U.S. sets Thanksgiving record for whooping cough cases
At least 364 pertussis cases were reported, marking the worst Thanksgiving week on record.
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Winter storm hits Great Lakes region
Parts of New York, Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania have been walloped by a major winter storm that dropped feet of lake-effect snow over the weekend. CBS News national weather correspondent Rob Marciano has more on the show and CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has a look at how it's complicating post-Thanksgiving travel plans.
Food waste and Thanksgiving leftovers
Thanksgiving leftovers are tasty, but much of it ends up in trash cans. According to one estimate, Americans tossed out 316 million pounds of food on Thanksgiving. That waste will release thousands of metric tons of methane - enough to power 26,000 homes for a year. But composting the leftover food may offer a solution.
Bargain hunters out in force for Black Friday
"Retailers were working overtime to get shoppers to spend in-store on Black Friday, and many did. Taylor Swift fans lined up overnight outside Target for exclusive access to her official Eras Tour book, as well as her "Tortured Poets Department"" album with four bonus tracks. Kohl's and JCPenney were also offering special prizes to Black Friday's early birds. Nancy Chen has more. "
Crowds brave rain to enjoy Macy's parade
Ponchos and umbrellas added to the atmosphere at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade as a steady rain-soaked Midtown Manhattan. But for the three million people estimated to have lined the two-and-a-half mile route, the wet weather didn't dampen spirits. Tom Hanson reports.
Retailers prepare for Black Friday shopping surge
Retailers are preparing for Black Friday, one of the biggest shopping days of the year, with two-thirds of holiday shoppers expected to make purchases this week. The biggest discounts Friday will likely be on electronics like televisions, appliances and gaming consoles. Nancy Cordes reports.
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.
'It's a bird! It's a plane!' In Alaska, it's both as pilot delivers turkeys
A resident named Esther Keim has been flying low and slow in a small plane over rural parts of south-central Alaska, dropping frozen turkeys to those who can't simply run out to the grocery store.
The Indigenous foods Native American chefs urge people to try
Celebrating Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day this week highlights the importance of recognizing indigenous cuisines in the U.S. and the authentic, sustainable food it offers.
Macy's Thanksgiving Parade marches on despite protest, dreary weather
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade kicked off the holiday season in NYC, despite a brief interruption from protesters and rainy weather.
Bidens spending last Thanksgiving as president on Nantucket, a family tradition
"Whatever bumps and bruises we were suffering, we put it all aside and celebrated Thanksgiving in Nantucket," President Biden wrote in his 2017 book "Promise Me, Dad."
How to navigate tough conversations at the Thanksgiving table
A seventh grade media literacy class in New York is learning how to have difficult but empathetic questions as they combat misinformation.
Giving thanks for a special home in America
This Thanksgiving, CBS News New York's Jessi Mitchell introduces us to a family who is spending their holiday giving thanks to not only their family, but the special place they call home.
Inside the real history of Thanksgiving
Historian Kenneth C. Davis, the bestselling author of "Don't Know Much About History" and "The World in Books," joined "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the history behind Thanksgiving and some of the traditions that go along with the holiday.
"Mornings Memory": Harvesting cranberries
Thanksgiving isn't complete without a side of cranberries, but it's pretty tough work to harvest them. That's what a CBS News crew discovered on this day in 2002.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade preview
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade may include rainy and cold weather as millions of Americans prepare for severe conditions for the holiday. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports.
Security for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Rain is not likely to interfere with the 98th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson got a rare behind-the-scenes look at how the NYPD's joint command center has been preparing for the parade.
Last-minute push for Thanksgiving travelers
Thanksgiving travel hasn't been easy for everyone with snow in Denver and an air traffic controller shortage in Newark, New Jersey, leading to delays. A stowaway was also discovered on a flight from New York. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest on the rush to get home for the holiday.
Why does eating turkey make you sleepy? Thanksgiving fatigue, explained.
Tired from your Thanksgiving feast? You're not alone. But is it the tryptophan in turkey that leads to our food comas? Here's what experts say.
Thanksgiving foods cats and dogs can (and can't) eat
Can cats and dogs eat turkey and other Thanksgiving foods? Here's what experts say about what is safe and not.
What businesses are open and closed on Thanksgiving Day?
Need to shop on Thanksgiving? Here's what stores, restaurants, and other businesses are open and closed on Turkey Day.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons
Something is in the air in New York City --it's the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons! CBS News New York reporter Alecia Reid has more on the characters to expect and what's behind the fun display.
Hundreds of flights delayed, travel rush underway
The TSA planned to screen around 2.9 million flyers Wednesday at airports across the U.S. But snow in Denver delayed hundreds of flights, and air traffic control staffing issues again caused delays at Newark Liberty Airport in New Jersey. Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
Rough weather complicates holiday travel
Rain and snow are in the forecast for Thanksgiving Day, from the Midwest to the Northeast. John Elliott has the latest forecast.
What to expect for Thanksgiving travel
The TSA expects to screen 2.9 million people on Wednesday as they travel to their Thanksgiving destinations. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on traffic, flights and travel advice.
Dow plunges 1,000 points, Nasdaq craters as recession fears batter stocks
Stocks tanked on Monday as investors fret over signs the U.S. economy is slowing and the potential impact of tariffs.
Ontario is tacking on a 25% surcharge to electricity sent to the U.S.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said a 25% surcharge on electricity sent to Michigan, Minnesota and New York, will be effective on March 10.
Congress faces Friday deadline to fund the government. Here's what to know
Congress is staring down a deadline to fund the government by the end of the week, as the familiar threat of a shutdown looms over Washington.
Tanker and cargo ship collide off U.K., setting both vessels on fire
A port official said he was told the North Sea collision produced "a massive fireball" and the cargo ship's owner said one crew member was missing.
Trump says arrest of Palestinian activist at Columbia first of "many to come"
President Trump warned that the arrest of prominent Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil by federal immigration authorities is the first "of many to come."
Senate confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as labor secretary in bipartisan vote
Democrats joined Republicans in confirming former GOP Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as President Trump's labor secretary.
More hospitals treating patients at home to reduce overcrowding
There are more than 380 approved hospital-at-home programs in 39 states.
DOGE mischaracterizes a study as transgender, and USDA cancels it
"CANCELLED: $600,000 grant to study 'menstrual cycles in transgender men,'" Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on X last week. That's not what it was.
Greenland's leader says Trump's threats are fueling mistrust of U.S.
Ahead of Greenland's election, its prime minister says Trump's rhetoric makes residents less inclined to accept his offer "to be a part of" the U.S.
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Texas man accused of violent assault on American Airlines flight to D.C.
The FBI arrested a Texas man, Asterius Rulamka, for allegedly beating one passenger, attempting to strike another, injuring a second passenger and vulgarly berating a flight attendant.
Gabbard says security clearances canceled for top Biden officials and others
The revocations are the latest in a campaign to punish and cut off access to people who the president alleges "weaponized" the nation's court systems against him.
Here's what to know about Social Security's new overpayment rule
The policy could lead to hardship for some elderly Americans, Social Security advocates say. Here's what to know.
Americans are spending more and more time at home
COVID-19 spurred more Americans to stay home. But this trend didn't start or end with the pandemic, research shows.
Trump says arrest of Palestinian activist at Columbia first of "many to come"
President Trump warned that the arrest of prominent Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil by federal immigration authorities is the first "of many to come."
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Here's what to know about Social Security's new overpayment rule
The policy could lead to hardship for some elderly Americans, Social Security advocates say. Here's what to know.
Elon Musk says "massive cyberattack" is causing outages at X
Elon Musk's social media site X wasn't working for thousands of users on Monday, with the billionaire claiming a cyberattack.
China's retaliatory tariffs are a direct hit to U.S. farmers
Here are the products subject to China's retaliatory tariffs, and how U.S. farmers are reacting to Trump's trade policy.
Ontario is tacking on a 25% surcharge to electricity sent to the U.S.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said a 25% surcharge on electricity sent to Michigan, Minnesota and New York, will be effective on March 10.
Retiring on a cruise ship? More Americans are making it a reality
With more than 4 million Americans turning 65 this year, some retirees choose to live on cruise ships instead of in traditional communities.
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Protests grow over Columbia University pro-Palestinian activist's arrest
A judge is slamming the brakes on the Trump administration's attempt to deport a pro-Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University's 2024 student encampment protests.
Gabbard says security clearances canceled for top Biden officials and others
The revocations are the latest in a campaign to punish and cut off access to people who the president alleges "weaponized" the nation's court systems against him.
Trump says arrest of Palestinian activist at Columbia first of "many to come"
President Trump warned that the arrest of prominent Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil by federal immigration authorities is the first "of many to come."
Senate confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as labor secretary in bipartisan vote
Democrats joined Republicans in confirming former GOP Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as President Trump's labor secretary.
Congress faces Friday deadline to fund the government. Here's what to know
Congress is staring down a deadline to fund the government by the end of the week, as the familiar threat of a shutdown looms over Washington.
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More hospitals treating patients at home to reduce overcrowding
There are more than 380 approved hospital-at-home programs in 39 states.
Americans are spending more and more time at home
COVID-19 spurred more Americans to stay home. But this trend didn't start or end with the pandemic, research shows.
Gun-violence prevention programs may be caught in federal funding crossfire
Hospital-based violence intervention programs have operated in the U.S. since the mid-1990s, but recent moves by the Trump White House are raising anxiety about the programs' future.
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg dies at 22 from rare mitochondrial disorder
Frederik de Nassau died on March 1, in Paris, a day after internationally recognized Rare Disease Day, which takes place on the last day of February.
Young woman's common infection leads to emergency spinal surgery
Maranda Nyborg's mild symptoms escalated into pain, numbness and a fever that wouldn't go away.
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Pope Francis is no longer in imminent danger but he remains hospitalized
In a sign of his improved health, Pope Francis followed the Vatican's weeklong spiritual retreat via videoconference on Monday.
What's behind Trump offering White South African farmers U.S. citizenship?
Trump says he'll offer White South African farmers "safe refuge" as U.S. citizens, but do they actually want it?
China's retaliatory tariffs are a direct hit to U.S. farmers
Here are the products subject to China's retaliatory tariffs, and how U.S. farmers are reacting to Trump's trade policy.
Ukraine tries to bolster troops in Kursk as Putin's forces advance
Ukraine tries to reinforce troops in Russia's Kursk region as Putin's forces retake ground amid Trump's aid and intel pause.
Ontario is tacking on a 25% surcharge to electricity sent to the U.S.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said a 25% surcharge on electricity sent to Michigan, Minnesota and New York, will be effective on March 10.
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Dylan Mulvaney on transition, mental health and life after Bud Light fallout
Dylan Mulvaney opens up about the challenges of living as a trans woman in America, the fall out of the Bud Light campaign backlash and her new memoir.
Robert De Niro on taking dual crime boss roles in "The Alto Knights"
Robert De Niro revealed the dual role, where he portrays both Frank and Vito, required precise positioning and careful coordination.
Robert De Niro on crime boss role in new movie
Robert De Niro talks about his latest movie, "The Alto Knights," where he plays two rival crime bosses.
John Mulaney on "Everybody's Live," sobriety and fatherhood
The Emmy Award-winning comedian and former "SNL" writer became a superstar as a stand-up; now, he's sitting down, as host of a Netflix talk show, "Everybody's Live with John Mulaney."
Extended interview: John Mulaney on his standup persona
In this web exclusive, standup comedian John Mulaney talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about his earliest experience learning about jokes; developing his on-stage persona (and why it involves a suit); why he's happiest writing for other people; and how he approaches his sobriety after having gone through rehab and becoming a father of two children.
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Big Tech's big bet on nuclear power to fuel artificial intelligence
Faced with the need to cut carbon emissions, and an increasing energy demand to power AI, companies like Microsoft, Google and Amazon are investing in nuclear, from restarting Three Mile Island, to creating "small modular reactors."
Iconic Volkswagen microbus gets electric revival
Today marks 75 years since Volkswagen first began manufacturing its beetle-based "bus." For those of a certain generation, the microbus is one of the most recognizable and beloved vehicles to ever roll down the road. Carter Evans reports that some are charged up about a revival.
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.
Robots build full-scale 3D-printed homes in a day
California company "Azure Printed Homes" wants its 3D printing technology to help speed up the wildfire recovery efforts in the Los Angeles area. Its robots can print full-scale homes in 24 hours. Danya Bacchus reports.
Breaking down the latest space launch mishaps
You may have noticed all the troubling launch and landing mishaps affecting private space missions lately, from two explosions of a SpaceX Starship to lunar landers that can't stay upright. Bill Harwood gives his perspective.
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Athena moon lander ended up on its side, bringing mission to an early end
Intuitive Machines says its Athena lunar lander was unable to recharge its batteries while resting on its side, bringing the moon mission to an early end.
22% of butterflies in U.S. disappeared in 2 decades, study finds
A study, published Thursday in the journal Science, found that 22% of butterflies in the United States disappeared between 2000 and 2020.
Scientists create "woolly mouse"
Scientists at a Dallas-based biotech company has unveiled a genetically engineered woolly mouse that they hope is a step toward eventually bringing back the wooly mammoth. The results haven't yet been published or vetted by independent scientists.
How "asteroid detectives" protect Earth
NASA was recently tracking a large asteroid, known as the "city killer," after finding a small chance of it hitting Earth in 2032. NASA says it "no longer poses a significant threat" in an analysis, but it's not the only space rock astronomers are monitoring. Kris Van Cleave shows how "asteroid detectives" and "planetary defenders" are trying to protect Earth from a potential disaster.
Moon lander from Intuitive Machines touches down, but apparently tips over
Intuitive Machines' Athena moon lander is "alive," but it's not yet known what mission objectives can still be met.
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DA opposes Menendez brothers' resentencing
The Los Angeles County district attorney says he will not support the resentencing of the Menendez brothers for the 1989 murders of their parents. District Attorney Nathan Hochman told reporters he made the decision based on what he calls "thirty years of lies" from Lyle and Erik Menendez, and a "failure to take responsibility" for their actions. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the latest from Los Angeles.
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Texas man accused of violent assault on American Airlines flight to D.C.
The FBI arrested a Texas man, Asterius Rulamka, for allegedly beating one passenger, attempting to strike another, injuring a second passenger and vulgarly berating a flight attendant.
More on Menendez brothers' resentencing
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman says his office is proceeding with the resentencing process for Erik and Lyle Menendez, but has moved to withdraw a motion from the previous DA "in the interest of justice." CBS News Los Angeles has more.
What we know about the alleged hazing death of a Louisiana college student
Caleb Wilson died after being punched in the chest during an alleged off-campus hazing incident in Baton Rouge, police said.
Australia cops say apparent antisemitic terror wave was a "criminal con"
Australian police say a wave of seemingly antisemitic attacks and threats was really a "fabricated terrorist plot, essentially a criminal con job."
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What to know about March's full "Blood Worm Moon," a total lunar eclipse
Viewers across North America will get to enjoy a full Blood Worm Moon during a total lunar eclipse on March 13 into March 14.
Athena moon lander ended up on its side, bringing mission to an early end
Intuitive Machines says its Athena lunar lander was unable to recharge its batteries while resting on its side, bringing the moon mission to an early end.
U.S. spaceplane deorbits after secret mission and lands in California
The U.S. Space Force said in a news release that the craft had "accomplished a range of test and experimentation objectives."
SpaceX test flight fails after launch
A SpaceX rocket broke apart during its eighth test flight that took off from Texas on Thursday. It's the second time something like this has happened this year. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has more on concerns over putting humans back on the moon.
Lunar lander's location unknown
For the second time in less than a week, a lunar lander has touched down on the moon's surface. Houston-based aerospace company "Intuitive Machines" is communicating with its Athena Lander, but the spacecraft does not appear to have landed upright. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
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
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Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
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L.A. pizzeria owner on wildfire recovery
It's been just over two months since wildfires burned through Los Angeles, killing more than two dozen people and displacing tens of thousands. California officials say they've finished cleaning up nearly all of the toxic debris, but the rebuilding efforts are just getting underway. Kristina Levy, whose Pacific Palisades pizzeria burned down, joins CBS News to share how she's recovering.
Impact of Ontario electric tariff on New York
A 25% surcharge on electricity from Ontario, Canada, took effect in three U.S. states on Monday in response to planned tariffs from the Trump administration. New York is the nation's biggest importer of Canadian electricity. Tim Knauss, reporter for Syracuse.com and The Post-Standard, joins CBS News to discuss how costs could shift for homes and businesses.
Reporter Notebook: Following your curiosity
Science fiction writer Isaac Asimov said, "The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not 'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'" John Dickerson explains how this adage came into play when Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone.
California's wine supply drops 24%
California's wine supply has dropped 24% compared to the year before, according to a new report. It's the lowest haul in nearly 30 years. Elizabeth Cook joins to discuss.
NOAA cuts raising concerns over public safety
Another wave of mass firings could be hitting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The agency, which includes the National Weather Service, could ultimately lose about 20% of its staff. Rob Marciano reports.