World Cup champ Alex Morgan's rise to stardom
One of the top stars in U.S. women's soccer chronicles her journey in a new memoir, "Breakaway: Beyond the Goal"
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World Cup champions celebrate win, but question inequality
USA's Carli Llloyd and Becky Sauerbrunn are living a "dream come true," but not one as nice as last year's men's champions
A first for NYC ticker tape parades
New York City is celebrating the U.S. women's soccer team at the "Canyon of Heroes," but it's never hosted this type of honoree -- until now
Obama congratulates U.S. women's team on World Cup win
The president called the team and praised their "convincing victory" over the Japanese team
Carli Lloyd celebrates "epic" Women's World Cup win
Record-breaking plays by the tournament MVP gave way to Team USA's history-making 5-2 victory against Japan
Elation after record-breaking U.S. Women's World Cup victory
It took only 16 minutes for Team USA to secure an insurmountable lead over Japan -- 16 years after Americans last lifted the coveted trophy
Women's World Cup final gives U.S. a second chance
Japan won the 2011 Women's World Cup final over the Americans, and the two teams are set to square up for a rematch for the title tonight
Team USA ready for "dream matchup" against Japan
American soccer fans brimming with confidence as U.S. squad heads into the Women's World Cup finals Sunday
Freak play sends Japan to Women's World Cup final
Beats England 2-1 to earn right to defend crown by taking on U.S. in rematch of 2011 championship game
Team USA's Carli Lloyd is ready to "win this thing"
Star midfielder played key role in topping Germany in semifinal and said she's ready to "put up a fight" in World Cup final
U.S. defeats Germany 2-0 in Women's World Cup semifinal
Goals just minutes apart put the American women into the World Cup final as they seek their first title since 1999
USA battles top-ranked Germany at Women's World Cup
Germany has only beat Americans four out of 29 times, but is favored to win heading into Tuesday's semifinal match
Female soccer stars cashing in on endorsements
Being a professional athlete isn't always lucrative and some of soccer's greatest find it's up to them to make plays pay off the field
U.S. women trying to live up to historic 1999 World Cup win
As Team USA advances through knockout stage, they face China next -- the same team Americans last battled for World Cup glory
U.S. women advance in World Cup with 2-0 win over Colombia
Goals scored by Alex Morgan and Carli Lloyd sent the U.S. team to Ottawa to face China in the quarterfinals
Women's World Cup: U.S. and Sweden play to scoreless draw
One of the most anticipated matches of the Women's World Cup group stage ends in 0-0 tie; U.S. will take on Nigeria Tuesday
Heightened concern for concussions in women's soccer
"We've gotten to a point where the game can be quite dangerous," says U.S. player Becky Sauerbrunn
USA women's soccer combat continued criticism
Team hopes to ride momentum from Monday's spectacular win despite attention on off-field issues
U.S. women's soccer team celebrates win against Australia
The American women have never lost an opening World Cup match, but the win didn't come easy
The soccer mom supreme of Team USA
Team USA Captain Christie Rampone opens up about motherhood ahead of her fifth Women's World Cup appearance
Report revives Hope Solo abuse allegation questions
Soccer star's case was dismissed last year, but she has yet to be cleared of the looming controversy Team USA can't seem to outrun
U.S. women's soccer stars preview 2015 World Cup
For standouts like Hope Solo, the tournament in Canada could be a time of redemption; for Abby Wambach, it's a last chance to make history
Hope Solo suspended following latest off-field incident
U.S. Women's Soccer says star goalie must "step away from the team" after incident involving her husband, police
Hope Solo achieved celebrity status after helping guide U.S. women's soccer to back-to-back Olympic gold medals
Hope Solo achieved celebrity status after helping guide U.S. women's soccer to back-to-back Olympic gold medals. But she's had a history of off-the-field trouble, and this latest misstep was enough to get her temporarily kicked off her team. Elaine Quijano reports.
Court date set for U.S. women's soccer goalie in domestic violence case
Charges against Hope Solo stem from a June altercation with family members
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Hamas frees 2 more hostages, with additional releases expected Thursday
Two more hostages were released on Thursday, Israel said, as a short-term truce deal between Israel and Hamas neared its one-week mark in the Palestinian territory.
Colombian navy finds shipwrecked boat with over 750 kilos of drugs nearby
Two people were found near the boat and charged with drug-related crimes, the Colombian navy said.
Shane MacGowan, longtime frontman of The Pogues, dies at 65
Singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, the longtime front-man of The Pogues, died at the age of 65 surrounded by loved ones in Ireland, his family said.
Japan asks U.S. to ground Ospreys amid search for crew in deadly crash
Amid a search for 7 crew members still missing after a U.S. military Osprey crashed into the sea, Japan wants the U.S. to ground the planes until they're proven safe.
Widow of serial killer who preyed on virgins admits to "all the facts"
Monique Olivier, the widow of French serial killer Michel Fourniret, is on trial over her role in three murders dating back decades.
3 killed in Jerusalem after Israel and Hamas agree to extend Gaza truce
Hamas has freed about 100 hostages since the temporary cease-fire took effect and, despite ongoing violence outside Gaza, the truce was extended for at least 1 more day.
Dying mother of Israeli hostage pleads for her release
The dying mother of Noa Argamani, an Israeli hostage abducted by Hamas on Oct. 7, pleaded for her daughter's return in a video shared by Israel's government.
Candy company uses cocoa harvested by child labor: CBS News investigation
Children in Ghana, some as young as 5, are working cocoa fields and wielding machetes instead of attending school.
American woman among hostages released on 6th day of cease-fire
An American mother of three was among the latest group of hostages released by Hamas on Wednesday, President Biden said.
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Watchdog launches probe into new FBI headquarters site selection
An internal government watchdog is launching an investigation into the process behind the selection of a site in Maryland for the FBI's new headquarters.
Gun suicides reached "unprecedented" high in 2022, CDC data shows
The annual U.S. firearm suicide rate in 2022 increased to the highest documented level since at least 1968, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Historian: You can't study diplomacy in the U.S. without grappling with Kissinger
Henry Kissinger, one of the most influential and controversial diplomats of the 20th century, died Wednesday at age 100.
Senate panel votes to subpoena key GOP figures in Supreme Court ethics probe
All 11 Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to approve subpoenas for Harlan Crow and Leonard Leo.
Trump gag order reinstated as appeals court sides with judge in fraud trial
A New York appellate court has reinstated a limited gag order barring former President Donald Trump from making public comments about court staff in his ongoing civil fraud trial.
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United CEO addresses pilot mental health concerns amid surge in flying
The Transportation Security Administration recorded its busiest day ever over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, with nearly 3 million passengers flying on Sunday.
Netflix Games to roll out three GTA games in December
Netflix's gaming division will release a mobile-friendly Grand Theft Auto game pack just as GTA VI's trailer is slated to debut.
Elon Musk says advertiser boycott at X could "kill the company"
The billionaire owner of X took a defensive tone, saying that "the whole world will know that those advertisers killed the company."
UAW launches campaign to unionize Toyota, Tesla and other automakers
The UAW, coming off of new labor contracts with Detroit's Big Three, said it's now targeting automakers that rely on non-unionized workers.
Okta says security breach way worse than first thought
Hackers stole data on all users of Okta's customer support system, the San Francisco cybersecurity company disclosed.
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Watchdog launches probe into new FBI headquarters site selection
An internal government watchdog is launching an investigation into the process behind the selection of a site in Maryland for the FBI's new headquarters.
Historian: You can't study diplomacy in the U.S. without grappling with Kissinger
Henry Kissinger, one of the most influential and controversial diplomats of the 20th century, died Wednesday at age 100.
Senate panel votes to subpoena key GOP figures in Supreme Court ethics probe
All 11 Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to approve subpoenas for Harlan Crow and Leonard Leo.
Trump gag order reinstated as appeals court sides with judge in fraud trial
A New York appellate court has reinstated a limited gag order barring former President Donald Trump from making public comments about court staff in his ongoing civil fraud trial.
Govs. Ron DeSantis, Gavin Newsom to face off in unusual debate today
Florida's Ron DeSantis, a GOP presidential candidate, is taking on California's Gavin Newsom, who is a Biden surrogate and not a 2024 candidate, in a debate moderated by Fox's Sean Hannity.
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Gun suicides reached "unprecedented" high in 2022, CDC data shows
The annual U.S. firearm suicide rate in 2022 increased to the highest documented level since at least 1968, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Latest hospital cyberattack shows healthcare systems' vulnerability
On Thanksgiving day, Ardent Health Services was forced to take its network offline after a cyber breach affecting 30 hospitals and more than 200 health care sites.
Shannen Doherty says cancer has spread to her bones
The "Charmed" and "Beverly Hills, 90210" actor said she hopes to get into clinical trials as new treatments are developed but what drives her now is the desire "to prove" that she can work despite her cancer diagnosis.
Schools across the U.S. will soon be able to order free COVID tests
The tests will be available from a federal stockpile starting in December, and schools can distribute them to students, families, staff and larger school communities.
Protein bars recalled after hairnet and shrink wrap found in products
Recalled Burn Boot Camp snacks were sold at locations run by gym franchises throughout the U.S.
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Hamas frees 2 more hostages, with additional releases expected Thursday
Two more hostages were released on Thursday, Israel said, as a short-term truce deal between Israel and Hamas neared its one-week mark in the Palestinian territory.
Colombian navy finds shipwrecked boat with over 750 kilos of drugs nearby
Two people were found near the boat and charged with drug-related crimes, the Colombian navy said.
Shane MacGowan, longtime frontman of The Pogues, dies at 65
Singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, the longtime front-man of The Pogues, died at the age of 65 surrounded by loved ones in Ireland, his family said.
Japan asks U.S. to ground Ospreys amid search for crew in deadly crash
Amid a search for 7 crew members still missing after a U.S. military Osprey crashed into the sea, Japan wants the U.S. to ground the planes until they're proven safe.
Widow of serial killer who preyed on virgins admits to "all the facts"
Monique Olivier, the widow of French serial killer Michel Fourniret, is on trial over her role in three murders dating back decades.
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Shane MacGowan, longtime frontman of The Pogues, dies at 65
Singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, the longtime front-man of The Pogues, died at the age of 65 surrounded by loved ones in Ireland, his family said.
Paste Magazine acquires Jezebel, plans to relaunch it
Paste Magazine announced Wednesday that it will be acquiring the beloved women-focused publication and relaunching it soon.
Frances Sternhagen, "Cheers" actress, dies at 93
Acclaimed Tony-award winning stage and screen actress Frances Sternhagen, who made countless television appearances in shows including "Cheers" and "Sex in the City," has died at the age of 93.
Shannen Doherty says cancer has spread to her bones
The "Charmed" and "Beverly Hills, 90210" actor said she hopes to get into clinical trials as new treatments are developed but what drives her now is the desire "to prove" that she can work despite her cancer diagnosis.
Taylor Swift was Spotify's most-streamed artist in 2023
Taylor Swift was the most-streamed artist globally in 2023, according to Spotify Wrapped. Here's how you can find who you spent the most time with this year.
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Elon Musk lashes out at advertisers
In a live interview with The New York Times Wednesday, Elon Musk accused advertisers leaving X of trying to blackmail him. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
Sports Illustrated, AI and the future of news
What happens when a legacy media outlet turns to artificial intelligence? Seth Lewis, professor and director of journalism at the University of Oregon, joins CBS News to dig into the recent reporting about Sports Illustrated and AI — and what it reveals about the future of news.
Cyberattack on hospital chain causes chaos
A major ransomware attack affected 30 hospitals and more than 200 health care sites across six states. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga looks at what happened to some patients.
Elon Musk says advertiser boycott at X could "kill the company"
The billionaire owner of X took a defensive tone, saying that "the whole world will know that those advertisers killed the company."
Okta says security breach way worse than first thought
Hackers stole data on all users of Okta's customer support system, the San Francisco cybersecurity company disclosed.
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Why COP climate meetings matter
The annual United Nations climate summit, COP28, is officially underway with world leaders seeking agreement on goals and strategies to address climate change. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green has more on what these summits do and why they are important. And CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has a look at President Biden's climate change record.
COP28 climate summit begins in Dubai
The world's largest climate summit begins Thursday in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with 2023 set to be the hottest year ever recorded on Earth. Valerie Volcovici, a U.S. climate and energy policy correspondent for the Reuters news agency, joined CBS News to discuss the conference.
Blind golden mole detected in South Africa for first time in 87 years
The team used a scent-detecting Border Collie dog, Jessie, to find traces of two De Winton's golden moles.
What to know about the COP28 climate summit
Diplomats from nearly 200 countries will gather in Dubai, U.A.E., starting Thursday for the U.N.'s annual climate talks. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy explains what's on the agenda.
Mars' landscape captured in newly released images
NASA revealed multiple new panoramic images of clouds and dust in Mars' skies, as well as one of its tiny two moons, taken last May.
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Colombian navy finds shipwrecked boat with over 750 kilos of drugs nearby
Two people were found near the boat and charged with drug-related crimes, the Colombian navy said.
Victim of "Scorecard Killer" identified as Iowa teen 49 years after murder
Michael Ray Schlicht has long been thought to be an early victim of Randy Kraft, dubbed the "Scorecard Killer," authorities said.
Widow of serial killer who preyed on virgins admits to "all the facts"
Monique Olivier, the widow of French serial killer Michel Fourniret, is on trial over her role in three murders dating back decades.
Long Island man charged with rape, more after naked teen flees his home
We've learned more about Adrees Omar, the Woodbury, Long Island man who police said barricaded himself in his house after allegedly committing sex crimes against a 14-year-old girl.
What to know about Jonathan Majors' domestic violence trial
Jonathan Majors is accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, during an incident in New York City — but Majors claims that Jabbari attacked him.
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Mars' landscape captured in newly released images
NASA revealed multiple new panoramic images of clouds and dust in Mars' skies, as well as one of its tiny two moons, taken last May.
North Korea launches spy satellite into orbit, state media says
North Korea attempted to launch a surveillance satellite into orbit two other times this year without success.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship rocket but test flight falls short
Seven months after a catastrophic failure, SpaceX launched its Super Heavy-Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, but once again ran into problems.
SpaceX to launch second Starship test flight
The most powerful rocket ever built is set to attempt its second test flight Saturday. The FAA has cleared SpaceX's Starship for launch. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood examines what sets the rocket apart from other recent launches.
How to view the Leonids meteor shower this week
The Leonid meteor showers are fast – streaking by at 44 miles per second, according to NASA. Still, some stargazers can see them at their peak this week.
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Matthew Trussler murder: Inside the case
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
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Marlene Warren answered the door to her Wellington, FL, home and was fatally gunned down by a mysterious clown. Despite eyewitnesses, circumstantial evidence, and the identification a suspect early on, it would take more than 30 years for her killer to face justice.
Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
The crime scene evidence that convicted Alex Murdaugh
Inside South Carolina's "trial of the century" — how investigators built their case
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Elon Musk lashes out at advertisers leaving X
Elon Musk spoke out Wednesday about a slew of advertisers who have left his social media platform, X, in recent weeks after he endorsed an antisemitic post. In a conversation with The New York Times, the Tesla founder and CEO stunned with his answer to a question about fleeting advertisers. Jo Ling Kent reports from Los Angeles.
Fossil fuel debate kicks off at COP28
One of the biggest questions being asked as the U.N.'s COP28 climate summit starts in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is whether the world will "phase out" or "phase down" fossil fuels. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy breaks down how the decision will come with heavy stakes as greenhouse gas emissions will only worsen wildfires, droughts, floods and other extreme weather events around the world.
Several missing after Osprey crash
Search and rescue operations are still underway after a U.S. military Osprey crashed off the coast of Japan Wednesday. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more on the crash and Japan's calls for the U.S. to stop flying Ospreys.
Why COP climate meetings matter
The annual United Nations climate summit, COP28, is officially underway with world leaders seeking agreement on goals and strategies to address climate change. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green has more on what these summits do and why they are important. And CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has a look at President Biden's climate change record.
Henry Kissinger | 60 Minutes Archive
In 1999, former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger spoke to Lesley Stahl about his family, Richard Nixon and the criticism of some of his past decisions. Kissinger died this week at the age of 100.