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 luggage causes 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
8 Israelis wounded after gunman opens fire on bus in Jerusalem
The attack followed a tense week between Israel and Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank in which 49 Palestinians, including 17 children and 14 militants, were killed.
U.S. employees in Tijuana told to "shelter in place" amid violence
It was the third time this week Mexican cities have seen widespread arson and shootings by drug cartels.
Russian shelling heavy in east; Ukraine strikes key bridge
Ukrainian forces strike the last working bridge over a river in the Russian-occupied Kherson region, authorities say.
One dead, dozens injured as festival stage collapses in Spain
Footage on social media showed powerful winds sweeping through the venue, trees bending dangerously and debris flying.
10 killed, including 2 kids, in Montenegro rampage: "Unprecedented tragedy"
The attacker was randomly shooting at people, including at children, state TV reported, quoting witnesses.
American teacher's family fears he'll be left behind in Russian prison
The family of the 60-year-old imprisoned by Russia over medical marijuana says this is "the last opportunity to save his life."
"They're killing us": Migrants trapped on tiny island beg for help
A woman in the group stranded between Greece and Turkey says the island is "full of snakes, scorpions, and a lot of insects," and they're struggling to survive.
Salman Rushdie severely injured in stabbing at lecture in New York; suspect in custody
The 75-year-old author was stabbed in the neck and in the abdomen, officials said during a Friday evening press conference.
Over 150 endangered vultures poisoned to death, many dismembered
Vultures are targeted by poachers because they draw unwanted attention to their illegal activities.
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California governor announces aggressive plan to boost water supply
Gov. Gavin Newsom said California is expected to lose 10% of its water supply by 2040.
Expert: Violent images sent to victim's family is "psychological terrorism"
Slain teen's family forced to relive her death on social media.
Travelers urged to take advantage of falling airline ticket prices, experts say
Airfares were down 7.8% in July compared to June, according to the latest numbers released by the Labor Department.
Meteor's loud boom rattles skies over Salt Lake City and beyond
Even Utah's governor, out for a run, heard the boom, which was caused by what the National Weather Service said was a meteor.
Carson Daly on Woodstock '99's chaos: "I thought I was going to die"
"I just remember feeling like I was in another country during military conflict," the TV personality writes.
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Travelers urged to take advantage of falling airline ticket prices, experts say
Airfares were down 7.8% in July compared to June, according to the latest numbers released by the Labor Department.
The Inflation Reduction Act may not lower inflation: analysis
A new analysis from the Penn Wharton Budget Model finds that wealthier taxpayers will bear the brunt of the impact.
U.S. stocks fly high, as S&P 500 ends 4th straight week of gains
Some investors believe inflation may have peaked, allowing Federal Reserve to be less aggressive with hikes.
California ponders extending life of last operating nuclear plant
Gov. Newsom warns plant's power is needed for reliable energy, but questions over earthquake safety and more loom.
Amazon launching TV show based on Ring security videos
Produced by Amazon-owned studio MGM, the show aims to follow the mold of "America's Funniest Home Videos."
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What is the Espionage Act?
The Justice Department is investigating Trump for potential Espionage Act violations, according to a search warrant. What does it mean?
Trump says "it was all declassified" — how declassification usually works
FBI agents seized several sets of records of various classified levels from Trump's home in Florida.
Back on trail, Senate candidate admits his "life could have ended"
Fetterman suffered a stroke days before the primary in May.
The Inflation Reduction Act may not lower inflation: analysis
A new analysis from the Penn Wharton Budget Model finds that wealthier taxpayers will bear the brunt of the impact.
House passes Democrats' climate and health care bill, sending it to Biden's desk
Called the Inflation Reduction Act, the bill passed the House in a 220 to 207 party-line vote, days after it cleared the Senate in 51 to 50.
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Idaho Supreme Court rules that abortion restrictions can take effect
One of the laws slated to take effect allows potential relatives of an embryo or fetus to sue abortion providers for up to $20,000 within four years of an abortion.
Polio detected in New York City wastewater
Polio has been detected in New York City's wastewater, suggesting further circulation of the virus. The city's health department is urging pediatricians to immediately identify and schedule appointments for children who are behind on their polio immunizations. Elaine Quijano shares more details.
Did I get the polio vaccine? How to know if you're protected against the virus
A case of polio was identified in Rockland County, New York, and now the virus has been detected in New York City's wastewater.
Senators who suffered strokes urge public to prioritize wellness
Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Ray Luján reflect on their experiences recovering from strokes.
Polio detected in NYC's sewage, suggesting virus circulating
Last month, the New York Health Department reported the nation's first case of polio in almost a decade, in Rockland County, north of New York City.
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8 Israelis wounded after gunman opens fire on bus in Jerusalem
The attack followed a tense week between Israel and Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank in which 49 Palestinians, including 17 children and 14 militants, were killed.
U.S. employees in Tijuana told to "shelter in place" amid violence
It was the third time this week Mexican cities have seen widespread arson and shootings by drug cartels.
Russian shelling heavy in east; Ukraine strikes key bridge
Ukrainian forces strike the last working bridge over a river in the Russian-occupied Kherson region, authorities say.
One dead, dozens injured as festival stage collapses in Spain
Footage on social media showed powerful winds sweeping through the venue, trees bending dangerously and debris flying.
10 killed, including 2 kids, in Montenegro rampage: "Unprecedented tragedy"
The attacker was randomly shooting at people, including at children, state TV reported, quoting witnesses.
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Carson Daly on Woodstock '99's chaos: "I thought I was going to die"
"I just remember feeling like I was in another country during military conflict," the TV personality writes.
R. Kelly accuser in alleged child sex video set to testify
The singer's federal trial on charges he conspired to obstruct justice in his 2008 state child pornography trial starts Monday in Chicago.
One dead, dozens injured as festival stage collapses in Spain
Footage on social media showed powerful winds sweeping through the venue, trees bending dangerously and debris flying.
Fantastic Cat performs "C'mon Armageddon"
Four acclaimed singer-songwriters joined forces to create an indie-folk-rock band and have since released their debut album, “The Very Best of Fantastic Cat.” For Saturday Sessions, Fantastic Cat performs "C'mon Armageddon."
Fantastic Cat: Ain’t This the Strangest Town
Four acclaimed singer-songwriters joined forces to create an indie-folk-rock band and have since released their debut album, “The Very Best of Fantastic Cat.” For Saturday Sessions, Fantastic Cat performs “Ain’t This the Strangest Town."
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YouTube is the most popular social media among teens, followed by TikTok
About 36% admitted they spend too much time on social media and 54% say it would be somewhat hard to give it up.
Gadgets and apps to help find lost items
CNET editorial director Dan Ackerman joins "CBS Mornings" to share tracking devices and apps that can help people find lost things. He discusses trackers that can find a parked car or glasses as well as a smart lock to help keep track of keys and even pets.
New tax credits for EVs look generous — but they're complicated
While many EVs qualify for tax credits under inflation bill, no cars sold today likely would get the full $7,500 rebate.
Smart home tech can help save money on energy bills
Programmable thermostats and smart lights can help consumers' lower energy bills.
Inflation and July's Consumer Price Index
The U.S. Labor Department has released its latest Consumer Price Index for July 2022. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings" to break down what this means for prices and the economy.
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Earth spinning faster is no reason to panic, scientists say
News of the faster rotation led to misleading posts on social media about the significance of the measurement, leading some to express concern about its implications.
Ice Age human footprints found in Utah desert: "Lost oasis"
Men find 88 distinct prints left by a mixture of adults and children on what is now the Utah Test and Training Range.
Shrinking snowpack threatens California water supply
For more than 75 million Americans living out West, snow melt from the Sierra Nevada is a major source of water. However, the mountain range's snowpack is shrinking, down an average of 23% since 1955. Roger Bales, professor of engineering at the University of California, Merced, joins CBS News to discuss what this could mean for California's water future.
Stunning image of colliding galaxies
In a part of space far, far away, two galaxies joined together to form one of the universe's most spectacular events – a galactic merger with streaming stars and chaos. And scientists say the stunning images are a preview of what's to come for the Milky Way.
U.K. so hot and dry, the source of the River Thames has dried up
"Hopefully downstream we will find the Thames, but at the moment, it's gone," said one tourist who had come, hoping to see the origin of the iconic English river.
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Expert: Violent images sent to victim's family is "psychological terrorism"
Slain teen's family forced to relive her death on social media.
Salman Rushdie stabbing suspect pleads not guilty
The 24-year-old suspect charged with attempted murder and assault in the stabbing of author Salman Rushdie has pleaded not guilty. Michael George has more.
U.S. employees in Tijuana told to "shelter in place" amid violence
It was the third time this week Mexican cities have seen widespread arson and shootings by drug cartels.
R. Kelly accuser in alleged child sex video set to testify
The singer's federal trial on charges he conspired to obstruct justice in his 2008 state child pornography trial starts Monday in Chicago.
Salman Rushdie stabbing suspect charged with attempted murder
The author will likely lose an eye, and the nerves in his arm were "severed" and his liver was "stabbed and damaged," his agent said.
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Meteor's loud boom rattles skies over Salt Lake City and beyond
Even Utah's governor, out for a run, heard the boom, which was caused by what the National Weather Service said was a meteor.
NASA's Perseverance finds tangled object on Mars
Scientists suspect the tangled object is likely pieces of shredded Dacron netting from the Perseverance itself.
"Cosmic collision" shows the fate of the Milky Way
"Dueling gravitational forces will trigger bursts of intense stellar formation and wildly distort their once-majestic structures," researchers said.
Sturgeon moon captured in spectacular photos around the world
All over the globe, the Sturgeon moon gave viewers one last supermoon before 2023.
Scientist apologizes after posting image of star that was actually sausage
Etienne Klein apologized for misleading some Twitter followers with his "scientist's joke."
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The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Timeline: The Jonelle Matthews case
Inside the case against Steven Pankey, a former political candidate who was tried for the kidnapping and murder of a Colorado 12-year-old.
The 50 most expensive colleges in America, ranked
These colleges come with a hefty price tag
Deadliest states for drug overdoses
CDC data reveals which U.S. state has the highest rate of drug overdose-related deaths per 100,000 residents.
The disappearance of Carole Baskin's then-husband Don Lewis
An inside look at the puzzling disappearance of the Florida millionaire
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The Online Life & Death of Bianca Devins
How did images of a 17 year old girl's murder go viral? "48 Hours" contributor Jericka Duncan reports.
Bird flu outbreak ravages poultry farms across U.S.
Poultry farms across the U.S. are scrambling to contain a new, highly contagious avian flu. The outbreak has contributed to a 47% increase in the price of eggs at grocery stores in July compared to a year ago. John Ramos has more.
Airline ticket prices finally beginning to drop
Airline ticket prices peaked in May, as pent-up pandemic demand filled planes, and fuel prices soared. Now, fuel prices are declining and airfares have followed suit. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Bus driver shortage impacting schools nationwide
A nationwide shortage of bus drivers is impacting as much as 86% of school across the United States. Schools have been forced to alter or entirely scrap bus routes amid the lack of staffing. Danya Bacchus has more.
Europe faces wildfires, drought amid record heatwave
Record temperatures in Europe are leading to unprecedented droughts and wildfires across the continent. Ian Lee has more.