Tyson-Mayweather fight announcement sparks flurry of questions
A Mike Tyson-Floyd Mayweather fight was announced Thursday. But there are multiple questions surrounding the bout.
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Floyd Mayweather is considered one of the greatest fighters in boxing history, but it looks like his career is just about to be over
Floyd Mayweather is considered one of the greatest fighters in boxing history, but it looks like his career is just about to be over. The undefeated fighter insists his fight in Las Vegas will be his last. Carter Evans reports.
Boxing is nowhere near as popular as it once was, but when a really big fight comes along the sports world pays attention
Boxing is nowhere near as popular as it once was, but when a really big fight comes along the sports world pays attention. In Las Vegas the unbeaten Floyd Mayweather Junior takes on Manny Pacquiao for the welterweight championship. Win or lose, both fights will cash in big time. CBS News special correspondent James Brown spoke to both of them to discuss the richest event in boxing history.
Mayweather-McGregor fight
The sport of boxing could get a shot in the arm by crossing over with another combat sport on Saturday night. Undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather, Jr. takes on mixed martial arts champion Conor McGregor, in one of the most-anticipated fights in years. Both fighters are super-welterweights but the showdown is receiving heavyweight hype. Carter Evans reports.
McGregor-Mayweather preview
Boxing will take center stage this weekend when two of the biggest stars in combat sports face off in Las Vegas. Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather Jr. will finally go one-on-one after a summer-long media circus hyping the event. Carter Evans has a preview.
Floyd Mayweather
CBSN sits down with boxer Floyd Mayweather ahead of his fight with Conor McGregor to talk about his history and legacy as the highest earning-athlete in the world.
Preview: Floyd Mayweather
"I take the fight game seriously," says boxer Floyd Mayweather ahead of his big matchup with Conor McGregor. See more on "CBSN: On Assignment" Monday, August 21, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS and CBSN.
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Rick Pitino has been suspended for five games after a sex scandal, and Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor set an August date for their fight. CBS Sports columnist Bill Reither joins CBSN to discuss the details
CBS airs highly anticipated fight
Leon Spinks defeated Muhammad Ali to win the heavyweight crown on February 15th, 1978. That was the last time the two fighters squared off in primetime on CBS. Nearly 40 years later, boxing returns to CBS primetime when welterweight champion Keith Thurman fights challenger Shawn Porter. Vinita Nair spoke with Thurman as he prepared for what many think could be the bout of the year.
First on "CBS This Morning, " Forbes reveals the top celebrity earners
First on "CBS This Morning, " Forbes reveals the top celebrity earners. Whose paydays are soaring and which megastars are plummeting down the list? Forbes senior editor Zack O’Malley Greenburg joins “CBS This Morning” to reveal its annual "Celebrity 100" list.
In this week’s edition of “Sounds of the Toyota Green Room,” rocker Slash talks with “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King about performing in front of a live audience
In this week’s edition of “Sounds of the Toyota Green Room,” rocker Slash talks with “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King about performing in front of a live audience. The New Yorker’s Nicholas Thompson talks with Gayle about Periscope and the Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao fight.
The welterweight championship bout between unbeaten Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao is being called the "fight of the century"
The welterweight championship bout between unbeaten Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao is being called the "fight of the century." Carter Evans reports from Las Vegas, where the fight will take place.
Boxing fans: Get ready for Mayweather v. Pacquiao with this 60 Minutes report on how the always-smiling "Pacman" psyches out his opponents
Boxing fans: Get ready for Mayweather v. Pacquiao with this 60 Minutes report on how the always-smiling "Pacman" psyches out his opponents.
Check out some of the week's best viral videos, courtesy of The Feed!
Nick Dietz compiles some of the week's best viral videos, including a 5-year-old that's ready to move out, a maxed out McDonald's order and the return of the lip-syncing police officer. Plus, a tiny boxer that packs a big punch. To see these videos in their entirety, click HERE.
Floyd Mayweather is touted as one of the best boxers in history
Floyd Mayweather is touted as one of the best boxers in history. People are wondering if his record will stay perfect after fighting the lighting-fast Pacquiao.
Boxing, the sweet science, isn't as popular of a sport as it once was
Boxing, the sweet science, isn't as popular of a sport as it once was. But now that Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are less than a month away from fighting, the sport is getting more attention. Ben Tracy reports on the theatrics of Wednesday's press conference between the fighters and how their bout could impact the sport's future.
For the first time in 10 years, prime time sports coverage will focus on boxing
For the first time in 10 years, prime time sports coverage will focus on boxing. Featuring the much-anticipated fight against Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. Sports Anchor Jared Max, WCBS NewsRadio 880, explains the excitement around fight night.
Mayweather on Clippers, Sterling and race
Champion boxer Floyd Mayweather speaks with CBS News' Alexander Trowbridge about his plans to bid on the Los Angeles Clippers, comments made by team owner Donald Sterling, and the role race still plays in and outside of sports.
Floyd Mayweather will box YouTuber Logan Paul in February
Mayweather holds a perfect 50-0 record while Paul lost his only boxing match.
Floyd Mayweather to pay for George Floyd's funeral
The former boxing champion personally has been in touch with the family, according to the CEO of Mayweather Promotions.
Floyd Mayweather, 41, crushes star 20-year-old kickboxer
Nasukawa's father threw in the towel after 140 seconds of the first round on Monday as his 20-year-old son bravely teetered around the ring trying to get up
Floyd Mayweather and DJ Khaled settle with SEC over crypto
The former boxing champ failed to disclose that he was paid to promote three separate ICOs
These celebrities want you to invest in cryptocurrency
Don't invest in this volatile market just because a famous person says it's a good idea, securities regulators warn
Floyd Mayweather defeats Conor McGregor in 10 rounds
Mayweather, a five-time world champion, was coaxed out of retirement to face McGregor, a mixed martial arts champion who had never boxed professionally
How to watch Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor
The fight will air from Las Vegas on Saturday, August 26, at 9 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on Showtime pay-per-view
More severe weather in store for a soaked California
More severe weather is forecast for an already soaked California, raising risk of additional mudslides and debris flows.
DOJ says "over a million more documents" potentially related to Epstein case have been found
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
Is anything open on Christmas Day 2025? See which businesses are operating.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
Powerball $1.817 billion Christmas Eve jackpot won by one ticket, in Arkansas
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second biggest winning jackpot in U.S. lottery history.
We asked experts to rate the U.S. economy in 2025. Here's what they said.
The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
Kennedy Center Christmas Eve concert canceled after Trump's name added
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled.
Pope Leo's first Christmas homily laments conditions in Gaza, war in Ukraine
In his first Christmas homily, Pope Leo lamented conditions for Palestinians in Gaza and urged Ukraine and Russia to engage in direct talks to end their wr.
Rescue helicopter crashes on Mount Kilimanjaro
Two foreigners, a local doctor, a tour guide and the pilot were killed in the helicopter crash on Mount Kilimanjaro.
DOJ releases huge set of Epstein files with many mentions of Trump
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
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More severe weather in store for a soaked California
More severe weather is forecast for an already soaked California, raising risk of additional mudslides and debris flows.
Is anything open on Christmas Day 2025? See which businesses are operating.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
Powerball $1.817 billion Christmas Eve jackpot won by one ticket, in Arkansas
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won.
NHTSA investigating Tesla Model 3 emergency door handles
Traffic safety regulators are reviewing a motorist's complaints that the manual door handles on some Model 3 cars are hard to find, a potential hazard in a crash.
Hawaii cruise passengers face new climate change tax after court ruling
The new tourist tax imposes an 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passengers to address climate change threats to Hawaii.
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Is anything open on Christmas Day 2025? See which businesses are operating.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
NHTSA investigating Tesla Model 3 emergency door handles
Traffic safety regulators are reviewing a motorist's complaints that the manual door handles on some Model 3 cars are hard to find, a potential hazard in a crash.
Hawaii cruise passengers face new climate change tax after court ruling
The new tourist tax imposes an 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passengers to address climate change threats to Hawaii.
How to save money on your utility bill this winter as heating costs rise
Many Americans face soaring costs to heat their homes this winter. Here are some ways to lower your monthly utility bill.
We asked experts to rate the U.S. economy in 2025. Here's what they said.
The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
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Kennedy Center Christmas Eve concert canceled after Trump's name added
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled.
Trump promises to guard against "bad Santa" in Christmas Eve calls with kids
President Trump spent part of Christmas Eve bantering with kids, updating families on NORAD's Santa tracker and reminding one child that the big guy has a "serious appetite."
Trump-backed candidate declared winner of Honduras' presidential vote
President Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura has won Honduras' presidential election, the country's electoral authorities said, ending a weeks-long count.
DOJ says "over a million more documents" found, potentially related to Epstein case
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
Judge blocks Trump from stripping security clearance from attorney for now
Trump signed an executive order in March saying it was "no longer in the national interest" for attorney Mark Zaid and others to access classified information.
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Baby defies all odds after growing outside his mom's womb
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Aetna to cover IVF treatments for same-sex couples in national settlement
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Flu season is ramping up, and some experts are "pretty worried"
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
Finding hope through cancer clinical trials
#LillyPartner Cancer clinical trials can offer patients access to investigational treatments that can be explored as early as the time of diagnosis. Ovarian cancer survivor Alicia Dellario and Dr. Arjun Balar, senior vice president of global clinical development at Eli Lilly and Company, join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the potential benefits of cancer clinical trials -- and clarify common misconceptions. Visit cancerclinicaltrials.lilly.com for more information. (Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company)
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Imprisoned Brazilian ex-president Bolsonaro undergoes surgery
Jair Bolsonaro, who has been hospitalized since Wednesday, has been serving a 27-year prison sentence since November for an attempted coup.
King Charles and royal family, minus Andrew, gather for Christmas
King Charles III led his family to church on foot ahead of his annual Christmas Day speech that is expected to focus on pilgrimage.
Rescue helicopter crashes on Mount Kilimanjaro
Two foreigners, a local doctor, a tour guide and the pilot were killed in the helicopter crash on Mount Kilimanjaro.
Pope Leo's first Christmas homily laments conditions in Gaza, war in Ukraine
In his first Christmas homily, Pope Leo lamented conditions for Palestinians in Gaza and urged Ukraine and Russia to engage in direct talks to end their wr.
Blast at Nigeria mosque kills 5, injures 35 in apparent suicide attack
A bomb exploded during prayers at a mosque in Nigeria, killing five people in what police described as a likely suicide attack.
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King Charles and royal family, minus Andrew, gather for Christmas
King Charles III led his family to church on foot ahead of his annual Christmas Day speech that is expected to focus on pilgrimage.
Kennedy Center Christmas Eve concert canceled after Trump's name added
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled.
NYT movie critic breaks down top 2025 movies
The New York Times movie critic Alissa Wilkinson ranked the top films of 2025. She joins CBS News 24/7 to review this year's list.
Small Oklahoma town pays homage to leg lamp
The leg lamp in "A Christmas Story" might be one of cinema's most iconic props, and one small town in Oklahoma has a special way to celebrate it. Omar Villafranca reports.
Kiefer Sutherland on new comedy "Tinsel Town"
Kiefer Sutherland stars in the new holiday comedy "Tinsel Town," about a washed-up Hollywood actor who lands in a small English town doing a theater production of "Cinderella." He talks about what drew him to the role.
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Instacart ending AI price tests for retailers
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Tech companies push for data centers
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
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.
Top tech gadgets of 2025
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
Instacart to end AI price tests for retailers following investigation
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
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Terry Rozier seeks to have charges thrown out in NBA gambling case
His lawyers argued that Rozier's alleged involvement in the wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies is limited.
California farming magnate arrested in Arizona in wife's shooting death
A prominent California farmer was arrested in the shooting death of his estranged wife in a remote mountain community in Arizona, authorities said.
D.C. National Guard shooting suspect facing 5 additional federal charges
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, is accused of fatally shooting Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and wounding Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe.
Officials: Melodee Buzzard's body recovered
California authorities announced Tuesday they have found the body of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard and arrested her mother for murder. See the full news conference.
Delaware state trooper killed in DMV shooting
A Delaware state trooper was killed Tuesday during a shooting at a Wilmington DMV, the Delaware State Police said. The state's governor confirmed the shooter is also dead.
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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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 Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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"The Polar Express" children's book turns 40
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Chris Van Allsburg's beloved children's book, "The Polar Express." He tells CBS News' Bradley Blackburn about how he came up with the classic Christmas tale at just 34 years old.
Winning Powerball ticket sold in Arkansas
The Christmas Eve Powerball jackpot worth $1.817 billion, the second-largest ever, was won by a single ticket sold in Arkansas.
Leo XIV celebrates first Christmas as pope
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Christmas since he became pontiff. At Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve, Leo urged people to care for the poor and for migrants.
Powerful storm slams California
A powerful storm brought heavy rain to parts of California on Wednesday, flooding roads and prompting evacuations in some areas. The deluge of rain is causing dangerous travel conditions on Christmas Day.
Why flamingos are returning to Florida
In late 19th-century Florida, hunters pushed flamingos into functional extinction. But something changed over the last 25 years when hurricanes in the Caribbean chased them into the Everglades. Mark Strassmann reports.