Eagles top 49ers, Chiefs squeak by Bengals to set up Super Bowl matchup
The Eagles routed the 49ers 31-7 while the Chiefs needed a last-second field goal aided by a 15-yard penalty to win the AFC Championship.
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Jim Nantz previews NFC, AFC games
CBS Sports' lead play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz will be calling the Chiefs vs. Bengals game on CBS this Sunday. He joins "CBS Mornings" for a closer look at that contest along with the Eagles vs. 49ers game.
NFL conference championship preview
Four teams remain as the NFL playoffs heat up on the road to Super Bowl LVII. CBS News special correspondent James Brown joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the upcoming NFC and AFC conference championship games.
NFL conference championship preview
The stage is set for the AFL and NFL conference championship games as four teams look to punch their ticket to Super Bowl LVII. John Dickerson is joined by CBS Sports NFL analyst and former Super Bowl champion Ryan Harris to preview Championship Sunday.
NFL conference championship matchups
Only four teams remain in the hunt for Super Bowl LVII. The AFC and NFC championships are scheduled for next weekend. Rick Spielman, an NFL analyst for CBS Sports HQ and the former general manager of the Minnesota Vikings, joins CBS News with more.
NFL conference championship matchups set
The Kansas City Chiefs will play the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC championship game and the Philadelphia Eagles will play the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game for spots in the Super Bowl. Tyler Dragon, a NFL and Olympic sports reporter for USA Today, joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the matchups and recap the weekend's action.
Previewing the NFL's divisional playoffs
Eight NFL teams are looking to get one step closer to Super Bowl LVII this weekend. CBS NFL reporter Tyler Sullivan joins Lilia Luciano and Michelle Miller to break down what to expect from the matchups.
NFL divisional round preview
The NFL playoffs continue this weekend with divisional round matchups in the AFC and NFC. The Athletic senior NFL writer Kalyn Kahler joined CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to preview this weekend's action.
Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers head to NFL playoffs
Both Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers piloted their teams to big wins on Sunday, but what are their chances in the postseason? CBS Sports HQ football analyst Bryant McFadden joins CBS News to discuss that as well as his thoughts on the college football playoffs.
NFL season enters the homestretch
The NFL's Week 16 will feature a slew of matchups with major playoff implications. Scott Pioli, an NFL analyst for CBS Sports HQ and the NFL Network, joins CBS News to discuss the holiday weekend matchups and what they mean for the upcoming playoffs.
Argentina faces Croatia in World Cup semis
Argentina and Croatia will face off in the World Cup semifinals Tuesday for a spot in the final match. CBS News special correspondent James Brown, the host of "The NFL Today" and "Inside The NFL," joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the World Cup, Brock Purdy and the passing of NBA great Paul Silas.
The state of the NFL season after Week 11
CBS News special correspondent James Brown, the host of "The NFL Today," joined Vladimir Duthiers and Elaine Quijano to discuss the NFL season after Week 11.
NFL playoffs thrill fans
The NFL Divisional Round saw four exciting games, with both the AFC and NFC No. 1 seeds defeated, and reigning Super Bowl champions the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost on Sunday. CBS special correspondent James Brown, host of "The NFL Today" and "Inside the NFL," joins CBS News to break down the matchups.
NFL conference championships preview
The final four NFL teams will become the final two as fans gear up for the conference championship games this weekend. NFL on CBS lead reporter Tracy Wolfson gives CBS News anchor Lana Zak a preview of what to expect.
Suspect arrested after San Francisco 49ers fan assaulted outside of L.A. stadium
Alexis Cifuentes, 33, was arrested and charged with felony assault.
49ers fan in coma after beating outside Rams' stadium
Daniel Luna was found in a parking lot outside SoFi Stadium about a half-hour into the NFC title game between San Francisco and Los Angeles, authorities said.
Rams beat Niners to take NFC title and secure spot in Super Bowl
The Rams will meet the Cincinnati Bengals in the Super Bowl on February 13.
NFL to kick off second round of playoffs
The NFL is set to kick off the second round of playoffs this weekend. But the league is also getting criticized by some fans over the lack of diversity in leadership, as it has only one Black head coach remaining. Scott Pioli, CBS Sports analyst and five-time NFL executive of the year, joins CBSN to talk about football news on and off the field.
NFL Wild-Card Weekend gets off to hot start
Five teams booked their trip to the divisional round of the NFL Playoffs after wild-card weekend. One spot remains with the Arizona Cardinals set to take on the Los Angeles Rams tonight. CBS Mornings co-host and CBS The NFL Today analyst Nate Burleson joins CBSN AM to break down all of the action.
College football championship & NFL playoffs
The NFL is gearing up for the start of its playoff season. Meanwhile, the Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide for their first college football championship title since 1980. CBS News special correspondent James Brown, host of "The NFL Today" and "Inside the NFL," joins CBSN to discuss the latest headlines in sports.
Highlights from NFL Week 14
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady breaks a record for career completions. Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer shuts down team rumors. And the Arizona Cardinals and the Los Angeles Rams face off in a game that could have playoff consequences. CBS Sports senior NFL reporter Jonathan Jones breaks down some of football's top headlines.
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NFL to players: Stand for the anthem or stay off the field; Vegas Golden Knights close to winning Stanley Cup
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.
Emotional touchdown
San Francisco 49ers receiver Marquise Goodwin scored an emotional touchdown against the New York Giants. After taking an 83-yard pass into the end zone, Goodwin knelt in prayer as his teammates surrounded him. After the game, Goodwin said he and his wife lost their prematurely born son earlier that day. Anne-Marie Green reports.
Kaepernick Leaves 49ers
Colin Kaepernick is opting out of his contract with the San Francisco 49ers, and when he returns next season, he says he'll be standing for the national anthem. CBS Sports national columnist and host of "Reiter Than You" Bill Reiter spoke to CBSN about Kaepernick's move.
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Iran reimposes Strait of Hormuz restrictions, citing U.S. blockade
Iran swiftly reversed course on reopening the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. said the move would not end its blockade.
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CBS News took a boat into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what we saw.
Reporters from CBS News carefully arranged a risky trip into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what they saw.
Trump says Iranians have "agreed to everything," including removal of enriched uranium
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
How the dispute between Trump and Pope Leo escalated
President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.
U.S. delegation visited Cuba last week as Trump heaped pressure on island
A delegation of senior State Department representatives traveled to Cuba via a U.S. government plane last week, officials said, a diplomatic opening amid intense pressure from the Trump administration.
Lead prosecutor on probe into John Brennan is removed from case, sources say
Maria Medetis Long, who was overseeing a criminal investigation into whether former CIA Director John Brennan lied to Congress is no longer assigned to the case.
Thomas, Alito not planning to retire from Supreme Court this year, sources say
Sources close to Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas tell CBS News neither is planning to retire this year.
Judge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
Cuban man dies in ICE custody in Miami after apparent suicide attempt, agency says
A 27-year-old Cuban man died in ICE custody in Miami after an apparent suicide attempt, the agency said, adding to a string of recent detainee deaths locally and nationwide.
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Judge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
How the dispute between Trump and Pope Leo escalated
President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.
Reported tornado in Lena, Illinois, causes major damage; town is shut down
A reported tornado in Lena, Illinois, about 47 miles west of Rockford, has caused extensive storm damage, including possibly to schools that had students inside at the time.
Spirit Airlines reached out to Trump administration for emergency bailout
Spirit executives and other low-cost carriers are expected to meet with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy next week.
Airlines cut routes in response to rising jet fuel costs amid Iran war
Rising jet fuel prices are forcing airlines to cut routes and trim schedules.
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Judge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
Airlines cut routes in response to rising jet fuel costs amid Iran war
Rising jet fuel prices are forcing airlines to cut routes and trim schedules.
Oil prices plummet after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is "completely open"
Prices dropped after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Here's who is spending money on AI subscriptions, and how much they cost
Households are starting to make room in their budgets for spending on generative AI subscriptions, new data shows.
Ford recalls nearly 1.4 million pickup trucks due to gearshift issue
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.
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Judge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
U.S. delegation visited Cuba last week as Trump heaped pressure on island
A delegation of senior State Department representatives traveled to Cuba via a U.S. government plane last week, officials said, a diplomatic opening amid intense pressure from the Trump administration.
How the dispute between Trump and Pope Leo escalated
President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.
Thomas, Alito not planning to retire from Supreme Court this year, sources say
Sources close to Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas tell CBS News neither is planning to retire this year.
Lead prosecutor on probe into John Brennan is removed from case, sources say
Maria Medetis Long, who was overseeing a criminal investigation into whether former CIA Director John Brennan lied to Congress is no longer assigned to the case.
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Dr. Erica Schwartz nominated for CDC director
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
RFK Jr. defends proposed 12% health budget cut, measles response in House testimony
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
Trump announces he's nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz for CDC director
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
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Trump to sign executive order on psychedelic drug used abroad to treat PTSD
Ibogaine is used in Mexico and the Caribbean to treat depression, anxiety, addiction and brain trauma.
As U.S. birth rate falls, Trump officials downplay contraception in Title X program
According to new CDC data, there were 3.6 million U.S. births in 2025, a 1% decline from 2024 and down 23% since 2007. The Trump administration has said it wants to reverse this trend.
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U.S. delegation visited Cuba last week as Trump heaped pressure on island
A delegation of senior State Department representatives traveled to Cuba via a U.S. government plane last week, officials said, a diplomatic opening amid intense pressure from the Trump administration.
How the dispute between Trump and Pope Leo escalated
President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.
Trump says Iranians have "agreed to everything," including removal of enriched uranium
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
U.S. could send senior officials back to Pakistan for Iran talks within days, sources say
The Trump administration is considering a renewed diplomatic push that could send officials back to Pakistan within days, sources said.
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CBS News took a boat into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what we saw.
Reporters from CBS News carefully arranged a risky trip into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what they saw.
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What we know about d4vd's arrest
David Burke, a singer who performs under the name d4vd, is behind bars on suspicion of murder. He was arrested after the body of a 14-year-old girl was found in the trunk of his Tesla in September 2025. Matt Gutman reports.
AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
Surprise twist in "Survivor 50" elimination
(Warning: Spoilers ahead!) "CBS Mornings" reveals a surprising twist in Wednesday's "Survivor 50" episode that led to a historic trial council ceremony.
More on Live Nation, Ticketmaster ruling
A jury ruled that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as an illegal monopoly. Variety's Jem Aswad joins CBS News with more.
Simon Helberg on "The Audacity"
Simon Helberg, known for his role as Howard in "The Big Bang Theory," talks about the new show "The Audacity." Helberg plays a developer who is creating an AI companion. He explains what drew him to the role and discusses the show's messages about humanity and technology.
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Experts have warning for AI-generated podcasts
Millions of Americans get health information from podcasts. Now, some medical experts are warning about the harmful impacts of misinformation on these programs. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
AI "agents" can do your shopping. Should you let them?
Big retailers are embracing agentic commerce as a new way to shop. But you should think twice before handing over your credit card, tech experts say.
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.
AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
Key takeaways on Anthropic's new AI model
More concerns are emerging about Anthropic's new Mythos AI model. Matt Shumer, a former AI company founder and CEO, joins CBS News with more details.
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First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
Emperor penguins listed as endangered species
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
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What we know about d4vd's arrest
David Burke, a singer who performs under the name d4vd, is behind bars on suspicion of murder. He was arrested after the body of a 14-year-old girl was found in the trunk of his Tesla in September 2025. Matt Gutman reports.
Why Todd Lyons is leaving his ICE role
Acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Todd Lyons is planning to leave his post soon, U.S. officials familiar with his plan told CBS News. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
ICE agent faces assault charges
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Gregory Morgan Jr. of Temple Hills, Maryland, is facing assault charges for allegedly pointing a gun at two people in Minnesota. CBS News' Jonah Kaplan reports.
Activist recalls surviving assassination attempt caught on video
An environmentalist who survived an assassination attempt spoke during the presentation of a report that documented the killing of 10 activists in Mexico in 2025.
Gallego reacts to misconduct allegations
Arizona Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego is denying allegations of misconduct after his friend, California Rep. Eric Swalwell, resigned from his post over sexual misconduct accusations. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
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Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
Artemis II astronauts welcomed home to Houston after historic moonshot
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
9 highlights from Artemis II's epic journey around the moon
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
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The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
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Watch Pope Leo's visit to Cameroon
Pope Leo XIV visited Cameroon on his tour of Africa. He garnered a crowd of around 120,000 people for mass in Douala. He also spoke with students and faculty at the Catholic University of Central Africa and attended a Catholic hospital. The visit came amid his ongoing feud with President Trump.
Pope Leo visits Africa during Trump clash
Pope Leo was in Angola on Friday for the third leg of his tour of Africa after he held a mass in Cameroon in front of roughly 120,000 people. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports and Michelle Boorstein, a religion reporter at the Washington Post, has more.
Why might China seek involvement in Iran war?
U.S. officials tell CBS News that days after the war with Iran started, U.S. intelligence detected that China was weighing whether to supply Iran with advanced radar technology. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more.
Democratic, GOP strategists on Strait of Hormuz
President Trump and Iran proclaimed on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is open. Political strategists Hannah Muldavin and Kevin Sheridan join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Boy's birthday party shows lesson of love
An Idaho boy volunteered with his dad at a recreation center for people with special needs. For his birthday party, he wanted all of them there. Steve Harman goes "On the Road" with the story about Grant Mullen's wish.