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Retired U.S. Army Colonel Myles Caggins III talks about the challenges and qualifications needed to be America's next secretary of defense as Pete Hegseth faces a confirmation hearing.
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Retired U.S. Army Colonel Myles Caggins III talks about the challenges and qualifications needed to be America's next secretary of defense as Pete Hegseth faces a confirmation hearing.
Three generations of the Mendoza family and their seven dogs are now crowded into small hotel rooms after their home was destroyed in the California wildfires. The family is thankful to be alive and focused on recovery, but Javier Mendoza, 87, said his options are limited and he's considering returning to work after being retired.
Chef, entrepreneur and author Ayesha Curry joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss expanding her empire into publishing, uplifting diverse voices and why she selected her imprint's first novel "Honeysuckle and Bone" by Trisha Tobias.
Seasonal affective disorder affects 40% of American adults in the winter months. Dr. Jon LaPook, chief medical correspondent for CBS News, shares tips for improving your mood during the colder, darker season.
President Biden signs a law allowing the first monument honoring the women's suffrage movement to be built on the National Mall. The monument is expected to be completed between 2032 and 2033.
The first confirmation hearing for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks is taking place Tuesday for Pete Hegseth, selected to lead the Department of Defense. Senators are expected to question Hegseth about allegations that he's abused alcohol and engaged in sexual misconduct with a woman at a hotel in California in 2017. He has denied the allegations.
Chef, entrepreneur and bestselling author Ayesha Curry expands her empire into publishing with "Sweet July Books," an imprint dedicated to diverse voices. The first novel, "Honeysuckle and Bone" by Trisha Tobias, follows a young woman discovering dark secrets in Jamaica. They join "CBS Mornings."
A deal to end the war in Gaza could be close. An anonymous Israeli government official told CBS News the first phase of the ceasefire would last about 42 days with Hamas releasing 33 hostages in exchange for Palestinian detainees. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has more.
Ayesha Curry expands her empire into publishing with "Sweet July Books," featuring Trisha Tobias' novel, "Honeysuckle and Bone."
More strong winds in Southern California could impact aerial efforts to fight the wildfires that have destroyed more than 12,000 structures.
Rachel Accurso, better known as Ms. Rachel, has become a beloved figure in the world of children's education through her YouTube videos, earning billions of views.
Ebony Short, a former Broadway designer, plays a key role in the Baltimore Ravens' playoff push, stitching custom uniforms that give the team an edge.
Dr. Annie Harvilicz took in 41 animals at one point as wildfires spread across the Los Angeles area. Since, most have returned home or are being fostered.
The Palisades Fire has forced thousands to flee, leaving many to return to find their homes destroyed. Among those impacted is a 9-year-old girl, whose home burned down while she was at school.
Flames from the Palisades Fire surrounded the car Aaron Samson and his 83-year-old father-in-law, who has Parkinson's disease, were in as they tried to escape.
"Inside Edition" correspondent Alison Hall opens up about her breast cancer battle and how Olivia Munn's own experience with early detection inspired her to take a life-saving risk assessment test.
The Eurasia Group, a geopolitical risk and consulting firm, named a lack of international leadership as the world's biggest risk for 2025.
Massive winter storm sweeps from the Midwest to the East Coast, Michael Moss explains the FDA's new "healthy" food label rules, and DMC and Niko Moon advocate for sobriety through the "One Million Strong" initiative.
A firsthand aerial look at how once-sprawling California communities have been destroyed by the wildfires, breaking down President-elect Donald Trump’s Day 1 immigration plans and Graham Norton discusses his latest novel, "Frankie."
The California wildfire death toll continues to climb, psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma discusses how to tackle mental health challenges following the wildfires and Marianne Jean-Baptiste discusses her performance in "Hard Truths."
Dive deeper into Eckhart Tolle's transformative book, "A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose," with our comprehensive reader's guide.
The late Lisa Marie Presley and her daughter, Riley Keough, give a raw look inside their famous family's lives at Graceland and beyond in a new memoir.
On Tuesday, Oprah Winfrey announced "From Here to the Great Unknown" is her latest book club selection.
Oprah Winfrey exclusively revealed Tell Me Everything" by Elizabeth Strout as her newest book club pick on "CBS Mornings."
Dive into Elizabeth Strout's "Tell Me Everything" with this reader's guide, exploring the complexities of human relationships in Oprah's newest book club selection.
CBS News contributor David Begnaud shows how a defunct general store in Nora, South Dakota, which has a population of just two people, spreads holiday cheer each Christmas.
"CBS Mornings" contributor David Begnaud shows how Trooper got a second chance with a couple who share a longstanding connection with his breed.
Bestselling author and Harvard professor Arthur Brooks opens up about how enjoyment, satisfaction and meaning in life can increase a person's wellbeing.
President Biden signs a law allowing the first monument honoring the women's suffrage movement to be built on the National Mall. The monument is expected to be completed between 2032 and 2033.
The first confirmation hearing for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks is taking place Tuesday for Pete Hegseth, selected to lead the Department of Defense. Senators are expected to question Hegseth about allegations that he's abused alcohol and engaged in sexual misconduct with a woman at a hotel in California in 2017. He has denied the allegations.
Part of former special counsel Jack Smith's report on the investigation into President-elect Donald Trump's efforts to stay in power after the 2020 presidential election has been released. In the report, Smith concluded there was an "unprecedented criminal effort" by Trump and those around him. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more.
In one week, President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in to start his second presidential term. More than a dozen of his Cabinet picks will be on Capitol Hill this week as confirmation hearings get underway. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more.
With one week until President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, immigration policy expert Laura Collins discusses the proposals on the table, including the potential reinstatement of Title 42, the border wall and mass deportations. Collins breaks down the feasibility and humanitarian concerns surrounding these plans.
Houston partnered with ExxonMobil and other companies to perform "advanced recycling," which they say can handle the recycling of any type of plastic. But critics say "advanced recycling" may not be a viable solution and is a talking point used by the petro-chemical industry to keep consumers buying and using plastic guilt-free.
More than 100 nations, including the United States, have agreed to protect 30% of the world's oceans by 2030.
As part of our "Changing the Game" series, we're highlighting Sarah Paiji Yoo. She is the co-founder and CEO of Blueland, which specializes in eco-friendly cleaning products and is on a mission to eliminate single-use plastic.
Seasonal affective disorder affects 40% of American adults in the winter months. Dr. Jon LaPook, chief medical correspondent for CBS News, shares tips for improving your mood during the colder, darker season.
The U.S. surgeon general is calling for cancer warning labels for beverages with alcohol, similar to the ones seen on cigarette packs. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know.
An estimated 79% of Americans who make New Year's resolutions focus on their health and self improvement. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss how to set meaningful health goals for 2025.
Americans who are making New Year’s resolutions may struggle to keep them as early as next week. Many have said they want to focus on health and well-being, but sticking to a new exercise regime can be a challenge. A new workout technology aims to keep users involved by making exercise fun.
Weight-loss medications surged in popularity this year. A survey from Kaiser Family Foundation found one in eight adults have taken drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro. Demand for the drugs has also skyrocketed among younger people. As childhood and adolescent obesity cases skyrocket, the American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends weight loss drugs for some younger patients.
We look back at former President Jimmy Carter's commitment to Habitat for Humanity and meet a woman who still lives in a so-called "Carter Home" in Baltimore that the late president helped build more than 30 years ago. Plus, more heartwarming news.
An ultimate frisbee team with a seven-season losing streak learns resilience through their losses. National Guard troops stationed overseas return home just in time for the new year – and one of the sweet homecomings was caught on camera. Plus, more heartwarming news.
2024 was filled with breaking political news, international and domestic conflicts and world-changing events – but there was also heartwarming and good news. Here are the top 10 uplifting news stories of 2024.
Steve Hartman takes us on the road to meet a man who remains anonymous while bringing gifts and joy to people in need around the holidays. Plus, we go to a small South Dakota – with a population of two – where David Begnaud introduces us to a man who transforms the town into a Christmas destination each year. And, more heartwarming news stories.
A 22-year-old forecasting the weather out of his bedroom is praised for helping people during natural disasters – and gets a big surprise from David Begnaud. And Santa comes early to two U.S. cities to bring Christmas magic to children in need. Plus, more uplifting news.
The SEC has sued billionaire X owner Elon Musk, alleging he failed to disclose his ownership of Twitter stock in a timely manner in 2022.
A CBS News analysis of satellite imagery and photos shared by local residents indicates the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles likely started close to where another blaze, the Lachman Fire, broke out on Jan. 1.
Rep. Bennie Thompson told CBS News, "When I hear someone about to be sworn into the presidency of the United States say he wants to lock you up for doing your job, I believe it."
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, faced some tough questions from Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee.
The CFPB is suing Capital One for allegedly misleading consumers about its offerings for high-interest savings accounts.
The SEC has sued billionaire X owner Elon Musk, alleging he failed to disclose his ownership of Twitter stock in a timely manner in 2022.
The CFPB is suing Capital One for allegedly misleading consumers about its offerings for high-interest savings accounts.
Private firefighters are working alongside municipal departments to battle the wildfires. Here's how much they cost.
Callers spoof the caller ID number of the victim's actual lending institution, swindling money from those seeking financial relief.
Bezos, Musk and Zuckerberg are the three richest people in the world, according to Forbes.
Rep. Bennie Thompson told CBS News, "When I hear someone about to be sworn into the presidency of the United States say he wants to lock you up for doing your job, I believe it."
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, faced some tough questions from Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Bezos, Musk and Zuckerberg are the three richest people in the world, according to Forbes.
The move is likely to be reversed by the incoming Trump administration.
In 2023, the measure had no support from Democrats. This time, it had two Democratic votes.
Several Boar's Head deli meat plants were cited for unsanitary conditions, not just the factory shut down after a deadly listeria outbreak.
The death risk goes up to 1 in 100 for those who drink alcohol nine times per week, the report found.
It will be up to the incoming Trump administration to finalize the rule on food labels.
Officials have blamed a new strain for this winter's surge in norovirus cases.
Though abortion rights supporters prevailed on ballot measures in seven of the 10 states where abortion was up for a vote on Nov. 5, the state supreme courts they've elected indicate legal fights to come aren't clear-cut.
South Korea's anti-corruption agency says impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has been detained.
The move is likely to be reversed by the incoming Trump administration.
The aviation color code over the area has been changed from green to yellow as a precaution, the Icelandic meteorological office said.
A draft deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and hostage release has been agreed to in principle and, if all goes well, will be finalized by Israel and Hamas this week, Arab, U.S. and Israeli officials told CBS News.
Princess Kate made the announcement on social media after visiting the London hospital where she received treatment.
Princess Kate made the announcement on social media after visiting the London hospital where she received treatment.
Chef, entrepreneur and author Ayesha Curry joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss expanding her empire into publishing, uplifting diverse voices and why she selected her imprint's first novel "Honeysuckle and Bone" by Trisha Tobias.
Chef, entrepreneur and bestselling author Ayesha Curry expands her empire into publishing with "Sweet July Books," an imprint dedicated to diverse voices. The first novel, "Honeysuckle and Bone" by Trisha Tobias, follows a young woman discovering dark secrets in Jamaica. They join "CBS Mornings."
The country music star is set to perform "America the Beautiful" before Trump takes the oath of office.
Talk show host and bestselling author Graham Norton joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his fifth novel, "Frankie," which follows the extraordinary life of an 84-year-old Irish woman. Norton also shares the inspiration behind the book and his approach to storytelling.
Meta will cut about 5% of its workforce, focusing on getting rid of low-performing employees at the social media giant.
Just after midnight Wednesday, a SpaceX rocket is scheduled to lift off, carrying a pair of lunar landers that will try to touch down on the moon in the coming months. One was built by a Japanese company and the other was built by a Texas company. Their mission is to carefully lower to the lunar surface and deliver 10 payloads for NASA.
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.
A law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. is set to take effect on Jan. 19. Here's what that would mean for users of the social media platform.
Elon Musk claims the U.S. needs a pipeline of foreign employees working on H-1B visas because the country lacks skilled engineers. Here's what the data shows.
Officials in Los Angeles are now dealing with strengthening winds as the deadly fires continue to burn. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi has the latest from the Pacific Palisades.
California officials say the Palisades and Eaton fires are now among the most destructive in the state's history. As the country, state and individual families deal with the unprecedented tragedy, it poses the question of how to discuss wildfire losses with children and teens. Clinical psychologist Lisa Damour joins CBS News to share some best practices for having these tough conversations.
Emergency response teams have made progress in containing some wildfires raging in Southern California, but they still face an uphill fight. CBS News reporter Laura Haefeli is in Los Angeles in the Palisades Fire zone.
Southern California is bracing for another round of strong winds that could exacerbate the wildfires burning throughout Los Angeles County. Los Angeles County Fire Department Capt. Sheila Kelliher joins CBS News to discuss the latest on containment efforts. Then, CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano joins with more from the Golden State.
The Los Angeles County Fire chief says despite making progress over the weekend, firefighters are preparing for the return of dangerous winds. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi has the latest on the devastating fires. Then, Washington Post national political reporter Maeve Reston joins to discuss the scrutiny facing elected leaders in California.
Most of the Glock switch shipments had come from China, and were destined for various locations throughout the United States, CPB said.
David Staggs was last seen at his home in January 2022. Police said they uncovered what is believed to be his remains on Wednesday.
Police found that the man was sending Caitlin Clark messages on X that contained multiple threatening and sexually explicit messages.
The suspects were "one of the heads of a dangerous family clan" of the Neapolitan Camorra, his son, and his son-in-law, police said.
The true identity of Jack the Ripper, whose grisly murders terrorized east London in 1888, has been a mystery ever since.
Firefly's "Blue Moon" and ispace's "Resilience" are the latest in an ongoing push to gain private-sector experience exploring the moon.
Blue Origin called off the debut launch of its massive New Glenn rocket due to technical trouble. The Jeff Bezos-founded company didn't set a new launch date.
Blue Origin expects the New Glenn to provide a viable alternative to SpaceX's market-dominating Falcon family of rockets.
The BepiColombo spacecraft swooped as close as 183 miles above Mercury's night side before passing directly over the planet's north pole.
NASA hopes a revised plan will get Mars samples back to Earth faster and cost less than the agency's original plan.
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.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
Democratic Senators criticized President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, during his confirmation hearing on Tuesday. Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, an Iraq War veteran and Purple Heart recipient, was one of the critics, telling Hegseth he is not qualified to be the defense secretary. She joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
As the dust and ash from wildfires begins to settle in some southern California areas, Los Angeles area evacuees are turning to local and federal officials for help. CBS News Los Angeles reporter Mahsa Saeidi reports on one of the disaster relief centers that opened on Tuesday.
Kate, Princess of Wales, announced that her cancer is in remission. Kate underwent abdominal surgery and chemotherapy, although the palace has not revealed what type of cancer she has.
The housing crisis has long been an issue for Los Angeles thanks to high rent prices and a limited supply of homes. Prices are only expected to grow after the devastation caused by the wildfires raging in the area. Economic justice organization "Strategic Actions for a Just Economy" executive director Cynthia Strathmann joins "The Daily Report" with more.
More than 100,000 homeowners in the Los Angeles area were dropped by their insurance companies before the recent wildfires broke out. Elizabeth Cook shares the story of families now struggling to piece their lives back together after losing everything in the fires.