Thailand's senate passes landmark marriage equality bill
The bill still needs the king's signature, but Thailand is very close to becoming the first country in Southeast Asia with marriage equality.
The bill still needs the king's signature, but Thailand is very close to becoming the first country in Southeast Asia with marriage equality.
20 years ago, Massachusetts became the first state in the U.S. to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. CBS News' Elaine Quijano breaks down the move's impact.
Pope Francis decided to allow Catholic priests to bless members of same-sex couples. He tells 60 Minutes why, saying “the blessing is for everyone.”
The Catholic Church's new "Infinite Dignity" document is largely a reiteration of opposition to practices it deems inconsistent with God's plan for human life.
The amendment to Thailand's civil laws would make the country the first in Southeast Asia to grant equal marriage rights to people of all genders.
A ruling by a Japanese high court says not allowing same-sex couples to marry is unconstitutional, since it violates their fundamental right to have a family.
Greece has become the first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex civil marriage, despite opposition from Church officials.
The Vatican announced Monday it will allow priests to bless individuals in same-sex couples. Candida Moss, professor of theology at England's University of Birmingham, joins CBS News to unpack what the new guidance means for the Catholic Church.
A new document released by the Vatican Monday includes a new shift in policy by Pope Francis that allows priests to bless same-sex couples. Joshua McElwee, a news editor at the National Catholic Reporter, joins CBS News with the policy's potential implications.
Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples.
After the Vatican published a bombshell letter from Pope Francis earlier this week in which he opened the door for priests to bless same-sex unions, the pope on Wednesday kicked off an important three-week-long meeting of Catholic bishops by saying "everyone, everyone, everyone, everyone" must be allowed in. Chris Livesay reports.
Pope Francis' big meeting on the future of the Catholic Church will include hot-button issues. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports the synod assembly will discuss priests being allowed to get married, if divorced and remarried Catholics should receive communion, whether women should be allowed to become deacons and how the church will handle LGBTQ community matters.
Catholic Church prelates gather for Synod 2023 after Pope Francis stirs controversy by suggesting possibility of same-sex marriage blessings.
Pope Francis was responding to five conservative cardinals who challenged him to affirm church teaching on homosexuality.
"We are in Africa and we are in Nigeria," said a police spokesperson. "We cannot copy the Western world because we don't have the same culture."
The "White Lotus" actor said "hate and ignorance is not a legitimate point of view."
CBS News meets a couple battling for equal marriage rights in conservative Japan, and finds out what they're up against.
Pride parades returned to Tokyo after a pandemic absence. This year's parade was an opportunity for many to fight for greater LGBTQ rights in Japan, which does not allow same-sex marriage. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tokyo.
According to a recent survey, more than half of Estonians support marriage equality.
The Catholic leader spoke about laws discriminating against LGBTQ people, his health and his predecessor in a wide-ranging interview with the AP.
Under proposals outlined Wednesday, the Church will continue to refuse to allow same-sex couples to be married in its cathedrals.
The Supreme Court has taken collective ownership of a handful of legal petitions to lower courts seeking recognition of same-sex marriage, but activists see an uphill battle.
News of basketball star Brittney Griner's release from a Russian penal colony as part of a prisoner swap is being met with both praise and criticism from lawmakers on Capitol Hill. The partisan reactions to the news comes at the same time the House formally passed the Respect For Marriage Act, sending the bill to President Biden's desk. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest from Capitol Hill.
House lawmakers delayed a vote that was expected to happen Tuesday on the Respect for Marriage Act, the Senate-passed legislation protecting same-sex marriage. Charles Moran, president of the Log Cabin Republicans, an organization dedicated to representing LGBTQ conservatives and allies, joined CBS News to discuss the bill.
House lawmakers delayed a vote that was expected to be held Tuesday on the Respect for Marriage Act, the Senate-passed legislation protecting same-sex marriage. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane discussed.
Almost 1.3 million customers in Florida were without power as the Helene moved inland over the Big Bend area of Florida's Gulf Coast.
The special counsel's filing is expected to provide the most comprehensive look at the evidence federal prosecutors have compiled in their case against former President Donald Trump.
Chocolates, flowers and gold mines: A CBS News investigation reveals the lengths scammers go to to romance and rob unsuspecting Americans.
The FBI launched probes earlier this summer after both the Trump and then-Biden campaigns experienced attempted phishing schemes targeting people associated with the candidates, sources told CBS News in August.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal charges, including bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance violations.
Former President Donald Trump announced he will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York City.
Alan Eugene Miller was convicted of killing three men in 1999 and the state had previously attempted to execute him by lethal injection in 2022.
President Biden and his French counterpart say an Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire is needed now to avoid a potentially "much broader conflict."
Maps show possible storm surge, rainfall levels and more as Hurricane Helene made landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast.
The FBI launched probes earlier this summer after both the Trump and then-Biden campaigns experienced attempted phishing schemes targeting people associated with the candidates, sources told CBS News in August.
Alan Eugene Miller was convicted of killing three men in 1999 and the state had previously attempted to execute him by lethal injection in 2022.
A government task force is ready to help minimize supply-chain disruptions in case of a prolonged East Coast port strike, Biden administration says
Former President Donald Trump announced he will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York City.
A top investor in Trump Media & Technology Group has shed most of its position in the Truth Social owner, according to a filing.
A government task force is ready to help minimize supply-chain disruptions in case of a prolonged East Coast port strike, Biden administration says
A top investor in Trump Media & Technology Group has shed most of its position in the Truth Social owner, according to a filing.
Former President Donald Trump announced the new watch line on Truth Social, describing the timepieces as "truly special."
Super Micro Computer's stock price fell sharply after the Wall Street Journal reported the company faces a federal investigation.
Thirteen states in Appalachia join others in placing free boxes of naloxine in metal dispensers once used for newspapers, as part of Save a Life Day.
The FBI launched probes earlier this summer after both the Trump and then-Biden campaigns experienced attempted phishing schemes targeting people associated with the candidates, sources told CBS News in August.
A government task force is ready to help minimize supply-chain disruptions in case of a prolonged East Coast port strike, Biden administration says
Former President Donald Trump announced he will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York City.
A top investor in Trump Media & Technology Group has shed most of its position in the Truth Social owner, according to a filing.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
The latest round of COVIDTests.gov will again rely on less sensitive "antigen" tests.
Thirteen states in Appalachia join others in placing free boxes of naloxine in metal dispensers once used for newspapers, as part of Save a Life Day.
Polls are showing renewed support from Black women voters for the Democratic ticket. Vice President Kamala Harris has backed key health priorities for Black women.
Republicans are claiming election interference after Zelenskyy visited Pennsylvania earlier this week.
President Biden and his French counterpart say an Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire is needed now to avoid a potentially "much broader conflict."
The ruling by Tokyo's Shizuoka District Court brought an end to Iwao Hamakada's status as the world's longest serving death row inmate.
The third AUKUS defense ministerial will see the allies look to expand their global ties as China-Russia cooperation deepens.
The Israeli commander in charge of operations against Hezbollah says his troops "must be fully prepared for maneuvers and action."
The Nevada Supreme Court left open a possibility for charges to be refiled.
Academy Award-winning actor Cate Blanchett joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new psychological thriller, "Disclaimer."
Disney follows in the footsteps of Netflix in looking to convert Disney+ password-borrowers into paying customers.
Disney+ is the latest of the major platforms to crack down on sharing outside of the home. The company announced Wednesday that users will have to pay $6.99 a month for each additional user on the basic plan, which includes ads, or $9.99 for those with the ad-free option, and only one additional member is allowed per account.
Hoda Kotb has been the co-anchor of "Today" for more than five years.
Top U.S. artificial intelligence startup OpenAI took a hit Thursday after three of its top executives exited the company. The departures come as CEO Sam Altman is reportedly preparing to turn OpenAI into a traditional for-profit company. Connie Guglielmo, senior vice president focused on AI edit strategy for CNET, joins CBS News to examine the future of the startup.
Super Micro Computer's stock price fell sharply after the Wall Street Journal reported the company faces a federal investigation.
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.
Meta AI will talk to you in the voice of a handful of celebrities, Mark Zuckerberg announced today.
CBS News found the song has been used in more than 4,500 TikTok videos alone, with some users believing it's a song released by Bieber.
Nine years after it was negotiated, the Paris Climate Agreement continues to serve as a blueprint for global environmental goals. Todd Stern, the top U.S. negotiator for the deal, outlines the years-long process it took to reach the landmark agreement in his new book, "Landing the Paris Climate Agreement: How It Happened, Why It Matters and What Comes Next." Stern joins CBS News to look back at the talks.
Florida is bracing for the wrath of Hurricane Helene. A common question that scientists face during natural disasters like this is: Has climate change impacted their severity? CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim Defede and CBS News Texas investigative reporter Brian New break down how lawmakers and residents in their states view climate change amid natural disasters.
Three houses have collapsed into the ocean in Rodanthe, North Carolina, in less than a week — and they're likely not the last. Here's why.
President Biden touted his administration's climate progress at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. But in California, lawmakers have often been ahead of the federal government's climate policy, although they are not always aligned. CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts has more.
Some of California's Democratic state politicians say they are voting against clean energy measures and climate legislation for economic reasons connected to their constituents. CBS News Sacramento's Julie Watts reports.
Men and women in the U.S. looking for love online are being tricked by young men trained to scam them. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta followed the money all the way to Ghana.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing decades in prison if convicted on federal charges unsealed Thursday. Adams denies any wrongdoing. CBS News crime and public safety senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter reports.
A defiant Eric Adams denied allegations made in a federal indictment that was unsealed Thursday. Adams is now the first sitting mayor in New York City's history to be indicted on federal charges. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports following Adams' remarks.
Federal prosecutors presented the alleged crimes New York City Mayor Eric Adams carried out during his campaign and while he has been in office. Prosecutors outlined apparent dealings with foreign entities and alleged paid travel expenses that were not disclosed, among other crimes. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more on the charges, and contributor Caroline Polisi has more insight on the allegations.
An indictment alleges New York City Mayor Eric Adams sought and accepted benefits from foreign nationals. CBS News' Anna Schecter breaks down the charges in the indictment and legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe looks at the legal implications.
The Soyuz landing in Kazakhstan sets the stage for launch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon flight to the space station Thursday.
For the next two months, Earth will have a "mini-moon" when a small asteroid temporarily orbits the planet. Scientists say the asteroid, which is only 33 feet long, will enter Earth's gravity in a horseshoe orbit September 29 before leaving on November 25. Most people won't get a glimpse of this mini-moon though, it's too small to see without professional equipment.
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
NASA's "Hidden Figures," whose work helped put men on the moon, were honored Wednesday in a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony.
The September Harvest Moon will see a partial lunar eclipse, peaking the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
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?
Hurricane Helene has made landfall in Florida, about 10 miles away from Perry. The Category 4 storm is now expected to head north through Georgia, where it will carry dangerous winds and flooding that could lead to landslides in southern Appalachia.
The National Hurricane Center is raising the alarm about a life-threatening storm surge from Helene after it makes landfall in Florida on Thursday night. Some parts of Florida's Gulf Coast could see water levels above 15 feet. CBS News meteorologist and hurricane expert David Yeomans looks at the storm's path and the dangerous storm surge threatening the region.
Top U.S. artificial intelligence startup OpenAI took a hit Thursday after three of its top executives exited the company. The departures come as CEO Sam Altman is reportedly preparing to turn OpenAI into a traditional for-profit company. Connie Guglielmo, senior vice president focused on AI edit strategy for CNET, joins CBS News to examine the future of the startup.
Men and women in the U.S. looking for love online are being tricked by young men trained to scam them. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta followed the money all the way to Ghana.
Operating out of underground boiler rooms across Ghana, online criminal syndicates prey on older Americans, running sophisticated scams that break hearts and empty bank accounts. Ghanaian scammers told CBS News they prefer targeting men as they are easier to trap and less likely to report the scam because of their deep shame. Debora Patta reports.