Notre Dame's dead poet "cold case" mystery may be solved
The exact whereabouts of the tomb of Joachim de Bellay, a renowned Renaissance poet, has puzzled researchers for many years.
The exact whereabouts of the tomb of Joachim de Bellay, a renowned Renaissance poet, has puzzled researchers for many years.
The Notre Dame of Rouen Cathedral is undergoing renovations and thick smoke was seen rising from the spire, which is partially covered in scaffolding.
The imposing cross, spanning 40 feet and weighing about 3,300 pounds, is the only element of the choir roof that resisted the flames.
More than five years after Paris' iconic Notre Dame cathedral was heavily damaged in a devastating fire, restorations reached a new milestone when a large cross was reinstalled to the cathedral's roof this week. Elaine Cobbe visited an ironworks in Normandy that repaired the cross.
American carpenter Hank Silver on why he couldn't turn down an opportunity to help resurrect Paris' Notre Dame cathedral from a devastating fire.
Monday marks five years since the fire that nearly destroyed the iconic Notre Dame cathedral in Paris. Elaine Cobbe has the story of an American carpenter who got a chance to work on the restoration.
Scaffolding that covered the top of Notre Dame cathedral following a devastating fire in April 2019 is being removed.
A new golden rooster weathervane was installed Saturday on the spire of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The original weathervane was damaged in the devastating 2019 fire.
After nearly being destroyed in a fire over four years ago, Notre Dame's new spire is being installed after the original collapsed in the 2019 blaze. Elaine Cobbe reports.
Bill Whitaker reports on how French engineers are rebuilding the spire of Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral after the devastating 2019 fire — and what Victor Hugo has to do with it.
Four years after a fire tore through Paris' Cathedral of Notre Dame, reopening by the end of 2024 seems within reach. Bill Whitaker joined the construction team to see how far it's come.
Retired French Army Gen. Jean-Louis Georgelin, who was tasked with restoring the Notre Dame Cathedral after it was severely damaged in a 2019 fire, has died at the age of 74.
Soon after the 2019 fire that toppled the spire of Notre Dame and consumed its timber-and-lead roof, French President Emmanuel Macron named Georgelin to lead the restoration work.
"The heart of the spire" for the iconic, fire-damaged Paris church has been reconstructed using ancient ways and ancient wood, and some help from modern technology.
Bill Whitaker was given rare access to the painstaking restoration of Notre Dame. Workers and artisans are reviving the cathedral after a 2019 fire.
It was not clear how the builders "dared — and succeeded — in putting up such thin walls to such a height," the author of a study about the cathedral said.
The cathedral will be reopened to the public in December 2024 after extensive renovations to repair damage from the 2019 fire.
Scientists have already peeked into the sarcophagus using an endoscopic camera, revealing part of a skeleton and as-yet unidentified objects.
Among the tombs was a "completely preserved, human-shaped sarcophagus made of lead," France's culture ministry said.
"Sunday Morning" gets rare access to the interior of the Parisian landmark as it undergoes repairs following the devastating 2019 fire – and talks with the former military general in charge of completing the effort by 2024.
This week marks two years since the Notre Dame Cathedral caught fire in Paris. French President Emmanuel Macron visited the centuries-old church Thursday. He still believes reconstruction will be complete by the 2024 Olympic games. CBS News' Elaine Cobbe reports.
Members wore hard hats and protective suits. The medieval Paris landmark suffered a devastating blaze in April 2019.
Reconstruction of Notre Dame Cathedral has reached a milestone. Crews removed the final piece of metal scaffolding threatening the stability of the church. Elaine Cobbe reports from Paris.
Reconstruction of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris has reached a milestone. Crews removed the final piece of metal scaffolding that threatened the stability of the church. Elaine Cobbe reports from Paris.
One year has passed since a massive fire destroyed Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Restoration work has been slow and painstaking, and the site was closed amid fears for the workers' safety as the coronavirus pandemic gripped France. CBS News' Elaine Cobbe reports from Paris.
Former President Donald Trump will be the 47th president of the United States. Here's what that could mean.
An Iranian operative told investigators that he was tasked in September with assassinating Trump, according to court records unsealed Friday.
Parts of the East Coast are under drought conditions and red flag warnings, from Massachusetts to the northern edge of Virginia and West Virginia.
U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn is holding off on enforcing his ruling for 30 days to allow Illinois leaders time to appeal.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor is the first Hispanic justice and at 70, is not the oldest member of the Supreme Court.
Israeli and Dutch leaders have condemned a mass attack on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam as clear and violent antisemitism.
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.
The nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards have been announced, and the nominees include a long list of top music stars.
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.
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
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.
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.
U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn is holding off on enforcing his ruling for 30 days to allow Illinois leaders time to appeal.
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.
The footwear- and accessory-maker says it already has a plan in place to reduce its reliance on imports from China.
Donald Trump reiterated he doesn't intend to sell his stock in Trump Media, and called for an investigation into short sellers.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Dystopian classic "The Handmaid's Tale" was popular throughout Trump's first term, along with George Orwell's "1984."
The app crashed the same day Starbucks introduced its holiday menu, preventing customers from placing mobile orders.
Following the 2024 presidential election results, President Biden has invited President-elect Donald Trump to discuss the transition of power.
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.
U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn is holding off on enforcing his ruling for 30 days to allow Illinois leaders time to appeal.
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.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor is the first Hispanic justice and at 70, is not the oldest member of the Supreme Court.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Worried about slipping into the winter blues? A "dopamine menu" could help. Experts explain how, along with ideas to get started.
Record demand for Ozempic, Wegovy and other weight loss drugs is fueling a surge of dangerous knockoffs.
More than half a million smart electric space heaters recalled after 113 reports of overheating, federal agency says.
The FDA says oral phenylephrine, used in many over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, "is not effective as a nasal decongestant."
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.
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.
Five newly elected councilors in Dawson City, Canada, have refused to swear a mandatory oath of allegiance to Britain's King Charles III.
The Explorer of the Seas was traveling from Barcelona, Spain to Miami, Florida, when it was struck by a strong wind gust.
The case marks a rare example of Russia admitting to a crime committed by its troops in Ukraine.
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.
The nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards have been announced, and the nominees include a long list of top music stars.
"Yellowstone" actor Wes Bentley joins "CBS Mornings Plus: to discuss Jamie Dutton's strained relationships with his adoptive family.
Dystopian classic "The Handmaid's Tale" was popular throughout Trump's first term, along with George Orwell's "1984."
"Yellowstone" star Kelly Reilly joins "CBS Mornings" to share what lies ahead for her character Beth Dutton in the final episodes of season five.
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.
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."
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.
The app crashed the same day Starbucks introduced its holiday menu, preventing customers from placing mobile orders.
"Social media is doing harm to our kids and I'm calling time on it," says Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanse.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
Richard Allen could be sentenced to up to 130 years in prison if convicted of all the charges.
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.
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.
Beloved schoolteacher Mary Catherine Edwards was found murdered wearing police-grade Smith & Wesson handcuffs — sending ripples through the Beaumont, Texas, Police Department.
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.
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.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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."
On the Friday after Election Day, President-elect Donald Trump and his team are racing to staff the incoming administration. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports on the names being floated for secretary of state, CIA director, secretary of defense, attorney general and treasury secretary.
While a majority of Latinos voted for Vice President Kamala Harris, President-elect Donald Trump was backed by a record 46% of Latino voters, even gaining support in Democratic strongholds like New York City. Lilia Luciano spoke with some voters who were behind that historic shift.
Federal authorities are investigating racist text messages that were sent this week to residents in at least 19 states, from California to Connecticut. The texts were also sent to students at multiple schools and universities. Omar Villafranca has details.
A new Axios report says that billionaire Elon Musk was on a phone call between President-elect Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, underscoring that Musk has a seat at the table as Trump navigates his return to power. Robert Costa has more.