No injuries after fire breaks out at Walt Disney World
A walk-in cooler behind the France Pavilion in the Epcot theme park caught fire, a Disney representative said, sending plumes of smoke billowing over the resort.
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Disney World joins theme park closures ahead of Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton's approach has Disney World readying to close its doors along with other theme parks across Florida.
Hurricane Helene snarls travel in Florida. Here's what to know.
Airports in Tampa and St. Pete-Clearwater halted operations, while Walt Disney World closed some attractions.
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What to pack on your Disneyland or Walt Disney World vacation this summer
Upgrade your Disney parks experience with Mouse House-themed gear and personal hygiene items you'll need on your trip.
Disneyland cast members announce plans to form a union
The actors who play Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and other costumed characters at Disneyland want better pay and working conditions.
Snowball Express honors hundreds of families of fallen veterans
The Gary Sinise Foundation throws a massive party each December to give families of fallen military heroes a reason to celebrate together.
Bear captured at Disney World after sighting triggers theme park closures
The black bear was likely at Disney World's Magic Kingdom Park looking for food, according to Florida wildlife officials.
Rare twin cotton-top tamarin monkeys born at Disney World
The "tiny-but-mighty" monkeys will only grow to be the size of a squirrel, but will play "a big role in the continuation of one of the most endangered primate species."
The best family road trip essentials in 2023
Summer's almost here. If you're planning a family vacation, these must-have products will make your trip smooth.
Disney sues DeSantis, alleging retaliation
Disney sued Ron DeSantis, alleging the Florida governor specifically retaliated against the company over its criticism of the so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill.
Disney sues Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, claiming business damage
In Israel on Thursday, DeSantis said Disney is "upset because they're actually having to live by the same rules as everybody else."
Ex-Disney World worker allegedly took over 500 up-skirt videos of customers
Jorge Diaz Vega, 26, worked at the Star Wars gift shop inside Disney World's Hollywood Studios theme park in Florida until his recent arrest on one count of video voyeurism.
DeSantis appointees vow crackdown on Disney World's district
"You are not going to win this fight," a GOP politician warns Disney as bureaucratic battle escalates.
Ron DeSantis unveils legislative move targeting Disney
It continues a yearlong fight with the company that began with their opposition to DeSantis' ban of sexual orientation being taught in schools.
Disneyland to officially close down Splash Mountain next month
Plans to change the ride's theme were originally announced in 2020 in an effort to remove the spotlight from the 1946 film it is based on, "Song of the South," which some say is racist.
Layoffs begin at Disney as CEO Bob Iger moves to pare losses
Some 7,000 employees will lose their jobs, with the first round of cuts starting this week as Disney moves to slash costs.
Disney strips DeSantis' district oversight board of its power, board says
If the agreement is deemed to violate rules against perpetuity, it will be in effect until 21 years after the death of the last survivor of the descendants of England's King Charles III, the declaration said.
Disney World raising minimum wage to $18 an hour by year-end
Labor pact will hike the pay of thousands of costumed performers, theatrical workers and other employees at the theme park.
People selling Splash Mountain water on eBay after ride closes
"I have many bottles that my friends and I got on the last day of splash mountain," wrote the seller of a baggie full of water. Here's how much it's going for.
New attractions at Disney, Universal Studios as theme parks return
Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando are hoping to woo visitors showing renewed interest in a theme park vacation.
Disney hikes entrance price on Magic Kingdom as high as $189
A one-day ticket to the the Magic Kingdom, the world's most popular theme park, will now cost as much as $189.
Pennsylvania man's alligator becomes emotional support animal
Wally the alligator isn't threatening like other gators are — in fact, it's the total opposite.
Disney reopens after closing as Hurricane Ian blasted Florida
Entertainment giant is gradually welcoming back visitors to its theme parks and hotels starting Friday morning.
Disney Plus Day 2022 is today: Everything you need to know
The global streaming celebration takes place on Sept. 8 and marks the release of tons of Disney content.
Disney lost $4.7B last quarter as coronavirus closed attractions
"Mulan" will premiere on the company's streaming service in September, bypassing most theaters altogether.
Pope Francis left a last will and testament before his death
In the will, dated June 29, 2022, Pope Francis wrote that with the "feeling that the sunset of my earthly life is approaching," he wished to express his preferences for his burial.
Delta plane catches fire at Orlando airport, passengers evacuate on slides
Delta Air Lines Flight 1213 was pushing back from the gate in Orlando when an engine caught fire, the FAA said.
Pope Francis mourned worldwide as Catholic Church prepares for next chapter
Pope Francis died Monday at the age of 88. As tributes pour in from around the world, the Vatican faces a transition.
Kristi Noem's bag stolen with multiple forms of ID, thousands in cash
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's driver's license, passport, DHS access badge, checks and thousands in cash were among the items stolen with her bag.
Rep. Robert Garcia says he's in El Salvador to demand Maryland man's return
Rep. Robert Garcia traveled with lawmakers to El Salvador Monday to demand the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported.
Nadine Menendez convicted on all counts in bribery trial
A jury has convicted Nadine Menendez, the wife of convicted former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, for her role in a years-long bribery scheme with her husband.
Hegseth shared details of Yemen strike in another Signal chat, sources say
The messages were sent the same day Hegseth shared similar details in a separate Signal chat that inadvertently included The Atlantic's editor-in-chief.
Supreme Court considers dispute involving ACA's preventive-care coverage
The Affordable Care Act requires health insurers and group health plans to cover certain preventive-care services recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force at no cost to patients.
Trumps host White House Easter Egg Roll with corporate sponsorships
The 2025 Easter Egg Roll is being held only hours after Pope Francis died at age 88.
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Walgreen settles with U.S. government for $300 million in opioid prescriptions case
Walgreens has agreed to pay the government $300 to settle claims that it unlawfully filled "millions" of invalid prescriptions.
Rep. Robert Garcia says he's in El Salvador to demand Maryland man's return
Rep. Robert Garcia traveled with lawmakers to El Salvador Monday to demand the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported.
George Clooney jokes about dying his iconic silver hair for Broadway
George Clooney dyed his hair to star in the Broadway adaptation of "Good Night and Good Luck," and he knows it's catching people off guard.
Could a federal judge break up Google? Here's what to know.
U.S. Department of Justice attorneys are seeking to impose sweeping penalties on Google after a court ruled the tech giant is a monopoly.
El Paso Walmart shooter pleads guilty to capital murder in 2019 attack
Patrick Crusius, who killed 23 people in a shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, in 2019, pleaded guilty to capital murder in a state district court.
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Walgreen settles with U.S. government for $300 million in opioid prescriptions case
Walgreens has agreed to pay the government $300 to settle claims that it unlawfully filled "millions" of invalid prescriptions.
Could a federal judge break up Google? Here's what to know.
U.S. Department of Justice attorneys are seeking to impose sweeping penalties on Google after a court ruled the tech giant is a monopoly.
Instagram uses AI to crack down on teens posing as adults online
Instagram is expanding its use of AI to determine if kids are lying about their ages on the app, parent company Meta said on Monday.
Stocks slump as Trump renews criticism of Fed chief Powell
The stock market tumbled Monday as Wall Street grapples with ongoing tariff uncertainty and President Trump's attacks on Jerome Powell.
Boeing jet intended for Chinese airline returns the U.S. amid trade war
A Boeing jet set to be delivered to Xiamen Airlines in China was returned to the U.S. amid a growing trade war between the two nations.
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Rep. Robert Garcia says he's in El Salvador to demand Maryland man's return
Rep. Robert Garcia traveled with lawmakers to El Salvador Monday to demand the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported.
Real ID deadline is weeks away and most states aren't fully compliant yet
Beginning May 7, Americans and permanent residents will only be able to pass through airport security or enter federal government buildings if they have a Real ID.
Kristi Noem's bag stolen with multiple forms of ID, thousands in cash
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's driver's license, passport, DHS access badge, checks and thousands in cash were among the items stolen with her bag.
Vance reacts to Pope Francis' death one day after meeting him
Vice President JD Vance said he was "happy to see him yesterday," though he noted that Pope Francis "was obviously very ill."
Trump honors Pope Francis: "May God bless him and all who loved him"
President Trump released a statement after the Vatican announced Pope Francis' death on Monday.
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Should you try the "dinosaur time" trend for eating more greens?
A TikTok user has gone viral for a hilariously efficient way of eating more greens that she calls "dinosaur time."
Pope Francis' cause of death was stroke and heart failure, Vatican says
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 following a number of health issues in recent years. Here's what we know about his cause of death.
Supreme Court weighs dispute involving ACA's preventive-care coverage
The Affordable Care Act requires health insurers and group health plans to cover certain preventive-care services recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force at no cost to patients.
Her sore throat turned into a month-long ICU stay. Doctors were stumped.
Vanessa Abraham thought her symptoms were a bad flu — until she collapsed to the floor struggling to breathe.
Trump administration replaces COVID websites
The Trump administration has moved to replace websites that previously offered health information and access to COVID tests and treatment.
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Pope Francis left a last will and testament before his death
In the will, dated June 29, 2022, Pope Francis wrote that with the "feeling that the sunset of my earthly life is approaching," he wished to express his preferences for his burial.
Pope Francis' cause of death was stroke and heart failure, Vatican says
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 following a number of health issues in recent years. Here's what we know about his cause of death.
Church abuse survivors say new pope must "do what Francis refused"
The Survivors Network for those Abused by Priests marked the death of Pope Francis by calling his papacy a "preventable catastrophe" for people "abused during his tenure."
Boeing jet intended for Chinese airline returns the U.S. amid trade war
A Boeing jet set to be delivered to Xiamen Airlines in China was returned to the U.S. amid a growing trade war between the two nations.
Watch Pope Francis' final public appearance on Easter Sunday
Pope Francis made his final public appearance on Easter Sunday, one day before his death Monday morning.
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George Clooney jokes about dying his iconic silver hair for Broadway
George Clooney dyed his hair to star in the Broadway adaptation of "Good Night and Good Luck," and he knows it's catching people off guard.
Jasmine Amy Rogers on playing Betty Boop
Jasmine Amy Rogers has been called "Broadway's newest star" for her standout performance as Betty Boop in "BOOP! The Musical." The actress talks to "CBS Mornings" about navigating the colorful role and how it has impacted her.
George Clooney on making his Broadway debut
George Clooney made his Broadway debut in "Good Night, and Good Luck," playing CBS News legend Edward R. Murrow. Clooney talks to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about preparing for the role in our "Road to the Tonys" series.
Extended interview: David Hyde Pierce
In this web exclusive, "Frasier" star David Hyde Pierce, now appearing on Broadway in "Pirates! The Penzance Musical," talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about playing physical comedy; tweaking Gilbert & Sullivan's "The Pirates of Penzance" for today's audience; his early television roles that led to the part of Dr. Niles Crane on "Frasier"; and his relationship with his husband, Brian.
David Hyde Pierce, the very model of a modern Major-General, in "Pirates! The Penzance Musical"
The "Frasier" star is back on the Broadway stage in a jazzy re-working of the Gilbert & Sullivan classic, transplanted to New Orleans.
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Could a federal judge break up Google? Here's what to know.
U.S. Department of Justice attorneys are seeking to impose sweeping penalties on Google after a court ruled the tech giant is a monopoly.
Fake job seekers are flooding the market, thanks to AI
Companies say fake job seekers are using artificial intelligence to get remote jobs, often in an attempt to steal insider secrets.
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.
Scientist on reviving extinct dire wolves
Biotech company Colossal Bioscience has made headlines for saying it brought the dire wolf species back from extinction. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser spoke with the company's chief science officer, Beth Shapiro, who broke down the science and motivations behind the project.
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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NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
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.
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Nadine Menendez convicted on all counts in bribery trial
A jury has convicted Nadine Menendez, the wife of convicted former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, for her role in a years-long bribery scheme with her husband.
El Paso Walmart shooter pleads guilty to capital murder in 2019 attack
Patrick Crusius, who killed 23 people in a shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, in 2019, pleaded guilty to capital murder in a state district court.
Denton County commissioner injured, husband killed in stabbing
The grandson of County Commissioner Bobbie Mitchell was arrested in the stabbing, police say.
Tycoon facing death penalty has her jail term cut in money laundering case
Truong My Lan had already lost a challenge against the death penalty in a separate case in which she was found guilty of stealing money from Saigon Commercial Bank.
Was an Oregon teen the mastermind behind her father's murder?
After Aaron Friar and his 15-year-old daughter Ellie vanished from their Medford, Oregon, home, investigators arrived to discover a horrific scene – and soon after, evidence of a murder plot is revealed.
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When and where to see the Lyrid meteor shower's peak
During the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower, 10 to 20 meteors could be seen per hour, NASA says.
NASA's most senior astronaut returns to Earth with 2 cosmonauts
Don Pettit, NASA's oldest active astronaut, marked his 70th birthday by landing on the steppe of Kazakhstan after 220 days in space.
NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
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.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
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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.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
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Nadine Menendez guilty in bribery trial
Nadine Menendez, the wife of former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, was convicted Monday for her role in a years-long bribery scheme with her husband.
3 FSU shooting survivors released from hospital
Three of the survivors from last week's shooting at Florida State University have been released from the hospital with the school resuming classes Monday. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more.
Dow falls more than 900 points
Stocks slumped again on Monday as President Trump continued his attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Russian strikes on Ukraine during "ceasefire"
Ukraine says Russia killed at least three people when it launched a barrage of missiles and drones across the country during what was supposed to have been a one-day Easter ceasefire announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Andrew Borene, executive director at Flashpoint and senior fellow at the National Security Institute, joins CBS News to discuss the war.
Criticisms Pope Francis received as pontiff
Pope Francis died Monday at the age of 88 after a tenure as pontiff spent calling for a more inclusive church. CBS News papal contributor Candida Moss has a look back at Francis' life and some of the issues people had with him.