A man has been slashing people’s faces as he rides by them on a bicycle in and around Los Angeles, police said. Investigators told CBS Los Angeles eight people have been attacked within the past two weeks. On Monday morning, a male victim in South Los Angeles was slashed in the face with an edged weapon as he was standing…
The trailer for the feature film “Joker” starring Joaquin Phoenix has been released, and it looks to be a fascinating addition to the Batman pop-culture universe. Warner Bros. Entertainment is distributing the film, which stars Phoenix as Batman’s arch-nemesis — arguably the most famous villain in comic book history. The tagline for the movie is: “Put on a happy face.”…
Rapper 50 Cent’s massive Connecticut mansion just sold for $2.9 million – 84 percent less than what he first sought for it 12 years ago, according to the Wall Street Journal, which spoke to people familiar with the deal. 50 Cent bought the 51,657 square foot home in Farmington, Connecticut, from former boxer Mike Tyson in 2003. He paid $4.1 million…
Fifty years after John Lennon and Yoko Ono famously staged a honeymoon “bed-in” for peace in an Amsterdam hotel, a Dutchman has unearthed 30 minutes of color footage of the event from his cellar. The couple spent a week mostly under the sheets at the Hilton hotel to spread a pacifist message — smoking, eating, singing and playing guitar while…
Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes said he’s launching a foundation aimed at improving lives of children called “15 and the Mahomies.” The reigning NFL MVP made his announcement during an appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” late Monday. Mahomes talked to Fallon about a slew of topics, including last season’s accolades and New England Patriots quarterback…
The successful test of an Indian anti-satellite weapon March 27 created a cloud of high-velocity debris that poses a near-term threat to other spacecraft in low-Earth orbit, including the International Space Station, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine told agency employees Monday. Indian officials said the threat was minimal. But during a “town hall” meeting at NASA Headquarters in Washington, Bridenstine said…
“Inside Edition” anchor Deborah Norville revealed in a video released to viewers Monday that she will undergo surgery to remove a thyroid nodule from her neck. In the message, Norville said it was thanks to one viewer’s sharp eye that she went to her doctor in the first place. “We live in a world of ‘see something, say something,’ and…
You can’t hear its unmistakable theme music without flashing back to “The Twilight Zone,” which ran on CBS from 1959 to 1964. It was an anthology show of science fiction, horror and fantasy, graced by such future stars as Robert Redford, Robert Duvall, Carol Burnett and William Shatner. And you can’t think of “The Twilight Zone” without thinking of Rod…
As the witty and bossy Diane on the hit sit-com “Black-ish,” Marsai Martin is a rising star. For a lot of child actors, fame and fortune would be enough, but it looks like Martin is after something bigger. “I started to think about all those young little black girls that look like me not really seen on TV a lot,”…
“Game of Thrones ” may be coming to an end, but fans will only have to wait a week after the series finale before heading back to Westeros.
Stars of the iconic ’90s romantic comedy “Clueless” reunited Saturday at a panel during the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2). And fans of the hit were, “totally buggin’.” Alicia Silverstone (Cher Horowitz), Paul Rudd (Josh Lucas), Donald Faison (Murray Duvall) and Breckin Meyer (Travis Birkenstock) came together ahead of the 25th anniversary of the film’s 1995 release in July….
Here’s a look at the week ahead on our “Sunday Morning” Calendar: On Monday, feminist leader Gloria Steinem turns 85. Tuesday’s the day the Supreme Court hears cases of alleged partisan gerrymandering of Congressional districts in Maryland and North Carolina. Gerrymandering: A threat to democracy? On Wednesday, President Trump awards a posthumous Medal of Honor to Staff Sergeant Travis Atkins…
By the time she took the stage at this year’s Grammys, to perform “The Joke,” Brandi Carlile had already won three awards out of the six she was nominated for, for her album “By The Way, I Forgive You.” “The Joke,” an anthem for outcasts, brought the audience to their feet. Brandi Carlile – The Joke (LIVE at the 61st…
There are approximately 443 underground miles of track in New York City’s subway system. CBS News On March 24, 1900 it was “Tunnel Day” in New York City, for that was the day Mayor Robert Van Wyck used a sterling silver Tiffany shovel to ceremonially launch construction of the city’s first subway. Soon, thousands of workers were digging for real,…
Johann Sebastian Bach is getting a very modern celebration on what would be his 333rd birthday. The composer was honored with his very own Google Doodle – and the Doodle itself is making a bit of history: It’s the first to be powered by artificial intelligence.The AI Google Doodle allows users to create their own tunes, like Bach did back…
In the wake of multiple scandals, the University of Southern California’s Board of Trustees announced Wednesday that it has unanimously chosen Carol L. Folt as the school’s 12th president, CBS Los Angeles reports. The university issued a press release saying she was selected after a seven month long process. A press conference, which will be streamed online, is scheduled later Wednesday….
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A lightweight showdown between Al Iaquinta and Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone will headline the UFC Fight Night event in Ottawa, Canada, the promotion announced on Wednesday. The Fight Night card in Canada’s capital city is set to take place on May 4 inside the the Canadian Tire Centre. Iaquinta is coming into this 155-pound main event bout riding a bit a…
The trailer for the third season of “Strangers Things” has dropped, and fans are excited that the 80s nostalgia appears to be back in full force.Quick cuts of community pool, a carnival and an ice cream shop flash across the screen as a remix of “Baba O’Reilly” by The Who grows to a crescendo. The new season will premiere on July…
By the end of the day, spring will officially have sprung — even if it doesn’t feel like yet it in your city. March 20, 2019 marks the spring equinox — the first official day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. This day is unique in that the length of day and night are close to equal, NASA explains. Spring…
For more Fantasy baseball insights, and to keep up with all the latest news, roster trends, and more throughout the season, subscribe to Fantasy Baseball Today now on iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. You can find us on YouTube now, with full episodes and clips available every Monday through Friday. Trevor Story put up a first-round caliber season in 2018, but…
Google says it plans to launch a video-game streaming platform called Stadia, positioning itself to take on the traditional video-game business.
Nat King Cole, the singer with an “unforgettable” voice, was born on March 17, 1919. Capitol Photo Archives Last Updated Mar 17, 2019 4:52 PM EDT On March 17, 1919, the world gained a singer with an “unforgettable” voice, when Nathaniel Adams Coles – Nat King Cole – was born in Montgomery, Alabama. The son of a Baptist pastor,…
If we’ve learned one thing about Michael Bennett during his NFL career, it’s that he’s not afraid to speak his mind, and apparently, that applies to any topic. During an interview with the Patriots’ official website last week, Bennett actually admitted that he used to hate the Patriots, although that hatred apparently came to an end earlier this month when…