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Amy Adams addresses "Hillbilly Elegy" critics

"Hillbilly Elegy" has been one of the most popular movies on Netflix in recent weeks, but critics have tossed almost nothing but hatchets, creating what director Ron Howard called "the biggest differential" he's ever had "between critical consensus and audience approval ratings." Award-winning actress Amy Adams, who plays Beverly Vance in the film, talked with "CBS This Morning" co-host Tony Dokoupil about this gap and why the movie resonates with viewers.

Dec 4, 2020
04:48

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Glenn Close on new movie "Hillbilly Elegy"

Glenn Close joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her new Netflix movie, "Hillbilly Elegy," and what it took to physically transform into her character.

Nov 24, 2020
06:41

Celebrities read children's books to kids stuck at home

The stars are live-streaming themselves reading aloud – and they're raising money for kids in need.

Mar 20, 2020

Amy Adams and author Gillian Flynn on pain and parenting in "Sharp Objects"

Award-winning actress plays a self-mutilating, sex addicted, alcoholic newspaper reporter in the new HBO series

Jul 3, 2018

Christian Bale to play Cheney in Adam McKay's biopic

The actor said Wednesday he will play Dick Cheney in McKay’s upcoming biopic of the former vice president

Apr 13, 2017

Oscar surprises: Amy Adams missing among nominees

Annette Bening, Hugh Grant, Daniel Radcliffe among names not announced among this year’s Academy Awards nominations

Jan 24, 2017

Stars open up about indie films at Gotham Awards

"Moonlight" took home the top prize -- could it follow in the past footsteps of the past two winners, both of which won the Oscar for Best Picture?

Nov 29, 2016

Tom Ford on "cautionary tale" of new thriller, "Nocturnal Animals"

The iconic fashion designer and award-winning filmmaker's latest movie explores what happens when we throw relationships away

Nov 18, 2016

Check out the "Nocturnal Animals" trailer

Here's your first look at the new thriller that could be this year's "Gone Girl"

Sep 15, 2016

Aliens make contact in first "Arrival" trailer

Aliens make first contact in Denis Villeneuve’s new film, “Arrival”

Aug 17, 2016

Amy Adams marries Darren Le Gallo

The "Big Eyes" star and her longtime fiance have finally tied the knot

May 5, 2015

Correspondent Lee Cowan talks to artist Margaret Keane

Correspondent Lee Cowan talks to artist Margaret Keane, whose paintings of big-eyed waifs became ubiquitous in the 1960s thanks to her husband, Walter, who sold them under his own name; and to actress Amy Adams, who plays Margaret in a new film, "Big Eyes."

Dec 13, 2014
01:43

The stars of the new '70s crime drama spoke to CBS about reuniting with acclaimed director David O. Russell

The new 1970s-era crime drama "American Hustle" has been getting lots of Oscars buzz, with some predicting it will win the Academy Award for best picture. At the film's New York premiere, the stars spoke to CBS News' Ken Lombardi about reuniting with David O. Russell, who previously directed several of the "Hustle" cast members in "The Fighter" and "Silver Linings Playbook."

Dec 10, 2013
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David. O Russell's new film has a New York premiere and more in today's Eye on Entertainment

David. O Russell's new film has a New York premiere, plus a memorial on wheels for "Fast & Furious" star Paul Walker. Suzanne Marques has those stories and more in today's Eye on Entertainment.

Dec 9, 2013
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Ben Stiller leaves a permanent impression and more in today's Eye on Entertainment

Ben Stiller leaves a permanent impression, and Billy Joel gets a new "Garden" home. Suzanne Marques has those stories and more in today's Eye on Entertainment.

Dec 4, 2013
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APTOPIX US Election 2024 Global Reaction India

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Former President Donald Trump will be the 47th president of the United States. Here's what that could mean.

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Republican Presidential Nominee Donald Trump Holds Election Night Event In West Palm Beach

Iranian operative charged in scheme to assassinate Trump, other targets

An Iranian operative told investigators that he was tasked in September with assassinating Trump, according to court records unsealed Friday.

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Maps show drought and fire conditions in Northeast states

Parts of the East Coast are under drought conditions and red flag warnings, from Massachusetts to the northern edge of Virginia and West Virginia.

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Supreme Court Illinois Semiautomatic Weapons Ban

Federal judge rules Illinois assault weapons ban unconstitutional

U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn is holding off on enforcing his ruling for 30 days to allow Illinois leaders time to appeal.

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President Biden Delivers State Of The Union Address

Supreme Court unlikely to see justices retire before Trump takes office

Justice Sonia Sotomayor is the first Hispanic justice and at 70, is not the oldest member of the Supreme Court.

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Youth clash with Israeli football fans outside Amsterdam Central station

Israeli soccer fans attacked after game in Amsterdam, 5 hospitalized

Israeli and Dutch leaders have condemned a mass attack on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam as clear and violent antisemitism.

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Donald Trump Campaigns For President In Georgia Ahead Of November Election

When Trump's victory became clear, online claims of fraud quieted

As votes were tallied and it became clear that Trump was on his way to victory, the deluge of posts questioning the integrity of the election fell to a trickle.

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Grammy Awards announce 2025 nominations. Here's the list.

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Tennessee woman shoots monkey who tried to attack her

A woman in Thrasher, Tennessee, told police a vervet money tried to attack her when she went to feed her cats. The monkey later died at the Chattanooga Zoo.

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Astronauts decline to answer questions about post-flight medical issue

Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.

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When Trump's victory became clear, online claims of election fraud quieted

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Tennessee woman shoots monkey who tried to attack her

A woman in Thrasher, Tennessee, told police a vervet money tried to attack her when she went to feed her cats. The monkey later died at the Chattanooga Zoo.

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Federal judge rules Illinois assault weapons ban unconstitutional

U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn is holding off on enforcing his ruling for 30 days to allow Illinois leaders time to appeal.

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Map shows Trump's 2024 election victory came as voters shifted red across the country

It's the first time Trump has topped an opponent in the popular vote, and only the second time since 1988 that any Republican has done so.

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NYC Shopping As Supply Chain Delays Poised To Disrupt Peak Season Retail

Steve Madden says it will cut production in China to avoid Trump tariffs

The footwear- and accessory-maker says it already has a plan in place to reduce its reliance on imports from China.

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Republican Nominee Donald Trump Campaigns For President Across Pennsylvania

Trump says he won't sell DJT stock and calls for probe into short sellers

Donald Trump reiterated he doesn't intend to sell his stock in Trump Media, and called for an investigation into short sellers.

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Cheese sold at Aldi, Market Basket and more recalled due to listeria worries

Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.

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Trump win boosts book sales from "The Handmaid's Tale" to "Hillbilly Elegy"

Dystopian classic "The Handmaid's Tale" was popular throughout Trump's first term, along with George Orwell's "1984."

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Starbucks app goes down, customers complain

The app crashed the same day Starbucks introduced its holiday menu, preventing customers from placing mobile orders.

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Former U.S. President Donald Trump Projected to Win Presidental Election

Election 2024: Trump celebrates win, Biden gives speech

Following the 2024 presidential election results, President Biden has invited President-elect Donald Trump to discuss the transition of power.

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When Trump's victory became clear, online claims of election fraud quieted

As votes were tallied and it became clear that Trump was on his way to victory, the deluge of posts questioning the integrity of the election fell to a trickle.

2H ago

Federal judge rules Illinois assault weapons ban unconstitutional

U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn is holding off on enforcing his ruling for 30 days to allow Illinois leaders time to appeal.

2H ago

Map shows Trump's 2024 election victory came as voters shifted red across the country

It's the first time Trump has topped an opponent in the popular vote, and only the second time since 1988 that any Republican has done so.

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Supreme Court unlikely to see justices retire before Trump takes office

Justice Sonia Sotomayor is the first Hispanic justice and at 70, is not the oldest member of the Supreme Court.

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Cheese sold at Aldi, Market Basket and more recalled due to listeria worries

Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.

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How to build a "dopamine menu" to combat the fall and winter blues

Worried about slipping into the winter blues? A "dopamine menu" could help. Experts explain how, along with ideas to get started.

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Counterfeit weight loss drugs feed demand for cheaper options

Record demand for Ozempic, Wegovy and other weight loss drugs is fueling a surge of dangerous knockoffs.

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More than half a million smart electric space heaters recalled after 113 reports of overheating, federal agency says.

Nov 7

FDA sign outside the agency's headquarters building In Maryland

FDA to pull common but ineffective cold medicine from market

The FDA says oral phenylephrine, used in many over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, "is not effective as a nasal decongestant."

Nov 7

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80 years after her father's death in WWII, she finally learned the where and how

Gerri Eisenhauer's father, Army Pvt. William Walters, was shipped off to World War II before she was even born. In 1944, her family got back his body and a letter that only stated he had died somewhere in France.

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Spain is sending a marine research vessel to scan the seafloor off Valencia's coast in hopes of finding vehicles and people missing after devastating flash floods.

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New Canadian councilors refuse to swear allegiance to King Charles

Five newly elected councilors in Dawson City, Canada, have refused to swear a mandatory oath of allegiance to Britain's King Charles III.

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Photos show damage aboard Royal Caribbean cruise rocked by rough winds

The Explorer of the Seas was traveling from Barcelona, Spain to Miami, Florida, when it was struck by a strong wind gust.

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Russia soldiers who massacred Ukraine family get life in prison

The case marks a rare example of Russia admitting to a crime committed by its troops in Ukraine.

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"Yellowstone" star Kelly Reilly on possible Beth and Rip spin-off series

Kelly Reilly opens up about the possibility of a spin-off featuring her "Yellowstone" character Beth Dutton and fan favorite Rip Wheeler as the series nears its end.

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Grammy Awards announce 2025 nominations. Here's the list.

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Wes Bentley on Jamie Dutton's family

"Yellowstone" actor Wes Bentley joins "CBS Mornings Plus: to discuss Jamie Dutton's strained relationships with his adoptive family.

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Trump win boosts book sales from "The Handmaid's Tale" to "Hillbilly Elegy"

Dystopian classic "The Handmaid's Tale" was popular throughout Trump's first term, along with George Orwell's "1984."

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Kelly Reilly on final season of "Yellowstone"

"Yellowstone" star Kelly Reilly joins "CBS Mornings" to share what lies ahead for her character Beth Dutton in the final episodes of season five.

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When Trump's victory became clear, online claims of election fraud quieted

As votes were tallied and it became clear that Trump was on his way to victory, the deluge of posts questioning the integrity of the election fell to a trickle.

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Robots replace sculptors in Italy

In Carrara, Italy, a studio is using robots to create sculptures, a move that has traditional sculptors concerned about the future of Italian art. Bill Whitaker explores the clash between technology and heritage on "60 Minutes."

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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.

Mar 28
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Starbucks app goes down, customers complain

The app crashed the same day Starbucks introduced its holiday menu, preventing customers from placing mobile orders.

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Australia plans "world-leading" social media ban for children under 16

"Social media is doing harm to our kids and I'm calling time on it," says Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanse.

Nov 7

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Trump set to dismantle Biden climate policies

President-elect Donald Trump's victory clears the way for him to deliver on his campaign promises to dismantle many of President Biden's marquee climate policies. CBS News national environment correspondent David Schechter joins to examine what U.S. climate policy could look like under Trump.

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Mountain Fire in California only 7% contained

Authorities are working to contain a massive wildfire in Southern California. The Mountain Fire has burned over 20,000 acres of land in Ventura County, around 65 miles northwest of Downtown Los Angeles. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus reports.

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DNA reveals surprises about Pompeii eruption victims

Victims thought to be female were male and not related to one another, showing "the story that was long spun around these individuals" was wrong, researchers said.

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How 2024 races may affect U.S. climate policy

The presidential race and high-profile congressional contests may be dominating election coverage and fundraising, but many local and state elections are poised to affect the nation's progress on climate action and the shift toward clean energy. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.

Nov 1
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Halloween weather breaks records

East Coast and southern U.S. states experienced high temperatures this Halloween, with the heat forecast set to break records. CBS News 24/7 anchor Lana Zak reports on the weather and how New Yorkers celebrated the festivities.

Oct 31
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Israeli soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam

There were multiple violent attacks on Israeli fans in Amsterdam after a soccer match Thursday night between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv. Police detained more than 60 people, and five people who were attacked were hospitalized. In a social media post, President Biden described the "antisemitic attacks" as "despicable."

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No verdict on first full day of jury deliberations in Delphi double-murder trial

Richard Allen could be sentenced to up to 130 years in prison if convicted of all the charges.

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Delphi murders trial jury deliberations

The jury has received the case in the murder trial against Richard Allen, the man accused of killing Abby Williams and Libby German in 2017. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.

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DNA links man to Texas teacher's 1995 murder

The 1995 murder of beloved teacher Mary Catherine Edwards has always haunted the city of Beaumont, Texas. This week's "48 Hours" has the remarkable story of how a husband and wife detective team and genealogist were able to track down the suspect in Ohio decades later.

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Police-style handcuffs on murder victim made police fear killer was among them

Beloved schoolteacher Mary Catherine Edwards was found murdered wearing police-grade Smith & Wesson handcuffs — sending ripples through the Beaumont, Texas, Police Department.

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Astronauts decline to answer questions about post-flight medical issue

Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.

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Cargo ship brings science gear, holiday treats to space station crew

With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.

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The Taurid meteor showers will peak a week apart in November

Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.

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"Halloween comet" disintegrates after flying close to the sun, video shows

NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.

Oct 31

Chinese space station gets new crew

A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing works to expand its space exploration and put a person on the moon by 2030.

Oct 30
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