Nation Jun 03 '60 Minutes' in turmoil after longtime correspondent Scott Pelley is fired CBS News fired longtime "60 Minutes" Correspondent Scott Pelley after a contentious all-staff meeting in which he clashed with new Executive Producer Nick Bilton and accused Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss of “murdering” the storied newsmagazine. It's the latest chapter of upheaval…
Arts Jun 02 Why Sting challenges himself to push his artistry into new forms Sting’s music is known around the world. Over the course of his career, he has sold more than 100 million records, first as the frontman, principal songwriter and bassist for The Police, and later as a solo artist. Now, as…
Nation May 19 San Diego mosque attack heightens fears as anti-Islam rhetoric rises in U.S. Investigators are looking deeper into the motives of two teen gunmen who opened fire at an Islamic center in San Diego. Police say more than 30 guns were found at their homes, as well as a manifesto with hateful and…
Health May 18 Doctor who survived Ebola shares concerns about latest outbreak in Central Africa Health officials are racing to contain a rapidly expanding outbreak of Ebola in Africa. At least 116 suspected deaths and more than 300 other cases have been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring Uganda. The CDC says…
Nation May 13 Remembering the impact of Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player Jason Collins, a pioneer in the world of sports, has died. Collins was the first openly gay athlete to play in one of the four major American sports leagues. Tributes are pouring in for a man remembered as a beloved…
Economy May 12 Inflation could hit 4% next month and stay elevated for rest of year, economist warns The latest inflation report shows price increases for American consumers in April hit a three-year high, driven by a spike in the cost of gasoline. The Consumer Price Index, which includes energy and food costs, rose 3.8% year-over-year, according to…
Nation May 08 What a stronger than expected jobs report tells us about the state of the economy The Labor Department reported Friday that unemployment held steady in April and that the U.S. added 115,000 jobs, surpassing expectations. For more on the numbers and what they tell us about the state of the economy, Amna Nawaz speaks with…
Arts May 06 Remembering the life and legacy of visionary CNN founder Ted Turner Ted Turner, the founder of CNN, died on Wednesday at the age of 87. A risk-taking entrepreneur known for his outspoken style, Turner revolutionized how billions across the world consumed the news and created the first 24-hour news network. Judy…
Health May 05 Can hantavirus spread between humans? What to know as WHO investigates ship outbreak Three people are dead and nearly 150 remained quarantined Tuesday on a cruise ship off the coast of West Africa, as the World Health Organization investigates an outbreak of the rare but deadly hantavirus on board. William Brangham speaks with…
Nation May 04 U.S. Forest Service cuts raise concerns on protecting public lands and fighting wildfires Sweeping changes are coming for the U.S. Forest Service, which manages roughly a third of America’s public land. The agency announced a dramatic overhaul of cuts, closures and consolidation. That’s on top of the Trump administration's latest budget request that…