BEATLES

A tablecloth that the Beatles dined on — and signed — before playing their last concert in 1966 is up for auction.

Ringo Starr has cancelled shows in North America after the former Beatles drummer tested positive for COVID-19.

The pop-rock band were reportedly of interest to the FBI for "subliminal anti-US messaging".

Aine Davis has denied being part of an Islamic State cell nicknamed the Beatles which murdered hostages.

Book review of The Times They Were a-Changin’: 1964, the Year the Sixties Arrived and the Battle Lines of Today Were Drawn by Robert S. McElvaine

Paul McCartney has wowed fans at the Glastonbury Festival with a 2½-hour concert that included Beatles hits and big-name guest stars.

From bobby-soxers to Beatlemania to Bieber Fever—we all know what a screaming fangirl looks like. But do we really know why she’s screaming?

A "unique" collection of unseen photographs of the Fab Four are sold at auction.

Depending upon love instead of law seems to be at least partly responsible for our current plunge into greater and greater depths of crime and despair. There is no need for anyone to “use climate change scare tactics” when climate change is scary enough. I too, worry about such things and the state we live in whose official policy is that critical thinking will not be taught in Texas schools. Note that I did not say anything about critical race theory. I said critical thinking — you know, good, old-fashioned analysis of what is being said and what it means.

Bobby Rydell, a pompadoured heartthrob of early rock ‘n roll who was a star of radio, television and the movie musical “Bye Bye Birdie,” has died.

A scholar explores women’s impact on the band.

Filmmaker Peter Jackson says the 57 hours of footage he used to create the film shows Yoko Ono as a "benign" presence.

It’s a revelation how gentle the four bandmates are with one another, in the pained, semi-articulate way of families.

The wool-capped musician later led an influential country rock group, the First National Band.

It’s past time to acknowledge that one of the greatest musicians of the last century is also one of its greatest managers.

The “Get Back” documentary series is a slog that only one band could get away with.

Filmmaker Peter Jackson says the 57 hours of footage he used to create the film shows Yoko Ono as a "benign" presence.

Bill Whitaker follows the U.S.'s struggling supply chain; Scott Pelley speaks with Andrew Sullivan; Jon Wetheim goes inside the new documentary showing the making of the Beatles' "Let It Be."

How one of the Beatles’ greatest songs came to be.

"It was John who wanted a divorce," he says, setting the record straight on the band's break-up.

In addition to a long orchestral career, she played on film scores and a hit disco album.

Civic leaders in Liverpool are expressing outrage after the English port city was stripped of its World Heritage status by the United Nations’ culture organization.

Radio Garden, which began in 2016, saw its usage boosted by as much as 750 percent during parts of the pandemic.

Rocker and filmmaker Dave Grohl thought he was making a nostalgic documentary about the formative days of famous musicians.

Kings of Leon’s rock and roll journey has taken them from an NFT to the NFL.

FILE - Ringo Starr attends Ringo's 11th Annual Peace and Love birthday celebration on July 7, 2019, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, FILE)LOS ANGELES – If Ringo Starr calls to ask if you'll sing on a song for him, who could possibly say no? “Here's to the nights we won't remember, with the friends we won't forget,” they all sing. Ringo won't reveal who, but they must have been REALLY busy. “It was a super-incredible connection of peace and love,” Starr said.

Photos, flowers, and candles have been left at Strawberry Fields in New York's Central Park to remember John Lennon, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. The rock star and former Beatle was shot to death outside his New York City apartment building by a fan on Dec. 8, 1980. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)NEW YORK – Fans remembered John Lennon with flowers, candles and songs Tuesday, the 40th anniversary of the former Beatle's death after being shot outside his New York City apartment building. It was Dec. 8, 1980, when the world-famous musician was with his wife, Yoko Ono, and was shot by Mark David Chapman outside the Dakota apartments on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. After 40 years, Sean, Julian and I still miss him," Ono said, referring to Lennon's two sons.

FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 file photo, a man wearing a face mask walks past a statue of the Beatles, as new measures across the region are set to come into force in Liverpool, England. A half-million people in the city of Liverpool will be regularly tested for COVID-19 in Britains first citywide trial of widespread, rapid testing that the government hopes will be a new weapon in combatting the pandemic. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File)LONDON – A half-million people in the English city of Liverpool will be regularly tested for COVID-19 in Britain's first citywide trial of widespread, rapid testing that the government hopes will be a new weapon in combating the pandemic. Rapid testing for health-care workers, teachers and students will be particularly useful in helping the city return to normal after the national lockdown ends, he said. “This first deployment of whole city testing in Liverpool is a really important step forward and is thanks to the big increase in testing capacity and our investment in new testing technologies,'' said Dido Harding, the head of the Test and Trace program.

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department charged eight people Wednesday with conspiring to work on behalf of the Chinese government to harass, stalk and intimidate Chinese citizens into returning to their home country. Five were arrested by the FBI on Wednesday, while the other three are believed to be in China, John Demers, the assistant attorney general for the Justice Department's National Security division, said during a virtual press conference. According to the complaint unsealed Wednesday in federal court in Brooklyn, the defendants participated in an "international campaign to threaten, harass, surveil and intimidate John Doe-1, a resident of New Jersey, and his family in order to force them to return to the People's Republic of China." The international campaign, dubbed "Operation Fox Hunt," is part of the Chinese government's global campaign aimed at reducing the country's diaspora, officials said. "Operation Fox Hunt is just one of many ways in which China disregards the rule of law," Demers said.

Iran and Russia have both obtained information about American voter registrations and are trying to influence the public about the upcoming U.S. presidential election, national security officials said Wednesday night. "Iran and Russia have taken specific actions to influence public opinion related to our elections," said Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe at a hastily scheduled press conference. "First we have confirmed that some voter registration information has been obtained by Iran and separately by Russia," Ratcliffe said at the briefing, which comes less than two weeks before Election Day. "Although we have not seen the same actions from Russia, we are aware that they have obtained some voter information just as they did in 2016," Ratcliffe said. This action I do not believe was aimed ... at discrediting President Trump," Schumer said in the interview.

John Ambrose, a guide with the Beatles-themed Fab4 Taxi Tours, wears a face mask as he walks past a statue of the Beatles in Liverpool, England, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020. Now, the coronavirus is putting Liverpool's hard-won revival in jeopardy, and raising tensions between the north of England and the wealthier south. Now, the coronavirus is putting the city’s hard-won revival in jeopardy, and raising tensions between the north of England and the wealthier south. However, Liverpudlians retained their mistrust of London politicians, and the virus pandemic has brought it to the surface. Authorities in northern England agree on the need to act.

While there were early members throughout the Beatles’ existence, one Houstonian was claimed as the fifth member of this band and helped lead the group to a successful album. His name was Billy Preston.

Miley Cyrus, Shakira, J Balvin, Justin Bieber, Usher and many more took part in Global Citizen's Global Goal: Unite for our Future event on Saturday. Cyrus covered the Beatles' "Help" in an empty Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California. Join our fight against COVID-19 here: https://t.co/AQFKWGWXjE #GlobalGoalUnite pic.twitter.com/LAbCYfRBBk Global Citizen (@GlblCtzn) June 27, 2020J Balvin and The Dreamcatchers sang "Que Calor" and "Mi Gente." The X-Men might be here with us today, but the TRUE superheroes are all the frontline health care workers, scientists, and Global Citizens taking action for a more equitable future. The event raised $6.9 billion in pledges from governments, corporations and philanthropists around the world.

We asked around for some of the best parent-endorsed picks when it comes to Netflix offerings. So, not only are you providing good entertainment for your kids, but you’re instilling a love of classic rock, as well. Although this one isn’t new or new to Netflix, we were surprised just how many parents hadn’t seen this one yet. "Masha and the Bear""My kids think this is the funniest show ever," one father of three said. I’m not suggesting you plop your kids down in front of a screen all day -- or even every day.

With lawmakers from both sides of the aisle in Washington denouncing Trumps move as abandonment of valued allies, some have focused sharply on the issue of the Islamic State detainees. Another American, Kayla Mueller, died while in Islamic State custody, but the precise cause of death has not been confirmed. AdvertisementThe surviving Beatles topped the list of Islamic State detainees in whom U.S. authorities were interested because of their alleged direct role in harming Americans. The Kurdish-held Islamic State fighters include about 9,000 members from Syria and Iraq. But momentous though the issue might be, the securing of Islamic State prisoners has taken on a slapdash air amid the current incursion.

Barack and Michelle Obama are gushing over each other! For her part, Michelle shared a candid shot of her and Barack hanging out on a deck and looking out on the water. They both appear happy and carefree in the pic, with Barack sporting khaki pants and a blue shirt, while Michelle rocks an all-blue outfit. In the pic, both Obamas are wearing baseball caps and jackets, with Barack sticking to a blue color scheme and Michelle wearing army green. "Like the Beatles said: Its getting better all the time," Barack wrote, referencing the iconic band's 1967 song, "Getting Better."

Man kills pregnant wife by stabbing her at least 20 times, police sayKPRC2 The mug shot of Alex Guajardo. A man is facing murder charges after authorities said he stabbed his pregnant wife to death on Saturday. Read moreJury deliberations begin in David Temple retrialKPRC David Temple listens to closing arguments during his retrial in Houston on Aug. 5, 2019. Jurors in David Temple's retrial Monday heard attorneys sum up four weeks of testimony in four hours of final arguments. An additional charge was filed Monday against Derion Vence in connection with the death of Maleah Davis.

Man kills pregnant wife by stabbing her at least 20 times, police sayKPRC2 The mug shot of Alex Guajardo. A man is facing murder charges after authorities said he stabbed his pregnant wife to death on Saturday. Read moreJury deliberations begin in David Temple retrialKPRC David Temple listens to closing arguments during his retrial in Houston on Aug. 5, 2019. Jurors in David Temple's retrial Monday heard attorneys sum up four weeks of testimony in four hours of final arguments. An additional charge was filed Monday against Derion Vence in connection with the death of Maleah Davis.

Youll likely notice flags are at half-staff today to honor the 29 victims of two mass shootings that happened this weekend. The first in El Paso on Saturday and the second just 13 hours later in Dayton, Ohio. Read moreWho were the victims of the El Paso mass shooting? CNN Video Multiple people were killed Saturday in a shooting in El Paso, Texas, according to local police. As the investigation into the El Paso massacre continues, were learning more about the 20 victims who were killed.

Youll likely notice flags are at half-staff today to honor the 29 victims of two mass shootings that happened this weekend. The first in El Paso on Saturday and the second just 13 hours later in Dayton, Ohio. Read moreWho were the victims of the El Paso mass shooting? CNN Video Multiple people were killed Saturday in a shooting in El Paso, Texas, according to local police. As the investigation into the El Paso massacre continues, were learning more about the 20 victims who were killed.

From a wellness expo in Jersey Village to a Beatles cover band in Katy, there are various events in and around Houston this weekend. 1 NRG Park, Houston. Sew Houston, 7710 Cherry Park Drive, Houston. 832-250-5847. www.sewhouston.com July 20Attend a mental illness workshop The National Alliance on Mental Illness is hosting its Gulf Coasts Partnership workshop. 281-391-1993. www.katymarketday.com July 21Jam out in the park Central Green Park at LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch is celebrating its seventh year.

Gustavo Caballero/Getty ImagesPaul McCartney is working on a stage adaptation of the 1946 film "It's A Wonderful Life," which will be the first musical of his long and storied career. Kenwright acquired the rights to "It's A Wonderful Life" three years ago, and contacted McCartney about working together on the project, which is set to launch in late 2020. For his part, Hall revealed that "It's A Wonderful Life" is his favorite film. "To give it a life on the stage is an immense privilege in itself but to do with Paul McCartney is off the scale," the Tony Award winner said. Earlier in July McCartney played a gig in Los Angeles during which he invited former bandmate Ringo Starr onto the stage.

He grew up to become known as Ringo Starr, the drummer who in 1962 joined John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison in the Beatles, as McCartney explained to CBS News' Anthony Mason. "When Ringo joined, then it was like a real rocket ship," McCartney said. "We were a real band then," Starr said. Since the breakup, Ringo has gone on to find success as a solo artist, and as front man for a revolving group of musicians known as Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band. Already an inductee in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Beatles, Ringo won induction as an individual artist in 2015.

Music fans around the world are remembering George Martin, who died Tuesday night at the age of 90. He signed the Beatles after others rejected them and was behind 30 of the band's number one singles. Martin earned six Grammys, a knighthood and a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Rolling Stone contributing editor Joe Levy joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss Martin’s legacy.

John Lennon's widow, Yoko Ono, says she had nothing to do with the break up of the Beatles. As CBSN's Elaine Quijano shows us, Ono made the revelation in an interview with Us Weekly Magazine.

Beatles songs will be available for streaming on several services beginning on Thursday. "Rolling Stone" contributor Joe Levy joins CBSN's Carolyn Costello to discuss the business behind the move.

Thirty-five years after legendary Beatles' guitarist John Lennon was shot to death, fans and music lovers commemorate his legacy at Strawberry Fields in Central Park. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers visited the memorial.