The actress and star of "The Good Wife" talks about her advocacy for stem cell research
The actress and star of "The Good Wife" talks about her advocacy for stem cell research.
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In an age of rampant self-promotion on social media, the star of the hit series "The Good Wife" talks to Jane Pauley about why she doesn't want to live tweet her show
In an age of rampant self-promotion on social media, the star of the hit series "The Good Wife" talks to Jane Pauley about why she doesn't want to live tweet her show.
Someone posted un-retouched photos of Beyonce online from her 2013 L'Oreal makeup campaign
Someone posted un-retouched photos of Beyonce online from her 2013 L'Oreal makeup campaign. While fan reaction has been mixed, people are pointing out that even without touchups, she's still beautiful.
DMX hospitalized following heart attack, lawyer says
Details on what may have caused the heart attack were not provided.
Britney Spears speaks out about documentary
Nearly two months after the documentary about her career and conservatorship premiered, Spears has broken her silence.
"Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" star charged in fraud scheme
Jen Shah and her assistant Stuart Smith were arrested Tuesday, the Justice Department said.
Bindi Irwin welcomes baby girl and honors her late dad with name
Irwin and her husband welcomed their newborn on their one-year wedding anniversary.
Jessica Walter, "Arrested Development" star, dies at 80
The Emmy Award-winning actress was known for her roles in "Arrested Development" and "Archer."
"Goldbergs" star George Segal has died at 87
George Segal was always best known as a comic actor, becoming one of the screen's biggest stars in the 1970s.
Demi Lovato opens up about overdose
Preview: In "CBS Sunday Morning" interview the pop superstar says she needed to "essentially die to wake up."
Elliot Page opens up in interview: "I want to live and be who I am"
"If we could just celebrate all the wonderful complexities of people, the world would be such a better place," Page told Time Magazine.
Elton John rips Vatican for refusing to bless same-sex unions
He resurfaced reports that the Vatican's investment money went into the production of "Rocketman," a biopic based on John, who is openly gay.
Yaphet Kotto, "Alien" actor and Bond villain, has died at 81
"You played a villain on some of your movies but for me you're a real hero and to a lot of people also," his wife, Tessie Sinahon, wrote on Facebook.
Taylor Swift becomes first woman to win top Grammy 3 times
Three men have secured three-peats in the category: Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon and Stevie Wonder.
Grammys 2021: Complete list of winners and nominees
Beyoncé led the field with nine nominations and broke the record for the most Grammy wins ever by a female artist and most Grammy wins ever by a singer.
Beyoncé and daughter Blue Ivy Carter make Grammys history
Beyoncé became the most decorated female Grammys winner with 28 while her 9-year old daughter became the second-youngest Grammys winner ever.
Best looks from the 2021 Grammy Awards
Trevor Noah of "The Daily Show" hosted the 63rd Grammy Awards ceremony from the Los Angeles Convention Center and, as with other awards shows during the pandemic, there was no audience for the event.
Celebrities react to Meghan and Prince Harry's interview
They spent lots of time giving their side of many of the tabloid stories that have circulated about them since they got together.
Tyler Perry lent Harry and Meghan a home and security
The couple revealed that when they were stripped of their security after leaving the U.K., they "didn't have a plan."
Regina King on directing "One Night in Miami"
The Oscar- and Emmy-winning actress makes her directorial film debut with an acclaimed story, set in the 1960s, of a reimagined meeting of four Black icons discussing the civil rights movement.
Regina King: "God put me here to tell more of our stories"
Preview: The Academy Award-winning actress is generating Oscar buzz for her motion picture directorial debut, "One Night in Miami."
Hilaria and Alec Baldwin welcome sixth child
The couple had not previously announced they were expecting another baby.
Taylor Swift responds to Netflix show's "deeply sexist joke" about her
"How about we stop degrading hard working women," she wrote in her response to the joke about her dating life.
2021 Golden Globes: Chloé Zhao becomes first Asian female Best Director
Andra Day and Chadwick Boseman joined Chloé Zhao as first-time winners at the season's first major U.S. awards show.
Read Jane Fonda's powerful Golden Globes speech on diversity
"If my heart is open and I look beneath the surface, I feel kinship," Fonda said while accepting the Cecil B. DeMille Award.
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Becky G on her friendship with Karol G
Singer Becky G speaks with Gayle King about her tour with Karol G and the bond the two pop stars have formed. "We have a beautiful friendship," Becky G says, "one I'm really, really thankful for and one that I think throughout the years we've really earned with one another."
Behind the scenes of the movie "Tony"
Actor Dominic Sessa and renowned chef Eric Ripert talk with "CBS Mornings" about the new movie "Tony," which is loosely based on Anthony Bourdain's stories of his first experience working in a kitchen restaurant before he found fame. Sessa describes how he got involved and Ripert, who one of Bourdain's best friends, talks about his relationship with the beloved chef.
Becky G on being family's breadwinner
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King speaks exclusively with pop superstar Becky G about feeling the pressure of becoming her family's breadwinner at a young age.
Spotify to label music from "AI personas"
Kourtnee Jackson, senior streaming and entertainment editor at CNET, joins "The Daily Report" to give her take on Spotify's decision to label AI-generated music and block it from being recommended to users.
Graceland celebrates "Elvis Week"
"Elvis Week" kicked off at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee, on Aug. 8 and runs until Aug. 16, marking Elvis Presley's death. Alicia Dean, the longtime marketing and promotions specialist for Elvis Presley Enterprises, joins with more.
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader takes on Broadway
Reece Weaver, whose exit from the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on the show "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" left viewers shocked, exclusively announced on "CBS Mornings" that she is making her Broadway debut. She talks about the transition, why she made the decision and what it was like to start rehearsals.
Jury selection begins in Tupac Shakur trial
Nearly 30 years after the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, jury selection is underway for the man charged in connection with the murder, Duane "Keffe D" Davis. Celebrity attorney Chris Melcher joins CBS News to discuss.
Riley Green talks upcoming album
Country music star Riley Green joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his upcoming album, "That's Just Me," which is set for release in mid-September.
Meet Paw Patrol look-alike contest winners
The winners of a Paw Patrol look-alike contest join "CBS Mornings" ahead of the "Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie" which premieres Aug. 14.
Taylor Swift songs in White House socials
Some Taylor Swift songs were removed from several White House social media videos. CBS News contributor Caroline Polisi has more.
Tales from Gay Talese
A legend among writers and reporters, and a leading practitioner of the "New Journalism," Gay Talese talks of a career writing about the famous and not-so-famous, from Frank Sinatra, to aging sports figures, mobsters and nudists.
Tales from Gay Talese
For more than six decades, Gay Talese has been a celebrated legend among writers and reporters – a leading practitioner of the "New Journalism." At 94, he talks with New Yorker writer Kelefa Sanneh of a career writing about the famous and not-so-famous (including mobsters, aging sports figures and nudists), and why his renowned 1966 Esquire article about Frank Sinatra didn't require his actually talking to the Chairman of the Board.
The life and mystique of Tim Curry
In 50 years on screen, Tim Curry, star of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," "Clue" and "It," has played roles campy, comical, and menacingly sinister, yet his most inscrutable role is still Tim Curry. The actor talks with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz about his memoir "Vagabond" (which is decidedly not a Hollywood tell-all); the stroke he suffered in 2012, and learning how to speak again; and why he never sought to curry stardom. (Originally broadcast Oct. 19, 2025.)
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Hosted by Seth Doane. Featured: Saving a candlepin bowling alley; THC tests jeopardize young mothers; writer Gay Talese; actor Tim Curry; protecting the habitat of Venus fly traps; and the world's largest truck stop.
Phillip Jeffries turns walls into artwork
A family-owned wallpaper company made luxury design their booming business. Meg Oliver takes a look inside Phillip Jeffries, the decor business turning walls into works of art.
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2 killed after Apache helicopter from Fort Hood crashes in Salado, Texas
Two people aboard an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter based out of Fort Hood were killed in a crash on Wednesday, according to local authorities and the Army.
U.S. indicts former SPLC executive for her role in alleged fraud scheme
Prosecutors have accused the Southern Poverty Law Center of telling donors and banks it was dismantling white supremacist and extremist groups, while funneling payments to confidential informants in the groups.
Karoline Leavitt exiting as White House press secretary
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
Maps and charts show record number of measles cases in U.S. this year
CBS News has been tracking a record number of measles cases and outbreaks around the country. The majority of cases are among those who haven't been vaccinated.
Surrogate gives birth to baby at center of multi-state legal battle
Surrogate McKenna West declined to get an abortion requested by the intended parents after the baby she was carrying was diagnosed with a severe but treatable heart defect.
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How much time does AI save at work? New Census Bureau data breaks it down.
New Census data shows how much faster workers can complete tasks when they enlist artificial intelligence for help.
Here's how much Social Security's 2027 COLA could rise under new estimates
Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 is projected to be lower than previously forecast, according to new estimates.
NYC Council probes prediction markets over advertising practices
New York City lawmakers allege that four major prediction markets engage in deceptive marketing practices and target young adults.
CPI report shows inflation eased in July to a 3.4% annual pace
The CPI report was in line with economists' expectations, marking the second consecutive month with cooler price pressures.
Eli Lilly takes aim at illicit market for its experimental weight-loss drug
The pharmaceutical company is filing lawsuits against six outlets selling versions of its promising but unapproved weight-loss drug, retatrutide.
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Trump's secret plane switch took place within a day of credible missile threat
President Trump secretly moved from Air Force One to another plane within a day of U.S. and Turkish intelligence picking up on an Iranian plot to fire a missile at the jet, CBS News has learned.
U.S. indicts former SPLC executive for her role in alleged fraud scheme
Prosecutors have accused the Southern Poverty Law Center of telling donors and banks it was dismantling white supremacist and extremist groups, while funneling payments to confidential informants in the groups.
Karoline Leavitt exiting as White House press secretary
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
11 charged for alleged sham marriages to help Chinese nationals get green cards
The DOJ unveiled criminal charges alleging 11 people participated in a scheme that involved more than 1,000 "sham marriages" between Chinese nationals and U.S. citizens.
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Top Trump officials heading to Iowa to help GOP campaigns, sources say
The upcoming Iowa State Fair is a pivotal window of opportunity for candidates on the campaign trail.
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Maps and charts show record number of measles cases in U.S. this year
CBS News has been tracking a record number of measles cases and outbreaks around the country. The majority of cases are among those who haven't been vaccinated.
Norah O'Donnell: I take testosterone. Here's why.
Norah O'Donnell sat down with her own doctor, Rachel Rubin, to tackle the important topic of menopause: How your body changes, why women may be needlessly suffering, and what you can actually do about it.
Hospitals push for upfront payments as healthcare costs rise
Hospitals and other medical providers are increasingly asking for payment before providing care, collecting more of what patients might owe.
Doctor on Fauci's COVID-era revealed texts
Republican senators this week released 11 new text messages from Dr. Anthony Fauci's government phone in 2021 as part of the investigations into his handling of the COVID pandemic. In the texts, he discussed the potential risks and benefits of the vaccine for pregnant women. Dr. Serena Chen, an OB-GYN and the director of advocacy at CCRM Fertility of New Jersey, has more.
Trump administration bars use of Medicaid funds for some youth transgender care
Medicaid said it won't pay for gender-affirming surgeries or hormones for transgender minors.
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At least 1 dead, 172 rescued from ferry fire near Bali, Indonesia
One Indonesian teenager was killed when the vessel caught fire in rough seas.
Cartel sought to buy weapons in exchange for fentanyl, U.S. says
"In exchange for the weapons, the defendants paid in the form of fentanyl and methamphetamine imported into the United States for distribution," the Justice Department said.
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Trump says U.S. has "total control" over Strait of Hormuz
President Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, writing on social media: "I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT."
Baby rescued from earthquake rubble in Colombia as death toll rises
Footage shared on social media shows a baby being rescued from the bloody arms of a man trapped underneath a destroyed building in Cali after a powerful earthquake struck Colombia.
Total solar eclipse darkens skies across Northern Hemisphere
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere today, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
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Becky G on her friendship with Karol G
Singer Becky G speaks with Gayle King about her tour with Karol G and the bond the two pop stars have formed. "We have a beautiful friendship," Becky G says, "one I'm really, really thankful for and one that I think throughout the years we've really earned with one another."
Behind the scenes of the movie "Tony"
Actor Dominic Sessa and renowned chef Eric Ripert talk with "CBS Mornings" about the new movie "Tony," which is loosely based on Anthony Bourdain's stories of his first experience working in a kitchen restaurant before he found fame. Sessa describes how he got involved and Ripert, who one of Bourdain's best friends, talks about his relationship with the beloved chef.
Becky G on being family's breadwinner
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King speaks exclusively with pop superstar Becky G about feeling the pressure of becoming her family's breadwinner at a young age.
Spotify to label music from "AI personas"
Kourtnee Jackson, senior streaming and entertainment editor at CNET, joins "The Daily Report" to give her take on Spotify's decision to label AI-generated music and block it from being recommended to users.
Graceland celebrates "Elvis Week"
"Elvis Week" kicked off at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee, on Aug. 8 and runs until Aug. 16, marking Elvis Presley's death. Alicia Dean, the longtime marketing and promotions specialist for Elvis Presley Enterprises, joins with more.
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Google unveils new tech, centered around AI
Google is officially unveiling its latest line of Pixel phones and other new devices at its 2026 Made By Google event in New York. AI is at the center of its newest offerings. Matt Binder, a senior reporter at Mashable, joins CBS News to discuss.
Meta on trial for social media addiction suit
Tech giant Meta is being accused of designing social media platforms that violate privacy and enable social media addiction in children. Jury selection in the trial begins today. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more on the case.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Duffy on new tech for air travel safety
Top transportation officials were at Newark Airport on Tuesday for the installation of a new radar system designed to help controllers prevent runway incidents. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave spoke with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy about the new technology.
Wall Street targets $500B for AI
Nvidia scored an astounding $500 billion in financing for artificial intelligence, backed by Wall Street's top power brokers and firms. Puck founding partner and industry journalist William D. Cohan weighs in on the AI boom and data center construction.
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Astronomy professor on how eclipses work
Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College, joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse.
How a total solar eclipse stopped a war
Columbia University astronomy professor Dr. Janna Levin joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse, saying it's a reminder that humans share this Earth together and "we're all part of something larger."
New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Perseid meteor shower peaks during eclipse
The Perseid meteor shower will peak during 2026's only total solar eclipse. Director of astronomy at Adler Planetarium, Dr. Geza Gyuk, explains why the eclipse is so special.
Total solar eclipse in Europe
A small part of the U.S. will be able to see a sliver of partial solar eclipse, but the path of totality will cut through Europe. CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano has more from Mallorca, Spain.
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Lindsay Clancy's counselor takes the stand
Latiesha Dukes, one of Lindsay Clancy's mental health counselors before the deaths of her three children, testified Wednesday that she did not see signs of Clancy in crisis. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Judge makes rare ruling in Mangione case
At a hearing for Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a judge ruled the jury in Mangione's New York state murder trial will be anonymous. Tom Hanson explains.
How the Secret Service is cracking down on card-skimming scams
A Secret Service analyst told CBS News a single skimming device can net a scammer up to $1 million.
Cartel sought to buy weapons in exchange for fentanyl, U.S. says
"In exchange for the weapons, the defendants paid in the form of fentanyl and methamphetamine imported into the United States for distribution," the Justice Department said.
More healthcare testimony in Clancy trial
Healthcare workers who treated Lindsay Clancy's postpartum mental health concerns are back on the stand Tuesday in her murder trial. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has the latest.
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New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Total solar eclipse darkens skies across Northern Hemisphere
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere today, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon, creating crater that could be 16 feet deep
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
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Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
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Brian Poindexter on his race against Max Miller
Democrat Brian Poindexter is seeing new interest in his Ohio campaign for Congress as his opponent, GOP Rep. Max Miller, faces allegations of abuse. Poindexter joined "The Takeout" to discuss the race.
Details on Leavitt's exit as press secretary
Karoline Leavitt announced Wednesday that she will leave her role as White House press secretary at the end of the month. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more on that and the latest on President Trump's secret plane switch.
Luke Bronin on his Connecticut primary upset
Luke Bronin beat 14-term Democratic Rep. John Larson in Tuesday night's primary for Connecticut's 1st congressional district. Bronin joined "The Takeout" to discuss his win.
Europe sees first total eclipse in 27 years
The moon passed in front of the sun, blocking its light for a total solar eclipse over parts of Europe on Wednesday. CBS News national weather correspondent Rob Marciano paints a picture from Mallorca, Spain, and Brian Gold, who witnessed the eclipse, joins with his thoughts.
Key takeaways from Tuesday's primaries
Tuesday's primaries in six states provided a blurry picture of the U.S. electorate. On the Democratic side, some progressives won and some lost while Republicans also saw mixed results for President Trump's endorsed candidates. CBS News' Major Garrett, Jonah Kaplan, Taurean Small and Anthony Salvanto break down all the results.