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Sebastian Maniscalco talks hosting the VMA's

Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco is well known for getting a lot of laughs with his observational comedy. His four-show run at New York’s Madison Square Garden earlier this year, broke records for ticket sales. It was the highest-grossing comedy event in North America, according to Billboard, beating the record set by Dave Chappelle in 2014. Sebastian is getting ready to host the MTV Video Music Awards next week. He joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how he is preparing for his very first gig as an award show host.

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Woodstock at 50, in the words, and music, of those who were there

A half-century after a mass of humanity converged on a farm in Bethel, N.Y. for three days of peace and music, musicians and concert-goers recall a unique moment for their generation

Aug 4

Larry King files for divorce from his 7th wife

The 85-year-old talk show host is seeking to end his 22 year marriage to Shawn King; he's been married 8 times to 7 different women and has 5 kids

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Keanu Reeves and Carrie Anne-Moss are returning for "Matrix 4"

Get ready to re-enter the Matrix

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Chef Michael Solomonov's note to self: "Cooking will be your salvation"

"You, my friend, will be experiencing pain so agonizing that, even if I tried, I could not fully explain"

Aug 20

Elton John blasts press coverage of Prince Harry and Meghan

He explained Harry's mother, Princess Diana, was one of his "dearest friends" and that he feels "a profound sense of obligation" to protect him

Aug 19

Megan Rapinoe's dad probably voted for Trump

Rapinoe spoke about what it was like to come out to her conservative parents

Aug 19

"The Rock" and Lauren Hashian tie the knot

Johnson's former brother-in-law snapped photos of the happy couple during the seaside wedding

Aug 19

George R.R. Martin: "Game Of Thrones" TV show ending is "freeing"

"I don't think it was very good for me because the very thing that should have speeded me up actually slowed me down," Martin said

Aug 18

Sting, Trudie Styler, and a villa in Italy

Il Palagio, a 400-year-old villa in Tuscany, is a summer house that the singer-musician Sting, and his wife, Trudie Styler, bought for a song or two. They've fixed it up, and brought the olive groves, vineyards and vegetable gardens back to life. Sting and Trudie talk with correspondent Alina Cho about music, raising a family, and revitalizing a cherished homestead. (Originally broadcast May 19, 2019.)

Aug 18 06:49

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Sting, Trudie Styler, and a villa in Italy

The singer-musician and his wife bought the dilapidated, 400-year-old Il Palagio, in Tuscany, for a song or two, and have brought the olive groves, vineyards and vegetable gardens back to life

Aug 18

Brunello Cucinelli: Fashion and philosophy

In a country where thousands of little towns are being deserted, one village is thriving, mainly due to the work of one extraordinary man: designer Brunello Cucinelli. His company, which makes some of the finest and priciest clothing in the world, has raised the fortunes of Solomeo, restored the town's ancient buildings, and upheld the dignity of local workers by forging what has been called a "humanistic enterprise in the world of industry." Tracy Smith reports. (Originally broadcast May 19, 2019.)

Aug 18 04:21

Under the Tuscan sun with author Frances Mayes

In 1990, American professor and poet Frances Mayes felt an irresistible urge to buy a derelict 300-year-old property. She transformed it into one of the most famous villas in Tuscany, attracting a constant stream of tourists, thanks to her bestselling memoir about restoring the house, called "Under the Tuscan Sun." The book spent more than two-and-a-half years on the bestseller list, and later became a popular film. Mayes talks with correspondent Rita Braver about her unexpected success, her adopted village of Cortona, and her latest book, "See You in the Piazza: New Places to Discover in Italy." (Originally broadcast May 19, 2019.)

Aug 18 04:03

Treasures of Florence's Uffizi museum

Seven years before America's Declaration of Independence, the Uffizi opened its doors to the public. Containing perhaps the greatest collection of artwork in the world, including masterpieces by Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael and Botticelli, the Florentine museum holds treasures at every turn. Jane Pauley reports. (Originally broadcast May 19, 2019.)

Aug 18 01:43

The birthplace of Pinocchio

The tiny Tuscan town of Collodi was the birthplace of Pinocchio. Created in 1881 by journalist-author Carlo Lorenzini (who took the town's name as his pen name), the wooden puppet who became a real boy was the star of a coming-of-age story much darker than the familiar Disney film. Lee Cowan visits the National Carlo Collodi Foundation, and meets woodcarver Francesco Bartolucci – a real-life Geppetto. (Originally broadcast May 19, 2019.)

Aug 18 04:31

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Man accused of murdering mom may blame someone else

Newly released court documents indicate that Patrick Frazee could be mounting a defense that will blame someone else when his trial starts in October

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Trump leaves White House for Kentucky — live stream

Upon departure, the president touted the economy, talked about the sudden cancellation of his trip to Denmark, and also said he has "an appetite" for background checks

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Border Patrol Agents Detain Migrants Near US-Mexico Border

Trump administration unveils rule to detain migrant families longer

The White House hopes to upend a landmark court settlement that has governed the care of migrant children in U.S. custody for two decades

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Parkland shooting survivors propose gun control plan

March for Our Lives leaders unveil the Peace Plan for a Safer America, aiming to get at the root causes of gun violence

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Two more people arrested after alleged mass shooting threats

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Wisdom teeth removal contributes to opioid crisis, experts warn

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Former VA pathologist charged in deaths of 3 veterans

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Watch: Spacewalk installs key upgrade to station

The new port will allow two U.S. commercial crew ships to dock at the space station at the same time

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Cardinal George Pell loses appeal of sex abuse convictions

Australian court upholds unanimous jury verdict that most senior Catholic to be found guilty of sexually abusing kids molested two choirboys in late 1990s

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Smoke plumes from Amazon rainforest fires spotted from space

The sky in Sao Paulo, Brazil, went dark Monday due to the smoke carried in from nearly 1,700 miles away

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Trump postpones meeting with Danish leader over refusal to sell Greenland

President scraps trip to Denmark for now and puts off meeting with Danish prime minister, who said Greenland is "not for sale"

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Trump leaves White House for Kentucky â€” live stream

Upon departure, the president touted the economy, talked about the sudden cancellation of his trip to Denmark, and also said he has "an appetite" for background checks

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Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, delivers a speech to defend his support for a sweeping "Medicare for All" health care plan at George Washington University in Washington July 17, 2019.

Bernie Sanders releases plan to strengthen unions

The Sanders campaign unveiled the plan ahead of the AFL-CIO convention in Iowa on Wednesday

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Wisdom teeth removal contributes to opioid crisis, experts warn

Many who have their wisdom teeth removed are prescribed opioid painkillers â€“ but there may be a better, safer option

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Parkland shooting survivors propose gun control plan

March for Our Lives leaders unveil the Peace Plan for a Safer America, aiming to get at the root causes of gun violence

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Trump administration unveils rule to detain migrant families longer

The White House hopes to upend a landmark court settlement that has governed the care of migrant children in U.S. custody for two decades

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Trump leaves White House for Kentucky â€” live stream

Upon departure, the president touted the economy, talked about the sudden cancellation of his trip to Denmark, and also said he has "an appetite" for background checks

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Bernie Sanders releases plan to strengthen unions

The Sanders campaign unveiled the plan ahead of the AFL-CIO convention in Iowa on Wednesday

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Parkland shooting survivors propose gun control plan

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Trump administration unveils rule to detain migrant families longer

The White House hopes to upend a landmark court settlement that has governed the care of migrant children in U.S. custody for two decades

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Sebastian Maniscalco talks hosting the VMA's

Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco is well known for getting a lot of laughs with his observational comedy. His four-show run at New Yorkâ€™s Madison Square Garden earlier this year, broke records for ticket sales. It was the highest-grossing comedy event in North America, according to Billboard, beating the record set by Dave Chappelle in 2014. Sebastian is getting ready to host the MTV Video Music Awards next week. He joins â€œCBS This Morningâ€ to discuss how he is preparing for his very first gig as an award show host.

2H ago 06:43

Woodstock at 50, in the words, and music, of those who were there

A half-century after a mass of humanity converged on a farm in Bethel, N.Y. for three days of peace and music, musicians and concert-goers recall a unique moment for their generation

Aug 4

Larry King files for divorce from his 7th wife

The 85-year-old talk show host is seeking to end his 22 year marriage to Shawn King; he's been married 8 times to 7 different women and has 5 kids

4H ago

Keanu Reeves and Carrie Anne-Moss are returning for "Matrix 4"

Get ready to re-enter the Matrix

17H ago

Chef Michael Solomonov's note to self: "Cooking will be your salvation"

"You, my friend, will be experiencing pain so agonizing that, even if I tried, I could not fully explain"

Aug 20

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Facebook will let users hide off-Facebook activity

Users will be able to control Facebook Pixel and other tools the company uses to collect user data on other sites

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More than 20 Texas local governments face ransomware attack

Cyberattack typically spreads through malicious links in emails and has crippled a string of cities in recent years

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Proposed laws could change how consumers get smartphones repaired

Twenty states are considering so-called "Right to Repair" bills to allow electronics to be fixed without jeopardizing quality or voiding warranties

Aug 19

Coming soon to Netflix: Movie trailers crafted by AI

Streaming giant is investing in tech that can automate part of the trailer-making process for its massive library

Aug 19

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Funeral homes now live streaming memorial services

Roughly 20% of funeral homes in U.S. offer an online option to grieving family and friends who can't attend the event

Aug 15

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Smoke plumes from Amazon rainforest fires spotted from space

The sky in Sao Paulo, Brazil, went dark Monday due to the smoke carried in from nearly 1,700 miles away

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Black hole possibly swallowed neutron star, causing ripples in space

The cosmic collision could be the first example of a black hole colliding with a neutron star â€” possibly offering new insights into the expansion of the universe

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World's largest highway overpass for wildlife on track in Calif.

$87 million bridge will enable all sorts of species to cross in search of food, mates, space without risk of becoming roadkill and aid conservation efforts

Aug 20

500 million bees drop dead in Brazil in 3 months

Lab research pointed to pesticides with neonicotinoids and fipronil â€” products banned in Europe â€” as the main cause of death

Aug 19

NASA program "OMG" trying to find out how fast Greenland's ice is melting

Ice lost in Greenland means higher sea levels around the world. "Oceans Melting Greenland," a NASA program in its fourth year, is studying the melt.

Aug 19

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Wisdom teeth removal contributes to opioid crisis, experts warn

Many who have their wisdom teeth removed are prescribed opioid painkillers â€“ but there may be a better, safer option

2H ago

How much a family with good health insurance spent last year

Employee health care costs have risen twice as fast as wagesâ€”those with coverage pay thousands of dollars more

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U.S. won't give flu vaccines to migrants in border detention centers

Three migrant children have died in the past year from the flu

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What parents should know about dietary supplements for kids

"A pill isn't going to make you do better on a test... A pill won't help you make the varsity team. Food will, exercise will, studying will."

Aug 20

Planned Parenthood exits Title X program, rejects "gag order"

"For too many people struggling to make ends meet, it may be that they may go without care," said Planned Parenthood's new leader, Alexis McGill Johnson

Aug 19

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Why Trump's payroll tax cut wouldn't do much for the economy

As the White House vacillates over another another tax cut, economists of all political stripes say: Don't bother

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Hedge funds making millions off Europe's killer heat waves

Carbon-emission credits are hotter than ever on Wall Street, attracting investors eager to cash in on climate change

Aug 20

Walmart sues Tesla over fires at stores with its solar panels

The retailer alleges the solar panels caught fire at seven stores, resulting in millions of dollars in damages

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Why U.S. Steel, a showcase for Trump, is laying off workers

Donald Trump has touted his steel tariffs as bolstering U.S. Steel, but market stagnation is hurting demand

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How much a family with good health insurance spent last year

Employee health care costs have risen twice as fast as wagesâ€”those with coverage pay thousands of dollars more

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Man accused of murdering mom may blame someone else at trial

Newly released court documents indicate that Patrick Frazee could be mounting a defense that will blame someone else when his trial starts in October

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Two more people arrested after alleged mass shooting threats

A 15-year-old vowed online to "kill 7 people at a minimum," and a 38-year-old stands accused of plotting a mass shooting at a Memphis church

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Possible new twist in case of missing mom

Newly released court documents suggest Patrick Frazee, the Colorado man accused of murdering his fiancÃ©e Kelsey Berreth, may be mounting a defense that will blame someone else when he stands trial in October. Janet Shamlian reports.

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Former VA pathologist charged in deaths of 3 veterans

Federal prosecutors say Dr. Robert Levy showed up for work impaired, misdiagnosed patients and falsified records to cover up his errors

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Watch: Spacewalk installs key upgrade to station

The new port will allow two U.S. commercial crew ships to dock at the space station at the same time

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Black hole possibly swallowed neutron star, causing ripples in space

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NASA's step forward in new moon plan

NASA has moved a step closer in resuming human space missions since the program was shuttered in 2011. CBS News' Marc Liverman reports from Huntsville, Alabama, where NASA announced it will manage the building of the new human lunar lander.

Aug 18 01:49

NASA picks Alabama space center for moon lander program

The lander is a critical element in NASA's plans to return astronauts to the moon in 2024

Aug 16

Milky Way black hole emits mysterious light flare

Scientists spot a flare of light coming from a black hole in the Milky Way. Syracuse University physics professor Duncan Brown explains to CBSN how the mysterious event may have occurred.

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Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence

In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense with a brick paver and a baseball bat because Jason was choking Molly and threatening to kill her

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Ashley Ellerin, left, Tricia Pacaccio, center, and Maria Bruno.

Michael Gargiulo case: Stabbing deaths of three women linked to suspected serial killer

Investigators link murders of Tricia Pacaccio, Ashley Ellerin and Maria Bruno to same suspect: Michael Gargiulo

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The worst movies of 2019

The worst films of the year star big name actors, including Keanu Reeves, Anne Hathaway, and Chris Hemsworth.

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The Oddities & Curiosities Expo

A traveling exhibition of gothic and occult art, sideshow performers, and bizarre specimens stopped outside Chicago, where CBS News photographer Jake Barlow took in the odd sights

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New York's Central Park

America's first major landscaped public park, the 840-acre park in Manhattan welcomes more than 37 million visitors every year

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A climate reckoning in the heartland

A historic flood in March 2019 left much of America's heartland under water. Grain farmers already struggling to bounce back from the Chinese trade war must now grapple with the realities of climate change that threaten to change the future of farming forever. Now, some farmers are implementing practices that could potentially reverse the effects of climate change â€“ and provide a bigger profit. In this CBSN Originals documentary, Adam Yamaguchi travels to Nebraska, where he meets two farmers on different paths, both determined to pass their legacies on to the next generation.

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Lawsuit: Epstein arranged sex on work release

New lawsuits filed by three women this week accuse Jeffrey Epstein sexual abuse, and one of the women claims he continued his criminal behavior while he was on work release from the Palm Beach County jail in Florida in 2008. Casey Frank, a senior editor for the Miami Herald, joined CBSN with more on the allegations.

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