Biden opens holidays, pardoning turkeys Chocolate and Chip
For the second time, the president played his part in the 75-year tradition of issuing a presidential pardon to keep a pair of turkeys off the holiday dinner table.
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Taste test: Generic foods for Thanksgiving
Making Thanksgiving dinner will cost more this year, so CBS News compared the prices of brand name and generic ingredients used to make popular turkey day dishes. Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers put them to the test and talked to Lead Chef, Culinary Arts at the Institute of Culinary Education Chef Barbara Rich about where to cut costs and tips for a delicious Turkey Day dinner.
Millions traveling for Thanksgiving holiday
More people are hitting the road or taking to the skies to see family for the Thanksgiving holiday. According to AAA, travel over the Thanksgiving holiday nationwide is expected to reach near pre-pandemic levels.
Busy holiday travel week hampered by weather
Airports and highways are expected to be jam-packed this week as 55 million people are anticipated to be traveling for Thanksgiving. Rough weather and high prices are already causing problems for some. Danya Bacchus has more.
Thanksgiving, family, love and food
For this Thanksgiving holiday, musician and "Song Exploder" host Hrishikesh Hirway offers his thoughts on how food – including his mom's Mango Pie recipe – brings people together as an instrument of love.
Impacts of inflation on Thanksgiving turkey
With Thanksgiving around the corner, CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian visits a family farm in rural Indiana to report on the impacts of inflation on turkeys.
Inflation raises cost of Thanksgiving dinner
New York Times food correspondent Kim Severson joins CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Dana Jacobson with a breakdown of how much more your Thanksgiving dinner will cost this year thanks to inflation.
Police seek answers in Idaho student deaths
Police have been searching for evidence and asking for the community's help in finding the killer who fatally stabbed four University of Idaho students and remains at large. Christina Ruffini reports.
High grocery prices eat into Thanksgiving budgets
Sticker shock is forcing some shoppers to visit multiple grocery stores to find deals for Thanksgiving. To compete for shoppers, some stores are even rolling back Thanksgiving prices. Carter Evans has more.
TSA braces for record-breaking travel
AAA predicts more than 54 million people will travel in the U.S. this holiday season. David Pekoske, head of the Transportation Security Administration, joins CBS News to explain what travelers can expect at the airport.
Police search for college students killer
Police offered scant new details about the circumstances of last weekend's killing of four University of Idaho students. They confirm that the suspect is still at large as many students leave town early for Thanksgiving break. Christina Ruffini reports.
Here's how much more Thanksgiving dinner will cost this year
Annual holiday feast is likely to see sharply higher prices for turkey and other traditional food items.
Sam's Club drops price on hot dog and drink combo, undercutting Costco
Both chains had been charging $1.50 for the combo, but Sam's Club has dropped their price down to $1.38.
AAA: 55 million expected to travel for Thanksgiving
AAA expects nearly 55 million Americans to travel 50 miles or more this Thanksgiving -- the third busiest Thanksgiving on record. But travel is going to cost a lot more. Kris Van Cleave takes a look.
Last-minute flights for holidays will cost you more this year
"Prices will be higher, and we will see flights sell out for both holidays," one travel pro said.
55 million people to travel this Thanksgiving
AAA projects this Thanksgiving could be the third busiest since it started keeping track more than two decades ago. Kris Van Cleave shows travelers what that could mean for their plans during the holiday season.
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U.S. House control hinges on tight races; millions expected to travel for Thanksgiving despite increased costs.
Inflation is driving up Thanksgiving costs. Here are ways to save.
Turkey prices are up 17% this year as farmers deal with a one-two punch.
Inflation and bird flu raise turkey prices
Turkey, the centerpiece of Thanksgiving, is up 17% from last year as farmers are dealing with a one-two punch of soaring costs and the highly contagious avian flu, which is on par for one of its deadliest years yet. Nancy Chen takes a look at the price increases and some ways to save.
Inflation, bird flu send turkey prices soaring
Janet Shamlian traveled to an Indiana turkey farm, where she found inflation is not the only reason this year's Thanksgiving meal is going to cost more.
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.
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.
Thanksgiving turkeys may sell out. Here's how to reserve yours now
This is the best way to get your Thanksgiving turkey now -- and how to get a free one.
Major stores announce Thanksgiving hours ahead of Black Friday shopping rush
As Thanksgiving — and the biggest shopping day of the year, Black Friday — approach, major stores are announcing their holiday hours.
How to save money on holiday travel
Holiday flight prices are significantly higher than they were last year, as people look to book travel for Thanksgiving and Christmas. CBS News senior travel adviser Peter Greenberg joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss how you can still book a trip without breaking the bank and shares the most affordable upcoming travel dates.
"Unknown and unauthorized third party" has gained access to Gaetz depositions
The leaked materials include the sworn deposition of the minor with whom former Rep. Matt Gaetz allegedly had sex.
Prosecutors urge judge to consider postponing Trump's sentencing
President-elect Donald Trump's six-year New York criminal odyssey should continue for at least another four, prosecutors said Tuesday.
U.S. recognizes Edmundo González as Venezuela's president-elect
The Biden administration had previously said Edmundo González had earned the most votes in the disputed election, but had fallen short of acknowledging him as president-elect.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
Last frantic texts sent by Laken Riley's mother revealed in court
Prosecutors say Jose Ibarra killed Laken Riley after a struggle, and data from Riley's smartwatch shows her heart stopped beating at 9:28 a.m.
Hong Kong jails 45 democracy activists, sparking criticism
The democracy advocates were charged in Hong Kong under a Beijing-imposed national security law in 2021 for their involvement in an unofficial primary election to pick opposition candidates.
Trump taps Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead key Medicare and Medicaid agency
Dr. Mehmet Oz unsuccessfully ran for Senate in 2022.
How Trump — with or without the Senate — could install his Cabinet nominees
The move by the president to adjourn Congress to make recess appointments would create a new precedent, experts say, affecting the way presidents see presidential power going forward.
Trump expected to pick Linda McMahon for education secretary, sources say
Linda McMahon is a co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team and was the Small Business Administrator in his first term.
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As he retires, Ohio lawmaker recalls 2017 shooting at House GOP baseball practice
As he gets ready to retire, GOP Rep. Brad Wenstrup often thinks about the day Rep. Steve Scalise, one of the House Republican leaders, was shot during a baseball practice.
Pentagon solves 1 UFO mystery but still probing case of "large orange orb"
Director of Pentagon office probing UFOs showed Congress 3 cases it's resolved, but also discussed 3 — out of nearly two dozen — still under active investigation.
Trump expected to pick Linda McMahon for education secretary, sources say
Linda McMahon is a co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team and was the Small Business Administrator in his first term.
Frontier Airlines is adding 16 new routes. Here's where they are.
Frontier is expanding service across 21 airports in the U.S. and Caribbean. Here are the new routes the carrier will service.
As Biden nears Trump's number of judicial confirmations, GOP may slow the process
The Senate has confirmed 217 of Mr. Biden's selections to serve on the federal bench and are aiming to approve more before Republicans take control.
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Frontier Airlines is adding 16 new routes. Here's where they are.
Frontier is expanding service across 21 airports in the U.S. and Caribbean. Here are the new routes the carrier will service.
Here's what Trump's FCC pick, Brendan Carr, wrote in Project 2025
Brendan Carr wrote Project 2025's chapter on overhauling the Federal Communications Commission. Here's what to know.
H&R Block, Intuit drop on report that Musk's DOGE may develop a tax app
H&R Block, Intuit stock dropped amid a report that Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency may develop a tax filing app.
Here's what to know about bacteria in Tom's of Maine's toothpaste
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Trump will nominate transition adviser Howard Lutnick for commerce secretary
Trump has picked Howard Lutnick, a crypto enthusiast and the head of brokerage and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald, to be commerce secretary.
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As he retires, Ohio lawmaker recalls 2017 shooting at House GOP baseball practice
As he gets ready to retire, GOP Rep. Brad Wenstrup often thinks about the day Rep. Steve Scalise, one of the House Republican leaders, was shot during a baseball practice.
Pentagon solves 1 UFO mystery but still probing case of "large orange orb"
Director of Pentagon office probing UFOs showed Congress 3 cases it's resolved, but also discussed 3 — out of nearly two dozen — still under active investigation.
Trump expected to pick Linda McMahon for education secretary, sources say
Linda McMahon is a co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team and was the Small Business Administrator in his first term.
As Biden nears Trump's number of judicial confirmations, GOP may slow the process
The Senate has confirmed 217 of Mr. Biden's selections to serve on the federal bench and are aiming to approve more before Republicans take control.
Here's what Trump's FCC pick, Brendan Carr, wrote in Project 2025
Brendan Carr wrote Project 2025's chapter on overhauling the Federal Communications Commission. Here's what to know.
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As "walking pneumonia" spreads, ER visits surge for sick babies
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
Trump taps Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead key Medicare and Medicaid agency
Dr. Mehmet Oz unsuccessfully ran for Senate in 2022. Now he's Trump's choice to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Here's what to know about bacteria in Tom's of Maine's toothpaste
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Canada's internal battle over medically assisted dying for mental illness
Canada legalized medically assisted dying in 2016. It was set to expand to patients suffering solely from mental illness last year, but it hasn't — yet.
Dozens fall ill with norovirus on month-long cruise
Over 50 passengers and 15 crew members reported being ill with norovirus on a month-long cruise on the Coral Princess.
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Hong Kong jails 45 democracy activists, sparking criticism
The democracy advocates were charged in Hong Kong under a Beijing-imposed national security law in 2021 for their involvement in an unofficial primary election to pick opposition candidates.
Canada's internal battle over medically assisted dying for mental illness
Canada legalized medically assisted dying in 2016. It was set to expand to patients suffering solely from mental illness last year, but it hasn't — yet.
Jennifer Lawrence, Malala Yousafzai team up for new film about Afghan women
Jennifer Lawrence and Malala Yousafzai join Afghan filmmaker Sahra Mani to reveal the struggles of women living under Taliban rule in the documentary, "Bread & Roses."
132 hamsters reportedly broke loose on a plane, forcing it out of service
Portugal's TAP airlines reportedly had to take a plane out of service for days to scour the aircraft for hamsters that got out of their cages.
Moscow says Ukraine fired 6 American ATACMS missiles into Russia
Russia's defense ministry says Ukraine launched its first attack using U.S.-made ATACMS missiles days after Biden gave Kyiv permission to fire the weapons deeper into Russia.
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"Gladiator II" actors talk sequel, preparations and more
Actors Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger talk about the upcoming release of "Gladiators II," 25 years after the original "Gladiator" movie, and what it was like working with director Ridley Scott.
Sarah Gelman on best holiday cookbooks
Amazon Books Editorial Director Sarah Gelman shares her top cookbook recommendations to help you create festive and comforting meals this holiday season.
Joey McIntyre on new holiday rom-com
New Kids on the Block's Joey McIntyre steps into Christmas as the star of "Jingle Bell Love," a holiday rom-com premiering on Roku.
Danny Trejo trades action for archaeology
In his new series "Mysteries Unearthed," Danny Trejo explores some of the world's most fascinating historical finds with experts and historians.
Keke Palmer talks lessons from Hollywood
Keke Palmer joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new memoir "Master of Me" which explores her journey in entertainment and the secrets to shaping her own narrative.
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Here's what Trump's FCC pick, Brendan Carr, wrote in Project 2025
Brendan Carr wrote Project 2025's chapter on overhauling the Federal Communications Commission. Here's what to know.
Google's Chrome browser could be sold
The Justice Department is reportedly asking a judge to force Google's parent company to sell its Chrome browser following a ruling that declared the company's search engine practices an illegal monopoly.
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 this new car runs without gas or electricity
As climate change intensifies, the race for a more eco-friendly car has revved up. Itay Hod reports on the newest twist on travel.
"Human … Please die": Chatbot responds with threatening message
In an online conversation about aging adults, Google's Gemini AI chatbot responded with a threatening message, telling the user to "please die."
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Energy Secretary Granholm on Trump presidency
Former leaders and climate experts have issued a letter calling the U.N.'s annual climate meeting "no longer fit for purpose." Recently, CBS News spoke with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about the summit and what the incoming Trump presidency means for clean energy and climate change. The conversation took place before the president-elect made his pick for energy secretary.
Parts of Great Barrier Reef dying at record rate, alarmed researchers say
Parts of the Great Barrer Reef have suffered the highest coral mortality on record, Australian researchers say, and they fear the rest of it has suffered a similar fate.
Long-term effects of Trump plans for oil, gas
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to "drill, baby, drill" on Day 1 in office. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to take a closer look at the environmental impact of some of Trump's potential energy and climate policies.
How climate change impacts the economy
2024 is on pace to be the hottest year on record worldwide. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and climatologist Marina Jurica reports that extreme weather events cost the global economy over $2 trillion in the last 10 years.
Scientists say biggest coral in the world discovered in the Pacific
Scientists say they've discovered a "mega coral" three times bigger than the previous record holder - so huge they initially thought it was a shipwreck.
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Last frantic texts sent by Laken Riley's mother revealed in court
Prosecutors say Jose Ibarra killed Laken Riley after a struggle, and data from Riley's smartwatch shows her heart stopped beating at 9:28 a.m.
Chicago owed nearly $20 million in police overtime for special events
The police department has spent $22.6 million in overtime this year for officers working special events — only about $2 million of which has been reimbursed to the city.
Testimony could end soon in Laken Riley trial
Witness testimony could come to an end as soon as Tuesday in the murder trial of Jose Ibarra, the man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. CBS News producer Jared Eggleston has more on the case.
Video shows Las Vegas dad who called 911 killed by police in his home
The family of Brandon Durham is pushing for answers after he was shot by a police officer after calling for help.
Son of Norway's crown princess arrested on suspicion of rape
Police in Norway have arrested the 27-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit on suspicion of rape, saying the alleged victim was "unable to resist the act."
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Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
Far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes, lunar soil shows
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
When you can see the Beaver Moon, 2024's final supermoon
November's full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, is the last supermoon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Beaver Moon.
Astronauts decline to answer questions about post-flight medical issue
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
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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.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
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.
Summer music heats up 2024
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.
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Big donation for girl's and women's soccer
Michele Kang, a businesswoman and philanthropist who owns the National Women's Soccer League's Washington Spirit, pledged to donate $30 million over five years for girl's and women's soccer in the U.S.
A look at the $3 billion classroom safety industry
With school shootings continuing throughout the U.S., classroom safety has become big business. Mark Strassmann takes a look at how some companies are trying to keep students safe.
Analyzing Trump's relationship with the media
Will President-elect Donald Trump's relationship with the media be any different from his first term? After he won the election, Trump told Fox News he would be "open and available to the press" unless he is "not treated fairly." Max Tani, media editor for Semafor, joins "America Decides" to discuss what to expect during Trump's second term.
Trump reportedly yet to submit ethics pledge
There are several reports that President-elect Donald Trump has not yet submitted a legally required ethics pledge vowing to avoid conflicts of interest after taking the oath of office. According to the Presidential Transition Act, this pledge was required to be submitted by Oct. 1. Max Stier, founding president and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Senators express doubt on Gaetz confirmation
Can former Rep. Matt Gaetz pass a Senate confirmation? One Republican senator told CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett he wouldn't bet his house on it. Kadia Goba, political reporter for Semafor, and Brakkton Booker, national political correspondent for Politico, join "America Decides" to discuss.