Aga Khan emerald fetches record $9 million at auction
The rare square 37-carat emerald is the world's most expensive green stone.
The rare square 37-carat emerald is the world's most expensive green stone.
Only three fancy vivid blue diamonds over 10 carats in weight have come up for sale at Christie's auction house since the company was founded in 1766.
The Oscar-winning star of "Everything Everywhere All at Once" wed her longtime partner Jean Todt, nearly two decades after the former Ferrari executive proposed to her.
Federal documents say the items were transferred to the National Archives, a requirement for any gift to a U.S. official valued at more than $415.
The head of the World Health Organization says there's "cause for optimism."
At a press briefing in Geneva, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the world has never been in a better position to stop COVID-19.
A veteran Russian diplomat to the U.N. Office at Geneva says he resigned and sent a scathing letter denouncing the "aggressive war unleashed" by President Vladimir Putin.
On Friday, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken will meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Geneva. Holly Williams is in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, talking to locals about their fears for a Russian invasion.
President Biden took questions from reporters Wednesday after meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva, Switzerland. Mr. Biden said, "I did what I came to do," while Putin called it a "constructive" meeting. "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell anchors a CBS News Special Report from Geneva with analysis from CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes, Eurasia Group President Ian Bremmer and CBS News senior national security contributor Michael Morell, former acting and deputy director of the CIA.
Biden prepares to meet with Putin; couple makes history in fight for unified family
Mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania have prompted an outcry from officials seeking answers about the flying objects.
A U.S. defense official told CBS News that Travis Timmerman was flown out of Syria and into Jordan by the U.S. military and handed over to the State Department.
Women have served in combat roles for the U.S. for more than 30 years, and some veterans and enlisted women worry Pete Hegseth might change that if he's confirmed as defense secretary.
Prosecutors and President-elect Donald Trump's lawyers continue to argue over how a judge should move forward in a case in which Trump has been convicted, but not sentenced.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is in the hospital after sustaining an injury on an overseas trip in Luxembourg, her office said Friday.
The FDA's top food official says the safety of the dye called Red 40 hasn't been assessed in over a decade, despite concerns over its potential behavioral health effects.
Tech companies are sending big bucks to President-elect Donald Trump's nonprofit inaugural committee.
Andrew Witty, the CEO of UnitedHealth Group, memorialized slain executive Brian Thompson in an op-ed and acknowledged industry flaws.
The woman who in 2006 falsely accused three Duke University lacrosse players of rape admitted publicly that she made up the story.
Former Trump campaign campaign lawyer Kenneth Chesebro tried to have his guilty plea in the Fulton County election interference case invalidated.
The FDA's top food official says the safety of the dye called Red 40 hasn't been assessed in over a decade, despite concerns over its potential behavioral health effects.
President-elect Donald Trump said Republicans will try to end the decades-long ritual of changing the clocks twice a year.
Prosecutors and President-elect Donald Trump's lawyers continue to argue over how a judge should move forward in a case in which Trump has been convicted, but not sentenced.
Texas has sued a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a Dallas-area woman via telemedicine.
Tech companies are sending big bucks to President-elect Donald Trump's nonprofit inaugural committee.
Macy's is accelerating store closures, with plans to shutter more than 50 locations.
Lawmakers are moving ahead with a bipartisan bill that would provide enhanced Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, but hurdles remain.
Consulting firm has agreed to pay $650 million to settle a federal investigation into its work for opioids manufacturer Purdue Pharma.
President-elect Donald Trump has said he wants to extend the 2017 tax cuts, plus throw in a few more. Here's what to know.
Former Trump campaign campaign lawyer Kenneth Chesebro tried to have his guilty plea in the Fulton County election interference case invalidated.
President-elect Donald Trump said Republicans will try to end the decades-long ritual of changing the clocks twice a year.
Prosecutors and President-elect Donald Trump's lawyers continue to argue over how a judge should move forward in a case in which Trump has been convicted, but not sentenced.
Tech companies are sending big bucks to President-elect Donald Trump's nonprofit inaugural committee.
The Supreme Court said it will wade into a case over whether California can set its own vehicle emissions standards under a scheme laid out in the Clean Air Act.
The FDA's top food official says the safety of the dye called Red 40 hasn't been assessed in over a decade, despite concerns over its potential behavioral health effects.
Texas has sued a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a Dallas-area woman via telemedicine.
According to data released Wednesday by Health Canada, about 4.7% of Canadians who died in 2023 received MAID, or Medical Assistance in Dying.
The most sought-after gifts for adults this year might be in the kids' toy aisle. Here's why toys are sparking joy among older generations.
An emergency ban on hormones used to suppress puberty in transgender young people in the U.K. has been extended indefinitely, the government said.
A U.S. defense official told CBS News that Travis Timmerman was flown out of Syria and into Jordan by the U.S. military and handed over to the State Department.
According to data released Wednesday by Health Canada, about 4.7% of Canadians who died in 2023 received MAID, or Medical Assistance in Dying.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is in the hospital after sustaining an injury on an overseas trip in Luxembourg, her office said Friday.
CBS News goes inside a Syrian prison holding thousands of ISIS fighters, where the U.S.-backed forces in charge say the Assad regime's collapse presents new risks.
State prosecutors said the couple was traveling in a pickup truck in the municipality of Angamacutiro when they were shot and killed.
Paula Abdul and former "American Idol" producer Nigel Lythgoe have agreed to settle a lawsuit in which she alleged he sexually assaulted her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on the show.
Bonnie Raitt reflects on her 50-year career, including iconic hits like "I Can't Make You Love Me" to her recent Kennedy Center honor.
Bonnie Raitt, a 13-time Grammy winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member, reflects on her 50-year career as she receives Kennedy Center honors for lifetime artistic achievements.
"September 5" tells the story of the live broadcast of the 1972 Munich Olympics tragedy, following the ABC sports broadcasting team as they reported on the hostage crisis.
The cost of YouTube TV has soared nearly 140% since the streaming platform launched in 2017.
Stanley is recalling more than 2.5 million of its Switchback and Trigger Action travel mugs. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says the lids can expand when exposed to heat. That can make the cover detach, leading to potential burns from hot liquids.
The cost of YouTube TV has soared nearly 140% since the streaming platform launched in 2017.
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.
Character.AI users can create original chatbots or interact with existing bots. Two lawsuits allege those bots harmed teen users.
Users reported problems accessing many of Meta's social media services, including Facebook, Instagram and Messenger.
Increasingly intense wildfires have become more common in California, upending the lives of thousands. Many insurers are dwindling coverage options, leaving several homes in danger. Business Insider senior sustainability reporter Catherine Boudreau joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
A new Columbia University Climate School study discovered that young people may be most at risk of heat-related deaths. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Experts predict climate change could actually make snow worse in some areas of the U.S. Meanwhile, nearly two-thirds of the U.S. is seeing less snowfall than in the 1970s. CBS News national climate correspondent Dave Malkoff explains how.
Wisdom the Laysan albatross was first tagged by researchers in 1956. Since then, she's believed to have raised as many as 30 chicks.
President-elect Donald Trump indicated that once in office, he plans on ending the consumer tax credit for electric vehicle purchases. Business Insider autos senior reporter Nora Naughton joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the potential impact and when consumers should buy.
A New York grand jury is being presented with evidence collected in the case against Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more on what's known about the case.
A Florida woman is being accused of threatening an insurance company, an apparent copycat attempt replicating points of the UnitedHealthcare CEO killing. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Luigi Mangione is still in custody in Pennsylvania as the timing of his extradition to New York remains in the air. CBS News' Lilia Luciano breaks down what's known about the suspect's legal process in the case of the UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing.
State prosecutors said the couple was traveling in a pickup truck in the municipality of Angamacutiro when they were shot and killed.
Police have shed new details on how they believe UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's alleged murderer escaped New York City after the shooting. CBS News' Jarred Hill has more on that and former NYPD detective Kirk Burkhalter joined CBS News to discuss the investigation.
December's full moon, known as the Cold Moon, is the last full moon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Cold Moon.
One of the best meteor showers of the year is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can catch the Geminids.
Engineers now say they understand the most likely cause of the Ingenuity helicopter's crash landing on Mars earlier this year.
Emily Calandrelli joins "CBS Mornings Plus" after recently becoming the 100th woman ever in space. She and her Blue Origin crewmates traveled over 62 miles above sea level during their mission last month.
The Geminid meteor shower this year is set to peak at almost the same time as December's full moon, which could make for challenging viewing conditions.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
One of America's favorite serial killers is coming back to TV. "Dexter: Original Sin" on Paramount+ features a younger version of murderer Dexter Morgan in a prequel to the Emmy-nominated series "Dexter." Julianne Ferreira spoke to the show's stars. (Paramount is the parent company of CBS News.)
Many Americans are expressing anger with the U.S. health care system as clues emerge about a potential motive in the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO. Julie Rovner, the chief Washington correspondent for KFF Health News, joins CBS News with more.
Anderson Cooper investigates "nudify" websites and apps, which use artificial intelligence to turn a real photo of someone fully clothed into a real-looking nude image. Sunday on 60 Minutes.
Russia is aiming to impact Ukraine's people during the harsh winter months by attacking the power grid. CBS News' Ellee Watson reports on Russia's latest attack.
A New York grand jury is being presented with evidence collected in the case against Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more on what's known about the case.