U.K. offers a warning, and hope as COVID Delta variant takes over
Britain, where the strain already accounts for 99% of new cases, can offer some useful insight into battling the highly-transmissible variant first detected in India.
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Delta variant restrictions triggered globally
Global concern over the Delta variant of the coronavirus is triggering a new wave of social and travel restrictions on countries where the variant is causing large numbers of infections. As Roxana Saberi reports, countries like Britain that are being classified as "extreme high risk" for travel after an explosion in cases.
U.K. health chief caught on camera in COVID-rule-breaking tryst
Health Secretary Matt Hancock was already under fire after messages in which PM Boris Johnson called him "useless," but he appears to be hanging onto his job.
U.K. denies Russian claims of "warning shots" fired at warship
Moscow says fighter jet even dropped bombs in British destroyer's path as it entered Russian territory. U.K. says no warning shots, and it's not Russia's territory.
Graham Norton on chat show, new novel
Anthony Mason interviews TV host Graham Norton, who delights audiences every week with Britain's version of the late night talk show. His sharp comedic timing, unique laugh and effortless ease with guests who chat over drinks on the famous red sofa have made “The Graham Norton Show“ a hit. The eight-time BAFTA Award winner also hosts a radio show and writes. In the spare time Norton somehow found, he has written his third novel, “Home Stretch.”
London Calling: U.K. delays reopening
While most U.S. states are fully reopening, the U.K. is pushing back its so-called Freedom Day. CBS News contributor Simon Bates explores the decision in this week's London Calling. (Bates' opinions are his own and don't necessarily reflect those of CBSN.)
WorldView: Canadian truck attack update
The 9-year-old boy whose family was killed last week when a pickup truck slammed into them has been released from the hospital. Meanwhile, concerns over a COVID-19 variant is causing the U.K. to delay lifting pandemic restrictions. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joins CBSN AM with headlines from around the world.
Biden arrives in Brussels for NATO summit
President Biden has arrived in Brussels after an intense weekend of meetings about the economy and global response to the pandemic. Mr. Biden will now be focusing on more complicated matters of global security and the U.S.-Russia relationship. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Biden begins Europe trip in U.K.
President Biden is meeting with British Pime Minister Boris Johnson today as he begins his first foreign trip since taking office. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN AM to talk about the trip.
Biden arrives in the U.K. ahead of G-7 summit
President Biden touched down in the U.K. on Wednesday ahead of the G-7 summit where he's expected to focus on cementing U.S.-European alliances against China and Russia. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion, The Wall Street Journal's White House reporter Catherine Lucey, and White House reporter for The Washington Post's White House reporter Tyler Pager join CBSN's "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss his priorities for the trip, the latest on the future of infrastructure negotiations and the decision to revoke a Trump-era ban on downloads of TikTok, WeChat and other Chinese-owned apps.
Police officer on trial for U.K. woman murder
A London police officer has pleaded guilty to the rape and kidnapping of Sarah Everard, the 33-year-old marketing executive whose killing in March touched off national anger across the U.K. at male violence against women. Roxana Saberi brings the latest on the officer’s murder trial.
Top websites affected by global outage
A major internet outage has affected top websites across the globe, including several news sites, Reddit and the U.K. government’s website. Cloud company Fastly has confirmed the issue has been identified and a fix is underway. CBS News technology reporter Dan Patterson joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what is known so far.
The global impact of George Floyd
In the summer of 2020, George Floyd's death sparked widespread Black Lives Matter protests across the United States. The movement also reverberated around the globe, sending shockwaves through dozens of countries like France, New Zealand, Colombia and the United Kingdom and leaving a lasting impact on Black communities abroad, which continues today.
Global impact of George Floyd in U.K.
In June 2020, the United Kingdom saw the largest Black Lives Matter protests in the world outside of the U.S. Activists say England has more covert racism than the U.S. — but they are still fighting many of the same issues.
Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds marry
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has married his fiancée, Carrie Symonds, in a small private ceremony on Saturday at the Roman Catholic Westminster Cathedral in front of a small group of friends and family. CBSN's Lana Zak reports.
Police catch drug dealer thanks to photo of cheese
Carl Stewart was sentenced to 13 years and six months in prison after police tracked him down thanks to a photo he posted on EncroChat.
Journalist used deceit for Princess Diana interview: Report
An investigation found a BBC journalist used phony documents to secure a bombshell interview with Princess Diana. Roxanna Saberi has more.
U.K. eases COVID restrictions despite concern over Indian variant
With a note of caution over the spread of a highly infectious strain, Britons are told they can once again hug loved ones and enjoy an indoor meal with friends.
Putin expected to win re-election
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to win his bid for re-election Sunday, but low voter turnout and dwindling support from Russians could affect the election and his presidency. The election also comes just days after the U.S. Treasury Department hit the country with sanctions for meddling in the 2016 election. CBS News foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from Moscow on the latest developments.
Russian deaths under investigation
Russian exile Nikolai Glushkov was found strangled in his home Monday. But his death is just one of 14 untimely deaths of Russian exiles living in Britain that are now being looked at by investigators. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata explains.
Russia given ultimatum over nerve agent attack in U.K.
British Prime Minister Theresa May has promised "extensive" retaliation if Moscow doesn't provide an explanation. CBS News correspondent Charlie D'Agata has the latest from London.
British PM points finger at Russia
British Prime Minister Theresa May threatened "extensive" retaliation Monday, saying the Kremlin was likely behind the poisoning of a former Russian spy. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Fighters tied to killings of Americans caught
Two British members of an Islamic insurgent cell known for beheading hostages, including three Americans, have been captured. The two men are believed to be linked to the masked British terrorist known as "Jihadi John," who appeared in several gruesome videos.
Trump targets China
Willis Sparks, a Signal writer for GZERO Media, breaks down President Trump's speech in Davos, Switzerland. He also discusses Italy's fight against "fake news" and a camel beauty pageant scandal with Anne-Marie Green and Chris Wragge.
"America First" agenda
President Trump is in Davos, Switzerland, to urge businesses to invest in the United States. He also held meetings with world leaders along the sidelines of the World Economic Forum. Niall Stanage, White House columnist for The Hill, joins CBSN to explain the challenges the president faces abroad.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico staffers barred from White House after Trump ban
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
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U.S. touts number of barrels of oil escorted through Strait by U.S. military
The U.S. military has escorted one billion barrels of oil and over 2,000 commercial vessels out of the Persian Gulf in the last couple of months, the Pentagon said.
Trump vows to form "AI Force," says he won't allow slowdown of AI development
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
Denmark and Greenland leaders cautiously optimistic after U.S. security deal
President Trump announced he struck a deal to give the U.S. "permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland.
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Patrick Clancy: "I think I did the best I could"
Asked whether he feels like he failed in some way, Patrick Clancy told 60 Minutes he believes he did the best he could with the information he had at the time.
Lawsuit says AI giants made illegal deal on technology's slowdown
The lawsuit argues the leading AI companies violated antitrust laws when they agreed to coordinate slowdown efforts.
Cuba power grid collapse leaves millions without electricity again
One Cuba resident said there is "no way to know" when power will be restored to the island nation.
State Department approves $2.7 billion air defense sale to Ukraine
The proposed sale is subject to congressional review.
Lawsuits filed over Nazi-looted art displayed in museums in Los Angeles, Auschwitz
Between 1933 and 1945, the Nazi regime orchestrated the largest art theft in world history, seizing over 600,000 works of art across Europe from Jewish families, collectors and museums.
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Lawsuits filed over Nazi-looted art displayed in museums in Los Angeles, Auschwitz
Between 1933 and 1945, the Nazi regime orchestrated the largest art theft in world history, seizing over 600,000 works of art across Europe from Jewish families, collectors and museums.
Trump vows to form "AI Force," says he won't allow slowdown of AI development
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
Lawsuit says AI giants made illegal deal on technology's slowdown
The lawsuit argues the leading AI companies violated antitrust laws when they agreed to coordinate slowdown efforts.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico staffers barred from White House after Trump ban
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
Cuba power grid collapse leaves millions without electricity again
One Cuba resident said there is "no way to know" when power will be restored to the island nation.
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Nvidia CEO calls for AI to be developed "as fast as we can"
The CEO of the world's largest chipmaker told CBS News that tech companies should proceed with artificial intelligence development despite recent warnings from worried industry leaders that there may be a need to pull back.
Mortgage rates are nearing 7%. One house hunter says he's "despondent."
"It seems like we're trying to climb out of a hole somebody else is digging," said one frustrated house hunter as homeownership costs rise.
Increased ICE enforcement in 2025 hurt local employment, analysis finds
Employment fell last year in U.S. cities where ICE arrests surged, according to the Brookings Institution.
AI security experts say they used Claude to hack ChatGPT
Cybersecurity researchers said they were able to use Anthropic's Claude AI platfom to penetrate ChatGPT in "less than 72 hours."
195,000 heated blankets recalled after dozens of burn injuries
The manufacturer has received hundreds of reports of blankets "smoking, melting or burning" due to overheating, according to a recall notice.
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Trump vows to form "AI Force," says he won't allow slowdown of AI development
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico staffers barred from White House after Trump ban
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
Denmark and Greenland leaders cautiously optimistic after U.S. security deal
President Trump announced he struck a deal to give the U.S. "permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many U.S. concerns."
Cuba power grid collapse leaves millions without electricity again
One Cuba resident said there is "no way to know" when power will be restored to the island nation.
State Department approves $2.7 billion air defense sale to Ukraine
The proposed sale is subject to congressional review.
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Her postpartum symptoms wouldn't go away. A brain tumor was to blame.
Lisa Fasone's first pregnancy went smoothly. Then a rare health condition put her dreams of a second child on hold.
RFK Jr. tells anti-vaccine activists they have a "friend in the White House"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at a conference hosted by an organization he once led that has promoted doubts about vaccines.
Twins conjoined at the head are separated in 25-hour surgery
The twins were born in Ethiopia with a rare condition that left them joined at the head. Doctors spent a year planning a separation surgery.
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Porsha Williams reveals health emergency: "It all happened so fast"
Porsha Williams revealed to "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King that she had to undergo an emergency partial hysterectomy this year after doctors discovered 21 uterine fibroids
Conjoined twins separated in Ethiopia
Two-year-old conjoined twin sisters saw each other face-to-face for the first time after a successful 24-hour surgery to separate them. Ian Lee reports from the children's hospital in St. Louis, where it happened.
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Lawsuits filed over Nazi-looted art displayed in museums in Los Angeles, Auschwitz
Between 1933 and 1945, the Nazi regime orchestrated the largest art theft in world history, seizing over 600,000 works of art across Europe from Jewish families, collectors and museums.
Denmark and Greenland leaders cautiously optimistic after U.S. security deal
President Trump announced he struck a deal to give the U.S. "permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many U.S. concerns."
Cuba power grid collapse leaves millions without electricity again
One Cuba resident said there is "no way to know" when power will be restored to the island nation.
State Department approves $2.7 billion air defense sale to Ukraine
The proposed sale is subject to congressional review.
Trump says he's struck deal for "permanent control over security" in Greenland
President Trump said he struck a deal to give the U.S. "permanent control over security" in Greenland following a push by the president to boost U.S. influence over the island — or take it over.
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From 2013: Cher on Bob Mackie, clothes and fashion statements
In this web exclusive recorded in 2013, Cher talked with correspondent Anthony Mason about her relationship with clothes, and her decades-long work with costume designer Bob Mackie, who dressed her for "The Sonny & Cher Show," TV specials, and stage productions. [Mackie died on Sept. 14, 2026 at age 87.]
Book excerpt: "Roll the Calls" by Ari Emanuel
In his memoir, the Hollywood superagent and mogul writes of coming to blows in the competitive entertainment universe – and, in one instance, being sidelined by the business end of a truck.
9/19: Saturday Morning
President Trump bans some journalists from the White House, how Apple broke into retail, plus Tex-Mex barbecue on The Dish.
Juanes' touching ode to his mother
Latin superstar Juan Esteban, known as Juanes, has won 29 Grammys and sold out venues across the world. He joined Lilia Luciano to discuss his career, new work and giving back to his home country of Colombia in a time of great need.
This Miss USA is a married mom
Justus Kelley made history after she became the first married woman and the first mom to earn the Miss USA sash and crown. Kelley shares her experience with the iconic pageant and speaks about her philanthropic work.
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Trump vows to form "AI Force," says he won't allow slowdown of AI development
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
Inside digital closet organizer Starmoire
"What Not to Wear" stylist Stacy London and co-founder Ruth Foxe Blader share all about their new digital closet organizing service, Starmoire.
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.
How Apple's risky retail venture succeeded
Ron Johnson, Apple's former senior vice president of retail, explains how the tech company welcomed physical shoppers in his book, "Shop Different: How Retail Revealed Apple's Genius."
AI experts call for independent safety auditors
More than 100 artificial intelligence experts have signed a public letter to express the need for independent AI safety evaluators. Princeton computer science professor Arvind Narayanan, who signed the letter, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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Patrick Clancy on life after trauma
In an exclusive interview airing Sunday on 60 Minutes, Patrick Clancy shares his side of the story, just weeks after his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict. Ross Douthat sat down with Patrick Clancy to discuss life after trauma and what lies ahead.
Patrick Clancy: "I think I did the best I could"
Asked whether he feels like he failed in some way, Patrick Clancy told 60 Minutes he believes he did the best he could with the information he had at the time. Watch more of the interview on 60 Minutes on Sunday.
Holdout juror in Clancy case speaks
The holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy's triple murder case has released a statement. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Police capture suspected serial killer disguised as woman, carrying baby
Brazilian police said they will reopen dozens of cases linked to a self-confessed serial killer who was arrested as he attempted to escape dressed as a woman and carrying a baby.
Grandmother sues Fargo, ND, over facial tech
A Tennessee grandmother is suing the city of Fargo, North Dakota, after facial recognition software linked her to a crime she didn't commit, which led to a nearly six-month stay in jail. CBS News' Nicole Valdes has more.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
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.
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.
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From 2013: Cher on Bob Mackie, clothes and fashion statements
In this web exclusive recorded in 2013, Cher talked with correspondent Anthony Mason about her relationship with clothes, and her decades-long work with costume designer Bob Mackie, who dressed her for "The Sonny & Cher Show," TV specials, and stage productions. [Mackie died on Sept. 14, 2026 at age 87.]
9/19: Saturday Morning
President Trump bans some journalists from the White House, how Apple broke into retail, plus Tex-Mex barbecue on The Dish.
The Dish: Hurtado BBQ
Chef and pitmaster Brandon Hurtado blends Texas tastes with Mexican American barbecue traditions at Hurtado BBQ.
Inside digital closet organizer Starmoire
"What Not to Wear" stylist Stacy London and co-founder Ruth Foxe Blader share all about their new digital closet organizing service, Starmoire.
Juanes' touching ode to his mother
Latin superstar Juan Esteban, known as Juanes, has won 29 Grammys and sold out venues across the world. He joined Lilia Luciano to discuss his career, new work and giving back to his home country of Colombia in a time of great need.