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Former President George H.W. Bush spent Christmas at a Houston hospital. The 90-year-old is said to be in good spirits. Vinita Nair reports.
Former President George H.W. Bush spent Christmas at a Houston hospital. The 90-year-old is said to be in good spirits. Vinita Nair reports.
Estimates for holiday sales show an increase of 4 to 5.5 percent over 2013. But so far, it's too early to see if the retail figures are worth celebrating this year. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to go over the numbers.
A mistake may have exposed a lab worker to Ebola in another breakdown in procedure at the CDC. The technician is waiting for test results this morning, and will be monitored for 21 days. It's the latest in a string of errors at the agency and the investigation has begun into what went wrong. Juliana Goldman reports.
New York police have arrested a man allegedly overhead planning to kill cops. Investigators have been looking into hundreds of other online postings and 911 calls related to threats against police. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Gamers are anxious to get back online after an attack on some game systems. A group called “Lizard Squad” claimed responsibility for the attack on the Sony and Microsoft platform. Vinita Nair reports.
Despite the hype leading up to its release, the film is receiving mixed reviews. But many fans say seeing the comedy is a civic duty, and a statement to North Korean hackers. Jericka Duncan reports.
The National Retail Federation says that holiday sales will just meet expectations. Also, Walmart is offering to exchange unwanted gift cards with its own. Jill Wagner reports on the day's top MoneyWatch headlines.
The Food and Drug Administration approved a drug called Saxenda to treat obesity. Also, positive results from an anti-smoking campaign. Omar Villafranca reports on the day's top health news.
The film "The Interview," at the center of the Sony hacking scandal, debuted in about 300 theaters and online on Christmas Day. Also, Roman Polanski lost his latest court case. Danielle Nottingham reports on the day's top entertainment headlines.
Becoming a cop was a lifelong dream for Tayshawn Thompson, a 15-year-old sickle cell anemia patient. After being sworn in for one day as an honorary police officer, his detective work helped track stolen gifts for patients at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.
Although critics have panned it, moviegoers are expressing pride as a reason for seeing "The Interview."; Hillsong Church in New York City is hitting all the right notes in engaging a new audience of churchgoers
For some, cheaper oil made long holiday trips possible, but for those in the oil industry, the decline is starting to take a toll Anna Werner reports.
Hillsong Church in New York City is hitting all the right notes in engaging a new audience of churchgoers. Pastors are using the power of music to attract young adults. But although its atmosphere is different than a traditional church, Hillsong's core values are still conservative. Jericka Duncan reports on its booming success.
As Sierra Leone struggles to control the deadly outbreak, government officials have been forced to cancel all public holiday celebrations. Debora Patta reports on why the infection rate has been so hard to manage in the West African nation.
A CDC worker in Atlanta may have been exposed to the Ebola virus by mistake. The mishap is the latest in a series of problems that have plagued the agency over the past year. Julianna Goldman talks to experts who say the CDC may not be doing enough to avoid mistakes.
In Palo Alto, five cameras installed in every regular beat officer's patrol car captures a 270-degree field of view that can be used for evidence and accountability. As Bob Orr reports, the city's police chief says the camera system is already making a difference.
Demonstrations continued overnight in Berkeley, Missouri, to protest the killing of a black teen by a white police officer. Neither the officer's dashcam or body camera were activated, leaving some to doubt the police department's version of events.
Although critics have panned it, moviegoers are expressing pride as a reason for seeing the controversial comedy. Seth Rogan, the star and co-director of the film, made a surprise appearance to thank fans at a screening in Los Angeles. As Ben Tracy reports, it's still unclear if Sony will make its money back.
Pope Francis delivered his second Christmas blessing and message at the Vatican. He condemned "brutal persecution" at the hands of militants in Syria and Iraq, and praised those helping Ebola victims, as he prayed for peace worldwide. CBS News' Anna Matranga reports from the Vatican.
Volunteers across New York City helped feed thousands of homebound elderly residents on Christmas Day. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave accompanied Citymeals-on-Wheels helpers as they prepared, packed up and delivered food and good cheer.
Millions of high school students patiently wait to hear from colleges they apply to every year. We found one incoming freshman, who's more excited than any we'd ever met. Steve Hartman shows us why on "CBSN."
A terminally ill basketball player gets to live out her dream by playing an NCAA game. Meet the opposing team who let her shine. Steve Hartman has more on "CBSN."
Steve Hartman takes us inside his home on "CBSN."
Moviegoers ventured out to see “The Interview” after Sony reversed course and went ahead with the Christmas Day release. For many in the audience, seeing the movie is a way of standing up for their rights as American citizens. Marlie Hall reports.
In his Christmas address at the Vatican, Pope Francis prayed for the people of Iraq and Syria who have been living through conflict for years.