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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.

Dec 4, 2020
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Glenn Close on new movie "Hillbilly Elegy"

Glenn Close joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her new Netflix movie, "Hillbilly Elegy," and what it took to physically transform into her character.

Nov 24, 2020
06:41

Celebrities read children's books to kids stuck at home

The stars are live-streaming themselves reading aloud – and they're raising money for kids in need.

Mar 20, 2020

Amy Adams and author Gillian Flynn on pain and parenting in "Sharp Objects"

Award-winning actress plays a self-mutilating, sex addicted, alcoholic newspaper reporter in the new HBO series

Jul 3, 2018

Christian Bale to play Cheney in Adam McKay's biopic

The actor said Wednesday he will play Dick Cheney in McKay’s upcoming biopic of the former vice president

Apr 13, 2017

Oscar surprises: Amy Adams missing among nominees

Annette Bening, Hugh Grant, Daniel Radcliffe among names not announced among this year’s Academy Awards nominations

Jan 24, 2017

Stars open up about indie films at Gotham Awards

"Moonlight" took home the top prize -- could it follow in the past footsteps of the past two winners, both of which won the Oscar for Best Picture?

Nov 29, 2016

Tom Ford on "cautionary tale" of new thriller, "Nocturnal Animals"

The iconic fashion designer and award-winning filmmaker's latest movie explores what happens when we throw relationships away

Nov 18, 2016

Check out the "Nocturnal Animals" trailer

Here's your first look at the new thriller that could be this year's "Gone Girl"

Sep 15, 2016

Aliens make contact in first "Arrival" trailer

Aliens make first contact in Denis Villeneuve’s new film, “Arrival”

Aug 17, 2016

Amy Adams marries Darren Le Gallo

The "Big Eyes" star and her longtime fiance have finally tied the knot

May 5, 2015

Correspondent Lee Cowan talks to artist Margaret Keane

Correspondent Lee Cowan talks to artist Margaret Keane, whose paintings of big-eyed waifs became ubiquitous in the 1960s thanks to her husband, Walter, who sold them under his own name; and to actress Amy Adams, who plays Margaret in a new film, "Big Eyes."

Dec 13, 2014
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The stars of the new '70s crime drama spoke to CBS about reuniting with acclaimed director David O. Russell

The new 1970s-era crime drama "American Hustle" has been getting lots of Oscars buzz, with some predicting it will win the Academy Award for best picture. At the film's New York premiere, the stars spoke to CBS News' Ken Lombardi about reuniting with David O. Russell, who previously directed several of the "Hustle" cast members in "The Fighter" and "Silver Linings Playbook."

Dec 10, 2013
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David. O Russell's new film has a New York premiere and more in today's Eye on Entertainment

David. O Russell's new film has a New York premiere, plus a memorial on wheels for "Fast & Furious" star Paul Walker. Suzanne Marques has those stories and more in today's Eye on Entertainment.

Dec 9, 2013
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Ben Stiller leaves a permanent impression and more in today's Eye on Entertainment

Ben Stiller leaves a permanent impression, and Billy Joel gets a new "Garden" home. Suzanne Marques has those stories and more in today's Eye on Entertainment.

Dec 4, 2013
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Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Mark Green and other impeachment managers carry the articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas into the Senate Chamber on Capitol Hill on April 16, 2024 in Washington, DC.

Senate rejects Mayorkas impeachment charges at trial, ending GOP bid to oust him

The Senate's 51-member Democratic majority voted to dismiss both charges as unconstitutional over the objections of Republican members.

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Former President Trump Visits A Local Business In Manhattan After Day 2 Of Jury Selection In His Hush Money Trial

Prosecutors intend to bring up fraud, sexual abuse cases if Trump testifies in N.Y. trial

Under the 5th Amendment, the jury is prohibited from holding it against former President Donald Trump if he does not testify.

9H ago

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaks during House GOP news conference following the House Republican Conference caucus meeting in the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

House Republicans unveil foreign aid bills as Johnson pushes forward

House Republican leadership on Wednesday unveiled three bills that are part of a complicated plan by Speaker Mike Johnson to approve more foreign aid.

6H ago

National Army Day parade ceremony in Tehran

What's the mood in Iran as Israel mulls its response?

Neither Iran's leaders nor its people appear fearful of an imminent Israeli counterstrike, but they all know the real risks of a war.

15H ago

Murder Suspect Bryan Kohberger Attends Pre-Trial Hearing In Idaho

Kohberger's attorneys say cell phone data shows he wasn't near murder location

In an alibli court filing, lawyers for Bryan Kohberger, accused of fatally stabbing four University of Iowa students, claim he was "out driving" the night of the killings.

4H ago

Historic rainstorm sparks floods, derails Dubai airport operations

Dubai International Airport is urging travelers to stay away as flooding from "a historic weather event" hobbles the arid United Arab Emirates.

9H ago

West Maui Slowly Reopens To Residents And Tourism After Devastating Fire

New report highlights Maui County mayor in botched wildfire response

The nearly 400-page investigative report released Wednesday raises new and troubling questions about Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen.

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O.J. Simpson Trial Continues In Las Vegas

O.J. Simpson was "alert and chilling" just 2 weeks before death, lawyer says

O.J. Simpson's longtime lawyer in Las Vegas says the end came quickly.

7H ago

1-year-old boy from Minnesota dies in fall from South Dakota hotel window

A southern Minnesota community is mourning, supporting a family after their 1-year-old son fell to his death from a hotel window.

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Kohberger's attorneys say cell phone data shows he wasn't near murder location

In an alibli court filing, lawyers for Bryan Kohberger, accused of fatally stabbing four University of Iowa students, claim he was "out driving" the night of the killings.

4H ago

New report highlights Maui County mayor in botched wildfire response

The nearly 400-page investigative report released Wednesday raises new and troubling questions about Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen.

3H ago

Here's how much Caitlin Clark will make in the WNBA

The No. 1 pick in this year's WNBA draft is "going to raise all boats" for players in the league, one expert said.

4H ago

Dr. Larry Nassar Faces Sentencing At Second Sexual Abuse Trial

Justice Department nears settlement with Larry Nassar victims

If approved, the settlement will be paid out by the Justice Department to 100 victims of Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexual abuse and child pornography.

6H ago

Disneyland Hotel Reopening Celebration At Disneyland Paris

Cast members at Disneyland file petition for union election

Workers said they're seeking higher pay, a safe and sanitary workplace and transparency in scheduling and rehiring.

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Here's how much Caitlin Clark will make in the WNBA

The No. 1 pick in this year's WNBA draft is "going to raise all boats" for players in the league, one expert said.

4H ago

Cast members at Disneyland file petition for union election

Workers said they're seeking higher pay, a safe and sanitary workplace and transparency in scheduling and rehiring.

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Mail carriers face growing threats of violence amid wave of robberies

America's mail carriers don't just face bad weather and aggressive dogs — they're also increasingly targets of violent crime.

12H ago

Boeing ignores safety concerns, production defects, whistleblower says

Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour tells lawmakers that employees who raise concerns about safety issues at the company are "threatened."

6H ago

Uri Berliner, NPR editor critical of liberal bias, says he's resigning

NPR had suspended Berliner after he claimed in an essay that the network had "lost America's trust" pushing progressive views.

15H ago

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Prosecutors intend to bring up fraud, sexual abuse cases if Trump testifies in N.Y. trial

Under the 5th Amendment, the jury is prohibited from holding it against former President Donald Trump if he does not testify.

9H ago

In this courtroom sketch, former President Donald Trump sits beside his lawyer Todd Blanche on the second day of jury selection in his criminal trial in New York on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

What to know about the jurors in Trump's New York trial

The jurors are tasked with deciding the outcome of the first criminal trial of a former president in U.S. history.

12H ago

House Republicans unveil foreign aid bills as Johnson pushes forward

House Republican leadership on Wednesday unveiled three bills that are part of a complicated plan by Speaker Mike Johnson to approve more foreign aid.

6H ago

Biden to ask U.S. trade rep to consider tripling tariffs on Chinese steel

The White House says American workers face unfair competition from Chinese steel and aluminum imports.

11H ago

Senate rejects Mayorkas impeachment charges at trial, ending GOP bid to oust him

The Senate's 51-member Democratic majority voted to dismiss both charges as unconstitutional over the objections of Republican members.

7H ago

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U.K. takes a big step closer to a phased-in ban on all tobacco sales

British lawmakers have backed legislation that would see the legal age to buy tobacco increase by one year every year until it's eventually banned.

15H ago

Adult woman using deodorant in new modern living room

Is trendy "all-body" deodorant necessary? Dermatologists weigh in.

A new generation of deodorant products promise whole-body odor protection. Should you try one? Dermatologists share what to know.

19H ago

NYC Rat Sightings Higher Than Ever Before

NYC concerned about rise of rat urine-related illness

New York City health officials are warning of a worrisome increase in the number of leptospirosis cases from contact with rat urine.

12H ago

UnitedHealth says Change Healthcare cyberattack cost it $872 million

The $872 million most likely excludes any amount UnitedHealth may have paid to hackers in ransom.

Apr 16

A visitor looks at a model of a HeartMate 3 device

FDA announces recall of heart pumps linked to deaths and injuries

The recall comes years after surgeons say they first noticed problems with the HeartMate II and HeartMate 3, manufactured by Thoratec Corp., a subsidiary of Abbott Laboratories.

Apr 16

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At least 135 dead in Pakistan and Afghanistan as flooding continues

Parts of central Asia, including Pakistan and Afghanistan, have been hit hard by unusually powerful rainstorms and flash floods.

14H ago

Arrests made in 20 million gold heist at airport

9 suspects charged in historic $20 million airport gold heist

One year after a brazen gold heist at the Toronto airport, nine suspects have been charged in an investigation police said "belongs in a Netflix series."

14H ago

House Republicans unveil foreign aid bills as Johnson pushes forward

House Republican leadership on Wednesday unveiled three bills that are part of a complicated plan by Speaker Mike Johnson to approve more foreign aid.

6H ago

U.K. takes a big step closer to a phased-in ban on all tobacco sales

British lawmakers have backed legislation that would see the legal age to buy tobacco increase by one year every year until it's eventually banned.

15H ago

What's the mood in Iran as Israel mulls its response?

Neither Iran's leaders nor its people appear fearful of an imminent Israeli counterstrike, but they all know the real risks of a war.

15H ago

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"Can You Keep A Secret?" Photocall - Alice nella Città

Sophie Kinsella, "Shopaholic" book series author, reveals brain cancer

The author whose "Shopaholic" novels were adapted into the 2009 film "Confessions of a Shopaholic" announced she has a rare form of brain cancer.

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Hilarie Burton Morgan champions forgotten cases in second season of docuseries

Hilarie Burton Morgan said personal connections to the government and law enforcement communities inspired her involvement in true crime.

15H ago

Kermit Ruffins advocates for gun violence awareness after personal tragedy

Trumpeter Kermit Ruffins has performed around the world, but he's sharing how a personal tragedy involving gun violence has impacted his family and music.

16H ago

O.J. Simpson was "alert and chilling" just 2 weeks before death, lawyer says

O.J. Simpson's longtime lawyer in Las Vegas says the end came quickly.

7H ago

Kermit Ruffins turns tragedy into advocacy

Renowned New Orleans trumpeter Kermit Ruffins, celebrated for his performances on global stages, opens up on how his family's firsthand experience with gun violence has shaped his life and music.

18H ago
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Report: AI beats humans at some basic tasks

Artificial intelligence has become so advanced it has now surpassed human performance in several basic tasks, according to a new report from Stanford University's Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence. Russell Wald, deputy director of the institute, joins CBS News to unpack more key findings from the study.

7H ago
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Trump Media says it's starting a Truth Social streaming TV service

The former president's media company announced plans to air news, religious channels and other content.

Apr 16

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.

Mar 28
03:27

Samsung gets grants to expand U.S. chipmaking

The Biden administration is awarding Samsung $6.4 billion to expand American chipmaking. The company will spread the money across at least five facilities in Texas. Sujai Shivakumar, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to assess the economic and technological impacts.

Apr 15
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Roku says some accounts compromised

Roku said Friday a second security breach impacted more than 576,000 accounts after announcing in March that 15,000 accounts had been exposed by a hack. Emma Roth, a writer for The Verge, joins CBS News with more details.

Apr 12
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Climate change may drive species extinct

At least a million species may disappear from Earth in coming decades due to a warming climate, but scientists are using a range of tools to protect plants and animals. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.

4H ago
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Dubai slammed with average year's worth of rain in single day

Dubai was slammed Tuesday with an average year's worth of rain in a single day, halting operations at one of the world's busiest airports and stranding cars on roadways not used to such extreme downpours. Here's why, in some places, less than 6 inches of rain can be so catastrophic.

11H ago
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Global coral bleaching event underway

A major global coral bleaching event is occurring for the second time in 10 years, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Derek Manzello, A coral reef ecologist and NOAA reef watch coordinator, joins CBS News with more.

Apr 16
03:59

NASA seeks to reign in costs of Mars Sample Return mission

NASA said it agrees with an independent review board that concluded the project could cost up to $11 billion without major changes.

Apr 15

Critics call out plastics industry over "fraud of plastic recycling"

Only 5 to 6% of plastic waste produced in the U.S. is actually recycled. A new report accuses the plastics industry of a decades-long campaign to "mislead" the public about the viability of recycling.

Apr 14

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Kohberger's attorneys say cell phone data shows he wasn't near murder location

In an alibli court filing, lawyers for Bryan Kohberger, accused of fatally stabbing four University of Iowa students, claim he was "out driving" the night of the killings.

4H ago

Justice Department nears settlement with Larry Nassar victims

If approved, the settlement will be paid out by the Justice Department to 100 victims of Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexual abuse and child pornography.

6H ago

9 suspects charged in historic $20 million airport gold heist

One year after a brazen gold heist at the Toronto airport, nine suspects have been charged in an investigation police said "belongs in a Netflix series."

14H ago

The Gold Star Families Memorial Monument, located outside on the grounds of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, is viewed on June 26, 2021, in Simi Valley, California.

U.S. Army financial counselor pleads guilty to defrauding Gold Star families

A financial counselor for the U.S. Army has admitted to tricking the surviving beneficiaries of fallen soldiers out of millions while profiting himself.

18H ago

Man admits he ran illegal gambling operation for Mafia in shoe shop

Salvatore Rubino kicked illegal gambling profits to the Genovese crime family, prosecutors say.

19H ago

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Object that crashed through Florida home's roof was from space station

NASA confirmed Monday that a mystery object that crashed through the roof of a Naples, Florida home last month was space junk from equipment discarded by the space station.

Apr 16

NASA seeks to reign in costs of Mars Sample Return mission

NASA said it agrees with an independent review board that concluded the project could cost up to $11 billion without major changes.

Apr 15

Final Delta 4 Heavy puts NRO spy satellite into space

It was a "bittersweet moment" as United Launch Alliance brought the Delta program to a close.

Apr 9

Space station captures image of moon's shadow during solar eclipse

NASA flight engineers managed to photograph and videotape the moon's shadow on Earth about 260 miles below them.

Apr 9

Solar eclipse captivates millions

Millions of Americans poured into the solar eclipse’s path of totality to watch in wonder. The excitement was shared across generations for the rare celestial event that saw watch parties across the country as almost all of the continental U.S. saw at least a partial solar eclipse.

Apr 9
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Notable Deaths in 2024

A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.

Apr 6
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PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.

Mar 26
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Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?

When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?

Jan 27
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CBS newsman Charles Osgood (1933-2024)

We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.

Jan 23
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Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death

Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.

Jan 18
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Arizona Republicans block effort to repeal abortion ban

For the second time, Republicans in the Arizona Legislature thwarted an effort to repeal the state's 1864 abortion law, which was upheld last week by the state Supreme Court. This comes despite high-profile Republicans like former President Donald Trump saying the ban goes too far. Elise Preston has more.

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Top Cuban diplomat on immigration and more

In a rare and exclusive interview, Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío, the island nation's point person in U.S.-Cuba relations, discusses his thoughts on the record number of Cubans processed at the southern border, the findings of a Cuban investigation into Havana Syndrome, and more with CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez.

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New DHS push targets online child exploitation

The Department of Homeland Security Wednesday announced a first-of-its-kind campaign to help protect children against sexual exploitation online. The new campaign, Know2Protect, works with partners from the public and private sector to educate parents and their children on how to combat and report exploitation. Jo Ling Kent has more.

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