Pharrell Williams' Something in the Water festival officially moves to D.C.
This will be the festival's first time in D.C. after Williams' falling out with Virginia Beach leadership.
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Pharrell says his cousin was shot and killed by Virginia police
The Virginia Beach police said Pharrell Williams' cousin was brandishing a handgun, and the city's police chief has asked the Virginia State Police to investigate the shooting.
Virginia makes Juneteenth a paid state holiday
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced he's making Juneteenth -- a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. -- an official holiday in a state that was once home to the capital of the Confederacy. CBSN's Tanya Rivero reports.
Why The Neptunes knew they needed to be "polarizing"
The duo, who was announced as one of the 2020 inductees to the Songwriters Hall of Fame, did not want to "just sound like someone else."
Mariah Carey leads 2020 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees
Carey has had nineteen number one hits, more than any other solo artist.
Pharrell Williams promises 114 Harlem grads internships
The award-winning artist promised internships to Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy's entire graduating class
Pharrell gives internships to 100+students
Pharrell Williams had a surprise announcement during his commencement speech to graduating charter school students in Harlem. Williams guaranteed internships to the entire graduating class of Harlem Children’s Zone Promise Academy after their first year of college.
With massive festival, Pharrell Williams says Virginia Beach is "open for business"
The 12-time Grammy-winner's latest project is a massive three-day festival unlike anything Virginia Beach has ever seen
Rep. John Lewis dances to "Happy"
The congressman danced to the Pharrell song at an event for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams
Pharrell Williams threatens to sue Trump
Music star Pharrell Williams is threatening to sue President Trump. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Williams said the president did not have permission to play his song "Happy" at a rally hours after the mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue. Don Dahler and Anne-Marie Green have more.
Pharrell threatens to sue Trump over use of "Happy"
There is nothing "Happy" about the cease-and-desist letter the singer and producer sent President Trump
The new conductor at the New York Philharmonic
60 Minutes sits down with Jaap van Zweden, the new maestro of the New York Philharmonic. Sunday at 7 p.m. ET/PT on CBS
Pharrell, others take knee at Charlottesville concert
Pharrell Williams got down on both knees during the concert
Grande, Timberlake and more to perform in Charlottesville
Music stars are headed to Charlottesville, Virginia to perform at "A Concert for Charlottesville"
How to watch Ariana Grande's benefit concert for Manchester attack victims
You can live stream "One Love Manchester" on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube at 1:55 p.m. ET on Sunday
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Ariana Grande is holding a benefit concert for the victims of the attack at an earlier concert in Manchester. High security is expected for the star-studded event which will include appearances from Katy Perry, Pharrell Williams and Justin Bieber. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti joins CBSN on the phone to discuss what to expect.
Musical in development about Pharrell Williams' youth
A chapter from Pharrell Williams' youth in Virginia is set to become a movie musical
Annual Roots Picnic lineup announced
The lineup for this year’s Roots Picnic music festival in Philadelphia has been announced, and Pharrell and The Roots are headlining
Pharrell Williams and wife welcome triplets
Pharrell Williams and Helen Lasichanh are now a family of six
Jenna Bush butchers "Hidden Figures" name with Pharrell
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DeGeneres, Pharrell on Burrell's anti-gay comments
The talk show host and Pharrell Williams talked about Kim Burrell's anti-gay remarks
“Ellen” drops Kim Burrell spot after anti-gay sermon
Ellen DeGeneres says that Kim Burrell isn’t going to appear on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” as scheduled
More than 200 musicians support "Blurred Lines" appeal
Musicians like Hans Zimmer and R. Kelly are supporting Pharrell Williams, Robin Thicke and T.I. in their appeal in the legal dispute over “Blurred Lines.”
Appeal seeks to overturn "Blurred Lines" verdict
Attorneys for Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams on Wednesday asked an appellate court to overturn a copyright infringement verdict against them
Surviving Mondays With Music
In a survey, Spotify found that music is just as effective as coffee to wake you up in the morning. Spotify trends expert Shanon Cook spoke with CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers about the top songs that people play to get themselves moving.
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Bodycam footage of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest released by Memphis police
Tyre Nichols died three days after what his family and authorities described as a brutal encounter that stemmed from a traffic stop.
Jan. 6 rioter who admitted spraying Officer Brian Sicknick sentenced
Sicknick died of what the medical examiner found to be natural causes a day after defending the Capitol during the Jan. 6 assault.
At least 7 killed in shooting in Jerusalem; gunman slain
The shooting in the Jewish neighborhood of Neve Yaakov followed a deadly raid by the Israeli military Thursday in the occupied West Bank.
Biden speaks with Tyre Nichols' family, says he is "outraged" by footage
President Biden said he was "outraged and deeply pained" to watch the footage of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest.
Video of Paul Pelosi attack released, shows suspect swinging hammer
News organizations petitioned for the release of the material, which had been played in open court during a preliminary hearing.
Ronna McDaniel reelected RNC chair
Ronna McDaniel won a fourth term, despite her challenger getting a last-minute boost from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Pence takes "full responsibility" for classified documents found at his home
Documents marked as classified were found at the vice president's home in Carmel, Indiana.
Tyre Nichols arrest video could spark "very serious public reaction," DA says
Tyre Nichols was restrained, beaten, blasted with a Taser and pepper sprayed by officers after a traffic stop before he died from his injuries, family members say.
Jay Leno injured in motorcycle crash 2 months after suffering burns
The November garage fire and January wreck both stemmed from his passion for working on vintage vehicles.
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Bodycam footage of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest released by Memphis police
Tyre Nichols died three days after what his family and authorities described as a brutal encounter that stemmed from a traffic stop.
CEO quotes Martin Luther King in email announcing layoffs
PagerDuty CEO Jennifer Tejada quoted the civil rights in an email a critic called an "all time classic bad layoff announcement."
More than 2 dozen hurt in pileup on Wisconsin highway
Wisconsin State Patrol officials said snow, ice and whiteout conditions were factors in the crash.
Kentucky Trader Joe's becomes third store to unionize
The unionization effort at Trader Joe's comes amid a larger wave of organizing largely led by younger workers.
Pence takes "full responsibility" for classified documents found at his home
Documents marked as classified were found at the vice president's home in Carmel, Indiana.
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CEO quotes Martin Luther King in email announcing layoffs
PagerDuty CEO Jennifer Tejada quoted the civil rights in an email a critic called an "all time classic bad layoff announcement."
Kentucky Trader Joe's becomes third store to unionize
The unionization effort at Trader Joe's comes amid a larger wave of organizing largely led by younger workers.
Looking to get hired? These are the best months to try.
U.S. employers typically finish their annual budgets in January and start advertising for open roles soon thereafter.
Many more single women than men are homeowners. Here's why.
Single women own about 10.7 million homes compared to 8.1 million for single men, according to a LendingTree analysis.
Wall Street sends stocks to their highest levels since summer
Stocks closed higher on Wall Street, marking the market's third winning week in the last four.
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Pence takes "full responsibility" for classified documents found at his home
Documents marked as classified were found at the vice president's home in Carmel, Indiana.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," January 29, 2023
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Sen. Mark Warner and Sen. Marco Rubio will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Jan. 6 rioter who admitted spraying Officer Brian Sicknick sentenced
Sicknick died of what the medical examiner found to be natural causes a day after defending the Capitol during the Jan. 6 assault.
Biden speaks with Tyre Nichols' family, says he is "outraged" by footage
President Biden said he was "outraged and deeply pained" to watch the footage of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest.
Nancy Pelosi reacts to newly released video of husband's attack
Rep. Nancy Pelosi spoke to reporters after several video and audio clips from the night of the attack on her husband at their San Francisco home were released Friday.
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Gay and bisexual men would be able to donate blood under rule change
Potential donors would be screened with a questionnaire that evaluates their individual risks for HIV based on sexual behavior, recent partners and other factors.
Thousands of Florida nursing students got fake diplomas in alleged scheme
Thousands of practicing nurses in the U.S. could potentially be working with bogus academic credentials.
Veterans file 260,000 burn pit claims under new law
The Department of Veterans Affairs is urging millions of veterans exposed to burn pits to file claims with the department after the PACT Act expanded health coverage. Norah O'Donnell sat down with VA Secretary Denis McDonough to see how the department is handling the largest health care expansion for veterans in decades.
VA urges millions of veterans exposed to burn pits to file claims
The PACT Act takes the burden of proof off veterans, automatically linking asthma, some cancers and other illnesses to burn pit exposure.
CBD has too many safety unknowns to be regulated, FDA says
Agency says there's not enough evidence to determine how much CBD can be safely consumed, and has asked Congress to create new rules.
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At least 7 killed in shooting in Jerusalem; gunman slain
The shooting in the Jewish neighborhood of Neve Yaakov followed a deadly raid by the Israeli military Thursday in the occupied West Bank.
Justice Department charges 3 men in plot to kill Iranian American author
The target is an Iranian American author and activist who has spoken out against human rights abuses in Iran.
Wounded reporter recounts talking with dying colleague after Ukraine attack
Benjamin Hall said he credits his dying colleague — as well as seeing a vision of his daughters — for giving him strength after the bombing.
Transgender woman convicted of 2 rapes will be sent to men's prison
Isla Bryson was convicted of raping two women before starting to transition. One top U.K. politician says the "dangerous rapist should not be in a women's prison."
Mysterious shipwreck identified as warship that sank in 1672
The Klein Hollandia sank after its commander was killed in action and British sailors came aboard.
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Taylor Swift casts trans model as love interest in music video
Ashley thanked Swift for casting him in the video and for giving others representation.
Jay Leno injured in motorcycle crash 2 months after suffering burns
The November garage fire and January wreck both stemmed from his passion for working on vintage vehicles.
Afternoon tea with Sam Smith
Four-time Grammy winner Sam Smith is nominated for another award this year for "Unholy," their No. 1 hit with Kim Petras. Smith tells Anthony Mason about embracing sexual liberation on their new album, "Gloria," feeling settled at 30, and their love of cheese toasties.
Jeremy Renner was run over by snowplow while trying to protect nephew
Jeremy Renner said he broke more than 30 bones in the accident.
Randy Gonzalez, father of TikTok duo Enkyboys, dies of colon cancer
Randy Gonzalez and his 7-year-old son Brice were known for creating endearing videos together and with the rest of their family.
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How will Netflix stop you from sharing your password?
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
BuzzFeed to use OpenAI technology to create content
Digital media firm says it will use artificial intelligence to create personality quizzes and generate write-ups.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Madison Square Garden ban on lawyer foes may be illegal, AG says
Event-goers have found themselves ejected from games because they work for law firms involved in litigation with MSG.
Why Meta is reinstating Trump's accounts
Meta says it will reinstate former President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts two years after they were suspended in the wake of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Mike Isaac, a technology correspondent for The New York Times, joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to explain what's behind the decision.
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Why San Diego's waves turned bright pink
San Diego's usually blue waves recently turned a bright fuchsia, and scientists are explaining why.
Archaeologists find the oldest non-royal mummy ever discovered in Egypt
The mummy of an ancient Egyptian named Hekashepes represents two remarkable firsts, but it wasn't the lead scientist's favorite discovery at Saqqara this week.
Asteroid about to zoom oh-so-close to Earth, NASA says
But it will miss, the space agency says, in one of the closest encounters of its type ever.
Egyptian archaeologists tout rare discoveries unearthed in Luxor
"We have discovered more than a thousand burial sites before in Luxor, but this is the first time we find one from the 13th Dynasty," said antiquities official Dr. Fathy Yaseen.
Earth's inner core may have started spinning the other way, study says
Exactly how the inner core rotates has been a matter of debate between scientists — and the latest research is expected to prove controversial.
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Bodycam footage of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest released by Memphis police
Tyre Nichols died three days after what his family and authorities described as a brutal encounter that stemmed from a traffic stop.
Video released of Paul Pelosi attack
A court in San Francisco has released police bodycam footage from the brutal hammer attack on Paul Pelosi.
Several killed near Jerusalem synagogue
A gunman killed at least seven people Friday near a synagogue in East Jerusalem, Israeli authorities said. Police said responding officers killed the suspect. CBS News contributor Robert Berger joined Vladimir Duthiers and Meg Oliver from Jerusalem to discuss the breaking news.
Justice Department charges 3 men in plot to kill Iranian American author
The target is an Iranian American author and activist who has spoken out against human rights abuses in Iran.
Video of Paul Pelosi attack released, shows suspect swinging hammer
News organizations petitioned for the release of the material, which had been played in open court during a preliminary hearing.
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Lauren Sanchez plans all-women space flight aboard Bezos' Blue Origin rocket
"He'll be cheering us all on from the sidelines," Sanchez said of Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, who is also her boyfriend.
Rocket Lab launches first flight from Virginia's Eastern Shore
After 32 launches from Rocket Lab's New Zealand facility, the company is now set for regular flights from Virginia's Eastern Shore.
NASA gets best look yet at the "deepest, coldest ices" in space
The icy ingredients studied in a molecular cloud 500 light-years away provide a "spectral snapshot" of the origins of space bodies.
Radio signal nearly 9 billion light-years away from Earth detected
Researchers have captured a radio signal from the most distant galaxy to date.
Spacewalkers continue space station power system upgrade
Spacewalks in low-Earth orbit face a small but very real threat from debris and and micrometeoroids whizzing by at extreme velocities.
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Notable Deaths in 2023
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Matthew Trussler murder: Inside the case
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Video released of Paul Pelosi attack
A court in San Francisco has released police bodycam footage from the brutal hammer attack on Paul Pelosi.
Heart-related deaths rose sharply in 2020
New data released by the American Heart Association shows heart-related deaths rose significantly in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins Meg Oliver and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss some of the reasons behind the increase.
Jeff Zients to be White House chief of staff
President Biden announced that former COVID-19 coordinator Jeff Zients will take over as White House chief of staff, with Ron Klain leaving the position after two years. CBS News' Meg Oliver has more.
Several killed near Jerusalem synagogue
A gunman killed at least seven people Friday near a synagogue in East Jerusalem, Israeli authorities said. Police said responding officers killed the suspect. CBS News contributor Robert Berger joined Vladimir Duthiers and Meg Oliver from Jerusalem to discuss the breaking news.
Previewing "The Takeout with Major Garrett"
CBS News Chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins Vladimir Duthiers and Meg Oliver to discuss this week's installment of his show, "The Takeout," which features an in-depth interview with Colorado Gov. Jared Polis.