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Cam Newton may be the NFL's best player. But in Super Bowl 50, the Carolina Panthers defense will decide if he's on the best team.
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Cam Newton may be the NFL's best player. But in Super Bowl 50, the Carolina Panthers defense will decide if he's on the best team.
From the inspiration that the team gains from Sam Mills to the roads traveled by Cam Newton and Michael Oher, here is a look at the Carolina Panthers team news heading into Super Bowl 50 week.
From Steve Smith talking about Cam Newton's personality and Mike Tolbert talking about beating Peyton Manning to Ron Rivera talking about what it means to have a Super Bowl ring, here is a look at the Carolina Panthers team news.
From Luke Kuechly's jersey sales and the Panthers repaying their entire staff for their loyalty to the Denver Broncos showing superstition before playing in the Super Bowl, here is a look at more Carolina Panthers news heading into Super Bowl 50.
Cam Newton and Peyton Manning match up for Super Bowl 50. Is the NFL experiencing a changing of the guard at quarterback?
Cam Newton is parsed and polarizing because he's winning. And his absurd stat line only emphasizes the divide. Can he be stopped?
His enthusiasm and joy for the game is something that his fellow teammates feed off and the fans of the Panthers gravitate to.
An early look at Super Bowl stories, including a potential passing of the torch, Denver's defensive strategy and a special Super Bowl for the Bowlen family
Things didn't start well. Things didn't get better. Things went horribly for the Arizona Cardinals as turnovers allowed them to get nothing going and the defense simply couldn't stop the Carolina Panthers at all as their fantastic season has come to an end.
The Arizona Cardinals offense threatened to make the NFC Championship game a shootout. However, the Carolina Panthers had other things in mind and completely destroyed Arizona to make it to the Super Bowl to battle the Denver Broncos.
The AFC and NFC Championship games pit the top two seeds in each conference against each other. Who will win and advance?
The Arizona Cardinals need to prepare for the Carolina Panthers and also the possibly bad field conditions at Bank of America Stadium. Still, they aren't worried about them and know it's just part of the game.
From Cam Newton winning the NFL Offensive Player of the Year award over Carson Palmer to Ted Ginn Jr. talking about playing for Arizona against Carolina last year, here is a look at the Carolina Panthers news heading into the NFC Championship game.
Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer is nearing the end of his NFL playing career. Few players have endured more to get where he is.
The Carolina Panthers were on pace to blow out the Seattle Seahawks by 60 points, and then the second half happened.
The Carolina Panthers got off to a hot start and looked like they were going to roll all over the Seattle Seahawks. However, the Seahawks charged back and made it a game until the Panthers held on to win by one touchdown and will head to the NFC Championship next week.
The Seahawks - Panthers game is the NFL Divisional Playoffs' marquee matchup. Can Cam Newton continue his magical season?
When the two teams faced off a season ago in the NFC playoffs in Seattle, the Seahawks were a rather solid favorite to beat Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers.
While quarterback Russell Wilson has also been putting up some impressive stats (35 TD's) this season, it is Seattle's defense over the last month or so that has been equally if not more dominant.
For the Seattle Seahawks, the idea of a rematch with the top-seeded Carolina Panthers is no doubt something they have been looking forward to since dropping a 27-23 home decision to the Panthers earlier this season.
When the Carolina Panthers and Seattle Seahawks last met, the Panthers squeezed out a close victory. Now, the two teams meet in the NFC Divisional round of the playoffs.
The Seahawks - Panthers game matches up two quarterbacks firing on all cylinders. But Wilson and Newton have very different personalities.
The Carolina Panthers have the best record in the NFL heading into the 2015 NFL playoffs, but that also brings interest from teams looking for new head coaches.
The Carolina Panthers have home field advantage and the best road to the Super Bowl.
The Panthers finally lost to the Falcons. Does losing relieve the pressure to be perfect or reveal their true character?
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
The woman alleged the California gubernatorial candidate sexually assaulted her twice when she was too drunk to consent.
The Watts/Willowbrook, Challengers and Venice Boys & Girls Clubs are offering meals, homework, art and music programs during the possible LAUSD strike.
A compressed hydrogen trailer explosion in February temporarily closed many California hydrogen stations, with only nine available statewide. According to the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Partnership, 21 stations resumed operations on April 9, including the Studio City station.
Ontario Police Department Detective Eliseo Guerrero said police received several calls about a suspicious man setting fires in the mall.
The woman alleged the California gubernatorial candidate sexually assaulted her twice when she was too drunk to consent.
Ontario Police Department Detective Eliseo Guerrero said police received several calls about a suspicious man setting fires in the mall.
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
A deputy in Riverside County was caught scrolling on what appeared to be a dating app during a standoff with an armed suspect.
The Watts/Willowbrook, Challengers and Venice Boys & Girls Clubs are offering meals, homework, art and music programs during the possible LAUSD strike.
The Watts/Willowbrook, Challengers and Venice Boys & Girls Clubs are offering meals, homework, art and music programs during the possible LAUSD strike.
A compressed hydrogen trailer explosion in February temporarily closed many California hydrogen stations, with only nine available statewide. According to the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Partnership, 21 stations resumed operations on April 9, including the Studio City station.
Surveillance footage captured Muñoz removing the man's jewelry and placing it in his medical bag. He allegedly did not return the item or document it as required.
A pursuit suspect fought California Highway Patrol officers on the 405 Freeway after leading police on a pursuit through Orange and Los Angeles counties.
An Ontario mother sued the school district after staff found her son face down in a pool after teachers and aides allegedly left him unattended.
Two waves of rainstorms are predicted to hit Southern California over the weekend, bringing a drop in temperatures across the region.
The homicide investigation led Orange County deputies to an illegal gambling house in Stanton, where nearly 50 people were detained over the weekend.
An hours-long pursuit finally came to an end after the alleged DUI suspect led California Highway Patrol officers through Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties on Tuesday night.
Santa Ana Police Department detectives are seeking help from the public in solving a homicide that left a 37-year-old man dead outside his home in early 2025.
Two Inland Empire teenagers, including the daughter of an Orange County firefighter, were hospitalized with severe injuries after they were involved in an off-roading accident in Utah last week.
An Ontario mother sued the school district after staff found her son face down in a pool after teachers and aides allegedly left him unattended.
A deputy in Riverside County was caught scrolling on what appeared to be a dating app during a standoff with an armed suspect.
The arson suspect who was arrested for allegedly starting a fire that decimated a 1.2 million square-foot Kimberly-Clark paper goods warehouse in Ontario earlier this week was charged by prosecutors on Thursday.
Three Southern California men were arrested for their alleged part in a $1 million Lego heist in the Inland Empire, according to authorities.
Two men in their 60s were found dead in Yucaipa on Wednesday afternoon, deputies said.
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
The woman alleged the California gubernatorial candidate sexually assaulted her twice when she was too drunk to consent.
The Federal Aviation Administration launched an investigation after a Frontier plane nearly collided with two trucks on an LAX taxiway.
Brian Hooker exchanged Facebook messages with a friend, which CBS News exclusively reviewed, after his wife vanished in the Bahamas over the weekend.
First lady Melania Trump delivered a televised statement denying a relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The woman alleged the California gubernatorial candidate sexually assaulted her twice when she was too drunk to consent.
First lady Melania Trump delivered a televised statement denying a relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
California's attorney general filed charges against 21 suspects, accusing the group of defrauding the state of $267 million. Arrests come after a CBS News investigation into hospice fraud.
The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
The U.S. Postal Service, which lost $9 billion in 2025, recently warned that it could run out of money within 12 months.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
LA County public health officials issued a bacteria warning at several beaches as a potentially record-breaking heat wave arrives in Southern California.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
A nonprofit that booked a Social Agent said it's a lot cheaper than hiring someone to do their social media full-time. A typical job runs about $200, with same-day delivery, and if clients already have footage, they can upload it and get a finished piece.
A California judge has tentatively stopped the state from canceling commercial licenses for more than 20,000 immigrant truck drivers.
The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
John Carlson scored three goals for the first hat trick of his 17-year NHL career, and the Anaheim Ducks snapped their six-game losing streak with an emphatic 6-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.
LeBron James had 26 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds but didn't get to compete against rival and pal Stephen Curry as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors 119-103 on Thursday night.
Global ticket sales for the LA28 Summer Olympic Games officially launched Thursday, marking the first time that worldwide fans of the games can secure their tickets to witness history in 2028.
The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
Los Angeles Angels right-hander Robert Stephenson will miss the 2026 season after having ligament and flexor tendon repair surgery.
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West being denied entry into the U.K. has raised questions over the star's upcoming performance in Italy.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who is running for California governor, denied allegations that he sexually assaulted a former staffer. Tom Wait reports.
Space enthusiasts packed into the Columbia Memorial Space Center in Downey and the San Diego Air and Space Museum to watch history.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles are offering free resources to families and students during the possible LA Unified School District strike next Tuesday. Jeff Nguyen reports.
The man accused of filming himself burning down a 1.2 million square-foot warehouse in Southern California earlier this week privately bragged about the alleged crime after the fact, according to federal prosecutors. Joy Benedict reports.
Jonathan Caravello, a professor at CSU Channel Islands, was acquitted of charges that he assaulted federal agents while protesting at a Camarillo immigration raid.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
