Forbes ranks world's most powerful people of 2015
From heads of state to entrepreneurs -- the ten most powerful people in the world
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35th anniversary of the end of the U.S. hostage crisis in Iran
Thirty five years ago on January 20, 1981, Iranian student revolutionaries released 52 American hostages held for 444 days after the taking of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran
Bond villains
Ian Fleming's immortal secret agent has crossed paths with memorable criminal masterminds and brawny henchmen eager to conquer the world
Sensational Earth-gazing
Benjamin Grant's images looking back at earth from space are a cosmic revelation
Celebrity death scenes
When beloved celebrities pass away before their time, the scenes of their deaths become an eery part of pop culture forever
Endangered species warehouse
One-of-its-kind repository run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service houses more than 1.5 million confiscated items, including elephant tusks and leopard heads
Ellis Island circa 1900
The rich history of Ellis Island revealed in portraits of immigrants circa 1900
Hollywood Film Awards 2015
The 19th annual gala brought together Hollywood's elite to honor performances from this year's movies
Russian plane crashes in Egypt
A Russian Metrojet airliner crashed in the Sinai Peninsula killing all 224 people onboard on October 31, 2015
Last meals of death row inmates
In his "No Seconds" series, photographer Henry Hargreaves captures the haunting images of death row inmates' last meal requests
Gloria Estefan
A look at the career of the multiple-Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, one of the most successful Latin crossover artists ever
The art of Kehinde Wiley
The painter reinterprets classical styles of Western art, populated by men and women of color
What am I seeing?
Some photos just need more explaining than others
Scary, silly Halloween costumes 2015
Revelers around the world get into the spirit of the holiday, with all manner of creepy figures - young and old - joining parades and zombie walks
Photos of the week: Oct. 24-30
The most compelling photos from the week's news, October 24-30, 2015, including an earthquake, a runaway blimp and Nepal's first female president
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New photos show widespread damage at U.S. positions caused by Iranian attacks
The images were sent to CBS News by active service members under condition of anonymity.
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Family blames Texas' "merciless" abortion ban for woman's death, sues Paxton, others
The family of 37-year-old Tierra Walker filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others, saying she was denied an abortion that could have saved her life.
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A trusted seal made websites look legit. The weight-loss drug they sold wasn't.
Selling retatrutide commercially is prohibited by federal law. Yet, companies have promoted the drug on social media, thanks in part to being certified by LegitScript.
Fed rate hike is expected today. See what it means for your money.
The Federal Reserve is likely to raise borrowing costs on Wednesday, and more hikes could be in store, according to economists.
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White House backs Hegseth as new details come out about Iran war's cost
The Iran war has cost the U.S. military at least $33.4 billion — most of it on munitions — and not including hundreds of millions more spent by other agencies, the Pentagon says.
Mike Rogers speaks out after skipping Michigan Senate debate
The Republican says the event was a town hall he never committed to and was never on his schedule. He also faulted the moderator, saying you can't hold a "two-on-one event in a TV studio."
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Ukrainian president tells CBS News Russia targeted his plane with drones
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia targeted his plane with drones as part of a campaign to intimidate him and other foreign leaders.
War-damaged Gaza building collapses, killing at least 20 people
Health officials in Gaza say a building damaged months ago by an Israeli strike has collapsed, killing people from 6 displaced families who had taken shelter inside.
How Olympian Aly Raisman learned to advocate for her own health
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman discusses what she's learned about speaking up for herself and taking care of her body.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
How Olympian Aly Raisman learned to advocate for her own health
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman discusses what she's learned about speaking up for herself and taking care of her body.
Charlie Kirk's family blames Utah officials for failing to prevent his murder
The university has faced harsh criticism for a lack of key safety measures on the day of the shooting.
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A trusted seal made websites look legit. The weight-loss drug they sold wasn't.
Selling retatrutide commercially is prohibited by federal law. Yet, companies have promoted the drug on social media, thanks in part to being certified by LegitScript.
Georgia execution delayed for hearing under new law that may reduce sentence
A Georgia judge has put an execution on hold to allow time for a hearing on whether the sentence should be reduced under a new state law that lets victims of abuse have their sentences reconsidered.
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Own a car? You're getting socked by higher prices, and not only for gas
Car ownership costs have soared 50% since 2020, according to new economic data. Here's where motorists are getting dinged.
OpenAI backs measure that would require independent audits of AI models
Top OpenAI executive endorses plan that would require AI companies to submit their technology to third-party reviews to assess their safety.
Americans' incomes hit a record high in 2025. Now for the bad news.
The typical U.S. household's annual earnings have risen only 2.5% since 2019, new data from the Census Bureau shows.
Fed rate hike expected on Wednesday. See what it means for your money.
The Federal Reserve is likely to raise borrowing costs on Wednesday, and more hikes could be in store, according to economists.
Your home heating oil bill is likely to jump this winter. Here's why.
Millions of homeowners will face higher heating costs this winter because of surging global oil prices, according to a new forecast.
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U.S. adds sanctions on South Africa, alleging discrimination against White people
The Trump administration has announced that it will impose travel bans on officials it claims are responsible for discrimination against White people and other minority groups in South Africa.
House votes to limit Trump's power to strike Iran for 3rd time
The previous votes have failed to stop President Trump from waging war with Iran.
Mike Rogers speaks out after skipping Michigan Senate debate
The Republican says the event was a town hall he never committed to and was never on his schedule. He also faulted the moderator, saying you can't hold a "two-on-one event in a TV studio."
DOJ accuses Russian intel agents of plotting to murder U.S.-based dissident
The Justice Department is accusing several members of Russia's intelligence services of running a "global assassination network" that targeted Kremlin critics.
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Family blames Texas' "merciless" abortion ban for woman's death, sues Paxton, others
The family of 37-year-old Tierra Walker filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others, saying she was denied an abortion that could have saved her life.
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How Olympian Aly Raisman learned to advocate for her own health
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman discusses what she's learned about speaking up for herself and taking care of her body.
Investigation
A trusted seal made websites look legit. The weight-loss drug they sold wasn't.
Selling retatrutide commercially is prohibited by federal law. Yet, companies have promoted the drug on social media, thanks in part to being certified by LegitScript.
Outcome of employment lawsuit could promote use of skimpy health plans
A long-running lawsuit challenging what it means to be an employee and therefore have access to work-based health plans is being closely watched by health policy analysts.
Pennsylvania woman dies of measles complications, coroner reports
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Strange symptom and a "weird" referral led to surprise Stage 4 cancer diagnosis
Kate Ping thought she was just stressed out. A nurse practitioner's surprising recommendation led to a shocking diagnosis.
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U.S. adds sanctions on South Africa, alleging discrimination against White people
The Trump administration has announced that it will impose travel bans on officials it claims are responsible for discrimination against White people and other minority groups in South Africa.
War-damaged Gaza building collapses, killing at least 20 people
Health officials in Gaza say a building damaged months ago by an Israeli strike has collapsed, killing people from 6 displaced families who had taken shelter inside.
House votes to limit Trump's power to strike Iran for 3rd time
The previous votes have failed to stop President Trump from waging war with Iran.
Coast Guard, FBI boarded Texas-bound oil tanker to investigate cyberattack
The U.S. has so far not attributed the potential breach to a specific actor, but Iranian state media amplified the story in the weeks following the attack.
DOJ accuses Russian intel agents of plotting to murder U.S.-based dissident
The Justice Department is accusing several members of Russia's intelligence services of running a "global assassination network" that targeted Kremlin critics.
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Ed Sheeran speaks out on Macklemore decision
Ed Sheeran spoke out Tuesday after facing backlash for dropping Macklemore from his tour following the rapper's pro-Palestinian statements onstage. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Ed Sheeran breaks silence amid controversy
The rapper Macklemore was bumped from Ed Sheeran's U.S. concert tour for pro-Palestinian comments that some say crossed a line into prejudice. Now, four additional supporting acts have quit in solidarity and the headliner has addressed the controversy. Carter Evans reports.
Ed Sheeran's supporting acts pull out of tour after Macklemore was dropped
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Food & Wine unveils list of "Best New Chefs"
Food & Wine reveals its list of "Best New Chefs" this week. One of those talents is Masako Morishita of Perry's Restaurant in Washington, D.C., who joins to discuss her career move from NFL cheerleader to D.C. food icon and share one of her favorite recipes.
Elin Hilderbrand and daughter on latest book
Elin Hilderbrand, who wrote hit summer reads like "The Perfect Couple" and "28 Summers," joins "CBS Mornings" with her daughter Shelby Cunningham to discuss the latest book in their co-written The Academy Series, titled "The Thoroughbreds."
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OpenAI chief on tech safety efforts
Chris Lehane, the chief global affairs officer for OpenAI, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss recent tech leaders' efforts to address AI safety and regulations.
Expert weighs in on AI regulation
Artificial intelligence regulation has become a political flashpoint, with expert whistleblowers, frontier tech CEOs and some bipartisan politicians calling for government oversight. Meanwhile, President Trump has dismissed concerns that AI could threaten humanity. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports, and MIT professor and AI activist Max Tegmark shares his thoughts.
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.
Calls to curb AI create unlikely alliances
Democratic Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Trump adviser Steve Bannon joined forces to call for a human-centric approach to artificial intelligence. Puck AI correspondent Ian Krietzberg weighs in on the AI regulation debate.
Sanders, Bannon call for AI guardrails
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon both called for tighter AI regulation at Tuesday's "pro-human" AI summit in Washington, D.C. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
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Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
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.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
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 plans to launch new space telescope
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.
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Navy vet's murder solved after suspect who gave DNA dies by suicide
A veteran's 1987 murder has been solved, after the now-deceased suspect's DNA matched evidence at the scene of the killing, authorities said.
Georgia execution delayed for hearing under new law that may reduce sentence
A Georgia judge has put an execution on hold to allow time for a hearing on whether the sentence should be reduced under a new state law that lets victims of abuse have their sentences reconsidered.
Man arrested for alleged ISIS plot
A 21-year-old Pennsylvania man has been arrested for allegedly plotting what could have been a "mass casualty attack" inspired by ISIS, federal officials say. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Investigators believe fireworks triggered wildfire
In Washington state, investigators said they believe illegal fireworks, shot from the back of a pickup truck, sparked a nearly 10,000-acre deadly wildfire earlier this summer. Jason Allen reports.
Stolen Tesla barrels down boardwalk
A man racing a stolen Tesla down a crowded boardwalk hit a woman, setting off a wild chase involving lots of witnesses, including one recording it all on a pair of smart glasses. Jonah Kaplan reports.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
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.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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: An extraordinary life in pictures
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.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
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 music highlights of 2026
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.
Photos show 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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Andrew Huberman on optimizing your life
A judge ruled Tuesday that President Trump's name cannot be put back on the Kennedy Center without an act of Congress. In response, Mr. Trump threatened to halt the renovation completely. Weijia Jiang reports.
OpenAI chief on tech safety efforts
Chris Lehane, the chief global affairs officer for OpenAI, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss recent tech leaders' efforts to address AI safety and regulations.
Expert weighs in on AI regulation
Artificial intelligence regulation has become a political flashpoint, with expert whistleblowers, frontier tech CEOs and some bipartisan politicians calling for government oversight. Meanwhile, President Trump has dismissed concerns that AI could threaten humanity. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports, and MIT professor and AI activist Max Tegmark shares his thoughts.
Kendra Scott on joining "Shark Tank"
Designer Kendra Scott, who started her billion-dollar jewelry empire with $500, sits down with "CBS Mornings" to talk about joining "Shark Tank" full time.
El-Sayed blasts Rogers for skipping debate
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Dr. Abdul El-Sayed blasted his Republican opponent, former Rep. Mike Rogers, for skipping their debate Tuesday night. CBS News' political director Fin Gómez has more on this and other races.