Oscars announce new diversity requirements for Best Picture noms
The major changes may soon make #OscarsSoWhite a trend of the past.
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Oscar best picture winners ranked from worst to best
We ranked every Oscars best picture winner in history according to their Rotten Tomatoes ratings
Next year's Oscars delayed due to the coronavirus
The Academy Awards will be postponed for the fourth time in its history.
Best Picture nominees that should have won the Oscar
Unlike "Parasite," these critically acclaimed movies were denied the highest honor in the biz. Did the Academy get it wrong?
Worst recent movies ever nominated for a Best Picture Oscar
These films were nominated for the Best Picture Academy Award, but according to Metacritic, they weren't actually all that great.
Surprising stars who have never won an Oscar
No thanks to the Academy.
Luke Perry missing from Oscars' "In Memoriam"
Perry wasn't the only well-known actor left out of this year's "In Memoriam" segment — Cameron Boyce and Tim Conway didn't make the cut either.
"Parasite" is first foreign film to win best picture Oscar
Multiple standing ovations greeted director Bong Joon Ho's numerous statuettes for the film.
Joaquin Phoenix delivers powerful best actor Oscar acceptance speech
When people guide each other toward redemption, Joaquin Phoenix said, "that is the best of humanity."
Natalie Portman's Oscar outfit honors snubbed female directors
The star had the names of several female directors, who were not nominated this year, embroidered on her cape.
Heartwarming film "Hair Love" wins Oscar for best animated short
The win makes former NFL player Matthew A. Cherry the second professional athlete to win an Oscar.
Oscars 2020: Red carpet arrivals at the Academy Awards
See what your favorite big-screen stars wore to the ceremony.
2020 Oscars: "Parasite" wins Best Picture
Brad Pitt and Laura Dern both won their first Oscars. "Parasite" became the first foreign language film to win Best Picture.
David Edelstein's Oscar predictions
Our film critic forecasts this year's winners of the Academy Awards, and believes not all those "sure things" are sure things
Oscars 2020: Watch the Best Picture nominees
Check out clips from movies nominated for this year's Academy Award and interviews with the filmmakers
Oscars 2020: Watch the Best Actress nominees
Check out clips from performances nominated for this year's Academy Award and interviews with the stars
Oscars 2020: Watch the Best Supporting Actress nominees
Check out clips from performances nominated for this year's Academy Award and interviews with the stars
Oscars 2020: Watch the Best Actor nominees
Check out clips from performances nominated for this year's Academy Award and interviews with the stars
Oscars 2020: Watch the Best Supporting Actor nominees
Check out clips from performances nominated for this year's Academy Award and interviews with the stars
"Joker" nominated for 11 Oscars; 3 other films get 10 nods each
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed the nominees for the Oscars Monday morning.
Celebrities and fans react to Jennifer Lopez's Oscar "snub"
"Let me tell you something Jen, you were robbed," said television host Wendy Williams.
Barack and Michelle Obama's Netflix documentary scores Oscars nod
"American Factory" was the first film released by the Obamas' production company Higher Ground.
Oscar snubs & surprises: Big names shut out from nominations
Best Director category is all-male, while "Frozen II" is frozen out of Best Animated Feature. Also missing: Christian Bale, Lupita Nyong'o, Taron Egerton and Nicole Kidman
Scarlett Johansson earns first two Oscar nominations
Despite being one of the world's highest paid actresses, Johansson had never been nominated for an Oscar until now.
Oscars will be without a host for 2nd consecutive year
"... [t]here will be no traditional host this year," ABC's Entertainment president said of The Academy Awards ceremony taking place Sunday, February 9.
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A look at Yellowstone National Park
"Sunday Morning" shares a view of the elk living in Yellowstone National Park. Videographer: Brad Markel
Drive-thru haunted houses make for a spooky, COVID-safe Halloween
Luke Burbank takes a look at how some places are setting up drive-thru haunted houses for a spooky — and healthy — Halloween. One of these places is a car wash-turned-haunted house in Copiague, New York, where parents can get the car cleaned and give kids a thrilling ride at the same time.
Rock star Stevie Nicks, in her own words
Superstar Stevie Nicks has built up a devoted following over the course of her career, both as a member of rock band Fleetwood Mac and a solo artist in her own right.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including musician Jerry Jeff Walker and dancer Marge Champion.
"Mank" and the writer behind "Citizen Kane"
A new film from director David Fincher shines a light on Hollywood's Golden Age, as screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz struggles to complete the screenplay for Orson Welles' masterwork.
"Mank" and the writer behind "Citizen Kane"
A new film from director David Fincher ("The Social Network") shines a light (in black-and-white) on the Golden Age Hollywood studio system, as screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz struggles to complete the screenplay for Orson Welles' "Citizen Kane." Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz (the grandson of Herman) talks with Fincher, and with actresses Amanda Seyfried and Lily Collins, about the story behind the making of a masterwork.
Wilco's Jeff Tweedy on staying productive through the pandemic
The frontman has written a new book, released a new album and more over the course of quarantine.
Jerry Jeff Walker, singer and songwriter, dies at 78
Walker emerged from New York's Greenwich Village folk scene in the 1960s and he was a founding member of the band Circus Maximus.
"The Price is Right" is returning with no live audience
Network television's number-one-rated daytime series is firing back up with new safety protocols in place.
Jeff Tweedy performs "Opaline"
Like many of us, Jeff Tweedy, the celebrated frontman for the band Wilco, has spent much of the year hanging around the house. But quarantine hasn't slowed down Tweedy's prolific writing. This month he released a book and, on Friday, a new solo album. He joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to perform "Opaline."
Jeff Tweedy performs "Bad Day Lately"
Like many of us, Jeff Tweedy, the celebrated frontman for the band Wilco, has spent much of the year hanging around the house. But quarantine hasn't slowed down Tweedy's prolific writing. This month he released a book and, on Friday, a new solo album. He joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to perform "Bad Day Lately."
Jeff Tweedy performs "Robin or Wren"
Like many of us, Jeff Tweedy, the celebrated frontman for the band Wilco, has spent much of the year hanging around the house. But quarantine hasn't slowed down Tweedy's prolific writing. This month he released a book and, on Friday, a new solo album. He joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to perform "Robin or Wren."
Jeff Tweedy staying busy during pandemic
Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy has kept himself occupied despite performing because of the coronavirus. He's written a book, released a solo album and called on the music industry to follow him in working for racial justice. Anthony Mason reports.
"Price is Right" coming back with no audience
After nearly 50 years on the air, "The Price is Right" holds the title of TV's longest-running game show. But like so many Hollywood productions, the pandemic shut it down in March. Now, network television's number-one rated daytime series is firing back up, with new safety protocols in place. Dana Jacobson spoke with host Drew Carey about some of the big changes.
Alanis Morissette on her new audio memoir
Her music was the soundtrack of the 90s, and now Alanis Morissette is revealing the background stories to some of those songs. The Grammy Award winner released an Audible original, “Alanis Morissette: Words + Music.” The audio memoir is filled with life stories and music she recorded in her home studio. Vladimir Duthiers spoke with her about the new release.
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Transcript: Robert O'Brien on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with national security adviser Robert O'Brien that aired Sunday, October 25, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
18 dead in Kabul blast; al Qaeda leader killed in separate operation
At least 18 were killed and 57 wounded in a separate suicide attack in Kabul on Saturday.
Nigeria clashes trigger global movement against police brutality
More than two weeks ago, tens of thousands of Nigerians began demanding the disbanding of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, a controversial police unit known as SARS.
Poland's president tests positive for COVID-19
The president on Saturday said he is feeling "very well at the moment."
Intrigue behind pope's comments on same-sex civil unions
The 20-second video clip didn't just raise eyebrows. It also raised suspicions.
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Senate clears key hurdle to Barrett's Supreme Court nomination
The procedural vote Sunday sets up a final vote to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Monday evening.
Gottlieb warns of "dangerous tipping point" as virus spread accelerates
"These cases are going to continue to build. There's really no backstop here," Gottlieb said on "Face the Nation."
CBS News Eye on Trends: The latest from the CBS News Election & Survey Unit
A recap of latest polls and data-driven studies from the CBS News Election & Survey Unit
O'Brien assures Americans "their vote is secret" amid interference fears
The commitment from O'Brien comes after federal law enforcement warned this week of efforts by Iran and Russia to interfere in the election.
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired October 25, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
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Senate clears key hurdle to Barrett's Supreme Court nomination
The procedural vote Sunday sets up a final vote to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Monday evening.
Gottlieb warns of "dangerous tipping point" as virus spread accelerates
"These cases are going to continue to build. There's really no backstop here," Gottlieb said on "Face the Nation."
CBS News Eye on Trends: The latest from the CBS News Election & Survey Unit
A recap of latest polls and data-driven studies from the CBS News Election & Survey Unit
O'Brien assures Americans "their vote is secret" amid interference fears
The commitment from O'Brien comes after federal law enforcement warned this week of efforts by Iran and Russia to interfere in the election.
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired October 25, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
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A look at Yellowstone National Park
"Sunday Morning" shares a view of the elk living in Yellowstone National Park. Videographer: Brad Markel
Drive-thru haunted houses make for a spooky, COVID-safe Halloween
Luke Burbank takes a look at how some places are setting up drive-thru haunted houses for a spooky — and healthy — Halloween. One of these places is a car wash-turned-haunted house in Copiague, New York, where parents can get the car cleaned and give kids a thrilling ride at the same time.
Rock star Stevie Nicks, in her own words
Superstar Stevie Nicks has built up a devoted following over the course of her career, both as a member of rock band Fleetwood Mac and a solo artist in her own right.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including musician Jerry Jeff Walker and dancer Marge Champion.
"Mank" and the writer behind "Citizen Kane"
A new film from director David Fincher shines a light on Hollywood's Golden Age, as screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz struggles to complete the screenplay for Orson Welles' masterwork.
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GM sells out first year of production of its electric Hummer
The next version of the truck, the $100,000 Hummer EV 3X, isn't scheduled to begin production until the fall of 2022.
California court says Uber, Lyft drivers are employees, not contractors
The decision is a major milestone in the transportation companies' labor battle with the state.
Instagram apologizes for incorrectly flagging #EndSARS posts as false
On social media, in both Nigeria and across the world, supporters of the protesters used #EndSARS to express support for the movement.
Amazon offers 1-hour pickup at Whole Foods stores across U.S.
Curbside pickup increasingly in demand as pandemic changes consumer behavior in ways that could prove permanent.
GM expected to announce details of GMC Hummer EV
The zero-emissions "supertruck" is among 20 electric models the company plans to develop and sell globally by 2023.
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SpaceX launches 60 Starlink internet satellites from Cape Canaveral
With Saturday's launch, SpaceX has put 895 Starlinks into orbit, 180 of them — more satellites than any other company owns -- in less than three weeks.
Scientists find first-ever "murder hornet" nest in the U.S.
Officials plan to eradicate the Asian giant hornet nest, hopefully, before the invasive species takes hold.
Trump falsely claims wind energy "kills all the birds"
"I know more about wind than you do," Mr. Trump said during the presidential debate, erroneously claiming it "kills all the birds."
Colorado wildfire explodes in size, forcing evacuations
A wildfire burning in Colorado has grown more than 100,000 acres over the span of a few hours.
Colorado wildfires show "climate change is here and now"
As bad as this year has been, scientists warn it's "unlikely that the records from 2020 will stand for long."
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Gottlieb warns of "dangerous tipping point" as virus spread accelerates
"These cases are going to continue to build. There's really no backstop here," Gottlieb said on "Face the Nation."
Impatience: Why we don't want to wait, and what we can do about it
Barry Petersen set out before the COVID-19 pandemic hit to learn just why we dislike waiting so much, and what we can do to keep our cool in an impatient world.
Governor asks to use El Paso military hospital as COVID-19 surges
The request comes as COVID-19 cases have been surging throughout Texas and the country.
U.S. records most new coronavirus infections in a single-day
There were more than 83,000 confirmed cases reported Friday, marking a new single-day record high in the country.
AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson to resume COVID-19 vaccine trials
On Friday, both AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson announced their coronavirus vaccine trials are set to resume in the U.S. after hitting pause when volunteers became sick.
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Postal Service awards $5 million contract to DeJoy's former company
Annual pay rate to move mail across a 700-mile highway route is one of the highest among 1,600 USPS contracts last quarter.
What Big Tech can expect from next administration
Tech companies fear that a "blue wave" would bring more lawsuits, data privacy laws or even new enforcement agencies.
Workers being laid off twice as COVID ripples through economy
As PPP business loans run out, economists see a second wave of layoffs. "It feels completely arbitrary," said one worker made jobless.
Iconic bookstore makes plea to customers in effort to stay open
Strand said its revenue has dropped 70% in the last year and that the loans and cash reserves it relied on from the beginning of the pandemic have been depleted.
Expensify emails its customers telling them to vote for Biden
CEO David Barrett is receiving both kudos and criticism for the email, with some calling it "political propaganda."
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Parents of missing Florida woman determined to solve case
A young woman vanished from her Florida condo in January 2006 and has not been seen since. Where is Jennifer Kesse?
Member of far-right group charged with rioting at George Floyd protests
Ivan Harrison Hunter, a self-described member of far-right group Boogaloo Bois, has been charged with one count of rioting
Police officer fired after fatally shooting Black teen in Illinois
Marcellis Stinnette, 19, was killed during the incident and his girlfriend was seriously wounded.
White teen girl sentenced for plot to attack Black churchgoers
Police in 2019 said they thwarted a "potentially horrific incident" when classmates found the girl's plans for a knife attack at a historically Black Georgia church.
Did this phantom figure abduct Jennifer Kesse?
A young woman vanishes from her Florida condo. Security footage captures a person calmly parking her car — is this the kidnapper?
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SpaceX launches 60 Starlink internet satellites from Cape Canaveral
With Saturday's launch, SpaceX has put 895 Starlinks into orbit, 180 of them — more satellites than any other company owns -- in less than three weeks.
NASA confirms successful asteroid sample collection
Photographs indicated the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft captured much more than the minimum amount needed for mission success.
NASA scientists elated with asteroid sampling mission
Images from the spacecraft give researchers confidence an attempt to collect samples from an asteroid was successful.
Space station crew returns to Earth after 195-day mission
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy and two cosmonauts head home to close out action-packed space flight.
NASA asteroid mission declares "touchdown"
The dramatic effort to collect a sample is the centerpiece of an $800 million mission.
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The disappearance of Jennifer Kesse
Fourteen years after Jennifer Kesse vanished, her parents Drew and Joyce Kesse are leading the investigation into their daughter's case.
All about Marvel's upcoming movies and TV shows
From the MCU to streaming favorites, here's everything we know about Marvel's upcoming releases
Just 54 photos of dogs getting treats
Everything is terrible – except for these amazing photos by German photographer Christian Vieler-Kircher
The most haunted places in America
Looking to be scared witless? Try these abandoned mental hospitals, "haunted" hotels, and more.
"Murder hornet" spotted in the United States
Growing up to two inches long, this killer insect can decapitate 40 honeybees per minute.
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America's Right to Vote
"America's Right to Vote" showcases Caitlin Huey-Burns' on-the-ground reporting on voting rights and voter access in battleground states including Ohio, Michigan, Florida, and Georgia with a specific focus on barriers to voting for minority communities. The special also highlights improvements to the process and ways access to voting has increased across the country.
COVID-19 and the vote: Where the voters stand
"Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan sat down with Trump and Biden supporters for a temperature check less than two weeks before Election Day.
A Nation In Need: A Stimulus Checklist
It's been months since the first coronavirus stimulus checks went out, and with no end to the pandemic in sight, many Americans are in desperate need of additional help. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and economist Lisa Cook join CBSN's Lana Zak for a special look into what’s needed to keep the U.S. economy going and what Americans are hoping for in the next round of assistance.
Gottlieb warns of "dangerous tipping point" as virus spreads
The former FDA commissioner says the U.S. is "entering what is going to be the steep slope of the curve, the epidemic curve.
CBSN Originals: "Generation Climate"
A generation that grew up witnessing a world with a rapidly changing climate is coming of age. Now, Gen Z climate activists are bringing a sense of urgency to mobilizing social and political movements across the nation. As the world is running out of time, these young activists have made it their mission to fight for its future.