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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Young activists suing 32 countries for failing to tackle climate change
A group of six young people from Portugal have accused 32 countries of failing to tackle climate change fast enough, and therefore infringing on their human rights
Ireland authorities seize 2 tons of cocaine in massive drug raid
Irish authorities have seized $165 million worth of cocaine from a cargo vessel in what is being called the largest drug raid in the history of the country.
Scotland to open its first drug consumption room
The facility has been approved after years of debate over its legality, in a move experts hope will help Scotland reduce drug deaths.
British Museum asks public to help recover stolen gems and jewelry
Officials said in August that around 2,000 artifacts had gone missing from the British Museum, and were believed to be stolen.
Previously unknown language found hidden in "cultic ritual text" of ancient tablets
The cuneiform tablet was excavated from Boğazköy-Hattusha, the former capital of the Hittite Empire.
7 corpses, body parts found after "acts of disloyalty" within cartel
The gruesome discovery was in the industrial hub of Monterrey and its suburbs, including some of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the country.
American soldier who crossed into North Korea is back in U.S. custody
U.S. soldier Travis King, who ran across the border from South Korea into North Korea in July, was transferred back to U.S. custody in China.
Fire tears through wedding hall in Iraq, leaves almost 100 dead
Emergency services and witnesses of the deadly fire in Iraq's Nineveh province said fireworks used inside the wedding venue sparked the blaze.
At least 20 killed in gas station blast as residents flee unrest in Nagorno-Karabakh
Ethnic Armenian residents of Nagorno-Karabakh have scrambled to flee as soon as Azerbaijan lifted a 10-month blockade on the region's only road to Armenia.
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Travis Kelce breaks silence on Taylor Swift
"Well Trav, how does it feel that Taylor Swift finally put you on the map?" his brother Jason Kelce asked.
FDA updates Ozempic label with potential blocked intestines side effect
The FDA stopped short of saying the potentially life-threatening condition was caused by the drugs, which have become popular for weight loss.
Arrest made in connection to 2015 disappearance of mother of 5
Brooks Houck was arrested "without incident" on charges stemming from the investigation into Crystal Rogers.
Paul Rodgers says health crisis nearly silenced his voice: "I couldn't speak"
Paul Rodgers released his latest solo album, "Midnight Rose," earlier this month.
Menendez makes first court appearance to face federal bribery charges
Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez is appearing in court Wednesday to be arraigned.
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FDA updates Ozempic label with potential blocked intestines side effect
The FDA stopped short of saying the potentially life-threatening condition was caused by the drugs, which have become popular for weight loss.
Most Americans say they don't have enough for retirement, poll says
According to a new survey from YouGov for Bankrate, 56% of Americans feel they are falling behind on saving up for their post-work lives.
Plan to travel? How a government shutdown could affect you.
A looming potential government shutdown could thwart Americans' fall travel plans. Here's how.
Target says it's closing 9 stores because of surging retail thefts
Rise in "organized" retail crime is threatening the safety of employees and customers, according to Target.
Donald Trump and his company "repeatedly" violated fraud law, N.Y. judge rules
"The documents here clearly contain fraudulent valuations that defendants used in business," Judge Engoron wrote in his ruling, ordering Trump's New York business certificates canceled.
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Karen Pence: No candidate "who puts himself above" Constitution should be president
Karen Pence's recently published book, "When It's Your Turn to Serve: Experiencing God's Grace in His Calling for Your Life," gives readers a glimpse into her life as the former second lady.
Menendez makes first court appearance to face federal bribery charges
Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez is appearing in court Wednesday to be arraigned.
2024 Republican candidates to meet in California for second debate
Seven Republican candidates will take the stage at the Reagan Presidential Library in Southern California, while former President Donald Trump is again skipping the primary debate.
Wael Hana, co-defendant in Robert Menendez case, arrested at JFK
He is one of three businessmen federally charged with coordinating hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes to Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez of New Jersey and his wife.
House advances GOP-backed spending bills, but threat of shutdown remains
The House advanced four spending bills that have no chance of passing in the Senate, as Speaker Kevin McCarthy seeks to appease conservatives.
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FDA updates Ozempic label with potential blocked intestines side effect
The FDA stopped short of saying the potentially life-threatening condition was caused by the drugs, which have become popular for weight loss.
Scotland to open its first drug consumption room
The facility has been approved after years of debate over its legality, in a move experts hope will help Scotland reduce drug deaths.
What temperature counts as a fever? Medical experts explain when to worry
People with higher-than-normal temperatures may have a fever, but this doesn't always mean they're sick. Doctors share what the numbers on a thermometer actually mean.
Long COVID has affected nearly 7% of U.S. adults, CDC survey data finds
The survey suggests nearly 18 million American adults have suffered from long COVID at some point since the pandemic began — and children can be affected too.
How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
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Young activists suing 32 countries for failing to tackle climate change
A group of six young people from Portugal have accused 32 countries of failing to tackle climate change fast enough, and therefore infringing on their human rights
Ireland authorities seize 2 tons of cocaine in massive drug raid
Irish authorities have seized $165 million worth of cocaine from a cargo vessel in what is being called the largest drug raid in the history of the country.
Scotland to open its first drug consumption room
The facility has been approved after years of debate over its legality, in a move experts hope will help Scotland reduce drug deaths.
British Museum asks public to help recover stolen gems and jewelry
Officials said in August that around 2,000 artifacts had gone missing from the British Museum, and were believed to be stolen.
Previously unknown language found hidden in "cultic ritual text" of ancient tablets
The cuneiform tablet was excavated from Boğazköy-Hattusha, the former capital of the Hittite Empire.
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Travis Kelce breaks silence on Taylor Swift
"Well Trav, how does it feel that Taylor Swift finally put you on the map?" his brother Jason Kelce asked.
Paul Rodgers says health crisis nearly silenced his voice: "I couldn't speak"
Paul Rodgers released his latest solo album, "Midnight Rose," earlier this month.
WGA ends strike, releases details on tentative deal with studios
The Writers Guild of America released the details of their tentative agreement with Hollywood studios and have unanimously voted to end the nearly 150-day strike.
Film academy to replace Hattie McDaniel's historic missing Oscar
McDaniel was the first Black person to ever win an Oscar, which was displayed at Howard University until the late 1960s when it mysteriously disappeared.
New York City Ballet celebrates 75 years
The New York City Ballet celebrated its 75th year with a special performance that included dancers from its very first show. Nancy Chen has the story.
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FTC and 17 states file sweeping antitrust suit against Amazon
Amazon is facing antitrust claims from the Federal Trade Commission and states including New York and Pennsylvania, alleging the retailer is a monopoly.
Jewish leaders criticize Elon Musk for antisemitism on X, formerly Twitter
A group of rabbis, academics and activists said the behavior of owner Elon Musk has allowed "a new stage in antisemitic discourse" to "spread like wildfire" on the social media site.
Could you get "carhacked"? The growing risk of keyless vehicle thefts
A new generation of high-tech thieves are attacking vulnerable vehicle computer systems to steal cars in seconds.
Amazon invests $4 billion in AI startup known for ChatGPT rival Claude
Anthropic will use Amazon's cloud services and machine-learning chips to train and deploy its ChatGPT rival, Claude.
Microsoft, Google integrate AI into products
Tech giants Microsoft and Google say they're moving toward building more generative artificial intelligence into their products. Microsoft has already been adding AI assistants to apps and now plans to unify all of them into a single source. And Google is launching new AI features to make video editing and publishing easier on YouTube. Emma Roth, news writer at The Verge, joined CBS News to discuss the increased use of AI.
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Scientists take step toward "being able to resurrect extinct species"
"People didn't think it could really be done," Marc Friedländer, an associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, told CBS News.
Scientists recover RNA from extinct species
For the first time, scientists in Sweden have analyzed an extinct animal's RNA. They're studying the Tasmanian tiger which has been extinct since the 1930s. Marc Friedländer, associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, joins CBS News to discuss what the breakthrough means for science.
Tropical storm warnings along East Coast
What could soon be Tropical Storm Ophelia is moving closer to the U.S. East Coast, the National Hurricane Center said, and a tropical storm warning is in effect from Cape Fear, North Carolina, to Fenwick Island, Delaware. CBS News Baltimore's Janay Reece has an update on how locals there are preparing for the storm. And Lynette Charles, meteorologist for The Weather Channel, has a forecast for where the storms could be most severe.
Wildfire smoke reversing U.S. air improvement
Since 2016, wildfire smoke in the U.S. has reversed roughly 25% of air quality improvements made from the 2000 Clean Air Act, according to a new study published in the journal Nature. That figure doubles to roughly 50% when looking specifically at the impact on many western states. For more on this, CBS News was joined by Marshall Burke, an associate professor at Stanford's Doerr School of Sustainability and a co-author of the study.
Some homeowners facing insurance crisis
Homeowners living in areas at risk for natural disasters are seeing higher home insurance premiums -- for some, coverage has been dropped completely. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
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Looters hit several stores across Philadelphia
Multiple groups of looters hit retail stores and at least one small business in different Philadelphia neighborhoods Tuesday night.
Arrest made in connection to 2015 disappearance of mother of 5
Brooks Houck was arrested "without incident" on charges stemming from the investigation into Crystal Rogers.
7 corpses, body parts found after "acts of disloyalty" within cartel
The gruesome discovery was in the industrial hub of Monterrey and its suburbs, including some of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the country.
26-year-old tech CEO Pava LaPere found dead at Baltimore apartment building; homicide investigation underway
Police said Pava LaPere's body was found with signs of blunt-force trauma Monday morning. LaPere was the CEO of EcoMap.
Wisconsin woman sentenced for killing and dismembering ex-boyfriend
Taylor Schabusiness was arrested after Shad Thyrion's mother discovered her son's head in a bucket in the basement.
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3 space station crew members back on Earth after U.S.-record year in space
Descent from the International Space Station closed out an unexpected 371-day stay, the longest flight in U.S. space history.
How to see the harvest supermoon
September's full moon, also known as the harvest moon, will be the last of four consecutive supermoons.
NASA astronaut closing out record-setting yearlong space station flight
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio is finishing up the longest single flight in U.S. space history at 371 days.
Why NASA retrieved samples from an asteroid
NASA is celebrating the successful end of a 7-year, $1 billion mission to collect and return a sample from the asteroid Bennu. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has more on the mission. And Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the significance of the samples.
NASA successfully retrieves asteroid material
A capsule containing rubble from an asteroid landed in the Utah desert Sunday. It may contain material leftover from the creation of the solar system, scientists say.
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Trump, Biden duel for union votes in Michigan
Donald Trump, polling ahead of his Republican presidential competitors by more than 30 points in Iowa and New Hampshire, will skip the second GOP debate Wednesday night to meet with autoworkers in Michigan. The visit comes a day after President Biden joined striking UAW members on a picket line. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more on the campaign for union workers.
Mom shields son from bear at picnic
A black bear in Mexico interrupted a birthday picnic and ate up the food on the table as a mother shielded her son from the animal.
Shutdown becoming increasingly likely
Republicans and Democrats in the Senate are moving forward on a short-term spending bill to keep the government running. But right-wing Republicans in the House have pledged to oust Kevin McCarthy as speaker if he puts forward any bipartisan legislation without their demands for spending cuts. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
CDC: Nearly 9 million have long COVID in U.S.
Reports published Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say nearly 18 million Americans experienced symptoms of long COVID — when symptoms remain for at least four weeks after a patient has cleared the infection — in 2022 and nearly 9 million people currently have the condition, which can linger for months or years. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News, has more on the report's findings.
North Korea to expel U.S. soldier Travis King
North Korea announced Wednesday that it will expel Travis King, the American soldier who crossed into the country two months earlier, according to the country's state-run media. North Korea's KCNA news agency said King had confessed to illegally entering the country. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has the latest.