Musk is taking charge of Twitter "at worst possible time"
The social network is struggling to attract advertisers. Would turning it into a self-styled bastion of free speech make things worse?
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Jerry Lee Lewis, "Great Balls of Fire" singer, has died at 87
Lewis was known for his energetic stage performances, which included antics such as playing the piano with his feet and lighting the instrument on fire.
10-year-old from Ukraine reunited with cat in California
"She says, 'I want to go back home. My animals are there, my cats are there.' And we couldn't help her," Agnessa's mom told CBS News.
Former "SNL" star Chris Redd punched in front of NYC comedy club
Redd seemed to be in shock as people from the club tried to stop the bleeding, according to a witness.
Reports: Elon Musk takes control of Twitter, immediately fires CEO
Musk is in charge of the social media platform and has fired its CEO and other executives, numerous reports say. Musk tweeted, "the bird is freed."
Rev. Calvin Butts, iconic pillar of Harlem, dies at 73
Rev. Butts welcomed generations of worshippers and political leaders from around the world at Harlem's landmark Abyssinian Baptist Church.
U.S. border officials report record 853 migrant deaths in past year
In addition to reporting unprecedented numbers of migrant deaths over the past years, Border Patrol has recorded a sharp increase in rescues and life-saving operations to assist migrants in distress.
Army secretary on how lack of child care is being addressed after CBS investigation
A "CBS Mornings" investigation revealed some Army Special Forces soldiers were struggling to find safe and accessible child care.
"Dirty Dancer" actor testifies Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted her at hotel
Weinstein, already serving a 23-year sentence for a New York conviction that is under appeal, has pleaded not guilty in Los Angeles to four counts of rape and seven other counts of sexual assault.
Suspect shouted "Where is Nancy?" before assaulting Paul Pelosi, source says
Paul Pelosi underwent surgery to repair a skull fracture and other injuries, according to the speaker's office.
Biden to cast early ballot in Delaware with his granddaughter
Early in-person voting in Delaware begins Friday.
Parents suing over son's death say he left a to-do list: "Stop taking kratom"
Ethan Pope, 23, was found dead on the kitchen floor in his apartment last December with his puppy by his side.
Stephen Colbert says Kanye West is banned from "The Late Show"
"My jurisdiction extends to the northern half of Times Square and I am banning Kanye from coming north of Bubba Gump Shrimp," Stephen Colbert quipped on-air.
Signs of Revolutionary War POW camp unearthed in Pennsylvania
Indications of the site of Camp Security, which held British soldiers, were found by archeologists whose next task will be to seek artifacts there.
Michael Fanone recalls "frantically searching for ways to survive" Jan. 6
On "The Takeout" podcast this week, Fanone recounts his brutal experience on Jan. 6 and why he believes former President Trump is a "dangerous exploiter of democracy."
FlyDubai co-pilot was likely lone wolf, Israeli investigators believe
CBS News poll finds Democrats maintain House advantage amid concern about prices
Tennessee prison system head to resign after failed Christa Pike execution
Debris found of medical plane that went missing near Nantucket with 6 on board
Supreme Court gears up for new term with major cases on climate change, guns
Cornell president says school "must do better" amid criticism of its investigation
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Senior Trump administration officials met to discuss Iran war at Camp David
Trump urges daylight saving time bill supporters to personally call Sen. Cotton
