Friday could be the busiest travel day of the year as a record 103 million Americans are driving, flying or riding the rails over the holidays. Snow, ice and rain along the West Coast and through parts of the country led to hundreds of flight delays and some messy roads. Omar Villafranca reports.
Carrie Fisher, actress best known for her role as Princess Leia in the Star Wars series, was reportedly hospitalized after suffering a heart attack while on a Los Angeles-bound flight. Jennifer Peros, senior news editor for Entertainment Tonight, joins CBSN with more.
Anis Amri, the man suspected of killing 12 at a Christmas market in Berlin, was killed during a shootout in Milan. CBS News' Rylee Carlson spoke to CBSN about what is expected to happen next.
President-elect Donald Trump expanded on his tweet about the United States' nuclear arsenal Friday. He told MSNBC's "Morning Joe" program "Let it be an arms race, because we will outmatch them at every pass and outlast them all." Reuters correspondent Timothy Gardner spoke to CBSN about what to make of this reversal in world policy.
Seven-month-old Vincent Bono and his family have special reason to celebrate this Christmas after surgeons rebuilt his skull in an unusual operation, using a 3D-printed model of his head. CBS News' Marlie Hall has the story.
President-elect Donald Trump says he wants to "strengthen and expand" the nation's nuclear capabilities. Politico's chief Washington correspondent Edward-Isaac Dovere joins CBSN with more.
A United Airlines flight turned around and landed in Houston after passengers reported hearing strange noises coming from the cargo hold.
CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports that more than 100 million Americans are expected to travel over the holidays.
President-elect Donald Trump tweeted about wanting to "strengthen and expand" U.S. nuclear capabilities, and told an interviewer, "let it be an arms race." Trump sent the tweet after Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested he would strengthen Russia's nuclear arsenal. CBS News' Margaret Brennan discusses on CBSN.
In this installment of our America the Beautiful series, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, we tour a park in the middle of crowded San Francisco. John Blackstone reports on Presidio, an urban oasis with a rich history.
Stephen Colbert, host of "The Late Show" sits down with John Dickerson in an upcoming interview for "Face the Nation"
Nearly 200 years ago, a New York man named Clement Clarke Moore wrote what he thought was a silly Christmas poem for his children. We know that poem as "'Twas the Night Before Christmas." Today's image of Santa Claus as a jolly plump fellow who delivers presents originates in this story. Our own Charlie Rose reads the poem, a timeless Christmas tradition.
Back in 1907, a 10-year-old girl in a New York City apartment wrote a letter to Santa. Following an Irish tradition, she sent it up the chimney. A man found that letter nearly 17 years ago when he was renovating his fireplace. Ever since, he's been working to learn more about the little girl. His long journey came to a satisfying conclusion just last week. Dana Jacobson reports.
Americans are expected to spend an average of $600 on presents this holiday season, but gifts with lasting health benefits could show everyone on your list how much you care. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" with some last-minute ideas for presents that could improve your health.
A Fort Worth, Texas, police officer is on restricted duty after a confrontation with a mother who had called police for help. A Facebook video shows a white officer wrestling a black woman to the ground. He arrested her and two of her children. Dozens of protesters Thursday night demanded justice outside the county courthouse. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
In a once-a-year news conference in Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin said President-elect Donald Trump's vow to expand the U.S. nuclear arsenal is "nothing unsual." He also denied making any attempt to swing the election in Mr. Trump's favor. Barry Petersen shares some of the Russian leader's sharp-edged comments.
A record number of Americans will travel for the holidays, with AAA estimating more than 103 million taking a trip over the next week and half. Winter storms in the Northwest and Midwest could cause major travel headaches, and hundreds of flights are already canceled or delayed. Omar Villafranca reports.
After the Berlin Christmas market attack, terrorism fears have been heightened in Germany. But Germany has long prized freedom of privacy. Anthony Gless, the director of the Centre for Security and Intelligence at the University of Buckingham, spoke to CBSN about Germany's national security efforts.
A 10-year-old autistic girl from Northern Ireland is stunning the world with her incredible singing voice. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has the sound from the amazing young artist.
Swedish furniture giant Ikea has reached a $50 million settlement to the families of toddlers who were killed by toppling dressers. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has the story on how the money will be distributed.
President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are generating some concerns about what could be the beginning of a new nuclear arms race. CBS News correspondent Julianna Goldman spoke to CBSN about the potential shift in U.S. foreign policy.
President-elect Donald Trump announced his senior communications team Thursday - and there were some familiar names. Politico media reporter Hadas Gold talks Trump's new team.
A bug in a recent version of Twitter's Android app reportedly inflated video advertising metrics by as much as 35 percent. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has the story on what the company is calling a "technical error."
Alexis Barnes, a six-year-old battling an autoimmune disorder, is donating all her birthday gifts to a local children's center in Galveston, Texas. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has the story on what Alexis is doing to help others this Christmas.
Time Magazine announced their "Instagrammer of the Year" Friday. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has more on the Brooklyn photographer capturing American struggles.