Brazilian singer Marília Mendonça dies in plane crash at age 26
Mendonça's press office confirmed her death in a statement, and said four other passengers on the flight also perished.
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Indian film star Puneeth Rajkumar dies at 46: "Cruel twist of fate"
Authorities enhanced security around the actor's house fearing violence by his fans.
James Michael Tyler, who played Gunther on "Friends," dies at age 59
Actor James Michael Tyler spoke publicly about his prostate cancer diagnosis over the summer.
Peter Scorali, "Bosom Buddies" and "Girls" actor, dies at 66
Scolari rose to fame in 1980 when he and Tom Hanks co-starred in the sitcom "Bosom Buddies."
Honoring victims of the coronavirus pandemic
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, people across the U.S. are losing loved ones to the illness. The victims include Holocaust survivor Joseph Feingold, veterinarian Dr. Julie Butler, immigrant and small business owner Johng Kuk Pyun, trauma surgeon Dr. Ronald Verrier, nurse Krist Angielen Castro Guzman, and police officer Charles "Rob" Roberts. Anthony Mason profiles them in our series Lives to Remember.
Colin Powell dies at 84 from COVID-19 amid cancer battle
Powell was fully vaccinated but had been treated for a type of blood cancer that can severely compromise the immune system.
Dickerson reflects on Colin Powell's life
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell died at the age of 84 from COVID-19 complications. Powell was the first Black secretary of state and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson joined CBSN to reflect on Powell's life and legacy.
Megan Rice, nun who was imprisoned over nuclear weapons protest, dead at 91
Rice spent two years in federal prison while in her 80s after breaking into a government security complex to protest nuclear weapons.
Melvin Van Peebles, godfather of Black cinema, dies at 89
He was best known for "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song," one of the most influential movies of its time.
"Sex and the City" actor Willie Garson has died at 57
Garson, born William Garson Paszamant, played Carrie Bradshaw's gay best friend in the HBO show "Sex and the City," which aired from 1998 to 2004.
Iconic "James Bond" actor Sean Connery dies
Sean Connery, the Oscar-winning Scottish actor best known for portraying special agent James Bond more than half a dozen times, has died, the BBC reports. Connery was 90. Mark Phillips looks back at his life and decades-long career.
Michael K. Williams, acclaimed "The Wire" actor, has died at 54
Williams was found dead in his Brooklyn home, NYPD sources confirmed to CBS News.
Former French soccer star dies after 39 years in a coma
Adams, cared for by his wife Bernadette, had been lying in a coma at his home in the southern French city of Nimes since 1982.
Willard Scott dies at 87
Willard Scott, who served as the weatherman on NBC's "Today" for decades, has died at age 87. Al Roker, who took over for Scott in 1996, said his predecessor was "truly my second dad." CBSN's Lana Zak reports.
Actor Ed Asner has died at 91
The prolific character actor was most known for his work on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and the drama "Lou Grant." Carter Evans reports.
Ed Asner, TV legend who won 7 Emmys, dies at 91
Asner held the record for most Primetime Emmys earned by a male actor.
Matthew Mindler, "Our Idiot Brother" actor, has died at 19
The actor was found dead after he was reported missing from his college campus earlier this week. A cause of death hasn't been released.
Don Everly, half of harmonizing duo Everly Brothers, dies at 84
The Everly Brothers' 19 top 40 hits included "Bye Bye Love," "Let It Be Me," "All I Have to Do Is Dream" and "Wake Up Little Susie," and performers from the Beatles to Simon & Garfunkel cited them as key influences.
Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore dies at 24: "She left us a message"
Concerns for Podmore first arose after she posted a message on social media.
Legendary coach Bobby Bowden dies at 91
Bobby Bowden, the folksy Hall of Fame coach who built Florida State into a college football dynasty that powered its way to a dozen conference titles and two national championships, died early Sunday. He was 91. Read more here.
Bobby Bowden, former Florida State head coach, has died at 91
With Southern charm and wit, Bowden piled up 377 wins during his 40 years as a major college coach, from tiny Samford to West Virginia and finally at Florida State, where he went 315-98-4.
Richard Trumka, influential head of AFL-CIO, dies at 72
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the country has "just lost a giant."
AFL-CIO leader Richard Trumka has died at 72
Richard Trumka, the head of the AFL-CIO labor union and a powerful force in Democratic politics, died unexpectedly Thursday at the age of 72. Read more here.
Comedian Jackie Mason has died at age 93
He was banned for two years from the "Sullivan" show when he allegedly gave the host the finger when Sullivan signaled to him to wrap up his act.
Bob Moses, champion of civil rights and education, dies at 86
Robert Parris Moses endured beatings and jail while registering thousands of Black voters in the South during the 1960s and later helped underserved students succeed in mathematics.
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Strait of Hormuz traffic ramps up in wake of U.S.-Iran deal signing
More tankers are transiting the Strait of Hormuz after 111 days of gridlock, but Iran and the U.S. still have much to discuss.
This law firm has deep ties to Trump. Now a partner is his pick for a top job.
Jamie McDonald, a partner at the firm Sullivan & Cromwell, is President Trump's choice to helm one of the nation's most prestigious federal prosecutors' offices.
How Trump's memo of understanding with Iran compares to Obama nuclear deal
The Obama-era Iran deal was packed with technical details and specific requirements limiting, but not shutting down, Iran's nuclear program. President Trump's new agreement is more of a framework, and it's not final yet.
Ukraine drone strike hits major Russian oil refinery near Moscow
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says after second major strike on Russian oil refinery that unless Putin stops his war, "Moscow will burn."
Read the 14 points of the agreement between Iran and the U.S.
The agreement, as read by senior U.S. officials, allows Iran to immediately begin exporting oil and petroleum products.
Tornadoes reported in Illinois, Iowa as severe weather roils Midwest
Confirmed tornadoes were reported in Illinois and Iowa Wednesday as severe weather brought the risk of thunderstorms and prompted a flurry of tornado warnings for a large swath of the Midwest.
Oklahoma pastor drops out of House race after texting scandal
Jackson Lahmeyer had been backed by President Trump, although the president dropped his endorsement shortly before Lahmeyer dropped out.
Knicks accepted invitation to visit Trump at White House, Dolan says
The New York Knicks are planning to visit the White House, owner James Dolan said Wednesday, marking a first for an NBA Finals winner during President Trump's time in office.
1,200-year-old Robin Hood oak tree in Sherwood Forest has died, group says
A massive ancient oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood may have been loved to death.
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Live Updates: Knicks celebrate championship win with parade in NYC
The New York Knicks are being honored with a ticker-tape parade at 10 a.m. Thursday through the Canyon of Heroes in Lower Manhattan.
Tornadoes tear through Illinois, Iowa as severe weather roils Midwest
Confirmed tornadoes were reported in Illinois and Iowa Wednesday as severe weather brought the risk of thunderstorms and prompted a flurry of tornado warnings for a large swath of the Midwest.
Knicks accepted invitation to visit Trump at White House, Dolan says
The New York Knicks are planning to visit the White House, owner James Dolan said Wednesday, marking a first for an NBA Finals winner during President Trump's time in office.
This law firm has deep ties to Trump. Now a partner is his pick for a top job.
Jamie McDonald, a partner at the firm Sullivan & Cromwell, is President Trump's choice to helm one of the nation's most prestigious federal prosecutors' offices.
Oklahoma pastor drops out of House race after texting scandal
Jackson Lahmeyer had been backed by President Trump, although the president dropped his endorsement shortly before Lahmeyer dropped out.
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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady but leaves door open to hike
U.S. inflation is expected to remain elevated through the end of the year, Fed officials say in their latest forecast.
Social Security faces looming benefit cuts. Can the program be saved?
Social Security checks could see a 22% cut in 2032 unless Congress takes steps to shore up the program. Here are 5 ideas for fixing it.
Want to start a business? AI can help, business owners say
AI is slashing the cost of starting and running a business. "Everything has decreased in cost and increased in speed," one entrepreneur said.
What to expect as Kevin Warsh leads his first Fed interest rate meeting
New Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh is stepping in at a critical juncture for the U.S. economy, with inflation at its highest level in more than three years.
Yum! Brands sells struggling Pizza Hut in $2.7 billion deal
The sale will split ownership of the pizza chain between a U.S.-based private equity firm and a Chinese restaurant company.
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Arrests of immigrant parents create mental health crisis for children
An estimated hundreds of thousands of children, many of them U.S. citizens, have been separated from a parent in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
Knicks accepted invitation to visit Trump at White House, Dolan says
The New York Knicks are planning to visit the White House, owner James Dolan said Wednesday, marking a first for an NBA Finals winner during President Trump's time in office.
How Trump's memo of understanding with Iran compares to the Obama nuclear deal
The Obama-era Iran deal was packed with technical details and specific requirements limiting, but not shutting down, Iran's nuclear program. President Trump's new agreement is more of a framework, and it's not final yet.
This law firm has deep ties to Trump. Now a partner is his pick for a top job.
Jamie McDonald, a partner at the firm Sullivan & Cromwell, is President Trump's choice to helm one of the nation's most prestigious federal prosecutors' offices.
Oklahoma pastor drops out of House race after texting scandal
Jackson Lahmeyer had been backed by President Trump, although the president dropped his endorsement shortly before Lahmeyer dropped out.
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Arrests of immigrant parents create mental health crisis for children
An estimated hundreds of thousands of children, many of them U.S. citizens, have been separated from a parent in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
Ebola outbreak still spreading in Congo: "We are missing cases"
A WHO official tells CBS News Ebola is still spreading in Congo after a month, as experts race to contain the outbreak in Central Africa.
American doctor who recovered from Ebola back in U.S., says he's "feeling well"
Dr. Peter Stafford, his wife, Rebekah Stafford, and their four children all arrived safely on Monday, according to Serge, a Pennsylvania-based Christian missions organization.
They're uninsured after Obamacare became too costly. They're far from alone.
After congressional Republicans let expanded subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans expire at the end of last year, some families have decided the price is too great of a financial burden and canceled their coverage.
Organic formula recalled after 3 babies diagnosed with infant botulism
The affected formula was sold at Target and at Nara.com, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
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Ukraine drone strike hits major Russian oil refinery near Moscow
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says after second major strike on Russian oil refinery that unless Putin stops his war, "Moscow will burn."
1,200-year-old Robin Hood oak tree in Sherwood Forest has died, group says
A massive ancient oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood may have been loved to death.
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Strait of Hormuz traffic ramps up in wake of U.S.-Iran deal signing
More tankers are transiting the Strait of Hormuz after 111 days of gridlock, but Iran and the U.S. still have much to discuss.
Inside an Irish town raising kids without smartphones
When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.
How mistrust and war are fueling a deadly Ebola outbreak
Efforts to stop Central Africa's deadly Ebola outbreak face widespread mistrust and porous borders in a war zone.
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Extended interview: Myles Smith
British singer-songwriter Myles Smith talks to Anthony Mason about his much-anticipated debut album, "My Mess, My Heart, My Life," growing up in London, his rapid rise to stardom and more.
CBS to host "The Great American Block Party 250" special on July 4
CBS will host a primetime special celebrating America's 250th birthday on Saturday, July 4, with exclusive performances and the largest fireworks show in history.
CBS to host America 250 special on July 4
"CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil and "Entertainment Tonight" co-host Nischelle Turner will host "The Great American Block Party 250," a primetime special on July 4 celebrating America's 250th birthday from Washington, D.C.
Durand Bernarr on new music
Durand Bernarr talks about collaborations in his music, why his new album's title is a tribute to his father and his music journey since his viral Grammy speech earlier this year.
Messi ties men's World Cup goals record with first World Cup hat trick
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
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Inside an Irish town raising kids without smartphones
When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.
Australia's social media ban, 6 months later
Six months after Australia implemented the world's first-ever social media ban for kids under 16, South Australia Premier Peter Malinauskas joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the changes he's seen among teens.
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.
Anthropic pulls access to new AI models
Anthropic pulled access to its newly released AI models, Mythos 5 and Fable 5, after the U.S. government restricted who could use them. David Katzmaier, CNET editor-in-chief, joins CBS News to discuss.
Want to start a business? AI can help, business owners say
AI is slashing the cost of starting and running a business. "Everything has decreased in cost and increased in speed," one entrepreneur said.
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Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
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Ex-police commissioner on Heuermann sentence
The Long Island architect who lived a secret life as the Gilgo Beach serial killer was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Wednesday. Former Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison, who formed the task force that ultimately led to Rex Heuermann's arrest, joins with analysis.
Gilgo Beach serial killer sentenced
In a Long Island courtroom Wednesday, Rex Heuermann received three life sentences for choking and dismembering eight women, most of them in his basement, over the course of more than 15 years. The 62-year-old addressed the court before he was sent away. Tom Hanson reports.
Inside Gilgo Beach killer's sentencing hearing
A judge on Wednesday sentenced Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann to life in prison without parole. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan was in the courtroom and joins with details.
Heuermann addresses court as he's sentenced
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without parole Wednesday after pleading guilty to a series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings. Heuermann spoke at the hearing where the sentence was handed down. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Rex Heuermann sentenced to life in prison
Rex Huermann, the man who pleaded guilty to a series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
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NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
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Tropical Storm Arthur floods parts of Texas
Severe weather slammed parts of the Midwest and the South. Tropical Storm Arthur flooded parts of Texas and Louisiana. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
Supreme Court decisions expected today
The Supreme Court is nearing the end of its term, and some key decisions are still expected, including the highest court's ruling on President Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship. CBS News contributor Rebecca Roiphe has more.
Trump faces criticism over Iran deal
While the U.S.-Iran agreement earned praise from many European leaders President Trump met with this week, he's receiving bipartisan pushback from members of Congress. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Latest on U.S.-Iran deal that Trump signed
The White House shared a video of President Trump signing the memorandum of understanding with Iran. This comes as questions linger about Tehran's nuclear program and what comes next in negotiations. CBS News' Kathryn Watson reports, and Job Donnison from BBC News, a CBS News partner, has more from Israel.
Knicks celebrate NBA champsionship
On Thursday, New York City is celebrating the Knicks' NBA championship with a victory parade. Knicks legends like Walt "Clyde" Frazier and Patrick Ewing will be in attendance and Alicia Keys will perform to close it out.