"If I'm in America, I'm safe": Why the Knicks' Enes Kanter fears for his life overseas
"If I'm in America, I'm safe. I feel very safe. But if I step outside of America, it will be a very dangerous situation," the New York center said
NBA
LeBron James strains groin as Lakers defeat Warriors 127-101
Lakers coach Luke Walton said James will undergo an MRI on his groin on Wednesday
NASA responds to Stephen Curry's doubts on moon landing
After Curry said he doesn't think humans landed on the moon, NASA offered to show him some out-of-this-world rocks at the Johnson Space Center
Stephen Curry responds to 9-year-old's letter
NBA superstar Stephen Curry is fixing a problem with his shoe brand pointed out by a 9-year-old girl. Riley Morrison wrote him a letter asking why his Curry 5 sneakers were marketed to boys and not available in girls' sizes. Riley was amazed when Curry wrote back. Michelle Miller reports.
Jimmy Butler traded to Sixers
The Minnesota Timberwolves ended their drama-filled saga with Jimmy Butler by trading him to the Philadelphia 76ers. Bill Reiter of CBS Sports HQ joined CBSN to discuss what's next for Butler—and the Timberwolves—as well as the rest of the week's NBA news.
LeBron James passes Wilt Chamberlain on NBA's career scoring list
44 points in Lakers win over Portland gave him career total of 31,425, good for fifth place on all-time list; next up is Michael Jordan's 32,292
Documentary to feature Ohio school backed by LeBron James
Akron Public Schools approved the agreement this week with Blowback Productions
Jimmy Butler reportedly traded to 76ers from Minnesota
Jimmy Butler is being traded to the 76ers in a package that will send Dario Saric and Robert Covington to the Timberwolves, sources say
3 NBA stars suspended after Lakers-Rockets fight, alleged spitting
Lakers teammates Brandon Ingram and Rajon Rondo and Chris Paul of the Rockets were suspended without pay Sunday for an on-court fight
NBA star Kyrie Irving apologizes for saying Earth is flat
Boston Celtics point guard says sorry to science teachers complaining about remarks' impact on their students
NBA stars reveal their favorite WNBA players
CBS News recently caught up with five current NBA stars at the premiere of 2K Sports' NBA 2K19
NBA, MLB, NFL franchises team up for "Rally the Vote" drive
Teams are offering fans a platform to register starting Tuesday on the teams' mobile apps, websites and social media
DeMarcus Cousins unveils new basketball court in his hometown
Cousins contributed $253,000 to build the basketball court, which was modeled after New York City's famed Rucker Park
Giannis Antetokounmpo on Sterling Brown's arrest
"I'm going to have his back no matter what. What I saw from the video was disturbing," Antetokounmpo says
"The Greek Freak"
Most people can't pronounce his name, but he's one of the best players in the NBA. And he has quite the story about how he got there. Steve Kroft reports.
LeBron James to replace Betsy DeVos?
A group of LeBron James fans would rather see the NBA superstar go to Washington, D.C., than become a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. Thousands of people have signed a petition calling for James to replace Betsy DeVos as education secretary, after the Akron-native recently opened a school in Ohio.
Thousands sign petition calling for LeBron James to replace Betsy DeVos as education secretary
Such a shift doesn't seem likely, though
Michael Jordan says "I support LeBron James" after Trump insult
In a tweet that criticized James and CNN anchor Don Lemon, Trump appeared to bring in Jordan, writing "I like Mike!"
Trump takes a shot at Lebron James on Twitter
President Trump is vacationing at his New Jersey golf club this weekend. Mr. Trump is expected to use part of the time to drum up support for Republican candidates in the crucial November elections. The president also tweeted an insult to NBA star LeBron James, who said during an interview with CNN he believes Mr. Trump is using sports to divide people. Weijia Jiang reports.
Trump insults LeBron James on Twitter
Trump also insulted CNN's Don Lemon, calling him "the dumbest man on television," and ended the tweet with "I like Mike!"
LeBron James celebrates opening of public school in Ohio
Monday marked the first time James has addressed the public since joining the Los Angeles Lakers
LeBron James: Opening school will be one of my "greatest moments"
James tweeted his excitement Sunday ahead of the opening of his I Promise School in his hometown Akron, Ohio
Former UCLA basketball star found dead after posting YouTube video
Billy Knight posted video message to YouTube not long before his body was found
Lakers' Lonzo Ball's knee injury news leaked
Lonzo Ball may require surgery on his torn left meniscus, but the Los Angeles Lakers apparently didn't want anyone to know that. CBS Sports HQ's Bill Reiter discusses if this might be a scheme of Lonzo's father, LaVar Ball, to keep his son with LeBron James in Los Angeles.
LeBron James signs with Los Angeles Lakers
NBA superstar is leaving his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers, inking 4-year, $154 million contract with L.A.
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Iran's top diplomat and Trump cast doubt on any hope for a peace deal
Iran's foreign minister says Tehran is interested only in a deal to fully end the war, not a ceasefire, after Trump says there's currently no dialogue at all.
Trump says he expects to meet with North Korea's Kim Jong Un this year
President Trump wants to meet again with Kim Jong Un to discuss denuclearization, the Wall Street Journal reports, despite having nothing to show for 3 previous summits.
Shapiro on data center order: "I don't want developers running roughshod"
"We've seen too many developers who are trying to bulldoze our community," Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro told "CBS Mornings."
Army unit offers 4-day pass to play Grand Theft Auto as reenlistment incentive
Eligible soldiers must reenlist for a minimum of two years and up to six years.
Florida democratic socialist Angie Nixon says "it's not about labels"
Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon defeated Alex Vindman in Tuesday's primary, setting up the race against GOP Sen. Ashley Moody in November.
Israel orders criminal probe into killing of 5-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza
Israel says military police will investigate the killing of Hind Rajab, a young girl in Gaza whose death at the hands of its forces drew an international outcry.
Moderna stock surges as melanoma vaccine trial shows "landmark moment"
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
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.
She's lived through unimaginable grief. Her advice: "Reach for the joy."
Author and grief coach Kate Doerge joined Norah O'Donnell for a candid talk about coping with grief.
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Moderna stock surges as melanoma vaccine trial shows "landmark moment"
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Army unit offers 4-day pass to play Grand Theft Auto as reenlistment incentive
Eligible soldiers must reenlist for a minimum of two years and up to six years.
Shapiro on data center order: "I don't want developers running roughshod"
"We've seen too many developers who are trying to bulldoze our community," Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro told "CBS Mornings."
Florida democratic socialist Angie Nixon says "it's not about labels"
Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon defeated Alex Vindman in Tuesday's primary, setting up the race against GOP Sen. Ashley Moody in November.
Ohio death row inmate, backed by ex-sheriff, asks for full pardon
Tyrone Noling has spent 30 years on death row for the double murder of an elderly Ohio couple that he insists he didn't commit.
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Moderna stock surges as melanoma vaccine trial shows "landmark moment"
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
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.
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Trump says he expects to meet with North Korea's Kim Jong Un this year
President Trump wants to meet again with Kim Jong Un to discuss denuclearization, the Wall Street Journal reports, despite having nothing to show for 3 previous summits.
Army unit offers 4-day pass to play Grand Theft Auto as reenlistment incentive
Eligible soldiers must reenlist for a minimum of two years and up to six years.
Shapiro on data center order: "I don't want developers running roughshod"
"We've seen too many developers who are trying to bulldoze our community," Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro told "CBS Mornings."
Florida democratic socialist Angie Nixon says "it's not about labels"
Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon defeated Alex Vindman in Tuesday's primary, setting up the race against GOP Sen. Ashley Moody in November.
Prosecutors say bullet engraving shows Charlie Kirk was shot over his politics
Prosecutors in Charlie Kirk's killing pointed to an engraved bullet, arguing that its inscription shows Kirk was targeted for how the defendant perceived his politics.
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Moderna stock surges as melanoma vaccine trial shows "landmark moment"
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
She's lived through unimaginable grief. Her advice: "Reach for the joy."
Author and grief coach Kate Doerge joined Norah O'Donnell for a candid talk about coping with grief.
Moving Through Grief
August is National Grief Awareness Month, and Kate Doerge wants to reimagine how we deal with grief. After the experience of losing her 16-year-old daughter, Kate decided it was time to reframe the feeling of sadness. We've all heard of the five stages of grief, but Kate suggests there are five actions to help you learn how to carry your grief. Plus, Norah talks about how she wants to be remembered, and Kate tells us how to show up for people who are grieving.
Ebola Congo cases surpass 5,000 as record-setting pace of spread continues
The Ebola outbreak in Congo has passed 5,000 cases, government data showed, an unprecedented rate of spread that's outpacing efforts to slow it in one of the country's remotest regions.
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.]
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Israel orders criminal probe into killing of 5-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza
Israel says military police will investigate the killing of Hind Rajab, a young girl in Gaza whose death at the hands of its forces drew an international outcry.
Trump says he expects to meet with North Korea's Kim Jong Un this year
President Trump wants to meet again with Kim Jong Un to discuss denuclearization, the Wall Street Journal reports, despite having nothing to show for 3 previous summits.
Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios suspended after positive cocaine test
Australia's Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from professional tennis after testing positive for cocaine during a tournament in Mallorca.
Bodies of climbers who vanished 34 years ago found in Swiss Alps
The bodies of two climbers who disappeared in the Swiss Alps in 1992 have been found, freed from a melting glacier, police said.
Australian woman appeals murder convictions in poison mushroom case
Triple-murderer Erin Patterson appeals convictions for poisoning four of her estranged husband's relatives with death cap mushrooms.
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Entertainment
"Recess Therapy" host on embracing kid behavior
Julian Shapiro-Barnum is known for his conversations with kids on his series "Recess Therapy." He tells "CBS Mornings" why he thinks adults need to act more childish and embrace some behaviors of children.
Isla Fisher talks "Spa Weekend"
Isla Fisher gives an inside look at the new film, "Spa Weekend," how it highlights the importance of female friendships and how the star-studded cast connected.
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.
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OpenAI launches updated ChatGPT for teens
OpenAI is launching a newer version of its teen-friendly ChatGPT platform. Rebecca Bellan, a senior reporter for TechCrunch, joins with more details on its tools.
Pennsylvania restricts data center development
Communities across the U.S. are grappling with data center development projects. Matthew Mehalik, the Breathe Project executive director, joins CBS News after Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro placed guardrails on data center development for his state.
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.
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.
Science
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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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Crime
Details emerge on Tupac's murder
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who is accused of orchestrating the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, is back in court for the third day of his trial as more details emerge on the potential motive behind the fatal shooting. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Man in Chucky-style mask chases people
Police are searching for a man accused of wearing a Chucky-style mask and chasing people in Philadelphia. Lilia Luciano spoke with a woman who said she fought back against him.
Prosecutors say bullet engraving shows Charlie Kirk was shot over his politics
Prosecutors in Charlie Kirk's killing pointed to an engraved bullet, arguing that its inscription shows Kirk was targeted for how the defendant perceived his politics.
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.
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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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DOJ plans to send out more poll monitors
The Department of Justice plans to send out a record 1,000 federal monitors to polling sites across the U.S., a higher number than is usual. CBS News' Sarah Lynch explains what's behind the push.
Vaccine exemptions hit record last year
Kindergarten vaccine exemptions hit a record high last year in the U.S., according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. Dr. Celine Gounder breaks it down.
H.R. McMaster on Trump, South Korea
The U.S. and South Korea will cut short their annual joint military exercises at the behest of President Trump, who is apparently seeking a meeting with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. Retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster joins CBS News with his reaction.
OpenAI launches updated ChatGPT for teens
OpenAI is launching a newer version of its teen-friendly ChatGPT platform. Rebecca Bellan, a senior reporter for TechCrunch, joins with more details on its tools.
Big Bend project paused after backlash
A major Trump administration border project at Texas' Big Bend National Park is on pause amid backlash over land use. Yolanda Alvarado, a regional director for No Big Bend Wall, has more.