Taylor Swift to release second surprise album in 2020
"evermore," the sister album to "folklore," will debut at midnight.
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Taylor Swift donates $13,000 to two struggling mothers
With many Americans struggling to make ends meet during these unprecedented times, the star has sparked some joy in the lives of two mothers in need this holiday season.
Taylor Swift gives sneak peek of rerecorded hit "Love Story" in new ad
"Working hard to get the music to you soon!!" she tweeted to her fans.
Beyoncé scores 9 Grammy nominations
Beyoncé is bringing her black parade to the Grammys: The pop star's anthem about Black pride scored multiple nominations Tuesday, making her the leading contender with nine. CBS News' Chris Martinez has more on who else could take home the top prizes on music's biggest night.
Taylor Swift wins third straight artist of the year award at AMAs
The Weeknd lost artist of the year but dominated the 2020 American Music Awards with multiple other wins.
Taylor Swift says back catalog sold without her knowledge
"This was the second time my music has been sold without my knowledge," she wrote.
Taylor Swift endorses Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
"Under their leadership, I believe America has a chance to start the healing process it so desperately needs," Swift said in an interview for V Magazine.
Taylor Swift accused of taking "Folklore" logo from Black-owned retailer
Amira Rasool, the founder of Black-owned retailer The Folklore, has accused Swift of ripping off the company's logo for album merchandise.
Taylor Swift announces surprise album
In a series of Instagram posts, Taylor Swift said she is dropping a surprise album at midnight. The pop star's album is called "Folklore" and was recorded "in isolation," she wrote in a long Instagram post. CBS Los Angeles reports.
Taylor Swift announces surprise album, recorded "in isolation"
In a move that seems off-brand for Swift, she announced many details of the album, including its release time and tracklist.
Seniors recreate iconic album covers
Amid four months of coronavirus lockdowns, the activities coordinator at Sydmar Lodge Care in the U.K. had senior residents recreate iconic album covers from David Bowie to Taylor Swift.
Taylor Swift tweets about racial injustice
"Racial injustice has been ingrained deeply into local and state governments, and changes MUST be made there," Swift said, sharing an essay by former President Obama.
Philippines anti-terror bill sparks protest boosted by Taylor Swift
Opponents say Rodrigo Duterte's government could use the vague legislation to silence dissent, and the U.S. pop star pointed people to a petition against it.
Taylor Swift takes aim at Trump in powerful tweet
"After stoking the fires of white supremacy and racism your entire presidency, you have the nerve to feign moral superiority before threatening violence?" she tweeted.
Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift help fans in financial hardship
The pop stars are lending a hand to those suffering a great financial loss during the deadly pandemic.
Nashville tornado relief effort gets help from musicians
At least two tornadoes struck Tennessee overnight on March 3, killing at least 25 and destroying dozens of buildings.
Taylor Swift donates $1 million to tornado relief
"Nashville is my home and the fact that so many people have lost their homes and so much more in Middle Tennessee is devastating to me," Swift said on Instagram.
Grammy nominees on 60 Minutes through the years
More than 50 years on the air has brought 60 Minutes many of music's biggest stars. Here are some favorite moments from 2020's Grammy Award nominees and host.
Taylor Swift will not attend this year's Grammys
She pulled out of the show amid accusations that the award nominations are rigged by board members in secret meetings.
Taylor Swift on being an outsider
In an unaired interview from 2011, Taylor Swift and her mom, Andrea, talk to Lesley Stahl about the musician’s insecurities.
Taylor Swift's mom diagnosed with brain tumor
Swift's mom, Andrea, was already undergoing chemotherapy for cancer when she found out about the tumor.
Taylor Swift drops "Christmas Tree Farm" music video
Before she was a pop princess, Swift spent her early years on a farm in Pennsylvania – and her music videos gives fans an intimate look at that
Taylor Swift tops Michael Jackson for most AMAs
Up until last week, Swift thought she wouldn't even be able to perform her own songs at the awards – but she came out on top
Taylor Swift honored as "Artist of the Decade" at AMAs
Swift also broke Michael Jackson's record at the American Music Awards as she collected her 25th win
Taylor Swift can perform old songs at AMAs, record label says
The news comes days after the pop singer claimed that Scooter Braun, Scott Borchetta and Big Machine Records were preventing her from performing a medley of her hits at the AMAs
Man slams truck into crowd in New Orleans, killing 10 and injuring dozens
A man intentionally drove a pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street as revelers were celebrating the new year, officials said. The driver was killed by police.
Bourbon Street attack suspect has been identified. Here's what to know.
A man "hellbent" on creating carnage drove around barricades and hurtled down Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter, police said.
Witnesses describe horrifying scene after deadly New Orleans attack
Witnesses told CBS News that a white truck crashed into people at high speed, leaving a path of carnage and distraught onlookers.
House to vote on rule making it harder to oust speaker
The threshold that allowed a single member to trigger a no-confidence vote to remove the speaker will be increased to nine members.
FBI disrupts alleged plot against pro-Israel U.S. group
Authorities said the Florida man arrested in the alleged plot had three firearms, including an AR-style rifle, with him when law enforcement stopped the vehicle he was in.
Harry Chandler, medic who survived Pearl Harbor attack, dies at 103
Harry Chandler is the third Pearl Harbor survivor to die in the past few weeks.
Space debris weighing over 1,000 pounds crashes into Kenya village
Officials said they were investigating fragments of metal, believed to be from a rocket, that crashed into a village in the country's south.
U.S. help needed to retrieve black box data after South Korea plane crash
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 skidded down the runway and crashed in a fireball in South Korea, and investigators are just beginning the process of figuring out why.
These works enter the public domain in 2025
Here are the new books and characters joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
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House to vote on rule making it harder to oust speaker
The threshold that allowed a single member to trigger a no-confidence vote to remove the speaker will be increased to nine members.
Here are 9 states cutting their individual income taxes on Jan. 1
Some states are ushering in lower income tax rates in January, part of a recent push to cut taxes for their residents.
Bourbon Street attack suspect identified after deadly rampage. What to know.
A man "hellbent" on creating carnage drove around barricades and hurtled down Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter, police said.
Notre Dame v. Georgia Sugar Bowl to be postponed after deadly New Orleans truck attack
New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said police officers would work to ensure safety at the event.
Harry Chandler, medic who survived Pearl Harbor attack, dies at 103
Harry Chandler is the third Pearl Harbor survivor to die in the past few weeks.
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Here are 9 states cutting their individual income taxes on Jan. 1
Some states are ushering in lower income tax rates in January, part of a recent push to cut taxes for their residents.
Here's what's open and closed on New Year's Day 2025
New Year's Day is observed by banks and delivery services, but holiday policies for individual retailers vary. Here's what to know.
Ford recalls nearly 300,000 F-Series trucks over defective fuel pumps
The truck recall is one of four issued by Ford Motor on the same day for a range of vehicles, including SUVs.
Which companies have the most employees on H-1B visas?
Tesla founder Elon Musk is a vocal proponent of H-1B visas, and his company's use of the program jumped sharply this year.
What to know about the company behind Puerto Rico's massive blackout
Luma, a private company that distributes electricity in Puerto Rico, has blamed previous "financial mismanagement" for problems with the island's grid.
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House to vote on rule making it harder to oust speaker
The threshold that allowed a single member to trigger a no-confidence vote to remove the speaker will be increased to nine members.
FBI disrupts alleged plot against pro-Israel U.S. group
Authorities said the Florida man arrested in the alleged plot had three firearms, including an AR-style rifle, with him when law enforcement stopped the vehicle he was in.
Russian and Iranian groups face sanctions over election disinformation
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on two groups linked to Russian and Iranian disinformation campaigns targeting this year's election.
FBI says it seized largest cache of homemade explosives in its history
A Virginia man was arrested on a gun charge, and investigators say they found a stockpile of pipe bombs at his home.
Some Jan. 6 defendants ask courts for permission to attend inauguration
Some of the defendants accused of being part of the Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021, are now asking courts for permission to return to Washington to attend the inauguration.
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L.A. pet owners warned against raw food as bird flu confirmed in cat
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been found in samples of Monarch Raw Pet Food, and a cat that ate the food is confirmed to have been infected.
Are you really getting a moderate or intense workout? Here's how to tell.
Looking to amp up your exercise as part of your New Year's resolutions? Here's how to calculate the intensity of your workouts.
New Year's resolutions often fail. Here's expert tips on how to keep them.
New Year's resolutions rarely last. Here's why they fail so often and how to change that, according to an expert.
Cappuccino Meltaway Bars sold nationwide recalled due to tree nuts
Gardners Candies warns that recalled Meltaway Bars product may contain undeclared cashews, a health risk for people with tree nut allergies.
"We should have learned our lesson from COVID" for bird flu testing, Dr. Leana Wen says
"I feel like we should've learned our lesson from COVID, that just because we aren't testing doesn't mean the virus isn't there," Dr. Leana Wen said.
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$1.9 million reward offered after "brazen" heist of jewelry
Some of the property reportedly belongs to art collector Shafira Huang, said to be a multi-millionaire Instagram influencer.
Space debris weighing over 1,000 pounds crashes into Kenya village
Officials said they were investigating fragments of metal, believed to be from a rocket, that crashed into a village in the country's south.
Boys who vanished while playing soccer found dead near military base
Saul Arboleda, Steven Medina, and brothers Josue and Ismael Arroyo were playing soccer in Guayaquil on Dec. 8 when they went missing.
Mark your 2025 calendar with dates for holidays, events and games
Wondering when Easter and the Super Bowl are? When the clocks change? Check out the 2025 calendar dates for holidays, big games, movie releases, award shows and more.
U.S. strikes Houthi targets in Yemen after American warships attacked
The targets struck by U.S. forces had been used to attack American warships and commercial vessels, officials said.
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These works enter the public domain in 2025
Here are the new books and characters joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
Dustin Lynch previews New Year's Eve event
Country star Dustin Lynch will be a New York correspondent for CBS' "New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash" for a second time. He spoke with "CBS Mornings Plus" about what to expect, his music and his plans for 2025.
Who's performing at tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025?
A variety of New Year's Eve performers are expected for tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025.
Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt agree on divorce settlement after 8-year battle
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, her lawyer says, apparently ending one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history.
Dallas Stars' Tyler Seguin joins list of high-profile home burglaries
The FBI believes their homes were targeted as part of the larger trend involving organized crime groups.
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Chinese hackers breach U.S. Treasury Dept., obtain unclassified documents
The Treasury Department says Chinese hackers accessed several department workstations and unclassified documents. China denies any involvement.
Trump seeks pause of possible TikTok ban
President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court Friday to pause a potential U.S. ban on TikTok from taking effect. In his brief, he said he said he wants to delay the ban in order to give time for his incoming administration to "pursue a negotiated resolution."
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.
ChatGPT recovers after being hit by outages, OpenAI says
The OpenAI issue was caused by an "upstream provider," according to the artificial intelligence organization.
AI features dominating tech heading into 2025
New artificial intelligence features appeared across the tech landscape this year, from the latest iPhone to chatbots like Google's Gemini. Adam Auriemma, the editor-in-chief at CNET, joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
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What to know about tonight's "black moon"
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
Northern lights may be visible in parts of the U.S. New Year's Eve
Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve, but cloud cover may put a damper on festivities.
New species, including "blob-headed" fish, identified across world in 2024
Hundreds of new species across the globe were identified by scientists in 2024.
California's mandatory clothing recycling program
Americans throw away billions of pounds of used clothes every year. But now, California is the first state to hold textile companies responsible for their products from start to finish. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains.
These space missions will take off in 2025
Space agencies worldwide are gearing up missions in 2025 to expand humanity's horizons, from the moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond.
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$1.9 million reward offered after "brazen" heist of jewelry
Some of the property reportedly belongs to art collector Shafira Huang, said to be a multi-millionaire Instagram influencer.
Bourbon Street attack suspect identified after deadly rampage. What to know.
A man "hellbent" on creating carnage drove around barricades and hurtled down Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter, police said.
Witnesses describe horrifying scene after deadly New Orleans attack
Witnesses told CBS News that a white truck crashed into people at high speed, leaving a path of carnage and distraught onlookers.
FBI disrupts alleged plot against pro-Israel U.S. group
Authorities said the Florida man arrested in the alleged plot had three firearms, including an AR-style rifle, with him when law enforcement stopped the vehicle he was in.
Boys who vanished while playing soccer found dead near military base
Saul Arboleda, Steven Medina, and brothers Josue and Ismael Arroyo were playing soccer in Guayaquil on Dec. 8 when they went missing.
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Space debris weighing over 1,000 pounds crashes into Kenya village
Officials said they were investigating fragments of metal, believed to be from a rocket, that crashed into a village in the country's south.
What to know about tonight's "black moon"
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
Lunar eclipses, supermoons, meteor showers happening in 2025
Skywatchers can mark the calendar with a busy lineup of celestial occurrences in 2025.
NASA spacecraft safe after historic closest-ever approach to sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe hurtled through the sizzling solar atmosphere and passed within a record-breaking 3.8 million miles of the sun's surface.
These space missions will take off in 2025
Space agencies worldwide are gearing up missions in 2025 to expand humanity's horizons, from the moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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Neighbor to New Orleans suspect's Airbnb
CBS affiliate WWL spoke with someone who said they were evacuated from a house next door to an Airbnb rented by the suspect in Wednesday morning's truck attack in New Orleans.
New Orleans sheriff on truck attack
New Orleans Sheriff Susan Hutson spoke with reporters Wednesday in the aftermath of the truck attack on Bourbon Street that killed at least 10 people.
Latest on New Orleans attack investigation
At least 10 people were killed early on New Year's Day when a man drove a truck into a crowd on New Orleans' Bourbon Street in what the FBI is investigating as a possible act of terrorism. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane, Libby Cathey and Anna Schecter have the newest details.
Super Bowl official on New Orleans truck attack
Super Bowl LIX infrastructure and economic development coordinator Michael Hecht joined CBS News to discuss Wednesday morning's deadly truck attack in New Orleans and how it could affect the city's hosting of the Super Bowl next month.
Suspect identified in New Orleans attack
The suspect in the deadly New Year's truck attack in New Orleans has been identified as Shamsud Din Jabbar, two federal officials tell CBS News. At least 10 people were killed in the attack. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.