Taylor Swift receives honorary degree from NYU
The Grammy-winning superstar received an honorary doctorate of fine arts from NYU at the Yankee Stadium graduation ceremony.
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Newly-discovered millipede named after Taylor Swift
Eleven-time Grammy winner Taylor Swift has secured herself a place in the history books — but it's one dedicated to bugs, not music.
BTS the big winners at the American Music Awards
The South Korean superstars won artist of the year and favorite pop duo or group, and their "Butte" was named favorite pop song. Taylor Swift set a record with her 34th career AMA win.
The New Season in Music: Most-anticipated new albums
"Sunday Morning" samples some of the most hotly-anticipated new albums to be released this fall.
Taylor Swift's message to Simone Biles
Taylor Swift shared a message about Simone Biles ahead of her final Olympic event in the Tokyo Games. "She's perfectly human. And that's what makes it so easy to call her a hero," Swift said in the video about the Olympian's resilience.
Taylor Swift becomes first woman to win top Grammy 3 times
Three men have secured three-peats in the category: Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon and Stevie Wonder.
Taylor Swift responds to Netflix show's "deeply sexist joke" about her
"How about we stop degrading hard working women," she wrote in her response to the joke about her dating life.
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House Managers rest their case against Donald Trump; Taylor Swift rereleasing 2008 album "Fearless"
Olivia Rodrigo's "Drivers License" breaks Spotify records
And that isn't the only Spotify record the 17-year-old songbird's ballad broke this past week.
Taylor Swift to release second surprise album in 2020
"evermore," the sister album to "folklore," will debut at midnight.
Taylor Swift donates $13,000 to two struggling mothers
With many Americans struggling to make ends meet during these unprecedented times, the star has sparked some joy in the lives of two mothers in need this holiday season.
Taylor Swift gives sneak peek of rerecorded hit "Love Story" in new ad
"Working hard to get the music to you soon!!" she tweeted to her fans.
Beyoncé scores 9 Grammy nominations
Beyoncé is bringing her black parade to the Grammys: The pop star's anthem about Black pride scored multiple nominations Tuesday, making her the leading contender with nine. CBS News' Chris Martinez has more on who else could take home the top prizes on music's biggest night.
Taylor Swift wins third straight artist of the year award at AMAs
The Weeknd lost artist of the year but dominated the 2020 American Music Awards with multiple other wins.
Taylor Swift says back catalog sold without her knowledge
"This was the second time my music has been sold without my knowledge," she wrote.
Taylor Swift endorses Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
"Under their leadership, I believe America has a chance to start the healing process it so desperately needs," Swift said in an interview for V Magazine.
Taylor Swift accused of taking "Folklore" logo from Black-owned retailer
Amira Rasool, the founder of Black-owned retailer The Folklore, has accused Swift of ripping off the company's logo for album merchandise.
Taylor Swift announces surprise album
In a series of Instagram posts, Taylor Swift said she is dropping a surprise album at midnight. The pop star's album is called "Folklore" and was recorded "in isolation," she wrote in a long Instagram post. CBS Los Angeles reports.
Taylor Swift announces surprise album, recorded "in isolation"
In a move that seems off-brand for Swift, she announced many details of the album, including its release time and tracklist.
Seniors recreate iconic album covers
Amid four months of coronavirus lockdowns, the activities coordinator at Sydmar Lodge Care in the U.K. had senior residents recreate iconic album covers from David Bowie to Taylor Swift.
Taylor Swift tweets about racial injustice
"Racial injustice has been ingrained deeply into local and state governments, and changes MUST be made there," Swift said, sharing an essay by former President Obama.
Philippines anti-terror bill sparks protest boosted by Taylor Swift
Opponents say Rodrigo Duterte's government could use the vague legislation to silence dissent, and the U.S. pop star pointed people to a petition against it.
Taylor Swift takes aim at Trump in powerful tweet
"After stoking the fires of white supremacy and racism your entire presidency, you have the nerve to feign moral superiority before threatening violence?" she tweeted.
Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift help fans in financial hardship
The pop stars are lending a hand to those suffering a great financial loss during the deadly pandemic.
Nashville tornado relief effort gets help from musicians
At least two tornadoes struck Tennessee overnight on March 3, killing at least 25 and destroying dozens of buildings.
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A "coin flip": Nearly half of U.S. murders go unsolved as cases rise
Murders are going unsolved at a historic pace, and police are far less likely to solve cases when the victim is Black or Hispanic, a CBS News investigation has found.
R. Kelly faces sentencing in New York federal court
R& B star R. Kelly could be facing 25 years in prison when he is sentenced Wednesday in a federal sex trafficking case in New York.
Breyer's retirement from Supreme Court to take effect at noon on Thursday
"It has been my great honor to participate as a judge in the effort to maintain our Constitution and the rule of law," Breyer told President Biden in a letter.
Nipsey Hussle's accused killer attacked with razor in jail, lawyer says
Eric Holder was hospitalized after the attack and received an MRI and staples in the back of his head, his lawyer said.
5 officers on leave after police van ride leaves man paralyzed
Randy Cox was handcuffed and incapacitated when police in New Haven dragged him from the back of the vehicle.
Man dies by suicide after finding toddler dead inside hot car, police say
Police say the man accidentally left his 18-month-old in an unattended car for hours before shooting himself at their home near Richmond, Virginia.
Death toll rises to 53 after bodies of migrants found in Texas tractor-trailer
More than a dozen others were taken to local hospitals with heat-related injuries.
Ginni Thomas' lawyer wants "better justification" before Jan. 6 committee interview
"I do not understand the need to speak with Mrs. Thomas," wrote a lawyer for the conservative activist and wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
Man gored by bison at Yellowstone, second visitor attacked in month
The man was walking with his family on a boardwalk when "a bull bison charged the group," the park said.
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How Sacramento County is bucking the national trend of murder cases going unsolved
In a collaboration with CBS News, CBS Sacramento is examining why crime is often going without punishment in our country. The national homicide clearance rate is at an all-time low, according to FBI data. Barely half of the murder cases in the United States get solved.
Delta offers free rebooking ahead of busy July 4 weekend
Delta said it expects "some operational challenges" as the ranks of travelers surge over the holiday weekend.
Breyer's retirement from Supreme Court to take effect at noon on Thursday
"It has been my great honor to participate as a judge in the effort to maintain our Constitution and the rule of law," Breyer told President Biden in a letter.
Nipsey Hussle's accused killer attacked with razor in jail, lawyer says
Eric Holder was hospitalized after the attack and received an MRI and staples in the back of his head, his lawyer said.
FDA warns against baby neck floats after death and hospitalization
Products marketed for water therapy can lead to death or serious injury in infants with special needs, agency says.
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Delta offers free rebooking ahead of busy July 4 weekend
Delta said it expects "some operational challenges" as the ranks of travelers surge over the holiday weekend.
FDA warns against baby neck floats after death and hospitalization
Products marketed for water therapy can lead to death or serious injury in infants with special needs, agency says.
Strength of ruble could hurt Russian businesses, official warns
"The profitability of many industries ... has become negative at the current exchange rate," says minister of economic development.
How not to get soaked by "drip pricing" when booking vacations
A parade of add-on fees awaits travelers trying to book a flight or hotel. Here's how to avoid the costly drip.
FTC: Walmart let scammers use money transfer service to fleece people
Retailer denies allegations it "looked the other way and pocketed millions in fees" while consumers were scammed.
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Breyer's retirement from Supreme Court to take effect at noon on Thursday
"It has been my great honor to participate as a judge in the effort to maintain our Constitution and the rule of law," Breyer told President Biden in a letter.
"We're going to the Capitol": Revelations from the sixth Jan. 6 hearing
The sixth hearing featured a former top aide to Mark Meadows, Donald Trump's White House chief of staff.
U.S. to boost military presence in Europe for Russia threat
President Joe Biden says the U.S. is enhancing its military presence in Europe for the long haul to bolster regional security after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
2022 primary results: Illinois, Colorado, New York and more
Eight states went to the polls Tuesday.
Former aide on Jan. 6 warnings, pardon requests, and Trump trying to grab the wheel
Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified that Trump said about the crowd at the Ellipse "something to the effect of, 'I don't effing care that they have weapons.'"
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FDA warns against baby neck floats after death and hospitalization
Products marketed for water therapy can lead to death or serious injury in infants with special needs, agency says.
U.S. officials announce more steps to combat monkeypox outbreak
U.S. health officials are expanding the group of people recommended to get vaccinated against the monkeypox virus.
FDA advisers recommend updating COVID booster shots for fall
Advisers to the U.S. government are recommending that COVID-19 booster shots used this fall be modified to better match more recent variants of the coronavirus.
Jill Biden on Dobbs ruling: "Let's not give up"
First lady Dr. Jill Biden visited a refugee center outside of Madrid to highlight the 8 million Ukrainians displaced by war. She also weighed in on last week's Supreme Court decision on Roe v. Wade. Nancy Cordes has the details.
Should I be worried about monkeypox? A doctor answers questions on outbreak
More than 4,700 cases of monkeypox have been reported worldwide, with more than 300 in the U.S. Here's what you need to know now.
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Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett won't run in upcoming elections
Bennett he led a broad but fragile coalition government that came unraveled barely a year after taking office.
Deadly port accident caught on video as chlorine tank crashes onto ship
13 people were killed when the shipping container fell onto a vessel at Jordan's port of Aqaba, releasing a huge yellow cloud of deadly gas.
Strength of ruble could hurt Russian businesses, official warns
"The profitability of many industries ... has become negative at the current exchange rate," says minister of economic development.
Curfew imposed as sectarian tension soars after a brutal murder in India
Relations between India's Hindus and Muslims were already strained before a tailor was brutally murdered by men claiming revenge for insults to the Prophet Muhammad.
8-year-old boy missing for over a week found alive in sewer
The boy, who remains in hospital, has not yet been questioned by officers, police said.
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Mira Sorvino reflects on her career
Actress Mira Sorvino joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss her movie, "Most Guys Are Losers," her career and why "Romy" from “Romy and Michele's High School Reunion” is one of her favorite roles.
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One of these shows could be your next binge obsession.
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James Corden brings "The Late Late Show" to London for the last time
Having risen from relative obscurity in the U.S. to blowing up the internet with his "Carpool Karaoke," the late night host talks personal highlights, and why he's leaving.
James Corden on leaving "The Late Late Show"
Having risen from relative obscurity in the U.S. to blowing up the internet with his "Carpool Karaoke," James Corden talks about personal highlights, and why he's leaving.
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Instagram, Facebook ban abortion pill posts after Roe ruling
Memes and status updates explaining how women can legally obtain abortion pills in the mail have surged on the platforms.
Mark Cuban on new pharmacy website
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new online pharmacy's goals of disrupting the prescription drug industry and providing low-cost generic drugs.
Hackers swipe $100 million from blockchain bridge Harmony
Attack is the third major theft this year involving services that help users trade crypto across different blockchains.
Yelp to shut 3 offices, saying the "future of work" is remote
Employees at the online review company used less than 2% of its office space in Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C.
Alexa will soon be able to speak to you in your relative's voice
Alexa will have the ability to mimic a voice – even your dead relative's – by using just minute of audio and learning from it.
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West seeing "biblical" explosions of Mormon crickets and grasshoppers
Drought and warming temperatures - conditions favored by the insects - have fanned the outbreaks.
World's largest bacterium found in Caribbean swamp
Most bacteria are microscopic, but this one is so big it can be seen with the naked eye.
Scientists probe Japan's remarkable COVID success in hunt for new vaccine
While many factors likely boosted Japan's COVID resilience, researchers say a possible cellular-level advantage could help them create a new weapon against the virus.
DNA testing could help identify 2 victims of Tulsa Race Massacre
A search for the graves of massacre victims began in 2020 and resumed last year with nearly three dozen coffins containing remains of possible victims recovered.
350,000 trout to be euthanized in California amid bacterial outbreak
Symptoms of the infection in fish include "bulging eyes, lethargic or erratic swimming and increased mortality," officials said.
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How Sacramento County is bucking the national trend of murder cases going unsolved
In a collaboration with CBS News, CBS Sacramento is examining why crime is often going without punishment in our country. The national homicide clearance rate is at an all-time low, according to FBI data. Barely half of the murder cases in the United States get solved.
Oakland, SF see disheartening difference in homicide clearance rates
In a collaboration with CBS News, KPIX 5 is examining a crime often going without punishment in our country. Barely half of murder cases in the United States get solved.
Nipsey Hussle's accused killer attacked with razor in jail, lawyer says
Eric Holder was hospitalized after the attack and received an MRI and staples in the back of his head, his lawyer said.
Homicide clearance rates are declining across the U.S. Baltimore's is down to 42%.
A CBS News analysis of FBI homicide data shows Baltimore City's average clearance rate from 2015 to 2019 was just 38.7%, hitting a low of 29.7% in 2015, the tumultuous year when Freddie Gray was killed in police custody and arrests plummeted.
Unsolved murders on the rise, especially for Black, Hispanic victims
An analysis of FBI crime data by CBS 2 has found that LAPD's homicide clearance rate has ebbed over the years in a way that is concerning.
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First Mexican-born woman to go to space describes "fascinating" journey
"Seeing the Earth from the outside ... it really puts things into perspective," Katya Echazarreta said.
55-pound spacecraft heads to moon to test "halo" orbit for NASA
The solar-powered microwave oven-sized craft is a key part of the agency's Artemis moon program.
NASA delays Psyche asteroid mission
Depending on the results of an independent review, budget impacts and other factors, the Psyche mission could face cancellation.
NASA, SpaceX to assess potential Starship threat to Crew Dragon pad
An early Super Heavy-Starship failure could disrupt SpaceX astronaut fights to space station.
NASA mulls moon rocket test results
NASA successfully fueled its new moon rocket on the agency's fourth attempt, but problems remain.
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If you work in one of these industries, you already know the risks.
The end of Roe v. Wade: America reacts
As abortion-rights activists mourned the end of an era, anti-abortion advocates celebrated a long-fought victory.
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British PM: "If Putin was a woman, he would not have invaded Ukraine"
"If Putin was a woman he would not have invaded Ukraine": British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called the Russian invasion of Ukraine "a perfect example of toxic masculinity."
Peter Chadwick to 911: "My wife's dead ... They took her!"
Millionaire real estate investor Peter Chadwick and his wife Q.C. vanished from their posh Newport Beach, California, home in the middle of the day. Hours later, Peter called 911 from a gas station near the Mexican border. Hear excerpts of what he had to say.
Crime without punishment: Unsolved murders on the rise
More murders, particularly those involving Black and Hispanic victims, are going unsolved. Ross Palombo reports.
Jeff Pegues on the latest Jan. 6 hearing
The Secret Service denies testimony by former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, saying former President Donald Trump never assaulted an agent or grabbed the wheel of the presidential limousine. CBS News Chief National Affairs and Justice Correspondent Jeff Pegues spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about Tuesday's Jan. 6 committee hearing, the major revelations and the committee's evidence that implies they believe Trump allies are engaging in witness tampering.
Book examines COVID response in NY hospitals
Marie Brenner's new book, "The Desperate Hours: One Hospital's Fight to Save a City on the Pandemic's Front Lines," offers an inside look at the challenges health care workers faced when the COVID-19 pandemic began. Brenner spoke with CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about the real stories and people that inspired her writing.