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Retton's family says she is making "remarkable" progress in her battle with a rare form of pneumonia.
On Tuesday, the Olympic gold-winning medalist's daughter McKenna Kelley asked for prayers and donations for her ailing mother on her Instagram story.
Biles has won 34 medals across the world championship and Olympics.
Simone Biles became the first woman to land a Yurchenko double pike vault internationally at the World Artistic Gymnastic Championships in Belgium. The maneuver will be renamed Biles II, the fifth skill named after the 26-year-old.
Biles soared to victory Saturday night in her return following a two-year layoff after the Tokyo Olympics.
"i know i have a huge task ahead of me and i am beyond grateful and excited to get back out on the floor," Douglas wrote.
The victims brought claims against the FBI for failing to stop the sports doctor when the agency first received allegations against him.
Survivors of sexual abuse by former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar plan to file a claim against the FBI accusing it of mishandling allegations against the convicted sex abuser. Nancy Chen has more.
In addition to the payment, the organizations have also committed to safety reforms for future athletes.
USA Gymnastics and the U.S. Olympic Committee agreed to give an additional $380 million to the sex abuse victims of Larry Nassar. The victims include gymnasts Simone Biles, Aly Raisman and McKayla Maroney.
Some of the biggest names in the NFL were back on the field this weekend. Meanwhile, U.S. Olympic gold medal winning gymnast Suni Lee says she and her friends were pepper-sprayed in a racist attack. And South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley is inspiring other Black female leaders in the NCAA. CBS News special correspondent and host of "The NFL Today" and "Inside the NFL" James Brown joins CBSN to discuss the latest headlines in sports.
The Justice Department is reviewing its decision not to prosecute two former FBI agents accused of lying about the investigation into disgraced gymnastics doctor, Larry Nassar. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco told a Senate committee yesterday that new information had emerged. CBS News chief justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joined CBSN to discuss the investigation.
Simone Biles and three other USA gymnasts gave emotional testimony on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, claiming that the FBI turned a "blind eye" to their reports of sexual abuse against disgraced doctor Larry Nassar. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more from the hearing and the latest news on Capitol Hill.
Decorated Olympian Simone Biles was one of several top gymnasts who testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about how officials failed to protect young athletes from abuse by former doctor Larry Nassar, who is now in prison. Watch her full statement.
Some of gymnastics' biggest stars testified on Capitol Hill about former USA team doctor Larry Nassar, who has been accused of sexually abusing hundreds of gymnasts on Team USA and at the University of Michigan. The Senate is looking into why the FBI failed to immediately investigate the claims against Nassar. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports on the gymnasts' testimony, and CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the hearing.
It's her last chance to take part in the 2020 Games. She pulled out of the other individual finals she qualified for, citing mental health issues.
On Thursday, Jade Carey will compete for gold — as a replacement for Simone Biles, who withdrew to focus on her mental health.
Star gymnast Simone Biles withdrew from the women's gymnastics team final Tuesday, citing mental health reasons. This comes weeks after tennis star Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open. Dr. Brandi Jackson, psychiatrist and co-founder of The Institute for Antiracism in Medicine, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with her insight.
The team ended up earning a silver medal, ending their bid for a third straight Olympic title.
"I know I brush it off and make it seem like pressure doesn't affect me but damn sometimes it's hard," Biles said after making several errors during qualifiers.
The FBI made a series of critical errors in its handling of sexual abuse allegations against former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar, who sexually abused female athletes for years, the Department of Justice's inspector general said in a scathing report released Wednesday. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook reports.
The reigning world and Olympic champion secured one of two automatic spots on the team at the U.S. Gymnastics Olympic trials over the weekend, finishing with a score of 118.098.
"This is a tragic end to a tragic story for everyone involved," said the Michigan attorney general.
In 2017, the attorney who sued USA Gymnastics for failing to protect female athletes told 60 Minutes he believed every Olympic team since 1996 had members abused by Dr. Lawrence Nassar.
In 2017, the gold medalist spoke to 60 Minutes about the trials -- and triumphs -- of her gymnastics career.
Hamas has freed about 100 hostages since the temporary cease-fire took effect and, despite ongoing violence outside Gaza, the truce was extended for at least 1 more day.
Henry Kissinger, known for his practice of "realpolitik," was credited with helping thaw relations between the U.S. and China. But he was also accused of alleged war crimes.
New York Rep. George Santos has repeatedly resisted pressure to resign his seat in Congress amid allegations he stole from donors to his campaign.
The agency said tighter standards would improve IQ scores in children and reduce high blood pressure and heart disease in adults.
Singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, the longtime front-man of The Pogues, died at the age of 65 surrounded by loved ones in Ireland, his family said.
The global U.N. climate summit known as COP28 gets underway this week in Dubai. Here's what to know — and why it matters.
Amid a search for 7 crew members still missing after a U.S. military Osprey crashed into the sea, Japan wants the U.S. to ground the planes until they're proven safe.
Children in Ghana, some as young as 5, are working cocoa fields and wielding machetes instead of attending school.
Michael Ray Schlicht has long been thought to to be an early victim of Randy Kraft, dubbed the "Scorecard Killer," authorities said.
Florida's Ron DeSantis, a GOP presidential candidate, is taking on California's Gavin Newsom, who is a Biden surrogate and not a 2024 candidate, in a debate moderated by Fox's Sean Hannity.
The U.S. Navy says underwater footage shows two points where a large surveillance plane is touching coral in the Hawaii bay where it landed more than a week ago.
The agency said tighter standards would improve IQ scores in children and reduce high blood pressure and heart disease in adults.
Amid a search for 7 crew members still missing after a U.S. military Osprey crashed into the sea, Japan wants the U.S. to ground the planes until they're proven safe.
New York Rep. George Santos has repeatedly resisted pressure to resign his seat in Congress amid allegations he stole from donors to his campaign.
The billionaire owner of X took a defensive tone, saying that "the whole world will know that those advertisers killed the company."
The UAW, coming off of new labor contracts with Detroit's Big Three, said it's now targeting automakers that rely on non-unionized workers.
Hackers stole data on all users of Okta's customer support system, the San Francisco cybersecurity company disclosed.
Recalled Burn Boot Camp snacks were sold at locations run by gym franchises throughout the U.S.
Electric vehicles are experiencing the "growing pains" of new technology, one expert said.
Florida's Ron DeSantis, a GOP presidential candidate, is taking on California's Gavin Newsom, who is a Biden surrogate and not a 2024 candidate, in a debate moderated by Fox's Sean Hannity.
New York Rep. George Santos has repeatedly resisted pressure to resign his seat in Congress amid allegations he stole from donors to his campaign.
Henry Kissinger, known for his practice of "realpolitik," was credited with helping thaw relations between the U.S. and China. But he was also accused of alleged war crimes.
President Joe Biden sharply criticized Rep. Lauren Boebert in her congressional district, attacking her directly for several minutes during his 23-minute long speech.
Wednesday's private burial and funeral marked the third and final day of memorial events for Rosalynn Carter in Georgia.
On Thanksgiving day, Ardent Health Services was forced to take its network offline after a cyber breach affecting 30 hospitals and more than 200 health care sites.
The "Charmed" and "Beverly Hills, 90210" actor said she hopes to get into clinical trials as new treatments are developed but what drives her now is the desire "to prove" that she can work despite her cancer diagnosis.
The tests will be available from a federal stockpile starting in December, and schools can distribute them to students, families, staff and larger school communities.
Recalled Burn Boot Camp snacks were sold at locations run by gym franchises throughout the U.S.
FDA finds reasonable expectation of effectiveness for drug designed to keep bigger breeds around longer, biotech firm says.
Two people were found near the boat and charged with drug-related crimes, the Colombian navy said.
Singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, the longtime front-man of The Pogues, died at the age of 65 surrounded by loved ones in Ireland, his family said.
Amid a search for 7 crew members still missing after a U.S. military Osprey crashed into the sea, Japan wants the U.S. to ground the planes until they're proven safe.
Monique Olivier, the widow of French serial killer Michel Fourniret, is on trial over her role in three murders dating back decades.
Hamas has freed about 100 hostages since the temporary cease-fire took effect and, despite ongoing violence outside Gaza, the truce was extended for at least 1 more day.
Singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, the longtime front-man of The Pogues, died at the age of 65 surrounded by loved ones in Ireland, his family said.
Paste Magazine announced Wednesday that it will be acquiring the beloved women-focused publication and relaunching it soon.
Acclaimed Tony-award winning stage and screen actress Frances Sternhagen, who made countless television appearances in shows including "Cheers" and "Sex in the City," has died at the age of 93.
The "Charmed" and "Beverly Hills, 90210" actor said she hopes to get into clinical trials as new treatments are developed but what drives her now is the desire "to prove" that she can work despite her cancer diagnosis.
Taylor Swift was the most-streamed artist globally in 2023, according to Spotify Wrapped. Here's how you can find who you spent the most time with this year.
What happens when a legacy media outlet turns to artificial intelligence? Seth Lewis, professor and director of journalism at the University of Oregon, joins CBS News to dig into the recent reporting about Sports Illustrated and AI — and what it reveals about the future of news.
A major ransomware attack affected 30 hospitals and more than 200 health care sites across six states. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga looks at what happened to some patients.
The billionaire owner of X took a defensive tone, saying that "the whole world will know that those advertisers killed the company."
Hackers stole data on all users of Okta's customer support system, the San Francisco cybersecurity company disclosed.
Sports Illustrated is being accused of publishing product reviews from authors that don't actually exist and had AI-generated headshots. The magazine's parent company has denied the allegations, saying the articles were written and edited by humans from a third party. Todd Spangler, New York digital editor for Variety, joined CBS News to discuss the scandal.
The team used a scent-detecting Border Collie dog, Jessie, to find traces of two De Winton's golden moles.
Diplomats from nearly 200 countries will gather in Dubai, U.A.E., starting Thursday for the U.N.'s annual climate talks. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy explains what's on the agenda.
NASA revealed multiple new panoramic images of clouds and dust in Mars' skies, as well as one of its tiny two moons, taken last May.
The global U.N. climate summit known as COP28 gets underway this week in Dubai. Here's what to know — and why it matters.
The iceberg, which once hosted a Soviet research station, split from the Antarctic coastline in 1986, but then became grounded in the Weddell Sea.
Two people were found near the boat and charged with drug-related crimes, the Colombian navy said.
Michael Ray Schlicht has long been thought to be an early victim of Randy Kraft, dubbed the "Scorecard Killer," authorities said.
Monique Olivier, the widow of French serial killer Michel Fourniret, is on trial over her role in three murders dating back decades.
We've learned more about Adrees Omar, the Woodbury, Long Island man who police said barricaded himself in his house after allegedly committing sex crimes against a 14-year-old girl.
Jonathan Majors is accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, during an incident in New York City — but Majors claims that Jabbari attacked him.
NASA revealed multiple new panoramic images of clouds and dust in Mars' skies, as well as one of its tiny two moons, taken last May.
North Korea attempted to launch a surveillance satellite into orbit two other times this year without success.
Seven months after a catastrophic failure, SpaceX launched its Super Heavy-Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, but once again ran into problems.
The most powerful rocket ever built is set to attempt its second test flight Saturday. The FAA has cleared SpaceX's Starship for launch. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood examines what sets the rocket apart from other recent launches.
The Leonid meteor showers are fast – streaking by at 44 miles per second, according to NASA. Still, some stargazers can see them at their peak this week.
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
Marlene Warren answered the door to her Wellington, FL, home and was fatally gunned down by a mysterious clown. Despite eyewitnesses, circumstantial evidence, and the identification a suspect early on, it would take more than 30 years for her killer to face justice.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Inside South Carolina's "trial of the century" — how investigators built their case
Henry Kissinger, the controversial diplomat who served as secretary of state and national security adviser under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, died Wednesday at age 100, his firm said. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry looks back on Kissinger's life.
Elon Musk spoke out Wednesday about a slew of advertisers who have left his social media platform, X, in recent weeks after he endorsed an antisemitic post. In a conversation with The New York Times, the Tesla founder and CEO stunned with his answer to a question about fleeting advertisers. Jo Ling Kent reports from Los Angeles.
A frantic 911 call captures the sound of a gunshot as a couple reports a break-in. How did the intruder disappear? "48 Hours" contributor Jamie Yuccas reports Saturday, Dec. 2 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Lifestyle host Gayle Bass joins us on day 4 of CBS Mornings Deals' special "12 Days of Gifting," where we're highlighting products with discounts of up to 70% off, just in time for the holidays. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.
After decades of interviewing artists about the craft of songwriting, CBS News' Anthony Mason wanted to try it for himself. In the latest installment of Never Too Late, Mason enlists Grammy winners Natalie Hemby and Mike Elizondo to help him write his very first song.