Shaquille O'Neal buys customers' Christmas Eve meals
"He is such a Men[s]ch," the deli said.
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Jack Black meets a young fan who is terminally ill and makes his day by singing a song from his favorite movie. Shaquille O'Neal turns down a boy's handshake for something better. Plus, we celebrate the life of actor Leslie Jordan.
Shaq buys sneakers for 6-year-old
Six-year-old Zion was upset that his parents were buying him a coat, not the sneakers he wanted. Then he saw a "giant man" standing over him. It was Shaquille O' Neal, who gave him some words of wisdom about listening to his parents – then bought him a gift.
Shaq contributes to $30,000 reward to find suspect who killed cop
The officer, who has served 17 years in law enforcement, has died, police said Tuesday.
Shaq paid for a stranger's engagement ring
"I'm just trying to make people smile," the NBA great said.
Shaq buys ring for stranger
Shaquille O'Neal was out shopping in Atlanta when he saw a man buying an engagement ring. The NBA great decided to buy it for him – and the gesture was caught on camera.
Shaquille O'Neal hopes fans returning is a "sign we might be turning a corner"
Earlier this week, New York joined several states in reopening indoor sports arenas to a limited number of fans.
New book on Kobe and Shaq's relationship
The NBA has seen only a few true dynasties over the years, one of which was the Los Angeles Lakers of the early 2000s. In his new book, "Three Ring Circus," Jeff Pearlman chronicles the relationship between Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal, and he joins CBSN to talk about what made them such a dynamic force.
At 48, Shaquille O'Neal reveals he just voted for the first time
"In other words, America, I voted for the first time, and it feels good," he said.
Shaq buys man laptop after he showed kindness
The simple gesture meant a lot to Shaq, who is mourning the loss of both his sister and his friend, Kobe Bryant.
Shaquille O'Neal opens up about losing Kobe Bryant
O'Neal said that his lifelong friend's death has made him realize the need to let people around him know he cares about them more often.
Kobe messaged Shaquille O'Neal's son hours before crash
Bryant's helicopter went down around 10 a.m., authorities said in a press conference on Sunday, leaving the 20-year-old athlete's response unanswered.
Shaquille O'Neal tweets heartfelt tribute to Kobe Bryant
Shaq and Bryant were teammates on the Los Angeles Lakers from 1996 to 2004 and won three championships together.
Kobe Bryant remembered as NBA legend & father
NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others were killed Sunday when their helicopter plunged into a steep hillside in dense morning fog in Southern California, his sudden death at age 41 touching off an outpouring of grief for a star whose celebrity transcended basketball. CBS Los Angeles host Greg Wolf and sports director Jim Hill remember Bryant.
Kobe Bryant: A life in pictures
The basketball legend and retired Lakers veteran, along with his teen daughter and seven others, died in a helicopter crash.
Shaq helps tall teen get a suit
Kylon Owens, 17, is already 6 feet, 9-inches tall and needed help finding a big suit for prom. His local J.C. Penney wanted to help him out, and they called in someone who could relate — Shaq.
"Daryl Morey was right": Shaq speaks out on NBA-China controversy
The Houston Rockets GM set off a firestorm between the NBA and China when he tweeted his support for pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong
Producer and activist team up to support Hong Kong protests
Film producer Andrew Duncan and activist Nathan Law join CBSN to discuss how they are working together to take on China and support Hong Kong protesters at NBA games.
Shaq donates home to family of paralyzed boy
Isaiah Payton couldn't leave the hospital because his house was not equipped for his new disabilities – so, Shaq stepped him
NFL player to pay for shooting victim's funeral
The shooting took place last weekend and at least 35 bullets hit the home of the little girl who was fatally shot
Shaq buys shoes for teen whose mom can't afford them
Shaq surprised the teen at his favorite store in Atlanta, where he's always bought his own size 22 shoes
Shaq buys teen 10 pairs of shoes
When Shaquille O'Neil heard about a 13-year-old with size 18 feet, he could relate. So, Shaq surprised the young basketball player at his favorite shoe store and bought him 10 pairs of shoes.
Tributes, cheers fill Dwayne Wade's emotional last game in Miami
The Heat star scored 30 points in a Miami win but the game was almost an afterthought; Former President Obama was among those honoring the Heat legend
Papa John's pizza names Shaquille O'Neal to board
Chain taps former NBA star as it tries to bounce back from sales slide following racial controversy tied to founder
Shaq and Ken Jeong to star in reality comedy pilot
The pilot, with the working title "Unqualified," could be the basis for a series
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Memphis police say 6th officer relieved of duty after Tyre Nichols' death
The Memphis Police Department said Preston Hemphill was placed on administrative leave in the aftermath of Nichols' violent arrest.
DOJ says it can't comply with Congress request in Biden probe
Rep. Jim Jordan sent a letter earlier this month to Attorney General Merrick Garland asking for documents and underlying evidence in the appointment of the special counsel.
Officials don't rule out more charges in Tyre Nichols' death
The statement comes after the release of police videos, which have led to more officers facing investigation.
Suicide bomber kills dozens in Pakistan mosque attack targeting police
The mosque was full when the Pakistani Taliban suicide bomber struck, and many of those inside were officers based in Peshawar's fortified "Police Lines" zone.
Biden's new student-loan plan could cost $361 billion: Study
Backup plan for tackling student debt could spur more people than expected to join the program, an analysis says.
These jobs are most likely to be replaced by ChatGPT and AI
New bots and other AI tools are likely to supplant people in performing certain workplace tasks, experts say.
Winter weather cancels flights in Texas as storm heads east
Southwest Airlines and American Airlines are canceling dozens of flights in north Texas, which is under a winter storm warning until midweek.
Husband of Lindsay Clancy, accused of strangling three kids, shares statement
"I dream about them on repeat," Clancy said about 5-year-old Cora, 3-year-old Dawson and 8-month-old Callan.
Boy hides from friends in shipping container, ends up 1,600 miles away
The Bangladeshi teenager apparently spent six days in the container as it sailed from his hometown all the way to Malaysia.
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"Father of Peeps" candy inventor Bob Born dies at 98
Ira "Bob" Born developed a machine to make the marshmallow chicks in just six minutes, down from 27 hours previously.
Here's how much renting will cost you versus buying a home
In 45 of the 50 largest cities, buyers pay far more for the privilege to own a home than they do to rent.
Officials don't rule out more charges in Tyre Nichols' death
The statement comes after the release of police videos, which have led to more officers facing investigation.
Travis, Jason Kelce will be first brothers to play each other in Super Bowl history
"It's going to be an amazing feeling playing against him," Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce said.
LIV Golf plans to hold 3 events at Trump-owned properties
Donald Trump has defended his business ties to Saudi Arabia-backed golf tournament despite monarchy's human rights record.
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"Father of Peeps" candy inventor Bob Born dies at 98
Ira "Bob" Born developed a machine to make the marshmallow chicks in just six minutes, down from 27 hours previously.
Here's how much renting will cost you versus buying a home
In 45 of the 50 largest cities, buyers pay far more for the privilege to own a home than they do to rent.
LIV Golf plans to hold 3 events at Trump-owned properties
Donald Trump has defended his business ties to Saudi Arabia-backed golf tournament despite monarchy's human rights record.
How will Netflix stop you from sharing your password?
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
Biden's new student-loan plan could cost $361 billion: Study
Backup plan for tackling student debt could spur more people than expected to join the program, an analysis says.
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Biden says U.S. won't be providing F-16s to Ukraine
U.S. officials hadn't before closed off that possibility.
LIV Golf plans to hold 3 events at Trump-owned properties
Donald Trump has defended his business ties to Saudi Arabia-backed golf tournament despite monarchy's human rights record.
Biden's new student-loan plan could cost $361 billion: Study
Backup plan for tackling student debt could spur more people than expected to join the program, an analysis says.
DOJ says it can't comply with Congress request in Biden probe
Rep. Jim Jordan sent a letter earlier this month to Attorney General Merrick Garland asking for documents and underlying evidence in the appointment of the special counsel.
TikTok CEO to testify before Congress in March
This will be CEO Shou Zi Chew's first appearance before Congress.
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Some addiction treatment centers turn big profits by scaling back care
Private equity groups are cashing in on rising rates of alcohol and drug addiction in the U.S.
Utah becomes first state to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth in 2023
"Trans kids are kids — they deserve to grow up without constant political attacks on their lives and health care," wrote the ACLU's Utah chapter on Twitter.
Gay and bisexual men would be able to donate blood under rule change
Potential donors would be screened with a questionnaire that evaluates their individual risks for HIV based on sexual behavior, recent partners and other factors.
Thousands of Florida nursing students got fake diplomas in alleged scheme
Thousands of practicing nurses in the U.S. could potentially be working with bogus academic credentials.
Veterans file 260,000 burn pit claims under new law
The Department of Veterans Affairs is urging millions of veterans exposed to burn pits to file claims with the department after the PACT Act expanded health coverage. Norah O'Donnell sat down with VA Secretary Denis McDonough to see how the department is handling the largest health care expansion for veterans in decades.
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Biden says U.S. won't be providing F-16s to Ukraine
U.S. officials hadn't before closed off that possibility.
"Main suspect" allegedly confesses after 10 mysterious beheadings in Mali
10 people — including a former soldier, a housewife and a 2-year-old — have been decapitated since 2018, sparking fears of ritual killings.
Boy hides from friends in shipping container, ends up 1,600 miles away
The Bangladeshi teenager apparently spent six days in the container as it sailed from his hometown all the way to Malaysia.
Man arrested after woman, 6 children found living in wine cellar
Police also found several weapons, including a gun, crossbows and compressed air weapons.
Blinken visits Jerusalem amid spiraling Israeli-Palestinian violence
America's top diplomat touched down to meet officials from both sides after a weekend that saw the deadliest attack on Jews in Israel since 2008.
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LIV Golf plans to hold 3 events at Trump-owned properties
Donald Trump has defended his business ties to Saudi Arabia-backed golf tournament despite monarchy's human rights record.
How will Netflix stop you from sharing your password?
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
Music experts offer up their Grammy predictions
The 65th Annual Grammy Awards are set for Sunday night. So who is most likely to win on Music's Biggest Night?
Samara Joy draws new listeners to jazz
Rising star Samara Joy is nominated for two Grammy awards in two categories, Best New Artist and Best Jazz Vocal Album. Michelle Miller reports.
Lisa Loring, who played Wednesday Addams in "The Addams Family," dies at 64
Loring had the role in the classic 1960s sitcom, which was the original version of "The Addams Family."
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How will Netflix stop you from sharing your password?
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
These jobs are most likely to be replaced by ChatGPT and AI
New bots and other AI tools are likely to supplant people in performing certain workplace tasks, experts say.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
TikTok CEO to testify before Congress in March
This will be CEO Shou Zi Chew's first appearance before Congress.
Firefighters respond to "spontaneous" Tesla car battery fire in California
Crew members from the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District responded to a Tesla that was "engulfed in flames" due to a battery fire, officials said in a tweet.
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Mars craters and cracks create image of a teddy bear
The surprise bear face spans more than 1 mile across.
Why San Diego's waves turned bright pink
San Diego's usually blue waves recently turned a bright fuchsia, and scientists are explaining why.
Archaeologists find the oldest non-royal mummy ever discovered in Egypt
The mummy of an ancient Egyptian named Hekashepes represents two remarkable firsts, but it wasn't the lead scientist's favorite discovery at Saqqara this week.
Asteroid about to zoom oh-so-close to Earth, NASA says
But it will miss, the space agency says, in one of the closest encounters of its type ever.
Egyptian archaeologists tout rare discoveries unearthed in Luxor
"We have discovered more than a thousand burial sites before in Luxor, but this is the first time we find one from the 13th Dynasty," said antiquities official Dr. Fathy Yaseen.
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Officials don't rule out more charges in Tyre Nichols' death
The statement comes after the release of police videos, which have led to more officers facing investigation.
Virginia school where 6-year-old child shot teacher reopens with stepped-up security
Students were greeted by a line of police officers and other adults who gave them high-fives as they walked into the school.
"Main suspect" allegedly confesses after 10 mysterious beheadings in Mali
10 people — including a former soldier, a housewife and a 2-year-old — have been decapitated since 2018, sparking fears of ritual killings.
Husband of Lindsay Clancy, accused of strangling three kids, shares statement
"I dream about them on repeat," Clancy said about 5-year-old Cora, 3-year-old Dawson and 8-month-old Callan.
Memphis police disbanding SCORPION team
Following the death of Tyre Nichols, the Memphis police department has discontinued the special unit focused on street crime whose officers were involved in his beating. Former FBI agent Tom O'Connor, principal consultant at Fedsquared Consulting, joins CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss.
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Mars craters and cracks create image of a teddy bear
The surprise bear face spans more than 1 mile across.
Lauren Sanchez plans all-women space flight aboard Bezos' Blue Origin rocket
"He'll be cheering us all on from the sidelines," Sanchez said of Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, who is also her boyfriend.
Rocket Lab launches first flight from Virginia's Eastern Shore
After 32 launches from Rocket Lab's New Zealand facility, the company is now set for regular flights from Virginia's Eastern Shore.
NASA gets best look yet at the "deepest, coldest ices" in space
The icy ingredients studied in a molecular cloud 500 light-years away provide a "spectral snapshot" of the origins of space bodies.
Radio signal nearly 9 billion light-years away from Earth detected
Researchers have captured a radio signal from the most distant galaxy to date.
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Matthew Trussler murder: Inside the case
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The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
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Stunning photos from NASA's Artemis I moon mission
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Biden visits major infrastructure project
CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins Lilia Luciano to discuss the Baltimore-based tunnel project the president visited to highlighting his administration's bipartisan infrastructure law.
U.S., Israel meet as regional violence spikes
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss several topics, including Israeli-Palestinian relations. CBS News anchor Tony Dokoupil and Lilia Luciano spoke with BBC reporter Anna Foster about peacekeeping efforts in the region, which is seeing its outbreak of violence in years.
Drone strike on Iranian military plant
A drone strike was carried out on an Iranian military plant late Saturday night. The Wall Street Journal and New York Times quoted anonymous intelligence officials saying Israel appears to be responsible for the attack. The Pentagon is denying playing any part in the strike. CBS News anchors Tony Dokoupil and Lilia Luciano spoke with Eric Lob, an associate professor of politics and international relations at Florida International University, about the significance of the attack.
Sixth officer suspended after Nichols' death
A sixth Memphis police officer was relieved of duty, the department said, following the release of video from the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols. It comes after the city disbanded the so-called SCORPION unit involved in the stop. CBS New correspondent Omar VIllafranca reports from Memphis, and then CBS News chief national affairs and justice correspondent Jeff Pegues joins us to discuss the fallout.
Yellen: Defaulting on debt would be "catastrophe"
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told Axios a default would cause a financial crisis while President Biden and speaker of the house Rep. Kevin McCarthy are set to discuss raising the debt ceiling on Wednesday. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice has more on where Republicans and Democrats stand.