Being a sports fan is good for you and the country, expert says
The collective joy at a big sports win can actually improve your overall well-being, social scientist and CBS News contributor Arthur Brooks explains. Sports fandom "gives you a sense of belonging, and that's really important," Brooks says.
Impact of infidelity on political candidates
CBS News contributor Arthur C. Brooks explains why he thinks a political candidate's infidelity should be a red flag for voters. Recently, high-profile candidates, including Senate hopefuls Graham Platner and Ken Paxton, have faced allegations about th...
Uganda struggles to block border travel amid Ebola outbreak: “Like stopping wind from blowing”
Uganda's porous and lengthy border with the Democratic Republic of Congo has been a hurdle in protecting public health during the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Africa, health officials say. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports.
FDA issues warning letter to maker of popular baby bassinet
The FDA has issued a warning letter to Happiest Baby Incorporated, the maker of the SNOO, for a number of violations. The FDA alleges the company sold some unauthorized products and also cited unsanitary conditions. Shanelle Kaul reports.
“Star Wars” light saber and more iconic film props going up for auction
Luke Skywalker's light saber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
FBI says it stopped an alleged plot to attack UFC event at the White House
The FBI says it has made arrests in connection with an alleged plot to attack the UFC event at the White House on Sunday. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more.
Ebola outbreak still spreading in Congo: “We are missing cases”
A WHO official tells CBS News Ebola is still spreading in Congo after a month, as experts race to contain the outbreak in Central Africa.
Yum! Brands sells struggling Pizza Hut in $2.7 billion deal
The sale will split ownership of the pizza chain between a U.S.-based private equity firm and a Chinese restaurant company.
Catastrophic B-52 bomber plane crash was “unsurvivable,” military official says
Officials are investigating an "unsurvivable" military plane crash that killed eight people in California on Monday. The U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress plane crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base. CBS News' Carter Evans has more d...
These U.S. cities have $1 million entry-level homes, a report finds. Is this the new norm?
A record 242 U.S. cities have entry-level homes priced at $1 million or more and just under half of the cities are in California, a new report from Zillow found. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down housing market prices, mortgage rat...