Natalie Wood
A look at the actress' career, from child star to her untimely and mysterious death
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Who killed Lana Turner's gangster boyfriend, Johnny Stompanato? Was it her 14-year-old daughter?
Lana Turner
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Seduced by "Miranda"
A look at some of the entertainment industry's most famous who fell madly in love with the voice of a mystery woman named "Miranda"
"48 Hours" Presents Vanity Fair: Hollywood Scandal
The affairs, the feuds, Hollywood's most enduring mysteries
Natalie Wood's fatal voyage
"48 Hours" reveals new details in the investigation into the actress's 1981 death
Cheryl Crane on new book
Author Cheryl Crane talks about her new book, "The Bad Always Die Twice," and how it was inspired by her mother, movie star Lana Turner.
Natalie Wood's death re-investigated in Hawaii
Natalie Wood boat captain Dennis Davern joins police aboard Splendour in inquiry
Coroner's report on the death of Natalie Wood
From the CBS News archives: Los Angeles County Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner Thomas Noguchi, gives details on Natalie Woods's death, during a 1981 press conference. Plus, a look back at Wood's life and career.
The Miranda obsession: Buck Henry gets a jolt
Legendary writer, director, and actor Buck Henry recalls how "Miranda" got Johnny Carson to give him the shock of his life. Then, "Miranda" gives Vanity Fair writer Bryan Burrough her side of the story.
Lana Turner addresses reporters
Watch as actress Lana Turner and her lawyer talks to reporters after the release of her teenage daughter, Cheryl Crane, from juvenile hall following the murder of Turner's boyfriend, Johnny Stompanato.
Turner's hairdresser: "Lana told me she killed Stompanato"
"Hairdresser to the Stars" Eric Root talks about his friend and client, actress Lana Turner, and what she told him about the murder of her boyfriend, Johnny Stompanato.
George Schlatter: Memories of Lana
Producer George Schlatter fondly recalls his memories of movie star Lana Turner.
George Schlatter on Johnny Stompanato
Producer George Schlatter dishes about Johnny Stompanato and Mickey Cohen hanging out in Hollywood.
Mart Crowley on Wood/Wagner romance
Playwright Mart Crowley, who wrote "The Boys In The Band," and a close friend of Natalie Wood and Robert Wagner, talks to "48 Hours" about the couple's relationship.
Doug Bombard on finding Natalie Wood's body
Doug Bombard found Natalie Wood's body, retrieved her from the water then gave her to authorities. Bombard, a Catalina businessman, arranged a search team to aid in finding the missing actress.
Dennis Davern on life after Natalie Wood's death
Dennis Davern, captain of the Splendour, talks about his life after the death of actress Natalie Wood.
Dennis Davern on Natalie Wood's death
Dennis Davern, captain of the Splendour, the yacht owned by Natalie Wood and Robert Wagner, is asked by "48 Hours" if he thinks the death of Wood is a case of murder.
Splendour captain on Natalie Wood's last night
Dennis Davern tells "48 Hours" about the fight he allegedly heard between Robert Wagner and Natalie Wood the night she died.
Mart Crowley on Natalie Wood's star power
Playwright Mart Crowley talks with "48 Hours" about his "beautiful" and "funny" friend, Natalie Wood, and why he thinks audiences were so attracted to her.
Exclusive: 1981 Natalie Wood detective breaks silence
Duane Rasure, the lead detective of Natalie Wood's original 1981 downing investigation, tells CBS News "48 Hours" that he "never really got suspicious of a murder" in the case. He says boat captain Dennis Davern is "trying to sell a book and make money off of it."
Cheryl Crane on her famous neighbors
Cheryl Crane, daughter of actress Lana Turner, talks with "48 Hours" about her childhood neighbors -- Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli.
CBS News Archives: Natalie Wood dies
CBS News' David Dow reports on the Nov. 29, 1981, drowning death of actress Natalie Wood off the California coast.
Rescue boat captain says Natalie Wood could have survived
Rescue boat captain Roger Smith tells "48 Hours" about the night he was called by the Coast Guard to assist in the search for the missing actress.
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Military doctor pleads guilty to sexually abusing dozens of soldiers
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As Meta abandons fact-checking, here's how to tell what's real online
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Special counsel's Trump report should be partially released, DOJ says
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Jimmy Carter lies in state at the U.S. Capitol as Americans pay their respects
Former President Jimmy Carter is being remembered in six days of state funeral events.
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Trump's IRS pick raises concerns about qualifications, Sen. Warren says
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Trump's IRS pick raises concerns about qualifications, Sen. Warren says
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Tax refund delays still plague millions of Americans, report says
Millions of taxpayers continue to struggle with delays in refunds from the IRS, a new tax advocate report says.
Fact-checkers to Mark Zuckerberg: We never censored anything
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Live coverage of Jimmy Carter's funeral today
President Biden will be giving a eulogy at former President Jimmy Carter's funeral.
Trump's IRS pick raises concerns about qualifications, Sen. Warren says
The background of Billy Long, an ex-congressman and auctioneer, raises questions about his qualifications, Sen. Warren says.
Mexico president trolls Trump with "Mexican America" map
Mexico's president sarcastically said that the U.S. should be called "Mexican America" after Trump's vow to rename the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America."
Alito says he talked to Trump about law clerk before filing in "hush money" case
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito spoke with President-elect Donald Trump about a former law clerk the day before Trump went to the high court in a push to delay the sentencing in his New York hush-money case.
Trump claims Jan. 6 rioters didn't have guns, but several admitted they did
A CBS News review shows several Jan. 6 rioters were charged with carrying firearms while they were on the grounds of the Capitol.
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How Olivia Munn's cancer journey sparked life-saving test for Alison Hall
"Inside Edition" correspondent Alison Hall opens up about her breast cancer battle and how Olivia Munn's own experience with early detection inspired her to take a life-saving risk assessment test.
How bad is the California wildfire smoke for health?
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New norovirus strain might be driving wave of cases, CDC data suggests
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Scientists: "Toxic" semen could kill female mosquitoes, curb disease spread
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Shortage of primary care doctors in U.S. comes down to money — and respect
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Japan mafia leader pleads guilty in U.S. to nuclear material trafficking
Takeshi Ebisawa allegedly conspired to traffic uranium and plutonium from Myanmar in the belief that Iran would use it for nuclear weapons.
Mexico president trolls Trump with "Mexican America" map
Mexico's president sarcastically said that the U.S. should be called "Mexican America" after Trump's vow to rename the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America."
Iran puts on show of force with war games ahead of Trump's second term
Weeks before Trump's inauguration, Iran is preparing for potential threats to its nuclear facilities – and for the possible domestic reaction.
Mexico president addresses fentanyl production after Trump's tariff threat
President Claudia Sheinbaum's statement on Mexico's anti-drug campaign follows President-elect Donald Trump's threats to impose tariffs over drug trafficking.
Why would Trump want Greenland and the Panama Canal?
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How Olivia Munn's cancer journey sparked life-saving test for Alison Hall
"Inside Edition" correspondent Alison Hall opens up about her breast cancer battle and how Olivia Munn's own experience with early detection inspired her to take a life-saving risk assessment test.
Julia Michaels on new song with Maren Morris
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Amazon Books on top reads for 2025
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"Wicked" leads with 4 Screen Actors Guild Award nominations
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David Ezequiel Pereyra, 21, surrendered Monday to police in Barracas, south of Buenos Aires.
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Fact-checkers to Mark Zuckerberg: We never censored anything
Fact-checking firms that teamed with Meta are refuting CEO Mark Zuckerberg's suggestion linking their work to censorship.
Implications of Meta's decision
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AI is center stage at 2025 CES
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Meta to stop fact-checking on Instagram, Facebook
Meta, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced Tuesday that its platforms will eliminate their third-party fact-checking systems. NPR correspondent Shannon Bond joins "The Daily Report" to discuss what that could mean for users moving forward.
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Jimmy Carter's fight against climate change
The wildfires in California are the latest in a string of natural disasters made worse by climate change. Former President Jimmy Carter was one of the first U.S. officials to draw attention to man-made issues impacting the environment. Gus Speth, a member and chair of the Council on Environmental Quality during Carter's presidency, joins "The Daily Report."
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Officials on Wednesday afternoon briefed President Biden about the massive wildfires in Southern California fueled by climate change. Slashing Mr. Biden's climate regulations is at the top of President-elect Donald Trump's to-do list. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schecter joins "America Decides" to look at the outgoing president's record on the issue.
Biden offers aid to California to fight fires
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Scientists: "Toxic" semen could kill female mosquitoes, curb disease spread
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Jimmy Carter's environmental legacy
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Military doctor pleads guilty to sexually abusing dozens of soldiers
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ATF urges police to reevaluate reselling used firearms
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Capitol Police arrest man with machete amid Carter visitation
U.S. Capitol Police said they found the machete and other knives during a security screening.
George Santos gets delay in sentencing so he can make more podcasts
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NASA studies options to rein in cost of Mars Sample Return mission
NASA hopes a revised plan will get Mars samples back to Earth faster and cost less than the agency's original plan.
Webb telescope spots record number of stars in distant galaxy
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NASA probe beams home update after record-breaking flyby of sun
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Space debris weighing over 1,000 pounds crashes into Kenya village
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Jimmy Carter: The 1980 60 Minutes Interview
In August 1980, a few months before the presidential election, Dan Rather interviewed President Jimmy Carter in the Oval Office. The state funeral for Carter, who died at age 100, will be held Thursday, a day which has been declared a National Day of Mourning.