Apple workers go on strike in France right as the iPhone 15 hits stores
Some 200 workers from Apple stores across France joined picket lines, vying for sidewalk space with customers eager to get the new iPhone 15.
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Nearly 400 primate skulls headed for U.S. seized in France: "Staggering"
More than 392 packages filled with primate skulls and other remains were found over the course of several months at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
King Charles kicks off state visit to France
King Charles and Queen Camilla are in France for a three-day state visit that was originally planned for March, but was postponed due to nationwide protests over France's pension reforms. BBC News correspondent Hugh Schofield has more on what the meeting represents.
France bans iPhone 12 sales over high radiation-emission levels
It's unclear why the phone, released in 2020, didn't pass the agency's latest tests and why it was only that particular model.
1 dead, 8 in intensive care after botulism outbreak at French bar
Officials say 12 people have been diagnosed with the rare but potentially fatal illness, and a manslaughter investigation has been opened.
Ex-Italy PM claims France, "with the Americans," behind 1980 jet crash
Ex-Italian PM Giuliano Amato called on France's Emmanuel Macron to confirm or refute the claim, suggesting the jet was downed "in complicity with the Americans."
Algerian coast guard allegedly kills jet skiers who ran out of gas
A survivor of the incident says he watched as his brother was fatally shot after the group got lost in the dark and came under fire.
France to ban abayas in state schools
Starting next week, people in France will be banned from wearing abayas in state-run schools, a decision is being met with mixed reactions. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports.
France bans Islamic abayas in schools, calls them "political attack"
A government spokesman said the long, flowing garment was "obviously" religious, "a political attack," and an act of "proselytizing."
Notre Dame restoration efforts continue
Four years after a fire tore through Paris’ Cathedral of Notre Dame, reopening by the end of 2024 seems within reach. Bill Whitaker joined the construction team to see how far it’s come.
8/27/2023: Targeting Seniors; The Resurrection of Notre Dame; The Sperm Whales of Dominica
Cyber scammers stealing from grandparents. Then, Notre Dame restoration efforts continue. And, Marine sanctuary to protect sperm whales.
Italian official calls tourists "vandals" after months of bad behavior
Viral incidents in Rome, Paris, Venice and other cities has garnered negative attention and expensive fines for tourists.
Pony rides banned in Paris following animal rights campaign
The French capital will ban pony rides for children in public parks following a campaign by animal rights activists who said that the animals were suffering as a result of the practice.
6 migrants dead, 50 rescued from capsized boat in the English Channel
British authorities said 755 people crossed the channel in small boats Thursday, the highest daily number this year.
11 killed by fire in home for people with disabilities in France
17 people were evacuated from the vacation house in the town of Wintzenheim, close to the German border.
Man in France released after wife's claim of captivity is disputed
A local prosecutor said the woman was still in the hospital as the authorities tried to find a better solution for her medical care.
Are military coups on the rise in Africa?
The U.S. suspended security cooperation with military forces in Niger a week after soldiers ousted the country's president and his government. Niger joins a list of African countries to experience military coups since 2020. Associated Press West Africa correspondent Sam Mednick joined CBS News to discuss what's happening on the ground and if military takeovers have become a pattern in the region.
Americans flee Niger on Italian plane a week after leader detained
The U.S. hasn't called the military takeover in Niger a coup and isn't organizing evacuations, but 21 U.S. nationals have escaped on a European plane.
U.S. "monitoring" as Europe starts evacuations from post-coup Niger
NSC spokesman John Kirby said the White House still sees a "window" for diplomacy to resolve the crisis.
French nationals to be evacuated from Niger
France says it is going to evacuate its citizens from Niger beginning Tuesday, according to the country's foreign ministry. This comes after a military junta overthrew Niger's pro-western president during a coup last week. BBC News reporter Chris Ewokor joined CBS News to talk about the situation.
Pro-coup protests erupt in Niger
In Niger, where a military junta seized power last week, thousands of coup supporters took to the streets of the country's capital Sunday waving Russian flags and denouncing the former colonial power, France. Some protesters threw stones at the French Embassy, breaking windows. Declan Walsh, chief Africa correspondent for The New York Times, joined CBS News with more on the situation.
Plea for caution as selfie-taking fan reportedly snarls Tour de France
Overall leader Jonas Vingegaard asks fans to behave after a mass crash brought some two dozen riders down in the 15th stage of the iconic race.
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Russia suspends participation in Black Sea grain deal; France's Women's World Cup ad goes viral.
Jane Birkin, actor, singer and style icon, dies in Paris at 76
One of the most photographed women of the Sixties, actor, singer and style icon Jane Birken was perhaps best known for the highly-desirable Hermes fashion accessory that bears her name.
Last French commando who took part in D-Day landings dies at 100
Leon Gautier was one of only 177 elite French troops who were able to join the brazen Allied attack on Nazi-occupied France in 1944.
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Congress passes 45-day funding bill to avert government shutdown
Hours before a midnight deadline, Congress passed a short-term funding bill to keep the government running for 45 days.
Rep. Jamaal Bowman pulls fire alarm ahead of funding bill vote
In a statement, Bowman said that he was "rushing to make" the vote and "came to a door that is usually open for votes but today would not open."
Semitruck crash causes 5 fatalities; ammonia leak forces evacuations
Due to the plume from the ammonia leak, an evacuation was ordered within an approximate one-mile radius of the crash, officials said.
7 sets of remains exhumed after latest search for Tulsa Massacre victims
None of the remains found thus far have been confirmed as victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
New York City works to dry out after heavy rain, flooding
New York City is recovering after parts of the city were inundated Friday with more than 8 inches of rain in just hours.
Kansas police chief suspended in wake of police raid on local newspaper
Police raided the newspaper in August seizing personal cellphones, computers, the newspaper's file server and other equipment.
Families take to the road for "world schooling"
Known loosely as "world-schoolers," families are traveling for brief periods, while others open schools and remain on the road for months – or years – at a time to educate their children.
Illinois man convicted of killing his wife speaks out: "I'm innocent."
Prosecutors say evidence, including damning cellphone searches and texts, led them to Tim Bliefnick for the February murder of Becky Bliefnick.
Son's coach ID'd as Florida mom's killer decades after her murder
Joseph Mills, a coach and role model to the victim's youngest son, was sentenced to life in prison without parole 41 years after the rape and murder of Linda Slaten in her Lakeland home.
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Illinois man convicted of killing his wife speaks out: "I'm innocent."
Prosecutors say evidence, including damning cellphone searches and texts, led them to Tim Bliefnick for the February murder of Becky Bliefnick.
Son's coach ID'd as Florida mom's killer decades after her murder
Joseph Mills, a coach and role model to the victim's youngest son, was sentenced to life in prison without parole 41 years after the rape and murder of Linda Slaten in her Lakeland home.
Kansas police chief suspended in wake of police raid on local newspaper
Police raided the newspaper in August, seizing personal cellphones, computers, the newspaper's file server and other equipment.
Rep. Jamaal Bowman pulls fire alarm ahead of funding bill vote
In a statement, Bowman said that he was "rushing to make" the vote and "came to a door that is usually open for votes but today would not open."
Trade show plastic skull halts checked baggage screening at airport
The skull was found in a traveler's luggage at Salt Lake City International Airport in mid-September, according to a news release from the Transportation Safety Administration.
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Congress passes 45-day funding bill to avert government shutdown
Hours before a midnight deadline, Congress passed a short-term funding bill to keep the government running for 45 days.
Donald Trump expects to attend start of New York civil trial Monday
Former President Donald Trump expects to attend at least the first day of the civil trial pitting him and the Trump Organization against New York Attorney General Letitia James.
75,000 health care workers could soon strike in five states
The walkout by Kaiser Permanente nurses, orderlies and other workers would represent the biggest health care strike in U.S. history.
Student loan repayments begin again on October 1. Here's what to know
Americans with student loan debt will begin repaying their loans starting on Sunday after a hiatus of more than three years.
Hundreds of flights canceled and delayed after storm slams NYC
Travelers were urged to check with their carriers after intense rain and flooding disrupted flights at two of the nation's busiest airports.
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Rep. Jamaal Bowman pulls fire alarm ahead of funding bill vote
In a statement, Bowman said that he was "rushing to make" the vote and "came to a door that is usually open for votes but today would not open."
Congress passes 45-day funding bill to avert government shutdown
Hours before a midnight deadline, Congress passed a short-term funding bill to keep the government running for 45 days.
Supreme Court to hear cases on guns, online speech, agency power in new term
The Supreme Court convenes Monday for a new term that brings cases on free speech, agency power and the Second Amendment.
Donald Trump expects to attend start of New York civil trial Monday
Former President Donald Trump expects to attend at least the first day of the civil trial pitting him and the Trump Organization against New York Attorney General Letitia James.
IRS contractor accused of disclosing Trump's tax returns
IRS contractor Charles Littlejohn was charged with disclosing tax return information of a high-ranking government official and "thousands of the nation's wealthiest people."
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75,000 health care workers could soon strike
About 75,000 workers in the Kaiser Permanente health care system could soon hit the picket lines. It would be the largest in health care strike in U.S. history. Their labor contract expires at midnight Saturday. Tom Wait has the latest.
75,000 health care workers could soon strike in five states
The walkout by Kaiser Permanente nurses, orderlies and other workers would represent the biggest health care strike in U.S. history.
Rocker bassinets potentially deadly for babies, safety regulator warns
5in1 Rocker Bassinets sold online at Walmart.com and other websites pose suffocation, strangulation and fall hazards, regulators warn.
2 professors hope to diversify the medical field ahead of National Latino Physician Day
They hope to change the number of Hispanics choosing a career in medicine by highlighting their community's achievements on October 1 for National Latino Physician Day.
After pharmacists walk out, CVS vows to improve working conditions
CVS Health pharmacists are being run ragged by insufficient staff and corporate quotas that jeopardize patient safety, protest organizers claim.
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Dog caught in driver's seat of moving car in speed camera photo in Slovakia
According to police, the real driver of the car said the dog had unexpectedly jumped into his lap.
6 miners killed, 15 trapped after Zimbabwe gold mine collapses
Rescue operations were underway on Saturday at Beyhose mine in the gold rich town of Chegutu, about 60 miles west of Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe.
Families take to the road for "world schooling"
Known loosely as "world-schoolers," families are traveling for brief periods, while others open schools and remain on the road for months – or years – at a time to educate their children.
Preaching a "more tolerant" church, Pope appoints 21 new cardinals
The 86-year-old pope welcomed the new "Princes of the Church" -- one of whom could one day become the successor to the current pontiff.
Scientists say they've found Europe's oldest "prehistoric footwear"
Research say the oldest collection of footwear in Europe has been discovered in a cave in southern Spain, dating back more than 6,000 years.
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Briston Maroney performs "Freakin' Out on the Interstate"
Originally from Knoxville, Tennessee, Briston Maroney got his start playing shows in Nashville. That led to a recording career and a debut album that quickly went gold and was recently certified platinum. Now, he's getting ready for a North American headline tour and has just released his second studio album. From his first album "Carnival," here is Briston Maroney with "Freakin' Out on the Interstate."
Briston Maroney performs "Chaos Party"
Originally from Knoxville, Tennessee, Briston Maroney got his start playing shows in Nashville. That led to a recording career and a debut album that quickly went gold and was recently certified platinum. Now, he's getting ready for a North American headline tour and has just released his second studio album. From "Ultrapure," here is Briston Maroney with "Chaos Party."
Briston Maroney performs "Body"
Originally from Knoxville, Tennessee, Briston Maroney got his start playing shows in Nashville. That led to a recording career and a debut album that quickly went gold and was recently certified platinum. Now, he's getting ready for a North American headline tour and has just released his second studio album. From "Ultrapure," here is Briston Maroney with "Body."
Authors on new book about making "Airplane!"
The trio known as ZAZ - Jerry Zucker, David Zucker and Jim Abrahams - was responsible for writing and directing the zany comedic hit "Airplane!" Now, the three have written a book about making the 1980 movie, which pioneered a whole new type of comedy. Jeff Glor has more.
2023 New York Film Festival opens with Natalie Portman-Julianne Moore spellbinder "May December"
This year's celebration of cinema offers films starring Emma Stone, Adam Driver, Michael Fassbender, Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal, as well as a showcase for invigorating new filmmakers. Here are some highlights.
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Apple seeks fix for overheating iPhone 15 issue
Apple announced Saturday it is working on an update to address reports that new iPhone 15 models are overheating. The company said the issue is caused by software bug and the use of certain third-party apps, including Uber and Instagram.
OpenAI's ChatGPT gets new advancements
ChatGPT has become even more advanced in its ability to inform and interact with users. OpenAI confirmed Wednesday the artificial intelligence-powered system can now browse the internet to provide users with the most up-to-date information when previously it only used data up to September 2021. OpenAI also announced this week that ChatGPT can now "see, hear, and speak" with users through newly rolled-out features. Kyle Wiggers, senior enterprise reporter at TechCrunch, joined CBS News to talk about the updates.
Google antitrust trial enters third week
The government's antitrust case against Google is now entering its third week, but efforts by the tech giant to close off testimony to the public are raising questions about transparency in the Justice Department's biggest monopoly trial in more than 20 years. Nico Grant, a technology reporter at the New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss the case.
Google antitrust trial enters third week
The government's antitrust case against Google is now entering its third week, but efforts by the tech giant to close off testimony to the public are raising questions about transparency in the Justice Department's biggest monopoly trial in more than 20 years. Nico Grant, a technology reporter at the New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss the case.
GameStop appoints Chewy founder Ryan Cohen as chief executive
The billionaire will not receive compensation for serving as the company's president, CEO and chairman, GameStop said.
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Scientists say they've found Europe's oldest "prehistoric footwear"
Research say the oldest collection of footwear in Europe has been discovered in a cave in southern Spain, dating back more than 6,000 years.
Family looking for lost earring instead finds Viking-era burial treasures
The family was looking for a lost gold earring in their garden, but instead they found artifacts dating back more than 1,000 years, officials said.
Scientists take step toward "being able to resurrect extinct species"
"People didn't think it could really be done," Marc Friedländer, an associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, told CBS News.
Scientists recover RNA from extinct species
For the first time, scientists in Sweden have analyzed an extinct animal's RNA. They're studying the Tasmanian tiger which has been extinct since the 1930s. Marc Friedländer, associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, joins CBS News to discuss what the breakthrough means for science.
Tropical storm warnings along East Coast
What could soon be Tropical Storm Ophelia is moving closer to the U.S. East Coast, the National Hurricane Center said, and a tropical storm warning is in effect from Cape Fear, North Carolina, to Fenwick Island, Delaware. CBS News Baltimore's Janay Reece has an update on how locals there are preparing for the storm. And Lynette Charles, meteorologist for The Weather Channel, has a forecast for where the storms could be most severe.
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Illinois man convicted of killing his wife speaks out: "I'm innocent."
Prosecutors say evidence, including damning cellphone searches and texts, led them to Tim Bliefnick for the February murder of Becky Bliefnick.
Son's coach ID'd as Florida mom's killer decades after her murder
Joseph Mills, a coach and role model to the victim's youngest son, was sentenced to life in prison without parole 41 years after the rape and murder of Linda Slaten in her Lakeland home.
New video released in Philadelphia lootings
Philadelphia police on Friday released new surveillance video in a looting rampage that occurred across the city earlier this week, in an effort to identify and arrest more suspects. The video shows a large group of masked looters using hammers to smash their way into a store.
4 Baton Rouge officers charged in connection with "brave cave" scandal
The Baton Rouge Police Department is under scrutiny as the FBI opened a civil rights investigation into allegations that officers assaulted detainees in an obscure warehouse known as the "brave cave."
Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
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Investigating space tourism safety regulation
As new space tour companies change the way we can see our world, a moratorium on spaceflight regulation and participant safety has come to the forefront. In the latest CBS Reports documentary, Mark Strassmann takes a close look at the next great leap for humankind -- and whether regulators and industry stakeholders are striking the right balance between encouraging innovation and ensuring safety.
3 space station crew members back on Earth after U.S.-record year in space
Descent from the International Space Station closed out an unexpected 371-day stay, the longest flight in U.S. space history.
How to see the harvest supermoon
September's full moon, also known as the harvest moon, will be the last of four consecutive supermoons.
NASA astronaut closing out record-setting yearlong space station flight
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio is finishing up the longest single flight in U.S. space history at 371 days.
Why NASA retrieved samples from an asteroid
NASA is celebrating the successful end of a 7-year, $1 billion mission to collect and return a sample from the asteroid Bennu. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has more on the mission. And Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the significance of the samples.
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Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
The crime scene evidence that convicted Alex Murdaugh
Inside South Carolina's "trial of the century" — how investigators built their case
Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Young witness found herself at the scene of a crime
What Angelina Fernandes saw the night her mother was accused of murder.
Chandler Halderson case: An inside look
How prosecutors made the case that the Wisconsin man killed his parents Bart and Krista Halderson in July 2021.
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Space Tourism: The Next Great Leap | CBS Reports
In the aftermath of the Titan submersible tragedy, extreme travel has come under fresh scrutiny. But one industry stands out for both its allure and the lack of regulation protecting participants' safety: space tourism. CBS Reports explores the next great leap for humankind and whether regulators and industry stakeholders are striking the right balance between encouraging innovation and ensuring safety.
The Game Show and the Murder
When Becky Bliefnick was murdered, an answer her husband gave on "Family Feud" years earlier raised eyebrows."48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
The Betrayal of Linda Slaten
After a young mother is murdered, her son unknowingly hangs the killer's photo on his wall. "48 Hours" contributor Jim Axelrod reports.
Traffic camera shows dog behind wheel of car
Authorities in Slovakia released a photo from a speed camera which appeared to show a dog behind the wheel of a car. The owner claimed the dog had jumped into his lap, and he received a fine.
California town fights to preserve its heritage
The Northern California town of Freeport, located along the Sacramento River, dates back to the days of the gold rush. While it now has only about 100 residents, there is still a strong drive to preserve its heritage. Marlee Ginter has more.