Terry Anderson, reporter held hostage for years in Lebanon, dies at 76
Terry Anderson, the globe-trotting Associated Press correspondent who became one of America's longest-held hostages, has died at age 76.
Terry Anderson, the globe-trotting Associated Press correspondent who became one of America's longest-held hostages, has died at age 76.
Grammy-winning singer Mandisa was found dead in her home on Thursday, according to her representative. She first rose to fame after finishing ninth on the fifth season of "American Idol."
Dickey Betts, a guitarist and founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, has died at the age of 80 following a battle with cancer. Betts wrote some of the bands biggest hits, including "Ramblin' Man."
Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man," has died.
"I miss her hugs," Warwick Davis said of the passing of his wife Samantha Davis. "With her by my side, I was sure I could achieve anything. It was like having a super-power."
In Game 3 of the 1953 World Series, Erskine struck out 14 hitters for a record that stood until Dodgers ace Sandy Koufax got 15 a decade later.
Eleanor documented much of the chaos on "Apocalypse Now" in what would become one of the most famous making-of films about moviemaking, 1991's "Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse."
NFL record-setter turned accused murderer O.J. Simpson died Wednesday of cancer at age 76. The former athlete was acquitted of murder charges in 1995 but found liable for the deaths of both Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman in a civil trial two years later. Bill Rhoden, columnist for ESPN's "Andscape," joins CBS News to examine Simpson's complicated legacy.
O.J. Simpson was famously acquitted in the 1994 slayings of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman.
Former Connecticut senator and vice presidential nominee Joe Lieberman has died at the age of 82. His family says he died from complications after suffering a fall. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins to discuss Lieberman's legacy.
Former Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman has died at 82 years old. Lieberman served in the Senate for more than two decades and was on Al Gore's 2000 presidential ticket. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne joins with more.
The North Texas man is being remembered across the world for his inspirational story of resilience, after living in an iron lung for more than 70 years after contracting polio.
Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball manga series has sold millions of copies and was adapted into hugely popular animated TV shows, video games and films.
Richard Lewis, the longtime stand-up comedian who is known to millions for his memorable role as Larry David's neurotic friend in "Curb Your Enthusiasm," has died at the age of 76. Last year, Lewis revealed that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Richard Lewis, the actor and comedian known for his long-running stand-up career and recurring role in the hit HBO series "Curb Your Enthusiasm," is dead at 76.
Jayden "Jayo" Archer was the first rider to perform a triple backflip in competition.
Alexey Navalny, the fiercest foe of Russian President Vladimir Putin, died in prison Friday, Russia’s prison authorities said. He was 47. Chris Livesay looks into the legacy of the politician who dared to challenge Putin's Russia.
Country music star Toby Keith died at the age of 62, his social media accounts and website announced Tuesday. Keith announced in June 2022 that he was being treated for stomach cancer. Alicia Dennis, People's executive editorial director, joins CBS News with her memories of covering Keith's iconic career.
Controversial singer-songwriter Toby Keith announced in June 2022 that he'd been undergoing treatment for stomach cancer.
Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker turned Hollywood action movie and comedy star, has died at age 76, his manager tells CBS News. Weathers played Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" movies and faced off against Arnold Schwarzenegger in "Predator."
Carl Weathers was a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star.
Tributes are continuing to pour in for Broadway legend Chita Rivera, known for bringing to life some of theater's most classic roles like Anita in "West Side Story" and Velma Kelly in "Chicago." Rivera died Tuesday at age 91. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers reflects on her decades-long career.
Harry Connick Sr. faced allegations that his staff sometimes held back evidence that could have helped defendants.
Charles Osgood, who spent 45 years with CBS News, including 22 as the host of "Sunday Morning," died at his home in New Jersey on Tuesday. He was 91. "Sunday Morning" host Jane Pauley looks back at his incredible life and legacy.
Veteran newsman Charles Osgood, who anchored "CBS Sunday Morning" for 22 years and was host of the long-running radio program "The Osgood File" for more than four decades, has died at age 91. "Sunday Morning" host Jane Pauley looks back at the life and legacy of the Emmy- and Peabody Award-winning broadcaster who was often referred to as CBS News' poet-in-residence.
Keith Davidson, a Los Angeles-based lawyer, told jurors about how he represented Stormy Daniels in talks with Michael Cohen.
Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has signed a bill to undo a long-dormant law that bans all abortions except those done to save a patient's life, but the ban is still in effect until the fall.
President Biden said "no," the National Guard should not intervene in the protests.
Before a coup in Niger in July 2023 led to the demand that American troops leave the country, the U.S. used two Niger airbases to fly drones on counterterrorism missions in the Sahel region of Africa.
There is no question that Nehls served overseas and engaged in combat, but military documents show he received one Bronze Star instead of two.
In a letter that was disclosed Wednesday, the Democratic senator's attorneys argued the habit resulted from "two significant traumatic events" in his life.
Jerry Boylan was found guilty in 2023 of one count of misconduct or neglect of a ship officer for the deaths of 33 passengers and one crew member on the dive boat Conception.
College campus protests in solidarity with Palestinians amid Israel's war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip are spreading far beyond the U.S.
A Florida law prohibiting abortions after six weeks gestation with some exceptions went into effect Wednesday.
There is no question that Nehls served overseas and engaged in combat, but military documents show he received one Bronze Star instead of two.
Just before the primary runoff election, the GOP candidate with the most votes in the primary for a North Carolina congressional seat said she's suspending her campaign.
Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy exits as it lays off more staff. What's ailing the fitness company?
In a letter that was disclosed Wednesday, the Democratic senator's attorneys argued the habit resulted from "two significant traumatic events" in his life.
Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has signed a bill to undo a long-dormant law that bans all abortions except those done to save a patient's life, but the ban is still in effect until the fall.
Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy exits as it lays off more staff. What's ailing the fitness company?
A Georgia senior living community fired an elderly worker shortly after honoring her as an employee of the year, regulators allege.
The IRS is tapping Inflation Reduction Act funding to hire more agents and go after more tax cheats. Here's where it is focusing.
The recalled beef came from Cargill Meat Solutions in the form of burger patties and ground chuck.
Licensing deal resolves months-long dispute that had record label Universal pulling its artists' music off the video platform.
There is no question that Nehls served overseas and engaged in combat, but military documents show he received one Bronze Star instead of two.
Before a coup in Niger in July 2023 led to the demand that American troops leave the country, the U.S. used two Niger airbases to fly drones on counterterrorism missions in the Sahel region of Africa.
Just before the primary runoff election, the GOP candidate with the most votes in the primary for a North Carolina congressional seat said she's suspending her campaign.
In a letter that was disclosed Wednesday, the Democratic senator's attorneys argued the habit resulted from "two significant traumatic events" in his life.
Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has signed a bill to undo a long-dormant law that bans all abortions except those done to save a patient's life, but the ban is still in effect until the fall.
Stress is hard to avoid, but experts say getting outdoors can have a positive impact on both our mental and physical health.
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty disclosed that a cyberattack on one of its subsidiaries earlier this year might affect up to a third of all Americans.
The USDA tested 30 samples from states with herds infected by H5N1.
Before a coup in Niger in July 2023 led to the demand that American troops leave the country, the U.S. used two Niger airbases to fly drones on counterterrorism missions in the Sahel region of Africa.
College campus protests in solidarity with Palestinians amid Israel's war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip are spreading far beyond the U.S.
Police said the victims mixed the potion themselves and drank it "to acquire some certain kind of powers."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly rejects international pressure to call off an offensive on the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
It took nearly an hour and four people to get the 143-pound catfish out of the lake: "My wrist is still hurting from reeling."
Three years ago, Walter Hayes burst onto the music scene with "Fancy Like," a song that became a sensation and established his presence in the country music world.
O'Donnell shared a photo of a script for season three, episode one of the Max show, revealing her character's name is Mary.
"Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte!" the Prince and Princess of Wales said in a social media post with a new photo of their daughter taken by Kate.
Emmy Award-winning actor Jeff Daniels says he's playing one of his most challenging roles yet. He stars in the new Netflix limited series "A Man in Full," created by Hollywood heavyweights David E. Kelley and Regina King, who also serves as a director. Daniels portrays Charlie Croker, a tough-talking real estate mogul facing bankruptcy. He must defend his empire and his family against enemies attempting to exploit his fall from grace.
Still searching for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Sarah Gelman, Amazon Books Editorial Director, shares her top book picks for all kinds of moms.
Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.
Google made its closing arguments Thursday in the antitrust case brought by the Department of Justice. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports.
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.
Closing arguments begin Thursday in the Justice Department's antitrust lawsuit against Google. The government and more than a dozen states say Google has turned its search engine into an illegal monopoly, while Google says people like to use the engine and could change their search habits at any time. Matthew Perlman, senior competition reporter for Law 360, joins CBS News to discuss the case.
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty disclosed that a cyberattack on one of its subsidiaries earlier this year might affect up to a third of all Americans.
Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.
For the first time since 1803, two groups of periodical cicadas are emerging from the ground at the same time in parts of the Midwest and South. However, a small section of Central Illinois marks the only place where both the 13-year and 17-year cicadas are emerging in the same place. Dave Malkoff reports on the extraordinary event.
Much of Asia is sweltering under a heat wave that one expert calls "by far the most extreme event in world climatic history."
Trillions of cicadas are emerging across 12 states, from the Midwest to the East Coast, after spending more than a decade underground. In Central Illinois, there is a rare opportunity to see two types of cicadas together for the first time in more than 200 years.
Shanidar Z's skull — thought to be the best preserved Neanderthal find this century — "was as flat as a pizza," experts said.
Dozens of protesters were arrested on the University of California, Los Angeles campus as CBS News Radio affiliate KNX reporter Jon Baird reported live from the scene. Baird joins CBS News with more on how violence erupted in the middle of the night.
Jerry Boylan was found guilty in 2023 of one count of misconduct or neglect of a ship officer for the deaths of 33 passengers and one crew member on the dive boat Conception.
Authorities in Portland say an arsonist set fire to at least 15 police cars at a training facility early Thursday.
A court hearing will be held in California on Thursday for Nima Momeni, the 38-year-old man accused of murdering Cash App founder Bob Lee. Momeni was arrested last year for allegedly stabbing Lee to death in San Francisco. He has pleaded not guilty. Jonah Owen Lamb, senior reporter for the San Francisco Standard, joined CBS News to discuss the case.
James Barbier, 79, is charged with first-degree murder in the 1966 stabbing death of 18-year-old Karen Snider at her home in Calumet City.
Boeing is set to launch its first-ever spaceflight with humans next week. The Starliner spacecraft will lift off from Florida on Monday night for a multi-day mission to the International Space Station. Commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunny Williams, two seasoned NASA astronauts who are a part of the mission, join CBS News to go over the flight.
The Horsehead Nebula, which NASA has called "one of the most distinctive objects in our skies," is located in the constellation Orion.
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Many student protesters are calling on their universities to divest from companies connected to Israel and the war in Gaza. CBS News reporter Erica Brown explains what divestment means and the potential effects it could have.
Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.
The Biden administration has high hopes for the future as it plans to reclassify marijuana. John Dickerson explains what it means to go from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III.
Two top U.S. intelligence officials testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday, outlining threats Americans face around the globe. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports on the top concerns.
Every day, migrants are legally processed and enter the U.S., but there are still thousands waiting in Mexican facilities for their turn -- sometimes for months. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has an exclusive look at life in one of those facilities.