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A look at the high points of competition at the XXX Olympiad
Olympian denied medal over political sign
IOC withholds bronze medal from S. Korean soccer player after he displayed political sign while celebrating win over Japan
Bank boss to bankers: Learn from 2012 Games
Britain's central banker says scandal-tainted bankers "could learn a thing or two about fair play from the Olympic movement"
London Olympics wrap up, U.S. finishes on top
U.S. wins 104 medals, closing ceremonies feature Spice Girls, dead celebrities including John Lennon, Freddie Mercury
Shot putter stripped of Olympic gold for doping
Belarus shot putter Nadzeya Ostapchuk is 1st athlete to be stripped of London Games medal after her gold was taken for doping
Olympic spotlight moves to Rio
Brazil offered a taste of things to come in 2016 during the closing ceremony in London
Olympics closing ceremony honors British fashion
Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell and other British supermodels turned the arena into a catwalk for the tribute to fashion
2012 Olympics: Harry was the party prince Sunday
Prince Harry represented the British royal family at the raucous closing ceremony
Olympics come to rocking end with a pop party
Closing ceremony is a star-studded extravaganza featuring performances from some of Britain's biggest stars
2012 Olympics: John Lennon's "Imagine" all over London
The widow of the former Beatle made sure John Lennon had central role in this year's Olympics
Spice Girls reunite at Olympics closing ceremony
British '90s group performed two songs during the star-studded ceremony ending the 2012 London Olympic Games
London Olympics: Closing Ceremony
A look at the pageantry and spectacle of the Closing Ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games
The Spice Girls
British "Girl Power" group topped the charts in the '90s with songs including "Wannabe" and "Spice Up Your Life"
U.S. dominates Olympics with 46 gold medals
46 gold medals are most ever by Americans in a "road" Olympics; Britain savors its best Olympics in more than century
U.S. men win gold in close hoops final
Kevin Durant scores 30 points and LeBron James adds 19 as U.S. defends Olympic title, holding off stubborn Spain 107-100
Who was the Olympic basketball squad's MVP?
Tell us which of the superstars on the U.S. men's basketball team deserves the title of Most Valuable Player
London Olympics: Aug. 12, 2012
The sixteenth full day of competition at the XXX Olympiad
USA's Jake Varner wins Olympic wrestling gold
Jake Varner's win gives U.S. team multiple Olympic gold-medal winners in men's wrestling for first time since 1996
Uganda's Kiprotich wins Olympic marathon
Stephen Kiprotich of Uganda surges ahead late in race to win marathon and capture first medal for his country at London Games
Bolt leads 4x100 relay to world record at Olympics
Also: U.S. women's basketball team takes 5th straight gold; Mexico upsets Brazil to win men's soccer gold
U.S. women's basketball wins 5th straight gold
U.S. women's basketball team routed France 86-50 in the final Saturday, winning 5th straight Olympic gold medal
U.S. women win 4x400 relay to give Felix 3rd gold
U.S. runners finished in 3 minutes, 16.87 seconds for the country's fifth straight Olympic title in the event
Bolt leads Jamaica to relay world record
Usain Bolt got the gold medal and another world record, too, anchoring the Jamaicans to victory to cap off his second straight 3-for-3 Olympics
Olympic hurdler DQ'd for doping
The IOC said 400-meter hurdler Ghfran Almouhamad tested positive for the banned stimulant methylhexaneamine on Aug. 3
DOJ can unseal Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records, judge says
The Justice Department can release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge said.
1 killed in shooting at Kentucky State University, officials say
One person is dead and another was critically wounded in a shooting at Kentucky State University, officials said Tuesday.
Thune says Senate GOP will bring up alternative health care bill for a vote
Majority Leader John Thune announced that the Senate will vote on a Republican-led measure alongside a Democratic bill to extend expiring tax credits.
Trump to speak to voters on affordability as GOP faces tough midterm campaign
President Trump is speaking about affordability and his economic agenda in the Poconos, in northeastern Pennsylvania, Tuesday night.
Supreme Court weighs campaign finance limits in GOP-backed challenge
Congress has enacted limits on how much money a political committee can spend in coordination with a federal candidate.
Trump to name DHS official to be ambassador to El Salvador, sources say
President Trump intends to name the deputy homeland security secretary to be the U.S. ambassador to El Salvador, multiple sources told CBS News.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine won't give up territory, is ready to present plan to U.S.
Zelenskyy's remarks suggest he will not bend to pressure from Russian President Vladimir Putin or President Trump.
Grammy-nominated musician killed by driver with over 100 arrests
Roderick Macleod, 70, was walking his dogs when he was allegedly struck by a driver with dozens of prior arrests.
MacKenzie Scott announces she donated $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025
The author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits in 2025 Tuesday, marking a significant increase in her annual giving from recent years.
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GoFundMe fundraisers to pay for basic living expenses surged in 2025
Fundraising patterns reflect Americans' mounting affordability challenges, according to GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan.
MacKenzie Scott announces she donated $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025
The author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits in 2025 Tuesday, marking a significant increase in her annual giving from recent years.
Trump to name DHS official to be ambassador to El Salvador, sources say
President Trump intends to name the deputy homeland security secretary to be the U.S. ambassador to El Salvador, multiple sources told CBS News.
Shooting at Kentucky State University kills 1, officials say
One person is dead and another was critically wounded in a shooting at Kentucky State University, officials said Tuesday.
Supreme Court weighs campaign finance limits in GOP-backed challenge
Congress has enacted limits on how much money a political committee can spend in coordination with a federal candidate.
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GoFundMe fundraisers to pay for basic living expenses surged in 2025
Fundraising patterns reflect Americans' mounting affordability challenges, according to GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan.
MacKenzie Scott announces she donated $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025
The author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits in 2025 Tuesday, marking a significant increase in her annual giving from recent years.
Why fighting inflation may not be the best way to make life more affordable
Beating back inflation is only half the battle in lowering the cost of living — you also have to think about people's pay, economists argue.
Trump to speak to voters on affordability as GOP faces tough midterm campaign
President Trump is speaking about affordability and his economic agenda in the Poconos, in northeastern Pennsylvania, Tuesday night.
Instacart's AI-enabled pricing may be bumping up your grocery bill
Shoppers may be unaware they're paying as much as 23% more than others for the same grocery items on Instacart, a new analysis says.
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Trump to name DHS official to be ambassador to El Salvador, sources say
President Trump intends to name the deputy homeland security secretary to be the U.S. ambassador to El Salvador, multiple sources told CBS News.
Supreme Court weighs campaign finance limits in GOP-backed challenge
Congress has enacted limits on how much money a political committee can spend in coordination with a federal candidate.
Thune says Senate GOP will bring up alternative health care bill for a vote
Majority Leader John Thune announced that the Senate will vote on a Republican-led measure alongside a Democratic bill to extend expiring tax credits.
Trump to speak to voters on affordability as GOP faces tough midterm campaign
President Trump is speaking about affordability and his economic agenda in the Poconos, in northeastern Pennsylvania, Tuesday night.
Treasury Dept. informs Erika Kirk that Turning Point USA not under investigation
A producer for "The Charlie Kirk Show" podcast said there had been false claims about the finances of Turning Point USA.
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Extended interview: Dr. Rochelle Walensky
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook speaks at length with former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about the hepatitis B vaccine and last week's vote by the CDC's vaccine advisory panel to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the vaccine.
Nursing home chain avoids settlement payouts after bankruptcy filing
Genesis HealthCare's bankruptcy case in Dallas will allow the nursing home chain to avoid paying millions of dollars it promised for residents who were injured or died while in its care.
Nuts sold at Wegmans stores in 9 states recalled over salmonella risk
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
Details on CDC Hepatitis B vaccine decision
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel on Friday voted to not recommend the Hepatitis B vaccine for everyone at birth, alarming many in the medical community. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know about the decision and its potential impact.
Controversial appointee rocks FDA like "an atom bomb," scientists there say
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
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Ukraine reportedly attacks Russia's shadow fleet in foreign waters
At least three oil tankers have been hit by explosions in what appears to be a stepped up unilateral effort by Ukraine to sink Russia's sanctions-dodging oil sales.
In Denmark, concern about Russia's threats and U.S. interest in Greenland
Some Danes say they are worried about security because of what they see as the growing threat from Russia and concerns over the reliability of the Trump White House as an ally.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
Japan warns of possible megaquake, potential 98-foot tsunami
Officials said the megaquake advisory is not a prediction and the probability of a magnitude 8 or larger quake is only about 1%, but there's hope it will serve as a wake-up call.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine won't give up territory, is ready to present plan to U.S.
Zelenskyy's remarks suggest he will not bend to pressure from Russian President Vladimir Putin or President Trump.
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Lucas Bravo on new "Emily in Paris" season
Lucas Bravo, who stars as Gabriel in "Emily in Paris," talks about the new season of the show, what he loves about his character and working with Lily Collins. Plus, he discusses playing a villain role in the series, "The Seduction."
Golden Globe nomination surprises and snubs
Hollywood's awards season is underway with Golden Globe nominations announced on Monday. "One Battle After Another" was a financial flop at the box office, but it earned the most nominations. There were also a handful of first-time nominees and some surprising snubs.
Mark Hamill, Tom Kenny on SpongeBob movie
Tom Kenny, the voice of SpongeBob, and Mark Hamill, the voice of the Flying Dutchman, speak with "CBS Mornings" about their new film, "The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants" and marking 26 years since the first episode aired.
Details on Paramount bid for Warner Bros.
Paramount Skydance has announced a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix reached a deal last week to buy part of the company. The Paramount Skydance offer to purchase the entire company was presented directly to Warner Bros. shareholders. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains.
Paramount Skydance makes $108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
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At least 6 families sue Character.AI
At least six American families are suing Character.AI, its co-founders and Google over the role its chatbot allegedly played in encouraging their children to take their own lives. Ian Krietzberg, AI correspondent for Puck News, joined CBS News to discuss.
Waymo fallout amid school bus safety issues
Waymo, the ride-hailing service, says it is planning a voluntary software recall to fix a glitch after reports its self-driving cars don't stop for school buses. The company has already tried to fix the issue, but police in Texas said it didn't work. Kris Van Cleave reports.
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.
2025 holiday gift ideas from Techno Claus
Who dresses as St. Nick and speaks an odd brogue? Why, it's Techno Claus, a.k.a. David Pogue! He offers "Sunday Morning" viewers his valuable tips for the gadget lovers on your gift-giving list.
There's a new face in Hollywood, generated by AI
Tilly Norwood is unlike any other aspiring TV or movie star: Tilly is entirely generated by artificial intelligence. What might that mean for the media industry?
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Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
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Watch: Body cam video of Mangione's arrest
For the first time, the public is seeing body camera footage from Luigi Mangione's arrest. It was released on Tuesday during the pre-trial hearing for the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Shooting at Kentucky State University: police
Police say one person was killed and another was injured at Kentucky State University in Frankfort. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson reports.
Officer details searching Mangione's backpack
Luigi Mangione appeared at a court hearing on Tuesday, one year to the day since he was arrested on suspicion of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the details.
FBI releases new photo of Ryan Wedding
The public is getting a new look at the man the FBI director called a "modern day iteration of Pablo Escobar," former skier and snowboarder Ryan Wedding. CBS News' Tom Hanson has the latest on the search.
Ghislaine Maxwell documents could be released
A federal judge said that the Justice Department can release grand jury documents related to Ghislaine Maxwell's 2021 sex trafficking case. CBS News justice reporter Jake Rosen has more on what to expect.
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Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
3-man crew undocks from space station, wrapping up 8-month stay
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Air Force approves SpaceX launch pad expansion
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Geomagnetic storm watch issued after powerful solar flare
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
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Ex-Biden official reflects on border policy
New reporting from The New York Times argues that former President Joe Biden ignored warnings for years that could have prevented the massive increase in border crossings at the southern border. Michael LaRosa, former press secretary for Jill Biden, joins with his reaction.
Sen. Van Hollen spars with Greer over China
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Watch: Body cam video of Mangione's arrest
For the first time, the public is seeing body camera footage from Luigi Mangione's arrest. It was released on Tuesday during the pre-trial hearing for the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Study finds most homes are unaffordable
Homeownership feels increasingly out of reach for many American families. A new study found that more than 75% of homes across the U.S. are unaffordable for the average household. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more.
More on Supreme Court campaign finance case
The Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday in a campaign finance case that could undo more than two decades of precedent. The case was brought by a Republican challenge to a rule that limits the amount of money a political party can spend in coordination with a federal election candidate. CBS News' Jan Crawford and Jessica Levinson explain more.