Nobel in economics awarded for research on workplace gender gap
Claudia Goldin, whose work shed light on the gender gap in pay, is just the third woman out of 93 economics laureates to win the Nobel.
Claudia Goldin, whose work shed light on the gender gap in pay, is just the third woman out of 93 economics laureates to win the Nobel.
"They visited Stockholm when I was about 5 years old and they went into the Nobel auditorium with a guide and said, 'Reserve these two seats for us,'" Dr. Drew Weissman told CBS News.
Physician and scientist Drew Weissman won the 2023 Nobel Prize in medicine this week. When he called his parents to tell them the big news, they had a priceless reaction.
The scientists won for their work on tiny quantum dots that emit very bright colors and so are used in LED displays, cancer surgery and more.
A trio of scientists won the Nobel Prize in physics for managing to do something that had always eluded humankind: Spotting electrons zipping around in an atom.
American Drew Weissman, Hungarian Katalin Karikó win 2023 Nobel Prize in medicine for mRNA research behind "the unprecedented rate" of COVID-19 vaccine development.
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai had some fun with a "Barbie"-inspired social media post. The renowned women's rights activist shared a photo showing her and her husband, Asser Malik, striking a pose inside a life-size Barbie box. In her caption, she humorously wrote, "This Barbie has a Nobel Prize -- he’s just Ken." Malik joined in the fun by responding with a movie reference: "I’m Kenough."
Morrison, an author and Nobel laureate who died in 2019, is best known for books like 1987's "Beloved," which won the Pulitzer Prize. She often wrote about themes of racism and mistreatment of African Americans.
Philippine journalist and Nobel Prize winner Maria Ressa was acquitted of all tax evasion charges against her in the Philippines, and she is speaking out against the "harassment and intimidation" officials have directed against her and her news site, Rappler. Maria Ressa spoke about her journey on CBS News.
Buyers received a letter confirming their $600 copy was "hand-signed by Bob Dylan." Then the publisher apologized, saying that wasn't the case.
De Klerk received the prize in 1993 alongside anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, for his role in ushering South Africa into democracy.
On Monday, former Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences. In 2009, Bernanke told 60 Minutes, "The lesson of history is that you do not get a sustained economic recovery as long as the financial system is in crisis."
On Monday, former Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences. In 2009, Bernanke told 60 Minutes, "The lesson of history is that you do not get a sustained economic recovery as long as the financial system is in crisis."
Ben Bernanke, Douglas W. Diamond and Philip H. Dybvig got the Nobel Prize in economics "for research on banks and financial crises."
The 82-year-old has penned more than 20 books, most of them short and blunt about her life and the lives of people around her.
Three scientists jointly won this year's Nobel Prize in physics for their work on quantum information science that has significant applications, for example, in the field of encryption. CBS News' Lilia Luciano and Lana Zak have the details.
The prize went to John F. Clauser and two others for their work on quantum information science, which has significant applications, for instance, in encryption and quantum computing.
The medicine prize kicked off a week of Nobel Prize announcements.
Boston Celtics games have been pulled off Chinese media after center Enes Kanter tweeted a two-minute video of himself expressing support for Tibet and wore shoes with the phrase "Free Tibet" on them during Wednesday night's game against the New York Knicks. Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with more on China and other stories from around the world.
David Card, Joshua Angrist and Guido Imbens were honored for their work on drawing conclusions from unintended, or so-called "natural experiments."
Federal judge issues order blocking Texas abortion law; Abdulrazak Gurnah awarded Nobel Prize in Literature
After scientists from Japan, German and Italy win, one says it's "very urgent" that steps be taken now to fight climate change.
"This really unlocks one of the secrets of nature," said Thomas Perlmann, secretary-general of the Nobel Committee.
Scientists who checked the health of endangered black rhinos suspended upside-down have been awarded this year's Ig Nobel prize for work that "makes you laugh, then makes you think." CBS News' Debora Patta has the story from Johannesburg.
Washington Post book critic Ron Charles checks out some of the latest titles to recommend, including "Klara and the Sun" by Nobel Prize-winner Kazuo Ishiguro, and "Under a White Sky" by Elizabeth Kolbert.
An attorney who represented two women seeking payments in 2016 for their silence about alleged sexual encounters with Donald Trump is continuing his testimony.
President Biden said "no," the National Guard should not intervene in the protests.
College campus protests in solidarity with Palestinians amid Israel's war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip are spreading far beyond the U.S.
Jerry Boylan, was found guilty in 2023 of one count of misconduct or neglect of ship officer, colloquially known as seaman's manslaughter for the deaths of 33 passengers and one crew member on the dive boat Conception.
A Florida law prohibiting abortions after six weeks gestation with some exceptions went into effect Wednesday.
James Barbier, 79, is charged with first-degree murder in the 1966 stabbing death of 18-year-old Karen Snider at her home in Calumet City.
The IRS is tapping Inflation Reduction Act funding to hire more agents and go after more tax cheats. Here's where it is focusing.
U.S. Central Command initially said an airstrike in May 2023 had killed a senior al Qaeda leader in Syria, but an investigation has concluded it actually killed an innocent civilian.
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
A Florida law prohibiting abortions after six weeks gestation with some exceptions went into effect Wednesday.
A Georgia senior living community fired an elderly worker shortly after honoring her as an employee of the year, regulators allege.
Jerry Boylan, was found guilty in 2023 of one count of misconduct or neglect of ship officer, colloquially known as seaman's manslaughter for the deaths of 33 passengers and one crew member on the dive boat Conception.
Authorities in Portland say an arsonist set fire to at least 15 police cars at a training facility early Thursday.
The IRS is tapping Inflation Reduction Act funding to hire more agents and go after more tax cheats. Here's where it is focusing.
A Georgia senior living community fired an elderly worker shortly after honoring her as an employee of the year, regulators allege.
The IRS is tapping Inflation Reduction Act funding to hire more agents and go after more tax cheats. Here's where it is focusing.
The recalled beef came from Cargill Meat Solutions in the form of burger patties and ground chuck.
Licensing deal resolves months-long dispute that had record label Universal pulling its artists' music off the video platform.
A man's physical and verbal threats caused the United flight from London to Newark, New Jersey, to divert to Bangor, Maine.
A Florida law prohibiting abortions after six weeks gestation with some exceptions went into effect Wednesday.
Joshua Dean was a quality inspector at Spirit AeroSystems, which builds the bulk of the 737 Max for Boeing, and recently died from a fast-spreading infection.
Researchers say an orangutan appeared to treat a wound with medicine from a tropical plant.
U.S. Central Command initially said an airstrike in May 2023 had killed a senior al Qaeda leader in Syria, but an investigation has concluded it actually killed an innocent civilian.
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty disclosed that a cyberattack on one of its subsidiaries earlier this year might affect up to a third of all Americans.
The USDA tested 30 samples from states with herds infected by H5N1.
Plaintiffs have three months to vote on whether to approve a proposed legal settlement that would resolve nearly all talc lawsuits.
College campus protests in solidarity with Palestinians amid Israel's war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip are spreading far beyond the U.S.
Police said the victims mixed the potion themselves and drank it "to acquire some certain kind of powers."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly rejects international pressure to call off an offensive on the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
It took nearly an hour and four people to get the 143-pound catfish out of the lake: "My wrist is still hurting from reeling."
Mexico City's chief prosecutor disputed a volunteer group's claims that human remains and other evidence had been found at the site.
Three years ago, Walter Hayes burst onto the music scene with "Fancy Like," a song that became a sensation and established his presence in the country music world.
O'Donnell shared a photo of a script for season three, episode one of the Max show, revealing her character's name is Mary.
"Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte!" the Prince and Princess of Wales said in a social media post with a new photo of their daughter taken by Kate.
Emmy Award-winning actor Jeff Daniels says he's playing one of his most challenging roles yet. He stars in the new Netflix limited series "A Man in Full," created by Hollywood heavyweights David E. Kelley and Regina King, who also serves as a director. Daniels portrays Charlie Croker, a tough-talking real estate mogul facing bankruptcy. He must defend his empire and his family against enemies attempting to exploit his fall from grace.
Still searching for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Sarah Gelman, Amazon Books Editorial Director, shares her top book picks for all kinds of moms.
Closing arguments begin Thursday in the Justice Department's antitrust lawsuit against Google. The government and more than a dozen states say Google has turned its search engine into an illegal monopoly, while Google says people like to use the engine and could change their search habits at any time. Matthew Perlman, senior competition reporter for Law 360, joins CBS News to discuss the case.
Pollen counters are turning to artificial intelligence as seasonal allergies worsen due to climate change. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff explains how technology is changing the long and tedious process of pollen counting.
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.
Artificial intelligence assistants may soon be able to do much more than play your favorite music or call your mom, but some Google researchers warn about possible ethical dilemmas. CBS News reporter Erica Brown has more.
A newly-filed lawsuit targets two of the biggest generative AI platforms in the world, Open AI, the creators of ChatGPT and Microsoft's Copilot AI program.
Much of Asia is sweltering under a heat wave that one expert calls "by far the most extreme event in world climatic history."
Shanidar Z's skull — thought to be the best preserved Neanderthal find this century — "was as flat as a pizza," experts said.
The group of nations in the G7 have announced an agreement to phase out coal power plants by 2035. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
Blue holes are considered an "oasis" for marine life — but the Taam Ja' Blue Hole off the coast of Mexico remains largely mysterious.
Pollen counters are turning to artificial intelligence as seasonal allergies worsen due to climate change. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff explains how technology is changing the long and tedious process of pollen counting.
Jerry Boylan, was found guilty in 2023 of one count of misconduct or neglect of ship officer, colloquially known as seaman's manslaughter for the deaths of 33 passengers and one crew member on the dive boat Conception.
Authorities in Portland say an arsonist set fire to at least 15 police cars at a training facility early Thursday.
A court hearing will be held in California on Thursday for Nima Momeni, the 38-year-old man accused of murdering Cash App founder Bob Lee. Momeni was arrested last year for allegedly stabbing Lee to death in San Francisco. He has pleaded not guilty. Jonah Owen Lamb, senior reporter for the San Francisco Standard, joined CBS News to discuss the case.
James Barbier, 79, is charged with first-degree murder in the 1966 stabbing death of 18-year-old Karen Snider at her home in Calumet City.
Family members said Heavenly Faith Garfield and the victim had been discussing the pact for several weeks, the affidavit says.
Boeing is set to launch its first-ever spaceflight with humans next week. The Starliner spacecraft will lift off from Florida on Monday night for a multi-day mission to the International Space Station. Commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunny Williams, two seasoned NASA astronauts who are a part of the mission, join CBS News to go over the flight.
The Horsehead Nebula, which NASA has called "one of the most distinctive objects in our skies," is located in the constellation Orion.
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
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?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Closing arguments begin Thursday in the Justice Department's antitrust lawsuit against Google. The government and more than a dozen states say Google has turned its search engine into an illegal monopoly, while Google says people like to use the engine and could change their search habits at any time. Matthew Perlman, senior competition reporter for Law 360, joins CBS News to discuss the case.
A court hearing will be held in California on Thursday for Nima Momeni, the 38-year-old man accused of murdering Cash App founder Bob Lee. Momeni was arrested last year for allegedly stabbing Lee to death in San Francisco. He has pleaded not guilty. Jonah Owen Lamb, senior reporter for the San Francisco Standard, joined CBS News to discuss the case.
President Biden on Thursday addressed the campus protests over the war in Gaza, saying the National Guard should not be brought in to deal with the demonstrations, but that violent protests were not acceptable. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd commented on the public safety factors in the president's comments and CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe provided details on what prompted Mr. Biden to speak about the campus protests now.
Prosecutors in Donald Trump's New York criminal trial urged the judge to hold the former president in contempt of court for more gag order violations days after he was penalized for nine posts on social media and his campaign website. The judge did not immediately rule on the additional four alleged violations. CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett has more.
President Biden on Thursday delivered remarks from the White House about the protests over the war in Gaza that have gripped college campuses across the country. "There's the right to protest," Biden said, "but not the right to cause chaos." Biden also said there was no place in America for antisemitism, Islamophobia, racism or hate speech. Nate Burleson anchored CBS News' special report.