Brazil struggling to pay Rio Olympics bills
Officials still owe $3.7 million to the International Paralympic Committee and have also been late paying 100s of creditors and contract employees
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Allyson Felix on "the coolest thing" about Olympics
The Olympic gold medalist talks about what kept her going after a shocking loss, and why she felt “so proud and inspired"
Iranian Paralympian dies during cycling race
Bahman Golbarnezhad died after crashing in a road race at the Rio Paralympics
Armless archer: "You have to follow your dreams"
Matt Stutzman holds the world record for accurate distance shot in archery, which includes able-bodied archers
Simone Biles among athletes targeted in Russian hack
The hackers revealed records of athletes' "Therapeutic Use Exemptions," which allow athletes with a medical need to use banned substances
Reports: 4 Paralympians beat Olympic gold time in 1500m race
Even the fourth-placed finisher in the visually-impaired men's 1,500-meter race beat the fully sighted gold medial-winner's time from earlier
Team USA Paralympic swimmer hopes to repeat gold at Rio games
As Paralympic Games get underway, Team USA swimmer talks about her journey to Rio, her swim to gold in 2012 and how she stays strong
Ryan Lochte learns punishment for drunken encounter during Olympics
U.S. Olympic Committee, USA Swimming announce penalties for athlete's encounter at Brazil gas station
Reports: Ryan Lochte suspended from swimming events over Brazil stunt
Olympic swimmer suspended for 10 months over claims of being robbed in Brazil, which he later admitted were exaggerated
Despite Rio woes, Ryan Lochte joins "Dancing with the Stars" cast
U.S. swimmer embroiled in a scandal after competing at the Rio Olympics, was named as a contestant on the upcoming season of the show
Did Hope Solo's punishment fit her crime?
For her unsportsmanlike comments, U.S. Soccer has suspended Hope Solo for six months; the same amount of time Michael Phelps was suspended for his 2014 DUI. Do you think it was fair?
David Boudia "Greater Than Gold"
David Boudia tells CBSN's Reena Nina about how his faith guides his performance as an Olympic diver. His book "Greater Than Gold" talks about the struggles and successes of being a gold medalist.
U.S. swimmer Ryan Lochte charged by Rio police with false report of robbery
Police statement says Ryan Lochte will be informed in the United States so he can decide whether to introduce a defense in Brazil
Matching red bags cause confusion for British Olympians at airport
“Anyone seen my red bag?” Olympic rower Alex Gregory asked on Twitter
Hope Solo suspended from soccer national team for comments at Olympics
U.S. women’s goalkeeper was suspended for six months by U.S. Soccer for disparaging comments about Sweden following the Americans’ early departure from the Rio
"Final Five" talk Rio Olympics
The gold medal-winning "Final Five" are back in the U.S. The Team USA gymnasts open up to Dana Jacobson about the incredible experience, fierce competition, and boys on CBSN.
Gwen Jorgensen on Rio
At the Rio Olympics, Gwen Jorgensen became the first American to win gold in the triathlon. Jorgensen joins CBSN in New York to describe her path to victory.
Doubt cast on Brazil's version of U.S. swimmers' Rio incident
Brazilian police insist the four American swimmer's weren't robbed at gunpoint, but now their version of events is being questioned
Olympian auctions medal to help boy with rare cancer
Piotr Malachowski said that "fate gave me a chance to increase the value of my ‘silver’" by helping the 3-year-old with eye cancer
The Ryan Lochte problem for Olympic endorsements
Companies are eager to sign famous or rising Olympians, but there's always a chance of teaming up with tainted goods
Shinzo "Super Mario" Abe's animated Tokyo 2020 pitch wows Rio
People who saw Rio Olympics closing ceremony were just as impressed with the teaser for the next games in Japan
Why two irate wrestling coaches stripped at the Olympics
Two Mongolian coaches protest the result of a bronze medal match after wrestler celebrates prematurely
Rio Olympics closing ceremony
Highlights from the end of the Summer Games
U.S. men's basketball team wins 3rd straight Olympic gold
In Mike Krzyzewski's final game with the national team, Carmelo Anthony becomes the most decorated male in Olympic basketball history
Meb Keflezighi: The long run
At 41, the oldest American Olympic marathoner in history continues to be an inspiration to runners the world over
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Soccer legend Diego Maradona has died at 60
Maradona is widely considered to be one of the best soccer players of all time.
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena arrested in Mexico
Prosecutors confirm that Arozarena was detained "for problems relating to his ex-partner," amid reports of a custody dispute.
Meghan Markle opens up about "unbearable grief" after miscarriage
"Despite the staggering commonality of this pain, the conversation remains taboo, riddled with (unwarranted) shame, and perpetuating a cycle of solitary mourning," Markle wrote in a New York Times op-ed.
New rule to require certain travelers to pay bonds to enter U.S.
The State Department said the rules are designed to send "a message" to certain countries whose citizens have high rates of remaining in the U.S. after their visas have expired.
Pope supports George Floyd protests in book
The pope also addresses the coronavirus pandemic and criticized people who protested preventative guidelines in his new book.
Arline CEO: Vaccine will be "necessity" for international travel
The airline's CEO said vaccines will be a "necessity" for travelers flying international.
CDC now recommends 3 COVID tests for international travel
American travelers should now be tested three times for coronavirus, in addition to isolating, while traveling abroad.
Parents of U.K. teen killed by American driver lose High Court case
Harry Dunn's parents say they are hopeful President-elect Biden will look at the case "from a humane angle."
Paris police accused of "shocking" tactics in clearing migrant camp
Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin has promised an investigation as officers stand accused of hitting protesters and journalists with truncheons, and he wants it done in 48 hours.
Over 2,400 workers at world's top glove maker get COVID
The outbreak has raised the possibility of supply disruptions during the pandemic.
Russia arrests more Jehovah's Witnesses on charges of "extremism"
The Christian denomination was banned in Russia in 2017 as an "extremist group," using broadly defined laws that many see as a tool of political oppression.
Russia claims it chased off a U.S. warship with a "ramming" threat
Moscow says the USS John S. McCain came more than a mile into its territory, but the U.S. considers the patch of sea international water, and was making a point of it.
New report details Trump effort to seize private land for border wall
The Justice Department has filed more than 100 lawsuits against landowners to seize their property along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Darwin's early notebooks on evolution feared "stolen" from Cambridge
The notebooks, missing since 2001 and worth millions, contain Darwin's "Tree of Life" sketch and notes on his then-revolutionary thoughts on the natural world.
China launches ambitious lunar sample return mission
If successful, the Chang'e 5 mission will be the first in 44 years to bring lunar samples to Earth.
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Soccer legend Diego Maradona has died at 60
Maradona is widely considered to be one of the best soccer players of all time.
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena arrested in Mexico
Prosecutors confirm that Arozarena was detained "for problems relating to his ex-partner," amid reports of a custody dispute.
Meghan Markle opens up about "unbearable grief" after miscarriage
"Despite the staggering commonality of this pain, the conversation remains taboo, riddled with (unwarranted) shame, and perpetuating a cycle of solitary mourning," Markle wrote in a New York Times op-ed.
New rule to require certain travelers to pay bonds to enter U.S.
The State Department said the rules are designed to send "a message" to certain countries whose citizens have high rates of remaining in the U.S. after their visas have expired.
Pope supports George Floyd protests in book
The pope also addresses the coronavirus pandemic and criticized people who protested preventative guidelines in his new book.
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Denver mayor travels for holiday after urging others to stay home
On the same day as his announcement, Hancock encouraged his constituents to "stay home as much as you can," "host virtual gatherings instead of in-person dinners" and "avoid travel if you can."
More restaurants may shut down for good due to pandemic
One in six restaurants open in March will have closed for good by year's end, according to a survey by the National Restaurant Association.
Millions ignore travel warning as COVID-19 cases surge
Despite the surge in new coronavirus cases, AAA expects up to 50 million Americans to travel.
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon tests positive for coronavirus
The governor is experiencing minor symptoms and will work remotely, his office said in a statement.
College students work to reduce food waste and feed hungry families
The FarmLink Project collects food from the fields and delivers it to pantries running on empty.
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Justice Department appeals ruling in E. Jean Carroll lawsuit
Substituting the United States for Trump would leave taxpayers responsible for any payout in the case.
Trump pardons former national security adviser Michael Flynn
Flynn twice pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI, but sought to withdraw his guilty plea.
Biden is first candidate in U.S. history to surpass 80 million votes
President Trump received the second-most votes of all time, with more than 73 million.
Does America need couples therapy?
Americans are fiercely split, not only about policy, but on the basic decency of the other side.
Biden says his team is already talking with the Trump administration
The president-elect said talks are already underway, after the GSA gave the green light.
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Simple Thanksgiving recipes from Bon Appétit
Andy Baraghni, senior editor of Bon Appétit magazine, demonstrates how to prepare Broccolini With Sesame Sauce and Lemon, and Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Chile Yogurt and Mint
Soccer legend Diego Maradona dies at 60
Soccer legend Diego Maradona has died at the age of 60, Argentina's presidential office announced Wednesday.
Meghan Markle reveals she suffered a miscarriage
Britain's Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, has revealed that she suffered a miscarriage while pregnant with her second child in July. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
More PS5 and Xbox Series X game consoles coming to retailers
Two of the holiday season's most-wanted gifts sold out fast, but more devices may be available for Black Friday.
Nick Saban tests positive for COVID-19 again
Saban says he is experiencing mild symptoms and will not coach this weekend.
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More PS5 and Xbox Series X game consoles coming to retailers
Two of the holiday season's most-wanted gifts sold out fast, but more devices may be available for Black Friday.
SpaceX launches 60 more internet satellites in 100th Falcon 9 flight
The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage set a new record, making its seventh flight from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
DoorDash to pay $2.5 million for allegedly misusing worker tips
Prosecutor says the food delivery company misled consumers about how gratuities were used.
Dow hits 30,000 as Trump signals exit from White House
Markets rose as Pennsylvania certified election results, confirming President-elect Joe Biden's victory.
SpaceX launches NASA-European sea level monitor
The Sentinel-6 satellite is the first of two in a billion-dollar program to monitor Earth's oceans.
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Nature Up Close: Wild turkeys and hope
The successful reintroduction of wild birds in areas where populations had been decimated are a reminder that it is possible to repair past mistakes
SpaceX launches 60 more internet satellites in 100th Falcon 9 flight
The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage set a new record, making its seventh flight from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
Mysterious monolith discovered in Utah desert
State officials said it's illegal to install art structures without authorization on federally managed lands, "no matter what planet you're from."
Endangered whale washes ashore dead in North Carolina
The National Park Service says only about 360 right whales are still alive and about five or six calves are born each year.
Is this house under a convent in Israel the boyhood home of Jesus?
"I'm working off evidence," Professor Ken Dark told CBS News. "What's there on the ground is very consistent, very convincing."
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Study finds combo pill lowers heart risks
According to the World Health Organization, heart disease is the top killer globally. But a new study finds that a single daily polypill can dramatically reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes and other heart-related deaths. Dr. Luiza Petre joins CBSN AM with more.
Denver mayor travels for holiday after urging others to stay home
On the same day as his announcement, Hancock encouraged his constituents to "stay home as much as you can," "host virtual gatherings instead of in-person dinners" and "avoid travel if you can."
Millions ignore travel warning as COVID-19 cases surge
Despite the surge in new coronavirus cases, AAA expects up to 50 million Americans to travel.
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon tests positive for coronavirus
The governor is experiencing minor symptoms and will work remotely, his office said in a statement.
Major retailers urged to revive hazard pay amid holiday rush
Profits surge with pandemic for Amazon and Walmart; both axed extra wages for frontline workers months ago.
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For restaurants, Thanksgiving closures are tough to swallow
A terrible year for restaurant owners is now even tougher, as pandemic restrictions threaten to spoil the holidays.
Is it worth leaving your house for Black Friday sales?
A surge in coronavirus cases poses a dilemma for your holiday shopping, but experts have some advice.
Americans are scared as virus surges. They're also resilient.
"I am already drained and overwhelmed," admits one nursing assistant. After getting sick another worker says, "You have to make it work."
Unemployment claims rise for the second week in a row
Some 778,000 Americans applied for jobless aid last week, a sign the economic recovery is bogging down.
How to shop at Black-owned businesses over the holidays
Websites like Official Black Wall Street or WeBuyBlack can help consumers find companies to support.
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OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma pleads guilty in criminal case
The OxyContin maker admitted impeding the DEA's efforts to combat the addiction crisis.
Drugs and ammo seized in Calif., 3 charged in "blow" to major cartel
The DEA agent in charge called the arrests and seizure of $3.5 million in cash "gained through selling death here in our community" a "blow to the Mexican Cartels."
Massive unemployment fraud found in California prisons: Prosecutors
California has paid out at least $140 million in benefits and at least 158 claims have been filed for 133 inmates on death row, according to Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert.
In a first, San Francisco DA charges on-duty cop with homicide
District Attorney Chesa Boudin called the decision to file charges "historic."
Trump backer charged with assault after exhaling on protesters
Incident was caught on video and happened outside Trump golf club in Sterling, Virginia as pro- and anti-Trump demonstrators awaited his arrival.
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SpaceX launches 60 more internet satellites in 100th Falcon 9 flight
The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage set a new record, making its seventh flight from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
China launches ambitious lunar sample return mission
If successful, the Chang'e 5 mission will be the first in 44 years to bring lunar samples to Earth.
SpaceX launches NASA-European sea level monitor
The Sentinel-6 satellite is the first of two in a billion-dollar program to monitor Earth's oceans.
Astronauts describe thrilling ride to space
Rookie astronaut Victor Glover calls the view from space "surreal."
Astronauts hold Q&A at space station
Five astronauts, including four who launched Sunday aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon "Resilience," held a news conference Thursday from the International Space Station about how their mission is going. Watch their remarks from NASA TV.
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CBSN Originals: "A City Under Surveillance"
The Detroit Police Department is using facial recognition technology and a network of surveillance cameras to combat the city’s high crime rates. But critics say the technology has racial bias built into it and has even landed innocent people behind bars. In this documentary, CBSN Originals explores the debate over high-tech policing that promises to make our communities safer yet at the same time threatens our civil liberties.
Norah O'Donnell Reports: Sexual Assault in the Military
A year-and-a-half long investigation by "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell and the CBS News Investigative Unit into sexual assault within the U.S. military uncovered failures by leaders to address the issue. Over the course of the investigation, CBS News spoke with nearly two dozen survivors of sexual assault, whistleblowers who worked for the military's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program and families of suicide victims who say the military grossly mishandled reports of sexual assault.
Small business owners prepare for COVID winter
Americans have endured eight months of the coronavirus pandemic, which has killed more than 260,000 people. As small business owners brace for potential shutdown measures, Milwaukee restaurant owner Dan Jacobs explains how his restaurants have adapted since the start of the pandemic and how he plans to survive through the winter.
Simple Thanksgiving recipes from Bon Appétit
Andy Baraghni, senior editor of Bon Appétit magazine, demonstrates for “Sunday Morning” producer Sara Kugel how to prepare two simple, light dishes for Thanksgiving: Broccolini With Sesame Sauce and Lemon, and Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Chile Yogurt and Mint.
FarmLink Project helping to feed families in need
A group of college students have created the FarmLink Project to help reduce food waste and feed hungry families. Jonathan Vigliotti shares their story.