Plans for a Sphere venue in London met with furious opposition
Plans to open a second Sphere music venue in east London have been met with staunch opposition by local residents.
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The Dish: Ravinder Bhogal
Journalist and restaurateur Ravinder Bhogal is the mind behind London's Jikoni. Bhogal serves a kaleidoscope of food that reflects her own family journey from India to England via East Africa, with a variety of cooking styles added to the mix. Imtiaz Tyab has more.
London police investigating Russell Brand
London's Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation into British actor and comedian Russell Brand after four women accused Brand of sexual assault and rape between 2006 and 2013. Brand has denied all the allegations. Drew Gillis, a news editor for The A.V. Club, joined CBS News to talk about the case against Brand.
David McCallum, "NCIS" and "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." star, dies at age 90
David McCallum died Monday of natural causes.
Russell Brand allegations prompt U.K. police to open sex crimes investigation
London police said that it had "received a number of allegations of sexual offences" regarding Russell Brand.
U.K. police catch terrorism suspect Daniel Khalife
Khalife, 21, was on the run four days before a massive search managed to nab him in Chiswick in west London.
5 former London cops admit sending racist messages about U.K. royals
None of the former officers was serving when they sent the grossly offensive racist messages via WhatsApp.
The state of the British monarchy 1 year after Queen Elizabeth's death
Support for Britain's monarchy appears to be declining, and King Charles III's first year on the throne has been marked by some challenges.
U.K. terror suspect Daniel Khalife still on the run after prison break
The dramatic escape from a British prison by Daniel Khalife has been called "pre-planned" by London's police chief as a wide-scale manhunt to find the terror suspect enters its third day.
Marking 1 year of King Charles' reign
One year into the reign of King Charles III, most Britons still have a positive view of the monarchy. But as CBS News' Holly WIlliams reports, a recent British survey shows a dip in support and anti-monarchists say their cause has been energized.
Hunt continues for U.K. terror suspect after brazen prison escape
Daniel Abed Khalife was awaiting trial on terror charges reportedly linked to gathering info for Iran when he escaped, apparently by clinging to a delivery van.
British soldier awaiting trial on terror charges escapes London prison
Daniel Abed Khalife, 21, went missing from Wandsworth prison early Wednesday.
The Dish: Stephen Lironi
This week, The Dish travels to London to meet Stephen Lironi, a restaurateur who made a portfolio of eateries on the back of a hit music career. His restaurants combine the tastes of his Scottish home with the cuisines of Spain, and his newest venture is the critically acclaimed Maresco. Michelle Miller has more.
Vigilantes target traffic cameras as London's anti-pollution zone grows
It will now cost drivers with older gas vehicles $16 daily to enter London. The mayor says it will clear the air, but some say it will "make poor people poorer."
The British Museum fires employee for allegedly stealing ancient treasures
Items including gold jewelry and semi-precious stones and glass from the 15th century BC to the 19th century AD were "missing, stolen or damaged," the museum said.
Impact of Hollywood strikes being felt across the pond
"I'd rather be on set today, but today's job is to be here making sure that people less fortunate than me get paid properly."
Sinéad O'Connor's death "not being treated as suspicious," police say
The legendary Irish singer-songwriter died at her home in London at the age 56, her family said.
Kevin Spacey cleared of all charges in U.K. sexual assault trial
The actor had faced nine sexual offense charges related to incidents reported by four men that allegedly took place between 2001 and 2013 in the U.K.
Police apologize for unsolved 1987 ax murder of private investigator
The initial investigation was heavily criticized, with the murder scene not searched and left unguarded.
Kevin Spacey takes the stand to refute U.K. sex assault allegations
In the witness box for the first time in the London trial, the award-winning Hollywood actor described his relations with 1 of 4 accusers as "romantic."
What to expect from Biden's NATO trip
President Biden has arrived in Lithuania to attend the NATO summit on the heels of news from the group's secretary general that Turkey will back Sweden's entry into the alliance. It was one of the top issues to be discussed among the leaders meeting in Vilnius this week, as the war in Ukraine continues. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports from London.
Biden meets U.K. leader and King Charles before heading to NATO summit
Biden sat down with King Charles for the first time since his coronation, but meetings with NATO allies seeking cohesion on Ukraine are the real work.
Inside a hidden London gem
Just beyond the tarmac at London's Heathrow Airport is an aviation museum showing off decades of history and full of hidden gems. The under-the-radar spot was even visited by the late Queen Elizabeth in 2019. Kris van Cleave reports.
Girl killed, 6 others injured as SUV crashes into London prep school
The driver, a woman in her 40s, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, but police have not suggested any terror motive.
Europe sees surge in U.S. summer tourists
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wane, popular European tourist destinations like London and Rome are seeing a large increase in American tourists. Chris Livesay has details.
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Who could replace Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House?
At least one candidate had already thrown his hat in the ring as of Wednesday morning.
Why an emergency alert test sounded today on all U.S. cellphones
FEMA and the FCC launched a nationwide test of the emergency alert system on Wednesday.
Scalise and Jordan announce bids for House speaker, kicking off GOP race
Reps. Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise asked their Republican colleagues to support them for speaker of the House in letters Wednesday.
Biden admin is forgiving $9 billion in debt for 125,000 Americans
As student loan repayments restart in October, the Biden administration said 125,000 people with student loans will have their debt erased.
Suspect charged in Tupac Shakur's murder makes 1st court appearance
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 60, has been charged with one count of murder with use of a deadly weapon with a gang enhancement.
Paris is having a bedbug outbreak. Here's how travelers can stay safe.
From hotels to trains to theaters, Paris seems to be crawling with bedbugs — but experts say there are some ways to protect yourself. Here's what to know.
Democrats evicted from hideaway offices after Kevin McCarthy's ouster
Nancy Pelosi said on Tuesday that she had been evicted, and a staffer for Steny Hoyer said he had been kicked out of his hideaway, too.
Pope Francis kicks off meeting on church's future with LGBTQ bombshell
Catholic Church prelates gather for Synod 2023 after Pope Francis stirs controversy by suggesting possibility of same-sex marriage blessings.
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McRib sandwich returns after 2022 farewell tour
On Wednesday, the popular fast-food chain announced the McRib would be back in limited supply starting in November.
Travis Kelce says NFL "overdoing" Taylor Swift coverage
Chiefs star Travis Kelce is speaking out about the NFL's focus on his relationship with Taylor Swift.
Bankman-Fried stole at least $10 billion, prosecutors say in fraud trial
Prosecutors say FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried siphoned off billions of dollars from customers for personal use.
This company has a 4-day workweek. Here's its secret to making it a success.
ThredUp CEO James Reinhart shifted the company to a four-day workweek after a successful experiment.
Simone Biles leads U.S. team to seventh consecutive gymnastics title
The American team of Simone Biles, Shilese Jones, Skye Blakely and Leanne Wong won a seventh consecutive title at the gymnastics world championships on Wednesday night.
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Bankman-Fried stole at least $10 billion, prosecutors say in fraud trial
Prosecutors say FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried siphoned off billions of dollars from customers for personal use.
This company has a 4-day workweek. Here's its secret to making it a success.
ThredUp CEO James Reinhart shifted the company to a four-day workweek after a successful experiment.
Court dismisses $224 million talc verdict against Johnson & Johnson
Lawsuit alleging that Johnson & Johnson's talcum power caused cancer used faulty expert testimony, appeals court rules.
Kaiser Permanente workers launch historic strike over staffing and pay
More than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers are walking picket lines at hundreds of hospitals and medical centers across the U.S.
Seattle to pay $1.86 million after delay to respond to 911 call
The city of Seattle will pay $1.86 million to the family of a man who died of a heart attack after a caution note attached to his address delayed medics' response.
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Mourners pay respects to Sen. Dianne Feinstein at San Francisco City Hall
The casket of late Sen. Dianne Feinstein arrived at San Francisco's City Hall Wednesday to lie in state as mourners paid their respects to the trailblazing lawmaker.
"Tennessee Three" lawmaker files suit over expulsion
Rep. Justin Jones said his expulsion and subsequent treatment has been "an anathema to a free, democratic society."
Record number of Venezuelans crossed U.S. border in September
Approximately 50,000 migrants from crisis-stricken Venezuela crossed the U.S.-Mexico border unlawfully last month, a monthly record.
Democrats evicted from hideaway offices after Kevin McCarthy's ouster
Nancy Pelosi said on Tuesday that she had been evicted, and a staffer for Steny Hoyer said he had been kicked out of his hideaway, too.
Scalise and Jordan announce bids for House speaker, kicking off GOP race
Reps. Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise asked their Republican colleagues to support them for speaker of the House in letters Wednesday.
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Paris is having a bedbug outbreak. Here's how travelers can stay safe.
From hotels to trains to theaters, Paris seems to be crawling with bedbugs — but experts say there are some ways to protect yourself. Here's what to know.
Court dismisses $224 million talc verdict against Johnson & Johnson
Lawsuit alleging that Johnson & Johnson's talcum power caused cancer used faulty expert testimony, appeals court rules.
Jill Biden urges breast cancer screenings in new PSA
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Jill Biden has a message: "Talk to your doctor about whether it's time for your mammogram or other cancer screenings."
Kaiser Permanente workers launch historic strike over staffing and pay
More than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers are walking picket lines at hundreds of hospitals and medical centers across the U.S.
Bellamy Young on dad's chronic liver disease
Millions of Americans are living with some form of liver disease, and the millions with a chronic liver condition are at risk of developing hepatic encephalopathy. "Scandal" actor Bellamy Young joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss, for the first time, the impact of hepatic encephalopathy on her family, and the warning signs to look for in loved ones.
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Simone Biles leads U.S. team to seventh consecutive gymnastics title
The American team of Simone Biles, Shilese Jones, Skye Blakely and Leanne Wong won a seventh consecutive title at the gymnastics world championships on Wednesday night.
Mexico police uncover workshop for drone-carried bombs
A police raid in Jalisco on Wednesday uncovered a workshop for making drone-carried bombs in a house built to look like a castle.
Paris is having a bedbug outbreak. Here's how travelers can stay safe.
From hotels to trains to theaters, Paris seems to be crawling with bedbugs — but experts say there are some ways to protect yourself. Here's what to know.
2030 World Cup will be held in 6 countries across 3 continents
The 2030 World Cup will be played in six countries across three continents, as the tournament marks its 100-year anniversary, FIFA said.
Record number of Venezuelans crossed U.S. border in September
Approximately 50,000 migrants from crisis-stricken Venezuela crossed the U.S.-Mexico border unlawfully last month, a monthly record.
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Travis Kelce says NFL "overdoing" Taylor Swift coverage
Chiefs star Travis Kelce is speaking out about the NFL's focus on his relationship with Taylor Swift.
Google just announced the new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones. Our phone experts reveal if they're worth it
Learn about the new Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro and whether you should invest in these Android smartphones.
Plans for a Sphere venue in London met with furious opposition
Plans to open a second Sphere music venue in east London have been met with staunch opposition by local residents.
Brothers Osborne say fourth album marks a "fresh start"
Brothers Osborne's fourth album, self-titled "Brothers Osborne," was released last month.
Keegan-Michael Key's journey into comedy
Emmy winner Keegan-Michael Key and his wife, award-winning director and producer Elle Key, join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their new book "The History of Sketch Comedy."
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Apple releases fix for overheating iPhone 15
Apple on Wednesday released a software update designed to address reports that the new iPhone 15 experiences overheating. Apple had said the overheating issue was possibly linked to the use of certain apps, including Uber and Instagram.
EV battery manufacturing energizes southern communities
Billions of dollars in electric vehicle battery investments have created an estimated 70,000 manufacturing jobs. The growth is concentrated in what is now known as the "Battery Belt."
Why an emergency alert test sounded today on all U.S. cellphones
FEMA and the FCC launched a nationwide test of the emergency alert system on Wednesday.
EV battery plants boost U.S. manufacturing
Our series "Protecting the Planet" looks at a manufacturing boom driven by new plants for making electric vehicles and their batteries. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports on how the EV transition is transforming an unlikely corner of the country.
Cruise defends safety record after woman pinned under self-driving taxi
Cruise, the company that operates the driverless taxi, said its vehicles are safer than rideshares operated by humans.
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3 win Nobel chemistry prize after their names were leaked
The scientists won for their work on tiny quantum dots that emit very bright colors and so are used in LED displays, cancer surgery and more.
Arizona moves to end Saudi farming deal
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has moved to end a farming deal with a subsidiary of a major Saudi dairy company. Since 2015, Fondomonte has pumped huge amounts of groundwater from beneath the earth's surface to grow alfalfa in the rural Arizona desert. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
3 scientists win Nobel for capturing a "blurry" glimpse of electrons
A trio of scientists won the Nobel Prize in physics for managing to do something that had always eluded humankind: Spotting electrons zipping around in an atom.
2 scientists share Nobel for enabling COVID-19 vaccines
American Drew Weissman, Hungarian Katalin Karikó win 2023 Nobel Prize in medicine for mRNA research behind "the unprecedented rate" of COVID-19 vaccine development.
Scientists say they've found Europe's oldest "prehistoric footwear"
Research say the oldest collection of footwear in Europe has been discovered in a cave in southern Spain, dating back more than 6,000 years.
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The rise and fall of Sam Bankman-Fried
Lawyers for Sam Bankman-Fried delivered opening statements in his criminal trial Wednesday. Prosecutors have accused the former FTX CEO of misusing billions of dollars in customer funds. Author Michael Lewis joins CBS News to discuss his new book, "Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon," which takes an in-depth look at the rise and fall of Bankman-Fried.
Man accidentally shoots grandson at Nebraska wedding
A man trying to get the guests' attention at a Nebraska wedding by shooting into the air accidentally shot his grandson instead, police said.
Suspect in Tupac's murder appears in court
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, the man charged in rapper Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder, made his first court appearance Wednesday morning in Las Vegas. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has more.
Morgan State University mass shooting: 5 shot on campus, search for suspect ongoing
Police say four of the five victims are students and none of the victims appear to have life-threatening wounds.
Morgan State shooting involved multiple guns
Multiple weapons were involved in a shooting on Morgan State University's campus that left five people injured Tuesday night, Baltimore police said. CBS News' Homeland Security and Justice Reporter Nicole Scanga reports on the ongoing search for suspects in what's believed to be a dispute between two groups near campus dorms.
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NASA rover spots 6,000-foot-tall dust devil on Mars
The Perseverance rover was near Mars' Jezero Crater when it spotted the towering dust devil.
How to watch rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse this month
A rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse will move across the U.S. on Oct. 14. NASA shared a viewing map and timeline.
NASA's Psyche asteroid probe getting "lucky" fix before launch
NASA's new asteroid probe, Psyche, is on track for launching Oct. 12 after a weeklong delay for additional tests.
Investigating space tourism safety regulation
As new space tour companies change the way we can see our world, a moratorium on spaceflight regulation and participant safety has come to the forefront. In the latest CBS Reports documentary, Mark Strassmann takes a close look at the next great leap for humankind -- and whether regulators and industry stakeholders are striking the right balance between encouraging innovation and ensuring safety.
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.
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Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
The crime scene evidence that convicted Alex Murdaugh
Inside South Carolina's "trial of the century" — how investigators built their case
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.
Young witness found herself at the scene of a crime
What Angelina Fernandes saw the night her mother was accused of murder.
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.
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U.S. women's gymnastics wins 7th straight title
Simone Biles led the U.S. women's gymnastics team to its seventh straight team title Wednesday at the gymnastics world championships in Belgium. The remarkable accomplishment sets a record for the most consecutive team titles among men or women in the sport.
2 killed when small plane crashes into Oregon home
Two of three people aboard a small plane were killed when the aircraft crashed into the roof of a home in Newberg, a suburb of Portland, Oregon, on Tuesday night. No one inside the home or on the ground was injured.
Apple releases fix for overheating iPhone 15
Apple on Wednesday released a software update designed to address reports that the new iPhone 15 experiences overheating. Apple had said the overheating issue was possibly linked to the use of certain apps, including Uber and Instagram.
Arrest made after biker allegedly attacks a mom
A 26-year-old man was arrested Wednesday in connection with a cell phone video taken Sunday which showed a biker smashing the back windshield of a woman's car and then assaulting her in front of her children in Philadelphia.
Still no arrests in Morgan State shooting
Five people, including four students, were wounded in a shooting Tuesday night at Morgan State University in Baltimore. The shooting is believed to have stemmed from a dispute between two groups near a dorm on the university's campus, police said. Nicole Sganga has the latest.