Nobel Prize in literature goes to French author Annie Ernaux
The 82-year-old has penned more than 20 books, most of them short and blunt about her life and the lives of people around her.
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American among 3 scientists sharing Nobel Prize in physics
Three scientists jointly won this year's Nobel Prize in physics for their work on quantum information science that has significant applications, for example, in the field of encryption. CBS News' Lilia Luciano and Lana Zak have the details.
American among three sharing Nobel Prize in physics for their work on quantum mechanics
The prize went to John F. Clauser and two others for their work on quantum information science, which has significant applications, for instance, in encryption and quantum computing.
Sweden's Svante Pääbo wins Nobel prize in medicine for work on evolution
The medicine prize kicked off a week of Nobel Prize announcements.
Chinese media removes Boston Celtics games
Boston Celtics games have been pulled off Chinese media after center Enes Kanter tweeted a two-minute video of himself expressing support for Tibet and wore shoes with the phrase "Free Tibet" on them during Wednesday night's game against the New York Knicks. Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with more on China and other stories from around the world.
3 U.S.-based economists win Nobel Prize for economics
David Card, Joshua Angrist and Guido Imbens were honored for their work on drawing conclusions from unintended, or so-called "natural experiments."
Climate change takes center stage in Nobel Prize for physics
After scientists from Japan, German and Italy win, one says it's "very urgent" that steps be taken now to fight climate change.
2 U.S. scientists awarded Nobel Prize for discovery of receptors
"This really unlocks one of the secrets of nature," said Thomas Perlmann, secretary-general of the Nobel Committee.
Science behind upside-down rhinos
Scientists who checked the health of endangered black rhinos suspended upside-down have been awarded this year's Ig Nobel prize for work that "makes you laugh, then makes you think." CBS News' Debora Patta has the story from Johannesburg.
Neutron star collision
Astronomers at Ligo Observatory in Louisiana have located the neutron star collision that prompted the discovery of gravitational waves. Those waves earned the lab the Nobel Prize in Physics. A member of that history making team, Duncan Brown, joins CBSN from Syracuse to discuss the importance of these discoveries.
Bob Dylan on songwriting magic
In 2004, Dylan tells 60 Minutes that songwriting used to be "kind of a penetrating magic." But can he still write that way?
Dylan wins Nobel Prize
Singer, songwriter and author Bob Dylan, 75, became the first songwriter to win the Nobel Literature Prize Thursday. The academy called Dylan's songs, "poetry to the ears." CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
Nadine Gordimer was a white South African who was one of Nelson Mandela's earliest supporters in the fight against apartheid
Nadine Gordimer was a white South African who was one of Nelson Mandela's earliest supporters in the fight against apartheid. Gordimer, who won the Nobel Peace Prize for literature in 1991, had three of her novels banned in South Africa. Scott Pelley reports.
The Book Report: New fiction and nonfiction
Washington Post book critic Ron Charles checks out some of the latest titles to recommend, including "Klara and the Sun" by Nobel Prize-winner Kazuo Ishiguro, and "Under a White Sky" by Elizabeth Kolbert.
Economist: Controlling COVID "No. 1 priority"
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause economic hardship for so many here in the United States and around the world. Paul Romer, University Professor in Economics at NYU and co-recipient of the 2018 Nobel Prize in Economics Sciences, breaks down what needs to happen to turn things around and also shares his thoughts on President-elect Joe Biden choosing Janet Yellen as his treasury secretary.
Man tells neighbor he won Nobel Prize
When the Nobel Prize committee wasn't able to contact Paul Milgrom to tell him he won, his neighbor and co-recipient, Robert Wilson, knocked on his front door.
2 Americans win Nobel in economics for auction innovations
Paul R. Milgrom and Robert B. Wilson take the prestigious prize for "improvements to auction theory and inventions of new auction formats."
U.N. World Food Program director calls on billionaires to "step up"
"We need the money," said David Beasley, the executive director of the U.N. agency.
World Food Program wins Nobel Peace Prize
The U.N. World Food Program has won the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to combat global hunger. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay joined CBSN from Rome with more.
World Food Program leader on Peace Prize
The United Nations World Food Program has won the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to fight global hunger. Executive director David Beasley spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about how he found out they won and what their work means for people in need.
U.N.'s World Food Program wins Nobel Peace Prize
Nobel Committee cited the program for its efforts to combat hunger and food insecurity, problems the panel says are being made worse by the coronavirus pandemic.
American poet Louise Glück wins Nobel literature prize
A professor of English at Yale, Glück was honored "for her unmistakable poetic voice that with austere beauty makes individual existence universal."
American, 2 others win Nobel in Physics for black hole discoveries
American Andrea Ghez and German Reinhard Genzel will share half the prize money, while Britain's Roger Penrose gets the rest.
2 Americans and a Briton awarded Nobel Prize for Medicine
As another deadly virus steals the headlines, Harvey J. Alter, Charles M. Rice and Michael Houghton are honored for discovering the Hepatitis C virus.
When 60 Minutes met the Nobel Peace Prize winners
Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad have been awarded for their work combating sexual violence as a weapon of war. 60 Minutes has spoken with them both.
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Government shutdown live updates as Senate plans 8th vote to reopen government
The government shutdown stretched into Day 14 with the Senate expected to hold an eighth vote on a House-passed measure to fund the government. Follow live updates here.
Watchdog group seeks probe of Comey, Letitia James cases
Former federal ethics officials are asking the Justice Department's watchdog to look into the prosecutions of James Comey and Letitia James, which they called a "turning point in our democracy."
Supreme Court won't evaluate scope of legal shield for tech companies
The Supreme Court turned away a case involving the online dating platform Grindr and the legal shield for online companies.
Trump, world leaders sign Gaza peace deal after Hamas frees all living hostages
President Trump got a standing ovation after addressing Israeli lawmakers following Hamas' release of all living hostages under the Gaza peace deal.
Mitt Romney's sister-in-law found dead near LA County shopping center
Los Angeles County deputies found Mitt Romney's sister-in-law, Carrie Romney, 64, dead outside a shopping center. They do not believe foul play was involved.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills kicks off Senate run in critical 2026 race
The seat, held by Republican Sen. Susan Collins, could be one of only a few realistic Senate pickup opportunities for Democrats next year — but Janet Mills will need to contend with a primary battle first.
SpaceX launches 11th test flight of giant Super Heavy-Starship rocket
Starship — the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built — thundered into the evening sky from the southern tip of Texas on Monday.
3 Italian police killed as evicted residents allegedly blow up farmhouse
Officials in Italy say a house explosion that killed 3 police was a deliberate attack by residents who had previously resisted eviction.
Trace radiation found at farm after Cesium-tainted food detected in U.S.
An investigation sparked by Cesium-137-tainted spices and shrimp in the U.S. has detected trace radiation at a clove farm in Indonesia.