A Louisiana couple hit the jackpot while cleaning their house for Thanksgiving. Tina and Harold Ehrenberg found a winning $1.8 million lottery ticket from a June drawing in a pile of old receipts and lottery tickets on their nightstand. They had just two weeks left to claim the ticket. The couple plans to put the money away for retirement. Categories:…
Science says being grateful year-round can greatly improve your life. Studies show that expressing gratitude can activate the reward center of the brain and help people connect. Researchers say gratitude is more than just a feeling, it can become a personality trait. It can help people be happier. Jennifer Wallace, a freelance contributor to the Wall Street Journal, joins “CBS…
In honor of Thanksgiving, “CBS This Morning” asked Amanda Gorman, the inaugural Youth Poet Laureate of the U.S., to write a poem about what the holiday means to her. The 20-year-old is a junior at Harvard University. She performs her composition, “The Republic Gives Thanks.” Categories: National, US & World News
Millions of people are braving the freezing temperatures in New York to watch the Thanksgiving Day Parade in person. They’re hoping it won’t be too windy for the iconic balloons to fly. Of the 59 balloons, the tallest is 62 feet high. “Entertainment Tonight’s” Kevin Frazier and Keltie Knight join “CBS This Morning” to talk about the crowds and what…
Harold and Tina Ehenrenberg say they found a pair of tickets they hadn’t checked on a nightstand while they were cleaning for the Thanksgiving holiday Categories: National, US & World News
Around 40 soldiers came home just in time for Thanksgiving in Colorado. They were greeted with hugs Wednesday after being deployed in Afghanistan for nine months. Tens of thousands of troops will spend Thanksgiving away from their families to protect our country, but their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Chip Reid visits a new museum that ensures all those who…
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Executive behind Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi global alliance detained on charges he tried to hide $45 million in income Categories: National, US & World News
President Trump says he’s siding with the Saudis to put “America first,” but some Republicans question whether that’s the case Categories: National, US & World News
In Northern California, one organization helping wildfire victims will serve Thanksgiving dinner for thousands of displaced people. At least 83 people died in the Camp Fire, and more than 560 others are still missing. Survivors living in a tent city could be hit by six to eight inches of rain expected over the next few days. Carter Evans reports from…
The FDA is looking at California as a potential source of tainted romaine lettuce. The agency is warning people to throw out all romaine, because of fears it may carry a potentially deadly strain of E. coli. Americans eat about 30 million servings of romaine lettuce every day. Anna Werner reports. Categories: National, US & World News
As 5 more students confirmed to have illnesses tied to the virus, University of Maryland insists there’s “no consistent connection” to mold problems Categories: National, US & World News
Thanksgiving is starting off dangerously cold in many areas, which will be a problem for at least 3.5 million people expected to watch the annual parade in New York City where near record-level lows are expected. There’s also a high wind alert which could mean no giant balloons at the parade. That hasn’t happened since 1971. Don Dahler reports Categories:…
Arizona jury acquits U.S. Border Patrol agent of manslaughter in the shooting of a Mexican teen through a border fence Categories: National, US & World News
Cold weather grips the Northeast, with freezing temperatures as far south as Virginia. Also, Chief Justice John G. Roberts defends judicial independence after President Trump attacks an “Obama judge.” All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Get the Eye Opener delivered straight to your inbox. Categories: National, US & World News
Black Friday sales are expected to hit a new record this year, with 71 percent of Americans planning to shop over the Thanksgiving weekend. Shoppers could spend more than $1 trillion this holiday season – for the first time ever. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss why consumer confidence is so high. Categories: National,…
More than 5,700 active duty troops will spend Thanksgiving at their new posts along the U.S.-Mexico border. President Trump sent them there to support border patrol, ahead of the arrival of thousands of immigrants from Central America. CBS News confirms the White House could expand that mission under a directive that may allow the troops to use deadly force. Weijia…
Forecasters say a rainstorm could bring the risk of mudflows and rockslides from denuded hills and mountains Categories: National, US & World News
Interest is waning as major chains go out of business and customers get savvier about online shopping Categories: National, US & World News
When it comes to shopping at biggest stores, consumers should avoid some offers “like the plague,” expert cautions Categories: National, US & World News
Consumers are primed to spend, but watch out for “gotchas” like in-store pickup and free shipping policies Categories: National, US & World News
Prosecutor still won’t say if slain man’s brother, held on arson charge, suspected of killing family of 4 in exclusive New Jersey community Categories: National, US & World News
Thomas Bruce was charged Wednesday with first-degree murder, kidnapping, sodomy and other crimes in connection with an attack earlier this week Categories: National, US & World News
More than two years later, no arrests or charges have been brought against the driver.