Murdoch's 21st Century Fox ups Sky bid to beat rival Comcast
21st Century Fox raised its bid to buy the portion of Sky it doesn't already own
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6 things to know about Comcast's bid for Sky
The giant U.S. media company wants to expand overseas, and it sees the U.K. pay-TV service as the vehicle to do that
Comcast challenges Murdoch with $29 billion offer for Sky
The U.S. cable giant's offer is 16 percent higher than Murdoch's 21st Century Fox for the British TV broadcaster
Rupert Murdoch says Facebook should pay up for news
Former News Corp chief claims social media giant has popularized "scurrilous" and unreliable news sources
What's next for Rupert Murdoch after Fox-Disney deal?
The media tycoon will have several options -- and scads of cash -- to once again transform his media empire
Fox's James Murdoch rebukes Trump over Charlottesville
Media company executive says taking a stand against neo-Nazi and other hate groups is "essential"
Jamie Horowitz, TV executive, fired abruptly from Fox Sports
Fox Sports President Eric Shanks, in an email to employees announcing Horowitz's exit, alluded to question of conduct
U.K. puts Murdoch's bid for Sky TV network on hold
Regulators fear Fox's $15 billion takeover bid would give the family "the ability to influence the political process"
Anchor Kelly Wright opens up about Fox News lawsuit
The only black male anchor on Fox News is part of a class action lawsuit where at least 11 people accuse executives of fostering a "culture of severe racial harassment"
A major Murdoch problem in buyout deal that's not Bill O'Reilly
Rupert Murdoch's bid to take over broadcaster Sky faces obstacles due to competitors' charges of underhanded dealings
Will Bill O'Reilly's exit hurt the Fox money machine?
Departure of the top-rated cable TV host is a blow to the network, but its position is so strong Fox could easily recover
21st Century Fox to buy U.K.'s Sky for $14.6 billion
Delayed by phone-hacking scandal, Rupert Murdoch-owned media giant moves to acquire British broadcaster
Fox News scandal
Sexual harassment allegations led to Roger Ailes' departure from Fox News and a reported $20 million settlement
Fox News names Abernethy, Shine as co-presidents
New management structure comes in the wake of resignation of Roger Ailes last month amid allegations of sexual harassment
Roger Ailes out as CEO of Rupert Murdoch's Fox News
Man who transformed television news departs in wake of lawsuit by former Fox star Gretchen Carlson alleging sex harassment
What would Fox News be worth without Roger Ailes?
With the unit accounting for 20 percent of its parent's profit, the financial stakes are as high as the ethical ones
Report: Fox News may oust Roger Ailes over harassment claims
Company investigation reportedly turns up more allegations following former host Gretchen Carlson's lawsuit
Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall marry in London
They were photographed emerging with smiles Friday from Spencer House
Rupert Murdoch, Jerry Hall announce engagement in newspaper ad
Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch and former model Jerry Hall announced their engagement on the Births, Marriages and Deaths page of The Times
Trump dukes it out with Murdoch, Wall Street Journal
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch is not hiding his disdain for the leading GOP presidential candidate
Rupert Murdoch apologizes for 'real black President' remark
The head of News Corp. apologized after sending a controversial tweet about President Obama
Rupert Murdoch criticizes Donald Trump's immigrant comments
The media tycoon joined the list of people in and out of the political arena to slam the millionaire on his remarks
Murdoch faces daunting task with newspapers
As a new generation readies to take over the family media empire, the print side struggles
The media titan announced he will be stepping down from the top post of 21st Century Fox before splitting with News Corp
Rupert Murdoch is shaking up the family business. The media titan announced he will be stepping down from the top post of 21st Century Fox before splitting with News Corp. Murdoch will appoint his youngest son, James, as the new CEO. Michael Wolff interviewed Rupert Murdoch for the biography, "The Man Who Owns the News," and joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the monumental move at the world's third-biggest media conglomerate.
Rupert Murdoch cedes some power to his sons
He will reportedly name his son James as CEO of 21st Century Fox; another son, Lachlan, will be the company's co-executive chairman
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Michael Cohen faces questions from defense at Trump trial
Former President Donald Trump's attorneys are getting their first chance to question Michael Cohen on his second day of testimony.
Air Force instructor pilot dies after ejection seat activates
The instructor taught for a program that trains combat pilots for NATO.
At least 8 people killed, dozens injured in Florida bus crash
The crash involved a bus transporting about 53 farm workers and a 2001 Ford Ranger truck, officials said.
In Michael Cohen's testimony against Trump, a possible defense witness emerges
Michael Cohen testified that lawyer Robert Costello was a ""back channel of communications" for him who could relay messages to Donald Trump via his attorney Rudy Giuliani.
Drowning deaths surged during pandemic — and it was worse among Black people
Nearly 4,000 people die from accidental drowning ever year, according to the CDC.
Researchers discover "super fluffy" planet with cotton candy-like density
WASP-193b is 50% larger than Jupiter — the largest planet in our solar system — but seven times less massive because of it's extraordinarily low density.
Man accused of sending "So I raped you" message caught after 3-year-search
Ian Cleary had been the subject of an international search since authorities in Pennsylvania issued a 2021 felony warrant in the case.
Maryland votes in the Senate primary race Tuesday. Meet the candidates
The winner of Tuesday's Democratic primary will likely face off against former Gov. Larry Hogan in November.
Cicadas pee from trees. And they urinate a lot, a new study finds.
Scientists who study such things have found that cicadas urinate in a jet stream because they consume an incredible volume of fluid during their brief time above ground.
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Comcast unveils streaming bundle that includes Apple TV+, Peacock, Netflix
Comcast's StreamSaver arrives at a time when major entertainment companies are teaming up to try to turn a profit from streaming.
Drowning deaths surged during the pandemic — and it was worse among Black people, CDC reports
Nearly 4,000 people die from accidental drowning ever year, according to the CDC.
Alice Munro, Nobel laureate revered as short story master, dies at 92
Munro was the first lifelong Canadian to win the Nobel and the first recipient cited exclusively for short fiction.
Air Force instructor pilot dies after ejection seat activates
The instructor taught for a program that trains combat pilots for NATO.
In Michael Cohen's testimony against Trump, a possible defense witness emerges
Michael Cohen testified that lawyer Robert Costello was a ""back channel of communications" for him who could relay messages to Donald Trump via his attorney Rudy Giuliani.
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Comcast unveils streaming bundle that includes Apple TV+, Peacock, Netflix
Comcast's StreamSaver arrives at a time when major entertainment companies are teaming up to try to turn a profit from streaming.
Bumble dating app removes ads mocking celibacy after backlash
The company released an apology and is offering billboard space to groups advocating for individuals it offended.
Red Lobster is closing nearly 50 locations, liquidator says
The store closures come as many Wall Street analysts suspect the restaurant will declare bankruptcy in coming weeks.
Meme stocks like GameStop and BlackBerry are back. Here's why.
AMC and BlackBerry joined the meme stock surge on Tuesday as investors posted screenshots of their trading gains.
Biden announces new tariffs on Chinese EVs, semiconductors, solar cells and more
The Biden administration is dramatically increasing tariffs on items including Chinese EVs to solar cells, batteries, steel and more.
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Air Force instructor pilot dies after ejection seat activates
The instructor taught for a program that trains combat pilots for NATO.
In Michael Cohen's testimony against Trump, a possible defense witness emerges
Michael Cohen testified that lawyer Robert Costello was a ""back channel of communications" for him who could relay messages to Donald Trump via his attorney Rudy Giuliani.
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Michael Cohen faces questions from defense at Trump trial
Former President Donald Trump's attorneys are getting their first chance to question Michael Cohen on his second day of testimony.
New York court rejects Trump's appeal of gag order in "hush money" trial
A New York court rejected former President Donald Trump's bid to lift the gag order limiting what he can say about those involved in his ongoing criminal trial.
House speaker defends Trump outside New York trial in GOP show of support
The Louisiana Republican was the latest congressional Republican to show his support for the former president at his New York trial.
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Drowning deaths surged during the pandemic — and it was worse among Black people, CDC reports
Nearly 4,000 people die from accidental drowning ever year, according to the CDC.
Influencers promote raw milk despite warnings as bird flu raises risk
Interest in raw milk is rising in the U.S., fueled by both "wellness" and conservative influencers on social media — even though it can make people very sick.
FDA said it "never" inspected dental lab that made controversial AGGA device
Johns Dental Laboratories stopped making the Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance last year after a KFF Health News-CBS News investigation into allegations of patient harm.
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.
Lung cancer mystery: Why are healthy, non-smoking, Asian women contracting the disease?
A Bay Area-based study finds that 80% of Asian American women with lung cancer never smoked and researchers are trying to figure out why.
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Summer 2023 was the hottest in 2,000 years, study finds
"When you look at the long sweep of history, you can see just how dramatic recent global warming is," one of the researchers said.
Video shows smugglers testing remote-controlled "narco sub"
Investigators made the unusual discovery during probes into suspects who were cultivating marijuana under the cover of managing car wash stations.
Killer whales attack and sink another yacht in Strait of Gibraltar
An unknown number of orcas managed to sink another sailing yacht near coastal Morocco in the Strait of Gibraltar.
Huge billboard toppled by storm kills more than a dozen people in India
A metal billboard bigger than an Olympic swimming pool crumpled onto a gas station in Mumbai, killing at least 14 people and wounding dozens more.
Woman who fought crocodile to save sister honored by King Charles
Georgia Laurie will receive the King's Gallantry Medal from King Charles III after saving her sister from a crocodile attack.
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The making of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
The special anniversary covers of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue has seven new covers that feature Kate Upton, Chrissy Teigen, Hunter McGrady and "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King.
Alice Munro, Nobel laureate revered as short story master, dies at 92
Munro was the first lifelong Canadian to win the Nobel and the first recipient cited exclusively for short fiction.
Desi Lydic on dream job at "The Daily Show"
Desi Lydic is a writer, producer and Emmy Award-nominated actress who currently serves as one of the hosts of "The Daily Show." She joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about how she landed her "dream job" and what she's learned from having conversations with people all over the country.
Models on Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue
Celebrating its 60th anniversary, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue features industry icons Kate Upton and Hunter McGrady on the cover. They join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the milestone.
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition turns 60
The iconic covers of the legendary Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition have graced newsstands and influenced generations. Today, the magazine is celebrating a huge milestone — the 60th anniversary of its swimsuit edition. Meg Oliver traveled to Florida for a rare behind-the-scenes look at the making of the issue.
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Latest ChatGPT model revealed
OpenAI showed off its latest iteration of ChatGPT, GPT-4o, in a livestream presentation on Monday. The update is supposed to be faster and has increased text, voice and vision abilities, including engaging in spoken conversations. Bloomberg News reporter Shirin Ghaffary joined CBS News to talk about the new offer.
Solar storms can affect electronics and the power grid – an expert explains
Solar storms can dazzle, bringing displays of the northern lights to large parts of the globe. But geomagnetic storms can also affect electronic systems.
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.
Using AI to detect mental health problems
Researchers are investigating new ways to detect mental health problems through AI-powered apps by collecting data on people's behavior that could help determine shifts in mood in new ways. Dr. Nicholas Jacobson, an assistant professor in the departments of biomedical data science and psychiatry at Dartmouth, joined CBS News to discuss the possibilities.
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.
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Cicadas pee from trees. And they urinate a lot, a new study finds.
Scientists who study such things have found that cicadas urinate in a jet stream because they consume an incredible volume of fluid during their brief time above ground.
Solar storms can affect electronics and the power grid – an expert explains
Solar storms can dazzle, bringing displays of the northern lights to large parts of the globe. But geomagnetic storms can also affect electronic systems.
U.S. honey bee population reaches record high
In 2006, bees across the U.S. started dying rapidly. Now, the U.S. honey bee population is at an all-time high, according to the Census of Agriculture. Clay Bolt, manager of pollinator conservation for the World Wildlife Fund U.S., joins CBS News to explain what happened.
Raging Canadian wildfires threaten thousands
Wildfires are forcing thousands from their homes in Canada after burning more than 13,000 acres so far. Terry Cavaliere, emergency operations director for the Fort Nelson First Nation, joins CBS News with the latest.
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.
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Man accused of sending "So I raped you" message caught after 3-year-search
Ian Cleary had been the subject of an international search since authorities in Pennsylvania issued a 2021 felony warrant in the case.
Video shows smugglers testing remote-controlled "narco sub"
Investigators made the unusual discovery during probes into suspects who were cultivating marijuana under the cover of managing car wash stations.
2 officers killed, inmate escapes in attack on prison van in France
French officials say "all means are being used to find" an escaped convict and the heavily armed assailants who attacked the vehicle that had been carrying him to prison.
New report says attacks on law enforcement increased, but fewer killed in 2023
Assaults against law enforcement officers with firearms are on the rise, according to a new FBI report.
66 LA County probation officers placed on leave after misconduct allegations
Of the 66 officers placed on leave, 39 were for general misconduct, including suspected use of excessive force, child endangerment or abuse, possession of contraband and negligent supervision.
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Researchers discover "super fluffy" planet with cotton candy-like density
WASP-193b is 50% larger than Jupiter — the largest planet in our solar system — but seven times less massive because of it's extraordinarily low density.
Boeing Starliner launch retargeted for May 21
The oxygen valve that derailed a launch try last week has been replaced, but engineers want more time to verify an unrelated helium leak has been fixed.
More geomagnetic storms likely to continue today
The forecasted conditions come after a weekend of jaw-dropping northern lights seen as far south as Florida and as "magnetically complex" sunspots bigger than Earth continue to emit solar flares.
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.
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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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House Speaker Johnson attends Trump trial
House Speaker Mike Johnson attended former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial Tuesday as former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen returned to the stand. CBS News' Errol Barnett reports.
Deadly Florida bus crash: What we know
At least eight people are dead and dozens are injured after a bus crash on state road 40 in Florida's Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen has the latest.
New details on deadly bus crash in Florida
At least eight people were killed and dozens more were injured in a bus crash in Florida's Marion County early Tuesday, officials said. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more details.
How wildfire smoke can impact your health
Last year, the worst wildfire season on record in Canada filled skies with a smoky haze. Forecasters predict this year's fire season could be even worse, potentially putting more people at risk of health impacts. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green has more.
Latest ChatGPT model revealed
OpenAI showed off its latest iteration of ChatGPT, GPT-4o, in a livestream presentation on Monday. The update is supposed to be faster and has increased text, voice and vision abilities, including engaging in spoken conversations. Bloomberg News reporter Shirin Ghaffary joined CBS News to talk about the new offer.