Morgan Freeman on his dual role in "Madam Secretary" premiere
The director and executive producer also plays the chief justice of the Supreme Court
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Freeman joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his experience directing and acting in Sunday night's premiere episode of “Madam Secretary”
The Academy Award-winner is one of the most sought-after actors in Hollywood, having played characters like a prisoner in "The Shawshank Redemption" to Nelson Mandela in "Invictus." He's even played god -- twice. Freeman joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his experience directing and acting in Sunday night's premiere episode of “Madam Secretary.”
"Exorcism" in Morgan Freeman step-granddaughter's death?
Police arrest man they say was her boyfriend; witnesses describe brutal stabbing of 33-year-old
Morgan Freeman's step-granddaughter stabbed to death in NYC
NYPD says a man is in custody for the early morning stabbing in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan; actor releases statement
Celebrities endorse Iran nuclear deal in video
A group of celebrities and political figures joined together to make a video in support of the nuclear deal with Iran
Morgan Freeman supports marijuana legalization
The 77-year-old actor says marijuana helps him with arm pain: "I'll eat it, drink it, smoke it, snort it!"
Stars of the new film, "Transcendence," including Johnny Depp and Morgan Freeman, turned out for the movie's premiere in Westwood, Calif. Depp plays a scientist who studies artificial intelligence in the sci-fi thriller. KCAL-TV's Suzanne Marques reports
Stars of the new film, "Transcendence," including Johnny Depp and Morgan Freeman, turned out for the movie's premiere in Westwood, Calif. Depp plays a scientist who studies artificial intelligence in the sci-fi thriller. KCAL-TV's Suzanne Marques reports.
Morgan Freeman says he's finally old enough to play the wise guy and more in today's Eye on Entertainment
Morgan Freeman says he's finally old enough to play the wise guy, and Kevin Costner is looking for a box office touchdown with his new football movie. Bigad Shaban has those stories and more in today's Eye on Entertainment.
Stars reveal the story behind "Last Vegas"
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Stars, top chefs help fight childhood hunger
Kristin Davis joins celebrity chefs for a good cause and more in today's Eye on Entertainment
Stormy Daniels testifies at Trump trial about alleged sexual encounter
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
Judge indefinitely delays Trump classified documents trial
The start date for former President Trump's classified documents trial was originally scheduled for May 20.
TikTok sues Biden administration to block new law that could lead to U.S. ban
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
As Supreme Court nears end of term, here are the cases it still has to decide
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Sixth and final construction worker recovered from Key Bridge collapse site
A sixth construction worker was recovered from the Key Bridge wreckage site Tuesday.
Drake's security guard injured in shooting at rapper's home, police say
The shooting comes amid a rap beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, but police said they could not speak to a motive at this stage of the investigation.
On Netanyahu's orders, Israeli troops seize Gaza side of Rafah border
Israeli forces take "operational control" of the Gaza side of the vital Rafah border crossing as Netanyahu dismisses the latest cease-fire proposal.
1 dead after tornado tears through Oklahoma, leaving trail of damage
A tornado destroyed homes and toppled trees and power lines when it roared through a small northeast Oklahoma city, one of several twisters that erupted in the central U.S. amid a series of powerful storms.
FAA investigates Boeing for falsified records on some 787 Dreamliners
Approximately 450 planes potentially could be involved, a source told CBS News.
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Panera to stop selling Charged Sips caffeinated drinks at center of lawsuits
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Idaho man gets 30 years for trying to spread HIV through sex to male victims
Alexander Louie, 34, told authorities he was not taking his HIV medication so he could purposely infect his partners.
FDIC fostered a toxic workplace rife with harassment, report finds
FDIC Chair Martin Gruenberg is also a focus of the report, which claims he treated staff in a "demeaning and inappropriate manner."
Judge indefinitely delays Trump classified documents trial
The start date for former President Trump's classified documents trial was originally scheduled for May 20.
Are Americans losing their taste for Starbucks?
Starbucks, once one of America's most cherished brands, is in a rut. Even long-time former CEO Howard Schultz is worried.
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Panera to stop selling Charged Sips caffeinated drinks at center of lawsuits
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
FDIC fostered a toxic workplace rife with harassment, report finds
FDIC Chair Martin Gruenberg is also a focus of the report, which claims he treated staff in a "demeaning and inappropriate manner."
Are Americans losing their taste for Starbucks?
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Nintendo hints at release date for its next Switch gaming console
Video gamers eagerly awaiting a successor to Nintendo's hit Switch system finally got a clue on when to expect a new device.
British AI startup raises $1 billion for self-driving car tech
Nvidia and Microsoft are among the backers of Wayve and its embodied AI technology, described as "GPT for driving."
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Judge indefinitely delays Trump classified documents trial
The start date for former President Trump's classified documents trial was originally scheduled for May 20.
Stormy Daniels testifies at Trump trial about alleged sexual encounter
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
Marjorie Taylor Greene backs away from imminent threat to oust speaker
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she would force a vote on ousting House Speaker Mike Johnson this week, but appeared to be retreating on the threat — for now.
Rep. Victoria Spartz faces Indiana primary fight
Rep. Victoria Spartz, an Indiana Republican and the first Ukrainian-born member of Congress, is facing a primary challenge for her seat on Tuesday.
15 House Democrats call on Biden to take border executive action
Group of Democrats from states including Minnesota, Nevada and Pennsylvania urges Biden "to use all tools at your disposal" to address border security issues.
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White-coated candy recalled nationwide over salmonella risk
Recall includes yogurt pretzels and other confections sold by retailers such as Dollar General, HyVee, Target and Walmart.
Are you protecting yourself from skin cancer with these steps?
A survey from the American Academy of Dermatology finds more than one-third of adults reported getting a sunburn last year — the highest number since 2020.
Planters nuts sold in 5 states recalled due to listeria fears
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
Steward Health Care files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Steward Health Care, the struggling hospital group that owns hospitals in Massachusetts, Texas, Florida and other states, announced Monday that it is filing for bankruptcy.
CDC says bird flu viruses "pose pandemic potential," cites major knowledge gaps
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
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Drake's security guard injured in shooting at rapper's home, police say
The shooting comes amid a rap beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, but police said they could not speak to a motive at this stage of the investigation.
Ukraine says plot to assassinate President Volodymyr Zelenskyy foiled
2 Ukrainian security officers have been detained and accused of treason over an alleged Russian plot to kill President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Crews race to save construction workers trapped by building collapse
South African rescuers are "actually hearing people through the rubble" after a building collapsed in the city of George.
Woman accused of killing 3 with poisonous mushrooms pleads not guilty
Erin Patterson, who is accused of serving her ex-husband's family death cap mushrooms with lunch, pleaded not guilty to eight charges of murder and attempted murder.
Heineken vows nearly $50 million to transform "tired pubs" in U.K.
Heineken said the investment is a demonstration of "confidence in the resilience of the great British local in the face of uncertainty."
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Stars shine at Met Gala
Stars were in full bloom at the Met Gala Monday night. The dress code was "Garden of Time." Rachel Smith from "Entertainment Tonight" breaks down fashion's biggest night.
Brittany Howard on journey to new album
Five-time Grammy winner Brittany Howard talks about how her latest album was born from a period of intense soul-searching and solitude in Nashville.
Gayle King gets ready for the Met Gala
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"Long Island" selected for Oprah Book Club
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See the 2024 Met Gala's best-dressed stars and biggest moments
The 2024 Met Gala saw hundreds of celebrities looking their best on fashion's biggest night.
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Nintendo hints at release date for its next Switch gaming console
Video gamers eagerly awaiting a successor to Nintendo's hit Switch system finally got a clue on when to expect a new device.
Long-awaited Boeing Starliner launch scrubbed
Boeing's Starliner was set to make its maiden voyage to the International Space Station, with its first piloted launch Monday night. But the launch, already pushed back following years of delays, was scrubbed with less than two hours to go before liftoff. Mark Strassmanm reports.
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.
Students use "Sidechat" app for protests
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Microsoft expanding biometric passkey access
Microsoft users can now use biometric passkeys, like a thumbprint or Face ID, to sign into Microsoft 365, Copilot. Jon Fingas, senior editor at Techopedia, has more.
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NASA simulation mimics flying into black hole's "point of no return"
The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
Long-awaited Boeing Starliner launch scrubbed
Boeing's Starliner was set to make its maiden voyage to the International Space Station, with its first piloted launch Monday night. But the launch, already pushed back following years of delays, was scrubbed with less than two hours to go before liftoff. Mark Strassmanm reports.
Hammerhead flatworm sightings in Canada
Reported sightings of giant, toxic, invasive hammerhead flatworms are on the rise in parts of southeastern Canada. Experts say the worms can grow up to 3 feet long and pose a risk to children, pets and other small animals. Peter Ducey, PH.D. and distinguished teaching professor at SUNY Cortland, joins CBS News to discuss the worm.
Ingenuity, NASA's "little 'copter that could" (and did!)
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When NASA added a drone named Ingenuity to its Mars 2020 rover Perseverance, it expected the tiny four-pound helicopter to fly a total of five very brief missions in the thin Martian atmosphere. But Ingenuity far surpassed all expectations, flying dozens of flights before suffering damage to its rotors in January. Correspondent David Pogue reports on how the tiny drone, created from off-the-shelf parts, continued to provide valuable data and images from the Red Planet three years into its mission.
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Idaho man gets 30 years for trying to spread HIV through sex to male victims
Alexander Louie, 34, told authorities he was not taking his HIV medication so he could purposely infect his partners.
New details released in deaths of surfers
Officials are releasing new details in the deaths of two Australians and an American who were found dead near a camping site in Mexico with gunshot wounds last week. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.
Drake's security guard injured in shooting at rapper's home, police say
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Woman accused of killing 3 with poisonous mushrooms pleads not guilty
Erin Patterson, who is accused of serving her ex-husband's family death cap mushrooms with lunch, pleaded not guilty to eight charges of murder and attempted murder.
Man, 75, admits he killed his wife, says he couldn't afford her care
A Kansas City-area man, 75, admitted he killed his hospitalized wife, saying he couldn't take care of her or afford her medical bills, court records say.
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Boeing's Starliner was set to make its maiden voyage to the International Space Station, with its first piloted launch Monday night. But the launch, already pushed back following years of delays, was scrubbed with less than two hours to go before liftoff. Mark Strassmanm reports.
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After years of delays, Boeing is set to launch its Starliner spacecraft with a crew for the first time Monday. The test flight will carry two astronauts to the International Space Station.
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Trump documents trial indefinitely postponed
Judge Aileen Cannon on Tuesday indefinitely postponed former President Donald Trump's classified documents trial in Florida. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson join with the latest.
TikTok sues over law that could lead to ban
ByteDance filed a lawsuit Tuesday in response to a new law forcing the China-based company to sell its stake in TikTok or face a ban of the app in the U.S. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on that and the ongoing ouster threat from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene against House Speaker Mike Johnson.
New details released in deaths of surfers
Officials are releasing new details in the deaths of two Australians and an American who were found dead near a camping site in Mexico with gunshot wounds last week. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.
Starliner launch delayed to at least Friday
Two hours before its scheduled liftoff, Boeing's Starliner capsule was forced to stand down from its attempted launch to the International Space Station Monday night. A last-minute issue with a valve on the spacecraft's rocket is to blame and NASA says it will attempt to launch the capsule again on Friday at the earliest. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
At least 1 killed in Oklahoma tornado
Oklahoma is recovering after a tornado hit the city of Barnsdall on Monday, knocking out power and damaging at least 30 homes. Officials say twisters there killed at least one person and injured several others. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.