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At a Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans, three men tossed around what looked like a football. Turns out, it was a baby pig, according to a bystander. Fortunately, the witness was able to rescue the animal from the situation – and now, the piglet has a new home.
Carnival season culminated Tuesday with Mardi Gras parades and street parties.
In January, Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian-American teenager in the West Bank. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta spoke with the teen's father about what he wants from the U.S. as he seeks justice.
The rain moving into Texas Monday is already causing flooding conditions as the West faces damage and mudslides from persisting storms. CBS News' Janet Shamlian reports from Houston, and CBS News Bay Area's Shawn Chitnis reports from Guerneville, California.
New Orleans performer Britti dreamed of being discovered while working at a music store. After recording a video of herself singing, her dream came true and video producer Dan Auerbach agreed to produce her debut album. Now making her national television debut, here is Britti with "Nothing Compares To You" from her first album "Hello I'm Britti."
New Orleans performer Britti dreamed of being discovered while working at a music store. After recording a video of herself singing, her dream came true and video producer Dan Auerbach agreed to produce her debut album. Now making her national television debut, here is Britti with "So Tired" from her first album "Hello I'm Britti."
New Orleans performer Britti dreamed of being discovered while working at a music store. After recording a video of herself singing, her dream came true and video producer Dan Auerbach agreed to produce her debut album. Now making her national television debut, here is Britti with "Keep Running" from her first album "Hello I'm Britti."
Frank Brigsten has earned a James Beard award and other prestigious prizes, but the New Orleans chef thinks one of his greatest achievements is working with legendary Paul Prudhomme, who helped him break into the restaurant world and even open his own establishment. Michelle Miller reports on his journey and how he's paying it forward.
When it comes to Louisiana cuisine, one little legume plays a large part: red kidney beans. CBS News contributor Jamie Wax gets an inside look at Camellia Brand, the famous bean factory that's celebrating 100 years of history in New Orleans while helping serve up one of the city's most beloved dishes: red beans and rice.
The three were convicted of attempted manslaughter in the death of Linda Frickey. A fourth suspect, a male who is now 18, still faces a second-degree murder charge.
The Liberation Pavilion opened this month on the campus of the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.
Joseph Washington, 29, was charged with three counts of second-degree murder, three counts of cruelty to a juvenile, and one count of aggravated arson, police said.
The Supreme Court has ordered two internet sellers of gun parts to comply with a Biden administration regulation aimed at the difficult-to-trace firearms.
Drought conditions brought the Mississippi River to unusually low levels. As a result, New Orleans' drinking water could become contaminated by saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico. Omar Villafranca has the story.
Millions of Louisiana residents are facing a possible drinking water crisis as saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico threatens to contaminate the freshwater supply. The saltwater intrusion, caused by a severe summer drought that lowered the Mississippi River's water levels, could have serious consequences. New Orleans Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director Collin Arnold joined CBS News to discuss measures being taken to alleviate the problem.
A group of New Orleans students are remaining anonymous while taking home accolades for a mental health project they completed. The students involved are incarcerated, giving them a unique perspective on what needs to be done to help teens. Michelle Miller has more.
A federal appeals court has significantly eased a lower court's order curbing Biden administration communications with social media companies.
Lawrence Hecker, 91, faces felony counts of rape, kidnapping, aggravated crime against nature and theft.
U.S. District Judge David Ezra ruled a child protections bill signed by Gov. Abbott in June violates free speech rights.
Lawrence Hecker, 91, became an ordained priest in 1958, and used that position to abuse minors.
Michael Stoltzfus may not run the most famous restaurant in New Orleans, but his pursuit of the best local ingredients has made him a staple on lists celebrating the city's cuisine. Jamie Wax stopped by for a taste.
Thousands of people descended on New Orleans over July Fourth weekend for the Essence Festival. The three-day event celebrates Black culture and highlights the contributions of the Black community. Janine Rubenstein, editor-at-large for People Magazine, joins CBS News to discuss the highlights.
Members at the annual Southern Baptist Convention in New Orleans on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to uphold a decision to expel two churches for ordaining female pastors, including California megachurch Saddleback. Janet Shamlian has more.
Doreen Ketchens is an institution in New Orleans, where the jazz musician performs at the intersection of Royal Street and St. Peter, affectionately known as "Doreen's Corner." When "Sunday Morning" senior contributor Ted Koppel interviewed Ketchens in 2022, she stated her dream was to play the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. This month she got her wish, and "Sunday Morning" was there.
Chef Eric McCree's Manhattan restaurant, the Filé Gumbo Bar, transports guest from the Big Apple to the Big Easy with iconic New Orleans flavors and dishes. Jamie Wax reports.
The stopgap measure will fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief.
Police say the driver is under arrest after plowing into the crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least five people and injuring at least 200.
Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.
The suspect, identified by local media as 50-year-old Taleb A., was arrested after plowing a black BMW into a Christmas market crowded with holiday shoppers in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least five people and wounding more than 200 others.
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
Historians say Trump falsely said he was the only president to collect revenue from tariffs on Chinese goods, among other claims.
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
The stampede occurred in the early morning at a church in Nigeria, prompting evacuations at the church.
Inside Gaza, mourners held funerals for 19 people, 12 of them children, killed in Israeli strikes.
A Virginia family had an unexpected visitor come down their chimney this week.
Pope Francis has told Vatican bureaucrats to stop speaking ill of one another, calling gossip "an evil that destroys social life."
Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
Here's what's driving up home heating costs, and how much families are expected to spend this winter.
Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.
Here's what's driving up home heating costs, and how much families are expected to spend this winter.
The IRS said it's sending out checks worth up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's what to know about the "special payments."
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
Here's what the anticipated record number of holiday travelers should know about how a government shutdown could affect trips.
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
Historians say Trump falsely said he was the only president to collect revenue from tariffs on Chinese goods, among other claims.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
The warning came before the House passed a last-minute stopgap funding bill with bipartisan support Friday night, sending it to the Senate.
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.
Isaac Klapper was 10 years old when he started having episodes of what doctors initially thought was a movement disorder.
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.
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.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Pope Francis has told Vatican bureaucrats to stop speaking ill of one another, calling gossip "an evil that destroys social life."
In 2024, more than 10,000 people died in traffic accidents in Brazil, according to the Ministry of Transportation.
Inside Gaza, mourners held funerals for 19 people, 12 of them children, killed in Israeli strikes.
The suspect, identified by local media as 50-year-old Taleb A., was arrested after plowing a black BMW into a Christmas market crowded with holiday shoppers in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least five people and wounding more than 200 others.
The stampede occurred in the early morning at a church in Nigeria, prompting evacuations at the church.
The New York City Ballet has been performing "The Nutcracker" for decades. Each year, young dancers make their mark on the ballet.
Director Robert Eggers' highly-anticipated horror film "Nosferatu" will hit theaters on Christmas Day. The acclaimed director sat down with CBS Saturday Morning to talk about bringing the classic vampire tale to a new audience.
50 years ago, "The Godfather Part II" was playing in theaters nationwide. The film catapulted Lee Strasberg, whose namesake form of acting preparation was used by some of the film's leads, to stardom. Dozens of the entertainment industry's biggest stars have trained at his institute, learning the techniques of method acting. Michelle Miller went behind the scenes to learn more about "The Method Man."
The New York City Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker" began in 1954 and has remained one of the most enduring shows at Lincoln Center. Two young dancers taking the stage this year opened up about living their dream and keeping a holiday classic alive.
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.
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.
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
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 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 data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
This week a group of plaintiffs in Missouri, Kansas, California and Florida filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of companies and organizations, claiming they've falsely promoted how easy it is to recycle plastics. CBS News Los Angeles climatologist Marina Jurica has the details.
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.
Early Americans may have spent millennia sharing prehistoric savannas and wetlands with enormous beasts, research shows.
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.
Luigi Mangione, now held in a New York City lock-up, could face the death penalty if convicted of the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The killing is sparking new concerns about violent extremism bubbling across the country.
At least two people are dead and dozens more injured after a vehicle plowed into a crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. Authorities say the driver of the car was arrested and that it appears to be a deliberate attack. Elaine Cobbe has details.
At least two people were killed and over 60 were injured after a car crashed into a Christmas market in eastern Germany. Authorities arrested a suspect, saying they believe he acted alone in the deliberate act. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more details.
At least two people, including a toddler, were killed, and at least 60 more hurt, after a car crashed into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, in what authorities said appeared to be a deliberate attack. German police said a Saudi man has been arrested, but a motive has not yet been determined. CBS News reporter Anna Noryskiewicz has more.
More than 60 people were injured and at least two killed Friday after a driver rammed into a crowded Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. The driver is in custody and local government officials say they suspect the crash was deliberate. CBS News reporter Haley Ott has the latest details.
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
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 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 Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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 seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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.
Chicago-based chef Rick Bayless has spent decades traveling to Mexico, bringing the flavors and traditions back to the United States. He's written nine cookbooks and hosted a PBS cooking show, while his restaurants have earned culinary honors, including Michelin stars. Now, on a special holiday edition of the Dish, Bayless opens up about his annual tradition of spending Christmas in Mexico.
Legendary singer-songwriter Ben Folds rose to fame with his band, "Ben Folds Five," before launching a solo career in the early 200s. Since then, he's recorded multiple studio albums and established himself as one of the most ambitious and versatile performers of his generation. This past October, he released his first Christmas collection, "Sleigher," featuring a mix of original songs and reimagined classics. Now from "Sleigher," here is Ben Folds with "We Could Have This."
Legendary singer-songwriter Ben Folds rose to fame with his band, "Ben Folds Five," before launching a solo career in the early 200s. Since then, he's recorded multiple studio albums and established himself as one of the most ambitious and versatile performers of his generation. This past October, he released his first Christmas collection, "Sleigher," featuring a mix of original songs and reimagined classics. Now from "Sleigher," here is Ben Folds with "The Christmas Song."
Legendary singer-songwriter Ben Folds rose to fame with his band, "Ben Folds Five," before launching a solo career in the early 200s. Since then, he's recorded multiple studio albums and established himself as one of the most ambitious and versatile performers of his generation. This past October, he released his first Christmas collection, "Sleigher," featuring a mix of original songs and reimagined classics. Now from "Sleigher," here is Ben Folds with "Me And Maurice."
Director Robert Eggers' highly-anticipated horror film "Nosferatu" will hit theaters on Christmas Day. The acclaimed director sat down with CBS Saturday Morning to talk about bringing the classic vampire tale to a new audience.