Washington Post begins sweeping layoffs as it scales back news coverage
Former WaPo executive editor Martin Baron told CBS News the paper's coverage will be "dramatically diminished" because of the job cuts.
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Former WaPo executive editor Martin Baron told CBS News the paper's coverage will be "dramatically diminished" because of the job cuts.
The author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits in 2025 Tuesday, marking a significant increase in her annual giving from recent years.
Blue Origin, owned by Jeff Bezos, plans to challenge SpaceX with the powerful, partially reusable New Glenn rocket.
Today's quest for dominance in outer space looks quite different from the first space race between the U.S. and Russia in the 1950s. The new book "Rocket Dreams" looks into the new era, including the trillion-dollar competition between Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin. Author Christian Davenport joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
U.S. and China agree on framework for trade deal; Jeff Bezos' wedding in Venice sparks protests.
Amazon's extended Prime Day event kicks off on Tuesday. The online retail giant also deployed its one millionth robot to a fulfillment center in Japan. Scott Dresser, the Vice President of Amazon Robotics, joins with more details.
Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos married Lauren Sánchez over the weekend in an extravagant wedding in Venice, Italy. CBS News correspondent Seth Doane has more details on the star-studded event.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez were married in a weekend gala, but the celebration faced protest from critics who say it sent the wrong message amid global turmoil.
Running a week late because of weather, it was clear sailing Sunday for Blue Origin's 13th passenger flight.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez got married Friday in Venice, and movie stars, TV personalities and business titans joined the celebrations.
Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Venice, Italy, protesting Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos' extravagant wedding to Lauren Sánchez. Elizabeth Palmer reports on the buzz and the backlash.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and former TV journalist Lauren Sanchez got married in Venice in front of a star-studded guest list.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's glitzy three-day wedding celebration kicks off this Thursday in Venice. Not everyone is pleased.
Billionaire Jeff Bezos is getting married to Lauren Sánchez in Venice, Italy, where protesters have gathered to object to the lavish affair. CBS News' Haley Ott reports.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's celebrity-filled wedding in Venice is drawing headlines for its glamour and raising questions about excess.
Amazon's Prime Day will run for four days from July 8-11, doubling the length of the annual sale event.
The girlfriend of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is reportedly linked to published text messages about their affair. According to The Wall Street Journal, prosecutors say Lauren Sanchez sent her brother texts about her relationship with Bezos that were later published in The National Enquirer. Danya Bacchus reports.
A new report suggests a WhatsApp account belonging to Saudi Arabia's crown prince was used to hack Jeff Bezos. According to the report, the two exchanged messages before. Jeff Pegues has the latest.
Amazon is the world's largest online retailer, serving 225M customers worldwide. What's next for the company that prides itself on disrupting tradition? Charlie Rose interviews Amazon CEO and founder Jeff Bezos.
It was Blue Origin's 12th flight carrying passengers to the edge of space and back since company founder Jeff Bezos flew the first such crewed mission in 2021.
A Blue Origin sub-orbital spacecraft successfully rocketed to an altitude more than 60 miles above the Earth Saturday with a crew of six. After separating from its booster, the capsule touched down in the West Texas desert about 10 minutes after liftoff.
President Trump praised Amazon's Jeff Bezos after an apparent reversal of a tariff costs tool that may have been displayed on the popular e-commerce site. Mr. Trump's praise came after the White House blasted the company during a press briefing. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports from Michigan, where Mr. Trump held a rally to mark the first 100 days of his second term.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt lashed out at Amazon for its reported plan to display the price of President Trump's tariffs on products. "This is a hostile and political act by Amazon," Leavitt said during her briefing on Tuesday, which marked Mr. Trump's first 100 days of his second term. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant was also at the briefing.
Lawyer for the Federal Trade Commission says agency needs to seek trial delay in case against Amazon due to staffing and budgetary challenges.
Ruth Marcus, a longtime op-ed writer for the Washington Post, quit on Monday after, she said, her column criticizing owner Jeff Bezos was killed by publisher.
On Friday, President Trump signed a proclamation that would impose 10% tariffs on most foreign imports to the United States.
Blizzard warnings were issued Saturday for New York City, New Jersey and coastal communities along the East Coast.
The Artemis II mission aims to send four astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen — on a flight around the far side of the moon and back.
The former prince was arrested after revelations about his alleged misconduct in public office emerged in the Epstein files.
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in finding that a federal law known as IEEPA does not authorize the president to impose tariffs.
President Trump says he's considering limited strikes against Iran as negotiations over its nuclear program are underway. Here are some of the figures talking with him about the decision.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer's husband was banned from the Labor Department building after agency employees alleged he had touched them inappropriately, sources said.
The Trump administration fired an interim top prosecutor in Eastern Virginia almost immediately after he was hired by a panel of judges, deepening the conflict between the DOJ and the judiciary in that region.
Team USA could add more gold medals to its tally, including on Sunday when the U.S. men's hockey team takes on Team Canada.
Caleb Flynn, 37, appeared in season 12 of "American Idol." He was arrested by Tipp City police last week and charged with murder, assault and tampering with evidence.
The Artemis II mission aims to send four astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen — on a flight around the far side of the moon and back.
Blizzard warnings were issued Saturday for New York City, New Jersey and coastal communities along the East Coast.
The man known for his walk-off, ninth-inning World Series-winning home run died Friday at age 89.
House Speaker Mike Johnson's office has denied a request to have the late Rev. Jesse Jackson lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda due to past precedent.
President Trump signed an order that will impose 10% tariffs on imports from all countries, just hours after the Supreme Court struck down a different set of sweeping global tariffs.
While the Supreme Court struck down the Trump administration's emergency tariffs, experts said it could take years for businesses to get refunds.
The recall involves 3.4 million pounds of frozen chicken fried rice products shipped to Trader Joe's locations nationwide and to retailers in Canada.
A simple reason explains why U.S. economic growth seemed to hit a wall in the final three months of the year.
Large U.S. retailers say the Trump administration tariffs are forcing them to hike customer prices to offset higher costs.
On Friday, President Trump signed a proclamation that would impose 10% tariffs on most foreign imports to the United States.
House Speaker Mike Johnson's office has denied a request to have the late Rev. Jesse Jackson lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda due to past precedent.
The Trump administration fired an interim top prosecutor in Eastern Virginia almost immediately after he was hired by a panel of judges, deepening the conflict between the DOJ and the judiciary in that region.
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has cleared the way for a Louisiana law requiring poster-sized displays of the Ten Commandments in public classrooms to take effect.
A federal judge who took the extraordinary step of holding a government lawyer in contempt of court earlier this week blasted the Justice Department for its handling of immigration cases on Friday.
Travis Corbitt's struggles to breathe led to his retirement and reliance on an oxygen tank.
Critics have questioned why the federal government should underwrite coverage costs for people with ACA health plans — but almost all health insurance in the U.S. comes with some federal help.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hasn't had a Senate confirmed director since last summer, and that official was in the job for less than a month.
With the reversal from the FDA, Moderna said it is aiming to make the vaccine available for the 2026-27 flu season.
Rosabella-brand moringa capsules could be linked to Salmonella cases in seven U.S. states, health officials said.
U.S. speedskater Jordan Stolz finished fourth in his last race after winning two golds and a silver.
An American was among the five recovered dead after the avalanche, police said.
The former prince was arrested after revelations about his alleged misconduct in public office emerged in the Epstein files.
Team USA could add more gold medals to its tally, including on Sunday when the U.S. men's hockey team takes on Team Canada.
Police in Spain seized a stash of about 1,161 pounds of Papaver somniferum, also known as opium poppy.
Say She She has been on a meteoric rise since their 2022 debut, playing major festivals and selling out venues around the world. The disco-funk group shows no signs of slowing down, recently releasing their third album "Cut & Rewind." Here is Say She She with "Under the Sun."
Say She She has been on a meteoric rise since their 2022 debut, playing major festivals and selling out venues around the world. The disco-funk group shows no signs of slowing down, recently releasing their third album "Cut & Rewind." Here is Say She She with "Cut & Rewind."
Say She She has been on a meteoric rise since their 2022 debut, playing major festivals and selling out venues around the world. The disco-funk group shows no signs of slowing down, recently releasing their third album "Cut & Rewind." Here is Say She She with "Disco Life."
The Milan Cortina Winter Games are coming to an end, with the closing ceremony taking place on Sunday. But enjoying a taste of Italy at home is easy with the iconic Aperol spritz. Here's what to know about the famous cocktail.
The U.S. News and World Report best hotels of 2026 list is full of gorgeous suites and travel inspiration. Here's what to know about the ranking.
One of the catalysts for the social media addiction debate was a 2024 book called "The Anxious Generation" by social psychologist Jonathan Haidt. His new book tries to help parents and kids break free from screens. Haidt joins CBS News to discuss Mark Zuckerberg, the ongoing social media addiction trial and artificial intelligence.
A Los Angeles judge ordered Meta officials to remove their AI glasses at a trial over the impact of social media on users.
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.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand at the social media addiction trial examining whether children and teens were given access to an addictive and harmful product. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified Wednesday in a civil case over social media addiction allegations that skyrocketing social media use shows how people value the sites and it's not a strategy to keep users addicted. Jo Ling Kent reports.
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Caleb Flynn, 37, appeared in season 12 of "American Idol." He was arrested by Tipp City police last week and charged with murder, assault and tampering with evidence.
Police in Spain seized a stash of about 1,161 pounds of Papaver somniferum, also known as opium poppy.
New Mexico's attorney general has reopened an investigation into activities at a ranch once owned by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee has more.
The FBI investigated a possible act of terrorism outside of Las Vegas on Friday. This came after a driver armed with guns and explosives attempted to ram his car into a power facility not far from the Hoover Dam. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.
Investigators in the Nancy Guthrie case have turned to genetic genealogy as they try to make the most of potential DNA evidence.
The Artemis II mission aims to send four astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen — on a flight around the far side of the moon and back.
An internal investigation is blasting NASA's handling of the first piloted flight of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft in 2024. The flight left two astronauts stuck on the International Space Station for nearly a year. The investigation found the flight was plagued by potentially life-threatening technical and management failures.
President Trump has ordered the release of all government documents related to aliens, UFOs and extraterrestrial life. It comes after former President Barack Obama addressed the topic earlier this week and said aliens are real, a statement which he later modified. CBS News contributor Janna Levin has more details.
A successful fueling test prompts NASA to press ahead toward a March 6 moonshot.
NASA's new boss blasted both Boeing and his own space agency for the botched Starliner flight that left two astronauts stuck in space for months.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
The Olympics are coming to an end and Team USA still has its eyes on the prize as the men's hockey team prepares to face Canada in the finals on Sunday. If the U.S. wins, it will be the first time they take home gold in the sport since the "Miracle on Ice" at the 1980 Lake Placid Games.
The Dominican Republic and Haiti share an island once known as Hispaniola. The two nations speak different languages but are connected by a shared history. At a New York City cafe, two friends are bringing the communities together with food.
Say She She has been on a meteoric rise since their 2022 debut, playing major festivals and selling out venues around the world. The disco-funk group shows no signs of slowing down, recently releasing their third album "Cut & Rewind." Here is Say She She with "Under the Sun."
Say She She has been on a meteoric rise since their 2022 debut, playing major festivals and selling out venues around the world. The disco-funk group shows no signs of slowing down, recently releasing their third album "Cut & Rewind." Here is Say She She with "Cut & Rewind."
Say She She has been on a meteoric rise since their 2022 debut, playing major festivals and selling out venues around the world. The disco-funk group shows no signs of slowing down, recently releasing their third album "Cut & Rewind." Here is Say She She with "Disco Life."