At least 500 flights canceled amid U.K. air traffic control "nightmare"
Britain's air traffic control service said it had "remedied" the issue and was working with airlines and airports "to manage the flights affected."
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Nurse gets life in prison for murders of 7 babies
"I don't think we will ever get over the fact that our daughter was tortured till she had no fight left in her," the mother of one girl said in a court statement.
U.K. nurse found guilty of killing newborns
WARNING: This story is disturbing. A British nurse has been found guilty of killing seven newborn children and attempting to murder six more. Neonatal nurse Lucy Letby was accused of killing the babies in 2015 and 2016 by overfeeding them with milk and injecting them with air and insulin. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more on the case.
Nurse found guilty of killing 7 babies and attempting to kill 6 others
Neonatal nurse Lucy Letby, 33, was charged with murder in the deaths of five boys and two girls and the attempted murder of six other children.
England in first Women's World Cup final
England's last two Women's World Cup appearances ended with semifinal knockouts, but this year they've reached the final where they'll face Spain. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more on the reaction from the U.K.
The British Museum fires employee for allegedly stealing ancient treasures
Items including gold jewelry and semi-precious stones and glass from the 15th century BC to the 19th century AD were "missing, stolen or damaged," the museum said.
Russia launches first moon mission since Soviet era
A rocket carrying a lunar landing craft blasted off on Russia's first moon mission in nearly 50 years, racing to land ahead of an Indian spacecraft.
Tom Brady becomes co-owner of English soccer club Birmingham City
"Maybe you're asking, 'What do you know about English football, Tom?'" Brady said. "I've got a lot to learn. But I do know a few things about winning."
Activists turn U.K. leader's home black to protest oil "drilling frenzy"
Greenpeace activists draped Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Yorkshire house in black fabric in response to the U.K. government's oil exploration policy.
Man who killed his ailing wife "out of love" is freed from prison
David Hunter and his wife Janice had been teenage sweethearts and married for 52 years.
U.K. tradition reveals drop in swan population
King Charles has inherited an 800-year-old tradition in which all the swans along the Thames are rounded up and counted. But this year, the count is low, due in part to last year's bird flu. Ian Lee has the story.
Impact of Hollywood strikes being felt across the pond
"I'd rather be on set today, but today's job is to be here making sure that people less fortunate than me get paid properly."
Kevin Spacey cleared of all charges in U.K. sexual assault trial
The actor had faced nine sexual offense charges related to incidents reported by four men that allegedly took place between 2001 and 2013 in the U.K.
U.K. leader Rishi Sunak's Conservatives suffer more election losses
The main opposition Labour Party has now won six by-elections since March of last year, with two of those seats captured from the Tories.
Kevin Spacey takes the stand to refute U.K. sex assault allegations
In the witness box for the first time in the London trial, the award-winning Hollywood actor described his relations with 1 of 4 accusers as "romantic."
BBC grapples with sexual misconduct claims against unnamed presenter
Britain's public broadcaster, the BBC, has defended its actions amid a scandal over an unnamed presenter being accused of sexual misconduct.
Breaking down Sweden's NATO membership bid
Sweden is one step closer to joining NATO. Turkish President Erdogan has agreed to forward Sweden's application to his parliament for approval, clearing a key roadblock. George Beebe, director of grand strategy at the Quincy Institute, joins CBS News to discuss the importance of the move.
What to expect from Biden's NATO trip
President Biden has arrived in Lithuania to attend the NATO summit on the heels of news from the group's secretary general that Turkey will back Sweden's entry into the alliance. It was one of the top issues to be discussed among the leaders meeting in Vilnius this week, as the war in Ukraine continues. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports from London.
Biden meets U.K. leader and King Charles before heading to NATO summit
Biden sat down with King Charles for the first time since his coronation, but meetings with NATO allies seeking cohesion on Ukraine are the real work.
Girl killed, 6 others injured as SUV crashes into London prep school
The driver, a woman in her 40s, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, but police have not suggested any terror motive.
Man awaits sentencing in crossbow plot to kill Queen Elizabeth
Jaswant Singh Chail was detained on the Windsor Castle grounds on Christmas Day 2021 with a loaded crossbow.
North Devon is U.K.'s first World Surfing Reserve
A stretch of coastline in England's North Devon has been selected as the United Kingdom's first World Surfing Reserve, joining 11 other surfing hot spots around the world. Ramy Inocencio visited the coast of North Devon to check out the surfing culture and find out why the area is so beloved.
Elton John testifies in Kevin Spacey's ongoing U.K. sex assault trial
Kevin Spacey is facing 12 criminal charges based on allegations made by 4 men relating to incidents that took place over 2 decades.
Kevin Spacey's U.K. trial on sexual assault charges opens in London
Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey faces a dozen criminal charges brought by four men, most stemming from his time leading a London theater.
This giant flower can cause burns. What is giant hogweed?
One man in London recently was burned and blistered so badly from the plants that he "couldn't even walk": "I got out of bed in the morning for work and I collapsed under my own weight."
Trump selects Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
Judge postpones Trump's New York "hush money" sentencing
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
The new missile Russia is using in Ukraine and why it has NATO on edge
Russia's new intermediate-range ballistic missile has NATO members on edge after the missiles were used in a strike on Ukraine early Thursday morning.
Trump selects Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Labor secretary
Republican Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon, who narrowly lost her reelection bid earlier this month, received strong backing from union members in her district.
Trump nominates Marty Makary, who opposed COVID vaccine mandates, to head FDA
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated a critic of COVID-19 health measures to lead the Food and Drug Administration.
Fearing deportation, some Haitian migrants are leaving Springfield, Ohio
Most Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, live there legally through Temporary Protected Status, which President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to end.
Eggs are getting scarcer and pricier ahead of the holidays. Here's why.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — also known as bird flu — is killing layer hens and reducing the nation's egg supply.
Alice Brock, inspiration of Arlo Guthrie's "Alice's Restaurant," dead at 83
Alice Brock, whose Massachusetts-based eatery helped inspire Arlo Guthrie's deadpan Thanksgiving standard, "Alice's Restaurant," has died at age 83.
Trump meets with NATO head in Florida for talks on global security
In a brief statement, NATO said Trump and its secretary general, Mark Rutte, met on Friday in Palm Beach, Florida.
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Should fans sing along in theaters during the "Wicked" movie?
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Alice Brock, inspiration of Arlo Guthrie's "Alice's Restaurant," dead at 83
Alice Brock, whose Massachusetts-based eatery helped inspire Arlo Guthrie's deadpan Thanksgiving standard, "Alice's Restaurant," has died at age 83.
Trump nominates Marty Makary, who opposed COVID vaccine mandates, to head FDA
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated a critic of COVID-19 health measures to lead the Food and Drug Administration.
Ernie Johnson, wife found healing by "unlocking" their late son's key collection
Ernie and Cheryl Johnson had planned to hold onto their late son Michael's quirky key collection forever. But then they met 6-year-old Cooper Kivett.
Fearing deportation, some Haitian migrants leaving Springfield, Ohio
Most Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, live there legally through Temporary Protected Status, which President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to end.
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Who is Scott Bessent? What to know about Trump's Treasury secretary pick.
If confirmed, Bessent would runn the department that manages the nation's finances as well as its tax agency, the Internal Revenue Service.
Trump selects Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
Walmart must pay driver it accused of fraud $35 million, jury says
A jury ruled that Walmart must pay a former employee almost $35 million after finding that the retailer defamed him.
Eggs are getting scarcer and pricier ahead of the holidays. Here's why.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — also known as bird flu — is killing layer hens and reducing the nation's egg supply.
Supreme Court takes up FCC fund dispute over subsidies for rural telecom services
The Universal Service Fund was created by Congress in 1996.
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Trump meets with NATO head in Florida for talks on global security
In a brief statement, NATO said Trump and its secretary general, Mark Rutte, met on Friday in Palm Beach, Florida.
Trump nominates Marty Makary, who opposed COVID vaccine mandates, to head FDA
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated a critic of COVID-19 health measures to lead the Food and Drug Administration.
Trump selects Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Labor secretary
Republican Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon, who narrowly lost her reelection bid earlier this month, received strong backing from union members in her district.
Who is Scott Bessent? What to know about Trump's Treasury secretary pick.
If confirmed, Bessent would runn the department that manages the nation's finances as well as its tax agency, the Internal Revenue Service.
Trump selects Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
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New treatments offer hope for older patients with a deadly cancer diagnosis
Glioblastoma typically kills within 18 months, but a new type of treatment has kept Nadya El-Afandi's scans clear 17 months after diagnosis.
1 infant dead in California, 9 hospitalized in latest listeria outbreak
Laboratory findings show that Yu-Shang Food ready-to-eat meat and poultry products were making people sick, the CDC said.
E. coli outbreak in St. Louis sickens 106, hospitalizes 2
More than half of the cases involve students, parents and guests of Rockwood Summit High School who attended events where food from Andre's Banquets and Catering was served.
What to know about the newly identified chemical in U.S. drinking water
Researchers have identified a chemical in certain tap water across the United States as chloronitramide anion. Here's what to know.
Whole Foods organic carrots and celery recalled amid E. coli outbreak
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
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Trump meets with NATO head in Florida for talks on global security
In a brief statement, NATO said Trump and its secretary general, Mark Rutte, met on Friday in Palm Beach, Florida.
Philippines vice president threatens to have nation's president killed
Under the Philippine penal code, such public remarks may constitute a crime and can be punishable by a jail term and fine.
Police chief kills himself as troops close in to arrest him in Mexico
The police chief killed himself with his own weapon as marines, National Guard and soldiers closed in to try to arrest him, prosecutors said.
The new missile Russia is using in Ukraine and why it has NATO on edge
Russia's new intermediate-range ballistic missile has NATO members on edge after the missiles were used in a strike on Ukraine early Thursday morning.
AI grandma fights back against scammers
Daisy's mission is two-fold: To waste scammers' time so they can't speak to real people and to draw attention to fraud by warning consumers to be vigilant.
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Michelle Miller honored with key to the city
CBS Saturday Morning co-host Michelle Miller and her husband Marc Morial were awarded New York City's Key to the City this week to honor their work in civil rights and philanthropy. New York City has been giving select people the honor since 1702.
Should fans sing along in theaters during the "Wicked" movie?
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Alice Brock, inspiration of Arlo Guthrie's "Alice's Restaurant," dead at 83
Alice Brock, whose Massachusetts-based eatery helped inspire Arlo Guthrie's deadpan Thanksgiving standard, "Alice's Restaurant," has died at age 83.
"Sunday Morning" 2024 "Food Issue" recipe index
Delicious menu suggestions from top chefs, cookbook authors, food writers, restaurateurs, and the editors of Food & Wine magazine.
Ridley Scott on returning for "Gladiator II": "I kept thinking about it"
Ridley Scott returns to ancient Rome with "Gladiator II" nearly 25 years after the Oscar-winning original.
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Who has the best Black Friday tech prices?
Black Friday is almost here, but some of the hottest tech items are already on sale. CNET senior editor Lisa Eadicicco joins CBS News to discuss high-demand gifts and what retailers offer the best prices.
AI grandma fights back against scammers
Daisy's mission is two-fold: To waste scammers' time so they can't speak to real people and to draw attention to fraud by warning consumers to be vigilant.
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.
Australia could ban social media for kids
Australian legislators introduced a landmark bill Thursday to ban social media for children under 16. CBS News London's Leigh Kiniry reports on what this could mean for social media companies.
DOJ targets Google's search engine monopoly
The Department of Justice on Wednesday filed a motion calling for Google to sell its Chrome search engine, arguing in court documents that "the playing field is not level." The Justice Department is also recommending dissolving any contracts in which Google is the default search engine on devices such as iPhones. Kelly O'Grady explains.
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How are U.S. winters permanently changing?
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
Emperor penguin found on Australian beach released at sea after 20 days of care
The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach.
Iceland volcano flares in region's 7th eruption in one year
A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.
How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
Restoring forests decimated by wildfires
Large wildfires fueled by climate change have destroyed tens of millions of acres of forests in the Pacific Northwest in recent years. Jonathan Vigliotti explores a major effort underway to restore those forests.
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Police chief kills himself as troops close in to arrest him in Mexico
The police chief killed himself with his own weapon as marines, National Guard and soldiers closed in to try to arrest him, prosecutors said.
U.S. accuses former Colombia general of extrajudicial killings
Former general Mario Montoya and his family are barred from traveling to the U.S., Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
4.78 tons of cocaine, $193,000 in cash found in shipping containers
Prosecutors said eight people were detained following searches carried out in Belgium and the Netherlands earlier this month.
84-year-old Texas man accused of killing roommate and her dog
The man was arrested on an unrelated carjacking warrant and admitted to killing his roommate and her pet.
Georgia woman convicted of killing her toddler gets life in prison
Leilani Simon was spared the maximum punishment of life without a chance of parole.
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Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
Far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes, lunar soil shows
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
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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.
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.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
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.
Summer music heats up 2024
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.
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Italian men defy global cooking statistic
In much of the world, women cook more meals than men, outpacing them by a 2-to-1 edge. But Italy, already renowned for its food, bucks that trend.
Michelle Miller honored with key to the city
CBS Saturday Morning co-host Michelle Miller and her husband Marc Morial were awarded New York City's Key to the City this week to honor their work in civil rights and philanthropy. New York City has been giving select people the honor since 1702.
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NFL, NBA warn players after break-ins
Both the NFL and NBA have issued alerts this week warning players that a recent series of break-ins and robberies at the homes of athletes may not be a coincidence.
The Uplift: Stars, stripes and service
Two men form a friendship over their love of the U.S. A group helps make travel more comfortable for kids with autism. Plus, more heartwarming stories.