Royal family missing the star power of Harry and Meghan
Since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle quit as full-time royals, their popularity in the U.K. has plummeted – and Prince William and Kate Middleton have been called upon to fill the vacuum.
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Britain's fractured royal family faces an uncertain future
Since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle quit as full-time royals, their popularity in the U.K. has plummeted – and Prince William and Kate Middleton have been called upon to fill the vacuum. Correspondent Holly Williams reports on how the House of Windsor is trying to counter the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's narrative in the media with a new charm offensive by the family.
New claims about royal family rift
New details have emerged about a possible fallout between Prince William and Prince Harry. Royal historian Robert Lacey makes a number of claims about a family rift in his new book, "Battle of Brothers." BBC royal correspondent Jonny Dymond joins CBSN AM with the details on that and other developments.
Jill Biden and Kate Middleton meet for the first time
After a roundtable discussion on childhood education, the first lady joked that it was too short. "I have a million questions written down! I'll have to give you a call!" she said.
The Royals Report: Britain's national mourning for Prince Philip ends
Britain has concluded a two-week national mourning period for Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II. Meanwhile, Prince William and Kate celebrate their 10-year wedding anniversary on April 29. BBC News royal correspondent Sarah Campbell joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Britain's Prince George started nursery school Wednesday at the Westacre Montessori School in Norfolk
Britain's Prince George started nursery school Wednesday at the Westacre Montessori School in Norfolk. CBSN's Contessa Brewer shows us the two-year-old prince's first-day-of-school pictures.
At her first State Dinner since marrying Prince William, Duchess Kate stunned in a red dress and famed tiara
At her first State Dinner since marrying Prince William, Duchess Kate stunned in a red dress and famed tiara. CBSN's Ben Tracy discusses the scene from the palace.
The still un-named royal baby weighed in at eight pounds, three ounces
The still un-named royal baby weighed in at eight pounds, three ounces. She was born at 8:34 A.M. London time. Mark Phillips reports.
The royal baby made her first appearance outside St. Mary's Hospital in London
The royal baby made her first appearance outside St. Mary's Hospital in London. CBS News' Mark Phillips was standing outside the hospital as the royal couple presented the child.
Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, has given birth to her second child
Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, has given birth to her second child. Royal commentator Victoria Arbiter joins CBSN's David Begnaud to discuss traditions surrounding the royal birth.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, also known as William and Kate, are wrapping up their first visit to New York today
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, also known as William and Kate, are wrapping up their first visit to New York today. CBS News correspondent Mark Phillips has the details on what they've been up to.
Prince William and Duchess Kate's first trip to the city hasn't gone quite as planned
Prince William and Duchess Kate's first trip to the city hasn't gone quite as planned. Mark Phillips reports on the bumps in the road for the royal couple.
It's the first full day in New York for Britain's Prince William and his wife Duchess Kate Middleton
It's the first full day in New York for Britain's Prince William and his wife Duchess Kate Middleton. With the buzz around the royal visit at a fever pitch, Eloise Parker, Contributing Editor of HelloMagazine.com, breaks down everything you need to know about their first trip to the Big Apple.
The president met with Prince William during his three-day visit to the United States
The president met with Prince William during his three-day visit to the United States.
The British royal family is celebrating Prince George's first birthday at London's Kensington Palace
The British royal family is celebrating his first birthday at London's Kensington Palace. Newly-released photos reveal the pint-sized prince's stylish french wardrobe. Gayle King reports.
The future king of England was on the sidelines of a charity polo match Sunday
The future king of England was on the sidelines of a charity polo match Sunday. He made small steps holding his mother's hand for support while his father, Prince William, and uncle, Prince Harry, played in the match. Gayle King reports.
Prince William and his wife Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, have left for a much anticipated three-week trip to New Zealand and Australia. It's their first trip abroad with their 8-month-old son, Prince George.
Prince William and his wife Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, have left for a much anticipated three-week trip to New Zealand and Australia. It's their first trip abroad with their 8-month-old son, Prince George. But as, Kelly Cobiella reports, they've brought along some extra help.
St. Patrick's Day celebrations are taking place across the globe. From the annual parade down New York City's 5th Avenue to celebrations in the streets of Buenos Aires to Prince William and Kate Middleton honoring the Irish Guard in England
St. Patrick's Day celebrations are taking place across the globe. From the annual parade down New York City's 5th Avenue to celebrations in the streets of Buenos Aires to Prince William and Kate Middleton honoring the Irish Guard in England, green is officially the color of the day.
Harry and Meghan on racism in U.K. press
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, compared Meghan's treatment by the tabloid press to that of Kate, Duchess of Windsor, and Buckingham Palace's reactions to the coverage in this previously unaired clip of Oprah Winfrey's wide-ranging interview with the couple.
"I do feel exhausted": Kate Middleton on parenting in pandemic
Catherine joked about her children recoiling in "horror" when she started doing their hair.
Wildlife photography awards handed out
Some of the rarest creatures on the planet have been captured by some of the world's greatest photographers. The Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards were just handed out in London, announced by the Dutchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, through Britain's National History Museum. Roxanna Saberi reports.
Royal family releases new photos of Prince George for his 7th birthday
At least one of the photos was taken by his mom, the Duchess of Cambridge.
Prince William says fatherhood brought back "traumatic" emotions
William was reflecting on becoming a parent in an upcoming documentary "Football, Prince William And Our Mental Health."
Prince William and Kate host virtual bingo
Prince William and wife Kate hosted a virtual bingo game for a senior living home, and shared a laugh when one resident said the bingo "wasn't as good as it should've been."
Busy week for British royal family
The British royal family had lots to celebrate this week, including Prince Harry's first Father's Day and a major ceremonial event. BBC royal correspondent Daniela Relph speaks with CBSN with the latest from London.
Survivors of Sept. 2 boat strike were waving before second attack, sources say
Two people who survived a U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
Report finds Afghanistan mission was "two-decade long effort fraught with waste"
The final report this week from the special inspector general for Afghanistan identified $26 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse in U.S. reconstruction spending in Afghanistan since 2009.
Supreme Court to decide constitutionality of Trump's birthright citizenship order
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
National Guard member is "slowly healing" after D.C. shooting, governor says
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the family expects Andrew Wolfe to be in acute care for another two to three weeks.
Suspect in D.C. pipe bomb case ordered detained in first court appearance
The man suspected of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC headquarters in 2021 was ordered detained in his first appearance in federal court.
Indiana House GOP advances 9-0 congressional map, sending plan to state Senate
President Trump has led the charge to create more GOP-friendly congressional districts in the 2026 midterm elections.
Minnesota officials saw signs of massive fraud even before COVID hit
In July 2019, Minnesota state officials spotted early signs of fraud that would eventually siphon away more than $1 billion in taxpayer money, sources told CBS News.
Here's where minimum wage increases are set to kick in next year
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
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National Guard member is "slowly healing" after D.C. shooting, governor says
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the family expects Andrew Wolfe to be in acute care for another two to three weeks.
When a Lowe's store cat disappeared, staff pulled out all the stops to find her
When Francine the cat went missing from her Richmond, Virginia, store, employees determined she must have wandered onto a freight truck bound for a distribution center 85 miles away in North Carolina.
Report finds Afghanistan mission was "two-decade long effort fraught with waste"
The final report this week from the special inspector general for Afghanistan identified $26 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse in U.S. reconstruction spending in Afghanistan since 2009.
2 Louisiana inmates on the run after escape through damaged jail wall
Officials in Louisiana say two inmates accused of violent crimes are on the run after escaping from jail by removing pieces of a wall and using sheets to scale a wall.
For Gen Zers, finding work after college is often a painful slog
"It's very discouraging," said one young job-seeker as employers pull back on hiring entry-level workers.
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For Gen Zers, finding work after college is often a painful slog
"It's very discouraging," said one young job-seeker as employers pull back on hiring entry-level workers.
Here's where minimum wage increases are set to kick in next year
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
Officials expand probe into Waymo over robotaxis driving around buses
Federal regulators are investigating multiple Texas incidents in which the robotaxis drove around stopped school buses.
Trump touts $20 trillion in new U.S. investments, but numbers don't add up
President Trump's claims of a historic multitrillion-dollar investment surge don't match federal data or the administration's own numbers.
Elon Musk's X fined $140 million for violating EU transparency rules
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
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U.S., Ukrainian officials will meet again Saturday on peace plan
The officials in a joint statement said they made progress on creating a security framework for postwar Ukraine and are urging Russia to commit to peace.
Survivors of Sept. 2 boat strike were waving before second attack, sources say
Two people who survived an early September U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
Report finds Afghanistan mission was "two-decade long effort fraught with waste"
The final report this week from the special inspector general for Afghanistan identified $26 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse in U.S. reconstruction spending in Afghanistan since 2009.
Supreme Court to decide constitutionality of Trump's birthright citizenship order
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
Indiana House GOP advances 9-0 congressional map, sending plan to state Senate
President Trump has led the charge to create more GOP-friendly congressional districts in the 2026 midterm elections.
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CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
Could pets be next for weight loss drugs? Here's what to know about a study.
A clinical study into weight loss drugs for pets just launched, with results from the trial expected by next summer.
CDC panel to vote Friday on hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
12 ex-FDA leaders criticize claims made by agency's current vaccine chief
The former officials said the FDA's plans to revamp how certain life-saving vaccines are handled would "disadvantage the people the FDA exists to protect, including millions of Americans at high risk from serious infections."
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
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U.S., Ukrainian officials will meet again Saturday on peace plan
The officials in a joint statement said they made progress on creating a security framework for postwar Ukraine and are urging Russia to commit to peace.
Treasure trove found in Egyptian tomb solves ancient mystery
The royal symbol on the newly discovered figurines solves a long-standing mystery by identifying who was buried in the sarcophagus.
Elon Musk's X fined $140 million for violating EU transparency rules
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
Mystery drones seen over Ireland during Zelenskyy's visit
After a number of drone sightings near European airports and military bases, mysterious aircraft were seen over Ireland as Ukraine's Zelenskyy visited.
White House claims Europe facing "civilizational erasure" in 2 decades
The Trump administration says societal threats mean some European nations may not be "strong enough to remain reliable allies."
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Frank Gehry, renowned architect, dies at age 96
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
2026 Golden Globes nominees to be revealed on "CBS Mornings"
Eleven exclusive 2026 Golden Globes categories will be revealed Monday at 8:30 a.m. ET, only on "CBS Mornings."
Book excerpt: "My Beloved" by Jan Karon
The New York Times bestselling author returns to the village of Mitford in her 15th novel featuring Father Tim Kavanagh.
Amy Allen on songwriting, Grammy nods
Amy Allen, who is up for four Grammys, including songwriter of the year, sits down with Anthony Mason to talk about how she went from a nursing student to writing Grammy-nominated hits for Sabrina Carpenter and other pop stars.
Netflix to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
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Waymo says its cars are better at avoiding crashes
Waymo has released new data showing its robotaxis were involved in 91% fewer serious crashes when compared to human drivers. CBS News' Elizabeth Cook rode along in a Waymo with Politico economic policy reporter Yasmin Khorram to unpack the report.
Elon Musk's X fined $140 million for violating EU transparency rules
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
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.
Google reveals top search trends of 2025
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," and the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ranked among Google's top search trends this year.
Politico: Trump admin. looks to robotics
Leaders in the robotics industry say that to strengthen AI, companies also need a plan for robots. The White House appears to be listening. Yasmin Khorram, economic policy reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss her article on the topic.
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
Most dogs have wolf DNA. These breeds have more than others.
Wolf DNA seems to have influenced the size, smelling power and even personality of modern dog breeds, scientists said.
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Questions remain after D.C. pipe bomb arrest
The man accused of planting two pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot is facing two federal charges. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
D.C. pipe bomb case: What we still don't know
A judge ordered that the man accused of planting pipe bombs placed outside the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters in 2021 remain behind bars. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
New video in UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting
Prosecutors have released new surveillance footage showing the lead-up to the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the immediate aftermath. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Michael Jordan expected to testify in court
Basketball legend Michael Jordan is expected to testify in an antitrust case against NASCAR. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.
Luigi Mangione's pretrial hearings postponed
Luigi Mangione, the man who faces a New York state trial over the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, did not attend his pretrial hearing because he's sick, the court announced Friday. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Air Force approves SpaceX launch pad expansion
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Geomagnetic storm watch issued after powerful solar flare
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
Scientists think they've detected lightning on Mars: "Missing piece of the puzzle"
Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.
Russia sends a NASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts, up to the space station
The new space station crew includes American Chris Williams, who holds a Ph.D. in astronomy and is a board-certified medical physicist at Harvard Medical School.
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GLP-1 drugs and muscle loss: What to know
A recent KFF poll revealed that one in eight adults in the U.S. is currently taking a GLP-1 weight loss drug. As more people start using them, some are talking about the unexpected side effects, including muscle loss and weakness. Senior Vox correspondent Dylan Scott joins CBS News to share what patients told him.
Couple shelters dozens after mall shooting
Dozens of Black Friday shoppers fleeing from a San Jose, California, mall after a shooting found shelter in a nearby house. The homeowners, Martin and Irene Garcia, join CBS News to recount the experience.
Grijalva says she was pepper sprayed by ICE
Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva of Arizona said Friday she was pepper-sprayed by ICE during a raid at a Tucson restaurant. A Homeland Security spokesperson denied Grijalva's account.
New details on Sept. 2 boat strike footage
Video seen by lawmakers shows Sept. 2 boat strike survivors waving overhead before a second attack, sources say. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.
Colts aim to break losing streak
For the first time in NFL history, there are five divisions being led by just one game or less. Charlotte Carroll, staff writer at The Athletic, joins CBS News to unpack Week 14 of the football season.