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College Football Playoff to be expanded to 12 teams
University presidents unanimously approved a 12-team proposal that calls for the six highest-ranked conference champions and six at-large picks, as determined by a selection committee, to make the playoff.
The latest on the mudslide in Washington state, the missing Malaysia Airlines jet, the crisis in Ukraine, and more
The latest on the mudslide in Washington state, the missing Malaysia Airlines jet, the crisis in Ukraine, and more, with Gov. Jay Inslee, R-Wash., Gen. Michael Hayden, and others.
Wrestling program teaches kids on and off the mat
A recent survey by the NCAA found that only about 7% of Division I wrestlers are Black. A growing youth sports program aims to tackle this disparity and teach kids in underserved communities life skills on and off the mat. Charlie De Mar has more.
Women college basketball players cashing in
Women's college basketball players are making more money in name, image and likeness (NIL) deals as a whole than their male counterparts. South Carolina star Zia Cooke recently spoke to CBS News about her experience making money off her NIL. "CBS Evening News" associate producer Ariana Freeman, who played college basketball for Louisville and Colorado, joined CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss what Cooke told her.
MoneyWatch: Millions betting on March Madness
Upsets from the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament are contributing to a busy and risky betting season. According to a survey conducted by betting experts, an estimated total of 45 million Americans will wager more than $3 billion on March Madness this year, and 29 million of them are entering the betting arena this year in the wake of several states legalizing online gambling. SportsLine analyst Kenny White joined CBS News to discuss.
MoneyWatch: Betting on March Madness
College basketball players are gearing up for March Madness -- and so are sports bettors. Colin Mansfield, senior director of Fitch Ratings, joins CBS News to discuss more.
NCAA President Mark Emmert to step down
Emmert will remain in his role until a successor is hired or until June 30, 2023, whichever comes first.
One of the highest paid college basketball players talks new sponsorship deals
Opendorse released data last month that found women basketball players are the second highest paid college athletes.
Lawsuit claims NCAA rules discriminate
The NCAA’s academic rules for student-athletes are the subject of a proposed class action civil rights lawsuit claiming the policies for deciding which teams get penalized for poor academics discriminate against Black student-athletes and those at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. CBS News’ Skyler Henry has more.
Kansas wins NCAA championship
Kansas came out on top with a major comeback victory in this year's March Madness college basketball tournament. CBS News special correspondent James Brown broke down the men's championship game with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers.
Historic comeback gets Kansas the men's NCAA basketball title
In beating North Carolina 72-69, the Jayhawks erased a 16-point deficit — the biggest comeback in national championship game history.
South Carolina tops UConn to win women's college basketball title
The Gamecocks ended the Huskies' undefeated streak in championship games with their 64-49 victory and capped a wire-to-wire run as the No. 1 team in the country in The Associated Press poll.
UNC defeats Duke to secure spot in NCAA championship game
UNC will take on the Kansas Jayhawks on Monday night in New Orleans.
How NIL is changing college sports
NCAA rule changes went into effect last year and allowed college athletes to make money by selling their name, image and likeness. Brook Silva-Braga looks at how the new rules are changing college sports.
Report finds inequities remain in college sports
A new report from USA Today exposes how top colleges and universities nationwide are falling short of their Title IX commitments, which bans sexual discrimination in education, including sports. Nancy Armour, columnist for USA TODAY Sports, spoke with CBS News anchors Meg Oliver and Tanya Rivero about what the investigation found.
"March Madness" use helping women's game
The changes the NCAA has made to the Women's NCAA Tournament are already making a big impact, but the NCAA has not yet accounted for disparate conditions between women's and men's facilities. CBS Evening News associate producer Ariana Freeman, a former college basketball player at Louisville and Colorado, joins CBS News to discuss.
St. Peter’s beats Purdue for Elite Eight spot
With yet another upset victory over Purdue, St. Peter’s University secured a spot in the Elite Eight of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. The Peacocks became the first ever 15th seeded team to advance to the Elite Eight. Elise Preston has more.
St. Peter's becomes the first 15 seed to ever reach the Elite Eight in March Madness upset
The Peacocks, who won Friday's game 67-64, will now face either UCLA or North Carolina in the East Region final on Sunday.
Purdue guard Jayden Ivey was born into the game
Jayden Ivey is a standout guard at Purdue. His mom, Niele, is head coach at Notre Dame. They compete for not just love of the game, but also each other. Dana Jacobson reports.
How to watch March Madness: official schedule for NCAA Tournament, where to stream and more
Find out how you can catch all 67 NCAA tournament games for March Madness 2022.
"March Madness" banners at women's NCAA tournament are a sign of change
For years, post-season play for the national women's title has been called the "NCAA Women's Tournament," while the men's playoff bracket is widely promoted simply as the iconic "March Madness" tournament.
Longwood University headed to the big dance
The Longwood University men's basketball team secured its first NCAA tournament bid this year thanks to the program implemented by head coach Griff Aldrich. Aldrich joins CBS News' Tony Dokoupil to talk about his historic program.
NCAA athletes cash in on new policy
College athletes can now get paid for their name, image and likeness under a new NCAA policy. Dana Jacobson sits down with University of Kentucky athletes to see how they are managing this new profitable landscape.
68 teams set for battle in March Madness
March Madness is back, and 68 teams will battle for the top prize in all of college basketball. CBS Sports host Adam Zucker joins CBS News with a preview of the tournament.
Supreme Court blocks new Postal Service rules for mail ballots in blow to Trump
The Supreme Court left intact a ruling that blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new regulations for mail voting, rejecting the Trump administration's effort to move forward with the rules in the midterms.
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Air Force officer prayed while "free-falling" after being shot down in Iran
Badly wounded and alone in Iran's desert, downed U.S. Air Force officer Dude 44 Bravo evaded capture for days as the Iranian forces and the U.S. military searched for him.
Mitch McConnell returns to Capitol Hill after monthslong absence
GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to Capitol Hill on Monday for the first time in three months, ending a prolonged absence that sparked widespread speculation about his health.
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Pardon brokers offer to "put pressure on the president" — at sky-high costs
Hidden cameras captured lobbyists as they tried to woo a potential client interested in obtaining a pardon from President Trump.
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Oil prices stay above $100 as Iran and Oman delay Strait of Hormuz talks
Iran and Oman delayed a meeting to discuss control of the Strait of Hormuz as fighting between Iran's Houthi allies and Saudi Arabia raises the stakes for global energy markets.
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Blanche vows to release more 9/11 docs: "We're not protecting people"
Attorney General Todd Blanche says the government is not withholding documents to protect another country, days after 9/11 families publicly appealed to the Trump administration for more information to be released.
AI companies must ensure their tech is safe, says top Trump adviser on AI
In an interview with CBS News, Sacks suggested that fears AI could harm people are overblown. "I think this is becoming a panic," he said.
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Emmy winners list for 2026: Live updates
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards are celebrating the best in television and streaming. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Investigation
Loopholes and shady practices taint U.S. surrogacy industry
Lured by promises of payment and a desire to help other families, surrogates discover they have few protections from practices that cast a "dark shadow" over the industry.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
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Emmy Awards winners list for 2026: Live updates
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards are celebrating the best in television and streaming. See the full list of winners and nominees.
AI companies must ensure their tech is safe, says top Trump adviser on AI
In an interview with CBS News, Sacks suggested that fears AI could harm people are overblown. "I think this is becoming a panic," he said.
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Blanche vows to release more 9/11 docs: "We're not protecting people"
Attorney General Todd Blanche says the government is not withholding documents to protect another country, days after 9/11 families publicly appealed to the Trump administration for more information to be released.
Alligator Alcatraz had cramped conditions, "small metal enclosures," watchdog finds
DHS's internal watchdog is sharply criticizing conditions in a Florida immigration detention center dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," finding detainees at the now-closed facility were held in "cramped conditions."
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AI companies must ensure their tech is safe, says top Trump adviser on AI
In an interview with CBS News, Sacks suggested that fears AI could harm people are overblown. "I think this is becoming a panic," he said.
The AI bubble is leaking air, some economists say. Should investors worry?
AI has fueled a stock boom in recent years. Now, some Wall Street analysts think that epic run is coming to an end.
The U.S. economy faces mounting headwinds. Here are the top risks.
Rising energy costs, persistently high inflation and mounting federal debt are clouding the outlook for the U.S. economy — and Americans' finances.
Tech stocks slump after AI execs call for industry slowdown
The tech-heavy Nasdaq slumped 147 points on Monday after AI company executives called for a slowdown in developing the technology.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei: "For too long the industry lied" about AI risks
The head of the artificial intelligence company calls the exponential rate of AI developments a "warning sign," with risks for humanity, and says, "We need to slow down." He talks with "Sunday Morning" about possible steps forward.
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Supreme Court blocks new Postal Service rules for mail ballots in blow to Trump
The Supreme Court left intact a ruling that blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new regulations for mail voting, rejecting the Trump administration's effort to move forward with the rules in the midterms.
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Blanche vows to release more 9/11 docs: "We're not protecting people"
Attorney General Todd Blanche says the government is not withholding documents to protect another country, days after 9/11 families publicly appealed to the Trump administration for more information to be released.
Alligator Alcatraz had cramped conditions, "small metal enclosures," watchdog finds
DHS's internal watchdog is sharply criticizing conditions in a Florida immigration detention center dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," finding detainees at the now-closed facility were held in "cramped conditions."
Mitch McConnell returns to Capitol Hill after monthslong absence
GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to Capitol Hill on Monday for the first time in three months, ending a prolonged absence that sparked widespread speculation about his health.
John Brennan subpoenaed in Florida "grand conspiracy" probe
Former CIA Director John Brennan was subpoenaed to testify before a grand jury in Florida as part of the "grand conspiracy" investigation into Obama- and Biden-era officials last week.
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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.
Trump admin. to send $500 checks to nearly 1 million ACA enrollees
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Record-setting cyclospora outbreak is over, U.S. health officials say
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is no longer a risk of people getting sick with cyclosporiasis from this outbreak and is confident that all related iceberg lettuce is off the market.
Coroner releases details on 2 infant deaths in Pennsylvania measles outbreak
Neither infant was old enough to be vaccinated. The first dose of the measles vaccine is typically given at around 1 year of age.
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After losing son, couple welcomes daughter born from embryo frozen for 22 years
The couple named their daughter Georgia in honor of their late son, Giorgos.
Iran's proxies using Yemen to compound war's impact on oil prices
An attack on a Saudi Arabian pipeline and a simmering war between the Saudis and Iran's Houthi allies in Yemen are pushing oil prices up.
Shark attacks, injures surfer at popular beach in Australia
Scientists believe increasingly crowded waters and rising ocean temperatures are shifting sharks' migratory patterns, which may be contributing to a rise in attacks.
Sweden faces political uncertainty as election deals far-right a blow
Sweden's left-wing opposition are holding a slim lead after an election that saw the far-right's share of the vote
Israeli official calls for revocation of "NAZA" filmmakers' citizenship
The documentary "NAZA" includes interviews with purported Israeli intelligence officers who claim the systematic use of AI-powered targeting systems in Gaza.
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Emmy Awards winners list for 2026: Live updates
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards are celebrating the best in television and streaming. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Looking back at Bob Mackie's looks and life
Bob Mackie, a fashion icon known for elevating Hollywood's leading ladies and pop stars for decades, died on Monday at 87. Meg Oliver looks back on his signature looks and his life.
CBS News interviews an AI "actor"
The first so-called AI actor, Tilly Norwood, is on a promotional tour for an upcoming movie produced by a British company. CBS News correspondent Leigh Kiniry interviewed the AI on the film "Misaligned."
Iconic designer Bob Mackie dies at 87. See photos of legendary stars he dressed.
Dubbed the "Designer to the Stars," Bob Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and was nominated for three Oscars.
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Extended interview: Stella Parton
Stella Parton offers fans a glimpse into the life of her larger-than-life sister, Dolly Parton, from her makeup routine to her views on death, in an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King.
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What could a global pause on AI look like?
Several top tech CEOs are calling for a slowdown in artificial intelligence development amid industry concerns that the technology is spiraling out of control. In a recent New York Times opinion piece, investigative journalist Stephen Witt argues that slowing down may not be enough. Witt joins CBS News to explain.
Top Trump AI adviser on tech leader warnings
Over the weekend, four of America's top tech leaders, including Elon Musk, agreed that AI's development should slow down and called for government standards. President Trump dismissed their calls, and in a CBS News exclusive, one of the president's top AI advisers, David Sacks, reacted. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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.
Trump plays off tech leaders' AI concerns
Over the weekend, Anthropic co-founder and CEO Dario Amodei published a 3,800-word essay calling for a global slowdown in the exponential development of artificial intelligence. Sam Altman, who runs OpenAI, Elon Musk and others shared social media posts agreeing with Amodei's assessment. CBS News Washington correspondent Natalie Brand has President Trump's reaction.
AI companies must ensure their tech is safe, says top Trump adviser on AI
In an interview with CBS News, Sacks suggested that fears AI could harm people are overblown. "I think this is becoming a panic," he said.
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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.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
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New details on Clancy holdout juror
The holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial faced a domestic violence charge in 2021, but it was later dismissed, police records show. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Lindsay Clancy juror speaks out
Paula Devlin, a juror in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, sat down with Shanelle Kaul to share her experience with the high-profile case and tense deliberations that ultimately ended in a mistrial.
Man arrested in death of Tasia Fortune, woman found hanging from tree
Mississippi police have arrested a man in the death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree last month.
State of al‑Qaeda 25 years after 9/11 attacks
25 years after 9/11, we rarely hear about the state of the organization responsible for the attacks. The Atlantic recently put out a piece on al-Qaeda that says in part, "analysts can't decide if the terrorist organization is all but defunct or more threatening than ever." The article's author, Graeme Wood, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
New terror threats against U.S. post 9/11
The FBI is warning of potential attacks on 9/11 remembrance ceremonies as terrorist groups call for new strikes on U.S. soil. Anna Schecter has more.
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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.
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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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.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
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.
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SCOTUS rejects new mail ballot rules for now
The Supreme Court on Monday blocked the Postal Service's new rules for mail ballots while a legal challenge plays out, in a blow to President Trump's agenda. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the ruling.
What could a global pause on AI look like?
Several top tech CEOs are calling for a slowdown in artificial intelligence development amid industry concerns that the technology is spiraling out of control. In a recent New York Times opinion piece, investigative journalist Stephen Witt argues that slowing down may not be enough. Witt joins CBS News to explain.
70-year-old hiker found after a week
A 70-year-old hiker, lost for a week on a large island in the middle of Lake Superior, has been found, after search and rescue teams had nearly given up hope. Mark Strassmann has the story.
Torrential rains slam Connecticut
In parts of the Northeast, Sunday was one of the rainiest days in years, and on Monday, more dangerous storms rolled through the Central U.S. Tornado watches are also posted in Iowa. Lana Zak reports, and Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
Video shows girl survive getting hit by truck
Surveillance video captured a young girl with her backpack and phone in hand crossing a busy street in Philadelphia. Moments later, a truck appeared to run her over, dragging her under its wheels. Miraculously, she was able to walk away. Cristian Benavides has the story.