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.
What to know about the 2024 Kentucky Derby
The 2024 Kentucky Derby was the 150th running of the high-profile race.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
Trump settles IRS lawsuit, sets up $1.7B fund for claims of "weaponization"
President Trump had accused the Treasury Department and IRS of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of his sons and company.
Jury unanimously dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI
The jury dismissed all charges due to the statute of limitations.
Inside the "troubled teen" industry, when help sometimes does more harm
A CBS News investigation into youth residential treatment programs finds allegations of abuse, a lack of federal oversight, and families left to navigate a multibillion-dollar industry largely on their own.
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Iran war "re-escalation risks" keep oil prices volatile as talks stagger on
Oil prices remain volatile due to Iran war "re-escalation risks," as Tehran says it has shared another set of revised peace deal terms with the U.S.
U.S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
Judge rules some key evidence can be used in Luigi Mangione's state trial
A New York judge ruled Monday on whether evidence found in Luigi Mangione's backpack during his arrest can be used during his state trial.
Supreme Court tells lower courts to take new look at 2 voting rights cases
At issue in the cases was who can bring lawsuits in federal court to address potential violations of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Divers find bodies of 4 tourists in Maldives sea cave
Italy's Foreign Ministry said Monday rescuers have located the bodies of four Italian divers who were believed to be deep inside an underwater cave in a Maldive atoll.
Fighter jets' crews eject from air show crash: "A lot of luck involved"
The Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho was locked down following the midair crash during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show.
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Jury unanimously dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI
The jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations.
U.S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
Tornado levels family's brand new house: "Most terrifying thing I've experienced"
A mother and daughter hid in the basement of the home they moved into just two weeks ago when a destructive tornado tore across their Nebraska community.
Cuba's leader says country poses "no threat" to U.S. after military drone report
The Trump administration has placed intense pressure on Cuba's communist leadership.
Supreme Court tells lower courts to take new look at 2 voting rights cases
At issue in the cases was who can bring lawsuits in federal court to address potential violations of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
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Jury unanimously dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI
The jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations.
NextEra Energy to acquire Dominion in a $67 billion utility deal
The combined company will serve about 10 million utility customers across Florida, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Is the answer to the housing crunch right in your own backyard?
Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, are small, fully-functional secondary homes located on the same property as a main home, usually in the backyard, filling a vital need where housing has proved scant or expensive.
CBS News poll finds many voice frustration with Trump's economic approach
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
Ice cream sold in 17 states recalled for potential metal fragments
No injuries have been reported because of the issue, the Food and Drug Administration said.
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U.S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
Cuba's leader says country poses "no threat" to U.S. after military drone report
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Supreme Court tells lower courts to take new look at 2 voting rights cases
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Trump settles IRS lawsuit, sets up $1.7B fund for claims of "weaponization"
President Trump had accused the Treasury Department and IRS of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of his sons and company.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 17, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Ambassador Alexander Yui, Taiwan's Representative to the U.S., join Margaret Brennan.
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Ebola strain in latest outbreak has no vaccine, no treatment
The virus behind the latest Ebola outbreak is the Bundibugyo virus, which is less common and there is no vaccine or treatment.
U.S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
Inside the "troubled teen" industry, when help sometimes does more harm
A CBS News investigation into youth residential treatment programs finds allegations of abuse, a lack of federal oversight, and families left to navigate a multibillion-dollar industry largely on their own.
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship arrives in Netherlands
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
Religious anti-abortion center finds opportunity in town without OB-GYNs
A crisis pregnancy center in Sandpoint, Idaho, wants to expand women's healthcare three years after the labor and delivery unit at the town's hospital closed and its OB-GYNs moved out of state.
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198 pounds of cocaine found hidden in Kim Kardashian brand underwear
A truck driver was sentenced to over 13 years in prison for smuggling $9.4 million worth of cocaine in a shipment of Skims, Kim Kardashian's shapewear brand.
Ebola strain in latest outbreak has no vaccine, no treatment
The virus behind the latest Ebola outbreak is the Bundibugyo virus, which is less common and there is no vaccine or treatment.
Cuba's leader says country poses "no threat" to U.S. after military drone report
The Trump administration has placed intense pressure on Cuba's communist leadership.
Police kill escaped tiger after it injures man in Germany
It is believed the tiger was owned by a woman who describes herself as Germany's "Tiger Queen," CBS News partner BBC News reported.
Divers find bodies of 4 Italians in Maldives sea cave
Italy's Foreign Ministry said Monday rescuers located the bodies of four Italian divers who were believed to be deep inside an underwater cave in a Maldive atoll.
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2-time "Survivor" contestant on 50th season
Rob Cesternino, a 2-time "Survivor" castaway, talks about the upcoming "Survivor 50" finale, who he think will make the final three and who is his favorite to win the game.
Hayden Panettiere opens up in new memoir
Golden Globe-nominated actor Hayden Panettiere shares her story and opens up about life in the spotlight as a young actor, postpartum depression and her healing journey.
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"Call Her Daddy" podcast host Alex Cooper announces pregnancy
"Call Her Daddy" host Alex Cooper said on Instagram that she and husband Matt Kaplan are expecting their first child.
Director Jon Favreau on "The Mandalorian and Grogu"
Jon Favreau, creator of the "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian," has now brought the father-son relationship of Pedro Pascal's bounty hunter and his charge "Baby Yoda" to the big screen.
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Jury unanimously dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI
The jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations.
Jury to start deliberations in OpenAI trial
A nine-person jury will begin deliberations Monday in Elon Musk's $150 billion civil lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Rachel Metz, artificial intelligence reporter for Bloomberg, joins with more.
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.
An adobe renaissance
For thousands of years, civilizations around the world have built houses out of earth – whether it be mud brick, wattle and dab or rammed earth. But adobe (the practice of making mudbricks) has now become today's "it" building material, from museums around the world designed using adobe, to do-it-yourselfers constructing homes from the very dirt beneath their feet. Correspondent Conor Knighton looks at the history of adobe, and how ancient adobe materials are being merged with 3-D printing techniques.
Atlanta residents report Waymo traffic jams
Atlanta residents say they're waking up to traffic jams of self-driving Waymo vehicles confused by neighborhood signage.
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El Niño could bring "double whammy" of high tide flooding, NOAA warns
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
New dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants identified by scientists
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
How a growing El Niño will affect 2026 hurricane season in Atlantic, Pacific
The last time an El Niño pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
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198 pounds of cocaine found hidden in Kim Kardashian brand underwear
A truck driver was sentenced to over 13 years in prison for smuggling $9.4 million worth of cocaine in a shipment of Skims, Kim Kardashian's shapewear brand.
Judge rules on evidence in Mangione trial
New York Judge Gregory Carro ruled Monday that a gun and notebook found in the search of Luigi Mangione's possessions can be used as evidence in his state murder trial. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has the latest.
Teens arrested after Texas shootings
Three people are in custody after a string of shootings in Austin, Texas. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.
Judge rules on Mangione backpack evidence
A New York judge ruled Monday that certain evidence from Luigi Mangione's backpack can be used in his state trial for the alleged murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has the latest.
Luigi Mangione in court for state case
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is appearing in court Monday for a hearing on his New York state case. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
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SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
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NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
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Bodies of missing divers located in Maldives
More details are emerging on the recovery efforts in the Maldives after authorities announced that the bodies of four missing divers were located. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Jury dismisses Musk lawsuit against OpenAI
A federal jury has dismissed Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman due to the statute of limitations. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent and Jessica Levinson have more.
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A nine-person jury will begin deliberations Monday in Elon Musk's $150 billion civil lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Rachel Metz, artificial intelligence reporter for Bloomberg, joins with more.
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President Trump has ramped up his warnings against Iran as the Strait of Hormuz remains mostly closed. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has the latest.
Trump, DOJ settle $10 billion lawsuit
President Trump and the Justice Department reached a settlement Monday in his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Department over his leaked tax returns. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more.