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Viola Davis on her role in "Fences": "She's fully realized. She goes on a journey. . . . She becomes the anthem for every woman out there."
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Viola Davis on her role in "Fences": "She's fully realized. She goes on a journey. . . . She becomes the anthem for every woman out there."
In this web exclusive, the star of "Captain Fantastic" talks with Tracy Smith about his comfort level with the camera.
Actor Mahershala Ali is well known for his role as Remy Danton in "House of Cards." Now, he stars in a very different role in "Moonlight," which chronicles the life of a black man from childhood to adulthood as he struggles to find his place in the world. Ali, who plays a drug dealer who becomes a mentor to the boy, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his role.
Acting as a sort of human computer, African-American mathematician Katherine Johnson made many of NASA's first missions possible.
Charlie Rose interviewed Natalie Portman about her directorial debut for "A Tale of Love and Darkness". Rose joined CBSN to discuss.
Riz Ahmed earned his first Oscar nomination for his performance in "Sound Of Metal," becoming the first Muslim ever nominated in the Best Actor category. He talks with Anthony Mason about being drawn to rapping and acting as a child, and immersing himself in drumming, the deaf community and addiction recovery circles for his role as Ruben Stone.
The Oscar-winning actress on overcoming poverty, staying humble and fighting for her worth.
Chris Rock slams Hollywood's diversity problem at Oscars, a policer officer is shot and killed on her first day, and Marco Rubio's personal attacks against Donald Trump continue. Those stories and more trending on CBSNews.com.
The Academy Awards turned out to be a platform not just for racial representation in the movies, led by host Chris Rock's incisive insight and parody, but a wide array of causes, from global warming and bank reform to sexual abuse in church and on campus. With more on the powerful night of activism at the Oscars, Entertainment Tonight's Kevin Frazier joins CBSN.
Actors Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis talk to CBS News on the red carpet about the Academy Awards experience.
Oscar-winning actor J.K. Simmons speaks to CBS News about diversity and presenting at the Academy Awards. He addressed the issues in an interview with CBS News Carter Evans on the Oscars Red Carpet.
The Academy Awards air tonight, but groups are boycotting the ceremony for lack of non-white recognition in Hollywood. With more on the Oscars backlash, finding a solution, and tonight's expectations, USA Today's Bryan Alexander joins CBSN.
Rachel McAdams, nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, talks about her performance in 'Spotlight' and plans for the Academy Awards. Watch her full press conference at the 88th Annual Oscars Nominees Luncheon.
Diversity among the Oscar nominanees goes beyond the black community. Mashable.com entertainment reporter Yohana Desta talks to CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers and Kristine Johnson about the diversity issue for all minorities in Hollywood.
After a former member of the "Fresh Prince of Bel Air" cast blasted Jada Pinkett Smith's call for black actors to boycott the Oscars, Pinkett is firing back. CBSN's Contessa Brewer has the latest on the war of words.
The lack of diversity among Oscar nominees continues to generate protest in the film industry and nationwide. Ebony Magazine editor-in-chief Kierna Mayo joins CBSN to discuss.
In a 1999 interview, Penn explains his ambivalence about being honored for his work - and why it's better to watch the Oscars at home.
For the second year in a row the Academy Awards did not nominate any black actors or actresses to any of the four acting categories. Gil Robertson, President of the African American Film Critics Association talks to CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers and Carolyn Costello about the controversy and social media reaction.
"The Revenant" and "Mad Max: Fury Road" received multiple nods for the 88th Academy Awards. Matt Singer, Screencrush.com managing editor, and CBS News contributor Jamie Wax join CBSN to discuss the Oscar hopefuls.
The 88th Academy Award nominations were announced at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills by actor John Krasinski from “The Office,” and Cheryl Boone Isaacs, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Among the best picture nominees were "The Revenant," "Spotlight" and "The Martian." Fandango’s Erik Davis joins “CBS This Morning" to discuss the surprises and snubs.
DiCaprio is generating Oscar buzz for his role in the new movie, "The Revenant." It is based on the true story of Hugh Glass. DiCaprio plays a frontiersman brutally mauled by a bear. He crawls 200 miles to get revenge. Charlie Rose interviewed DiCaprio and director Alejandro Iñárritu for his PBS program, and the actor described it as his most physically challenging role ever. Watch the full interview Thursday night on "Charlie Rose."
A year after a hack at Sony Pictures revealed female movie stars were paid significantly less than their male counterparts, Jennifer Lawrence discussed her own role in the gender pay gap with Charlie Rose.
The movie "Spotlight" shares the true story of reporters investigating the Catholic church sex abuse scandal. Their probe exposed more than 70 abusive priests and found the cover-up went all the way to the archbishop of Boston. Two-time Academy Award nominee Mark Ruffalo plays reporter Mike Rezendes, who won a Pulitzer Prize along with the Boston Globe investigative team for their coverage. Both Ruffalo and Rezendes join "CBS This Morning" to discuss the film.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced comedian Chris Rock will host the 88th Oscars. CBSN's Contessa Brewer has more on the announcement.
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson joins CBSN to discuss the new film "The Martian" and whether or not the science in the film stands up to reality.
As the dust settled on NYC following the 9/11 attacks, Robert De Niro and producer Jane Rosenthal founded the Tribeca Film Festival as a way to pull Lower Manhattan out of the ashes and help revitalize a shattered city.
As the dust settled on New York City following the 9/11 attacks, Robert De Niro and his longtime business partner, producer Jane Rosenthal, looked for ways to pull Lower Manhattan out of the ashes. The Tribeca Film Festival, which debuted in 2002, has not only successfully launched a new generation of filmmakers; it has also helped revitalize the city in what De Niro called "an act of defiance." Tracy Smith talks with De Niro and Rosenthal about their festival's mission: to use art as an antidote to what they see as traumatic times facing America.
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who recently left us, including two-time Grammy-winning jazz singer Cassandra Wilson.
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Looking back at 9/11; Robert De Niro on revitalizing Lower Manhattan; how Gander, Newfoundland responded to 9/11; postpartum psychosis; Gloria Steinem and the founding of Ms. Magazine; and the quest for the best burger.
Irene Sankoff and David Hein discuss their acclaimed musical about the residents of Gander, Newfoundland, who offered aid and comfort to 7,000 air passengers and crew members stranded in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks.
Two-time Grammy-winning jazz singer Cassandra Wilson died on Sept. 1, 2026, at age 70. In this 1997 "Sunday Morning" profile, Wilson talked with correspondent Billy Taylor about her early influences, from her parents, to singers like Joni Mitchell and Richie Havens. PLUS: Watch Cassandra Wilson as a "Sunday Morning" correspondent, interviewing musician Robbie Robertson of The Band, at the Woodstock recording studio Big Pink, in a report broadcast in 1998.
Improvement Movement is one of Atlanta's most exciting new bands. They say their third album, "Your Perfect Real Life," is sure to "inundate your ears" with as much good as you can reasonably feel these days. Here's Improvement Movement with "On the Bus."
Improvement Movement is one of Atlanta's most exciting new bands. They say their third album, "Your Perfect Real Life," is sure to "inundate your ears" with as much good as you can reasonably feel these days. Here's Improvement Movement with "In the Morning."
Improvement Movement is one of Atlanta's most exciting new bands. They say their third album, "Your Perfect Real Life," is sure to "inundate your ears" with as much good as you can reasonably feel these days. Here's Improvement Movement with "I Do."
The first 24-hour Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon aired 60 years ago on Saturday. The staple of Labor Day weekend featured established stars like Dolly Parton and young comics like Jimmy Fallon.
Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy murder trial, job hiring numbers are better than expected and an airline passenger is duct taped to a chair after an outburst.
The fall movie season is here. Variety senior entertainment writer Angelique Jackson joins CBS News to preview some of the films coming out over the next few months.
Beyoncé is celebrating her birthday on Friday by dropping a 20th anniversary edition of her defining album, "B'Day." SiriusXM Radio host Lamar Dawson joins CBS News with a look at Queen Bey's album and other pop culture news.
The murders of real civil rights activists in Mississippi inspired "By All Means," a crime thriller which explores the two figures working to build trust and serve justice. Stars Mark Wahlberg and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II joined "CBS Mornings" to share their experience with the film.
"Shark Tank" judge and KIND Snacks founder Daniel Lubetzky joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new podcast, "Build or Break," where he sits down with fellow entrepreneurs and industry disruptors.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Twenty-five years after the September 11 terrorist attacks, former Carter White House speechwriter James Fallows offers thoughts on the legacy of 9/11 and how American daily life and civic culture changed after the attack.
On the morning of September 11, 2001, President George W. Bush was visiting an elementary school in Sarasota, Fla., when his chief of staff, Andrew Card, informed him that America was under attack – a singular moment, captured in an iconic photograph.
"Sunday Morning" talks with people forever touched by the 2001 terror attacks, from a man who helped a woman escape the North Tower, to a Marine major who rushed into the Pentagon, to a young woman who lost her dad when Flight 93 crashed in Pennsylvania.
Lt. Dakota Black of the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office in Shawnee, Oklahoma, says the case of Makayla Meave, a missing teacher's aide, was one of the most heart-wrenching cases of her career.
Mortgage rates have climbed sharply this year amid mounting concerns about inflation and U.S. debt.
Although worker wages have risen modestly this year, pay is increasing much faster in some metro areas than in others, labor data shows.
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Strong hiring last month was driven by gains in education and in leisure and hospitality, with the nation's jobless rate remaining steady at 4.1%.
The number of millionaire 401(k) accounts at Fidelity reached a record 769,000 in the second quarter.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Energy Secretary Chris Wright that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 6, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Democratic nominee for governor, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 6, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sunoco chairman Ray Washburne, Republican midterm election chair, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 6, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jason Crow, Democrat of Colorado, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 6, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Lisa McClain, Republican of Michigan, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 6, 2026.
Experts discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression), a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy.
Postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression) is a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy. Correspondent Faith Salie talks with experts about the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis; and with a mother whose experience of hallucinations and distorted reality soon after giving birth threatened her and her family.
Dawn Jemison started dealing with pelvic pain as a preteen. It took decades to learn why — and to find a solution.
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Lindsay Clancy's case is resonating with moms across the U.S. — bringing into focus the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the lack of resources for many women.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Energy Secretary Chris Wright that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 6, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Democratic nominee for governor, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 6, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sunoco chairman Ray Washburne, Republican midterm election chair, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 6, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jason Crow, Democrat of Colorado, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 6, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Lisa McClain, Republican of Michigan, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 6, 2026.
As the dust settled on NYC following the 9/11 attacks, Robert De Niro and producer Jane Rosenthal founded the Tribeca Film Festival as a way to pull Lower Manhattan out of the ashes and help revitalize a shattered city.
As the dust settled on New York City following the 9/11 attacks, Robert De Niro and his longtime business partner, producer Jane Rosenthal, looked for ways to pull Lower Manhattan out of the ashes. The Tribeca Film Festival, which debuted in 2002, has not only successfully launched a new generation of filmmakers; it has also helped revitalize the city in what De Niro called "an act of defiance." Tracy Smith talks with De Niro and Rosenthal about their festival's mission: to use art as an antidote to what they see as traumatic times facing America.
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who recently left us, including two-time Grammy-winning jazz singer Cassandra Wilson.
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Looking back at 9/11; Robert De Niro on revitalizing Lower Manhattan; how Gander, Newfoundland responded to 9/11; postpartum psychosis; Gloria Steinem and the founding of Ms. Magazine; and the quest for the best burger.
Irene Sankoff and David Hein discuss their acclaimed musical about the residents of Gander, Newfoundland, who offered aid and comfort to 7,000 air passengers and crew members stranded in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks.
Leigh Kiniry tests out an autonomous, AI-powered Uber in London.
The FBI is using artificial intelligence to fight crime as it leans into targeting cartels and transnational criminal organizations. CBS News' Anna Schecter spoke with FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia about the new technology.
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.
At the U.S. Open, artificial intelligence is giving players and fans a new way to experience the tournament.
At this year's U.S. Open, live artificial intelligence insights are bringing the digital world to the court, reshaping the tournament experience. CBS News digital reporter Lauren Fichten has the details.
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Lt. Dakota Black of the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office in Shawnee, Oklahoma, says the case of Makayla Meave, a missing teacher's aide, was one of the most heart-wrenching cases of her career.
Hannah Pettey, 22, a married mother of two from Alabama, suffered debilitating pain and lost more than 45 pounds as her health rapidly declined. Doctors suspected either her mother or her husband were trying to poison her.
A judge in Massachusetts declared a mistrial in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, who killed her three young children, after jurors said for a third time they could not agree on a verdict.
Italian authorities are turning their attention to the luxury brands at the top of the fashion food chain after allegations of cheap labor and exploitation.
The FBI is using artificial intelligence to fight crime as it leans into targeting cartels and transnational criminal organizations. CBS News' Anna Schecter spoke with FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia about the new technology.
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Missed the second half of the show? Rep. Lisa McClain, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Sunoco chairman and GOP midterm convention chair Ray Washburne.
Michigan Rep. Lisa McClain, who is the House GOP conference chair, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "I wish" the abuse allegations against Ohio Republican Rep. Max Miller "aren't true," but "he's our nominee right now." Miller is up for reelection this fall, but several prominent Republicans have declined to support him.
Ray Washburne, the board chairman of Sunoco and the chair of next week's Republican midterm convention, called gas prices "painful," but he noted that "the refineries are turning more" oil out for consumers. "People are filling their cars up and they're still driving," he said.
Rep. Jason Crow, who sits on both the House Intelligence and the House Armed Services Committees, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that Congress has not been briefed on a Pentagon leak investigation helmed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. He added that the investigation is "part of his effort to create fear and clamp down on information coming out of the Pentagon."
As gas prices continue to rise in the U.S., Energy Secretary Chris Wright told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "we are always open" to a nuclear agreement, and that President Trump's goal has always been to "not use a military solution unless absolutely necessary."