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The Cubs win in an unusual division series and will go on to face the L.A. Dodgers in the NLCS. And in football, the NFL can't seem to keep the focus on the field. CBS Sports' Bill Reiter joins CBSN with more.
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Eminem rap attacks Trump
Filmed in a car park in Detroit and aired during the 2017 BET Hip Hop Awards, superstar Eminem performed nearly a five minute freestyle rap in which he sharply criticized President Trump. The rapper finished with an ultimatum to his fans -- either support him, or the president.
Kids avoiding football
As concussions and other health risks related to football garner national attention, many high schools around the country are seeing a decline in football participation. Some schools have even disbanded teams. Ben Nuckols of the Associated Press joins CBSN to discuss the trend and how the NFL is reacting.
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The Patriots win against the Buccaneers despite a Super Bowl hangover. And after losing sponsors, Cam Newton apologizes for a sexist remark. CBS Sports' Bill Reiter has those stories and more sports highlights.
Cam Newton backlash
North Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is facing growing backlash over his comments to a female reporter in Charlotte. He told Jourdan Rodrigue it was "funny to hear a female" ask a football question.
NFL protests continue
National anthem protests resumed Sunday as NFL players took the field in London and across the U.S. Some are demonstrating against racial injustice while many are showing solidarity. Tony Dokoupil reports.
Vegas police and NFL star
Las Vegas police say they have seen no evidence that shows officers mistreated Michael Bennett of the Seattle Seahawks. The NFL player was briefly detained last month when officers responded to reports of shots fired at a club on the Vegas strip. Carter Evans reports.
O.J. Simpson special
O.J. Simpson is days away from being released from prison on parole in Nevada. But his not-guilty verdict in the killing of ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson still provokes strong feelings among many Americans. CBS News special correspondent James Brown joined CBSN to preview a "48 Hours" special, "O.J. Simpson: Endgame."
Trump polls
A poll of likely midterm voters from Firehouse Strategies finds 64 percent say the President Trump should focus on topics other than football protests. Alex Conant, a partner at Firehouse Strategies and CBSN political contributor, joins "Red & Blue" to discuss.
Thursday Night Football
Thursday Night Football on CBS kicks off between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers. CBS Sports NFL analyst Bill Cowher also weighs in on the Chiefs' undefeated record and the Giants' struggle to earn a win. Cowher then explains how he would handle the national anthem controversy as a head coach.
Rookie aids Harvey victims
Rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson of the Houston Texans has donated his first NFL check to three women impacted by Hurricane Harvey in Texas.
Puerto Rico aid
The U.S. federal government is mobilizing more aid for people in Puerto Rico as desperation grows following Hurricane Maria. The power remains down and food, water, and fuel are scarce. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud joined CBSN from San Juan with the latest.
Alejandro Villanueva speaks
Pittsburgh Steelers lineman Alejandro Villanueva held a press conference Monday and spoke out about the national anthem protest that took place before Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears. Villanueva was the only player standing instead of boycotting with the rest of his teammates and said he "feels embarrassed" and that he threw his teammates "under the bus, unintentionally."
Trump vs. NFL
The White House is playing defense after President Trump's comments over the last couple days about the NFL. CBS News White House and senior foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan joins CBSN to discuss whether this is a distraction for the president in the midst of a busy week in Washington.
9/25: CBS Evening News
At a popular cafeteria on Chicago's predominantly black South Side, President Trump's words were still reverberating Monday afternoon; It was 60 years ago Monday that nine African American children entered an all-white high school in Little Rock -- after the Supreme Court declared separate schools for blacks and whites unconstitutional.
Trump's strategy?
It's not clear if President Trump planned to ignite controversy with his comments on athletes. But since his initial comments on Friday, he has insisted they were not about race. His top aides say they are not distracting from the president's agenda, which includes tax reform and health care. Margaret Brennan reports.
Response to Trump's NFL criticism
At a popular cafeteria on Chicago's predominantly black South Side, President Trump's words were still reverberating Monday afternoon. It did not escape one woman's attention that Mr. Trump trained his scorn on the NFL and NBA, whose rosters are predominantly African American. Dean Reynolds has more.
WWII veteran's protest
Hours before NFL players across the league took a knee during the national anthem in defiance of President Trump on Sunday, 97-year-old John Middlemas hosted a protest of his own -- in his backyard.
Trump vs. NFL
After President Trump criticized NFL players who kneel during the national anthem, more players took the knee and others locked arms in solidarity during pregame events on Sunday. CBS Sports' Bill Reiter, host of "Reiter Than You," joins CBSN to discuss.
LeBron on Trump comments
NBA superstar LeBron James spoke out Monday about President Trump's comments after Mr. Trump criticized NFL players who kneel during the national anthem.
NFL national anthem protests
From London to Los Angeles, NFL players responded to President Trump saying players should be fired for protesting during the national anthem. More than 200 players kneeled or sat during anthem Sunday. The previous week before Mr. Trump's comments, only six players protested. CBS News special correspondent and "NFL Today" host James Brown joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss the controversy.
9/24: CBS Evening News
Trump encourages NFL boycott over national anthem protests; Germany's far-right appears on the rise after elections
Trump's NFL distraction?
The lead political stories Sunday were heavy on football, but President Trump's comments on the NFL come during a trying time for the White House as it tries to implement policy change. CBS News chief Washington correspondent and anchor of "Face the Nation" John Dickerson reports.
NFL responds to Trump
NFL players and owners criticized President Trump for his remarks calling for the firing of protesting players. Tony Dokoupil has more on the reactions across the league.
Trump encourages NFL boycott
President Trump took to Twitter Sunday morning to continue targeting NFL players who take a knee during the national anthem in protest of racial inequality. Mr. Trump tweeted, "If NFL fans refuse to go to games ... you will see change take place fast." Mr. Trump called on NFL owners to fire or suspend protesting players earlier this weekend. Errol Barnett reports.
Trump says he saw play that led to red card and asked FIFA president for review
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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.
Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital kills at least 22
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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Weather service faces hurricane season with less experienced staff, missing data
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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 is underway
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
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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
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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
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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.
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EasyJet agrees to $6.7 billion takeover by U.S. private equity firm
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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
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Trump says he saw play that led to red card and asked FIFA president for review
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Transcript: Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Carlos Gimenez on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 5, 2026
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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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A "purple" air quality alert was issued for Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas, on Sunday, meaning pollution reached levels considered "very unhealthy."
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Why tick season is expected to be worse than normal
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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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Man confesses from jail to killing wife, says he will reveal location of body
Delphine Jubillar went missing in southern France in December 2020 at the height of the COVID pandemic and her body was never found.
EasyJet agrees to $6.7 billion takeover by U.S. private equity firm
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U.K. fighter jets intercept Russian plane near aircraft carrier off Iceland
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Prince Harry at odds with Buckingham Palace over U.K. stay
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FIFA criticized for lifting U.S. star's red card suspension after Trump phone call
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Beyoncé releases first new song in two years
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Details of Swift, Kelce wedding
After weeks of speculation, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce officially tied the knot at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Lilia Luciano has more on the venue's transformation, guest list and the couple's vows.
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Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wedding recap
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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
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Sony to stop making physical discs for PlayStation starting in 2028
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New White House UFO panel chair speaks out
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NASA strives to save doomed telescope
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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.
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Key hearing begins for Tyler Robinson
A key hearing begins Monday for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk. CBS News' Carter Evans has the latest.
Beyoncé releases first new song in two years
Beyoncé released her first new song in two years, "MORNING DEW (DONK)," on the Fourth of July. Caché McClay, a music reporter for USA Today Network, has more.
FIFA president reacts to red card controversy
FIFA President Gianni Infantino reacted to the controversy after Folarin Balogun's red-card suspension was lifted, and President Trump confirmed his phone call on the matter in the Oval Office on Monday. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has more.
White nationalist group in D.C. during July 4th
A white nationalist group held demonstrations in Washington, D.C., during the weekend's Fourth of July celebrations. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Breaking down U.S. star's lifted suspension
Roger Bennett, founder and CEO of Men in Blazers, an independent media network that covers soccer, joins "CBS Mornings" to break down the decision to lift Folarin Balogun's red card suspension. The U.S. star is now eligible to play against Belgium on Monday.