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"Weird puking bird" wins New Zealand avian beauty contest
The Australasian crested grebe, aka the "puteketeke," took the honors after comic John Oliver launched an unlikely global campaign and dubbed it the "weird puking bird."
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The Australasian crested grebe, aka the "puteketeke," took the honors after comic John Oliver launched an unlikely global campaign and dubbed it the "weird puking bird."
The limited series podcast, titled "Strike Force Five," launched Wednesday and features the voices of Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers and John Oliver.
The host of "Last Week Tonight," John Oliver, joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about Season 10 of the show.
Danbury, Connecticut mayor sets big condition for accepting offer from HBO star to donate $55,000 if city names sewage treatment facility for him.
He's not the same kid-friendly "Science Guy" millennials grew up with
Chairman Ajit Pai may be asked about commission's actions regarding issue known as "net neutrality"
Attempts to discuss "John Oliver" or "Last Week Tonight" on popular Sina Weibo microblog blocked for violating "relevant laws"
John Oliver of HBO's "Last Week Tonight" wants to offer one of the last Blockbuster Video stores some support
Only on the "CBS This Morning" podcast, the mother-daughter team discuss "Marlon Bundo's Day in the Life of the Vice President"
The "Last Week Tonight host" released his version one day ahead of the Pence family's book about their pet rabbit, Marlon Bundo
Several women who have accused Dustin Hoffman of sexual misconduct have co-signed a letter thanking "Last Week Tonight" host John Oliver for confronting the actor
During a panel discussion, John Oliver grilled actor Dustin Hoffman about sexual misconduct in Hollywood. Hoffman has been accused of sexually harassing a 17-year-old female intern on a movie set in the 1980s.
"Last Week Tonight" host John Oliver confronted Dustin Hoffman about the sexual misconduct allegations against him
The "Last Week Tonight" host is set to voice Zazu, a stuffy red-billed hornbill
John Oliver can't claim he didn't see this lawsuit coming
With the Trump administration's plans to deregulate net neutrality, the "Last Week Tonight" host directed his audience to file complaints with the FCC
Millions across the country observed International Women's Day last week by participating in "A Day Without a Woman." However, it was coverage by a local news station in Texas that caught the attention of "Last Week Tonight" host John Oliver.
John Oliver of HBO's "Last Week Tonight" examines the qualifications of President Trump's Cabinet picks. See a clip here.
It's been a long four months for John Oliver since "Last Week Tonight" went on hiatus just after Election Day
After some encouragement from comedian John Oliver, thousands of people have donated to Planned Parenthood in Vice President-elect Mike Pence's name. Pence is known for his strong opposition to abortion.
John Oliver has used nearly the entire season finale of his HBO show to criticize President-elect Donald Trump
Fresh off his Emmy win for Outstanding Variety Talk Series, the host of "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" discusses political satire and the presidential election
"Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" tackles serious topics with a satirical spin. The show leaves his audience laughing while enlightening them about news that affects the world. On Sunday, Oliver took home the Emmy for Outstanding Variety Talk Series. Oliver joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the 2016 elections and covering current events with satire.
John Oliver lamented the deluge of superhero movies and pitched his own: "Johnny Strong"
John Oliver’s “Last Week Tonight” is taking a month off, but first he has a clear message to Donald Trump
Some Democrats question Biden's ability to campaign in the 2024 presidential election, divide over whether he should be the nominee, after voters say Trump won debate.
Hurricane warnings are already in effect in Barbados, St. Lucia, Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Tobago.
The Justice Department has presented Boeing with a plea deal in which the company would plead guilty to a conspiracy charge, pay a fine and enter a three-year probation period.
"Joe Biden is not going to take himself out of this race – nor should he," Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said Sunday.
The state attorney general is investigating the shooting of Nyah Mway, who was born in Myanmar and is a member of its Karen ethnic minority.
South Korea says North Korea launched a ballistic missile a day after the North vowed to take "overwhelming countermeasures" in response to new U.S. military drills.
Many French voters are frustrated about inflation and other economic concerns, as well as President Emmanuel Macron's leadership.
A look back at 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley's coverage of combat veterans overseas and the impact of post-traumatic stress disorder on their families when they return home.
Beryl is the first hurricane in more than fifty years to appear before July 4th in the Atlantic basin.
The Justice Department has presented Boeing with a plea deal in which the company would plead guilty to a conspiracy charge, pay a fine and enter a three-year probation period.
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio join Margaret Brennan.
The state attorney general is investigating the shooting of Nyah Mway, who was born in Myanmar and is a member of its Karen ethnic minority.
Polls show Americans' trust in the Supreme Court has never been lower, especially in light of ethical lapses that lead observers to question the impartiality of the justices.
Hurricane warnings are already in effect in Barbados, St. Lucia, Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Tobago.
Some of the world's largest companies have toned down their Pride campaigns in the wake of last year's backlash against Target and Bud Light.
Last night's presidential debate between Biden and Trump marked a drop in TV viewership from 2020 and 2016.
CDK outage forecast to slow auto sales by 7.2% in June, pushing demand into July.
Cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide found to contain toxic levels of chemical found in some mushrooms.
Army of volunteers raced to hand out jugs of milk and bags of groceries to line of cars outside Fordyce High School.
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio join Margaret Brennan.
The following is a transcript of an interview with UNICEF executive director Catherine Russell on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 30, 2024.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio, a Republican, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 30, 2024.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 30, 2024.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Jim Himes, a Democrat, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 30, 2024.
Does wearing a face mask help to prevent COVID? Four years after the pandemic began, here's what scientists have learned.
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook talks with experts about the distinctions between normal and abnormal aging as it affects memory issues, a workforce continuing beyond traditional retirement age, and the testing of surgeons who currently work without age limits. (This story was originally broadcast on February 18, 2024.)
Less than 100 intestinal transplants were done in 2023. For Danielle Perea, the surgery was her only chance.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
Cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide found to contain toxic levels of chemical found in some mushrooms.
South Korea says North Korea launched a ballistic missile a day after the North vowed to take "overwhelming countermeasures" in response to new U.S. military drills.
Many French voters are frustrated about inflation and other economic concerns, as well as President Emmanuel Macron's leadership.
For the destroyer's crew, the war between Israel and Hamas turned a routine seven-month deployment to the Middle East into a fight against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, who launched drones and missiles from Yemen in support of Hamas.
No one has so far claimed responsibility for the attacks.
Hurricane warnings are already in effect in Barbados, St. Lucia, Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Tobago.
His recently uncovered photographs, long thought lost, are the basis of the former Beatle's book, "1964: Eyes of the Storm," and an exhibition currently at the Brooklyn Museum.
Paul McCartney recently uncovered photographs he'd thought were lost – ones he took during The Beatles' first tour of America in 1964. The pictures – candid shots from the vantage point of newly-anointed superstars – are the basis of the book, "1964: Eyes of the Storm," and an exhibition currently on view at the Brooklyn Museum. Correspondent Anthony Mason gets a private tour with McCartney, who talks about documenting the astonishing welcome that the "lads from Liverpool" received in the U.S. (An earlier version of this story was broadcast on June 18, 2023.)
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including comic actor Martin Mull.
Breaking (or breakdancing), an acrobatic dance style with its roots in New York's hip hop culture, is making its Olympic debut in this year's Summer Games in Paris. Correspondent Luke Burbank talks with Victor Montalvo (a.k.a. B-Boy Victor), who will be competing for breaking gold; and with founding members of the b-boy group New York City Breakers, who came up with some of the sport's original moves in the Bronx back in the late 1970s and early '80s.
From the moment she first began appearing at the side of John F. Kennedy Jr., Carolyn Bessette became one of the most photographed women in the world. Her personal style continues to have an impact 25 years following her death.
This week marks 50 years since the debut of the barcode, those machine-readable black stripes that have changed many aspects of modern life. Bradley Blackburn looks back at its history.
Three major mobile carriers say customers abroad can't make phone calls, send messages.
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.
Recall involves about 132,000 units due to lithium-ion batteries that can overheat, with $20,000 in property damage reported.
Voice actors Paul Skye Lehrman and Linnea Sage say their voices are their livelihoods and are now being stolen by AI.
Called 2024 MK, the space rock will make its closest approach to Earth on Saturday.
Scientists are racing to figure out what's causing strange behavior and even deaths among fish, including the endangered sawfish. The phenomenon started in the Florida Keys, but has been seen as far north as Tampa.
South Africa is home to a large majority of the world's rhinos and as such is a hot spot for poaching driven by demand from Asia.
New research paints a worrying picture about the state of polar bears in Canada's Hudson Bay. The big furry bears could go extinct in the region as early as the 2030s due to thinning ice, longer ice-free seasons and human activity leading to climate change. Geoffrey York, one of the study's co-authors, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
Scientists monitoring 51 chimpanzees saw sick or injured animals eating certain plant items that were not part of their normal diet.
Family of victim shares new details of their own investigation into what happened the night of the November 2022 murders of four University of Idaho college students and the case against suspect Bryan Kohberger.
Alabama college student Aniah Blanchard vanished without a trace in October 2019 — and it took more than a month before her family learned what happened to her.
Police fatally shot a 13-year-old boy late Friday night following a chase in Utica, New York, after the teen displayed what turned out to be a replica handgun, authorities said. Michael George has the latest.
Police said they spotted what "appeared to be a handgun" during the chase, but was later determined to be a pellet gun resembling a Glock 17.
The 36-year-old woman is being held in the Mecklenburg County Jail on a $250,000 bond, jail records show.
The problem for NASA and Boeing is that the Starliner's service module is discarded before re-entry and burns up in the atmosphere.
The latest GOES satellite will play a critical role in tracking hurricanes and other dangerous storms across North America.
China's Chang'e 6 is the first craft ever to collect soil and rock samples from the side of the moon that faces away from Earth into space.
NASA has again postponed the troubled Boeing Starliner's trip home from the International Space Station as crews assess a series of helium leaks. Those leaks had also delayed the first crewed launch of the ship multiple times. Mark Strassmann reports.
NASA canceled a spacewalk on Monday due to a leaky spacesuit. And Starliner commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and co-pilot Sunita Williams will remain at the International Space Station longer than planned after NASA and Boeing delayed the capsule's return to Earth. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks down the issues the astronauts are navigating in space.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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."
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Celebrations across the country are marking the end of Pride Month. Advocates are using the opportunity to warn about Mpox in the hopes of avoiding a breakout similar to the one in 2022. Dr. Celine Gounder reports.
Caretakers at George Washington's Mt. Vernon estate stumbled on nearly three dozen glass bottles filled with cherries and berries from the founding father's plantation. Scott MacFarlane has the story.
The TSA has seen six of its busiest days in history just this June. Now, with Independence Day approaching, another surge of travelers is expected. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
Hurricane Beryl, the first named storm of the season, has quickly strengthened to Category 4 strength as it barrels toward the Caribbean. CBS Philadelphia meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
A 13-year-old was shot and killed by police in Utica, New York. Police said they originally stopped him and another teen because they matched the description of robbery suspects. Michael George reports.