Houston Texans minority owner Javier Loya facing Kentucky rape charge
Loya has been charged with one count of first-degree rape, five counts of first-degree sexual abuse and one count of third-degree sexual abuse.
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J.J. Watt joins CBS, mixes it up with CVS
J.J. Watt had fans thinking they might run into him at their local pharmacy for a few minutes when he made an announcement about his next big career move, but quickly cleared things up. The 3-time NFL defensive player of the year will be joining CBS Sports as an NFL studio analyst.
Simone Biles' husband signs with Green Bay Packers
Jonathan Owens previously played for the Houston Texans and the Arizona Cardinals.
Deshaun Watson settles 20 of 24 civil lawsuits; last 4 expected to go to trial
Watson has been accused by massage therapists of harassing, assaulting or touching them during appointments when he was playing for the Houston Texans.
Grand jury won't charge Deshaun Watson over harassment, sex assault allegations
Watson has denied all allegations of assault and harassment.
Super Bowl countdown & NFL lawsuit
The Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams are gearing up for the Super Bowl on Sunday. The big game comes as the NFL is facing a racial discrimination lawsuit over its hiring of head coaches. CBS News special correspondent James Brown breaks down some of the latest news in football.
NFL head Goodell responds to diversity suit
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the lack of diversity among coaches is "unacceptable," after former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores filed a lawsuit alleging racism in the league. "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson reports and CBS Sports analyst Scott Pioli joins Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the fight for equity in the NFL.
College football championship & NFL playoffs
The NFL is gearing up for the start of its playoff season. Meanwhile, the Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide for their first college football championship title since 1980. CBS News special correspondent James Brown, host of "The NFL Today" and "Inside the NFL," joins CBSN to discuss the latest headlines in sports.
Nike distances itself from NFL star after women's accusations
Sporting gear company says it is "deeply concerned" after multiple women allege the 26-year-old Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson assaulted them.
Two Deshaun Watson accusers release public statements
Twenty-two women have accused Watson of civil assault, sexual assault or intentional infliction of emotional distress in recent weeks, which Watson has denied.
Deshaun Watson accused of deleting messages amid lawsuits
Twenty-one women have come forward with allegations against the Houston Texans player.
NFL star Deshaun Watson accused of being a "serial predator"
Fourteen women have alleged they were assaulted by Watson during separate incidents in 2020 and 2021.
NFL quarterback facing mounting lawsuits from women in Texas
The NFL is investigating the allegations, which the Houston Texans player denies.
J.J. Watt and Houston Texans "mutually" agree to part ways
The three-time Defensive Player of the Year and 2017 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year has spent his entire career with the Texans.
Texans player suspended after positive PED test
Fuller announced the suspension on social media and offered an explanation.
Thanksgiving Day NFL football preview
Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach and CBS Sports NFL analyst Bill Cowher discusses how the pandemic will impact America's football tradition on Thanksgiving. The Detroit Lions vs. Houston Texans game airs on CBS.
Fans boo Chiefs, Texans during moment of silence at NFL opener
Kansas City fans booed Houston Texans when they came onto field after staying in locker room during national anthem and during teams' subsequent show of unity.
NFL in uncharted territory as new season kicks off amid pandemic
The NFL hopes Thursday's game between Super Bowl Champs Kansas City vs. Houston draws America's interest.
NFL gears up for new season
The new NFL season kicks off tonight and it will be different from years past. The coronavirus pandemic has forced new protocols for fans, players and team staff. Additionally, players are calling on the league to do more to address social injustices. Darrell Green, an NFL Hall of Fame inductee and vice president of strategic marketing for Halodine, joined CBSN to discuss the upcoming season.
NFL player Kenny Stills arrested at protest for Breonna Taylor
Stills, a longtime advocate of racial justice, was one of 87 people arrested and charged with intimidating a participant in a legal process, which is a felony in Kentucky.
J.J. Watt slams headline that only calls Kealia Ohai his fiancée
The searing tweet called the headline "trash" and urged the outlet to "be better."
Deshaun Watson in the early race for MVP
It was a tale of two different Sundays for two of the NFL's up-and-coming quarterback. CBS Sports HQ's Bill Reiter joined CBSN to break down the biggest stories in week 6 of the season.
J.J. Watt gets engaged to Houston soccer player
Texans defensive end J.J. Watt proposes to girlfriend Kealia Ohai, captain of the Houston Dash soccer team
Texans' Ryan Griffin arrested on charges of public intoxication, vandalism
Police said he punched out a hotel window
NFL star donates playoff game check to slain girl's family
Jazmine Barnes, 7, was fatally shot while riding in a car with her mother and three sisters in Houston Sunday
Iran launches missiles at Israel as Israel attacks Iran's nuclear sites
Sirens sounded in Israel as Iran launched dozens of ballistic missiles in retaliation for Israel's strikes on its nuclear facilities.
Trump clears U.S. Steel sale to Nippon Steel, but details of merger still unclear
Japan's Nippon Steel can buy U.S. Steel as long as both sides sign a "national security agreement."
Air India plane crash survivor: "Everything happened in front of my eyes"
"It felt like the plane came to a standstill (in the air) for 5 to 10 seconds," 40-year-old Viswash Kumar Ramesh said. He was in seat 11A when the Air India flight crashed.
Maps show where Israel attacked Iran, sites of nuclear program
Maps show the Iranian sites Israel targeted with airstrikes Friday, including a key nuclear facility in Natanz.
Appeals court won't rehear Trump's appeal of E. Jean Carroll case
President Trump has previously indicated he would challenge the E. Jean Carroll case all the way to the Supreme Court.
Trump administration can keep Mahmoud Khalil jailed, judge says
A judge says the Trump administration can detain Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil for allegedly lying on his green card application — after ruling he can't be jailed for foreign policy reasons.
First "black box" found amid wreckage of Air India flight 171
Air India plane crash investigators find the first of the "black boxes" from the Boeing 787-8 that slammed into buildings, killing all but one of the 242 people on board.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia pleads not guilty to human trafficking charges in Tennessee
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was deported in error and returned to the U.S. last week, appeared in court to face human trafficking charges in Nashville.
New COVID variant NB.1.8.1 could be more than 1 in 3 cases, CDC says
The NB.1.8.1 COVID-19 variant was linked to a large surge of hospitalizations in parts of Asia earlier this year.
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Army pilot killed in helicopter training accident in Kentucky identified
A second pilot suffered minor injuries in the accident at Fort Campbell.
CDC urges summer camps to check for measles immunity, as U.S. nears record
The CDC's new "checklist" comes amid a deadly year of measles outbreaks that is now near record levels.
Has the U.S. ever had a military parade? Yes, but they're rare.
The U.S. has held events like President Trump's military parade throughout history, but they're uncommon.
Amazon, Temu and other e-commerce sides hawk "No Kings" merch
Sellers are hawking "No Kings" t-shirts, hats and other items in a move to cash on anti-Trump protests planned for June 14.
Ford CEO says rare earths shortage forced it to halt production
The U.S. automaker is struggling to procure rare earth materials essential to its cars, as exports from China slow.
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Trump clears U.S. Steel sale to Nippon Steel, but details of merger still unclear
Japan's Nippon Steel can buy U.S. Steel as long as both sides sign a "national security agreement."
Amazon, Temu and other e-commerce sides hawk "No Kings" merch
Sellers are hawking "No Kings" t-shirts, hats and other items in a move to cash on anti-Trump protests planned for June 14.
Ford CEO says rare earths shortage forced it to halt production
The U.S. automaker is struggling to procure rare earth materials essential to its cars, as exports from China slow.
Walmart heiress' "No kings" protest ad sparks backlash against retailer
Walmart heiress' ad is prompting backlash against the retailer despite it not being associated with the company.
Anker recalls more than 1.1 million power banks after fires reported
Anker, a Chinese electronics maker, is recalling 1.15 million PowerCore portable chargers after some consumers reported fires and explosions.
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Trump clears U.S. Steel sale to Nippon Steel, but details of merger still unclear
Japan's Nippon Steel can buy U.S. Steel as long as both sides sign a "national security agreement."
Trump administration can keep Mahmoud Khalil jailed, judge says
A judge says the Trump administration can detain Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil for allegedly lying on his green card application — after ruling he can't be jailed for foreign policy reasons.
Has the U.S. ever had a military parade? Yes, but they're rare.
The U.S. has held events like President Trump's military parade throughout history, but they're uncommon.
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Trump planning to visit Iowa State Fairgrounds this summer
President Trump plans to go the Iowa State Fairgrounds this summer, according to sources familiar with the plan.
Appeals court won't rehear Trump's appeal of E. Jean Carroll case
President Trump has previously indicated he would challenge the E. Jean Carroll case all the way to the Supreme Court.
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CDC urges summer camps to check for measles immunity, as U.S. nears record
The CDC's new "checklist" comes amid a deadly year of measles outbreaks that is now near record levels.
New COVID variant NB.1.8.1 could be more than 1 in 3 cases, CDC says
The NB.1.8.1 COVID-19 variant was linked to a large surge of hospitalizations in parts of Asia earlier this year.
The price you pay for an Obamacare plan could surge next year
An estimated 4 million Americans will lose health insurance over the next decade if Congress doesn't extend enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act marketplace coverage.
Average age of moms giving birth in U.S. rises to nearly 30 years old
Average age also increased for first-time moms, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Experts say there are a few reasons why.
CDC purges career officials from oversight of vaccine committee
News of their removal comes after the firing of the CDC's outside vaccine advisers.
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Israeli airstrikes hit multiple Iran nuclear sites. Here's what we know about them.
The Israeli military targeted Iranian nuclear facilities, research scientists and senior military commanders in dozens of preemptive airstrikes.
Sole survivor of Air India plane crash was in seat 11A
The man who walked away from the Air India plane crash as the disaster's only survivor was sitting near an emergency exit on the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.
Maps show where Israel attacked Iran, sites of nuclear program
Maps show the Iranian sites Israel targeted with airstrikes Friday, including a key nuclear facility in Natanz.
U.S. man arrested in Greece after woman, baby found dead in Rome
The bodies of the baby girl and mother, also identified as Americans, were found in Rome's Villa Pamphili park.
28-year-old stuck in traffic missed Air India flight that crashed
A 28-year-old student who was visiting western India says she missed her Air India flight back to London. That flight was AI171, which crashed shortly after takeoff.
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Brandon Lake on new music and mental health
Grammy winner Brandon Lake is out with his fifth studio album. The singer-songwriter speaks to "CBS Mornings Plus" about his new music, touring and struggles with mental health.
Book excerpt: "Desi Arnaz: The Man Who Invented Television"
Todd S. Purdum's biography explores the impact on American culture by the Cuban-born entertainer who (as husband and business partner of Lucille Ball) changed the rules of TV.
Women's golf celebrates major milestone
The Ladies Professional Golf Association is marking 75 years in 2025. Golf has seen growth over the past five years, especially among women who now make up 28% of all U.S. golfers. Amanda Balionis looks at the future of women in the sport.
Whoopi Goldberg on All-Women's Sports Network
Whoopi Goldberg co-founded the "All Women's Sports Network," which is the first-ever global sports network exclusively dedicated to female athletes and sports. She explains the sports it features and why she's passionate about showcasing female athletes.
Alex Cooper alleges sexual harassment
Alex Cooper, host of the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, is speaking out about sexual harassment that she says she experienced while playing soccer at Boston University. CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports.
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Google, OpenAI, Spotify and other platforms hit by widespread outage
Google, OpenAI and Spotify were down Thursday after a widespread tech outage.
Meta files lawsuit against maker of "nudify" app technology
Meta ramps up efforts to block ads for AI technology used to create fake nude images of real people.
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.
Facial recognition identifying jail escapees
After 10 inmates escaped a New Orleans jail, authorities used facial recognition software to help locate and arrest an escapee. But as facial recognition has become a more common tool, groups like the ACLU have raised concerns about its use. Anna Schecter, who covers crime and safety for CBS News, breaks it all down.
What to know about facial recognition
Facial recognition technology was used by authorities to locate one of the 12 escaped New Orleans inmates. Some groups are concerned that the crime-solving tactic breaches privacy. CBS News' Anna Schecter explains what to know.
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Invasive Asian needle ants pose risks
As summer kicks into high gear, the U.S. Forest Service is warning about an invasive Asian needle ant species found in dozens of states. Eric Day, entomologist at Virginia Tech, joins "The Daily Report" with more.
This T. rex ancestor is "missing link" to apex predators, scientists say
Apex predators, like the Tyrannosaurus rex, eventually arose from smaller-bodied tyrannosauroid dinosaurs called Khankhuuluu mongoliensis, the study's researchers said.
What to know about invasive ant with fatal sting reported in multiple states
A "sneaky" invasive species that has a potentially deadly sting can be found in more than a dozen states, according to experts.
Mars volcano that dwarfs Earth's tallest ones seen in new image
It marks the first time Arsia Mons has been imaged on the planet's horizon, NASA said.
Japanese probe's second straight attempt at moon landing a failure
A private lunar lander from Tokyo-based company ispace was aiming for a touchdown in the unexplored far north with a mini rover.
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Kanye West attends attends "Diddy" trial
Kanye West, known as Ye, briefly attended Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial in New York City, but was not able to access the courtroom. West was there to show support for the disgraced music mogul facing life in prison if convicted. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports.
U.S. man arrested in Greece after woman, baby found dead in Rome
The bodies of the baby girl and mother, also identified as Americans, were found in Rome's Villa Pamphili park.
Vegas shooting that killed couple was livestreamed by victims
Police said the shooting near the landmark Bellagio fountains was an isolated incident between the victims and the suspect, who had been feuding on social media.
Examining Trump's push for death penalty
President Trump signed an executive order on the first day of his second term stating, "capital punishment is an essential tool for deterring and punishing those who would commit the most heinous crimes." Justin Mazzola, researcher for Amnesty International, joins "The Takeout" to discuss the future of capital punishment in the U.S.
Sean Combs' ex-girlfriend wraps up testimony
Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend concluded her testimony in the music mogul's sex trafficking trial on Thursday after several days on the stand. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
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Commercial crew launch delayed while ISS air leak assessed
NASA wants to evaluate recent efforts to stop a small but persistent air leak in the Russian segment of the space station.
Axiom-4 mission delayed due to leak
NASA delayed the Axiom Mission 4 launch on Wednesday after SpaceX detected a liquid oxygen leak during a Falcon 9 rocket inspection. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
Report: Pentagon, NASA push SpaceX competitors
Even as Elon Musk's SpaceX launched a radio satellite into orbit on Saturday, the Pentagon and NASA are pushing his competitors to speed up the development of their own spacecraft, according to the Washington Post. CBS News New York journalist Ali Bauman has more.
Mars volcano that dwarfs Earth's tallest ones seen in new image
It marks the first time Arsia Mons has been imaged on the planet's horizon, NASA said.
Implications of Trump-Musk feud on NASA
The emerging feud between President Trump and Elon Musk could have a ripple effect on America's space program. Jeff Foust, senior staff writer for Space News, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the implications.
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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.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Summer music heats up 2025
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense
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India plane crash survivor recalls waking up alive
Out of the 242 people who were on board Air India flight AI171 when the plane crashed in Ahmedabad, moments after takeoff, just one is believed to have survived. Anna Coren reports.
Israel-Iran conflict causes oil prices to soar
The latest conflict in the Middle East is rattling financial markets all over the world. Stock prices fell as oil prices soared. Kelly O'Grady has more.
Oil prices spike amid Israel-Iran strikes
Stocks lost ground on Friday as traders kept a close eye on the conflict between Israel and Iran. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has the details.
How Gen Z is changing bar culture
A New York Times report suggests that Gen Z -- those born between 1997 and 2012 -- do not like to open a bar tab when they drink with friends. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett traveled to a bar near the University of Maryland and sat down with Michael McMillan, a professor of business there, to learn why.
Congress tensions high after Padilla removal
Lawmakers are expressing outrage over Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California being forcibly removed from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's news conference. Punchbowl News congressional reporter Max Cohen, Politico White House reporter Sophia Cai and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion join to discuss the latest political headlines.