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
World
New Zealand speaker cradles baby during debate
The speaker held the baby for his colleague, who had just come back from paternity leave after welcoming his son's birth
Amazon fires caused by humans, environmentalists say
The rainforest protection group Amazon Watch says farmers, emboldened by the government, intentionally set the forest ablaze
Taliban says ending Afghanistan war "is very necessary"
U.S.-Taliban peace talks have been taking place in the Gulf Arab state of Qatar, where the group has a political office
Study raises concerns about microplastics in drinking water
"If you ask somebody whether they'd like their water with or without plastic, I doubt you'd get any answer other than, 'hold the plastic, please!'"
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
Rapidly decaying Titanic could disappear in decades
Explorers on the first manned voyage in nearly 15 years were astonished by the famous ship's rapid decay
U.S. athletes punished for protesting at Pan American Games
Fencer Race Imboden kneeled on the medal stand and hammer thrower Gwen Berry raised her fist during the national anthem and both face 12-month probation
Spacewalk installs key upgrade to station
The new port will allow two U.S. commercial crew ships to dock at the space station at the same time
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
Hong Kong police officers arrested after video shows assault
Footage captured two officers in the uniform repeatedly hitting him in the head and genitals
World
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New Zealand speaker cradles baby during debate
The speaker held the baby for his colleague, who had just come back from paternity leave after welcoming his son's birth
Amazon fires caused by humans, environmentalists say
The rainforest protection group Amazon Watch says farmers, emboldened by the government, intentionally set the forest ablaze
Taliban says ending Afghanistan war "is very necessary"
U.S.-Taliban peace talks have been taking place in the Gulf Arab state of Qatar, where the group has a political office
Study raises concerns about microplastics in drinking water
"If you ask somebody whether they'd like their water with or without plastic, I doubt you'd get any answer other than, 'hold the plastic, please!'"
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
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DNC rejects resolution calling for climate change debate
A party committee rejected a resolution that would have allowed candidates to participate in a climate-focused debate
Co-worker arrested in killing of retired college administrator
Chuyen Vo, a former Cal State Fullerton employee, was taken into custody Wednesday night on murder charges
Real ID mandatory for air travel in 2020
The clock is ticking for consumers to get a REAL ID compliant form of identification to board a flight in the U.S.
American man charged with death of resort worker back in Anguilla
Scott Hapgood was on vacation with his family when Kenny Mitchel came to their room
Sharks gather for annual underwater mating dance
Every year, sharks gather for their annual underwater mating dance and scientists are there to catch them
Politics
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DNC rejects resolution calling for climate change debate
A party committee rejected a resolution that would have allowed candidates to participate in a climate-focused debate
Real ID mandatory for air travel in 2020
The clock is ticking for consumers to get a REAL ID compliant form of identification to board a flight in the U.S.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: DNC rejects climate change debate
Several committee members expressed reservation with prioritizing climate over any single other issue like gun violence or health care
Sanders campaign manager: "Absolutely critical we win New Hampshire"
"We are going to invest in this state and are investing in the state to do everything in our power to win it," Faiz Shakir said
Sarah Huckabee Sanders to join Fox News as a contributor
Sanders is the third former Trump administration official to join Fox News Channel
Entertainment
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Taylor Swift plans to re-record earlier songs. Here's why
Preview: Superstar tells "CBS Sunday Morning" she'll re-record the masters of her earlier songs to offset the impact of the sale of her original music label
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
Sean Spicer joins "Dancing with the Stars" cast
ABC's hit show "Dancing with the Stars" is about to get a lot spicier in its 28th season
The Obamas' first film, "American Factory," debuts on Netflix
Documentary explores impact of globalization, centering on a closed Ohio plant that reopens under Chinese management
Rescue pup to star in "Lady and the Tramp" remake
Just last year, Monte was living in a shelter – now he's on the road to fame
Technology
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Phone carriers will block some robocalls for free
AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon will start offering blocking software and move to halt fake caller ID numbers
Instagram says there's "no truth" to new hoax post, so don't share it
The fake notice has already fooled many of your friends and many celebrities
Facebook will let users see how company tracks them
Users will be able to disconnect their account from data Facebook gathers elsewhere on the web—after a wait period
More than 20 Texas local governments hit by 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
Science
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Sharks gather for annual underwater mating dance
Every year, sharks gather for their annual underwater mating dance and scientists are there to catch them
New York woman catches fish with 2 mouths
The catch was made in Lake Champlain, which is rumored to have its own Loch Ness-like sea monster
Rocket launches GPS satellite into orbit for Air Force
The new satellite is the second in a new generation of advanced navigation beacons
Humanoid robot "commands" Russian rocket test flight
The humanoid robot is known as Skybot F-850 and as FEDOR; the test flight was needed to clear an upgraded Soyuz booster to launch human crews to the space station
Panthers are struggling to walk and officials don't know why
Trail footage shows kittens stumbling and falling down, as if unable to control their hind legs
Health
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Vaping affects blood vessels after just one use, study finds
Healthy non-smokers who vaped just once showed signs of reduced blood flow in their femoral artery
3 arrested for violent threats against Planned Parenthood this month
Jacob Cooper, 20, was the third man arrest this month for threatening extremely violence against a Planned Parenthood
Vaping teen spends 10 days on a ventilator after lungs fail
"The major point that I would like to get across to parents is that e-cigarettes are not safe"
Reported illness among vapers reaches 150 possible cases
Health officials are now looking into more than 150 possible cases in 16 states
Study raises concerns about microplastics in drinking water
"If you ask somebody whether they'd like their water with or without plastic, I doubt you'd get any answer other than, 'hold the plastic, please!'"
MoneyWatch
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Fading corporate profits heighten U.S. recession fears
A decline in company earnings suggests the economy is losing speed, adding to recession fears
Phone carriers will block some robocalls for free
AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon will start offering blocking software and move to halt fake caller ID numbers
Experimental store tracks shoppers with hidden cameras
Hidden cameras track shoppers' movements as they browse the almost 14,000 square feet of merchandise
China trade war costing billions in U.S. tourism spending
Chinese tourists spend more on travel to the U.S. than any other group, but their numbers are waning amid tensions
How much a family with good health insurance spent last year
Employee health care costs have risen twice as fast as wages—those with coverage pay thousands of dollars more
Crime
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Co-worker arrested in killing of retired college administrator
Chuyen Vo, a former Cal State Fullerton employee, was taken into custody Wednesday night on murder charges
America's deadliest mass shootings
These are the deadliest mass shootings in American history
American man back in Anguilla
A Connecticut man accused of killing a hotel worker in Anguilla was back on the island for a court appearance. Scott Hapgood was on vacation with his family in April when Kenny Mitchel came to their room. Errol Barnett has the latest.
New details in "stand your ground" case
For the first time, we're hearing a gunman's account of a deadly shooting in a convenience store parking lot. The killing last summer reignited the debate over Florida's "stand your ground law." Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Planned Parenthood threat arrest
A Tennessee man was arrested for allegedly threatening a mass shooting at a Planned Parenthood in Washington, D.C. This is not an isolated case. Chip Reid reports.
Space
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Rocket launches GPS satellite into orbit for Air Force
The new satellite is the second in a new generation of advanced navigation beacons
Humanoid robot "commands" Russian rocket test flight
The humanoid robot is known as Skybot F-850 and as FEDOR; the test flight was needed to clear an upgraded Soyuz booster to launch human crews to the space station
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
Spacewalk installs key upgrade to station
The new port will allow two U.S. commercial crew ships to dock at the space station at the same time
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.
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Pictures from the Amazon rainforest fires in Brazil
The Amazon rainforest in Brazil has seen a record number of fires this season
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
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"Stand your ground" trial underway in Florida
Witnesses were back in court Thursday in Florida's "Stand your ground" trial. Suspect Michael Drejka is accused of shooting and killing an unarmed black man during a dispute over a parking space last year. Manuel Bojorquez joined CBSN with the latest.
CBS News obtains ICE review of 2017 detainee suicide
CBS News has obtained an internal review by ICE that reveals how staff violated regulations in the case of a detainee who died by suicide in 2017. Immigration lawyer Andrew Free joins CBSN to discuss the case.
Planned Parenthood shooting threat
Three young men have been arrested for threatening mass shootings against Planned Parenthood this month. CBS News reporter Kate Smith joined CBSN to discuss the recent threats against abortion clinics.
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.
American man back in Anguilla
A Connecticut man accused of killing a hotel worker in Anguilla was back on the island for a court appearance. Scott Hapgood was on vacation with his family in April when Kenny Mitchel came to their room. Errol Barnett has the latest.
