"Weird puking bird" wins New Zealand avian beauty contest
The Australasian crested grebe, aka the "puteketeke," took the honors after comic John Oliver launched an unlikely global campaign and dubbed it the "weird puking bird."
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Colbert, Kimmel and other late-night hosts start podcast on Hollywood strikes
The limited series podcast, titled "Strike Force Five," launched Wednesday and features the voices of Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers and John Oliver.
John Oliver on "Last Week Tonight"
The host of "Last Week Tonight," John Oliver, joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about Season 10 of the show.
John Oliver, mayor in "dispute" over naming sewage plant after him
Danbury, Connecticut mayor sets big condition for accepting offer from HBO star to donate $55,000 if city names sewage treatment facility for him.
"The planet's on f***ing fire!" Bill Nye's climate rant goes viral
He's not the same kid-friendly "Science Guy" millennials grew up with
Live stream: FCC Chair Ajit Pai testifies at Senate hearing
Chairman Ajit Pai may be asked about commission's actions regarding issue known as "net neutrality"
China blocks talk of John Oliver for taunting leader Xi Jinping
Attempts to discuss "John Oliver" or "Last Week Tonight" on popular Sina Weibo microblog blocked for violating "relevant laws"
Oliver gifts Russell Crowe's jockstrap to support Blockbuster
John Oliver of HBO's "Last Week Tonight" wants to offer one of the last Blockbuster Video stores some support
Karen and Charlotte Pence on new children's book, being America's second family
Only on the "CBS This Morning" podcast, the mother-daughter team discuss "Marlon Bundo's Day in the Life of the Vice President"
John Oliver releases children's book about gay bunny to spite Pence
The "Last Week Tonight host" released his version one day ahead of the Pence family's book about their pet rabbit, Marlon Bundo
Dustin Hoffman accusers pen letter thanking John Oliver
Several women who have accused Dustin Hoffman of sexual misconduct have co-signed a letter thanking "Last Week Tonight" host John Oliver for confronting the actor
John Oliver grills Dustin Hoffman
During a panel discussion, John Oliver grilled actor Dustin Hoffman about sexual misconduct in Hollywood. Hoffman has been accused of sexually harassing a 17-year-old female intern on a movie set in the 1980s.
Dustin Hoffman, John Oliver argue about sexual harassment
"Last Week Tonight" host John Oliver confronted Dustin Hoffman about the sexual misconduct allegations against him
John Oliver joins "Lion King" reboot
The "Last Week Tonight" host is set to voice Zazu, a stuffy red-billed hornbill
Coal king sues John Oliver
John Oliver can't claim he didn't see this lawsuit coming
John Oliver fans flood FCC website
With the Trump administration's plans to deregulate net neutrality, the "Last Week Tonight" host directed his audience to file complaints with the FCC
International Women's Day gaffe
Millions across the country observed International Women's Day last week by participating in "A Day Without a Woman." However, it was coverage by a local news station in Texas that caught the attention of "Last Week Tonight" host John Oliver.
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John Oliver of HBO's "Last Week Tonight" examines the qualifications of President Trump's Cabinet picks. See a clip here.
John Oliver, Stephen Colbert call Trump exhausting
It's been a long four months for John Oliver since "Last Week Tonight" went on hiatus just after Election Day
Planned Parenthood donations
After some encouragement from comedian John Oliver, thousands of people have donated to Planned Parenthood in Vice President-elect Mike Pence's name. Pence is known for his strong opposition to abortion.
John Oliver says Trump presidency is "not normal"
John Oliver has used nearly the entire season finale of his HBO show to criticize President-elect Donald Trump
Emmy winner John Oliver on the "gift" of politics and satire
Fresh off his Emmy win for Outstanding Variety Talk Series, the host of "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" discusses political satire and the presidential election
Emmy winner John Oliver
"Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" tackles serious topics with a satirical spin. The show leaves his audience laughing while enlightening them about news that affects the world. On Sunday, Oliver took home the Emmy for Outstanding Variety Talk Series. Oliver joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the 2016 elections and covering current events with satire.
John Oliver pitches his own superhero movie
John Oliver lamented the deluge of superhero movies and pitched his own: "Johnny Strong"
John Oliver begs Donald Trump to drop out of the race
John Oliver’s “Last Week Tonight” is taking a month off, but first he has a clear message to Donald Trump
President Biden pardons son Hunter Biden
Hunter Biden was convicted of three separate felony charges related to his purchase of a gun and pleaded guilty to tax evasion charges in a separate case.
Congress returns for final 2024 lame-duck sprint
Congress returns this week from a Thanksgiving recess with a number of priorities to get through before the end of the year.
Trump's decision to tap Kash Patel for FBI director sends shockwaves
Democrats and some former Trump officials criticized President-elect Donald Trump's announcement that he wants Kash Patel to be FBI director.
Russia helps Syria launch deadly airstrikes amid shock rebel offensive
Syria's civil war has taken a dramatic turn, with dictator Bashar Assad once again leaning on Russian support after a shock offensive by Islamist rebels in Aleppo.
8 killed in mass shooting at strip mall in cartel stronghold
Video posted on social media showed bodies with apparent head wounds scattered outside a food stand.
Young Thug co-defendant stabbed in jail while awaiting verdict
Jurors are deliberating whether to convict Deamonte Kendrick, who raps as Yak Gotti, and Shannon Stillwell on gang, murder, drug and gun charges.
Soccer stadium stampede reportedly kills at least 56 people in Guinea
The military rulers of the West African nation of Guinea say at least 56 people were killed in a stampede sparked by clashing fans at a soccer match.
Bear rampaging through market lured out with honey, then killed
The bear attacked a supermarket employess and later laid waste to the meat department before being lured out.
Elton John says he lost his eyesight after eye infection
Elton John says he's lost his eyesight and struggled to see his new musical, "The Devil Wears Prada" after a severe" eye infection.
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Elton John says he lost his eyesight after eye infection
Elton John says he's lost his eyesight and struggled to see his new musical, "The Devil Wears Prada" after a "severe" eye infection.
Vodka maker Stoli Group files for bankruptcy protection in U.S.
Owner of Stoli brand volka and Kentucky Owl bourbon seeks legal relief from financial woes in Texas court.
Husband arrested after missing Oregon woman and dogs found dead
An Oregon woman was found dead near Mount Hood last week, along with two dogs believed to be hers. The woman's estranged husband was arrested on a murder charge.
Congress returns for final 2024 lame-duck sprint
Congress returns this week from a Thanksgiving recess with a number of priorities to get through before the end of the year.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger retires as company searches for replacement
David Zinsner and Michelle Johnston Holthaus have been named as interim co-CEOs.
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Vodka maker Stoli Group files for bankruptcy protection in U.S.
Owner of Stoli brand volka and Kentucky Owl bourbon seeks legal relief from financial woes in Texas court.
Starbucks promotes recycling to customers but many plastic cups end up in the trash
A CBS News investigation tracked plastic cups from Starbucks recycling bins to landfills and incinerators across the country.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger retires as company searches for replacement
David Zinsner and Michelle Johnston Holthaus have been named as interim co-CEOs.
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigns amid slumping sales
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has resigned after nearly four years in the top spot of the Jeep and Ram maker, which has continued to struggle with slumping sales.
Southwest says it will end cabin service earlier to reduce injuries
Southwest Airlines flight attendants will begin preparing the cabin for landing at a higher altitude to reduce the risk of turbulence injuries.
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Congress returns for final 2024 lame-duck sprint
Congress returns this week from a Thanksgiving recess with a number of priorities to get through before the end of the year.
Read Hunter Biden's pardon and President Biden's full statement
The pardon covers offenses Hunter Biden "has committed or may have committed or taken part in during the period from January 1, 2014 through December 1, 2024."
President Biden pardons son Hunter Biden
Hunter Biden was convicted of three separate felony charges related to his purchase of a gun and pleaded guilty to tax evasion charges in a separate case.
Trump's decision to tap Kash Patel for FBI director sends shockwaves
Democrats and some former Trump officials criticized President-elect Donald Trump's announcement that he wants Kash Patel to be FBI director.
Trump taps Tiffany Trump's father-in-law Massad Boulos as Middle East adviser
President-elect Donald Trump picked Massad Boulos for senior adviser on Middle Eastern affairs. The Lebanese billionaire is his youngest daughter's father-in-law.
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Jane Fonda with a secret of aging well
A Yale study showed that older people with more positive beliefs about aging lived an average of 7.5 longer than people who equated aging with disease and decline. Actress and activist Jane Fonda and anti-ageism advocate Ashton Applewhite present "Sunday Morning" viewers with a key to living a longer life, by maintaining a better outlook.
Are there really risks to fluoride in water?
President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., says fluoride can cause health problems and wants it removed from our drinking water. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News, has more on the risks and benefits that come with fluoride.
New Mexico man awarded $412 million for botched penile injections
The man's attorneys said the punitive and compensatory damages total the largest amount to ever be awarded by a jury in a medical malpractice case in the U.S.
Why does eating turkey make you sleepy? Thanksgiving fatigue, explained.
Tired from your Thanksgiving feast? You're not alone. But is it the tryptophan in turkey that leads to our food comas? Here's what experts say.
Thanksgiving foods cats and dogs can (and can't) eat
Can cats and dogs eat turkey and other Thanksgiving foods? Here's what experts say about what is safe and not.
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Elton John says he lost his eyesight after eye infection
Elton John says he's lost his eyesight and struggled to see his new musical, "The Devil Wears Prada" after a "severe" eye infection.
Belgium gives sex workers the same employment rights as other workers
Consensual prostitution was already decriminalized in the European country but until now it existed under a legal gray area.
Bear rampaging through market lured out with honey, then killed
The bear attacked a supermarket employess and later laid waste to the meat department before being lured out.
3 dead, dozens hospitalized after eating sea turtle stew
Under Philippine environmental protection laws, hunting or consuming sea turtles is illegal but they are still eaten as a traditional delicacy in some communities.
"Very unique" Russian submarine spotted in the South China Sea
The 243-foot-long vessel is armed with a missile system that has a range of 7,450 miles, according to Russia's state-run TASS news agency.
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Cynthia Erivo on "Wicked," building trust with co-star Ariana Grande
Cynthia Erivo opens up about her bond with co-star Ariana Grande while filming "Wicked," sharing how their early friendship and promise to support each other shaped their on-screen chemistry as Elphaba and Glinda.
Elton John says he lost his eyesight after eye infection
Elton John says he's lost his eyesight and struggled to see his new musical, "The Devil Wears Prada" after a "severe" eye infection.
Elton John says he struggled to watch new musical after losing eyesight
Elton John said Sunday that he's lost his eyesight and struggled to watch his new musical during the opening night of "The Devil Wears Prada," for which he wrote the score. John revealed in September that he had an eye infection that left him with limited vision in one eye and it would take "some time before sight returns to the impacted eye."
Cynthia Erivo on playing Elphaba
Cynthia Erivo delivers a standout performance as Elphaba in the new movie "Wicked." The film has earned $262 million domestically and set new records for Broadway adaptations. She joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her role and the live-sung performances.
Young Thug co-defendant stabbed in jail while awaiting verdict
Jurors are deliberating whether to convict Deamonte Kendrick, who raps as Yak Gotti, and Shannon Stillwell on gang, murder, drug and gun charges.
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Company pilots drone food delivery service
In California, a company is running a pilot program for drone food delivery. Itay Hod takes a look at how the service works.
Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business
Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.
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.
Zuckerberg meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
The tech CEO has been seeking to change his company's perception on the right following a rocky relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.
Australian parliament approves law to ban under-16s from social media
Australia's full legislature has now passed a bill that will soon ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.
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NASA shows off image of U.S. military's abandoned "city under the ice"
Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.
Divided U.N. negotiations for plastic treaty
Negotiators are far apart as the United Nations tries to work out the world's first treaty to curb plastic pollution. Issues creating roadblocks include limiting new manufacturing of plastic and the potential phasing out of some chemicals. For more on the talks, CBS News was joined by Erin Simon, vice president and head of plastic waste and business for the World Wildlife Fund in the U.S.
Honolulu hopes to identify long-unclaimed bodies with advanced DNA testing
Forensic pathologists hope advanced DNA testing technology will enable them to attach names to all the unidentified people at the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office.
Dishing up space food
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.
How are U.S. winters permanently changing?
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
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Husband arrested after missing Oregon woman and dogs found dead
An Oregon woman was found dead near Mount Hood last week, along with two dogs believed to be hers. The woman's estranged husband was arrested on a murder charge.
Young Thug co-defendant stabbed in jail while awaiting verdict
Jurors are deliberating whether to convict Deamonte Kendrick, who raps as Yak Gotti, and Shannon Stillwell on gang, murder, drug and gun charges.
Police seize record haul of cocaine from fishing boat off Australia
The drugs had a sale value of 760 million Australian dollars ($494 million), federal police said.
8 killed in mass shooting at strip mall in cartel stronghold
Video posted on social media showed bodies with apparent head wounds scattered outside a food stand.
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.
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Webb telescope captures stunning new image of the "Sombrero galaxy"
The Sombrero galaxy, named for its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is about 30 million light-years from Earth.
Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
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.
Summer music heats up 2024
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.
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Amazon official talks Cyber Monday
Sarah Rhoads, vice president of global operations for Amazon, joined CBS News to talk about how holiday sales have gone so far this year and the company's preparations for Cyber Monday.
Will Biden comment on pardon decision?
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said President Biden made the decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden over the weekend. CBS News' Willie James Inman has more on Mr. Biden reversing his stance on the pardon as he begins his trip to Africa before departing the White House in January.
Are Starbucks cups getting recycled?
A CBS News investigation tracked plastic cups tossed into Starbucks recycling bins at stores across the country, finding that many never reached a recycling center. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has more.
Elton John says he struggled to watch new musical after losing eyesight
Elton John said Sunday that he's lost his eyesight and struggled to watch his new musical during the opening night of "The Devil Wears Prada," for which he wrote the score. John revealed in September that he had an eye infection that left him with limited vision in one eye and it would take "some time before sight returns to the impacted eye."
Latest details on Syrian civil war
Over the weekend, rebel fighters in Syria took control of most of Aleppo, the country's second-largest city, in a lightning assault. President Bashar al-Assad's regime has responded with airstrikes backed by Russia. CBS News reporter Courtney Kealy has more.