Retailers across the country are adding up their holiday receipts. Among businesses that were expecting an increase in sales in 2016 were mom-and-pop bookstores. Tony Dokoupil has more on this surprising retail plot twist.
Relatives of Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds are planning a private funeral and public memorial service for the mother-and-daughter Hollywood stars who died just one day apart. Some believe Reynolds died of a broken heart following Fisher's death. Dr. Jon LaPook says there is such a thing as "broken heart syndrome."
There was a jump in drunk driving deaths in 2016. On average, 28 people a day have been killed in DUI accidents. Kris Van Cleave talked to one woman about how one bad decision changed her life forever.
The new year begins with a massive wave of storms sweeping across the country. Snow is falling from the Great Lakes to New England, thunderstorms are drenching the Gulf Coast states and another band of storms is moving into Southern California. Mireya Villarreal reports this is the wettest December Los Angeles has seen in six years.
Crowds of people are waiting under heightened security to ring in the new year in New York's Times Square and in cities across the U.S. Marlie Hall reports.
President-elect Donald Trump has long praised Vladimir Putin, but new sanctions on Russia have created a potential rift for the two leaders. Jordan Fabian, White House correspondent for The Hill, spoke to CBSN about whether Mr. Trump will reverse the sanctions on Russia despite their bipartisan support.
Russian President Vladimir Putin opted to not publicly retaliate against the sanctions imposed by the United States. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid spoke to CBSN about how President-elect Donald Trump may deal with Russia once he takes office.
When "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert interviewed director Spike Jonze earlier this year, the show began with a short film Jonze directed
Chef José Andrés has opened a series of fast-casual restaurants called Beefsteak, where the main focus is on vegetables. In this web-exclusive clip, José talks about the importance of the flavors and textures in vegetables, and its environmental impact.
José Andrés, a former sailor in the Spanish Navy, is on a mission to feed people. Whether it's at his two Michelin Star restaurant Minibar, his veggie-focused fast casual chain Beefsteak, or at kitchens for the less fortunate, his passion for food and life is unmistakable. Alex Wagner sat down with Andrés in his adopted hometown of Washington, D.C., to celebrate the holiday Spanish style.
Christopher Gallant began writing songs as a teenager, but when he tried to break into the music industry, he was told his lyrics were too odd. Now his debut album, "Ology," is nominated for a Grammy Award. Gallant speaks to Anthony Mason about how he came to land a record deal.
Two families who will be on board the Donate Life float in the Rose Parade this year have been in each other's lives for decades but only met for the first time this week. Carter Evans reports on the emotional story of Katy Portell and the Wolf family.
After a slow start, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 13 percent in 2016. The U.S. economy has also added more than 1.7 million jobs in the private sector and hourly wages increased nearly 3 percent in the past year. MoneyWatch correspondent Jill Wagner joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss how the optimism will impact the economy in the New Year.
Kimberly Marten, political science professor at Barnard College and Columbia University in New York, and James Norton, president and founder of cybersecurity firm Play-Action Strategies, join "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the U.S. sanctions on Russia and how the country is confronting Vladimir Putin's government in the cyber age.
The New Year's Eve ball drop takes exactly 60 seconds and has become the universal symbol of welcoming in the New Year. Reena Ninan reports on how this iconic yet arbitrary tradition began.
Washington Post columnist Catherine Rampell joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss President-elect Donald Trump's response to U.S. sanctions on Russia for election meddling and goals for the Trump administration.
President-elect Donald Trump praised Russian President Vladimir Putin for not immediately retaliating over sanctions imposed by the Obama administration for alleged cyberattacks targeting the U.S. election. While Mr. Trump will have authority to overturn the sanctions, he would face considerable opposition in Congress from Democrats and Republicans. Paula Reid reports.
One of the biggest parties for New Year's will take place in Times Square in New York City. Security is expected to be tight, as NYPD tries to protect the estimated two million people expected in the area. Marlie Hall reports.
The U.S. intelligence community is blaming Russia for cyberattacks on the Democratic National Committee and Hillary Clinton's campaign chairman in an effort to upend the election. Jeff Pegues reports on how Russian hackers may have infiltrated American computer systems and how they covered their tracks.
Burlington Electric in Vermont says malware code associated with a Russian hacking operation was found in one of its computers. The company said it discovered the possible breach after the Department of Homeland Security issued an alert to utility companies Thursday night.
Within hours of Vladimir Putin's announcement that U.S. diplomats would not be expelled from Russia, a convoy of Russians from one of the compounds closed by the Obama administration arrived at the Russian embassy in Washington; Dan Peterson fell into deep depression after his wife Mary died earlier this year.
A Texas police officer saw a teenager smoking marijuana outside a movie theater and he gave him two options for punishment: Do 200 pushups or go to jail. CBSN's Jamie Yuccas has the story on the boy's choice.
Even the tiniest Ohio State fans are gearing up for the Fiesta Bowl matchup against Clemson this New Year's Eve. CBSN's Tony Dokoupil has the details on the baby Buckeyes.
Chicago police are facing increased pressure to bring the city's rising violence under control. More than 4,300 people have been shot this year, and there have been more than 730 homicides, the worst numbers in 20 years. Bill Whitaker looks for answers on Sunday's "60 Minutes."
Dan Peterson fell into deep depression after his wife Mary died earlier this year. His life seemed to be empty until he received spark from a chance meeting with 4-year-old Norah Wood at a Georgia supermarket. Steve Hartman reports.