Cillian Murphy on acting and his first reaction to "Oppenheimer" script
In an interview with 60 Minutes, Cillian Murphy speaks candidly with Scott Pelley about his life and work.
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Cillian Murphy on his preparation, instinct he uses when acting
"Oppenheimer" star Cillian Murphy pulled back the curtain to talk about his approach to acting.
Cillian Murphy: The 60 Minutes Interview
“Oppenheimer” star Cillian Murphy pulled back the curtain to talk about his approach to acting.
Cillian Murphy on his Oscar nomination
Cillian Murphy shares with Scott Pelley his parents' unexpected reaction to learning the actor was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in "Oppenheimer."
Cillian Murphy on the meaning of an Oscar
"Oppenheimer" star Cillian Murphy says being nominated for an Oscar is "very, very humbling." He calls the award the "pinnacle of achievement in film."
"Perfect time" for Cillian Murphy Oscar win
Will the Oscar nomination go to Cillian Murphy's head? Longtime friend and actor Eileen Walsh says it won’t change him -- that Murphy has his family around him and stands firm in what he believes in.
"He's the worst celebrity in the world"
Actor Emily Blunt says Cillian Murphy is "my favorite actor I've ever worked with," calling him "the best actor in the world."
Who will win Oscars tonight? Predictions from entertainment industry experts
Ahead of the 2024 Academy Awards, experts share their predictions for how this year's nominees will fare on the Oscars ballot.
Will "Oppenheimer" sweep Oscars?
Hollywood is gearing up for the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday, when the year's biggest films will contend for the prestigious honors. Erik Davis, a managing editor at Fandango, joins CBS News with some of his favorites for the 2024 Oscars.
"Oppenheimer" big winner at SAG Awards
The Screen Actors Guild handed out its first accolades since 2023's historic strike over the weekend with "Oppenheimer" continuing its awards season success. Clayton Davis, senior awards editor for Variety, joined CBS News to recap the night.
Cillian Murphy talks about his journey playing J. Robert Oppenheimer
"Oppenheimer" led the 2024 Oscar nominations with 13 nods, including the best actor nomination for Cillian Murphy.
Cillian Murphy on "Oppenheimer"
Celebrating his first Oscar nomination, Cillian Murphy joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his role in "Oppenheimer."
Cillian Murphy said yes to "Oppenheimer" before reading a script
Cillian Murphy, who became a household name with "Oppenheimer," said yes to the role before reading a script. He's been in six Christopher Nolan films and says that saying yes to the director pays off.
Cillian Murphy: The 60 Minutes Interview
"Oppenheimer" star Cillian Murphy pulled back the curtain to talk about his approach to acting.
Murphy's reaction to "Oppenheimer" script
Actor Cillian Murphy shares the first thing he told writer-director Christopher Nolan after reading the "Oppenheimer" script.
David Bowie and Robert Oppenheimer
"It is possible that this is the first time that David Bowie has been compared to Robert Oppenheimer," Scott Pelley commented to Cillian Murphy. Murphy says he found similarities between the two men.
Cillian Murphy on turning off his characters
Actor Cillian Murphy says it takes time to decompress after playing a character. "For a few weeks, you just don't know what to do with all this energy and this focus."
Colombia tariffs on hold after agreement on deported migrants, White House says
Colombian President Gustavo Petro had said he rejected deportation flights from U.S. because the deportees were being transported in military aircraft.
Israel lets Palestinians start returning to north Gaza as ceasefire holds
Israel let tens of thousands of Palestinians go back to northern Gaza for the first time since the early weeks of the 15-month war with Hamas, under terms of a fragile ceasefire.
9 highlights from JD Vance's first interview since taking office
Vice President JD Vance spoke to "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" in his first interview since taking office.
Targeted immigration enforcement efforts underway in Chicago
Multiple sources told CBS News Chicago that those upon whom ICE was focusing Sunday have active warrants.
Chiefs head to third straight Super Bowl for rematch with Eagles
The 2025 Super Bowl will be the Chiefs' third consecutive appearance in the title game. The Eagles will be looking to win their second championship.
Auschwitz survivors in focus at ceremony for 80 years since its liberation
The 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz by Soviet troops is being marked by a ceremony widely being treated as the last major observance that any notable number of survivors will be able to attend.
Senate Dems set to introduce resolution condemning Trump's Jan. 6 pardons
In one of President Trump's first executive actions, he pardoned roughly 1,500 people charged in connection to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack.
Mudslides still a concern in fire-scarred areas of L.A. as heavy rain falls
The rain is raising concerns about potential mudslides in recent burn scar areas, including Malibu, Altadena, and other regions.
Air Force revising course that includes Tuskegee Airmen, female WWII pilots
The Tuskegee Airmen were founded in 1941 in Tuskegee, Alabama when the U.S. Army Air Corp began a program to train Black servicemembers as Air Corps Cadets.
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Miami man says wife detained in ICE raid: "They snatched her"
ICE raids were reportedly conducted across South Florida on Sunday as President Trump begins to make good on his promise to increase the deportation of undocumented migrants.
Chiefs head to third consecutive Super Bowl for rematch with Eagles
The 2025 Super Bowl will be the Chiefs' third consecutive appearance in the title game. The Eagles will be looking to win their second championship.
Perplexity AI proposes TikTok merger with 50% U.S. government stake
Perplexity is seeking to create a new $300-billion public company with TikTok's U.S. business and include investments from other investors.
Aquarium welcomes baby shark after mystery pregnancy
The pup hatched in a tank housing two female sharks who hadn't been around any male sharks in over three years.
Belarus releases American woman who was detained last month
President Alexander Lukashenko, often dubbed "Europe's last dictator," offered to free Anastassia Nuhfer whose arrest was linked to protests in 2020, a source told the AP.
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Perplexity AI proposes TikTok merger with 50% U.S. government stake
Perplexity is seeking to create a new $300-billion public company with TikTok's U.S. business and include investments from other investors.
Naomi Girma is women's soccer's first million-dollar player after transfer
Chelsea announced the signing of Girma. Reports say the English champions have spent $1.1 million on the transfer.
Kia recalling 80,000 vehicles over improper air bag deployment
The affected vehicles are the Kia Niro from 2023-2025, Niro EV from 2023-2025 and the Niro plug-in hybrid from 2023-2025.
TikTok-loaded phones are selling online after law blocks new downloads
Can't download TikTok on your phone? You can buy a phone that already has the app on it.
Paying for Trump's tax cuts could lead to big changes for taxpayers
Republican lawmakers are floating a range of ideas to pay for an extension of President Trump's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
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China says it's "extremely unlikely" COVID pandemic came from lab leak
China says it's "extremely unlikely" that COVID-19 came from a lab, after the CIA said it believed, though with low confidence, that it did, rather than from natural transmission.
Perplexity AI proposes TikTok merger with 50% U.S. government stake
Perplexity is seeking to create a new $300-billion public company with TikTok's U.S. business and include investments from other investors.
Rep. Mike Turner says TikTok "remains a national security threat"
Rep. Mike Turner, the former chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, said TikTok "remains a national security threat" despite President Trump's effort to maintain access to the popular video-sharing app in recent days.
CIA now says COVID most likely originated from a lab leak
The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a laboratory.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 26, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Vice President JD Vance and Rep. Mike Turner join Margaret Brennan.
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Alabama woman becomes longest-living recipient of pig organ transplant
Towana Looney of Alabama has become the longest-living recipient of a pig organ transplant.
Army veteran's knee pain was a warning sign for rare cancer
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Rayshaun Smith thought his knee pain was caused by his active lifestyle. It was an early sign of a rare cancer.
What is "food noise"? And how to help quiet it, according to experts
Food noise, the constant thought or internal chatter about food, is gaining visibility amid increased understanding and interest in weight loss and management.
RFK Jr.'s financial disclosures reveal millions in both debt and income
Financial disclosures show that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's Health and Human Services Secretary nominee, is saddled with millions in debt, but is positioned to earn millions from book deals.
What a U.S. exit from the WHO means for global health
By withdrawing from the World Health Organization and overhauling aid, Trump's new executive orders endanger Americans and the globe, researchers warn. The move also cedes U.S. power to other nations.
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China says it's "extremely unlikely" COVID pandemic came from lab leak
China says it's "extremely unlikely" that COVID-19 came from a lab, after the CIA said it believed, though with low confidence, that it did, rather than from natural transmission.
Husband detained 2 decades after wife's mysterious death
Authorities in Thailand have detained the British husband of a woman whose body was found in remote English hill country more than 20 years ago.
Ecuador arrests leader of powerful cartel targeted by U.S.
Carlos D was the second-in-command of Los Lobos (The Wolves) and "considered a high-value target," the armed forces said in a statement.
Auschwitz survivors in focus at ceremony marking 80 years since liberation
Survivors of the Nazi's notorious Auschwitz death camp are taking center stage at the memorial service to mark 80 years since its liberation by Soviet troops.
Israel lets Palestinians start returning to north Gaza as ceasefire holds
Israel let tens of thousands of Palestinians go back to northern Gaza for the first time since the early weeks of the 15-month war with Hamas, under terms of a fragile ceasefire.
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Pete Davidson and Dav Pilkey on "Dog Man"
The playful anarchy of author-illustrator Dav Pilkey's bestselling "Dog Man" series, about a hero cop who is part-man, part-police dog, is now on screen in a new animated film, with comedian Pete Davidson playing Dog Man's arch-nemesis, Petey the Cat.
Pete Davidson and Dav Pilkey on "Dog Man"
The playful anarchy of author and illustrator Dav Pilkey's bestselling "Dog Man" series is now on screen in a new animated film. Correspondent Rita Braver talks with Pilkey about the genesis of his hero, a cop who is part-man, part-police dog; and with comedian Pete Davidson, who voices Dog Man's arch-nemesis, Petey the Cat.
The spirit of Sundance
This month, the Sundance Film Festival is once again providing a showcase for independent filmmakers and documentarians from around the world. But that isn't all that Sundance does. "Sunday Morning" goes behind the scenes.
Behind the scenes at Sundance
This month, in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah, the Sundance Film Festival is once again providing a showcase for independent filmmakers and documentarians from around the world. But that isn't all that Sundance does. Correspondent Lee Cowan talked with actor Robert Redford, founder of the non-profit Sundance Institute, about the history of the festival, and of the filmmakers' labs that help up-and-coming cinematic storytellers hone their craft. Cowan also talks with actors Glenn Close and Ed Harris; the Institute's founding senior director, Michelle Satter; and Sean Wang, director of last year's breakout festival hit, the coming-of-age story "Didi."
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including Garth Hudson, the Band's virtuoso keyboardist and all-around musician.
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New tech brings stadium excitement to you
On Sunday, millions of football fans across the country will find out which teams will meet in Super Bowl LIX. They’ll watch in stadiums or on TV — but a new option by a company called Cosm aims to combine the in-stadium energy with more comfort. Dana Jacobson takes a look at the technology that may soon be coming to a city near you.
TikTok-loaded phones are selling online after law blocks new downloads
Can't download TikTok on your phone? You can buy a phone that already has the app on it.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
New York proposes ban for phones in school
New York could soon join a growing list of states limiting cell phones in schools. If approved, the restrictions would go into effect at the start of next school year. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver reports.
Why some users are suddenly following Trump
Some social media users have been questioning why it appears they are suddenly following President Trump on platforms like Facebook or Instagram. This and other questions and conspiracy theories have been flooding the internet in recent days. CBS News confirmed executive editor Rhonna Tarrant breaks them down.
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Climate scientist: "There's no place that's safe"
Experts discuss the increased intensity we can expect from destructive weather events due to climate change, while an amateur meteorologist explains how he helped sound the alarm as wildfires spread towards the L.A. County community of Altadena.
Scientists make "jaw-dropping" discovery about Iron Age women in U.K.
Scientists analyzing 2,000-year-old DNA have revealed that a Celtic society in the southern U.K. during the Iron Age was centered around women, a study said.
SpaceX pushes Starship test flight back one day due to weather
If the weather cooperates, the Starship launch will follow the maiden flight of Jeff Bezos' already weather-delayed New Glenn rocket.
What to know about the pink fire retardant being dropped on L.A. wildfires
Aircraft battling fires raging through the Los Angeles area are dropping hundreds of thousands of gallons of hot-pink fire suppressant in a desperate effort to stop the flames.
When will cicadas come back in 2025?
Brood XIV, the second-largest group of periodical cicadas, known for their noisy mass emergence from the ground, will arrive this spring.
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Ecuador arrests leader of powerful cartel targeted by U.S.
Carlos D was the second-in-command of Los Lobos (The Wolves) and "considered a high-value target," the armed forces said in a statement.
Did a secret obsession lead a "genius" to murder a Yale grad student?
Kevin Jiang, 26, a Yale graduate student and former Army National Guardsman, was gunned down in New Haven, Connecticut. What appeared to be a road rage incident soon unraveled into a story of obsession and premeditation.
How a MIT grad student planned a Yale student's near perfect murder
When Kevin Jiang was killed on Feb. 6, 2021, no one had any idea why he may have been targeted. But detectives would soon discover that someone had a secret plot to kill him.
At least 56 bodies found in Mexico in unmarked graves, prosecutors say
The remains found in the Chihuahua state included some bodies, some complete skeletons and other partial remains, as well as bullet casings.
U.S. military cargo planes used to deport migrants
The Trump administration on Friday began flying detained undocumented immigrants out of the U.S. aboard military cargo planes. Several flights carrying dozens of migrants out of Texas and Arizona arrived in Guatemala. The White House called it the official start of Mr. Trump's long-promised mass deportation campaign. Nicole Sganga has the latest.
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Supersonic winds rage on planet over 500 light-years from Earth
Researchers said this was the fastest wind ever measured in a jetstream that goes around a planet.
FAA orders investigation into SpaceX Starship failure
A fire in the aft section of SpaceX's Starship trigged the apparent explosion that destroyed the spacecraft, the company says.
What's next for SpaceX?
SpaceX completed its seventh launch of the Starship rocket, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launched its New Glenn rocket into orbit and a NASA astronaut stuck in space went on her first spacewalk in seven months. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks down the latest stories.
SpaceX's Starship spacecraft destroyed in mega rocket launch
Telemetry from the Starship froze just more than 8 minutes after launch from Texas, moments after engines began shutting down.
Details on Blue Origin launch of Glenn rocket
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket was launched Thursday morning in Florida following a three-day delay. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer from the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the launch.
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The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
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Rain falls in Southern California
After months of drought, Southern California receives its first rainfall, providing relief from devastating fires but triggering flash floods and dangerous mudslides. Rob Marciano reports from Malibu.
Trump, Republican lawmakers at GOP conference
Republicans control both chambers of Congress, giving President Trump a launchpad for his legislative goals. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
DeSantis calls special legislative session
A special legislative session is kicking off in Florida where Gov. Ron DeSantis wants lawmakers to take up several proposals that would help support the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim DeFede has more.
Trump fires at least 15 inspectors general
President Trump fired more than a dozen inspectors general late Friday night, including some he appointed during his first term. Inspectors general are independent employees who are tasked with identifying fraud, waste and abuse in the federal government. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand reports on that and the confirmation votes over the weekend for Pete Hegseth and Kristi Noem.
Trump holding off on tariffs against Colombia
The White House says President Trump is holding off from imposing a series of tariffs and other measures against Colombia after the country agreed late Sunday night to once again accept U.S. flights carrying deported migrants. Earlier Sunday, President Trump threatened to impose 25% tariffs on goods from Colombia when it initially refused to accept those flights. CBS News reporter Aaron Navarro has more.