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Meghan Markle's liberation from the royals
In an exclusive first look on "CBS This Morning," Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, explains why she is ready to speak her truth in Sunday's highly-anticipated interview with Oprah, airing on CBS.
Cuomo accuser: Governor is "textbook abuser"
One woman accusing New York Governor Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment is speaking out for the first time on camera. In an exclusive interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell, Charlotte Bennett describes working in his office and how she believes he attempted to groom her.
“48 Hours”: Fighting for Aniah Blanchard
A 19-year-old college student and stepdaughter of UFC fighter Walt Harris, Aniah Blanchard, was allegedly murdered in 2019 in Alabama by a man out on bond for kidnapping, robbery and attempted murder. Now, her parents are fighting for a law to keep those accused of serious offenses off the streets. James Brown gives "CBS This Morning" a preview of the case, airing on "48 Hours" Saturday.
Trevor Noah on Grammy Awards
Emmy Award-winning "The Daily Show" host and comedian Trevor Noah will host the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards. Noah joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how he's preparing for music's biggest night. He also shares why this year's Grammy Awards ceremony will be unlike any awards show seen before.
Women and work: Staying in the workforce
More than 67 million women are currently employed in the United States. "CBS This Morning" profiles the owner of a dance studio who has faced challenges keeping her business open during the pandemic. Also, Caroline Fairchild, editor at large for LinkedIn News, reveals some startling new data about women in the workplace during the pandemic.
Virtual NBA moments: Future of collectibles?
Collectors are jumping at the latest craze in collectibles--NBA Top Shot. Omar Villafranca shows why people are rushing to buy digital basketball highlights that they can otherwise watch for free.
Vaccine brings hope to rural communities
"CBS This Morning" lead national correspondent David Begnaud visited a small hospital in rural Kentucky as they were receiving 200 vials of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. He spoke to the hospital CEO, who says this is a game-changer because it has been challenging to get their hands on other vaccines.
Meghan and the British tabloids
The royal family is bracing itself for the Harry and Meghan interview Sunday, as only 32% of Brits view Meghan favorably. Holly Williams has the details.
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Meghan on royal exit: It's "liberating" to make own choices
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, spoke with Oprah Winfrey in an exclusive interview airing on CBS on Sunday.
British press up in arms over Meghan and Harry interview
The couple said the press was one of the driving forces behind their decision to move to the U.S., but the royal family has relied on the media for generations to shore up support.
Cuomo accuser Charlotte Bennett calls governor "textbook abuser"
Charlotte Bennett, who was an executive assistant and a health policy adviser for Governor Andrew Cuomo, spoke exclusively to"CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell.
Pope pays Iraq a historic, but controversial visit as COVID surges
Iraq's beleaguered Christians welcome 1st-ever papal visit, but some fear he'll draw virus super-spreader-size crowds in a country also grappling with terrorism.
Cuomo's alleged harassment "derailed" aide's career, lawyer says
Since the first allegations of sexual harassment came to light, the calls for the governor's resignation have grown to some 20 Democrats.
Jhené Aiko on her music, sexuality and feeling "wild and free"
"Chilombo" received three Grammy nominations: Album of the Year, Best Progressive R&B Album and Best R&B Performance
Meghan accuses U.K. royals of "perpetuating falsehoods" against her
Buckingham Palace says it's investigating claims of abuse by the duchess' former staff. Meghan and Harry call it a smear campaign.
Germans' rejection of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine hinders COVID fight
Early trial data and government's refusal to approve the shot for over-65s, despite mounting evidence that it works well, have led to thousands of doses going unused.
COVID "vaccine passports" could be "Pandora's box" for privacy
Some governments, including the U.S., are considering COVID-19 immunity certificates to inject the tourism industry back to life and revive businesses.
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Cardiologist heals through medicine and music
A cardiologist in Nashville, Tennessee, is healing people through the power of medicine and music. Dr. Suzie Brown is breaking barriers as a doctor and an acclaimed singer-songwriter. CBS News senior medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula has the details for the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union.
The Black College Expo helps students succeed
Dr. Theresa Price founded the Black College Expo to open doors and create opportunities for underserved, underrepresented students. Each year lives are changed when students get accepted to college with scholarships on the spot. As part of the "CBS This Morning" series, A More Perfect Union, Jamie Yuccas reports.
Sisters bake to support social justice groups
Like so many Americans, the four Loffman sisters found themselves baking while in lockdown at their New Jersey home. They've been making challah, a traditional Jewish bread. As part of the "CBS This Morning" series, A More Perfect Union, Nikki Battiste shows how they are raising the dough to help organizations across the country fight for racial equity.
Online trivia raises money for charities
An out-of-work bar and restaurant consultant found redemption in hosting online trivia games and now is helping others by raising more than $100,000 for charities. Adriana Diaz shows how he has helped keep people connected during the COVID-19 pandemic for the "CBS This Morning" series, A More Perfect Union.
NFL invests $2 million in Super Bowl city
Every year, the NFL thanks cities for hosting the Super Bowl by donating to the community. This year the league is investing $2 million into partnerships with Tampa-area charities like Metropolitan Ministries to change the lives of families in need. Mark Strassmann reports.
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Cuomo's alleged harassment "derailed" aide's career, lawyer says
Since the first allegations of sexual harassment came to light, the calls for the governor's resignation have grown to some 20 Democrats.
Americans reflect on divided nation: "This doesn't feel like America"
A CBS News poll found that 54% of Americans today say the biggest threat to our way of life is our own fellow Americans.
Trump's Mar-a-Lago move draws criticism, enthusiasm from locals
The president's neighbors recently sent a letter to town leaders, citing a 1993 agreement they say prohibits anyone from living permanently on the property because it is a social club.
Companies pause donations to GOP lawmakers: "A ripple effect"
American Express announced it would withhold donations from lawmakers who voted "to subvert the presidential election results and disrupt the peaceful transition of power."
Some Capitol rioters identified as misinformation creates confusion
As the investigation into the Capitol Hill riot intensifies, officials are working to identify the individuals behind it.
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Johnson & Johnson CEO touts "ease" of single-shot vaccine distribution
Four million doses are being shipped out Monday of the newly-approved coronavirus vaccination, with 100 million promised by the end of June.
U.S. military comes to the aid of hospitals hit hard by COVID
Medical personnel sent by the Department of Defense to one Los Angeles hospital are acting as reinforcements to hold the line against the invisible enemy.
800-year-old cathedral is now a mass COVID vaccination site
Europeans are receiving coronavirus vaccinations at unusual mega-sites, rolling up their sleeves at repurposed racetracks, cinemas, ice rinks and rugby stadiums.
China marks one year since Wuhan's COVID-19 lockdown
A year after Wuhan announced the world's first coronavirus lockdown, the city has returned to normalcy.
Florida state officials want to put a stop to COVID "vaccine tourism"
Florida is working to put guidelines for a new trend being called "vaccine tourism," in which people from outside the state travel to Florida to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Companies debate whether to make COVID-19 vaccine mandatory
Nearly half of employees support their employers making vaccinations mandatory, according to a survey conducted by LinkedIn, but 40% do not support the move and 14% said they were unsure.
U.K. opens mass-vaccination centers in race to curb COVID-19 surge
Officials says the worst of the pandemic is about to hit as a highly-infectious variant spreads, so at 7 huge new vaccine centers, it's a "race against time."
COVID "long-haulers" describe debilitating symptoms that linger
An estimated 10% of COVID-19 patients are survivors who months after being infected are still experiencing debilitating and often crippling symptoms
U.S. COVID death toll tops 350,000 as hospitals fill up
The situation at some Los Angeles County hospitals has grown so dire, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was called in to help.
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Iceland rocked by more than 20,000 earthquakes in 10 days
There have been more than 3,100 earthquakes on the peninsula in the past 48 hours.
Bolsonaro says "enough fussing and whining" as COVID death toll climbs
Bolsonaro has continuously downplayed the pandemic in Brazil, which has the second-largest COVID-19 death toll after the U.S.
British press up in arms over Meghan and Harry interview
The couple said the press was one of the driving forces behind their decision to move to the U.S., but the royal family has relied on the media for generations to shore up support.
Photos appear to show a ship hovering over the water
David Morris said he was "stunned" to see a giant vessel seemingly suspended over the surface of the sea. It's a truly "superior mirage."
U.S., U.N. demand foreign troops behind Ethiopia "atrocities" leave
Humanitarian chief says embattled Tigray province suffering "campaign of destruction" by troops brought in from neighboring Eritrea to help government forces.
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Senate "vote-a-rama" for COVID relief bill stalled ahead of vote
Although the $1.9 trillion bill is expected to pass, Republican senators will make the process as difficult as possible.
CDC study finds in-person dining bans, wearing masks make a difference
As the COVID-19 infection rate has have been dropping, some governors are ditching mask mandates and allowing restaurants to reopen for in-person dining.
94-year-olds find love in the time of coronavirus
It's been a tough year for dating, but one couple was determined to hang onto love.
Tiger Woods found unconscious by man after SUV crash, affidavit says
A man found Tiger Woods unconscious in a mangled SUV after the golf star crashed the vehicle in Southern California, authorities said in court documents obtained Friday.
Health officials urge caution as states ease COVID restrictions
States are allowing more activities as more Americans get vaccinated.
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Senate "vote-a-rama" for COVID relief bill stalled ahead of vote
Although the $1.9 trillion bill is expected to pass, Republican senators will make the process as difficult as possible.
CDC study finds in-person dining bans, wearing masks make a difference
As the COVID-19 infection rate has have been dropping, some governors are ditching mask mandates and allowing restaurants to reopen for in-person dining.
Cuomo accuser alleges staffer took sexual harassment training for the governor
Governor Andrew Cuomo's office director denied taking sexual harassment training for him in 2019.
Texas governor backs law to stop social media sites from banning users
A red-hot wave of Republicans in 20 states is pushing for new rules since former President Trump was banned from the two platforms.
White House and Texas governor disagree over COVID testing for migrants
The administration said it would reimburse local officials for COVID testing and shelter for asylum seekers. Governor Abbott said "no."
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Dr. Seuss books top Amazon's bestseller list
Nine Dr. Seuss books filled the top 10 of Amazon's bestseller list, with "The Cat in the Hat" at No. 1.
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Trevor Noah on Grammy Awards
Emmy Award-winning "The Daily Show" host and comedian Trevor Noah will host the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards. Noah joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how he's preparing for music's biggest night. He also shares why this year's Grammy Awards ceremony will be unlike any awards show seen before.
Performing arts industry faces "utter devastation" from pandemic
Nearly a year has passed since U.S. theaters closed their doors. Performers say they're running out of time.
How to watch Oprah's interview with Harry and Meghan
Prince Harry and Meghan are speaking in their first interview since they quit royal duties.
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Texas governor backs law to stop social media sites from banning users
A red-hot wave of Republicans in 20 states is pushing for new rules since former President Trump was banned from the two platforms.
Book excerpt: Walter Isaacson's "The Code Breaker"
The latest book from the bestselling biographer of geniuses from da Vinci and Franklin to Einstein and Jobs tells the story of Jennifer Doudna and the creation (and moral questioning) of the gene-editing technology CRISPR.
Spacewalkers continue station power upgrade
Multiple spacewalks are planned to improve the space station's solar power system.
COVID-19 vaccine doses sold on the dark web. Are they real?
Some offerings are fake. But a cybersecurity firm says it has evidence to believe scammers have their hands on real vaccines.
Senators slam Amazon's plan to put AI cameras in delivery vans
Senators say e-commerce giant is creating "surveillance infrastructure" that would invade workers' and consumers' privacy.
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AstraZeneca hopes to file for COVID vaccine authorization within weeks
The drugmaker is working on a potential new vaccine that could be more effective against variants.
Humans, not nature, may be changing Atlantic hurricane cycles
Scientists thought the decades-long cycle of active and slower hurricane seasons was a natural pattern – but new research suggests otherwise.
CDC finalizing guidance on what's safe for those who are vaccinated
It's likely to be safe for those who have received the COVID-19 vaccine to have small gatherings with others who are vaccinated.
South Pacific quake triggered tsunami warnings: "About as big as it gets"
The tsunami threat caused traffic jams and some chaos in New Zealand as people scrambled to get to higher ground.
Earth's largest-ever mass extinction is a warning for humanity
Scientists say the mass extinction 250 million years ago offers a timely warning to humanity of what can happen when ecosystems change too fast for life to keep up.
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CDC study finds in-person dining bans, wearing masks make a difference
As the COVID-19 infection rate has have been dropping, some governors are ditching mask mandates and allowing restaurants to reopen for in-person dining.
Health officials urge caution as states ease COVID restrictions
States are allowing more activities as more Americans get vaccinated.
AstraZeneca hopes to file for COVID vaccine authorization within weeks
The drugmaker is working on a potential new vaccine that could be more effective against variants.
As states lift mask rule, retailers stick with safety measure
Grocery giant Albertsons says its front-line workers in Texas have not yet had full access to the COVID vaccine.
Stockton experiment shows guaranteed income works, analysis says
A $500-per-month stipend helped recipients secure full-time jobs, be better parents and partners, and improve their health.
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Almost half of Americans financially struggling 1 year after COVID-19 hit
In this tale of two economies, 40% of Americans have had a job cut or layoff — while 30% say they're better off than a year ago.
Boeing CEO waived pay but got compensation worth $21 million
Stock package comes as aerospace company lost nearly $12 billion last year and announced plans to cut 30,000 jobs.
COVID-19 vaccine doses sold on the dark web. Are they real?
Some offerings are fake. But a cybersecurity firm says it has evidence to believe scammers have their hands on real vaccines.
Performing arts industry faces "utter devastation" from pandemic
Nearly a year has passed since U.S. theaters closed their doors. Performers say they're running out of time.
Texas governor backs law to stop social media sites from banning users
A red-hot wave of Republicans in 20 states is pushing for new rules since former President Trump was banned from the two platforms.
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Over 300 charged so far: What we know about the Capitol riot arrests
Prosecutors have charged more than 300 people for their alleged roles in the assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Slain stepdaughter inspires UFC fighter Walt Harris to fight again
Harris stopped fighting when his stepchild, Aniah Blanchard, disappeared. A vision pushed him back into the ring.
Dallas officer charged with 2 counts of capital murder
Bryan Riser, a 13-year veteran of the Dallas Police Department, was arrested more than a year and half after a man told investigators he killed two people at the officer's instruction.
NBA star Jeremy Lin speaks out on attacks against Asian Americans
The former Golden State Warriors player is looking to promote a message of empathy, love and compassion amid a rise of hate against Asian Americans.
New York doctor charged with murder in 5 opioid deaths
"This doctor's prescription pad was as lethal as any murder weapon," the Nassau County DA said.
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NASA engineer on Mars mission
President Joe Biden called the team behind the NASA Perseverance rover to congratulate them Thursday on a successful landing on Mars. Elizabeth Duffy, a mechanical engineer with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory who worked on the project's sample collecting system, spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about getting accolades from the president, the amazing discoveries made on the red planet so far and what's to come.
Spacewalkers continue station power upgrade
Multiple spacewalks are planned to improve the space station's solar power system.
SpaceX Starship prototype sticks landing, then explodes
The launch and landing were successful, but the prototype exploded a few minutes after touchdown.
SpaceX launches 60 more internet satellites
SpaceX has launched 20 Starlink missions to date, putting 1,205 internet relay satellites in orbit.
Asteroid the size of the Golden Gate Bridge to zoom by Earth
The largest and fastest asteroid to pass by Earth this year is nearly here.
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Best looks from Golden Globes' nontraditional show
The Hollywood Foreign Press offered professionally shot photos while others posted on their social media accounts.
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Madeleine McCann disappearance: Was a monster hiding in plain sight at a vacation resort?
An inside look at the investigation into Christian Brueckner, the new suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.
"The Deliveryman Murders": How investigators connected the cases
Two men are shot and killed at their homes 2,800 miles apart by a man delivering a package – how a car full of clues helped solve the murders.
Photos: Rare snowfall blankets the Mediterranean
An unusual winter weather pattern brought snow to places that rarely see it.
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94-year-olds find love in the time of coronavirus
A couple, both widowed twice, was determined to hang onto love during the pandemic. Steve Hartman has more on their love story for this week's "On the Road."
Royal feud escalates ahead of Oprah interview
In the latest escalation between the royal family and Meghan, the former actress tells Oprah that she feels liberated being able to make her own choices and speak for herself. Charlie D'Agata has a preview.
Pope calls for end to violence on Iraq visit
Pope Francis became the first pope to step foot in Iraq, where he is spending four days calling for an end to violence. Chris Livesay shares more.
Trump appointee arrested on Capitol riot charges
A former member of the Trump administration was arrested and is facing multiple charges related to the Capitol riot.
"A Shot of Hope: Vaccine Questions Answered"
Dr. Anthony Fauci and other top experts answer coronavirus vaccine questions as part of “A Shot of Hope,” a CBSN special about the rollout and distribution of coronavirus vaccines across the U.S. Anchored by Tanya Rivero, this CBSN special hour focuses on the latest medical updates, the status of vaccine distribution, the struggle to get back to work and school, and the trust and access issues among minority communities.