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The 70-year reign of Queen Elizabeth II came during an ever-changing world, through peace and prosperity, as well as wars and financial hardships. She reinvented the British monarchy -- and may have saved it. Mark Phillips looks back on her life.
The official notice of Queen Elizabeth II's death was posted on the gates of Buckingham Palace, announcing she died peacefully at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on Thursday. Her family, including now King Charles III, had rushed to her side. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96; a look at her most significant encounters with U.S. presidents.
The world is mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away at age 96. CBS News royal contributor and former communications director for the Prince of Wales Julian Payne, joins CBS News to reflect on the queen and the royal family.
The loyal breed remained her constant companion, from childhood all the way through her time in Buckingham Palace.
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, has died at the age of 96. After a twist of fate made her the heir to the throne, she spent an unprecedented 70 years on the throne. Here's a look at the beloved monarch's legacy.
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving British monarch, died Thursday at Balmoral Castle, her summer home in Scotland. She was 96 and had spent a record 70 years on the throne. Norah O'Donnell anchors a CBS News Special Report with reporting and analysis from Mark Phillips and Holly Williams.
Police have arrested a Las Vegas-area elected public official in connection with the stabbing death of a journalist who exposed corruption in his office. The suspect was initially hospitalized for self-inflicted, non-life-threatening wounds. Mark Strassmann reports.
The New York City medical examiner is investigating the death of Bed Bath and Beyond's CFO, who died Friday after falling from his high-rise apartment. Gustavo Arnal's death came days after the company announced it was closing several stores and laying off workers.
A mass stabbing attack in Canada left at least 10 people dead and 15 others hospitalized. The stabbings occurred at 13 separate locations in the province of Saskatchewan. Two suspects were at large. A state of emergency has been declared in parts of northwest Georgia due to major flash flooding. And Former President Barack Obama won an Emmy award for best narrator for his work on the Netflix documentary series “Our Great National Parks.”
In December 1991 Ted Koppel interviewed the Soviet President at the Kremlin as the USSR ceased to exist. The man who oversaw the dissolution of a Cold War superpower (who died this week at age 91) offered a Russian fable to help explain his country's fate.
Historian and author Amanda Foreman reflects on the enduring legacy of the "People's Princess," and how the examples she set – from her honesty about her life struggles, to her efforts for society's most marginalized – continue to inspire us a quarter-century after her tragic death.
The children were ages 7 to 14 and at least three others were injured, according to the police statement.
The Navy is grappling with the fallout of a growing scandal that exposed a culture of abuse, cheating and drug use in its SEAL candidate program. A 24-year-old former college football star died during the grueling selection process known as "Hell Week." David Martin spoke to his grieving mother.
A publicist confirmed Bell had bipolar disorder. His loved ones said, "Our only comfort comes in the fact that our Luke is finally free and at peace."
Twenty-five years after the death of Princess Diana, Holly Williams takes a look at her legacy as seen through her impact on the royal family and her sons William and Harry. She speaks with former friend and journalist Richard Kay, who spoke with Diana on the day she died.
Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, has died at age 91, Russian state media reported. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer looks back at the life and legacy of the last Soviet leader.
Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has died at the age of 91. CBS News' John Dickerson speaks with Brian Taylor, professor of political science with a focus on Russian politics, about Gorbachev's legacy.
Former Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev, one of the most influential politicians of the 20th century, has died. He was 91 years old. Charlie D'Agata looks back on his life and influence.
George Christian helped CBS News document iconic global events from the fall of the Berlin Wall to Nelson Mandela's prison release and presidential election.
Pakistan declared its historic floods a "climate catastrophe" as over 1,000 people have died since mid-June. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports.
Next week will mark 25 years since the death of Princess Diana. But her work in parts of Africa lives on through a charitable organization co-founded by her son, Prince Harry. The prince played in a charity polo match at the Aspen Valley Polo Club in Colorado to raise funds for Sentebale, an organization that helps children in southern African countries.
The Vermont law allows physicians to prescribe lethal medication to state residents with an incurable illness that is expected to kill them within six months.
A jury Wednesday awarded Vanessa Bryant $16 million in the trial over photos of the helicopter crash site where Kobe Bryant and their daughter died, along with seven others. Carter Evans has the latest.
A 13-year-old girl is the latest person to be arrested in the fatal beating of a New York City cab driver.
Hezbollah allegedly fires a barrage of some 250 rockets at northern Israel after dozens are killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
Airports and highways are expected to be jam-packed during Thanksgiving week, a holiday period likely to end in another record day for air travel in the U.S.
A DHL cargo plane crash landed in Lithuania, killing one crew member, but authorities say it's too soon to link it to suspected Russian sabotage operations.
Authorities in Egypt say a luxury yacht that set off with 45 people from the Red Sea port of Ghalib for a week-long diving trip sank, with 28 rescued and 17 still missing.
Service workers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport have gone on strike at the start of a busy week of Thanksgiving travel to protest what they say are unlivable wages.
The turkeys, Peach and Blossom, hail from Minnesota, and will return there after Monday's festivities.
Barbara Taylor Bradford was one of the world's most popular and wealthiest writers, her net worth estimated at more than $200 million.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
The death of music star Liam Payne has thrust "pink cocaine," sometimes also called Tusi, into the national spotlight. The National Drug Early Warning System predicted its rise back in 2023.
President-elect Donald Trump, who ran on mass deportation and harsher immigration policies, could inherit a border that is relatively quiet.
The turkeys, Peach and Blossom, hail from Minnesota, and will return there after Monday's festivities.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
Barbara Taylor Bradford was one of the world's most popular and wealthiest writers, her net worth estimated at more than $200 million.
Airports and highways are expected to be jam-packed during Thanksgiving week, a holiday period likely to end in another record day for air travel in the U.S.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
Service workers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport have gone on strike at the start of a busy week of Thanksgiving travel to protest what they say are unlivable wages.
Car dealers will inspect and replace the control unit and a fuse if needed, as well as update software.
If confirmed, Bessent would runn the department that manages the nation's finances as well as its tax agency, the Internal Revenue Service.
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
President-elect Donald Trump, who ran on mass deportation and harsher immigration policies, could inherit a border that is relatively quiet.
The turkeys, Peach and Blossom, hail from Minnesota, and will return there after Monday's festivities.
Helene ransacked western North Carolina on Sept. 27, leaving a path of devastation, death and an economic calamity from which the state will need years to recover.
Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster said that Russia and Ukraine are both incentivized to make "as many gains on the battlefield as they can before the new Trump administration comes in."
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Rand Paul and Tammy Duckworth join Margaret Brennan.
About 20% of patients — as many as 1 in 5 — may not respond well to medications like Mounjaro and Wegovy, according to several obesity experts.
When it comes to eating healthy, all of us respond to foods differently. The National Institutes of Health's new nutrition study hopes to finally provide Americans a personalized answer to the question: "What should I eat?"
From the four food groups to the Food Pyramid, the U.S. government has long offered guidance to Americans hoping to eat a healthier diet. But there's growing scientific consensus that when it comes to eating healthy, all of us respond to foods differently. And to prove it, the National Institutes of Health has embarked on the most ambitious nutrition study ever, hoping to finally provide Americans a personalized answer to the question: "What should I eat?" Correspondent Lee Cowan reports.
Glioblastoma typically kills within 18 months, but a new type of treatment has kept Nadya El-Afandi's scans clear 17 months after diagnosis.
Laboratory findings show that Yu-Shang Food ready-to-eat meat and poultry products were making people sick, the CDC said.
Trans performance artist Ling'er says she was forced to undergo electroshock treatments at a hospital in China that left her with a heart condition.
Barbara Taylor Bradford was one of the world's most popular and wealthiest writers, her net worth estimated at more than $200 million.
Authorities in Egypt say a luxury yacht that set off with 45 people from the Red Sea port of Ghalib for a week-long diving trip sank, with 28 rescued and 17 still missing.
Hezbollah allegedly fires a barrage of some 250 rockets at northern Israel after dozens are killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
Officials praised as "incredible" the efforts made by hundreds of people to help save the foundering pilot whales.
While "Gladiator II" earned $55 million at the box office domestically, "Wicked" soared with $114 million. It was the biggest pre-Thanksgiving weekend opening since the COVID-19 pandemic, with the two movies earning the nickname "Glicked."
Barbara Taylor Bradford was one of the world's most popular and wealthiest writers, her net worth estimated at more than $200 million.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
There are very few American inventions more American than the martini – a classic cocktail of gin and vermouth, garnished with lemon. But today, a martini's ingredients may be up for debate.
Last year's horrific wildfires turned Lahaina into a disaster zone, and destroyed the Fleetwood Mac founder's club, Fleetwood's on Front Street. Today, Mick Fleetwood is determined to rebuild, saying, "There has to be music."
More than one third of travelers says they've incorporated artificial intelligence into their travel planning, according to a recent survey. CBS News compared how efficient booking a trip with the help of AI is compared to doing the research yourself.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
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.
At a Price Chopper outside Kansas City, shoppers are test driving the new Caper Cart, featuring digital screens, GPS, cameras equipped with artificial intelligence, and packaging scanners that spit out coupons. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti looks at the technology used to "reinvent the wheel" of the shopping cart.
Black Friday is almost here, but some of the hottest tech items are already on sale. CNET senior editor Lisa Eadicicco joins CBS News to discuss high-demand gifts and what retailers offer the best prices.
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach.
A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
A suspect in the fatal shooting of a woman and her 4-month-old son inside a car in Hartford, Connecticut, was arrested in Puerto Rico, officials said.
Erik and Lyle Menendez, who are serving life sentences for the 1989 murder of their parents, will appear virtually in court Monday for a hearing addressing the brothers' habeas corpus petition that seeks to vacate their murder convictions for lesser charges like manslaughter. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has the latest.
There is growing concern among the police over an increase in Venezuelan gang activity across New York City.
Law enforcement is raising alarm bells over a drug called pink cocaine. It doesn't actually contain cocaine, but is instead a combination of other substances. Tom Hanson has more on the spread of the potentially deadly drug.
A couple from Connecticut is charged with allegedly orchestrating a retail theft operation that may have cost Lululemon as much as $1 million.
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
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.
AAA estimates nearly 80 million people will travel over Thanksgiving and some have already started to pack the airports. The FAA says the number of scheduled flights will peak Tuesday, with more than 50,000 but airlines expect Wednesday and Sunday to actually see the most people. There is the potential of snow in Denver and Salt Lake City, impacting two major airports, and some extremely low temperatures in parts of the country could create delays as the holiday approaches. The weather could also impact the roads as drivers are expected to begin traveling Tuesday and Wednesday.
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The Orlando Pride defeated the Washington Spirit to claim the NWSL Championship. Brazilian soccer icon Marta, the all-time leading scorer in Women's World Cup history, joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about how she celebrated her first league title.
Dylan McCay and his fiancée Emily Roberts emptied their wedding savings to save a dog's life after finding her severely injured. Their generosity sparked a fundraising campaign that raised $45,000. David Begnaud has this and more.
Two months before her death, former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki shared a heartfelt message about fighting for better understanding and treatments. Her sisters talk to Gayle KIng and reflect on her determination during Lung Cancer Awareness Month.