Tony nominee "Sweat" is a timely tale about America's working class
Pulitzer Prize-winning play, set at a bar in Reading, Pa., centers on struggles of town's steel factory workers
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"Hamilton" star Leslie Odom Jr. signs book deal
Former "Hamilton" actor Leslie Odom Jr. is working on his first book, one he hopes will inspire young people
Kevin Spacey tight-lipped about Tony Awards plans
Getting Kevin Spacey to spill the beans about his plans hosting the Tony Awards is like getting Frank Underwood to renounce blackmail
Tony Awards 2017: How to watch
Excited for Sunday night's Tony Awards? Here's how to watch
"Working Girl" musical in the works
Tess McGill has a mind for business and a bod for Broadway, apparently
"SpongeBob SquarePants" musical set to hit Broadway
The stage show will include posthumous music by David Bowie
"A Doll's House, Part 2": The return of Nora
The Tony-nominated play picks up after Henrik Ibsen's 19th century heroine left to make a life for herself
"Jagged Little Pill" musical gets 2018 premiere
"You Oughta Know" singer is latest to take her music to the theatrical stage
"War Paint," the ugly fight over the business of beauty
A new Broadway musical recounts the bitter feud between cosmetic magnates Helena Rubinstein and Elizabeth Arden
Harry Potter play sets Broadway debut date
Fans eager to see the next chapter of "Harry Potter" come to life on stage won't have to travel to London anymore
Chris Evans set to make Broadway debut in 2018
Captain America is headed to the Great White Way
Kevin Spacey to host the Tony Awards
"House of Cards" star Kevin Spacey will be taking center stage to salute Broadway’s finest this year
"Groundhog Day" show will go on, producers say
Andy Karl hurt himself during Friday's performance, and finished the show with the help of a cane and his fellow actors
Ivanka Trump, Canadian PM spotted at Broadway show
The musical, "Come From Away," is about Newfoundlanders who opened their doors to stranded passengers on 9/11
Legendary music exec Tommy Mottola talks "A Bronx Tale"
Mottola, who's worked with countless artists including Celine Dion and Mariah Carey, said the Broadway musical is "near and dear" to him
Sara Bareilles announces Broadway stint in “Waitress”
Sara Bareilles announced that she's fulfilling a lifelong dream of performing on Broadway
Stephen Sondheim to receive special PEN award
Stephen Sondheim is following up his Presidential Medal of Freedom with another prestigious award
Watch Jake Gyllenhaal sing during Broadway rehearsals
Jake Gyllenhaal is ready to make his Broadway musical debut
The making of the "Hamilton" cast album
How did a show about some "dead white guys" become a sensation? Watch the original "Hamilton" cast and creator at work on stage and in the recording studio
“Groundhog Day” Broadway musical giving away tickets
Speaking of Groundhog Day, the musical based on the 1993 Bill Murray film is coming to Broadway
“Hamilton” Schuyler sisters to perform at Super Bowl
Broadway sensation "Hamilton" is even catching on with the sports world
David Edelstein: Mary Tyler Moore's career after TV a "cautionary tale"
She's best remembered for her iconic TV roles, but Mary Tyler Moore also found success -- and some setbacks -- on Broadway and in the movies
Elton John "Devil Wears Prada" musical in the works
"The Devil Wears Prada" is coming to Broadway, with songs by Elton John
Dance photographer Martha Swope 1928-2017
The legendary documentarian for ballet and the Broadway stage photographed the leading dancers, choreographers and stars in the performing arts - and would be honored with a Tony Award herself
A cappella show "In Transit" lands on Broadway
What was once a niche music style found in college competitions has gone mainstream, with Grammy-winning recordings and a hugely successful movie franchise
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Brown University shooting suspect found dead, also killed MIT professor, officials say
The Brown University shooting suspect was found dead in a storage unit in New Hampshire. Authorities believe he is also responsible for killing an MIT professor.
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Justice Department set to release trove of Epstein files today
The Justice Department expects to release "several hundred thousand" records from the Epstein files today, a top official said. Follow live updates here.
Noem says Brown suspect got U.S. visa through diversity lottery, pauses program
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said late Thursday the Trump administration will pause the diversity visa lottery program, which she said was used by alleged Brown University shooter Claudio Manuel Neves Valente.
What we know about the suspect in the Brown and MIT professor shootings
Officials say the same gunman who opened fire at Brown University also killed an MIT professor two days later. Here's what we know about the suspect, who was found dead Thursday night.
U.S. strikes 2 more alleged drug boats, bringing total death count to over 100
The U.S. military says it struck two more alleged drug-carrying boats on Thursday, bringing the total death toll from the Trump administration's monthslong campaign to upwards of 100.
Australia announces gun buyback plan just days after Bondi Beach attack
Australia will use a sweeping buyback scheme to "get guns off our streets," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Friday.
Tipster using Reddit was key in cracking Brown University shooting case, police say
Information from a tipster who posted on Reddit about a strange encounter with another man was key in cracking the Brown University and MIT shootings cases, police say.
TikTok signs deal for sale of U.S. operations to American investors
TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sever ties with TikTok or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services
Albert Brooks remembers his "oldest friend" Rob Reiner
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
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Justice Department set to release trove of Epstein files today
The Justice Department expects to release "several hundred thousand" records from the Epstein files today, a top official said. Follow live updates here.
Ford recalls nearly 273,000 vehicles over rollaway risk
Regulators said the parking module in certain Ford vehicles may fail, potentially allowing cars to roll away.
Tipster using Reddit was key in cracking Brown University shooting case, police say
Information from a tipster who posted on Reddit about a strange encounter with another man was key in cracking the Brown University and MIT shootings cases, police say.
Noem says Brown suspect got U.S. visa through diversity lottery, pauses program
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem says the Trump administration will pause the diversity visa lottery program, which she said was used by Brown University shooting suspect Claudio Manuel Neves Valente.
What we know about the suspect in the Brown and MIT professor shootings
Officials say the same gunman who opened fire at Brown University also killed an MIT professor two days later. Here's what we know about the suspect, who was found dead Thursday night.
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Ford recalls nearly 273,000 vehicles over rollaway risk
Regulators said the parking module in certain Ford vehicles may fail, potentially allowing cars to roll away.
TikTok signs deal for sale of U.S. operations to American investors
TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sever ties with TikTok or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services
Instacart to pay $60M in refunds over allegations it deceived customers
Instacart's "unlawful tactics" hurt shoppers and raised the cost of groceries, according to the FTC.
Trump announces "warrior dividend" for military. Here's what to know.
The president announced the one-time payments during his White House address on Wednesday. Here's what to know about timing, taxes and more.
Small businesses face affordability crunch as tariff and other costs rise
Some small business owners say they're struggling to stay afloat because of higher tariff, health insurance and energy costs.
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Justice Department set to release trove of Epstein files today
The Justice Department expects to release "several hundred thousand" records from the Epstein files today, a top official said. Follow live updates here.
New Coast Guard chief confirmed following flap over swastikas, nooses
The Senate confirmed Admiral Kevin Lunday as Coast Guard commandant after agency guidance on the display of hate symbols such as swastikas and nooses was clarified.
Inside the FDA's vaccine uproar
A recent memo from Dr. Vinay Prasad, the head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, may signal an effort to to rewrite the rules governing the U.S. vaccine system.
Erika Kirk endorses JD Vance for president
Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk endorsed Vice President JD Vance for president in 2028 at the organization's annual conference.
Noem says Brown suspect got U.S. visa through diversity lottery, pauses program
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem says the Trump administration will pause the diversity visa lottery program, which she said was used by Brown University shooting suspect Claudio Manuel Neves Valente.
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Inside the FDA's vaccine uproar
A recent memo from Dr. Vinay Prasad, the head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, may signal an effort to to rewrite the rules governing the U.S. vaccine system.
Trump administration unveils proposals to cut off transgender care for minors
The proposals run counter to the recommendations of most major U.S. medical organizations.
Measles outbreaks worsen in South Carolina, Arizona and Utah
Nationally, the measles case count is nearing 2,000 for a disease that has been considered eliminated in the U.S. since 2000, a result of routine childhood vaccinations.
He made his brothers see a cardiologist. Each had advanced heart disease.
Kevin Murray was his family's health watchdog. His vigilance helped his brothers "avoid a real catastrophe."
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
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Australia announces gun buyback plan just days after Bondi Beach attack
Australia will use a sweeping buyback scheme to "get guns off our streets," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Friday.
TikTok signs deal for sale of U.S. operations to American investors
TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sever ties with TikTok or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services
Witkoff to meet with Kremlin envoy in Miami on U.S. peace plan for Ukraine
A U.S. official says a Kremlin envoy will travel to Florida to discuss a U.S.-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine.
Texas rabbi shot trying to help faces long recovery after Australia attack
As the youngest Bondi Beach shooting victim is mourned, a Texas couple tell CBS News about their "quick thinking" son's bid to intervene, and his road to recovery.
Teen inmate captured weeks after escaping prison with bedsheets
The inmate and another detainee fled an overcrowded jail after sawing through their cell bars with blades that investigators suspect were delivered by drone.
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Kiefer Sutherland recalls "extraordinary" day on set with Rob Reiner
Kiefer Sutherland recalls Rob Reiner's reaction to filming Jack Nicholson's famous scene in "A Few Good Men."
Albert Brooks remembers his "oldest friend" Rob Reiner
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
Kathy Bates says Rob Reiner "changed the course of my life" with "Misery" role
Kathy Bates rose to prominence with her Oscar-winning breakout role in Rob Reiner's adaptation of Stephen King's "Misery" in 1990.
Jelly Roll pardoned by Tennessee governor for robbery, drug convictions
Jelly Roll had said a pardon would make it easier for him to travel internationally for concert tours and to perform Christian missionary work without requiring burdensome paperwork.
Gloria Gaynor on how "I Will Survive" empowered her through a dark time
Gloria Gaynor told "CBS Mornings" her hit 1978 song gave her hope during one of the most difficult periods of her life.
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Instacart to pay $60M in refunds over allegations it deceived customers
Instacart's "unlawful tactics" hurt shoppers and raised the cost of groceries, according to the FTC.
Helping teens develop healthy phone habits
Helping teens develop healthy habits around social media use and screen time is important when they first receive a smartphone. Pediatric psychologist Ann-Louise Lockhart, an Instagram brand spokesperson and author of the new book "Love the Teen You Have," joins "CBS Mornings" to share some advice and tools, such as Instagram Teen Accounts, that parents can use to help their teens. For more information on Instagram Teen Accounts, visit familycenter.meta.com. (Sponsored by Instagram)
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.
How artificial intelligence grew in 2025
In 2025, the integration of artificial intelligence into the U.S. economy and people's everyday lives grew to historic levels. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent joins to recap how the transformative technology expanded over the past year, and what we can expect in 2026.
OpenAI, Amazon in talks over $10B investment
OpenAI, the developer for ChatGPT, and Amazon are in talks over a possible $10 billion investment. Mark DeCambre, editor-in-chief for MarketWatch, joins with more.
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
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Brown University students on manhunt ending
Brown University students are reacting to news of the shooting suspect being located after a massive manhunt. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more.
Brown University shooting suspect found dead
The man believed to be responsible for carrying out the Brown University shooting and killing an MIT professor was found dead in a storage unit in New Hampshire on Thursday, officials said. Tom Hanson reports.
Noem on diversity visa lottery program
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is recommending a pause to the U.S. diversity visa lottery program after the suspect in the Brown University shooting was identified and located. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
Brown University shooting suspect located
A Reddit post referenced in an affidavit apparently led officials to the suspect in the Brown University shooting, who has also been linked to the murder of an MIT professor. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports, and former FBI special agent Doug Kouns joins with his take on the investigation.
Brooks, Sutherland on Rob Reiner's legacy
Hollywood is honoring Rob Reiner's immense legacy in the one-hour special "CBS News: Rob Reiner - Scenes from a Life," which will be broadcast Sunday at 8:30 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
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Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
"Wet lava ball" exoplanet may have an atmosphere, evidence shows
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
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The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
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"Son of Sam": A serial killer's reign of terror
Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
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The Uplift: Made with love
Visit a Uyghur restaurant in Southern California, where culture is shared and the food is made with love. Plus, a man who wanted to save his friends life by donating a kidney ends up saving his own life.
Brown University students on manhunt ending
Brown University students are reacting to news of the shooting suspect being located after a massive manhunt. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more.
Brown University shooting suspect found dead
The man believed to be responsible for carrying out the Brown University shooting and killing an MIT professor was found dead in a storage unit in New Hampshire on Thursday, officials said. Tom Hanson reports.
New poll on high holiday costs
A recent CBS News poll shows many Americans are concerned about the high costs of holiday shopping. Lori Bettinger, the president of BancAlliance, joins CBS News with more details.
Eye Opener: Brown shooting suspect found dead
The manhunt for the Brown University shooting suspect ended Thursday night after he was found dead in New Hampshire, officials said. Plus, more details are emerging about the small plane crash that killed retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.