LeBron James named Team USA's male flagbearer for Paris Olympics
LeBron James will be the third basketball player – and the first men's player – to carry the U.S. flag at the start of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
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Lakers set to hire JJ Redick as next head coach
It comes after UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley turned down a six-year, $70 million offer from the Lakers.
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How to watch the Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA Playoffs game tonight: Game 4 livestream options, more
Here's how and when to watch Game 4 of the Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA Playoffs series.
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How to watch tonight's Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA Playoff game: Game 3 livestream options, more
Here's how to watch Game 3 of the Nuggets vs. Lakers NBA Playoffs series, including livestream options, start times and more.
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How to watch today's Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets NBA Playoff game: Game 2 livestream options, more
It's Jokic vs. James. Here's how and when to watch today's Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets NBA playoff game.
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How to watch today's Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans NBA Play-In Tournament game
Watch the Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans game as the NBA Play-in Tournament begins today.
LeBron James becomes the first NBA player to score 40,000 points
James has also played the second-most regular season and most playoff minutes in league history. He is the only NBA player with at least 10,000 points, 10,000 rebounds and 10,000 assists.
How to watch today's Los Angeles Lakers vs. LA Clippers NBA game: Livestream options, starting time, more
Find out how to watch crosstown NBA rivals face off when the LA Clippers host the Los Angeles Lakers tonight.
How to watch every Los Angeles Lakers NBA game this season
We found the easiest (and cheapest) ways to catch out-of-market NBA games and games not televised nationally.
How to watch today's Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors NBA game: Livestream options, starting time, more
Find out how to livestream today's Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors game.
How to watch the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets game, the first of the 2023-4 NBA season
It's time for the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets to face off in their regular NBA season debut.
Lakers set to unveil Kobe Bryant statue in Los Angeles
The team announced that on Feb 8, 2024, Bryant will become the seventh Laker to be commemorated with a statue.
NBA Conference Finals 2023: How to watch Lakers vs. Nuggets Game 4 tonight
Here's how and where to watch Game 4 of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Denver Nuggets. Will there be a Game 5?
NBA Conference Finals 2023: How to watch Lakers vs. Nuggets Game 2 tonight
Here's how and where to watch Game 2 of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Denver Nuggets.
NBA Conference Finals 2023: How to watch Heat vs. Celtics tonight
Here's how and where to watch Game 1 of the Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics series tonight.
NBA Conference Finals 2023: How to watch Lakers vs. Nuggets tonight
Here's how and where to watch and stream Game 1 of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets series tonight.
Ja Morant suspended after gun video
For the second time this year, Ja Morant has been suspended after being seen with a gun on video. Former NBA head coach Avery Johnson joined CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the incident and what's next for Morant. He also offers a prediction on who comes out on top in the NBA conference finals.
How to watch the 2023 NBA Playoffs
Some exciting things are happening in the NBA playoffs. It's the conference semifinals! Don't miss the action.
Steph Curry's historic Game 7 performance
Steph Curry had a historic day on Sunday, finishing with 50 points in the Golden State Warriors' Game 7 win against the Sacramento Kings, the most ever by a NBA player in a Game 7. CBS Sports NBA writer James Herbert joined CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss Curry's performance and detail what the Philadelphia 76ers need to do without Joel Embiid to beat the Boston Celtics.
Phil Jackson called out over recent NBA comments
On a recent podcast discussion, Hall of Fame head coach Phil Jackson said he doesn't watch the NBA anymore because it's become "political." USA Today NBA reporter Jeff Zillgitt joined CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss Jackson's comments and the NBA playoffs.
NBA playoff weekend preview
The Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 3 of their playoff series on Saturday after Grizzlies' forward Dillon Brooks' comments on LeBron James. Former NBA head coach Avery Johnson joined CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to preview the matchup. He also discusses the Knicks-Cavaliers series and why the Warriors will tie their series with the Kings.
NBA playoffs set to tip off this week
With college basketball's March Madness over, the NBA playoffs are about to get underway with several key matchups set to tip off in the days ahead. Former NBA player and coach Avery Johnson, a CBS Sports analyst, joins CBS News to discuss all the action that lies ahead.
Kobe Bryant jersey from MVP season sells for $5.8 million
Bryant wore the iconic jersey during several games of his only MVP season in 2007-08.
How Kareem really feels about LeBron breaking his NBA scoring record
"LeBron said we don't have a relationship. He's right—and for that I blame myself," Abdul-Jabbar wrote.
LeBron James breaks NBA scoring record
LeBron James broke the NBA's all-time scoring record, beating out previous record-holder Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. CBS Sports NBA writer Brad Botkin joined Anne-Marie Green and Shanelle Kaul to discuss the milestone and what it means for James' legacy.
Satellite images show devastation in North Carolina as deaths mount
Satellite images taken after Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina show washed-out streets and buildings, downed trees, and more.
U.S. warships and aircraft strike over a dozen Houthi targets in Yemen
The U.S. military on Friday struck multiple Houthi targets in Yemen a week after the Pentagon blamed the Houthis for an unsuccessful "complex attack" near U.S. Navy ships.
Intel bulletin warns of domestic extremists with "election-related grievances"
Political candidates, elected officials and election workers are some of the potential targets, the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI warned.
How Secret Service will secure Trump's return Saturday to Butler, Pennsylvania
Trump is returning Saturday to Butler, Pennsylvania, for a rally at the site of the first assassination attempt against him.
Helene relief efforts led to about 30 mid-air close calls over North Carolina
The close calls resulted from a spike in aircraft that included planes, helicopters and drones arriving in western North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
Stellantis files lawsuit against UAW over threats to strike
Stellantis has filed a lawsuit against the United Auto Workers union in a continued battle over their 2023 bargain agreement and the UAW's threat to strike.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp appears with Trump for first time since 2020
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp endorsed former President Donald Trump, despite Trump's criticism of him over 2020 presidential election.
Dolly Parton to donate $1 million to Hurricane Helene relief efforts
Dolly Parton said the $1 million will go to the Mountain Ways Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing immediate assistance to Hurricane Helene flood victims.
Social Security will set its 2025 COLA in days. Here's what to know.
The Social Security Administration will set its 2025 cost-of-living adjustment within days. Here's what the experts say.
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Helene destroyed their North Carolina campground, but they're staying put
On the website of the Mountain River Family Campground, old customers and total strangers began reserving campsites, leaving comments like, "I know we can't come."
Dolly Parton to donate $1 million to Hurricane Helene relief efforts
Dolly Parton said the $1 million will go to the Mountain Ways Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing immediate assistance to Hurricane Helene flood victims.
Judge denies request from student punished over hair to return to school
A federal judge denied a request by a Black student in Texas for a court order his lawyers say would have allowed him to return to his high school without fear of having his previous punishment over his hairstyle resume.
Helene relief efforts led to about 30 mid-air close calls over North Carolina
The close calls resulted from a spike in aircraft that included planes, helicopters and drones arriving in western North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
Yellow jackets swarm North Carolina, prompting Benadryl, EpiPen requests
Deadly flooding from Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina has disrupted the underground nests of yellow jackets, bees and other insects.
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Hospitals across the U.S. face IV fluid shortage after Hurricane Helene
With one major medical supplier's production hubs closed, hospitals say they are rationing IV fluid bags and employing other conservation measures.
JPMorgan Chase denies Trump's claim that CEO Jamie Dimon endorsed him
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon "has not endorsed a candidate," bank says, refuting former president's claim on social media.
Most people hit by Hurricane Helene do not have flood insurance
Outside of Florida, roughly 99% of homeowners that sustained flooding are not covered, Insurance Information Institute estimates.
Social Security will set 2025 COLA within days. Here's what to know.
The Social Security Administration will set its 2025 cost-of-living adjustment within days. Here's what the experts say.
Trump Media & Technology chief operating officer resigns
Trump Media exec's exit comes as Truth Social's parent company is ordered to hand over nearly 800,000 shares to an investor.
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VP debate highlights from the Walz-Vance 2024 showdown
Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz met in New York for the CBS News vice presidential debate. Here are the highlights.
Fact checking VP debate claims from Walz and Vance's 2024 showdown
CBS News is fact checking the biggest claims made by Tim Walz and JD Vance during the vice presidential debate.
CBS News VP debate poll shows voter reactions to Vance-Walz showdown
CBS News poll finds Walz and Vance improved their standing in what debate watchers said was a positive debate.
Watch JD Vance's closing statement from the 2024 VP debate
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance said Americans "need a new direction" as he closed out the only VP debate before the November election.
Watch Tim Walz's closing statement from the 2024 VP debate
Gov. Tim Walz touted Vice President Kamala Harris' coalition of supporters, praising her for bringing "joy" to politics.
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Yellow jackets swarm North Carolina, prompting Benadryl, EpiPen requests
Deadly flooding from Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina has disrupted the underground nests of yellow jackets, bees and other insects.
Hospitals across the U.S. face IV fluid shortage after Hurricane Helene
With one major medical supplier's production hubs closed, hospitals say they are rationing IV fluid bags and employing other conservation measures.
New CDC website shows if COVID or flu is on the rise in 2024
It centers around a sweeping new weekly metric called "acute respiratory illness."
Majority of kids worry about school. Psychiatrist shares tips to ease anxiety.
A majority of kids have school-related worries and there are ways to help ease their stress. A psychiatrist shares tips.
Some apple cider could make you sick. Here's what to know.
Apple cider is a seasonal treat, but there are health risks when it comes to drinking unpasteurized products. Here's what to know.
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French judge in mass rape case to allow public to see video evidence
A French judge in the trial of dozens of men accused of raping an unconscious woman decided to allow the public to see some video recordings of the alleged rapes.
U.S. warships and aircraft strike over a dozen Houthi targets in Yemen
The U.S. military on Friday struck multiple Houthi targets in Yemen a week after the Pentagon blamed the Houthis for an unsuccessful "complex attack" near U.S. Navy ships.
"Golden owl" treasure hunt launched decades ago has finally ended
A 31-year-long treasure hunt that drew in thousands of enthusiasts across France appears to have come to an end.
Child dies from rabies after bat found in room, officials say
"The parents looked, didn't see any signs of a bite or scratches or saliva, and didn't seek getting a rabies vaccine," a health official said.
Russian "spy whale" cause of death revealed by police
The tame beluga had been nicknamed "Hvaldimir," combining the Norwegian word for whale - hval - and the first name of Russia's president.
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Dolly Parton to donate $1 million to Hurricane Helene relief efforts
Dolly Parton said the $1 million will go to the Mountain Ways Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing immediate assistance to Hurricane Helene flood victims.
"Golden owl" treasure hunt launched decades ago has finally ended
A 31-year-long treasure hunt that drew in thousands of enthusiasts across France appears to have come to an end.
Garth Brooks accused of rape in lawsuit
A hair and makeup artist claims that country music star Garth Brooks raped her five years ago in a Los Angeles hotel. Brooks denies the claims and says he went to court to stop the woman from filing the lawsuit.
Bruce Springsteen endorses Harris, condemns Trump
Rock star Bruce Springsteen spoke out in a video and said Trump should be disqualified from ever being president again.
TV and film reboots are thriving—here's why
From "Frasier" to blockbuster films, reboots are everywhere this fall. Variety TV critic Aramide Tinubu breaks down the nostalgia-driven trend and why eight of the 10 highest-grossing films of all time are either reboots or sequels.
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Gmail users get new summary cards to track purchases, events
Google brings new interactive summary cards to Gmail inboxes to help users track purchases, events.
Congress is trying to force carmakers to keep AM radio
AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act would require AM radios in electric vehicles, even though automakers claim electric motors interfere with the signal.
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.
Sony PlayStation Network outage throws gamers into hourslong disarray
Sony's PlayStation Network went down, frustrating gamers around the world who complain they weren't able to sign in to their accounts.
Verizon customers report widespread outages
Verizon customers reported their mobile phone service was down in cities across the U.S., giving them only SOS mode.
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Maps show which states could see northern lights this weekend
The northern lights could dazzle millions of Americans in some northern states this weekend.
Type of firefly could be first on federal endangered species list
The Bethany Beach firefly is the first lightning bug species to be considered for protections under the Endangered Species Act.
How climate change threatens plants, animals
In this episode of "Climate Watch: Protecting the Planet," CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy speaks to scientists and experts about the growing number of critically endangered plants and animals and how humans can help.
Book excerpt: "Revenge of the Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
The author revisits his 2000 bestseller "The Tipping Point," to examine the flip side of that earlier book's lessons about studying social change. Among the topics he covers: Cheetah reproduction.
50 "exceptionally well-preserved" Viking skeletons unearthed in Denmark
The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.
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Teen critically wounded in shooting on Philadelphia bus; one person in custody
A shooting on a SEPTA bus critically injured a teenage boy and led to a pursuit throughout Philadelphia Friday evening.
French judge in mass rape case to allow public to see video evidence
A French judge in the trial of dozens of men accused of raping an unconscious woman decided to allow the public to see some video recordings of the alleged rapes.
Intel bulletin warns of domestic extremists with "election-related grievances"
Political candidates, elected officials and election workers are some of the potential targets, the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI warned.
Tyre Nichols trial mixed verdict
Three officers charged in connection to the beating death of Tyre Nichols received mixed verdicts Thursday in Memphis, Tennessee. CBS News' Elise Preston breaks down the trial's results.
Boy, 10, charged after driving stolen car near crowded Minneapolis playground
Minneapolis police arrested a 10-year-old boy for allegedly driving a stolen vehicle near a school playground last month — and it's not the boy's first brush with the law, police said.
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Maps show which states could see northern lights this weekend
The northern lights could dazzle millions of Americans in some northern states this weekend.
New Vulcan rocket takes off on second test flight
Despite an apparent problem with one of two strap-on boosters, the Vulcan reached orbit and otherwise performed as expected.
Webb telescope detects carbon dioxide on surface of Pluto's largest moon
Researchers used observations from the Webb Telescope to identify carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide on the surface of Charon, Pluto's largest moon.
SpaceX Crew Dragon brings 2 fresh crew members to space station
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft caught up with the International Space Station and moved in for docking Sunday.
SpaceX launches two-man crew on flight to space station
Crew Dragon's two astronauts will join two Starliner fliers for a five-month tour of duty aboard the International Space Station.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Summer music heats up 2024
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.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
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Trump to return to Butler, Pennsylvania
Former President Donald Trump is set to return to the site of the first assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday with an "extremely enhanced" security apparatus. Meanwhile, former President Barack Obama is expected to campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris starting Thursday. CBS News political correspondent Caitlyn Huey-Burns and CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes have the latest.
Study shows travel can slow aging
A new study from the Edith Cowan University in Australia says leisurely travel can help slow down the aging process by helping to "alleviate chronic stress, dampen over-activation of the immune system and encourage normal functioning of the self-defense system." The study's lead researcher Fangli Hu joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss the findings.
Garth Brooks accused of rape, sexual assault
A lawsuit filed Thursday accused country music singer Garth Brooks of alleged sexual assault and battery. Brooks denied it and said he filed his own lawsuit last month against the plaintiff for "extortion and defamation of character." CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas reports.
FBI, DHS warn of election-related violence
The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security's joint intelligence bulletin highlighted the threat of domestic extremism ahead of the U.S. election, saying extremists could target polling sites and rallies with physical attacks, swatting and doxxing. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more on the bulletin, rising Middle East tensions and alleged Russian hacking.
How climate change impacts fall foliage
Climate change affects the conditions that trigger tree leaves to change colors in autumn. CBS News climate correspondent Dave Malkoff explains the factors that contribute to fall foliage.