Baseball player found out on Facebook his family was dead
Blake Bivens spoke publicly for the first time about the deaths of wife Emily, 1-year-old son Cullen and mother-in-law Joan Bernard.
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James Brown's NBA, NFL and MLB updates
In this week's edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback, James Brown joins CBSN to discuss the NBA's decision to start allowing workouts. And the NFL held its first-ever virtual draft, shattering previous viewing records. In baseball, the investigation in the 2018 Red Sox cheating scandal has come to a close and Taiwan is resuming play in empty stadiums.
Virus testing one key to getting live sports back, NHL head says
Millions of sports fans will tune into their first major event in six weeks, as the NFL draft kicks off Thursday night.
MLB suspends Red Sox replay operator, strips team of draft pick
Former manager Alex Cora will be suspended through the end of the 2020 postseason for his role in the Astros sign-stealing scheme in 2017.
Derek Jeter to forgo $5 million salary during shutdown
Jeter is not the only CEO to give up his salary during this unprecedented time
Pay cuts or layoffs loom for some Major League Baseball staff
MLB announcement stopped short of saying players would have their pay reduced, but the NBA has already done so.
NTSB reveals details into MLB star Roy Halladay's deadly plane crash
The eight-time All-Star had high-levels of amphetamines in his system and was doing extreme acrobatics before losing control of his small plane, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.
New York Yankees co-owner Hank Steinbrenner dies at 63
Hank Steinbrenner, the co-owner of the New York Yankees, died at his home in Clearwater, Florida, from a longstanding health issue.
MLB cancels rest of spring training and delays start of season
Opening Day, originally set for March 26, 2020, has been delayed at least two weeks, MLB said in a statement.
Ex-Astros pitcher says he'd give back championship ring
"Whatever they ask, I would oblige," Giles said. "Because what was going on at the time was not OK."
Astros pitcher Francis Martes suspended 162 games for PED use
A 162-game suspension is effectively a one-year ban. The 24-year-old player tested positive for Boldenone.
DraftKings gambler sues MLB over sign-stealing scandal
Massachusetts man says stats for Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox players were tainted, affecting his fantasy bets.
Derek Jeter and Larry Walker elected to MLB Hall of Fame
Jeter finished just one vote shy of a unanimous ballot.
Mets part ways with manager amid cheating scandal
Beltrán was only hired in November as the team's new manager.
Red Sox and Alex Cora part ways amid MLB cheating scandal
Cora, the former bench coach of the Houston Astros, was implicated in the recent sign-stealing scandal.
Astros fire GM and manager over cheating scandal
The Astros will also pay a $5 million penalty and forfeit their first and second-round picks in 2020 and 2021.
New game in town for pro sports leagues: Selling stats
From the NBA to NASCAR, top leagues are expected to make billions by selling athletes' performance data to bookmakers.
Red Sox reportedly stole signs illegally during Word Series run
Red Sox allegedly used their video replay room to steal signs between opposing pitchers and catchers during their 2018 World Series championship season, The Athletic reports.
Yankees pitcher suspended in domestic violence case
Germán's ban is the longest levied by MLB under its domestic violence policy for a player who was not formally charged.
MLB will test for opioids following death of Tyler Skaggs
The new policy also removes marijuana from the list of banned substances.
MLB players will sport Nike swoosh on front of jerseys
The famed swoosh logo will be on the front of Major League Baseball jerseys starting in the 2020 season.
How hedge fund giant Cohen could change Mets
Potential deal for ball club would take billionaire Cohen from boyhood fan and minority shareholder to eventual owner.
Calendar: Week of November 11
From Veterans Day to the first public hearing in Congress' impeachment inquiry into President Trump, "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead
Parade honors World Series champs
Fans got to hear "Baby Shark" one more time
In wake of heart surgery, Nationals manager emotional after World Series win
After the Nats won their first World Series in franchise history, manager Davey Martinez told his team the victory "cured" his heart
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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.
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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U.S. deporting Mexican migrants to Guatemala and Honduras, angering Mexico
The Trump administration has been quietly deporting migrants from Mexico to Central America, despite the Mexican government's willingness to accept the return of all its citizens.
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.
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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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.
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.
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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U.S. deporting Mexican migrants to Guatemala and Honduras, angering Mexico
The Trump administration has been quietly deporting migrants from Mexico to Central America, despite the Mexican government's willingness to accept the return of all its citizens.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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U.S. deporting Mexican migrants to Guatemala and Honduras, angering Mexico
The Trump administration has been quietly deporting migrants from Mexico to Central America, despite the Mexican government's willingness to accept the return of all its citizens.
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.
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.
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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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
Nominees revealed for some VMA categories
"CBS Mornings" revealed the nominees for three categories at this year's VMAs, including artist of the year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Latest details in Lindsay Clancy trial
Lindsay Clancy admitted to killing her three children, but her defense is trying to prove in court that she suffered from postpartum psychosis and was overmedicated. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Latest details in Lindsay Clancy trial
Lindsay Clancy admitted to killing her three children, but her defense is trying to prove in court that she suffered from postpartum psychosis and was overmedicated. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
What to expect from Tuesday's primaries
Alaska, Wyoming and Florida are holding primaries Tuesday with Florida voters facing ballot choices for governor and both chambers of Congress. CBS News Anthony Salvanto and Nikole Killion have more.
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.
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.
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.