Brad Pitt's interaction with Jennifer Aniston goes viral
Video of Pitt stopping backstage to watch Aniston's acceptance speech is melting hearts across the country.
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Music exec marks 20 years of sobriety by tackling triathlon
Michael McDonald competes in 140-mile course to raise money for MusiCares, the Recording Academy charity that he says saved him
How Lizzo went from "band nerd" to Grammy-nominated artist
The rapper, singer, songwriter and classically trained flautist was once living in her car.
Pitt, Anniston take home SAG Awards, and "Parasite" wins big
They warmly congratulated each other. The win for "Parasite" launched it into best picture Oscar talk, and Robert De Niro ripped into Trump.
Singer David Olney dies at 71 after collapsing onstage
Olney, a native of Rhode Island, was part of the music scene in Nashville, Tennessee, for decades and had recorded more than 20 albums.
Prince Harry explains decision to step back from royal duties
"It brings me great sadness that it has come to this," the 35-year-old said in an emotional speech Sunday night.
Harry & Meghan to begin new life with queen's blessing
Prince Harry and wife Meghan’s bombshell declaration of independence now has the official blessing of Queen Elizabeth. Harry is expected to join his wife and son, Archie, in British Columbia soon. But the family’s royal separation comes at a cost — and new criticism from Meghan’s estranged father. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Gayle King drives with Billie Eilish, dines with Lizzo in Grammy special
"We got to know them," King says of the Grammy nominees featured in "The Gayle King Grammy Special" airing Thursday at 10/9c on CBS
The year of Laura Dern
The actress stars in two Oscar-nominated movies, and is nominated for an Academy Award for her performance as a razor-sharp divorce lawyer in "Marriage Story"
Sunday Profile: Laura Dern
The actress, who this week received her third Academy Award nomination for her performance in the Noah Baumbach drama, "Marriage Story," also currently stars in Greta Gerwig's Oscar-nominated adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women." For Dern, it seems Hollywood and real-life have often been intertwined, ever since the very beginning. She talks with correspondent Tracy Smith.
The mystery of the reappearing Klimt painting
"Portrait of a Lady" vanished from an Italian art gallery 23 years ago – and then just as mysteriously turned up last month, hidden within the gallery's walls
Mumford & Sons on playing with a "sense of abandon"
With the recent release of "Delta," their third straight #1 album, the British group that broke through with a banjo-driven folk/rock sound are indisputably among the biggest bands of the past decade
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Mumford & Sons are one of music's most unlikely success stories. The British group broke through with a banjo-driven folk/rock sound that, Rolling Stone called, "like a horse and buggy designed in a Tesla factory." With the recent release of "Delta," their third straight #1 album, they are indisputably among the biggest bands of the past decade. Anthony Mason reports.
The long shadow of Claude Monet
In Denver the country's largest Monet exhibit in more than two decades, and another upcoming exhibition in Chicago, celebrate the Impressionist master whose work inspired 20th century art movements
"Claude Monet: The Truth of Nature"
Claude Monet (1840-1926) was one of the most innovative painters to stand astride two art movements: Impressionism in the 19th century, and the modern art age of the 20th. Barry Petersen visits the Denver Art Museum, which is currently staging the country's largest Monet exhibit in more than two decades, and talks with curators at the Art Institute of Chicago, about the artist's fascination with light, and how tragedy colored his work.
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Iran fires missile at Kuwait after second round of U.S. strikes in days
Iran says it targeted a U.S. base in retaliation for the second set of what the Pentagon calls "purely defensive" strikes carried out this week.
Ex-judges push to look into "anti-weaponization fund" deal
A group of 35 former federal judges asked a court to reopen a legal dispute between President Trump and the government, calling the deal to create a $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization fund" potentially fraudulent.
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Trump visited soldiers at Walter Reed, but not the 14 injured in the Iran war
More than a dozen soldiers injured in Operation Epic Fury are still recovering at the military hospital.
First inflation report under new Fed chief shows prices still rising
The personal consumption expenditures price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred gauge of inflation, jumped due to higher energy costs.
U.S. carries out new strikes against Iranian military site, official says
The U.S. military carried out another round of strikes on Iran, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News, another challenge to a shaky ceasefire.
Ex-CIA official arrested after $40M in gold bars allegedly found at his home
A former CIA official was arrested after FBI agents allegedly found $40 million worth of gold bars at his home while investigating whether he lied about his background.
2 dead, 9 workers "unrecovered" after Washington chemical tank implosion
The damaged tank at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. held approximately 900,000 gallons of white liquor, a chemical used in paper processing, authorities said.
DOJ investigating whether Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll committed perjury
The Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into whether author E. Jean Carroll committed perjury in connection with her civil lawsuits against President Trump, sources familiar with the matter said.
Fire at girls' school in Kenya kills at least 16 students, injures scores more
A fire at a school for girls in central Kenya has caused an unknown number of deaths, according to police, who said search teams have been deployed.
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First inflation report under new Fed chief shows prices still rising
The personal consumption expenditures price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred gauge of inflation, jumped due to higher energy costs.
American climber breaks Everest speed record, his team says
Tyler Andrews, 36, climbed the 29,032-foot peak in just 9 hours and 55 minutes, smashing the record of 10 hours and 56 minutes, his team said.
DOJ investigating whether Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll committed perjury
The Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into whether author E. Jean Carroll committed perjury in connection with her civil lawsuits against President Trump, sources familiar with the matter said.
Ex-judges push to look into "anti-weaponization fund" deal
A group of 35 former federal judges asked a court to reopen a legal dispute between President Trump and the government, calling the deal to create a $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization fund" potentially fraudulent.
New York City man sentenced to 10 years in plot to kill Iranian American writer
A federal judge has given a onetime truck and bus driver charged in an assassination plot against an Iranian American writer a 10-year prison sentence.
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First inflation report under new Fed chief shows prices still rising
The personal consumption expenditures price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred gauge of inflation, jumped due to higher energy costs.
3M sued for $1.4 billion by Australia over "forever chemicals" at defense bases
Australia is suing 3M for more than 2 billion Australian dollars ($1.4 billion) over so-called "forever chemical" contamination from firefighting foam at defense bases, the government says.
Google employee accused of making over $1.2M by insider trading on Polymarket
A software engineer at Google is facing federal charges after allegedly betting on confidential company information on Polymarket, netting more than $1.2 million in profits.
YouTube taking steps to make clear when realistic videos are made by AI
YouTube said it will automatically label photorealistic content created by AI, the video platform said.
Stocks are rallying despite the Iran war and stubborn inflation. Here's why.
The S&P 500 hit a new record on Wednesday, even as soaring gas prices fuel inflation and consumer confidence sinks.
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DOJ investigating whether Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll committed perjury
The Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into whether author E. Jean Carroll committed perjury in connection with her civil lawsuits against President Trump, sources familiar with the matter said.
Google employee accused of making over $1.2M by insider trading on Polymarket
A software engineer at Google is facing federal charges after allegedly betting on confidential company information on Polymarket, netting more than $1.2 million in profits.
Ex-CIA official arrested after $40M in gold bars allegedly found at his home
A former CIA official was arrested after FBI agents allegedly found $40 million worth of gold bars at his home while investigating whether he lied about his background.
Ex-judges push to look into "anti-weaponization fund" deal
A group of 35 former federal judges asked a court to reopen a legal dispute between President Trump and the government, calling the deal to create a $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization fund" potentially fraudulent.
U.S. carries out new strikes against Iranian military site, official says
The U.S. military carried out another round of strikes on Iran, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday, another challenge to a shaky ceasefire between the two countries.
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Rubio: No more Ebola patients allowed in U.S.
The Trump administration announced plans to set up an Ebola quarantine and treatment center in Kenya for Americans exposed to the deadly virus overseas. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is now saying no Ebola patients will be allowed into the U.S. Mark Strassmann reports.
Americans speak on health insurance costs
In the 1800s, Hartford, Connecticut, picked up the nickname, "The Insurance Capital of the World." Tony Dokoupil visits the city to ask people about rising insurance and healthcare costs.
Uganda closes its border with Congo over Ebola outbreak
Uganda on Wednesday ordered the closure of its border with Congo, where suspected cases of a rare type of Ebola are surging.
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TV host Ty Pennington on bronchiectasis
HGTV host and designer Ty Pennington opens up about his mother's yearslong battle with bronchiectasis, a chronic lung condition that often goes undiagnosed, and shares tips for caregivers on creating a calm environment. (Sponsored by Insmed)
Trump has third medical exam of the past year
President Trump said his health "checked out perfectly" after a medical checkup on Tuesday. Nancy Cordes reports.
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Legendary mafia leader's "vast fortune" seized by police
Italy said it was seizing $232 million in assets belonging to the late Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro, who was captured after 30 years on the run.
3M sued for $1.4 billion by Australia over "forever chemicals" at defense bases
Australia is suing 3M for more than 2 billion Australian dollars ($1.4 billion) over so-called "forever chemical" contamination from firefighting foam at defense bases, the government says.
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Iran fires missile at Kuwait after second round of U.S. strikes in days
Iran says it targeted a U.S. base in retaliation for the second set of what the Pentagon calls "purely defensive" strikes carried out this week.
Another alleged drug boat struck by U.S. military in eastern Pacific, killing 2
The U.S. military said it struck another vessel suspected of transporting drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two men, the day after it said a similar strike killed one man and left two survivors.
Fire at girls' school in Kenya kills at least 16 students, injures scores more
A fire at a school for girls in central Kenya has caused an unknown number of deaths, according to police, who said search teams have been deployed.
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Extended: Former reality TV star Judd Winick
Judd Winick talks to CBS Mornings' Vladimir Duthiers about appearing on MTV's "The Real World: San Francisco" in 1994, the audition process for the reality TV series and more.
Extended: "RHONY" star Dorinda Medley
Dorina Medley, who appeared in the "Real Housewives of New York City" for six seasons, talks to CBS Mornings' Vladimir Duthiers about her decision to join the Bravo series, why she has no regrets and what draws people to reality TV.
Estelle on her latest album "Stay Alta"
Grammy Award-winning artist Estelle released her sixth studio album, titled "Stay Alta," and joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings to reflect on her career and discuss what this record means for her.
Josh Johnson on new special, career in comedy
Comedian Josh Johnson talks with "CBS Mornings" about finding humor in everyday life, how storytelling is at the center of his jokes and his first HBO special, "Symphony."
Top moments from the American Music Awards
There were 12 new categories this year at the American Music Awards, which were held on Memorial Day. For the second time at the awards show, BTS took home the night's biggest prize.
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YouTube revamping its AI labeling system
YouTube unveiled a new AI labeling system on Wednesday, aiming to make it easier for viewers to distinguish between real and AI content. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joins CBS News to break down the change.
YouTube taking steps to make clear when realistic videos are made by AI
YouTube said it will automatically label photorealistic content created by AI, the video platform said.
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.
Study evaluates AI's accuracy on news
More than 1 billion people worldwide use artificial intelligence chatbots, but just how accurate are the answers? Forum AI released results from its latest study to determine the accuracy of chatbots in news and current events. Robbie Goldfarb, co-founder of Forum AI, joins CBS News to discuss.
How the U.S. military is using AI in warfare
CBS News' Chris Livesay gets an inside look at how the U.S. military is using artificial intelligence on the battlefield.
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New species of blue octopus discovered 5,900 feet underwater
The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.
What we know about new UFO file release
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Atlantic hurricane season is coming up. Here's what NOAA predicts.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
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Legendary mafia leader's "vast fortune" seized by police
Italy said it was seizing $232 million in assets belonging to the late Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro, who was captured after 30 years on the run.
Teen charged in cruise killing to remain free for now
Timothy Hudson, the 16-year-old charged with sexually assaulting and killing his 18-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, will remain free for now while a judge considers arguments following a hearing Wednesday. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest updates.
New evidence in Bahamas disappearance
New forensic evidence appears to contradict Brian Hooker's account of where he says he was the night his wife Lynette went missing in the Bahamas. Cristian Benavides has the details.
Matthew Perry's assistant sentenced
"Friends" star Matthew Perry drowned in his hot tub in 2023 under the effects of ketamine. The 54-year-old's longtime personal assistant, who gave him the fatal injection, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and was sentenced to over three years in prison.
Clues in the Lynette Hooker investigation
An infrared camera mounted on the sailboat used by Brian and Lynette Hooker in the Bahamas could contain clues about her disappearance, CBS News has learned. Cristian Benavides has more.
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NASA's moon base plans include landers, buggies and drones for 2028 mission
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, Astrolab, Lunar Outpost and Firefly Aerospace are awarded with hundreds of millions of dollars in NASA contracts for the first phase of its moon base plans.
China launches spacecraft with astronaut set to remain in space for a year
China has launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with three astronauts heading to its space station.
SpaceX launches more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket
Perfecting SpaceX's mammoth rocket will be critical to NASA's plans for returning astronauts to the surface of the moon.
SpaceX launch of more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket scrubbed at last minute
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
SpaceX to explore "the true nature of the universe" as it plans IPO
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Jill Biden on Joe Biden's 2024 debate
In an exclusive interview with CBS Sunday Morning, former first lady Jill Biden said she thought her husband Joe Biden was having a stroke during his campaign-ending 2024 presidential debate against Donald Trump. Weijia Jiang has more.
Chemical tank implosion aftermath video
9 people remain "unrecovered" after a deadly chemical tank implosion in Washington, officials say. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.
9 "unrecovered" after chemical tank implosion
Nine people remain "unrecovered" after a chemical tank imploded in Washington, officials say. Two deaths have been confirmed and several people were injured. Carter Evans reports.
DOJ investigating E. Jean Carroll
The Justice Department is investigating author E. Jean Carroll, who sued President Trump in civil court for sexual assault and defamation, alleging she committed perjury in her suits. Jericka Duncan reports.
Iran claims attack after U.S. strikes
The U.S. confirmed new "self-defense strikes" against Iranian drone operations and said Kuwait intercepted an Iranian missile. Imtiaz Tyab reports.