Kesha defamed Dr. Luke in texts to Lady Gaga, judge rules
It's a major setback for Kesha in a legal battle that has been going on for years.
Kesha
For The Record: Kesha
Correspondent Anthony Mason sits down with singer-songwriter Kesha to talk about music, including her recent album, "Rainbow"; becoming a symbol for the #MeToo movement; and being named to Time Magazine's 2018 list of the 100 Most Influential People.
Kesha: "I feel like I took my life back"
The singer-songwriter talks about music, becoming a symbol for the #MeToo movement, and what it means to be labeled "influential"
Kesha on songwriting
In this web exclusive, the singer Kesha talks to correspondent Anthony Mason about what the creative process means to her.
Preview: Kesha on taking her life back through music
In an interview for "Sunday Morning" the singer-songwriter says that, despite her success, she doesn't feel like she fits in anywhere
Preview: Kesha on preparing for her world tour
In this preview of an interview to be broadcast on CBS' "Sunday Morning" May 6, the singer Kesha talks with correspondent Anthony Mason about the accelerated therapy she is undergoing following a knee injury so she can embark as planned on her tour in June.
Kesha on being named to Time's 100 Most Influential People list
The singer Kesha, who has spoken out against sexual assault and supported victims since before the #MeToo movement took hold, has been named to Time Magazine's 2018 list of the 100 Most Influential People. She told CBS News' Anthony Mason what the recognition, and the essay penned by singer Cyndi Lauper (with whom she performed at this year’s Grammy Awards), means to her. Mason will profile Kesha on CBS' "Sunday Morning" May 6.
Dylan, Kesha change pronouns in songs to honor LGBTQ couples
Bob Dylan, Kesha and St. Vincent want to make music more inclusive
Entertainment headlines
Singer Fergie's ex, Josh Duhamel, showed his support for her after she received criticism for her national anthem performance and Ke$ha had to postpone her tour dates after she injured her knee. ET host Kevin Frazier has those and more of today's entertainment headlines.
2018 Grammy highlights
Politics took center stage at this year's Grammy Awards. Here are some of the night's biggest moments from New York City.
Kesha, Macklemore announce 2018 tour
The two superstars announced the joint tour on Monday
Kelly Clarkson lost "millions" by refusing writing credit with Dr. Luke
Kelly Clarkson says she passed up on "hundreds of thousands ... or millions" in royalties when she refused a writing credit with controversial mega producer Dr. Luke
Kesha's note to her 18-year-old self: "Light and beauty after the storm"
Singer wrote a letter to her 18-year-old self with advice on how to overcome the physical and emotional struggles on her road to success
Preview: Kesha's Note to Self
Singer-songwriter Kesha writes a letter to her 18-year-old self, sharing her story of success but also struggles with self love. Watch the full piece Thursday, Aug. 9, 2017, on "CBS This Morning," which airs 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. EST/PST on CBS.
iHeartRadio festival lineup revealed
One Direction fans will have something to make them happy on each day of this year's iHeartRadio Festival
Kesha seems to sing about Dr. Luke in "Praying"
Kesha dropped first new song in four years, "Praying," and announced new album
Jerry Seinfeld refuses to hug Kesha
The comedian said "no thanks" several times when Kesha asked for a hug
Sony distances itself from Dr. Luke
Sony is distancing itself from producer Dr. Luke after years of his battle with Kesha
Dr. Luke takes issue with Kesha's NY Times profile
Kesha got another boost in publicity this week thanks to a profile by the New York Times magazine, and Dr. Luke is not happy about it
Most dangerous celebrities online
Beware: Searching for these popular celebs on the internet could leave you vulnerable to hackers
Who's the most dangerous celebrity on the internet?
Intel is out with its annual list of the celeb searches most likely to put you at risk of computer viruses or malware
Feldman will return to “Today” in spite of ridicule
The “Goonies” and “Stand By Me” actor is surprisingly self-aware about his viral experience
Kesha dismisses California lawsuit against Dr. Luke
Dismissal of case comes amid an effort by the singer to get new singles and an album released despite her high-profile fight with her former mentor
Madonna pays homage to Prince at Billboard Music Awards
Sitting atop a purple throne, Madonna kicked off the tribute with a version of "Nothing Compares 2 U"
Dr. Luke lets Kesha perform at Billboard Music Awards
Kemosabe Records said it had reversed an earlier decision
Latest News
North Korea says it will expel U.S. soldier who ran across border
North Korean state media say U.S. soldier Travis King, who ran across the border in July, will be expelled from the country.
Menendez due for first court appearance after bribery indictment
Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez was indicted on bribery charges.
3 space station crew members back on Earth after U.S.-record year in space
Descent from the International Space Station closed out an unexpected 371-day stay, the longest flight in U.S. space history.
House advances GOP-backed spending bills, but threat of shutdown remains
The House advanced four spending bills that have no chance of passing in the Senate, as Speaker Kevin McCarthy seeks to appease conservatives.
2024 Republican candidates to meet in California for second debate
Seven Republican candidates will take the stage at the Reagan Presidential Library in Southern California, while former President Donald Trump is again skipping the primary debate.
Hollywood writers end strike, release outline of deal
The Writers Guild of America released the details of their tentative agreement with Hollywood studios and have unanimously voted to end the nearly 150-day strike.
Donald Trump and his company "repeatedly" violated fraud law, N.Y. judge rules
"The documents here clearly contain fraudulent valuations that defendants used in business," Judge Engoron wrote in his ruling, ordering Trump's New York business certificates canceled.
Target says it's closing 9 stores because of surging retail thefts
Rise in "organized" retail crime is threatening the safety of employees and customers, according to Target.
Fire tears through wedding hall in Iraq, leaves almost 100 dead
Emergency services and witnesses of the deadly fire in Iraq's Nineveh province said fireworks used inside the wedding venue sparked the blaze.
U.S.
More U.S.
Menendez due for first court appearance after bribery indictment
Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez was indicted on bribery charges.
North Korea says it will expel U.S. soldier who ran across border
North Korean state media say U.S. soldier Travis King, who ran across the border in July, will be expelled from the country.
2024 Republican candidates to meet in California for second debate
Seven Republican candidates will take the stage at the Reagan Presidential Library in Southern California, while former President Donald Trump is again skipping the primary debate.
Man freed after 28 years in prison for rape he falsely admitted to
The California Innocence Project says Gerardo Cabanillas confessed to rape, robbery and kidnapping after a detective told him he'd only get probation if he did.
Man with "boogaloo" ties convicted in shooting death of federal officer
Prosecutors said Robert Justice Jr. drove a van from which another man shot the officer during a 2020 protest in Oakland over the George Floyd killing.
MoneyWatch
More MoneyWatch
Most Americans say they don't have enough for retirement, poll says
According to a new survey from YouGov for Bankrate, 56% of Americans feel they are falling behind on saving up for their post-work lives.
Plan to travel? How a government shutdown could affect you.
A looming potential government shutdown could thwart Americans' fall travel plans. Here's how.
Target says it's closing 9 stores because of surging retail thefts
Rise in "organized" retail crime is threatening the safety of employees and customers, according to Target.
Donald Trump and his company "repeatedly" violated fraud law, N.Y. judge rules
"The documents here clearly contain fraudulent valuations that defendants used in business," Judge Engoron wrote in his ruling, ordering Trump's New York business certificates canceled.
Biden joins picket line with UAW workers in Michigan
President Biden said the UAW "saved the auto industry back in 2008," and should reap the benefits of profits now.
Politics
More Politics
Menendez due for first court appearance after bribery indictment
Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez was indicted on bribery charges.
2024 Republican candidates to meet in California for second debate
Seven Republican candidates will take the stage at the Reagan Presidential Library in Southern California, while former President Donald Trump is again skipping the primary debate.
Wael Hana, co-defendant in Robert Menendez case, arrested at JFK
He is one of three businessmen federally charged with coordinating hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes to Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez of New Jersey and his wife.
House advances GOP-backed spending bills, but threat of shutdown remains
The House advanced four spending bills that have no chance of passing in the Senate, as Speaker Kevin McCarthy seeks to appease conservatives.
Biden's dog, Commander, bites Secret Service staff again
There have been at least 11 documented attacks by the German shepherd against Secret Service staff going back nearly a year.
HealthWatch
More HealthWatch
What temperature counts as a fever? Medical experts explain when to worry
People with higher-than-normal temperatures may have a fever, but this doesn't always mean they're sick. Doctors share what the numbers on a thermometer actually mean.
Long COVID has affected nearly 7% of U.S. adults, CDC survey data finds
The survey suggests nearly 18 million American adults have suffered from long COVID at some point since the pandemic began — and children can be affected too.
How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
Tornado-damaged Pfizer plant restarts pharmaceutical production
The plant produces anesthesia and other drugs as well as nearly one-fourth of the sterile injectable medications Pfizer supplies to U.S. hospitals, the company said.
CDC to avoid "scare tactic" in new effort to reset flu shot expectations
The new CDC campaign to back the shots is called "Wild to Mild."
World
More World
7 corpses, body parts found after "acts of disloyalty" within cartel
The gruesome discovery was in the industrial hub of Monterrey and its suburbs, including some of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the country.
North Korea says it will expel U.S. soldier who ran across border
North Korean state media say U.S. soldier Travis King, who ran across the border in July, will be expelled from the country.
Fire tears through wedding hall in Iraq, leaves almost 100 dead
Emergency services and witnesses of the deadly fire in Iraq's Nineveh province said fireworks used inside the wedding venue sparked the blaze.
At least 20 killed in gas station blast as residents flee unrest in Nagorno-Karabakh
Ethnic Armenian residents of Nagorno-Karabakh have scrambled to flee as soon as Azerbaijan lifted a 10-month blockade on the region's only road to Armenia.
Canada's House speaker resigns after honoring man who fought for Nazis
"No one in this House is above any of us. Therefore I must step down as your speaker," Anthony Rota, the speaker of Canada's House of Commons, said on Tuesday.
Entertainment
More Entertainment
WGA ends strike, releases details on tentative deal with studios
The Writers Guild of America released the details of their tentative agreement with Hollywood studios and have unanimously voted to end the nearly 150-day strike.
Film academy to replace Hattie McDaniel's historic missing Oscar
McDaniel was the first Black person to ever win an Oscar, which was displayed at Howard University until the late 1960s when it mysteriously disappeared.
New York City Ballet celebrates 75 years
The New York City Ballet celebrated its 75th year with a special performance that included dancers from its very first show. Nancy Chen has the story.
Shakira charged for tax evasion again in Spain
Spanish prosecutors have charged pop star Shakira with failing to pay $7.1 million in tax on her 2018 income in the country's latest fiscal allegations against the Colombian singer.
"Blue Beetle" tells story of Latino superhero and his family
The movie features a mostly Latino cast, Latino writers and a Latino director, carving a major milestone in Hollywood history.
Technology
More Technology
FTC and 17 states file sweeping antitrust suit against Amazon
Amazon is facing antitrust claims from the Federal Trade Commission and states including New York and Pennsylvania, alleging the retailer is a monopoly.
Jewish leaders criticize Elon Musk for antisemitism on X, formerly Twitter
A group of rabbis, academics and activists said the behavior of owner Elon Musk has allowed "a new stage in antisemitic discourse" to "spread like wildfire" on the social media site.
Could you get "carhacked"? The growing risk of keyless vehicle thefts
A new generation of high-tech thieves are attacking vulnerable vehicle computer systems to steal cars in seconds.
Amazon invests $4 billion in AI startup known for ChatGPT rival Claude
Anthropic will use Amazon's cloud services and machine-learning chips to train and deploy its ChatGPT rival, Claude.
Microsoft, Google integrate AI into products
Tech giants Microsoft and Google say they're moving toward building more generative artificial intelligence into their products. Microsoft has already been adding AI assistants to apps and now plans to unify all of them into a single source. And Google is launching new AI features to make video editing and publishing easier on YouTube. Emma Roth, news writer at The Verge, joined CBS News to discuss the increased use of AI.
Science
More Science
Scientists take step toward "being able to resurrect extinct species"
"People didn't think it could really be done," Marc Friedländer, an associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, told CBS News.
Scientists recover RNA from extinct species
For the first time, scientists in Sweden have analyzed an extinct animal's RNA. They're studying the Tasmanian tiger which has been extinct since the 1930s. Marc Friedländer, associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, joins CBS News to discuss what the breakthrough means for science.
Tropical storm warnings along East Coast
What could soon be Tropical Storm Ophelia is moving closer to the U.S. East Coast, the National Hurricane Center said, and a tropical storm warning is in effect from Cape Fear, North Carolina, to Fenwick Island, Delaware. CBS News Baltimore's Janay Reece has an update on how locals there are preparing for the storm. And Lynette Charles, meteorologist for The Weather Channel, has a forecast for where the storms could be most severe.
Wildfire smoke reversing U.S. air improvement
Since 2016, wildfire smoke in the U.S. has reversed roughly 25% of air quality improvements made from the 2000 Clean Air Act, according to a new study published in the journal Nature. That figure doubles to roughly 50% when looking specifically at the impact on many western states. For more on this, CBS News was joined by Marshall Burke, an associate professor at Stanford's Doerr School of Sustainability and a co-author of the study.
Some homeowners facing insurance crisis
Homeowners living in areas at risk for natural disasters are seeing higher home insurance premiums -- for some, coverage has been dropped completely. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
Crime
More Crime
7 corpses, body parts found after "acts of disloyalty" within cartel
The gruesome discovery was in the industrial hub of Monterrey and its suburbs, including some of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the country.
Stores looted in Center City, North Philadelphia, Northeast Philadelphia Tuesday
Multiple groups of looters hit retail stores and at least one small business in different Philadelphia neighborhoods Tuesday night.
26-year-old tech CEO Pava LaPere found dead at Baltimore apartment building; homicide investigation underway
Police said Pava LaPere's body was found with signs of blunt-force trauma Monday morning. LaPere was the CEO of EcoMap.
Wisconsin woman sentenced for killing and dismembering ex-boyfriend
Taylor Schabusiness was arrested after Shad Thyrion's mother discovered her son's head in a bucket in the basement.
Man freed after 28 years in prison for rape he falsely admitted to
The California Innocence Project says Gerardo Cabanillas confessed to rape, robbery and kidnapping after a detective told him he'd only get probation if he did.
Space
More Space
3 space station crew members back on Earth after U.S.-record year in space
Descent from the International Space Station closed out an unexpected 371-day stay, the longest flight in U.S. space history.
How to see the harvest supermoon
September's full moon, also known as the harvest moon, will be the last of four consecutive supermoons.
NASA astronaut closing out record-setting yearlong space station flight
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio is finishing up the longest single flight in U.S. space history at 371 days.
Why NASA retrieved samples from an asteroid
NASA is celebrating the successful end of a 7-year, $1 billion mission to collect and return a sample from the asteroid Bennu. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has more on the mission. And Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the significance of the samples.
NASA successfully retrieves asteroid material
A capsule containing rubble from an asteroid landed in the Utah desert Sunday. It may contain material leftover from the creation of the solar system, scientists say.
Latest Galleries
More Latest Galleries
The crime scene evidence that convicted Alex Murdaugh
Inside South Carolina's "trial of the century" — how investigators built their case
Young witness found herself at the scene of a crime
What Angelina Fernandes saw the night her mother was accused of murder.
Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Chandler Halderson case: An inside look
How prosecutors made the case that the Wisconsin man killed his parents Bart and Krista Halderson in July 2021.
Crime scene photos: NYC sledgehammer attack
On Nov. 11, 2012, Jake Nolan accompanied his psychiatrist cousin to a NYC Home Depot where she purchased a sledgehammer; 24 hours later, it became a key piece of evidence in a crime that ended with Nolan and her ex-lover in the hospital.
Latest Videos
More Latest Videos
Latest Videos
North Korea to expel U.S. soldier Travis King
North Korea says it will expel U.S. soldier Travis King, who ran across the border from South Korea in July. North Korean state media said an investigation into King's "illegal" entry was complete. It is unclear when or how King will be deported. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Critical child care funding set to expire
Millions of families in the U.S. are at risk of losing access to child care when $24 billion in pandemic-era relief for care providers expires Friday at midnight, a report warns. CBS News' Nikole Killion spoke to families and providers who would be hit hardest by a loss of relief money.
Man wanted in Baltimore tech CEO killing
A murder investigation is underway in Baltimore after tech CEO Pava Lapere was found dead at her apartment building with signs of blunt force trauma. Alexus Davila with CBS News Baltimore reports.
Amazon faces landmark lawsuit
A federal lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission and 17 state attorneys general accuses retail giant Amazon of strong-arming businesses and harming consumers. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has the details.
Senate advances spending bill, shutdown looms
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy continues to negotiate with hardline House Republicans as the Senate advances its own short-term spending bill ahead of a possible government shutdown this weekend. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports from Washington, D.C.