The actor, director and activist used his star power to press Congress for more foreign aid for the Democratic Republic of Congo. He also gave a Hollywood hat-tip at a Senate hearing Thursday, calling out Sen. Patrick Leahy for his cameo in Batman. The Vermont senator is known for being a Batman fanatic. Gayle King reports.
Charlie Rose interviews the Syrian dictator as a four-year-old civil war drags on in which his regime has been accused of devastating attacks on civilians with chemical and "barrel bomb" weapons. Watch Rose's report on Sunday, March 29 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.
A time-lapse video out of Pennsylvania shows bald eagles protecting their eggs from the elements. CBSN's Elaine Quijano and Anne-Marie Green show us the video.
Users are flocking to video streaming apps in a big way. CNET's Jeff Bakalar joins CBSN with more on whether live streaming is the next big thing in social media.
Ed Sheeran makes a surprise appearance at a wedding. CBSN's Elaine Quijano and Anne-Marie Green show us how the Grammy-nominated singer gave a free show to one lucky couple.
Two pink chickens were spotted running loose in Portland, Oregon. CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Elaine Quijano show us what investigators believe was used to make the chickens pink.
A U.S. astronaut is getting ready for a yearlong mission in space. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN with details of the launch.
Democratic Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada says he won't seek re-election. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with the details of his departure.
German prosecutors say the Germanwings co-pilot who deliberately crashed an Airbus jet "hid his illness." As CBS News foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports for CBSN, investigators brought out boxes of evidence from Andreas Lubitz's home.
German authorities say Germanwings Flight 9525 co-pilot Andreas Lubitz hid the extent of his illnesses from the airline company. Investigators also found evidence that he was undergoing regular medical treatment. Allen Pizzey reports from Montabaur, Germany.
Imagine a flash mob in a public space with dancing old ladies -- that scene is creating controversy in parts of China. But now, the government may be backpedaling from its plan to roll out 12 state-sanctioned "square dance routines" that would have curbed the disputes over public dancing. Seth Doane reports from Beijing.
Grazer began his amazing run more than 30 years ago. His work includes hits like "Apollo 13," "The Da Vinci Code," and the Oscar winning "A Beautiful Mind." “Sunday Morning” contributor Scott Simon reports on how Grazer’s family helped him use his childhood curiosity to earn his place in Hollywood. Watch the full piece this week on "Sunday Morning."
Looking for some extra cash? The answer may be in your closet. Tradesy is an online marketplace for re-selling women's fashion, where many go to make extra cash. The company exploded in popularity since it launched less than three years ago. Founder and CEO Tracy DiNunzio joins “CBS This Morning” to tell us more about how Tradesy makes resale fast and stylish for consumers.
A journalist strikes up an unlikely friendship with an accused killer who took his name -- what happened next would become a book and a film. "48 Hours" correspondent Maureen Maher joins "CBS This Morning" to preview Saturday's “48 Hours."
A new study says fit, middle-aged men may be less likely to develop lung and colon cancer down the road, and if they do develop it, more are likely to survive. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" from Los Angeles to discuss the findings.
The prostitution scandal in the Drug Enforcement Agency is prompting calls to "clean house." The parties allegedly took place between 2005 and 2008, but investigators only found out years later. Chip Reid reports with details of report from the Justice Department inspector general.
A group of strangers helped make medical history at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. They formed a so-called "transplant chain," with 12 patients in a six-way kidney swap -- the largest ever on the West Coast. Carter Evans reports on how they met for the first time.
German investigators are going through items seized from the homes of Andreas Lubitz, the co-pilot of Germanwings Flight 9525. German news magazine Der Spiegel reports they found evidence that Lubitz was mentally ill. The news is forcing regulators to look more closely at how to ensure that pilots are fit to fly. Jeff Pegues reports.
As Syria enters the fifth year of its civil war, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad granted rare access, a year and a half after his last conversation with "CBS This Morning" co-host Charlie Rose. Their meeting Thursday in Damascus came amid reports of a new chlorine gas attack in a town where six people may have been killed from the poison this month. Watch the full interview Sunday on 60 Minutes.
Ken Maxwell, former vice president of corporate security for JetBlue Airways, is also a former FBI agent who investigated TWA Flight 800 and Egypt Air Flight 990, which is also believed to have been deliberately brought down by the co-pilot. Maxwell joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how investigators are trying to understand the "entire persona" of Andreas Lubitz.
France's Prime Minister Manuel Valls called on Germanwings to reveal everything it knows about Andreas Lubitz. French recovery crews are busy again on the mountainside where that Airbus A320 crashed. One hundred and fifty people died when the flight from Spain to Germany went down. Elizabeth Palmer is near the crash site, in the town of Seyne-les-Alpes.
Nick Dietz compiles some of the week's best viral videos, including an unusual reaction to becoming a big sister, a Lego remake of Jurassic Park and a Rubik's Cube dance move. Plus, tossing meat in a Brazilian river sets off a ferocious piranha feast. To see these videos in their entirety, click HERE.
Hit British drama "Downton Abbey" will end after next season, its sixth, although a movie version could be in the works. Plus, Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer celebrated the 50th anniversary of "The Sound of Music" film in Los Angeles. Suzanne Marques reports on the day's top entertainment stories.
Peps overtook Diet Coke as the number two soda brand in the U.S. last year. Also, the federal government is investigation auto dealers for false advertising and deceptive loan practices. Jill Wagner reports on the day's top MoneyWatch stories.
HTC Americas President Jason Mackenzie discusses the release of the M9 smartphone and the development of a VR headset which will debut this holiday season