Brother of Jeff Bezos' girlfriend questioned in leaked texts probe
Lawyer for National Enquirer, accused by Amazon CEO of blackmail attempt, says the tabloid is the victim of "defamatory" claim
Lawyer for National Enquirer, accused by Amazon CEO of blackmail attempt, says the tabloid is the victim of "defamatory" claim
CBS News has learned investigators hired by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos have now turned over their findings to law enforcement. They are trying to figure out how the National Enquirer obtained private photos and messages from Bezos. Last week, he claimed the Enquirer had explicit images and was trying to blackmail him. Errol Barnett reports.
Federal investigators are now involved in an alleged extortion scandal involving Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who claims the owner of the National Enquirer tried to blackmail him. Tony Dokoupil reports.
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Jeff Bezos published what appeared to be blackmailing emails from American Media Inc. in an extraordinary Medium post
Amazon's founder and CEO Jeff Bezos is accusing The National Enquirer's parent company, American Media Inc., of blackmailing him by threatening to publish intimate photographs unless Bezos publicly backed off criticisms of the media company. AMI said it lawfully reported the story of Bezos' affair, but it will investigate the allegations he published in an online blog post. Attorney Paul Batista explains the legal challenges AMI, and Bezos, could face.
Amazon's founder and CEO Jeff Bezos is accusing the National Enquirer's parent company, American Media Inc., of blackmailing him by threatening to release private photos and text messages related to his alleged affair. CBS News digital reporter Kate Smith discusses Bezos' explosive claims.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is accusing the National Enquirer and its publisher of "extortion and blackmail," dramatically escalating a dispute with the tabloid that exposed his private life. The Enquirer revealed Bezos' longtime affair with former TV anchor Lauren Sanchez last month. Jericka Duncan reports.
Amazon CEO posts threats from National Enquirer's parent company in shocking post; Delta Airlines apologizes for "pickup" napkins
Bezos published what appeared to be emails from American Media, Inc. in an extraordinary Medium post
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is accusing the publisher of the National Enquirer of blackmail and extortion. In a essay on Medium, Bezos published emails from American Media Inc. as evidence. Elaine Quijano reports.
Virginia lawmakers rocked by racist photos and assault claim; Baseball legend Frank Robinson dead at 83
CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN to discuss the 10th test flight of a New Shepard rocket by Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin space company.
Jeff Bezos and his wife Mackenzie of 25 years announced their divorce on twitter yesterday. This could make her the world's wealthiest woman.
Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos were married in 1993, the year before the couple started an online bookstore called Amazon
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos announces he and his wife MacKenzie Bezos are divorcing
The state promised at least $1.5 billion for a branch HQ -- now pressure is on to prove it's money well spent
There's a winner in Amazon's nationwide contest for a second headquarters. The online giant picked two locations, New York and Arlington, Virginia. Wired editor in chief Nicholas Thompson reports.
Devastating search continues for victims of California's Camp Fire; Brothers conquer Ironman triathlons together despite one's cerebral palsy
"Shuffling working class people out of a community does not improve their quality of life," she said in a series of tweets criticizing the deal
Announcement ends 14-month process that drew bids from more than 200 cities vying to win new corporate headquarters
The company has grown so far from its origin as an online bookstore that it's now seemingly everywhere
Bezos was a surprise speaker at the Wired25 conference in San Francisco on Monday
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos spoke at the Wired25 conference in San Francisco. Bezos discussed everything from his space company, Blue Origin, to Silicon Valley's relationship with the Trump administration.
SpaceX snubbed as United Launch Alliance, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, and Northrup Grumman win major Air Force contracts
Israel's government says a drone was launched toward the prime minister's house, with no casualties.
Crowds had gathered on Sapelo Island for a celebration of its tiny Gullah-Geechee community of Black slave descendants.
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers said early Saturday that it plans to hold a ratification vote on Wednesday that could end the Boeing strike.
Oscar, which the National Hurricane Center characterized as "very small," is the 15th named storm of the hurricane season.
Vice President Kamala Harris held events in Michigan and Georgia Saturday, while former President Donald Trump campaigned in Pennsylvania.
Stanford University says the psychologist behind the controversial "Stanford Prison Experiment" has died.
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is assisting in the case after the shooting in Holmes County, a spokesperson told CBS News.
Investigators were puzzled when the beaten body of an unidentified woman was found dumped near a Florida highway. The next day, a bloody motel room was discovered. Were the crime scenes connected?
A man accused of drugging and sexually assaulting nine women at his homes in Hermosa and Redondo Beach, allegedly killing one of the victims when he drugged her, is facing more than a dozen felony charges, prosecutors said Friday.
Vice President Kamala Harris held events in Michigan and Georgia Saturday, while former President Donald Trump campaigned in Pennsylvania.
Investigators were puzzled when the beaten body of an unidentified woman was found dumped near a Florida highway. The next day, a bloody motel room was discovered. Were the crime scenes connected?
In 1982, Cathy Krauseneck, a young mother, was killed in her bed – an ax lodged in her head. Investigators believe the crime scene was staged to look like a burglary to cover up the real crime – the intentional murder of Cathy by her husband.
Crowds had gathered on Sapelo Island for a celebration of its tiny Gullah-Geechee community of Black slave descendants.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Mary J. Blige, Foreigner, the late Jimmy Buffett and A Tribe Called Quest, among others.
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers said early Saturday that it plans to hold a ratification vote on Wednesday that could end the Boeing strike.
Letter deliverers have been working without a contract since May 2023.
The frozen waffles, made by Treehouse Foods, were sold under store brands including Walmart's Great Value and Target's Good and Gather.
Navigating the insurance process after a natural disaster damages your home can be daunting. Here are some key tips.
Donald Trump said he'd appoint a CEO who is 78, his own age. But chief executives of top companies who are his age or older are rare.
Vice President Kamala Harris held events in Michigan and Georgia Saturday, while former President Donald Trump campaigned in Pennsylvania.
"If he's exhausted being on the campaign trail, is he fit to do the job?" Harris asked as Trump refuses to release detailed medical records.
Donald Trump said he'd appoint a CEO who is 78, his own age. But chief executives of top companies who are his age or older are rare.
With only weeks before the November 5 election, here's how top economists assess the health of the U.S. economy.
"If Mr. Trump returns, we will open multiple bottles of champagne," Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said earlier this month.
Brooklinn Khoury was 20 years old when a family member's pet launched at her face and bit off her upper lip.
"If he's exhausted being on the campaign trail, is he fit to do the job?" Harris asked as Trump refuses to release detailed medical records.
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Rwanda says it's gaining control of a Marburg outbreak, but U.S. authorities are taking no chances as another killer virus spreads fast.
Among new mothers in the U.S., 1 in 8 suffer from postpartum depression, according to the CDC.
Oscar, which the National Hurricane Center characterized as "very small," is the 15th named storm of the hurricane season.
A major power plant failed in Cuba, affecting the entire national system and leaving millions without power.
A chartered bullet train filled with thrill-seekers descended into a zombie apocalypse just in time for Halloween.
The Atlantic Hurricane season has been busy with 15 named storms already forming this year. The season runs through Nov. 30.
The father of former One Direction star Liam Payne arrived in Buenos Aires to arrange for the return of his son's body to England.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Mary J. Blige, Foreigner, the late Jimmy Buffett and A Tribe Called Quest, among others.
The father of former One Direction star Liam Payne arrived in Buenos Aires to arrange for the return of his son's body to England.
Aaron Frazer honed his musical interest from a young age, learning the drums at 9 years old. He went on to study music at Indiana University, but his big break came when he formed the now-acclaimed R&B group Durand Jones & the Indications. In 2021, he released his lauded solo debut, followed by a second collection this summer. Now, from his most recent album “Into The Blue,” here is Aaron Frazer with “Easy To Love.”
Aaron Frazer honed his musical interest from a young age, learning the drums at 9 years old. He went on to study music at Indiana University, but his big break came when he formed the now-acclaimed R&B group Durand Jones & the Indications. In 2021, he released his lauded solo debut, followed by a second collection this summer. Now, from his most recent album “Into The Blue,” here is Aaron Frazer with “Time Will Tell.”
Aaron Frazer honed his musical interest from a young age, learning the drums at 9 years old. He went on to study music at Indiana University, but his big break came when he formed the now-acclaimed R&B group Durand Jones & the Indications. In 2021, he released his lauded solo debut, followed by a second collection this summer. Now, from his most recent album “Into The Blue,” here is Aaron Frazer with “Fly Away.”
Gordon Lubold from The Wall Street Journal joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the rise in drone activity over restricted U.S. military airspaces.
Dr. Marcus Collins, author of "For the Culture," joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the influence of social media on voter decision-making. With 19 days left in the race, a CBS News poll reveals more than 20% of voters frequently use social platforms to stay informed.
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.
Just ahead of the holiday shopping rush, Apple is giving iPad minis their first update in years while Amazon is offering a new line of Kindle e-readers. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joined CBS News to discuss the devices.
Two Sudanese brothers are charged with running "Anonymous Sudan," one of the most prolific cyberattack-for-hire gangs of all time.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published its winter outlook for this coming December, January and February. Experts anticipate warmer-than-average temperatures for much of the country. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey joins to discuss.
Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused so much complex havoc that damages totals are likely join the infamous ranks of Katrina, Sandy and Harvey as super costly $50-billion-plus killers, experts say.
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court said it will allow the Environmental Protection Agency to enforce new greenhouse gas emissions limits for power plants. Michael Gerrard, a professor at Columbia Climate School, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
White blobs of "a mystery substance" dotting beaches across Canada's far northeast Newfoundland and Labrador province spark an investigation.
As the southern U.S. reels from back-to-back hurricanes, researchers estimate that millions will move away from areas with extreme weather in the coming decades. Senior research geographer Dr. Alexander de Sherbinin joins CBS News to discuss the research and which parts of the U.S. will likely be most affected.
Investigators were puzzled when the beaten body of an unidentified woman was found dumped near a Florida highway. The next day, a bloody motel room was discovered. Were the crime scenes connected?
In 1982, Cathy Krauseneck, a young mother, was killed in her bed – an ax lodged in her head. Investigators believe the crime scene was staged to look like a burglary to cover up the real crime – the intentional murder of Cathy by her husband.
Richard Allen stands accused of killing the girls, Abby Williams and Libby German, in 2017.
As the presidential election nears, the issue of crime is weighing on the minds of voters. A CBS News poll taken earlier this year found 63% of voters said crime would be a factor in who they vote for, despite FBI data showing reported violent crime fell in 2023. In Chicago, a group of women is trying to continue to lower crime rates end the cycle of violence in the city.
Disturbing new details and heart-wrenching testimony were given during the first day of the Delphi murders trial. Prosecutors revealed how Abby Williams, 13, and Libby German, 14, were killed on a hiking trail more than seven years ago. Here's what to know about the case.
NASA's solar-powered Europa Clipper took off Monday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The spacecraft is projected to reach Jupiter by April 2030 and will study one of the planet's moons. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood explains what scientists are hoping to accomplish with the mission.
NASA successfully launched the Europa Clipper spacecraft Monday toward Jupiter where it will monitor a moon for potential habitable qualities. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on the spacecraft expected to near Jupiter's moon Europa around April 2030.
A multi-billion dollar space mission launching Monday may reveal more about an icy moon circling planet Jupiter. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
SpaceX launched its most powerful rocket ever built and then flew its first stage booster back to the launch pad where giant metal arms called "chopsticks" grabbed it, just seven minutes after lifting off in Boca Chica, Texas. The uncrewed test flight is a new milestone in SpaceX's vision of developing a fully reusable rocket to return astronauts to the moon and beyond.
The ambitious mission won't actually look for life on Jupiter's moon Europa, but it should find out if the presumed ocean provides a habitable environment.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
Television host Ryan Seacrest sits down with Luke Burbank to discuss his new role as host of "Wheel of Fortune." Then, Tracy Smith meets an entrepreneur on a mission to help lift women in Afghanistan out of poverty through rugs. "Here Comes the Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Three people check into a Florida motel room. Only two walk out alive. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
A young mother is killed in her bed, her toddler unharmed. Unsolved for 40 years, how the unusual crime scene helped close the case. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. (This is a 26-minute episode.)
Wall Street has seen six straight weeks of gains and with unemployment near a 50-year low, there are signs the economy is strong. However, the cost of everyday essentials is still a top-of-mind issue for voters, and although the rate of inflation is at a three-year low, consumers are still complaining food prices remain high. Michael George reports.
The Ebony Ladies Golf League of Chicago, which just marked its 50th anniversary, has spent decades growing the game with African American women. Jim Williams has more.