The oped reversed the NBA's 20-year opposition to gambling
NBA commissioner Adam Silver wrote an opinion piece for the New York Times, reversing the NBA's 20-year opposition to gambling. Sharyn Alfonsi reports.
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In a scrimmage for the U.S. National team in Las Vegas, NBA star Paul George broke his leg as he crashed into the base of the backboard
In a scrimmage for the U.S. National team in Las Vegas, NBA star Paul George broke his leg as he crashed into the base of the backboard. Anthony Mason reports.
After months of controversy, the final ruling on the ownership of the Los Angeles Clippers has been made
After months of controversy, the final ruling on the ownership of the Los Angeles Clippers has been made. Even if former owner Donald Sterling appeals yesterday's court ruling, the sale is a go. Ben Tracy reports.
The record-setting $2 billion sale of the Los Angeles Clippers to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is no longer just on paper
The record-setting $2 billion sale of the Los Angeles Clippers to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is no longer just on paper. The judge hearing arguments in the court case between Donald and Shelly Sterling has ordered the sale of the team to move forward. Lee Cowan reports.
Lakers legend Elgin Baylor has died at 86
Elgin Baylor, the Lakers' 11-time NBA All-Star, has died. The Lakers said Monday that the Hall of Famer died of natural causes in Los Angeles with his wife and daughter by his side. CBS Los Angeles' sports director Jim Hill has a look back at Baylor's career and legacy. Read more here.
Cavaliers fans are rejoicing now that LeBron James has decided to return to Cleveland
Cavaliers fans are rejoicing now that LeBron James has decided to return after spending four years playing for the Miami Heat. Dean Reynolds reports.
Bill Rhoden, a sports columnist for The New York Times, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” with more on LeBron James’ return to Cleveland
Bill Rhoden, a sports columnist for The New York Times, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” with more on LeBron James’ return to Cleveland.
White House spokesman Josh Earnest says NBA star LeBron James' decision to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers says a lot about his commitment to his home and his family
White House spokesman Josh Earnest says NBA star LeBron James' decision to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers says a lot about his commitment to his home and his family.
The NBA announced that the Los Angeles Clippers would be sold for $2 billion to former Microsoft chief Steve Ballmer
The NBA announced that the Los Angeles Clippers would be sold for $2 billion to former Microsoft chief Steve Ballmer. But the team’s current owner, Donald Sterling, struck back with a $1 billion lawsuit against the NBA for trying to terminate his ownership of the team. Bigad Shaban reports.
Donald Sterling is suing the NBA for at least $1 billion for trying to force him to sell the team
Donald Sterling is suing the NBA for at least $1 billion for trying to force him to sell the team. Sterling’s wife and co-owner, Shelley, has a deal to sell the Clippers to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer for $2 billion. Vinita Nair reports.
Ben Tracy reports on Sterling's possible next steps
Sterling is sending mixed signals as to whether or not he is going to sell his basketball team. Ben Tracy reports on Sterling's possible next steps.
In a scathing 32-page letter to the NBA, Sterling wrote that the now infamous recording of his racist remarks did not violate NBA rules
Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling has formally responded to the charges against him. In a scathing 32-page letter to the NBA, Sterling wrote that the now infamous recording of his racist remarks did not violate NBA rules. Ben Tracy reports.
Embattled Los Angeles Clipper's owner Donald Sterling faces an important deadline today, as he readies to officially respond to league charges of misconduct
Embattled Los Angeles Clipper's owner Donald Sterling faces an important deadline today, as he readies to officially respond to league charges of misconduct. The NBA is attempting to force Sterling to sell his franchise after he was recorded making racially insensitive remarks. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Kleiman joins the "CBS This Morning" co-host's to discuss the issue.
A source tells CBS News that embattled Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling now plans to surrender his stake in the team to his wife
A source tells CBS News that embattled Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling now plans to surrender his stake in the team to his wife who will then put the team up for sale. Danielle Nottingham reports.
Joe Favorito, professor of sports marketing at Columbia University, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the latest developments in the Donald Sterling scandal
Joe Favorito, professor of sports marketing at Columbia University, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the latest developments in the Donald Sterling scandal. The NBA is trying to force the Los Angeles Clippers owner to sell the franchise because of racist comments he made.
Donald Sterling plans to surrender his stake in the Los Angeles Clippers to his wife, Shelly, which signals they may not fight the NBA for control of the team
Donald Sterling plans to surrender his stake in the Los Angeles Clippers to his wife, Shelly, which signals they may not fight the NBA for control of the team. The NBA had made it clear that it would sell the Clippers without the Sterlings' permission. Danielle Nottingham reports.
"Sport Illustrated" reports the L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling is prepared to sue the NBA in order to block the sale of his team after he was banned from the NBA for his racist comments
"Sport Illustrated" reports the L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling is prepared to sue the NBA in order to block the sale of his team after he was banned from the NBA for his racist comments. CBS News legal analyst Jack Ford joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss Sterling's claims.
The former CEO of Time Warner and Citigroup comes out of retirement to take the reins of the scandal-tossed L.A. Clippers
The former CEO of Time Warner and Citigroup comes out of retirement to take the reins of the scandal-tossed L.A. Clippers. CBS News Special Correspondent James Brown reports.
The NBA has chosen former Time Warner and Citigroup chief Richard Parsons as the interim CEO of the Los Angeles Clippers
The NBA has chosen former Time Warner and Citigroup chief Richard Parsons as the interim CEO of the Los Angeles Clippers. It is the league’s first major move to seize control of the team since owner Donald Sterling was banned for life for making racist comments. Carter Evans reports.
On "Face the Nation," Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti says he spoke to Clippers owner Donald Sterling and Sterling told him he wants to stay the owner
On "Face the Nation," Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti says he spoke to Clippers owner Donald Sterling and Sterling told him he wants to stay the owner. Charlie Rose reports.
Miss the second half of the show? The latest on the Donald Sterling controversy, the crisis in Ukraine, and Benghazi
The latest on the Donald Sterling controversy, the crisis in Ukraine, and Benghazi with a panel of experts.
William Rhoden, Ruth Marcus, Michael Eric Dyson, Michele Norris, and Ta-Nehisi Coates discuss the racist remarks from Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling
William Rhoden, Ruth Marcus, Michael Eric Dyson, Michele Norris, and Ta-Nehisi Coates discuss the racist remarks from Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling and what the controversy says about race in American athletics.
Richard Williams, the father of tennis greats Venus and Serena Williams, discusses the racist remarks from Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling
Richard Williams, the father of tennis greats Venus and Serena Williams, discusses the racist remarks from Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling.
The Los Angeles mayor weighs in on the controversial racist remarks of Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling
The Los Angeles mayor weighs in on the controversial racist remarks of Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling.
CBS News' James Brown says the racist remarks from Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling should spur a discussion about race in professional sports
CBS News' James Brown says the racist remarks from Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling should spur a discussion about race in professional sports.
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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.
Byron Donalds, David Jolly to face off in Florida governor's race
Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican primary for governor and former Rep. David Jolly won the Democratic primary, The Associated Press projects.
Trump says he paused 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods as deal being finalized
President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.
Florida Senate race set between Ashley Moody and Angie Nixon
GOP Sen. Ashley Moody and Democratic State Rep. Angie Nixon will face off in November after winning their primaries for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night, the Associated Press projects.
U.S., South Korea cut short their joint military drills at Trump's direction
President Trump ordered the exercises be scaled back, citing what he said was a good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korea's refusal to join the U.S. war against Iran.
Panettiere was with on-and-off boyfriend when she died, police report says
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Who is Natalie Harp? Trump's loyal assistant suddenly in the spotlight
The 35-year-old executive assistant to the president is a quiet but loyal force at President Trump's side.
Frank Beard, ZZ Top drummer, dies at age 77
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
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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.
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Florida Senate race set between Ashley Moody and Angie Nixon
GOP Sen. Ashley Moody and Democratic State Rep. Angie Nixon will face off in November after winning their primaries for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night, the Associated Press projects.
Byron Donalds, David Jolly to face off in Florida governor's race
Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican primary for governor and former Rep. David Jolly won the Democratic primary, The Associated Press projects.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Beagles bred for research get new life amid questions over federal oversight
The USDA's own inspector general has repeatedly raised concerns about federal oversight of dog breeders.
Tupac Shakur autopsy photos shown at murder trial after some family members leave
Tupac Shakur's cousin said the autopsy photos made him feel "very angry, to say the least."
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Inflation is outpacing wages again. Many workers were already behind.
When inflation rises faster than workers' wages, it feels like they're getting a pay cut. Companies, meanwhile, benefit.
State Farm is sending refund checks to customers. Here's who qualifies.
More than 7.2 million checks have been mailed so far, with millions more expected to go out this week, according to State Farm.
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.
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Trump says he paused 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods as deal being finalized
President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.
U.S., South Korea cut short their joint military drills at Trump's direction
President Trump ordered the exercises be scaled back, citing what he said was a good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korea's refusal to join the U.S. war against Iran.
Scandal-ridden Cory Mills ousted in GOP primary in Florida's 7th District
The Trump-backed incumbent has struggled to raise money for his reelection bid as the House Ethics Committee investigates numerous allegations against him.
Florida Senate race set between Ashley Moody and Angie Nixon
GOP Sen. Ashley Moody and Democratic State Rep. Angie Nixon will face off in November after winning their primaries for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night, the Associated Press projects.
Byron Donalds, David Jolly to face off in Florida governor's race
Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican primary for governor and former Rep. David Jolly won the Democratic primary, The Associated Press projects.
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From 2024: Tommy John on Tommy John surgery, before and after
In this interview from 2024, former pitching ace Tommy John talked with correspondent Faith Salie about the injury to his pitching arm he suffered in 1974, and about the innovative procedure (which came to be known as "Tommy John surgery") that rescued his career – and would prolong the careers of many more professional and amateur athletes since. [John died on Aug. 15, 2026 at age 83.]
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.
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Ukraine's fired defense minister calls for elections despite war with Russia
The former defense minister, whose firing sparked weeks of protests, said Ukraine needed to find a way to hold elections despite the prolonged war with Russia.
Trump says he paused 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods as deal being finalized
President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.
U.S., South Korea cut short their joint military drills at Trump's direction
President Trump ordered the exercises be scaled back, citing what he said was a good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korea's refusal to join the U.S. war against Iran.
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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.
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.
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Frank Beard, ZZ Top drummer, dies at age 77
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Panettiere was with on-and-off boyfriend when she died, police report says
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
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.
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OpenAI debuts ChatGPT for teens
OpenAI has launched a chatbot marketed for teens that the company says will provide stronger protections as concerns over AI safety increase. Axios Chief Technology Correspondent Ina Fried joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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Details on Meta trial over addiction claims
Meta is standing trial over claims that it intentionally designed its products to be addictive and therefore harmful to children. Lance Ulanoff, editor-at-large at TechRadar, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Clancy's former mother-in-law testifies
Lindsay Clancy's former mother-in-law, Susan Clancy, took the stand Tuesday to offer testimony as Lindsay Clancy stands on trial for the killings of her three children. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Philadephia police hunting man in Chucky mask
Philadelphia police are searching for a man in a horror mask resembling Chucky the doll who has been terrorizing locals. Lilia Luciano has more.
Man on trial for suspected murder for hire
The alleged killer in the case of Jared Bridegan, a former Microsoft manager who prosecutors say was the victim of a murder for hire arranged by his ex-wife and her husband, is now on trial. Jason Allen has more.
Massive campus cocaine dealer arrested
A 24-year-old at Penn State University, described as the largest cocaine dealer on campus, has been arrested and charged. Meg Oliver has more.
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NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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.
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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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Watch: Lawyer hits car outside courthouse
A lawyer attracted unwanted attention outside Boston Federal Court following Lawrence, Massachusetts, Mayor Brian DePeña's arraignment last Friday. The mayor's attorney rear-ended a parked vehicle while attempting to leave the area and remarked that he would bring bodyguards with him next time. Prosecutors allege DePeña improperly used more than $1.5 million in COVID small-business loans.
Crime in D.C. down to lowest level since 2010
A CBS News analysis finds crime in Washington, D.C., dropped to its lowest level since at least 2010 in the 12 months after President Trump declared a federal emergency and deployed the National Guard into the city. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Oil prices rise as Iran war continues
Oil prices on Tuesday reached their highest level since July as the war in Iran drags on without an end in site. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.
DOJ sending 1,000 monitors to midterm polls
The head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division announced Monday that she's planning to deploy 1,000 federal monitors to polling places throughout the U.S. for the midterm elections. Jen Fifield, reporter for ProPublica, joins CBS News to discuss.
Details on Meta trial over addiction claims
Meta is standing trial over claims that it intentionally designed its products to be addictive and therefore harmful to children. Lance Ulanoff, editor-at-large at TechRadar, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.