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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?
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"Deflategate" commercial
The Patriots quarterback poked fun at last year's "Deflategate" controversy.
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.
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.
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.
A judge lifted the NFL's four-game suspension on New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady
A judge lifted the NFL's four-game suspension on New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. CBS News correspondent Anna Werner reports.
The NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Patriots quarterback Tom Brady failed to reach a settlement over Brady's four game suspension after another day in court
The NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Patriots quarterback Tom Brady failed to reach a settlement over Brady's four game suspension after another day in court. CBSSports.com Senior Editor Will Brinson spoke to CBSN about the latest in the trial.
After her last court sketch of NFL Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was widely lampooned online, artist Jane Rosenberg was back in the courtroom with a new canvas
After her last court sketch of NFL Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was widely lampooned online, artist Jane Rosenberg was back in the courtroom with a new canvas. She spoke to CBSN about her second attempt.
Tom Brady was back in court Monday
Tom Brady was back in court Monday. CBS News senior investigative producer Pat Milton talks to CBSN's Contessa Brewer over the latest court ruling on the drama between the Patriots QB and the NFL.
Courtroom sketch artist Jane Rosenberg apologized for drawing a sketch of Tom Brady that has drawn viral ridicule online
Courtroom sketch artist Jane Rosenberg apologized for drawing a sketch of Tom Brady that has drawn viral ridicule online. CBS News caught up with Rosenberg to hear her side of the story.
Artist Jane Rosenberg responds to the criticism of her courtroom sketches of Tom Brady
Artist Jane Rosenberg responds to the criticism of her courtroom sketches of Tom Brady. "Good looking people are hard to draw," she said.
The NFL has upheld the four-game suspension of Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in the "deflategate" scandal
The NFL has upheld the four-game suspension of Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in the "deflategate" scandal. CBS Sports Senior NFL writer Will Brinson and Boston Globe Sports Columnist Dan Shaughnessy talks to CBSN about the ruling.
Tom Brady is meeting with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell in New York City to appeal his four-game ban
Tom Brady is meeting with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell in New York City to appeal his four-game ban. The Boston Globe's Dan Shaughnessy joins CBSN with more.
New England Patriots' quarterback Tom Brady is set to face NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to appeal his suspension for knowing championship game balls had been deflated
New England Patriots' quarterback Tom Brady is set to face NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to appeal his suspension for knowing championship game balls had been deflated. CBSSports.com writer Will Brinson discusses the hearing.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell spoke publicly for the first time since handing suspensions and revoking draft picks for the New England Patriots' after a championship game ball scandal
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell spoke publicly for the first time since handing suspensions and revoking draft picks for the New England Patriots' after a championship game ball scandal. CBSN's Kristine Johnson and Vladimir Duthiers cover the press conference.
The New England Patriots are fighting back on the NFL's report over Deflategate
The New England Patriots are fighting back on the NFL's report over "Deflategate." Time magazine Senior Editor Sean Gregory joins CBSN with more.
Ted Wells, the attorney who led the deflategate investigation for the NFL, says he felt it was necessary to address those questioning his independence and the findings in his report
Ted Wells, the attorney who led the deflategate investigation for the NFL, says he felt it was necessary to address those questioning his independence and the findings in his report.
After the New England Patriots and star quarterback Tom Brady were punished, fans across the country and especially in Boston are saying the league has overreacted
After the New England Patriots and star quarterback Tom Brady were punished, fans across the country and especially in Boston are saying the league has overreacted. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has reaction to the controversial ruling.
Sportscaster Jim Gray says New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is being "over-punished" by the NFL over under-inflated footballs
Sportscaster Jim Gray says New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is being "over-punished" by the NFL over under-inflated footballs. Gray spoke to CBSN's Jeff Glor about the ongoing fallout from "Deflategate."
New York Times Magazine’s Mark Leibovich and USA Today Sports’ Jarrett Bell explain why the Deflategate controversy angers so many Americans
New York Times Magazine’s Mark Leibovich and USA Today Sports’ Jarrett Bell explain why the Deflategate controversy angers so many Americans.
Bob Schieffer reminisces on the tricks baseball players have been using for decades to manipulate game balls, and how he thinks the NFL could take a lesson from professional baseball
Bob Schieffer reminisces on the tricks baseball players have been using for decades to manipulate game balls, and how he thinks the NFL could take a lesson from professional baseball
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Iran says it "cannot trust" U.S. in negotiations as Trump says "we control" strait
Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, President Trump also claimed to have "wiped out" Iran's armed forces.
Cuba's biggest threat to U.S. is collapse, says former defense secretary
In an interview with "Face the Nation," Gates said another mass exodus from Cuba is the "biggest risk."
Supreme Court rejects Virginia Democrats' bid to revive new congressional map
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a bid by Virginia Democrats to revive its new voter-approved congressional map that was drawn to advantage the party for the upcoming midterm elections.
Colorado governor commutes Trump ally Tina Peters' prison sentence
Colorado's governor on Friday announced he is commuting the sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters.
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Pentagon's rush to counter drone threat may pose safety risks, specialist says
The safety specialist's warning appeared in a memo describing how a mini-drone had detonated and injured an Army Special Forces soldier.
Lawmakers press Trump for military support for Taiwan after Xi summit
President Trump told reporters he made "no commitment either way" to China's Xi Jinping regarding U.S. weapons sales to Taiwan.
Prominent N.Y. synagogue targeted in alleged terror plot, prosecutors say
An Iraqi national allegedly plotted to carry out terror attacks in the U.S., including at a prominent synagogue in New York, prosecutors said Friday.
Ebola outbreak in Congo kills dozens, Africa's CDC says
A new Ebola outbreak in a remote province in Congo has caused 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases so far, Africa CDC says.
Pirro threatens charges against parents if their teens violate local curfew
In a move aimed at curbing the growing problem of "teen takeovers," D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is threatening to bring charges against parents if their teens violate the local curfew.
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SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
Supreme Court rejects Virginia Democrats' bid to revive new congressional map
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a bid by Virginia Democrats to revive its new voter-approved congressional map that was drawn to advantage the party for the upcoming midterm elections.
Trump talks up trade deals with China, but experts see no big wins for U.S.
President Trump's trip to China could bolster economic relations, but failed to deliver a breakthrough deal, some trade and energy experts said.
1 firefighter dead, 10 other people injured in fire and explosion at lumber mill
Firefighters responded to a fire at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, Maine, about 95 miles from Portland.
U.S. reups $6M reward for American missing in Afghanistan for 12 years
Paul Edwin Overby Jr. vanished in May 2014 while researching a book in Khost province, Afghanistan, the FBI said.
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Trump talks up trade deals with China, but experts see no big wins for U.S.
President Trump's trip to China could bolster economic relations, but failed to deliver a breakthrough deal, some trade and energy experts said.
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How will Jerome Powell be remembered as he exits as Fed chair?
As Powell steps down after more than eight years leading the Federal Reserve, economists say he helped steer the U.S. through historic shocks but misread inflation.
Oklahoma becomes latest state to sue Roblox over child safety concerns
Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, making it the latest state to take legal action against the popular gaming platform over child safety concerns.
Trump Mobile says its T1 mobile phone to ship this week
Trump Mobile's $499 gold-toned phone has faced delays since it was unveiled in June 2025.
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Supreme Court rejects Virginia Democrats' bid to revive new congressional map
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a bid by Virginia Democrats to revive its new voter-approved congressional map that was drawn to advantage the party for the upcoming midterm elections.
Trump talks up trade deals with China, but experts see no big wins for U.S.
President Trump's trip to China could bolster economic relations, but failed to deliver a breakthrough deal, some trade and energy experts said.
Lawmakers press Trump for military support for Taiwan after Xi summit
President Trump told reporters he made "no commitment either way" to China's Xi Jinping regarding U.S. weapons sales to Taiwan.
Colorado governor commutes Trump ally Tina Peters' prison sentence
Colorado's governor on Friday announced he is commuting the sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters.
Cuba's biggest threat to U.S. is collapse, says former defense secretary
In an interview with "Face the Nation," Gates said another mass exodus from Cuba is the "biggest risk."
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The origins of hantavirus
The deadly hantavirus outbreak on a Dutch-flagged cruise ship was caused by the Andes virus, the only known strain to spread from person to person. Rodents are known to carry hantavirus, but what's the disease's origin story? Ramy Inocencio explains.
Ebola outbreak in Congo kills dozens, Africa's CDC says
A new Ebola outbreak in a remote province in Congo has caused 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases so far, Africa CDC says.
FDA blocked melanoma drug as confusion reigned under Makary
A third of patients in a clinical trial had tumors shrink while taking a genetically engineered treatment known as RP1.
RFK Jr. says he won't run for president in 2028
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Teens help save man having a heart attack
Three South Florida teenagers helped a 65-year-old having a heart attack. Matt Gutman has the story.
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Lawmakers press Trump for military support for Taiwan after Xi summit
President Trump told reporters he made "no commitment either way" to China's Xi Jinping regarding U.S. weapons sales to Taiwan.
U.S. reups $6M reward for American missing in Afghanistan for 12 years
Paul Edwin Overby Jr. vanished in May 2014 while researching a book in Khost province, Afghanistan, the FBI said.
Cuba's biggest threat to U.S. is collapse, says former defense secretary
In an interview with "Face the Nation," Gates said another mass exodus from Cuba is the "biggest risk."
New dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants identified by scientists
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
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Inside look at "Jack Ryan: Ghost War"
John Krasinski and Michael Kelly join "CBS Mornings" to discuss reuniting for the movie, "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War," after starring in the TV series "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan" for four seasons. They discuss the movie, their friendship and how they balance it all with their busy family lives.
Previewing new season of "Couples Therapy"
Dr. Orna Guralnik speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the new season of the docuseries "Couples Therapy," which features Guralnik counseling four new couples on how to tackle issues in their relationships, including major political differences and infidelity.
Drake releases three new albums
In a surprise, Drake dropped three new albums Thursday night, including "Iceman." It's the Canadian rapper's first new music since his explosive public feud with Kendrick Lamar.
Yellowstone spinoff "Dutton Ranch" premieres
Yellowstone actors Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly are reprising their roles as the fan-favorite onscreen couple Rip Wheeler and Beth Dutton in the newest "Yellowstone" spinoff, "Dutton Ranch." CBS News' Julianne Ferreira has more.
From the archives: Outspoken film critic Rex Reed
Film critic Rex Reed, whose clever and barbed opinions about movies – and movie stars – made him a fixture for decades in print and on television, died on May 12, 2026 at age 87. In this Feb. 4, 2018 "Sunday Morning" profile, Reed talked with Mo Rocca about how he came to live the life of an A-Lister himself. He also dispensed his unvarnished opinions about that year's best picture Oscar-nominees.
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Waymos get in Atlanta traffic jam
Atlanta residents woke up to Waymo traffic jams on Friday. The driverless cars took over a quiet cul-de-sac. Skyler Henry has more details.
Oklahoma becomes latest state to sue Roblox over child safety concerns
Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, making it the latest state to take legal action against the popular gaming platform over child safety concerns.
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.
How the Trump-Xi summit could impact AI race
President Trump's visit to Beijing comes as the U.S. and China compete for artificial intelligence supremacy. Matt Sheehan, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, joins with analysis.
Closing arguments held in OpenAI case
Lawyers presented closing arguments Thursday in the OpenAI trial pitting Elon Musk against its CEO, Sam Altman. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
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New dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants identified by scientists
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
How a growing El Niño will affect 2026 hurricane season in Atlantic, Pacific
The last time an El Niño pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
What's in the released UFO files?
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
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Terror plot foiled, suspect under arrest
A terror plot targeting Jewish institutions in New York, California and Arizona has been foiled, and a man linked to the alleged scheme is under arrest on Friday. Prosecutors say the Iraqi suspect is tied to other global attacks and claim he wanted payback for the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran. Tom Hanson reports.
Iraqi man charged with terror plot: officials
An Iraqi national was arrested and charged with planning to carry out several terror attacks in the U.S., including at a New York City synagogue and other prominent Jewish centers in Los Angeles and Scottsdale, Arizona. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Sources: Iraqi national planned synagogue attacks
Federal prosecutors charged an Iraqi national on Friday with planning several terrorist attacks in the U.S. as retribution for the Iran war. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
Iraqi national accused of plotting attacks
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi is facing federal charges for allegedly plotting several terror attacks in the U.S., including targeting a Jewish institution in New York. CBS News' Anna Schecter and Jake Rosen report.
Prominent N.Y. synagogue targeted in alleged terror plot, prosecutors say
An Iraqi national allegedly plotted to carry out terror attacks in the U.S., including at a prominent synagogue in New York, prosecutors said Friday.
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SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
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The U.S. is taking steps to indict Raúl Castro, the 94-year-old former president of Cuba, U.S. officials say. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
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The wife of an active-duty U.S. Army soldier detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement was released on Thursday after a month in custody. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
2 senators call on FAA to study staff levels
In a CBS News exclusive, a pair of Democratic Senators called on the Federal Aviation Administration to study the safety impact of allowing fewer flight attendants on some long-haul flights. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest.