Berkshire Hathaway slashes Apple stake by almost 50%
Buffett once called the company's stake in the iPhone maker a pillar of Berkshire's business that he intended to hold indefinitely.
Warren Buffett
Berkshire Hathaway has first annual meeting since Charlie Munger's death
Warren Buffett referred to close friend Charlie Munger as the "the architect of Berkshire Hathaway."
Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman Charlie Munger dies at 99
Warren Buffett said Berkshire Hathaway could not have been built without Munger's "inspiration" and "wisdom."
Warren Buffett donates nearly $900 million to charities before Thanksgiving
Buffett has given away billions of dollars in Berkshire Hathaway stock since 2006 as part of his pledge to donate 99% of his wealth in his lifetime.
Warren Buffett has no desire for planned streetcars in his hometown of Omaha
The billionaire investor broke with his practice of staying out of local politics to urge his hometown to abandon the project because, he says, it's too expensive and not as flexible as buses.
Anonymous bidder shells out $19M for lunch with Warren Buffett
"It's been nothing but good," the Berkshire Hathaway CEO said of the annual charity lunch, which he says will be his last.
Warren Buffett resigns from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
The billionaire said he has been an "inactive" trustee of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation "for years."
Richest Americans have a low "true tax rate"
A new ProPublica analysis of tax data on multibillionaires comes to the conclusion that the richest 25 people in the U.S. have a "true tax rate" of almost nothing.
Richest Americans paid almost nothing in income tax: Report
ProPublica analyzed a "vast trove" of IRS tax data on Jeff Bezos, Warren Buffet and other billionaires.
Meet the man who will succeed Buffett at Berkshire Hathaway
Greg Abel, a former hockey player, built Berkshire's energy unit into the largest producer of wind power in America.
Warren Buffett has made $100 billion on his investment in Apple
The iPhone maker now makes up 40% of Buffett's $280 billion investment portfolio.
Health venture led by Amazon, Berkshire, JPMorgan is ending
Warren Buffett had touted joint venture as as a way to help contain soaring health care costs for workers.
Warren Buffett on coronavirus: "Nothing can basically stop America"
Famed investor insists he's optimistic even after Berkshire Hathaway reported a $50 billion loss in the first quarter.
Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway lost $50 billion in first quarter
Famed investor's portfolio plunged with Wall Street's crash. The good news: His companies' revenue rose 1%.
Warren Buffett cancels Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting
The annual pilgrimage, dubbed the "Woodstock of capitalism," typically draws over 50,000 people to Omaha, Nebraska.
Buffett sees economy slowing as coronavirus spreads
"This is scary stuff," investor said Monday as stocks fell, but "I don't think it should affect what you do in stocks."
Warren Buffett ending his bet on local news biz
Lee Enterprises is borrowing $576 million from Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway to finance the deal.
Forbes announces its list of 400 wealthiest Americans
After her divorce from Jeff Bezos, MacKenzie Bezos made the list
Calendar: Week of August 26
From the MTV Music Video Awards to the 80th anniversary of the start of World War II, "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead
U.S.-China trade war hits a Warren Buffett investment
A $1.4 billion Berkshire Hathaway stake in a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer has already started to stall
Raise our taxes, liberal billionaires say
George Soros, Chris Hughes and Abigail Disney join in call for higher taxes on "the most financially fortunate"
Cryptocurrency whiz behind $4.5 million lunch with Buffett
The entrepreneur sees an opportunity "for mutual understanding and knowledge transfer" over lunch with Buffett
Warren Buffett: I was an "idiot" for not buying Amazon shares sooner
Storied investor says a money manager at Berkshire Hathaway decided to invest in the ecommerce giant
U.S. CEOs took home less pay in 2018 for the first time in five years
The slight dip in salary could indicate that investors are demanding that CEOs be compensated based on performance
Buffett on Musk: "I just don't see the necessity to communicate"
In interview with Yahoo Finance, Berkshire Hathaway CEO calls Tesla chief "a remarkable guy" with room for improvement
Boeing workers go on strike after overwhelming vote to reject contract
The walkout is another setback for the aviation giant whose reputation and finances were already being battered.
Watch live: Justin Timberlake to make statement following plea deal
Justin Timberlake has agreed to a plea deal, and will make a public safety announcement following his DWI arrest over the summer in Sag Harbor, Long Island.
Putin warns West not to lift long-range missile restrictions on Ukraine
"If this decision is made, it will mean nothing less than the direct participation of NATO countries, the United States, and European countries," Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
Longtime Mexican drug cartel leader pleads not guilty in New York
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada said he was forcibly kidnapped and brought to the U.S. by another fugitive cartel leader, Joaquín Guzmán López.
South Carolina justices refuse to stop state's first execution in 13 years
The decision keeps on track the planned execution of Freddie Owens on Sept. 20 at the Broad River Correctional Institution in Columbia.
N. Korea gives rare peek at uranium enrichment site; Kim calls for more nukes
North Korea offered a rare glimpse into a facility to produce weapons-grade uranium as state media reported leader Kim Jong Un called for "exponentially" more nuclear weapons.
Unruly passenger ordered to pay for fuel after flight diverted
The Australian man has been charged over $11,000 USD after forcing his 2023 flight to return to Perth.
Cooler temperatures help firefighters battle California blazes
Wildfires in California have already burned nearly three times as much acreage than during all of 2023.
FDA approves Apple AirPods Pro 2 to be used as hearing aids
Tech giant's latest AirPods will soon function as hearing aids for people with mild to moderate hearing loss.
U.S.
More U.S.
United will offer free in-flight Wi-Fi after signing deal with Starlink
United Airlines will offer free Wi-Fi after signing deal with Elon Musk's Starlink to provide more reliable connectivity in the air.
Competing abortion rights measures can appear on Nebraska ballot, high court rules
The Nebraska Supreme Court has ruled that competing measures that would expand or limit abortion rights can appear on the November ballot.
South Carolina justices refuse to stop state's first execution in 13 years
The decision keeps on track the planned execution of Freddie Owens on Sept. 20 at the Broad River Correctional Institution in Columbia.
Putin warns West not to lift long-range missile restrictions on Ukraine
"If this decision is made, it will mean nothing less than the direct participation of NATO countries, the United States, and European countries," Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
FDA approves Apple AirPods Pro 2 to be used as hearing aids
Tech giant's latest AirPods will soon function as hearing aids for people with mild to moderate hearing loss.
MoneyWatch
More MoneyWatch
United will offer free in-flight Wi-Fi after signing deal with Starlink
United Airlines will offer free Wi-Fi after signing deal with Elon Musk's Starlink to provide more reliable connectivity in the air.
FDA approves Apple AirPods Pro 2 to be used as hearing aids
Tech giant's latest AirPods will soon function as hearing aids for people with mild to moderate hearing loss.
Boeing workers go on strike after overwhelming vote to reject contract
Machinists at Boeing have gone on strike, another setback for the aviation giant whose reputation and finances were already being battered.
Social media fuels fentanyl crisis by providing easy access to drug dealers
Experts, law enforcement and children's advocates say companies like Snap, TikTok and Meta are not doing enough to keep children safe.
Navient banned from federal student loan servicing
Company to pay $120 million in fines and compensation to borrowers harmed by its practices.
Politics
More Politics
Competing abortion rights measures can appear on Nebraska ballot, high court rules
The Nebraska Supreme Court has ruled that competing measures that would expand or limit abortion rights can appear on the November ballot.
Putin warns West not to lift long-range missile restrictions on Ukraine
"If this decision is made, it will mean nothing less than the direct participation of NATO countries, the United States, and European countries," Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
Harris bolsters White House and campaign staffing as race enters final stretch
A growing press and communications team continues to build out at Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware.
Germany responds to Donald Trump's debate comments
Germany took to social media to rebut comments made by former President Donald Trump during the presidential debate Tuesday about the country's renewable energy industry.
Uvalde school shooting report reveals border officers couldn't access key tools
A federal internal report found CBP officers who arrived at the scene of the Uvalde school shooting were unable to access important tools to aid their response.
HealthWatch
More HealthWatch
FDA approves Apple AirPods Pro 2 to be used as hearing aids
Tech giant's latest AirPods will soon function as hearing aids for people with mild to moderate hearing loss.
Steward Health Care CEO faces contempt vote
A vote is expected next week to hold Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre in contempt of Congress after he refused to appear at a hearing this week despite being subpoenaed to testify. This follows a nearly two-year CBS News investigation into how private equity investors and de la Torre siphoned hundreds of millions of dollars from Steward hospitals. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Social media fuels fentanyl crisis by providing easy access to drug dealers
Experts, law enforcement and children's advocates say companies like Snap, TikTok and Meta are not doing enough to keep children safe.
High levels of lead found in 12 cinnamon brands. List to avoid.
A third of the cinnamon powders and spice mixtures tested yielded alarming results, advocacy group's study finds.
Doctors more likely to perform unnecessary C-sections on Black moms, study says
A new report uncovered a disturbing racial disparity when it comes to C-sections, with doctors being more likely to perform them on Black mothers.
World
More World
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.
Putin warns West not to lift long-range missile restrictions on Ukraine
"If this decision is made, it will mean nothing less than the direct participation of NATO countries, the United States, and European countries," Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
Unruly passenger ordered to pay for fuel after flight diverted
The Australian man has been charged over $11,000 USD after forcing his 2023 flight to return to Perth.
Prison chief shot dead as she drove, 2nd such killing this month
Maria Daniela Icaza's death comes just days after the head of another prison was killed in Ecuador.
N. Korea gives rare peek at uranium enrichment site; Kim calls for more nukes
North Korea offered a rare glimpse into a facility to produce weapons-grade uranium as state media reported leader Kim Jong Un called for "exponentially" more nuclear weapons.
Entertainment
More Entertainment
Watch live: Justin Timberlake to make statement following plea deal
Justin Timberlake has agreed to a plea deal, and will make a public safety announcement following his DWI arrest over the summer in Sag Harbor, Long Island.
Book excerpt: "Something Lost, Something Gained" by Hillary Rodham Clinton
In her revealing new memoir, the former first lady, senator and secretary of state writes of how – as in a Joni Mitchell song – she has looked at life and love "from both sides now."
Kelsey Grammer on playing Frasier Crane
Kelsey Grammer marks 40 years since he first portrayed Dr. Frasier Crane, winning four Emmys along the way. The iconic actor joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the return of "Frasier" for season two on Paramount+ and what fans can expect.
Book excerpt: "Connie: A Memoir" by Connie Chung
The veteran journalist writes about a four-decade career in which she broke barriers as an Asian-American woman in the male-dominated field of broadcast news.
Cardi B welcomes 3rd baby with Offset, weeks after filing for divorce
The rap superstar posted several photos of herself in the hospital cradling her new baby daughter Thursday on Instagram.
Technology
More Technology
United will offer free in-flight Wi-Fi after signing deal with Starlink
United Airlines will offer free Wi-Fi after signing deal with Elon Musk's Starlink to provide more reliable connectivity in the air.
FDA approves Apple AirPods Pro 2 to be used as hearing aids
Tech giant's latest AirPods will soon function as hearing aids for people with mild to moderate hearing loss.
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.
Microsoft says service issues "fully resolved" after outage shuts down systems
More than 20,000 users of Microsoft 365 tools alone reported issues accessing systems on Thursday morning in apparent software outage.
Apple's new AirPods double as a hearing aid. Here's what to know.
Can Apple's AirPods make hearing aids cool? Experts say they could help destigmatize hearing loss.
Science
More Science
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.
California crews battle high temps, Line Fire
Record-high temperatures have hit several areas of California, Arizona and Oregon since Friday, extending the fire season and creating drier conditions that make wildfires spread faster. The Line Fire in Southern California has grown past 21,000 acres, roughly half the size of Washington, D.C. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
Transistor issue resolved, NASA clears way for Europa Clipper launch
The Europa Clipper remains on track for launch Oct. 10 to study Jupiter's icy moon Europa, where a vast ocean lurks beneath an icy crust.
The Climate Election: Maternal health & pregnancy
For those who are pregnant, extreme heat isn't just uncomfortable. Studies show it can lead to serious complications for them and their unborn child, including pre-term births, miscarriages and stillbirths, and even increase the likelihood of one of the leading causes of death of pregnant women in the U.S. — homicide. Here's what to know.
Crime
More Crime
Watch live: Justin Timberlake to make statement following plea deal
Justin Timberlake has agreed to a plea deal, and will make a public safety announcement following his DWI arrest over the summer in Sag Harbor, Long Island.
Longtime Mexican drug cartel leader pleads not guilty in New York
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada said he was forcibly kidnapped and brought to the U.S. by another fugitive cartel leader, Joaquín Guzmán López.
South Carolina justices refuse to stop state's first execution in 13 years
The decision keeps on track the planned execution of Freddie Owens on Sept. 20 at the Broad River Correctional Institution in Columbia.
$6 million settlement over death of inmate suit said couldn't pay $1,000 bail
An Arkansas county and a health provider have agreed to a $6 million settlement with the family of a man who died from dehydration and malnutrition while being held in jail, a lawyer for the family says.
Prison chief shot dead as she drove, 2nd such killing this month
Maria Daniela Icaza's death comes just days after the head of another prison was killed in Ecuador.
Space
More Space
Space
What's next after SpaceX Polaris spacewalk?
The four members of the SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew made history Thursday as they completed the first privately financed spacewalk in history. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew completes spacewalk
The first private commercial spacewalk in history was completed Thursday morning by the SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew. The four-person mission was led by billionaire tech CEO Jared Isaacman and lasted about two hours. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
SpaceX Polaris Dawn's first private spacewalk
SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Crew executed the first ever private spacewalk Thursday morning. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
SpaceX crew performs historic spacewalk
A SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts performed the first-ever commercial spacewalk Thursday morning. It is the first time a company, not a government space program, has performed a spacewalk.
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.
Latest Galleries
More Latest Galleries
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?
Latest CBS News Videos
More Latest CBS News Videos
Latest CBS News Videos
Lead found in cinnamon, spice blend products
Consumer Reports found elevated lead levels in 12 brands of cinnamon and spice blend products. Consumer Reports food safety reporter Lisa Gill joins CBS News to discuss the test and its findings.
Survey: Many in U.S. skipping COVID vaccine
Health experts are getting the word out about the importance of flu and COVID-19 vaccinations as we head into the fall and winter months, but a new survey reveals many Americans aren't jumping in line to receive their shots. CBS News' Michael George has more.
Harris widens lead against Trump in new poll
In a new Reuters-Ipsos poll, Vice President Kamala Harris is polling ahead of former President Donald Trump by five points after their first presidential debate. Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and Democratic strategist Joel Payne have more analysis.
Justin Timberlake back in court for DWI case
Justin Timberlake is back in court Friday and is expected to enter into a plea deal over his driving while intoxicated case. CBS News New York reporter Carolyn Gusoff has more.
Putin warns U.S., NATO over Ukraine missiles
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a warning to the U.S. and its NATO allies about potentially allowing Ukraine to fire Western-supplied long-range missiles at Russia. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.