Forbes lists wealthiest billionaires in the world
Forbes has revealed the world's wealthiest people — and it's the biggest group in the annual list's 35 years. Here's who sits atop the list.
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Kim Kardashian files for divorce from Kanye West
The split had been rumored following a tumultuous 2020 for the couple.
Federal inmate executed despite pleas
Convicted killer Brandon Bernard was executed overnight after prominent figures like Kim Kardashian West spoke out to halt his execution, claiming he was a reformed man deserving of mercy. This comes despite a prosecutor and five jurors on Bernard's own case advocating for him to live out his sentence in prison for the crime he committed over twenty years ago. Errol Barnett has the story.
Advocates fight to stop the ninth federal execution of 2020
Brandon Bernard, a 40-year-old inmate, is scheduled to die Thursday at the federal penitentiary in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Former prosecutor now says inmate "does not deserve" death sentence
The 40-year-old was convicted for his role in the murders of youth ministers Todd and Stacie Bagley in 2000.
Kim Kardashian West to briefly "freeze" Instagram, Facebook accounts
The 24-hour "freeze" is part of a "week of action" on Instagram "demanding parent company Facebook take action to address racism, hate, and disinformation on its platforms," according to a press release.
Alice Johnson prepares for RNC speech
The final night of the Republican National Convention will feature a powerful plea for criminal justice reform from someone who knows the system from the inside. 65-year-old Alice Marie Johnson spent 22 years in prison, after receiving a live sentence for a first time, nonviolent drug and money laundering conviction. Two years ago, President Trump granted her clemency after Kim Kardashian West brought the case to him. Vladimir Duthiers spoke to Johnson about her long journey to freedom and her new fight.
Psychiatrist destigmatizes bipolar disorder
Psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma discusses bipolar disorder and mental health after Kim Kardashian West asks for compassion and empathy surrounding Kanye's bipolar diagnosis.
Kim Kardashian breaks silence on Kanye West's mental health
Kardashian West said she has never spoken about West's bipolar disorder publicly in order to protect her children, but added that she wants to destigmatize mental illness.
Kim Kardashian West addresses Kanye's mental health
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian West made a public plea for compassion on behalf of her husband Kanye West. This comes after a public outburst over the weekend at a presidential rally in South Carolina. Jericka Duncan reports.
Kim Kardashian West on Kanye's mental health
Kim Kardashian West opened up about her husband Kanye West's struggle with bipolar disorder in a heartfelt message on Instagram. The 43-year-old rapper's mental health has come under scrutiny in recent days after he launched a potential bid for president and unleashed a series of bizarre statements and tweets. CBS Los Angeles reports.
Kim Kardashian West sells beauty brand stake for $200 million
Deal with CoverGirl maker Coty values reality TV star's three-year-old makeup business at $1 billion.
Execution halted after chaplain barred; Kardashian thanks court
The justices blocked Ruben Gutierrez's execution about an hour before he could have been put to death.
Kim Kardashian West calls for the release of Ohio inmate
Kevin Keith is serving time at Marion Correctional Institution, one of the largest coronavirus hot spots in the country.
Inmate spotlighted by Kim Kardashian West has sentence commuted
"Alexis Martin is a sex traffic survivor and I was honored to be able to share her story," Kardashian West tweeted.
Kim Kardashian West on criminal justice reform: "I couldn't just sit back"
After helping get Alice Marie Johnson released from prison, Kardashian West wants to do more.
"48 Hours" preview: Kevin Cooper fights for his freedom
In this week's "48 Hours," we have an update on a death row inmate's right for freedom. Kevin Cooper was convicted for the 1983 murders of the Ryen family and Christopher Hughes. Erin Moriarty has the latest.
2020 Met Gala postponed indefinitely
The theme of this year's Met Gala was set to be "About Time: Fashion and Duration."
Ex-judge works to free inmate he sentenced
Former judge Kevin Sharp sits down with CBS News to discuss his efforts to commute the sentence of a federal inmate with Kim Kardashian.
He sentenced a man to life in prison. Now he's working to get him out.
Kardashian West has teamed up with Kevin Sharp, the former federal judge who sentenced Young in 2013.
Kim Kardashian pushes criminal justice reform at White House
Kardashian visited the White House, as she continues to push for criminal justice reform and pardons for some non-violent offenders.
Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West share family holiday card
Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West sent very cozy Christmas wishes with their family holiday card — the first one featuring all six of them.
Kim Kardashian West sues doctor over "Vampire Facial" ads
West claims a doctor misused her image in promotional materials for a facial that uses a patient's own blood
Kanye West says he's the "greatest artist that God has ever created"
"Jesus has won the victory," he told the crowd. "I told you about my arrogance and cockiness already. "Now the greatest artist that God has ever created is now working for him."
Kanye West reportedly says he'll only do gospel music from now on
His yet-to-be-released album contains no curse words
U.S., Israel "drifting apart," former head of Israeli army intelligence says
Amid heightened tensions with the U.S. over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Israel is continuing its war with Hamas there. It's also facing the Iran-backed Hezbollah to the north.
Blinken says U.S. won't back Rafah incursion without "credible plan" to protect civilians
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. "will not support" an Israeli military operation in the southern city of Rafah without a "credible plan to protect civilians."
Duke graduates walk out ahead of Jerry Seinfeld's commencement address
Jerry Seinfeld, who has supported Israel since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas militants, delivered the commencement address at Duke University on Sunday.
Putin replaces long-time defense chief as Russia takes ground in Ukraine
Russia's Vladimir Putin has replaced his minister of defense Sergei Shoigu as he begins his 5th term in office and as his war in Ukraine heats up.
Key Bridge controlled demolition postponed to this evening due to weather
The controlled demolition of the largest remaining steel span of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has been postponed because of weather conditions.
Actor Steve Buscemi randomly assaulted in Manhattan, publicist says
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
Apple workers at one store OK first strike against tech giant's retail arm
Workers at the first Apple Store to unionize, outside Baltimore, have now also authorized a first strike against the tech giant's retail operations.
Ohio officer fatally shot after being ambushed by gunman, authorities say
A suspect accused of fatally shooting a 23-year-old police officer in Euclid, Ohio, on Saturday night is dead, police said Sunday.
Thousands of Canadians forced to evacuate as massive wildfire burns
The blaze in northeastern British Columbia started Friday and almost doubled in size by the following day, reaching about 4,200 acres.
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Bob Menendez's corruption trial begins. Here's what to know.
The senator and his wife are accused of using his position to benefit three businessmen and two foreign governments in exchange for cash, gold and a luxury car.
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Michael Cohen, key witness against Trump, expected to testify today
Michael Cohen was one of former President Trump's most trusted legal advisers before Trump was elected president in 2016.
Key Bridge controlled demolition postponed due to weather
The controlled demolition of the largest remaining steel span of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has been postponed because of weather conditions.
Actor Steve Buscemi randomly assaulted in Manhattan, publicist says
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
Duke graduates walk out ahead of Jerry Seinfeld's commencement address
Jerry Seinfeld, who has supported Israel since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas militants, delivered the commencement address at Duke University on Sunday.
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Danish butter magnate's coin collection up for sale 100 years after he died
The vast coin collection of a Danish butter magnate is finally set to go on sale a century after his death and could fetch up to $72 million, its auction house says.
Apple workers at one store OK first strike against tech giant's retail arm
Workers at the first Apple Store to unionize, outside Baltimore, have now also authorized a first strike against the tech giant's retail operations.
Nike announces signature shoe for WNBA star A'ja Wilson
A'ja Wilson, of the Las Vegas Aces, has joined a roster of women athletes who have partnered with Nike to develop signature collections.
McDonald's is considering a $5 meal deal. Here's what you'd get.
The $5 meal could include a choice of a McChicken, a McDouble or four-piece chicken nuggets along with fries and a drink.
Store closures are surging in 2024. Here are the worst-hit retailers.
Due to bankruptcies and other problems, retailers plan to close almost 3,200 stores this year, up 24% from a year ago.
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Bob Menendez's corruption trial begins. Here's what to know.
The senator and his wife are accused of using his position to benefit three businessmen and two foreign governments in exchange for cash, gold and a luxury car.
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Michael Cohen, key witness against Trump, expected to testify today
Michael Cohen was one of former President Trump's most trusted legal advisers before Trump was elected president in 2016.
How a group of veterans helped a U.S. service member's mother get out of war-torn Gaza
Zahra Skaik, a 44-year-old Palestinian woman living in Gaza City, escaped the war thanks to her American sons.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation," May 12, 2024
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Sen. Tom Cotton join Margaret Brennan.
Blinken says U.S. won't back Rafah incursion without "credible plan" to protect civilians
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. "will not support" an Israeli military operation in the southern city of Rafah without a "credible plan to protect civilians."
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Reducing mental health, substance use stigmas
Eighty-four million Americans had a mental disorder in 2022, while 34 million people had a substance use disorder. About 11 million people dealt with both, but many did not receive professional treatment, partially because of a persistent stigma leading to silence and shame around mental health problems. Michelle Miller reports on how former congressman Patrick J. Kennedy and author Stephen Fried are hoping to make change with their new book.
Anti-abortion rights groups push abortion "reversal." States say that's fraud.
Some states are cracking down on claims by anti-abortion rights organizations that offer "abortion pill reversal" treatment.
Deaf girl's parents amazed as gene therapy lets her hear for first time
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
"FLiRT" COVID variants are spreading. Scientists share what we know so far.
Some of the strains in the "FLiRT" group are closely related to the JN.1 COVID variant from last winter.
Seattle to open overdose recovery center amid rising deaths
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said that the facility would be supported by the Seattle Fire Department's overdose response team.
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Danish butter magnate's coin collection up for sale 100 years after he died
The vast coin collection of a Danish butter magnate is finally set to go on sale a century after his death and could fetch up to $72 million, its auction house says.
Putin replaces long-time defense chief as Russia takes ground in Ukraine
Russia's Vladimir Putin has replaced his minister of defense Sergei Shoigu as he begins his 5th term in office and as his war in Ukraine heats up.
Thousands flee as Russia presses border assault in northeast Ukraine
Thousands more civilians have fled Russia's renewed ground offensive in Ukraine's northeast that has targeted towns and villages with a barrage of artillery and mortar fire.
Spectacular photos show the northern lights around the world
People from the United States and Canada to the United Kingdom, Poland, parts of China and Russia saw the northern lights this weekend.
Cannes set to unfurl against backdrop of war, protests and films
The Cannes Film Festival rarely passes without cacophony but this year's edition may be more raucous and uneasy than any edition in recent memory.
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Actor Steve Buscemi randomly assaulted in Manhattan, publicist says
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
The fight over Marilyn Monroe's former home
The current owners of Marilyn Monroe's old Los Angeles home want to tear the building down. But a conservation group is hoping to save it and get the building labeled a landmark. Carter Evans has the story.
Hollywood legend Roger Corman dies at age 98
Roger Corman, the Hollywood legend known for his prolific production of indie B-movies, has died at age 98. Elise Preston looks back at his legacy.
Cannes set to unfurl against backdrop of war, protests and films
The Cannes Film Festival rarely passes without cacophony but this year's edition may be more raucous and uneasy than any edition in recent memory.
Fashion double-takes from the Met Gala
Correspondent Faith Salie reports on fashion's biggest night, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Benefit, where designs ranged from artful flowers to artfully positioned sand.
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Why does product design sometimes fail? It's complicated
Everywhere you look, products are getting too complicated, with more and more features aimed at attracting consumers. For designers, it's a constant and complex balance to get it just right.
What happened to "simple" design?
Everywhere you look, products are getting too complicated, with more and more features aimed at attracting consumers. But designing things to do more can often lead to frustrated and unhappy customers. For designers, it's a constant and complex balance to get it just right. Correspondent David Pogue looks at how complicated lives – full of endless features – may be getting easier to navigate thanks to technology.
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.
Apple apologizes for iPad Pro commercial after backlash
Apple's "Crush!" advertisement for the new iPad Pro features a myriad of artistic tools getting smashed in a large hydraulic press.
Cyberattacks grip U.S. hospital systems
The Ascension Healthcare Network, one of the nation's leading nonprofit and Catholic health systems, says a "cyber security event" disrupted its clinical operations Wednesday. Threat intelligence company Cyble says there have been 77 ransomware attacks on the U.S. health care sector since the beginning of February. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins to unpack the troubling trend.
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Northern lights set the sky aglow amid powerful geomagnetic storm
Parts of the country saw the aurora borealis on Friday night, and the dazzling show was expected to continue on Saturday night, according to experts.
Geomagnetic storm may disrupt power, but expand aurora viewing
Geomagnetic storms can affect infrastructure, but may also bring an expanded viewing of the aurora borealis.
Maps show where millions in U.S. could see northern lights this weekend
Americans were being treated to a show of the northern lights this weekend from a powerful geomagnetic storm heading toward Earth.
Deaf girl's parents amazed as gene therapy lets her hear for first time
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
"Mammoth" carbon capture facility gets up and running in Iceland
Climeworks, a Swiss pioneer in the fast-growing field of CO2 capture and storage, launches operations at a new site on a dormant volcano.
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Actor Steve Buscemi randomly assaulted in Manhattan, publicist says
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
Actor Steve Buscemi randomly punched in Manhattan
The 66-year-old suffered an eye injury but is expected to be OK. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Ohio officer fatally shot after being ambushed by gunman, authorities say
A suspect accused of fatally shooting a 23-year-old police officer in Euclid, Ohio, on Saturday night is dead, police said Sunday.
Search for Texas mom's remains continues 17 years after shooting death
Nearly two decades after an intoxicated and half naked William Greer confessed to killing Tammy Myers, her daughter is determined to see her mother's killer brought to justice.
3 Atlanta police officers shot after responding to call about armed man
The armed suspect died during the encounter, police said.
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Geomagnetic storm may disrupt power, but expand aurora viewing
Geomagnetic storms can affect infrastructure, but may also bring an expanded viewing of the aurora borealis.
Maps show where millions in U.S. could see northern lights this weekend
Americans were being treated to a show of the northern lights this weekend from a powerful geomagnetic storm heading toward Earth.
"Extreme" G5 geomagnetic storm reaches Earth, NOAA says
The sunspot responsible for the odd series of strong solar flares is so big you can see it with your own eyes from Earth.
"God's Hand" revealed in "ominous" new image
In the image, "a ghostly hand appears to be emerging from the interstellar medium and reaching out into the cosmos," the NOIRLab said.
Thick atmosphere detected around planet twice as big as Earth
The so-called super Earth — known as 55 Cancri e — is among the few rocky planets outside our solar system with a significant atmosphere.
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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.
Roger Corman, "King of the B Movies" 1926-2024
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
N.J. woman survives a home invasion, brutal stabbing by a young stranger
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
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5/12: The Takeout: Rep. Jasmine Crockett
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett joins Major Garrett to discuss her role as a freshman House Representative. Rep. Crockett discusses Marjorie Taylor Greene's efforts to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson, plus top-of-mind issues such as immigration, the war in Gaza and protests on American college campuses.
Artists in 4 cities create tribute to moms
A group of artists in four U.S. cities have created murals to celebrate mothers. Meg Oliver takes a look at the unique creations.
The fight over Marilyn Monroe's former home
The current owners of Marilyn Monroe's old Los Angeles home want to tear the building down. But a conservation group is hoping to save it and get the building labeled a landmark. Carter Evans has the story.
Hollywood legend Roger Corman dies at age 98
Roger Corman, the Hollywood legend known for his prolific production of indie B-movies, has died at age 98. Elise Preston looks back at his legacy.
Michael Cohen set to take stand in Trump trial
Following a weekend rally in New Jersey, former President Trump is due back in court on Monday for the continuation of his criminal "hush money" trial. Michael Cohen, Trump's one-time fixer, is expected to take the stand. Shanelle Kaul reports.