Michael Jordan gifts $10 million for new medical clinics in hometown
"Everyone should have access to quality health care, no matter where they live, or whether or not they have insurance," Jordan said.
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Michael Jordan gifts $10M to Novant Health
NBA superstar Michael Jordan announced he is making a $10 million donation to Novant Health, to open new health clinics in his hometown of Wilmington, North Carolina. The news comes after he donated $7 million in 2017 to open two clinics in Charlotte, which provide primary medical care and mental health services to uninsured and under-insured communities.
Pandemic's "cataclysmic" impact on small businesses
A Color of Change and UnidosUS survey found that 51% of Black and Latinx small business owners who sought assistance during the pandemic requested less than $20,000 in temporary federal funding. Only 12% said they received the amount they requested. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter LaCrai Mitchell speaks with North Carolina business owner Shalisha Morgan and Marc Bayard, director of the Institute for Policy Studies' Black Worker Initiative, about systemic inequities that block these businesses from accessing capital.
North Carolina stops issuing license plates with Confederate battle flag
The DMV says it "determined that license plates bearing the Confederate battle flag have the potential to offend those who view them."
North Carolina begins vaccinating inmates and prison staff
The vaccinations will be offered to prison healthcare workers and inmates aged 75 and older.
Teen beaten and body slammed at hospital, lawsuit says
Surveillance video shows a handcuffed teenager sitting outside the hospital when he is punched in the face by a deputy responding to 911 call.
Virginia 12-year-old killed by exploding grenade, feds say
"At the time of sale, neither the vendor nor buyer(s) believed the grenades to be functioning or hazardous," according to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
N.C. cowgirl uses horses to help kids read
A North Carolina woman is bringing together two of her passions — horses and reading — to help bridge the literacy gap among children. A recent assessment found that only 35% of U.S. 4th graders read at a proficient level or higher. Vladimir Duthiers meets Caitlin Gooch, executive director of "Saddle Up and Read," a cowgirl who is trailblazing new ways to get kids interested in reading books.
21 charged in alleged drug ring at major North Carolina universities
The alleged drug ring brought over 1,000 pounds of marijuana, several hundred kilograms of cocaine, and "significant quantities of other drugs" onto the college campuses over several years, according to the Department of Justice.
Video shows moments before inmate's death
Newly-released body camera footage from a December 2019 incident shows officers in a North Carolina jail struggling to restrain an inmate after he suffered medical distress. He died two days after the incident, which involved five officers and a nurse. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett reports. (Warning: The video is graphic and disturbing.)
Soldier found dead in North Carolina decapitated, autopsy says
Spc. Enrique Roman-Martinez's cause of death remains undetermined because only his head was available for examination.
Foul play suspected after two bodies found at Fort Bragg
The bodies were found Wednesday in a training area, officials said.
Endangered whale washes ashore dead in North Carolina
The National Park Service says only about 360 right whales are still alive and about five or six calves are born each year.
Couple using same lottery numbers for 26 years wins jackpot
"I can't wait to see my wife's face when she looks at the check," Terry Coggeshall said.
North Carolina introduces county alert system as virus cases rise
The governor said that 3,000 cases were reported in one day and described a new alert system for each county.
North Carolina creates COVID alert system
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and the state's top health official announced a county alert system that will instruct residents how to curb the spread of COVID-19, in the hopes of avoiding more drastic restrictions that other states have implemented. Watch their remarks here.
Election results for Georgia & North Carolina
CBS News projects that President-elect Joe Biden will win Georgia and President Trump will win in North Carolina, the final two states to be called in the 2020 race. CBSN breaks down the latest developments with political contributor and Washington Post national politics reporter Sean Sullivan.
The voters who supported Biden or Trump in Georgia and North Carolina
Biden won Georgia, while Trump won North Carolina, CBS News projected Friday.
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North Carolina 2020 election results: Trump is projected winner
President Trump wins North Carolina's 15 electoral votes.
Tropical Storm Eta hits North Carolina with deadly flooding
At least four people are dead, dozens were rescued and several are unaccounted for after the tropical storm slammed the South.
Democrat Cal Cunningham concedes North Carolina Senate race
Democrat Cal Cunningham said he had called Republican Thom Tillis to concede the Senate election.
Trump campaign files lawsuits in key states
The Trump campaign is pursuing legal action in several key battleground states as Joe Biden edges into the lead in the vote count. Vanita Gupta, president and CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and former head of the U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division during the Obama administration, speaks with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the state of the race.
Balance of power beginning to take shape in Washington
Much of the focus has been on the outcome of the presidential race, but down ballot races for Congress are just as important for the balance of power in Washington. Siobhan Hughes, a congressional reporter for the Wall Street Journal, discusses some key races that are still being decided and what the next few years could look like on Capitol Hill.
Presidential election comes down to 5 states
Votes in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Georgia, Nevada and Arizona continue to be counted, as anxious Americans wait to learn who will win the presidency. Major Garrett has the latest.
Margins in key states remain tight
As the 2020 general election vote count heads into its third night, the margins continue to shrink in key states. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion, CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, and Politico White House correspondent Anita Kumar spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano about the legal challenges President Trump is bringing.
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U.S. might return to negotiations "at some point," Trump says
President Trump said Wednesday the U.S. might return to negotiations with Iran eventually, but said currently "the situation is so good."
5 Americans among 7 people killed in Kenya helicopter crash
NBCUniversal said its Florida-based journalist, José Alberto Suárez, was among those killed in the crash.
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.
National debt tops $40 trillion after doubling in under 10 years
Federal debt has mounted amid tax cuts and trillions in pandemic spending, adding to the nation's interest payments.
Michael Cohen, Trump's fixer-turned-nemesis, says he'll interview former boss
"This is the first public conversation between the president and myself in eight years," said Cohen.
Trump nominates policy aide Dr. Heidi Overton as next FDA commissioner
President Trump announced he's nominating Dr. Heidi Overton, a deputy assistant to the president for domestic policy, to be the next head of the FDA.
Woman told House panel that Gomez sexually assaulted her, attorneys say
The California Democrat said Monday that he "made personal mistakes outside my marriage" and that his "actions were consensual in nature."
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.
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National debt tops $40 trillion after doubling in under 10 years
Federal debt has mounted amid tax cuts and trillions in pandemic spending, adding to the nation's interest payments.
Michael Cohen, Trump's fixer-turned-nemesis, says he'll interview former boss
"This is the first public conversation between the president and myself in eight years," said Cohen.
Women lag in high-paying AI jobs boom, LinkedIn study finds
AI jobs can command a premium, but women are disproportionately underrepresented in such roles, according to hiring data.
Woman told House panel that Gomez sexually assaulted her, attorneys say
The California Democrat said Monday that he "made personal mistakes outside my marriage" and that his "actions were consensual in nature."
5 Americans among 7 people killed in Kenya helicopter crash
NBCUniversal said its Florida-based journalist, José Alberto Suárez, was among those killed in the crash.
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National debt tops $40 trillion after doubling in under 10 years
Federal debt has mounted amid tax cuts and trillions in pandemic spending, adding to the nation's interest payments.
Women lag in high-paying AI jobs boom, LinkedIn study finds
AI jobs can command a premium, but women are disproportionately underrepresented in such roles, according to hiring data.
Bond market sell-off threatens to drive up loan costs
The yield on the 30-year Treasury this week hit its highest level since 2007, a rise that could put upward pressure on borrowing costs.
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.
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Michael Cohen, Trump's fixer-turned-nemesis, says he'll interview former boss
"This is the first public conversation between the president and myself in eight years," said Cohen.
Woman told House panel that Gomez sexually assaulted her, attorneys say
The California Democrat said Monday that he "made personal mistakes outside my marriage" and that his "actions were consensual in nature."
How progressive wins in Democratic primaries are shaping the midterms
Progressive momentum has been a prominent storyline as Democrats look to flip control of the House and Senate next year. But how far will it go?
Darline Graham says she's "not that informed on national security" at debate
The Republican nominee for the South Carolina Senate seat will be determined in the runoff between Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman on Aug. 25.
Trump nominates policy aide Dr. Heidi Overton as next FDA commissioner
President Trump announced he's nominating Dr. Heidi Overton, a deputy assistant to the president for domestic policy, to be the next head of the FDA.
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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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5 Americans among 7 people killed in Kenya helicopter crash
NBCUniversal said its Florida-based journalist, José Alberto Suárez, was among those killed in the crash.
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.
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"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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Women lag in high-paying AI jobs boom, LinkedIn study finds
AI jobs can command a premium, but women are disproportionately underrepresented in such roles, according to hiring data.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Moving pillowcase leads to discovery of reptiles in car seized at border
Federal officers found a moving pillowcase in a car that was seized at the U.S.-Mexico border. A collection of stolen exotic reptiles was inside.
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.
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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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Sneak peek: The Hit-and-Run Homicide of Davis McClendon
ENCORE: A romance is cut short when a man is found dead near his mangled car. His newfound love is convinced it was no accident. "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports Saturday, August 22 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Biggest wins and losses in key primaries
CBS News political director Fin Gómez and congressional correspondent Nikole Killion break down the results of major primary races, from Florida to Alaska.
Israel opens criminal probe into Hind Rajab killing
The Israeli military has ordered a criminal investigation into its forces' killing of 5-year-old Hind Rajab, a Palestinian girl whose 2024 death sparked international outrage. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has more.
Early details on potential Trump-Kim meeting
President Trump said Wednesday that he expects to meet again with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un this year. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Takeaways from Florida and Alaska primaries
Florida and Alaska both held primaries with national implications on Tuesday. CBS News' Zak Hudak and Anthony Salvanto break down what we learned from the results.