King Charles III's charm offensive
Great Britain's new king has had a bumpy ride over the years, and so Prince Charles' accession to the throne has been marked by efforts to project warmth and approachability – not to mention a leaking fountain pen.
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Thousands pay respects as queen lies in state
Mourners from around the world have been waiting in line for as long as 15 hours to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II, who is lying-in-state in Westminster Hall. World leaders are expected to arrive in London ahead of the state funeral Monday. Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Queen Elizabeth II's 8 grandchildren hold silent vigil beside her coffin
Prince William, now the heir to the throne, stood, his head bowed, at the head of the coffin and Harry at the foot.
Man arrested in Westminster Hall as Queen Elizabeth II lies in state
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Mourners wait hours to pay respects to queen
The line to view Queen Elizabeth II lying in state got so long that it was temporarily shut down. Charlie D'Agata has more details on the events and preparations leading up to the queen's funeral.
Queen's funeral brings London a dauntingly complex security challenge
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Mourners line up to pay respects to queen
Hundreds of thousands are expected to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II as she lies in state at Westminster Hall. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports on the massive scale of this historic effort.
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Americans travel far to pay respects to queen
Many American admirers of the royal family are traveling from far and wide to get their opportunity to pay respects to Queen Elizabeth II. CBS New York's Ali Bauman is in London with more.
Could William and Kate's star power cause royal consternation?
William, Prince of Wales has taken on the role his father held for more than 50 years, and his wife the role held by Princess Diana, whose huge popularity is thought to have caused friction.
Queen Elizabeth II lies in state
CBS News' Lana Zak joins Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers from London as Queen Elizabeth II lies in state in Westminster Hall.
Mourners applaud Queen Elizabeth II
Admirers in London applauded Queen Elizabeth II's coffin as it left Buckingham Palace and traveled to Westminster Hall, where the late monarch will lie in state. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab recounted the feeling of the crowd.
How will King Charles compare to the queen?
King Charles III faces some challenges winning over the public as he steps into the role of monarch. CBS News' Lana Zak speaks with University of Westminster professor Pippa Catterall about how the new king's reign may compare to that of his late mother.
Queen Elizabeth II begins lying in state
The royal family escorted Queen Elizabeth II's coffin to Westminster Hall as mourners lined up to pay their respects. CBS News' Lana Zak is outside Buckingham Palace with the latest.
Why the queen's coffin left Buckingham Palace at exactly 2:22 p.m.
A drum was hit at 75 beats per minute to help the roughly 40-minute procession stay on pace to arrive at Westminster Hall at exactly 3 p.m.
King Charles leads procession fit for a queen
Queen Elizabeth II's remains were returned to Buckingham Palace yesterday. Later today, there will be a procession led by King Charles III to the Palace of Westminster, where his mother will lie in state. Holly Williams reports.
Anti-royal protester arrests fuel free speech debate in U.K.
Britain's first royal transition in 70 years has revived discussion about the royals' role in the modern world, and put a sharp focus on laws inhibiting peaceful protest.
What to call King Charles III's reign, and will there be a coronation?
But even a royal transition planned meticulously over the course of Elizabeth II's record 70-year reign has left some big questions unanswered.
Queen's coffin arrives at Buckingham Palace
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin arrived at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday after a day of lying in rest in Scotland. CBS News' Lana Zak and royal contributor Amanda Foreman have more on the reaction as the public prepares to bid the queen a final goodbye.
Queen Elizabeth's coffin arrives in London
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin arrived at Buckingham Palace to cheering and applause from thousands of mourners. The coffin was received by King Charles III and Camilla, the queen consort, as well as the queen's other children, grandchildren and spouses. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
King returns to London ahead of coffin
King Charles III returned to London on Tuesday after visiting Northern Ireland as mourners lined up awaiting the arrival of Queen Elizabeth II's coffin at Buckingham Palace. CBS News' Lana Zak discussed the day's events in London.
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin arrives at Buckingham Palace
Queen Elizabeth II will lie in state for four days at London's Westminster Hall, where thousands are expected to wait hours to pay their respects.
Queen's coffin travels to Buckingham Palace
CBS News royal contributor Amanda Foreman joined Anne-Marie Green and David Begnaud as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II was taken from St. Giles' Cathedral in Scotland on its way to Buckingham Palace in London.
David Cameron held practice audiences with King Charles III
In an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell, Cameron talked about Charles' future and his memories of the queen.
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
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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
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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
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Minnesota officials saw signs of massive fraud even before COVID hit
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Here's where minimum wage increases are set to kick in next year
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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
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Report finds Afghanistan mission was "two-decade long effort fraught with waste"
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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
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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
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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
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Report finds Afghanistan mission was "two-decade long effort fraught with waste"
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Indiana House GOP advances 9-0 congressional map, sending plan to state Senate
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CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine
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Could pets be next for weight loss drugs? Here's what to know about a study.
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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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Death toll passes 900 after extreme flooding, landslides in Indonesia
Emergency crews are racing against time after catastrophic floods and landslides struck parts of Asia, killing more than 1,500 people.
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
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Frank Gehry, renowned architect, dies at age 96
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2026 Golden Globes nominees to be revealed on "CBS Mornings"
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Book excerpt: "My Beloved" by Jan Karon
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Amy Allen on songwriting, Grammy nods
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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
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Google reveals top search trends of 2025
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Politico: Trump admin. looks to robotics
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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.
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Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
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Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
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Most dogs have wolf DNA. These breeds have more than others.
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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
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Michael Jordan expected to testify in court
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Luigi Mangione's pretrial hearings postponed
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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.
Netflix-Warner Bros. deal could face hurdles
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