Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan to race at the Preakness
Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan is heading to the Preakness after all.
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Mystik Dan wins 150th Kentucky Derby in stunning photo finish
It was just the 10th Kentucky Derby decided by a nose, and the first since Grindstone wore the garland of red roses in 1996.
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Who will win the Kentucky Derby today, according to experts
Experts tip their hats and share their picks for the 2024 Kentucky Derby, plus how to watch or stream the race.
Horses must be healthy to race. This clinic makes sure their caretakers are, too.
Laborers, many of whom are migrants from Mexico, Guatemala, Venezuela or other Latin American countries, head to the tracks six days a week to help keep the $2.7 billion racing economy galloping.
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How to bet on the 2024 Kentucky Derby today
Understand key terms and Kentucky Derby odds before placing your bets, and read experts' top Winner's Circle picks.
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How to watch the 2024 Kentucky Derby today: Best livestream options, post time, more
Find out how and when to watch the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby today, even if you don't have cable.
New safety measures for 2024 Kentucky Derby
The 150th Kentucky Derby kicks off on Saturday, and Churchill Downs is looking to improve safety measures after a handful of horses got injured while practicing for the 2023 Derby. Cameron Drummond, sports reporter for the Lexington Herald-Leader, joins CBS News to discuss the changes.
What to know about the 2024 Kentucky Derby
The 2024 Kentucky Derby was the 150th running of the high-profile race.
The history and spectacle of the Kentucky Derby
2024 marks the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Louisville's Churchill Downs, the longest continuously-held sporting event in America.
The pageantry of the 150th Kentucky Derby
2024 marks the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby, the longest continuously-held sporting event in America. Correspondent Jim Axelrod visits Churchill Downs to explore the history and spectacle of the "Run for the Roses."
Churchill Downs president on steps taken to improve safety of horses, riders
An official at the home of the Kentucky Derby calls an independent investigation into horse racing fatalities "a wake-up call for the industry," and talks of initiatives to better protect equines and humans at the track.
Meet the Kentucky Derby horses running in the 2024 race
A field of 20 horses is set to launch from the starting gate for the 2024 Kentucky Derby on Saturday.
Churchill Downs will resume live horse races in September
The home of the Kentucky Derby suspended live racing in June after 12 horse deaths took place in the span of one month.
Jena Antonucci becomes first female trainer to win Belmont Stakes
Arcangelo won the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, making Jena Antonucci the first female trainer to win the race in its 155 years.
Churchill Downs suspends races after 12 horse deaths
Churchhill Downs suffered a spate of "highly unusual" and "completely unacceptable" equine deaths in May, prompting the unprecedented suspensions.
2 more horses die at Churchill Downs, marking 12 deaths this month
The Kentucky Derby horses were euthanized after suffering serious injuries in races on Friday and Saturday.
Why are so many racehorses being euthanized?
Horses and their jockeys will compete for $1.5 million in prize money at the Preakness Stakes, but Saturday's high-profile race in Baltimore comes after the eighth horse euthanization at Churchill Downs, the home of the Kentucky Derby. Dr. Scott Hay, an on-call veterinarian for the American Association of Equine Practitioners who will be at the Preakness, joined CBS News to discuss horse safety and health during the race.
8th horse dies at Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby
Rio Moon "suffered a catastrophic injury" and was euthanized, becoming the eighth horse to die at the iconic track in recent weeks.
Mage wins 149th Kentucky Derby amid controversy over horse deaths
A string of horse deaths cast a pall for some Kentucky Derby-goers on a mostly cloudy and warm day.
2 horses die, early Kentucky Derby favorite Forte scratched from race
Two horses died on Saturday, and it was the fifth scratch this week from the $3 million race.
Horses to watch at 2023 Kentucky Derby
Twenty horses will be off to the races on Saturday for the 149th Kentucky Derby. Kirby Adams, a lifestyle reporter for the Courier-Journal in Louisville, shares which horses are getting the most buzz.
Headwear's biggest day
May 6 marks two events known for their elaborate headwear: a British royal coronation and the Kentucky Derby. Evetta Petty, CEO and designer of Harlem's Heaven Hats, joined CBS News to discuss the traditional headwear at these events and styles to look out for this year.
Trainer suspended after 2 horses die during Kentucky Derby Week
Saffie Joseph Jr. was suspended indefinitely by Churchill Downs Incorporated after two horses under his supervision suddenly died following races in the Kentucky Derby.
Trainer suspended ahead of Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs on Thursday suspended trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. from entering horses in the Kentucky Derby following the sudden deaths of two of his horses this past week.
How Trump policies and Project 2025 match up after first 100 days
As President Trump marks his first 100 days in the White House, many of the plans he has rolled out since the start of his second term closely align with those detailed in Project 2025's sprawling policy book.
Where Trump's campaign promises stand at 100 days
Most of the progress President Trump has made on his promises were achieved through executive orders.
White House calls Amazon tariff fee display "hostile and political"
Amazon said it had considered listing import charges on some products, but said the idea wasn't approved and won't happen.
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Noem says she's "very confident" suspects in purse theft are undocumented
Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem does not believe she was targeted when her purse was stolen at a Washington restaurant, she told CBS News in an interview.
Trump to mark first 100 days in office with speech in the Detroit area
President Trump is delivering a speech marking the first 100 days of his second term in Warren, Michigan.
Trump promised an economic revival. In his first 100 days, he's falling short.
Early in his second term, President Trump is struggling to deliver on his campaign trail promises to invigorate the U.S. economy.
Canada's Liberal Party wins national election overshadowed by Trump
Canadian Prime Minster Mark Carney's Liberal Party will retain its hold on power in a reversal of fortunes seen largely as a reaction to Mr. Trump's actions and rhetoric.
Spain vows to solve massive blackout mystery, prevent it from happening again
Spain's prime minister said a special commission will track down the cause of a massive power outage and all "necessary measures will be taken" to stop it from recurring.
Driver in Illinois crash that killed 4 ID'd, not in custody
The driver in a crash that killed four children at an after-school program in downstate Chatham, Illinois, has been identified, Illinois State Police said.
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White House calls Amazon tariff fee display "hostile and political"
Amazon said it had considered listing import charges on some products, but said the idea wasn't approved and won't happen.
Southwest lists new fare options after nixing open seating last year
Passengers flying Southwest, which has abandoned open seating, will soon have several fare options when booking a flight. Here's what to know.
A transgender sports pioneer reflects on Trump's first 100 days
Renée Richards believes the fierce debate over trans athletes has fueled broader attacks on trans rights.
Crab that can climb 13-foot-high walls found in Pacific Northwest for 1st time
A commercial fisherman caught a highly invasive Chinese mitten crab in the Lower Columbia River, Oregon wildlife officials said.
Despite Trump's promised cuts, U.S. spent $220B more so far than last year
Despite President Trump's promise of cuts, the federal government has spent about $220 billion more in his first 100 days than the same time period last year.
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White House calls Amazon tariff fee display "hostile and political"
Amazon said it had considered listing import charges on some products, but said the idea wasn't approved and won't happen.
Southwest lists new fare options after nixing open seating last year
Passengers flying Southwest, which has abandoned open seating, will soon have several fare options when booking a flight. Here's what to know.
Despite Trump's promised cuts, U.S. spent $220B more so far than last year
Despite President Trump's promise of cuts, the federal government has spent about $220 billion more in his first 100 days than the same time period last year.
Merck to invest $1 billion in U.S. drug manufacturing plant
It will build a Wilmington, Delaware facility dedicated to making its cancer drug, Keytruda, for U.S. patients.
UPS cutting 20,000 jobs amid reduction in Amazon shipments
UPS on Tuesday announced it is planning to cut 20,000 jobs as part of its plan for workforce consolidation.
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A transgender sports pioneer reflects on Trump's first 100 days
Renée Richards believes the fierce debate over trans athletes has fueled broader attacks on trans rights.
Despite Trump's promised cuts, U.S. spent $220B more so far than last year
Despite President Trump's promise of cuts, the federal government has spent about $220 billion more in his first 100 days than the same time period last year.
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Noem says she's "very confident" suspects in purse theft are undocumented
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem does not believe she was targeted when her purse was stolen at a Washington restaurant, she told CBS News in an interview.
Trump sets executive order record in his first 100 days
President Trump has signed more executive orders than any other president in his first 100 days — covering everything from immigration to environmental regulations.
100 days of DOGE: Elon Musk's sweeping Trump administration role
Elon Musk and DOGE amassed vast power in President Trump's administration — reshaping federal agencies and spearheading deep cuts to the federal workforce.
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FDA to undo some layoffs, after cuts to inspections and drug safety
Some FDA scientists and inspections staff were told that their layoffs may be rescinded.
Immunotherapy breakthrough could change how certain cancers are treated
A new study shows promising results for treating certain cancers with immunotherapy and completely avoiding surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.
Martinelli's recalls 170,000 juice bottles over toxic fungi risk
Martinelli's juice bottles were recalled in 28 states because they could contain a toxic substance created by fungi.
In a broken mental health system, a jail cell is an institution of last resort
Like local jails nationwide, Montana's small holding facilities have become institutions of last resort as patients in mental health crisis wait for beds at a mental hospital.
He had 2 months to live. Research "like science fiction" saved his life.
Michael Wolff was at the "edge of a cliff" when he was diagnosed with a cancer that affects less than 300 patients a year in the U.S.
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Spain vows to solve massive blackout mystery, prevent it from happening again
Spain's prime minister said a special commission will track down the cause of a massive power outage and all "necessary measures will be taken" to stop it from recurring.
Woman accused of murdering 3 with toxic mushrooms faces trial
Erin Patterson is charged with three murders, including both of her parents-in-law, after serving a toxic mushroom-laced Beef Wellington.
Secret note found inside violin built in concentration camp
A Jewish prisoner at the Nazi concentration camp at Dachau secretly penned a short note and hid it inside a violin he had crafted under harrowing circumstances.
Politician shot dead while dining at restaurant in Mexico
Jose Luis Pereira, a senior member of the Teocaltiche city government, was attacked at around 5 p.m. at a seafood restaurant in Jalisco, authorities said.
US Navy aircraft carrier loses $60M fighter jet in Red Sea
The F/A-18E Super Hornet was being towed Monday when it and the tug slipped and were lost in the Red Sea, the Navy said.
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Jeremy Renner on memoir and how breathing helped him survive accident
Oscar-nominated actor Jeremy Renner talks about the life lessons he shares in his new memoir, "My Next Breath."
Bill Bellamy on "Top Billin' Comedy Tour"
Bill Bellamy, the comedian, actor, and former MTV VJ, joins "CBS Mornings" to reflect on his iconic career, coining the term "booty call," and bringing laughs to cities across the country with his new comedy tour.
Jeremy Renner on new memoir
In an interview with "CBS Mornings," Jeremy Renner reflects on his snowcat accident, his recovery, and the life lessons he writes about in his new memoir "My Next Breath."
Beyoncé kicks off "Cowboy Carter" tour
Beyoncé is back on tour with her album, "Cowboy Carter." The superstar will perform 32 shows across nine cities. Monday's concert at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles was a family affair as Blue Ivy performed as a backup dancer. Later, Remi, 7, joined her sister mom on stage.
Luke Kirby on "Étoile"
Emmy-winning actor Luke Kirby stars in "Étoile," a new series that follows two iconic ballet companies fighting to survive by swapping their top dancers. Kirby joins CBS Mornings Plus to talk about the high-stakes new show.
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House passes "Take it Down Act," sending revenge porn bill to Trump
First lady Melania Trump made a rare public appearance to advocate for the bill's passage earlier this year.
IBM announces $150 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing, research
IBM announces $150 billion investment in U.S. which it says will fuel economic growth, create U.S. jobs.
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.
YouTube turns 20: From cat videos to AI
In the 20 years since its first video was uploaded, YouTube has become the second-most visited website on Earth. "Sunday Morning" looks at how creators build online communities, and how artificial intelligence may fundamentally change the site.
Geoffrey Hinton on future of AI
Geoffrey Hinton, whose work shaped modern artificial intelligence, says companies are moving too fast without enough focus on safety. Brook Silva-Braga introduced us to Hinton in 2023 and recently caught up with him.
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15 years after BP oil spill, Louisiana coast marine recovery still ongoing
In the summer of 2010, panic spread across the region when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf.
Remains of 5,000-year-old "elite woman" found at former garbage dump
The mummy was found in Aspero, a sacred site within the city of Caral that was a garbage dump for over 30 years until becoming an archaeological site in the 1990s.
A massive brood of cicadas will soon emerge. Here's what to know.
A notably large brood of periodical cicadas will emerge from the underground across parts of the eastern U.S. this spring.
"Bone collector" caterpillar disguises itself in the remains of its prey
There are other meat-eating caterpillars that "do lots of crazy things, but this takes the cake," the study's author said.
Trump admin fast-tracks fossil fuel projects, angering environmentalists
Shortening permitting procedures for mining and oil drilling could adversely affect the environment, communities and endangered species, experts say.
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How Trump changed mood of DOJ
President Trump's first moves during his second term in the White House included pardons for many convicted of crimes for their roles during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Since then, President Trump's appointees have changed the shape of the Department of Justice, according to CBS News' Scott MacFarlane.
Driver in Chatham, Ill. crash that killed 4 ID'd, not in custody: ISP
The driver in a crash that killed three children and one teenager at an after-school program in downstate Chatham, Illinois, has been identified, Illinois State Police said.
Woman accused of murdering 3 with toxic mushrooms faces trial
Erin Patterson is charged with three murders, including both of her parents-in-law, after serving a toxic mushroom-laced Beef Wellington.
Politician shot dead while dining at restaurant in Mexico
Jose Luis Pereira, a senior member of the Teocaltiche city government, was attacked at around 5 p.m. at a seafood restaurant in Jalisco, authorities said.
State trial over Tyre Nichols' death underway
Opening statements began Monday in a state trial for three former Memphis police officers charged in the death of Tyre Nichols. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes is following the case.
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NASA releases stunning space photos to mark Hubble anniversary
The Hubble Space Telescope "opened a new window to the universe" when it launched into space. Now, 35 years later, NASA is releasing some stunning images to celebrate.
NASA images show peanut-shaped asteroid during high-speed flyby
This asteroid is bigger than scientists anticipated, about 5 miles long and 2 miles wide at its widest point — resembling a deformed peanut.
When and where to see the Lyrid meteor shower's peak
During the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower, 10 to 20 meteors could be seen per hour, NASA says.
NASA's most senior astronaut returns to Earth with 2 cosmonauts
Don Pettit, NASA's oldest active astronaut, marked his 70th birthday by landing on the steppe of Kazakhstan after 220 days in space.
NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
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"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.
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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Some HHS agencies could disappear
The Trump administration is making sweeping changes at the Department of Health and Human Services that have led to thousands of jobs ending and severe research cuts. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
Can Trump cuts affect weather victims?
Cuts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration could lead to problems notifying Americans of severe weather or other catastrophes. CBS News' Lana Zak reports from Minnesota as reports emerge of storm damage nearby.
How Trump changed mood of DOJ
President Trump's first moves during his second term in the White House included pardons for many convicted of crimes for their roles during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Since then, President Trump's appointees have changed the shape of the Department of Justice, according to CBS News' Scott MacFarlane.
Trump may roll tariffs for automakers
President Trump appears poised to roll back some tariffs that impact automakers. This comes as uncertainty permeates across the U.S. economy. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
How Trump changed for his second term
President Trump appears more confident as he marks his first 100 days in the White House for his second term leading the U.S. CBS News' Robert Costa breaks down how Mr. Trump has changed since his first term.