Netflix-Warner Bros. deal could face hurdles
Netflix says it is buying studio giant Warner Bros. in a deal valued at more than $82 billion. Fortune business editor Nick Lichtenberg joins CBS News to break down the hurdles facing the merger.
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What to know ahead of the 2025 Oscars
The Oscars red carpet has been rolled out, the stars are ready and the stage is set for the 97th Academy Awards. Conan O'Brien will host the Oscars on Sunday from Los Angeles. Variety executive editor Brent Lang joins "The Daily Report" to preview the show.
Do writers think the strike was worth it?
Friday marks one year since the end of the 148-day Writers Guild of America strike that impacted more than 11,000 union members. The Ankler staff writer Elaine Low joins to discuss the strike's impact and how writers are faring in the time since.
With SAG-AFTRA deal, when will shows be back?
SAG-AFTRA, the union representing film and television actors, announced it struck a tentative deal with entertainment industry studios on a new labor contract. Jennifer Maas, a TV business writer at Variety, joins CBS News with the next steps, and when your favorite shows will return.
Topics SAG-AFTRA, studios will pick up next
Talks broke down between SAG-AFTRA and Hollywood studios after topics related to streaming and artificial intelligence were brought to the table. Sean McNulty, the creator and writer of The Ankler's "The Wakeup" newsletter, joins CBS News with some of the points that will have to be picked up when negotiations start again on Tuesday.
Talks resume amid SAG-AFTRA strike
SAG-AFTRA union members have been on the picket lines since mid-July and as talks resume with executives, striking actors continue to push for better pay and artificial intelligence protections. Jennifer Van Dyck, a SAG-AFTRA member, joins CBS News with the latest details on the negotiations.
As WGA strike ends, more actions appear imminent
Late night talk shows are coming back after Hollywood writers agreed to a new contract and ended their strike, but actors are still on the picket lines and several more strikes appear imminent this week. Culinary workers in Las Vegas appear set to walk off the job and some 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers are planning to strike on Wednesday. Elise Preston takes a look at the rise in labor actions.
Late night talk shows back after WGA strike
Following the deal to end a 5-month-long writers' strike, late-night comedy, including "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," is coming back this week. CBS News New York reporter Ali Bauman has more on the return of late night from the Ed Sullivan Theater.
Multiple strikes still ongoing after WGA deal
The Writers Guild of America reached a deal on a new contract, but several other major strikes are still ongoing across the U.S. Auto workers represented by UAW remain on strike, as do members of SAG-AFTRA, and hospitality workers in Las Vegas have authorized a stoppage if a deal isn't reached. Tom Wait reports.
WGA strike over; Scorcese on comic book films
WGA officially ended their strike Tuesday, approving a deal with writers claiming wins on all major contract issues they took to picket lines over. CBS News Danya Bacchus has more on the agreement. And Variety online news editor Jordan Moreau joined CBS News to discuss the deal and new comments from Martin Scorsese slamming comic book film franchises.
End to writers' strike means some TV shows could return within days
NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" could return to the air as soon as early October.
What we know about the WGA deal
Union leaders with the WGA approved of a three-year deal Tuesday with Hollywood studios, ending five months of strikes. Writers are now allowed to return to work as the ratification process for the agreement continues. Elaine Low, staff writer for The Ankler, joined CBS News to talk about the major points in the new WGA contract.
Hollywood writers get back to work
Writers Guild of America leaders have given the union's 11,000 members the all-clear to get back to work Wednesday. Leadership has approved a new three-year contract with studios that includes major gains on issues they've been fighting for. CBS News' Danya Bacchus reports from Culver City, California.
WGA board, council to vote on new union deal
In Hollywood, leaders of the Writers Guild of America are expected to approve a new contract Tuesday after months on strike. The deal will still need to be ratified by the union's members, but the strike could officially end before that happens. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports from Los Angeles.
WGA members celebrate tentative deal
Details are still sparse on the tentative deal reached Sunday night between Hollywood studios and the WGA, but public statements from Guild members have been positive. Elaine Low, staff writer for The Ankler, joined CBS News to discuss celebrations she saw throughout Los Angeles following the deal's announcement.
WGA, studios reach tentative deal
Nearly five months after the start of the WGA strike, Hollywood writers and studios have reached a tentative deal on a new labor contract. Terms of the deal, which were not immediately made public, must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has more.
What shows are affected by the TV writers' strike?
Tentative agreement to settle the first Hollywood writers strike in 15 years could see some shows resume production soon.
Is a deal to end the writers' strike near?
Negotiators and leaders for the Writers Guild of America and the studios returned to the bargaining table Thursday. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the latest from Los Angeles.
WGA, studios meet for second straight day
The Writers Guild of America and Hollywood studios are meeting again Thursday after what sources called an "encouraging" meeting on Wednesday. Alison Brower, Los Angeles bureau chief for Insider, joined CBS News to discuss what can be gleaned from this new round of negotiations.
WGA, studio execs resume contract talks
The Writers Guild of America and Hollywood studio executives are set to resume contract negotiations Wednesday more than a month after the two sides last met. Lucas Shaw, managing editor for media and entertainment at Bloomberg News, joined CBS News to discuss how close to a deal the two sides may be.
WGA, Hollywood studios to resume talks
Hollywood writers have been on strike for 140 days. Meg James, senior entertainment writer for the L.A. Times, joins CBS News to discuss the status of things as talks resume this week.
WGA, studios expected to resume negotiations
The Writers Guild of America and studios are expected to resume negotiations Wednesday in what will be the first time the two sides have sat down together in a month. This comes as many talk shows are reversing plans to return without striking writers. Elaine Low, staff writer at The Ankler, joined CBS News to discuss the renewed talks.
Drew Barrymore says talk show will not return until "strike is over"
"I have listened to everyone, and I am making the decision to pause the show's premiere until the strike is over," Barrymore wrote on Instagram.
Bill Maher says "Real Time" to return, but without writers
Maher's announcement comes just days after Drew Barrymore also said that her daytime talk show would be returning with new episodes.
Colbert, Kimmel and other late-night hosts start podcast on Hollywood strikes
The limited series podcast, titled "Strike Force Five," launched Wednesday and features the voices of Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers and John Oliver.
Hillary Clinton tells House panel she had "no idea" about Epstein's crimes
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in her opening statement before the House Oversight Committee that she had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.
Can the U.S. and Iran reach a nuclear deal to avert a war?
Trump says he won't let Iran to build a nuclear weapon, and Iran says it doesn't intend to, but as talks resume, experts see war as more likely than a deal.
Details emerge about one of men killed on U.S.-registered boat off Cuba
Michael Ortega Casanova is one of four people who were killed after people aboard a U.S.-registered speedboat allegedly opened fire on Cuba's border patrol.
Judge rules construction of Trump's White House ballroom can continue for now
U.S. District Judge Richard Leon ruled Thursday that the legal challenge brought by a preservationist group failed because the White House is not a government agency.
FBI moving command post in Nancy Guthrie investigation, source says
The investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie is still running at full speed, a law enforcement source familiar with the investigation told CBS News.
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Senator seeks DEA info on "incredibly disturbing" Epstein drug investigation
Federal drug enforcement investigators targeted Jeffrey Epstein and 14 others in a yearslong probe first reported by CBS News.
At least 10 FBI staffers who worked on Mar-a-Lago case have been fired, sources say
They all worked on former Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into President Trump's retention of classified records.
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DoD officials sent Anthropic final offer for military use of AI, sources say
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave Anthropic until Friday at 5 p.m. to grant the military unresticted use of its AI technology.
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Bipartisan bill aims to block big investors from buying single-family homes
A bipartisan Senate duo is teaming up on legislation that would ban large investment firms from snapping up single-family homes, a measure they say is aimed at the country's housing affordability crunch.
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Papa John's to close 300 restaurant as it moves to cut costs
Struggling pizza chain Papa John's said it will close 200 restaurants this year and another 100 by the end of 2027.
FBI moving command post in Nancy Guthrie investigation, source says
The investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie is still running at full speed, a law enforcement source familiar with the investigation told CBS News.
Man accused of torturing, killing wolf in Wyoming agrees to plea deal
Cody Roberts agreed to a plea deal that would spare him from going to trial and possibly prison on charges of animal abuse.
Mortgage rates fall below 6% for the first time since 2022
The decline in the average 30-year mortgage rate could be good news for home shoppers as the spring home-buying season gets rolling.
Judge rules construction of Trump's White House ballroom can continue for now
U.S. District Judge Richard Leon ruled Thursday that the legal challenge brought by a preservationist group failed because the White House is not a government agency.
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Mortgage rates fall below 6% for the first time since 2022
The decline in the average 30-year mortgage rate could be good news for home shoppers as the spring home-buying season gets rolling.
Walmart to pay $100 million to settle FTC case on delivery driver wages
The Federal Trade Commission, joined by 11 states, claimed that the retail giant deceived its employees about pay and the tips they could earn.
Ford recalls 4.4 million vehicles over faulty software
Ford said a tech glitch can increase the risk of a crash for vehicles towing a trailer. Here's what to look for.
Instagram to alert parents when teens search for info on suicide
Starting next week, parents will get an alert if their teen repeatedly searches for certain terms related to self-harm or suicide in a short time span.
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Bipartisan bill aims to block big investors from buying single-family homes
A bipartisan Senate duo is teaming up on legislation that would ban large investment firms from snapping up single-family homes, a measure they say is aimed at the country's housing affordability crunch.
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Judge rules construction of Trump's White House ballroom can continue for now
U.S. District Judge Richard Leon ruled Thursday that the legal challenge brought by a preservationist group failed because the White House is not a government agency.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia back in court in bid to have criminal case dropped
A federal judge is weighing whether to dismiss the criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia on the grounds the prosecution is vindictive.
Columbia student detained by federal agents claiming to search for "missing person," university president says
The Department of Homeland Security said ICE agents detained Elmina Aghayeva at Columbia University Thursday, saying her student visa was revoked in 2016.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow end of TPS for Syrians
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to allow it to end temporary deportation protections for thousands of Syrian immigrants living in the U.S.
Russia says "no deadlines" for Ukraine ceasefire as Trump pushes for deal
As U.S. and Ukrainian officials meet to talk peace, Russia launches drones and missiles and makes it clear there's no rush in Moscow for a ceasefire.
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Health premiums threaten their nest egg. A terminal diagnosis may spare it.
Chaz and Jean Franklin were facing a sevenfold increase in their health premium payments with the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. Then Jean received a crushing diagnosis.
Could "kidulting" be the way to take the work out of your workout?
A British gym chain is offering classes in "kidulting," luring adults into fitness with classes built around playground and PE class classics.
Novo Nordisk to slash Wegovy and Ozempic prices starting in 2027
Starting in 2027, the Danish pharma firm will sell its weight-loss and diabetes drugs for $675 per month.
As more Americans embrace anxiety treatment, RFK Jr. derides medications
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has criticized the broadening use of anxiety medications, but doctors and researchers say the MAHA movement is misrepresenting drugs that have been proven to help.
How safe is America from polio?
After decades of American children routinely receiving polio vaccines, the virus that had doomed many to paralysis was nearly eliminated in the United States. But vaccine avoidance today may allow the crippling disease to return.
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Fraud conviction overturned for Hong Kong's ex-media mogul Jimmy Lai
A Hong Kong appellate court on Thursday quashed onetime media magnate Jimmy Lai's fraud convictions linked to lease violations, in a rare victory in the prominent activist's legal battles.
Man charged with trafficking young Kenyans to fight for Russia in Ukraine
The founder of a Kenyan recruitment agency stands accused of deceiving and then trafficking young Kenyans to fight in Russia's war on Ukraine.
Russia says "no deadlines" for Ukraine ceasefire as Trump pushes for deal
As U.S. and Ukrainian officials meet to talk peace, Russia launches drones and missiles and makes it clear there's no rush in Moscow for a ceasefire.
Details emerge about one of men killed on U.S.-registered boat off Cuba
Michael Ortega Casanova is one of four people who were killed after people aboard a U.S.-registered speedboat allegedly opened fire on Cuba's border patrol.
Officials seize over 5,000 pounds of meth from hidden Mexican lab
Naval personnel also seized "thousands of liters and kilos of chemical precursors," the Secretariat of the Navy said Wednesday.
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"Heated Rivalry" Season 2 is coming "as soon as humanly possible," creators say
A second season of "Heated Rivalry" is underway and filming will begin this summer, says show creator and director Jacob Tierney.
Toccara Jones reacts to explosive documentary
Toccara Jones, who competed in the "America's Next Top Model" reality show, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with her take on the new Netflix documentary exploring the competition show created by Tyra Banks.
Behind the success of "Heated Rivalry"
Jacob Tierney, the creator, writer, director and executive producer of "Heated Rivalry," and Brendan Brady, who is also an executive producer on the show, speak to "CBS Mornings" about the success, why it resonates with a diverse group of people and what to expect from its second season.
Eliminated "Survivor" contestants speak out
In the premiere of "Survivor 50," contestant Jenna Lewis-Dougherty was voted out at the first trial council. But in a surprise, castaway Kyle Fraser was also eliminated after hurting his achilles tendon during the immunity challenge. Lewis-Dougherty and Fraser speak to "CBS Mornings" about their experience on the show and how they've been changed by the game.
Deon Cole on NAACP Image Awards
Actor and comedian Deon Cole is back to host the NAACP Image Awards. Cole joins CBS News with more on what to expect.
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11-year-old girl attends State of the Union
Everest Nevraumont, an AI advocate who attends a school that prioritizes the technology, joined CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more on her experience as first lady Melania Trump's guest at the State of the Union address.
Latest on OpenAI's expected deal
More details are emerging about an apparent deal for OpenAI to obtain $100 billion. Puck's Ian Krietzberg joins CBS News with more on the latest artificial intelligence power play.
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.
Instagram to alert parents when teens search for info on suicide
Starting next week, parents will get an alert if their teen repeatedly searches for certain terms related to self-harm or suicide in a short time span.
iPhone feature helps save skiers after avalanche
When a deadly avalanche struck outside Lake Tahoe, California, an iPhone feature allowed the surviving skiers to get the help they needed. Tim Werth, tech editor at Mashable, joins CBS News to explain.
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What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
These United States: George Washington and climate change
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
Impact of climate change on Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
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FBI moving command post in Nancy Guthrie investigation, source says
The investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie is still running at full speed, a law enforcement source familiar with the investigation told CBS News.
Man accused of torturing, killing wolf in Wyoming agrees to plea deal
Cody Roberts agreed to a plea deal that would spare him from going to trial and possibly prison on charges of animal abuse.
Hillary Clinton deposition opening statements
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton shared her opening remarks for her closed-door deposition before members of the House Oversight Committee on her knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's dealings. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Whistleblower on allegations against ICE
Ryan Schwank, who testified against ICE training practices under the Trump administration, joins CBS News with his lawyer, David Kligerman, to discuss what he alleges is a "deficient, defective, and broken" training program.
Historian on Clintons' Epstein depositions
Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley joins CBS News with his take on the House Oversight Committee deposing Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton about their knowledge of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's dealings.
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NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
Artemis II moon rocket hauled off launch pad for repairs
Fixing the Space Launch System rocket's helium pressurization problem has pushed the Artemis II launch to at least April 1.
Mike Fincke reveals he was the astronaut who had medical issue on the ISS
NASA astronaut Mike Fincke said he was the crew member whose medical issue required a group of space station fliers to return to Earth earlier than planned last month.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
NASA to start slow-moving process returning moon rocket to hangar this week
The space agency said Sunday it's targeting Tuesday for the slow, four-mile trek across Kennedy Space Center, weather permitting.
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Details on reported Columbia student detainment
A student at Columbia University was detained by DHS agents Thursday morning at one of the school's residential buildings, the university's acting president said. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Protests after Columbia says student detained
Federal agents detained a Columbia University student Thursday morning at one of the school's residential buildings, acting President Claire Shipman wrote in an email to students. Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal claimed in a social media post that the agents "impersonated NYPD with fake badges and a phony missing persons bulletin for a 5 year old girl." CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
Third round of Iran nuclear talks underway
Negotiators for the U.S. and Iran are holding another round of talks in Switzerland Thursday focusing on the Islamic Republic's nuclear program. CBS News Middle East reporter Courtney Kealy has more.
North Korea vows to expand nuclear arsenal
North Korea's Kim Jong Un vowed to expand his nuclear arsenal during remarks alongside his daughter, Kim Ju Ae. CBS News' Anna Coren reports.
Hillary Clinton deposition opening statements
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton shared her opening remarks for her closed-door deposition before members of the House Oversight Committee on her knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's dealings. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.