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More than three decades after the play "Real Women Have Curves" first hit the stage, a musical version is making its world premiere at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge.
The Heart Sellers takes place in 1973 where two Asian American immigrants, Luna and Jane, bond their new-found friendship over Thanksgiving.
Philip Randolph conceived the March on Washington with help from a group of men in the Civil Rights Movement known as the Big Six. But on that day, another group was denied the spotlight: the women who played a crucial role in pulling the march together. Mark Strassmann reports on Dorothy Height, Rosa Parks and the other women who played behind-the-scenes roles in the historic march, as part of the CBSN special “The Power of August."
President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he would nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz to be attorney general.
Republicans win control of the House of Representatives after also retaking the Senate, CBS News projects.
Sen. John Thune of South Dakota won on the second round of voting against Sen. John Cornyn of Texas in the race for Senate Republican leader.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Matt Gaetz, whose selection as attorney general prompted backlash, resigned from Congress.
President Biden and President-elect Donald Trump both promised a "smooth" transition.
Tulsi Gabbard represented Hawaii in the U.S. House from 2013 to 2021.
The agreement would increase the threshold that allowed a single member to trigger a no-confidence vote to remove the speaker.
CBS News projects Republicans will hold on to control of the House, with a handful of seats still undecided.
Sen. Bob Casey is locked in a tight race with Dave McCormick in Pennsylvania. There will be an automatic recount of the votes, state officials say.
Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will head an effort, dubbed DOGE, to reduce wasteful federal spending. Here's what it's about.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he would nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz to be attorney general.
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
The agreement would increase the threshold that allowed a single member to trigger a no-confidence vote to remove the speaker.
The Republican-backed bill applies to Ohio public K-12 schools and institutions of higher education.
Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will head an effort, dubbed DOGE, to reduce wasteful federal spending. Here's what it's about.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
Concerns about 23andMe's business prospects is raising questions about the genetic testing company's customer data.
KFC takes smaller competitor to court over wording rather than ingredients in touting its chicken.
One couple took out a loan to cover the out-of-network costs of an abortion and drove eight hours to a hospital in the neighboring state.
Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will head an effort, dubbed DOGE, to reduce wasteful federal spending. Here's what it's about.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he would nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz to be attorney general.
The agreement would increase the threshold that allowed a single member to trigger a no-confidence vote to remove the speaker.
The Republican-backed bill applies to Ohio public K-12 schools and institutions of higher education.
Sen. Bob Casey is locked in a tight race with Dave McCormick in Pennsylvania. There will be an automatic recount of the votes, state officials say.
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
Concerns about 23andMe's business prospects is raising questions about the genetic testing company's customer data.
Nearly 4 in 10 seniors have gotten vaccinated for COVID so far this year.
Why do we cry? There's actually some good reasons for it — and an explanation for why shedding some tears can make us feel better.
The Supreme Court in recent years has become a target for threats by far-right groups and supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro due to its crackdown on the spread of false information.
President Biden met Wednesday with the families of American hostages held in Gaza.
Spanish police arrested Oscar Sanchez Gil along with 15 other people as part of a probe into the country's largest-ever cocaine bust.
The last day of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season is Nov. 30, but as we near that finishing line, the Caribbean has other thoughts in mind.
U.S. Army Air Forces Pvt. 1st Class Bernard J. Calvi, 23, died in a prisoner of war camp in the Philippines during World War II.
Patrick Mahomes called the break-in "frustrating" and "disappointing," and said the investigation is ongoing.
The "Queen of Hallmark Christmas" Lacey Chabert joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss her new holiday film "Hot Frosty" and "The Christmas Quest," which is her 15th Hallmark Christmas film.
Cruising through Los Angeles in an open-top sports car epitomizes the California dream. That's why LA naturally became home to one of the world's finest car collections, the Petersen Automotive Museum, now marking its 30th anniversary. For car enthusiast Jay Leno, it's a beloved destination.
After his ALS diagnosis, Zac Brown Band's John Driskell Hopkins plans to donate $3 million to fund research through his "Hop On A Cure" foundation and released a new single titled "Each Other."
Vanity Fair's Hollywood issue celebrates nearly 30 years of spotlighting actors shaping the industry. This year's cover stars include veteran icons like Nicole Kidman and Zoe Saldana, and recent breakout stars like Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney among the 12 honorees. Editor-in-chief Radhika Jones has more.
The Guardian says benefits of being on Elon Musk's social media platform X are outweighed by its "often disturbing content."
Amazon rolls out a new shopping service, dubbed Amazon Haul, that sells items for $20 or less.
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.
When climate disasters hit, important memories stored in photos and other artifacts can be lost forever. Dave Malkoff takes a look at how technology is being used to help preserve those memories.
As votes were tallied and it became clear that Trump was on his way to victory, the deluge of posts questioning the integrity of the election fell to a trickle.
Seal-shaped boards decked with bright horizontal lights were less likely to be attacked by great white sharks, researchers found.
Oil and natural gas companies will have to pay a federal fee if they emit methane above certain levels under a rule being finalized by the Biden administration that incoming Trump officials are likely to reverse.
1970s-era U.S. spy satellite imagery has led archeologists to what they believe is the site of a seventh-century battle that was decisive in the spread of Islam in the region.
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Monday that he would nominate former Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin of New York to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to discuss the move.
Multiple wildfires are burning across the Northeastern U.S. and crews say they are making some headway as they battle a massive wildfire in Southern California. Tom Hanson and Tina Patel have the latest.
The FBI is reportedly investigating burglaries at the homes of Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. The string of burglaries happened early last month while neither of them were home. At least $20,000 in cash was taken from Kelce's home. Neither one has addressed the burglaries publicly.
Germán Reyes was arrested on charges of homicide for the killing of Alejandro Arcos just a week after he took office as mayor, officials said.
A judge denied bail for Kouri Richins a second time on Tuesday, ordering the Utah mom to remain in jail until she goes on trial for allegedly fatally poisoning her husband in 2022.
A judge on Tuesday sentenced former Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira to 15 years in prison for leaking classified Pentagon documents on social media. The 22-year-old pleaded guilty to six counts of violating the Espionage Act in March. CBS News Justice Department reporter Robert Legare has more.
Officials who responded to a burning body found a dog nearby. The animal refused to leave the scene.
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing works to expand its space exploration and put a person on the moon by 2030.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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.
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.
President-elect Donald Trump vowed to cut U.S. energy prices by 50% within one year of taking office. He is also expected to loosen regulations on oil and natural gas companies. Patrick De Haan, the head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy.com, a website that tracks fuel prices, joins CBS News to discuss.
President-elect Donald Trump picked Fox News host Pete Hegseth for the Secretary of Defense position. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd discusses what is expected of the role and if Hegseth is up for the challenge.
Democratic leaders are divided over what to blame for their 2024 election losses. Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the party's messaging and focus.
The trial over Idaho's near-total abortion ban continued in Boise on Wednesday. The four women involved in the case are asking a judge to clarify and expand exceptions to women who need medical abortions in order to save their lives. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes has the latest.
The Labor Department data released Wednesday showed that inflation ticked back up in October, which is what economists were expecting. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more on what it means for consumers.