Trendy Super Bowl ads bet on big returns
Many Americans watch the Super Bowl for the ads, a tradition that brings together big businesses and some of the most famous stars. CBS News’ Errol Barnett looks at the money required to buy 30 seconds of attention during a Super Bowl commercial break.
Previewing the Chiefs-49ers Super Bowl matchup
The Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers will face off Sunday for Super Bowl LVIII. CBS Sports NFL Today host James Brown looks into what makes each team a strong contender for this year’s Lombardi Trophy.
Why flu cases are on the rise again and when they will go down
Cases of respiratory viruses are climbing across the U.S. after weeks of decline, according to new CDC data. Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, joins CBS News with his advice to stay safe during flu season.
U.S. kills senior leader of Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah in strike in Iraq
The U.S. strike against Kataib Hezbollah was part of the U.S. response to the killing of three U.S. soldiers in Jordan.
Sumner High School students hospitalized after ingesting edibles
ST. LOUIS – Four students at Sumner High School were hospitalized on Wednesday as a precaution after ingesting suspected edibles. According to a statement from the Saint Louis Public Schools, the students, identified only as sophomores, juniors, and seniors, complained of nausea and were taken to the hospital. They’re said to be doing well. Six […]
Missouri AG: Sex Ed. at Webster Groves School District violated laws
WEBSTER GROVES, Mo. – New documents from the Missouri Attorney General claim that the Webster Groves School District’s sex education curriculum violated state laws. Attorney General Andrew Bailey sent a “cease and desist” letter on Jan. 29 asking the school district to end its use of “all human sexuality materials and instruction” except in cases […]
One group has seen its wealth surge since 2019: Americans under 40
Younger workers enjoyed the biggest percentage gain in wealth since the pandemic, the New York Federal Reserve found.
New pro-Haley super PAC ad calls Trump “chicken”
The ad criticizes Trump for not debating former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley during the 2024 Republican presidential primary campaign.
Survey: 90,000 trans people overwhelmingly say life improves after transition
The U.S. Transgender Survey measures responses from over 92,000 transgender people across the country.
Blinken holds critical peace talks in Israel, cease-fire terms discussed
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is back in the Middle East to broker talks that the U.S. hopes will evolve into a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes is following the diplomatic developments as Israeli leaders weigh the war’s future.