Russians top U.S. women's gymnastics in Olympics qualifying round
But reigning Olympic champion Simone Biles topped the all-around and teammate Sunisa Lee came in second.
Tokyo Olympics
Swimmer Chase Kalisz wins Team USA's first gold at Olympics
The swimming team won six medals in their first day of competition.
Why Japan is a fitting stage for surfing's Olympic debut
While Hawaii is the undisputed birthplace and global mecca of modern surfing, Japan has nurtured a fanatic wave-rider culture all its own.
17 new Olympic-related COVID-19 cases reported, bringing total to 127
The news of the new infections came just hours after the opening ceremony.
Tokyo Games officially begin as Naomi Osaka lights Olympic cauldron
As COVID cases in host city hit six-month high, the relatively somber event marks the start of an Olympics clouded by the coronavirus.
Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony
A display of fireworks and choreography unfolded in a near-empty stadium in a subdued ceremony.
Olympic opening ceremony creative director fired over Holocaust joke
It's the latest in a series of high-profile firings and resignations of officials involved in the Tokyo Games and comes on the eve of the ceremony.
Pro surfer on his journey to the Tokyo Olympics
Kolohe Andino took CBS News to a Southern California beach to show off his unmistakable style ahead of competing in the Summer Games.
Dozens of COVID cases linked to Olympic Games in Tokyo
More than 90 people connected to the Games have been infected, including USA volleyball player Taylor Crabb and four other American athletes who are sidelined due to positive tests.
As a teen, she worked at McDonald's. Now, she's heading to the Olympics.
Burks and her two younger sisters were raised by her grandparents and she worked to help her family while she was in high school.
Tokyo Olympics' COVID safety protocols
The Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony is Friday, but some of the competition is already underway. Despite the rising cases of COVID-19 in Japan, Olympics officials are trying to keep the virus from disrupting the Games as much as possible. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas is in Tokyo and joins CBSN AM with an inside look at the safety protocols.
COVID looms large over Tokyo Olympic games
As the coronavirus continues to spread among attendees of the Tokyo Olympics, the CEO of the games said officials will continue to monitor the situation as it unfolds. Jamie Yuccas has the details from Tokyo.
Tokyo Olympics chief not ruling out COVID canceling the Games
Japan's capital just hit a six-month high for daily coronavirus infections, and just two days before the opening ceremony, doubts persist over the feasibility of a safe Summer Games.
Bear spotted inside softball stadium before Olympics opener
Officials blasted music and set off firecrackers in an effort to flush out the bear, local media said.
U.S. stunned by Sweden 3-0 in women's soccer at Olympics
The Americans, ranked No. 1 in the world and the favorites to win gold in Tokyo, were riding a 44-match unbeaten streak heading into the match.
First lady Jill Biden to meet Japanese emperor and PM
The first lady is leading the U.S. delegation to the Opening Ceremony of the Summer Olympics.
Asian American Olympians face discrimination in U.S.: Report
Several Asian American athletes will represent the U.S. during the summer Olympics in Tokyo. However, several of them say they have been experiencing anti-Asian hate here at home. Russell Contreras, a race and justice reporter for Axios, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more on his reporting.
Swimmer drops out of Paralympics after being denied care assistant
"So, in 2021, why as a disabled person am I still fighting for my rights?" Meyers said.
U.S. gymnast catches COVID just days before Olympic opener
4 days before the opening ceremony, the entire South African soccer team is locked down, U.S. tennis star Coco Gauff is out, and the Japanese are nervous.
Coco Gauff out of Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19
U.S. Olympian Coco Gauff announced she tested positive for COVID-19 and won't play in the Tokyo Games, which start this week.
Ugandan athlete goes missing in Japan before Tokyo Olympics
Teammates realized the athlete was absent around noon Friday when his saliva test sample was not delivered and they found his hotel room empty.
Olympic athlete and five other personnel test positive for COVID-19
An unnamed Olympic athlete and five other personnel have tested positive for COVID-19.
Meet the track and field power couple going for gold in Tokyo
At the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games, track and field couple Hunter Woodhall and Tara Davis will both be representing Team USA.
Star U.S. Olympic swimmer defends decision to not get vaccinated
Athletes are not required to get vaccinated before the Olympics.
Ralph Lauren's Team USA uniforms feature wearable air-conditioner
The jacket features a built-in personal cooling device to cool down athletes at what is expected to be one of the hottest-ever Games.
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Transcript: Sen. Chris Murphy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 11, 2026
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