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Melinda Gates spoke to CBS News in Davos, Switzerland about gender inequality and how to empower women of all economic backgrounds in order to eradicate poverty. She also talked about her GAVI Alliance initiative which focuses on funding for vaccines, and how this should be a top priority globally in order to prevent high infant mortality rates.
Jacob Frenkel, chairman of JPMorgan Chase International, told CBS News in Davos, Switzerland, that recent stock market free falls around the world are "an exaggeration of the impact of the slowdown in China." Here's why stocks markets and what he calls the "real economy" are two different things.
Although many CEOs and investors expect markets to settle down, other experts say the worst is yet to come
Kevin Spacey, the actor who plays Frank Underwood in the Netflix series “House of Cards” made a guest appearance at a Davos reception where he sang a Sinatra tune and cracked a joke about Donald Trump. Video shot by Gilad Thaler.
David Miliband, the president and CEO of the International Rescue Committee and former U.K. foreign secretary, said from Davos that there has been a lot of "fear mongering" in the debate on allowing more refugees into the U.S. He told CBS News that Americans should embrace refugees and that the security methods are in place to prevent radical people from entering the country.
David Miliband, president and CEO of the International Rescue Committee and former U.K. Foreign Secretary, sits down with CBS News at the World Economic Forum to talk about how more CEOs are addressing the refugee crisis. He said that Davos has been a critical turning point because he’s noticing that more CEOs are paying attention to how they can play a role in aiding refugees.
Bill McDermott, CEO of SAP, a company that has more than 296,000 customers in 190 countries, explains why he remains optimistic about the global economy despite uncertainty and China’s falling market.
SAP CEO Bill McDermott met with CBS News at the World Economic Forum in Davos to discuss how technology and data can change the way cancer is detected and treated.
Hamdi Ulukaya, the founder and CEO of Chobani, announced on Tuesday in Davos that his Tent Foundation will partner with Airbnb, LinkedIn, MasterCard, UPS and IKEA Foundation to address the global refugee crisis.
At the 2016 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, pilots André Borschberg and Bertrand Piccard speak about the future of clean technology and their record-setting flight around the world in the Solar Impluse -- a plane powered only by the sun.
Leading cancer researchers joined Vice President Joe Biden at the World Economic Forum to discuss his "moonshot" for a cancer cure
With U.S. health care costs surpassing $3 trillion a year -- an unsustainable 20% of the American economy -- we all must find ways to cut costs. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Dr. John H. Noseworthy, head of the famed Mayo Clinic, explains how the latest advances in computer science offer a promising solution, where better collection and understanding of the billions of data points generated by medical research and treatments can improve patient "outcomes" and lead more effective and affordable health care for millions of people.
Vice President Joe Biden continued his quest for a "moonshot" against cancer at a World Economic Forum panel in Davos Tuesday. President Obama put Biden in charge of what he called "mission control" at last week's State of the Union. Biden enlisted the world's top cancer experts including our Dr. David Agus, who leads the USC Norris Westside Cancer Center. Agus joins “CBS This Morning” from Davos to discuss the panel with Biden.
Dennis Nally, chairman of Pricewaterhouse Coopers, shares results of a 2016 CEO survey and the reasons why confidence in global economic growth has fallen in the past year.
Dr. David Agus reflects on Vice President Joe Biden's non-partisan "moonshot" to fight cancer. Biden announced Tuesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, that his commitment to cancer research and treatment will not be limited to his time left in office
Speaking at the World Economic Forum, the vice president said we're at an "inflection point" in battle against killer disease
A range of factors has corporate executives fretting about their companies' growth prospects this year
Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase has launched a new $75 million initiative to combat youth unemployment in the United States. CBS News' Lulu Chiang and Gilad Thaler met Dimon at Aviation High School in New York City to discuss the alarming percentage of unemployed youth and see how the private sector can help through backing trade schools.
Joanna Geraghty, President of JetBlue Foundation, explains how the airline is combating youth unemployment by recruiting students directly out of high schools. Geraghty discusses the benefits of businesses creating pipelines with trade schools to help the economy.
Aviation High School Senior Naiomi Capellan explains to CBS News how her high school is setting her up for a bright future in the aviation industry. For Capellan, her school offers more than a job; It has opened the door to a new set of skills and passions.
A new program launched by the banking firm aims to help put young people on a fruitful career path
Weak demand for oil and China’s slowing economy sent shockwaves through American markets. The S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq are all down more than eight percent since the start of the year. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the U.S. economy, politics and unveil a new jobs initiative called New Skills for Youth.
Global slowdown is starting to take a toll on the American recovery, lender's latest forecast shows
Key to the World Economic Forum's annual summit is its electic mix of power players, from politicians to movie stars
The stopgap measure to fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief passed the Senate and now goes to President Biden for his signature.
Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.
Police say the driver is under arrest after plowing into the crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least 2 people and injuring dozens.
Hostage envoy Roger Carstens traveled to Syria Friday, making the first known U.S. in-person contact with the caretaker government, and seeking help in finding missing American Austin Tice.
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
Historians say Trump falsely said he was the only president to collect revenue from tariffs on Chinese goods, among other claims.
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
More than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday and New Year's Day, which would top the previous holiday-season high set in 2019, according to AAA.
Samuel Paty was killed by an Islamic extremist outside his school, days after showing his class cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad during a debate on free expression.
Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
Here's what's driving up home heating costs, and how much families are expected to spend this winter.
The IRS said it's sending out checks worth up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's what to know about the "special payments."
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.
Here's what's driving up home heating costs, and how much families are expected to spend this winter.
The IRS said it's sending out checks worth up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's what to know about the "special payments."
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
Here's what the anticipated record number of holiday travelers should know about how a government shutdown could affect trips.
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
Historians say Trump falsely said he was the only president to collect revenue from tariffs on Chinese goods, among other claims.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
The warning came before the House passed a last-minute stopgap funding bill with bipartisan support Friday night, sending it to the Senate.
The Biden administration is canceling federal student loans for another 55,000 workers to the tune of $4.28 billion in what's expected to be the last such round before he leaves office.
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Skin care is all the rage for teens and tweens these days, but be careful not to give products that could cause more harm than good.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Sleep optimization, or "sleepmaxxing," is a popular trend among a younger demographic, but experts share a few words of caution.
Samuel Paty was killed by an Islamic extremist outside his school, days after showing his class cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad during a debate on free expression.
Police say the driver is under arrest after plowing into the crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least 2 people and injuring dozens.
In a video, seemingly filmed with a camera worn by the shooter, a person carrying a handgun can be seen firing multiple shots in a parking garage.
One of the inmates with a gun held out for about three hours, protected by 20 fellow prisoners, officials said.
A 7-year-old girl was killed and at least five other students and a teacher were wounded in a knife attack at a school in Croatia, police said.
Tyler Perry and Kerry Washington team up on the film "Six Triple Eight," spotlighting the only all-Black women's battalion in Europe during WWII. Washington stars as Charity Adams, the highest-ranking Black female officer.
The 16-time Grammy winner returned to the Professional Performing Arts School in New York, where she first began her career, and shares advice with current students.
As 2024 comes to a close, we took a look at some of the oddest Guinness World Records of the year.
For 90 years, the Apollo Theater has shaped American culture, launching icons like James Brown and Aretha Franklin. This year, it became the first institution honored by the Kennedy Center, cementing its legacy as a hub of innovation.
Sixteen-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys celebrates her Broadway musical "Hell's Kitchen" earning a Grammy nomination for Best Musical Theater Album. In an exclusive interview, she revisits her alma mater to honor the teacher who inspired her and surprises students.
The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will hear an appeal from TikTok over a federal law that would ban the social media giant if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company. Jan Crawford has more.
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
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 Supreme Court plans to hear arguments in January on a challenge to a new law that could lead to the popular social media app TikTok being banned in the U.S. The Biden administration and lawmakers say the Chinese government's ability to collect data from TikTok poses a significant national security risk, while the app and its Chinese parent company ByteDance argue that the law is unconstitutional. CBS News Supreme Court producer Catherine Cole has more.
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
This week a group of plaintiffs in Missouri, Kansas, California and Florida filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of companies and organizations, claiming they've falsely promoted how easy it is to recycle plastics. CBS News Los Angeles climatologist Marina Jurica has the details.
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Early Americans may have spent millennia sharing prehistoric savannas and wetlands with enormous beasts, research shows.
The Environmental Protection Agency under President Biden created a new Office of Environmental Justice that seeks to address pollution levels in disadvantaged and marginalized communities. However, there is concern that the incoming Trump administration could do away with the new department. David Schechter reports.
At least two people are dead and dozens more injured after a vehicle plowed into a crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. Authorities say the driver of the car was arrested and that it appears to be a deliberate attack. Elaine Cobbe has details.
At least two people were killed and over 60 were injured after a car crashed into a Christmas market in eastern Germany. Authorities arrested a suspect, saying they believe he acted alone in the deliberate act. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more details.
At least two people, including a toddler, were killed, and at least 60 more hurt, after a car crashed into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, in what authorities said appeared to be a deliberate attack. German police said a Saudi man has been arrested, but a motive has not yet been determined. CBS News reporter Anna Noryskiewicz has more.
More than 60 people were injured and at least two killed Friday after a driver rammed into a crowded Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. The driver is in custody and local government officials say they suspect the crash was deliberate. CBS News reporter Haley Ott has the latest details.
John Ramsey, JonBenét Ramsey's dad, says he thinks DNA technology will lead to an answer in his daughter's brutal murder. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty breaks down her latest reporting on the case.
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.
NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.
Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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 seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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.
It's the time of year when we indulge in some favorite holiday treats and drinks like eggnog. Chef JJ Johnson, the founder of fast-casual restaurant Field Trip NYC, joins CBS News to showcase several holiday recipes.
2024 marked a sensational year in the world of sports. Some highlights included another Super Bowl win for the Kansas City Chiefs and the rise of women's sports on the college and professional level. Cbssports.com writer Austin Nivision breaks it all down.
A string of drone sightings across parts of the Northeast has prompted federal officials to ban drone flights temporarily in 22 towns throughout New Jersey and some neighborhoods around airports in New York City. Michael Innella, drone photographer and founder of North Jersey Drone Shots, joins CBS News to discuss the logistics behind the aircraft.
An Arizona elementary teacher uses Steve Hartman's "On the Road" stories to teach kindness and character. One about a Secret Santa that gives out money to random strangers has inspired his students to do the same over the holidays -- and this year was no different.
Employees at Starbucks stores started a five-day strike in several U.S. cities, including Chicago and Los Angeles. Meanwhile, workers are on strike at more than a half dozen Amazon facilities, with more locations expected to join. Carter Evans has details.