When CBS Warned America About Mexican Food In 1996, CBS News aired a now-infamous segment called “The Dangers of Mexican Food,” comparing tacos, burritos, and chimichangas to stacks of glazed donuts to illustrate fat content. A chile relleno equaled 11 donuts, a chimichanga 10, even taco salad got dragged into the donut math. The backlash was loud—but nearly 30 years later, America’s love for Mexican food clearly survived the scare. | Did You Catch This?

As winter weather caused chaos across Louisville, the police department’s official X account @LMPD leaned into humor — complete with snow jokes, self-roasts and a late-night post that went viral. | CBS Evening News

30 years ago today, the Walnut Street Bridge collapsed due to ice and flooding. Here's what locals had to say about the collapse in 1996. | Local 21 CBS News, WHP Harrisburg

32K views · 549 reactions | November 24, 1996: The father of Christian McCaffrey, Ed, catches a 5-yard game-winning TD on a twice-deflected John Elway pass with 19 seconds left in the 4th andthe Broncos beat the Vikings 21-17 at the Metrodome.  : TW/TDISportsClips | CBS Sports | Facebook