"Star Wars" actor Andrew Jack dies of coronavirus
The actor also worked as a dialect coach for actors such as Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Hemsworth.
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11-year-old "Star Wars" fan gets bionic arm
An 11-year-old amputee in Florida received an R2-D2 style bionic arm. Bella Tadlock, a huge "Star Wars" fan, wanted to be just like Luke Skywalker, who famously got his own bionic hand. Not only did she get her wish, but she even got to show it off to actor Mark Hamill.
Review: "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker"
Relatively spoiler-free: The Resistance faces off against a spectral villain as the saga of the Skywalker clan comes to a busy end
New "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" trailer released
"Star Wars" fans were taken back to a "galaxy far, far away" Monday night with a new trailer for the film coming out in December
Disney opens "Galaxy's Edge" Star Wars attraction in Orlando
The largest singe-themed land in any Disney park, first opened in Anaheim, is now available on both coasts
Seal sings "Star Wars" theme song
Scientists at the University of St Andrew in Scotland have discovered that grey seals can mimic human speech and songs using the same sound production mechanisms as people. Zola, one of the seals they studied, learned to sing the "Star Wars" theme song.
Star Wars: Galaxy Edge to open at Disneyland on Friday
New Disneyland attraction will offer 14 acres of Star Wars-themed rides and activities, including building droids
"Game Of Thrones" creators to helm upcoming "Star Wars" movie
Disney CEO Bob Iger announced the pair will be at the helm of the next "Star Wars" film after 2019's "The Rise of Skywalker"
New details on "Star Wars," "Avatar" sequels
As "Avengers: Endgame" continues to break records at the box office, Disney has announced major plans for its new movies
"May the fourth be with you": The "Star Wars" holiday, explained
"Star Wars" fans have created an unofficial holiday May 4
Chewbacca actor Peter Mayhew dies at 74
The actor behind the iconic Chewbacca in the original "Star Wars" trilogy has died
Star Wars Celebration 2019
The four-day convention for fans of the Star Wars saga, held in Chicago, included cosplayers, panels with the filmmakers, and the debut of the trailer for Episode IX of the series
New "Star Wars" teaser trailer released
"Every generation has a legend"
Mark Hamill reveals "trailer" for upcoming "Star Wars" movie
Luke Skywalker posted a tongue-in-cheek image of a literal movie trailer
Set photo revealed after "Star Wars: Episode IX" wraps filming
"I'm forever indebted to you all": director J.J. Abrams tweeted with the heartfelt cast photo
Carrie Fisher will appear in "Star Wars: Episode IX"
As rumored, Billy Dee Williams is returning to "Star Wars: Episode IX" to play Lando Calrissian in the final installment of the Skywalker saga
Han Solo blaster sells for $550,000 at auction
The film prop was bought at a Las Vegas auction Saturday by Ripley's Believe It or Not
Abusive messages show dark side of "Star Wars" fandom
Kelly Marie Tran was run off Instagram by fans who didn't like her character in "Star Wars: The Last Jedi"
"Solo" may do the impossible: Lose money for Disney
Latest installment in the lucrative science-fiction franchise may shatter Disney's "can't-miss" mystique
"Solo: A Star Wars Story" falls short with $83.3M at box office
The Star Wars spinoff opened well-below expectations with a franchise-low $83.3 million in ticket sales
Star Wars flops in China
The "Star Wars" film franchise has been a hit worldwide for a generation, but it looks like the power of the force doesn't reach into one of the world's most important movie markets. The latest release, "The Last Jedi," has tanked in China and was pulled from theaters after just two weeks. Carter Evans reports.
Darth Vader snowman
"Luke, I am your ... snowman?" A Boston dad built an incredible life-size replica of Darth Vader out of snow for his 7-year-old son.
Special Star Wars screening
Air Force veteran and avid "Star Wars" fan Ron Villemaire thinks he won't be able to see "The Last Jedi" because he's in hospice. Little does he know, Darth Vader himself is there to escort him to the movie theater to screen the new film.
Astronauts enjoy movie night aboard the International Space Station
NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei posted an image on Twitter that captures movie night on the International Space Station
"Star Wars" box office numbers
The Disney blockbuster became just the fourth film to open above $200 million domestically. Aside from "The Force Awakens" ($248.8 million), the others are "The Avengers" ($207.4 million) and "Jurassic World" ($208.8 million). Accounting for inflation, the debut of 2012's "The Avengers" would rank just ahead of "The Last Jedi."
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Warner Bros. to stream all new movies in 2021
Warner Bros. is taking the unprecedented step of making all of its 2021 movie releases available on its HBO Max streaming service at the same time they're released in theaters. Sharon Waxman of The Wrap joined CBSN to break down what that means for the movie industry.
Amy Adams addresses "Hillbilly Elegy" critics
"Hillbilly Elegy" has been one of the most popular movies on Netflix in recent weeks, but critics have tossed almost nothing but hatchets, creating what director Ron Howard called "the biggest differential" he's ever had "between critical consensus and audience approval ratings." Award-winning actress Amy Adams, who plays Beverly Vance in the film, talked with "CBS This Morning" co-host Tony Dokoupil about this gap and why the movie resonates with viewers.
Warner Bros. to release all its 2021 films on HBO Max
Its slate of 2021 films, including "Dune," will debut simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max in the U.S.
Will retailers have more PS5 and Xbox consoles this year?
Two of this holiday season's hottest gifts sold out fast, but more game consoles may be available before year-end.
Warner Bros. to release 2021 films on HBO Max
Warner Bros. will release its entire slate of 2021 movies simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max, delivering another blow to struggling theaters. Carter Evans reports.
Francis Ford Coppola on new "Godfather 3" cut
Thirty years after "The Godfather Part III" premiered, Academy Award-winning director Francis Ford Coppola has re-cut the film, changing the beginning, ending and title. Coppola tells Anthony Mason why this new version, "Mario Puzo's The Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone," is finally a satisfying epilogue to the iconic "Godfather" saga.
Taylor Swift gives sneak peek of rerecorded hit "Love Story" in new ad
"Working hard to get the music to you soon!!" she tweeted to her fans.
48 NBA players positive for COVID-19 in first week of testing
The league did not disclose the names of players who tested positive.
"Lord of the Rings" stars want to help buy Tolkien's former home
Sir Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, and other "Lord of the Rings" stars and scholars hope to transform Tolkien's home into a literary center.
Celebrities show support for Elliot Page
Page posted that he felt "overwhelming gratitude for the incredible people who have supported me along this journey."
Alphabet Rockers make music that makes change
The Alphabet Rockers, a multi-racial, multi-generational hip-hop group, is using music to help build a more just world. They sing and rap about diversity, standing up for others and acceptance of transgender youth. Jamie Yuccas reports for the "CBS This Morning" series, A More Perfect Union.
Bryan Cranston on new TV drama
Award-winning actor Bryan Cranston joins "CBS This Morning" live to discuss his role in the new Showtime limited series, "Your Honor." Cranston shares how he prepared for the role and what kind of parts he is drawn to. He'll also discuss his COVID-19 diagnosis earlier this year and how he still has yet to fully recover his sense of taste and smell.
Star Elliot Page comes out as transgender
Elliot Page, star of such films as "Juno" and "Inception," came out as transgender and non-binary in an emotional and candid social media post. In the post, Page also draws attention to discrimination and violence against transgender people, particularly against Black and Latinx trans women. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court hears arguments in Bill Cosby appeal
Cosby, 83, hopes to overturn his 2018 sex assault conviction because the judge let prosecutors call five other accusers who said Cosby mistreated them the same way he did his victim, Andrea Constand.
Laverne Cox says she was targeted in transphobic attack
Laverne Cox, the actress and transgender activist, said she and her friend were attacked in a Los Angeles Park last week.
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Trump orders most US troops to withdraw from Somalia
The move continues a post-election push by Mr. Trump to shrink U.S. involvement in counterterrorism missions abroad.
Australia's Great Barrier Reef status lowered to "critical"
The world's largest coral reef is now in "critical" condition — the most urgent designated status.
"Black Panther" star Letitia Wright faces backlash after posting anti-vax video
The actress stood by her comments Friday morning, saying her "intention was not to hurt anyone."
China plants flag on the moon as spacecraft lifts off
The lander unfurled what the space administration called the first free-standing Chinese flag on the moon.
Koala wanders into family's home, climbs Christmas tree
It seems that everyone is trying to get into the Christmas spirit this year — even koalas.
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Biden officially secures Electoral College majority
It's been apparent for weeks that Biden won the election — but California certifying its results officially pushed Biden over 270 electors.
Council denies request for new prosecutor in Breonna Taylor case
"Daniel Cameron completely undermined the integrity of our justice system..." an attorney for Taylor's family said. "Rather than fix this, eight prosecutors today chose to condone it."
Health care workers ask for help to slow COVID-19 spread
Health care workers in several states are demanding state officials do more to slow the spread of the coronavirus – not just to protect frontline workers, but to protect the entire health care system from being overwhelmed.
Trump orders most US troops to withdraw from Somalia
The move continues a post-election push by Mr. Trump to shrink U.S. involvement in counterterrorism missions abroad.
COVID-19 was the leading cause of death in U.S. this week
In the U.S., COVID-19 cases have surpassed 14.3 million, and more than 278,500 deaths have been recorded, according to figures from Johns Hopkins University.
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Biden officially secures Electoral College majority
It's been apparent for weeks that Biden won the election — but California certifying its results officially pushed Biden over 270 electors.
Trump orders most US troops to withdraw from Somalia
The move continues a post-election push by Mr. Trump to shrink U.S. involvement in counterterrorism missions abroad.
What another stimulus deal could mean for jobless benefits
Two bills would offer markedly different levels of support for the 12 million jobless workers about to lose benefits.
Biden confident Congress will pass COVID relief bills
Biden would not say whether or not he has spoken with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Judge orders restoration of DACA, opens program to new applicants
One million undocumented immigrant teens and young adults who qualify for DACA on paper could apply for the Obama-era protections from deportation following the court order.
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Warner Bros. to stream all new movies in 2021
Warner Bros. is taking the unprecedented step of making all of its 2021 movie releases available on its HBO Max streaming service at the same time they're released in theaters. Sharon Waxman of The Wrap joined CBSN to break down what that means for the movie industry.
Amy Adams addresses "Hillbilly Elegy" critics
"Hillbilly Elegy" has been one of the most popular movies on Netflix in recent weeks, but critics have tossed almost nothing but hatchets, creating what director Ron Howard called "the biggest differential" he's ever had "between critical consensus and audience approval ratings." Award-winning actress Amy Adams, who plays Beverly Vance in the film, talked with "CBS This Morning" co-host Tony Dokoupil about this gap and why the movie resonates with viewers.
Warner Bros. to release all its 2021 films on HBO Max
Its slate of 2021 films, including "Dune," will debut simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max in the U.S.
Will retailers have more PS5 and Xbox consoles this year?
Two of this holiday season's hottest gifts sold out fast, but more game consoles may be available before year-end.
Warner Bros. to release 2021 films on HBO Max
Warner Bros. will release its entire slate of 2021 movies simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max, delivering another blow to struggling theaters. Carter Evans reports.
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Santa adjusts to new normal during COVID
Santa is doing thousands of virtual visits during the holiday season.
Those holiday returns come with a massive environmental footprint
Americans are spending record amounts of money online — also expect record amounts in landfills soon.
Will retailers have more PS5 and Xbox consoles this year?
Two of this holiday season's hottest gifts sold out fast, but more game consoles may be available before year-end.
Google accused of firing employees pushing for workplace rights
Search giant "surveilled" and "interrogated" activist workers and then illegally fired two, labor watchdog charges.
Feds say Facebook's hiring discriminated against Americans
Social media company created jobs for foreigners who wanted permanent residency in the U.S., government alleges.
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Australia's Great Barrier Reef status lowered to "critical"
The world's largest coral reef is now in "critical" condition — the most urgent designated status.
Jupiter and Saturn will form the first "double planet" in 800 years
The largest planets in our solar system will soon align for the great conjunction — the greatest skywatchers have observed since medieval times.
China plants flag on the moon as spacecraft lifts off
The lander unfurled what the space administration called the first free-standing Chinese flag on the moon.
Thousands flee as wildfire spreads through Southern California
The flames have scorched an area larger than 3,000 football fields overnight.
Dramatic video shows collapse at Arecibo Observatory
Already slated for demolition after earlier cable failures, the collapse marked the end of the road for the fabled observatory.
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Health care workers ask for help to slow COVID-19 spread
Health care workers in several states are demanding state officials do more to slow the spread of the coronavirus – not just to protect frontline workers, but to protect the entire health care system from being overwhelmed.
COVID-19 was the leading cause of death in U.S. this week
In the U.S., COVID-19 cases have surpassed 14.3 million, and more than 278,500 deaths have been recorded, according to figures from Johns Hopkins University.
CDC recommends "universal mask wearing" outside home
New guidance lists "universal wearing of face masks" as the first strategy to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.
The most expensive states for ER visits, ranked
No one wants to go to the emergency room. Here's what it may cost once you're there.
NFL star opens up about depression and his "second shot" at life
"As bad, as dark as it gets, I promise you there's someone out there who cares and wants to see you succeed at whatever you do," Hurst said.
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Can your employer force you to get a COVID-19 vaccine?
With vaccines on the way, companies must weigh whether to encourage — or compel — workers to get inoculated.
Second shot no-shows could foil COVID-19 vaccination efforts
Experts say a vaccine-resistant mutation is more likely if millions of Americans end up getting only one dose.
What another stimulus deal could mean for jobless benefits
Two bills would offer markedly different levels of support for the 12 million jobless workers about to lose benefits.
Those holiday returns come with a massive environmental footprint
Americans are spending record amounts of money online — also expect record amounts in landfills soon.
Another lifeline ending as Trump's $300 in jobless aid winds down
As the job market slows. unemployment benefits could soon dry up for millions of jobless Americans.
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Foul play suspected after two bodies found at Fort Bragg
The bodies were found Wednesday in a training area, officials said.
High school football player who attacked referee charged with assault
Emmanuel Duron is facing the misdemeanor charge after a video showed him body-slamming a referee.
Arbery shooting suspects pose "significant" danger, judge says
A Georgia judge said video "showed the lengths the defendants would take to track down and restrain another person."
Cop dies after she was shot responding to parking complaint
The city of Charleston, West Virginia, announced officer Cassie Johnson's death.
Fatal shooting of Black teen roils liberal Oregon town
A white man is accused of killing Aidan Ellison who was playing loud music in a motel parking lot on November 23.
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Jupiter and Saturn will form the first "double planet" in 800 years
The largest planets in our solar system will soon align for the great conjunction — the greatest skywatchers have observed since medieval times.
China plants flag on the moon as spacecraft lifts off
The lander unfurled what the space administration called the first free-standing Chinese flag on the moon.
How to watch the Geminids meteor shower, one of the year's best
The year is ending with one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers.
China lands spacecraft on moon for historic sample collection
If successful, the Chang'e 5 mission will make China only the third nation to bring moon rocks back to Earth.
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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The most expensive states for ER visits, ranked
No one wants to go to the emergency room. Here's what it may cost once you're there.
Hardest colleges to get into in the U.S. in 2021
These schools have a combination of the lowest acceptance rates and the highest SAT and ACT scores. See which school tops the list for 2021.
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? These are the top films available on the streaming platform.
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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.
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CBSN Originals: "The QAnon Effect"
What started out as a fringe conspiracy theory in 2017 has recently spread into the mainstream. Dozens of people linked to the baseless QAnon conspiracy theory ran for federal office in 2020, and two were elected to Congress. This CBSN Originals documentary explores how QAnon has taken root amid challenging times and a growing distrust in American institutions, and what it means for the future of the country.
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.
NOAA scientists discover new type of comb jelly
A team of NOAA oceanographers confirmed their discovery of a new type of comb jelly. The creature was first seen just off the coast of Puerto Rico. It's the first time NOAA has discovered a new species based solely off high definition video footage. Dr. Michael Ford was part of the team that made the discovery. He joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
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.
Dr. Anthony Fauci on "The Takeout"
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, joins Major for a conversation about U.K.'s approval of COVID-19 vaccines, a vaccine distribution plan for the U.S. and the incoming Biden administration on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."