George Wendt, comedian and actor beloved as Norm on "Cheers," dies at 76
George Wendt, the comedian and actor known for his beloved role as Norm on "Cheers," has died, a family representative told CBS News. He was 76. Wendt, a Chicago native and…
Wendy McMahon to step down as president and CEO of CBS News, Stations and CBS Media Ventures
Wendy McMahon announced on Monday that she will step down from her role as president and CEO of CBS News and Stations and CBS Media Ventures. McMahon, who joined CBS in…
Sesame Street signs deal with Netflix for its 56th season
Sesame Street has a new home at Netflix, where the children's show's 56th season will air later this year. Ninety hours of previous programming will also become available on the streaming platform, Sesame Workshop, the…
7 escaped New Orleans jail inmates still at large as search enters 4th day; officials increase reward
A manhunt for the inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail by fleeing through a hole behind a toilet entered its fourth…
Regeneron to buy 23andMe out of bankruptcy for $256 million
Regeneron has agreed to buy 23andMe, the once buzzy genetic testing company, out of bankruptcy for $256 million under a court-supervised sale process. 23andMe declared bankruptcy in March and announced it would seek a buyer, while also…
Ford recalls nearly 275,000 Navigator and Expedition SUVs over possible brake damage
Ford Motor is recalling 273,789 Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition vehicles because of a poorly installed front brake line that may lead to reduced brake function increasing the risk of crash, the National Highway Traffic…
Walmart says it plans to raise prices despite lower U.S. tariffs
Walmart on Thursday warned that even softer tariffs on China could soon force the company to raise prices on certain items. The world's largest retailer said President Trump's wide-ranging levies on U.S. trade partners are…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Shappi
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's a business that provides freight and logistics services to other businesses, ensuring transportation. Taken from the words "shipping" and "happy", Shappi brings American products to Latin…
Nissan lays off 15% of its global work force amid slipping sales worldwide
Nissan is slashing about 15% of its global work force, or about 20,000 employees, as the Japanese automaker reported a loss Tuesday for the fiscal year that just ended amid slipping vehicle sales in China…
Microsoft to lay off 6,000 employees in cost-cutting move
Microsoft on Tuesday said it's cutting 3% of its workforce across the board. The layoffs are expected to impact all levels and geographies, but will focus on reducing management levels, the company said in a statement. Notices went out on…
Ticketmaster begins up-front ticket pricing as Biden admin "junk fee" ban takes effect
As a Biden administration ban on so-called "junk fees" took effect Monday, Ticketmaster said it will start displaying the full price of a ticket as soon as consumers begin shopping. Ticketmaster, long a subject…
U.S. and China to ease tariffs significantly for 90 days, White House announces
The U.S. and China have agreed to a temporary but significant easing of the tariffs imposed over the last couple months, the countries said in a joint statement shared by the White House, heralding significant…
FDA approves first at-home cervical cancer screening test, a pap smear alternative, company says
The maker of an at-home cervical cancer screening test said Friday it has won approval from the Food and Drug Administration, giving patients an alternative to in-clinic pap smears. The screening test, called Teal Wand, from…
David Souter, retired Supreme Court justice, dies at age 85
Washington — Retired Supreme Court Justice David Souter, who was a steady member of the high court's liberal wing during his tenure despite being appointed by a Republican president, died Thursday. He was 85. The Supreme Court…
Toyota says President Trump's tariffs will cost automaker $1.3 billion
Japanese automaker Toyota said President Trump's tariffs would cost the company $1.3 billion in just two months. Toyota highlighted the levies' hit to profits at a press briefing on Thursday on its fiscal year which…
Who is the new pope? American Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV
After just one day of seclusion in the Vatican, cardinals ended the 2025 papal conclave with the election of a new pontiff. The man chosen, Cardinal Robert Prevost, will be known as Pope Leo XIV — the…
Disney announces plans for new theme park in Abu Dhabi
Disney has announced it plans to build a new theme park and resort in Abu Dhabi, the company's first location in the Middle East and its seventh park around the world. The Walt Disney Company reached an agreement…
WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy as Americans embrace weight loss drugs
WeightWatchers has filed for bankruptcy as more Americans turn to weight loss drugs to slim down. The 62-year-old weight loss program's parent company, WW International, announced Tuesday that it aims to eliminate $1.1 billion in debt as…
Real IDs are now required at airports across the U.S. for domestic travel
As of Wednesday, U.S. travelers flying domestically are required to show a Real ID at airport checkpoints. The May 7 deadline for Americans to switch to the federally compliant identification comes after being delayed for more than…
2025 conclave beginning, with cardinals set to pick new pope to succeed Pope Francis
Catholic cardinal electors from five continents are gathering at the Vatican for the 2025 conclave to select the next pope. The conclave was convening Wednesday afternoon, exactly 16 days after the death of 88-year-old Pope Francis,…
Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial is underway. Here's what to know about the charges, evidence and more.
Sean "Diddy" Combs, the music mogul accused of sexually assaulting, trafficking and otherwise exploiting women in recurring incidents over multiple decades, is standing trial in New York City this month. Jury selection began Monday, and…
The Real ID deadline is just around the corner. Here's what to know.
The Real ID deadline is rapidly approaching. Americans will be required to switch to the enhanced form of identification by Wednesday, May 7,…
Temu halts China shipments to U.S. as de minimis tariff exemption ends
Temu, a low-cost retailer based in China, has overhauled its business model by halting shipments of Chinese-made goods to customers in the U.S. The move follows the May 2 expiration of the so-called de minimis exemption from…
Ruth Buzzi, comedy sketch player on groundbreaking series "Laugh-In," dies at age 88
Ruth Buzzi, who rose to fame as the frumpy and bitter…