150 reports of burn injuries from recalled product. Here's how consumers can get a refund.
John Deere & Co. says the farm equipment maker will no longer participate in "social or cultural awareness" events.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
The buyer intends to keep the fossil in the U.S., and is exploring making it available for public display.
About 1 in 10 people with student loans have gotten debt relief, according to the Biden administration.
CBS News is fact checking statements made by GOP speakers on the fourth and final night of the 2024 RNC, when Donald Trump addresses the convention.
Former President Donald Trump will deliver his first speech since surviving an assassination attempt over the weekend.
Briefers told lawmakers they are still attempting to access three foreign encrypted platforms the gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, used on his cellphone, sources told CBS News.
Democratic Sen. Jon Tester of Montana said President Biden should not seen another term in the White House.
An initiative from the nonprofit group StoryCorps seeks to find common ground through shared stories.
The now-recalled Diamond Shruumz gummies had been sold legally, but testing found they contained an illegal controlled substance.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
President Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, prompting an array of questions about his health and condition. Here's what we know so far.
Public safety and health care organizations are using drones to speed up lifesaving treatment during medical emergencies in which every second counts.
For years, Tennessee has required anyone convicted of prostitution while HIV-positive to register as a sex offender for life. To settle discrimination suits, the state has agreed to reverse course.
Far-right Israeli official Itamar Ben-Gvir paid a controversial visit to a contested holy site as a rights group details alleged Hamas war crimes.
The cubs - a female named Tochka and a male named Timur - explored their enclosure together with their mother, 13-year-old Katinka.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
Michael Travis Leake, who fronted Moscow-based rock band Lovi Noch, was detained in June 2023.
Canada plans to buy 12 new submarines as the U.S. and its allies and adversaries step up operations in the thawing Arctic.
Legendary comedian Bob Newhart, known for his trademark deadpan delivery, has died at the age of 94.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
After nearly four years of legal disputes, renowned wedding dress designer Hayley Paige has regained the right to use her name and control of social media accounts.
Emmy award-winning actor Sheryl Lee Ralph joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new comedy, "The Fabulous Four," and her third Emmy nomination for "Abbott Elementary."
Oprah Winfrey selected "Familiaris" by David Wroblewski as her latest book club pick. Watch the author, David Wroblewski, read an excerpt from his long-awaited follow-up to his bestselling debut, "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle."
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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.
Apple users can now download an early version of a new iPhone operating system that will be officially released this fall.
AT&T on Friday disclosed that hackers had accessed records of calls and texts of "nearly all" its cellular customers for a six-month period between May 1, 2022, and Oct. 31, 2022. Jo Ling Kent reports.
The melting of glaciers and polar ice sheets causes water to move closer to the equator, fattening the planet and slowing its rotation, according to a recent study.
Spade-toothed whales are the world's rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. Until, perhaps, now. One may have washed up onto a New Zealand beach.
Symptoms among the new bird flu cases included "fever, chills, coughing and sore throat/runny nose," alongside pink eye and eye tearing, a CDC spokesperson confirmed Monday.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season got off to a deadly start as Hurricane Beryl tore across the Caribbean, Mexico and eventually the U.S.
A man who authorities have described as a dangerous pedophile was arrested in Georgia, nearly 30 years after he fled an Oregon prison.
Sonya Massey was killed after Sangamon County deputies responded to her 911 call about an intruder early on July 6, officials said.
Kayla Wright's body was found in a truck-bed-style toolbox on a sandbar in the Missisquoi River in February.
Keith Edmund Gavin was pronounced dead at 6:32 p.m. CT following a chemical injection at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in Alabama.
More women, children and entire families have fallen victim to indiscriminate violence in areas where drug cartels are fighting bloody turf battles.
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
It has been two years since NASA's James Webb telescope gave us a stunning first look at the depth of our universe. To commemorate the achievement, NASA has released new images showing two distant galaxies interacting with each other. Jane Rigby, astrophysicist and a senior project scientist for the Webb telescope at NASA, joins CBS News to discuss.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket suffered a catastrophic engine failure as it launched a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit Thursday night, the first time in nearly a decade the rocket has failed. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on that and the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Retired professional wrestler Hulk Hogan took the stage on the final night of the Republican National Convention and said former President Donald Trump is a "real American hero." He ripped off his shirt to reveal a red Trump-Vance campaign shirt.
Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida says former President Donald Trump has been "very impressed" by the production at the Republican National Convention. He joins CBS News to discuss Ukraine, Trump's policy to secure the U.S.-Mexico border, and more.
Democratic Sen. Jon Tester of Montana came out against President Biden's reelection bid on Thursday night. Tester is the second Democratic senator to call on Biden to exit the 2024 race. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell leads special coverage.
Democratic Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan says he's been talking to President Biden's campaign team and voicing his views and concerns about how close the 2024 race is, and the challenges the Democrats face to maintain control of the Senate and the White House.
Democratic Rep. Jim Costa of California on Thursday night called on President Biden to drop out of the 2024 race. Costa is the latest member of the president's party to call for his exit. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa, no relation, has the details.