
Actor Michael Gambon dies at 82
Acclaimed British actor Michael Gambon, known to millions for playing the character of Dumbledore in the "Harry Potter" films, has died at the age of 82 after contracting pneumonia.
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Acclaimed British actor Michael Gambon, known to millions for playing the character of Dumbledore in the "Harry Potter" films, has died at the age of 82 after contracting pneumonia.
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
"Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" has been on Broadway for more than five years and has set records for attendance in its run worldwide. Joel Meyers stars as Harry Potter's son, Albus Potter, in the production. He joined CBS News to discuss his experience.
The iconic items are part of an ultra-rare collection of movie props that could rake in more than $12 million.
The couple have not confirmed the sex, name, or date of birth of the little one.
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Fans often come to leave socks at the location where the house elf's funeral was filmed.
Actor Daniel Radcliffe has opened up about why, back in 2020, he chose to speak out against the comments made by the "Harry Potter" author.
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Actor Tom Felton talks with CBS News correspondent Anthony Mason about his new memoir, "Beyond The Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard," and his days on the set of "Harry Potter." Felton also shares how he overcame personal challenges and learned to accept help when friends staged an intervention about his drinking.
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Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid the half-giant in the "Harry Potter" movies, died at 72. Daniel Radcliffe called Coltrane one of the funniest people he's ever met.
Robbie Coltrane, the Scottish actor who played Hagrid in the "Harry Potter" movies and a crime boss in two James Bond films, has died. He was 72. CBS News' Elaine Quijano and Errol Barnett have more.
The group previously said the name change will both distance them from Rowling and open doors to new opportunities.
Miller was released after providing bail.
The leagues believe a name change will help "distance" themselves from J.K Rowling's beliefs.
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"Really didn't want to be back in a hospital so soon after his traumatic birth," Cave wrote.
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"It isn't enough for women to be trans allies. Women must accept and admit that there is no material difference between trans women and themselves," Rowling said, taking issue with her critics.
"Transgender women are women. Any statement to the contrary erases the identity and dignity of transgender people," Radcliffe wrote.
The author sparked criticism after she appeared to take issue with a headline that referenced "people who menstruate."
This week, J.K. Rowling released chapters of "The Ickabog," a new children's fairy tale she wrote. 60 Minutes met the author back in 1999, when she spelled out the secrets behind creating Harry Potter's magical world.
Dianne Feinstein was the longest-serving woman in the U.S. Senate as well as the longest-serving senator from California.
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
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.
The spending bill failed to win over a group of Republicans opposed to a short-term funding deal.
Scott Hall, a bail bondsman, was one of the 19 defendants in the Trump Fulton County 2020 election interference case.
Mayor Eric Adams asked New York City residents to shelter in place temporarily as the storm flooded subways and roads.
UAW President Shawn Fain said 7,000 union workers in Chicago and Lansing, Michigan, will join the historic strike.
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."
A total of four people have been arrested on federal drug charges in the case, including the owner of the day care.
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.
Not since early explorers came to Florida in search of the fountain of youth has there been a crazier quest than that of 47-year-old Andrew Karr.
One of 12 siblings, Davis said he rose through the ranks to become a "shot caller" of the notorious South Side Compton Crips gang.
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."
Mayor Eric Adams asked New York City residents to shelter in place temporarily as the storm flooded subways and roads.
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.
The walkout by Kaiser Permanente nurses, orderlies and other workers would represent the biggest health care strike in U.S. history.
Americans with student loan debt will begin repaying their loans starting on Sunday after a hiatus of more than three years.
Travelers urged to check with their carriers after intense rain and flooding disrupted flights at two of the nation's busiest airports.
Four Onewheel riders have died from head injuries after being thrown from the boards, according to safety regulators.
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 Charles Littlejohn was charged with disclosing tax return information of a high-ranking government official and "thousands of the nation's wealthiest people."
The three argued they had acted as federal officials when they voted for Trump as electors for the Republican party in Georgia in December 2020 and were entitled to have their cases moved to federal court.
Most government shutdowns have ended quickly, but a few dragged on for weeks.
Scott Hall, a bail bondsman, was one of the 19 defendants in the Trump Fulton County 2020 election interference case.
The walkout by Kaiser Permanente nurses, orderlies and other workers would represent the biggest health care strike in U.S. history.
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CVS Health pharmacists are being run ragged by insufficient staff and corporate quotas that jeopardize patient safety, protest organizers claim.
The findings are just the latest to show benefits from COVID vaccination during pregnancy.
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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.
Pakistan's Interior Minister condemned the "heinous" suicide bombing that killed dozens of people gathered at a mosque to mark the Prophet Mohammed's birthday.
The Sycamore Gap tree, a local landmark famed for sharing a scene with Kevin Costner's "Robin Hood," was cut down and a 16-year-old boy has been arrested.
"This unsafe, unprofessional, and irresponsible behavior by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy risks U.S. and partner nation lives," the U.S. Navy said.
China "appears to have calculated that it can more aggressively pursue its interests via information manipulation," a new State Department report says.
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Duane "Keffe D" Davis was indicted by a Nevada grand jury Friday on a murder charge in the 1996 drive-by shooting death of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas. Davis has been linked to the case for years. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
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Revamped series marks a departure from networks aiming programming chiefly at younger viewers, TV analysts said.
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
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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.
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.
The billionaire will not receive compensation for serving as the company's president, CEO and chairman, GameStop said.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicked off the tech giant's developer conference Wednesday, saying the company is focused on virtual and augmented reality as well as artificial intelligence technologies. Notable new additions include an AI personal assistant people can interact with using any of Meta's messaging apps. Will Knight, senior writer at Wired, joined CBS News to discuss the conference and what happened to Threads.
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.
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.
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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.
Duane "Keffe D" Davis was indicted by a Nevada grand jury Friday on a murder charge in the 1996 drive-by shooting death of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas. Davis has been linked to the case for years. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
One of 12 siblings, Davis said he rose through the ranks to become a "shot caller" of the notorious South Side Compton Crips gang.
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Duane "Keffe D" Davis was indicted by a Nevada grand jury Friday on a murder charge in the 1996 drive-by shooting death of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas. Davis has been linked to the case for years. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.