"Never Too Late": CBS Boston's Paula Ebben
As part of our "Never Too Late" series, Paula Ebben of CBS Boston's WBZ fulfills a lifelong goal by spending the day as a Red Sox ballgirl at historic Fenway Park.
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Accused drug kingpin arrested in Colombia
Cesar Emilio Peralta, an accused drug kingpin linked to the shooting of former Boston Red Sox great David Ortiz, was arrested Monday in Colombia. He had been wanted by the FBI since late 2018 for his decade of alleged drug trafficking in Latin America.
Minor league ballpark revives struggling downtown in South Carolina
Fluor Field in downtown Greenville, South Carolina, has had a monster impact on the local economy.
Almanac: October 27
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Luis Tiant, Boston Red Sox pitching legend, dies at 83
Boston Red Sox legend Luis Tiant, whose Major League Baseball career spanned 19 years, has died at 83 years old.
Baseball fans watch history unfold
Baseball is known for its iconic moments - but fans didn't expect to see history made when a June game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Boston Red Sox was postponed due to rain. Between the original game and its resumtion on Aug. 26, catcher Danny Jansen was traded from the Blue Jays to the Red Sox, making him the first MLB player to play for both teams in the same game.
Jarren Duran suspended two games after calling fan homphobic slur
Jarren Duran has been suspended for two games and fined an undisclosed amount by the Boston Red Sox for calling a fan a homophobic slur.
Jarren Duran, Red Sox apologize for homophobic slur aimed at heckling fan
Jarren Duran and the Boston Red Sox have apologized for a homophobic slur Duran aimed at a heckling fan at Fenway Park Sunday.
Ex-Red Sox pitcher arrested in underage sex sting, Florida sheriff says
Austin Maddox was one of 27 people arrested in Florida in what authorities are calling a "child predator operation."
More than 30,000 running in Boston Marathon
Thousands of runners are hitting the streets for the annual Boston Marathon. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt has more on the race.
Tim Wakefield, Red Sox knuckleballer, dead at 57
Beloved former Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield died at the age of 57, the team announced on Sunday.
An MLB first: Braves lose on pitch clock violation
The pitch clock is one of the new rules designed to speed pace of play.
10 people convicted in attempted murder of Red Sox legend David Ortiz
In 2019, Ortiz was ambushed by a man who got off a motorcycle and shot him in the back at close range in his native Dominican Republic.
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CDC warns of "pandemic of the unvaccinated"; MLB bans fan for life after throwing baseball at Red Sox outfielder in Yankee Stadium
Former MLB pitcher turned cop dies in crash on way to 9/11 memorial
Port Authority officials said that Varvaro "represented the very best of this agency, and will be remembered for his courage and commitment to service."
Sons of Red Sox Hall of Famers playing for same amateur team
The Brockton Rox have become the "Baby BoSox" with the sons of some former Red Sox greats dotting their starting lineup.
David Ortiz highlights Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony
Former Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz was inducted into the Hall of Fame as legions of fans cheered him.
Red Sox release prospect after series of racist, anti-Semitic tweets
Several of the tweets were directed at Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom, who is Jewish.
Senate approves $9 billion in cuts to foreign aid, public broadcasting funding
The Senate passed President Trump's request to rescind the funding early Thursday and sent it back to the House ahead of a Friday deadline.
DOJ fires Maurene Comey, who helped prosecute Sean "Diddy" Combs and Jeffrey Epstein
Maurene Comey is the daughter of former FBI director James Comey, who was terminated by President Trump in 2017.
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Trump asked GOP lawmakers if he should fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell
President Trump has lashed out against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for weeks.
Sources describe disarray at State Department after layoffs
Last week's sweeping State Department layoffs gutted some offices unexpectedly and forced staff to scramble, sources told CBS News.
Trump calls Epstein controversy a "Hoax" and "bulls***"
President Trump said the ongoing controversy over his administration's handling of information related to child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is a "Hoax" and "bulls***."
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ICE data shows less than 1% of deportees had murder convictions
A majority of the people deported by ICE this year were convicted of traffic or immigration offenses, not violent crimes, according to data obtained by CBS News.
Mike Pence says "the time has come" to release the Epstein files
President Trump has decried what he calls the "Jeffrey Epstein Hoax" and has blamed Democrats and "some stupid Republicans" for doing their work.
Trump says he's convinced Coca-Cola to use real cane sugar in U.S.
President Trump says Coca-Cola has agreed with his push to use cane sugar in its U.S. cola.
Arrest made in shooting of "American Idol" executive and her husband, police say
Police say that one person is in custody in connection with the shooting, which left "American Idol" executive Robin Kaye and her husband dead, according to a show spokesperson.
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DOJ fires Maurene Comey, who helped prosecute Sean "Diddy" Combs and Jeffrey Epstein
Maurene Comey is the daughter of former FBI director James Comey, who was terminated by President Trump in 2017.
Zuckerberg to face shareholders as Facebook privacy scandal trial begins
The case is expected to run through late next week and include testimony from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and former COO Sheryl Sandberg.
Tsunami advisory canceled after 7.3 magnitude earthquake off Alaska
A major earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.3 initially triggered a tsunami warning for the southern Alaska Peninsula. It was later downgraded to an advisory.
Ford recalls more than 694,000 SUVs over fuel leak risk
Cracked fuel injector in some Ford SUVs may cause leaks inside a vehicle's engine, increasing the risk of a fire, regulators say.
Trump says he's convinced Coca-Cola to use real cane sugar in U.S.
President Trump says Coca-Cola has agreed with his push to use cane sugar in its U.S. cola.
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How used EV batteries could help fuel the AI boom
As the use of AI grows, a 2024 Department of Energy study found that U.S. data centers could swallow up to 12% of all U.S. electricity use by 2028, approximately triple today's share.
Zuckerberg to face shareholders as Facebook privacy scandal trial begins
The case is expected to run through late next week and include testimony from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and former COO Sheryl Sandberg.
Ford recalls more than 694,000 SUVs over fuel leak risk
Cracked fuel injector in some Ford SUVs may cause leaks inside a vehicle's engine, increasing the risk of a fire, regulators say.
Trump says he's convinced Coca-Cola to use real cane sugar in U.S.
President Trump says Coca-Cola has agreed with his push to use cane sugar in its U.S. cola.
Why Americans are starting their back-to-school shopping earlier this year
Americans are starting back-to-school shopping earlier this year out of concern over tariffs, according to a new study.
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Senate approves $9 billion in cuts to foreign aid, public media funding
The Senate passed President Trump's request to rescind $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting funding early Thursday and sent it back to the House ahead of a Friday deadline.
Sources describe disarray at State Department after Trump administration's layoffs
Last week's sweeping State Department layoffs gutted some offices unexpectedly and forced staff to scramble, sources told CBS News.
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Top Trump administration antitrust official faces criticism over approach, sources say
Friction within the Trump administration has cropped up with the Justice Department team that fights monopolies, sources tell CBS News.
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ICE data shows less than 1% of deportees had murder convictions
A majority of the people deported by ICE this year were convicted of traffic or immigration offenses, not violent crimes, according to data obtained by CBS News.
Workplace raids demonstrate the vulnerability of the E-Verify system, experts say
To green-light employees, the E-Verify system matches documents, such as licenses and Social Security cards, to a U.S. government database of eligible workers. But it vets paperwork, not people.
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Key programs for older adults who struggle with social isolation could be at risk
President Trump's spending and tax bill could slash federal funding for social programs, jeopardizing vital companionship, meal delivery and health‐monitoring services for isolated older adults, some experts say.
Delay in overdose prevention grant money
A federal program credited with helping bring down opioid overdose deaths has stalled due to a delay in receiving its grant money. Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
RFK Jr. ousts two Trump loyalists from HHS top ranks
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired chief of staff Heather Flick Melanson and top policy adviser Hannah Anderson.
States pass privacy laws to protect brain data collected by devices
Colorado, California, and Montana have passed neural data privacy laws meant to prevent the exploitation of brain information collected by consumer products.
Arkansas one of several states weighing fluoride ban
Arkansas State Sen. Bryan King has been trying to repeal a 2011 mandate that added fluoride to most public drinking water.
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Body found in Turks and Caicos identified as missing American Brian Tarrence
body found early this month in Turks and Caicos has been identified as missing American tourist Brian Tarrence, authorities say.
Prince Harry visits minefield in Angola, continuing Diana's advocacy
Prince Harry visited Angola in southern Africa with the HALO Trust organization, the same group Princess Diana worked with 28 years ago.
750 tons of Iranian weapons bound for Houthis intercepted, CENTCOM says
Yemeni National Resistance Forces seized more than 750 tons of munitions and hardware, including hundreds of missiles, CENTCOM said.
Trump admin. voices alarm as Israel strikes Syrian capital Damascus
Secretary of State Rubio says the U.S. is "very concerned" by expanding Israeli strikes targeting Syria's new government, and he wants "the fighting to stop."
U.S. envoy asks Israel to probe American man's murder in West Bank
U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee says Israel should "aggressively investigate the murder" of Saif Musallet in the occupied West Bank.
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James Gunn on "Superman" release and how it relates to everyday life
"Superman" director James Gunn spoke with "CBS Mornings" about the movie's debut, character relationships and how it relates to everyday life.
Emily Ratajkowski returns to acting after career reset
Emily Ratajkowski talks about how stepping away from Hollywood helped her reclaim creative control.
Rebecca Romijn on "Strange New Worlds"
Rebecca Romijn joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to preview season 3 of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" and talk about her role as Lieutenant Una Chin-Riley in the hit Paramount+ series.
James Gunn reimagines Superman for new film
Director James Gunn talks about why his new "Superman" film shows the hero as more vulnerable and human, and how themes like kindness, compassion and immigrant identity shaped the story.
Emmy nominations surprises and snubs
Fandango's Erik Davis joins "CBS Mornings" to break down the 2025 Emmy nominations, which were announced on Tuesday. "Severance" was this year's most nominated show, earning 27 nominations.
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How used EV batteries could help fuel the AI boom
As the use of AI grows, a 2024 Department of Energy study found that U.S. data centers could swallow up to 12% of all U.S. electricity use by 2028, approximately triple today's share.
Recycled EV batteries to power data centers
Recycling company Redwood Materials is using old electric vehicle batteries to help increase the energy supply for artificial intelligence data centers. Andres Gutierrez reports.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Delta Air Lines aims to take AI to the skies
Along with seemingly everything else, the price of your next flight might be determined by artificial intelligence. Delta Air Lines said it is using AI to influence some of its domestic flight prices instead of solely relying on dynamic price systems. Sean Cudahy, senior aviation reporter for The Points Guy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Companies flock to Pennsylvania for energy
President Trump unveiled $90 billion in investments in Pennsylvania energy and innovation on Tuesday. That follows Amazon's recent announcement that it plans to invest $20 billion in data centers across the state. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
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Skeleton of medieval knight found under former ice cream parlor
The site where the remains were found was once home to a beloved ice cream shop.
Crossbreeding corals from Honduras could help protect Florida's coast
Elkhorn coral helps form the skeleton of a healthy reef, but more than 95% of the Elkhorn coral off Florida has been wiped out. Scientists have created the "Flonduran" crossbreed to solve the problem.
What to know about the Perseids and when to view the 2025 meteor shower
The Perseids meteor shower begins this week and is expected to offer one of the best astronomy shows of 2025.
Cracking the code: Using genetic genealogy to unmask serial criminals
Barbara Rae-Venter never anticipated that her genealogy hobby would lead to the capture of one of California's most notorious criminals, the Golden State Killer. Her pioneering use of genetic genealogy has since helped solve numerous cold cases.
Teenager wants to cure skin cancer with soap
Teenage scientist Heman Bekele's ultimate goal is to cure melanoma. After winning 3M's Young Scientist Challenge by inventing soap that can cure skin cancer, he caught the attention of Dr. Jay William Fox, associate director at the University of Virginia's cancer center.
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October 16 execution date for Robert Roberson
A judge in Texas on Wednesday set a new execution date, Oct. 16, for Robert Roberson, the man convicted of violently shaking his 2-year-old daughter to death. Omar Villafranca reports.
"American Idol" double murder details
California police have arrested a suspect in the double murder of "American Idol" executive Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas DeLuca. CBS News' Carter Evans has the latest from the scene of the crime in Los Angeles.
21 children removed from California home
Police arrested a couple in Southern California for child endangerment after finding 21 children in their home. The police believe the couple was part of a surrogacy scam that involved women from around the country. CBS News Los Angeles' Nicole Comstock reports.
Louisiana police officials fabricated reports in visa fraud plot, prosecutors say
Four law enforcement officials, including two current police chiefs, are charged in connection with a scheme to fraudulently secure U.S. visas.
Execution date set for Texas man
An execution date has been set for Robert Roberson, a man convicted of murdering his daughter. He would be the first person in the U.S. to be put to death for shaken baby syndrome. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
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Astronomers capture birth of a new solar system around sun-like baby star
Astronomers have discovered the earliest seeds of planets forming around HOPS-315, a baby star located 1,300 light-years away.
What to know about the Perseids and when to view the 2025 meteor shower
The Perseids meteor shower begins this week and is expected to offer one of the best astronomy shows of 2025.
Massive black hole merger forms one 225 times the mass of the sun
Two black holes merged into one massive one, scientists from an international collaborative group said.
Privately funded crew returns to Earth after space station visit
It was the fourth private astronaut mission funded by Houston-based Axiom Space and the second commanded by veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson.
Mars rock could fetch millions at auction
A piece of Mars is going up for auction this week, and it could go for as much as $4 million.
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Summer music heats up 2025
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Suzanne Morphew case
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
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.
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7.3 magnitude earthquake hits southern Alaska
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake in Alaska on Wednesday evening triggered tsunami warnings that have since been canceled. The quake could be felt throughout the southern part of the state.
Judge weighing Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release
A Tennessee judge is weighing whether to release Kilmar Abrego Garcia, once mistakenly deported to El Salvador, as he awaits his human smuggling trial. After arguments in court on Wednesday, the judge said he will not make a decision until next week. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports.
MLB uses "robot umpires" in All-Star Game
Tuesday night's exciting Major League Baseball All-Star Game gave fans a glimpse into the future with the use of "robot umpires." The Athletic senior editor Melissa Lockard joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the automated ball-strike system and how it performed.
L.A. officials consider disaster registry
More than six months after deadly wildfires devastated Southern California, Los Angeles County officials are considering implementing a disaster registry to help connect people with disabilities and seniors with emergency responders. Victoria Jump, assistant director at the Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Why some apps are tracking immigration agents
Some migrants in the U.S. are relying on apps to tell them where Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents are to avoid arrest. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more details.