Reese Witherspoon pelts Meryl Streep with ice cream
Spoiler alert: Reese Witherspoon and Meryl Streep's characters on "Big Little Lies" are going to have a contentious relationship
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Reese Witherspoon announces "Legally Blonde 3"
Harvard Law's blondest graduate is coming back to the big screen
James Corden challenges Oprah to make him cry
James Corden challenged Oprah Winfrey on the "Late Late Show" to make him cry and -- spoiler alert -- she succeeded
For 2 weeks, women get full spotlight at the U.N.
Commission on the Status of Women kicks off, hoping to seize on atmosphere of activism behind #MeToo movement
Reese Witherspoon opens up on abusive relationship
Reese Witherspoon is opening up like never before about a difficult time in her life
Oprah and Reese Witherspoon get extra body parts in photo shoot
Vanity Fair has come under fire for setting truly unrealistic body standards with its images of Oprah Winfrey and Reese Witherspoon
Meryl Streep joins cast of HBO's megahit "Big Little Lies"
Series is adding more woman power to the Nicole Kidman-Reese Witherspoon drama, according to a statement Wednesday
Kristen Wiig to star in Apple's first TV comedy
The series will mark Wiig's first regular role on TV since "Saturday Night Live"
Oprah Winfrey on "Time's Up": Where do we go from here?
Panel of Hollywood luminaries discusses the initiative calling out sexual harassment and gender inequality in and beyond the entertainment industry
Preview: Oprah Winfrey hosts panel on impact of Time's Up campaign
On "Sunday Morning" several of Hollywood's most celebrated women discuss what's next for the #MeToo movement
Hollywood women join forces to fight sexual misconduct
Shonda Rhimes, Natalie Portman and other industry A-listers launch effort to protect women in low-income jobs
Expect a more somber tone at Golden Globes 2018
In a show of solidarity, many female nominees will stand against sexual harassment and assault
Celebrities share holiday photos
Celebrities shared special moments from their holiday weekend on social media
See the new trailer for "A Wrinkle in Time"
Oprah Winfrey plays a witch in the classic story about children's journey through the universe in search of their scientist father
Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston TV show to hit Apple
"Friends" star Jennifer Aniston is coming back to television and she's partnering with her on-screen younger sister Reese Witherspoon
Stars share "Me Too" stories
Millions are sharing their "Me Too" stories to raise awareness about sexual assault and harassment. Here are some celebrities who are sharing their stories
"Big Little Lies" stars call for more roles for women
Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern all called out Hollywood for a lack of great female roles in their acceptance speeches
In producing, Reese Witherspoon finds what she's "supposed to be doing"
Since starting her production company in 2012, she's produced hits like "Gone Girl," "Wild," and HBO series "Big Little Lies"
Reese Witherspoon on "lightbulb moment" that led her to shift gears
The actress and producer is a leading contender for top honors at this weekend's Emmy Awards
Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon to star in TV series
Jennifer Aniston is returning to the small screen with her "Friends" younger sister Reese Witherspoon
Ava DuVernay shares first look at "A Wrinkle in Time"
First look at Ava DuVernay's "A Wrinkle in Time" is officially here -- and the images are breathtaking
"Big Little Lies" finale celebrated for female friendships
Based on the Liane Moriarty novel, the seven-episode limited series was a ratings hit for HBO
Stars celebrate Christmas 2016
See how stars like Mariah Carey and Reese Witherspoon celebrated the holidays
Paul McCartney, "Sing" cast create Christmas singalong
Jimmy Fallon enlisted Paul McCartney and the cast of "Sing" for some holiday fun
2015 Glamour Women of the Year Awards
Outstanding women from entertainment, politics and other fields gathered at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards
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U.S., Israel preparing to bombard energy-related targets in Iran, sources say
The U.S. and Israel plan to hit Iran's energy infrastructure as soon as this weekend, although no final decision has been made, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Nancy Guthrie ransom notes are released, including message saying she died
One of the notes threatened to kill Nancy Guthrie if a multimillion-dollar ransom wasn't paid in a week. The second says, ""She is buried in nature now."
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U.S. preparing new Iran strikes as Trump says "We've done an amazing job"
There was no sign of the conflict ending as Iran claimed to have struck two ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Spain sends over 25,000 migrants back to Morocco from Ceuta; dozens dead
The president of Ceuta, Juan Jesús Vivas, estimated that 60,000 migrants had entered the enclave from Morocco and said that at least 34 people had died.
F-35 fighter jet crashes near San Diego Marine Corps base, sparking fire
An aerial photo shows a smoking F-35 fighter jet next to scorched vegetation in a field at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.
U.S. probing if Iran was behind cyberattack on water systems in 7 states
Malicious cyber activity affected technology at water systems in at least seven states this week, including Minnesota, leading authorities to dig into whether Iranian actors are behind the attack, CBS News has learned.
3 states would face Colorado River water cuts under federal plan
Arizona, California, and Nevada would take less water from the Colorado River under a federal proposal to stave off a crisis in the river.
Doctors testify in Lindsay Clancy trial, jury views home where 3 kids were killed
Day 4 of the Lindsay Clancy murder trial started with a jury visit to her former Duxbury, Massachusetts home where her three kids were killed.
Peptide vendor sentenced to nearly 6 years in prison: "An incredible trail of harm"
A federal judge sentenced the owner of a peptide company to nearly six years in prison after finding the business deceived customers and sold products that were adulterated with steroids.
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Brother of slain cartel leader "El Mencho" pleads guilty to U.S. drug charges
Antonio Oseguera Cervantes worked for cartels with his brother Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, the drug lord known as "El Mencho," according to federal prosecutors.
Nancy Guthrie ransom notes are released, including message saying she died
One of the notes threatened to kill Nancy Guthrie if a multimillion-dollar ransom wasn't paid in a week. The second, a few days later, says, "She is buried in nature now."
F-35 fighter jet crashes near San Diego Marine Corps base, sparking fire
An aerial photo shows a smoking F-35 fighter jet next to scorched vegetation in a field at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.
3 states would face Colorado River water cuts under federal plan
Arizona, California, and Nevada would take less water from the Colorado River under a federal proposal to stave off a crisis in the river.
Families sue Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube over deaths of 4 teens
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
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Families sue Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube over deaths of 4 teens
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
New York sues Kalshi, alleging it enables illegal gambling
A growing number of U.S. states are seeking to crack down on prediction markets, but face pushback from federal regulators.
OCTROT heated blankets and throws recalled after fires and injuries
Chinese-made electric bedding poses "risk of serious injury or death," according to U.S. product safety regulators.
Anthropic reveals Claude "gained unauthorized access" to "real-world systems"
Anthropic's artificial intelligence model Claude "gained unauthorized access" to three outside organizations on three separate occasions during testing.
American Airlines makes its flight refund policy more restrictive
American Airlines is tightening its flight refund and cancellation policy. Here's what to know.
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U.S., Israel preparing to bombard energy-related targets in Iran, sources say
The U.S. and Israel plan to hit Iran's energy infrastructure as soon as this weekend, although no final decision has been made, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Lawyer for Rep. Miller's ex-wife files for restraining order amid abuse claims
The ex-wife of GOP Rep. Max Miller asked a court to issue a restraining order blocking Miller from contacting her lawyer, as the Ohio congressman faces allegations of abuse — which he denies.
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Democrats demand training info on ICE agent who killed immigrant in Maine
Two Democrats are demanding details and records about the training of an ICE officer who shot and killed a Colombian immigrant in Maine, according to a letter obtained by CBS News.
People with disabilities fear service cuts as DOJ questions legal protections
The Department of Justice in June issued a legal opinion saying states aren't required to provide services that help people with disabilities remain in their homes.
Ukrainian ambassador tracks how Kyiv's relationship with D.C. has evolved
The outgoing Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S. says Ukraine has been able to combat what she said characterized as a prior, erroneous narrative that Russia was winning the war, now in its fifth year.
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Peptide vendor sentenced for "trail of harm"
A federal judge sentenced the owner of a peptide company to nearly 6 years in prison for deceiving customers and selling products adulterated with steroids, citing a "trail of harm." Adam Yamaguchi reports.
People with disabilities fear service cuts as DOJ questions legal protections
The Department of Justice in June issued a legal opinion saying states aren't required to provide services that help people with disabilities remain in their homes.
Senate committee advances Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director
If confirmed by the full Senate, Dr. Erica Schwartz would become the 22nd director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Millions of kids have caffeine in their diet. It's not all coming from soda.
On any given day, kids consume an average of 19.4 milligrams of caffeine, which is about two-thirds of what's in a can of Coke, according to a new report.
Extended Interview: Jay Bhattacharya
Rob Gutman speaks with Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health and acting director of the CDC, about Dr. Anthony Fauci's actions during the pandemic, the possible origins of COVID-19, vaccines and more.
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Brother of slain cartel leader "El Mencho" pleads guilty to U.S. drug charges
Antonio Oseguera Cervantes worked for cartels with his brother Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, the drug lord known as "El Mencho," according to federal prosecutors.
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U.S., Israel preparing to bombard energy-related targets in Iran, sources say
The U.S. and Israel plan to hit Iran's energy infrastructure as soon as this weekend, although no final decision has been made, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
Spain sends over 25,000 migrants back to Morocco from Ceuta; dozens dead
The president of Ceuta, Juan Jesús Vivas, estimated that 60,000 migrants had entered the enclave from Morocco and said that at least 34 people had died.
FIFA official resigns in protest of World Cup investment plan
The pressure is rising on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to ditch a $20 billion privatization plan, but soccer's governing body is doubling down and criticizing the media.
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"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" swings into theaters
Just weeks after "Supergirl" underperformed at the box office, the ninth live-action Spider-Man film since 2002 is expected to premiere with a projected global opening of as much as $465 million. Marlow Stern, chief correspondent at Variety, joins CBS News to discuss.
From the archives: Spider-Man creator Stan Lee
The creator of such superheroes as Spider-Man, Iron Man, the Avengers and the Fantastic Four, Stan Lee (1922-2018) was a comic book genius whose characters made him a superhero himself to legions of fans. In this report that originally aired Jan. 17, 2016, Lee talked with "Sunday Morning" correspondent Lee Cowan about his marvelous life story that, fittingly, was published in comic-book form.
Netflix sued for allegedly losing unreleased Nicolas Cage movie
A lawsuit alleges that a drive storing a $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
From the archives: "Once" songwriter Glen Hansard
Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, an Oscar-winner for "Once" (which became a Tony Award-winning musical), died July 29, 2026 at age 56. In this March 17, 2013 "Sunday Morning" profile, Hansard talked with Anthony Mason about growing up as a street performer in Dublin, and his meteoric rise to fame as a member of the rock band The Frames and (with Markéta Irglová) half of the duo The Swell Season. Also: A web extra featuring Hansard busking on the streets of New York City.
Actor Jared Leto facing allegations
Actor Jared Leto is facing allegations of criminal sexual conduct, which he has denied. In a new BBC documentary, four women accuse Leto of targeting them when they were underage. Lilia Luciano has the latest.
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Trump blames Minnesota for water cyberattack
The U.S. government is investigating whether Iran is behind a cyberattack on water systems in seven states. In Minnesota alone, more than 30 community water systems were impacted. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the details.
Families sue Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube over deaths of 4 teens
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
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.
Is Iran targeting the U.S. water supply?
Investigators are examining whether Iran was involved with a series of cyberattacks on water systems in Minnesota and other states. Nicole Sganga reports.
U.S. probing Minnesota water systems hackings
The U.S. is investigating whether Iran hacked more than 30 community water systems across Minnesota, CBS News has learned. Nicole Sganga reports.
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Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
Rare video shows humpback whale birth
A photographer operating a drone off the coast of Australia captured a humpback whale giving birth. It's believed to be the first time such a birth has been recorded by a drone.
How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
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Epstein survivor calls Blanche "walking perjury"
Survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's abuse were on Capitol Hill this week lobbying senators to reject Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general. One survivor, Dani Bensky, joins "The Takeout" to discuss her concerns about Blanche.
Brother of slain cartel leader "El Mencho" pleads guilty to U.S. drug charges
Antonio Oseguera Cervantes worked for cartels with his brother Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, the drug lord known as "El Mencho," according to federal prosecutors.
Nancy Guthrie ransom notes are released, including message saying she died
One of the notes threatened to kill Nancy Guthrie if a multimillion-dollar ransom wasn't paid in a week. The second, a few days later, says, "She is buried in nature now."
Lindsay Clancy trial: Ex-husband takes the stand
Three years after the deaths of Cora, Dawson and Callan Clancy, the trial of their mother Lindsay is underway. This week, CBS News legal analyst Caroline Polisi and CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul take listeners inside the courtroom for jury selection, opening statements, and the highly anticipated testimony of her now ex-husband Patrick Clancy. They examine the prosecution's claim that Lindsay Clancy carefully planned the killings and the defense's contention that postpartum psychosis left her unable to control her actions.
New York sues Kalshi betting site
New York State is suing Kalshi, the online betting portal, for allegedly operating an illegal gambling business. Kalshi says that it is a federally regulated exchange and is not subject to state laws. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Epstein survivor calls Blanche "walking perjury"
Survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's abuse were on Capitol Hill this week lobbying senators to reject Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general. One survivor, Dani Bensky, joins "The Takeout" to discuss her concerns about Blanche.
Trump blames Minnesota for water cyberattack
The U.S. government is investigating whether Iran is behind a cyberattack on water systems in seven states. In Minnesota alone, more than 30 community water systems were impacted. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the details.
U.S., Israel may strike Iranian energy targets
CBS News has learned from sources familiar that President Trump is considering a coordinated strike with Israel on Iranian energy targets as soon as this weekend, but a final decision is pending. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Samantha Vinograd have the latest.
Lindsay Clancy trial: Ex-husband takes the stand
Three years after the deaths of Cora, Dawson and Callan Clancy, the trial of their mother Lindsay is underway. This week, CBS News legal analyst Caroline Polisi and CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul take listeners inside the courtroom for jury selection, opening statements, and the highly anticipated testimony of her now ex-husband Patrick Clancy. They examine the prosecution's claim that Lindsay Clancy carefully planned the killings and the defense's contention that postpartum psychosis left her unable to control her actions.
Watch: Fires displace 250,000 across Europe
At least one person has died, and more than 250,000 have been forced to flee their homes as wildfires ravage Western Europe in July, spreading across France, Spain, Greece, and the United Kingdom.