Ex-aide to U.K. PM jailed for phone hacking
Andy Coulson went from editing Britain's best-selling newspaper to London's corridors of power; now he's going to prison
Murdoch in Crisis
U.K. inquiry: Media needs independent regulator
Media ethics probe triggered by phone hacking scandal concludes press needs independent overseer
Cameron's ex-confidants charged with bribery
Andy Coulson, Rebekah Brooks among 5 charged with misconduct in public office in latest turn for Britain's tabloid hacking scandal
U.K. regulator finds BSkyB "fit and proper"
The company's license was called into question because of a scandal at a newspaper owned by News Corp.
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Rupert Murdoch apologizes to Hugh Grant on Twitter
The media mogul tweeted an apology to the Hugh Grant after he said the actor abandoned his "love child"
Phone hacking suits hit Piers Morgan's old tabloid
Four alleged phone hacking victims have filed suit against the publisher of a tabloid once edited by CNN presenter Piers Morgan
U.K. formally charges Brooks for hacking scandal
Former protege to media mogul Rupert Murdoch, and ex-aide to British prime minister both charged in newspaper scandal
U.K. charges Brooks, Coulson for hacking
Former protege to media mogul Rupert Murdoch, and ex-aide to British prime minister both charged in newspaper scandal
Murdoch resigns from News Corp. subsidiary boards
Spokeswoman confirms that Rupert Murdoch has resigned from a number of News Corp. subsidiary boards in Britain and the U.S.
News Corp. to split into two companies
Rupert Murdoch's $54B behemoth will be split into separate entertainment and newspaper operations, with him at helm of both
Cameron defends Coulson hiring at hacking inquiry
British PM takes "full responsibility" for hiring former editor tarnished in phone hacking scandal as communications director
Ex-PM: Murdoch tried to sway UK government policy
Ex-PM John Major says media mogul hinted that politician could lose support of newspapers if he didn't change EU policy
Gordon Brown: U.K. press confused fact, opinion
Ex-British Prime Minister tells hacking inquiry Murdoch-owned newspapers, and others, did nation disservice with superficial reporting on war
Cameron, ex-PMs to testify in U.K. hacking probe
Former leaders Brown, Major, other gov't officials to give testimony at Leveson Inquiry into Murdoch cell phone scandal
Ex-aide to U.K. leader arrested over hacking
Andy Coulson, former top media adviser to PM David Cameron, arrested for questioning over accusation of perjury
Money laundering arrest in U.K. hacking probe
U.K. police arrest woman in connection with investigation into phone hacking at Murdoch media org.
Rebekah Brooks charges could mean life in prison
Rebekah Brooks, the former head of Rupert Murdoch's British newspapers, was charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice by hiding information from the police. If convicted, she could face a maximum penalty of life in prison, reports Elizabeth Palmer.
Rebekah Brooks faces criminal charges in phone hacking scandal
British prosecutors have filed criminal charges in the phone hacking scandal that rocked Rupert Murdoch's media empire. Former news executive Rebekah Brooks calls the allegations unjust. CBS' Tina Kraus reports.
Rupert Murdoch blasted by Parliment
Members of the British Parliament investigating the News Corp. phone hacking scandal blasted Rupert Murdoch for his performance in running an international company. Elizabeth Palmer reports this could be trouble when Murdoch tries to renew broadcasting licenses in Britain.
U.K. lawmakers: Murdoch unfit to lead News Corp.
Panel of British lawmakers finds media mogul misled Parliament on phone-hacking, exhibited "willful blindness" to practice
Rupert Murdoch faces grilling from ethics panel
Inquiry questions News Corp. chief on relationship with British politicians following phone hacking scandal
Rupert Murdoch's influence questioned at U.K. inquiry
News Corp. chairman Rupert Murdoch was questioned over the influence he and his media empire has on British politicians during a government inquiry on media ethics. Mark Phillips reports.
James Murdoch's political ties scrutinized
Behind-the-scenes lobbying campaign in full view as Murdoch grilled in latest hacking inquiry; Harsh light cast on Olympics czar
James Murdoch testifies before a U.K. inquiry
Britain's phone hacking scandal is putting Rupert Murdoch's family empire back in the spotlight as his son James testified before a government panel. Monica Villamizar reports.
Americans to sue Murdoch in hacking scandal
British attorney Mark Lewis speaks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about his U.S. clients who intend to sue Rupert Murdoch for allegedly hacking their phones.
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USS Washington aircraft carrier heads to Middle East to replace USS Lincoln
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UAE accuses Iran of Hormuz attacks as Vance says cheap gas is "goal number one"
The UAE accuses Iran of attacking two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as Vance says cheap oil and gas is "goal number one" from the war.
American missionary kidnapped in Niger in October is freed, his group says
An American missionary who was kidnapped in Niger in October has been released, his organization says, adding that Kevin Rideout "is in good health in the care of U.S. officials."
Poland says it thwarted Russian plot to kill an American citizen
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the suspect was allegedly recruited by Russia's secret services.
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Robert Gilman was on "death's door" before Russia freed him, advocate says
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Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in White House ballroom legal fight
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to intervene in the legal battle over President Trump's White House ballroom.
USS Washington aircraft carrier heads to Middle East to replace USS Lincoln
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Teen caught on video kicking sea lion pleads guilty, faces prison time
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American missionary kidnapped in Niger in October is freed, his group says
An American missionary who was kidnapped in Niger in October has been released, his organization says, adding that Kevin Rideout "is in good health in the care of U.S. officials."
Evidence of bird strike on plane where man was nearly sucked out window, NTSB says
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Can taking weight-loss drugs help you get hired? Yes, if you're a woman.
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Reese's Halloween pumpkins hit shelves unchanged after lawsuit victory
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Whole Foods recalls some jalapeño products over salmonella risk
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Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in White House ballroom legal fight
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USS Washington aircraft carrier heads to Middle East to replace USS Lincoln
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UAE accuses Iran of Hormuz attacks as Vance says cheap gas is "goal number one"
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Kennedy Center board votes to restore Trump's name on building
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Trump administration's antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard dismissed
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Texas steps into surrogate fight with parents
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Whole Foods recalls some jalapeño products over salmonella risk
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Norah O'Donnell: I take testosterone. Here's why.
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Count Binface wins hearts, if not the election, in bid to defeat Trump ally
Count Binface, a satirical candidate who's become a mainstay in recent U.K. elections, achieved his greatest success yet.
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UAE accuses Iran of Hormuz attacks as Vance says cheap gas is "goal number one"
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Becky G gives behind-the-scenes look
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"CBS Sunday Morning" launches new series of live events at the 92nd Street Y in NYC, debuting with Sylvester Stallone
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Flock CEO on misuse concerns
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Flock CEO addresses new safety measures
Flock CEO Garrett Langley apologized in an interview with CBS News amid claims the surveillance company's license plate readers have been misused by some police officers. Langley also addressed new safety measures that were recently announced. Anna Schecter reports.
Tim Cook on new U.S. manufacturing plant
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Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
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Europe sees total solar eclipse
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Paintings worth $10 million that were stolen in 3-minute heist are recovered
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Flock CEO on misuse concerns
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Flock CEO addresses new safety measures
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SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon, creating crater that could be 16 feet deep
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