"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the day's headlines from around the globe
"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the day's headlines from around the globe.
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"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the day's headlines from around the globe.
Mega deal is designed to put Disney in better position to compete in changing media scene and puts many more big names under Disney umbrella
A federal appeals court has blessed AT&T's takeover of Time Warner, defeating the Trump administration by affirming that the $81 billion merger won't harm consumers or competition in the booming pay-TV market.
Federal judges bless one of biggest media marriages ever, deciding no harm to competition in booming pay-TV market
Authorities are investigating after suspicious packages were sent to several top Democrats and the CNN headquarters in New York City. Packages were also sent to former President Barack Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports.
The Department of Justice claims that the merger will increase costs for consumers
Federal antitrust enforcers aren't giving up their fight to derail an $85 billion deal joining telecom and media giants
The deal cleared the antitrust hurdle, though the Justice Department said Disney must sell its regional sports networks
The new WatchTV offering is a "skinny bundle" of 30 channels, many from the telecom's just-acquired media company
A judge approved the merger Tuesday despite objections from President Trump's Justice Department
In a serious blow to the Justice Department, a federal judge approved the landmark merger between AT&T and Time Warner. The ruling Tuesday allows the $85 billion deal to go forward without restrictions. It gives AT&T access to Time Warner's assets including CNN and HBO and its content. Critics say the merger could lead to higher prices. CBS News financial contributor Mellody Hobson joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what this means for the industry and consumers.
In a detailed ruling, a judge dismissed the Justice Department's case blocking the merger of AT&T and Time Warner from moving forward. Ted Johnson, a senior editor for Variety, followed the case and joins CBSN to discuss the details of the ruling.
A judge approved the $85 billion merger in a move that has big implications for media companies. CBS News financial contributor Mellody Hobson joins CBSN to explain what the ruling means for consumers.
Time Warner is again involved in a megamerger, just like during the dotcom bubble. Why will this time be different?
It's the first time in over 40 years the U.S. has sued to stop this type of merger—and media giants are watching to see their future
A judge on Tuesday approved AT&T's $85 billion purchase of Time Warner with no conditions. It's a deal that has been opposed by the Trump administration, but what does the decision mean for consumers? CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains.
Proposed $85 billion megamerger OK'd by federal judge who previously allowed Comcast to buy NBCU
A federal judge has approved a massive merger that's expected to have broad impact on the communications industry. Karl Manheim, a professor at Loyola Law School, joins CBSN to discuss.
AT&T agreed to pay president's personal attorney Michael Cohen a reported $600,000 for "insights." The White House says DOJ denied the merger
Time Warner CEO Jeff Bewkes was in court Wednesday, defending his company's proposed merger with AT&T. He told the judge the deal is necessary to compete with streaming companies like Netflix and Amazon. Janet Guyon, tech editor at Quartz, joins CBSN to discuss the case and what it could mean for consumers.
From a "Star Trek" star's birthday to the March For Our Lives, "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead
Many on Wall Street say it may not matter if the Justice Department suit to block the deal succeeds or fails
Antitrust enforcers say $85.4 billion deal, which had drawn criticism from Donald Trump, would harm competition
Antitrust enforcers want the companies to divest CNN and other media assets to address competition concerns
Its nonprofit producer gets no direct federal money for the show, but that's little solace to PBS stations that show it
Ahead of a flight from Turkey, he secretly left Air Force One and was moved to another plane with the help of a catering truck, according to a source.
Stalemate between two countries deepens as President Trump mirrors Iran's demand for compensation and claims U.S. controls the Strait of Hormuz
Earlier this month, however, federal prosecutors moved to dismiss the case, citing new information that the damage was caused by a "botched installation" by a contractor, not vandalism.
Sen. Darline Graham will advance to a runoff later this month in the South Carolina GOP primary for Senate, CBS News projects, as she vies to replace her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, on the ticket.
South Carolina Republicans will choose a successor for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's seat, and Minnesota's Senate primary is another battle between moderate and progressive Democrats.
The Pentagon has acknowledged that U.S. military operations killed more than 150 civilians in 2025. The count did not include any deaths from airstrikes on boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean.
A U.S. Marine veteran from Massachusetts who has been held in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges has been released.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
Over 1,100 homes were destroyed when Colombia was struck by its strongest earthquake on record.
Bay Head Mayor Bill Curtis worries that baiting sharks close to shore in order to take pictures and videos of them could be a recipe for disaster.
Nearly 1 million customers in the Midwest were without power as perilous thunderstorms and extreme wind gusts pummeled the region on Tuesday.
Medicaid said it won't pay for gender-affirming surgeries or hormones for transgender minors.
The Maumelle High football player wore the helmet for nearly an hour and was fortunate he wasn't bitten, animal services director Chris Davis said.
Customers are paying up to $100,000 a month for faster access to Truth Social posts from President Trump and other top users of the social media platform.
Customers are paying up to $100,000 a month for faster access to Truth Social posts from President Trump and other top users of the social media platform.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is touting the success of a campaign targeting video gamers to train as air traffic controllers.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
Many employees feel their employers don't value them and that they're not contributing as much as they could, a workplace poll finds.
Startup companies are now starting to test their humanoid robots for home use, but experts said wider adoption will take years.
Sen. Darline Graham will advance to a runoff later this month in the South Carolina GOP primary for Senate, CBS News projects, as she vies to replace her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, on the ticket.
The Pentagon has acknowledged that U.S. military operations killed more than 150 civilians in 2025. The count did not include any deaths from airstrikes on boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean.
Medicaid said it won't pay for gender-affirming surgeries or hormones for transgender minors.
Customers are paying up to $100,000 a month for faster access to Truth Social posts from President Trump and other top users of the social media platform.
Earlier this month, however, federal prosecutors moved to dismiss the case, citing new information that the damage was caused by a "botched installation" by a contractor, not vandalism.
Republican senators this week released 11 new text messages from Dr. Anthony Fauci's government phone in 2021 as part of the investigations into his handling of the COVID pandemic. In the texts, he discussed the potential risks and benefits of the vaccine for pregnant women. Dr. Serena Chen, an OB-GYN and the director of advocacy at CCRM Fertility of New Jersey, has more.
Medicaid said it won't pay for gender-affirming surgeries or hormones for transgender minors.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
The FDA has long fallen short of legally required inspection targets, and foreign inspections fell further last year amid agency layoffs.
More cataract patients, wanting not only restored but improved vision, are paying extra for their doctors to use a laser when a scalpel would do.
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 will cross the Northern Hemisphere on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See when and where it will be visible.
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
Over 1,100 homes were destroyed when Colombia was struck by its strongest earthquake on record.
Russia and North Korea have been collaborating in the offensive against Ukraine since 2024.
At least 2,000 people have died among the confirmed cases in Congo's Ebola outbreak that is the fastest-spreading on record, according to the latest government data.
"Elvis Week" kicked off at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee, on Aug. 8 and runs until Aug. 16, marking Elvis Presley's death. Alicia Dean, the longtime marketing and promotions specialist for Elvis Presley Enterprises, joins with more.
Reece Weaver, whose exit from the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on the show "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" left viewers shocked, exclusively announced on "CBS Mornings" that she is making her Broadway debut. She talks about the transition, why she made the decision and what it was like to start rehearsals.
Nearly 30 years after the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, jury selection is underway for the man charged in connection with the murder, Duane "Keffe D" Davis. Celebrity attorney Chris Melcher joins CBS News to discuss.
Country music star Riley Green joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his upcoming album, "That's Just Me," which is set for release in mid-September.
The winners of a Paw Patrol look-alike contest join "CBS Mornings" ahead of the "Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie" which premieres Aug. 14.
Top transportation officials were at Newark Airport on Tuesday for the installation of a new radar system designed to help controllers prevent runway incidents. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave spoke with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy about the new technology.
Nvidia scored an astounding $500 billion in financing for artificial intelligence, backed by Wall Street's top power brokers and firms. Puck founding partner and industry journalist William D. Cohan weighs in on the AI boom and data center construction.
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.
Startup companies are now starting to test their humanoid robots for home use, but experts said wider adoption will take years.
Facebook co-founder and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg argues that artificial intelligence should be open source to improve accessibility. CNET reporter Katelyn Chedraoui has more on what the philosophy of open source technology means in the AI era.
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 will cross the Northern Hemisphere on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See when and where it will be visible.
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world. (Originally broadcast April 26, 2026.)
Matt Walker, a geneticist and the CEO of Kindred Companion Sciences, joins "CBS Mornings" with his gene-altered beagle, Bailey, to discuss creating future options for people with severe pet allergies.
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.
Healthcare workers who treated Lindsay Clancy's postpartum mental health concerns are back on the stand Tuesday in her murder trial. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has the latest.
Lindsay Clancy's psychiatrist, Dr. Jennifer Tufts, is back on the stand Monday as the Massachusetts murder trial enters its third week. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
The man who prosecutors say orchestrated the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, is on trial almost 30 years after the drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.
The captain of a boat that overturned in New York Harbor was charged with reckless endangerment. Twelve people were saved, but a mother and her 5-month-old daughter died. Michael George reports.
Joe Shymanski, a, well-known Washington D.C. photographer, was murdered and dismembered in 2023. His ex-wife's former boyfriend, Brandon Holbrook, was convicted in the case. Shymanski's family still wonders if anyone else was involved.
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 will cross the Northern Hemisphere on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See when and where it will be visible.
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Charles Marino, a former DHS adviser and a former Secret Service special agent, joins CBS News to share his take on the news that President Trump secretly switched to a different plane amid a threat from Iran while leaving Turkey last month.
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder breaks down what we now know about how COVID-19 vaccinations affect pregnant women after GOP lawmakers released texts from Dr. Anthony Fauci on the subject.
A U.S. official confirmed Tuesday that President Trump was secretly removed from Air Force One and switched to a different plane following a credible threat from Iran as he left the NATO summit in Turkey last month. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Natalie Brand have more.
CBS News political director Fin Gómez breaks down some of the key primary races unfolding on Tuesday as voters cast ballots in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Alabama, Connecticut, Vermont and South Carolina.
Shark fishing videos caused concern this summer in New Jersey, as some people lured big sharks close to swimmers. Tom Hanson has the story.