President Obama welcomed to the White House the NCAA champion University of Connecticut Huskies
President Obama welcomed to the White House the NCAA champion University of Connecticut Huskies.
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Jack Ford talks about the case with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts
A group of 20 current and former college basketball players are suing the NCAA because they want to be paid for the use of their names, images and likenesses in broadcasts, video games and other media. CBS News legal analyst Jack Ford talks about the case with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts.
Illinois becomes first No. 1 seed ousted with loss to Loyola Chicago
Eighth-seeded Loyola Chicago stunned Illinois, the top seed in the Midwest, 71 to 58 on Sunday.
Legendary coach Dawn Staley slams NCAA over tournament disparities
Dawn Staley, the head coach of South Carolina's women's basketball team, slammed the NCAA over the glaring inequalities between men's and women's college basketball teams. She sat down for an exclusive interview with CBSN contributor Antjuan Seawright to discuss her legacy of being an "odds beater."
NCAA apologizes for disparities between women's and men's facilities
The NCAA blamed the lack of space on the and vowed to improve the conditions.
Miss the second half of the show? The latest on the mudslide in Washington state, the missing Malaysia Airlines jet, the crisis in Ukraine, and more
Miss the second half of the show? The latest on the mudslide in Washington state, the missing Malaysia Airlines jet, the crisis in Ukraine, and more. Plus a panel of experts.
NCAA President Mark Emmert says other college athletics programs would be "deeply threatened" if football and basketball student athletes were permitted to unionize
NCAA President Mark Emmert says other college athletics programs would be "deeply threatened" if football and basketball student athletes were permitted to unionize.
In a landmark ruling that could revolutionize college athletics, a federal agency said football players at Northwestern University can create the nation’s first college athletes' union
In a landmark ruling that could revolutionize college athletics, a federal agency said football players at Northwestern University can create the nation’s first college athletes' union. The NCAA said it was disappointed by the ruling, and Northwestern plans to appeal. Dean Reynolds reports.
"CBS This Morning: Saturday" takes a look at some of the headlines from around the globe
"CBS This Morning: Saturday" takes a look at some of the headlines from around the globe.
A Roanoke, Virginia, teacher is turning her algebra students into bracketologists
A Roanoke, Virginia, teacher is taking March Madness to a whole new level and turning her algebra students into bracketologists. WDBJ's Nadine Maeser reports.
John Blackstone reports on the basketball fans and gamblers flooding Las Vegas to get in on the action
More than 100 million people are expected to bet on March Madness brackets this year. John Blackstone reports on the basketball fans and gamblers flooding Las Vegas to get in on the action.
Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony led Syracuse to its only NCAA Men's Basketball Championship in 2003, and continues to support the school
Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony led Syracuse to its only NCAA Men's Basketball Championship in 2003, and continues to support the school. In this "CBS This Morning" Extra, find out what happened when we went into the locker room and asked him what Syracuse smells like to him.
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
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. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
While Baylor University's Isaiah Austin's height will give him a big advantage in the NCAA tournament, he had to overcome a major obstacle to get to the Big Dance
While Baylor University's Isaiah Austin's height will give him a big advantage in the NCAA tournament, he had to overcome a major obstacle to get to the Big Dance. See the rest of Austin's story tonight on the "CBS Evening News" at 6:30 p.m. ET.
Coach Dawn Staley on representation and handling adversity
The young women Staley coaches at the University of South Carolina have never known a world without the WNBA.
Men's basketball team at University of New Haven aims to reduce injury by wearing head sensors
Basketball may not seem like a dangerous sport, but there's been a 70% increase in head injuries in recent years. The men's basketball team at the University of New Haven is trying to reduce the risk by wearing small electronic head sensors during practice. CBS News' Michelle Castillo reports.
President Obama unveiled his Final Four choices for the NCAA March Madness tournament
President Obama unveiled his Final Four choices for the NCAA March Madness tournament. Anthony Mason reports.
"Not NCAA property": College players push for compensation
While the NCAA is expected to make nearly $900 million during March Madness and split it amongst its member schools, players won't see a dime.
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
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. James Brown reports.
CBSNews.com’s technology editor Chenda Ngak rounds up mobile apps that will get you through the Final Four
Have you locked in your March Madness brackets? CBSNews.com’s technology editor Chenda Ngak rounds up mobile apps that will get you through the Final Four.
Time to dance: March Madness arrives
NCAA'S March Madness returns, following a year layoff due to the pandemic. For the first time, because of heightened COVID-19 precautions, all 68 teams will head to one state - instead of dozens of sites around the country. Dana Jacobson reports.
The teams have been announced for the annual NCAA college basketball tournament. Wally Szczerbiak, college basketball analyst at CBS Sports Network, talks about the big surprises and who to look out for as the games begin.
The teams have been announced for the annual NCAA college basketball tournament. Wally Szczerbiak, college basketball analyst at CBS Sports Network, talks about the big surprises and who to look out for as the games begin.
Brackets will be set tomorrow night for the NCAA basketball tournament. Warren Buffett is offering $1 billion to anyone who can get a perfect bracket. Davidson College math professor Tim Chartier talks about the probability of getting a perfect bracket.
Brackets will be set tomorrow night for the NCAA basketball tournament. Warren Buffett is offering $1 billion to anyone who can get a perfect bracket. Jim Axelrod spoke with Davidson College math professor Tim Chartier on the probability of getting a perfect bracket.
Cleveland Cavaliers majority owner and Quicken Loans founder Dan Gilbert has teamed up with Warren Buffett to offer $1 billion to anyone who picks a perfect bracket
Cleveland Cavaliers majority owner and Quicken Loans founder Dan Gilbert has teamed up with Warren Buffett to offer $1 billion to anyone who picks a perfect bracket. Gilbert discusses the odds of picking the perfect bracket, Lebron James leaving the Cavaliers, and his efforts to revive Detroit with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts.
At an event honoring NCAA champions from sports outside basketball and football, the president spoke specifically about the importance of women’s athletic teams
At an event honoring NCAA champions from sports outside basketball and football, the president spoke specifically about the importance of women’s athletic teams.
Survivors of Sept. 2 boat strike were waving before second attack, sources say
Two people who survived a U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
Russia targets Ukraine with massive drone attack amid diplomatic talks
Russia launched a huge attack on Ukraine overnight as the country marked Armed Forces Day on Saturday, Ukraine's air force said.
CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
Supreme Court to decide constitutionality of Trump's birthright citizenship order
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
National Guard member is "slowly healing" after D.C. shooting, governor says
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the family expects Andrew Wolfe to be in acute care for another two to three weeks.
Protesters arrested after smearing food on case holding England's Crown Jewels
Four protesters have been arrested after splattering food on the case of a diamond-encrusted crown at the Tower of London.
20,000-pound cocaine seizure by Coast Guard breaks 18-year-old record
Video shows Coast Guard vehicles pursuing a go-fast vessel that appeared to have multiple people aboard.
Minnesota officials saw signs of massive fraud even before COVID hit
In July 2019, Minnesota state officials spotted early signs of fraud that would eventually siphon away more than $1 billion in taxpayer money, sources told CBS News.
Here's where minimum wage increases are set to kick in next year
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
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20,000-pound cocaine seizure by Coast Guard breaks 18-year-old record
Video shows Coast Guard vehicles pursuing a go-fast vessel that appeared to have multiple people aboard.
Trump's birthday added to list of free days at national parks; MLK Day, Juneteenth removed
The change to the schedule comes shortly after the Trump administration announced new fees for non-resident visitors.
Prominent U.S. playwright arrested in Japan for alleged ecstasy smuggling
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
National Guard member is "slowly healing" after D.C. shooting, governor says
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the family expects Andrew Wolfe to be in acute care for another two to three weeks.
When a Lowe's store cat disappeared, staff pulled out all the stops to find her
When Francine the cat went missing from her Richmond, Virginia, store, employees determined she must have wandered onto a freight truck bound for a distribution center 85 miles away in North Carolina.
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For Gen Zers, finding work after college is often a painful slog
"It's very discouraging," said one young job-seeker as employers pull back on hiring entry-level workers.
Here's where minimum wage increases are set to kick in next year
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
Officials expand probe into Waymo over robotaxis driving around buses
Federal regulators are investigating multiple Texas incidents in which the robotaxis drove around stopped school buses.
Trump touts $20 trillion in new U.S. investments, but numbers don't add up
President Trump's claims of a historic multitrillion-dollar investment surge don't match federal data or the administration's own numbers.
Elon Musk's X fined $140 million for violating EU transparency rules
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
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U.S., Ukrainian officials will meet again Saturday on peace plan
The officials in a joint statement said they made progress on creating a security framework for postwar Ukraine and are urging Russia to commit to peace.
Survivors of Sept. 2 boat strike were waving before second attack, sources say
Two people who survived an early September U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
Report finds Afghanistan mission was "two-decade long effort fraught with waste"
The final report this week from the special inspector general for Afghanistan identified $26 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse in U.S. reconstruction spending in Afghanistan since 2009.
Supreme Court to decide constitutionality of Trump's birthright citizenship order
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
Indiana House GOP advances 9-0 congressional map, sending plan to state Senate
President Trump has led the charge to create more GOP-friendly congressional districts in the 2026 midterm elections.
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Artist who fought for diagnosis turns incurable cancer journey into art
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
Could pets be next for weight loss drugs? Here's what to know about a study.
A clinical study into weight loss drugs for pets just launched, with results from the trial expected by next summer.
CDC panel to vote Friday on hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
12 ex-FDA leaders criticize claims made by agency's current vaccine chief
The former officials said the FDA's plans to revamp how certain life-saving vaccines are handled would "disadvantage the people the FDA exists to protect, including millions of Americans at high risk from serious infections."
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Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado to travel to Oslo for peace prize
Maria Corina Machado has been living in hiding in Venezuela since the 2024 presidential election.
11 killed, including 3 children, in shooting at a South African bar
Over a dozen people were wounded and taken to the hospital, the South African Police Services said in a statement.
Protesters arrested after smearing food on case holding England's Crown Jewels
Four protesters have been arrested after splattering food on the case of a diamond-encrusted crown at the Tower of London.
Prominent U.S. playwright arrested in Japan for alleged ecstasy smuggling
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Russia targets Ukraine with massive drone attack amid diplomatic talks
Russia launched a huge attack on Ukraine overnight as the country marked Armed Forces Day on Saturday, Ukraine's air force said.
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Netlix and Warner Bros. deal sparks concern
Netflix is set to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $72 billion, but the announcement has sparked concern among industry workers.
AVTT/PTTN perform "Dark Night of My Soul"
AVTT/PTTN is a collaboration between The Avett Brothers and former "Faith No More" frontman Mike Patton. Their self-titled album AVTT/PTTN is a collection of nine songs that came out in November, and here they are performing "Dark Night of My Soul."
AVTT/PTTN perform "Eternal Love"
AVTT/PTTN is a collaboration between The Avett Brothers and former "Faith No More" frontman Mike Patton. Their self-titled album AVTT/PTTN is a collection of nine songs that came out in November, and here they are performing "Eternal Love."
AVTT/PTTN perform "Received"
AVTT/PTTN is a collaboration between The Avett Brothers and former "Faith No More" frontman Mike Patton. Their self-titled album AVTT/PTTN is a collection of nine songs that came out in November, and here they are performing "Received."
"Homebound" sets sights on award season
"Homebound," a film that tells the story of two childhood friends in rural India whose dreams collapse during the COVID-19 pandemic, is already receiving award season buzz. "CBS Saturday Morning" has more from Mumbai.
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Waymo says its cars are better at avoiding crashes
Waymo has released new data showing its robotaxis were involved in 91% fewer serious crashes when compared to human drivers. CBS News' Elizabeth Cook rode along in a Waymo with Politico economic policy reporter Yasmin Khorram to unpack the report.
Elon Musk's X fined $140 million for violating EU transparency rules
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
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.
Google reveals top search trends of 2025
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," and the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ranked among Google's top search trends this year.
Politico: Trump admin. looks to robotics
Leaders in the robotics industry say that to strengthen AI, companies also need a plan for robots. The White House appears to be listening. Yasmin Khorram, economic policy reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss her article on the topic.
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
Most dogs have wolf DNA. These breeds have more than others.
Wolf DNA seems to have influenced the size, smelling power and even personality of modern dog breeds, scientists said.
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20,000-pound cocaine seizure by Coast Guard breaks 18-year-old record
Video shows Coast Guard vehicles pursuing a go-fast vessel that appeared to have multiple people aboard.
Latest details on 2021 pipe bomb suspect
The man suspected of placing pipe bombs around Washington, D.C., on Jan. 5, 2021, had his first court appearance on Friday after he was arrested Thursday following a five-year manhunt. A judge ordered the suspect to remain in jail pending future hearings.
11 killed, including 3 children, in shooting at a South African bar
Over a dozen people were wounded and taken to the hospital, the South African Police Services said in a statement.
Questions remain after D.C. pipe bomb arrest
The man accused of planting two pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot is facing two federal charges. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Louisiana inmate who escaped through damaged wall recaptured; 1 still on the run
Officials in Louisiana say one of two inmates accused of violent crimes was recaptured after an audacious escape.
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Air Force approves SpaceX launch pad expansion
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Geomagnetic storm watch issued after powerful solar flare
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
Scientists think they've detected lightning on Mars: "Missing piece of the puzzle"
Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.
Russia sends a NASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts, up to the space station
The new space station crew includes American Chris Williams, who holds a Ph.D. in astronomy and is a board-certified medical physicist at Harvard Medical School.
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Netlix and Warner Bros. deal sparks concern
Netflix is set to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $72 billion, but the announcement has sparked concern among industry workers.
AVTT/PTTN perform "Dark Night of My Soul"
AVTT/PTTN is a collaboration between The Avett Brothers and former "Faith No More" frontman Mike Patton. Their self-titled album AVTT/PTTN is a collection of nine songs that came out in November, and here they are performing "Dark Night of My Soul."
AVTT/PTTN perform "Eternal Love"
AVTT/PTTN is a collaboration between The Avett Brothers and former "Faith No More" frontman Mike Patton. Their self-titled album AVTT/PTTN is a collection of nine songs that came out in November, and here they are performing "Eternal Love."
AVTT/PTTN perform "Received"
AVTT/PTTN is a collaboration between The Avett Brothers and former "Faith No More" frontman Mike Patton. Their self-titled album AVTT/PTTN is a collection of nine songs that came out in November, and here they are performing "Received."
"Homebound" sets sights on award season
"Homebound," a film that tells the story of two childhood friends in rural India whose dreams collapse during the COVID-19 pandemic, is already receiving award season buzz. "CBS Saturday Morning" has more from Mumbai.