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In this web exclusive, correspondent Tracy Smith sits down with comedian Martin Short, star of “SCTV,” “Saturday Night Live” and “Only Murders in the Building,” to talk about how director Lawrence Kasdan convinced him to become the subject of the documentary, “Martin: Life Is Short.” They also discuss applying his childhood fantasies in show business; experiencing grief and loss as a young man; his first professional job on “Godspell” with Gilda Radner; and the value of reading his own reviews. He also describes his treasured characters like Ed Grimley, Nathan Thurm and Jiminy Glick.
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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said he was unaware for years that Jeffrey Epstein was a registered sex offender, according to a transcript of testimony released Wednesday.
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Georgia lawmakers will return to the Capitol on June 17 for a special session focused on redistricting.
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For decades, U.S. presidents have remained steadfast in their defense of the tiny Asian ally from its neighboring giant.
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Alex Murdaugh was convicted of his killing his wife and his son at the family’s home in 2021.
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The state’s electoral system was a key issue in the 2nd Congressional District primary to replace GOP Rep. Don Bacon.
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Elon Musk arrived in Beijing on Wednesday, as his $150 billion lawsuit against OpenAI’s Sam Altman played out. But a judge told Musk last month he may be recalled to a California courtroom for further testimony at the request of OpenAI lawyers.
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President Trump and Xi Jinping arrived for their high-stakes summit Thursday morning in Beijing. They are expected to discuss trade, Taiwan and the war with Iran. Jessi Mitchell anchors CBS News’ special report.
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It’s been less than two months since Markwayne Mullin was sworn in as the Secretary of Homeland Security. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga sat down with him for an exclusive interview.
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Warning: Distressing video. Authorities in the Philippines tried to arrest a senator on Wednesday, resulting in a burst of gunfire in the Philippine Senate, according to an Associated Press journalist and other witnesses.
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