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"CBS This Morning" celebrated eight years on air Thursday. Co-host Gayle King wore the same yellow and white dress she does every year on the show's birthday. She picked the dress out before the first day of air in 2012. "I only wear it here and I only wear it on this day," she said.
The fugitive former Nissan Chief Carlos Ghosn was banned from leaving Lebanon, the country he fled to after a daring escape from Japan. On Wednesday, in his first public appearance since the escape, Ghosn defended himself in a lengthy news conference. He said he was fleeing from a "nightmare." Charlie D'Agata reports from Beirut, near the house where Ghosn is now living.
A non-profit hair salon is helping interracial families who have difficulty styling their kids' hair. For our series A More Perfect Union, Elaine Quijano went to the Chicago suburb of Oak Park to see how something as simple as braiding hair can bring communities together.
Ecologists in Australia now believe more than a billion animals have died in the country’s unprecedented bushfires. More than 25 million acres have burned since September. Researchers say koalas, kangaroos, wallabies and other animals have perished either directly or indirectly as a result of the fires. Jamie Yuccas reports on how an animal rescue group is trying to save them.
The federal government is issuing a warning about fake military draft notices demanding Americans report for duty and deploy to Iran. The messages threaten the recipients with jail time if they don’t immediately reach out to recruiters. They began to show up on people’s phones just as tensions mounted in the Middle East. Catherine Herridge spoke with one 18-year-old who received the message.
There's growing intrigue surrounding the British royal family after an unprecedented announcement from Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle. The couple said they're stepping down as senior members of the family and plan to raise their son in both the U.K. and North America. Tina Brown, who has covered the royal family and wrote "The Diana Chronicles," joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the couple's decision.
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio helped save a man who had fallen off a yacht in the Caribbean. It all unfolded after DiCaprio and his pals heard a distress call while on their rental boat. They rushed to the area to try to find the man, who had apparently been lost at sea off the small island of Saba and treading water for 11 hours.
The British royal family is reeling from an extraordinary new rift involving Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The couple is stepping down as senior members of the family and will split their time between the U.K. and North America. One British tabloid calls it "Megxit." Mark Phillips reports from Buckingham Palace on how the royal family is taking the news.
Only on “CBS This Morning,” David Begnaud was allowed inside a crucial power plant in Puerto Rico that was severely damaged by this week's earthquakes. The power situation on the island is critical following a 6.4 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday. About 600,000 customers have power at the moment, but around 900,000 people, about a third of the population, are still in the dark.
Iranian authorities say the crew of a Ukrainian airliner that crashed in Tehran never called for help. They say according to an early crash report, the plane was trying to turn back when it went down, leaving a trail of wreckage in a field on the outskirts of the city. But Kris Van Cleave reports that holes found in that wreckage are leading some to question the idea that the plane had mechanical issues.
The general chosen to replace Qassem Soleimani said he would follow the same path. And Iran's news agency quotes a senior commander of its Revolutionary Guards vowing further revenge. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tehran on whether or not there's any evidence of lowering tensions.
The White House is under fire for what critics say is a lack of transparency over the Iran strike. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to hold a vote Thursday to block the president from taking military action against Iran on his own. Paula Reid reports that top officials briefed lawmakers Wednesday on what led to the decision to kill Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, but one of the president's close allies, Republican Senator Mike Lee, said he was furious following the meeting and vowed to align with Democrats.
Utah Senator Mike Lee and Kentucky Senator Rand Paul expressed concerns after a briefing from top officials about the Iran strike and may support a resolution to limit the administration's ability to take further military action against Iran without Congressional authorization. Major Garrett reports on the Trump administration’s response to the senators' concerns.
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, announced they're stepping away from "senior" royal roles. In addition to becoming financially independent, they will be dividing their time between Britain and North America. Mark Phillips reports.
One day after Iran targeted two Iraqi bases, Vice President Mike Pence sat down with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell. He said Americans can "rest easier," despite the strikes.
At just 8 years old, Naomi Short is battling stage 4 brain cancer. But it seems like everyone in Hamilton, Ohio, is pulling for her. Dean Reynolds shares her story.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said she is "cancer free." The 86-year-old justice is a four-time cancer survivor. The American Cancer Society said cancer death rates in the U.S. fell by more than 2% between 2016 and 2017.
A Ukrainian passenger jet carrying 176 people crashed in Iran, killing everyone on board. There are questions about whether the plane had mechanical issues or was shot down. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Missile launches marked Iran's boldest attack on American targets since an angry mob took control of the U.S. Embassy in 1979. Not surprisingly, Iranians are hearing a different version of what happened from state-run media. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Iran's supreme leader called his country's attack on Iraqi bases a "slap" in the face of America. Now, CBS News is learning more about the missiles and how U.S. forces knew they were coming. David Martin reports.
The U.S. may be stepping back from the brink of war. President Trump said Iran appears to be "standing down" after launching missiles at two Iraqi bases. Weijia Jiang has the latest.
In an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell, Vice President Mike Pence said he believes Americans are "safer today" than before President Trump ordered a strike that killed a top Iranian military leader. The interview comes one day after Iran targeted two bases in Iraq.
The chair of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, or BAFTA, is furious over the lack of diversity in this year's award nominations. The nominees for the U.K.'s prestigious film awards were announced Tuesday, and all of the actors nominated are white. They include Margot Robbie and Scarlett Johansson, who are each nominated for two acting awards. The chair of BAFTA's film committee told Variety, "It's just a frustration that the industry is not moving as fast as certainly the whole BAFTA team would like it to be."
What does a "good day" look like for RuPaul? The fashion icon gets real with Vladimir Duthiers about his favorite movies, wigs and the one thing you didn't know about him.
Walking just one more minute a day can have a positive impact on your mental health. Simply moving around the house can help fight loneliness and depression, according to the new book, “The Joy of Movement: How Exercise Helps Us Find Happiness, Hope, Connection, and Courage.” The book's author, psychologist Kelly McGonigal, joins “CBS This Morning” with tips about how to add more movement to your life.
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland has recently been the site of nightly protests.
Tuesday marks two years since the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, that sparked the war.
Congressional leaders traded blame for the government shutdown on Sunday as the stalemate over how to reopen the government stretched into another week without progress on negotiations.
In an interview with CBS News, Justice Amy Coney Barrett said of the Supreme Court's emergency orders in the Trump cases, "This isn't the final decision."
Hurricane Priscilla was strengthening Sunday in the Pacific Ocean, off the southwestern coast of Mexico.
The Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle was celebrating the Red Mass, an annual Mass to mark the start of the U.S. Supreme Court term. There were no justices spotted at Sunday's Mass.
The Kroger Company's recall follows another FDA recall announcement last week of possibly contaminated pasta.
Rival gunmen started shooting at each other in a crowded downtown nightlife district in Alabama's capital city Saturday night, police said.
Mark Sanchez, who is a Fox Sports analyst, was arrested on multiple misdemeanor charges at an Indianapolis hospital, police said.