Conan O'Brien is returning as Oscars host in 2026
This year was Conan O'Brien's first time leading the show, which attracted its biggest broadcast audience in five years.
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Sean Baker makes history with four Oscar wins for "Anora"
Sean Baker edits, directs and writes most of his films and has also served as producer and cinematographer for some. Wearing all of these hats paid off and led him to make history at the 2025 Oscars.
Who won Oscars for 2025? See the full winners list here
"Anora" won big at the 2025 Oscars. Here's the full list of who won and was nominated for this year's Academy Awards.
Who hosted the 2025 Oscars? All about host Conan O'Brien
TV funnyman Conan O'Brien took the stage as host of the 2025 Oscars for Hollywood's biggest night.
Missed watching the 2025 Oscars? Here's how to see the awards show now
Hollywood's biggest stars turned out for the 97th annual Academy Awards. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2025 Oscars.
Behind the scenes with the best picture nominees for the 2025 Oscars
Watch scenes from the films nominated for best picture at the 97th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
Who performed at the 2025 Oscars? Here's a look at the performances
The Academy Awards celebrates the best movies of the past year, and at the 2025 Oscars, it also honored the filmmaking legends with some showstopping performances.
Behind the scenes with the best supporting actress nominees for the 2025 Oscars
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 97th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
Behind the scenes with the best supporting actor nominees for the 2025 Oscars
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actor at the 97th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
Behind the scenes with the best actress nominees for the 2025 Oscars
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best actress at the 97th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
Behind the scenes with the best actor nominees for the 2025 Oscars
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best actor at the 97th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
Karla Sofía Gascón is first openly trans actor nominated for an Oscar
The "Emilia Pérez" star made history with her Oscar nomination on Thursday.
The biggest Oscar nomination snubs of 2025
In a crowded field of potential acting nominees, many big names and winners of other awards were shut out Thursday from the Academy Award nominations — and one made Oscars history.
See the full list of Oscar nominations for 2025 Academy Awards
Nominations for the 97th annual Academy Awards were announced Jan. 23, with "Emilia Pérez," "A Complete Unknown" and "Conclave" at the top of the heap in nominations.
Oscar nominations delayed again due to Los Angeles wildfires
The Academy is delaying announcing the nominees for this year's Oscars after it extended the voting period due to the Los Angeles wildfires.
2024 Oscars draw biggest TV viewership in 4 years, Nieslen ratings show
Live television is having a moment. Sunday's 96th Academy Awards drew an audience of 19.5 million, according to Nielsen.
What was nearly nude John Cena really wearing at the Oscars?
John Cena appeared to make his memorable turn at the Oscars in the buff. In fact, his modesty was preserved thanks to a wardrobe aid often used in Hollywood.
Trump roasted Jimmy Kimmel during the Oscars, and Kimmel read it on air
Jimmy Kimmel read Donald Trump's scathing review during the 2024 Oscars ceremony — and threw a dig at the GOP presidential frontrunner.
Nearly naked John Cena presents Oscar for best costume design
The actor showed up to the 2024 Academy Awards stage Sunday night virtually naked save for a prestigious Oscars envelope.
Who did the Oscars 2024 In Memoriam include? See the full list
Here's who was remembered during the 2024 Oscars In Memoriam tribute during the Academy Awards.
Who won Oscars for 2024? See the full list of Academy Award winners
See the full list of who won Oscars at the 2024 Academy Awards, and who was nominated.
Oscars attendees wear pins in support of Gaza cease-fire
Several attendees at Sunday's Academy Awards, including Billie Eilish, wore red pins calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
2024 Oscars red carpet fashion highlights
Hollywood stars, including this year's Oscar nominees, arrived in style for the 2024 Academy Awards. See some of the best fashion looks from the red carpet.
Who's hosting the Oscars and who hosted past Academy Awards ceremonies?
Jimmy Kimmel returned to host the 2024 Oscars, joining a small group who have emceed the Academy Awards more than three times.
Why are the Academy Awards called the Oscars?
To most, the glitzy Academy Awards show and the statuettes are known as the Oscars. Here's the story behind the nickname.
Entertainment
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Jordan Davis unveils "Bar None"
Jordan Davis, the country star behind eight No. 1 hits, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to share a first look at his latest single and reveal a big announcement following recent CMA and ACM wins.
Jay Ellis dives into 1980s Oakland
Jay Ellis, star of "Insecure" and "Top Gun: Maverick" takes on a fictional version of Warriors star Sleepy Floyd in "Freaky Tales," a genre-blending film set in 1987 Oakland that reimagines the night Floyd scored 29 points in one quarter and what happens when he becomes the target of a heist.
Kim Delaney, actress known for "NYPD Blue," arrested in domestic dispute
She was arrested on Saturday at a home in Marina Del Rey for assault with a deadly weapon, according to Los Angeles County deputies.
Actor Richard Chamberlain dies at age 90
Richard Chamberlain, the actor known for a string of TV miniseries in the 1980s, including "Shogun," has died. He was 90.
Elton John on Brandi Carlile: She gave me "a fresh start"
To young Brandi Carlile, a girl coming of age and struggling with her own sexuality, Elton John was a flicker of hope in a confusing world. Today, the two music superstars are friends and collaborators, recording an album together, "Who Believes in Angels?"
Extended interview: Sir Elton John and Brandi Carlile
In this online exclusive, music superstars Sir Elton John and Brandi Carlile talk with correspondent Tracy Smith about the songwriting process and the challenge of collaborating on their first joint album, "Who Believes In Angels?" They also discuss their friendship, their families, and John's belief that "art has to be painful sometimes."
Elton John, Brandi Carlile on their dream collaboration
Years ago, Elton John was a flicker of hope in a confusing world to young Brandi Carlile, a girl coming of age and struggling with her own sexuality. Today, the two music superstars are not only friends, but also collaborators, recording an album together, "Who Believes In Angels?" They talked with correspondent Tracy Smith about pushing each other artistically, and the 78-year-old John's emotional response to the album's closing track, "When This Old World Is Done With Me."
Richard Chamberlain, star of "Shogun" and "The Thorn Birds," dies at 90
Actor Richard Chamberlain died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
What is the future of the Kennedy Center?
President Trump named himself the storied Washington arts center's chairman and replaced board members with Trump allies. Since then, the center has been rocked with cancellations, resignations, and questions about its mission.
Reimagining "Death Becomes Her" for Broadway
The 1992 cult film starring Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn and Isabella Rossellini is the latest Hollywood movie to be translated into a Broadway musical – with a twist.
Maria Shriver: A life in verse
She was a child of the Kennedy family, a trailblazing broadcast journalist, the wife of Arnold Schwarzenegger, a women's health advocate, and – after the end of her marriage – a woman in search of herself. Maria Shriver's latest book, "I Am Maria," is an unflinching, public account of her very private journey, told through poetry. Lee Cowan reports.
Academy apologizes for not naming Oscar-winning Palestinian director in statement
"No Other Land" co-director Hamdan Ballal, witnesses said, was beaten by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, and then detained by the Israeli military.
Comedian Amber Ruffin pulled from White House Correspondents' Dinner
White House Correspondents Association President Eugene Daniels said that the WHCA board had "unanimously decided we are no longer featuring a comedic performance this year."
Lucy Dacus performs "For Keeps"
Singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus is back with her first solo project in four years. "Forever Is A Feeling" follows Dacus' whirlwind, Grammy-winning success with the supergroup Boygenius. She wrote the songs on tour and was inspired by her romance with bandmate Julien Baker. Now, from "Forever Is A Feeling," here is Lucy Dacus with "For Keeps."
Lucy Dacus performs "Big Deal"
Singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus is back with her first solo project in four years. "Forever Is A Feeling" follows Dacus' whirlwind, Grammy-winning success with the supergroup Boygenius. She wrote the songs on tour and was inspired by her romance with bandmate Julien Baker. Now, from "Forever Is A Feeling," here is Lucy Dacus with "Big Deal."
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Miller Gardner may have died of carbon monoxide poisoning, official says
Miller Gardner, the youngest son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, died March 21 at the age of 14 while on vacation with his family.
Georgia community fights rail company trying to use eminent domain
Mark and Janet Smith have been leading a coalition opposing a rail company's plan to carve through private property with four and a half miles of new track.
North Carolina radio station critical in Hurricane Helene recovery
Even the most well-organized relief efforts are only as effective as the number of people who know about them.
Military aircraft play outsized role in midair close calls, analysis finds
There were 258 near midair collisions involving a military aircraft and a commercial aircraft from 1987 to 2021, with 13% of them being deemed critically close.
RFK Jr.'s layoffs expected to gut worker safety agency, officials say
More than 800 employees at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health are expected to be cut.
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Ahead of Trump's auto tariffs, are U.S. consumers rushing to buy cars?
Some people in the market for a new vehicle are rushing to claim models on lots, as current inventory is not subject to tariff price hikes.
Conservative channel Newsmax surges over 700% in stock market debut
Newsmax's share price soared when it started trading Monday on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker "NMAX."
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg substitutes recalled due to bleach
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg products have been recalled because they may include a cleaning solution, USDA says.
Elon Musk says his DOGE role is hurting Tesla's stock price
The Tesla CEO acknowledged his DOGE activities are impacting the electric vehicle maker's stock price amid boycotts and protests.
S&P 500 marks worst quarter since 2022 amid tariff and inflation fears
Stocks whipsawed on Monday on economic worries, ending the quarter with its worst performance in three years.
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RFK Jr.'s layoffs expected to gut worker safety agency, officials say
More than 800 employees at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health are expected to be cut.
Luna exits House Freedom Caucus over effort to block remote voting for new moms
Luna introduced a bipartisan measure to allow new parents in Congress to vote remotely around the birth of their child. Some conservatives are trying to stop it.
Federal agency workers supporting museums, libraries put on administrative leave
All employees at the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which supports U.S. museums and libraries, were put on administrative leave Monday, an IMLS worker said.
Judge delays Trump admin's move to end protection for Venezuelan migrants
Venezuelan migrants were slated to lose their government-issued work permits and deportation protections next week, on April 7.
Trump to visit Saudi Arabia in first overseas trip of second term, sources say
President Trump's expected trip to Saudi Arabia in May will be his first foreign trip of his second term.
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RFK Jr.'s layoffs expected to gut worker safety agency, officials say
More than 800 employees at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health are expected to be cut.
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg substitutes recalled due to bleach
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg products have been recalled because they may include a cleaning solution, USDA says.
Mom of twins fights to protect infants amid measles outbreak
Measles cases in the U.S., which have soared to nearly 500 infections this year, have created concerns for parents with children who are too young to be vaccinated.
Sickest patients face insurance denials: "They won't help me"
Republicans and Democrats agree prior authorization needs fixing, but patients are growing impatient.
Fighting STDs on Indian reservations
Syphilis rates in the U.S. rose to a 70-year high in 2022, and tripled in the Navajo Nation from 2019-2022. Dr. Celine Gounder takes a look at a program to help fight STDs on Indian reservations in the Southeast.
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Miller Gardner may have died of carbon monoxide poisoning, official says
Miller Gardner, the youngest son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, died March 21 at the age of 14 while on vacation with his family.
Carlos Lehder, cartel boss and Pablo Escobar's partner, freed in Colombia
Carolos Lehder, who served over 30 years in a U.S. prison, once owned a luxurious hotel, which had caged lions and a large statue of John Lennon.
Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre in "a serious accident," rep says
Virginia Giuffre, who alleged Epstein sexually trafficked her to Britain's Prince Andrew, was in "a serious accident," her representative said.
Ancient wasp snatched prey like Venus flytrap, scientists say
"I've seen a lot of strange insects, but this has to be one of the most peculiar-looking ones I've seen in a while," said one entomologist.
UAE sentences 3 people to death in killing of 28-year old rabbi
A United Arab Emirates court sentenced three people to death for the killing of Israeli-Moldovan Zvi Kogan, state media reported.
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Jordan Davis unveils "Bar None"
Jordan Davis, the country star behind eight No. 1 hits, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to share a first look at his latest single and reveal a big announcement following recent CMA and ACM wins.
Jay Ellis dives into 1980s Oakland
Jay Ellis, star of "Insecure" and "Top Gun: Maverick" takes on a fictional version of Warriors star Sleepy Floyd in "Freaky Tales," a genre-blending film set in 1987 Oakland that reimagines the night Floyd scored 29 points in one quarter and what happens when he becomes the target of a heist.
Kim Delaney, actress known for "NYPD Blue," arrested in domestic dispute
She was arrested on Saturday at a home in Marina Del Rey for assault with a deadly weapon, according to Los Angeles County deputies.
Actor Richard Chamberlain dies at age 90
Richard Chamberlain, the actor known for a string of TV miniseries in the 1980s, including "Shogun," has died. He was 90.
Elton John on Brandi Carlile: She gave me "a fresh start"
To young Brandi Carlile, a girl coming of age and struggling with her own sexuality, Elton John was a flicker of hope in a confusing world. Today, the two music superstars are friends and collaborators, recording an album together, "Who Believes in Angels?"
Technology
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Technology
Growing demand to power AI, cryptocurrency
As cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence advancements are made, U.S. demand for the energy needed to power massive mining and data centers grows. David Turk, former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss how much energy the U.S. needs and the potential environmental impacts.
Waltz's Venmo showed his contacts — even after bombshell report on Signal chat
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles was among the contacts listed in Waltz's Venmo account.
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.
Lawsuit against OpenAI over newspaper copyright can proceed, judge rules
Several newspapers have sued OpenAI and Microsoft, seeking to end the practice of using their stories to train artificial intelligence chatbots.
What is Signal, the app used by Trump's team
The Senate Intelligence Committee heard testimony on Tuesday from key players involved in a group chat on the messaging app Signal, in which the U.S.'s highly sensitive plans to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen were discussed inadvertently with a journalist. President Trump said that his administration would investigate the government's use of Signal. CBS News contributor and former CIA official Andrew Boyd has more on what it is and how it's used.
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SpaceX's Fram2 launch sends civilian crew into flight around Earth's poles
The international all-civilian Fram2 crew is the first in space history to fly to orbit with no licensed pilot or trained astronaut on board.
Ancient wasp snatched prey like Venus flytrap, scientists say
"I've seen a lot of strange insects, but this has to be one of the most peculiar-looking ones I've seen in a while," said one entomologist.
Millions of bees have died this year: "Worst bee loss in recorded history"
Bees play a key role in the U.S. food supply, and the mass deaths could jeopardize that.
Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
Carbon capture chemically removes CO2 from the air, to store or recycle into products. But is this technology – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change?
Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
As a tool to address rising greenhouse gas emissions, carbon capture chemically removes carbon dioxide from the air, to store or recycle into products. The company behind a new plant to be opened this summer claims the facility will remove 500,000 tons of CO2 a year. But is this form of carbon capture – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change? Correspondent David Pogue looks at the technology behind this initiative, and the controversy it has raised.
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Carlos Lehder, cartel boss and Pablo Escobar's partner, freed in Colombia
Carolos Lehder, who served over 30 years in a U.S. prison, once owned a luxurious hotel, which had caged lions and a large statue of John Lennon.
UAE sentences 3 people to death in killing of 28-year old rabbi
A United Arab Emirates court sentenced three people to death for the killing of Israeli-Moldovan Zvi Kogan, state media reported.
Lori Vallow Daybell trial begins
Lori Vallow Daybell, the "Doomsday mom" sentenced to life in prison for killing her children, is in court for the Arizona trial surrounding her fourth husband's death. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports.
Fugitive wanted over deadly prison escape caught on tropical island
Police arrested a fugitive on the tropical holiday island of Phuket over a deadly prison breakout that freed a notorious drug lord nicknamed "The Fly."
"Narco sub" loaded with 6.5 tons of cocaine seized in Atlantic
Police released video of the operation, showing the vessel loaded with orange packages as well as four suspects with their faces blurred out.
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Williams and Wilmore reflect on space odyssey
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams addressed the media for the first time Monday since returning to Earth almost two weeks ago. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports from the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.
NASA astronauts discuss extended space trip
NASA astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore are adjusting to life back on Earth after spending more than nine unplanned months in space. The astronauts discussed their science mission at a news conference on Monday from the agency's Johnson Space Center in Houston. Former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn joins CBS News to unpack the pair's comments.
Astronauts who were stuck in space say they'd fly on Boeing's spacecraft again
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who were stuck in space for more than nine months, took questions after returning to Earth.
SpaceX's Fram2 launch sends civilian crew into flight around Earth's poles
The international all-civilian Fram2 crew is the first in space history to fly to orbit with no licensed pilot or trained astronaut on board.
First human space mission to orbit both poles
A crypto billionaire and three other novices are set to launch on a mission to orbit both the north and south poles. It will be the first human crewed mission to do so. Mark Strassmann reports.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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What to know about the Yankees' "torpedo" bats
The New York Yankees lived up to their nickname of "the Bronx Bombers" with a record-tying 15 home runs in their opening three games. Some in baseball are not giving all the credit to the team but instead to their so-called "torpedo" bats. Brendan Kuty, staff writer at The Athletic, joins CBS News to explain.
Williams and Wilmore reflect on space odyssey
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams addressed the media for the first time Monday since returning to Earth almost two weeks ago. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports from the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.
Car repair shop owner on Trump tariffs
President Trump will impose 25% tariffs on all imported vehicles and auto parts starting April 3. Sam Darwich, owner of Northwestern Auto Repair in Farmington Hills, Michigan, joins CBS News to discuss how the tariffs could impact his business.
How the Constitution prevents 3rd Trump term
This weekend, President Trump made headlines for floating the idea of running for a possible third term despite not being constitutionally allowed. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser explains the constitutional limits around presidential terms.
What Americans think about Trump's priorities
A new CBS News poll finds that 64% of Americans think President Trump isn't focused enough on lowering prices. A majority also say the president is too concerned with tariffs. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the numbers.