Olympic breaker Raygun is top ranked despite controversial performance
Despite her controversial performance at the Paris Olympics, Australian breakdancer Raygun is ranked No. 1 by The World DanceSport Federation.
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Eiffel family to fight Olympic rings being left on Eiffel Tower
The descendants of the Eiffel Tower's designer say they will fight to stop the Olympic rings being left on the tower as the mayor of Paris plans.
Paris wants to name venue after murdered Olympian
Rebecca Cheptegei died Thursday at a Kenyan hospital where she was being treated after 80% of her body was burned in the attack. She was 33.
USA's Oksana Masters wins Paralympic gold in para cycling time trial
American Paralympian Oksana Masters took home her first medal of the Paris Games on Wednesday, winning gold in the women's para cycling time trial.
Olympian Katie Ledecky aims for LA Games as she reflects on Paris Olympics
Reflecting on her historic 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Katie Ledecky said she would love to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
USA's Townsend wins 3rd high jump gold at Paralympics
Roderick Townsend, who has an upper right shoulder impairment after sustaining nerve damage at birth, considers himself the "bad guy."
World's second tallest man forced to sleep on floor at Paralympics
Morteza Mehrzadselakjani — who is 8 feet 0.85 inches tall — is the star player of Iran's sitting volleyball team.
Hunter Woodhall wins gold at Paralympics in Men's 400m final
Hunter Woodhall won his first Paralympic gold medal Friday at the Stade de France, the same stadium where his wife Tara Davis-Woodhall won Olympic gold just weeks earlier.
When do the Paralympics start and end? See the 2024 Paris Games schedule
This is what you need to know about when the 2024 Paralympic Games start and end, along with key games and events on the schedule.
Swimmer goes for gold at Paralympics after losing leg in shark attack
The Connecticut native and a friend were snorkeling off Turks and Caicos when a shark charged and bit Truwit's lower left leg.
How the Paralympic Village has been transformed with accessibility in mind
The village reopened on Aug. 21, transformed to meet the specific needs of the 4,400 para-athletes.
Team USA selects its flag bearers for Paralympic Games in Paris
Two former gold medalists, Steve Serio and Nicky Nieves, will carry the United States flag at the Paralympics opening ceremony in Paris next week.
Video shows behind-the-scenes of Celine Dion's Olympics performance
Céline Dion shared an inside look at the lead-up to her spectacular performance during the 2024 Paris Olympics' opening ceremony.
Australian breakdancer Rachael Gunn speaks out after Olympic ridicule
Australia breaker Rachael Gunn, also known as B-Girl Raygun, said the "hate" she has received over her Paris Olympics performance has been "devastating."
Jordan Chiles addresses Olympic medal controversy: "I have no words"
Team USA's Jordan Chiles took to Instagram to open up about the loss of her bronze medal.
"B-Boy Victor" on bringing home the first Olympic medal for breaking
Victor Montalvo of Florida is the first U.S. athlete to win a medal in Olympic breaking, which debuted at the Paris Games.
France investigating alleged cyberbullying of Olympic boxer
The athlete's lawyer said Khelif had begun "a new fight: that of justice, dignity and honor."
Olympian Gabby Thomas talks winning gold at 2024 Paris Games
Gabby Thomas said she would love to compete in the 2028 Olympic Games, which will be held in Los Angeles.
The best photos from the 2024 Olympics closing ceremony
After 16 days of spectacular competition, the 2024 Olympic Games came to an end on Sunday with the traditional closing ceremony.
How the U.S. did in the Paris Olympics compared with previous Summer Games
The U.S. powered its way to the top of the Olympic medal count at the 2024 Paris Games, continuing a streak that's been going on for years.
U.S. cyclist Jennifer Valente wins Olympic omnium gold
Jennifer Valente defended her Olympic omnium title, earning her second gold of the week and ending the U.S. cycling team's best Summer Games in 40 years.
Man seen climbing up Eiffel Tower hours before Olympics closing ceremony
It was not immediately clear where he began his ascent but he was spotted just above the Olympic rings adorning the second section of the monument.
U.S. women's basketball team beats France by 1 point to win gold medal
Only two of those victories had been by single digits before the game against France.
U.S. men's water polo team wins first Olympic medal since 2008
It's the first medal for the U.S. men since the team lost to Hungary in the final of the 2008 Olympics.
Team USA holds off France to win gold in Olympic men's basketball
Steph Curry made four 3-pointers in the final 2:43 to give Team USA its fifth straight Olympic gold medal Saturday.
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Over 130 earthquakes detected under large Iceland volcano
The aviation color code over the area has been changed from green to yellow as a precaution, the Icelandic meteorological office said.
Israel and Hamas agree in principle to ceasefire, hostage deal, sources say
A draft deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and hostage release has been agreed to in principle and, if all goes well, will be finalized by Israel and Hamas this week, Arab, U.S. and Israeli officials told CBS News.
Princess Kate announces she's in remission from cancer
Princess Kate made the announcement on social media after visiting the London hospital where she received treatment.
Woman, 21, becomes youngest person to reach South Pole on skis
Karen Kylleso accomplished the feat 114 years after polar explorer Roald Amundsen became the first person to reach the South Pole.
9 Sydney beaches closed after mysterious ball-shaped debris washes up ashore
The discovery of the marble-sized balls comes after a similar incident in October closed Sydney's Bondi Beach, among other tourist hotspots.
100 people reportedly dead in South African mine as rescues continue
Arguing that the miners had entered the mine without permission, authorities reportedly cracked down by cutting off their access to food and water.
Files shed light on notorious spies — and how the queen was kept in the dark
Members of the spy ring in the 1930s spilled secrets to the Soviet Union from the heart of the U.K. intelligence establishment.
Biden called families of 3 Americans held by Taliban to give them update
President Biden spoke by phone Sunday with the families of three Americans held by the Taliban, Ryan Corbett, George Glezmann and Mahmood Habibi.
Caroline Darian, daughter of Dominique Pelicot, says he "should die in prison"
"When I look back, I don't really remember the father that I thought he was. I look straight to the criminal, the sexual criminal he is," Caroline Darian says.
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Meta is cutting 5% of its workforce, or more than 3,600 employees
Meta will cut about 5% of its workforce, focusing on getting rid of low-performing employees at the social media giant.
Supreme Court to consider Texas age-verification requirement for pornography websites
Texas and 18 other states have recently enacted laws requiring pornography websites to verify the ages of their visitors.
Pete Hegseth faces grilling from Democrats at confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, faced some tough questions from Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Trump says he'll create "External Revenue Service" to collect tariffs
The federal government already collects tariffs, and deposits them in the General Fund of the United States.
Ayesha Curry on why she chose a supernatural novel for publishing debut
Ayesha Curry expands her empire into publishing with "Sweet July Books," featuring Trisha Tobias' novel, "Honeysuckle and Bone."
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Meta is cutting 5% of its workforce, or more than 3,600 employees
Meta will cut about 5% of its workforce, focusing on getting rid of low-performing employees at the social media giant.
McDonald's sued over Latino scholarships after backing off DEI policy
Group that successfully fought affirmative action in colleges accuses fast-food chain of discrimination against high schoolers.
Producer prices rose less than expected last month, encouraging investors
U.S. wholesale inflation rose 0.2% last month on higher energy prices.
What would happen to TikTok on my phone if the app is banned?
A law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. is set to take effect on Jan. 19. Here's what that would mean for users of the social media platform.
Starbucks reverses open-door policy, requiring purchases to stay
Consumers will have to buy something if they want to hang out at its coffee shops or use its restrooms.
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Supreme Court to consider Texas age-verification requirement for pornography websites
Texas and 18 other states have recently enacted laws requiring pornography websites to verify the ages of their visitors.
Pete Hegseth faces grilling from Democrats at confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, faced some tough questions from Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Trump says he'll create "External Revenue Service" to collect tariffs
The federal government already collects tariffs, and deposits them in the General Fund of the United States.
Johnson says Capitol flags will be flown at full-staff during Trump inauguration
Flags are supposed to be lowered for 30 days to honor former President Jimmy Carter.
Producer prices rose less than expected last month, encouraging investors
U.S. wholesale inflation rose 0.2% last month on higher energy prices.
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FDA unveils proposed rules to put nutrition facts on the front of the package
It will be up to the incoming Trump administration to finalize the rule on food labels.
Norovirus wave now more than double last year's peak, in CDC's data
Officials have blamed a new strain for this winter's surge in norovirus cases.
Voters backed abortion rights, but the state judges they elected might not
Though abortion rights supporters prevailed on ballot measures in seven of the 10 states where abortion was up for a vote on Nov. 5, the state supreme courts they've elected indicate legal fights to come aren't clear-cut.
U.S. egg industry sees record chicken deaths from bird flu outbreak
More than 20 million egg-laying chickens in the U.S. died last quarter, federal data shows.
Consumers who bought phony N95 masks getting more than $1 million
Thousands of consumers are getting about $150 each after buying face masks falsely advertised as N95 or equivalent.
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Over 130 earthquakes detected under large Iceland volcano
The aviation color code over the area has been changed from green to yellow as a precaution, the Icelandic meteorological office said.
Israel and Hamas agree in principle to ceasefire, hostage deal, sources say
A draft deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and hostage release has been agreed to in principle and, if all goes well, will be finalized by Israel and Hamas this week, Arab, U.S. and Israeli officials told CBS News.
Princess Kate announces she's in remission from cancer
Princess Kate made the announcement on social media after visiting the London hospital where she received treatment.
Woman, 21, becomes youngest person to reach South Pole on skis
Karen Kylleso accomplished the feat 114 years after polar explorer Roald Amundsen became the first person to reach the South Pole.
9 Sydney beaches closed after mysterious ball-shaped debris washes up ashore
The discovery of the marble-sized balls comes after a similar incident in October closed Sydney's Bondi Beach, among other tourist hotspots.
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Princess Kate announces she's in remission from cancer
Princess Kate made the announcement on social media after visiting the London hospital where she received treatment.
Ayesha Curry on new book imprint
Chef, entrepreneur and author Ayesha Curry joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss expanding her empire into publishing, uplifting diverse voices and why she selected her imprint's first novel "Honeysuckle and Bone" by Trisha Tobias.
Ayesha Curry launches book imprint
Chef, entrepreneur and bestselling author Ayesha Curry expands her empire into publishing with "Sweet July Books," an imprint dedicated to diverse voices. The first novel, "Honeysuckle and Bone" by Trisha Tobias, follows a young woman discovering dark secrets in Jamaica. They join "CBS Mornings."
Carrie Underwood to perform at Trump's inauguration
The country music star is set to perform "America the Beautiful" before Trump takes the oath of office.
Graham Norton on the art of storytelling
Talk show host and bestselling author Graham Norton joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his fifth novel, "Frankie," which follows the extraordinary life of an 84-year-old Irish woman. Norton also shares the inspiration behind the book and his approach to storytelling.
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Meta is cutting 5% of its workforce, or more than 3,600 employees
Meta will cut about 5% of its workforce, focusing on getting rid of low-performing employees at the social media giant.
SpaceX to launch two lunar landers
Just after midnight Wednesday, a SpaceX rocket is scheduled to lift off, carrying a pair of lunar landers that will try to touch down on the moon in the coming months. One was built by a Japanese company and the other was built by a Texas company. Their mission is to carefully lower to the lunar surface and deliver 10 payloads for NASA.
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.
What would happen to TikTok on my phone if the app is banned?
A law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. is set to take effect on Jan. 19. Here's what that would mean for users of the social media platform.
Does the tech industry really need so many workers on H-1B visas?
Elon Musk claims the U.S. needs a pipeline of foreign employees working on H-1B visas because the country lacks skilled engineers. Here's what the data shows.
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How to talk to kids about the L.A. fires
California officials say the Palisades and Eaton fires are now among the most destructive in the state's history. As the country, state and individual families deal with the unprecedented tragedy, it poses the question of how to discuss wildfire losses with children and teens. Clinical psychologist Lisa Damour joins CBS News to share some best practices for having these tough conversations.
Winds threaten L.A. fire containment efforts
Emergency response teams have made progress in containing some wildfires raging in Southern California, but they still face an uphill fight. CBS News reporter Laura Haefeli is in Los Angeles in the Palisades Fire zone.
L.A. County fire captain on wildfire response
Southern California is bracing for another round of strong winds that could exacerbate the wildfires burning throughout Los Angeles County. Los Angeles County Fire Department Capt. Sheila Kelliher joins CBS News to discuss the latest on containment efforts. Then, CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano joins with more from the Golden State.
Los Angeles wildfire threat remains critical
The Los Angeles County Fire chief says despite making progress over the weekend, firefighters are preparing for the return of dangerous winds. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi has the latest on the devastating fires. Then, Washington Post national political reporter Maeve Reston joins to discuss the scrutiny facing elected leaders in California.
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.
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Oregon man arrested for cold case murder of car salesman
David Staggs was last seen at his home in January 2022. Police said they uncovered what is believed to be his remains on Wednesday.
Texas man charged with stalking WNBA star Caitlin Clark
Police found that the man was sending Caitlin Clark messages on X that contained multiple threatening and sexually explicit messages.
"Extremely dangerous" Italian mafia members captured in Spain
The suspects were "one of the heads of a dangerous family clan" of the Neapolitan Camorra, his son, and his son-in-law, police said.
Relative of Jack the Ripper victim demands new inquest
The true identity of Jack the Ripper, whose grisly murders terrorized east London in 1888, has been a mystery ever since.
Mexico offers up to $1,300 to get guns off the street
The plan, called "Yes to Disarmament, Yes to Peace," will offer cash to those who anonymously leave weapons at designated drop-off locations.
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Blue Origin postpones first launch of its massive new rocket
Blue Origin called off the debut launch of its massive New Glenn rocket due to technical trouble. The Jeff Bezos-founded company didn't set a new launch date.
Blue Origin preps New Glenn rocket for high-stakes test flight
Blue Origin expects the New Glenn to provide a viable alternative to SpaceX's market-dominating Falcon family of rockets.
Mercury's north pole seen in stunning new photos after spacecraft flyby
The BepiColombo spacecraft swooped as close as 183 miles above Mercury's night side before passing directly over the planet's north pole.
NASA studies options to rein in cost of Mars Sample Return mission
NASA hopes a revised plan will get Mars samples back to Earth faster and cost less than the agency's original plan.
Webb telescope spots record number of stars in distant galaxy
A phenomenon called gravitational lensing turned a galaxy into a "hall of mirrors of cosmic proportions," allowing for the discovery.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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Hegseth's explosive confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth faced intense questioning from the Senate Armed Services Committee as he vies for the secretary of defense post in President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet. CBS News' Taurean Small and Nikole Killion report.
Hegseth on defying Trump order
Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Michigan) pressed Pete Hegseth about his future response as secretary of defense to President-elect Donald Trump's orders if they violate the Constitution. Slotkin used an example from Defense Secretary Mark Esper's time in Trump's term in the White House to argue the potential scenario.
Hegseth on fall of Afghanistan
Sen. Jim Banks (R-Indiana) asked Pete Hegseth about the fall of Afghanistan and the U.S. withdrawal of military personnel in 2021. Hegseth criticized the Biden administration's handling of the operation, blasting the U.S. reliance on the Taliban for security measures.
Kelly on Hegseth's drinking
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) asked Pete Hegseth during his Senate confirmation hearing for the secretary of defense post about multiple instances involving his apparent drunken conduct during work functions. Hegseth said the allegations are part of an anonymous campaign to smear his name.
Schmitt on DEI practices in the military
Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri) blasted DEI practices in the military during his questioning of Pete Hegseth at his Senate confirmation hearing for the secretary of defense post. Hegseth responded by saying this is not a time for equity in the military.