Wheelchair tennis player wins 468th in a row
Esther Vergeer, who has not lost since 2003, continues one of most dominant streaks in all sports at Paralympic quarterfinals
London 2012: Summer Olympics
Shark attack survivor wins bronze at Paralympics
Paralympic swimmer Achmat Hassiem, who lost leg to shark six years ago, wins bronze men's 100-meter butterfly
Best of Olympic Beach Volleyball
The best go head-to-head in the Women's Beach Volleyball Finals at the London 2012 Olympic Games
Royals at the Paralympic Games
England's royals cheer on Team GB at the Paralympic Olympic Games in London
"Blade Runner" dealt stunning loss at Paralympics
After losing, Oscar Pistorius suggested that a Brazilian competitor ran with longer prosthesis than should be allowed
Terror attack survivor becomes Paralympian
Martine Wright, who lost her legs in 2005 London subway terror attack, now playing for Britain's sitting volleyball team
Watch: Video showcases "superhuman" Paralympians
Hard-hitting video intersperses shots of athletes competing with dramatic images of how they became disabled
Report: Olympic coach dies in apparent suicide
Sergei Ovchinnikov, the coach of Russia's women's volleyball team, found dead in hotel room in Croatia, according to media reports
Prosthetic "Spare Parts" turned into art
Curator, a below-the-knee amputee herself, puts "pre-loved" limbs in spotlight as Paralympic games kick off in London
Pistorius: Paralympic rivals "running quicker"
American amputee Jerome Singleton one of biggest threats to beat the "Blade Runner" in the 100 meters at the Paralympics
Cheating at Paralympics could involve self-harm
Officials on lookout for "boosting," where athletes use painful stimuli to cause blood pressure spike to enhance performance
Ga. soldier who lost leg to compete in Paralympics
Sgt. 1st Class Josh Olson, who lost leg while fighting in Iraq, will compete in two rifle shooting events at Paralympics
NBC, Twitter call Olympics partnership a success
Despite criticism over tape-delayed coverage, NBC and Twitter tell The New York Times that teaming up helped to boost viewership
Phelps' agent: Leaked pics not an IOC violation
Don't expect Michael Phelps to lose any of his medals because of ad campaign for Louis Vuitton
Olympic sprinter close to signing with NFL team
Agents says several NFL teams interested in signing U.S. Olympic medalist Jeff Demps, former RB at University of Florida
Michael vs. LeBron? It's a match made for video
USA Basketball, 2K Sports and Jay-Z create video game that pits 1992 Dream Team against 2012 Olympic gold medal winner
U.S. women's gymnasts take on New York, TV
Gold-medal Olympians made the rounds on TV and all over New York this week
"Missing" African Olympians may be after new life
More than a dozen African athletes have gone missing during 2012 London Olympics and may be seeking asylum in Britain
U.S. Olympic medalist pursues NFL career
Former Florida RB Jeff Demps, who won a silver medal in the 4x100 relay at London Games, files paperwork to play in the NFL
Olympics closing ceremony: Which acts said no?
Rolling Stones and David Bowie were among the acts who were reportedly offered spots at Sunday's closing ceremony
U.K. man admits peeping on Olympic swimmers
Man caught after female members of Chinese swim team complained they saw him looking over top of changing room's cubicles
Report: 4 Congo Olympic team members missing
U.N.-run radio station in Congo says four members from the country's Olympic delegation have gone missing in London
NBC calls London Olympics "most-watched" TV event
NBCUniversal says more than 219 million viewers watched the Summer Games, with 31 million watching Sunday's closing ceremony
Olympic flag lands in Rio, ready for 2016
Flag's arrival marks the official start of Rio's Olympic preparations; City undertaking nearly 200 projects in next four years
Games over, London sidesteps dire predictions
City emerges from Olympics largely unscathed after critics foresaw problems with airports, security
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Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by 3 weeks, Trump says
Following a second round of peace talks, President Trump announced that the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire had been extended by three weeks.
U.S. special forces soldier who won $409K on Maduro bet is arrested
The soldier allegedly bet on Nicolás Maduro's removal as president of Venezuela before news of the raid was reported, a law enforcement source told CBS News.
Trump says he'll resurface Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, turning it blue
President Trump's renovation kick has now reached the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
1 killed, 5 injured and 5 in custody in shooting at Mall of Louisiana, police say
Police said the shooting appeared to have happened after two groups of people got into an argument in the mall's food court.
Air travel prices likely to get worse in coming weeks, Chevron CEO says
Travelers could see airline fares rise and fewer flights available in the coming weeks, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Former federal prosecutors see legal flaws in DOJ's SPLC indictment
Former federal prosecutors think the indictment struggles to articulate the elements of the alleged crimes in the case, a problem that could lead to its full or partial dismissal.
Justice Department eases restrictions on some marijuana products
The order places FDA-approved products containing marijuana and state-regulated medical marijuana products at a lower drug classification.
Millions under wildfire alerts in central U.S., as warmth, winds fuel risks
A combination of heat, dry air and strong winds are fueling "extreme" wildfire risks for millions across the middle of the country.
Victim has "nothing left" as AI fuels a surge in crypto fraud schemes
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
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DOJ office aiding indigent immigrants stalls after lawyers were reassigned
Attorneys for a DOJ program that accredits nonprofits to help provide legal help to immigrants were transferred last month, creating setbacks for a number of legal aid groups.
Planning a summer flight? Book now before prices surge, airline experts say.
"If you haven't booked for this summer, get busy," Atmosphere Research Group Airline industry analyst Henry Harteveldt told CBS News.
US special forces soldier who won $409K on Maduro bet is arrested
The soldier allegedly bet on Nicolás Maduro's removal as president of Venezuela before news of the raid was reported, sources told CBS News.
Only one Trump "gold card" visa has been approved, Lutnick says
The Trump administration started accepting applications in December for foreigners willing to pay $1 million for the right to live in the U.S.
Former federal prosecutors see legal flaws in DOJ's SPLC indictment
Former federal prosecutors think the indictment struggles to articulate the elements of the alleged crimes in the case, a problem that could lead to its full or partial dismissal.
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Planning a summer flight? Book now before prices surge, airline experts say.
"If you haven't booked for this summer, get busy," Atmosphere Research Group Airline industry analyst Henry Harteveldt told CBS News.
Air travel prices likely to get worse in coming weeks, Chevron CEO says
Travelers could see airline fares rise and fewer flights available in the coming weeks, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Only one Trump "gold card" visa has been approved, Lutnick says
The Trump administration started accepting applications in December for foreigners willing to pay $1 million for the right to live in the U.S.
Nearly 208,000 heated socks sold at Costco recalled due to burn injuries
The 32 Degrees Heated Socks can pose a burn risk due to the combination of heat, friction, moisture and pressure created during athletic activities.
Meta to cut 8,000 jobs as it charges into AI
Meta plans to lay off roughly 10% of its workforce as the technology giant steps up its spending on artificial intelligence.
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DOJ office aiding indigent immigrants stalls after lawyers were reassigned
Attorneys for a DOJ program that accredits nonprofits to help provide legal help to immigrants were transferred last month, creating setbacks for a number of legal aid groups.
US special forces soldier who won $409K on Maduro bet is arrested
The soldier allegedly bet on Nicolás Maduro's removal as president of Venezuela before news of the raid was reported, sources told CBS News.
Trump says he'll resurface Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, turning it blue
President Trump's renovation kick has now reached the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Air travel prices likely to get worse in coming weeks, Chevron CEO says
Travelers could see airline fares rise and fewer flights available in the coming weeks, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Only one Trump "gold card" visa has been approved, Lutnick says
The Trump administration started accepting applications in December for foreigners willing to pay $1 million for the right to live in the U.S.
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Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
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Tourists rescued from cliff as huge waves inched closer
A group of seven tourists, including three children, became trapped on a cliff when the tide came in during a morning walk on an Australian beach.
Lebanon accuses Israel of war crime in killing of journalist
A journalists' union said rescuers were prevented from accessing the destroyed building where reporter Amal Khalil was left trapped beneath rubble.
U.S. forces board Iran-linked vessel amid tit-for-tat ship interdictions
U.S. forces have intercepted and boarded another "stateless" vessel linked to Iran, the U.S. military says.
Prince Harry implores U.S. to do more for Ukraine during surprise Kyiv visit
Prince Harry made an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Thursday to show his support for the country.
Ecuador to extradite notorious drug gang leader to U.S.
Dario Penafiel, known as "Topo," allegedly worked closely with one of Ecuador's most powerful drug lords, Adolfo Macias, alias "Fito."
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"Survivor" castaway on elimination from game
(Spoilers ahead) "CBS Mornings" speaks with the latest eliminated contestant from "Survivor 50" about exiting the game, strategy and transitioning to the jury.
"Giant" explores Roald Dahl scandal
"Giant," which is now on Broadway, dramatizes a real-life scandal that stained the legacy of world-famous children's author Roald Dahl. Anthony Mason spoke to John Lithgow, who stars in the play, and playwright Mark Rosenblatt.
DiCaprio speaks at 2016 Paris Agreement signing
On April 22, 2016, the U.N. held a signing ceremony for the Paris Agreement, an international treaty aimed at curbing climate change, featuring several speakers from various nations, including actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio. Watch his full speech from the event.
Donnie Wahlberg talks "Boston Blue" success
Donnie Wahlberg talks about starring in the series "Boston Blue" and the emotional moments he shared with the cast members when he revealed the show was being renewed for a second season. He also discusses if his wife, Jenny McCarthy, could make an appearance on the show.
Vinyl record sales continue resurgence
New data shows interest in vinyl records is only getting stronger, with social media and and special releases from artists like Taylor Swift helping drive the trend. Jarred Hill has more.
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Meta to cut 8,000 jobs as it charges into AI
Meta plans to lay off roughly 10% of its workforce as the technology giant steps up its spending on artificial intelligence.
Victim has "nothing left" as AI fuels a surge in crypto fraud schemes
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
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.
How to dispose of e-waste this Earth Day
Tuesday marks Earth Day, and if you have any unused devices at home, there are green ways to dispose of them. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to discuss.
Meta to track workers' computer use to train AI
Business Insider got a look at an email Meta, the parent company of Facebook, sent to all employees, letting them know that it would start tracking their interactions with their computers to train the company's artificial intelligence. Business Insider tech correspondent Charles Rollet joins to discuss.
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Mysterious "golden orb" found in deep sea in 2023 is finally identified
Scientists spent over two years identifying a mysterious object found off the coast of Alaska in 2023.
Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
Breeding a better bread
Over the past century, the cultivation and processing of wheat has led to strains of grain that are less nutritious, less flavorful, and more vulnerable to climate change. The researchers at Breadlab, at Washington State University, are trying to breed varieties of whole grains that are better for farmers, consumers – and taste buds. David Pogue reports.
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What to expect from Baton Rouge investigation
At least one person was killed and several others were hurt during a shooting at a mall in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Thursday. Police have five suspects in custody. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more. Editor's note: CBS News has removed an earlier report in light of new information from Louisiana authorities about the number of people hurt in the shooting.
IRS warns of surge in crypto fraud schemes
IRS investigators say artificial intelligence is fueling a surge in cryptocurrency fraud schemes. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the details.
Police update on Louisiana mall shooting
Police in Baton Rouge say a shooting broke out Thursday at the Mall of Louisiana after an argument between two groups of people. Multiple people were shot.
1 killed, 5 injured and 5 in custody in shooting at Mall of Louisiana, police say
Police said the shooting appeared to have happened after two groups of people got into an argument in the mall's food court.
Scammers are using AI to fuel fraud schemes
The Internal Revenue Service is warning about scammers using AI tools to carry out crypto fraud schemes. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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Senate adopts DHS funding measure
The Senate has adopted a $70 billion budget plan to fund immigration agencies under the Department of Homeland Security. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
What led Spirit Airlines to seek federal bailout?
Should the federal government bail out Spirit Airlines? CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg joins "The Takeout" to take a closer look at the debate and the other possible headaches travelers could face this summer.
Hawaii's Kīlauea volcano erupts for over 8 hours
Hawaii's Kīlauea volcano erupted early Thursday morning, sending fountains of lava soaring into the sky for more than eight hours, the U.S. Geological Survey said. It was the volcano's 45th eruptive episode since December 2024.
Xavier Becerra on his bid for California governor
California gubernatorial candidate and former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra is rising in the polls. He joins "The Takeout" to discuss his campaign.
Trump: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended
President Trump on Thursday announced that Israel and Lebanon would extend their ceasefire by three weeks. He also spoke about the state of potential peace talks with Iran. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak has more.