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
2016 Rio Olympics
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
World
Cardinal George Pell loses appeal of sex abuse convictions
Australian court upholds unanimous jury verdict that most senior Catholic to be found guilty of sexually abusing kids molested two choirboys in late 1990s
Smoke plumes from Amazon rainforest fires spotted from space
The sky in Sao Paulo, Brazil, went dark Monday due to the smoke carried in from nearly 1,700 miles away
Trump postpones meeting with Danish leader over refusal to sell Greenland
President scraps trip to Denmark for now and puts off meeting with Danish prime minister, who said Greenland is "not for sale"
U.S. won't give flu vaccines to migrants in border detention centers
Three migrant children have died in the past year from the flu
Migrants stranded off Italy rescued after 19 days at sea
Italy's interior minister banned migrant rescue vessels from docking in Italy
Man charged in death of Anguilla hotel worker facing death threats
Scott Hapgood is facing manslaughter charges in Anguilla for the death of Kenny Mitchel
Black hole possibly swallowed neutron star, causing ripples in space
The cosmic collision could be the first example of a black hole colliding with a neutron star — possibly offering new insights into the expansion of the universe
Hong Kong police officers arrested after video shows assault
Footage captured two officers in the uniform repeatedly hitting him in the head and genitals
Police kill man who held bus passengers hostage
All of the hostages, who were unharmed, were freed after the standoff in Brazil
Afghans restore art destroyed by Taliban as peace deal nears
"It was heartbreaking and horrific... they destroyed their own history," member of Afghan restoration team says
Trump makes light of his idea to buy Greenland
The president joked Monday night about his own idea to buy Greenland on Twitter
Hong Kong protests: Social media sites crack down on "deceptive" accounts
Twitter and Facebook announce removal of profiles linked to Chinese "state-backed information operation"
American says resort worker he killed was "crazed and desperate"
Scott Hapgood claims Kenny Mitchel attacked him at a resort on the island of Anguilla in front of his two daughters
Tourists face jail time for stealing sand from Sardinia, Italy
The couple told police they took the sand because they wanted to keep it as a "souvenir"
500 million bees drop dead in Brazil in 3 months
Lab research pointed to pesticides with neonicotinoids and fipronil — products banned in Europe — as the main cause of death
World
More World
Cardinal George Pell loses appeal of sex abuse convictions
Australian court upholds unanimous jury verdict that most senior Catholic to be found guilty of sexually abusing kids molested two choirboys in late 1990s
Smoke plumes from Amazon rainforest fires spotted from space
The sky in Sao Paulo, Brazil, went dark Monday due to the smoke carried in from nearly 1,700 miles away
Trump postpones meeting with Danish leader over refusal to sell Greenland
President scraps trip to Denmark for now and puts off meeting with Danish prime minister, who said Greenland is "not for sale"
U.S. won't give flu vaccines to migrants in border detention centers
Three migrant children have died in the past year from the flu
Migrants stranded off Italy rescued after 19 days at sea
Italy's interior minister banned migrant rescue vessels from docking in Italy
U.S.
More U.S.
Shark bites woman twice while she's swimming in Hawaii bay
Officials said it's possibly a 6-foot black-tip reef shark; unidentified woman had injuries to her lower back and right hip area
Trump: Jewish people who vote for Democrats show "great disloyalty"
"I think any Jewish people that vote for a Democrat — I think it shows either a total lack of knowledge or great disloyalty," Trump said Tuesday, outraging Jewish American organizations
RNC ramps up ground game to bolster Trump campaign in key states
The RNC and the Trump Victory Committee launched an "Open for Business" tour last week
NYPD counterterrorism chief on the warning signs of attack plots
There have been a string of recent arrests for threats or alleged plots across the country
Philly police head resigns over harassment, bias allegations in department
Richard Ross resigned over new allegations of sexual harassment and racial and gender discrimination against others in the department
Politics
More Politics
Trump: Jewish people who vote for Democrats show "great disloyalty"
"I think any Jewish people that vote for a Democrat — I think it shows either a total lack of knowledge or great disloyalty," Trump said Tuesday, outraging Jewish American organizations
RNC ramps up ground game to bolster Trump campaign in key states
The RNC and the Trump Victory Committee launched an "Open for Business" tour last week
Trump postpones meeting with Danish leader over refusal to sell Greenland
President scraps trip to Denmark for now and puts off meeting with Danish prime minister, who said Greenland is "not for sale"
U.S. won't give flu vaccines to migrants in border detention centers
Three migrant children have died in the past year from the flu
Why Trump's payroll tax cut wouldn't do much for the economy
As the White House vacillates over another another tax cut, economists of all political stripes say: Don't bother
Entertainment
More Entertainment
Keanu Reeves and Carrie Anne-Moss are returning for "Matrix 4"
Get ready to re-enter the Matrix
Woodstock at 50, in the words, and music, of those who were there
A half-century after a mass of humanity converged on a farm in Bethel, N.Y. for three days of peace and music, musicians and concert-goers recall a unique moment for their generation
Chef Michael Solomonov's note to self: "Cooking will be your salvation"
"You, my friend, will be experiencing pain so agonizing that, even if I tried, I could not fully explain"
Elton John blasts press coverage of Prince Harry and Meghan
He explained Harry's mother, Princess Diana, was one of his "dearest friends" and that he feels "a profound sense of obligation" to protect him
Megan Rapinoe's dad probably voted for Trump
Rapinoe spoke about what it was like to come out to her conservative parents
Technology
More Technology
Facebook will let users hide off-Facebook activity
Users will be able to control Facebook Pixel and other tools the company uses to collect user data on other sites
More than 20 Texas local governments face ransomware attack
Cyberattack typically spreads through malicious links in emails and has crippled a string of cities in recent years
Proposed laws could change how consumers get smartphones repaired
Twenty states are considering so-called "Right to Repair" bills to allow electronics to be fixed without jeopardizing quality or voiding warranties
Coming soon to Netflix: Movie trailers crafted by AI
Streaming giant is investing in tech that can automate part of the trailer-making process for its massive library
Funeral homes now live streaming memorial services
Roughly 20% of funeral homes in U.S. offer an online option to grieving family and friends who can't attend the event
Science
More Science
Smoke plumes from Amazon rainforest fires spotted from space
The sky in Sao Paulo, Brazil, went dark Monday due to the smoke carried in from nearly 1,700 miles away
Black hole possibly swallowed neutron star, causing ripples in space
The cosmic collision could be the first example of a black hole colliding with a neutron star — possibly offering new insights into the expansion of the universe
World's largest highway overpass for wildlife on track in Calif.
$87 million bridge will enable all sorts of species to cross in search of food, mates, space without risk of becoming roadkill and aid conservation efforts
500 million bees drop dead in Brazil in 3 months
Lab research pointed to pesticides with neonicotinoids and fipronil — products banned in Europe — as the main cause of death
NASA program "OMG" trying to find out how fast Greenland's ice is melting
Ice lost in Greenland means higher sea levels around the world. "Oceans Melting Greenland," a NASA program in its fourth year, is studying the melt.
Health
More Health
U.S. won't give flu vaccines to migrants in border detention centers
Three migrant children have died in the past year from the flu
What parents should know about dietary supplements for kids
"A pill isn't going to make you do better on a test... A pill won't help you make the varsity team. Food will, exercise will, studying will."
Planned Parenthood exits Title X program, rejects "gag order"
"For too many people struggling to make ends meet, it may be that they may go without care," said Planned Parenthood's new leader, Alexis McGill Johnson
Juul raises $325 million despite growing health concerns
Facing stricter regulation in the U.S., the vaping company has been pushing to expand overseas
Dog Goods USA recalls pig ears in 33-state outbreak of salmonella
Pet owners are urged to return pig ears sold under the Chef Toby brand amid reports of 127 people falling ill
MoneyWatch
More MoneyWatch
Hedge funds making millions off Europe's killer heat waves
Carbon-emission credits are hotter than ever on Wall Street, attracting investors eager to cash in on climate change
3 reasons the U.S. economy isn't set to fall off a cliff
Despite mounting fears of a serious slump, the economy remains solid on many fronts, including GDP and hiring
Why Trump's payroll tax cut wouldn't do much for the economy
As the White House vacillates over another another tax cut, economists of all political stripes say: Don't bother
U.S. kids are quitting sports amid rising costs, inequality
Youth sports participation is rising among richer families, as children lower down the ladder exit the field
Beyond Meat frenzy paves way for Wall Street's first vegan ETF
Fund is the first of what could be a wave of investments for people who want to put their money behind animal rights
Crime
More Crime
NYPD counterterrorism chief on the warning signs of attack plots
There have been a string of recent arrests for threats or alleged plots across the country
America's deadliest mass shootings
These are the deadliest mass shootings in American history
Philly police head resigns over harassment, bias allegations in department
Richard Ross resigned over new allegations of sexual harassment and racial and gender discrimination against others in the department
Is domestic terrorism on the rise?
Across the country, there have been recent arrests for alleged shooting plots. They come in the wake of the deadly shooting in El Paso, which left communities on edge. John Miller, NYPD's deputy commissioner of intelligence and counterterrorism, joins the "CBS Evening News" with the latest.
Man speaks after hotel worker's death
A Connecticut man is facing manslaughter charges on Anguilla after killing a resort worker. At a press conference, Scott Hapgood and his lawyer said the man was "armed and demanding money." Errol Barnett has the latest.
Space
More Space
Black hole possibly swallowed neutron star, causing ripples in space
The cosmic collision could be the first example of a black hole colliding with a neutron star — possibly offering new insights into the expansion of the universe
NASA's step forward in new moon plan
NASA has moved a step closer in resuming human space missions since the program was shuttered in 2011. CBS News' Marc Liverman reports from Huntsville, Alabama, where NASA announced it will manage the building of the new human lunar lander.
NASA picks Alabama space center for moon lander program
The lander is a critical element in NASA's plans to return astronauts to the moon in 2024
Milky Way black hole emits mysterious light flare
Scientists spot a flare of light coming from a black hole in the Milky Way. Syracuse University physics professor Duncan Brown explains to CBSN how the mysterious event may have occurred.
Dream Chaser spaceplanes to launch on Vulcan rocket
Sierra Nevada Corp. picks ULA's Vulcan rocket to boost Dream Chaser spaceplanes into orbit
Latest Galleries
More Latest Galleries
Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense with a brick paver and a baseball bat because Jason was choking Molly and threatening to kill her
Michael Gargiulo case: Stabbing deaths of three women linked to suspected serial killer
Investigators link murders of Tricia Pacaccio, Ashley Ellerin and Maria Bruno to same suspect: Michael Gargiulo
The worst movies of 2019
The worst films of the year star big name actors, including Keanu Reeves, Anne Hathaway, and Chris Hemsworth.
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo
A traveling exhibition of gothic and occult art, sideshow performers, and bizarre specimens stopped outside Chicago, where CBS News photographer Jake Barlow took in the odd sights
New York's Central Park
America's first major landscaped public park, the 840-acre park in Manhattan welcomes more than 37 million visitors every year
Popular
More Popular
Popular
ISIS still poses threat in Syria & Afghanistan
In an interview with "CBS This Morning" on Tuesday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the terror group ISIS is now more powerful in some places than it has been in years. As the U.S. works on negotiating the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, there are new fears that a peace deal with the Taliban could give ISIS an advantage in the region. National security expert and U.S. Army veteran Asha Castleberry joins CBSN with analysis.
Trump postpones meeting with Danish prime minister
President Trump has canceled a planned trip to Denmark over the prime minister's apparent unwillingness in discussing the possible sale of Greenland. The president announced on Twitter the meeting with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen would be rescheduled.
Trump considering new tax cut
President Trump confirmed Tuesday that the White House is looking to roll out another tax cut, as economists warn of an oncoming recession. Washington Post chief correspondent Dan Balz and Politico's White House reporter Nancy Cook join CBSN's "Red & Blue" with details.
A climate reckoning in the heartland
A historic flood in March 2019 left much of America's heartland under water. Grain farmers already struggling to bounce back from the Chinese trade war must now grapple with the realities of climate change that threaten to change the future of farming forever. Now, some farmers are implementing practices that could potentially reverse the effects of climate change – and provide a bigger profit. In this CBSN Originals documentary, Adam Yamaguchi travels to Nebraska, where he meets two farmers on different paths, both determined to pass their legacies on to the next generation.
8/20/19: CBSN Evening News
Trump looking for ways to boost the economy; Kayakers escape iceberg collapse in Alaska
