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.
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Oil prices surge as Trump suggests U.S. fees on Strait of Hormuz
Trump's declaration that the U.S. will control the Strait of Hormuz and charge fees on cargo has sparked a second day of oil price rises.
Man fatally shot by ICE in Maine wasn't intended target of warrant, lawmakers say
Maine Sen. Angus King said he told Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin that he wanted a transparent investigation into the shooting in Biddeford.
Trump says Reflecting Pool has been drained for repairs
President Trump said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was drained for repairs, after weeks of railing against alleged vandals.
States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid
With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.
Deputy U.S. marshal shot dead serving arrest warrant in Louisiana, agency says
A deputy U.S. marshal was shot and killed while serving an arrest warrant on a fugitive in Louisiana, authorities say. The suspect is in custody.
U.S. uses sea drones in combat for first time to attack Iranian port
The U.S. military shared video of what it said was its first use of sea drones in combat, to attack an Iranian submarine and ship maintenance facility.
Inflation eased more than expected in June, CPI report shows
Lower gasoline prices slowed inflation in June, though many household costs remained stubbornly high.
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Video shows NBA's Brandon Clarke stopped by police 6 weeks before his death
Arkansas police said they found bags of capsules containing a green powdery substance in Brandon Clarke's car, which he told them was kratom.
Sen. Lindsey Graham just died of aorta disease. My husband did too.
Lindsey Graham's aorta tore at 71. Grant Wahl's burst at 49. One is common and age-driven; the other is inherited, silent, and findable.
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Inflation eased more than expected in June, CPI report shows
Lower gasoline prices slowed inflation in June, though many household costs remained stubbornly high.
Trump says Reflecting Pool has been drained for repairs
President Trump said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was drained for repairs, after weeks of railing against alleged vandals.
New York enacts nation's first statewide moratorium on building new data centers
Building new data centers in New York will be paused for a year in order to allow state officials to establish guidelines protecting residents and the environment, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
Why gaining full control of Strait of Hormuz has proven so hard for U.S.
Restoring oil tanker traffic in the vital Middle East shipping corridor to prewar levels likely will require a much bigger armada of U.S. warships if not tens of thousands of American troops on Iranian soil, experts say.
Deputy U.S. marshal shot dead serving arrest warrant in Louisiana, agency says
A deputy U.S. marshal was shot and killed while serving an arrest warrant on a fugitive in Louisiana, authorities say. The suspect is in custody.
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Inflation eased more than expected in June, CPI report shows
Lower gasoline prices slowed inflation in June, though many household costs remained stubbornly high.
States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid
With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.
AI companies are creating "generative ghosts" of deceased loved ones
Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death.
12 states sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
The suit poses a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies.
Millions of Americans take on debt and drain savings to afford food
A quarter of working-age adults use credit cards to purchase groceries but struggle to repay their debts, a new study finds.
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Trump says Reflecting Pool has been drained for repairs
President Trump said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was drained for repairs, after weeks of railing against alleged vandals.
Why gaining full control of Strait of Hormuz has proven so hard for U.S.
Restoring oil tanker traffic in the vital Middle East shipping corridor to prewar levels likely will require a much bigger armada of U.S. warships if not tens of thousands of American troops on Iranian soil, experts say.
States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid
With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.
Military action against Iran formally restarted last week, Trump told lawmakers
President Trump formally notified Congress that "military action" against Iran restarted last week in a letter obtained by CBS News, as a monthslong ceasefire comes to an end.
Sources: FBI fires 2 analysts who raised concerns about Georgia 2020 election probe
The two analysts expressed concerns that the 2020 election investigation in Fulton County, Georgia, was thin on evidence, sources said.
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States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid
With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.
Sen. Lindsey Graham just died of aorta disease. My husband did too.
Lindsey Graham's aorta tore at 71. Grant Wahl's burst at 49. One is common and age-driven; the other is inherited, silent, and findable.
Common knee surgery may do more harm than good, 10-year study shows
A Finnish study followed patients for 10 years after they had a popular knee surgery. For many, the pain continued or even worsened.
New Jersey works to destroy firefighting foam laced with cancer-linked PFAS
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
Departments getting rid of firefighting foam
Fire departments across the U.S. are changing how they extinguish fires. For decades, they used foam that contained so-called "forever chemicals" that are now linked to cancer. More than a dozen states are now working to collect, remove and destroy all of it. Mark Strassmann has more.
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Man describes harrowing escape from wildfire that killed wife and friends
A last minute decision meant Malcolm Timbrell survived one of Spain's deadliest wildfires ever, but his wife and friends were trapped by a wall of flames.
U.S. uses sea drones in combat for first time to attack Iranian port
The U.S. military shared video of what it said was its first use of sea drones in combat, to attack an Iranian submarine and ship maintenance facility.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Why gaining full control of Strait of Hormuz has proven so hard for U.S.
Restoring oil tanker traffic in the vital Middle East shipping corridor to prewar levels likely will require a much bigger armada of U.S. warships if not tens of thousands of American troops on Iranian soil, experts say.
Climbers found dead in Italian Alps week after going missing
The two climbers had not made contact since leaving a mountain refuge on July 9, according to authorities.
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States sue to block Paramount-WBD merger
A coalition of a dozen states on Monday sued to block Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, posing a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies. Paramount Skydance is the parent company of CBS News. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
Mick Jagger on music and politics
Mick Jagger spoke with The New York Times recently about the role of politics in his music. Political strategists Erin Maguire and Dan Kanninen join "The Takeout" to discuss.
"Jurassic Park" star dies at 78
Actor Sam Neill, who starred in "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at the age of 78, his family said in a statement. Neill had been battling cancer, but his family said he had beaten it and his death was unexpected.
Extended interview: Sean Evans
Vladimir Duthiers speaks with Sean Evans about how he came to host "Hot Ones," his interview with Conan O'Brien, who he would like to see on the show and more.
Sam Neill, "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano" star, dies at 78
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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AI companies are creating "generative ghosts" of deceased loved ones
Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death.
Family says they're forced to sell home to help power data centers
Georgia Power says building a new transmission line will require acquiring more than 300 parcels of land, including residential properties.
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.
Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
AI slop floods social media, report says
A new report from AI detector Pangram found that AI-generated content is flooding socials like X and Reddit, with LinkedIn accounting for nearly two-thirds of all AI content detected. Pangram CEO and co-founder Max Spero joins CBS News to discuss his findings.
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Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
Watch: Pentagon releases 19 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
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Latest news on fatal ICE shooting in Maine
Protests erupted in Maine after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot 26-year-old Joan Sebastian Guerrero, according to a source with knowledge of the investigation. CBS News' Michael George reports.
Deputy U.S. marshal shot dead serving arrest warrant in Louisiana, agency says
A deputy U.S. marshal was shot and killed while serving an arrest warrant on a fugitive in Louisiana, authorities say. The suspect is in custody.
Police chase goes through Ohio golf course
Video from the Ohio State Highway Patrol shows the chaotic chase through a golf course for a suspect wanted in a stabbing last week in Ohio. Shanelle Kaul reports.
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Innocent bystander shot by police is one of dozens of cases nationwide
CBS News reviewed police records, body camera footage, court documents and local news reports to find more than 50 cases of innocent bystanders shot by police.
Investigating police shootings of bystanders
A CBS News investigation found that no federal agency is tracking police shootings of innocent bystanders, making it difficult to hold officers accountable. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
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Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
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More U.S. strikes slam Iran
The U.S. launched strikes in Iran for a third consecutive night, and tensions over traffic in the Strait of Hormuz grow. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Aaron MacLean have more.
Folarin Balogun on red card controversy
U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun spoke to "CBS Mornings" about the red card controversy during the World Cup, saying while he didn't feel the red card was justified, he knew suspending it "would cause a lot of controversy." Balogun discusses how he navigated the situation and the U.S. performance in the tournament.
Latest news on fatal ICE shooting in Maine
Protests erupted in Maine after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot 26-year-old Joan Sebastian Guerrero, according to a source with knowledge of the investigation. CBS News' Michael George reports.
More extreme heat across parts of U.S.
CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano tracks high temperatures across parts of the U.S.
Graham's sister appointed to his Senate seat
Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, was appointed to serve the remainder of the late senator's term, which ends in January. There will be a special election in August to replace him on the ballot in November. Nikole Killion reports.