Reese Witherspoon, husband Jim Toth filing for divorce
The pair announced their impending divorce via an Instagram post.
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"Where the Crawdads Sing": Bringing a bestselling phenomenon to the screen
Delia Owens' debut novel has spent 166 weeks on The New York Times Best Seller List; now, Reese Witherspoon has produced one of the most eagerly-anticipated movies of the year.
Reese Witherspoon on "The Morning Show"
Reese Witherspoon speaks with “CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King about season 2 of "The Morning Show," and the nearly billion dollar sale of her media company, "Hello Sunshine."
Photographer documents country in quarantine
Like so many artists and entrepreneurs, photographer Brian Bowen Smith's business dried up when coronavirus hit. That's when he decided to hit the road in his vintage truck to document a country under quarantine. Along the way, he photographed famous faces like Common, Reese Witherspoon and the blended family of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis, but also captured the spirit and soul of everyday Americans. Meg Oliver reports for the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union.
Reese Witherspoon on her media company, Hello Sunshine
The Oscar-winning actress is also a major Hollywood influencer whose production house and book club have backed stories that put a female perspective front-and-center
Reese Witherspoon and Hello Sunshine
Reese Witherspoon is not just an Oscar-winning actress; she is also a major Hollywood influencer. Her media company, Hello Sunshine, has been behind stories that put a female perspective front-and-center, such as the TV series "Big Little Lies" and "Little Fires Everywhere." Correspondent Rita Braver talks with Witherspoon and Hello Sunshine executives Sarah Harden and Lauren Neustadter about their philosophy, and how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting production.
Beyoncé & Jay-Z send Reese Witherspoon a case of champagne
At the Golden Globes, Witherspoon thought it was only natural when her table ran out of water to ask the "Drunk in Love" couple for a champagne refill—and her bold move paid off.
Aniston and Witherspoon on new show's message to men: "Watch yourself"
Two of Hollywood's biggest names are teaming up as leading ladies and executive producers of the new Apple TV+ series
Aniston, Witherspoon interview real morning show host Gayle King
Aniston and Witherspoon, who star in in the new Apple TV+ series "The Morning Show," talked with King about what it takes to put on a news show every day
Aniston & Witherspoon interview Gayle King
Actresses Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, who star in the new Apple TV+ series "The Morning Show," got a chance to interview a real morning show host, Gayle King. The two asked the "CBS This Morning" co-host about her routine and what it takes to put together a news show every day. Watch King's conversation about the new series on Thursday, October 31 on "CBS This Morning," which airs 7 to 9 a.m. ET/PT.
Jennifer Aniston finally joins Instagram and posts photo with "Friends"
Now, we can be there for her on Instagram
Apple unveils streaming service, credit card and more
As the tech giant's iPhone sales slow, CEO Tim Cook is making a bold bet on video streaming and other services
Report: Bardem, Aniston raking in top TV salaries
Variety reports that Bardem will make $1.2 million per episode for starring on an upcoming show by Amazon and Amblin TV about 16th-century explorer Hernán Cortés
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
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
"Wrinkle in Time" Barbies
What do Oprah Winfrey, Mindy Kaling and Reese Witherspoon all have in common? They are all stars of the upcoming film "A Wrinkle in Time," and they now all have Barbies modeled after their characters in the film.
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
Oprah Winfrey, a special contributing correspondent for "Sunday Morning," moderates a panel discussing the Time's Up campaign (including actresses America Ferrera, Natalie Portman, Tracee Ellis Ross and Reese Witherspoon; Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy; producer Shonda Rhimes; and attorney Nina Shaw) about the power of speaking out about sexual harassment, abuse, and gender inequality.
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
Israel conducts "targeted strike" in Beirut after U.S. warns against escalation
The White House earlier warned both Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group against "escalation of any kind" following pager and walkie talkie explosions targeting Hezbollah members.
Trump rails against Jewish Americans who don't vote for him
Former President Trump said if he doesn't win in November, "the Jewish people would really have a lot to do with that if that happens."
Will Biden surpass Trump's number of judicial nominations?
President Biden is poised to match or even surpass former President Donald Trump's 234 confirmations to the federal courts.
Sheriff charged in killing of judge inside Kentucky courthouse
A sheriff is charged with first degree murder after a district judge was shot and killed inside the Letcher County Courthouse in Whitesburg, Kentucky, police said.
Supreme Court won't let Green Party candidate Jill Stein on Nevada ballot
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a bid to put Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein on the Nevada general election ballot.
U.S. nuclear plant Three Mile Island to reopen, sell power to Microsoft
The firm announced the 20-year deal would involve the restart of the plant's Unit 1 reactor, which was shut down half a decade ago.
50 football legends team up to back Harris-Walz ticket
Dozens of former football players and coaches, including some NFL Hall of Famers, endorse Kamala Harris and Tim Walz on National Black Voter Day.
Finding missing migrants in the deadly Arizona desert at the U.S.-Mexico border
A group of volunteers searches for missing migrants in the treacherous Arizona desert, where the death toll has risen to grim levels in recent years.
Unknown music by Mozart discovered in German library
The piece, which dates to the mid- to late-1760s, consists of seven miniature movements for a string trio.
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Supreme Court won't let Green Party candidate Jill Stein on Nevada ballot
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a bid to put Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein on the Nevada general election ballot.
Man injured in bear attack walks over a mile to reach rescue chopper
Rangers are still trying to determine if the attack involved a grizzly bear or a black bear.
GM recalls over 449,000 SUVs, pickups due to brake fluid warning light issues
Without the warning light, a vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash, safety agency said.
U.S. nuclear plant Three Mile Island to reopen, sell power to Microsoft
The firm announced the 20-year deal would involve the restart of the plant's Unit 1 reactor, which was shut down half a decade ago.
How a 12-year-old girl who escaped a serial killer likely saved other lives
In 1994, Becky Savarese was walking to school in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, when Lewis Lent tried to abduct her. He was arrested and later confessed to killing at least two other children, including 12-year-old Sara Anne Wood.
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GM recalls over 449,000 SUVs, pickups due to brake fluid warning light issues
Without the warning light, a vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash, safety agency said.
U.S. nuclear plant Three Mile Island to reopen, sell power to Microsoft
The firm announced the 20-year deal would involve the restart of the plant's Unit 1 reactor, which was shut down half a decade ago.
Trump Media stock hits new low — just as Trump, others are able to sell shares
Donald Trump has vowed not to sell his Trump Media shares after a lock-up period expires Thursday. The company's shares are down 81% from their peak.
These major employers are making workers return to the office
Amazon isn't the first company to take a hardline approach to in-person work, but its new policy is one of the most rigid.
Costco supplier recalls waffles sold at warehouse stores in 13 states
Kokiak Cakes recalls boxes of Power Waffles Buttermilk & Vanilla 40-count with use-by dates of Jan. 10, 2026.
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Supreme Court won't let Green Party candidate Jill Stein on Nevada ballot
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a bid to put Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein on the Nevada general election ballot.
50 football legends team up to back Harris-Walz ticket
Dozens of former football players and coaches, including some NFL Hall of Famers, endorse Kamala Harris and Tim Walz on National Black Voter Day.
Can Biden surpass Trump's number of judicial nominations?
President Biden is poised to match or even surpass former President Donald Trump's 234 confirmations to the federal courts.
Trump rails against Jewish Americans who don't vote for him
Former President Trump said if he doesn't win in November, "the Jewish people would really have a lot to do with that if that happens."
Harris, Oprah hold Michigan campaign event in talk show format
Held in front of a studio audience in the battleground state of Michigan, Vice President Kamala Harris and Oprah Winfrey fielded questions from voters on gun violence, abortion rights, and more.
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What sleeping position is best? A sleep specialist explains.
Are you a back, side or stomach sleeper? Here's what a sleep expert says about the pros and cons of each.
Whooping cough wave now worst in almost a decade amid back-to-school surge
Many of the pertussis infections have been reported in older children and adults.
Costco supplier recalls waffles sold at warehouse stores in 13 states
Kokiak Cakes recalls boxes of Power Waffles Buttermilk & Vanilla 40-count with use-by dates of Jan. 10, 2026.
Tyson misleads shoppers about carbon emissions, climate group says
Meat processor's marketing of industrial beef products as "climate-smart" misleads consumers, environmental group alleges.
Drugmakers to stop making controversial fentanyl lollipops, FDA says
Teva will stop selling the painkillers on September 30.
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Unknown music by Mozart discovered in German library
The piece, which dates to the mid- to late-1760s, consists of seven miniature movements for a string trio.
Mexico president blames U.S. for surging cartel violence
Two warring factions of the Sinaloa cartel appear to be fighting for power since two of its leaders were arrested in the U.S.
Israel conducts "targeted strike" in Beirut after U.S. warns against escalation
The White House earlier warned both Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group against "escalation of any kind" following pager and walkie talkie explosions targeting Hezbollah members.
Israeli soldiers seen pushing bodies off rooftops during West Bank raid
Israel's military says soldiers pushing apparently lifeless bodies from rooftops "does not coincide with IDF values" and the incident is under review.
EU pledges $11 billion for repairs as Europe floods death toll hits 24
Deadly floods in Central Europe draws a promise from the EU for emergency funding, as "extraordinary times need extraordinary measures."
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Scarlett Johansson on using physicality to voice Elita-1 in "Transformers One"
Scarlett Johansson compares the physical demands of voicing Elita-1 in Transformers One to her decade-long work as Black Widow in "The Avengers."
YouTube star MrBeast sued by contestants over work environment, wages
MrBeast's production company, along with Amazon Studios, is facing a lawsuit involving contestants from the reality show "Beast Games."
United says Taylor Swift concerts drove 25% uptick in demand
United said demand for its flights surges wherever Taylor Swift jets off to for her next concert.
Scarlett Johansson talks voicing Elita-1
Oscar-nominated Scarlett Johansson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her role as Elita-1 in "Transformers One" and her career.
Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder on writing songs while surfing
Preview: In a rare extensive interview to air on "CBS Sunday Morning" Sept. 22, Eddie Vedder and bass player Jeff Ament open up about the legendary band's founding.
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How much personal data social media collects
The FTC ordered nine companies to provide information on their data collection practices. According to the report, through targeted ads on and off these platforms, they gather information like marital status, annual income, health conditions and religious faith, but don't provide easy ways for users to opt out of data collection.
U.N. panel urges global cooperation on AI
A United Nations advisory panel took input from 37 experts and released seven recommendations for global artificial intelligence usage. Ian Bremmer, who served on the advisory body in charge of the report, joins CBS News to discuss the concerns, standards and the "AI divide."
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.
Study finds social media grabs, shares data
A Federal Trade Commission study found social media platforms like Meta, YouTube and TikTok engage in "vast surveillance" of consumers and profit from the data by selling it to advertisers. New York Times reporter joins CBS News to discuss the findings.
Big tech companies engage in "vast surveillance" of users, FTC says
FTC Chair Lina Khan says tech giants such as Meta and Google "endanger people's privacy" and "expose them to a host of harms."
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Earth will get a second moon for nearly 57 days this year
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
When and how to see September's Harvest Moon
The September Harvest Moon will see a partial lunar eclipse, peaking the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17.
The Climate Election: Home insurance costs
The cost of insuring your home is going up, and some homes are "essentially uninsurable" due to rising climate change risks. In Nebraska, the most expensive state for premiums, the cost is nearly $3,400 above the national average to insure a home. And it's all happening as extreme weather events increase in frequency and intensity, jeopardizing people's homes and their ability to financially recover afterward.
Mysterious 9-day seismic event triggered by 650-foot tsunami
A tsunami stemming from a landslide was behind a surprising seismic event last year that shook the earth for nine days, researchers said.
Polaris Dawn crew conducts first all-civilian spacewalk
The spacewalkers tested new SpaceX-designed pressure suits that could eventually be used by civilian astronauts on the moon and Mars.
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Kentucky sheriff charged in killing of judge
Police in Kentucky arrested Letcher County Sheriff Shawn M. Stines, who allegedly shot and killed Judge Kevin Mullins following an argument inside the courthouse, authorities say.
How a 12-year-old girl who escaped a serial killer likely saved other lives
In 1994, Becky Savarese was walking to school in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, when Lewis Lent tried to abduct her. He was arrested and later confessed to killing at least two other children, including 12-year-old Sara Anne Wood.
Mexico president blames U.S. for surging cartel violence
Two warring factions of the Sinaloa cartel appear to be fighting for power since two of its leaders were arrested in the U.S.
Judge shot and killed at Kentucky courthouse
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear confirmed that a county district judge was shot and killed in his chambers Thursday in Letcher County. Authorities said a local sheriff was arrested at the scene. The identity of the judge was not immediately available.
Bounty hunter couple key to finding body in Kentucky highway shooting
Fred and Shelia McCoy will receive a $25,000 reward for finding the suspected body of the Kentucky highway shooter, police said.
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"Mini-moon" to temporarily orbit Earth
For the next two months, Earth will have a "mini-moon" when a small asteroid temporarily orbits the planet. Scientists say the asteroid, which is only 33 feet long, will enter Earth's gravity in a horseshoe orbit September 29 before leaving on November 25. Most people won't get a glimpse of this mini-moon though, it's too small to see without professional equipment.
Earth will get a second moon for nearly 57 days this year
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
NASA's "Hidden Figures" honored in Congressional Gold Medal ceremony
NASA's "Hidden Figures," whose work helped put men on the moon, were honored Wednesday in a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony.
When and how to see September's Harvest Moon
The September Harvest Moon will see a partial lunar eclipse, peaking the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17.
SpaceX crew completes historic mission
Four SpaceX astronauts safely splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday. The Polaris Dawn crew completed the first-ever commercial spacewalk during their historic mission and tested a new type of spacesuit.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer music heats up 2024
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
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Kamala Harris discusses her gun ownership
Thursday night in her livestream with Oprah, Kamala Harris discussed her gun ownership, saying, "If somebody breaks in my house they're getting shot." CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle has the latest on the Harris campaign.
Robinson refuses to drop out of NC gov. race
North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson says he's not dropping out the gubernatorial race despite a new CNN report alleging he made a series of racist and sexually explicit comments on a porn site between 2008 and 2012. Robinson denies he said anything contained in the report. Colin Campbell, capitol bureau chief for North Carolina Public Radio, joined CBS News to discuss the situation.
Inside the Archives | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Sunday on 60 Minutes, Norah O'Donnell gets rare access to the National Archives and speaks to the recordkeepers responsible for safeguarding America's past.
How to perfect crispy chicken wings
With the cost of chicken wings dropping and their popularity on the rise, Nancy Chen goes inside the labs of one of the country's top chicken producers to see how innovation is shaping the beloved game day snack and how to make your wings perfectly crispy.
Kindness 101: Activism
In today's Kindness 101 series, Steve Hartman and his kids share how one couple's experience with discrimination moved a group of fifth graders to stand up and make a difference.