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A new study is sounding the alarm about the prevalence of CTE in NFL players. According to the British Medical Journal, 1 in 4 players who died between 2016 and 2021 had the degenerative brain disease. Concussion & CTE Foundation CEO Chris Nowinski, whose organization helped conduct the study, joins to unpack the findings.
Country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80; Canada unveils retaliatory tariffs on U.S.
At least 25% of ex-NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a study released Tuesday showed. Dr. Robert C. Cantu, founding member and medical director for the Concussion and CTE Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
Nearly a quarter of NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a new study by Mass General Brigham shows. Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
Robert Geathers, who played at South Carolina State University from 1977 to 1980, was awarded $10 million. His wife, Debra, was awarded $8 million.
New York's chief medical examiner confirms that the gunman who killed four people at a Manhattan office building in July had low-stage CTE. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
Two studies are revealing new insight into the effects of head impacts while playing sports like soccer. One study focused on frequent soccer headers by amateur players. Dr. Michael Lipton, who led the research, joins to discuss.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said that the gunman who killed four people at a Midtown office building on Monday was trying to target the NFL headquarters, citing a note apparently left behind by the shooter that investigators said also mentioned CTE, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy. CBS News' Michael George has the latest.
Investigators are trying to uncover what led a shooter to go on a deadly rampage inside an office building in Midtown Manhattan on Monday night. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the details.
A gunman who opened fire in a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper later died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. Officials say investigators recovered a note in which appeared to blame his own traumatic head injury on the National Football League, which has offices in the building where the rampage took place. Dr. Jon LaPook has been following the link between head injuries and chronic traumatic encephalopathy for more than a decade.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said the gunman in Monday's Manhattan office building shooting appeared to have targeted NFL offices. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest on the investigation.
A brain disease best known for impacting football players who suffered concussions is now being found in soldiers. Sharyn Alfonsi reports.
Researchers are trying to prevent and treat CTE, the brain disease caused by repetitive head trauma - including combat blasts. Here's how vets can help
Scar tissue found in the brains of combat veterans who suffered from PTSD could mean that many cases of the disorder are caused by physical trauma
A brain disease best known for impacting football players who suffered concussions is now being found in soldiers. Sharyn Alfonsi reports.
In an effort to reduce concussions among players, the NFL is teaming up with helmet manufacturers to create safer equipment.
A new study is offering more data on the increased risk of CTE among hockey players. Dr. James Noble, a neurology professor at Columbia University, joins CBS News with more.
A third of former football players who played between 1960 and 2020 say they believe they have chronic traumatic encephalopathy, according to a new study. Dr. Rachel Grashow, director of epidemiological research initiatives with the Football Players Health Study at Harvard University, joins CBS News with top takeaways from her research.
At least seven teen football players have died in the U.S. in August, and experts say parents need to be proactive, talking to coaches and knowing who is supervising the players. Carter Evans has more.
Jon Burnett was one of Pittsburgh's favorite on-air personalities for 36 years.
Concern is rising about brain damage young athletes could sustain while playing tackle football.
Heather Anderson, a former Australian rules football player, is the first female athlete to be diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
A new study finds the chances of football players developing the brain disease CTE isn't just about the number of impacts to the head, but the combined force of those hits over a career also plays an important role. Dr. Daniel Daneshvar, lead author of this study and an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School, joined CBS News to talk about his findings.
A CBS News investigation has found that there is a major gender gap when it comes to concussion research, with the majority of research focusing on the effects of concussions in male athletes, possibly leaving female athletes without the care they need. Nikki Batiste has the story.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Sen. Darline Graham won the GOP Senate runoff in South Carolina on Tuesday night, CBS News projects, defeating Rep. Ralph Norman in the special primary to replace Graham's late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, on the ballot.
The Trump administration said it may need to demolish the Kennedy Center if a plan to close the building for two years as part of a controversial renovation project pushed by President Trump and the organization's board is blocked.
A U.S. Air Force Boeing C-17A Globemaster III transport plane was spotted at a Moscow airport, along with a U.S. diplomatic motorcade, according to public reports.
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Iran's economy minister said the country has been preparing for a long time for the sanctions U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described as the "greatest financial offensive" ever.
As a U.S.-Canada trade war sparks cross-border insults, Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News he's hopeful the two sides can reach an agreement — but cautioned that "no deal is better than a bad deal."
Josh Smith had a tense relationship with BOP's employees, and some staffers had raised questions about contracts awarded during his year-long tenure.
Dallas judge has delayed a custody decision, extending a temporary restraining order another two weeks as the legal fight over custody of a baby with a rare heart defect born to a surrogate continues.
Dallas judge has delayed a custody decision, extending a temporary restraining order another two weeks as the legal fight over custody of a baby with a rare heart defect born to a surrogate continues.
Josh Smith had a tense relationship with BOP's employees, and some staffers had raised questions about contracts awarded during his year-long tenure.
As a U.S.-Canada trade war sparks cross-border insults, Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News he's hopeful the two sides can reach an agreement — but cautioned that "no deal is better than a bad deal."
Here's what travelers think about shared armrests, reclined seats and fellow passengers' use of tech on planes.
Elon Musk's space company plans to spend $100 billion to build a new spaceport in Louisiana to launch rockets, state officials and the company announced.
As a U.S.-Canada trade war sparks cross-border insults, Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News he's hopeful the two sides can reach an agreement — but cautioned that "no deal is better than a bad deal."
Here's what travelers think about shared armrests, reclined seats and fellow passengers' use of tech on planes.
Elon Musk's space company plans to spend $100 billion to build a new spaceport in Louisiana to launch rockets, state officials and the company announced.
Banning people from using food stamps to buy sugary drinks helps lower consumption, proponents say. Are such restrictions a good idea?
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
Sen. Darline Graham won the GOP Senate runoff in South Carolina on Tuesday night, CBS News projects, defeating Rep. Ralph Norman in the special primary to replace Graham's late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, on the ballot.
Josh Smith had a tense relationship with BOP's employees, and some staffers had raised questions about contracts awarded during his year-long tenure.
As a U.S.-Canada trade war sparks cross-border insults, Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News he's hopeful the two sides can reach an agreement — but cautioned that "no deal is better than a bad deal."
The Trump administration said it may need to demolish the Kennedy Center if a plan to close the building for two years as part of a controversial renovation project pushed by President Trump and the organization's board is blocked.
The shooting took place in January during the Trump administration's immigration operation in Minnesota.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
The agreements, covering issues like drug pricing, reducing the use of synthetic food dyes, and cutting back on insurance prior authorization rules, were announced with fanfare and touted as victories.
Lillian Smart, 8, has died after being infected by an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba that is found in warm freshwater, her family said.
Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.
In June 1948, Israeli forces opened fire and sank the boat in waters off Tel Aviv on the orders of David Ben Gurion, Israel's first prime minister.
Since being built in the 1850s, Mentmore Towers has been featured in "Batman Begins" and other movies, but has fallen into disrepair.
Analysts say without meaningful sanctions against China, Iran will likely survive this latest round of financial punishment.
Former senior Russian diplomat says U.K. factories making drones for Ukraine "could be attacked - not by Russia, but from unknown sources."
A U.S. Air Force Boeing C-17A Globemaster III transport plane was spotted at a Moscow airport, along with a U.S. diplomatic motorcade, according to public reports.
"CBS Evening News" pays tribute to the life and legacy of Dolly Parton. She died at 80 after a brief battle with cancer, her team announced on Tuesday.
Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at age 80, leaves behind much more than a musical legacy. A generous philanthropist, she gave millions to a variety of causes, including education and children's literacy. Dollywood Foundation President Jeff Conyers joins CBS News to discuss the organization's Imagination Library program.
From May 2016, Dolly Parton speaks with Gayle King about her road to country music fame, Whitney Houston's cover of "I Will Always Love You," her marriage and more.
In 2019, "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil sat down with country music legend Dolly Parton for "CBS Sunday Morning." Dokoupil joins to remember the late singer-songwriter.
Allison Moorer, writer-editor for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and curator of its current exhibit, "Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker," joins "The Daily Report" to share her favorite memories of Dolly Parton, who has died at age 80.
A plant in Southaven, Mississippi, that powers Elon Musk's SpaceXAI data centers in the area has sparked backlash from residents concerned about noise and air pollution.
In Southaven, Mississippi, some residents are pushing back on SpaceXAI's expanding footprint in the region.
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.
China's World Humanoid Robot Games is a technological showcase, but also a possible glimpse into the future of robotics. Anna Coren reports.
The World Humanoid Robot Games are underway in Beijing, China, in a stadium repurposed from the 2022 Winter Olympics. Many of the machines on display can now outrun and out-jump even the best real-life Olympians. Anna Coren has the story.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
A Texas judge is hearing arguments on who has the legal right to make medical decisions on behalf of a baby with a heart defect who was carried to term by a surrogate against the biological parents' wishes. Harry Nelson, a healthcare attorney, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
The parents of a 22-year-old college student who was fatally shot by police after knocking on the wrong door spoke out on Tuesday. Tom Hanson has more details.
Forensic psychologist Dr. Kirk Heilbrun took the stand in Lindsay Clancy's trial for the killings of her three children on Tuesday, testifying that he felt Clancy was criminally liable despite claims of postpartum psychosis. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the details.
Two more witnesses testified in the Lindsay Clancy trial on Tuesday. Clancy, who has admitted to killing her children, has pleaded not guilty, arguing she had postpartum psychosis. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports.
Closing arguments are expected this week in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial for the killings of her three young children. Attorney and legal analyst Joe Tamburino joins CBS News to discuss the case and a moment on Monday where witness testimony was cut short over comments about religion.
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
"CBS Evening News" pays tribute to the life and legacy of Dolly Parton. She died at 80 after a brief battle with cancer, her team announced on Tuesday.
Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at age 80, leaves behind much more than a musical legacy. A generous philanthropist, she gave millions to a variety of causes, including education and children's literacy. Dollywood Foundation President Jeff Conyers joins CBS News to discuss the organization's Imagination Library program.
A Texas judge is hearing arguments on who has the legal right to make medical decisions on behalf of a baby with a heart defect who was carried to term by a surrogate against the biological parents' wishes. Harry Nelson, a healthcare attorney, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
The PCE price index report, which provides an overview of the current state of inflation across goods and services in the U.S., will be released on Wednesday morning. Jessica Inskip, director of investor research at Stockbrokers.com, joins "The Daily Report" to break down what to expect.
From May 2016, Dolly Parton speaks with Gayle King about her road to country music fame, Whitney Houston's cover of "I Will Always Love You," her marriage and more.