Missing American hiker found dead on South Africa's Table Mountain
Brook Cheuvront was reported missing on Saturday after a tracking app she was using stopped updating and friends could not reach her.
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Ticket price for women's NCAA Final Four skyrockets above $2,000
The women's NCAA Final Four games will take place in a smaller arena than the men's, causing a short supply of tickets.
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How to watch today's Alabama vs. UNC men's NCAA March Madness Sweet 16 game: Livestream options, more
Alabama heads to the Sweet 16 today to face the UNC Tar Heels in the men's NCAA March Madness tournament.
How to watch today's UNC Tar Heels vs. Wagner Seahawks NCAA March Madness men's college basketball game
Game time and how to watch: Don't miss today's UNC vs. Wagner March Madness 2024 men's basketball game.
Eric Montross, former UNC basketball star, dies at 52
Eric Montross had been diagnosed with cancer in March, leading to him stepping away from his duties as a radio analyst for UNC game broadcasts.
How to watch today's Miami Hurricanes vs. North Carolina Tar Heels game: Starting time, livestream options
Today's game between the University of Miami Hurricanes and the North Carolina Tar Heels promises to be epic.
Sen. Murphy discusses potential gun reform
The U.S. is once again reeling from a series of mass shootings. Connecticut Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy joins "America Decides" to discuss possible gun reform solutions.
UNC grad student charged with murder in fatal shooting of professor
Tailei Qi was officially charged with first-degree murder and booked at the Orange County jail.
Professor killed in shooting at UNC
A University of North Carolina professor was shot and killed Monday and a suspect is in custody. The shooting prompted an hourslong lockdown of the campus. Jeff Pegues reports.
Unpacking the affirmative action decision
The Supreme Court ended the systemic use of race as a factor in college admissions on Thursday. Jess Bravin, Supreme Court correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to break down the decision. Plus, Andrew Brennen, a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduate who testified in the case, shares his thoughts on the outcome.
Universities across U.S. react to Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling
Several college administrators indicated that the court's decision could create uncertainty and confusion regarding admissions procedures moving forward.
How Harvard's admissions process may change after the Supreme Court ruling
Some states have already banned race-conscious college admissions policies. Here's what happened to schools in those regions.
March Madness teams to look out for
Following their loss in the ACC quarterfinals, the UNC Tar Heels may end up being the first preseason No. 1 seed to miss March Madness since the tournament's expansion in 1985. CBS Sports bracketologist Jerry Palm joins CBS News to preview the tournament favorites, underdogs and teams on the bubble.
Potential fallout from affirmative action cases
The Supreme Court heard arguments in two cases Monday involving the use of affirmative action in the college admissions process. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports. Then Alan Jenkins, professor of practice at Harvard Law School, joins John Dickerson to explain the reasoning behind the arguments and the potential fallout from the decision.
Supreme Court revisits affirmative action
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments in two cases that challenge affirmative action policies at Harvard and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Evan Mandery, a professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, joins CBS News to discuss the cases and the impact they could have on college admissions.
World Arthritis Day: Awareness and advice
Dr. Amanda Nelson, associate professor of medicine at the University of North Carolina and co-chair of the Arthritis Foundation Pain Management Expert Panel, explains how patients can be their best advocates.
Kansas wins 2022 NCAA Championship
The University of Kansas won the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Champions after the biggest comeback in tournament history, beating the University of North Carolina Tarheels 72-69. CBS Sports writer Chip Patterson has more on the historic game.
SCOTUS to hear affirmative action arguments
This week, the Supreme Court agreed to hear a pair of cases brought against Harvard and the University of North Carolina. The lawsuits allege the schools' admission policies discriminate against Asian American applicants. If the suits are successful, colleges and universities may no longer be able to use race as a factor in the admissions process. Natalie Brand reports on the arguments that could be heard by the court in the fall.
Supreme Court to hear affirmative action challenge
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a challenge to the consideration of race in college admissions. The lawsuits accuse Harvard College and the University of North Carolina of discriminating against Asian American applicants in an effort to promote diversity.
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Postmaster general suspends USPS changes until after 2020 election; America marks 100 years of voting rights for women.
Universities halt in-person classes after COVID-19 outbreaks
Michigan State University, now joining the University of North Carolina and Notre Dame, is canceling in-person classes and will go virtual this fall due to coronavirus outbreaks. David Begnaud has the details.
U.S. breaks single-day August virus record
The dangers of reopening classrooms to in-person learning are being felt at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Just days after classes resumed, at least 10 students tested positive for the coronavirus, in clusters originating at two campus dormitories. It comes as the country saw more than 64,000 new cases Friday, the most in a single day in August so far. There are now more than 5.3 million infections in the U.S. Michael George reports on what the pandemic looks like in the U.S.
Man arrested in 2012 murder case of UNC student
Miguel Enrique Oliveras, 28, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of then-19-year-old Faith Hedgepeth.
Fallout over Hannah-Jones' tenure decision
After a public battle with the University of North Carolina over tenure, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and the creator of The 1619 Project, Nikole Hannah-Jones announced exclusively on “CBS This Morning” Tuesday that she will not be joining the university this fall. Nikki Battiste reports on the fallout and the support pouring in for Hannah-Jones.
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Trump threatens to invade Iran, "obliterate" its energy resources
Energy markets remain volatile as President Trump threatens Iran with an invasion to seize its oil while also suggesting a deal could soon end the war.
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Michigan synagogue attack was act of terrorism inspired by Hezbollah, officials say
Federal officials on Monday for the first time labeled the March 12 attack at Temple Israel as an act of terrorism inspired by Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group.
Special Operations Forces, Marines and Army troops now in Middle East, sources say
The forces give Trump military options in Iran, including operations that could target opening the Strait of Hormuz, take oil from Kharg Island or seize Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium, sources said.
What to know about the legal fight over Trump's birthright citizenship order
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday over the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
Apache helicopter flyby at Kid Rock's house was a training flight, Army says
Kid Rock shared videos to social media that show two Army helicopters outside of his Tennessee home. An Army official confirmed to CBS News that it was a training flight.
DHS shutdown set to stretch on with Congress on 2-week break
The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is set to stretch on after House Republicans rejected a Senate-passed solution to the standoff late last week.
Everything to know about NASA's moon mission launching this week
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts April 1 on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
Fighter jets intercept plane near Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort
Fighter jets were scrambled over Palm Beach after a civilian plane breached restricted airspace near President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, officials said.
How quickly will airport security lines ease after TSA workers get paid?
The Department of Homeland Security said TSA agents should begin receiving pay as early as Monday, March 30.
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TSA absences still high at some airports, even as workers begin to get back pay
TSA staffing shortages remain far more severe than the national average, although wait times seemed to be stabilizing Monday.
JetBlue raises checked bag fees as fuel costs climb amid Iran war
JetBlue is hiking bag check fees as airlines face higher jet fuel costs related to the Iran war, making flying more expensive.
Online sports betting linked to rising delinquency rates, report finds
A study from the New York Fed found that delinquency rates increased faster in states where online sports betting is legal.
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Michigan synagogue attack was act of terrorism inspired by Hezbollah, officials say
Federal officials on Monday for the first time labeled the March 12 attack at Michigan's Temple Israel as an act of terrorism inspired by Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group.
Apache helicopter flyby at Kid Rock's house was a training flight, Army says
Kid Rock shared videos to social media that show two Army helicopters outside of his Tennessee home. An Army official confirmed to CBS News that it was a training flight.
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JetBlue raises checked bag fees as fuel costs climb amid Iran war
JetBlue is hiking bag check fees as airlines face higher jet fuel costs related to the Iran war, making flying more expensive.
Online sports betting linked to rising delinquency rates, report finds
A study from the New York Fed found that delinquency rates increased faster in states where online sports betting is legal.
Fed's Powell tells students not to despair despite tough job market
In a Monday speech, Powell also touched on the impact of the Iran war, saying that longer-term inflation expectations remain in check.
Air Canada CEO to retire after backlash over English-only crash message
Air Canada will seek a new CEO with "the ability to communicate in French" after Rousseau's English-only condolence message about the deadly New York crash.
Brent crude touches $115 a barrel, while stocks resume a losing streak
U.S. stocks swung on Monday as oil prices kept climbing because of uncertainty about when the war with Iran could end.
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TSA absences still high at some airports, even as workers begin to get back pay
TSA staffing shortages remain far more severe than the national average, although wait times seemed to be stabilizing Monday.
Apache helicopter flyby at Kid Rock's house was a training flight, Army says
Kid Rock shared videos to social media that show two Army helicopters outside of his Tennessee home. An Army official confirmed to CBS News that it was a training flight.
NYT accuses Pentagon of flouting judge's order blocking its press access policy
The New York Times says the Defense Department flouted a court order blocking it from enforcing a policy limiting press access to the Pentagon.
DHS shutdown set to stretch on with Congress on 2-week break
The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is set to stretch on after House Republicans rejected a Senate-passed solution to the standoff late last week.
Special Operations Forces, Marines and Army troops now in Middle East, sources say
The forces give Trump military options in Iran, including operations that could target opening the Strait of Hormuz, take oil from Kharg Island or seize Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium, sources said.
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States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
Hockey player diagnosed with Stage IV cancer at 26: "It was surreal"
David Lyon is one of the rising number of young adults to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
CDC's acting chief promises a return to stability in a tumultuous moment
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
FDA says billionaire's claims about cancer drug Anktiva are misleading
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
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Nearly $100 million worth of cocaine found hidden in bananas
The massive seizure of cocaine marked the latest instance of the illicit drug being found hidden in a shipment of the fruit.
Air Canada CEO to retire after backlash over English-only crash message
Air Canada will seek a new CEO with "the ability to communicate in French" after Rousseau's English-only condolence message about the deadly New York crash.
Snowy owl, cheetah among 40 species granted international protection
According to a recent report, nearly one in four species catalogued by the CMS are threatened with extinction on a worldwide scale.
Special Operations Forces, Marines and Army troops now in Middle East, sources say
The forces give Trump military options in Iran, including operations that could target opening the Strait of Hormuz, take oil from Kharg Island or seize Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium, sources said.
Thieves grab paintings by 3 masters from Italian museum in under 3 minutes
Thieves made off with three paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth millions from an Italian museum in under three minutes, reports say.
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Barbie Dream Fest disappoints some attendees
A Barbie Dream Fest event in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, generated backlash from attendees over its allegedly underwhelming experience. Jessica Nova, who drove in from Atlanta for the occasion, joins CBS News to recount her experience.
NYT accuses Pentagon of flouting judge's order blocking its press access policy
The New York Times says the Defense Department flouted a court order blocking it from enforcing a policy limiting press access to the Pentagon.
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Mo Rocca learns some tricks from the dancers in "Cats: The Jellicle Ball."
Extended Interview: Stars of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball"
Mo Rocca sits down with Tony Award-winner André De Shields, Ken Ard, Junior LaBeija and Leiomy, who star in "Cats: The Jellicle Ball."
Extended Interview: Directors of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball"
Mo Rocca sits down with Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch, the directors of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball."
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Company tries to make flying car of the future
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
Judge blocks Pentagon's Anthropic risk label
A judge has temporarily blocked the Pentagon's attempt to designate Anthropic as a supply chain risk. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
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.
Kentucky family rejects millions for land
A mother and daughter in Kentucky have turned down a $26 million offer for their land. The offer came from an unnamed tech company wanting to build a data center. CBS News' Jared Ochacher spoke with the family.
CBS News poll analysis on what jobs AI should be doing
As AI use rises, many see it decreasing the number of jobs available.
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Snowy owl, cheetah among 40 species granted international protection
According to a recent report, nearly one in four species catalogued by the CMS are threatened with extinction on a worldwide scale.
Everything to know about NASA's moon mission launching this week
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts April 1 on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as heat records are shattered worldwide
Arctic sea ice levels are crucial to Earth's climate because, without the ice reflecting sunlight, more heat energy goes into the oceans.
Sharks in Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, cocaine
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
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New details on Michigan attacker's activity
The FBI has labeled the March 12 attack on a Michigan synagogue as an act of terrorism inspired by Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the details.
FBI: Synagogue attack was Hezbollah-inspired
The March 12 attack on a synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, was an act of terrorism inspired by the militia group Hezbollah, federal officials said at a news conference Monday. Watch the full remarks.
Nearly $100 million worth of cocaine found hidden in bananas
The massive seizure of cocaine marked the latest instance of the illicit drug being found hidden in a shipment of the fruit.
Thieves grab paintings by 3 masters from Italian museum in under 3 minutes
Thieves made off with three paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth millions from an Italian museum in under three minutes, reports say.
Fugitive accused of killing 2 cops is shot dead after 7-month manhunt
Desmond Freeman fled into dense bushland in August last year after shooting and killing two police officers who came to search his rural home.
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Artemis II to launch this week
NASA is hoping to lift off Wednesday on its Artemis II mission that will send a four-member crew on a nine-day trip around the moon and back before splashing down off the coast of San Diego. Mark Strassmann has more.
Meet the astronauts about to make history on flight around the moon
NASA's Artemis II astronauts — three space station veterans and a Canadian rookie — stand out even in an astronaut corps full of super achievers.
Everything to know about NASA's moon mission launching this week
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts April 1 on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
Astronauts prepare for Wednesday moon launch
The Artemis II crew is in quarantine ahead of a launch scheduled for Wednesday. If all goes well, the crew will fly around the far side of the moon, going farther from Earth than any human in history. Mark Strassmann reports.
Artemis II astronauts say they're "ready to go" for moon launch
The countdown to launch of the Artemis II crew's flight around the moon begins Monday at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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Rand Paul says he's "50-50" on White House bid
Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky may be preparing for another White House bid. Matt Brown, congressional reporter for The Associated Press, and Julia Manchester, national political reporter for The Hill, join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Casar on bill to keep teams in their cities
It's one of the oldest stories of heartbreak in the world of sports: a professional team packing up and moving away. Now some Democratic lawmakers are aiming to empower local communities to prevent this. One of them, Rep. Greg Casar of Texas, joins "The Takeout" to break down the legislation.
Iran's exiled crown prince: "Stay the course"
Iran's exiled crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, spoke to Republicans at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Texas over the weekend, urging the U.S. not to throw the Iranian regime a "lifeline." His chief of staff, Cameron Khansarinia, joins "The Takeout" to discuss Iran's future as the war rages on there.
Comer slams Senate funding deal
The House and Senate remain far apart on ending the partial government shutdown, with both chambers on recess for two weeks. Republican Rep. James Comer of Kentucky joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Congress takes 2-week break amid DHS shutdown
Congress is out of town as the partial government shutdown continues. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.