Crisis and loss in the House of Windsor
The queen faces one of the most challenging chapters of her reign.
The queen faces one of the most challenging chapters of her reign.
"The Queen Carries On: A Gayle King Special" looks at Queen Elizabeth II's life through the eyes of people who have grown up with her, been honored by her and reported on her for decades. The CBS News special spans the milestones of her journey from princess to Queen, her public and private challenges, her relationship with Prince Philip, and more.
On Tuesday, Queen Elizabeth II delivered the Queen's Speech at the opening of Parliament, her first major royal engagement since the death of her husband Prince Philip last month. She was accompanied by her son and heir, Prince Charles. BBC royal correspondent Sarah Campbell joins "CBSN AM" to discuss.
Former President Barack Obama, Sir Paul McCartney and a maid of honor to the Queen at her coronation reflect on the extraordinary reign of Queen Elizabeth II in "The Queen Carries On: A Gayle King Special." The special airs Friday, May 14 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and is available to stream live and on demand with the Paramount+ streaming service.
Sir Paul McCartney told "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King that Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning British monarch, is actually "very down to Earth." "The Queen Carries On: A Gayle King Special" airs Friday, May 14 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and is available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+
Britain has concluded a two-week national mourning period for Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II. Meanwhile, Prince William and Kate celebrate their 10-year wedding anniversary on April 29. BBC News royal correspondent Sarah Campbell joins CBSN AM to discuss.
No longer wearing the black clothing she sported for the funeral and mourning period, the queen appeared smiling during her first public audience.
Wednesday marks the queen's first birthday without her husband of 73 years, the Duke of Edinburgh.
Prince Philip's funeral was held on Saturday, April 17, with only 30 mourners allowed due to COVID-19 protocols. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata joined "CBS This Morning" from the grounds of Windsor Castle, while Tina Brown discussed Philip's legacy and funeral.
Prince Philip said he had woken up "in a cold sweat" after realizing his mistake.
The Royal Family is observing a two-week period of mourning.
The Duke of Edinburgh lies at rest in the private chapel in Windsor Castle, while the United Kingdom declares a period of national mourning until Saturday, the day of the funeral. As Holly Williams reports, Prince Philip's death comes at a time of generational shift within the royal family.
As consort to Queen Elizabeth II, he was Britain's "first gentleman"; "Sunday Morning" looks back on the life of Prince Phillip, who died this week at the age of 99.
Queen Elizabeth's husband, Prince Philip, died Friday at the age of 99. CBS News royals contributor Tina Brown has covered the British monarchy for decades, and she joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss his legacy.
Queen Elizabeth's husband, Prince Philip, who is 99 years old, is out of the hospital after a one-month stay that included undergoing a heart procedure. CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers have more.
The Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Elizabeth II's 99-year-old husband, was hospitalized for a month and underwent surgery for a heart condition.
Following Prince Harry and Meghan's blockbuster interview with Oprah Winfrey, Buckingham Palace has issued a statement saying Queen Elizabeth was "saddened to learn the full extent" of the couple's unhappiness, and that "the issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning." CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more from London.
Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says "very sad" allegations by Meghan and Prince bolster his long-standing call for Australia to ditch Commonwealth ties.
Meghan told Oprah that there were "concerns and conversations about how dark his skin might be when he's born."
"His Royal Highness will remain in hospital for treatment, rest and recuperation for a number of days," Buckingham Palace said Thursday.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth is encouraging people to get vaccinated against the coronavirus to help protect others. She took part in a Zoom conference with doctors and said the shot "didn't hurt at all." CBS News' Ian Lee reports from London.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have officially given up their royal duties for good. Buckingham Palace made the announcement in a statement on Friday. CBS News foreign ccorrespondent Imtiaz Tyab joins CBSN from London with more.
Prince Philip, the 99-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth II, was admitted to the hospital Wednesday as "a precautionary measure" after feeling unwell, palace officials said. CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers have more.
The couple's first child, Archie, will soon be a big brother.
"Remarkably, a year that has necessarily kept people apart has, in many ways, brought us closer," the queen said.
Vice President Kamala Harris held events in Michigan and Georgia Saturday, while former President Donald Trump campaigned in Pennsylvania.
Israel has been carrying out a large-scale operation in northern Gaza for the last two weeks, saying Hamas has regrouped there.
Crowds had gathered on Sapelo Island for a celebration of its tiny Gullah-Geechee community of Black slave descendants.
The cold open skit marked Baldwin's return to the comedy sketch show after the "Rust" involuntary manslaughter case was dismissed in July 2024.
Oscar, which the National Hurricane Center characterized as "very small," is the 15th named storm of the hurricane season.
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.
After spending years behind bars for crimes they didn't commit, some men and women who have been wrongfully convicted have received their freedom. But as Erin Moriarty points out, for many, justice falls short.
Love them or hate them, pigeons are an iconic animal of New York City. But there is much about these birds that remains a mystery to most, from their intelligence, to their ability to thrive in a concrete jungle, to their suitability as pets.
The cold open skit marked Baldwin's return to the comedy sketch show after the "Rust" involuntary manslaughter case was dismissed in July 2024.
The bestselling author of legal thrillers has co-written a work of non-fiction: "Framed," a collection of stories about people wrongfully convicted of crimes, and the fight to exonerate them.
Vice President Kamala Harris held events in Michigan and Georgia Saturday, while former President Donald Trump campaigned in Pennsylvania.
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.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Raphael Warnock, Democrat of Georgia, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Oct. 20, 2024.
In 2020, Sarah McBride made history as the first transgender person ever elected to a state senate seat. Now, the Delaware Democrat is running for Congress.
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.
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.
Israel has been carrying out a large-scale operation in northern Gaza for the last two weeks, saying Hamas has regrouped there.
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.
This year, musicians all over the world, from Carnegie Hall to the Hollywood Bowl, are celebrating the 100th birthday of George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue." Correspondent David Pogue looks into the history of Gershwin's first major work, a piece that melded jazz, classical and orchestral music, and became a fixture of American culture.
Like father, like son: Damon Wayans is starring with Damon Wayans Jr. in the new comedy series "Poppa's House" – the latest family affair for a comedian who has built a career working with his talented and hilarious relatives.
Like father, like son: Damon Wayans is starring with Damon Wayans Jr. in the new comedy series "Poppa's House." It's the latest family affair for a comedian who has built a career working with his talented siblings Keenan, Shawn, Marlon and Kim, son Michael, and nephews Damien and Craig. Damon talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about his journey from working in the Paramount Studio mailroom, to creating edgy characters in movies and TV.
Keri Russell, who played a Russian spy in "The Americans," is now on the frontlines of geopolitics in "The Diplomat," playing the U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom. Join "Sunday Morning" on the set of the hit Netflix series.
The cold open skit marked Baldwin's return to the comedy sketch show after the "Rust" involuntary manslaughter case was dismissed in July 2024.
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."
We leave you this Sunday morning under the sea in Quintana Roo, Mexico, where the Manta rays are enjoying breakfast. Videographer: Mauricio Handler.
After spending years behind bars for crimes they didn't commit, some men and women who have been wrongfully convicted have received their freedom. But as "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty points out, for many, justice falls short.
This year, musicians all over the world, from Carnegie Hall to the Hollywood Bowl, are celebrating the 100th birthday of George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue." Correspondent David Pogue looks into the history of Gershwin's first major work, a piece that melded jazz, classical and orchestral music, and became a fixture of American culture.
Like father, like son: Damon Wayans is starring with Damon Wayans Jr. in the new comedy series "Poppa's House." It's the latest family affair for a comedian who has built a career working with his talented siblings Keenan, Shawn, Marlon and Kim, son Michael, and nephews Damien and Craig. Damon talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about his journey from working in the Paramount Studio mailroom, to creating edgy characters in movies and TV.
He was Israel's "most wanted," the accused mastermind of the October 7 attacks. But the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, killed by IDF forces this week in southern Gaza, has not ended Israel's long conflict against the terrorist group. Correspondent Holly Williams reports on the latest developments, and looks back on a 2021 press conference, where Sinwar issued a warning about another war.