A new Broadway show tells the inspiring true story behind the famous hymn, "Amazing Grace"
A new Broadway show tells the inspiring true story behind the famous hymn, "Amazing Grace." CBS News correspondent Michelle Miller reports.
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Copeland became the first black ballerina to be named principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre
Copeland became the first black ballerina to be named principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, and now she is adding Broadway to her list of accomplishments. Copeland joins "CBS This Morning" for her first television interview since the historic announcement.
Actor Tommy Tune, this year's Tony lifetime achievement honoree, dishes on what excites him about the 2015 theater season
Actor Tommy Tune, this year's Tony lifetime achievement honoree, dishes on what excites him about the 2015 theater season.
Broadway's biggest night is getting underway, honoring some of the biggest productions and stars on the Great White Way
Broadway's biggest night is getting underway, honoring some of the biggest productions and stars on the Great White Way. Marlie Hall is outside Radio City Music Hall with the latest.
The musical received 12 Tony nominations, including nods for best musical and five acting awards
"Fun Home," one of the hottest shows on Broadway, reveals the poignant life of writer Alison Bechdel, who grew up as the daughter of a Pennsylvania undertaker. The musical received 12 Tony nominations, including nods for best musical and five acting awards. Jamie Wax sat down with Bechdel and the stars of the show ahead of Sunday night's awards.
In an April 1985 episode of “Face the Nation,” Bob Simon tells Lesley Stahl about his recent trip to Vietnam, and says visiting the country 10 years after the fall of Saigon is “like walking into a Broadway theater the night after a play has closed"
In an April 1985 episode of “Face the Nation,” Bob Simon tells Lesley Stahl about his recent trip to Vietnam, and says visiting the country 10 years after the fall of Saigon is “almost like walking into a Broadway theater the night after a play has closed: it’s recognizable, but it’s not the same.”
Taye Diggs is making history after being cast as Hedwig in the Broadway musical "Hedwig and the Angry Inch"
Taye Diggs is making history after being cast as Hedwig in the Broadway musical "Hedwig and the Angry Inch."
Actress/singer Megan Hilty tells CBS News' Lauren Moraski about the renewed interest in "Smash," her upcoming pilot and life as a mom
Actress/singer Megan Hilty tells CBS News' Lauren Moraski about the renewed interest in "Smash," her upcoming pilot and life as a mom.
Actors Bradley Cooper and Patricia Clarkson talk with Steve Kroft about working together in the critically-acclaimed Broadway show, "The Elephant Man"
Actors Bradley Cooper and Patricia Clarkson talk with Steve Kroft about working together in the critically-acclaimed Broadway show, "The Elephant Man."
Emmy winner, Kristin Chenoweth stars in a Broadway revival of "On The 20th Century" full of Hollywood glamour
Emmy winner, Kristin Chenoweth stars in a Broadway revival of "On The 20th Century" full of Hollywood glamour. And Sponge Bob is coming ashore in a new movie. Suzanne Marques has your Eye on Entertainment.
The playwright has been called "a dazzling new voice in American Theatre," who explores one of the most polarizing issues today: Being Muslim in America
The playwright has been called "a dazzling new voice in American Theatre," who explores one of the most polarizing issues today: Being Muslim in America. Anthony Mason profiles playwright Ayad Akhtar, author of the current Broadway show, "Disgraced."
Chaos on the Border, Robots to the Rescue, To Kill a Mockingbird
The chaos behind Donald Trump's policy of family separation at the border; then, robots come to the rescue after Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster; and, "To Kill a Mockingbird" comes to Broadway
While in New York City as lead in the "The Elephant Man" on Broadway, Cooper says he cherishes riding the subway
While in New York City as lead in the "The Elephant Man" on Broadway, Cooper says he cherishes riding the subway. He also talks about the life-changing moment that put fame in perspective.
"Everything was put in perspective"
Known for his roles in "Silver Linings Playbook" and "American Hustle," Cooper shares how his father's death in 2011 still impacts him today.
Sunday Profile: Leslie Odom Jr.
A Tony Award-winner for the musical "Hamilton," Leslie Odom Jr. has now earned two Academy Award nominations for the drama "One Night in Miami," in which he plays famed singer Sam Cooke. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with Odom about his remarkable career, from his teenage debut in Broadway's "Rent," to the possibilities that have opened up since his role as Aaron Burr in the groundbreaking "Hamilton."
The "Taxi" star spoke to CBS News' Ken Lombardi about his new role on Broadway
Tony Danza is returning to Broadway with "Honeymoon in Vegas," based on the 1992 quirky comedy starring Nicolas Cage and James Caan. Danza and his co-stars spoke to CBS News' Ken Lombardi about their new musical.
Michael C. Hall and the creator of "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" spoke to CBS News' Ken Lombardi about the Tony Award-winning hit
Golden Globe-winner Michael C. Hall is glamming it up on Broadway as the title character in "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," a musical which picked up four Tony Awards this year, including a best actor win for Neil Patrick Harris. Hall, "Hedwig" co-creator John Cameron Mitchell and Lena Hall (who won a best actress Tony this year for her performance in the musical) spoke to CBS News' Ken Lombardi about what the "Six Feet Under" and "Dexter" star brings to the production.
Lesley Stahl sits down with the cast of the revival of Terrence McNally's comedy, "It's Only a Play," to learn what goes on backstage of a Broadway production
Lesley Stahl sits down with the cast of the revival of Terrence McNally's comedy, "It's Only a Play," to learn what goes on backstage of a Broadway production, and what actors really think of critics' reviews. Joining Stahl are Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, Stockard Channing, F. Murray Abraham, Rupert Grint, Megan Mullally and Micah Stock.
At 6 years old, Iain Armitage may just be the nation's youngest theater critic
At 6 years old, Iain Armitage may just be the nation's youngest theater critic. His reviews have attracted tens of thousands of views on Youtube. Jeff Pegues reports.
The young movie star takes on an ambitious role of showgirl Sally Bowles in a revival of "Cabaret"
The young movie star takes on an ambitious role of showgirl Sally Bowles in a revival of "Cabaret." Also, Cate Blanchett gets to show off her wilder side as the voice of the python in Warner Brothers' adaptation of "The Jungle Book." Suzanne Marques has today's Eye on Entertainment.
Danielle Nottingham takes a look at the day's top entertainment stories in this Eye on Entertainment
Theaters on Broadway dimmed their marquee lights Wednesday night in tribute to Robin Williams. Plus, Justin Bieber pleads guilty to charges of careless driving and resisting arrest. Danielle Nottingham takes a look at the day's top entertainment stories in this Eye on Entertainment.
Suzanne Marques reports for today's Eye on Entertainment
Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren will reprise her role as Queen Elizabeth II in a New York run of "The Audience." Also, actor Daniel Radcliffe made a stop in LA to promote his new film, "What If." Suzanne Marques has today's Eye on Entertainment.
Actress/director Lee Grant, author of the new memoir, "I Said Yes to Everything," talks to correspondent Michelle Miller
In this web extra video, actress/director Lee Grant, author of the new memoir, "I Said Yes to Everything," talks to correspondent Michelle Miller about her forgetting her lines while appearing on Broadway with Peter Falk in the 1973 Neil Simon comedy, "The Prisoner of Second Avenue," and how it relates to her being blacklisted in the 1950s by the House Un-American Activities Committee.
The actor is charged with disorderly conduct after an outburst at a Broadway show last month
The actor is charged with disorderly conduct after an outburst at a Broadway show last month. Also, Kiss, Usher and Jennifer Lopez have signed on to perform at the Fashion Rocks concert this fall. Suzanne Marques has today's Eye on Entertainment.
Actress Elaine Stritch died on Thursday at her home in Michigan
Actress Elaine Stritch died on Thursday at her home in Michigan. The multi-talented Stritch was known for her iconic work in Stephen Sondheim's "Company" and recently, for her role as Alec Baldwin's mother on "30 Rock." Stritch was 89. Scott Pelley reports.
Trump officials flew on 1st nonstop commercial flight from U.S. to Venezuela in years
The trip comes nearly four months after U.S. forces seized Rodríguez's predecessor, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife in a daring special forces raid.
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Iran war pushes oil prices to 4-year high as Hegseth faces lawmakers
Oil prices hit a 4-year high as Axios reports Trump will hear new options to try to break the Strait of Hormuz standoff with Iran with a new wave of attacks.
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Details revealed on where Cole Allen is being held in D.C. jail complex
Cole Allen, 31, is charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump and two firearms-related offenses stemming from the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night.
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Confrontation between officers and alleged shooter at D.C. gala lasted 7 seconds
Seven seconds passed between when the alleged gunman at Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner — carrying a shotgun initially concealed by a jacket — first encountered federal law enforcement and when he was subdued, sources told CBS News.
Trump signs bill funding DHS, ending record-breaking 76-day shutdown
The longest shutdown of a federal department in U.S. history came to an end on Thursday when President Trump signed a bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security following a breakthrough on Capitol Hill.
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New White House drug abuse strategy floats wastewater testing, AI, more treatment
The Trump administration is proposing wastewater testing to try to ferret out data on illegal drug use in real time, according to a draft of a new drug control strategy obtained by CBS News. It also proposes using AI to track threats.
Trump drops Casey Means as surgeon general nominee, names Nicole Saphier
President Trump picked Dr. Nicole Saphier as his new nominee for surgeon general, and blamed Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy for Casey Mean's nomination stalling in the Senate.
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Fire aboard Navy destroyer USS Higgins, officials say
One of the officials told CBS News that the fire knocked out power and propulsion on the guided-missile destroyer, a mainstay of the Navy's forward presence in Asia.
Louisiana suspends House primaries for May 16 elections
Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry said Thursday that the state will suspend its May 16 House primaries in the wake of the Supreme Court striking down the state's Congressional map.
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5 wounded in possible stabbing attack at Washington high school
The suspect, a student, was detained at the scene, police said.
Texas mother of 4 released from ICE custody after more than a month in detention
Meenu Batra, a single mother of four adult U.S. citizens, was arrested on March 17 by federal immigration officers while traveling for a work trip.
"Ozempic breath" is boosting Hershey's sales of mints and gum
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Trump officials flew on 1st non-stop commercial flight from US to Venezuela in years
The trip comes nearly four months after U.S. forces seized Rodríguez's predecessor, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife in a daring special forces raid.
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Details revealed on where Cole Allen is being held in D.C. jail complex
Cole Allen, 31, is charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump and two firearms-related offenses stemming from the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night.
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"Ozempic breath" is boosting Hershey's sales of mints and gum
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Spotify's new badge identifies human artists, as AI music floods in
As AI-generated music spreads, Spotify says it wants to help users "trust the authenticity" of what they're listening to.
Thermos recalls 8.2 million containers after stoppers caused vision loss
The Thermos Stainless King Food Jars and Thermos Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles were sold at Walmart, Target and Amazon.com.
Buying a computer? AI is making it more expensive.
A memory chip shortage is driving up computer prices for consumers, reversing a decades-long drop in hardware costs.
GDP rose at 2% annual rate in first quarter as U.S. economy rebounds
The AI boom propped up U.S. economic growth in the first quarter, but inflation due to the Iran war is casting a cloud.
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New White House drug abuse strategy floats wastewater testing, AI, more treatment
The Trump administration is proposing wastewater testing to try to ferret out data on illegal drug use in real time, according to a draft of a new drug control strategy obtained by CBS News. It also proposes using AI to track threats.
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Confrontation between officers and alleged shooter at D.C. gala lasted 7 seconds
Seven seconds passed between when the alleged gunman at Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner — carrying a shotgun initially concealed by a jacket — first encountered federal law enforcement and when he was subdued, sources told CBS News.
Trump officials flew on 1st non-stop commercial flight from US to Venezuela in years
The trip comes nearly four months after U.S. forces seized Rodríguez's predecessor, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife in a daring special forces raid.
What states could try to redistrict and add more GOP seats
The Supreme Court's ruling on Wednesday about Louisiana's congressional map could have implications for several states as it narrowed the section of the Voting Rights Act about majority-minority districts.
Iran war's true cost closer to $50 billion, not $25 billion, U.S. officials say
A Pentagon official publicly placed the Department of Defense's cost for Operation Epic Fury at $25 billion.
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New White House drug abuse strategy floats wastewater testing, AI, more treatment
The Trump administration is proposing wastewater testing to try to ferret out data on illegal drug use in real time, according to a draft of a new drug control strategy obtained by CBS News. It also proposes using AI to track threats.
"Ozempic breath" is boosting Hershey's sales of mints and gum
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Funding cuts for fentanyl test strips raise concerns: "It doesn't make sense"
Test strips cost about $1 each and can be used to check drugs for dangerous contaminants, including fentanyl and xylazine.
Trump drops Casey Means as surgeon general nominee, names Nicole Saphier
President Trump picked Dr. Nicole Saphier as his new nominee for surgeon general, and blamed Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy for Casey Mean's nomination stalling in the Senate.
RFK Jr.'s healthy food agenda puts hospitals on notice about patients' meals
The backlash was immediate after the Trump administration served notice that hospitals and nursing homes should limit sugary drinks and dietary supplements in favor of what HHS terms "real food."
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U.K. raises terrorism threat level to "severe" after stabbing attack
The U.K. has raised its national threat level from "substantial" to "severe," citing the increasing threat of Islamist and extreme right-wing terrorism in the country.
Trump officials flew on 1st non-stop commercial flight from US to Venezuela in years
The trip comes nearly four months after U.S. forces seized Rodríguez's predecessor, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife in a daring special forces raid.
Jewish Londoners describe "utter horror" and living in fear after latest attack
"We've been warning about this for a long time," one local resident told CBS News. "It's like a tsunami — you see the smaller waves before the big one hits."
Tina Brown: King showed U.S.-U.K. ties are "bigger than current politics"
CBS News contributor Tina Brown said King Charles' address to Congress during his visit to the U.S. showed "the meaning of monarchy."
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Fire aboard Navy destroyer USS Higgins, officials say
One of the officials told CBS News that the fire knocked out power and propulsion on the guided-missile destroyer, a mainstay of the Navy's forward presence in Asia.
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A look at Spencer Pratt's mayoral campaign
Spencer Pratt, who starred in the mid-2000s reality TV show "The Hills," released a new ad in his campaign for Los Angeles mayor that's getting attention online. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins with analysis.
Stars preview "Devil Wears Prada 2"
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci are reprising their iconic roles for "The Devil Wears Prada 2" 20 years after the original film was released. The stars speak to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King and give an inside look at the movie.
Eliminated survivor contestant on new twist
(Warning: Spoilers ahead!) The fifth member of the "Survivor 50" jury, who was eliminated during Wednesday's episode, talks about being voted off and a huge twist in the game.
David Allan Coe, singer who wrote "Take This Job and Shove It," dies at 86
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
New details in case against singer D4vd
Musician D4vd was in a Los Angeles court on Wednesday as prosecutors laid out a timeline and highlighted new details in their case against him in the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The singer has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Warning, the details in this story are disturbing.
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Elon Musk concludes testimony in OpenAI trial
Elon Musk's testimony concluded Thursday in his lawsuit against OpenAI. Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and host of "The Most Interesting Thing in AI" podcast, joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
Elon Musk cross-examined in OpenAI trial
Elon Musk was cross-examined in his lawsuit against OpenAI on Thursday. In testimony on Wednesday, he said he was "a fool" for funding OpenAI. He is accusing OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, of betraying him and the public by abandoning its core mission as it transitioned from a nonprofit to a for-profit company. WIRED senior writer Maxwell Zeff joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Spotify's new badge identifies human artists, as AI music floods in
As AI-generated music spreads, Spotify says it wants to help users "trust the authenticity" of what they're listening to.
Buying a computer? AI is making it more expensive.
A memory chip shortage is driving up computer prices for consumers, reversing a decades-long drop in hardware costs.
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Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
Saving the Venus fly trap
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world.
From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
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Fin Gómez on correspondents' dinner shooting
CBS News political director and executive director of politics and White House Fin Gómez reflects on the White House Correspondents' Dinner attack on "The Daily Report," saying he was proud of "our fellow colleagues."
New details on Greg Biffle theft
Within hours of the plane crash that killed Hall of Fame NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, along with his wife and kids, authorities say someone was trying to break into his accounts and steal his money. Mark Strassmann has more details from police.
NYT reveals possible Epstein suicide note
The New York Times reported that the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein may have left a suicide note following an earlier incident about three weeks before his death. However, that note has been sealed in a separate case for nearly seven years and remains out of public view. Meg Oliver reports.
New details about correspondents' dinner
The man accused of trying to assassinate President Trump last weekend appeared in court on Thursday as new details are still emerging about the attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Powerful blast sends officers into the air
Police say a man forced his way into a home in the New York City borough of Queens, where his family was, and then, when police arrived, he intentionally set off an explosion. Tom Hanson reports.
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SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket carrying powerful satellite
SpaceX's most powerful operational rocket boosted a high-speed ViaSat internet data relay satellite into space to complete a globe-spanning constellation.
Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Hegseth testifies on Iran war at Senate hearing
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday, facing intense questioning from Democrats on the Pentagon budget, the war with Iran and more. These are some of the most notable exchanges from the hearing.
Breaking down OPEC and its influence
President Trump gave his endorsement to the United Arab Emirates' decision to leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, or OPEC, on Wednesday. "The Daily Report" breaks it down.
Why did Saudi Arabia pull LIV Golf funding?
LIV Golf is seeking new backers after Saudi Arabia's public investment fund announced it will be pulling its funding at the end of the season. Gabby Herzig, a staff writer at The Athletic, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Fin Gómez on correspondents' dinner shooting
CBS News political director and executive director of politics and White House Fin Gómez reflects on the White House Correspondents' Dinner attack on "The Daily Report," saying he was proud of "our fellow colleagues."
Analyst breaks down economy amid Iran war
The national average gas price is up to $4.30 per gallon, the highest in four years, as President Trump said Thursday that gas prices "will drop like a rock" when the Iran war ends. Ted Rossman, principal analyst at Bankrate, joins "The Daily Report" with more.