Paramount to sell Simon & Schuster to KKR for $1.62 billion
The sale comes nearly a year after a federal judge blocked the nearly100-year-old publisher's purchase by Penguin Random House.
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The best reality TV to watch this summer 2023: 'Love Island,' 'Big Brother' and more
Need some steamy reality TV drama to heat up your summer? Here are the best reality TV shows to watch in 2023.
How to watch all the Mission: Impossible movies ahead of 'Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One'
Catch up on Ethan Hunt's stunts before seeing "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One," now in theaters.
Walmart Plus Week is coming: What you need to know about the Prime Day competitor
Walmart+ Week starts before Prime Day 2023 -- and you could save even more.
How to watch 'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves'
If you haven't seen 'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves' yet, you can now. Here's how to watch.
MTV News shutting down as Paramount moves to cut costs
Media company will lay off 25% of employees in its entertainment TV unit and pull the plug on MTV News.
New doc looks at life of King Charles III
Ahead of the coronation of King Charles III on Saturday, Paramount+ is out with a new documentary looking at the life of Britain's new monarch, "King Charles: The Boy Who Walked Alone." Amanda Foreman, CBS News royal contributor, joins "CBS Mornings" for a closer look at King Charles' life.
CBS Sports Golazo Network launches
It's a history day for CBS Sports with the launch of the CBS Sports Golazo Network, a free 24-hour digital network giving U.S. soccer fans unparalleled coverage of all their favorite teams and leagues around the world. CBS Sports soccer reporter and analyst and reporter for CBS Sports Golazo Network Jenny Chiu joins us with details.
Guide to the 'Yellowstone' universe: Where to watch the hit cable show, spinoffs and more
Welcome to Taylor Sheridan's "Yellowstone" universe. Here's how (and where) to start watching.
Kiefer Sutherland's thriller TV return
Emmy-winning actor Kiefer Sutherland joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new Paramount+ series "Rabbit Hole."
New reality TV on Paramount Plus this month: 'Survivor' Season 44 and more
"Survivor" Season 44, "The Challenge: World Championship" and more reality series landing on Paramount+ this month.
New on Paramount Plus this month: 'True Lies,' 'School Spirits' and more
"Survivor" Season 44, "True Lies" and more new titles landing on Paramount+ in March 2023.
Docuseries explores FBI's big cases
The new Paramount+ original docuseries "FBI True" takes us behind the scenes of some of the FBI's most infamous cases. CBS News anchors Errol Barnett and Elaine Quijano spoke with series co-creator Craig Turk about the inspiration behind the show. (Paramount+ is owned by CBS News' parent company, Paramount Global.)
Now streaming: How to watch 'Babylon'
"Babylon," is finally available to stream on Paramount+. Here's how to watch Damien Chazelle's new movie.
New on Paramount Plus this month: 'Babylon' and more
"Babylon," "At Midnight," "Mean Girls" and more new titles landing on Paramount+ in February 2023.
"Star Trek: Picard" Season 3 debuts
The third and final season of "Star Trek: Picard" debuted on Paramount+, with new episodes to be released every Thursday. Variety senior TV reporter Joe Otterson joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the first episode and streaming's recent success. (Paramount+ is owned by CBS News' parent company, Paramount Global.)
Here Comes the Sun: Harrison Ford and more
Actor Harrison Ford sits down with Ben Mankiewicz to discuss his current and upcoming projects, including "1923" on Paramount+. Then, Jim Axelrod heads to the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York, to view the archive named in comedian Carl Reiner's honor. "Here Comes the Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Patrick Stewart talks "Star Trek: Picard"
Actor Patrick Stewart joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the third and final season of "Star Trek: Picard," streaming on Paramount+.
Who will win the "Album of the Year" Grammy?
The 65th Annual Grammy Awards air this Sunday on CBS and Paramount Plus. Billboard editor at large Joe Levy spoke with Catherine Herridge about what to expect.
Football streaming guide: How to watch the all-star game this weekend
The big game is nearly here. But first, see your favorite players compete in dodgeball, flag football and more.
NFL playoffs streaming guide: How to watch the Cincinnati Bengals - Kansas City Chiefs game
The AFC championship game is here: Here's how to watch the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Kansas City Chiefs game today.
NFL playoffs streaming guide: How to watch today's San Francisco 49ers - Philadelphia Eagles game
The NFL conference championships here! Here's how to watch the San Francisco 49ers - Philadelphia Eagles game.
Sarah Michelle Gellar on "Wolf Pack"
Sarah Michelle Gellar is returning to supernatural drama with the Paramount+ series "Wolf Pack." She joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new role, creating a comfortable set and Buffy's legacy.
NFL playoffs streaming guide: How to watch today's Cincinnati Bengals - Buffalo Bills game
The NFL playoffs are here! Here's how to watch the Bengals vs. Bills game on Sunday.
NFL playoffs streaming guide: How to watch today's Dallas Cowboys - San Francisco 49ers game
The NFL playoffs are here! Here's how to watch the big Dallas Cowboys - San Francisco 49ers game this weekend.
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Menendez rejects calls to resign, vows to fight federal charges
"I firmly believe that when all the facts are presented, not only will I be exonerated, but I still will be New Jersey's senior senator," Sen. Bob Menendez said.
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.S. tanks arrive overseas as Ukraine claims to kill Russian commander
The first U.S.-made Abrams tanks are rolling out on Ukrainian soil as Ukraine's forces claimed to have dealt a significant blow to Russia.
Cuba denounces attack on its U.S. embassy as terrorism
A man allegedly threw two Molotov cocktails at Cuba's mission in the U.S. on Sunday night. No one was injured.
House GOP prepares four spending bills as shutdown uncertainty grows
House Republicans' efforts to pass four spending bills would not avert a government shutdown.
End to writers' strike means some TV shows could return within days
NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" could return to the air as soon as early October.
London police considers army backup as armed officers hand in gun licenses
Dozens of London police officers refuse to go out on armed patrols as a colleague faces a murder charge in the shooting of an unarmed Black man.
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."
Flesh-eating bacteria infections are on the rise − how to protect yourself
Vibrio vulnificus, known as flesh-eating bacteria, can cause necrotizing fasciitis — and typically kills 1 in 5 Americans who get an infection.
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Lack of parking for semi-trucks can have fatal consequences
There is only enough parking for one out of every 11 trucks on the nation's roads, according to the trucking industry, leading drivers to park in unsafe areas.
Just what the doctor ordered? $29 medical checkups now at Costco
Costco partners with online marketplace in selling health care services to the uninsured or those who prefer to pay cash.
Cuba denounces attack on its U.S. embassy as terrorism
A man allegedly threw two Molotov cocktails at Cuba's mission in the U.S. on Sunday night. No one was injured.
Government shutdown could jeopardize U.S credit rating, Moody's warns
A U.S. government shutdown would underscore the impact of "intensifying political polarization," the credit agency said in a new report.
House GOP prepares four spending bills as shutdown uncertainty grows
House Republicans' efforts to pass four spending bills would not avert a government shutdown.
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Just what the doctor ordered? $29 medical checkups now at Costco
Costco partners with online marketplace in selling health care services to the uninsured or those who prefer to pay cash.
Government shutdown could jeopardize U.S credit rating, Moody's warns
A U.S. government shutdown would underscore the impact of "intensifying political polarization," the credit agency said in a new report.
End to writers' strike means some TV shows could return within days
NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" could return to the air as soon as early October.
Tyson and Perdue face fed probe over possible child labor violations
Investigation of the two poultry giants follows NYT report of migrant children cleaning slaughterhouses overnight in Virginia.
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.
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Government shutdown could jeopardize U.S credit rating, Moody's warns
A U.S. government shutdown would underscore the impact of "intensifying political polarization," the credit agency said in a new report.
House GOP prepares four spending bills as shutdown uncertainty grows
House Republicans' efforts to pass four spending bills would not avert a government shutdown.
A history of government shutdowns: 14 times funding has lapsed since 1980
With just days until the deadline to keep the government open, here's a look at the 14 shutdowns that have occurred since 1980.
U.S. tanks arrive overseas as Ukraine claims to kill Russian commander
The first U.S.-made Abrams tanks are rolling out on Ukrainian soil as Ukraine's forces claimed to have dealt a significant blow to Russia.
Who's running for president in 2024? Meet the candidates
Twelve Republicans announced their candidacies for president. And President Biden announced in April that he'd run for reelection.
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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."
Flesh-eating bacteria infections are on the rise — how to protect yourself
Vibrio vulnificus, known as flesh-eating bacteria, can cause necrotizing fasciitis — and typically kills 1 in 5 Americans who get an infection.
CDC recommends Pfizer's RSV vaccine during pregnancy
RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization among infants, according to the CDC.
Shimano recalls nearly 700,000 bike cranksets after reports of injuries
Shimano's recalled bonded crank parts can "separate and break," causing consumers to crash, according to CPSC.
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Cuba denounces attack on its U.S. embassy as terrorism
A man allegedly threw two Molotov cocktails at Cuba's mission in the U.S. on Sunday night. No one was injured.
U.S. tanks arrive overseas as Ukraine claims to kill Russian commander
The first U.S.-made Abrams tanks are rolling out on Ukrainian soil as Ukraine's forces claimed to have dealt a significant blow to Russia.
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.
London police considers army backup as armed officers hand in gun licenses
Dozens of London police officers refuse to go out on armed patrols as a colleague faces a murder charge in the shooting of an unarmed Black man.
Sicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro dies months after capture
When Matteo Messina Denaro died, "he took with him his secrets" about Cosa Nostra, state radio said.
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Taylor Swift attends Chiefs game
Perhaps the biggest story from the NFL on Sunday wasn't any of the scores, but the fact that Taylor Swift attended the Kansas City Chiefs game with the family of tight end Travis Kelce. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Writers and studios reach tentative agreement
The Writers Guild of America has reached a tentative agreement with the major Hollywood studios on a new contract. If the contract is ratified, it would end a four-and-a-half month long strike. Elise Preston reports.
End to writers' strike means some TV shows could return within days
NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" could return to the air as soon as early October.
Usher says Super Bowl performance is "going to be a celebration"
Super Bowl LVIII will be at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
Usher to headline Super Bowl Halftime Show
Grammy winner Usher will headline the 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11.
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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.
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.
iPhone 15 demand beats expectations, as fans worldwide line up to buy
Consumers are snatching up the iPhone 15 as they look to swap their old devices for something newer and more powerful, analysts said.
YouTube CEO defends decision to demonetize Russell Brand's channel
YouTube suspended Russell Brand's ability to earn money from his online videos earlier this week after multiple women accused Brand of rape, sexual assault and abuse — allegations he denies.
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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.
New "electrical" blue tarantula species discovered in Thailand
The tarantula's coloring resembles "electrical sparks," researchers said.
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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.
6,000 prison sentences hinge on Supreme Court's interpretation of "and"
Nearly 6,000 people convicted of drug trafficking in the 2021 budget year alone are in the pool of those who might be eligible for reduced sentences, according to data.
Man imprisoned 22 years "cried like a baby" after murder charges dropped
Joey Watkins was 20 years old when he was convicted and sentenced to serve life plus five years in prison for the 2000 slaying of Isaac Dawkins.
Kidnapped teen rescued from California motel room after 4 days
According to prosecutors, the kidnappers threatened to cut off the teen's body parts if his mother did not pay the $500,000 ransom.
Toddler and 2 adults shot dead in Florida, authorities say
A 3-year-old child and two adults are dead after being shot at a Jacksonville apartment complex, officials said. Another adult was hurt.
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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.
NASA spacecraft brings asteroid samples back to Earth
In a dramatic 13-minute plunge back to Earth, the OSIRIS-REx sample return capsule safely landed in Utah after seven years in space.
NASA mission to asteroid returning to Earth
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NASA says asteroid samples will land on Earth Sunday after fiery descent
The OSIRIS-REx sample return in Utah will bring a seven-year, four-billion-mile journey to a close, providing insights into the birth of the solar system.
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Taylor Swift attends Chiefs game
Perhaps the biggest story from the NFL on Sunday wasn't any of the scores, but the fact that Taylor Swift attended the Kansas City Chiefs game with the family of tight end Travis Kelce. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Eye on America: Offshore wind energy jobs
In Louisiana, we see how offshore wind farms are generating opportunities for former oil and gas workers. Then in Florida, we hop aboard a unique fishing trip that’s taking kids off city streets and on to the sea. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America " with host Michelle Miller.
Lack of truck parking creates dangerous situations
The trucking industry says there is only one parking spot for every 11 semi-trucks on the road, forcing drivers to park in unsafe areas. This can lead to dangerous and sometimes fatal situations. Kris Van Cleave has the story.
Biden warns of widespread impact from shutdown
President Biden warned of widespread impacts from a government shutdown that is looking more likely with each passing day. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy continues to face stiff opposition from within his own party. Weijia Jiang has the latest.
Jet Blue flight hits severe turbulence
A Jet Blue flight from Ecuador to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, hit severe turbulence, sending eight passengers to the hospital.