Pentagon watchdog: Austin's hospitalization "unnecessarily" increased risks
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized for two weeks at the start of 2024 for complications arising from surgery to treat prostate cancer.
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Who might fill President-elect Trump's Cabinet?
President-elect Trump will take office with Republicans in control of the Senate, making confirmations easier.
Watch Live: John Ratcliffe's confirmation hearing for CIA director
The former Texas congressman previously led the nation's spy agencies as director of national intelligence in the last months of the first Trump administration.
In opening pitch to Congress, Pam Bondi to vow "one tier of justice for all"
In planned remarks to Congress, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to lead the Justice Department commits that "partisan weaponization of the Department of Justice will end" under her watch.
Biden says "I have given my heart and my soul to our nation" ahead of farewell address
President Biden is addressing the nation from the Oval Office at 8 p.m.
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How Trump won the 2024 election — CBS News exit poll results
Trump's election victory was a product of voter discontent with the state of the country, the economy and a desire for change, and he made inroads with some Democratic groups.
Inside Viktor Orbán's not-so-secret mission to elect Trump
Beyond the close public relationship between former President Donald Trump and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is what sources have described as frequent exchanges delving deeply into political and governing strategy.
Hurricane Helene hasn't stopped western North Carolinians from voting early
Hurricane Helene leveled communities in the western part of North Carolina but hasnt deterred residents from early voting. In fact, turnout is shattering records in the battleground state.
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President-elect Donald Trump sentenced in New York "hush money" case; Examining Jimmy Carter's road to Washington.
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Minnesotan's bid for DNC chair gains momentum
One candidate for Democratic National Committee chair is rapidly building support with just a handful of weeks until the election. Ken Martin's campaign first revealed to CBS News that he has secured 51 endorsements from current state party and vice chairs. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has the details on Martin's bid to lead the DNC.
Sources: Israel, Hamas OK deal in principle
Sources tell CBS News that Israel and Hamas have agreed in principle to a ceasefire and hostage deal. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio is in Tel Aviv with more. Then, national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.
Hegseth dismisses misconduct allegations
Senators grilled secretary of defense nominee Pete Hegseth over sexual assault and misconduct allegations at his confirmation hearing Tuesday. Evan McMorris-Santoro, reporter for NOTUS, and Andrew Desiderio, senior congressional reporter for Punchbowl News, join "America Decides" to further discuss the hearing and more.
Strong winds pick up in L.A. as fires burn
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.
Takeaways from Hegseth's confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, faced senators and protesters in a high-stakes confirmation hearing Tuesday. CBS News' Nikole Killion, Katrina Kaufman and Fin Gómez break down the contentious proceedings.
Jack Smith blasts Trump's conduct in report
The Justice Department on Tuesday released former special counsel Jack Smith's report on President-elect Donald Trump's alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and former Deputy Assistant Attorney General Tom Dupree join "America Decides" to unpack the findings.
Senators weigh pushing back on Trump's picks
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman met with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, and now he's planning on voting for some of his Cabinet picks. But will other Democrats join him? NOTUS reporter Riley Rogerson joins "America Decides" with more.
Newly-elected Democrat on working with GOP
With Republicans in control, how do House Democrats plan to navigate the 119th Congress? Newly-elected Democratic Rep. Suhas Subramanyam of Virginia joins "America Decides" to discuss.
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Americans more hopeful about 2025 than they were for 2024 — CBS News poll
Trump's election is a big part of the positive outlook, especially for Republicans.
Poll: Most Americans think government is hiding info on drones
Over half of Americans see the drones that have been spotted over the East Coast as a threat to the U.S.
Poll: Most say they'll try to avoid political talk at Thanksgiving
Americans are most thankful for family and friends, which may be why they'll try to steer away from politics at Thanksgiving.
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How to download your TikTok data in case the app goes dark
Some TikTok users are preparing for the likely ban by downloading their data. Here's how to do it.
FBI reveals New Orleans attacker's online search history
The FBI also increased the number of those injured in the New Orleans New Year's Day attack to 57 people.
FDA bans food dye Red 3, citing concern over cancer in some animals
The red food dye is used in products ranging from candies to vegetarian meats.
Watch Live: John Ratcliffe's confirmation hearing for CIA director
The former Texas congressman previously led the nation's spy agencies as director of national intelligence in the last months of the first Trump administration.
FDA to cut nicotine from cigarettes, in plan first floated under Trump
It will be up to the returning Trump administration to decide whether to finalize the rule.
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CPI edged higher in December, complicating the Fed's rate decision
Inflation is proving stickier than expected, which could cause Fed to hit pause button on more interest rate cuts.
SEC sues Elon Musk, accusing him of withholding info from Twitter investors
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.
Capital One allegedly cheated customers out of $2 billion, CFPB says
The CFPB is suing Capital One for allegedly misleading consumers about its offerings for high-interest savings accounts.
Los Angeles residents hire private firefighters to save their homes
Private firefighters are working alongside municipal departments to battle the wildfires. Here's how much they cost.
FCC warns of 50-state scam by fraudsters posing as mortgage lenders
Callers spoof the caller ID number of the victim's actual lending institution, swindling money from those seeking financial relief.
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Pentagon watchdog: Austin's hospitalization "unnecessarily" increased risks
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized for two weeks at the start of 2024 for complications arising from surgery to treat prostate cancer.
Watch Live: John Ratcliffe's confirmation hearing for CIA director
The former Texas congressman previously led the nation's spy agencies as director of national intelligence in the last months of the first Trump administration.
In opening pitch to Congress, Pam Bondi to vow "one tier of justice for all"
In planned remarks to Congress, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to lead the Justice Department commits that "partisan weaponization of the Department of Justice will end" under her watch.
Biden says "I have given my heart and my soul to our nation" ahead of farewell address
President Biden is addressing the nation from the Oval Office at 8 p.m.
Watch Live: Marco Rubio faces senators at confirmation hearing for secretary of state
Sen. Marco Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of state, is facing questions from his Senate colleagues on Wednesday morning.
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FDA bans food dye Red 3, citing concern over cancer in some animals
The red food dye is used in products ranging from candies to vegetarian meats.
FDA to cut nicotine from cigarettes, in plan first floated under Trump
It will be up to the returning Trump administration to decide whether to finalize the rule.
3 Boar's Head plants also had unsanitary conditions, USDA records show
Several Boar's Head deli meat plants were cited for unsanitary conditions, not just the factory shut down after a deadly listeria outbreak.
More than 1 drink a day raises risk of dying, federal review concludes
The death risk goes up to 1 in 100 for those who drink alcohol nine times per week, the report found.
FDA unveils proposed rules to put nutrition facts on the front of the package
It will be up to the incoming Trump administration to finalize the rule on food labels.
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Woman says she lost $850,000 to scammers posing as Brad Pitt
The woman said she had believed she was in a romantic relationship with the Hollywood star, leading her to divorce her husband and transfer $850,000.
Major Russian missile strike forces Ukraine to shut down power grid
Russia missiles have pounded energy infrastructure across Ukraine, forcing power cuts in the dead of winter.
Dozens arrested in India over alleged 5-year sexual abuse of teen girl
Authorities in southern India have detained almost 50 men suspected of repeatedly raping and sexually abusing a girl from the age of 13.
5 shot dead in Mexican town; body parts found in Gulf coast region
Five people were gunned down on the same street where another attack left eight dead just months earlier.
Impeached South Korean president detained over martial law declaration
South Korea's anti-corruption agency detains impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his brief declaration of martial law.
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Gwendoline Christie on new "Severance"
The hit show "Severance" returns for season two, where office workers have been altered to forget their outside lives. Gwendoline Christie joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the intense premise and what's ahead for the series.
Princess Kate announces she's in remission from cancer
Princess Kate made the announcement on social media after visiting the London hospital where she received treatment.
Ayesha Curry on new book imprint
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.
Ayesha Curry launches book imprint
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."
Carrie Underwood to perform at Trump's inauguration
The country music star is set to perform "America the Beautiful" before Trump takes the oath of office.
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How to download your TikTok data in case the app goes dark
Some TikTok users are preparing for the likely ban by downloading their data. Here's how to do it.
Meta is cutting 5% of its workforce, or more than 3,600 employees
Meta will cut about 5% of its workforce, focusing on getting rid of low-performing employees at the social media giant.
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.
SpaceX to launch two lunar landers
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.
What would happen to TikTok on my phone if the app is banned?
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.
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SpaceX launching "new generation" Starship in test flight today
The latest flight of the SpaceX Super Heavy-Starship includes multiple upgrades to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
What to know about the pink fire retardant being dropped on L.A. wildfires
Aircraft battling fires raging through the Los Angeles area are dropping hundreds of thousands of gallons of hot-pink fire suppressant in a desperate effort to stop the flames.
When will cicadas come back in 2025?
Brood XIV, the second-largest group of periodical cicadas, known for their noisy mass emergence from the ground, will arrive this spring.
Scientists: "Toxic" semen could kill female mosquitoes, curb disease spread
Female mosquitoes are targeted because only they bite and drink blood, thereby spreading diseases such as malaria and dengue fever.
U.K.'s biggest dinosaur footprint site discovered: "So surreal"
It is hoped the discovery will provide clues about how dinosaurs interacted, as well as their size and the speeds at which they moved.
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Woman says she lost $850,000 to scammers posing as Brad Pitt
The woman said she had believed she was in a romantic relationship with the Hollywood star, leading her to divorce her husband and transfer $850,000.
Dozens arrested in India over alleged 5-year sexual abuse of teen girl
Authorities in southern India have detained almost 50 men suspected of repeatedly raping and sexually abusing a girl from the age of 13.
5 shot dead in Mexican town; body parts found in Gulf coast region
Five people were gunned down on the same street where another attack left eight dead just months earlier.
Chicago customs seized 1,500 Glock switches to turn guns automatic in 2024
Most of the Glock switch shipments had come from China, and were destined for various locations throughout the United States, CPB said.
Oregon man arrested for cold case murder of car salesman
David Staggs was last seen at his home in January 2022. Police said they uncovered what is believed to be his remains on Wednesday.
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SpaceX launching "new generation" Starship in test flight today
The latest flight of the SpaceX Super Heavy-Starship includes multiple upgrades to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
2 commercial landers launched for the moon
A pair of commercial landers are headed to the moon after launching early Wednesday morning from the Kennedy Space Center on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
2 privately built moon landers carried into space by SpaceX rocket
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 postpones first launch of its massive new rocket
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 preps New Glenn rocket for high-stakes test flight
Blue Origin expects the New Glenn to provide a viable alternative to SpaceX's market-dominating Falcon family of rockets.
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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.
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
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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.
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The rise of social isolation
In "The Anti-Social Century," Derek Thompson examines the rise of social isolation, a growing issue that predates the COVID-19 pandemic. He joins to discuss how people are increasingly choosing to spend time away from others.
A look into presidential transitions
As President Biden delivers his farewell address, presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, author of "The Leadership Journey" and "An Unfinished Love Story," joins to explore the significance of the transition period and the history of the farewell address.
Bondi confirmation hearing opening statement
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general, Pam Bondi, appeared before the Senate for her confirmation hearing Wednesday. See her opening statement.
Around 50 arrests made in L.A. wildfire zones
Officials say looters are trying to take advantage of the Southern California wildfires by burglarizing homes abandoned during evacuations. Police have made around 50 arrests so far. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has more on the destruction around Los Angeles and CBS News meteorologist Grant Gilmore has a look at the forecast.
Gaza ceasefire could be in place by weekend
U.S., Arab and Israeli officials all tell CBS News that Israel and Hamas have agreed in principle to a ceasefire and hostage-release deal with final details being hammered out by negotiators in Qatar. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has details on the potential agreement.