Boy wins science fair with project calling Tom Brady a "cheater"
This student is the GOAT — at science fair projects
Deflategate
"I understand the risks": Tom Brady weighs in on concussions
New England Patriots quarterback says he thinks about head injuries in a preventative way
Tom Brady on playing past 40
The New England Patriots quarterback says the danger of concussions isn't keeping him from the sport he loves
Super Bowl Preview
CBS host of "NFL Today" James Brown breaks down the game between the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons. Two years after "Deflategate," will Patriots quarterback Tom Brady take home the trophy?
Can Tom Brady and Roger Goodell mend "deflategate" rift?
Super Bowl 51 brings together two of the biggest names in the NFL who have largely avoided each other following one of the most unusual controversies in league history
"Deflategate" commercial
The Patriots quarterback poked fun at last year's "Deflategate" controversy.
Tom Brady revives "Deflategate" scandal in new commercial
New England Patriots quarterback served four-game suspension after NFL investigation into 2015 AFC Championship game
Tom Brady makes "difficult decision" in "Deflategate" scandal
New England Patriots quarterback announces latest move in wake of court rejecting appeal
Tom Brady's "Deflategate" appeal falls flat
The Patriots star will almost certainly sit out the first four games of the 2016 season, unless the Supreme Court steps in
Ben Affleck Rant
On the premiere of "Any Given Wednesday With Bill Simmons," actor Ben Affleck went on a profanity-laced tirade on "deflategate," while defending quarterback Tom Brady. CBSN's Jamie Yuccas has the passionate rant.
Was $20 million spent on "Deflategate" worth it? Goodell responds
NFL commissioner discusses Tom Brady's suspension and introduces the league's new education initiative for youth
The NFL continues to pursue a suspension for New England quarterback Tom Brady for the "deflategate" scandal stemming from the 2015 AFC Championship game
The NFL continues to pursue a suspension for New England quarterback Tom Brady for the "deflategate" scandal stemming from the 2015 AFC Championship game. CBSN's Josh Elliott spoke with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell about the importance of this case, which may reach the Supreme Court.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis join "CBS This Morning"
A federal appeals court ruled Monday that New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady must serve a four-game suspension this season over "deflategate," reinstating NFL commissioner Roger Goodell's decision to punish Brady. Goodell joins "CBS This Morning," along with Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis, to respond to his critics in the "deflategate" controversy, as well as discuss the 2016 NFL draft and the Character Playbook initiative.
The ruling overturns a lower court decision that sided with the players union
A U.S. appeals court ruled Monday that New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady must serve his four-game "deflategate" penalty. The ruling overturns a lower court decision that sided with the players union. CBS Sports' Will Brinson explains.
Tom Brady must serve "Deflategate" penalty, court rules
Ruling likely to revive debate over what role, if any, the QB played in using underinflated footballs in the AFC title game in 2015
Patriots fans sue the NFL over "Deflategate" punishment
Group of New England season ticket holders want the team's first round draft pick back; one claims lost sleep
7th-grader named Goodell says science project disproves "Deflategate"
Ben Goodell never believed Tom Brady deflated footballs -- so he used his school science fair project to prove it
Deflating "Deflategate" hearing for Tom Brady
Prospect of 4-game suspension may loom larger after federal appeals court hearing
Tom Brady's used underwear up for auction
Pair of boxers and a t-shirt worn by the quarterback during his appearance in the film "Ted 2" will be put up for auction
2 Patriots employees at center of "Deflategate" reinstated by NFL
New England Patriots had requested the equipment assistant and locker room attendant be allowed to return
Patriots in new controversy after season opener
Pittsburgh Steelers coach angry after game against New England; this follows turmoil-filled off-season for Pats
The 2015 NFL season begins Thursday as Superbowl champion New England Patriots host the Pittsburgh Steelers
The 2015 NFL season begins Thursday as Superbowl champion New England Patriots host the Pittsburgh Steelers. But the "deflategate" controversy still hovers over Patriots' Tom Brady. Just a week ago, a judge tossed out the league’s four-game suspension against the superstar quarterback. CBS Sports NFL analyst and former Steelers coach Bill Cowher joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the upcoming season.
The NFL kicks off a new season Thursday night, facing brand-new allegations of cheating by the New England Patriots
The NFL kicks off a new season Thursday night, facing brand-new allegations of cheating by the New England Patriots. ESPN claims the team’s so-called “spygate” scandal was far more extensive than originally reported and directly affected how NFL commissioner Roger Goodell responded to "deflategate." Don Dahler reports on the allegations that Goodell and the Patriots are strongly denying.
A new report says the New England Patriots' cheating ways extend far before DeflateGate
A new report says the New England Patriots' cheating ways extend far before DeflateGate. CBSSports.com writer Will Brinson spoke to CBSN about the latest scandals.
Tom Brady addresses marital trouble reports
The New England Patriots quarterback weighs in on his marriage to supermodel Gisele Bundchen
Israel threatens "complete destruction" of Gaza for Hamas' crimes
Israel has reportedly killed 500 people with its renewed assault in Gaza, as its threats to Palestinian civilians take on an increasingly menacing tone.
Trump to sign order today to begin dismantling Education Department
Completely eliminating the department would require approval from Congress, which isn't certain.
Georgetown University researcher detained by ICE, sources say
Badar Khan Suri, an Indian national who was studying and teaching on a student visa, is being held in a detention facility in Louisiana.
Idaho murders suspect bought knife before killings, prosecutors say
Prosecutors say the man charged in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students bought a knife and sheath online in the months before the killings.
Plane in deadly Alaska crash was overweight for icy conditions, NTSB says
A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board said the commuter plane that crashed in Alaska, killing 10, was overweight for the weather.
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Google finds 10,000 fake listings on Google Maps, sues alleged network of scammers
A small business owner flagged a possible impersonator on Google Maps. Google's investigation found it was just the tip of the iceberg.
Ride operator accused of ignoring safety concerns before teen's fatal fall
A maintenance technician says he raised safety issues with the operators of an Orlando thrill ride, the Free Fall, before a 14-year-old boy fell to his death, but his concerns were never addressed.
U.S. falls to lowest-ever ranking on 2025 World Happiness Report
The United States fell to its lowest-ever place on the World Happiness Report, while Finland remained in the top spot and Mexico and Costa Rica moved up.
Minnesota Senate Republicans will move to expel state Sen. Justin Eichorn
Minnesota Senate Republicans on Thursday will make a motion to expel their colleague Sen. Justin Eichorn following a federal criminal charge that he attempted to solicit sex from a minor.
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Family members missing after leaving Grand Canyon, driving through storm
The family members were driving from the Grand Canyon area to Las Vegas in a rented white 2024 BMW, officials said.
Plane in deadly Alaska crash was overweight for icy conditions, NTSB says
A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board said the commuter plane that crashed in Alaska, killing 10, was overweight for the weather.
Ride operator accused of ignoring safety concerns before teen's fatal fall
A maintenance technician says he raised safety issues with the operators of an Orlando thrill ride, the Free Fall, before a 14-year-old boy fell to his death, but his concerns were never addressed.
Idaho murders suspect bought knife, sheath before killings, prosecutors say
Prosecutors say the man charged in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students bought a knife and sheath online in the months before the killings.
What to know about the first day of spring
The first day of spring, also known as the vernal equinox, has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere on March 20, 2025.
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Red Lobster seeks to adjust to a changing economy
Red Lobster CEO Damola Adamolekun took over last September, shortly after the chain closed many locations and filed for bankruptcy.
Trump trade wars could tank foreign tourism in the U.S., report finds
President Trump's aggressive trade policies and barbed rhetoric threatens to discourage foreign travelers from visiting the U.S., economists say.
Lean Cuisine, Stouffer's frozen meals recalled over wood-like material
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, but trims growth outlook
Fed Chair Jerome Powell cites "high uncertainty" around the impact of Trump administration tariffs on key trading partners.
Ben & Jerry's claims CEO was unlawfully fired over political issues
Ice cream maker alleges CEO David Stever was fired for upholding company's social mission and that its parent company violated their contract.
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Man convicted in series of drive-by shootings at homes of New Mexico lawmakers
The former Republican candidate was convicted of orchestrating shootings at the homes of four Democratic officials, including the current state House speaker.
Georgetown University researcher detained by ICE, sources say
Badar Khan Suri, an Indian national who was studying and teaching on a student visa, is being held in a detention facility in Louisiana.
Minnesota Senate Republicans will move to expel Sen. Eichorn
Minnesota Senate Republicans on Thursday will make a motion to expel their colleague Sen. Justin Eichorn following a federal criminal charge accusing him of soliciting sex from someone he thought was 17, but turned out to be an undercover officer.
Trump to sign order today to begin dismantling Education Department
Completely eliminating the department would require approval from Congress, which isn't certain.
Trump appointee Pete Marocco hands control of USAID to DOGE official
Acting USAID Deputy Administrator Pete Marocco handed off control of the foreign aid agency to a DOGE official.
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U.S. falls to lowest-ever ranking on 2025 World Happiness Report
The United States fell to its lowest-ever place on the World Happiness Report, released on International Day of Happiness, while Finland remained in the top spot.
Smartphone addiction is leading to "brain rot," doctors say
Research has shown that smartphone addiction causes major increases in brain activity, requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks.
How smartphone addiction may be hurting our brains
Research is showing that smartphone addiction can lead to "brain rot," requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks. Meg Oliver has more on why doctors are saying it is important for our mental health to learn to unplug.
Lean Cuisine, Stouffer's frozen meals recalled over wood-like material
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
Feeling anti-social? You're not alone. But here's why it could hurt your health.
Loneliness can impact both your mental and physical health. Here's what to know, according to experts.
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Israel threatens "complete destruction" of Gaza for Hamas' crimes
Israel has reportedly killed 500 people with its renewed assault in Gaza, as its threats to Palestinian civilians take on an increasingly menacing tone.
Prosecutor probing alleged cartel killing site vows "truth will come out"
Charred bones and hundreds of articles of clothing and other personal effects were found at a location dubbed by local media as the "ranch of horror."
What to know about the first day of spring
The first day of spring, also known as the vernal equinox, has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere on March 20, 2025.
U.S. falls to lowest-ever ranking on 2025 World Happiness Report
The United States fell to its lowest-ever place on the World Happiness Report, released on International Day of Happiness, while Finland remained in the top spot.
Construction work unearths remains of 33 skeletons, woman's shoe
So far, 33 skeletons have been found near a notorious prison, officials said. The grisly find included the discovery of footwear, including the remnants of a woman's shoe.
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Whitney Cummings on turning postpartum struggles into comedy
Comedian Whitney Cummings, co-creator of "Two Broke Girls," returns for another year of her "Big Baby" tour, blending sharp humor with her new experiences as a mother.
Annaleigh Ashford on the true story behind new series "Happy Face"
Tony award-winner Annaleigh Ashford spoke to "CBS Mornings" about the new true crime series "Happy Face," preparing for her role and advocacy for victims' families.
Daniel Stern on his career, new book
From "Home Alone" to "City Slickers," Daniel Stern has been a Hollywood staple for decades. In his new book, "Home and Alone," he shares personal stories about his biggest roles, career highs, and lessons learned.
Annaleigh Ashford on "Happy Face"
Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashford takes on the real-life story of Melissa Moore in Happy Face, a Paramount+ true crime drama about a woman who discovers her father is a notorious serial killer. She joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the gripping series and working alongside Dennis Quaid.
Whitney Cummings on comedy, motherhood
Comedian Whitney Cummings, co-creator of "Two Broke Girls" and star of "Whitney," is back on the road for the second year of her "Big Baby" tour. Fresh off welcoming her first child, she brings her unfiltered take on motherhood and everyday life to the stage.
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Smartphone addiction is leading to "brain rot," doctors say
Research has shown that smartphone addiction causes major increases in brain activity, requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks.
How smartphone addiction may be hurting our brains
Research is showing that smartphone addiction can lead to "brain rot," requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks. Meg Oliver has more on why doctors are saying it is important for our mental health to learn to unplug.
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.
China EV maker BYD says new cars can be charged in 5 minutes
New flash-charging system can power cars for 250 miles in close to the same time it takes to refuel a gas tank.
Google parent Alphabet to buy Wiz cybersecurity firm for $32 billion
The agreement comes after the cybersecurity startup rejected Google owner's original $23 billion proposal last July.
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New evidence about dark energy may be "cusp of a major discovery"
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
Construction work unearths remains of 33 skeletons, woman's shoe
So far, 33 skeletons have been found near a notorious prison, officials said. The grisly find included the discovery of footwear, including the remnants of a woman's shoe.
Astronauts return after extended space stay
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunny Williams returned to Earth on Tuesday in a SpaceX capsule after their original 8-day mission turned into more than nine months at the International Space Station. As they celebrate with their families, their next challenge will be adjusting to the pull of gravity on Earth.
Webb telescope's images of exoplanets "stunned researchers," NASA says
The gas giants outside our solar system are not capable of hosting extraterrestrial life, but do offer clues in a lingering mystery about how distant planets form, researchers said.
Fusion energy: Unlocking the power of the stars
Scientists are conducting experiments to generate clean energy through fusion, the same sub-atomic reaction that powers our Sun, with the aim of constructing plants that produce more energy than they consume. Correspondent Ben Tracy visits the National Ignition Facility, in Livermore, Calif., where the largest laser ever built is used as part of the process; and Commonwealth Fusion Systems in Massachusetts, where super-heated plasma burns around 180 million degrees Fahrenheit.
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Prosecutor probing alleged cartel killing site vows "truth will come out"
Charred bones and hundreds of articles of clothing and other personal effects were found at a location dubbed by local media as the "ranch of horror."
Idaho murders suspect bought knife, sheath before killings, prosecutors say
Prosecutors say the man charged in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students bought a knife and sheath online in the months before the killings.
Third youth arrested, charged with murder in death of bicyclist caught on video
A third teen has been arrested in a fatal hit-and-run police say targeted a bicyclist on his way to work in Albuquerque, N.M. in May 2024.
Man convicted in series of drive-by shootings at homes of New Mexico lawmakers
The former Republican candidate was convicted of orchestrating shootings at the homes of four Democratic officials, including the current state House speaker.
Midwife charged with providing illegal abortions
A certified nurse midwife and a medical assistant were both charged this week with performing illegal abortions and practicing without a medical license. The midwife operated three unlicensed clinics near Houston, Texas, prosecutors said. A birth center owner who employed the midwife spoke to Janet Shamlian about the case.
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New evidence about dark energy may be "cusp of a major discovery"
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
Sunset on the moon seen in stunning images taken by lunar lander
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Mission 1 lander marked the first successful commercial moon landing.
SpaceX return went well, says astronomer
When Starliner astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams were launched into space in June 2024, they were planning on an 8-day mission. They have now spent 286 days in space, orbited the Earth more than 4,500 times and traveled more than 121 million miles. Chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute Derrick Pitts and former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn describe the mission. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Bill Harwood report.
Astronauts exit SpaceX capsule
The SpaceX capsule carrying Starliner astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams opened and its crew members exited after landing on Earth. This was their first time back on Earth after 286 days in space. Crew-9 mission members Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov also left the spacecraft. Former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn and CBS News' Bill Harwood have more.
NASA astronauts splashdown off Florida coast
The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams landed on Earth on Tuesday, splashing down off the coast of Florida. This ended the Starliner astronauts' mission which lasted over nine months on the International Space Station. CBS News' Bill Harwood, former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn, and CBS News' Mark Strassmann break it down.
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The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
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U.S. at 24 in World Happiness Report
The U.S. ranked in at 24 in this year's World Happiness Report, its lowest ranking since the report from Gallup and its partners was first published in 2012. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has more.
Nature is Nonpartisan nonprofit
Benji Backer is the founder and CEO of Nature is Nonpartisan and wrote a book called "The Conservative Environmentalist." He joined CBS News to discuss the goals of his nonprofit and how he reconciles his politics with his push to save the environment.
Hip-hop executive charged with murder
Eugene Henley, a prominent hip-hop executive, has turned himself in to federal authorities. He's charged with extortion, human trafficking, murder and fraud. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has more.
Evidence in murders of Idaho college students
Bryan Kohberger is set to go on trial this summer for the murders of four University of Idaho students. Prosecutors plan to present a selfie of Kohberger during the trial that could help the jury consider key testimony.
Man who saw missing student returns to U.S.
Joshua Riibe, the last person known to see missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki, has returned to the U.S. Riibe, who was previously under police supervision, was freed Tuesday after a Dominican judge ruled he was a witness and not a suspect in the woman's disappearance.