Vatican: Pope John Paul II ignored abuse claims to promote McCarrick
Damning report from investigation ordered by Pope Francis says John Paul II ignored serious allegations against McCarrick to give him a more powerful role in the church.
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Ed Henry accuser "was paralyzed by fear" working at Fox News
Co-plaintiffs Jennifer Eckhart and Cathy Areu filed a lawsuit against the network on Monday.
Mayor of South Korean capital found dead after leaving "sorry" note
Body of popular politician Park Won-soon was found on a mountain outside Seoul 2 days after an ex-secretary reportedly alleged sexual misconduct.
Weinstein in tentative $19 million settlement with many accusers
Deal was announced by New York attorney general and lawyers from class-action suit but attorneys for some other accusers call it "complete sellout."
Bill Cosby appeal will test scope of #MeToo-era prosecutions
Cosby, 82, has been imprisoned in suburban Philadelphia for nearly two years after a jury convicted him of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman at his home in 2004. He's serving a three- to 10-year sentence.
Chris Matthews addresses his "inappropriate" behavior
"It's inappropriate in the workplace to compliment somebody on their appearance, this is in the makeup chair, and I did it," the former cable news host told Vanity Fair.
Harvey Weinstein guilty on 2 counts, cleared of most serious charges
The verdict comes after weeks of harrowing and at times emotional testimony from six of Weinstein's accusers.
Prosecutors investigating new allegations against Robert Hadden
A plea deal in 2016 means the former Columbia University obstetrician never saw jail time, dozens of women have since come forward.
Key Harvey Weinstein accuser sobs during cross-examination
The emotional testimony came as defense attorneys tried to portray Jessica Mann as an opportunistic manipulator.
Weinstein accuser testifies: "I couldn't get away from him"
The rape trial of the disgraced movie mogul entered its second week of testimony Monday.
Annabella Sciorra takes the stand against Harvey Weinstein
The "Sopranos" actress says Weinstein forced himself inside her apartment and raped her sometime in late 1993 or early 1994.
Supermodel called as potential juror in Harvey Weinstein trial
The supermodel disclosed she has met the disgraced movie producer but said she can "keep an open mind on the facts."
Weinstein judge won't step aside over texting comments
The disgraced media mogul is facing four new sex crime charges in Los Angeles as jury selection gets underway in his New York trial.
Time's Up fund: 4,000 sex harassment victims linked with lawyers
Since 2018, the Time's Up Legal Defense Fund has raised $24 million in donations with the most support coming from the entertainment industry.
How the industry that fueled MeToo is working to avoid MeToo moments
One leading "intimacy coordinator" says the Harvey Weinstein scandal "shone a light which could not be ignored on something that had been for years."
New Weinstein charges could have "powerful" impact on N.Y. trial
New York Times correspondent and CBS News contributor Jodi Kantor calls the new charges "an incredibly dramatic development."
Harvey Weinstein faces sexual assault charges in Los Angeles
The announcement comes the same day Weinstein's criminal trial kicked off in New York City.
Americans think #MeToo and Time's Up are making progress — CBS poll
However, a third of Americans say the movements have gone too far, a new CBS News poll finds.
Weinstein accusers "emotional" as sexual assault trial begins
Weinstein is formally charged with sexually assaulting two women, one in 2006 and another in 2013, but more than 80 women have accused him of sexual misconduct.
Weinstein reportedly reaches tentative $25 million settlement
The settlement still faces multiple legal hurdles, including challenges from some of the plaintiffs, before it can become official.
Harvey Weinstein's bail increased to $5 million but he avoids jail
Weinstein's bail was increased from $1 million to $5 million on Wednesday over allegations he violated bail conditions by mishandling his electronic ankle monitor.
Britt McHenry sues Fox News, alleging sexual harassment
Fox Nation TV host accuses her former co-host, an ex-pro wrestler, of sending her sexually explicit text messages.
Journalist says man "violated" her during live TV report at race event
"To the man who smacked my butt on live TV this morning: You violated, objectified, and embarrassed me," the reporter tweeted.
Prince Andrew email emerges as woman details assault
The Duke of York's American accuser has given a damning, emotional interview detailing claims of forced sex, and other American women say he knows a lot more than he's admitting.
How Betsy DeVos is changing rules on sexual misconduct on campus
Obama-era guidelines for how colleges should deal with sexual misconduct allegations are on their way out
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Tributes to Chadwick Boseman pour in on birthday
"Thinking of your passion, love, and your light today," tweeted Mark Ruffalo.
Biden-Harris announce all-female communications staff
"These qualified, experienced communicators bring diverse perspectives to their work and a shared commitment to building this country back better," Mr. Biden said in a statement
NYC public elementary schools to begin reopening on December 7
Public schools closed on November 19 when the city reached a seven-day COVID-19 positivity average of 3%, but de Blasio said Sunday that metric will no longer be used.
Gottlieb says shorter quarantine would capture "vast majority" of cases
Gottlieb said the government needs to "balance the practicality of what you're recommending with people's ability and willingness to comply with it."
Transcript: David Beasley on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with David Beasley, Executive Director for the UN World Food Programme, that aired Sunday, November 29, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Claire Babineaux-Fontenot on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, Feeding America CEO, that aired Sunday, November 29, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired November 29, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Mayor Dee Margo on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with El Paso, Texas, Mayor Dee Margo that aired Sunday, November 29, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Mike Duggan on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan that aired Sunday, November 29, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Deborah Birx on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx that aired Sunday, November 29, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Jim Gaffigan's 2020 set to music
The comedian's Thanksgiving holiday, which he shared with the same people he's been in lockdown with since March, suggests a musical theme for this Year of COVID-19
Peace advocate Colman McCarthy
A former monk, Washington Post columnist and golfer, the teacher of peace studies has forged his own path spreading the philosophy of non-violence
More PS5 and Xbox Series X game consoles coming to retailers
Two of the holiday season's most-wanted gifts sold out fast, but more devices may be available for Black Friday.
L.A. public health director: Avoid those outside your household
Los Angeles County's strict stay-at-home order is set to go into effect Monday, November 30.
Colorado Governor announces he has tested positive for COVID-19
"I urge every Coloradan to practice caution, limit public interactions, wear a mask in public, stay six feet away from others, and wash your hands regularly," Polis said.
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U.K. official says "The Crown" should have "fiction" warning
"Without this, I fear a generation of viewers who did not live through these events may mistake fiction for fact," said culture secretary Oliver Dowden.
Transcript: David Beasley on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with David Beasley, Executive Director for the UN World Food Programme, that aired Sunday, November 29, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
F1 driver escapes horrific crash at Bahrain Grand Prix
Romain Grosjean was stuck inside the flaming wreck for nearly 10 seconds before somehow finding a way out.
Transcript: Deborah Birx on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx that aired Sunday, November 29, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Poland protests continue over abortion ruling, police violence
An October 22 ruling by the Polish constitutional court to ban abortions of fetuses with congenital defects, even when the fetus has no chance of survival at birth, sparked the protests.
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Tributes to Chadwick Boseman pour in on birthday
"Thinking of your passion, love, and your light today," tweeted Mark Ruffalo.
Biden-Harris announce all-female communications staff
"These qualified, experienced communicators bring diverse perspectives to their work and a shared commitment to building this country back better," Mr. Biden said in a statement
NYC public elementary schools to begin reopening on December 7
Public schools closed on November 19 when the city reached a seven-day COVID-19 positivity average of 3%, but de Blasio said Sunday that metric will no longer be used.
Gottlieb says shorter quarantine would capture "vast majority" of cases
Gottlieb said the government needs to "balance the practicality of what you're recommending with people's ability and willingness to comply with it."
Transcript: David Beasley on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with David Beasley, Executive Director for the UN World Food Programme, that aired Sunday, November 29, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
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Biden to nominate Neera Tanden as first White House budget chief
The office is responsible for an administration's spending and policy plans.
Joe Biden suffers "hairline fractures" in foot, doctor says
The president-elect will "likely require a walking boot" for several weeks.
Biden still winner in Wisconsin after recount is completed
The state will certify the presidential results on Monday, the bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission said Sunday.
Biden-Harris announce all-female communications staff
"These qualified, experienced communicators bring diverse perspectives to their work and a shared commitment to building this country back better," Mr. Biden said in a statement
NYC public elementary schools to begin reopening on December 7
Public schools closed on November 19 when the city reached a seven-day COVID-19 positivity average of 3%, but de Blasio said Sunday that metric will no longer be used.
Entertainment
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Tributes to Chadwick Boseman pour in on birthday
"Thinking of your passion, love, and your light today," tweeted Mark Ruffalo.
U.K. official says "The Crown" should have "fiction" warning
"Without this, I fear a generation of viewers who did not live through these events may mistake fiction for fact," said culture secretary Oliver Dowden.
George Clooney: Down to Earth
The actor-director, who returns to the world of sci-fi with the post-apocalyptic thriller "The Midnight Sky," talks about how marriage and fatherhood has changed his perspective
George Clooney: Down to Earth
Actor-director George Clooney returns to the world of sci-fi with his latest futuristic drama, the post-apocalyptic thriller "The Midnight Sky," He talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about shooting in Iceland; how marriage and fatherhood has changed his perspective; and does he really cut his own hair?
Meryl Streep, Dianne Wiest and Candice Bergen on "Let Them All Talk"
Three remarkable actresses share the screen in a new film from director Steven Soderbergh, an exercise in improvisation, about three friends in their 70s
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More PS5 and Xbox Series X game consoles coming to retailers
Two of the holiday season's most-wanted gifts sold out fast, but more devices may be available for Black Friday.
Amazon to spend $500 million on holiday bonuses for workers
Critics say the ecommerce giant, which had revenue of $96 billion last quarter, has skimped on pandemic "hazard" pay.
Not dead yet: RadioShack gets another shot -- online
New owners hope to make "The Shack" competitive again -- this time online, rather than on street corners or in malls.
SpaceX launches 60 more internet satellites in 100th Falcon 9 flight
The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage set a new record, making its seventh flight from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
DoorDash to pay $2.5 million for allegedly misusing worker tips
Prosecutor says the food delivery company misled consumers about how gratuities were used.
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Are we making raccoons smarter?
The black-masked critters that teach themselves how to break into trash bins are the perfect urban survivalists, and we have ourselves to thank for that
COVID-19 vaccine breakthroughs: What happens now?
The latest promising advances in coronavirus vaccines are now posing more questions – about the logistics required to safely transport an approved vaccine, who will get it, and how to combat vaccine skepticism
Pet cloning: Man's best friend, again
When their 12-year-old dog Marley was diagnosed with cancer, the Tschirhart family couldn't bear to say goodbye, so they turned to ViaGen Pets, a company that has cloned hundreds of animals for a multitude of grateful owners
Nature Up Close: Wild turkeys and hope
The successful reintroduction of wild birds in areas where populations had been decimated are a reminder that it is possible to repair past mistakes
SpaceX launches 60 more internet satellites in 100th Falcon 9 flight
The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage set a new record, making its seventh flight from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
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Gottlieb says shorter quarantine would capture "vast majority" of cases
Gottlieb said the government needs to "balance the practicality of what you're recommending with people's ability and willingness to comply with it."
Dr. Jon LaPook on his personal pet peeves
The CBS News chief medical correspondent reveals what irritations push his buttons – and whether one should push back
COVID-19 vaccine breakthroughs: What happens now?
The latest promising advances in coronavirus vaccines are now posing more questions – about the logistics required to safely transport an approved vaccine, who will get it, and how to combat vaccine skepticism
L.A. public health director: Avoid those outside your household
Los Angeles County's strict stay-at-home order is set to go into effect Monday, November 30.
Colorado Governor announces he has tested positive for COVID-19
"I urge every Coloradan to practice caution, limit public interactions, wear a mask in public, stay six feet away from others, and wash your hands regularly," Polis said.
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"Small Business Saturday" more important than ever, owners say
If shoppers don't support small businesses, they'll start to disappear from the communities they serve, owners say.
How to shop at Black-owned businesses over the holidays
Websites like Official Black Wall Street or WeBuyBlack can help consumers find companies to support.
Black Friday crowds thin as shoppers go online to avoid virus
Consumers largely skipped in-person shopping, with estimates pegging online sales for the day at $10 billion.
Nearly 19 million Americans could lose their homes next year
Millions of households are behind on their rent and face a potential "fiscal cliff" early next year.
Amazon to spend $500 million on holiday bonuses for workers
Critics say the ecommerce giant, which had revenue of $96 billion last quarter, has skimped on pandemic "hazard" pay.
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Can new info help solve the case of missing college student Kristin Smart?
More than two decades after her disappearance, a podcaster turns up the heat to help solve the case.
Was backyard beeping coming from a missing teen's watch?
A popular podcast raises intriguing questions about the disappearance of college freshman Kristin Smart
"48 Hours" podcast: "My Life of Crime" with Erin Moriarty
An immersive, true-crime podcast for fans of "48 Hours"
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma pleads guilty in criminal case
The OxyContin maker admitted impeding the DEA's efforts to combat the addiction crisis.
Drugs and ammo seized in Calif., 3 charged in "blow" to major cartel
The DEA agent in charge called the arrests and seizure of $3.5 million in cash "gained through selling death here in our community" a "blow to the Mexican Cartels."
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SpaceX launches 60 more internet satellites in 100th Falcon 9 flight
The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage set a new record, making its seventh flight from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
China launches ambitious lunar sample return mission
If successful, the Chang'e 5 mission will be the first in 44 years to bring lunar samples to Earth.
SpaceX launches NASA-European sea level monitor
The Sentinel-6 satellite is the first of two in a billion-dollar program to monitor Earth's oceans.
Astronauts describe thrilling ride to space
Rookie astronaut Victor Glover calls the view from space "surreal."
Astronauts hold Q&A at space station
Five astronauts, including four who launched Sunday aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon "Resilience," held a news conference Thursday from the International Space Station about how their mission is going. Watch their remarks from NASA TV.
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The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Jill Biden through the years
What do we know about the nation's next first lady?
Joe Biden through the years
Newly elected to be the 46th president, Biden has had a long political career and a personal life filled with triumph and heartbreak.
The most dangerous cities in America, ranked
The violent crime rate in the U.S. declined 0.2 percent from 2016 to 2017, the first decline since 2014
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CBSN Originals: "A City Under Surveillance"
The Detroit Police Department is using facial recognition technology and a network of surveillance cameras to combat the city’s high crime rates. But critics say the technology has racial bias built into it and has even landed innocent people behind bars. In this documentary, CBSN Originals explores the debate over high-tech policing that promises to make our communities safer yet at the same time threatens our civil liberties.
Norah O'Donnell Reports: Sexual Assault in the Military
A year-and-a-half long investigation by "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell and the CBS News Investigative Unit into sexual assault within the U.S. military uncovered failures by leaders to address the issue. Over the course of the investigation, CBS News spoke with nearly two dozen survivors of sexual assault, whistleblowers who worked for the military's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program and families of suicide victims who say the military grossly mishandled reports of sexual assault.
James Corden: The 60 Minutes interview
Bill Whitaker talks with the host of CBS' "The Late Late Show" about his favorite Carpool Karaoke guest, changing his show due to the COVID-19 pandemic and his new Netflix project with Meryl Streep.
The story of the last known slave ship
The Clotilda was burned and sunk in an Alabama River after bringing 110 imprisoned people across the Atlantic in 1860. Two years ago, its remains were found. Anderson Cooper reports on the discovery of the wreck and the nearby community with descendants of the enslaved aboard the ship.
Chris Krebs speaks to 60 Minutes
Chris Krebs, a lifelong Republican, was put in charge of the agency handling election security by President Trump two years ago. When Krebs said the 2020 election was the country's most secure ever, Mr. Trump fired him. Now, Krebs speaks to Scott Pelley.