Murdoch blocked from altering family trust to put son in charge of Fox News empire
The 93-year-old media mogul has argued family trust must be changed to allow Lachlan Murdoch to maintain Fox News' conservative bent.
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New search for 1969 murder victim mistaken for Rupert Murdoch's wife
Two brothers kidnapped Muriel McKay in 1969 for a £1 million ransom -- thinking that she was Rupert Murdoch's second wife.
Rupert Murdoch marries for 5th time in ceremony at California vineyard
Media magnate Rupert Murdoch, who is 93, married Elena Zhukova on Saturday.
Forbes has released its list of the world's billionaires
The U.S. has a record 813 billionaires — the most of any country.
Rupert Murdoch steps down as News Corp. head
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch is stepping away from his top role at Fox and New Corp. Senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more on what the future holds for the media empire.
Murdoch steps down as chairman of Fox, News Corp.
Billionaire Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as chairman of his media empire. The 92-year-old mogul will hand over the reins of both Fox and News Corp. to his son, Lachlan Murdoch. Jo Ling Kent has more.
How Rupert Murdoch's retirement impacts 2024
Rupert Murdoch announced Thursday he is stepping down as chairman of Fox and News Corp. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins "America Decides" to discuss Murdoch's legacy and how his retirement could impact the 2024 presidential race.
9/21: America Decides
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Media mogul Rupert Murdoch
Rupert Murdoch grew a single-family newspaper into a media dynasty ranging from cable television to tabloid newspapers -- becoming one of the world's most influential and controversial media executives. 60 Minutes' Mike Wallace profiled the media mogul in 1997.
Rupert Murdoch stepping down at Fox
Rupert Murdoch, the longtime head of News Corp. and Fox, will step down as chairman and take on the role of chairman emeritus, capping a 7-decade career that built a media dynasty ranging from cable television to tabloid newspapers and turned him into one of the world's most influential media executives. David Folkenflik is a media correspondent for NPR and author of "Murdoch's World: The Last of the Old Media Empires." He joined CBS News to discuss Murdoch's decision.
Rupert Murdoch stepping down as chairman of News Corp. and Fox
Rupert Murdoch, longtime chairman of News Corp. and Fox, will become its emeritus chairman, the company said in a statement.
Fox Corp. chair Rupert Murdoch and Vivek Ramaswamy met in late April
One person described their meeting as a "getting-to-know you session" and said Murdoch often meets with rising political figures.
Prince Harry's explosive allegations
U.K. court documents emerged this week that include claims from Britain's Prince Harry that his brother and heir to the throne Prince William quietly received "a very large sum of money" in a phone hacking settlement with Rupert Murdoch's U.K. newspapers. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab has the story from London.
Dominion v. Fox News trial to start this week
Some of Fox News' most recognizable anchors and Fox Corporation chair Rupert Murdoch could take the stand this week as the network battles a defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Votings Systems. Fox News is being sued for $1.6 billion, with Dominion alleging the network spread misinformation about the company and its voting machines. Scott MacFarlane reports.
Who's who in the Dominion v. Fox News defamation trial
Dominion Voting Systems' $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News is set to begin Tuesday.
Emails become public in Fox-Dominion lawsuit
Emails and text messages from on-air hosts became public as part of the Fox-Dominion lawsuit. Syracuse University professor Roy Gutterman joined CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the lawsuit, the distinction between commentary and news and what could happen next in the case.
Fallout over McCarthy's release of Jan. 6 video to Fox
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's release of about 40,000 hours of Jan. 6 footage to Fox News host Tucker Carlson is sparking backlash from Republican lawmakers. It also comes as Fox News is defending itself against a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems. Newly released court documents as part of that lawsuit allege that Fox executives had misgivings about the network's 2020 election coverage. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest on how lawmakers are reacting.
New documents released in Fox News lawsuit
Newly released court documents from a defamation lawsuit filed by Dominion Voting Systems show that Fox News chairman Rupert Murdoch was worried some of their coverage may have gone "too far" with 2020 election denial claims. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on that and other news from Capitol Hill.
Murdoch: Fox hosts maybe" went too far"
New documents released in Dominion's defamation lawsuit against Fox News show chairman Rupert Murdoch did not believe the 2020 election lies spread by his news network. There is also bipartisan outrage after Fox News host Tucker Carlson tried to rewrite history with cherry-picked surveillance footage from the Capitol riot, falsely calling it a mostly peaceful protest. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
New evidence in Dominion v. Fox News lawsuit
Dominion Voting Systems has released new evidence in its billion-dollar defamation lawsuit against Fox News. CBS News' Nikole Killion joins John Dickerson on "Prime Time" with the latest.
Questions about Fox News response to election
The New York Times reports that several Fox News executives and anchors discussed the potential impact on ratings after the network called Arizona for President Biden in the 2020 election. The network is also facing a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit from Dominion Voting Systems alleging it knowingly spread false information. NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik joined "Red and Blue" to discuss the potential impacts of the litigation.
Murdoch admits Fox News hosts endorsed election lies
Fox Corporation chairman Rupert Murdoch acknowledged in a deposition that his network's commentators pushed false allegations by former President Trump that the 2020 presidential election was stolen. Lee Levine, a retired media lawyer, joined John Dickerson on Prime Time to discuss.
Murdoch pulls plug on possible merger of News Corp. and Fox
Media mogul withdraws proposal to reunite owner of Wall Street Journal with TV broadcaster.
Elizabeth Holmes' ex-lover faces sentencing in Theranos case
Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani could face more than a decade behind bars after being convicted of fraud and conspiracy.
Musk tweet backing GOP calls Twitter neutrality into question
Some advertisers, users have left platform amid growing concern over company's ability to deal with hate speech, misinformation.
What we know about mystery drones flying over New Jersey and other states
Mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania have prompted an outcry from officials seeking answers about the flying objects.
American Travis Timmerman flown out of Syria after release from prison
A U.S. defense official told CBS News that Travis Timmerman was flown out of Syria and into Jordan by the U.S. military and handed over to the State Department.
Women in the military worry about Hegseth's views on women in combat
Women have served in combat roles for the U.S. for more than 30 years, and some veterans and enlisted women worry Pete Hegseth might change that if he's confirmed as defense secretary.
Trump attorneys criticize prosecutors' "novel" alternative in New York case
Prosecutors and President-elect Donald Trump's lawyers continue to argue over how a judge should move forward in a case in which Trump has been convicted, but not sentenced.
Nancy Pelosi hospitalized after injury on overseas trip
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is in the hospital after sustaining an injury on an overseas trip in Luxembourg, her office said Friday.
What is Red 40 and why hasn't the FDA banned the dye?
The FDA's top food official says the safety of the dye called Red 40 hasn't been assessed in over a decade, despite concerns over its potential behavioral health effects.
Meta, Amazon, tech CEOs sending $1 million each for Trump's inauguration
Tech companies are sending big bucks to President-elect Donald Trump's nonprofit inaugural committee.
UnitedHealth leader addresses CEO murder, says health care system flawed
Andrew Witty, the CEO of UnitedHealth Group, memorialized slain executive Brian Thompson in an op-ed and acknowledged industry flaws.
Woman who falsely accused Duke lacrosse players of rape admits to lying
The woman who in 2006 falsely accused three Duke University lacrosse players of rape admitted publicly that she made up the story.
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Georgia judge denies former Trump lawyer's motion to overturn guilty plea
Former Trump campaign campaign lawyer Kenneth Chesebro tried to have his guilty plea in the Fulton County election interference case invalidated.
What is Red 40 and why hasn't the FDA banned the dye?
The FDA's top food official says the safety of the dye called Red 40 hasn't been assessed in over a decade, despite concerns over its potential behavioral health effects.
Trump says Republicans will try to end daylight saving time
President-elect Donald Trump said Republicans will try to end the decades-long ritual of changing the clocks twice a year.
Trump attorneys criticize prosecutors' "novel" alternative in New York case
Prosecutors and President-elect Donald Trump's lawyers continue to argue over how a judge should move forward in a case in which Trump has been convicted, but not sentenced.
Texas sues New York doctor for telehealth abortion pill prescription
Texas has sued a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a Dallas-area woman via telemedicine.
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Meta, Amazon, tech CEOs sending $1 million each for Trump's inauguration
Tech companies are sending big bucks to President-elect Donald Trump's nonprofit inaugural committee.
Macy's says it will close 65 stores this year
Macy's is accelerating store closures, with plans to shutter more than 50 locations.
Social Security Fairness Act takes big step towards passage
Lawmakers are moving ahead with a bipartisan bill that would provide enhanced Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, but hurdles remain.
McKinsey agrees to $650 million settlement over opioids work
Consulting firm has agreed to pay $650 million to settle a federal investigation into its work for opioids manufacturer Purdue Pharma.
Here's what Trump's plans to extend his tax cuts could mean for you
President-elect Donald Trump has said he wants to extend the 2017 tax cuts, plus throw in a few more. Here's what to know.
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Georgia judge denies former Trump lawyer's motion to overturn guilty plea
Former Trump campaign campaign lawyer Kenneth Chesebro tried to have his guilty plea in the Fulton County election interference case invalidated.
Trump says Republicans will try to end daylight saving time
President-elect Donald Trump said Republicans will try to end the decades-long ritual of changing the clocks twice a year.
Trump attorneys criticize prosecutors' "novel" alternative in New York case
Prosecutors and President-elect Donald Trump's lawyers continue to argue over how a judge should move forward in a case in which Trump has been convicted, but not sentenced.
Meta, Amazon, tech CEOs sending $1 million each for Trump's inauguration
Tech companies are sending big bucks to President-elect Donald Trump's nonprofit inaugural committee.
Supreme Court takes up case over California vehicle emissions standards
The Supreme Court said it will wade into a case over whether California can set its own vehicle emissions standards under a scheme laid out in the Clean Air Act.
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What is Red 40 and why hasn't the FDA banned the dye?
The FDA's top food official says the safety of the dye called Red 40 hasn't been assessed in over a decade, despite concerns over its potential behavioral health effects.
Texas sues New York doctor for telehealth abortion pill prescription
Texas has sued a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a Dallas-area woman via telemedicine.
Medically-assisted deaths in Canada reach record high
According to data released Wednesday by Health Canada, about 4.7% of Canadians who died in 2023 received MAID, or Medical Assistance in Dying.
Why the toy aisle is where to find this year's hottest gifts for adults
The most sought-after gifts for adults this year might be in the kids' toy aisle. Here's why toys are sparking joy among older generations.
U.K. indefinitely bans puberty blockers for people under 18
An emergency ban on hormones used to suppress puberty in transgender young people in the U.K. has been extended indefinitely, the government said.
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American Travis Timmerman flown out of Syria after release from prison
A U.S. defense official told CBS News that Travis Timmerman was flown out of Syria and into Jordan by the U.S. military and handed over to the State Department.
Medically-assisted deaths in Canada reach record high
According to data released Wednesday by Health Canada, about 4.7% of Canadians who died in 2023 received MAID, or Medical Assistance in Dying.
Nancy Pelosi hospitalized after injury on overseas trip
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is in the hospital after sustaining an injury on an overseas trip in Luxembourg, her office said Friday.
U.S.-backed forces worry ISIS could try to capitalize on Assad's ouster
CBS News goes inside a Syrian prison holding thousands of ISIS fighters, where the U.S.-backed forces in charge say the Assad regime's collapse presents new risks.
U.S. couple killed while visiting violence-plagued part of Mexico
State prosecutors said the couple was traveling in a pickup truck in the municipality of Angamacutiro when they were shot and killed.
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Paula Abdul settles lawsuit alleging sexual assault by 'American Idol' producer
Paula Abdul and former "American Idol" producer Nigel Lythgoe have agreed to settle a lawsuit in which she alleged he sexually assaulted her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on the show.
Bonnie Raitt on iconic music career and Kennedy Center honors
Bonnie Raitt reflects on her 50-year career, including iconic hits like "I Can't Make You Love Me" to her recent Kennedy Center honor.
Bonnie Raitt reflects on career
Bonnie Raitt, a 13-time Grammy winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member, reflects on her 50-year career as she receives Kennedy Center honors for lifetime artistic achievements.
Film chronicles Munich Olympics tragedy
"September 5" tells the story of the live broadcast of the 1972 Munich Olympics tragedy, following the ABC sports broadcasting team as they reported on the hostage crisis.
YouTube TV again hiking its price — here's what a subscription will cost
The cost of YouTube TV has soared nearly 140% since the streaming platform launched in 2017.
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Stanley recalls mugs due to burn hazard
Stanley is recalling more than 2.5 million of its Switchback and Trigger Action travel mugs. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says the lids can expand when exposed to heat. That can make the cover detach, leading to potential burns from hot liquids.
YouTube TV again hiking its price — here's what a subscription will cost
The cost of YouTube TV has soared nearly 140% since the streaming platform launched in 2017.
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.
AI company says its chatbots will change interactions with teen users
Character.AI users can create original chatbots or interact with existing bots. Two lawsuits allege those bots harmed teen users.
Is Facebook down? Here's what to know about reports of outages.
Users reported problems accessing many of Meta's social media services, including Facebook, Instagram and Messenger.
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Insurers pull back wildfire coverage
Increasingly intense wildfires have become more common in California, upending the lives of thousands. Many insurers are dwindling coverage options, leaving several homes in danger. Business Insider senior sustainability reporter Catherine Boudreau joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Study finds young people most at risk of heat
A new Columbia University Climate School study discovered that young people may be most at risk of heat-related deaths. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Climate change could bring more snow in some areas
Experts predict climate change could actually make snow worse in some areas of the U.S. Meanwhile, nearly two-thirds of the U.S. is seeing less snowfall than in the 1970s. CBS News national climate correspondent Dave Malkoff explains how.
Wisdom, the world's oldest-known wild bird, lays an egg at 74
Wisdom the Laysan albatross was first tagged by researchers in 1956. Since then, she's believed to have raised as many as 30 chicks.
When should consumers buy electric cars?
President-elect Donald Trump indicated that once in office, he plans on ending the consumer tax credit for electric vehicle purchases. Business Insider autos senior reporter Nora Naughton joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the potential impact and when consumers should buy.
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Luigi Mangione case evidence
A New York grand jury is being presented with evidence collected in the case against Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more on what's known about the case.
Woman arrested for copycat threat
A Florida woman is being accused of threatening an insurance company, an apparent copycat attempt replicating points of the UnitedHealthcare CEO killing. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports.
More on Luigi Mangione's extradition
Luigi Mangione is still in custody in Pennsylvania as the timing of his extradition to New York remains in the air. CBS News' Lilia Luciano breaks down what's known about the suspect's legal process in the case of the UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing.
U.S. couple killed while visiting violence-plagued part of Mexico
State prosecutors said the couple was traveling in a pickup truck in the municipality of Angamacutiro when they were shot and killed.
New info on how CEO shooting suspect left NYC
Police have shed new details on how they believe UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's alleged murderer escaped New York City after the shooting. CBS News' Jarred Hill has more on that and former NYPD detective Kirk Burkhalter joined CBS News to discuss the investigation.
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When you can see the Cold Moon, 2024's final full moon
December's full moon, known as the Cold Moon, is the last full moon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Cold Moon.
Here's when, where the Geminid meteor shower will be visible during peak
One of the best meteor showers of the year is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can catch the Geminids.
Learning from the Ingenuity helicopter's crash landing on Mars
Engineers now say they understand the most likely cause of the Ingenuity helicopter's crash landing on Mars earlier this year.
Emily Calandrelli talks Blue Origin mission
Emily Calandrelli joins "CBS Mornings Plus" after recently becoming the 100th woman ever in space. She and her Blue Origin crewmates traveled over 62 miles above sea level during their mission last month.
Why you shouldn't wait for the Geminid meteor shower peak this year
The Geminid meteor shower this year is set to peak at almost the same time as December's full moon, which could make for challenging viewing conditions.
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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.
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.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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.
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Americans angry with U.S. health system
Many Americans are expressing anger with the U.S. health care system as clues emerge about a potential motive in the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO. Julie Rovner, the chief Washington correspondent for KFF Health News, joins CBS News with more.
Unveiling | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Anderson Cooper investigates "nudify" websites and apps, which use artificial intelligence to turn a real photo of someone fully clothed into a real-looking nude image. Sunday on 60 Minutes.
Russia's attack on Ukraine's power grid
Russia is aiming to impact Ukraine's people during the harsh winter months by attacking the power grid. CBS News' Ellee Watson reports on Russia's latest attack.
Luigi Mangione case evidence
A New York grand jury is being presented with evidence collected in the case against Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more on what's known about the case.
Woman arrested for copycat threat
A Florida woman is being accused of threatening an insurance company, an apparent copycat attempt replicating points of the UnitedHealthcare CEO killing. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports.