What to watch as March Madness heads into Elite 8
By the end of the night, the NCAA men's March Madness tournament will be down to just eight teams left. Nate Burleson has a preview.
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NCAA proposes plan to pay college athletes
The NCAA is proposing a revolutionary plan that could let schools pay their athletes. Billy Witz, national desk reporter for the New York Times, joins CBS News to explain the proposal.
NCAA adopts new policy for transgender athletes, effective immediately
Rules on transgender athletes returned to the forefront when Penn swimmer Lia Thomas started smashing records this year.
Olympic sprinter and NCAA champ killed in Texas crash
Deon Lendore, 29, was a bronze medal winner for Trinidad & Tobago and NCAA champion at Texas A&M. He was also volunteer assistant coach at the school.
College football championship preview
The Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs are set to kick off in the 2022 College Football National Championship tonight in Indianapolis. Scott Pioli, a CBS News sports analyst and a front-office analyst for the NFL Network who is also a former NFL executive and five-time Super Bowl champion, joins CBSN to preview the big game.
Omicron continues to upend sports
As COVID-19 continues to surge across the U.S., the professional and college sports landscape is being thrown back into chaos. Games are being cancelled or postponed and players are testing positive. Johnathan Vigliotti reports.
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The search is intensifying for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 after a satellite captured images of two objects in the southern Indian Ocean. Four military search planes have been dispatched to the scene, but the weather has not been kind. Lee Cowan reports.; and, Baylor University's Isaiah Austin has averaged 12 points a game and blocked 114 shots this season -- the best in his conference -- and he's done it all with one distinct disadvantage.
The full episode of The CBS Evening News from March 16, 2014.
Malaysian authorities have searched the homes of the pilot and co-pilot of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. They've spoken to their families and are examining the pilot's personal flight simulator; and, Exit polls from Sunday's referendum in Crimea show overwhelming support for separating from Ukraine and for joining the Russian Federation, but many of those opposed to joining Russia boycotted the vote.
The full episode from the March 17, 2014 edition of the CBS Evening News
Since the communications systems of Malaysia Airlines Flight 307 were silenced, experts can only estimate its final location is along one of two corridors. To the north, the plane would have flown mostly over land, while to the south, it would have flown mostly over water. The U.S. Navy is using the P-3 Orion, one of its high-tech aircraft, to assist with the search mission; and, in seven years, Harvard basketball coach Tommy Amaker has turned a program that had never won a title in the 60-year history of the Ivy League into perennial contenders, winning four straight conference championships. The team is now headed to its third straight NCAA tournament.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from March 26, 2014
Many are struck by how a distance of just a few feet determined who survived and who was swept away by the mudslide that destroyed the community in Oso, Wash.; and, seventy-four-year-old Mary Jones was released from prison after serving more than three decades behind bars for a crime committed by an abusive boyfriend.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the July 29, 2014 edition
Following a lawsuit filed on behalf of former collegiate athletes, the NCAA has agreed to pay for any college athlete from the last 50 years to undergo neurological testing; and, An influx of grey seals in the waters off Cape Cod has resulted in a severe decline in revenue for local fishermen.
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Witnesses describe harrowing Florida bridge collapse: "It's totally smashed to the ground"; Loyola University chaplain praying for a trip to the Sweet 16.
NFL stars return to the field for Week 10
Some of the biggest names in the NFL were back on the field this weekend. Meanwhile, U.S. Olympic gold medal winning gymnast Suni Lee says she and her friends were pepper-sprayed in a racist attack. And South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley is inspiring other Black female leaders in the NCAA. CBS News special correspondent and host of "The NFL Today" and "Inside the NFL" James Brown joins CBSN to discuss the latest headlines in sports.
These college athletes could reap the most money from image deals
Gymnast Sunisa Lee and Shaquille O'Neal's two oldest sons are on a list of 30 athletes who experts say could rake in big bucks.
The NCAA has put the Syracuse University basketball team on probation for five years for several violations
The NCAA has put the Syracuse University basketball team on probation for five years for several violations. And, long-time Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim has been suspended for nine conference games next year. Vinita Nair tells us more.
College football set to begin amid COVID surge
College football season begins this weekend as COVID-19 case numbers are surging in parts of the U.S. Colleges across the country hope this year will be different after the pandemic led to a series of cancellations and postponements last year. CBS Sports national college football writer Dennis Dodd joined CBSN to discuss the upcoming season amid the pandemic.
NCAA undervalues women's basketball by millions, report says
NCAA urged to funnel more money into women's basketball because it's a growing sport offering a bucket of revenue.
College athlete endorsements usher new era of NIL consultants
As the NCAA allows student athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness, agents and consultants gear up to cash in.
Student-athlete endorsement deals come charging out of the gate
A Tennessee college hoops star signs $2 million deal with tech company. Experts say the money game has just begun.
Reggie Bush won't get Heisman Trophy back despite new NCAA rule
The NCAA said they will not re-evaluate or reconsider previous name, images and likenesses penalties.
College athletes profiting off of NCAA policy
Student-athletes at colleges across the U.S. are cashing in on an NCAA policy that allows them to get paid for use of their name, image and likeness. Sandra Richards, the managing director of the Global Sports and Entertainment Division for Morgan Stanley, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with her analysis.
NCAA decision clears athletes for endorsement deals
University of Arkansas football player Trey Knox became one of the first NCAA athletes to accept an endorsement deal after the NCAA said it would allow athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness. He joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Reggie Bush seeks reinstatement of Heisman trophy and college stats
"It is my strong belief that I won the Heisman trophy 'solely' due to my hard work and dedication on the football field and it is also my firm belief that my records should be reinstated," Bush said in a statement.
NCAA rules college athletes can earn money from name, likeness
The new policy will go into effect on Thursday.
What does NCAA vote mean for college sports?
CBS News special correspondent James Brown discusses the implications of the NCAA historic vote to allow college athletes to benefit financially from their own names and images.
Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023
The Fed increased its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to battle resurgent inflation driven by surging energy prices.
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Photos show widespread damage at U.S. positions caused by Iranian attacks
The images were sent to CBS News by active service members under condition of anonymity.
Patrick Clancy in his own words, only on 60 Minutes
This Sunday on 60 Minutes, Patrick Clancy talks about his grief, his memories of his children, and the baseless conspiracy theories that flooded social media since his ex-wife's murder trial.
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House speaker declares Iran nuclear issue "taken care of"
The Iran war has cost the U.S. military at least $33.4 billion — most of it on munitions — and not including hundreds of millions more spent by other agencies, the Pentagon says.
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Family blames Texas' "merciless" abortion ban for woman's death, sues Paxton, others
The family of 37-year-old Tierra Walker filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others, saying she was denied an abortion that could have saved her life.
House passes bill to shield Americans from data center energy costs
The vote comes as lawmakers face increasing pressure to respond to the data center boom driven by the AI race.
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A trusted seal made websites look legit. The weight-loss drug they sold wasn't.
Selling retatrutide commercially is prohibited by federal law. Yet, companies have promoted the drug on social media, thanks in part to being certified by LegitScript.
House passes Russia sanctions bill, overcoming Democratic opposition
The bill was championed by GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, who suddenly died after announcing a deal had been reached with the White House to move forward.
How Olympian Aly Raisman learned to advocate for her own health
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman discusses what she's learned about speaking up for herself and taking care of her body.
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Ross Fire 100% contained after more than 3 weeks
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
Virginia fines a Microsoft data center for emissions violations
As part of the settlement with Microsoft, the tech giant has agreed to invest $2.4 million toward an environmental project underway in Loudoun County.
AI doesn't have rights or feelings, Microsoft's AI chief says
Microsoft's Mustafa Suleyman said in an essay that trying to develop AI consciousness would be "catastrophic" for humanity.
Senate Democrats meet with El-Sayed, rallying around Michigan nominee
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed met with Senate Democrats as they look to rally around his candidacy in the final sprint to November's election.
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AI doesn't have rights or feelings, Microsoft's AI chief says
Microsoft's Mustafa Suleyman said in an essay that trying to develop AI consciousness would be "catastrophic" for humanity.
Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023
The Fed increased its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to battle resurgent inflation driven by soaring energy prices.
Amazon raises starting pay to $20 an hour and adds Whole Foods perks
Amazon said it is increasing its minimum pay for operations workers by $1 an hour and adding grocery discounts for all U.S. employees.
Own a car? You're getting socked by higher prices, and not only for gas
Car ownership costs have soared 50% since 2020, according to new economic data. Here's where motorists are getting dinged.
OpenAI backs measure that would require independent audits of AI models
Top OpenAI executive endorses plan that would require AI companies to submit their technology to third-party reviews to assess their safety.
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Coast Guard and FBI boarded tankers due to cyberattacks. How big is the risk?
U.S. Coast Guard personnel and FBI agents boarded two Texas-bound energy tankers last month after cyberattacks struck the vessels while they were traveling toward the United States, according to U.S. officials.
House passes bill to shield Americans from data center energy costs
The vote comes as lawmakers face increasing pressure to respond to the data center boom driven by the AI race.
House passes Russia sanctions bill, overcoming Democratic opposition
The bill was championed by GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, who suddenly died after announcing a deal had been reached with the White House to move forward.
ISIS-K member sentenced to 20 years in prison in case tied to Kabul bombing
An Islamic State group member was sentenced to 20 years in prison for aiding the terrorist organization that took credit for a suicide bombing that killed 13 U.S. service members and about 160 Afghans at a Kabul airport.
Virginia fines a Microsoft data center for emissions violations
As part of the settlement with Microsoft, the tech giant has agreed to invest $2.4 million toward an environmental project underway in Loudoun County.
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How Olympian Aly Raisman learned to advocate for her own health
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman discusses what she's learned about speaking up for herself and taking care of her body.
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A trusted seal made websites look legit. The weight-loss drug they sold wasn't.
Selling retatrutide commercially is prohibited by federal law. Yet, companies have promoted the drug on social media, thanks in part to being certified by LegitScript.
Outcome of employment lawsuit could promote use of skimpy health plans
A long-running lawsuit challenging what it means to be an employee and therefore have access to work-based health plans is being closely watched by health policy analysts.
Pennsylvania woman dies of measles complications, coroner reports
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Strange symptom and a "weird" referral led to surprise Stage 4 cancer diagnosis
Kate Ping thought she was just stressed out. A nurse practitioner's surprising recommendation led to a shocking diagnosis.
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Coast Guard and FBI boarded tankers due to cyberattacks. How big is the risk?
U.S. Coast Guard personnel and FBI agents boarded two Texas-bound energy tankers last month after cyberattacks struck the vessels while they were traveling toward the United States, according to U.S. officials.
House passes Russia sanctions bill, overcoming Democratic opposition
The bill was championed by GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, who suddenly died after announcing a deal had been reached with the White House to move forward.
ISIS-K member sentenced to 20 years in prison in case tied to Kabul bombing
An Islamic State group member was sentenced to 20 years in prison for aiding the terrorist organization that took credit for a suicide bombing that killed 13 U.S. service members and about 160 Afghans at a Kabul airport.
Village votes to leave U.K. in symbolic protest of plan to house asylum seekers
Residents of Piddington voted overwhelmingly to leave the United Kingdom in a symbolic referendum over plans to house asylum seekers nearby.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
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Judge Judy's son takes up the gavel in new show
Judge Judy has been a staple of daytime TV for 30 years, but now televised courts are becoming a family affair with her son, Adam Levy, picking up the gavel and donning the robe for "Adam's Law." Judge Levy joins CBS News to preview the new show.
Ed Sheeran speaks out on Macklemore decision
Ed Sheeran spoke out Tuesday after facing backlash for dropping Macklemore from his tour following the rapper's pro-Palestinian statements onstage. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Ed Sheeran breaks silence amid controversy
The rapper Macklemore was bumped from Ed Sheeran's U.S. concert tour for pro-Palestinian comments that some say crossed a line into prejudice. Now, four additional supporting acts have quit in solidarity and the headliner has addressed the controversy. Carter Evans reports.
Ed Sheeran's supporting acts pull out of tour after Macklemore was dropped
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Food & Wine unveils list of "Best New Chefs"
Food & Wine reveals its list of "Best New Chefs" this week. One of those talents is Masako Morishita of Perry's Restaurant in Washington, D.C., who joins to discuss her career move from NFL cheerleader to D.C. food icon and share one of her favorite recipes.
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House passes bill to shield Americans from data center energy costs
The vote comes as lawmakers face increasing pressure to respond to the data center boom driven by the AI race.
Reporter's first impressions of iPhone Duo
Apple has announced its first foldable iPhone called the Duo. While pre-orders for the nearly-$2,000 phone are just a month away, some people got their hands on it at Apple's launch event. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti was one of them and joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Alabama attorney general candidate on AI, more
House lawmakers are heading home for recess until after the midterms, leaving artificial intelligence regulation still stalled in Congress. Alabama Republican candidate for attorney general Katherine Robertson, who is currently leading a state investigation into OpenAI, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
AI doesn't have rights or feelings, Microsoft's AI chief says
Microsoft's Mustafa Suleyman said in an essay that trying to develop AI consciousness would be "catastrophic" for humanity.
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Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
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FBI probing potential father-son serial killers
FBI agents are investigating two potential serial killers, a father and his son, possibly involved in the killings of at least five women. Jericka Duncan reports.
Officials: Foreign actor breached tanker network
Federal authorities have confirmed that a foreign actor compromised the network of two oil tankers that were heading towards Texas in August. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the details.
Lindsay Clancy hires new lawyer for retrial
Lindsay Clancy has hired Martin Weinberg, one of Karen Read's attorneys, as she faces a retrial for the killings of her three children. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Family blames abortion ban for woman's death
Tierra Walker, 37, died of preeclampsia when she was 20 weeks pregnant. Her family filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and other doctors, alleging that the state's abortion ban led to her death. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports.
Navy vet's murder solved after suspect who gave DNA dies by suicide
A veteran's 1987 murder has been solved, after the now-deceased suspect's DNA matched evidence at the scene of the killing, authorities said.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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FBI probing potential father-son serial killers
FBI agents are investigating two potential serial killers, a father and his son, possibly involved in the killings of at least five women. Jericka Duncan reports.
Judge Judy's son takes up the gavel in new show
Judge Judy has been a staple of daytime TV for 30 years, but now televised courts are becoming a family affair with her son, Adam Levy, picking up the gavel and donning the robe for "Adam's Law." Judge Levy joins CBS News to preview the new show.
House passes Graham's Russia sanctions bill
The House on Wednesday evening passed a Russia sanctions bill championed by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the latest.
Details on news helicopter crash, killing 3
A news helicopter went down in Los Angeles on Tuesday night while the reporter aboard was covering a fatal bus accident. Two NBC LA employees were killed in the crash, along with another person on the ground. Carter Evans reports.
Midterm congressional races to watch
CBS News' director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the congressional races to watch ahead of the midterm elections.