The cost of justice has been going up. Many states are charging crippling "user fees" to defendants to underwrite costs and close budget gaps. Those who cannot pay end up in jail, a practice the Justice Department has called unlawful. Jeff Pegues reports.
Winter weather is causing travel headaches across the country. Hundreds of miles of highways in the Dakotas are closed due to white-out conditions. More than 3,000 flights were delayed Monday, and 300 cancelled. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield of CBS Minnesota reports on the treacherous road conditions, and DeMarco Morgan has the latest on air travel.
At least 27 people were shot over the holiday weekend in Chicago, including seven fatally. There have been 745 gun homicides this year in Chicago, a more than 50 percent increase over 2015.
Over the weekend, President-elect Donald Trump said he's planning to shut down his charitable foundation to avoid any conflicts of interest. But an investigation into the foundation by the New York attorney general will complicate matters. Julianna Goldman reports.
The day after Christmas is the second-busiest shopping day of the year behind Black Friday. Retail stores expect increases in foot traffic from returns and gift card-holders, and are offering discounts to cash in. Jericka Duncan reports on the post-Christmas deals.
One business in Dallas is banking on a unique way to help customers deal with their anger. CBS News' Don Champion has the story behind the "Anger Room."
Two young giant panda twins made their debut to fans at a safari park in China. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has the latest on the adorable cubs.
Music fans around the world are mourning pop superstar George Michael after he died at his home in England. Police characterized Michael's death as "unexplained, but not suspicious." "Entertainment Tonight" senior news editor Jennifer Peros spoke to CBSN about the pop star's life and impact.
This week on "Face the Nation," police reformers press their case — has their mission found its moment?
Stephen Colbert discusses how he discovered the perfect spot to deliver his opening monologue every night for "The Late Show"
Retailers gave bigger-than-ever holiday discounts this year. One study of online transactions found 79 percent more involved promotions at the start of the holiday shopping season as compared to last year. So how will those deals affect retail sales, and will the savings continue into 2017? Bloomberg News retail reporter Shannon Pettypiece joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the retail landscape.
Fake news caused a tense exchange between nuclear powers Pakistan and Israel. Pakistan's foreign minister sent out a tweet on Friday, apparently responding to a false story that Israel had threatened to use its nuclear arsenal. The tweet reminded Israel of Pakistan's nuclear weapons. Tony Dokoupil reports on the growing concern over made-up news.
President-elect Donald Trump and his family are working to resolve potential conflicts of interest, 25 days before he is sworn in. Mr. Trump released a Christmas Eve statement saying he would shut down his charitable foundation, but the timeline isn't clear. New York's attorney general is investigating the charity, so legally Mr. Trump cannot dissolve it. Julianna Goldman reports.
A dangerous winter storm threatens millions of people across the northern U.S. Snow and ice are sweeping across the upper Midwest, producing blizzard warnings in much of North and South Dakota. Dangerous rain conditions stretch from parts of Minnesota all the way south to Texas. Rachel Slavik of Minneapolis station WCCO reports.
Pop icon George Michael, who rose to stardom as part of the 80s duo Wham!, died Sunday at 53 years old, his publicist confirmed to CBS News; New York's Fifth Avenue has long been famous for its department store Christmas light shows
New York's Fifth Avenue has long been famous for its department store Christmas light shows. One company brings it all together. Michelle Miller has more.
A Queens, New York, family has a holiday tradition that has been drawing spectators for years. Tony Dokoupil has more on the Christmas lights "King of Queens."
Around the world, millions celebrated Christmas on Sunday. Tony Dokoupil has more on the Christmas Day festivities.
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the CBS correspondent round table discussion over President-elect Donald Trump and his plans moving forward heading into the white house, and the challenges of a largely conservative political shift in power.
We leave you this Sunday Morning in a winter wonderland, in California's Sierra Nevada near Lake Tahoe. Videographer: Skip Brown
Caron McBride, a former Oklahoma resident, faced a felony embezzlement charge for not returning a "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" VHS tape to a movie rental store in 1999.
It's a "Sunday Morning" tradition: Celebrating the holidays with song. Our beloved "Anchor Emeritus" Charles Osgood visits to perform a classic, "I'll Be Home for Christmas."
We hear a lot about "joy to the world" this time of year. Seth Doane talks with the Dalai Lama, a man for whom the pursuit of happiness is just part of the job. They discuss "The Book of Joy," which the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists has co-authored with Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
CBS News foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan, chief White House correspondent Major Garrett, homeland security and justice department correspondent Jeff Pegues, chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford, national security correspondent David Martin, and congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes weigh in on the challenges ahead for the Trump administration. The panel aired Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016.