More than 150 killed in Halloween crowd surge
More than 150 people were killed in a crowd surge during a Halloween celebration in Seoul, South Korea. Many of the victims were in their teens and 20s. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
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South Korea in shock after 153 die in Halloween crowd surge
Concerned relatives raced to hospitals in search of their loved ones Sunday as South Korea grieved the deaths of more than 150 people.
Soaring inflation drives up Halloween prices
Candy prices are soaring this Halloween thanks to inflation. It's not just candy, pumpkin prices are also up. Carter Evans takes a look.
Skittles, Reese's and other popular Halloween candies see price hike
The 10 most popular candy brands have seen an average price increase of 13% since 2021, according to Datasembly.
Inflation to make holiday season more costly
With Halloween just around the corner, Americans gearing up for the holiday season can expect to be spooked by the rise in prices of holiday activities due to inflation. Michael George has more.
Fentanyl hidden in candy bags seized at airport
A security check at Los Angeles International Airport led to the discovery of 12,000 suspected fentanyl pills inside what appeared to be bags and boxes of candy. The seizure prompted officials to warn parents to check their children's Halloween candy after trick-or-treating this year.
Here's how to stream "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving"
Even after Apple acquired the holiday specials, PBS was able to air some during the past two years. This year, it will be different.
Halloween 2022: Last minute Halloween costumes you can still get from Amazon
Trick or treat time is almost here. These Halloween costumes are still available on Amazon now.
On the Road with Steve Hartman: Halloween
Steve Hartman shares stories highlighting the tricks and treats of Halloween.
Amazon Books' best Halloween books
Sarah Gelman, editorial director of Amazon Books, joins "CBS Mornings" to share recommendations for the best books to read this Halloween season.
No mold, no maggots: How to keep your jack-o'-lantern fresh until Halloween
These fruits don't last forever — and they may not even make it to Halloween if you buy and carve them too early.
The 12 best Halloween movies to stream on Amazon Prime Video
These are the best movies on Amazon Prime Video -- some scary, some not -- to watch this Halloween.
The most popular adult Halloween costumes of 2022, according to Pinterest
Transform into your favorite pop culture icon with one of these costumes popular on Pinterest.
How to watch 'Hocus Pocus 2'
Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy return to reprise their wicked roles in "Hocus Pocus 2."
Halloween decorations leave baby twins in awe
These 1-year-old twins from Vermont were not ready for Halloween decorations – and what they saw left them with their mouths wide open.
Hershey warns of Halloween candy shortage
Hershey, one of the world's largest chocolate makers, is warning of a shortage of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Kit Kat and other sweets this Halloween. Hershey said it won't be able to fully meet consumer demand.
The Irish cave known as hell's entrance — and Halloween's birthplace
For thousands of years, legend has it, this cave has been home to Ireland's fairy folk.
Exploring Ireland for Halloween's origins
Ireland has long been the land of fairies and fairytales. It's also the home of Halloween. Ian lee ventures deep into the countryside to find its origins. Ian Lee reports.
Scenes from New York Comic Con 2021
Hundreds of fans and cosplayers lined up to attend the convention, its first time back in the Javits Center since the coronavirus pandemic began. Those looking for the whimsical, outrageous and supernatural were not disappointed.
Dangerous weather threatens Halloween plans
A powerful storm system could disrupt Halloween plans for millions of Americans this weekend. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN with the forecast.
SpaceX preps for Halloween astronaut launch
SpaceX is counting down to a Halloween launch of four astronauts to the International Space Station. Mark Strassmann reports from the Kennedy Space Center.
Officials warn of cannabis edibles that look like Halloween treats
Multiple state attorneys general cited a national trend of children accidentally consuming cannabis edibles.
New York school district bans "Squid Game" Halloween costumes
The school district's superintendent said students have been reenacting some of the games at recess.
Halloween comes early for young cancer patient
Halloween arrived early in a Maryland neighborhood. A 6-year-old girl's neighbors helped her celebrate her favorite day before she started chemotherapy. Jan Crawford shares more.
Trick-or-treating during COVID: Most parents think kids will be safe
Parents most concerned about the virus are the least likely to feel kids will be safe
Mistakenly deported Abrego Garcia meets with Maryland senator in El Salvador
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he met Thursday with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who immigration officials admitted was deported by error to El Salvador.
RFK assassination files being released by Trump administration
A tranche of records on Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 killing are being unsealed at the urging of the senator's son, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
2 killed, 6 injured in FSU mass shooting; suspect in custody
Law enforcement said the suspected shooter is the 20-year-old son of a Leon County sheriff's deputy and a student at FSU.
Rubio says U.S. may soon "move on" from Ukraine-Russia peace efforts
President Trump could give up on efforts to end the war in Ukraine "in a matter of days," Rubio says, highlighting the administration view that it's "not our war."
FSU shooting suspect has been identified. Here's what we know.
The FSU shooting suspect, identified by police as Phoenix Ikner, was at the center of a custody battle between his birth parents, CBS News has learned.
Video shows Idaho officers fatally shoot teen seconds after arriving
Victor Perez had autism, cerebral palsy and was nonverbal, though there is no indication the responding officers were aware of that.
FDA making plans to end its routine food safety inspections, sources say
Food safety inspections would be left to state and local authorities under the plan being developed by the FDA.
4 people killed in cable car accident in southern Italy
A cable car accident on a mountain near Naples left at least four people dead and one critically injured, according to officials in southern Italy.
About 429,200 wireless phone chargers recalled over fire hazard
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
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About 429,200 wireless phone chargers recalled over fire hazard
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
Dollar's decline raises worries investors are losing trust in the U.S.
Since mid-January, the dollar has fallen 9% against a basket of currencies, a rare and steep decline.
Power restored to nearly all customers in Puerto Rico after blackout
The blackout hit Puerto Rico as the largely Catholic residents of the U.S. territory prepared to celebrate the Easter weekend.
Ryan Gosling to star in new standalone "Star Wars" movie
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
Case solved 53 years after mom traveling with daughter found murdered
Forensic genealogy and a DNA profile helped identify a suspect in the case of Phyllis Bailer, an Indiana mother who was murdered in 1972.
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About 429,200 wireless phone chargers recalled over fire hazard
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
Dollar's decline raises worries investors are losing trust in the U.S.
Since mid-January, the dollar has fallen 9% against a basket of currencies, a rare and steep decline.
Is the stock market open today on Good Friday?
The stock and bond markets are closed for Good Friday, but will reopen on Monday, following the Easter holiday.
Honda to shift Civic Hybrid production to U.S. from Japan
Rated as one of the top 10 most popular cars sold in the U.S. in 2024, the Civic model is currently sourced in both countries.
Can the IRS strip Harvard of its tax-exempt status? Here's what to know.
President Trump has suggested stripping Harvard of its tax-exempt status, a step that experts say would be unusual and face legal challenges.
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Rubio says U.S. may soon "move on" from Ukraine-Russia peace efforts
President Trump could give up on efforts to end the war in Ukraine "in a matter of days," Rubio says, highlighting the administration view that it's "not our war."
RFK assassination files being released by Trump administration
A tranche of records on Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 killing are being unsealed at the urging of the senator's son, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Federal judge temporarily limits DOGE access to Social Security data
A federal judge has imposed new restrictions on the Department of Government Efficiency's access to Social Security systems that hold personal data on millions of Americans.
NSC rebuilding with aides aligned with MAGA agenda, sources say
The White House is starting to rebuild the National Security Council with aides top officials believe are staunchly aligned with President Trump's agenda.
Mistakenly deported Abrego Garcia meets with Maryland senator in El Salvador
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he met Thursday with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who immigration officials admitted was deported by error to El Salvador.
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About 429,200 wireless phone chargers recalled over fire hazard
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
Obesity doctor touts new weight loss drug
There may soon be a new medication option for losing weight. Eli Lilly's experimental pill appears to work as well as the injected drug Ozempic to lower the weight of diabetes patients. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
CDC scraps plan to help Texas schools curb measles over layoffs, employee says
Some employees working on the CDC's measles response were warned they could face layoffs.
FDA making plans to end its routine food safety inspections, sources say
Food safety inspections would be left to state and local authorities under the plan being developed by the FDA.
GLP-1 pill shows success for diabetes, weight loss, Eli Lilly says
Eli Lilly and Co., the maker of Zepbound and Mounjaro, announced a successful Phase 3 trial for a once-daily GLP-1 pill for diabetes and weight loss.
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World Press Photo for 2025 is of Gaza boy who lost arms in Israeli strike
A "quiet photo that speaks loudly," of a Palestinian boy who lost both arms in an Israeli strike, has been selected as the 2025 World Press Photo of the year.
Ryan Gosling to star in new standalone "Star Wars" movie
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
Rubio says U.S. may soon "move on" from Ukraine-Russia peace efforts
President Trump could give up on efforts to end the war in Ukraine "in a matter of days," Rubio says, highlighting the administration view that it's "not our war."
Bus driver loses $84,000 pension after he was caught stealing $7
A Japanese bus driver with 29 years of service lost his retirement package worth $84,000 after being fired for stealing $7 from passengers' fares.
4 people killed in cable car accident in southern Italy
A cable car accident on a mountain near Naples left at least four people dead and one critically injured, according to officials in southern Italy.
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Tom Francis on Broadway spotlight
With Tony nominations just days away, Tom Francis talks to Adriana Diaz about starring with Nicole Scherzinger in the hit revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical.
Ryan Gosling to star in new standalone "Star Wars" movie
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
Skye P. Marshall on career change and working with Kathy Bates on "Matlock"
Skye P. Marshall also worked in the pharmaceutical industry before she pursued acting. She spoke with "CBS Mornings" about the transition and starring in the legal drama, "Matlock."
Skye P. Marshall on "Matlock" finale
Skye P. Marshall joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to preview the explosive finale of "Matlock," share what it's like working with Kathy Bates, and react to Olympia's discovery of Matty's secret.
James Brolin on "Ransom Canyon"
Hollywood legend James Brolin stars as a tough Texas rancher in "Ransom Canyon," a modern Western about land, loyalty, and legacy. The series follows three families caught in a power struggle over their hometown's future.
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About 429,200 wireless phone chargers recalled over fire hazard
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
Judge: Google is online advertising monopoly
A federal judge ruled Thursday that Google is a monopolist in markets for online advertising technology. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has the details.
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.
How AI is using facial recognition to help bring lost pets home
A national lost-and-found database run by the nonprofit Petco Love has helped reunite more than 100,000 families with missing animals.
Google's digital ad network an illegal monopoly, judge rules
The ruling involving Google's online ad technology follows a similar case last year in which Google's search engine was declared a monopoly.
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Breaking down the return of dire wolves
Colossal Biosciences says it successfully gene-edited gray wolves to carry traits of the extinct dire wolf. Founder and CEO Ben Lamm and Chief Science Officer Beth Shapiro discuss the research and rising controversy.
Scientists find "strongest evidence yet" of life on distant planet
A British-U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life.
Can climate change really create zombie fungi, like in "The Last of Us"?
As the HBO series "The Last of Us" returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality?
NOAA could face 25% budget cut, slashing climate research, in draft proposal
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
Ancient jawbone found in sea linked to mysterious human ancestors
Relatively little is known about Denisovans, an extinct group of human cousins that interacted with Neanderthals and Homo sapiens.
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Deadly shooting at FSU leaves campus reeling
Crime and safety reporter Anna Schecter joins us with new details after a deadly campus shooting at Florida State University left two dead and six injured. The suspect is in custody.
Menendez brothers' resentencing delayed
After 30 years behind bars, the Menendez brothers are trying to shorten the life sentences they are serving for killing their parents. However, a resentencing hearing scheduled for Thursday was delayed after an appeal by the L.A. district attorney.
Investigation into FSU shooting underway
Students will be allowed to return to Florida State University's campus on Friday, a day after a shooter opened fire, killing two people and injuring six others. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more from Tallahassee.
Case solved 53 years after mom traveling with daughter found murdered
Forensic genealogy and a DNA profile helped identify a suspect in the case of Phyllis Bailer, an Indiana mother who was murdered in 1972.
What we know about the FSU shooting suspect
Two people were killed and six others were hurt in a mass shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee on Thursday, police said. The suspect has been identified as a 20-year-old student and son of a sheriff's deputy who used his stepmother's former service weapon, investigators said. CBS News' Kati Weiss and Natalie Brand have the latest details on the case. Mary Ellen O'Toole, a retired FBI special agent and behavioral profiler, joins with more analysis.
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Astronomer on new evidence pointing to life
Astronomers say they have discovered "the strongest evidence yet" of life on a distant planet, although, they stress that more research is needed. Chief astronomer and planetarium director of the Franklin Institute Derrick Pitts joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Scientists find "strongest evidence yet" of life on distant planet
A British-U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life.
Gayle King on how space flight changed her
A day after her flight to space, Gayle King speaks with "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois about how the trip has changed her.
Aisha Bowe and Amanda Nguyen reflect on life-changing Blue Origin spaceflight
Aisha Bowe and Amanda Nguyen talk to "CBS Mornings" about how the Blue Origin spaceflight changed them for the better.
Gayle King says she can "take on anything" after space journey
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, who before her spaceflight admitted that she's a nervous flyer, said she has a new confidence following her journey and revealed if she would do it again.
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
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Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
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The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
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The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
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Tom Francis on Broadway spotlight
With Tony nominations just days away, Tom Francis talks to Adriana Diaz about starring with Nicole Scherzinger in the hit revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical.
How a forbidden relationship led to murder
When police arrived at the Oregon home of a father and daughter reported missing in October 2017, they discovered a bloody scene. Natalie Morales reports on how the daughter's forbidden romance may have led to a murder in an all-new "48 Hours."
"Kindness 101": Imagination
In this week's "Kindness 101," Steve Hartman and his kids revisit a story about the power of imagination, as a first grade class goes on an unforgettable journey from their desks.
Deadly shooting at FSU leaves campus reeling
Crime and safety reporter Anna Schecter joins us with new details after a deadly campus shooting at Florida State University left two dead and six injured. The suspect is in custody.
Trump tariffs impact tourism in U.S.
Small businesses in the U.S. that depend on tourism say President Trump's tariffs could devastate their local economies. Places that rely on tourism from Canada have already seen a drop in visitors compared to the year before. CBS News' Ash-har Quraishi has more.