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Weather conditions complicating efforts to get New Jersey wildfire under control
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As fire crews try to get the Jennings Creek Fire under control, the weather is making things difficult. Meteorologist Rob Marciano explains why the conditions are complicating the containment efforts along the New Jersey-New York border.
At least 11 injured in explosion in Louisville, Kentucky
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At least 11 people were injured in an explosion at a business in Louisville, Kentucky. Dave Malkoff has the latest.
Congress returns after election break
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Lawmakers returned to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday following a six-week election break. Republicans are preparing to govern with majorities in both chambers while Democrats look to regroup. Scott MacFarlane has more.
What the next Trump administration could look like
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Major Garrett takes a look at some of the names being floated for Cabinet positions in the second Trump administration and what their potential appointments could mean.
Trump expected to pick Kristi Noem for Homeland Security secretary
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President-elect Donald Trump is expected to pick South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary. Weijia Jiang has more on Trump's potential cabinet picks.
"CBS Evening News" headlines for Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024
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Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
Trump taps Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary
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Fox News host Pete Hegseth, 44, is an Army veteran.
Trump names John Ratcliffe, former DNI, to be CIA chief
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Trump announced former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe as his pick to be CIA director.
Kraft Heinz removes Lunchables from school meals program
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Consumer Reports applauds food giant's decision after less-than-expected demand for the meal kits from school districts.
My Little Pony, Transformers, Phase 10, inducted into Toy Hall of Fame
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The National Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester, New York, has enshrined a new class of honorees.
What to know about Trump and RFK Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" agenda
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has vowed to combat "the chronic disease epidemic in this country" in the Trump administration, with the slogan "Make America Healthy Aagain."
AirTag users will soon be able to share location with airlines
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Ever use an AirTag to locate lost luggage? Soon airlines will be able to see your bag's AirTag location, too.
Microchipped dog helps Texas police identify woman's killer
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Officials who responded to a burning body found a dog nearby. The animal refused to leave the scene.
These House seats are still undecided
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CBS News characterizes control of the House as lean Republican, with a handful of seats still undecided.
Here is why Costco recalled almost 80,000 pounds of butter
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The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
Judge blocks Louisiana law ordering schools to display Ten Commandments
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A district court judge appointed by former President Barack Obama temporarily blocked a Louisiana law ordering schools to display the Ten Commandments.
"The Dish": How Café Mutton is serving chef-inspired dishes
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Café Mutton, one of the country's most acclaimed restaurants, is led by James Beard semifinalist Shaina Loew Banayan. "The Dish" explores her unique menu and her inspiration from local farms.
Eye Opener: Two U.S. flights over Haiti's main airport hit by gunfire with passengers on board
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Two U.S. flights are hit by gunfire over Haiti's main airport with passengers onboard amid political unrest and violence. Also, President-elect Donald Trump continues to fill his Cabinet. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
Haiti's largest airport temporarily shuts down after at least two planes hit by gunfire
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At least two U.S.-based flights have been hit by gunfire in Haiti, temporarily shutting down the country's largest airport. First, a Spirit Airlines flight was hit while landing in Port-au-Prince. A bullet hole was also found in a JetBlue aircraft that had just left the capital.
Jury finds Delphi murders defendant Richard Allen guilty
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After four days of deliberation, a jury found Richard Allen guilty of killing two teenage girls in Delphi, Indiana, in 2017. During his trial, jurors heard dozens of confessions to the crime that Allen made from jail, but his defense argued those were made under duress as a result of him being placed in solitary confinement for over a year.
Trump expected to nominate Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary
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The president-elect has announced a number of nominees and appointments since winning a decisive victory in the 2024 election last week.
Congress returns to Washington as GOP prepares to take control
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Returning lawmakers will be choosing the leaders for the next Congress and finishing work on the remaining priorities of the outgoing 118th Congress.
Former U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm paralyzed after fall from horse
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Former U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm, a New York Republican who resigned from Congress following a tax fraud conviction, is paralyzed from the chest down.
Submarine designed with women in mind joins U.S. Navy fleet
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The USS New Jersey was the first submarine in the U.S. Navy's fleet designed specifically with women in mind.
Spirit Airlines flight hit with gunfire trying to land in Haiti
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A Spirit Airlines flight diverted to the Dominican Republic after it was hit by gunfire while trying to land in Haiti. One flight attendant was injured by flying debris, according to their union. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Delphi murders defendant guilty on 4 counts
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Richard Allen, the man accused in the Delphi double murders, has been found guilty on four counts of murder. The 52-year-old Indiana man faces up to 130 years in prison for the killing of two teens more than seven years ago. Ian Lee reports.
Trump begins filling out administration positions
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President-elect Donald Trump has picked Rep. Elise Stefanik to be the U.S. ambassador to the U.N., and former Congressman Lee Zeldin to head the EPA. Weijia Jiang takes a look at their records and what the appointments could mean.
What to know about Susie Wiles, Donald Trump's White House chief of staff
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Trump campaign co-chair Susie Wiles will serve as White House chief of staff, the first woman — Republican or Democrat — ever to hold that position.
Seniors will pay more for Medicare in 2025. Here's what to know.
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Medicare's Part B monthly premium is outpacing both inflation and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.
Lee Zeldin chosen to be Trump's EPA administrator
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"It is an honor to join President Trump's Cabinet as EPA Administrator," the former New York congressman wrote.