Trump taps Voight, Gibson and Stallone as 'special envoys' to Hollywood

Trump's attorneys ask Garland to stop the release of special counsel report

Special counsel Jack Smith has been working on a final report to be completed before Trump's inauguration, sources familiar with the matter confirmed to CBS News.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Trump attorneys ask Garland to stop release of special counsel report

Attorneys for Donald Trump are urging Attorney General Merrick Garland to block the release of special counsel Jack Smith's upcoming report on two dismissed criminal cases against the ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

UK special forces investigated over Libya operation

Members of the Special Boat Service are facing a probe over an operation two years ago.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Trump looks to block release of special counsel Jack Smith's report

President-elect Donald Trump’s legal team is urging Attorney General Merrick Garland to stop special counsel Jack Smith from releasing his findings in the election interference and classified ...

NBC News - Jan. 7

With high heels and fur coats, Kaitlin Olson taps into 'High Potential'

The ABC procedural, which returns for the second half of its season Tuesday, has been a fun challenge for Kaitlin Olson, who stars in and produces the series.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 7

Virginia special elections test Democratic enthusiasm as Trump takes office

Virginia is holding the first special election of the year in what is being billed as a test for Democratic enthusiasm ahead of the state’s gubernatorial race later this year. Democrats are widely ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Virginia's statehouse control hinges on 3 key special elections

Voters in northern and central Virginia will vote in special elections to fill two vacancies in the state senate and an open seat in the House of Delegates

ABC News - Jan. 7

Trump co-defendants ask Judge Cannon to block release of Special Counsel report

Lawyers for Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira asked Judge Aileen Cannon to issue an order barring AG Merrick Garland from publicly releasing the report by Jan. 10.

ABC News - Jan. 6

U.S. Envoy Says Israel Will Withdraw From Southern Lebanon

With the deadline looming for the terms of a fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah to be met, an American diplomat on Monday said “much progress” had been made recently.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

‘Forever Chemicals’ Reach Tap Water via Treated Sewage, Study Finds

Wastewater, even after treatment to make it drinkable, contains high levels of PFAS, according to researchers.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Congress certifies Trump's 2024 election win against Harris | Special Report

Congress has certified President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 election. This comes four years after the Jan. 6, 2021, riots on Capitol Hill during the 2020 election certification ...

CBS News - Jan. 6

First Derby della Madonnina on tap for Monday as Inter face AC Milan with Supercoppa Italiana trophy at stake

Elsewhere on the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, the first leg of the League Cup semifinals gets underway

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Charlie Hebdo marks 10 years after terror attack with special issue

Gunmen stormed satirical paper’s Paris offices, killing 11 people, over cartoons of the prophet Muhammad. Ten years on from the Islamist terrorist attack on the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

FirstFT: Private equity to lobby Trump as industry seeks to tap retirement funds

Also in today’s newsletter, China’s equity markets extend poor start to the year and accountancy’s Gen Z problem

Financial Times - Jan. 6

This is where Meghan Markle’s feel-at-home Netflix special was filmed

Markle has debuted the trailer for her new Netflix series, “With Love, Meghan,” which offers viewers an opportunity to “feel at home” with the Duchess.

MarketWatch - Jan. 6

The Golden Globes are back. Here's what to know about Hollywood's 'party of the year.'

Learn more about the 2025 Golden Globes, including what channel to tune into, who’s up for awards, what to expect, how to watch and more.

NBC News - Jan. 5

The UK does have a special relationship – but it’s with Europe | William Keegan

The government is only deceiving itself by trying to ‘make Brexit work’ and forlornly pursuing a trade deal with Trump. Walter Scott knew a thing or two: “Oh what a tangled web we weave/When first ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Jimmy Carter's life honored in Atlanta, Georgia | Special Report

A memorial service for former President Jimmy Carter was held in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday at the Carter Center. His son, grandson and others paid tribute to Carter's life, work and legacy. His ...

CBS News - Jan. 4

Jimmy Carter's state funeral begins with procession in Plains, Georgia | Special Report

America's final salute to former President Jimmy Carter began Saturday with a funeral procession in Plains, Georgia. Carter died Sunday at age 100. A hearse carrying Carter's casket left Phoebe ...

CBS News - Jan. 4

A bitter Hollywood divorce, an alarming cancer warning, and the arrival of Generation '??'

The U.S. surgeon general issues an alarming cancer warning, chess maestro Magnus Carlsen causes a stir, and South Korea's Jeju Airways suffers a tragedy.

NBC News - Jan. 4

Trump taps ex-Fox News contributor to join State department

President-elect Trump announced Friday that former Fox News contributor Tammy Bruce is slated to join his State Department later this month. “It is my great honor to announce that Tammy Bruce will ...

The Hill - Jan. 4

Pats special teams coordinator has refreshing response to fans booing

Patriots special teams coordinator Jeremy Springer empathizes with fans who booed the team during their 40-7 loss to the Chargers.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

Trump ordered to appear for sentencing in New York "hush money" case | Special Report

A New York judge on Friday ordered President-elect Donald Trump to appear for sentencing in his New York criminal "hush money" case 10 days before his second inauguration. CBS News chief Washington ...

CBS News - Jan. 3

Mike Johnson reelected as House speaker | Special Report

Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson has secured enough votes to remain House speaker after a tense round of voting led to three holdouts. Two defectors ended up changing their votes to support Johnson. ...

CBS News - Jan. 3

Star-studded transfer window on tap with free agency pending for Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, more

Elsewhere in today's edition of the Golazo Starting XI, will Christian Pulisic return for Milan?

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Hollywood ushers in hard-to-predict awards season with Golden Globes

Emilia Pérez, The Brutalist, Wicked and Conclave aim for awards this weekend but without an Oppenheimer-sized juggernaut, it all remains up in the air. Full list of Golden Globe nominations ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Will a weakened Hollywood embrace Trump 2.0?

When Donald Trump won in 2016, Hollywood promised ‘resistance’. But shrinking revenues and declining influence make it less likely this time around

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Man who died in Cybertruck explosion outside Las Vegas Trump hotel ID'd as Army special ops soldier

Authorities said Thursday that their investigation into an explosion that rattled the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas and killed one person had narrowed in on a decorated U.S.

NBC News - Jan. 2

Meta Taps Republican as New Head of Global Policy

Joel Kaplan is replacing former U.K. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg as Silicon Valley prepares for the second Trump administration.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2

The booming business of special needs education in England

The public spending watchdog warns that the system is becoming ‘financially unsustainable’ for councils

Financial Times - Jan. 2

How did Scotland become a Hollywood hotspot?

From superhero blockbusters to romantic comedies, Scotland has become an increasingly familiar filming location.

BBC News - Jan. 2

Biden delivers remarks on deadly truck attack in New Orleans | Special Report

President Biden spoke Wednesday night about the deadly truck attack on New Orleans' Bourbon Street early on New Year's Day. Major Garrett anchored CBS News' special report.

CBS News - Jan. 1

Former FBI special agent on New Orleans truck attack

An early New Year's Day truck attack on New Orleans' Bourbon Street has killed at least 10 people and injured dozens more. Former FBI special agent Doug Kouns joined CBS News along with national ...