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EPISODE · Oct 17, 2025 · 31 MIN

Scary Prices This Halloween | Neil deGrasse Tyson Answers Space’s Big Questions

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Buyers beware: This Halloween, higher prices are lurking on certain items. From costumes to candy, the average household is expected to spend $300 on the holiday. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports. Authorities quickly found a suspect when a well-known Washington, D.C., photographer was killed two years ago. Brandon Holbrook was convicted of murdering Joe Shymanski. Holbrook used to be the boyfriend of Shymanski's ex-wife, Heather. "48 Hours" contributor Nikki Battiste, who grew up with Heather, sat down for an exclusive interview with her. Heather denies any involvement in the murder. In this week's "Kindness 101," Steve Hartman and his kids share a lesson on mindfulness through the story of two dogs in Maine who find joy in the simplest things especially when things fall. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his updated book "Just Visiting This Planet," which tackles more than 200 questions about science and the universe — including why the sky is blue. For 33 years, Thunder has been galloping into Mile High Stadium, charging down the field after every Broncos touchdown. Kris Van Cleave shows how the team's equine mascot became part of Denver's football identity.

Buyers beware: This Halloween, higher prices are lurking on certain items. From costumes to candy, the average household is expected to spend $300 on the holiday. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports. Authorities quickly found a suspect when a well-known Washington, D.C., photographer was killed two years ago. Brandon Holbrook was convicted of murdering Joe Shymanski. Holbrook used to be the boyfriend of Shymanski's ex-wife, Heather. "48 Hours" contributor Nikki Battiste, who grew up with Heather, sat down for an exclusive interview with her. Heather denies any involvement in the murder. In this week's "Kindness 101," Steve Hartman and his kids share a lesson on mindfulness through the story of two dogs in Maine who find joy in the simplest things especially when things fall. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his updated book "Just Visiting This Planet," which tackles more than 200 questions about science and the universe — including why the sky is blue. For 33 years, Thunder has been galloping into Mile High Stadium, charging down the field after every Broncos touchdown. Kris Van Cleave shows how the team's equine mascot became part of Denver's football identity.

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