President Trump used his veto power this week for the first time since returning to the White House, rejecting a pair of bipartisan bills designed to make it easier to build a water pipeline in Colorado and give a Native American tribe more control over a portion of the Everglades.

As of Jan. 1, 2026, characters like early Betty Boop and Nancy Drew, and a variety of popular movies, books and songs, have entered the the public domain.

Shaq, who has several law enforcement titles himself, learned about Jordan Wilmore's quest to become a police officer in Kemah, Texas, and wanted to know more.

The U.S. has rolled back proposed steep tariffs on Italian-made pasta, the U.S. Department of Commerce and Italy's foreign ministry both said Thursday.

"A lot of people were screaming, trying to escape." Samuel Rapp, who witnessed the deadly fire in a Swiss Alps resort bar that broke out on New Year's Eve, said "nobody was thinking it could happen at the New Year's Eve." The blaze killed about 40 people and left 115 injured. cbsn.ws/4sjqPAu

White House aiming to get final approval for Trump-backed ballroom by March.

After Swiss Alps New Year's Eve bar fire, a look at some of America's worst nightclub and bar fires.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani started the new year by making bold promises for his administration. Here are four things we learned from his inaugural address.

Thousands have gathered in Manhattan on New Year's Day for the public inauguration ceremony of New York City's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani. The democratic socialist is the city's first Muslim mayor and, at 34 years old, one of its youngest ever. cbsn.ws/45l1MDm

The Trump administration said on Wednesday it is postponing tariff increases on imported upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities by a year, citing ongoing negotiations with trading partners.

Pope Leo XIV opened 2026 on Thursday with a plea for peace, singling out in particular countries "bloodied by conflict" and families wounded by violence.

Price hikes hit Affordable Care Act health insurance plans as subsidies expire for millions of Americans.

New Year's Eve celebrations welcome 2026 around the world. See the photos.

George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said.

What's open on New Year's Day 2026? Here are open stores, restaurants and fast-food chains.

Tony Dokoupil: Don't just trust me. Make me earn it.

Respondents to an annual Michigan college survey of overused and misused words and phrases say "6-7" is "cooked" and should come to a massive full-stop heading into the new year.

"Several tens of people" were presumed dead and about 100 more injured, most of them seriously, after the blaze tore through a bar during a New Year's celebration.

Rex, the wallaby that went missing Monday night from a South Jersey animal sanctuary after breaking out of his enclosure, was found safe Tuesday night.

What will the U.S. economy look like in 2026? Experts weigh in on affordability, the job market and more.

Here's how the world is ringing in 2026, in photos.

A federal appeals court ruling on New Year's Eve blocked Hawaii from enforcing a climate change tourist tax on cruise ship passengers, a levy that was set to go into effect at the start of 2026.

Zohran Mamdani officially took the oath of office as the clock struck midnight on New Year's Eve, becoming the 112th mayor of New York City.

What does the phrase mean? Experts explain the lyrics, origin and staying power of the New Year's song.

These notable works enter the public domain in 2026.

Anthony Joshua, British heavyweight champion boxer, released from hospital after fatal crash in Nigeria.

Chief Justice Roberts says Constitution remains "firm and unshaken."

Alleged drug smugglers jumped overboard in latest boat strikes, U.S. military says.

Judge voids decision to end legal status of 60,000 immigrants from Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua.

Some states set to impose SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods.

The Trump administration has terminated the National Links Trust's lease with the National Park Service to manage, operate and renovate Washington, D.C.'s three municipal golf courses, effectively taking back federal control of the courses.

Minnesota's “industrial scale” fraud scheme is drawing national scrutiny, and could cost billions. Here's what we know.

More than 8,100 stores shuttered across the U.S. this year. Here are some of the larger retailers that closed.

Mortgage rates fall to their lowest level in 2025.

Day care in Minneapolis vandalized, and children's information stolen, after viral video purporting fraud.

Transcript, video of ex-special counsel Jack Smith's testimony on Trump cases released by House Judiciary Committee.

U.S. sanctions 4 companies, oil tankers with ties to Venezuela.

Sprinkles Cupcakes founder confirms bakery chain is closing permanently.

Body found in Texas identified as missing teen Camila Mendoza Olmos.

BREAKING: President Trump says National Guard troops are leaving Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland.

Disney cast member recovering after videos show runaway boulder at Indiana Jones show.

National Guard troops patrol New Orleans on New Year's a year after Bourbon Street attack.

Recently released videos from the Epstein files are raising new questions about the jail footage.

Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor known for his roles in "The Wire" and "Veep," dies at 71.

Black bear living underneath Altadena house shows no sign of budging as homeowner mulls legal action.

Head-on train collision near Peru's Machu Picchu kills at least 1, injures 40.

Body found amid search for missing Texas teen Camila Mendoza Olmos.

Silver is rebounding after its worst trading day in four years. Here's what is behind the move.

HHS says it froze all federal child care funding to Minnesota amid viral fraud allegations.

Search for missing MH370 plane resumes in Indian Ocean 12 years after it vanished with 239 people on board