Donna Reed’s TV show was a hit in the late ’50’ and ’60s, and she was also famous for her Oscar-winning role in the 1953 film “From Here to Eternity.” But a role she played off-screen was nearly lost to time. Martha Teichner found it: “It’s a Wonderful Life” season […]
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Symphonies cut ties with conductor accused of sexual misconduct
SAN FRANCISCO – The stellar career of world-renowned conductor Charles Dutoit has come crashing down in the wake of sexual assault accusations by three singers and a musician. Symphonies from Boston to Sydney have severed ties with the maestro, and he has cancelled guest appearances with other major orchestras. The […]
Carmen de Lavallade’s “fearless” journey to dance icon
Carmen de Lavallade exudes elegance merely walking down the sidewalk. The legendary performer broke barriers in dance and brought tears to the eyes of big band leaders like Duke Ellington. CBS News’ Michelle Miller caught up with the 86-year-old, who still teaches in Harlem, to look back on her long […]
U.S. border agents furious after doing security for “cartel wedding”
SAN DIEGO — It was a heartwarming scene: A U.S. citizen, forbidden to enter Mexico, wed the love of his life in a brief moment when the gate separating the two countries was opened. Now a newspaper says the groom is a convicted drug smuggler and border agents are furious […]
During surprise Afghanistan visit, Mike Pence promises to “stay in this fight”
In an exclusive interview with CBS News’ Margaret Brennan at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, Vice President Mike Pence vowed the U.S. would stay in Afghanistan for American security. Pence spoke to Brennan during his unannounced visit to Afghanistan Thursday for key meetings with its leaders and to visit to […]
How the tax bill will affect 3 American families
Most Americans will get a tax cut next year under the plan Congress passed this week, but figuring out exactly how much your family will save is tricky. Republicans say a typical family of four earning $73,000 per year will see taxes drop by more than $2,000. But circumstances can […]
On your toes: The making of ballet shoes
Faith Salie show us what goes into pointe shoes besides some very talented feet: In the world of ballet, Christmas means one thing: “The Nutcracker”! Stages across the country fill with twirling snowflakes, leaping candy canes, and lots and lots of pointe shoes. Tiler Peck is a principal dancer — […]
Raccoon attacks baby, drags her out of bed in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — A baby had to undergo surgery after being attacked by a raccoon inside a North Philadelphia home earlier this week. Journi Black underwent surgery at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children after being attacked by a raccoon. CBS Philadelphia CBS Philadelphia reports that four-month-old Journi Black is on a […]
Winners announced in world’s largest lottery
MADRID — People lucky enough to hold tickets with the number 71198 were blessed with hundreds of thousands of euros in prize money in Spain’s bumper Christmas lottery Friday. Children from Madrid’s San Ildefonso school called out the top prize number three hours after the much-followed, nationally televised draw began […]
How the tax bill will affect three American families
Most Americans will get a tax cut next year under the plan Congress passed this week, but figuring out exactly how much your family will save is tricky. Republicans say a typical family of four earning $73,000 per year will see taxes drop by more than $2,000. But circumstances can […]