Tony-winner André De Shields on "Hadestown" and his "karmic debt" for a life on stage
The Broadway legend credits his parents for knowing his purpose in life, and explains the secret of his longevity as an actor
Awards Season
Billy Porter's gown made from "Kinky Boots" curtain
"This is for female empowerment, that's a uterus," Porter said about the embellishment on the back of the dress
Tonys 2019: "Hadestown" the big winner
Here's a full list of winners from the 73rd Annual Tony Awards
Ali Stroker is 1st person in wheelchair to win Tony Award
"This award is for every kid who is watching tonight who has a disability, who has a limitation or a challenge, who has been waiting to see themselves represented ..." she said Sunday night
Tony Awards 2019: Red carpet looks from your favorite stars
See Broadway stars walk the red carpet at Radio City Music Hall in New York City at the 73rd Annual Tony Awards
Corden stressing about "big, ambitious" Tonys opening number
"There is a feeling that we may have bitten off slightly more than we can chew," the "Late Late Show" host said
Tony-nominated director re-imagines "Oklahoma!" for the 21st century
For the "CBS This Morning" podcast, Jamie Wax sat down with a first-time nominee, an Academy Award-winning playwright, a director and a Broadway veteran
David Lynch and Geena Davis to receive Honorary Oscars
Other recipients of Honorary Oscars include Italian filmmaker Lina Wertmüller, the first woman nominated for Best Director; and Native American actor Wes Studi
2019 Tony Awards: Stream songs from this year's nominated musicals, revivals
Fans of musical theater can listen to songs and excerpts from this year's nominated productions, including streams of cast albums and behind-the-scenes video
ACM Awards 2019: Winners list
Keith Urban won entertainer of the year while Kacey Musgraves and Thomas Rhett won female and male artist of the year, respectively, Sunday night in Las Vegas
Oscars 2019: Full list of winners and nominees
"Green Book" was Sunday evening's unexpected winner at the 91st Academy Awards
CIA fact checks "Black Panther" during Oscars
The spy agency asked its 2.54 million followers if they thought the magical substance vibranium is real. It isn't.
"Green Book" faces renewed criticism after Oscars win
"I thought I was courtside at the Garden, and the refs made a bad call," Spike Lee told reporters after Sunday's ceremony
Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga perform "Shallow" at the Oscars
"There's not a single person on the planet that could have sang with me but you," Gaga said of her "A Star is Born" co-star Bradley Cooper
Oscars 2019: Winners and highlights
"Bohemian Rhapsody" won four awards. "Roma" and "Black Panther" each earned three Sunday night
Oscars 2019: Red carpet arrivals at the 91st Academy Awards
A-listers came out for Hollywood's biggest night
Download Oscar ballot for your office pool or party
Planning an Academy Award office pool, or an Oscar-watching party? Download our ballot of nominees (PDF)
David Edelstein's Oscar picks
Our film critic makes his predictions for this year's Academy Awards, in particular that it will more bad fun than any Oscar show in years
Michael B. Jordan, Michelle Yeoh join Oscars presenters
More actors have signed on to present awards along with Michael Keaton, Danai Gurira, Helen Mirren and Tyler Perry at Sunday's ceremony
Academy, reversing plans, will now air all awards live at Oscars
All 24 categories will be shown live, after all, at the 91st Academy Awards on Feb. 24
These A-listers are the most stylish stars, according to People
Ahead of the Academy Awards, People has released its list that also includes Emma Stone, Nicole Kidman, Donald Glover
The 2019 Grammy Awards: Winners and highlights
Female performers dominated the 61st Annual Grammy Awards
Alicia Keys shares story about John Mayer splitting his Grammy award with her 15 years ago
Mayer surprised Keys with the same award he split with her in 2004 — after he felt she deserved the trophy, too
Grammys 2019: Complete list of winners
Kacey Musgraves took home album of the year; Cardi B made history as the first woman to win best rap album
Michelle Obama makes surprise appearance at Grammys
The former first lady's comments were interrupted by roaring applause Sunday night
Entertainment
Taylor Swift plans to re-record earlier songs. Here's why:
Preview: Superstar tells "CBS Sunday Morning" she'll re-record the masters of her earlier songs to offset the impact of the sale of her original music label
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
Sean Spicer joins "Dancing with the Stars" cast
ABC's hit show "Dancing with the Stars" is about to get a lot spicier in its 28th season
The Obamas' first film, "American Factory," debuts on Netflix
Documentary explores impact of globalization, centering on a closed Ohio plant that reopens under Chinese management
Rescue pup to star in "Lady and the Tramp" remake
Just last year, Monte was living in a shelter – now he's on the road to fame
Revitalizing a Detroit neighborhood with objects left behind
The Heidelberg Project now attracts an estimated 200,000 visitors a year
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.
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
Keanu Reeves and Carrie Anne-Moss are returning for "Matrix 4"
Get ready to re-enter the Matrix
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"
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
Megan Rapinoe's dad probably voted for Trump
Rapinoe spoke about what it was like to come out to her conservative parents
"The Rock" and Lauren Hashian tie the knot
Johnson's former brother-in-law snapped photos of the happy couple during the seaside wedding
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
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
World
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Taliban says ending Afghanistan war "is very necessary"
U.S.-Taliban peace talks have been taking place in the Gulf Arab state of Qatar, where the group has a political office
Study raises concerns about microplastics in drinking water
"If you ask somebody whether they'd like their water with or without plastic, I doubt you'd get any answer other than, 'hold the plastic, please!'"
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 — possibly offering new insights into the expansion of the universe
Rapidly decaying Titanic could disappear in decades
Explorers on the first manned voyage in nearly 15 years were astonished by the famous ship's rapid decay
U.S. athletes punished for protesting at Pan American Games
Fencer Race Imboden kneeled on the medal stand and hammer thrower Gwen Berry raised her fist during the national anthem and both face 12-month probation
U.S.
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Trump campaign holds events to celebrate Women's Equality Day
The campaign is holding 14 events in 13 states tonight to celebrate women's equality, with two events in North Carolina
MIT Media Lab researchers quit over ties to Jeffrey Epstein
The famed technology research hub and its director took money from Epstein after he'd served time for sex offenses
Vaping teen spends 10 days on a ventilator after lungs fail
"The major point that I would like to get across to parents is that e-cigarettes are not safe"
NYPD commissioner opens up about "difficult" decision to fire Daniel Pantaleo
"I have to make decisions that are good for the whole city," James O'Neill said. "Not just for the police department"
China trade war costing billions in U.S. tourism spending
Chinese tourists spend more on travel to the U.S. than any other group, but their numbers are waning amid tensions
Politics
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Trump campaign holds events to celebrate Women's Equality Day
The campaign is holding 14 events in 13 states tonight to celebrate women's equality, with two events in North Carolina
Inslee set to announce third term for Washington governor
Two people close to Inslee told The Associated Press that Inslee planned to make the announcement in an email to supporters.
After leaving White House race, Hickenlooper announces Senate run
John Hickenlooper rolled out his Senate campaign bid after dropping out of the presidential race last week
Soldier's mother could be among the last to benefit from immigration program
The Trump administration is reviewing whether to end a program that helps undocumented family members of U.S. troops adjust their legal status
Washington Governor Jay Inslee drops out of 2020 presidential race
The Democratic candidate, who made fighting climate change a central theme of his campaign, made the announcement late Wednesday
Entertainment
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Taylor Swift plans to re-record earlier songs. Here's why:
Preview: Superstar tells "CBS Sunday Morning" she'll re-record the masters of her earlier songs to offset the impact of the sale of her original music label
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
Sean Spicer joins "Dancing with the Stars" cast
ABC's hit show "Dancing with the Stars" is about to get a lot spicier in its 28th season
The Obamas' first film, "American Factory," debuts on Netflix
Documentary explores impact of globalization, centering on a closed Ohio plant that reopens under Chinese management
Rescue pup to star in "Lady and the Tramp" remake
Just last year, Monte was living in a shelter – now he's on the road to fame
Technology
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Instagram says there's "no truth" to new hoax post, so don't share it
The fake notice has already fooled many of your friends and many celebrities
Facebook will let users see how company tracks them
Users will be able to disconnect their account from data Facebook gathers elsewhere on the web—after a wait period
More than 20 Texas local governments hit by ransomware attack
Cyberattack typically spreads through malicious links in emails and has crippled a string of cities in recent years
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
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
Science
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Rocket launches GPS satellite into orbit for Air Force
The new satellite is the second in a new generation of advanced navigation beacons
Humanoid robot "commands" Russian rocket test flight
The humanoid robot is known as Skybot F-850 and as FEDOR; the test flight was needed to clear an upgraded Soyuz booster to launch human crews to the space station
Panthers are struggling to walk and officials don't know why
Trail footage shows kittens stumbling and falling down, as if unable to control their hind legs
Study raises concerns about microplastics in drinking water
"If you ask somebody whether they'd like their water with or without plastic, I doubt you'd get any answer other than, 'hold the plastic, please!'"
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 — possibly offering new insights into the expansion of the universe
Health
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Vaping teen spends 10 days on a ventilator after lungs fail
"The major point that I would like to get across to parents is that e-cigarettes are not safe"
Reported illness among vapers reaches 150 possible cases
Health officials are now looking into more than 150 possible cases in 16 states
Study raises concerns about microplastics in drinking water
"If you ask somebody whether they'd like their water with or without plastic, I doubt you'd get any answer other than, 'hold the plastic, please!'"
Wisdom teeth removal contributes to opioid crisis, experts warn
Many who have their wisdom teeth removed are prescribed opioid painkillers – but there may be a better, safer option
Veteran's widow speaks out after former VA doctor charged in deaths
Wife of retired Army Sergeant Michael McCoy says he knew the Veterans Affairs "had failed him"
MoneyWatch
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The Fed says trade is main reason U.S. economy is slowing
While President Trump blasts Jerome Powell for slowdown, Fed officials put the blame squarely on trade tensions
MIT Media Lab researchers quit over ties to Jeffrey Epstein
The famed technology research hub and its director took money from Epstein after he'd served time for sex offenses
How much a family with good health insurance spent last year
Employee health care costs have risen twice as fast as wages—those with coverage pay thousands of dollars more
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
China trade war costing billions in U.S. tourism spending
Chinese tourists spend more on travel to the U.S. than any other group, but their numbers are waning amid tensions
Crime
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Hotel cook arrested after allegedly planning mass shooting
Police seized multiple high-powered firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition
America's deadliest mass shootings
These are the deadliest mass shootings in American history
"There is a story to be told in New Mexico," official says of Epstein ranch
New Mexico's commissioner of public lands has turned over 400 pages of Epstein's property records that may contain names of his alleged co-conspirators
Focus turns to Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch
In New Mexico, a high-ranking official says she's on a "mission for justice" over Jeffrey Epstein's alleged sex abuse. The state commissioner of public lands has given investigators hundreds of pages of records on Epstein's New Mexico ranch. The documents may contain names of alleged co-conspirators. Mola Lenghi reports.
Parkland survivors unveil gun control plan
Student activists and survivors of the 2018 deadly mass shooting in Parkland, Florida -- including David Hogg -- are proposing bold action to reduce gun violence by half over the next decade. The initiative led by March for Our Lives -- the group of former Parkland students who have turned to promoting gun reform in the wake of the mass shooting -- is called the Peace Plan for a Safer America.
Space
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Rocket launches GPS satellite into orbit for Air Force
The new satellite is the second in a new generation of advanced navigation beacons
Humanoid robot "commands" Russian rocket test flight
The humanoid robot is known as Skybot F-850 and as FEDOR; the test flight was needed to clear an upgraded Soyuz booster to launch human crews to the space station
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 — possibly offering new insights into the expansion of the universe
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
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.
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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
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
The worst movies of 2019
The worst films of the year star big name actors, including Keanu Reeves, Anne Hathaway, and Chris Hemsworth.
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
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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Colo. custodian climbs ranks to principal
A Colorado educator who began his career as a custodian, is back in school this week, this time as the principal. Michael Atkins started his first semester as principal of Denver’s Stedman Elementary School, already familiar with the school system. For more than three decades, Atkins has been a student, janitor and teacher. As a young student, he did not see a future in education after experiencing racial discrimination in the classroom. That all changed when he realized he could inspire students to celebrate each other's differences.
Veterans find an outlet in wheelchair rugby
As wounded warriors return home from deployments overseas, some are finding support from a new kind of team. Chip Reid reports.
Nikole Hannah-Jones on "The 1619 Project"
In a special new issue, the New York Times magazine is launching a series called "The 1619 Project." It marks the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first enslaved Africans in the colony of Virginia. The series examines the ways the legacy of slavery continues to shape America and "aims to reframe American history" to place "the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans at the very center of the story we tell ourselves about who we are." The journalist behind the project, Nikole Hannah-Jones, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the project and why she hopes it will help Americans confront the truth about our own history.
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 – 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.
The Titanic could disappear within 20 years
Stunning new video shows the world's most famous shipwreck may soon be lost at sea. Scientists who took the pictures say the Titanic is disappearing. They estimate it could be completely gone within 20 years, eaten away by bacteria, marine life and sea currents. Ian Lee reports.
