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The annual South by Southwest festival is underway in Austin, Texas, bringing together hundreds of thousands of people for nine days full of music, film and technology. Peter Hall, film and TV festival programmer for South by Southwest, joined CBS News to preview this year's festival.
South by Southwest kicked off in Austin, Texas on Friday. The festival and conference is drawing thousands of people to the state. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson spoke with CBS News about the event and its impact on his city.
The new transportation secretary said innovation in the transportation industry will help fight climate change.
The former president spoke at SXSW as the Democrat-controlled House passed two bills that would legalize subsets of the estimated 11 million immigrants living in the U.S. without legal permission.
The Georgia voting rights advocate appeared in a keynote conversation on the first day of the virtual South by Southwest festival.
Despite being thrown into the public eye for most of her marriage to a country music star, Johnny Cash's first wife was all but forgotten by Hollywood. But in a new documentary available for a limited time on Amazon, her daughters set the record straight. "My Darling Vivian" filmmakers Matt Riddlehoover and Dustin Tittle (the grandson of Johnny Cash) tell CBSN's Reena Ninan the untold story of Vivian Liberto.
After South by Southwest and two Miami music festivals were canceled as a precaution against spreading COVID-19, some music fans are calling for more events to be shut down.
Announcement comes after Apple, Facebook and other big companies withdrew from the annual event.
CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke with former Massachusetts Republican Gov. Bill Weld at the South by Southwest festival. They spoke about why Weld is weighing a potential challenge to President Trump.
The Texas Tribune partnered with the South by Southwest festival to hold a town hall-style event featuring 2020 presidential candidates. Texas Tribune CEO Evan Smith joins CBSN to discuss what we learned about the state of the race.
"AOC gets it," Nye tweeted after crashing the lawmaker's appearance at the Austin festival Saturday
Several Democrats hoping to carry the party’s flag into the next presidential election are testing their ideas at the SXSW in Austin. DeMarco Morgan reports.
One of the largest gatherings yet of the 2020 presidential candidates is happening at SXSW in Austin. The tech conference is a convergence of leaders in multiple industries. Ed O'Keefe reports.
R. Kelly released from jail after child support was paid off; Lawmakers consider proposal to limit when police shoot guns.
Both 2020 hopefuls discussed their concerns over major tech companies selling data
Several 2020 presidential hopefuls are in Austin, Texas, for the popular cultural and tech festival SXSW. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN to discuss his conversations with Sen. Amy Klobuchar and former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz.
Schultz also addressed Bloomberg's decision not to run in the Democratic primary
"Much of what is discussed this weekend could end up being fine-tuned for voters in the early primary states," says CBS News' Ed O'Keefe
The Australian trio, Middle Kids, broke out last year with their self-titled EP and a stellar performance at the South by Southwest Festival. On Friday, they released their first full-length album "Lost Friends," and will launch a headlining national tour next month.
The Australian trio, Middle Kids, broke out last year with their self-titled EP and a stellar performance at the South by Southwest Festival. On Friday, they released their first full-length album "Lost Friends," and will launch a headlining national tour next month.
The Australian trio, Middle Kids, broke out last year with their self-titled EP and a stellar performance at the South by Southwest Festival. On Friday, they released their first full-length album "Lost Friends," and will launch a headlining national tour next month.
Trevor Weldon Ingram, 26, was arrested on charges of making a terroristic threat for emailing a bomb threat
Tech mogul says humans must branch out into space, but admits the planet's first travelers to the red planet may not make it back alive
"I think we'll be able to do short flights, sort of up and down flights, probably some time in the first half of next year"
The history behind one of the world's most beloved music events is chronicled in the new book "Fader Fort: Setting The Stage." Fader co-founder Jon Cohen joins CBSN to discuss the book's never-before-seen photos and stories.
House Republicans are trying to pass a new plan to keep the government funded through mid-March.
The U.S. government could face a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. Here's what could be impacted.
Hostage envoy Roger Carstens is in Syria making the first known in-person U.S. in-person contact with the caretaker government and seeking help in finding missing American Austin Tice.
Luigi Mangione faces four new federal charges, including murder, which could make him eligible for the death penalty. He is also facing multiple state charges.
ICE deported more than a quarter-million unauthorized immigrants in fiscal year 2024, the highest tally in a decade.
Workers at Starbucks stores in three cities plan to go on a five-day strike that could spread nationwide.
In the U.S., the biggest polluters are often concentrated in underserved, mostly minority communities.
The viral theory circulated even after the material was recovered last week.
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo filed a lawsuit Thursday against a former aide, Charlotte Bennett, who alleged he sexually harassed her in 2020.
House-hunters may want to zero in on these hot housing markets next year, according to the National Association of Realtors.
During the holidays, there are 33 delivery planes a day which fly in and out of Anchorage, Alaska, carrying about 80,000 packages.
In the U.S., the biggest polluters are often concentrated in underserved, mostly minority communities.
The viral theory circulated even after the material was recovered last week.
ICE deported more than a quarter-million unauthorized immigrants in fiscal year 2024, the highest tally in a decade.
House-hunters may want to zero in on these hot housing markets next year, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Workers at Starbucks stores in three cities plan to go on a five-day strike that could spread nationwide.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
The bankrupt discount retail chain plans to liquidate after a deal with a prospective buyer collapsed.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Hostage envoy Roger Carstens is in Syria making the first known in-person U.S. in-person contact with the caretaker government and seeking help in finding missing American Austin Tice.
ICE deported more than a quarter-million unauthorized immigrants in fiscal year 2024, the highest tally in a decade.
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo filed a lawsuit Thursday against a former aide, Charlotte Bennett, who alleged he sexually harassed her in 2020.
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" he expects the tense negotiations on funding the government will end without a shutdown.
Two IRS agents have accused Hunter Biden's lawyer of defamation.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Sleep optimization, or "sleepmaxxing," is a popular trend among a younger demographic, but experts share a few words of caution.
Products sold as tabletop firepits, firepots, miniature fireplaces or portable fires for indoor use are "extremely dangerous," consumer agency warns.
A Louisiana patient is critically ill with severe respiratory symptoms from H5N1 bird flu, marking the 61st U.S. human case this year. California has declared a state of emergency. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains the public health risks.
There's concern about whether emigration after Oct. 7, 2023 will drive a "brain drain" in sectors like medicine and tech.
Hostage envoy Roger Carstens is in Syria making the first known in-person U.S. in-person contact with the caretaker government and seeking help in finding missing American Austin Tice.
In a rare moment of access to the war-ravaged Palestinian territory, CBS News visited a critical aid distribution center just inside the Gaza Strip.
As 2024 comes to a close, we took a look at some of the oddest Guinness World Records of the year.
Russia's Vladimir Putin, in his annual marathon news conference, laments "serious blunders" by his security forces and says he'll meet Trump "any time" about Ukraine.
The 16-time Grammy winner returned to the Professional Performing Arts School in New York, where she first began her career, and shares advice with current students.
As 2024 comes to a close, we took a look at some of the oddest Guinness World Records of the year.
For 90 years, the Apollo Theater has shaped American culture, launching icons like James Brown and Aretha Franklin. This year, it became the first institution honored by the Kennedy Center, cementing its legacy as a hub of innovation.
Sixteen-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys celebrates her Broadway musical "Hell's Kitchen" earning a Grammy nomination for Best Musical Theater Album. In an exclusive interview, she revisits her alma mater to honor the teacher who inspired her and surprises students.
Since 2014, Variety's "Actors on Actors" has showcased one-on-one conversations between Hollywood stars, offering unique insights into their craft. Co-editor-in-chief and executive producer Ramin Setoodeh joins us to discuss the series' impact.
The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will hear an appeal from TikTok over a federal law that would ban the social media giant if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company. Jan Crawford has more.
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
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.
The Supreme Court plans to hear arguments in January on a challenge to a new law that could lead to the popular social media app TikTok being banned in the U.S. The Biden administration and lawmakers say the Chinese government's ability to collect data from TikTok poses a significant national security risk, while the app and its Chinese parent company ByteDance argue that the law is unconstitutional. CBS News Supreme Court producer Catherine Cole has more.
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
The Environmental Protection Agency under President Biden created a new Office of Environmental Justice that seeks to address pollution levels in disadvantaged and marginalized communities. However, there is concern that the incoming Trump administration could do away with the new department. David Schechter reports.
Giant hornets, dubbed "murder hornets," have been eradicated in the U.S., five years after the invasive species was first detected in Washington state.
World coal use is set to reach an all-time high in 2024, the International Energy Agency says, in a year all but certain to be the hottest in recorded history.
From record-breaking temperatures to devastating disasters, 2024 brought the world closer to the reality of what climate change looks and feels like. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Researchers determined that dozens of men, women and children were violently killed and cannibalized in Bronze Age-era England.
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett analyzes President-elect Donald Trump's influence on his party and how it will impact the next four years. Garrett also breaks down Democratic losses and political polarization in the U.S.
The 15-year-old shooter who killed two people at a Wisconsin school Monday was found to have been in contact with a California man plotting his own attack, according to authorities and court documents. CBS News' Ian Lee has more.
The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Luigi Mangione, is in New York City where he faces federal murder charges. He was extradited from Pennsylvania on Thursday. CBS News crime and public safety unit coordinating producer Anna Schecter has more.
The suspect in the slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson appeared in a federal courtroom Thursday in New York after being extradited from Pennsylvania. Along with the state charges, he now also faces federal murder charges. Lilia Luciano has details.
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared before a federal judge Thursday in New York. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.
NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.
Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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 seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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.
From a startup to a transformative tech leader, discover how talabat champions innovation, sustainability, and community connections in the MENA region
A new government funding bill proposed by Republican lawmakers and supported by President-elect Donald Trump failed Thursday in a House vote after a previous bipartisan agreement was scuttled Wednesday amid opposition from Trump. A Friday midnight deadline is looming to pass the bill, known as a continuing resolution, in order to avoid a government shutdown. Nikole Killion has the latest from Capitol Hill.
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett analyzes President-elect Donald Trump's influence on his party and how it will impact the next four years. Garrett also breaks down Democratic losses and political polarization in the U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump said he will challenge a Biden-era deal allowing federal employees to work hybrid or remotely through 2029. Indeed Hiring Lab economist Allison Shrivastava joins "The Daily Report" to discuss why.