Donald Sterling loses appeal to reverse sale of LA Clippers
Former Clippers owner was trying to regain the team his estranged wife sold last year for a record $2 billion
Donald Sterling scandal
Donald Sterling sues TMZ, his ex over loss of Clippers
Billionaire says the two violated his privacy and caused damage on a "scale of unparalleled and unprecedented magnitude"
Former Clippers owner Donald Sterling files for divorce
Billionaire forced to sell team after making racist comments files for divorce from estranged wife weeks before their 60th anniversary
Judge orders woman at center of Sterling flack to pay legal fees
A Los Angeles judge ruled that V. Stiviano pay three parties connected to former Clippers owner Donald Sterling for the costs of her lawsuit against them
Donald Sterling with familiar face when wife calls cops
Shelly Sterling reported burglary at Beverly Hills home of former Los Angeles Clippers owner
NBA: Sale of Clippers to Steve Ballmer finalized
Shelly Sterling negotiated record $2 billion sale after NBA banned Donald Sterling for making racist remarks
Sterling appeals ruling that OK'd Clippers sale
Shelly Sterling's lawyers call attempt to block $2 billion sale "another desperate act by a desperate man"
Judge rules against Donald Sterling, clears way for sale of LA Clippers
After months of controversy, the final ruling on the ownership of the Los Angeles Clippers has been made
Judge rules against Donald Sterling
"I can't believe it's over. I feel good," says Shelly Sterling; but Donald Sterling's lawyer hints at appeal
Donald Sterling says he'll never sell team, calls his wife a pig
Embattled LA Clippers owner says he'll spend rest of his life suing the NBA, claims wife Shelly "deceived me"
Donald Sterling lashes out in trial over Clippers sale
"Stand up and be a man," a combative Sterling challenges wife's attorney during trial to determine whether she can sell L.A. Clippers
Doctor: Donald Sterling likely has Alzheimer's
Donald Sterling ordered to testify after skipping opening of trial to decide whether his estranged wife can finish $2B sale of L.A. Clippers without his OK
Clippers sale hangs in balance as Sterling trial begins
Jurisdictional issue delays start of trial focusing on whether Donald Sterling's wife had authority to negotiate $2B sale of team
Shelly Sterling lawyer alleges Clippers owner made death threat
Donald Sterling allegedly called Shelly Sterling's attorney, Pierce O'Donnell, and stated, "I am going to take you out, O'Donnell"
Clippers sale in limbo: July trial will weigh if Sterling was properly ousted
July 7 probate trial will determine if Shelly Sterling is sole trustee who can proceed with $2 billion sale of team to Steve Ballmer
Donald Sterling on NBA: "despicable monsters"
Issues blistering statement ahead of court fight with estranged wife over right to sell L.A. Clippers
Attorney: Donald Sterling won't fight sale of Clippers
Sterling agrees to sell team to Steve Ballmer and will also drop $1 billion lawsuit against NBA, attorney says
Man charged with hate crime in alleged attack on V. Stiviano
Woman at center of Donald Sterling controversy says she was punched in the face in Manhattan
Donald Sterling strikes back against NBA with $1 billion lawsuit
The NBA announced that the Los Angeles Clippers would be sold for $2 billion to former Microsoft chief Steve Ballmer
Donald Sterling scandal: How to make $1 billion
As legal questions arise about L.A. Clippers owner's mental state, another big one remains: Why fight for $1B in court when it could just be handed to you?
Is Steve Ballmer overpaying for the LA Clippers?
The deal is not done, but former Microsoft CEO may be letting his passion for basketball trump his desire to earn a profit
Despite sale agreement, L.A. Clippers saga not over yet
Sterling's estranged wife is claiming sole control of Clippers saying husband is diagnosed with Alzheimer's
Shelly Sterling agrees to sell LA Clippers to Steve Ballmer
Donald Sterling's wife says she's selling team to former Microsoft CEO for $2 billion, but Sterling's team appears poised to fight sale
Reports: Shelly Sterling reviewing Clippers bids
Sale of Clippers apparently moving forward despite lawyer's claim that Donald Sterling will fight "to the bloody end" to keep his team
Lawyer: Sterling willing to fight "to the bloody end"
Less than a week after giving his wife permission to sell the L.A. Clippers, Donald Sterling now says recording of his racist remarks didn't violate NBA rules
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Emmett Till house in Chicago designated as a city landmark
The home will now be converted into a museum.
House Republicans face some backlash over vote to impeach
The 10 House Republicans who voted for Trump's impeachment are meeting with a mixed reaction at home.
San Francisco to remove Washington and Lincoln's names from schools
The move has been scrutinized for its timing and alleged failure to include community members in making the decision.
Poet Amanda Gorman to perform original piece at Super Bowl
Poet Amanda Gorman became a breakout star of President Biden's inauguration after her moving performance earlier this month — and now, she's set to inspire national audiences again.
Ex-Seahawks player charged with domestic violence assault
Prosecutors said in a filing that Wheeler allegedly attacked and strangled the victim in her bedroom on January 22.
92-year-old Holocaust survivor reflects on deadly U.S. Capitol riot
Ben Lesser also told CBS News that a big concern of educating people about the Holocaust is "what's going to happen after the survivors are gone."
Biden to reverse anti-abortion rights policies in new executive actions
President Biden is expected to rescind the Mexico City Policy, also known as the global gag rule, as part of a slew of executive actions on Thursday, according to two people familiar with the White House's plans.
McCarthy to House Republicans: "Cut this crap out"
House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy's warning comes as some of his colleagues are organizing an effort to oust Representative Liz Cheney.
25-year-old pleads guilty in alleged plot to kidnap Michigan governor
Ty Garbin is the first to be convicted in the high-profile case, and his detailed testimony of the alleged kidnapping plot could aid prosecutors in securing more convictions.
2021 Doomsday Clock stuck at 100 seconds to midnight
"Leaders and citizens of the world. This is your COVID wake-up call: It is 100 seconds to midnight," a group of scientists said Wednesday.
Capitol Police union head slams lack of preparation before riot
In a closed-door hearing, the acting Capitol Police chief said the department knew two days before the January 6 protest that it "would not be like any of the previous protests held in 2020."
Bernie Sanders' inauguration mittens help raise $1.8 million for charity
The money will be split between seven Vermont based charities.
Debate over reopening schools rages amid new data on COVID spread
The CDC announced there's little evidence of coronavirus transmission in schools if precautions are followed.
Major storm slams California, triggering landslides
California was hit by powerful winds, torrential rain and packed snow.
White House pets, from adorable to very weird
Almost all U.S. Presidents have kept pets at the White House – some a little more extravagant than others.
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Top Pakistan court upholds acquittal in Daniel Pearl murder case
Supreme Court dismisses appeals against the acquittal of the British-born militant convicted of planning the kidnap and murder of the U.S. journalist.
92-year-old Holocaust survivor reflects on deadly U.S. Capitol riot
Ben Lesser also told CBS News that a big concern of educating people about the Holocaust is "what's going to happen after the survivors are gone."
Biden administration facing pressure after China's treatment of Uighurs ruled genocide
Newly confirmed Secretary of State Antony Blinken did not hesitate to say that China's treatment of its Uighur and Muslim minority populations is genocide.
2021 Doomsday Clock stuck at 100 seconds to midnight
"Leaders and citizens of the world. This is your COVID wake-up call: It is 100 seconds to midnight," a group of scientists said Wednesday.
Holocaust survivors get virus vaccine on Auschwitz liberation day
Hundreds of survivors in Europe are receiving their vaccines on Holocaust Remembrance Day.
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Emmett Till house in Chicago designated as a city landmark
The home will now be converted into a museum.
House Republicans face some backlash over vote to impeach
The 10 House Republicans who voted for Trump's impeachment are meeting with a mixed reaction at home.
San Francisco to remove Washington and Lincoln's names from schools
The move has been scrutinized for its timing and alleged failure to include community members in making the decision.
Poet Amanda Gorman to perform original piece at Super Bowl
Poet Amanda Gorman became a breakout star of President Biden's inauguration after her moving performance earlier this month — and now, she's set to inspire national audiences again.
Ex-Seahawks player charged with domestic violence assault
Prosecutors said in a filing that Wheeler allegedly attacked and strangled the victim in her bedroom on January 22.
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House Republicans face some backlash over vote to impeach
The 10 House Republicans who voted for Trump's impeachment are meeting with a mixed reaction at home.
San Francisco to remove Washington and Lincoln's names from schools
The move has been scrutinized for its timing and alleged failure to include community members in making the decision.
Biden to reverse anti-abortion rights policies in new executive actions
President Biden is expected to rescind the Mexico City Policy, also known as the global gag rule, as part of a slew of executive actions on Thursday, according to two people familiar with the White House's plans.
McCarthy to House Republicans: "Cut this crap out"
House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy's warning comes as some of his colleagues are organizing an effort to oust Representative Liz Cheney.
Capitol Police union head slams lack of preparation before riot
In a closed-door hearing, the acting Capitol Police chief said the department knew two days before the January 6 protest that it "would not be like any of the previous protests held in 2020."
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Poet Amanda Gorman to perform original piece at Super Bowl
Poet Amanda Gorman became a breakout star of President Biden's inauguration after her moving performance earlier this month — and now, she's set to inspire national audiences again.
Actress Cloris Leachman has died at 94
Cloris Leachman, an Oscar-winner for her portrayal of a lonely housewife in "The Last Picture Show" and a comedic delight as the fearsome Frau Blücher in "Young Frankenstein" and self-absorbed neighbor Phyllis on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," has died. She was 94.
Cloris Leachman, award-winning actress, has died at 94
Leachman was known for her comedic work in "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and other TV series.
From 2015: Cloris Leachman
Cloris Leachman, the Oscar- and Emmy-winning actress who kept us laughing on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," died on January 26, 2021, at the age of 94. In this profile, which originally aired on "CBS Sunday Morning" November 22, 2015, Leachman talked about some of her classic performances, and showed off her prowess in preparing gourmet vegetarian dinners to correspondent Tracy Smith.
Ailing theater chain AMC sees stock soar 274% in one day
Amateur investors are rallying behind the nation's largest theater operator despite a tide of red ink, analysts said.
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Reddit posters make millions on GameStop's wild stock ride
Reddit board Wallstreetbets seems to have driven a 2,000% rise in the stock price of the troubled video game retailer.
Apple warns of "remote attacker" security threat and releases update
Apple advised users to update devices after a researcher found a security threat.
Walmart turning to robots to help fill surge in online orders
They'll be in warehouses at some stores where they'll pluck items to be ready for customers to pick up inside or at curb in hour or less.
Northeast hit with reports of major internet outage
Web users in the region say they're having trouble accessing Facebook, Google, Zoom and other services.
Twitter permanently bans "MyPillow guy" Mike Lindell
Twitter says Lindell kept violating its policy aimed at fighting disinformation. The ardent Trump backer insists Trump beat Biden.
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2021 Doomsday Clock stuck at 100 seconds to midnight
"Leaders and citizens of the world. This is your COVID wake-up call: It is 100 seconds to midnight," a group of scientists said Wednesday.
Debate over reopening schools rages amid new data on COVID spread
The CDC announced there's little evidence of coronavirus transmission in schools if precautions are followed.
COVID variant first found in U.K. now found in 26 states, says CDC director
The variant appears to be 50% more contagious than other strains of the virus.
Spacewalkers venture outside for space station upgrades
New experiment platform only partially activated after spacewalkers have problems with balky cables
BlackRock tells CEOs to prepare for a zero-emissions economy
World's largest asset manager tells its portfolio companies to cut emissions to net zero in 30 years — and provide details.
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Debate over reopening schools rages amid new data on COVID spread
The CDC announced there's little evidence of coronavirus transmission in schools if precautions are followed.
States to get more syringes to extract bonus COVID vaccine dose
Supplies of "low dead space" syringes that can extract an extra dose from vials of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine are scarce.
COVID variant first found in U.K. now found in 26 states, says CDC director
The variant appears to be 50% more contagious than other strains of the virus.
CVS, Walgreens blamed for slow vaccine rollout in nursing homes
"People are absolutely dying right now who didn't have to," said the chief medical officer of one assisted living chain.
Can schools safely reopen? Doctors weigh in
A report written by three Centers for Disease Control scientists and published in the Journal of American Medical Association stated that "there has been little evidence that schools have contributed meaningfully" to COVID-19 spikes.
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Reddit posters make millions on GameStop's wild stock ride
Reddit board Wallstreetbets seems to have driven a 2,000% rise in the stock price of the troubled video game retailer.
Hundreds of Americans poisoned by hand sanitizer this month
Most hand sanitizers from Mexico contain toxic ingredients, FDA says in issuing broad warning about the products.
Should fewer Americans get a $1,400 stimulus check?
Lower-income households tend to spend the money on bills, while better off families tuck it away.
"We are a long way from a full recovery," Fed's Powell says
Policymakers say how quickly the economy rebounds hinges on the course of the pandemic and pace of vaccinations.
CVS, Walgreens blamed for slow vaccine rollout in nursing homes
"People are absolutely dying right now who didn't have to," said the chief medical officer of one assisted living chain.
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Ex-Seahawks player charged with domestic violence assault
Prosecutors said in a filing that Wheeler allegedly attacked and strangled the victim in her bedroom on January 22.
25-year-old pleads guilty in alleged plot to kidnap Michigan governor
Ty Garbin is the first to be convicted in the high-profile case, and his detailed testimony of the alleged kidnapping plot could aid prosecutors in securing more convictions.
DHS issues terrorism advisory bulletin after Capitol assault
It's the first time DHS has issued such a bulletin about the threat posed by wholly domestic extremists, rather than those inspired by foreign actors.
Accused pedophile finally facing justice after extradition from Israel
While welcoming Malka Leifer's transfer to Australia, activists say a wider problem highlighted by a CBS News investigation still needs to be addressed.
Man charged after allegedly wearing varsity jacket during Capitol riot
Brian Gundersen, 26, was arrested after multiple people recognized the jacket from photos of the January 6 riot and contacted the FBI, according to court documents filed Monday.
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Spacewalkers venture outside for space station upgrades
New experiment platform only partially activated after spacewalkers have problems with balky cables
Meet the people paying a reported $55 million to fly to the ISS
The proposed historic mission is aiming for a January 2022 launch date aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon.
SpaceX launches a record 143 satellites
It was the most satellites ever launched by a single rocket
SpaceX launches more satellites
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket boosted a record 143 small satellites into a polar orbit on Sunday in the company's first dedicated "rideshare" mission. CBSN's Lana Zak reports.
Bad weather forces SpaceX to call off plans for launch
SpaceX will make another attempt to launch its Transporter 1 "rideshare" mission Sunday.
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Native Americans face cultural crisis amid pandemic
The loss of tribal elders in Native American communities is causing a cultural crisis. Abigail Echo-Hawk, the director of the Urban Indian Health Institute, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Full interview: Dr. Deborah Birx on "Face the Nation"
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Hindsight is 2020: An Unprecedented Election
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Biden: "Buy American," create green jobs
President Joe Biden is directing the federal government to buy more products from domestic producers, and he's also promoting his climate change plan as a way to grow green sectors of the economy. Neil Bradley, executive vice president and chief policy officer for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the Biden administration's goals will impact the business community.