Forbes lists wealthiest billionaires in the world
Forbes has revealed the world's wealthiest people — and it's the biggest group in the annual list's 35 years. Here's who sits atop the list.
Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian files for divorce from Kanye West
The split had been rumored following a tumultuous 2020 for the couple.
Federal inmate executed despite pleas
Convicted killer Brandon Bernard was executed overnight after prominent figures like Kim Kardashian West spoke out to halt his execution, claiming he was a reformed man deserving of mercy. This comes despite a prosecutor and five jurors on Bernard's own case advocating for him to live out his sentence in prison for the crime he committed over twenty years ago. Errol Barnett has the story.
Advocates fight to stop the ninth federal execution of 2020
Brandon Bernard, a 40-year-old inmate, is scheduled to die Thursday at the federal penitentiary in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Former prosecutor now says inmate "does not deserve" death sentence
The 40-year-old was convicted for his role in the murders of youth ministers Todd and Stacie Bagley in 2000.
Kim Kardashian West to briefly "freeze" Instagram, Facebook accounts
The 24-hour "freeze" is part of a "week of action" on Instagram "demanding parent company Facebook take action to address racism, hate, and disinformation on its platforms," according to a press release.
Alice Johnson prepares for RNC speech
The final night of the Republican National Convention will feature a powerful plea for criminal justice reform from someone who knows the system from the inside. 65-year-old Alice Marie Johnson spent 22 years in prison, after receiving a live sentence for a first time, nonviolent drug and money laundering conviction. Two years ago, President Trump granted her clemency after Kim Kardashian West brought the case to him. Vladimir Duthiers spoke to Johnson about her long journey to freedom and her new fight.
Psychiatrist destigmatizes bipolar disorder
Psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma discusses bipolar disorder and mental health after Kim Kardashian West asks for compassion and empathy surrounding Kanye's bipolar diagnosis.
Kim Kardashian breaks silence on Kanye West's mental health
Kardashian West said she has never spoken about West's bipolar disorder publicly in order to protect her children, but added that she wants to destigmatize mental illness.
Kim Kardashian West addresses Kanye's mental health
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian West made a public plea for compassion on behalf of her husband Kanye West. This comes after a public outburst over the weekend at a presidential rally in South Carolina. Jericka Duncan reports.
Kim Kardashian West on Kanye's mental health
Kim Kardashian West opened up about her husband Kanye West's struggle with bipolar disorder in a heartfelt message on Instagram. The 43-year-old rapper's mental health has come under scrutiny in recent days after he launched a potential bid for president and unleashed a series of bizarre statements and tweets. CBS Los Angeles reports.
Kim Kardashian West sells beauty brand stake for $200 million
Deal with CoverGirl maker Coty values reality TV star's three-year-old makeup business at $1 billion.
Execution halted after chaplain barred; Kardashian thanks court
The justices blocked Ruben Gutierrez's execution about an hour before he could have been put to death.
Kim Kardashian West calls for the release of Ohio inmate
Kevin Keith is serving time at Marion Correctional Institution, one of the largest coronavirus hot spots in the country.
Inmate spotlighted by Kim Kardashian West has sentence commuted
"Alexis Martin is a sex traffic survivor and I was honored to be able to share her story," Kardashian West tweeted.
Kim Kardashian West on criminal justice reform: "I couldn't just sit back"
After helping get Alice Marie Johnson released from prison, Kardashian West wants to do more.
"48 Hours" preview: Kevin Cooper fights for his freedom
In this week's "48 Hours," we have an update on a death row inmate's right for freedom. Kevin Cooper was convicted for the 1983 murders of the Ryen family and Christopher Hughes. Erin Moriarty has the latest.
2020 Met Gala postponed indefinitely
The theme of this year's Met Gala was set to be "About Time: Fashion and Duration."
Ex-judge works to free inmate he sentenced
Former judge Kevin Sharp sits down with CBS News to discuss his efforts to commute the sentence of a federal inmate with Kim Kardashian.
He sentenced a man to life in prison. Now he's working to get him out.
Kardashian West has teamed up with Kevin Sharp, the former federal judge who sentenced Young in 2013.
Kim Kardashian pushes criminal justice reform at White House
Kardashian visited the White House, as she continues to push for criminal justice reform and pardons for some non-violent offenders.
Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West share family holiday card
Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West sent very cozy Christmas wishes with their family holiday card — the first one featuring all six of them.
Kim Kardashian West sues doctor over "Vampire Facial" ads
West claims a doctor misused her image in promotional materials for a facial that uses a patient's own blood
Kanye West says he's the "greatest artist that God has ever created"
"Jesus has won the victory," he told the crowd. "I told you about my arrogance and cockiness already. "Now the greatest artist that God has ever created is now working for him."
Kanye West reportedly says he'll only do gospel music from now on
His yet-to-be-released album contains no curse words
China raises tariffs on U.S. goods to 84% in retaliation to Trump tariffs
China said it will hike its levies on U.S. imports to 84% after President Trump hit Chinese goods with 104% tariff
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RFK Jr. encourages people to get measles vaccine amid deadly outbreak
Kennedy's comments mark the first time he has publicly urged people to get the measles vaccine since becoming HHS secretary.
Trump's sweeping new tariffs in effect, including 104% on China
The tariffs on imports from dozens of countries kicked in Wednesday, including 104% on goods from China, dramatically ramping up a potential global trade war.
Trump's would-be assassin sought weapon to shoot down his plane, DOJ says
The Justice Department says Ryan Routh tried to acquire anti-aircraft weapons to shoot down Donald Trump's plane.
Virginia shooting kills 3 and wounds 3 others; suspects in custody
Authorities said "all suspects" were in custody Wednesday morning after a shooting in Virginia killed three people and injured three more.
Death toll tops 100 in roof collapse at nightclub in Dominican Republic
The roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed on a crowd, killing at least 113 people and leaving many others injured or trapped under rubble.
Judge rules for Associated Press in White House access dispute
A federal judge granted the Associated Press' request for a preliminary injunction and ordered White House officials to restore its access to certain spaces.
Air traffic chief retiring early as FAA replaces some senior managers
In the wake of the deadly mid-air collision and a series of concerning close calls, the FAA has brought in a new management team to the air traffic control tower at Reagan National Airport.
National Recording Registry adds Elton John, Celine Dion, "Hamilton," more
Other audio selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations include recordings by Chicago, Miles Davis, Helen Reddy, Steve Miller Band, Tracy Chapman, the soundtrack of Minecraft, and the Windows 95 chime.
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Virginia shooting kills 3 and wounds 3 others; suspects in custody
Authorities said "all suspects" were in custody Wednesday morning after a shooting in Virginia killed three people and injured three more.
China raises tariffs on U.S. goods to 84% in retaliation to Trump tariffs
China said it will hike its levies on U.S. imports to 84% after President Trump hit Chinese goods with 104% tariff
Pediatrician accused of sex abuse ordered to pay $1.6 billion to 104 women
Lawyers for the women say their litigation has resulted in one of the largest cumulative awards against a single individual in the U.S.
Here's how much an iPhone could cost with Trump's tariffs on China
U.S. tariffs on China could add hundreds of dollars to the cost an iPhone, a recent analysis shows.
Trump's would-be assassin sought weapon to shoot down his plane, DOJ says
The Justice Department says Ryan Routh tried to acquire anti-aircraft weapons to shoot down Donald Trump's plane.
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China raises tariffs on U.S. goods to 84% in retaliation to Trump tariffs
China said it will hike its levies on U.S. imports to 84% after President Trump hit Chinese goods with 104% tariff
Lego opens $1 billion plant in Vietnam it says will be all green
Lego opened a $1 billion factory in Vietnam it says will make toys without adding planet-warming gas to the atmosphere by relying entirely on clean energy.
Here's how much an iPhone could cost with Trump's tariffs on China
U.S. tariffs on China could add hundreds of dollars to the cost an iPhone, a recent analysis shows.
Trump's sweeping new tariffs in effect, including 104% on China
President Trump's tariffs on imports from dozens of countries kicked in Wednesday, including 104% on goods from China, dramatically ramping up a potential global trade war.
State Farm looks to raise property insurance rates after L.A. wildfires
State Farm, California's largest property insurance provider, says it expects to pay out more than $7.5 billion in insurance claims after the Los Angeles wildfires.
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Trump's sweeping new tariffs in effect, including 104% on China
President Trump's tariffs on imports from dozens of countries kicked in Wednesday, including 104% on goods from China, dramatically ramping up a potential global trade war.
Trump's would-be assassin sought weapon to shoot down his plane, DOJ says
The Justice Department says Ryan Routh tried to acquire anti-aircraft weapons to shoot down Donald Trump's plane.
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RFK Jr. encourages people to get measles vaccine amid deadly outbreak
Kennedy's comments mark the first time he has publicly urged people to get the measles vaccine since becoming HHS secretary.
Trump overstates the number of U.S. factories lost since NAFTA
President Trump claims 90,000 factories have shuttered since the free trade agreement took effect, but more recent data shows the figure is misleadingly high.
Underfunding threatens suicide prevention lifeline's mission
Nationwide, calls increased 40% soon after the three-digit number was officially launched in 2022.
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RFK Jr. encourages people to get measles vaccine amid deadly outbreak
Kennedy's comments mark the first time he has publicly urged people to get the measles vaccine since becoming HHS secretary.
Underfunding threatens suicide prevention lifeline's mission
Nationwide, calls increased 40% soon after the three-digit number was officially launched in 2022.
Scientists hope far-UVC light could help stop the next airborne pandemic
The emerging technology offers an alternative to conventional UVC light, which is used to sanitize surfaces but can harm the skin and eyes.
RFK Jr. cuts lead poisoning team helping tribes, local health departments
The CDC's team of lead poisoning experts remained off the job a week after the sweeping HHS layoffs.
Mexico confirms country's first human death from H5N1 bird flu
A 3-year-old girl in western Mexico died after contracting bird flu, Mexican health authorities said.
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Colombian mayor seeks info after biologist's dismembered body found
A mayor in Colombia has offered a reward worth more than $11,000 for information after an Italian biologist's dismembered body was discovered in a suitcase.
China raises tariffs on U.S. goods to 84% in retaliation to Trump tariffs
China said it will hike its levies on U.S. imports to 84% after President Trump hit Chinese goods with 104% tariff
Powerful cartel commander, 8 other members killed in Colombia
Days after the death of a top Gulf Clan commander, the military said it had killed eight more of the cartel's members and taken two captive.
Ancient altar found in jungle apparently used for child sacrifices
The discovery shows the cultural interaction between the Maya of Tikal and Teotihuacan's elite between 300 and 500 A.D., archaeologists said.
Trump's sweeping new tariffs in effect, including 104% on China
President Trump's tariffs on imports from dozens of countries kicked in Wednesday, including 104% on goods from China, dramatically ramping up a potential global trade war.
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2025 National Recording Registry additions: Elton John, Celine Dion, Amy Winehouse and "Hamilton"
Other audio selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations include recordings by Chicago, Miles Davis, Helen Reddy, Steve Miller Band, Tracy Chapman, the soundtrack of Minecraft, and the Windows 95 chime.
Geri Halliwell-Horner's journey from Spice Girls to bestselling author
Geri Halliwell-Horner looks back at her time as a Spice Girl and talks about her transition to becoming an author.
Will Richard on winning NCAA national title
The Florida Gators won their first NCAA basketball title since 2007. Will Richard, who hit four three-pointers in the first half, speaks about the big win, what he'll remember from this season and the next steps in his career.
Florida Gators forward on big win over Houston
The Gators defeated the Houston Cougars 65–63, claiming their first national championship since 2007. Forward Thomas Haugh joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the thrilling finish.
Spice Girls Geri Halliwell Horner on new book
Former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell Horner joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her second novel, "Rosie Frost: Ice on Fire," a mystery-filled adventure that follows a young orphan uncovering secrets at a boarding school.
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Here's how much an iPhone could cost with Trump's tariffs on China
U.S. tariffs on China could add hundreds of dollars to the cost an iPhone, a recent analysis shows.
Instagram users under 16 will need parental OK to livestream, Meta says
Instagram users under 16 won't be able to livestream or unblur nudity in direct messages they've received without parental approval.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
China pulls TikTok deal over tariffs
TikTok faced a Saturday deadline to find a U.S. buyer or face a potential ban. President Trump announced an extension on Friday. A deal was at the finish line but China pulled back due to Trump's tariff announcement. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has the details.
Nintendo unveils new Switch 2 console
Nintendo has unveiled its next console, the Switch 2. Washington Post reporter Gene Park joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the new user experience, the price and possible security concerns.
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Ancient altar found in jungle apparently used for child sacrifices
The discovery shows the cultural interaction between the Maya of Tikal and Teotihuacan's elite between 300 and 500 A.D., archaeologists said.
Scientists hope far-UVC light could help stop the next airborne pandemic
The emerging technology offers an alternative to conventional UVC light, which is used to sanitize surfaces but can harm the skin and eyes.
Dire wolf pups born 12,500 years after extinction, company says
Colossal Biosciences said it used ancient DNA from the extinct species to create three dire wolf pups named Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi.
Rocket carrying NASA's Jonny Kim, 2 cosmonauts docks with space station
The craft carrying astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian cosmonauts docked with the space station. They're scheduled for an eight-month stay.
Geomagnetic storms could bring northern lights show to parts of U.S.
The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are forecast tonight after they were visible in parts of Washington, Montana and Alaska on Friday.
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Colombian mayor seeks info after biologist's dismembered body found
A mayor in Colombia has offered a reward worth more than $11,000 for information after an Italian biologist's dismembered body was discovered in a suitcase.
Powerful cartel commander, 8 other members killed in Colombia
Days after the death of a top Gulf Clan commander, the military said it had killed eight more of the cartel's members and taken two captive.
Daughter uses podcast to try to solve dad's unsolved 2002 murder
Madison McGhee has spent tens of thousands of dollars and interviewed dozens of people to try to solve her father's murder.
Lori Vallow Daybell's Arizona trial continues with witness testimony
Lori Vallow Daybell is accused in Arizona of conspiring to murder her estranged husband, Charles Vallow.
Lori Vallow Daybell trial opening statements
Opening statements began Monday in the trial of a woman facing charges in the death of her fourth husband. Lori Vallow Daybell, who has already been convicted of killing two of her children in a separate trial, has pleaded not guilty in this case. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez is in Phoenix, Arizona, with more.
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Former Navy SEAL makes first space trip
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim is making his first trip to space. It's the latest accomplishment for the former Navy SEAL and Harvard-trained doctor. Mark Strassmann sat down with Kim before his launch and traces his remarkable journey to the stars.
Stars cheer Gayle King's journey to space
With just days to go before liftoff, Gayle King gets a surprise sendoff on "CBS Mornings" from friends and famous faces including Tom Hanks, William Shatner, Bill Nye and Megan Rapinoe.
Revisit the 2024 total solar eclipse with photos and videos
As Americans wait for the next chance to see a total solar eclipse from the U.S., here's a look back at the 2024 event.
Rocket carrying NASA's Jonny Kim, 2 cosmonauts docks with space station
The craft carrying astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian cosmonauts docked with the space station. They're scheduled for an eight-month stay.
SpaceX Fram2 crew back on Earth
A wealthy bitcoin entrepreneur and three other adventurers returned to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule after 55 passes above the North and South Poles. CBS News' Bill Harwood has more.
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
Notable Deaths in 2025
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Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
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 troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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Deadly roof collapse in Dominican Republic
More than 100 people are dead after the roof collapse at a popular nightclub in the Dominican Republic. Among the victims are a beloved singer and two former Major League Baseball players. At least 150 people were injured in the collapse.
EU considering tariffs on U.S. goods
The European Union is navigating two sides of President Trump's tariffs strategy by offering to drop some tariffs levied on the U.S. but also considering more taxes on agricultural and manufacturing goods, according to Jeanna Smialek, the Brussels bureau chief for The New York Times. Smialek joined CBS News with more.
How latest tariffs could impact consumers
CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady and CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger join "CBS Mornings" to break down the impact of President Trump's latest round of tariffs that took effect Wednesday – from potential price hikes to the stock market.
Trump's reciprocal tariffs take effect
The Trump administration says dozens of countries are trying to reach the president to try to strike deals as his reciprocal tariffs take effect. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
Battle over evidence in Idaho killings
Lawyers for Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students, are seeking to limit evidence against him, including a selfie and online shopping data. The trial, which is set to begin in August, is expected to last about three months.