Scientists make "jaw-dropping" discovery about Iron Age women in U.K.
Scientists analyzing 2,000-year-old DNA have revealed that a Celtic society in the southern U.K. during the Iron Age was centered around women, a study said.
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What is Boxing Day? All about the celebration's origin and traditions
Boxing Day 2024 is here, but not all Americans understand the meaning of the holiday celebrated in countries like the U.K. and Canada.
U.K. court clears seizure of millions in unpaid taxes from Andrew Tate
A British court has cleared police to seize $3.3 million from misogynist social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother to cover unpaid taxes.
Bronze-Age Britons were cannibalized after massacre, research shows
Researchers determined that dozens of men, women and children were violently killed and cannibalized in Bronze Age-era England.
Dad and stepmom jailed for "campaign of abuse" that killed U.K. girl
The stepmother and father of Sara Sharif have been sentenced to life in prison for horrific abuse that ended up killing the 10-year-old British girl.
Britain's red mailboxes get holiday decorations
Volunteers are out in force decorating Britain's iconic red mailboxes for the holidays. Tina Kraus takes a look at how the festive makeover happens.
"It's Christmas": Chef urged thieves to donate $32K worth of stolen pies
A Michelin-starred chef called on the thieves who stole his van, along with 2,500 meat pies inside it, to embrace the holiday spirit.
Assisted dying bill passes first vote in U.K.
A bill that would allow assisted dying for the terminally ill passed a first vote in the U.K. Ramy Inocencio reports on what critic and proponents of the bill have to say.
U.K. lawmakers give initial approval to so-called assisted dying bill
Members of Parliament approved the so-called assisted dying bill by a vote of 330 to 275, signaling their approval in principle for the bill. The vote sends the bill to further scrutiny in Parliament.
U.S. says unexplained drone sightings near U.K. military bases ongoing
The U.S. Air Force says more unexplained drones have been sighted near major British military bases used by American forces.
World's oldest man dies in England
John Tinniswood, the world's oldest man, has died in northern England. He credited his longevity largely to "pure luck," but did offer advice about over-indulging - in anything.
U.S Air Force says drones spotted near 3 bases in England last week
The drones were spotted between Wednesday and Friday near RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall and RAF Feltwell.
Princess Kate attends Remembrance event with royal family
Remembrance Sunday is a totemic event in the U.K., with the monarch leading senior royals, political leaders, and envoys from the Commonwealth countries in laying wreaths at the Cenotaph
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.
One Direction on Liam Payne's death
Former One Direction members posted a statement on social media Thursday, saying, "we are devastated by the news of Liam's passing." Liam Payne died on Wednesday after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports on new evidence in the British singer's death.
Biden visiting Germany to meet with allies
President Biden is heading to Europe Thursday for talks with the leaders of Germany, France and the U.K. as the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East rage on. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.
"Downton" actress Maggie Smith dies at 89
British actress Maggie Smith, known for her roles in "Harry Potter," "Downton Abbey" and more, has died at the age of 89. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Innocencio looks back on her decades-long career.
Mohamed Al-Fayed accused of sexual assault
London's luxury department store Harrods has apologized after allegations emerged that its former owner, businessman Mohamed Al-Fayed, raped and sexually assaulted some ex-employees. More than 20 women say they were sexually assaulted by the billionaire with five claiming they were raped, according to a BBC News investigation. Al-Fayed, who died last year, had previously denied accusations of sexual assault. BBC News correspondent Azadeh Moshiri has more.
Site for Queen Elizabeth II memorial revealed
The site for the memorial is close to the ceremonial route of The Mall and to Buckingham Palace, the home of her son, King Charles III.
Grenfell Tower fire inquiry findings released
Nearly seven years after 72 people were killed in the fire at London's Grenfell Tower, a retired judge who headlined an inquiry into the blaze says the deaths were all avoidable. The investigation into the fire has revealed failures by the U.K. government, building contractors and first responders. BBC correspondent Ellie Price has more.
Grenfell Tower fire probe finds U.S. firm "deliberately concealed" risks
An inquiry into the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire in London that killed 72 people says U.S. company Arconic hid the dangers of its building materials.
Liam and Noel Gallagher tease fans with hints of an Oasis reunion
Britpop icons Liam and Noel Gallagher are teasing Oasis fans with strong hints of a possible reunion after 30 years of bitter separation.
King Charles and Taylor Swift meet kids who survived mass knife attack
King Charles visits the English town of Southport, where 3 young girls were killed in a stabbing attack, a day after Taylor Swift met with some of the survivors.
Alleged Ukrainian raids into Russia
Moscow is scrambling to block a purported major Ukrainian attack on Russian territory. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has more on the Ukrainian raids, as well as the ongoing unrest in the UK.
King Charles delivers speech to open new, left-leaning U.K. Parliament
Britain's King Charles III donned a ceremonial crown and robe to give a speech opening the U.K.'s first left-leaning parliament in 14 years.
Mistakenly deported Abrego Garcia meets with Maryland senator in El Salvador
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he met Thursday with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who immigration officials admitted was deported by error to El Salvador.
FSU mass shooting kills 2, injures 6; suspect in custody
Law enforcement said the suspected shooter is the 20-year-old son of a Leon County sheriff's deputy and a student at FSU.
Here's what we know about the suspect in the deadly FSU mass shooting
CBS News obtained court records showing a years-long custody battle between the birth parents of the suspect in Thursday's mass shooting at Florida State University.
NSC rebuilding with aides aligned with MAGA agenda, sources say
The White House is starting to rebuild the National Security Council with aides top officials believe are staunchly aligned with President Trump's agenda.
FDA making plans to end its routine food safety inspections, sources say
Food safety inspections would be left to state and local authorities under the plan being developed by the FDA.
CDC scraps plan to help Texas schools curb measles over layoffs, employee says
Some employees working on the CDC's measles response were warned they could face layoffs.
Trump administration cutting nearly 90% of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
President Trump is downsizing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Luigi Mangione indicted on federal charges in CEO's killing
Luigi Mangione will be eligible for the death penalty if convicted as charged.
U.S. strikes on oil port held by Yemen's Houthi rebels kill dozens, they say
U.S. airstrikes targeting an oil port held by Yemen's Houthi rebels killed dozens and wounded more than 100 others, the group says.
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Shapiro recounts evacuating arson fire in pajamas at Pennsylvania governor's residence
Gov. Josh Shapiro spoke to reporters Thursday after serving a catered lunch to Harrisburg firefighters in thanks for their role in responding to the blaze.
Here's what we know about the suspect in the deadly FSU mass shooting
CBS News obtained court records showing a years-long custody battle between the birth parents of the suspect in Thursday's mass shooting at Florida State University.
Federal judge temporarily limits DOGE access to Social Security data
A federal judge has imposed new restrictions on the Department of Government Efficiency's access to Social Security systems that hold personal data on millions of Americans.
NSC rebuilding with aides aligned with MAGA agenda, sources say
The White House is starting to rebuild the National Security Council with aides top officials believe are staunchly aligned with President Trump's agenda.
Trump administration cutting nearly 90% of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
President Trump is downsizing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
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Honda to shift Civic Hybrid production to U.S. from Japan
Rated as one of the top 10 most popular cars sold in the U.S. in 2024, the Civic model is currently sourced in both countries.
Can the IRS strip Harvard of its tax-exempt status? Here's what to know.
President Trump has suggested stripping Harvard of its tax-exempt status, a step that experts say would be unusual and face legal challenges.
Grocery prices continue to rise, but increases vary from city to city
A new study from SmartAsset reveals varied increases in grocery prices depending on where you live.
Shein, Temu will raise prices next week as a trade loophole closes
Shein and Temu, known for their low-cost items, say they'll raise prices starting April 25 after Trump ended an import loophole.
Google's digital ad network an illegal monopoly, judge rules
The ruling involving Google's online ad technology follows a similar case last year in which Google's search engine was declared a monopoly.
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Federal judge temporarily limits DOGE access to Social Security data
A federal judge has imposed new restrictions on the Department of Government Efficiency's access to Social Security systems that hold personal data on millions of Americans.
NSC rebuilding with aides aligned with MAGA agenda, sources say
The White House is starting to rebuild the National Security Council with aides top officials believe are staunchly aligned with President Trump's agenda.
Mistakenly deported Abrego Garcia meets with Maryland senator in El Salvador
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he met Thursday with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who immigration officials admitted was deported by error to El Salvador.
Trump administration cutting nearly 90% of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
President Trump is downsizing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Despite recent mass shootings, Florida considers repealing gun age law
Florida legislature has been considering the removal of a gun control law passed after the 2018 massacre in Parkland in which 17 people were killed in a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
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Obesity doctor touts new weight loss drug
There may soon be a new medication option for losing weight. Eli Lilly's experimental pill appears to work as well as the injected drug Ozempic to lower the weight of diabetes patients. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
CDC scraps plan to help Texas schools curb measles over layoffs, employee says
Some employees working on the CDC's measles response were warned they could face layoffs.
FDA making plans to end its routine food safety inspections, sources say
Food safety inspections would be left to state and local authorities under the plan being developed by the FDA.
GLP-1 pill shows success for diabetes, weight loss, Eli Lilly says
Eli Lilly and Co., the maker of Zepbound and Mounjaro, announced a successful Phase 3 trial for a once-daily GLP-1 pill for diabetes and weight loss.
Beyond Ivy League, RFK Jr.'s NIH slashed science funding across U.S.
A KFF Health News analysis underscores how the NIH funding terminations have spared no part of the country, politically or geographically.
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U.S. strikes on oil port held by Yemen's Houthi rebels kill dozens, they say
U.S. airstrikes targeting an oil port held by Yemen's Houthi rebels killed dozens and wounded more than 100 others, the group says.
Mistakenly deported Abrego Garcia meets with Maryland senator in El Salvador
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he met Thursday with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who immigration officials admitted was deported by error to El Salvador.
American shot dead after hijacking small plane in Belize
A U.S. veteran was fatally shot after he hijacked a small passenger plane in Belize.
U.K. touts test of new radio wave weapon to take down "swarms of drones"
The U.K. military has carried out a first successful test of a British-made "directed energy weapon" to down dozens of drones at once.
Wife identifies missing husband's shirt at cartel recruitment ranch
The discovery of bones, shoes and clothing at the Jalisco ranch has shone a spotlight on the ruthless tactics of cartels in a country where thousands are missing.
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Skye P. Marshall on career change and working with Kathy Bates on "Matlock"
Skye P. Marshall also worked in the pharmaceutical industry before she pursued acting. She spoke with "CBS Mornings" about the transition and starring in the legal drama, "Matlock."
Skye P. Marshall on "Matlock" finale
Skye P. Marshall joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to preview the explosive finale of "Matlock," share what it's like working with Kathy Bates, and react to Olympia's discovery of Matty's secret.
James Brolin on "Ransom Canyon"
Hollywood legend James Brolin stars as a tough Texas rancher in "Ransom Canyon," a modern Western about land, loyalty, and legacy. The series follows three families caught in a power struggle over their hometown's future.
Michelle Trachtenberg died of diabetes complications, officials say
Michelle Trachtenberg's death was initially undetermined but the medical examiner amended it after lab test results showed complications of diabetes mellitus.
Michael B. Jordan, Ryan Coogler on "Sinners" being boldest collaboration yet
Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan discussed their genre-blending new film, "Sinners," which follows twin brothers in the 1930s Deep South.
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Judge: Google is online advertising monopoly
A federal judge ruled Thursday that Google is a monopolist in markets for online advertising technology. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has the details.
How AI is using facial recognition to help bring lost pets home
A national lost-and-found database run by the nonprofit Petco Love has helped reunite more than 100,000 families with missing animals.
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.
Google's digital ad network an illegal monopoly, judge rules
The ruling involving Google's online ad technology follows a similar case last year in which Google's search engine was declared a monopoly.
How AI is reuniting people with pets
Love Lost is a national lost-and-found pet database run by the nonprofit Petco Love. CBS News consumer correspondent Ash-har Quraishi shows how it's using AI and new technology to help reunite pet owners with their furry friends.
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Breaking down the return of dire wolves
Colossal Biosciences says it successfully gene-edited gray wolves to carry traits of the extinct dire wolf. Founder and CEO Ben Lamm and Chief Science Officer Beth Shapiro discuss the research and rising controversy.
Scientists find "strongest evidence yet" of life on distant planet
A British-U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life.
Can climate change really create zombie fungi, like in "The Last of Us"?
As the HBO series "The Last of Us" returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality?
NOAA could face 25% budget cut, slashing climate research, in draft proposal
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
Ancient jawbone found in sea linked to mysterious human ancestors
Relatively little is known about Denisovans, an extinct group of human cousins that interacted with Neanderthals and Homo sapiens.
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Videos capture student reactions amid deadly FSU shooting
Videos on social media capture the terrifying moments when a gunman opened fire on the Florida State University campus. Police say the suspect is a 20-year-old FSU student.
Videos, witnesses depict FSU shooting scene
A suspect is in custody following a mass shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee. Authorities say two people are dead. CBS News Tallahassee affiliate WCTV journalist Jacob Murphey has the latest.
George Santos lacks "remorse" ahead of sentencing, DOJ says
The Department of Justice said in a filing Thursday that George Santos is approaching his April 25 sentencing with "belligerence" in recent social media posts.
Luigi Mangione indicted on federal charges in CEO's killing
Luigi Mangione will be eligible for the death penalty if convicted as charged.
New details on suspect in FSU shooting
At least two people died in a shooting at Florida State University on Thursday. Authorities say the suspect is the 20-year-old son of a sheriff's deputy and is in police custody. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has the details.
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Astronomer on new evidence pointing to life
Astronomers say they have discovered "the strongest evidence yet" of life on a distant planet, although, they stress that more research is needed. Chief astronomer and planetarium director of the Franklin Institute Derrick Pitts joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Scientists find "strongest evidence yet" of life on distant planet
A British-U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life.
Gayle King on how space flight changed her
A day after her flight to space, Gayle King speaks with "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois about how the trip has changed her.
Aisha Bowe and Amanda Nguyen reflect on life-changing Blue Origin spaceflight
Aisha Bowe and Amanda Nguyen talk to "CBS Mornings" about how the Blue Origin spaceflight changed them for the better.
Gayle King says she can "take on anything" after space journey
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, who before her spaceflight admitted that she's a nervous flyer, said she has a new confidence following her journey and revealed if she would do it again.
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
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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.
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Reporter's Notebook: The power of defiance
On Monday, runners will compete in the world's oldest continually run marathon — the Boston Marathon. On this day in 1972, women were officially allowed to compete for the first time. But it wasn't the first time a woman ran the race. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Explaining signs of life found on distant planet
Astronomers announced they had detected the most promising "hints" of potential life on a planet beyond our solar system. Cambridge University astrophysicist Nikku Madhusudhan, one of the scientists who led the research, joins to discuss.
Black mothers face higher risks in childbirth
The U.S. has the worst maternal mortality rate of developed countries. New numbers show Black women are three and a half times more likely to die than white women from childbirth and other pregnancy-related causes. Elise Preston reports.
Trump could soon deport more migrants, lawyers say
The Trump administration is engaged in several different immigration-related battles. In one, lawyers for five Venezuelan men being held in Texas warned a judge that the government appears poised to remove more migrants under the wartime Alien Enemies Act. Scott MacFarlane has details.
Can Trump fire Fed chair Jerome Powell?
President Trump is once again taking aim at his own pick for America's most powerful economic post -- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Despite nominating him in 2017, Trump now wants him out. But is that allowed? Jan Crawford explains.