Impact of race-norming on former NFL players
Wesley Lowery joins CBSN to discuss his "60 Minutes+" investigation into a historic legal battle with the NFL involving long-term health issues, money and race.
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Race-norming concussion payouts and the NFL
As the NFL gets set to kick off another season, former players are still fighting for payments from the league after a 2017 settlement over concussions.
Previewing the NFL's 2021 season
The NFL season kicks off with the reigning Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers hosting the Dallas Cowboys tonight. Will Brinson, senior NFL writer for CBS Sports and host of the "Pick Six" podcast, joins CBSN to discuss the biggest headlines ahead of the start of the new season.
Nate Burleson previews NFL kickoff game
All eyes are on the quarterbacks in the first game of the regular NFL season. The Buccaneers' Tom Brady returns to the field with another Super Bowl ring, and the Cowboys' Dak Prescott will be making his first appearance in a game since an ankle injury last season. "CBS Mornings" co-host and "The NFL Today" analyst Nate Burleson spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what to expect from tonight's game and what his first week on-air for "CBS Mornings" has been like so far.
Race-norming concussion payouts and the NFL
As the NFL gets set to kick off another season, former players are still fighting for payments from the league after a 2017 settlement over concussions.
Former NFL star Clinton Portis pleads guilty to health fraud
Former Denver Broncos running back faces up to 10 year in prison for insurance reimbursement scheme.
How to watch 2021 NFL season football games on NFL Game Pass
What you need to know about the service that lets you stream on-demand game replays of 2021 NFL season action
NFL coach's vaccine controversy
The NFL Players Association is launching an investigation into Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer. Meyer made headlines when he said COVID-19 vaccinations were taken into consideration when deciding who would make the team’s final 53-man roster. CBS Sports HQ senior NFL reporter Jonathan Jones joined CBSN to discuss.
Tim Tebow cut by Jacksonville Jaguars, ending his NFL return
Tim Tebow was released after appearing in the Jags' first preseason game on Saturday.
NFL player, father take on police reform
New York Giant Logan Ryan and his father are tackling police reform with an empathetic approach to training. Dana Jacobson has the details.
Rob Gronkowski surprises football player
Only on "CBS This Morning," NFL star Rob Gronkowski of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers surprises Alabama football player Ga'Quincy "Kool-Aid" McKinstry with a "USA Today High School Sports Award".
NFL warns teams of COVID-19 penalties
The NFL announced that it will crack down on coronavirus risks, saying teams will forfeit games and face fines for outbreaks due to unvaccinated players. Jonathan Jones, a senior NFL reporter for CBS Sports HQ, joins CBSN to discuss the NFL's COVID-19 regulations and the cooperation — or lack thereof — from teams and players.
Murder in the O.C.
A former NFL player convicted of killing a California millionaire vows to tell "48 Hours" correspondent Troy Roberts who really did it.
NFL may force teams to forfeit over COVID outbreaks
In a new memo, Commissioner Roger Goodell said teams responsible for cancelations would receive a loss on their record and players on both teams would not be paid.
Fauci says NFL "sending a very strong signal" with COVID rules
The nation's top infectious disease doctor says the league's decision gives other organizations "the impetus to do the same sort of thing."
Fauci on breakthrough COVID cases and new NFL rule
Norah O'Donnell interviewed Dr. Anthony Fauci, who explains whether breakthrough COVID cases mean the vaccines are failing. He also said the NFL is sending a "very strong signal" with its new COVID rule.
Super Bowl champ Buccaneers visit White House
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers visited the White House on Tuesday to celebrate the team's Super LV victory. Quarterback Tom Brady exchanged several jokes with President Biden, including cracks about Americans who falsely believe Mr. Biden did not win the presidential election.
NFL star Richard Sherman speaks out after arrest
Richard Sherman apologized for his actions after he was arrested for trying to force his way into his in-law’s home. The NFL star cited his mental health in his apology. Anna Werner has the latest.
NFL star Richard Sherman "remorseful" after DUI
"I behaved in a manner I am not proud of," the NFL star wrote on Twitter.
NFL star Richard Sherman arrested on domestic violence charge
Sherman, 33, was booked in a Seattle jail and is suspected of crashing his vehicle earlier in the night.
NFL fines Washington Football Team $10 million after investigation
Owner Dan Snyder is stepping away from day-to-day operations for several months in wake of the investigation.
Carl Nassib's NFL jersey a top seller after he says he's gay
Las Vegas Raider's No. 94 shirt is No. 1 after defensive end makes history as first openly gay active player in the NFL.
Carl Nassib becomes first active NFL player to come out as gay
"I've been meaning to do this for a while now but I finally feel comfortable enough to get it off my chest," Nassib said Monday.
Nassib is first active NFL player to say he's gay
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib came out as gay on Monday, becoming the first active player in the National Football League to do so. "Just want to take a quick moment to say that I'm gay," Nassib said in an Instagram video. CBS Los Angeles' Jim Hill reports. Read more here.
Tom Brady's rookie card sells for record $3.1 million
A football the NFL start threw for his first career touchdown also sold in the same auction for nearly $430,000.
Trump says he saw play that led to red card and asked FIFA president for review
President Trump said he spoke to FIFA president Gianni Infantino after seeing the play and asked for a review.
At least 12 dead in large Russian attack on Kyiv day before NATO summit begins
All the ballistic missiles launched by Russia struck their targets, underscoring Kyiv's need for more U.S. Patriot interceptor missiles, Ukraine officials say.
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Trump says U.S. will win war "one way or the other" as Iran holds Khamenei's funeral
The U.S. is "going to win one way or the other," Trump said Monday, as Iran held a colossal public funeral for their slain supreme leader.
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Weather service faces hurricane season with less experienced staff, missing data
The National Weather Service is hiring hundreds of entry-level employees after losing about 15% of its staff to federal cuts last year.
FIFA criticized for lifting U.S. star's red card suspension after Trump phone call
Europe's soccer governing body and prominent commentators have criticized the decision, which allows Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium.
China test-launches ballistic missile from sub in South Pacific, draws protests
China's military test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from one a nuclear-powered submarine in the South Pacific, drawing protest and concern from countries in the region.
5-day preliminary hearing for Charlie Kirk's alleged killer starts Monday
Prosecutors will present their case this week against Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Fighter jets intercept Russian plane near aircraft carrier off Iceland
The Russian Bear-F plane "repeatedly approached" the HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier, flying "unnecessarily close" and dropping sonar devices, according to the U.K.'s defense ministry.
National Guard members on patrol in Memphis fatally shoot man, police say
Two Tennessee National Guard members fatally shot a man in Memphis who turned toward them with a gun during a downtown pursuit, authorities said.
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Trump says he saw play that led to red card and asked FIFA president for review
President Trump said he spoke to FIFA president Gianni Infantino after seeing the play and asked for a review.
Microsoft to cut more than 3,000 jobs from ailing Xbox unit
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
EasyJet agrees to $6.7 billion takeover by U.S. private equity firm
U.K. budget airline has struck a deal to be acquired after rejecting four previous offers by the American investment firm.
2 National Guard members on patrol in Memphis fatally shoot man, police say
Two Tennessee National Guard members fatally shot a man in Memphis who turned toward them with a gun during a downtown pursuit, authorities said.
FIFA criticized for lifting U.S. star's red card suspension after Trump phone call
Europe's soccer governing body and prominent commentators have criticized the decision, which allows Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium.
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Microsoft to cut more than 3,000 jobs from ailing Xbox unit
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
EasyJet agrees to $6.7 billion takeover by U.S. private equity firm
U.K. budget airline has struck a deal to be acquired after rejecting four previous offers by the American investment firm.
More than 100,000 fireworks recalled ahead of July 4
Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using the recalled fireworks and return them for a full refund.
How to save money on air conditioning as electric bills climb
As Americans endure another bout of extreme heat, experts say small thermostat adjustments and other energy-saving steps can help reduce soaring cooling costs.
Here's who won — and lost — under Trump's "big, beautiful bill"
A year after President Trump signed the sweeping tax and spending package, its effects on households, businesses and federal programs are increasingly evident.
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Trump says he saw play that led to red card and asked FIFA president for review
President Trump said he spoke to FIFA president Gianni Infantino after seeing the play and asked for a review.
Transcript: Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Carlos Gimenez on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 5, 2026
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Reps. Adriano Espaillat, Democrat of New York, and Carlos Gimenez, Republican of Florida, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 5, 2026. The interview was taped on July 2, 2026.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 5, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Carlos Giminez join Ed O'Keefe.
NASA administrator: "We are very much in a space race right now" against China
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said the U.S. is "very much in a space race right now" against China, as the two countries vie to land astronauts on the moon and secure a near-permanent presence.
Mallory McMorrow suspends Senate campaign in Michigan
State Sen. Mallory McMorrow announced on Sunday that she is suspending her campaign for Senate, narrowing the Democratic field ahead of the competitive August primary.
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Switching to a cheaper health plan delayed a man's access to vital medicine
A Florida man thought he had carefully planned for a seamless switch between health plans. It was anything but.
"Very unhealthy" pollution levels recorded in D.C. after July 4th fireworks
A "purple" air quality alert was issued for Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas, on Sunday, meaning pollution reached levels considered "very unhealthy."
1 symptom leads to dad's cancer diagnosis: "I was like, 'Wait, what?'"
Eric Dillon thought the pain in his shoulder was a minor injury. It took two years to get the real answer.
Why tick season is expected to be worse than normal
The CDC is reporting the highest rate of emergency room visits from tick bites since 2017 in many parts of the U.S.
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What a Brooklyn bodega reveals about the craze for an experimental weight-loss drug
It isn't approved by the FDA, but we found an experimental weight-loss drug called retatrutide for sale at a local convenience store.
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EasyJet agrees to $6.7 billion takeover by U.S. private equity firm
U.K. budget airline has struck a deal to be acquired after rejecting four previous offers by the American investment firm.
U.K. fighter jets intercept Russian plane near aircraft carrier off Iceland
The Russian Bear-F plane "repeatedly approached" the HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier, flying "unnecessarily close" and dropping sonar devices, according to the U.K.'s defense ministry.
Prince Harry at odds with Buckingham Palace over U.K. stay
Prince's Harry's spokesperson says an offer to stay was "withdrawn at the last moment," which the Palace denies
FIFA criticized for lifting U.S. star's red card suspension after Trump phone call
Europe's soccer governing body and prominent commentators have criticized the decision, which allows Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium.
Jewelry worth millions of dollars stolen from French museum
Burglars stole millions of dollars worth of jewelry from the museum of luxury glassmaker Lalique just months after a stunning gem heist at the Louvre.
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Details on Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding
More details are emerging about the huge Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding that brought together 1,000 people in New York City. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wedding recap
PEOPLE editor-in-chief Charlotte Triggs talks about the details emerging regarding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding - including what it looked like inside Madison Square Garden and who was invited.
Extended interview: J.K. Simmons
In this web exclusive, the character actor who won an Academy Award for "Whiplash" talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about his roles, the epitomes of real characters.
"Little House on the Prairie": The beloved books are back on screen
Laura Ingalls Wilder's semi-autobiographical book series, which inspired a classic 1970s TV show, is returning to screens this summer in a new adaptation.
A return to "Little House on the Prairie"
Laura Ingalls Wilder's semi-autobiographical "Little House on the Prairie" series, which inspired a classic 1970s TV show, is returning to screens this summer in a new adaptation of Wilder's beloved books. Correspondent Faith Salie talks with stars Alice Halsey, Skywalker Hughes, Crosby Fitzgerald and Luke Bracey; writer-showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine; and executive producer Joy Gorman Wettels, about myth-making and pioneers in the American West.
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Microsoft to cut more than 3,000 jobs from ailing Xbox unit
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
Why U.S. initially restricted Anthropic AI models
The Trump administration has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's most advanced artificial intelligence models, Fable and Mythos, after weeks of negotiations over national security concerns. CNET Editor-in-Chief David Katzmaier joins to discuss.
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.
White House lifted AI limits, Anthropic says
Tech giant Anthropic says that the federal government has now removed restrictions from its robust Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models. Axios reporter Madison Mills has more on artificial intelligence regulation.
Sony to stop making physical discs for PlayStation starting in 2028
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
The American innovation that made millions of others possible
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
New White House UFO panel chair speaks out
The White House appointed former Harvard University astronomer Avi Loeb to lead its new panel on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, also known as UAPs and UFOs. Loeb shares his enthusiasm for his new role.
3 futurists predict what America will be like in the centuries ahead
From space to healthcare and artificial intelligence, what could the next 250 years of the United States look like?
NASA strives to save doomed telescope
NASA is in a race against time as the Swift Observatory telescope in orbit sinks closer to Earth. CBS News consultant William Harwood explains the $30 million salvage operation.
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Hearing for man accused of killing Kirk
Prosecutors on Monday aim to convince a judge at a key hearing that they have enough evidence against Tyler Robinson to go to trial and seek the death penalty. Robinson is accused of murdering conservative activist Charlie Kirk, whose widow and parents are expected to be in the courtroom. Carter Evans reports.
2 National Guard members on patrol in Memphis fatally shoot man, police say
Two Tennessee National Guard members fatally shot a man in Memphis who turned toward them with a gun during a downtown pursuit, authorities said.
Jewelry worth millions of dollars stolen from French museum
Burglars stole millions of dollars worth of jewelry from the museum of luxury glassmaker Lalique just months after a stunning gem heist at the Louvre.
Rep. Nancy Pelosi's husband suspected in Napa County hit-and-run
Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is suspected of crashing into a parked car and driving away from the scene Friday afternoon in Northern California.
Trump announces 6 new pardons
The four presidents carved into Mount Rushmore collectively issued over 1,100 pardons. President Trump, who is visiting there tonight, has outdone them all and is now adding more. Nancy Cordes reports.
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
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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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"Dear David": Selfless acts of kindness
In this week's "Beg-Knows America," CBS News contributor David Begnaud shares three inspiring stories. A woman starts an organization to bring together artists to write and perform custom songs for people facing their toughest times. Plus, a painter shows how he refuses to give up and a family helps provide accessible vacations for others.
Russia slams Kyiv with deadly attack
Russia hit Kyiv with a deadly attack ahead of Tuesday's NATO summit. CBS News' Aiden Stretch has details from Ukraine.
East Coast braces for more severe weather
The East Coast is bracing for another round of severe storms after rain, wind and lightning disrupted July Fourth celebrations. CBS News' Lana Zak has more.
Iranians honors former supreme leader
Iranians attended a massive funeral procession for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Monday. CBS News' Courtney Kealy has more.
Balogun's red card stirs controversy
The soccer world is reacting after FIFA lifted Folarin Balogun's red card suspension, allowing him to play in the U.S.-Belgium game. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Elizabeth Campbell have more.