Villanova, North Carolina head to NCAA championship game
Villanova beats Oklahoma by largest margin of victory ever in a Final Four semifinal game; North Carolina shuts down Syracuse
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NCAA, NBA teams use tech to improve their games
A range of sensors and real-time tracking systems are making basketball a much more high-tech sport
Michigan State shocked by Middle Tennessee State
No. 2 seed knocked off by 15th seed in biggest NCAA Tournament upset thus far
Hawaii pulls off major upset over California
13th seeded Warriors knock 4th seeded Golden Bears out of the NCAA tournament
Late games help set up big NCAA tournament Round 2
Arizona took on Wichita State, Kentucky faced Stony Brook, USC played Providence and Seton Hall met Gonzaga
Univ. of Illinois basketball player Kendrick Nunn arrested
Police jail Kendrick Nunn on suspicion of domestic battery; he's the fourth Illinois player to be arrested since summer
Duke hangs on in March Madness; Butler upsets
Defending national champion Blue Devils built lead after trailing at halftime
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64 college basketball teams face off in NCAA tournament
Bringing March Madness into work can pay off
It can sap productivity, but many companies find the boost in morale and camaraderie makes embracing the games worthwhile
First 2 NCAA tournament "First Four" games are blowouts
Florida Gulf Coast took on Fairleigh Dickinson and Vanderbilt faced Wichita State
March Madness generates crazy money
With gamblers betting some $9 billion, mostly in office pools, no wonder business will lose $4 billion in productivity
Big 12 will be allowed to hold a football championship game
Rule change was approved by the NCAA at its annual convention in San Antonio, Texas
Artist who removed Joe Paterno's halo makes new change
Muralist took away former Penn State football coach's halo shortly after Jerry Sandusky was convicted of child molestation
Columnist suffers injury when basketball fans storm court
Iowa State fans rush court after fourth-ranked Cyclones come from behind to beat in-state rivals
Notre Dame falls out of playoffs with last-second loss
Stanford inches closer to a title shot with 38-36 win over the Fighting Irish; Alabama, Clemson win; top 25 college football roundup
Baylor playoff hopes in trouble after Oklahoma
No. 12 Sooners end No. 4 Bears' 20-game home win streak; Stanford, LSU, Utah also fall in upsets; top 25 college football roundup
Missouri football players announce boycott over school president
Dozens of black Mizzou football players have said they won't play anymore this year unless university president Tim Wolfe resigns
LSU's Fournette smothered by Alabama
Tigers' Heisman candidate looked human in Tuscaloosa; TCU and Michigan State both stumble; top 25 college football roundup
Baylor's McGowan and Oakman loom large on and off field
Watch the university's football field for a minute and it doesn't take long for two towering senior talents to stand out
Georgia Tech stuns Florida State on final play
Wild last-second swing hands No. 9 Seminoles first loss; No. 3 Utah tumbles; No. 24 Ole Miss shuts down No. 15 Texas A&M; top 25 NCAA football roundup
Unbelievable finish to Michigan-Michigan State
Botched punt decides Paul Bunyan Trophy showdown at the Big House; top teams all cruise; Ole Miss falls again; top 25 college football roundup
Florida Gators QB suspended a year after positive drug test
Will Grier says he used over-the-counter supplement to help him gain 20 pounds in 18 months; "I did not check with the medical staff before taking it"
Alabama rides defense over Arkansas
Tide rally for 24 points at end to win 27-14; Texas upsets No. 10 Oklahoma; No. 4 Michigan State survives Rutgers scare; top 25 roundup
Clemson stops Notre Dame's rise in S.C.
No. 12 Tigers use goal-line stand to top No. 6 Fighting Irish 24-22; Florida routs Ole Miss; LSU's Fournette sets record; top 25 college football roundup
Court strikes down possible payments to college athletes
Court affirms NCAA's use of college athletes' likenesses is illegal but strikes down plan allowing schools to pay athletes up to $5,000
Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, clearing way for confirmation
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican, announced he will vote to confirm Todd Blanche for attorney general.
Trump's firings of federal officials set stage for next presidential power test
A federal appeals court is set to consider President Trump's effort to fire two immigration judges this fall, a case that could have significant implications for federal workers.
From Iran's Evin Prison, U.S. citizen Reza Valizadeh releases audio update
CBS News received a second audio message from journalist Reza Valizadeh, who's been held in Iran's notorious Evin Prison since 2024. He gave an update on the prison conditions and on fellow American Kamran Hekmati, believed to be suffering from a recurring cancer.
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign key defense accord, criticized by Iran
Yemen's Houthi rebels launch fresh attacks on Saudi-backed government troops, says Yemeni state media, as Cruz says Trump must seek "regime collapse."
Appeals court blocks Trump's White House ballroom, teeing up Supreme Court fight
A federal appeals court said the White House lacks the authority to unilaterally construct the 90,000-square-foot ballroom. President Trump said the administration will appeal to the Supreme Court.
Idaho shooting video shows gunman start deadly rampage in In-N-Out drive-thru
Three people were killed in the shooting that started at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Trump mounts new effort to fire Fed's Lisa Cook after Supreme Court ruling
The White House has informed Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, that President Trump is considering firing her.
Pentagon releases new batch of UFO files: "Did you see that?"
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters.
Water rationing begins in Puerto Rico amid drought crisis: "It's brutal"
Puerto Rico's massive rationing measure comes amid a severe drought on top of shortages due to infrastructure issues.
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DOJ's top prosecutor in LA hires aide with pending battery charge, DUIs
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli hired former top aide Shawn Lewis to be a federal law enforcement liaison, though Lewis has three prior convictions for driving under the influence and a pending battery charge.
Idaho shooting video shows gunman start deadly rampage in In-N-Out drive-thru
Three people were killed in the shooting that started at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho.
A quandary for the Fed: Dealing with hot inflation and cool job growth
A sudden slump in hiring has dramatically changed the outlook for the Federal Reserve's September interest rate decision.
Energy company sues data center over who should pay for AI buildout
At issue is who pays to expand energy infrastructure when a data center needs as much electricity as a midsize city.
Trump mounts new effort to fire Fed's Lisa Cook after Supreme Court ruling
The White House has informed Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, that President Trump is considering firing her.
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A quandary for the Fed: Dealing with hot inflation and cool job growth
A sudden slump in hiring has dramatically changed the outlook for the Federal Reserve's September interest rate decision.
Energy company sues data center over who should pay for AI buildout
At issue is who pays to expand energy infrastructure when a data center needs as much electricity as a midsize city.
Americans got their biggest raises in 40 years. Inflation took most of it.
The typical American's paycheck has grown faster since 2019 than in any stretch since the early 1980s. But prices climbed nearly as fast, swallowing about 80% of the wage increase.
July jobs report reveals unexpected loss of 23,000 jobs
Friday's jobs report showed employers shed jobs last month, rather than adding 95,000 new hires that had been forecast by economists.
Warren presses U.S. companies to share tariff refunds with customers
Companies receiving billions in refunds for U.S. tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court should return money to consumers, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.
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From Iran's Evin Prison, U.S. citizen Reza Valizadeh releases audio update
CBS News received a second audio message from journalist Reza Valizadeh, who's been held in Iran's notorious Evin Prison since 2024. He gave an update on the prison conditions and on fellow American Kamran Hekmati, believed to be suffering from a recurring cancer.
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DOJ's top prosecutor in LA hires aide with pending battery charge, DUIs
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli hired former top aide Shawn Lewis to be a federal law enforcement liaison, though Lewis has three prior convictions for driving under the influence and a pending battery charge.
Trump mounts new effort to fire Fed's Lisa Cook after Supreme Court ruling
The White House has informed Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, that President Trump is considering firing her.
Senate passes long-stalled Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham
The Senate has tried for more than a year to get the legislation imposing sanctions on Russia across the finish line. It also includes sanctions on Iran.
Appeals court blocks Trump's White House ballroom, teeing up Supreme Court fight
A federal appeals court said the White House lacks the authority to unilaterally construct the 90,000-square-foot ballroom. President Trump said the administration will appeal to the Supreme Court.
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"Pink flags" of postpartum psychosis — and more takeaways from "Healthful"
Perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider and Kriti Lodha joined a special edition of "Healthful" to talk more about mental health conditions, including postpartum psychosis.
The Truth About Postpartum Psychosis
The issue of postpartum psychosis has come to the forefront amid the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the 35-year-old mother accused of killing her three children. What are the signs of a mental break, and is the healthcare system failing mothers? In this special episode of Healthful, Norah speaks with Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider, a perinatal psychiatrist who has treated patients with the rare and severe mental health emergency. She also speaks with Kriti Lodha, a postpartum psychosis survivor who has made it her mission to help other mothers.
Flesh-eating bacteria has killed 5 in Louisiana this year, officials say
A flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters is responsible for at least five deaths so far this year in Louisiana, state health officials reported Thursday.
Minnesota Chipotle burrito bowl meal led to sepsis hospitalization, lawsuit says
A Minnesota woman says she fainted, spiked a 102-degree fever, and was hospitalized with sepsis three days after eating a chicken burrito bowl at a Chipotle in Roseville, and genetic testing connected her case to a multistate outbreak, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
What Fauci has said about COVID origins, gain-of-function research
Thursday's vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress follows years of tension with GOP Sen. Rand Paul, hinging on the origins of the coronavirus and a controversial type of research.
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From Iran's Evin Prison, U.S. citizen Reza Valizadeh releases audio update
CBS News received a second audio message from journalist Reza Valizadeh, who's been held in Iran's notorious Evin Prison since 2024. He gave an update on the prison conditions and on fellow American Kamran Hekmati, believed to be suffering from a recurring cancer.
Senate passes long-stalled Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham
The Senate has tried for more than a year to get the legislation imposing sanctions on Russia across the finish line. It also includes sanctions on Iran.
Plans for another mass migrant crossing into Ceuta spreading online
CBS News reviewed dozens of posts on social media that suggest a renewed push for migrants to cross the border from Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta.
Water rationing begins in Puerto Rico amid drought crisis: "It's brutal"
Puerto Rico's massive rationing measure comes amid a severe drought on top of shortages due to infrastructure issues.
Amanda Knox's comedy show faces criticism from murdered roommate's family
Amanda Knox made headlines almost two decades ago when she was convicted, but later acquitted, of the murder of Meredith Kercher in Italy.
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Top music exec chooses his song of the summer
Music lovers are weighing in on the 2026 song of the summer contenders. Jem Aswad, Variety's executive music editor, shares what he thinks makes a hit the standout of the season.
What's the song of the summer?
While many songs generate acclaim as soon as they hit the airwaves, there can only be one song of the summer. SiriusXM radio host Lamar Dawson makes his pick.
Juno Temple, Hannah Waddingham on "Ted Lasso"
Emmy Award-winning actors Juno Temple and Hannah Waddingham share their thoughts on returning to "Ted Lasso" for a fourth season after a three-year hiatus. Temple returns as publicist Keeley Jones while Waddingham is back as club owner Rebecca Welton.
Diarra Kilpatrick on her show's new season
Diarra Kilpatrick, who stars in "Diarra from Detroit," joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the show's new season, which premiered on Paramount+ last week.
Amanda Kloots on her new dating show
Amanda Kloots, a Broadway dancer, podcast host and best friend to reality star Harry Jowsey, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss their new Netflix series "Let's Marry Harry."
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Energy company sues data center over who should pay for AI buildout
At issue is who pays to expand energy infrastructure when a data center needs as much electricity as a midsize city.
Meta fined $567M over child safety issues
Meta, the tech giant that operates Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other platforms, faces another financial penalty for allegedly failing to keep kids safe. A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta to pay $567 million for its failure to warn the public about the dangers its products pose to children.
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.
Concerns over misuse of Flock cameras
Joseph Cox, co-founder of 404 Media, joins CBS News to discuss criticisms of Flock cameras and the push by some cities to replace Flock cameras with different surveillance devices like license plate readers.
Cyberattacks target U.S. water systems
U.S. officials suspect Iran-backed hackers may be behind cyberattacks that have been reported in at least 12 states. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has more details.
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Genetically altered beagles offer hope for dog lovers with allergies
Matt Walker, a geneticist and the CEO of Kindred Companion Sciences, joins "CBS Mornings" with his gene-altered beagle, Bailey, to discuss creating future options for people with severe pet allergies.
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.
Bezos, DiCaprio set up massive wildlife fund
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.
Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
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Inside Lindsay Clancy's Home
As the Lindsay Clancy murder trial continues, jurors hear testimony from the medical professionals who treated her before and after the deaths of her three children, and excerpts of her journal. They also visit key scenes from the night of the killings. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty speaks with WBZ-TV reporter and anchor Kristina Rex about emotional courtroom moments, graphic testimony, and the key question at the heart of this case: what was happening in Lindsay Clancy's mind on January 24, 2023?
Idaho shooting video shows gunman start deadly rampage in In-N-Out drive-thru
Three people were killed in the shooting that started at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Tense exchange at Lindsey Clancy murder trial
More testimony transpired at Lindsey Clancy's murder trial in Massachusetts, and the judge presiding had a tense exchange with the defense. CBS News Boston's Kristina Rex reports.
Deadly school shooting in Thailand
At least seven people died during a school shooting in Bangkok, Thailand. BBC News' Jonathan Head reports.
New DNA evidence in Utah death row case
New DNA evidence is raising questions about the case against Douglas Carter, who is on death row in Utah for murder. Neal Hamilton, one of Carter's defense attorneys, joins CBS News with his take.
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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.
Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
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Iran war analysis as Trump makes new threats
Robert Murrett, a retired vice admiral in the U.S. Navy and a professor at Syracuse University, joins CBS News to offer his analysis of President Trump's remark that a deal with Iran could come soon, and more.
Details on potential Oman Strait of Hormuz deal
Sources tell CBS News that Iran and Oman continue to negotiate the terms of a potential deal regarding transit in the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins with more.
Trump to appeal ballroom ruling to SCOTUS
An appeals court on Friday barred President Trump from building a White House ballroom without congressional approval. Mr. Trump now says he'll take the case to the Supreme Court. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Senate rushes to finish business before recess
The Senate is speeding toward summer recess, clearing Todd Blanche's path to attorney general and approving new energy sanctions aimed at Russia on Friday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest on what's left on the upper chamber's agenda.
Watch: Pentagon releases 16 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a fifth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its fourth drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche.