Cardinal Timothy Dolan urges you not to lose hope
New York's Roman Catholic leader focuses on the importance of hope and unity, especially during the holiday season
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"Christmas spirit personified” in little girl's letter to Santa
A man discovered a girl's 1907 letter in the chimney of his New York City apartment nearly 17 years ago, and he's finally fulfilled his mission to find her
'Tis the season for heart troubles, doctors warn
The excess food, alcohol and stress that come with the holidays can put people at higher risk, doctors warn
Lucky woman got Bill Gates as her Reddit Secret Santa
She opened the box and was stunned to discover, "BILL GATES IS MY FREAKIN SANTA!!!!!!!!"
North Pole warms near melting point this Christmas week
Another dramatic milestone in the rapid warming of the planet
Royals sick with heavy colds
Queen Elizabeth is moving ahead with her Christmas vacation plans after a one-day delay because of a heavy cold. Officials say she and her husband, Prince Philip, left London by helicopter a short time ago. Mark Phillips reports.
Gates secret santa
Billionaire Bill Gates showered a Reddit user with gifts during the website's annual Secret Santa gift exchange. After hearing the woman got blown off by her secret santa last year, Gates sent a box of thoughtful gifts including video games, movies, and a personal note. CBS Morning News' Anne-Marie Green has more.
Andy Rooney's ode to Christmas cards
In 1978, the legendary 60 Minutes commentator sounded off on the season's correspondence, including his favorite cards—and why Florida misses the mark
Deadly fireworks explosion in Mexico
An explosion has ripped through Mexico’s best-known fireworks market on the northern outskirts of the capital, killing several and injuring dozens more
Berlin Christmas market attack
Much of Europe is on edge after suspected terror attacks in Germany, Turkey and Switzerland. A tractor-trailer rammed into a Christmas market in Berlin Monday, killing 12 people and injuring nearly 50 others. Charlie D'Agata reports from Berlin.
NYPD on Berlin market attack
The Berlin Christmas market attack caused a visible increase in security in the U.S. Last month the State Department issued a travel alert on Europe, urging caution at "holiday festivals, events and outdoor markets." John Miller, NYPD's deputy commissioner of intelligence and counterterrorism, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the nature of the attack and whether there's an uptick in security threat to the U.S.
Truck plows into Berlin Christmas market
A truck mowed down people in the crowd at a popular Christmas market in Berlin
Eiffel Tower reopens to public after 5-day closure
The famous French landmark was closed due to a workers' strike -- and reopened to visitors on Sunday
UPS delivers assault rifle instead of toy airplane
A New York couple was horrified when a UPS delivery they thought was a Christmas gift turned out to be a semi-automatic rifle
Kelly Osbourne spills family's holiday secrets
"Project Runway: Junior" judge Kelly Osbourne speaks with CBS News about travel, holiday traditions and upcoming projects
Holiday health hazards: How to stay safe this season
ER doctors reveal the season's most common illnesses and injuries, and how to side-step the worst of them
Donor buys lot's Christmas trees, gives them away, school says
Christmas trees priced at $40, $50 paid for by anonymous donor at Catholic elementary school in Ohio
FedEx let homeless man sign for music store delivery, owner says
FedEx delivery of special-order guitar, ukulele allegedly stolen by homeless man in Northern California
"Joseph doesn't want to be a single dad," nativity scene owners plea
Mary was stolen from the Manchester, N.H. nativity scene while Jesus hasn't arrived yet
School broke law removing Peanuts poster, says official
Merry Christmas law adopted in Texas in 2013 was meant to let teachers talk about Christmas in class, but it's meaning is still being argued
When buying a Christmas tree, think safety first
Dry trees are a fire hazard, so pick a fresh one and keep it watered, doctors' group advises
ACLU suing town over cross display on decorations
Indiana chapter of the ACLU argues that the Christian symbol on display in the Knightstown town square violates the First Amendment; and the man who filed the suit wants it removed
"Fuller House" gives Christmas greeting on Season 2 eve
"Fuller House" returns for a second season on Friday, and to celebrate the big day, the cast is getting into the holiday spirit
10 holiday tips for families with special-needs kids
Holiday shopping, family gatherings and visits with Santa can be challenging for many children; here's how to avoid common pitfalls and enjoy the season
5 ways to keep delivered packages from being stolen
More people than ever will do holiday shopping online, which many police departments say will mean more thieves than ever will be out casing front porches looking for delivered packages
5 key questions for the U.S. economy in 2026
From stubbornly high living costs to a softer labor market, economists say these are the forces that will shape the year ahead.
New Year's Eve celebrations kick off as 2026 arrives Down Under
New Zealand and Australia were the first to welcome 2026, but in Sydney and some other cities, the festivities are tinged by grief.
HHS freezes all child care payments to Minnesota after viral fraud allegations
The Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday it has frozen federal child care funding for the state of Minnesota, citing viral fraud allegations.
Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of JFK, dies at 35
Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of late President John F. Kennedy, has died after announcing a terminal cancer diagnosis in late November.
Photos show the year in politics for 2025
In 2025, President Trump returned to power and instituted change in Washington. Here's a roundup of photos of key moments throughout the year.
Court order suggests officials pushed to prosecute Abrego Garcia after deportation
A court order suggests the Trump administration pushed to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia only after he challenged his deportation, with one top DOJ official calling it a "top priority."
Trump issues his first vetoes of this term
President Trump used his veto power this week for the first time since returning to the White House, rejecting a pair of bills linked to a Colorado water pipeline and a tribal village in the Everglades.
Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock ordered to forfeit $5.2 million
The ringleader of what authorities called the largest pandemic fraud case in the United States has been ordered to forfeit more than $5 million.
Iran cracks down, detaining protesters after several days of unrest
As the U.S. and Israel back Iranians' right to protest against their leaders, authorities in Tehran detain students and declare a sudden holiday.