Where are Prince William and Kate moving, and why?
Swapping a 20-bedroom palace in central London for a so-called cottage in the country may seem illogical, but the royals have some very common motivations.
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Crossbow intruder came to Windsor Castle "to kill the queen," court hears
The 20-year-old suspect in the 2021 Christmas Day incident is facing prosecution under Britain's 180-year-old Treason Act.
Fake priest talks his way onto U.K. Army barracks near Windsor Castle
British Army taking the "breach of security extremely seriously" after an impostor managed to eat and dine with troops, and even spend the night on the base.
Tina Brown on new book "The Palace Papers"
Famed magazine editor and CBS News royal contributor Tina Brown joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new book "The Palace Papers: Inside the House of Windsor — the Truth and the Turmoil."
Princess Beatrice ties the knot in private ceremony at Windsor
The bride wore a dress and a tiara that belonged to her grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.
Prince William spends 3 weeks working with British spies
Prince William shadowed James Bond's foreign intelligence unit MI6 and two other top-secret agencies
Just how British are Britain's royals?
Mo Rocca delves into the family tree of the House of Windsor
The multi-cultural British royals
Mo Rocca visits with Rutgers University historian Alastair Bellany and shakes the family tree of the House of Windsor to find what falls out. Turns out, it's a lot more Continental than expected.
Royal wedding plays out like a fairy-tale
A look at the defining moments of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding day.
Meghan Markle: Fashion influencer
On May 19, Meghan Markle officially became the Duchess of Sussex -- but long before she walked down the aisle to her prince, she was already fashion royalty.
Royal wedding photographer is also a Polish prince
The high-fashion photographer who took the Harry and Meghan's iconic engagement photos also took the couple's official wedding portraits just happens to be royalty, himself -- and so much more.
Duchess Meghan: Royal role model
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan are a 21st century couple who have the opportunity to change perceptions about race and identity in Great Britain, the U.S. and around the world. Michelle Miller shows how this couple breaks the barrier of who can be a royal.
Royal etiquette and "a new beginning" for Meghan and Harry
No cameras were allowed inside the party where Sir Elton John performed for guests – but insiders share details on everything from Prince Charles' heartfelt speech to the cake that broke royal tradition. As Gayle King reports, Meghan Markle will have to adjust to a whole new world of royal etiquette and at times it may not always be a piece of cake.
Royal Romance: When Harry married Meghan
Just after their wedding ceremony ended, the royal couple waved to fans from a 19th century British carriage. The newlyweds already seem like an eternal couple, yet Harry and Meghan have only known each other two years.
Traditional royal wedding ceremony gets a modern feel
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle observed some long-held traditions in their wedding ceremony, but there were also a few transatlantic twists.
Meghan Markle and her wedding dress revealed
It was the moment millions had been waiting for – and it did not disappoint. Fashion experts weigh in on Markle's classic silk gown and other memorable moments from the royal wedding watched around the world . Follow the American actresses' journey from make-believe queen to a real-life member of Britain's royal family.
Royal wedding rewind: The fairy-tale begins
The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was a meticulously planned event, with split- second choreography -- every detail executed without a hitch as the couple delicately and deliberately ushered the old House of Windsor into a new, progressive era.
American-Israeli among 3 hostages freed by Hamas in latest exchange
Hamas released dual U.S.-Israeli national Sagui Dekel-Chen along with two other hostages as the Gaza ceasefire remained on track after a tense week.
Prosecutors file motion to drop corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
The Justice Department's motion to drop charges against Mayor Adams ends a days-long public over the decision to abandon the case.
Federal workers express shock, anger over mass layoffs. "It's devastating."
The Trump administration is firing thousands of federal workers on probationary status, or those without civil service protections.
Trump administration fires over 400 DHS employees as mass firings continue
Officials at DHS said they had fired hundreds of employees across several of its agencies.
Black Hawk crew may not have heard order to go behind plane, officials say
The National Transportation Safety Board gave an update on its investigation into the deadly midair collision between an American Airlines plane and a Black Hawk helicopter.
New York's last mayor, Bill de Blasio, defends successor Eric Adams amid scandal
Adams is at the center of a controversy over a directive by the Justice Department to drop corruption charges against him.
Inside El Salvador's notorious CECOT mega-prison
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced last week that President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador had agreed to accept deportees from the U.S. convicted of crimes, and also offered to house incarcerated Americans in El Salvador's prisons.
Jay-Z, Sean "Diddy" Combs sexual assault lawsuit dropped by accuser
The civil lawsuit accused the rap moguls of raping a 13-year-old in 2000.
U.S. Army bars transgender people from enlisting
The military announced in a social media post on Friday that it will no longer allow transgender people to enlist.
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Deputy archivist of the U.S. to retire following Trump firing of National Archives chief
President Trump last week fired the head of the National Archives and Records Administration and installed Secretary of State Marco Rubio as her acting replacement.
Married nearly 7 decades, these lovebirds still say "I do" every night
On this Valentine's Day, here is a story of 94-year-old Don Barnett and his 93-year-old wife Marilyn, who have kept their love alive for 68 years with a musical elixir.
Bird flu case with "flu-like symptoms" reported in Colorado, 1 person hospitalized
The case marks at least the third confirmed bird flu hospitalization in the U.S.
Federal workers express shock, anger over mass layoffs: "It's devastating"
The Trump administration is firing thousands of federal workers on probationary status, or those without civil service protections.
Trump administration fires over 400 DHS employees as mass firings continue
Officials at DHS said they had fired hundreds of employees across several of its agencies.
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Federal workers express shock, anger over mass layoffs: "It's devastating"
The Trump administration is firing thousands of federal workers on probationary status, or those without civil service protections.
California farm donates more than 250,000 eggs to fire victims, first responders
Other eggs will be used by the LA bakery Winter Fate Bakes to make birthday cakes for displaced children.
Daughters of Target cofounder express alarm at company's DEI rollback
The daughters of one of the cofounders of Target are expressing their alarm and shock at the discounter's recent moves to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion program.
Federal layoffs start with huge number of probationary workers
Federal layoffs are starting with huge numbers of probationary workers, and there are warnings of bigger cuts on the way.
Senator demands answers on possible federal $400M Tesla Cybertruck deal
Elon Musk's "dual roles pose conflicts of interest so obvious that they hardly require explanation," Sen. Richard Blumenthal wrote in the letter obtained by CBS News.
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Deputy archivist of the U.S. to retire following Trump firing of National Archives chief
President Trump last week fired the head of the National Archives and Records Administration and installed Secretary of State Marco Rubio as her acting replacement.
Inside El Salvador's notorious CECOT mega-prison
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced last week that President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador had agreed to accept deportees from the U.S. convicted of crimes, and also offered to house incarcerated Americans in El Salvador's prisons.
Federal workers express shock, anger over mass layoffs: "It's devastating"
The Trump administration is firing thousands of federal workers on probationary status, or those without civil service protections.
Trump administration fires over 400 DHS employees as mass firings continue
Officials at DHS said they had fired hundreds of employees across several of its agencies.
Prosecutors file motion to drop corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
The Justice Department's motion to drop charges against Mayor Adams ends a days-long public over the decision to abandon the case.
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Bird flu case with "flu-like symptoms" reported in Colorado, 1 person hospitalized
The case marks at least the third confirmed bird flu hospitalization in the U.S.
Non-opioid pain pill could be game-changer
The Federal Drug Administration last month approved Journavx, a new kind of non-addictive pain medication. Doctors say Journavx is an important alternative because the power of opioids helped fuel an overdose epidemic and a surge in fentanyl use. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Louisiana seeks extradition of New York doctor
A state judge in Texas ordered a New York doctor to pay a $100,000 fine for sending abortion medication to a woman in Texas, where most abortions are banned. The same doctor faces criminal charges in Louisiana. Jericka Duncan spoke to the prosecutor in the Louisiana case.
Trump bars federal funding for schools with COVID vaccine mandates
No states mandate that students receive the COVID-19 vaccine, though other vaccine requirements remain in place.
CDC's "disease detectives" halved as part of DOGE cuts at health agencies
More than 1 in 10 of the health agency's workers are being let go, including an entire new class of CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service officers.
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American-Israeli among 3 hostages freed by Hamas in latest exchange
Hamas released dual U.S.-Israeli national Sagui Dekel-Chen along with two other hostages as the Gaza ceasefire remained on track after a tense week.
Air force colonel shot dead by hitmen in Ecuador
Police said Colonel Porfirio Cedeño, who led an air force special operations unit, was the passenger in a van when more than 20 shots were fired.
Zelenskyy meets with Vance, says Ukraine needs "real security guarantees"
In Munich, Vice President JD Vance met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.
Mexico takes aim at U.S. gunmakers if cartels deemed terrorist groups
Claudia Sheinbaum said the U.S. Justice Department itself has recognized that "74% of the weapons" used by criminal groups in Mexico come from north of the border.
U.S. Coast Guard ship offloads $275 million of cocaine
The illicit drug haul came from 11 interceptions of suspected drug smuggling vessels in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.
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The War and Treaty reflect on their love story, journey in the music industry
Husband-and-wife duo Michael and Tanya Trotter, known as The War and Treaty, released their much-anticipated fourth studio album, "Plus One," on Valentine's Day.
The War and Treaty on their love story
Husband-and-wife duo Michael and Tanya Trotter, also known as The War and Treaty, released their highly anticipated album "Plus One" on Valentine's Day, sharing their love story and personal struggles through powerful music. The couple opens up about their journey in music, overcoming hardships and finding their place in the industry.
Improve your chances to get Beyoncé tickets
Tickets for Beyoncé's new tour are going on general sale Friday, but fans are worried they'll be shut out or their browser will crash. Ticketmaster says buyers had trouble during the presale because of massive demand. National consumer correspondent Ash-har Quraishi has tips to improve your chances of getting tickets.
Issa Rae cancels sold-out event at Kennedy Center after Trump takeover
Television producer Shonda Rhimes and singer-songwriter Ben Folds have also cut ties with the Kennedy Center after President Trump's takeover of the venue.
Shira Haas on new "Captain America" movie
In the highly-anticipated film "Captain America: Brave New World," Shira Haas stars as Ruth Bat-Seraph, a former Black Widow spy turned U.S. security advisor. She joins Anthony Mackie and Harrison Ford in this action-packed movie. Shira shares more about her role and the experience.
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Apple, Google restore TikTok to their app stores
Since being pulled from Apple and Google stores last month, TikTok had remained operational for those in the U.S. who had already downloaded the app, though updates were unavailable.
AI video fools social media users
A video depicting various celebrities protesting Ye, also known as Kanye West, for his antisemitic comments went viral on social media this week. However, the video is completely AI-generated. CBS News confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant breaks it down.
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 AI could be incorporated into nukes
During this week's artificial intelligence summit in Paris, arguments were made that advanced AI is critical in the world's current threat landscape. Many militaries are exploring how advanced AI technology can be integrated into weapons systems, including nuclear missiles. CBS News' Errol Barnett has more.
U.S., U.K. refuse to sign Paris AI declaration
This week's Paris summit on artificial intelligence ended with the United States and the United Kingdom refusing to sign on to a declaration that calls on the development of AI to be inclusive and sustainable. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
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Key facts about asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032
The head of planetary defense at the European Space Agency discusses 2024 YR4, an asteroid with a small chance of striking Earth eight years from now.
NASA rover captures images of "mother-of-pearl" clouds on Mars
The clouds contain carbon dioxide and only form high in Mars' atmosphere.
NASA announces plan to bring Starliner crew home next month
By switching the next space station crew to a different ferry ship, the Starliner astronauts will get home a bit earlier than planned.
Mexican long-nosed bats now being tracked via "eDNA" using their saliva
Endangered Mexican long-nosed bats are now being tracked via "eDNA" using their saliva.
U.K. firm finds way to turn damaging greenhouse gas into useful products
Methane is one of the climate-damaging gases emitted by industry, but a British firm has found a way to give it a major makeover.
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Jay-Z, Sean "Diddy" Combs sexual assault lawsuit dropped by accuser
The civil lawsuit accused the rap moguls of raping a 13-year-old in 2000.
More than 400 birds killed after investigation busts alleged cockfighting ring
Law enforcement and humane organization officials found hundreds of birds in kept small structures, some with visible injuries.
Kansas City retiree who shot Ralph Yarl pleads guilty to lesser charge
As part of a plea deal, Andrew Lester pleaded guilty to second-degree assault in the 2023 shooting of Ralph Yarl. He will be sentenced in March.
A family's fight to keep killers behind bars
The family of Justine Vanderschoot, a California teen murdered in 2003, is fighting for justice after learning a change in state law could provide a path to freedom for one of her convicted killers. "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports.
Air force colonel shot dead by hitmen in Ecuador
Police said Colonel Porfirio Cedeño, who led an air force special operations unit, was the passenger in a van when more than 20 shots were fired.
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Key facts about asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032
The head of planetary defense at the European Space Agency discusses 2024 YR4, an asteroid with a small chance of striking Earth eight years from now.
NASA rover captures images of "mother-of-pearl" clouds on Mars
The clouds contain carbon dioxide and only form high in Mars' atmosphere.
NASA announces plan to bring Starliner crew home next month
By switching the next space station crew to a different ferry ship, the Starliner astronauts will get home a bit earlier than planned.
When and where to see February's Snow Moon
Get ready for the Snow Moon, February's full moon, which is set to peak on Wednesday morning.
Asteroid's odds of hitting Earth go up as NASA tasked with studying it
Astronomers will use the Webb telescope to closely monitor the size and trajectory of an asteroid that has a slim chance of hitting Earth in 2032.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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NBA All-Star Game in San Francisco
Festivities for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game get underway on Friday in San Francisco, showcasing some of the league's best and youngest stars. CBS News San Francisco's Kelsi Thorud breaks it down.
Doctor on COVID vaccines for schools
President Trump signed a largely symbolic executive order on Friday seeking to strip federal funding from schools that require students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Infectious disease physician Dr. Amesh Adalja joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
NTSB has more on D.C. plane crash timeline
The National Transportation and Safety Board shared an update on last month's fatal midair collision between a commercial jet and a Black Hawk military helicopter near Washington, D.C. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
Flooding and mudslides in Southern California
Areas already devastated by January's California wildfires are now dealing with an atmospheric river, dropping rain and snow. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the latest.
"Yellowjackets" season and Drake music drops
Thriller-drama "Yellowjackets" season 3 premiered on Paramount+ and Showtime on Friday. It follows a week full of new movies, music and celebrity content. SiriusXM TikTok radio host Lamar Dawson joins "The Daily Report" to break it down.