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Movies
"The Little Mermaid" dominates at the box office
The live-action remake of the 1989 Disney classic exceeded other box office hits and new releases on Memorial Day weekend.
Alec Baldwin says wrapping "Rust" was "nothing less than a miracle"
"It's been a long and difficult road," Baldwin wrote about filming the movie "Rust." "But we reach the end of the trail today."
Diane Ladd and Laura Dern: A mother and daughter with much to say
A series of recorded conversations between the Oscar-nominated mother and her Oscar-winning daughter have now become a joint memoir, "Honey, Baby, Mine: A Mother and Daughter Talk Life, Death, Love (and Banana Pudding)."
Tom Hanks on his new novel and Hollywood "at a crossroads"
Tom Hanks is the author of a new novel titled "The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece."
Here's what to know about the Hollywood writers' strike
For the first time in 15 years, thousands of writers walked off the job in a fight that could affect the future — and present — of entertainment.
Michael J. Fox on Parkinson's and how he finds "optimism is sustainable"
The "Family Ties" and "Back to the Future" actor who's become just as famous for his very public fight against Parkinson's looks back on superstardom; the recently-announced advance in Parkinson's research; and the new documentary about his life, "Still."
Preview: Michael J. Fox on Parkinson's, and optimism
In an interview with "Sunday Morning" anchor Jane Pauley to be broadcast April 30, the actor talks about the incurable disease, mortality, and how - with gratitude - optimism is sustainable.
Rachel McAdams talks "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret."
Judy Blume's beloved tale of adolescent angst is finally reaching the screen, starring the Oscar-nominee and real-life mom who burst into fame with "Mean Girls" and "The Notebook" - and then hit pause on starring roles.
Best movies and TV shows to stream this week: ''The Power,' 'Great Expectations' and more
New episodes of "Succession," "Yellowjackets," "Ted Lasso" and more.
"Paint" star Owen Wilson on his "incredible" luck
As a romantic lead, action star or comic scene-stealer, Owen Wilson has carved out a varied career. In the new comedy "Paint," he plays the Bob Ross-like host of a PBS painting show.
"Air": Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's filmmaking jump shot
The pair who met as kids in Cambridge, Mass., and won an Oscar for "Good Will Hunting," have now formed a production company, whose first feature is about how Nike created a basketball shoe around an untried NBA rookie, Michael Jordan.
Some South Asians take issue with Oscars' "Naatu Naatu" performance
While the "Naatu Naatu" performance was a big moment in representation for the South Asian community, and especially the South Indian and Telugu communities, some raised questions.
Malaysian fans celebrate Michelle Yeoh's Oscar win
A billboard in Malaysia's capital city displays a congratulatory message after Michelle Yeoh became the first Asian woman to win an Oscar for best actress, for her role in "Everything Everywhere All at Once." CBS News' Elaine Quijano and Lana Zak have more.
Oscars 2023: List of winners and nominees
"Everything Everywhere All at Once" stormed through awards season, taking the top prize for each of Hollywood's major award shows.
"Everything Everywhere All at Once" wins big at the Oscars
The sci-fi action comedy took home seven awards, including best picture and best director.
Fellow "Goonies" stars celebrate Ke Huy Quan's Oscar win
The 51-year-old actor played Data in 1985 adventure film "The Goonies."
Michelle Yeoh makes history with Oscar win
"For all the little girls and boys who look like me watching tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibility," she said during her speech.
Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors shout out Angela Bassett at the Oscars
Bassett lost out to Jamie Lee Curtis for her role in the awards juggernaut "Everything Everywhere All at Once."
Who are Daniels, the big winners at the Oscars?
Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert are the directing duo whose movie "Everything Everywhere All at Once" was the most honored film at the Academy Awards.
Cocaine Bear joins Elizabeth Banks on stage at the Oscars
Banks presented the award for best visual effects alongside a co-presenter in a head-to-toe bear costume.
Jimmy Kimmel jokes about Will Smith's infamous Oscars slap
"If anything unpredictable or violent happens during the ceremony, just do what you did last year — nothing," the host said during his monologue.
Jamie Lee Curtis wins for best supporting actress: "I just won an Oscar!"
Jamie Lee Curtis made her long-waited first Oscar nomination count.
Ke Huy Quan gives emotional speech after best supporting actor Oscar win
The actor excitedly thanked his mother and told viewers not to give up on their dreams while accepting the award for his role in the hit sci-fi film.
Trailer for "The Little Mermaid" remake premieres during the Oscars
A sneak peek of the film, starring Halle Bailey as Ariel, has already inspired countless fans, with many parents sharing videos of their daughters' reactions.
Entertainment
2026 Emmy nominations are announced: See the full list
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles. The 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards will be broadcast live on NBC on Sunday, Sept. 14.
Cristo Fernández on kid's book, loving soccer
"Ted Lasso" actor Cristo Fernández shares the inspiration behind his new children's book "Fútbol is Life!" The bilingual book draws on Fernández's childhood experiences growing up in Guadalajara and is "a love letter to the game" of soccer.
Restaurants rebound with "Kitchen Undercover"
Chef Antonia Lofaso helps struggling restaurants get back on track with her new show, "Kitchen Undercover." Lofaso joins "CBS Mornings" to explain how.
Prince Harry loses long legal battle against U.K. tabloid publisher
Prince Harry has lost his case against the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday tabloids, with the top U.K. court dismissing claims of illegal information gathering.
Common on starring in "Silo" series
Common speaks to "CBS Mornings" about starring in the series "Silo," which is back for a third season. The Oscar, Emmy and Grammy Award winner reveals what drew him to his character. He also discusses recent performances, including at the BET Awards and the opening of the Obama Presidential Center.
Sophie Chen Keller reads "Little Wonder"
Oprah Winfrey selected "Little Wonder" by acclaimed author Sophie Chen Keller as her latest book club pick. Keller reads an excerpt from her novel about an extraordinary journey of hope and love.
Details emerge of Swift-Kelce wedding
The highly anticipated wedding between pop superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs Pro Bowler Travis Kelce took place at Madison Square Garden on Friday. Page Six senior reporter Carlos Greer joins with the emerging details.
AI actor Tilly Norwood set to star in first feature film
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
Beyoncé releases first new song in two years
Beyoncé released her first new song in two years, "MORNING DEW (DONK)," on the Fourth of July. Caché McClay, a music reporter for USA Today Network, has more.
Details of Swift, Kelce wedding
After weeks of speculation, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce officially tied the knot at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Lilia Luciano has more on the venue's transformation, guest list and the couple's vows.
Details on Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding
More details are emerging about the huge Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding that brought together 1,000 people in New York City. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wedding recap
PEOPLE editor-in-chief Charlotte Triggs talks about the details emerging regarding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding - including what it looked like inside Madison Square Garden and who was invited.
Extended interview: J.K. Simmons
In this web exclusive, the character actor who won an Academy Award for "Whiplash" talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about his roles, the epitomes of real characters.
"Little House on the Prairie": The beloved books are back on screen
Laura Ingalls Wilder's semi-autobiographical book series, which inspired a classic 1970s TV show, is returning to screens this summer in a new adaptation.
A return to "Little House on the Prairie"
Laura Ingalls Wilder's semi-autobiographical "Little House on the Prairie" series, which inspired a classic 1970s TV show, is returning to screens this summer in a new adaptation of Wilder's beloved books. Correspondent Faith Salie talks with stars Alice Halsey, Skywalker Hughes, Crosby Fitzgerald and Luke Bracey; writer-showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine; and executive producer Joy Gorman Wettels, about myth-making and pioneers in the American West.
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2026 Emmy nominations are announced: See the full list
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles. The 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards will be broadcast live on NBC on Sunday, Sept. 14.
Nolan Wells' family seeks answers after missing Mississippi teen found dead
The family of Nolan Wells, who was found dead after a July 4 boat trip to Horn Island, has hired civil rights attorney Ben Crump.
Kentucky governor requests update on Mitch McConnell's health
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear formally requested an update from Sen. Mitch McConnell amid a weekslong hospitalization that has prompted growing speculation about his health.
Trump says U.S. will grant Ukraine's request to license Patriot defense system
"A little birdie told me this, about the fact that we'll give them the right to make Patriots," President Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Stocks slide, oil surges after Trump says Iran ceasefire is over
Oil prices jumped 6% while U.S. stocks fell as renewed Middle East conflict threatens crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Stocks slide, oil surges after Trump says Iran ceasefire is over
Oil prices jumped 6% while U.S. stocks fell as renewed Middle East conflict threatens crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
China warns of "security backdoor" in Anthropic AI coding tool
A Chinese industry regulator warned users of a "security backdoor" embedded in versions of U.S. artificial intelligence company Anthropic's coding tool, Claude Code.
Why do airlines make passengers check their carry-on at the gate?
Catching a flight with just a carry-on can make travel feel easy. No need to check a bag and all your belongings stay with you. But quite often, that suddenly changes before boarding.
Ford recalls 177,000 vehicles over faulty wiper, drivetrain and other issues
A slew of Ford recalls affects some new and used Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and Explorer Hybrid vehicles, according to a federal safety watchdog.
USPS raising the price of a Forever stamp starting on Sunday
The cost of a first-class Forever stamp has climbed 41% since 2021, and postal officials have signaled they want prices to rise even more.
Politics
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Kentucky governor requests update on Mitch McConnell's health
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear formally requested an update from Sen. Mitch McConnell amid a weekslong hospitalization that has prompted growing speculation about his health.
Trump says U.S. will grant Ukraine's request to license Patriot defense system
"A little birdie told me this, about the fact that we'll give them the right to make Patriots," President Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Trump wraps up NATO with press conference
President Trump has made it clear the U.S. and Turkey are friends — better friends than some other NATO allies.
DOJ threatens criminal action against states that allow noncitizens to vote
The head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division sent letters to election officials in all 50 states threatening criminal action if they knowingly allow non-U.S. citizens to vote.
U.S. rescinds waiver permitting Iranian oil sales after Iranian attacks on tankers
The Trump administration has revoked a waiver that allowed Iranian oil sales, a key source of revenue for the regime, after Iran attacked three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
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What to know about infant botulism
A fourth infant was hospitalized for botulism linked to Nara Organics baby formula, and the FDA is now expanding its investigation. Dr. Céline Gounder has the latest.
Nara Organics infant formula linked to another case of botulism
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
Switching to a cheaper health plan delayed a man's access to vital medicine
A Florida man thought he had carefully planned for a seamless switch between health plans. It was anything but.
"Very unhealthy" pollution levels recorded in D.C. after July 4th fireworks
A "purple" air quality alert was issued for Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas, on Sunday, meaning pollution reached levels considered "very unhealthy."
1 symptom leads to dad's cancer diagnosis: "I was like, 'Wait, what?'"
Eric Dillon thought the pain in his shoulder was a minor injury. It took two years to get the real answer.
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Trump says U.S. will grant Ukraine's request to license Patriot defense system
"A little birdie told me this, about the fact that we'll give them the right to make Patriots," President Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Doctor with "lust for murder" convicted in deaths of 15 patients
The doctor allegedly killed 12 women and three men between 2021 and 2024. He allegedly set fire to some of the victims' apartments to cover up the killings.
Telegram used to share rape videos and drugging tips, prosecutors say
The suspects posted videos of their attacks and referred to women as "cars," sedatives as "fuel" and rape as "driving," according to court documents.
Live
Trump says Iran ceasefire over, "going to hit them hard again tonight"
Oil prices surge as President Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is over and the U.S. will "hit them hard again tonight."
U.S. rescinds waiver permitting Iranian oil sales after Iranian attacks on tankers
The Trump administration has revoked a waiver that allowed Iranian oil sales, a key source of revenue for the regime, after Iran attacked three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Entertainment
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2026 Emmy nominations are announced: See the full list
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles. The 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards will be broadcast live on NBC on Sunday, Sept. 14.
Cristo Fernández on kid's book, loving soccer
"Ted Lasso" actor Cristo Fernández shares the inspiration behind his new children's book "Fútbol is Life!" The bilingual book draws on Fernández's childhood experiences growing up in Guadalajara and is "a love letter to the game" of soccer.
Restaurants rebound with "Kitchen Undercover"
Chef Antonia Lofaso helps struggling restaurants get back on track with her new show, "Kitchen Undercover." Lofaso joins "CBS Mornings" to explain how.
Prince Harry loses long legal battle against U.K. tabloid publisher
Prince Harry has lost his case against the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday tabloids, with the top U.K. court dismissing claims of illegal information gathering.
Common on starring in "Silo" series
Common speaks to "CBS Mornings" about starring in the series "Silo," which is back for a third season. The Oscar, Emmy and Grammy Award winner reveals what drew him to his character. He also discusses recent performances, including at the BET Awards and the opening of the Obama Presidential Center.
Technology
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China warns of "security backdoor" in Anthropic AI coding tool
A Chinese industry regulator warned users of a "security backdoor" embedded in versions of U.S. artificial intelligence company Anthropic's coding tool, Claude Code.
Satellites search for wildfires from space
FireSat satellites, equipped with specialized cameras and imaging software, are helping detect wildfires from space. Muon Space CEO Jonny Dyer explains how the satellites could help firefighting efforts.
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.
Microsoft to cut more than 3,000 jobs from ailing Xbox unit
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
Why U.S. initially restricted Anthropic AI models
The Trump administration has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's most advanced artificial intelligence models, Fable and Mythos, after weeks of negotiations over national security concerns. CNET Editor-in-Chief David Katzmaier joins to discuss.
Science
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2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
The American innovation that made millions of others possible
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
New White House UFO panel chair speaks out
The White House appointed former Harvard University astronomer Avi Loeb to lead its new panel on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, also known as UAPs and UFOs. Loeb shares his enthusiasm for his new role.
3 futurists predict what America will be like in the centuries ahead
From space to healthcare and artificial intelligence, what could the next 250 years of the United States look like?
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Crime
Teen found dead near Mississippi island
The body of missing teen Nolan Wells was discovered off the coast of Horn Island, Mississippi, officials said. Wells was last seen with a group of friends days before.
Notorious boarding school loses license
Utah has revoked the license of Provo Canyon School's Springville Campus, a boarding school where Paris Hilton alleges she was abused. Usher Quraishi has more details.
Video emerges in Charlie Kirk murder trial
A new video has emerged in the trial of Tyler Robinson, the man suspected of killing Charlie Kirk. Robinson is expected back in court Wednesday. Carter Evans has the latest.
Doctor with "lust for murder" convicted in deaths of 15 patients
The doctor allegedly killed 12 women and three men between 2021 and 2024. He allegedly set fire to some of the victims' apartments to cover up the killings.
Telegram used to share rape videos and drugging tips, prosecutors say
The suspects posted videos of their attacks and referred to women as "cars," sedatives as "fuel" and rape as "driving," according to court documents.
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
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Celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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Oil prices up after Trump says ceasefire over
President Trump called negotiations with Iran "a waste of time" and said the ceasefire with Iran is over, shocking the stock market and spiking gas prices in reaction to the renewed unrest in the Middle East. Kelly O'Grady has more.
Trump on more Iran strikes, ceasefire
President Trump spoke at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, where he said the U.S. will possibly "hit Iran hard again tonight" following overnight strikes and an announcement that the ceasefire is over. CBS News' Weijia Jiang, Courtney Kealy and contributor Samantha Vinograd have more.
Teen found dead near Mississippi island
The body of missing teen Nolan Wells was discovered off the coast of Horn Island, Mississippi, officials said. Wells was last seen with a group of friends days before.
Cristo Fernández on kid's book, loving soccer
"Ted Lasso" actor Cristo Fernández shares the inspiration behind his new children's book "Fútbol is Life!" The bilingual book draws on Fernández's childhood experiences growing up in Guadalajara and is "a love letter to the game" of soccer.
Mahjong surges in popularity across U.S.
Mahjong, a traditional Chinese tile game, is rapidly increasing in popularity across the U.S. Caitlin Huey-Burns headed to a mahjong parlor to see why the game is seeing renewed appreciation.