The White House's history with Thanksgiving, and how the turkey pardon came to be
The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.
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From the archives: George H.W. Bush joins Face the Nation
In January of 1985, George H.W. Bush was sworn in for a second term as vice president. He spoke with moderator Lesley Stahl about his plans for the country.
Mornings Memory: President Bush plays tennis
In today's "Mornings Memory," we flash back to 1990 when President George H.W. Bush took a break from budget negotiations by hitting the tennis court. His opponent? None other than tennis legend Pete Sampras.
Ronald Reagan's former staff back Harris-Walz ticket
They wrote in a statement that if former Republican President Ronald Reagan was alive, he would back Vice President Kamala Harris' candidacy.
More than 200 former Bush, McCain and Romney staffers endorse Harris
The alternative to Harris, the letter from more than 200 Republicans said, "is simply untenable."
Why do U.S. presidents pardon turkeys?
The U.S. has enjoyed the presidential turkey pardon for more than three decades, and the tradition continued when President Biden pardoned two lucky turkeys Monday afternoon on the South Lawn. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe nabbed a coveted interview with one of the birds, and National Turkey Federation chairman Steve Lykken.
How Bush gave Reagan his big moment
CBS News' John Dickerson breaks down the infamous 1980 debate that left four candidates without anywhere to sit.
World reacts to death of former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev
Mikhail Gorbachev, who served as the last leader of the Soviet Union, died at the age of 91.
George H.W. Bush's post-presidency life
A new memoir is giving a behind-the-scenes look into George H.W. Bush's life after serving as president. "The Man I Knew" was written by Jean Becker, who worked as chief of staff for the 41st president for more than two decades, and joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the life and legacy of the man she called a mentor and a friend.
Trump lags in swing state of Wisconsin
Lanhee Chen, policy director for Mitt Romney's 2012 presidential campaign and an advisor for Senator Marco Rubio's 2016 presidential campaign, joins CBSN to discuss how the political landscape has changed in Wisconsin for President Trump since he won the state four years ago, and how the fallout from police shootings, like that of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, may determine how some voters cast their ballots in cities nationwide.
30 years of Americans with Disabilities Act
Exactly 30 years ago, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. Dr. Feranmi Okanlami, an assistant professor of family medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation at the University of Michigan, joins CBSN's Laura Podesta to talk about the history of the landmark law and why there is still work to be done.
Most divisive U.S. presidents, ranked
Barack Obama, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton and more – they served, and sometimes they divided.
Lesley Stahl on impeachment
60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl covered the Watergate scandal and was a CBS News White House correspondent during the Carter, Reagan and George H.W. Bush administrations. She joins "Red & Blue" to provide her impeachment analysis.
Buttigieg pitches himself as first veteran president since 1992
Reflecting on his time returning from Afghanistan, Buttigieg said the U.S. takes "seriously the mutual promise" it makes to veterans about their benefits and health care
HW Bush's service dog vital role to rehabilitating veterans
Sully is just one of the legions of dogs involved with Friends of America's VetDogs
Book sheds new light on Barbara Bush
USA Today Washington bureau chief Susan Page joins "Red & Blue" to discuss her new book, "The Matriarch: Barbara Bush and the Making of an American Dynasty," and the important role Mrs. Bush played in her husband's and son's political lives.
How Barbara Bush overcame tragedy, depression
Author Susan Page on the remarkable life of the only woman in U.S. history to advise both a husband and son during their presidencies
Jimmy Carter to be oldest living president
Jimmy Carter on Friday will pass George H.W. Bush to become the longest living president. In the years since he left office, he's become perhaps the most accomplished former president in American history. Chip Reid explains.
Service dog Sully prepares for next mission
Former President George H.W. Bush's service dog, Sully, is preparing for a new role. At the end of the month, the 2-year-old lab will start working with veterans at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland. He helped comfort Bush during the last months of his life. Chip Reid met Sully at a training facility in Long Island.
Sully, meet Rudy
In honor of former President George H.W. Bush's service dog, Sully, who has become a surprise social media star, "Sunday Morning" contributor Luke Burbank introduces us to another yellow Lab, five-year-old Rudy, who doesn't have a lot in common.
Sully heading for a new adventure
After the death of former President George H.W. Bush, an image of his service dog Sully touched hearts across the nation. After the holidays, Sully will start a new adventure, helping a wounded warrior. "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor reports.
"We know there is police brutality," Trump's AG pick says in 1992
Then-moderator of "Face the Nation" Bob Schieffer sat down with Bush administration Attorney General William Barr on May 17, 1992, in the wake of the Los Angeles riots.
Atlanta woman carrying on George H.W. Bush's legacy as a "point of light"
The Daily Point of Light Award honors individuals making a difference in their community
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America pays final tribute to 41st President; Remembering his promise to "keep America moving forward."
Final farewell to George H.W. Bush
A funeral was held Thursday in George H.W. Bush's hometown in Houston, where he was praised as a father, grandfather and friend. Then he took his final journey on a special presidential train. "CBS This Morning" co-host Bianna Golodryga reports.
Johnson vows "we will not have a government shutdown" as House GOP readies vote
House Speaker Mike Johnson emerged from a meeting with his fellow Republicans on Friday and said he believed lawmakers would avoid a government shutdown.
Mayorkas warns of "serious" consequences for Homeland Security if government shuts down
Republicans in the House are working to craft a plan to avert a government shutdown just hours before funding for agencies is set to lapse.
Holiday travel record predicted as government shutdown looms
More than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday and New Year's Day, which would top the previous holiday-season high set in 2019, according to AAA.
Delphi double murderer Richard Allen sentenced to 130 years in prison
An Indiana jury has convicted Allen in the murders of 14-year-old Liberty "Libby" German and 13-year-old Abigail "Abby" Williams who had vanished during a hike in Delphi in 2017.
Biden's top hostage envoy in Syria to ask for help in finding Austin Tice
Hostage envoy Roger Carstens is in Syria making the first known in-person U.S. in-person contact with the caretaker government and seeking help in finding missing American Austin Tice.
7-year-old killed, 6 wounded in stabbing attack at Croatia school
A 7-year-old girl was killed and at least five other students and a teacher were wounded in a knife attack at a school in Croatia, police said.
Why fish, birds and other animals yawn too, according to an expert
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Planned Starbucks strike in 3 cities could spread nationwide
Workers at Starbucks stores in three cities plan to go on a five-day strike that could spread nationwide.
Hip-hop star reportedly shot dead in parking garage in Sweden
In a video, seemingly filmed with a camera worn by the shooter, a person carrying a handgun can be seen firing multiple shots in a parking garage.
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Feds sue Zelle, alleging nation's biggest banks failed to stop fraud
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
What would a government shutdown mean for flights, air travel?
Here's what the anticipated record number of holiday travelers should know about how a government shutdown could affect trips.
Mayorkas warns of "serious" consequences for Homeland Security if government shuts down
Republicans in the House are working to craft a plan to avert a government shutdown just hours before funding for agencies is set to lapse.
Will it snow on Christmas? Maps show weather forecasts for 2024
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Dream on. Only a few areas of the U.S. are likely to see snow in the weather forecast for Christmas 2024.
Tyler Perry and Kerry Washington on bringing "Six Triple Eight" to the big screen
Tyler Perry and Kerry Washington team up for a new World War II film, "Six Triple Eight," shedding light on the 6888th Postal Battalion.
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Feds sue Zelle, alleging nation's biggest banks failed to stop fraud
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
What would a government shutdown mean for flights, air travel?
Here's what the anticipated record number of holiday travelers should know about how a government shutdown could affect trips.
Here's what to know about Medicare's new $2,000 prescription drug cap
Millions of Medicare enrollees are likely to see relief in 2025 when a $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket prescription drug-spending goes into effect.
Holiday travel record predicted as government shutdown looms
More than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday and New Year's Day, which would top the previous holiday-season high set in 2019, according to AAA.
Biden issues likely last round of student debt forgiveness before leaving office
The Biden administration is canceling federal student loans for another 55,000 workers to the tune of $4.28 billion in what's expected to be the last such round before he leaves office.
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Feds sue Zelle, alleging nation's biggest banks failed to stop fraud
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
Mayorkas warns of "serious" consequences for Homeland Security if government shuts down
Republicans in the House are working to craft a plan to avert a government shutdown just hours before funding for agencies is set to lapse.
Biden issues likely last round of student debt forgiveness before leaving office
The Biden administration is canceling federal student loans for another 55,000 workers to the tune of $4.28 billion in what's expected to be the last such round before he leaves office.
How Trump could undo portions of Biden's climate legacy
Biden's most recent climate initiatives are all but certain to be short-lived, mostly thanks to an obscure law that tends to come into play every four years.
Biden's top hostage envoy in Syria to ask for help in finding Austin Tice
Hostage envoy Roger Carstens is in Syria making the first known in-person U.S. in-person contact with the caretaker government and seeking help in finding missing American Austin Tice.
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Why fish, birds and other animals yawn too, according to an expert
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Stuffing stockings with skincare? Here's what kids should and shouldn't be using
Skin care is all the rage for teens and tweens these days, but be careful not to give products that could cause more harm than good.
He went in for a colonoscopy. The hospital charged $19,000 for two.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
Frito-Lay recalls some Lay's chips over "life-threatening" allergy risk
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
"Sleepmaxxing" trend has young adults optimizing their sleep
Sleep optimization, or "sleepmaxxing," is a popular trend among a younger demographic, but experts share a few words of caution.
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Hip-hop star reportedly shot dead in parking garage in Sweden
In a video, seemingly filmed with a camera worn by the shooter, a person carrying a handgun can be seen firing multiple shots in a parking garage.
7 killed in prison riot as officers try to transfer 2 dangerous inmates
One of the inmates with a gun held out for about three hours, protected by 20 fellow prisoners, officials said.
7-year-old killed, 6 other people wounded in stabbing attack at Croatia school
A 7-year-old girl was killed and at least five other students and a teacher were wounded in a knife attack at a school in Croatia, police said.
Malaysia agrees to launch new search for missing MH370 plane
The Boeing 777 carrying 239 people disappeared from radar screens on March 8, 2014 while en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing.
Two journalists killed in northern Syria
A journalists' association says two journalists working for Kurdish media outlets were killed in Syria while covering fighting between Turkish-backed fighters and Syrian Kurdish militia.
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The untold WWII story of "Six Triple Eight"
Tyler Perry and Kerry Washington team up on the film "Six Triple Eight," spotlighting the only all-Black women's battalion in Europe during WWII. Washington stars as Charity Adams, the highest-ranking Black female officer.
Alicia Keys surprises students at her former high school
The 16-time Grammy winner returned to the Professional Performing Arts School in New York, where she first began her career, and shares advice with current students.
Quirky Guinness World Records of 2024 include a skateboarding cat
As 2024 comes to a close, we took a look at some of the oddest Guinness World Records of the year.
Apollo Theater honored by Kennedy Center
For 90 years, the Apollo Theater has shaped American culture, launching icons like James Brown and Aretha Franklin. This year, it became the first institution honored by the Kennedy Center, cementing its legacy as a hub of innovation.
Alicia Keys surprises students at alma mater
Sixteen-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys celebrates her Broadway musical "Hell's Kitchen" earning a Grammy nomination for Best Musical Theater Album. In an exclusive interview, she revisits her alma mater to honor the teacher who inspired her and surprises students.
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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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Why fish, birds and other animals yawn too, according to an expert
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Americans coexisted with 4-ton sloths for millennia, research shows
Early Americans may have spent millennia sharing prehistoric savannas and wetlands with enormous beasts, research shows.
EPA tackling pollution in at-risk communities
The Environmental Protection Agency under President Biden created a new Office of Environmental Justice that seeks to address pollution levels in disadvantaged and marginalized communities. However, there is concern that the incoming Trump administration could do away with the new department. David Schechter reports.
"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.
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Potential Luigi Mangione evidence
A federal complaint against Luigi Mangione included mentions of a notebook that investigators say he possessed, which apparently included hostile messages that could be used as evidence in the case against him. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
Mangione could face the death penalty
Luigi Mangione is now detained in New York after his extradition from Pennsylvania. This comes as more details emerge about the federal charges he is now facing in connection to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Mangione's Thursday federal court appearance
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared in federal court Thursday after waiving extradition in Pennsylvania and being transported back to New York. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Hip-hop star reportedly shot dead in parking garage in Sweden
In a video, seemingly filmed with a camera worn by the shooter, a person carrying a handgun can be seen firing multiple shots in a parking garage.
Allen gets 130 years for Delphi murders
Richard Allen, the man convicted of killing teenage girls Abigail Williams and Liberty German in Delphi, Indiana, has been sentenced to 130 years in prison for the 2017 murders.
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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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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.
Summer music heats up 2024
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Mayorkas on potential government shutdown
In an interview for Sunday's "Face the Nation," Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas tells Margaret Brennan the "implications and the consequences are serious" if Congress does not pass a spending bill to keep the U.S. government funded.
How can Congress avoid a government shutdown?
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are attempting to reach an agreement to keep the government open past the midnight shutdown deadline. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports on the potential solutions.
Potential Luigi Mangione evidence
A federal complaint against Luigi Mangione included mentions of a notebook that investigators say he possessed, which apparently included hostile messages that could be used as evidence in the case against him. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
White House on looming government shutdown
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre spent most of her Friday press briefing answering questions about the possible government shutdown. Jean-Pierre said several times that Congress had a bipartisan deal and that House Speaker Mike Johnson needs to stick to it.
government shutdown deadline threat
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a government shutdown after Elon Musk and President-elect Donald Trump decried his spending bill that lawmakers on both sides of the aisle negotiated to keep the lights on. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.