Margaret Thatcher biographer on what "The Crown" gets right and wrong
Actress Gillian Anderson is earning stellar reviews for her portrayal of Thatcher, reintroducing the polarizing figure and her legacy to a new generation.
Margaret Thatcher's legacy
Theresa May becomes first female British PM since Margaret Thatcher
May will be tasked with navigating Britain through its divorce from the EU, something she had actually campaigned against
Talking tough: Margaret Thatcher on 60 Minutes
How tough was Margaret Thatcher? Have a look at this 60 Minutes interview from 1985, in which the "Iron Lady of Britain" lives up to her nickname.
Thatcher laid to rest in London
Former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher was honored with a ceremonial funeral in London on Wednesday
180 years later, Argentina claims Falklands again
Argentina's president pens an open letter to the U.K. and U.N. accusing the former of "blatant colonialism" over the Falklands
Thatcher documents shed light on Reagan relationship
A set of documents reveals the complex relationship between the PM nicknamed "The Iron Lady" and a U.S. president
Margaret Thatcher 1925-2013
Britain's first female prime minster was referred to as "The Iron Lady"
Brinkley on Thatcher and Reagan: Had "a shorthand with each other"
Douglas Brinkley, presidential historian at Rice University, talks about the special relationship between Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and President Ronald Reagan
Kissinger on Thatcher: "A towering figure"
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger talks about how Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher changed the course of history
James Baker on Thatcher: "Changed the arc of history"
Former Secretary of State James Baker and talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about his memories of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher
Margaret Thatcher dead at 87
Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher - the first woman to lead her country in elective office - died of a stroke at the age of 87
Margaret Thatcher: Britain's Iron Lady
Elizabeth Palmer reports on the trailblazing and contentious politician known as "The Iron Lady" led Britain through economic trials and the Falklands War
Fmr. British PM Margaret Thatcher dead at 87
CBS News' Mark Phillips reports on the death of Britain's first female prime minister Margaret Thatcher
Colin Powell remembers Margaret Thatcher
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the legacy of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher
Thatcher an influence on American Republicans
Major Garrett reports on former Britain Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's influence on modern American Republicans
Margaret Thatcher remembered by CTM co-hosts
The "CBS This Morning" co-hosts reflect on the life of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, and share some of their favorite quotes.
Thatcher to Colin Powell: "Don't write that down, young man"
Colin Powell talks about a meeting he attended when he was a young major general, with Caspar Weinberger and Margaret Thatcher
U.K Prime Minister Cameron on Margaret Thatcher's legacy
U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron spoke about the passing of former U.K. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and the legacy she leaves behind
Meryl Streep's admiration for Margaret Thatcher
Actress Meryl Streep has already received 16 Oscar nominations, and she'll probably hit 17 for her latest role as former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in "The Iron Lady." Manuel Gallegus reports.
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Federal judge temporarily blocks Biden's deportation moratorium
U.S. District Judge Drew Tipton agreed to pause the policy while he considered a lawsuit filed by Texas' Republican attorney general.
Biden presses Putin on Navalny arrest, arms treaty in first phone call
The White House said the president raised concerns about Navalny's arrest and Russia's treatment of protesters.
Couple allegedly flew to rural area to skip vaccine line
Chief Angela Demit said White River First Nation was selected for vaccines given the "remoteness, elderly and high-risk population, as well as limited access to health care."
India court says groping a child through clothes isn't sexual assault
The Bombay High Court's verdict cleared a man accused of molesting a 12-year-old girl, but the controversial ruling could end up in the Supreme Court.
Iran says American dual-national sentenced to prison for spying
Judiciary official says the man had been free on bail but was re-arrested while trying to flee the country.
Colombia's defense minister dies from COVID-19
Colombia's government said Trujillo fell ill during a visit to the coastal city of Barranquilla, where he was taken to a hospital on January 11.
Biden admin authorizes financial dealings with Yemen's rebels
The Treasury's move effectively delays implementation of former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's last-minute designation of the group as a terror organization.
COVID-19 claims Italy's government as its latest victim
An internal dispute over how to spend coronavirus recovery funds has forced Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte to resign, layering a political crisis on top of a health crisis.
First known U.S. case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant confirmed
Minnesota officials say the person who has recently traveled to Brazil. It's not clear if the variant causes a more serious illness than the novel coronavirus.
Indian farmers' months-long standoff with the government turns deadly
At least one farmer has died and many were injured in clashes with police as they staged a massive protest on India's Republic Day.
Why a lake in Serbia is blanketed in garbage every winter
Scooping a confluence of regional filth from the Potpec dam lake is an annual ritual, owing to years of neglect after the war-torn 90s.
French health officials urge no talking on public transit to stop virus
According to a recent study, when two people are in a poorly ventilated space, a prolonged conversation is far more likely to spread respiratory droplets carrying the virus than a short cough.
Biden reinstating COVID-19 restrictions for overseas travelers
"This isn't the time to be lifting restrictions on international travel," White House press secretary Jen Psaki said.
800-year-old cathedral is now a mass COVID vaccination site
Europeans are receiving coronavirus vaccinations at unusual mega-sites, rolling up their sleeves at repurposed racetracks, cinemas, ice rinks and rugby stadiums.
Extreme weather has killed 480,000 in past 20 years, analysis shows
One think tank says these disasters have cost the global economy a staggering $2.56 trillion this century.
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Federal judge temporarily blocks Biden's deportation moratorium
U.S. District Judge Drew Tipton agreed to pause the policy while he considered a lawsuit filed by Texas' Republican attorney general.
Biden presses Putin on Navalny arrest, arms treaty in first phone call
The White House said the president raised concerns about Navalny's arrest and Russia's treatment of protesters.
Couple allegedly flew to rural area to skip vaccine line
Chief Angela Demit said White River First Nation was selected for vaccines given the "remoteness, elderly and high-risk population, as well as limited access to health care."
India court says groping a child through clothes isn't sexual assault
The Bombay High Court's verdict cleared a man accused of molesting a 12-year-old girl, but the controversial ruling could end up in the Supreme Court.
Iran says American dual-national sentenced to prison for spying
Judiciary official says the man had been free on bail but was re-arrested while trying to flee the country.
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DOJ rescinds memo used to justify separations of migrant families
To this day, advocates have been struggling to locate more than 600 migrant parents. President Biden has pledged to create a task force to help locate them.
Teacher never misses class, even during chemotherapy
Kelly Klein is balancing virtual learning with her chemotherapy by doing both at once.
Deadly tornado leaves path of destruction in Alabama
The tornado ripped roofs off homes, pulverized walls and scattered debris as far as the eye could see.
BlackRock tells CEOs to prepare for a zero-emissions economy
World's largest asset manager tells its portfolio companies to cut emissions to net zero in 30 years — and provide details.
Wisconsin pharmacist will plead guilty to tampering with vaccine
The Department of Justice said Steven Brandenburg has agreed to plead guilty to removing vials of the Moderna vaccine from a hospital refrigerator.
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DOJ rescinds memo used to justify separations of migrant families
To this day, advocates have been struggling to locate more than 600 migrant parents. President Biden has pledged to create a task force to help locate them.
GOP senators balk at $1.9 trillion price tag for Biden's COVID-19 bill
Some Republican senators have raised concerns about passing another relief bill so soon after passing $1 trillion legislation.
Biden says U.S. will have vaccines for 300 million Americans by end of summer
Biden promised it will be "this spring" when any American who wants a COVID-19 vaccine will be able to get one.
Senate rejects GOP motion challenging Trump impeachment trial
The former president faces a Senate trial on a single article of impeachment: incitement of insurrection.
Biden administration boosting weekly supply of COVID-19 vaccine doses
The new orders will enable the federal government to vaccinate 300 million Americans.
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NBA star expected to make full recovery after cancer surgery
The cancer was discovered after Levert was traded to the Indiana Pacers.
Cicely Tyson releases new memoir
96-year-old stage and screen icon Cicely Tyson opens up to Gayle King about her impressive career and personal life, which she wrote about in her new memoir, "Just As I Am."
A generational showdown between Brady and Mahomes
The old guard is taking on the new guard in Super Bowl LV in Tampa.
UCLA gymnast's floor routine goes viral
UCLA Gymnastics scored a major victory with a season-opening win against Arizona State that included a floor routine from Nia Dennis that went viral.
Movie theatre chain AMC gets new lifeline to remain open
New funding keeps cinema chain open for now, but speed of COVID-19 vaccinations will ultimately decide its future.
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Northeast hit with reports of major internet outage
Web users in the region say they're having trouble accessing Facebook, Google, Zoom and other services.
Twitter permanently bans "MyPillow guy" Mike Lindell
Twitter says Lindell kept violating its policy aimed at fighting disinformation. The ardent Trump backer insists Trump beat Biden.
SpaceX launches a record 143 satellites
It was the most satellites ever launched by a single rocket
1,800 Instacart workers laid off. No one agrees on who fired them.
Delivery company says it's cutting workers at the request of grocery stores. Stores say they weren't consulted.
Twitter bans account linked to Iran's leader after Trump threat
Post shows image of Trump playing golf in the shadow of a drone and declares that "revenge is certain."
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BlackRock tells CEOs to prepare for a zero-emissions economy
World's largest asset manager tells its portfolio companies to cut emissions to net zero in 30 years — and provide details.
Meet the people paying a reported $55 million to fly to the ISS
The proposed historic mission is aiming for a January 2022 launch date aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon.
First known U.S. case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant confirmed
Minnesota officials say the person who has recently traveled to Brazil. It's not clear if the variant causes a more serious illness than the novel coronavirus.
Major winter storm threatens Midwest with heavy snow
Over 8 inches of heavy snowfall are being reported in some Midwestern cities, with more to come this week.
Gray whales are starving and dying off at an alarming rate
As long as yellow school bus and weighing as much as 20 cars, the eastern North Pacific gray whale is a gentle giant – and lately it has run into trouble.
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Teacher never misses class, even during chemotherapy
Kelly Klein is balancing virtual learning with her chemotherapy by doing both at once.
Wisconsin pharmacist will plead guilty to tampering with vaccine
The Department of Justice said Steven Brandenburg has agreed to plead guilty to removing vials of the Moderna vaccine from a hospital refrigerator.
Biden says U.S. will have vaccines for 300 million Americans by end of summer
Biden promised it will be "this spring" when any American who wants a COVID-19 vaccine will be able to get one.
Biden administration boosting weekly supply of COVID-19 vaccine doses
The new orders will enable the federal government to vaccinate 300 million Americans.
Beyond Meat and PepsiCo partner to create plant-based foods
News of the collaboration sent Beyond Meat's shares to their largest single-day gain since its IPO in 2019.
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CVS, Walgreens blamed for slow vaccine rollout in nursing homes
"People are absolutely dying right now who didn't have to," said the chief medical officer of one assisted living chain.
Where to find the real "hi-filt" masks, and how to spot the fakes
The fit of a mask is as important as its filtration ability, experts say. So is avoiding the many counterfeits.
Disney removing "negative depictions of natives" from Jungle Cruise
Popular Disneyland and Disney World ride "needed a refresh," according to an executive with the entertainment giant.
BlackRock tells CEOs to prepare for a zero-emissions economy
World's largest asset manager tells its portfolio companies to cut emissions to net zero in 30 years — and provide details.
New bill would decriminalize sex work in New York
Advocates say most don't willingly enter the sex trade and shouldn't be criminalized for their own exploitation.
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Wisconsin pharmacist will plead guilty to tampering with vaccine
The Department of Justice said Steven Brandenburg has agreed to plead guilty to removing vials of the Moderna vaccine from a hospital refrigerator.
What we know about the Capitol riot arrests
As of Tuesday, authorities had charged at least 158 people in federal court.
India court says groping a child through clothes isn't sexual assault
The Bombay High Court's verdict cleared a man accused of molesting a 12-year-old girl, but the controversial ruling could end up in the Supreme Court.
Two Virginia police officers fired over Capitol riot
The two Rocky Mount officers seen in a photo inside the U.S. Capitol are already facing federal criminal charges.
Biden to address racism toward Asian Americans during pandemic
The executive action is expected to be part of a slate of "equity" directives.
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Meet the people paying a reported $55 million to fly to the ISS
The proposed historic mission is aiming for a January 2022 launch date aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon.
SpaceX launches a record 143 satellites
It was the most satellites ever launched by a single rocket
SpaceX launches more satellites
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket boosted a record 143 small satellites into a polar orbit on Sunday in the company's first dedicated "rideshare" mission. CBSN's Lana Zak reports.
Bad weather forces SpaceX to call off plans for launch
SpaceX will make another attempt to launch its Transporter 1 "rideshare" mission Sunday.
SpaceX launches another 60 Starlink satellites
SpaceX has now launched more than 1,000 Starlink internet relay satellites.
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Best and worst Super Bowl halftime shows
The most memorably good (and bad) of the entertainment spectaculars
Wildest celebrity fashion
Rihanna isn't alone; celebrities have been stepping out in wild outfits for years... some more often than others.
Notable Deaths in 2021
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The search for the killer of Tracey Harris
For 30 years, investigators only had one suspect -- until a witness revealed the real killer.
New movies coming in 2021 and beyond: The most anticipated films on the way
From the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the next "Fast and Furious" film, here's when to expect all the biggest flicks.
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Teacher doesn't miss class during cancer treatment
Kelly Klein, a kindergarten teacher in Minnesota, is tackling virtual learning while battling ovarian cancer. She's showing up to her virtual classroom, even while undergoing chemotherapy at the hospital. Chip Reid shares her story.
Full interview: Dr. Deborah Birx on "Face the Nation"
Former White House coronavirus response coordinator talks exclusively with "Face the Nation" in her first interview since leaving the Trump task force.
"Face the Nation" — full episode
This week on "Face the Nation," President Biden takes office and is immediately faced with overwhelming challenges. His first priority: COVID-19.
Hindsight is 2020: An Unprecedented Election
When a pandemic, a racial reckoning, and rampant misinformation converged, Americans were faced with an election unlike any other. This CBSN documentary follows voters around the country as they grapple with who they're voting for, how they're voting and the issues supercharging the stakes.
Europe employs strict measures to curb COVID spread
Strict new lockdown measures are sparking backlash in Europe as countries seek to stem the spread of a mutant variant of the virus first identified in the U.K. Charlie D'Agata reports.