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Jeff Glor talks to Nathaniel Philbrick about his new book, "Why Read Moby-Dick?" and what makes the story of Ishmael and Ahab a timeless American classic. Philbrick discusses the question of what the white whale symbolizes.
Jeff Glor talks to Nathaniel Philbrick about "Why Read Moby-Dick?" The National Book Award-winning author, Philbrick discusses Herman Melville's world, the novel's unforgettable characters, and what makes the story of Ishmael and Ahab a timeless American classic.
Erica Hill and Jeff Glor talk to Glamour magazine's deputy editor, Lauren Iannotti about the upcoming wedding of Cate Edwards - the eldest daughter of former presidential candidate John Edwards and the late Elizabeth Edwards.
Film director is suing Paramount Pictures and MTV Films for at least $20 million, claiming fraud and breach of contract
French first lady and President Nicolas Sarkozy have chosen the name Giulia for their baby girl
Rocker's new restaurant, The Soul Kitchen, allows diners to volunteer or pay what they can for their meal
Husband Bill Rancic tells the "Today" show that the "E! News" co-anchor is recovering after a double lumpectomy
"E! News" co-host says she was a "nervous wreck" before going public, but she wanted to be an example for other women
TV personality says the cancer was discovered at an early stage; She will undergo surgery and radiation treatments
Actor moves from "Harry Potter" to horror in the upcoming thriller
60 years ago today, the CBS "eye" made it's television debut. Over the years, as the eye was updated, it became one of the most recognized logos in the world. Scott Pelley reports.
Actress arrived late and was turned away for her first day of community service after her probation was revoked
Barry Feinstein is best known for shooting 1960s rock musicians like Bob Dylan and George Harrison
Metallica and Lou Reed's "Lulu" will be released in North America on Nov. 1
French president makes first official comments about the birth of his daughter, which took place Wednesday in Paris
President Trump said he could "annihilate" Iran while predicting that Tehran would make a deal to end the war after the U.S. midterm elections.
Patrick Clancy sat down with 60 Minutes in New York City for a lengthy conversation about his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's struggles with mental health, his grief and the social media frenzy surrounding him.
The Trump administration is planning to welcome up to 17,500 additional White Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees over the next 12 months, according to a notice sent to Congress.
Justice Elena Kagan declined a request from a surrogate to intervene in a custody dispute with a California couple.
President Trump tells the U.N. he has a "big decision to make" on whether to make a deal or drive Iran "into hell."
Hurricane Polo rapidly intensified in the Pacific off the southwestern Mexican coast, growing into a Category 5 storm. Here's the latest on its path.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was accidental.
Cybersecurity researchers from a small firm called Hacktron in India broke into OpenAI, showing how vulnerable frontier labs are.
The ICE officer who shot a Venezuelan delivery driver was not wearing a body camera at the time of the shooting, sources familiar with the investigation told CBS News.
Meta's new AI tool now ranks at the top of the App Store. Some retail experts see a "natural evolution from search."
One of Silicon Valley's most prominent venture investors is gearing its new tech academy toward aspiring entrepreneurs focused on building AI.
Justice Elena Kagan declined a request from a surrogate to intervene in a custody dispute with a California couple.
President Trump's move to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House has highlighted the role of the press pool.
The Trump administration is planning to welcome up to 17,500 additional White Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees over the next 12 months, according to a notice sent to Congress.
Meta's new AI tool now ranks at the top of the App Store. Some retail experts see a "natural evolution from search."
One of Silicon Valley's most prominent venture investors is gearing its new tech academy toward aspiring entrepreneurs focused on building AI.
Cybersecurity researchers from a small firm called Hacktron in India broke into OpenAI, showing how vulnerable frontier labs are.
Some lawmakers want to halt U.S. diesel exports as prices top $6.50 a gallon. But such a ban could have unintended consequences, experts say.
The claims window is open until Dec. 21, 2026. To file a claim, iPhone users must enter basic personal info and their iPhone's serial number.
Justice Elena Kagan declined a request from a surrogate to intervene in a custody dispute with a California couple.
President Trump's move to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House has highlighted the role of the press pool.
The Trump administration is planning to welcome up to 17,500 additional White Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees over the next 12 months, according to a notice sent to Congress.
The ICE officer who shot a Venezuelan delivery driver was not wearing a body camera at the time of the shooting, sources familiar with the investigation told CBS News.
Reza Valizadeh, a U.S.-Iranian dual citizen and former journalist for U.S.-funded broadcaster Radio Farda, has been imprisoned in Iran since September 2024.
New research highlights common themes shared by people who found reasons to keep living through dark times.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
As knowledge about genetics advances, some doctors say cancers should be defined by their mutations, not the tissues where they manifest.
Lisa Fasone's first pregnancy went smoothly. Then a rare health condition put her dreams of a second child on hold.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at a conference hosted by an organization he once led that has promoted doubts about vaccines.
Mita and Hemant Parikh decided to split from their group and take a side trip during their long-planned pilgrimage. They're now safely back home, but none of the families they were traveling with have been found.
The Trump administration is planning to welcome up to 17,500 additional White Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees over the next 12 months, according to a notice sent to Congress.
Reza Valizadeh, a U.S.-Iranian dual citizen and former journalist for U.S.-funded broadcaster Radio Farda, has been imprisoned in Iran since September 2024.
The U.S. Air Base Spangdahlem said that the pilot ejected and was receiving medical care.
The U.S., Denmark and Greenland signed a new security agreement bolstering the United States' military and security presence on the island.
A South Carolina coroner revealed Tuesday that actor Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl. CBS News national correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.
Judith Sheindlin, known on TV as Judge Judy, sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss her 30-year career as she passes the torch to her son, Adam.
Grandmaster Flash speaks with Nate Burleson about his new book, "Birth of a Culture," where he gives readers an intimate look at his role in the birth of hip-hop.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Sixteen bears are facing off in Fat Bear Week 2026, the highly anticipated tournament among the chunkiest bears at the Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska.
Meta's new AI personal assistant, Muse, has reached the top of the U.S. App Store charts, surpassing competitor ChatGPT. CBS News digital reporter Lauren Fichten details how the app's popularity is helping Meta play catch-up in the AI race.
At the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday, President Trump told world leaders that the U.S. rejects efforts to rein in artificial intelligence. Stephen Witt, a journalist focused on AI, joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
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.
Meta's new AI tool now ranks at the top of the App Store. Some retail experts see a "natural evolution from search."
One of Silicon Valley's most prominent venture investors is gearing its new tech academy toward aspiring entrepreneurs focused on building AI.
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez was shot in the back by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Austin, Texas. Garces Perez's lawyer says he had a work permit and was seeking asylum but had missed a deportation order sent to an old address. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
Online personality "Clavicular," whose real name is Braden Peters, faces two felony charges and one misdemeanor charge. He denies the allegations.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyers filed a motion to dismiss her case and asked the judge to investigate the lone holdout juror after her murder trial ended in a mistrial. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more details.
A grand jury has declined to charge anyone in connection with the death of Mississippi teen Nolan Wells. CBS News' Skyler Henry has more details.
Protests erupted in Austin, Texas, after a Venezuelan man was shot in his spine by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Patrick Clancy wrestles with grief and shares memories of his children in his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.
Congressional candidates nationwide are entering their final campaign push with midterm elections set to take place in six weeks. CBS News' executive director of elections and surveys, Anthony Salvanto, walks us through it.
A judge has blocked the deportation of Wilber Garcés Pérez, a Venezuelan immigrant who was shot and wounded by ICE in Austin, Texas. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the story.
Meta's new AI personal assistant, Muse, has reached the top of the U.S. App Store charts, surpassing competitor ChatGPT. CBS News digital reporter Lauren Fichten details how the app's popularity is helping Meta play catch-up in the AI race.
In honor of September as National Service Dog Month, the U.S. Mint and the nonprofit America's VetDogs unveiled the final designs for three commemorative coins recognizing the impact service animals have on those living with disabilities. America's VetDogs President and CEO John Miller, along with Navy veteran and Paralympic gold medalist Max Rohn, join with more.