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Scientists say the eruption of the Mauna Loa volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island is easing - and may soon end. It began spewing molton rock more than two weeks ago after being quiet for nearly 40 years. AAA estimates that 113 million people will go 50 miles or more away from home from Dec. 23 through Jan.2. And “Black Panther, Wakanda Forever” topped the box office for the fifth straight weekend. So far, it’s the sixth-highest grossing movie of the year.
Spaceflight Now captured stunning video of the Falcon 9’s first and second stages separating two-and-a-half minutes into flight. The first stage (at top) re-ignited three engines in a so-called “boostback burn” to reverse course and head back for landing at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Commentary is provided by Spaceflight Now’s Stephen Clark.
A gloomy economy has many college graduates worried about their job prospects — but some college majors appear to offer better-than-average chances at a lucrative career. These are the 10 highest-paying college majors in 2022.
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol plans to release its final report the week of Dec. 19 and will likely make criminal referrals to the Justice Department. The House voted to repeal the military's COVID vaccine mandate in passing a sweeping $858 billion defense spending measure. And newly minted one and five dollar bills were signed, for the first time ever, by women: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and U.S. Treasurer Lynn Malerba. Their signatures will appear on bills going into circulation next year.
U.S.-Russia prisoner swap frees Brittney Griner, Viktor Bout; House passes Respect for Marriage Act.
A senior adviser to Sen. Bernie Sanders is critical of the Democratic National Committee's proposed plan to move South Carolina to the top of the primary calendar in 2024. Faiz Shakir joins "Red and Blue" to discuss this as well as Sanders' future plans and the possible 2024 Democratic presidential field.
Meta is threatening to take news off Facebook over a proposed bill that would force the tech giant to compensate news outlets for their content. Adi Robertson, senior reporter at The Verge, joins CBS News’ Elaine Quijano and Tanya Rivero to discuss.
Brittney Griner is on her way home after 10 months in Russian prisons. The WNBA star’s release was part of a prisoner swap coordinated between U.S. and Russian officials. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini has more.
A shooting outside a Walmart in Marietta, Georgia left one person wounded. Responding officers determined the gunfire was between two separate groups. Several people have been detained for questioning. Children's painkillers are in high demand but short supply as respiratory illnesses continue to rise. And Time magazine has named Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy its Person of the Year, calling this year's choice "the most clear-cut in memory."
How Georgia runoff sets stage for future Democratic Party strategy; Legal woes and investigations shadow Trump campaign.
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff says there is an “epidemic of hate facing our country.” His remarks came during a roundtable discussing the recent rise of antisemitism across the United States. Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, the special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism for the U.S. State Department, joins CBS News to explain why hate directed at Jews is just the tip of the iceberg.
After a high-stakes runoff, Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock is heading back to Capitol Hill. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and Washington correspondent for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Tia Mitchell break down how Warnock was able to come out on top againt Republican Herschel Walker.
In Georgia's run-off election, incumbent Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock has defeated Republican challenger Herschel Walker, giving democrats an outright majority of 51-49- in the senate and capping off an underwhelming midterm elections cycle for the GOP. A federal judge has agreed to dismiss a civil lawsuit against Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman for the killing of Jamal Khashoggi. And Hawaii officials have activated the National Guard after the Mauna Loa volcano eruption sent lava toward a key highway.
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock wins the Georgia runoff election, CBS News projects. He beat Republican challenger Herschel Walker, giving Democrats 51 seats in the Senate. Nikole Killion reports from Atlanta.
The last national election of 2022 was held in Georgia on Tuesday, incumbent Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and GOP challenger Herschel Walker are facing off in a runoff contest. Ed O'Keefe is joined by Anthony Salvanto, Caitlin Huey Burns and Robert Costa. Nikole Killion and Skyler Henry report from Georgia.
The family of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died a day after the January 6 attack, did not shake hands with Republican lawmakers Mitch McConnell or Kevin McCarthy at a ceremony honoring officers who responded to the riot. Sicknick's brother told CBS News that he snubbed them because they "can't stand up for what's right and wrong."
Health experts are recommending new strategies for increasing life expectancy as the CDC projects Americans' life spans are on the decline. Dr. Joshua Sharfstein, director of the Bloomberg American Health Initiative at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins CBS News’ Lilia Luciano and Lana Zak to discuss.
The leader of Albania's opposition party, Sali Berisha, was punched in the face on Tuesday as he was leading a protest through Tirana. The punch left a visible bruise.
Some of the entertainment world's biggest celebrities are sharing personal stories about their health in a new series on Paramount+. Stars like Ashton Kutcher, Howie Mandel, Oprah Winfrey and Maria Shriver discuss their own struggles on "The Checkup with Dr. David Agus." Dr. Agus joined CBS News to talk about the new series.
Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker made their final pitch to voters Monday in Georgia's Senate runoff election. Tia Mitchell, Washington correspondent for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joined CBS News to discuss the candidates' strategies.
The roommates of four Idaho college students found stabbed to death in their house in November have spoken out for the first time as the investigation continues. Arizona has certified its midterm election results, but only after a judge ordered Republican election officials in Cochise County to do so. And the House of Representatives is poised to take up and approve same sex marriage legislation today.
Georgia runoff to decide high-stakes Senate race; Trump calls for "termination" of parts of Constitution.
A Connecticut mom fends off a raccoon that attacked her 5-year-old daughter while she was waiting for the school bus. The woman and child both went to the hospital, but are now doing OK.
New data shows hate speech on Twitter is rising following Elon Musk’s takeover of the social media platform. Research from the Center for Countering Digital Hate shows that slurs against Black people more than tripled the 2022 average, while slurs against gay people rose 58%. Michael Edison Hayden, senior investigative reporter for the Southern Poverty Law Center's Intelligence Project, joins CBS News to discuss.
Several Western countries began a $60-per-gallon price cap on Russian oil today, which could affect markets. Elisabeth Braw, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the impact.
Republicans seized on comments made by President Biden appearing to refer to Trump supporters as "garbage."
It's the eighth World Series title in franchise history for the Boys in Blue, and their second in five years.
North Korea launched a new, perhaps more agile ICBM in its first test in almost a year of a weapon designed to threaten the U.S. mainland, days ahead of the U.S. election.
Elon Musk has been ordered to attend a court hearing in Philadelphia Thursday after he was sued by District Attorney Larry Krasner.
Since comedian Tony Hinchcliffe told a racist joke about Puerto Ricans at a rally for Donald Trump Sunday, congressional candidates have been trying to use the comment to their advantage.
Lyle and Erik Menendez, who have spent more than 30 years behind bars for the 1989 murder of their parents, have received support in their bid for clemency from Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said some of the 10,000 North Korean soldiers in Russia are headed towards the border with Ukraine in Russian uniforms and with Russian equipment.
Reggaeton artist Nicky Jam on Wednesday revoked his endorsement of Donald Trump, after Tony Hinchcliffe's rally joke calling Puerto Rico "garbage."
The night sky in Los Angeles lit up with fireworks after the Dodgers captured their latest World Series title against their historically bitter rival, the New York Yankees.
Scaring people for a living is a tough racket. "A bunch of teenagers that say 'Boo!' — that won't fly anymore," one haunted house veteran says.
Michael Kenyon spent more than one month in the hospital after the incident recovering from his burns, his attorney said.
The aging U.S. population raises new questions about how to approach keeping drivers safe behind the wheel.
Ample job opportunities, low unemployment and reasonable commute times make this the top U.S. state for job seekers, analysis finds.
Since comedian Tony Hinchcliffe told a racist joke about Puerto Ricans at a rally for Donald Trump Sunday, congressional candidates have been trying to use the comment to their advantage.
Americans are getting dental implants more than ever — and at costs reaching tens of thousands of dollars. Experts worry some dentists have lost sight of the soul of dentistry: preserving and fixing teeth.
Scaring people for a living is a tough racket. "A bunch of teenagers that say 'Boo!' — that won't fly anymore," one haunted house veteran says.
Ample job opportunities, low unemployment and reasonable commute times make this the top U.S. state for job seekers, analysis finds.
The new rule standardizes what constitutes a significant delay, and forces airlines to provide automatic refunds to customers.
Reddit's stock leaps nearly 40% after the social media company reported a quarterly profit amid strong user growth.
The Trump campaign will place billboards in Erie, Pennsylvania; near Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and in Las Vegas.
Elon Musk has been ordered to attend a court hearing in Philadelphia Thursday after he was sued by District Attorney Larry Krasner.
Reggaeton artist Nicky Jam on Wednesday revoked his endorsement of Donald Trump, after Tony Hinchcliffe's rally joke calling Puerto Rico "garbage."
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said some of the 10,000 North Korean soldiers in Russia are headed towards the border with Ukraine in Russian uniforms and with Russian equipment.
Since comedian Tony Hinchcliffe told a racist joke about Puerto Ricans at a rally for Donald Trump Sunday, congressional candidates have been trying to use the comment to their advantage.
Americans are getting dental implants more than ever — and at costs reaching tens of thousands of dollars. Experts worry some dentists have lost sight of the soul of dentistry: preserving and fixing teeth.
Teens getting more hours of daily screen time are reporting increased levels of anxiety and depression symptoms, according to new data. But technology isn't always all bad, an expert explains.
Therapist Lori Gottlieb and Oprah Daily's Pilar Guzmán join "CBS Mornings" to discuss the pressures women face managing life's demands.
ER visits for "walking pneumonia" have sharply risen in young children over the past six months. Dr. Celine Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News and CBS News medical contributor, discusses what this means for parents and caregivers.
Exactech faces more than 2,000 lawsuits alleging it sold defective knee and hip implants.
North Korea launched a new, perhaps more agile ICBM in its first test in almost a year of a weapon designed to threaten the U.S. mainland, days ahead of the U.S. election.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said some of the 10,000 North Korean soldiers in Russia are headed towards the border with Ukraine in Russian uniforms and with Russian equipment.
Nichola Quets was traveling to the beach resort of Puerto Peñasco, also known as Rocky Point, at the time of the attack, local media reported.
Georgia has launched a probe into the alleged "falsification" of its parliamentary elections after the pro-Western opposition said the vote was "stolen."
Italian skier Matilde Lorenzi died from her injuries after a crash during training in northern Italy, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation said.
Scaring people for a living is a tough racket. "A bunch of teenagers that say 'Boo!' — that won't fly anymore," one haunted house veteran says.
Joe Exotic, made famous in the Netflix series "Tiger King" and currently serving time in federal prison, says he is engaged to a fellow inmate in Texas and hopes to get married.
Reggaeton artist Nicky Jam on Wednesday revoked his endorsement of Donald Trump, after Tony Hinchcliffe's rally joke calling Puerto Rico "garbage."
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
As the 2024 election approaches, Aly & AJ reflect on surviving a mass shooting and why they're pushing for an assault weapons ban.
Reddit's stock leaps nearly 40% after the social media company reported a quarterly profit amid strong user growth.
While scam phone calls have slightly decreased in the last three years, scam texts have tripled. A consumer report found that phone companies need to do more to prevent robocalls and texts for customers. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen has more.
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.
The Washington Post is reporting that a group of hackers linked to the Chinese government collected audio recordings from phone calls of American political figures, including an unnamed Donald Trump campaign adviser. The report comes days after CBS News learned the same hacking group tried to access phones and networks used by the former president, Sen. JD Vance and members of Kamala Harris' campaign. Chris Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, joins CBS News with analysis.
These are the Apple Intelligence features that are now available on compatible devices.
Hurricane Helene is one of the deadliest hurricanes to make landfall in the mainland U.S. For many places across Florida, Tennessee and the Carolinas, recovery could take months or even years — and the next president will play a vital role in what that process looks like when they take office in three months. Here's what to know about Project 2025, former President Donald Trump's and Vice President Kamala Harris' stances on extreme weather, disaster recovery, and the root of the increasing frequency and power of storms — climate change.
Viral claims in the wake of Hurricane Helene suggested that the government controlled the devastating storm to hit certain areas and that authorities were attempting to seize Chimney Rock, North Carolina, to commandeer mining operations. These claims are false — but extreme weather does have a significant impact on U.S. mines, particularly coal mines. Here's what to know.
A new crew of three Chinese astronauts, including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer, entered the Tiangong space station following an early morning launch into orbit.
The economy remains one of the top concerns for voters just a week out from Election Day, but there's a major factor that experts say could cause significant harm to it: climate change. One study found that not limiting global temperature rise could cost $551 trillion, roughly 19 times the size of the entire U.S. economy.
Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the cosmos in his new book, "Merlin's Tour of the Universe," where he answers readers' questions on galaxies, black holes and more. He joins "CBS Mornings" to share more his cosmic journey.
Michael Kenyon spent more than one month in the hospital after the incident recovering from his burns, his attorney said.
Elon Musk has been ordered to attend a court hearing in Philadelphia Thursday after he was sued by District Attorney Larry Krasner.
The incendiary devices used in suspected arson attacks on two ballot drop boxes in Oregon and Washington state on Monday were marked with the words "Free Gaza," a law enforcement source told CBS News Wednesday. Nicole Sganga has the latest.
Minelys Zoe Rodriguez-Ramirez, 25, disappeared from the store in Cornelia on Tuesday night, the Habersham County Sheriff said.
Chicago recorded about 70 anti-Jewish hate crimes this year, including vandalism and bomb threats, with West Ridge hit more than any neighborhood in the city.
A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing works to expand its space exploration and put a person on the moon by 2030.
A new crew of three Chinese astronauts, including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer, entered the Tiangong space station following an early morning launch into orbit.
NASA says three NASA astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut were taken to a medical facility for additional evaluation after splashing down to Earth Friday morning in the SpaceX Dragon Capsule. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the mission.
Three NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut returned to Earth early Friday in the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endeavour, capping a record-setting 235-day mission to the International Space Station. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
The Crew Dragon splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico a month later than planned, setting a SpaceX endurance record in the process.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
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.
The Hamas-run Health Ministry in Gaza said dozens of civilians were killed in an Israeli airstrike. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports on the U.S. response and de-escalation efforts in the Middle East.
Last month, China announced that it would end foreign adoptions of Chinese children to foreign families other than to blood relatives. Parent Aimee Welch joins CBS News to discuss her ongoing struggle to adopt her potential daughter.
By Wednesday, 57 million Americans had voted early in the 2024 election, some of whom did so in brand-new congressional districts. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser explains how redistricting legal challenges could shape the 2024 election.
In Bay Village, Ohio, two officers responded to an unusual call about an inflatable pumpkin that had blown off a nearby lawn and was blocking traffic. One of the officers was then swallowed up by the runaway gourd before managing to move it out of the way.
The 2024 election will not only decide the next U.S. president but will determine the balance of power in Congress. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane breaks down what races to watch and whether the offensive Puerto Rico comments made at Sunday's Trump rally could impact the races.