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"80 for Brady" and its real-life inspirations

Friends Betty Pensavalle and Elaine St. Martin were founding members of a passionate fan club devoted to NFL quarterback Tom Brady, comprised of women of a certain age, called "Over 80 for Brady." They inspired a new motion picture comedy, "80 for Brady," starring Hollywood veterans Sally Field, Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno and Lily Tomlin. Correspondent Lee Cowan talks with the Brady fans, and with the stars who played Brady fans, about football, friendship, and the power of Tom.

Jan 15, 2023
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The real-life "80 for Brady" fans

Betty Pensavalle and Elaine St. Martin were part of a passionate group of fans devoted to NFL quarterback Tom Brady, called "Over 80 for Brady." They inspired a new comedy, starring Sally Field, Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno and Lily Tomlin, about football and friendship.

Jan 15, 2023

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Texas coach placed on leave after students hospitalized following workout

There has been heightened attention to the health of athletes after Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered an on-field cardiac arrest during a Jan. 2 football game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Jan 13, 2023

NFL Wild Card Weekend preview

It's the NFL's Wild Card Weekend and there are now 14 teams left with a chance to become Super Bowl champions. Tyler Dragon, NFL and Olympic sports reporter for USA Today, joins CBS News with more.

Jan 13, 2023
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Bodycam video shows Odell Beckham Jr. being escorted off plane

Flight attendants, concerned that he was ill, asked him to leave the airplane before it took off, and he refused. Then, everyone had to deplane.

Jan 13, 2023

Peyton Hillis playing for the New York Giants

Peyton Hillis off ventilator, recovering after rescuing his kids from drowning

"So proud of this man and so incredibly grateful for family and this incredible hospital," Hillis' girlfriend, Angela Cole, wrote.

Jan 12, 2023

Damar Hamlin released from Buffalo hospital

Bills safety Damar Hamlin was released from a hospital in Buffalo, New York, on Wednesday, nine days after he suffered a cardiac arrest and collapsed on the field during a football game. Hamlin was previously transferred from a hospital in Cincinnati to one in Buffalo. He was discharged Wednesday after undergoing "a comprehensive medical evaluation," the Bills said in a statement.

Jan 11, 2023
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How parents can protect young athletes

The on-field collapse of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin during a football game has placed a renewed spotlight on the safety of contact sports. Over 60 million kids in the U.S. participate in organized sports, and cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death among young athletes. Norah O'Donnell visited an ice rink to speak with a doctor about how parents can protect their kids.

Jan 11, 2023
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Damar Hamlin discharged from Buffalo hospital 9 days after cardiac arrest

The Buffalo Bills safety collapsed on the field during a televised game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Jan. 2.

Jan 11, 2023

Deion Sanders on new Colorado coaching job

Deion Sanders, the new football coach at the University of Colorado, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new job and Amazon docuseries.

Jan 10, 2023
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Damar Hamlin's recovery; Georgia's championship

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has been transferred to a Buffalo hospital for what doctors call "the next stage of his recovery." CBS News special correspondent James Brown, host of "The NFL Today" and "Inside The NFL," joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the support around the league for Hamlin, plus Georgia's national championship win over TCU.

Jan 10, 2023
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Football player surprised by military mom

San Diego High school football player Samuel Harris, who is 16 years old, was talking to his teammates about how he respects his mom, who was deployed in the military. Then he realized someone was standing behind him.

Oct 7, 2022
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High school coach proposes to girlfriend

This high school football coach proposed to his girlfriend after winning a game — and the whole crowd and team erupted with joy.

Nov 24, 2022
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2022 CFP National Championship - TCU v Georgia

Georgia Bulldogs crush TCU for back-to-back college football national titles

Georgia scored a touchdown on its opening drive and never trailed in a game they dominated from start to finish, winning 65-7.

Jan 9, 2023

Damar Hamlin transferred to Buffalo hospital from one in Cincinnati

The move comes a week after the Buffalo Bills safety suffered an on-field cardiac arrest at Cincinnati's Paycor Stadium.

Jan 9, 2023

Bills win first game since Damar Hamlin's collapse

The Bills returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown and shortly after, Hamlin tweeted "OMFG!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Jan 8, 2023

Hamlin’s recovery inspiring good deeds, donations

The recovery of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, after he suffered a cardiac arrest on the field during a football game Monday night, is inspiring the NFL and local communities nationwide to spread goodwill to each other and beyond. Michael George has the details.

Jan 7, 2023
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Damar Hamlin's fundraiser donations surge after cardiac arrest

Donations poured in within hours after Damar Hamlin suddenly suffered cardiac arrest after a tackle, with some donating thousands.

Jan 7, 2023

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Team: Damar Hamlin talking, breathing on his own

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is now breathing on his own and talking following his on-field collapse earlier this week after suffering a cardiac arrest, the team said. He was able to FaceTime his teammates from his hospital room, according to Bills head coach Sean McDermott.

Jan 6, 2023
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Damar Hamlin making "substantial progress"

Doctors treating Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin say he is making "substantial progress" after he collapsed on the field. Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook has more on Hamlin's recovery.

Jan 6, 2023
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Damar Hamlin's high school coach talks NFL star's "trademark" trait

Hamlin's former coach spoke about the "horror movie" that unfolded at the ill-fated game against the Bengals, and how Hamlin's character helped him become an NFL star.

Jan 6, 2023

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Jan 3, 2023
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Damar Hamlin showing "remarkable improvement," Bills say

The Buffalo Bills safety remains hospitalized in critical condition, but "appears to be neurologically intact," the team said in a statement.

Jan 5, 2023

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Bills say Hamlin shows "signs of improvement"

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin remains in critical condition but is showing "signs of improvement," the team said, after he suffered cardiac arrest during a game against the Bengals in Cincinnati. Charlie De Mar from CBS Chicago station WBBM-TV joins Elaine Quijano with the latest.

Jan 4, 2023
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How the NFL prepares for medical emergencies

Damar Hamlin remains hospitalized in critical condition after collapsing in the middle of Monday's NFL game in Cincinnati. CBS News Chicago reporter Charlie De Mar reports on the Buffalo Bills safety's condition, then CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones discusses the NFL's emergency action plan, how the league prepares to deal with medical emergencies on the field and what will happen to the league's schedule in the wake of the game's cancellation.

Jan 4, 2023
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Memorial Held For Iran's Late Supreme Leader At Tehran's Grand Mosalla

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Trump says no talks with Iran ongoing, and none scheduled

President Trump says the U.S. is not engaged in any talks with Iran as the two countries remain locked in a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz after almost six months of war.

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Florida voters choose in governor, Senate primaries, and more races to watch

Three states are holding primaries on Tuesday, with Florida deciding on nominees for both governor and for Senate.

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IRS proposal would force nonprofits to disclose leaders' terrorism convictions

The disclosure requirement would be added to the Form 990, the annual return that nonprofit groups file with the IRS.

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Lake Mead And Lake Powell Fall To Historically Low Combined Water Level

Human remains found in Lake Mead as water levels reach record low

The skeletal remains were found on Sunday, two years after similar drought conditions exposed bodies in the lake.

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Missing woman's family receives texts asking for money, bitcoin

Alisa Goods, 63, disappeared 10 days ago in Las Vegas. Her family has been receiving mysterious messages from her phone.

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Department Of Justice Holds News Conference On Unaccompanied Migrant Children

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DOJ to stop using outside experts to help vet competitive grant applicants

The Justice Department is scrapping its longtime practice of hiring outside experts to help review competitive grant applications, multiple sources told CBS News.

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Activists who posed as Minnesota voters during primary could be in legal trouble

An undercover video could land a handful of activists in legal trouble. They pretended to be Minnesota voters during the primary.

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USS Benfold went days without power in the South China Sea

The guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold spent four days without power last month after a problem with its engineering, according to a spokesperson for the Navy's 7th Fleet.

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Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiancé in "profound shock" after her death

Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.

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DEI policies brought no financial penalty to firms, study finds

Companies that stood by their diversity efforts faced no detectable impact from investors or shoppers, researchers found.

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Madonna leads 2026 MTV VMAs with 11 nominations

Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.

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Immigration Activists Protest Against ICE's Recent Activity In NYC

Appeals court upholds block on immigration arrests at certain houses of worship

A federal appeals court sided with houses of worship from the Quaker, Sikh, and Cooperative Baptist Fellowship religious traditions.

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Justice Department to send a record 1,000 monitors to midterm polling places

The Justice Department is planning to deploy a record 1,000 federal monitors to polling places throughout the U.S. for the midterm elections.

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Human remains found in Lake Mead as water levels reach record low

The skeletal remains were found on Sunday, two years after similar drought conditions exposed bodies in the lake.

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DEI policies brought no financial penalty to firms, study finds

Companies that stood by their diversity efforts faced no detectable impact from investors or shoppers, researchers found.

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Meta's federal trial begins over child social media addiction claims

The lawsuit accuses the social media giant of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that addict children to its platforms.

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Outshine Fruit Bars recalled over possible glass, parent Dreyer's says

Five flavors of Outshine Fruit Bars sold nationwide were recalled because they may include glass, Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream said.

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Disney and ABC sue FCC over early license review, alleging retaliation

The lawsuit comes after the FCC ordered ABC to seek renewals between two and five years before its TV stations' licenses were set to expire.

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Discord suspends livestreams in Brazil amid backlash over girl's suicide

Popular American chat app Discord says it suspended livestreams in line with a Brazilian government order, amid fierce criticism over a 13-year-old girl's death.

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Appeals court upholds block on immigration arrests at certain houses of worship

A federal appeals court sided with houses of worship from the Quaker, Sikh, and Cooperative Baptist Fellowship religious traditions.

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Justice Department to send a record 1,000 monitors to midterm polling places

The Justice Department is planning to deploy a record 1,000 federal monitors to polling places throughout the U.S. for the midterm elections.

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DOJ to stop using outside experts to help vet competitive grant applicants

The Justice Department is scrapping its longtime practice of hiring outside experts to help review competitive grant applications, multiple sources told CBS News.

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USS Benfold went days without power in the South China Sea

The guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold spent four days without power last month after a problem with its engineering, according to a spokesperson for the Navy's 7th Fleet.

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IRS proposal would force nonprofits to disclose leaders' terrorism convictions

The disclosure requirement would be added to the Form 990, the annual return that nonprofit groups file with the IRS.

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School vaccination rates inch down again to record low

U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates have declined again, with exemptions reaching a record high for the 2025-2026 school year

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Trump Signs Executive Order Concerning Childhood Vaccine Shots

RFK Jr.'s hunt for autism culprits stalls amid Trump's baseless vaccine order

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.

Aug 17

Mom-to-be had 2 signs of rare complication: "Everything kept getting worse"

Candice Davis' first pregnancy was going smoothly until she began feeling some nausea and pain one afternoon.

Aug 15

My husband was kicked out of hospice. Here's what I learned.

Some seriously ill patients improve on hospice. About 1 in 16 patients enrolled in hospice care lose eligibility as a result. Here's how to get appropriate care.

Aug 13

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Whole Foods recalls some jalapeño products over salmonella risk

Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.

Aug 12

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Aftermath of a Russian drone attack in Kharkiv region

Ukraine targets Moscow with drones as Russia threatens U.K. over support

Ukraine targets Moscow with a huge wave of drones as Russia warns the U.K. will pay a price for supplying Kyiv with long-range weapons.

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USS Benfold went days without power in the South China Sea

The guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold spent four days without power last month after a problem with its engineering, according to a spokesperson for the Navy's 7th Fleet.

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U.S. diplomat calls Israeli strikes on Syria base "unnecessary escalation"

U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack says an Israeli attack on a Syrian air force base was an "unnecessary escalation that does not advance regional stability."

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Trial opens 32 years after American woman murdered in Germany

The man is accused of luring Amy Lopez under false pretenses into a secluded room, where he then allegedly handcuffed her, sexually assaulted her and killed her.

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American man flies to West Bank to save home from Israeli settlers

Palestinian-American Loui Ridi says he flew from Ohio to a village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank to stop settlers from seizing his home.

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Madonna leads 2026 MTV VMAs with 11 nominations

Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.

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Nominees revealed for some VMA categories

"CBS Mornings" revealed the nominees for three categories at this year's VMAs, including artist of the year.

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Top upcoming book to movie adaptations

Amazon Books editorial director Sarah Gelman joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss some of her favorite books coming to the big screen this year.

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Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiancé in "profound shock" after her death

Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.

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Hollywood grieves Hayden Panettiere

With no signs of foul play or trauma, authorities said the investigation into actor Hayden Panettiere's death is just beginning. The former child star was on "Guiding Light" and also had breakout roles in "Heroes" and "Nashville." She died at 36 years old. Mark Strassmann reports.

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Meta's federal trial begins over child social media addiction claims

The lawsuit accuses the social media giant of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that addict children to its platforms.

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Data centers, AI become midterm flashpoint

Artificial intelligence and the data centers powering the technology have become a flashpoint ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Shira Ovide, a technology reporter for The Wall Street Journal, has more.

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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.

Mar 28, 2024
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Discord suspends livestreams in Brazil amid backlash over girl's suicide

Popular American chat app Discord says it suspended livestreams in line with a Brazilian government order, amid fierce criticism over a 13-year-old girl's death.

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How this school uses AI instead of teachers

Alpha School is a private school that teaches students subjects like math and reading with artificial intelligence apps. Mackenzie Price, co-founder of Alpha School, joins CBS News to discuss.

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A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world

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.

Aug 16

A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world

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.

Aug 16
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Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe

A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.

Aug 13
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Europe sees total solar eclipse

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.

Aug 12
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Astronomy professor on how eclipses work

Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College, joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse.

Aug 12
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NAACP counsel on Nolan Wells' death

The body of Mississippi teen Nolan Wells was found days after he went missing during a Fourth of July boat trip. NAACP general counsel Kristen Clarke explains why the civil rights organization is joining the Wells family in searching for answers.

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Forensic fans obsess over Lindsay Clancy case

Lindsay Clancy's murder trial is generating endless discussion among true crime aficionados online, sparking theories and misinformation over the case. Kathryn Coduto, an assistant professor of media sciences at Boston University, explains why the case has taken social media by storm.

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Suge Knight could appear at Tupac trial

More witnesses will testify at the trial against the man accused of calling the shots in the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi has the latest details.

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Lindsay Clancy's mother-in-law takes stand

Lindsay Clancy's former mother-in-law, Susan Clancy, told the courtroom on Tuesday that her former daughter-in-law was "begging for help" during postpartum.

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Woman goes missing, family gets bitcoin texts

A family is desperately searching for a New York woman after she went missing while visiting a friend in Las Vegas. Her daughters say they are now receiving texts from her phone demanding bitcoin. CBS News' Nicole Valdes has more.

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New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers

The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.

Aug 12

Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe

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.

Aug 12

Perseid Meteor Shower Thrills Stargazers In Dezhou

Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night

The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.

Aug 11

Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed

Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.

Aug 5

SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon, creating crater that could be 16 feet deep

The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.

Aug 5

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Notable Deaths in 2026

A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.

Aug 17
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Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay

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.

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Summer music highlights of 2026

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.

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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center

The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.

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The Smith family hopes that one day the case will be solved and say they will never stop fighting for George. July 5, 2013 will mark eight years since he disappeared.

Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith

Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.

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NAACP counsel on Nolan Wells' death

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Activists posing as Minnesota voters

Members of the Florida-based conservative activist group Citizen Justice League were seen in an undercover video, posing in what they called Muslim costumes and pretending to be Minnesota voters looking for vouchers. The stunt could land them in serious legal trouble. CBS News' Esme Murphy reports.

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Klarna posts shocking revenue jump

"Buy now, pay later" company Klarna posted a shocking 27% revenue jump between April and June 2026. Stacy Cowley, a business reporter for The New York Times, breaks it down.

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Trump makes Strait of Hormuz claims

President Trump said on social media Tuesday that no talks or conversations are underway with Iran and that the Strait of Hormuz is "open and operating." However, shipping data says otherwise. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more.

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