Iranian authorities say the crew of a Ukrainian airliner that crashed in Tehran never called for help. They say according to an early crash report, the plane was trying to turn back when it went down, leaving a trail of wreckage in a field on the outskirts of the city. But Kris Van Cleave reports that holes found in that wreckage are leading some to question the idea that the plane had mechanical issues.
Only on “CBS This Morning,” David Begnaud was allowed inside a crucial power plant in Puerto Rico that was severely damaged by this week's earthquakes. The power situation on the island is critical following a 6.4 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday. About 600,000 customers have power at the moment, but around 900,000 people, about a third of the population, are still in the dark.
The British royal family is reeling from an extraordinary new rift involving Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The couple is stepping down as senior members of the family and will split their time between the U.K. and North America. One British tabloid calls it "Megxit." Mark Phillips reports from Buckingham Palace on how the royal family is taking the news.
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio helped save a man who had fallen off a yacht in the Caribbean. It all unfolded after DiCaprio and his pals heard a distress call while on their rental boat. They rushed to the area to try to find the man, who had apparently been lost at sea off the small island of Saba and treading water for 11 hours.
There's growing intrigue surrounding the British royal family after an unprecedented announcement from Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle. The couple said they're stepping down as senior members of the family and plan to raise their son in both the U.K. and North America. Tina Brown, who has covered the royal family and wrote "The Diana Chronicles," joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the couple's decision.
The federal government is issuing a warning about fake military draft notices demanding Americans report for duty and deploy to Iran. The messages threaten the recipients with jail time if they don’t immediately reach out to recruiters. They began to show up on people’s phones just as tensions mounted in the Middle East. Catherine Herridge spoke with one 18-year-old who received the message.
A New York school district is being hit with a lawsuit over an racist slideshow allegedly created by a science teacher. WCBS-TV reports the slideshow featured a photo of four black students on a class trip to the Bronx Zoo, and one of a gorilla, and the label "Monkey see, monkey do."
Ecologists in Australia now believe more than a billion animals have died in the country’s unprecedented bushfires. More than 25 million acres have burned since September. Researchers say koalas, kangaroos, wallabies and other animals have perished either directly or indirectly as a result of the fires. Jamie Yuccas reports on how an animal rescue group is trying to save them.
Lizzo took time out from her Australian tour to help out at a food bank in Victoria. She sang while packing boxes of emergency supplies for those affected by the wildfires.
A non-profit hair salon is helping interracial families who have difficulty styling their kids' hair. For our series A More Perfect Union, Elaine Quijano went to the Chicago suburb of Oak Park to see how something as simple as braiding hair can bring communities together.
All the major U.S. sports leagues, including the NBA and NFL, have signed lucrative contracts with gambling companies to provide team and player statistics. The companies then provide that data to their betting customers, including people who play fantasy sports.
Chinese officials and the World Health Organization say the mystery illness that has sickened dozens is a new strain of a SARS-type viral pneumonia.
In the Chicago area, a nonprofit hair salon is teaching adoptive parents how to properly style their children's hair. CBSN anchor Elaine Quijano visited and saw first hand how an act as simple as braiding hair can bring communities together.
Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn says he "fled injustice" by escaping from Japan, where he was awaiting trial for financial crimes. Ghosn spoke to reporters in a press conference in Beirut. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joins CBSN AM to talk about the appearance.
The fugitive former Nissan Chief Carlos Ghosn was banned from leaving Lebanon, the country he fled to after a daring escape from Japan. On Wednesday, in his first public appearance since the escape, Ghosn defended himself in a lengthy news conference. He said he was fleeing from a "nightmare." Charlie D'Agata reports from Beirut, near the house where Ghosn is now living.
Even after almost four decades of acting and multiple Oscar nominations, Joaquin Phoenix says he gets "petrified." See his full conversation with Anderson Cooper this Sunday on CBS.
"CBS This Morning" celebrated eight years on air Thursday. Co-host Gayle King wore the same yellow and white dress she does every year on the show's birthday. She picked the dress out before the first day of air in 2012. "I only wear it here and I only wear it on this day," she said.
Flight dumps jet fuel over school playground; Veteran finally gets the recognition he deserves.
Legendary gymnastics coach Valorie Kondos Field built UCLA into a collegiate powerhouse before retiring last year. Over 29 years as head coach, Kondos Field led UCLA to seven NCAA championships and 22 regional championships. But "Miss Val," as she's affectionately known by her gymnasts, says winning does not always equal success. She joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her TED Talk on what's more important than winning.
House managers deliver articles of impeachment to Senate; Shawarma food truck named Yelp's top place to eat
Articles of impeachment formally delivered to Senate; Violinist inspiring others by celebrating the work of black composers
Avalanche kills skier as winter storm targets the Midwest and Northeast; Son's graduation was one man's dying wish
Minnesota hit with snow storm causing dangerous driving conditions, a third of the country facing weather alerts; “Moms 4 Housing” group hopes to bring attention to California’s growing homeless rate.
Today on "Face the Nation", the impeachment probe into President Trump enters its next phase as the stage is set for a partisan battle in the Senate.
The U.S. beefed up security in the Middle East following a September attack on Saudi oil fields that showed the capabilities of Iran's missiles. Washington Post national security reporter Joby Warrick explains the danger of these weapons amid growing tensions in the region.