Why 5 Winter Olympians are on Capitol Hill today
"I want the Winter Olympics to go on forever," said Arielle Gold, who won a bronze in the halfpipe snowboard event in the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Games
Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics
2 U.S. skiers show, and tell, what the Paralympics is all about
Andrew Kurka and Jamie Stanton both had to overcome recent training injuries to even make it onto the slopes in Pyeongchang
North Korea open to talks with U.S. as Olympics come to a close
The North has "ample intentions of holding talks with the United States," South Korea says
Winter Olympics 2018: Russian athletes take gold in men's hockey
It's the final weekend of the Pyeongchang Games
Ivanka Trump plays diplomatic role at Winter Olympics
The president's eldest daughter — described as a winter sports enthusiast — is leading the U.S. delegation at Sunday's closing ceremony in Pyeongchang
American men win Olympic curling gold
No U.S. curling team, men or women, had ever beaten Canada at the Winter Games
Winter Olympics 2018: Ester Ledecka adds another gold
The winner of Team USA's first gold medal in Pyeongchang returns for another try
2nd Russian athlete fails doping test at Pyeongchang Games
Bobsledder Nadezhda Sergeeva's positive test revealed day before IOC to decide whether to reinstate Russia for closing ceremony
U.S. Olympian tours a South Korean dog meat farm
4 years after rescuing 5 strays during Sochi Games, skier Gus Kenworthy continues advocacy by visiting "one of the saddest places"
Ivanka Trump gets a red-carpet welcome to South Korea
President's daughter to attend games closing ceremony, and convey a very different tone to the one brought by Vice President Mike Pence
2018 Winter Olympics: Russians take gold, silver in women's figure skating
The latest top events featured the culmination of one of the jewels of the Winter Games -- women's figure skating
After bizarre moment, skaters face calls to be booted from Olympics
Over 550,000 signatures have been gathered on online petition to expel Kim Bo-Reum, Park Ji Woo
How did North Korea fare with its last-minute Olympics bid?
North's 22 athletes wrap up competition at Pyeongchang Games without a finish higher than 13th
2018 Winter Olympics: U.S.-Canada cliffhanger for women's hockey gold
Wednesday featured a full slate of primetime events from South Korea
Ivanka Trump to lead U.S. delegation to Olympic closing ceremony
White House officials said she will not be meeting with the North Korean delegation nor with any North Korean defectors
The winner for Olympics' viewers: Broadcast TV
The proliferation of alternatives, including streaming, virtual reality and personalized apps, still can't match up
U.S. women win first-ever cross-country Olympic gold medal
Jessica Diggins blows by Sweden's Stina Nilsson in a blur to capture gold in the team sprint, bringing the U.S. its first gold medal ever in cross-country skiing
Winter Olympics 2018: Women's figure skater's record quickly eclipsed
Women's figure skating short program, women's skiing downhill and men's hockey among the latest main events
N. Koreans backed out of Pence meeting at Olympics, U.S. says
North Korean officials "walked away from a meeting" with Vice President Mike Pence at the Olympics, Pence's office said
Athletes from tropical countries turn up the heat at the Winter Olympics
Twenty-five so-called tropical nations are competing in Pyeongchang -- and it's no accident
Winter Olympics wipeouts
When skaters, skiers and snowboarders push themselves to the limit, sometimes things go wrong
Many athletes who chase Olympic glory face harsh financial reality
Team USA luger Chris Mazdzer won silver medal this year, but it almost didn't happen
Olympic skating dreams? Better have a bank account
Parents footing the bill for a child with world-class aspirations face as daunting a commitment as their young athlete
Curler beaten by Russian charged with doping: "That's not cool"
Norwegian who lost out on Olympic bronze to Russians says "they've robbed us of our moment of glory"
"It feels like gold": U.S. siblings win ice dance bronze
The Shib Sibs - Maia and older brother Alex Shibutani - added a bronze medal in the event to their team bronze early in the Pyeongchang Games
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Ukrainian reporter Victoria Roshchyna dies in Russian detention
Victoria Roshchyna, who would have turned 28 this month, disappeared last year after she traveled to east Ukraine for a report.
How life has changed for Palestinians in the occupied West Bank since Oct. 7
A Palestinian-American in the Israeli-occupied West Bank says he's been kept off his land for a year. For others, it's been much worse.
Prince William and Kate meet with families of victims of stabbing attack
Prince William and Princess Catherine carried out their first joint public engagement since the end of Kate's chemotherapy.
U.N. says Israeli troops fire on peacekeepers in Lebanon, wounding 2
The United Nations mission in southern Lebanon, where Israel is battling Iran-backed Hezbollah, says Israeli forces have fired on international peacekeepers.
22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal is retiring next month
Rafael Nadal won 22 Grand Slam singles titles during an unprecedented era he shared with his rivals in the so-called Big Three, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
Ratan Tata, Indian magnate who built global empire, dead at 86
Ratan Tata, a former chairman of Indian conglomerate Tata Sons, died at a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday night.
Haiti gangs luring more kids into crime and abuse as killings continue
As an official says 115 people were killed in one small town, rights advocates warn Haiti's criminal gangs are luring more children into crime and sexual abuse.
Biden speaks with Netanyahu as Israeli PM plans retaliation against Iran
President Biden spoke with Benjamin Netanyahu after Israel's leader warned support for Iran ally Hezbollah would bring Lebanon "suffering like we see in Gaza."
Turkish Airlines pilot dies mid-flight, forcing emergency landing in NYC
A Turkish Airlines pilot died after collapsing mid-flight, forcing the crew to make an emergency landing in New York, the airline says.
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Live Updates: Hurricane Milton leaves deadly trail of destruction in Florida
More than 3 million homes and businesses have no power after Hurricane Milton hit Florida hard.
Tesla robotaxi event will include "Cybercab" unveiling
Skeptics say CEO Elon Musk has yet to show Tesla's self-driving system can travel safely without human supervision.
Maryland U.S. Senate candidates debate abortion rights
Democrat Angela Alsobrooks is highlighting former Gov. Larry Hogan's actions in office as evidence he isn't as supportive of abortion rights as he now claims to be.
Brown University votes against divesting from companies in Israel
Ivy League university said its exposure to companies with Israeli military ties is "de minimis" and does no harm.
Mine accident leaves 1 dead and 4 hurt, sheriff says
One person was killed and four others were injured during a tour at Colorado's Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine, Teller County's sheriff said. A rescue operation is underway to bring the rest of the tour participants out of the mine.
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Tesla robotaxi event will include "Cybercab" unveiling
Skeptics say CEO Elon Musk has yet to show Tesla's self-driving system can travel safely without human supervision.
Brown University votes against divesting from companies in Israel
Ivy League university said its exposure to companies with Israeli military ties is "de minimis" and does no harm.
Consumer Reports calls for federal ban on baby walkers. Here's why.
Banned in Canada for 20 years, baby walkers send thousands of U.S. children to hospital emergency rooms every year.
This common mistake may shrink your 401(k) by as much as $300,000
The 401(k) is the most popular retirement plan in America, but many workers make a repeated mistake that can cost them.
Rafael Nadal announced he's retiring. Here's how much money he's made.
Rafael Nadal is one of tennis's highest net-worth players, having amassed a fortune in prize money and sponsorships.
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Maryland U.S. Senate candidates debate abortion rights
Democrat Angela Alsobrooks is highlighting former Gov. Larry Hogan's actions in office as evidence he isn't as supportive of abortion rights as he now claims to be.
Book excerpt: "War" by Bob Woodward
The veteran Washington Post reporter's latest book delves into the inner circles of the Biden White House to examine Russia's war against Ukraine, and Israel's conflict against Hamas and Hezbollah.
Trump urges judge in 2020 election case not to allow release of further evidence
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump accused the special counsel of cherry-picking and mischaracterizing evidence compiled by prosecutors in their case against him.
Biden calls on Congress to act on emergency funding after hurricanes
President Biden also warned that conditions remain dangerous in Florida in the wake of Hurricane Milton.
Afghan charged with planning Election Day attack previously worked for CIA
Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi was previously employed by the intelligence agency before coming to the U.S.
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Consumer Reports calls for federal ban on baby walkers. Here's why.
Banned in Canada for 20 years, baby walkers send thousands of U.S. children to hospital emergency rooms every year.
Fisher-Price recalls more than 2 million infant swings after 5 deaths
Fisher-Price is offering $25 to product owners who remove and destroy swing parts that increase risk of suffocation.
FDA authorizes over-the-counter combined COVID-19 and flu test
Healgen Scientific's combined COVID-19 and flu test gives people a new way to check what's causing their symptoms, FDA says.
Why free COVID tests from the government are expiring so soon
Many of the free COVID tests being shipped out now will be expiring within a few months.
California cheesemaker linked to deadly listeria outbreak shut down by Feds
Rizo-López Foods can no longer manufacture and distribute cheese and other dairy products, Justice Department says.
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Ukrainian reporter Victoria Roshchyna dies in Russian detention
Victoria Roshchyna, who would have turned 28 this month, disappeared last year after she traveled to east Ukraine for a report.
How life has changed for Palestinians in the occupied West Bank since Oct. 7
A Palestinian-American in the Israeli-occupied West Bank says he's been kept off his land for a year. For others, it's been much worse.
Prince William and Kate meet with families of victims of stabbing attack
Prince William and Princess Catherine carried out their first joint public engagement since the end of Kate's chemotherapy.
U.N. says Israeli troops fire on peacekeepers in Lebanon, wounding 2
The United Nations mission in southern Lebanon, where Israel is battling Iran-backed Hezbollah, says Israeli forces have fired on international peacekeepers.
22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal is retiring next month
Rafael Nadal won 22 Grand Slam singles titles during an unprecedented era he shared with his rivals in the so-called Big Three, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking trial set for May 2025
A judge in New York has set a 2025 trial date for rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs, who was arrested for sex trafficking, racketeering and conspiracy.
Rachel Bloom talks Netflix special
Emmy and Golden Globe winner Rachel Bloom, creator and star of "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," returns with her new Netflix special, "Death, Let Me Do My Special." Bloom opens up about the challenges of her daughter's birth and the loss of her writing partner during the pandemic.
Cage the Elephant on upcoming tour with Oasis
Rock band Cage the Elephant recently celebrated one billion Spotify streams for "Cigarette Daydreams" and wrapped their largest tour to date, including a sold-out Madison Square Garden show. In an interview with Anthony Mason, the Shultz brothers talk about the challenges that shaped their latest album, "Neon Pill."
Fat bear champion "Grazer" wins again
In a fierce competition, 20-year-old bear Grazer won Alaska's Fat Bear Contest for the second year in a row, defeating fan favorite Chunk, who had killed one of her cubs earlier this summer. Grazer claimed victory by more than 40,000 votes
Taylor Tomlinson reveals who would be her dream guest on "After Midnight"
Taylor Tomlinson opens up about her new comedy tour, "Save Me," which tackles personal topics like growing up in church.
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Tesla robotaxi event will include "Cybercab" unveiling
Skeptics say CEO Elon Musk has yet to show Tesla's self-driving system can travel safely without human supervision.
Some iPhone users can send texts when service is down. Here's how.
Apple's new mobile operating system could help iPhone users stay in touch if Hurricane Milton knocks out cell service.
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.
Over a dozen states sue TikTok
Fourteen attorneys general have sued TikTok claiming the social media app harms teens and their mental health. They allege the Chinese-owned app violates consumer protection laws and claim TikTok relies on "addictive features" that keep users on the app.
TikTok sued by multiple states over app's impact on kids' health
The attorneys general of more than a dozen states and Washington D.C. claim TikTok falsely claims its platform is safe for children.
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Republicans seek aid after voting against it
Several Florida Republicans are now demanding more funds to boost recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but they have previously voted against measures providing disaster relief. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Climate change impacting U.S. migration
The rising frequency and strength of storms like Milton and Helene has some people rethinking where they live, with scientists saying climate change is a major factor in the increase in these powerful storms. Jesse Keenan, associate professor of sustainable real estate and urban planning at Tulane University, joins CBS News to discuss climate change's impact on human migration.
Research on worms leads to Nobel Prize
Two scientists' groundbreaking research on worms has earned them the Nobel Prize in medicine. Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun uncovered microRNA, tiny molecules that help control what cells do, which could help develop new medicines.
SpaceX launches European asteroid probe as hurricane weather closes in
Despite an initially dismal forecast, SpaceX got a break in the weather to send Europe's Hera asteroid probe on its way.
Maps show which states could see northern lights this weekend
The northern lights could dazzle millions of Americans in some northern states this weekend.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking trial set for May 2025
A judge in New York has set a 2025 trial date for rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs, who was arrested for sex trafficking, racketeering and conspiracy.
Sean "Diddy" Combs court hearing
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyer spoke to reporters after a court hearing in the federal case against the disgraced music mogul. A court date has been set for May 5, 2025.
Afghan charged with planning Election Day attack previously worked for CIA
Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi was previously employed by the intelligence agency before coming to the U.S.
Trial of University of Idaho murders suspect delayed until August 2025
Bryan Kohberger faces four murder charges in the fatal stabbings of four college students in November 2022.
After newly elected mayor beheaded, others ask for protection
Mayor Alejandro Arcos had been sworn into office less than a week before he was murdered.
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Stunning images show Hurricane Milton from space
Images from space show the progress of Hurricane Milton towards the western coast of Florida.
SpaceX launches European asteroid probe as hurricane weather closes in
Despite an initially dismal forecast, SpaceX got a break in the weather to send Europe's Hera asteroid probe on its way.
Stormy weather, approaching hurricane, threaten launch delays
With a hurricane approaching, two high-priority NASA and European missions to an asteroid and Jupiter's moon Europa face delays.
Maps show which states could see northern lights this weekend
The northern lights could dazzle millions of Americans in some northern states this weekend.
New Vulcan rocket takes off on second test flight
Despite an apparent problem with one of two strap-on boosters, the Vulcan reached orbit and otherwise performed as expected.
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Harris boosts Latino outreach before November
Vice President Kamala Harris is setting her sights on the Southwest, participating in a Univision town hall in Las Vegas and holding a rally outside Phoenix, Arizona, on Thursday. The race is extremely tight in both of those battleground states. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang is following Harris in the Grand Canyon State.
Study: How Americans feel about U.S. future
A new report reveals how Americans feel about their communities and the country heading into Election Day. Dante Chinni, director of the American Communities Project based at Michigan State University, joins "America Decides" to unpack his organization's findings.
Will Arizona go blue in November?
Before President Biden won Arizona in 2020, the last time Democrats carried the state was in 1996 with Bill Clinton. So will the state once again go blue this November? CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke with voters in the Grand Canyon State to get their thoughts on the 2024 race.
Obama hits campaign trail to stump for Harris
Former President Barack Obama is set to rally for Vice President Kamala Harris in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Thursday night as he starts a multi-state swing for her. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports. Then, Jasmine Wright, politics reporter for NOTUS, and Tom LoBianco, national politics reporter for 24sight News, join with analysis.
Republicans seek aid after voting against it
Several Florida Republicans are now demanding more funds to boost recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but they have previously voted against measures providing disaster relief. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins "America Decides" to discuss.