Disney World should ban childless millennials, mom says in rant
Despite anonymous mother's viral tirade, the Magic Kingdom has been courting millennials for years—starting with booze
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Star Wars: Galaxy Edge to open at Disneyland on Friday
New Disneyland attraction will offer 14 acres of Star Wars-themed rides and activities, including building droids
Disneyland hikes ticket prices again--cheapest daily fee over $100
The latest round of increases -- of up to 25 percent -- comes ahead of a new Star Wars-themed expansion
Grooms Woody & Buzz throw epic Disney wedding
Garrett Smith and Jason Bitner took their nuptials "to infinity and beyond" by dressing as "Toy Story" characters and having their guests come in Disney costumes, too
Man auctions off rare items from Disneyland
For the past 63 years, Disneyland in Anaheim, California, has drawn millions of visitors from all over the world and become known as "the happiest place on earth." Now, fans have a chance to take historic pieces of Disneyland home. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Disneyland boosts minimum wage to $15 an hour
The wage hike, which comes after park workers said they struggle with poverty, affects almost 10,000 workers
Squirrel caught shoplifting at Disney World
A squirrel was caught swiping M&Ms from a store at Disney's Magic Kingdom, and the video of the furry bandit has gone viral
Disney unveils rainbow Mickey ears
Why wear your heart on your sleeve when you can wear it on your head? Disney just unveiled a pair of Mickey Mouse ears designed to show LGBTQ pride.
For Disney, its Shanghai resort is a "local company"
With an expansion of the $5.5 billion theme park, the company aims to deflect tensions that could hurt business
Service dogs in training get trip to Disneyland
Dogs training with Canine Companion for Independence seemed to enjoy their visit to Disneyland
Dogs go to Disneyland
These smiling pups are training to be service dogs. Last week they took a field trip to Disneyland -- and the characters there did a service for them in return.
3 reasons you'll pay Disney's higher ticket prices
In an annual ritual, the media giant's theme park admissions are going up again – and the crowds will still come
Disneyland power failure
The power is back at Disneyland after sections of the park went dark during one of its busiest weeks of the year. A transformer failure hit the theme park in Anaheim, California. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Disneyland outage
A blown transformer knocked out power to parts of Disneyland, shut down rides and left some families stranded. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas reports.
Transformer problem causes power outage at Disneyland
About 12 rides were affected and no one was hurt, a parks spokeswoman said
Legionnaires' disease outbreak tied to Disneyland
Health officials say three more cases of Legionnaires' have been reported, bringing the total to 15, and may be tied to the popular theme park
Disneyland shuts cooling towers after Legionnaires' cases
Disneyland shut down the cooling towers after visitors came down with the disease
John Stamos gets engaged at Disneyland
John Stamos decided on a fairytale proposal when he asked actress Caitlin McHugh to marry him
Dad pleads guilty to killing son, 5, after Disneyland trip
Prosecutors contend Aramazd Andressian Sr., 35, killed his son to get back at his estranged wife amid a tumultuous divorce
No more bidding on "wenches" on Disneyland ride
The women on the auction block will become pirates themselves
"Ultimate act of revenge": Dad's alleged motive in boy's killing
Aramazd Andressian Sr., 35, was arrested in Las Vegas Friday on suspicion of killing 5-year-old son -- boy's body hasn't been found
Geese defecate on crowd of people at Disneyland
Initial reports say someone had thrown human feces on group of people prompting hazmat team response, police say
Johnny Depp surprises Pirates of the Caribbean riders
Riders were in for a treat when Johnny Depp appeared as Captain Jack Sparrow
Violent protest near Disneyland over off-duty cop firing gun
At least 24 arrests; hundreds hit Anaheim’s streets to protest earlier confrontation, caught on video, outside home of LAPD officer
A peek inside Disney's new "Star Wars" lands
They may not be in a galaxy far, far away, but the new attractions are sure to appeal to fans of the movie franchise
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Luigi Mangione waives extradition, will return to NYC today
UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione will return to NYC today after waiving extradition in Pennsylvania.
Shutdown looms after House GOP turns against spending bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.
Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband, over 40 others convicted in rape, drugging trial
Gisèle Pelicot said she had no regrets, but hope for the future after a judge sentenced her ex-husband to 20 years in prison for drugging and raping her for years.
Georgia appeals court removes Fani Willis from Trump 2020 election case
President-elect Donald Trump was charged in a sprawling racketeering case related to the 2020 election.
Wisconsin shooter was in contact with California man plotting his own attack
A California judge issued a restraining order against a 20-year-old man who told FBI agents he'd been messaging with the Wisconsin shooter, authorities and court documents say.
Amazon workers, led by Teamsters, set to launch strike at 7 facilities
Teamsters union says Amazon workers at seven warehouses will walk off the job Thursday morning in multiple states.
FAA bans drones over several New Jersey towns. See the list.
Drones have been banned from flying over nearly two dozen New Jersey towns until Jan. 17, the FAA says.
Oklahoma set to execute man who killed girl during cannibalistic fantasy
Oklahoma is preparing to execute Kevin Underwood, who killed a 10-year-old girl during a cannibalistic fantasy. It would be the 25th and last scheduled U.S. execution this year.
Senate set to vote on bill that would expand Social Security to millions
Senators advance bill that would expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, including teachers, firefighters and others with public pensions.
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Luigi Mangione waives extradition, will return to NYC today
UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione will return to NYC today after waiving extradition in Pennsylvania.
Georgia appeals court removes Fani Willis from Trump 2020 election case
The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis must be removed from the 2020 election case against President-elect Donald Trump.
Oklahoma set to execute man who killed girl, 10, during cannibalistic fantasy
Oklahoma is preparing to execute Kevin Underwood, who killed a 10-year-old girl during a cannibalistic fantasy. It would be the 25th and last scheduled U.S. execution this year.
O'Malley, in bid for DNC chair, says Democrats need to learn from "very bad loss"
Democrats elect a new party chair on Feb. 1, following the loss of the presidency and the Senate and the narrow failure to win the House in 2024.
Wisconsin shooter was in contact with California man plotting his own attack
A California judge issued a restraining order Tuesday against a 20-year-old man who told FBI agents that he had been messaging with the Wisconsin shooter.
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Amazon workers, led by Teamsters, on strike in multiple cities
Teamsters union says Amazon workers at seven warehouses plan to walk off the job Thursday morning in multiple states.
Stock market plummets after Fed forecasts fewer rate cuts in 2025
The stock market is down sharply today after the Federal Reserve forecast fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 than expected.
U.S. Mint announces 5 historical women on new quarters for 2025. Here's who.
It's the last year the American Women Quarters Program will put historical female figures on reverse side of coins.
U.S. mulls ban on Chinese-made TP-Link routers over national security concerns
TP-Link routers could be banned in the U.S. over national security concerns, according to a report.
Senate set to vote on bill that would expand Social Security to millions
Senators advance bill that would expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans with public pensions.
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Georgia appeals court removes Fani Willis from Trump 2020 election case
The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis must be removed from the 2020 election case against President-elect Donald Trump.
Biden sets new climate goal for slashing U.S. greenhouse gas emissions
The new goal is part of the Paris Agreement, under which member nations must update their emission cut targets every five years.
O'Malley, in bid for DNC chair, says Democrats need to learn from "very bad loss"
Democrats elect a new party chair on Feb. 1, following the loss of the presidency and the Senate and the narrow failure to win the House in 2024.
Teen victim of deepfake porn urges Congress to pass "Take It Down Act"
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
Senate set to vote on bill that would expand Social Security to millions
Senators advance bill that would expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans with public pensions.
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Health insurers limit coverage of prosthetic limbs
Advocates say it is discrimination and are arguing for "insurance fairness" on the grounds that people who have joints surgically replaced typically don't face the same kinds of coverage challenges.
What are seed oils and do they pose health risks? Here's what to know
Seed oils are making headlines, prompting fears around whether they can have negative effects on your health. Here's what to know.
CDC confirms first severe bird flu case in the U.S.
A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday.
Congo says mysterious disease killing dozens of kids finally identified
"The mystery has finally been solved," Congo's health ministry says, after an unidentified disease outbreak started killing mainly women and children in a remote region.
2 sisters, 7 years apart in age, also receive heart transplants 7 years apart
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
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Putin laments top general's killing, says he'll meet Trump "any time"
Russia's Vladimir Putin, in his annual marathon news conference, laments "serious blunders" by his security forces and says he'll meet Trump "any time" about Ukraine.
2 highway crashes in Afghanistan leave dozens dead, dozens more hurt
Two highway crashes in southeastern Afghanistan killed a combined total of 50 people and injured 76, a government spokesman says.
Mayotte cyclone survivors plead with visiting French president for help
"Mayotte is demolished," an airport security agent told President Emmanuel Macron as he arrived in the remote French territory five days after Cyclone Chido.
Google Maps shows suspected corpse, helps solve murder mystery
Officers arrested a woman who was the missing male's partner and another man who was her ex-partner, police said.
2 soldiers killed by landmine day after troops killed by booby trap
The incident happened one day after a blast caused by another improvised landmine killed two Mexican soldiers and wounded five others.
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Inside Variety's acclaimed "Actors on Actors"
Since 2014, Variety's "Actors on Actors" has showcased one-on-one conversations between Hollywood stars, offering unique insights into their craft. Co-editor-in-chief and executive producer Ramin Setoodeh joins us to discuss the series' impact.
Extended interview: Grateful Dead
The three surviving core members of the Grateful Dead, Bobby Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, and Mickey Hart, talk to Anthony Mason about becoming Kennedy Center honorees, the band's legacy and loyal fans, and the magic of music and songwriting.
The Grateful Dead, Kennedy Center honorees, reflect on the band's legacy
Surviving members of the Grateful Dead, Bobby Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, and Mickey Hart, revisit the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco.
Ben Schwartz, James Marsden on new "Sonic"
Ben Schwartz and James Marsden join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their roles in the highly anticipated sequel "Sonic the Hedgehog 3," distributed by Paramount Pictures.
Kennedy Center honors Grateful Dead
Dave Matthews, Leon Bridges and Derek Trucks led a star-studded tribute to the Grateful Dead at this year's Kennedy Center Honors. Anthony Mason spoke with the band's three surviving core members about their journey to becoming one of the most influential bands in American history.
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Supreme Court agrees to hear case about TikTok ban
The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will hear an appeal from TikTok over a federal law that would ban the social media giant if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company. Jan Crawford has more.
Teen victim of deepfake porn urges Congress to pass "Take It Down Act"
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
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.
Supreme Court to decide on future of TikTok
The Supreme Court plans to hear arguments in January on a challenge to a new law that could lead to the popular social media app TikTok being banned in the U.S. The Biden administration and lawmakers say the Chinese government's ability to collect data from TikTok poses a significant national security risk, while the app and its Chinese parent company ByteDance argue that the law is unconstitutional. CBS News Supreme Court producer Catherine Cole has more.
FAA: Lithium battery fires on flights now occur nearly twice a week
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
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"Murder hornets" eradicated in the U.S., agriculture officials say
Giant hornets, dubbed "murder hornets," have been eradicated in the U.S., five years after the invasive species was first detected in Washington state.
Coal use hitting record in 2024, which is likely hottest year yet, report says
World coal use is set to reach an all-time high in 2024, the International Energy Agency says, in a year all but certain to be the hottest in recorded history.
How climate change impacted 2024
From record-breaking temperatures to devastating disasters, 2024 brought the world closer to the reality of what climate change looks and feels like. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Bronze-Age Britons were cannibalized after massacre, research shows
Researchers determined that dozens of men, women and children were violently killed and cannibalized in Bronze Age-era England.
ClimateWatch: Looking back on 2024’s extreme weather
In this episode of “ClimateWatch,” CBS national environmental correspondent David Schechter looks back at the devastating hurricanes, landslides, flooding and more that impacted the U.S. this year.
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Luigi Mangione waves extradition
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case, has waived extradition and is being transported from Pennsylvania to New York. CBS News' Nicole Valdes has more.
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Luigi Mangione waives extradition, will return to NYC today
UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione will return to NYC today after waiving extradition in Pennsylvania.
Luigi Mangione's extradition coming
Luigi Mangione's lawyer says the suspect in the UnitedHealthcare CEO killing is expected to waive extradition back to New York from Pennsylvania. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports.
Google Maps shows suspected corpse, helps solve murder mystery
Officers arrested a woman who was the missing male's partner and another man who was her ex-partner, police said.
2 soldiers killed by landmine day after troops killed by booby trap
The incident happened one day after a blast caused by another improvised landmine killed two Mexican soldiers and wounded five others.
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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.
NASA leader weighs in on Elon Musk, SpaceX and plans for moon rocket
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.
Boeing Starliner crew's return delayed again
Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.
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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
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Summer music heats up 2024
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Luigi Mangione waves extradition
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case, has waived extradition and is being transported from Pennsylvania to New York. CBS News' Nicole Valdes has more.
Federal Reserve slashes rates again
The Federal Reserve said it is lowering rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday, marking a full percentage point drop since September. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains the impact on your finances.
Inside Variety's acclaimed "Actors on Actors"
Since 2014, Variety's "Actors on Actors" has showcased one-on-one conversations between Hollywood stars, offering unique insights into their craft. Co-editor-in-chief and executive producer Ramin Setoodeh joins us to discuss the series' impact.
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Fani Willis removed from Trump case
A Georgia court of appeals ruled that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis must be removed from the 2020 election case against President-elect Donald Trump. CBS News' Jared Eggleston reports and legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the decision.