Ex-aide to U.K. PM jailed for phone hacking
Andy Coulson went from editing Britain's best-selling newspaper to London's corridors of power; now he's going to prison
Murdoch in Crisis
U.K. inquiry: Media needs independent regulator
Media ethics probe triggered by phone hacking scandal concludes press needs independent overseer
Cameron's ex-confidants charged with bribery
Andy Coulson, Rebekah Brooks among 5 charged with misconduct in public office in latest turn for Britain's tabloid hacking scandal
U.K. regulator finds BSkyB "fit and proper"
The company's license was called into question because of a scandal at a newspaper owned by News Corp.
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Rupert Murdoch apologizes to Hugh Grant on Twitter
The media mogul tweeted an apology to the Hugh Grant after he said the actor abandoned his "love child"
Phone hacking suits hit Piers Morgan's old tabloid
Four alleged phone hacking victims have filed suit against the publisher of a tabloid once edited by CNN presenter Piers Morgan
U.K. formally charges Brooks for hacking scandal
Former protege to media mogul Rupert Murdoch, and ex-aide to British prime minister both charged in newspaper scandal
U.K. charges Brooks, Coulson for hacking
Former protege to media mogul Rupert Murdoch, and ex-aide to British prime minister both charged in newspaper scandal
Murdoch resigns from News Corp. subsidiary boards
Spokeswoman confirms that Rupert Murdoch has resigned from a number of News Corp. subsidiary boards in Britain and the U.S.
News Corp. to split into two companies
Rupert Murdoch's $54B behemoth will be split into separate entertainment and newspaper operations, with him at helm of both
Cameron defends Coulson hiring at hacking inquiry
British PM takes "full responsibility" for hiring former editor tarnished in phone hacking scandal as communications director
Ex-PM: Murdoch tried to sway UK government policy
Ex-PM John Major says media mogul hinted that politician could lose support of newspapers if he didn't change EU policy
Gordon Brown: U.K. press confused fact, opinion
Ex-British Prime Minister tells hacking inquiry Murdoch-owned newspapers, and others, did nation disservice with superficial reporting on war
Cameron, ex-PMs to testify in U.K. hacking probe
Former leaders Brown, Major, other gov't officials to give testimony at Leveson Inquiry into Murdoch cell phone scandal
Ex-aide to U.K. leader arrested over hacking
Andy Coulson, former top media adviser to PM David Cameron, arrested for questioning over accusation of perjury
Money laundering arrest in U.K. hacking probe
U.K. police arrest woman in connection with investigation into phone hacking at Murdoch media org.
Rebekah Brooks charges could mean life in prison
Rebekah Brooks, the former head of Rupert Murdoch's British newspapers, was charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice by hiding information from the police. If convicted, she could face a maximum penalty of life in prison, reports Elizabeth Palmer.
Rebekah Brooks faces criminal charges in phone hacking scandal
British prosecutors have filed criminal charges in the phone hacking scandal that rocked Rupert Murdoch's media empire. Former news executive Rebekah Brooks calls the allegations unjust. CBS' Tina Kraus reports.
Rupert Murdoch blasted by Parliment
Members of the British Parliament investigating the News Corp. phone hacking scandal blasted Rupert Murdoch for his performance in running an international company. Elizabeth Palmer reports this could be trouble when Murdoch tries to renew broadcasting licenses in Britain.
U.K. lawmakers: Murdoch unfit to lead News Corp.
Panel of British lawmakers finds media mogul misled Parliament on phone-hacking, exhibited "willful blindness" to practice
Rupert Murdoch faces grilling from ethics panel
Inquiry questions News Corp. chief on relationship with British politicians following phone hacking scandal
Rupert Murdoch's influence questioned at U.K. inquiry
News Corp. chairman Rupert Murdoch was questioned over the influence he and his media empire has on British politicians during a government inquiry on media ethics. Mark Phillips reports.
James Murdoch's political ties scrutinized
Behind-the-scenes lobbying campaign in full view as Murdoch grilled in latest hacking inquiry; Harsh light cast on Olympics czar
James Murdoch testifies before a U.K. inquiry
Britain's phone hacking scandal is putting Rupert Murdoch's family empire back in the spotlight as his son James testified before a government panel. Monica Villamizar reports.
Americans to sue Murdoch in hacking scandal
British attorney Mark Lewis speaks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about his U.S. clients who intend to sue Rupert Murdoch for allegedly hacking their phones.
World
Hegseth says anyone helping Iran's war efforts will be "confronted strongly"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. will confront "anything that shouldn't be happening, whether it's in public or back-channeled."
Venezuela's new gold rush moves at "Trump speed," but ignores a $25 million question
Venezuela's new administration is cutting deals, but there's a big reward available for a key figure.
Fears for Americans jailed in Iran war zone: "He must be feeling very helpless"
A lawyer for an American man held in a notorious Iranian prison says he can only hope U.S. and Israeli forces "exercise extreme caution," as concern about U.S. prisoners mounts.
U.S. turns to Ukraine for drone defense expertise, but solutions may take time
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country will work with the Pentagon and Gulf allies to share what it has learned during four years of drone warfare.
Russia providing intel to Iran about U.S. positions, sources say
Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov told reporters Russia's government is in "dialogue" with Iranian leadership representatives.
Airstrikes alone unlikely to result in regime change in Iran, expert warns
"States have been trying to topple regimes with air power alone and — I'm choosing my words carefully — it has never worked," Robert Pape told CBS News 24/7.
North Korea portrays Kim Jong Un as warrior and puppy-loving family man
Unusual images counter Kim Jong Un's image as a strongman dictator — featuring puppies and tender moments with his daughter and likely successor.
Trump encourages Iranian Kurds to attack Iran, but will he help them?
Iran's Kurdish minority has long pushed for the downfall of the Islamic Republic, but to make a move now, it will need help.
4 men suspected of spying for Iran arrested in London
Four men suspected of spying for Iran on "locations and individuals linked to the Jewish community" were arrested in London, the Metropolitan Police say.
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DOJ asks appeals court to restore Trump's executive orders targeting law firms
The Justice Department on Friday asked a federal appeals court to overturn a lower court ruling that invalidated President Trump's executive orders targeting four major law firms.
At least 4 dead after tornado rips through Michigan and storms hit central U.S.
Severe storms are sweeping across the central U.S., and forecasters warn tornadoes could turn dangerous across several states.
Man convicted in plot to assassinate Trump that was tied to Iran's paramilitary
A Pakistani business owner accused of trying to hire hit men to kill a U.S. politician has been convicted in a trial that showcased allegations of Iran-backed plotting on American soil.
Trump: U.S. collegiate system could go out of business without fixes to sports
President Trump predicted the destruction not just of college sports but the entire U.S. collegiate system unless the industry is fixed quickly.
Bodycam video contradicts ICE claims in fatal shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez
Video of last year's fatal shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez obtained by CBS News appears to contradict claims that Martinez was shot by an ICE agent because he "accelerated" and "intentionally ran over" another agent.
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Venezuela's new gold rush moves at "Trump speed," but ignores a $25 million question
Venezuela's new administration is cutting deals, but there's a big reward available for a key figure.
House hunting? Here's what to know as the spring buying season arrives.
Although home prices remain elevated, conditions are shaping up to be more favorable for buyers this year, experts said.
United CEO said U.S. airfares could rise as Iran war drives up oil prices
Jet fuel costs have shot up more than 50% since the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran sparked a jump in global prices.
These 10 jobs are most exposed to AI, Anthropic finds
The maker of the Claude chatbot says its research could help identify economic disruptions by measuring how AI is currently reshaping work.
Stocks sink as oil prices sizzle and U.S. hiring fizzles
Stocks fell after new government data showed U.S. employers shed 92,000 jobs in February and as investors fret over oil prices.
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DOJ asks appeals court to restore Trump's executive orders targeting law firms
The Justice Department on Friday asked a federal appeals court to overturn a lower court ruling that invalidated President Trump's executive orders targeting four major law firms.
Man convicted in plot to assassinate Trump that was tied to Iran's paramilitary
A Pakistani business owner accused of trying to hire hit men to kill a U.S. politician has been convicted in a trial that showcased allegations of Iran-backed plotting on American soil.
Trump: U.S. collegiate system could go out of business without fixes to sports
President Trump predicted the destruction not just of college sports but the entire U.S. collegiate system unless the industry is fixed quickly.
Bodycam video contradicts ICE claims in fatal shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez
Video of last year's fatal shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez obtained by CBS News appears to contradict claims that Martinez was shot by an ICE agent because he "accelerated" and "intentionally ran over" another agent.
U.S. attorney in Miami targeting Cuban leaders with new initiative, sources say
President Trump has indicated he's keeping an eye on Cuba and predicted on CNN that "Cuba is gonna fall pretty soon."
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RFK Jr. challenges Dunkin' and Starbucks over sugary drinks
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
States face pushback on their rural health transformation plans
Some Republican state lawmakers and health associations are pushing back against spending plans under the Trump administration's $50 billion federal rural health fund.
Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
College student's mystery illness diagnosed as Stage IV cancer
Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
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Hegseth says anyone helping Iran's war efforts will be "confronted strongly"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. will confront "anything that shouldn't be happening, whether it's in public or back-channeled."
Venezuela's new gold rush moves at "Trump speed," but ignores a $25 million question
Venezuela's new administration is cutting deals, but there's a big reward available for a key figure.
Fears for Americans jailed in Iran war zone: "He must be feeling very helpless"
A lawyer for an American man held in a notorious Iranian prison says he can only hope U.S. and Israeli forces "exercise extreme caution," as concern about U.S. prisoners mounts.
U.S. turns to Ukraine for drone defense expertise, but solutions may take time
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country will work with the Pentagon and Gulf allies to share what it has learned during four years of drone warfare.
Russia providing intel to Iran about U.S. positions, sources say
Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov told reporters Russia's government is in "dialogue" with Iranian leadership representatives.
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Book excerpt: "Judge Stone" by Viola Davis & James Patterson
The Academy Award-winning actress and the bestselling writer team up for a courtroom thriller that touches on the lightning-rod issue of abortion.
Maggie Gyllenhaal talks thriller "The Bride!"
Oscar nominee Maggie Gyllenhaal speaks about reimagining "Bride of Frankenstein" to create her new gothic thriller "The Bride!" which she wrote, produced and directed. The star-studded cast includes Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale and her brother, Jake Gyllenhaal.
Extended interview: Maggie Gyllenhaal
Maggie Gyllenhaal tells "CBS Mornings" featured host Vladimir Duthiers about the inspiration behind her new film "The Bride!," a reimagining of the 1935 classic "The Bride of Frankenstein," collaborating with its stars and more.
Britney Spears arrested on suspected DUI
Britney Spears is out of police custody after she was arrested Wednesday in California on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. A representative for Spears said this "was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable," adding, "Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law."
Savannah Guthrie visits "Today" studio, says she intends to return to show
Savannah Guthrie thanked her colleagues for "caring about my mom as much as I do" in her visit to the studio since Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.
Technology
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Technology
Study: AI overuse can lead to "brain fry"
Artificial intelligence promised to lighten the workload while increasing productivity. But as more people are using AI for work, a new study published in Harvard Business Review finds AI overuse could cause "brain fry." CBS News correspondent Lana Zak spoke with the study's lead author to unpack the findings.
Affordable ways to protect your aging parents
The most recent government data shows nearly 28% of Americans live alone. The number has risen for decades, especially for older generations. Ash-har Quraishi shows simple tools that can provide extra security and protection for your aging loved ones.
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.
Anthropic CEO apologizes for leaked memo
The CEO of Anthropic is apologizing for a leaked internal memo amid a feud with the Pentagon over its AI model. The memo criticized the Trump administration and OpenAI. It comes after the Defense Department declared Anthropic a supply chain risk or a possible security risk.
Pentagon designates Anthropic a supply chain risk
The Pentagon formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic as a supply chain risk on Thursday amid their feud over AI guardrails. Yahoo Finance senior reporter Brooke DiPalma joins CBS News with more.
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Austin gunman assaulted woman at Tesla facility in December, lawsuit alleges
The gunman who carried out the mass shooting last weekend in Austin, Texas, assaulted a woman three months earlier at a Tesla facility, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday in Texas.
Kouri Richins' friends take stand at trial
Becky Lloyd, a neighbor and friend of Kouri Richins, who is accused of fatally poisoning her husband in 2022, testified at her trial on Thursday about conversations they had about Richins' marriage. Lloyd said Richins' told her, "In many ways it would be better if he [Richins' husband], if he were dead" in a serious tone. Richins denies killing her husband and has pleaded not guilty to charges.
Body parts of kidnapped tourist found on Bali beach, police say
Ihor Komarov, 28, was identified from DNA samples taken from the dismembered body and compared to those of his mother, police said.
Suspect arrested in Utah triple homicide
Authorities have arrested a suspect in the killing of three women in Utah, identifying him as Ivan Miller. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
U.S. contractor who allegedly stole $46 million of crypto arrested, FBI says
John Daghita was arrested on the island of Saint Martin, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
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Space
Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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Video contradicts ICE claims in fatal shooting
Video of the March 2025 fatal shooting of American citizen Ruben Ray Martinez obtained by CBS News appears to contradict claims by federal officials that an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot Martinez because he "accelerated" and "intentionally ran over" another agent with his car. The footage shows that Martinez's car, a blue Ford Fusion, was stationary or going at a very low rate of speed when he was fatally shot, and the brake lights appear to be on. CBS News reached out to representatives for the Department of Homeland Security seeking comment on the footage and is awaiting a response.
Doctor adopts boy, finds homes for siblings
When a little boy showed up alone for a major procedure in Nebraska, an anesthesiologist stepped in. As Steve Hartman reports, she didn't stop there.
Man charged in killings of three women in Utah
Authorities in Utah have identified the man taken into custody on suspicion of killing three women. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Tornado leaves path of destruction in Michigan
A tornado tore through southern Michigan, leaving a path of destruction through the town of Three Rivers. Omar Villafranca has details.
Oil and jobs report drive Wall Street volatility
Oil and gas prices are going up, and stock values are coming down as the war with Iran reaches nearly one week. Meanwhile, the U.S. job market lost 92,000 jobs in February, marking an unexpected setback for the economy. Kelly O'Grady has analysis.