Archives: 2018

Christie’s first to auction portrait created by artificial intelligence

Next week, Christie’s will be the first auction house to offer artwork created by artificial intelligence. The “Portrait of Edmond de Belamy” was created by the Paris-based art collective, Obvious. Richard Lloyd, Christie’s International head of Prints & Multiples, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss using an algorithm to analyze a data set of 15,000 portraits to then create a…

The TED Interview podcast offers chance to go deeper

TED has become a cultural phenomenon through its mission of sharing big ideas. It’s posted TED Talks online for free since 2006, featuring speakers from almost every discipline. The videos are viewed more than 3.4 billion times a year. TED just launched a new podcast featuring in-depth interviews with past speakers. Chris Anderson, who’s the head of the non-profit and…

“48 Hours” investigates case of Florida man missing since 2000

The mystery behind a missing Florida man was finally solved after nearly two decades. Mike Williams disappeared while on a hunting trip in 2000. His wife, Denise, led a massive search for him. Then community members concluded an alligator had killed him. But in December 2017, new conflicting information emerged that changed everything. “48 Hours” correspondent Richard Schlesinger joins “CBS…

Ex-USA Gymnastics CEO Steve Penny “tried to silence everyone” in Nassar abuse case, former athlete says

Former USA Gymnastics President Steve Penny says he didn’t know he’d been indicted in connection with Larry Nassar’s sexual abuse case. Penny was arrested Wednesday in Tennessee, accused of hiding or destroying documents at the Karolyi Ranch in Texas. Jessica Howard, a former Team USA gymnast and board member who says she was abused by Nassar, joins “CBS This Morning”…

Eye Opener: President warns of consequences over Khashoggi

President Trump threatens Saudi leaders with “severe consequences” if they ordered the killing of Washington Post contributor Jamal Khashoggi. Also, a caravan of about 3,000 migrants is heading for the U.S. border. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Get the Eye Opener delivered straight to your inbox. Categories: National, US &…

With no proof, Trump accuses Democrats of supporting migrant caravan

At a rally in Missoula, Montana, the president accused Democrats – without evidence – of supporting a caravan of about 3,000 migrants heading for the U.S. border. The president threatens to mobilize the U.S. military and shut down the southern border to stop those migrants from entering the U.S. Chip Reid reports. Categories: National, US & World News

Mega Millions jackpot grows to record $970 million

Time is running out to buy Mega Millions tickets before Friday’s historic drawing. The pot is up to $970 million. That’s a $548 million cash payout. It’s the largest Mega Millions jackpot ever and the second largest lottery in history. Dana Jacobson reports. Categories: National, US & World News

Feds subpoena Catholic dioceses in Pa., N.Y. amid priest abuse scandal

For the first time, the Justice Department is leading a statewide investigation into allegations of abuse by Catholic priests. U.S. attorneys have subpoenaed at least seven of Pennsylvania’s eight Catholic dioceses. Sources tell CBS News the diocese of Buffalo, New York, is also a target. Nikki Battiste reports. Categories: National, US & World News