2025 Kentucky Derby horses to watch for
Nineteen horses are set to race in the 2025 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Jason Franks, horse racing reporter for the Courier Journal in Kentucky, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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Nineteen horses are set to race in the 2025 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Jason Franks, horse racing reporter for the Courier Journal in Kentucky, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Find out how and when to watch the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby today, even if you don't have cable.
The 150th Kentucky Derby kicks off on Saturday, and Churchill Downs is looking to improve safety measures after a handful of horses got injured while practicing for the 2023 Derby. Cameron Drummond, sports reporter for the Lexington Herald-Leader, joins CBS News to discuss the changes.
An official at the home of the Kentucky Derby calls an independent investigation into horse racing fatalities "a wake-up call for the industry," and talks of initiatives to better protect equines and humans at the track.
2024 marks the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Louisville's Churchill Downs, the longest continuously-held sporting event in America.
The home of the Kentucky Derby suspended live racing in June after 12 horse deaths took place in the span of one month.
Churchhill Downs suffered a spate of "highly unusual" and "completely unacceptable" equine deaths in May, prompting the unprecedented suspensions.
The Kentucky Derby horses were euthanized after suffering serious injuries in races on Friday and Saturday.
Horses and their jockeys will compete for $1.5 million in prize money at the Preakness Stakes, but Saturday's high-profile race in Baltimore comes after the eighth horse euthanization at Churchill Downs, the home of the Kentucky Derby. Dr. Scott Hay, an on-call veterinarian for the American Association of Equine Practitioners who will be at the Preakness, joined CBS News to discuss horse safety and health during the race.
Rio Moon "suffered a catastrophic injury" and was euthanized, becoming the eighth horse to die at the iconic track in recent weeks.
The historic track suspended Baffert through 2023 and cited a recent spate of failed drug tests by his horses including now-deceased colt Medina Spirit after he won the Kentucky Derby.
Trainer Bob Baffert's attorney confirmed that a second drug test has come back positive for Medina Spirit, putting the horse's Kentucky Derby victory in jeopardy. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has more.
The Kentucky Derby takes place Saturday in Louisville. David Begnaud speaks with Mike Repole, the owner of thoroughbred Uncle Mo who is father to three of the starting horses for this year's 20-horse race.
"We don't want mint juleps. We want justice. We're not partying. We're protesting. No justice? No derby," one protester said.
The Run for the Roses, usually the first leg of the Triple Crown, was pushed back due to the coronavirus pandemic.
After protests over Breonna Taylor's death, the prospect of unrest on Derby day has its participants unsure what to expect.
Activists have held demonstrations in this Kentucky city since late May to call for the arrest of the officers who shot Taylor.
Taken down as the Kentucky Derby winner, Maximum Security is now out of the Preakness. Maximum Security's co-owner said Monday he will not run the horse in the middle jewel of the Triple Crown. The announcement came hours before his appeal of the horse's disqualification as Derby winner was denied by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission. Yahoo Sports columnist Pat Forde joins CBSN with all the latest developments.
Sources say the race won't be run until September 5. It would be the first time in 75 years that it won't be run on the first Saturday in May.
Maximum Security finished first in Saturday's race, but in a stunning ruling was disqualified for interference
Churchill Downs stewards' unprecedented decision to overturn the race results was challenged — and upheld
This year's race was tinged with drama as the favorite was pulled out of the race days ago
Louisville celebrates the 145th Kentucky Derby on Saturday at Churchill Downs
With Omaha Beach out of the race, who's the favorite in the updated Derby field and what are the odds?
Chefs and bartenders give their takes on the classic cocktail with bourbon, mint and simple syrup
The Trump administration has been strategizing methods and options to secure or extract Iran's nuclear materials, according to multiple sources.
The Iran war is nearing the three-week mark as about 2,200 more U.S. Marines and three more warships are headed toward the region, two U.S. officials said.
It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.
A federal judge has struck down some of the Defense Department's strict controls on how journalists with access to the Pentagon are allowed to report — ending a policy that caused many news outlets to leave the Pentagon.
The U.S. Treasury has authorized the purchase of Iranian oil that's already at sea, exempting buyers from the tight sanctions that have restricted Iran's oil industry for years, as the Trump administration grapples with high oil prices.
The separate narco-trafficking investigations, based out of New York's Southern and Eastern districts, didn't set out to target Petro, but his name has come up during the course of the probes, one source said.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any other information.
As Florida moves homeowners' policies out of its state-run insurer of last resort, insiders question one new company's finances.
Two former Louisville police officers were facing civil rights charges in connection with the 2020 shooting death of Breonna Taylor.
Nicholas Brendon was best known for his role as Xander Harris on all seven seasons of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."
The separate narco-trafficking investigations, based out of New York's Southern and Eastern districts, didn't set out to target Petro, but his name has come up during the course of the probes, one source said.
A federal judge has struck down some of the Defense Department's strict controls on how journalists with access to the Pentagon are allowed to report — ending a policy that caused many news outlets to leave the Pentagon.
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
Transcript: Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, Roger Carstens, Neda Sharghi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
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With gas closing in on $4 a gallon, the Trump administration is pulling multiple levers to tame energy prices. The results have been mixed.
A pharmaceutical company issued the recall after receiving complaints of "gel-like mass and black particles" in the product, the FDA said.
The Trump administration has been strategizing methods and options to secure or extract Iran's nuclear materials, according to multiple sources, as the military campaign against Tehran enters a more uncertain phase.
The separate narco-trafficking investigations, based out of New York's Southern and Eastern districts, didn't set out to target Petro, but his name has come up during the course of the probes, one source said.
The U.S. Treasury has authorized the purchase of Iranian oil that's already at sea, exempting buyers from the tight sanctions that have restricted Iran's oil industry for years, as the Trump administration grapples with high oil prices.
A federal judge has struck down some of the Defense Department's strict controls on how journalists with access to the Pentagon are allowed to report — ending a policy that caused many news outlets to leave the Pentagon.
Transcript: Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, Roger Carstens, Neda Sharghi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
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The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
The Trump administration has been strategizing methods and options to secure or extract Iran's nuclear materials, according to multiple sources, as the military campaign against Tehran enters a more uncertain phase.
The U.S. Treasury has authorized the purchase of Iranian oil that's already at sea, exempting buyers from the tight sanctions that have restricted Iran's oil industry for years, as the Trump administration grapples with high oil prices.
Transcript: Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, Roger Carstens, Neda Sharghi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
Siamak Namazi, who was released from Iran's Evin prison in 2023, said "it's important" that President Trump "hears that there are innocent Americans being held like we were as political pawns."
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Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Action star Chuck Norris has died at age 86, his family announced Friday. CBS News' Mugo Odigwe reports.
Reality TV star Taylor Frankie Paul's booking photo for an apparent incident in 2023 has emerged. Entertainment Tonight's Nischelle Turner joins with more details.
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
The White House unveiled a national framework for how it wants Congress to address concerns about artificial intelligence. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss the outline and AI concerns.
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.
Val Kilmer was originally set to star in "As Deep as the Grave" before he died last year, never shooting a scene of the movie. But Kilmer will still star in the film thanks to generative AI, which is artificial intelligence that can generate new content by analyzing existing content. Jo Ling Kent has more.
More than 80% of adults say they go online at least several times per day and research indicates that even adults' fully-formed brains can suffer negative consequences from excessive screen time. Dr. Sue Varma breaks down risks, tips to reduce your screen time and why adults are spending more time on screens.
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
Five people who were charged in connection to the Feeding Our Future scheme pleaded guilty to wire fraud this week.
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Federal prosecutors in Miami subpoenaed former FBI Director James Comey as part of a probe into Obama-era intelligence officials, two sources familiar with the investigation tell CBS News. Jake Rosen reports.
The failure to protect explicit case evidence in Denise Huskins' kidnapping and sexual assault case is driving reform at the State Capitol. New developments exposed a little-known gap in state law that could expose videos of sexual assault victims.
Several Minnesota families saw justice served on Thursday morning after five young women were killed in a high-speed crash two summers ago in Minneapolis.
After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
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Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Action star and martial artist Chuck Norris has died, his family said. He was 86. Mark Strassmann looks back at his life and career.
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The NCAA women's basketball tournament is officially underway. Shea Ralph, head coach for the Vanderbilt Commodores women's basketball team, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the team's historic season and securing the two seed in the tournament.