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In 2010, Scott Pelley traveled to the Swiss Alps, where 60 Minutes was given the kind of access that's usually reserved for kings and captains of industry at the World Economic Forum.
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In 2010, Scott Pelley traveled to the Swiss Alps, where 60 Minutes was given the kind of access that's usually reserved for kings and captains of industry at the World Economic Forum.
Fewer cryptocurrency companies are attending the World Economic Forum in Davos this year after the industry saw a number of bankruptcies and failed projects in 2022. Business Insider investing correspondent Laila Maidan joined CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the importance of crypto companies attending the event and what a recent Department of Justice arrest means for the industry.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen met with her Chinese counterpart on Wednesday in Switzerland. CBS News anchors Lana Zak and Errol Barnett spoke with Amy Celico, a principal with the foreign policy firm Albright Stonebridge Group, about the state of U.S.-Chinese relations.
Hundreds of the world's elite business people and political leaders are gathered in Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum's annual meeting. Ahead of the week-long meeting, the WEF released its 2023 Global Risks Report, warning that climate change, COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine could exacerbate inequalities and lead to a "polycrisis." Neil Irwin, chief economics correspondent for Axios, joined CBS News to discuss the report.
Annual gathering in Switzerland has increasingly become the target of bizarre claims circulating on social media.
World leaders and executives are gathering in Switzerland for the annual World Economic Forum. Simon Kennedy, executive editor for economics at Bloomberg News, joins "CBS News Mornings" to explain the main focus points for this year's meeting and how it differs from prior ones.
U.S. ranks No. 27 in gender parity, behind New Zealand, Rwanda and Germany which received top marks in report.
The president who's gained global respect as a war-time leader said he felt a "personal tragedy" seeing American kids murdered "in peaceful times."
Bottom 99% of humanity lost income as inequality now reaches "outrageous" levels, anti-poverty charity says.
A conspiracy theory picking up steam online seeks to link President-elect Joe Biden and other prominent leaders to an effort to undermine capitalism. CBSN's Tanya Rivero spoke with CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson about the so-called "Great Reset" and what's moving it forward.
Leadership at the conference has pledged to raise female representation to 40% by 2030. But one group of global leaders is pushing for more.
Dems give opening remarks in impeachment trial; Consumer reports warns women using menstrual app
Before leaving the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, President Trump said he'd like to be front and center at his impeachment trial. He gave his attorneys rave reviews and unloaded on the House managers. Ben Tracy reports.
Mr. Trump says his meetings with political and business leaders from around the world will bring investment into the U.S., as he took a jab at "the prophets of doom."
Alexis McGill Johnson warned that the impact of an upcoming Supreme Court case could "effectively gut Roe."
Just minutes after President Trump arrived at the World Economic Forum in Davos, he faced questions about impeachment. In between meetings, he was briefed about the trial. Weijia Jiang reports.
President Trump's schedule in Davos doesn't have many bilateral meetings with European allies, and questions about the impeachment trial followed him to Europe.
The teen climate activist urges leaders at the World Economic Forum "to act as if you loved your children above all else."
The world's 2,153 billionaires have as much wealth as 60% of the world's population, anti-poverty group Oxfam says.
Plastics are the most common form of garbage found in the world's oceans. According to the World Economic Forum, the amount of plastic dumped into oceans is equal to a full garbage truck of plastic dumped every minute. Now some fisherman are casting their nets to make a difference. Seth Doane reports.
Here's how the global business and political elite at the World Economic Forum in Davos think the Internet of Things, big data, and artificial intelligence will change the world
Historian and author Rutger Bregman made waves at the World Economic Forum in Davos when he told billionaires in attendance that large marginal tax rates, like those suggested by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), are better for the public good than philanthropy. Bregman joined CBSN to discuss how tax policy could be used to reduce inequality.
Officials at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, are focusing on the security threat hackers pose to businesses, economies and societies worldwide. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson has more from the conference.
Many world leaders skipped this year's World Economic Forum, but those who were there — including Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and German Chancellor Angela Merkel — voiced their concerns about populism and trade. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest from Davos, Switzerland.
Leaders in various industries across the world gathered in Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum. The potential benefits and danger of AI was a primary discussion. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson speaks to Ben Goertzel, CEO and founder of SingularityNET, about the future of artificial intelligence.
Congress may vote as soon as this week on the debt ceiling deal reached by the White House and House Republicans.
Turkey's Supreme Election Council chairman said Erdogan had received 52.14% of the votes.
The U.S. Army is stripping the names of Confederate generals from bases like Fort Pickett in Virginia, to be replaced with those of American heroes and heroines, including people of color. "Commemoration is about our values," says one retired general.
At the 184th lap, a massive crash involving Felix Rosenqvist and Kyle Kirkwood in Turn 2 sent a tire over the fencing, narrowly missing a grandstand.
"The world is moving forward. Let's make sure that the United States at least keeps pace with the rest of the world," Smith told "Face the Nation."
On Saturday at about 5 p.m., gunshots were fired at the 2023 Red River Memorial Day Motorcycle Rally, the New Mexico Department of Public Safety said.
The House Democratic leader said he can guarantee the U.S. will not default on its debt.
The Kentucky Derby horses were euthanized after suffering serious injuries in races on Friday and Saturday.
This month marks 75 years since the legendary newsman was murdered while covering a civil war in Greece. CBS News' Steven Portnoy reflects on journalists who are targeted for seeking to expose the truth.
In a fight until the finish, Newgarden caught up with the reigning champion Ericsson in the final lap, taking the lead and finishing in first.
Military authorities say Tech. Sgt. James Howie, an Army Air Force member from Illinois, was identified using DNA testing nearly eight decades after he was killed during World War II.
Congress may vote as soon as this week on the debt ceiling deal reached by the White House and House Republicans.
On Saturday at about 5 p.m., gunshots were fired at the 2023 Red River Memorial Day Motorcycle Rally, the New Mexico Department of Public Safety said.
The Kentucky Derby horses were euthanized after suffering serious injuries in races on Friday and Saturday.
From Ford's Edsel to bottled water with flavoring for pets, notorious corporate and marketing missteps are featured in a traveling exhibition, "The Museum of Failure," now on display in Brooklyn.
Investments in solar recently overtook oil for the first time, but the world still needs scale back fossil fuels to meet climate goals, energy group says.
Almost 1 in 5 workers are now foreign-born, reversing a pandemic decline when immigration slowed.
Time is running short for House Republicans and the White House to reach an agreement on the debt ceiling to avoid default.
Flights to some parts of the globe are expected to be pricey, but there are still relative bargains to be found.
Congress may vote as soon as this week on the debt ceiling deal reached by the White House and House Republicans.
Turkey's Supreme Election Council chairman said Erdogan had received 52.14% of the votes.
The House Democratic leader said he can guarantee the U.S. will not default on its debt.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Austan Goolsbee, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago president and CEO, that aired on "Face the Nation" on May 28, 2023.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. French Hill, Republican of Arkansas, that aired on "Face the Nation" on May 28, 2023.
This is the first time fewer than 9,000 new weekly admissions were reported.
You probably clean your shoes if you step in something muddy or disgusting. But when you get home, do you always de-shoe at the door?
Musk said the company would try to use the implants to restore vision and mobility in humans who had lost such abilities.
Paxlovid, Pfizer's COVID-19 treatment pills, could go to the private market by late summer.
A new study funded by the National Institutes of Health brings more understanding to the symptoms of long COVID, with the aim of helping lead to much-needed treatment options.
Turkey's Supreme Election Council chairman said Erdogan had received 52.14% of the votes.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Austan Goolsbee, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago president and CEO, that aired on "Face the Nation" on May 28, 2023.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. French Hill, Republican of Arkansas, that aired on "Face the Nation" on May 28, 2023.
The following is a transcript of an interview with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries that aired on "Face the Nation" on May 28, 2023.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Microsoft president and vice chair Brad Smith that aired on "Face the Nation" on May 28, 2023.
The 80-year-old Chilean-born writer, whose latest novel is "The Wind Knows My Name," talks about her tumultuous family history, and the passion and courage of her stories' female characters.
Chilean-born author Isabel Allende has written more than two dozen books that have been translated into some 40 languages. The 80-year-old Allende, whose latest novel is "The Wind Knows My Name," talks with correspondent Rita Braver about her tumultuous family history, which inspired her stories' passionate and courageous characters; how her 1982 bestseller "House of the Spirits" changed her life; and about her foundation, which supports groups trying to help young girls at risk around the world.
For the 71-year-old Tony-winner, now appearing in "Hadestown," it all began as a child in Brooklyn, N.Y., when relatives encouraged her to dance and sing on her grandmother's dining room table.
For Broadway veteran Lillias White, it all began as a child in Brooklyn, N.Y., when relatives encouraged her to dance and sing on her grandmother's dining room table. The 71-year-old actress, who won a Tony Award for "The Life," is now starring in the Broadway musical "Hadestown." She talks with correspondent Mo Rocca about her role models growing up; her relationship with the audience; and setting the standard for singing standards.
At 75, an age when most people are retired, Arnold Schwarzenegger is still an action hero, battling bad guys on screen and addressing climate pollution in real life.
Brad Smith, the president and vice chair of Microsoft, joins ""Face the Nation"" to discuss the future of AI — and if it could face government regulation.
The hacking operation code-named "Volt Typhoon" that targeted critical infrastructure in Guam and other locations in the United States is of "real concern," Microsoft president and vice chair Brad Smith tells "Face the Nation." Watch more of Margaret Brennan's interview with Smith Sunday on "Face the Nation."
Musk said the company would try to use the implants to restore vision and mobility in humans who had lost such abilities.
As part of "CBS Mornings'" "American Innovation" series, Mark Strassmann reports on space quickly becoming the next economic frontier, if you can stick the landing.
Nearly 20 years ago, the movie "I, Robot" warned of an impending robot revolution powered by artificial intelligence that views humanity as "scum." Now, what was once science fiction has become a paramount concern for tech executives and futurists. Mo Gawdat, former chief business officer for Google's secretive research and development lab "X," joins CBS News to discuss the future of AI.
Science tells us there's a connection between hurricanes and climate change. But how strong is it? And what can we expect for the future?
Some scientists believe America's breadbasket could soon be at risk of potentially emptying, and they're warning a relentless drought is harming the nation's wheat crops. Science journalist Jenny Morber, who reports on climate resiliency and food, joined CBS News to discuss how researchers are trying to solve the problem.
The Supreme Court has again weakened the power of the Environmental Protection Agency. This time it involves wetlands. Jess Bravin, Supreme Court correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to break down the court's latest ruling and its implications for the environment.
PM Giorgia Meloni's far-right government tried and failed to block EU plans to ban all new fossil fuel-powered cars by 2035, but it's not giving up the fight entirely.
Three of the seven Colorado River states - California, Arizona and Nevada - have agreed to cut their water usage by 3 million acre-feet by 2026. Some 40 million people and more than two dozen Native American tribes depend on the Colorado River. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy breaks down the details of the historic deal.
On Saturday at about 5 p.m., gunshots were fired at the 2023 Red River Memorial Day Motorcycle Rally, the New Mexico Department of Public Safety said.
Gabby Petito, 22, died at the hands of her fiancé, Brian Laundrie. Now, her parents are asking if her murder could have been prevented, and hope others can be saved by learning her story.
Ken Paxton, the embattled attorney general of Texas, was decisively impeached Saturday by the state House. The 20 articles of impeachment against Paxton included accusations of bribery, obstruction of justice and abuse of the public trust.
Randy Lankford, owner of Lankford Funeral Home and Family Center in Jeffersonville, faces a proposed sentence of 12 years.
Heather Pressdee, 40, told investigators she allegedly administered insulin to the patients as "she had hoped they would slip into a coma and just pass away."
The first crewed flight of Virgin's spaceplane in two years sets the stage for customers to begin flights to the edge of space in June.
In an interview with CBS News, Peggy Whitson discusses her commercial visit to the International Space Station.
The Ax-2 private astronaut mission, two cargo launches and multiple spacewalks highlight a busy early summer aboard space station.
A camera team was able to identify what NASA called "an unusual surface change" near where the lander was supposed to end up.
The incredible photos show sunspots and quiet areas on the sun's topmost layer.
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.
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Vero Beach Police investigators focused on cellphone tower pings and surveillance footage cameras to catch a man who murdered his former girlfriend.
Lamar Johnson was convicted of Markus Boyd's murder in 1995. He always insisted he was innocent, but it would take almost three decades for a court to agree.
Actor Jeremy Strong sits down with Ben Mankiewicz to discuss his four seasons playing Kendall Roy on HBO’s hit series "Succession." Then, Serena Altschul travels to the Eureka Innovation Lab in San Francisco, California, to learn about Levi’s legendary 501 blue jeans. "Here Comes the Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Christopher Krebs, cybersecurity expert and analyst, tells "Face the Nation" that the U.S. is "highly dependent" on technologies and "we don't always implement them in the right way." That can allow bad actors to take advantage of "vulnerabilities and misconfigurations."
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on Brad Smith, Microsoft president, says he believes A.I. regulation will happen in the coming year, Christopher Krebs said bad actors can take advantage of U.S.' cybersecurity "vulnerabilities", and 2023 commencement speakers address unprecedented challenges faced by today's grads.
Austan Goolsbee, the president and CEO of the Chicago Fed, tells "Face the Nation" that the 11th hour deal to raise the debt ceiling is a "little dangerous" since "we must raise the debt ceiling. If President Biden and Republicans had not come to a deal, "the consequences for the financial system and for the broader economy would be extremely negative."
Republican Rep. French Hill of Arkansas tells "Face the Nation" that although some members of the House Freedom Caucus have indicated they will not vote for any deal that raises the debt ceiling, "each of the components in the 20 states is reflected in this negotiated deal in principle."