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.
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Olympic fencer contaminated by kissing partner is cleared of doping
French Olympic fencer Ysaora Thibus was cleared of a doping after judges accepted that she was contaminated with an anabolic substance by repeatedly kissing her U.S. partner.
Sinner gets 3-month ban for failing drug tests
The world's top male tennis player has been banned for three months after failing two drug tests. Jannik Sinner won the Australian Open last month. He claims the banned steroid must have entered his system during a massage from his trainer who was using it to treat a finger cut.
Why are Russian and Belarusian athletes competing under "AIN"?
Athletes from Russia and Belarus have been banned from competing as countries in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Instead, their athletes will compete as neutral individuals, referred to as "AIN."
U.S. and global anti-doping agencies at odds over Chinese Olympians
The World Anti-Doping Agency says it probed claims of China's Olympic swimmers using drugs and found nothing. U.S. officials don't think they looked hard enough.
Swimmer Katie Ledecky on athlete doping scandals: "I think our faith in some of the systems is at an all-time low"
Preview: Following a New York Times report that Chinese swimmers tested positive for controlled substances seven months prior to the 2021 Tokyo Games, the American Olympian voices concerns ahead of the Games in Paris this summer.
Tennis star Simona Halep banned from competition for anti-doping violations
In a statement, Halep denied any wrongdoing and said she would appeal the suspension.
Russian stripped of 2012 Olympic gold; American poised to be champ
At the London Games, Antyukh finished in 52.70 seconds, lowering her personal best by .22 to beat Demus by .07.
Doping test leaves Russian skating star's Olympic dream in legal limbo
Moscow calls a scandal over Kamila Valieva's positive test for a banned drug a "misunderstanding." Others see abuse of a young athlete in a tainted "Russian state system."
Olympic officials silent amid doping reports about star Russian skater
IOC won't discuss "legal issue" delaying medal ceremony for team figure skating, as Russian media report ban on country's young star has been "lifted."
MMA fighter Elias Theodorou fights to reform cannabis policies in sports
Elias Theodorou is the first professional athlete in North America publicly known to receive a therapeutic use exemption for cannabis, but he is far from the only one calling for the rules to change.
World Anti-Doping Agency to review athlete cannabis ban
The announcement comes two months after U.S. sprinting star Sha'Carri Richardson was disqualified from the Tokyo Olympics for using marijuana after she had learned that her mother had died.
WADA hack targets US Olympians
The World Anti-Doping Agency blames Russia for a hack of its confidential medical information on female American Olympians. The targets included gymnast Simone Biles, tennis players Venus and Serena Williams and basketball player Elena Delle Donne. The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency calls the hack "cyber-bullying." Ben Tracy reports.
Russia ban from Rio Olympics?
The International Olympic Committee will discuss Tuesday a possible ban of Russia from the Rio Olympics, which begin in less than three weeks. This follows a scathing report that confirmed Russia's state-sponsored doping program. Hundreds of positive drug tests went unreported. Mark Phillips reports.
Rio's $66 million doping lab shut down weeks before Olympics
Just over five weeks before the summer Olympics get underway, Rio still faces a number of problems. Police say they're underpaid and the acting governor admits the games could be a "big failure" because of budget shortfalls. Now, the doping control lab -- set up to make sure athletes don't cheat -- is closed. Ben Tracy reports.
Chinese Olympic swimmer Sun Yang banned for 8 years
The ban makes Sun Yang ineligible for the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics.
Russia hit with 4-year Olympics ban for falsified doping data
World Anti-Doping Agency's ruling means Russia will miss next year's Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Beijing Winter Games.
Anti-doping agency demands Russia explain lab data "inconsistencies"
If there's no explanation within 3 weeks of discrepancies in data from whistleblower and state anti-doping agency, Russians could face new ban
45 Russian Olympians lose last-ditch appeal to compete
U.S. Anti-Doping Agency chief executive Travis Tygart said the decision was "a small glimmer of hope in an otherwise dark and sordid affair."
Anti-doping official slams ruling on Russian Olympians
WADA deputy warns of chaos after 28 Russian athletes' Olympic doping bans overturned
Tour de France champ failed doping test in September
Froome had a concentration of asthma drug salbutamol two times higher than the World Anti-Doping Agency's permitted levels
New report reveals scale of Russia's Olympic doping
Global body issues 2nd part of investigation into systematic doping scheme, with focus on 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi
Russian hackers target elite world athletes again, agency says
World Anti-Doping Agency says group dubbed "Fancy Bears" got into its databases for 2nd time this week, grabbing info on 25 athletes
Kenya facing growing Olympic doping scandal
The distance-running power has 47 athletes entered in track and field, and is sending its field manager home from Rio after a report
Russia avoids full ban from Rio Olympics
While track and field athletes from Russia remain banned, the rest of their team avoids penalty for revelations of state-run doping system
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ICE sends Afghans and others to Africa, expanding "third country" deportations
Over a 10-day period, the Trump administration sent more than 100 deportees from Afghanistan, Cuba and other nations to eight countries across Africa, according to internal government documents obtained by CBS News.
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U.S. military strikes Iranian targets in first military action in a month
As the war passes the six-month mark, neither side showed any sign of backing down.
Google updates maps to show "Lake America" in U.S. after Trump order
Google announced that it had begun rolling out changes to how its maps display Lake Ontario's name, after President Trump signed an executive order changing it to "Lake America."
Nepal on high alert for fresh flooding as death toll rises past 800
More than 3,000 people are still missing after catastrophic flash floods hit following a glacial collapse high in the Himalayan region.
Grand Canyon flash floods leave around 15 missing, dozens evacuated
The flash floods hit Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area on Saturday afternoon, the National Park Service said.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
USS Lincoln sails past Singapore after 9-month deployment
Associated Press journalists on the Indonesian island of Batam, across the Singapore Strait, spotted the massive vessel as it transited waters near Singapore just after 1 a.m. local time.
Indianapolis Colts player Keenan Allen arrested on drunken driving charges
Keenan Allen, a longtime NFL player who recently signed with the Indianapolis Colts, was arrested early Sunday for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, police said.
Blumenthal urges House to pass Russia sanctions amid "extreme urgency" in Ukraine
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut urged the House to approve the Senate-passed Russia sanctions bill amid a "moment of extreme urgency" in the war in Ukraine.
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Nicolás Maduro shares photos from New York prison: "We are standing firm"
In the two photographs, Venezuela's deposed leader Nicolás Maduro is wearing a gray tracksuit and making peace signs with his hands.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 30, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Rep. John James join Margaret Brennan.
Blumenthal urges House to pass Russia sanctions amid "extreme urgency" in Ukraine
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut urged the House to approve the Senate-passed Russia sanctions bill amid a "moment of extreme urgency" in the war in Ukraine.
Indianapolis Colts player Keenan Allen arrested on drunken driving charges
Keenan Allen, a longtime NFL player who recently signed with the Indianapolis Colts, was arrested early Sunday for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, police said.
Google updates maps to show "Lake America" in U.S. after Trump order
Google announced that it had begun rolling out changes to how its maps display Lake Ontario's name, after President Trump signed an executive order changing it to "Lake America."
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Trump says U.S. now has control of over 60 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
Juul can sell updated e-cigarette with age-verification system, FDA says
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
Court hands states a win in fight over who regulates prediction markets
Trading of sports event contracts on Kalshi constitutes gambling, appeals court rules in siding with Nevada officials.
See which jobs could grow fastest — and slowest — over the next decade
New federal labor figures forecast the fastest-growing U.S. job sectors over the next decade.
David Booth pioneered index investing. Here's his advice for investors.
David Booth, the founder of Dimensional Fund Advisors, says the key to investing — and life — is to stay calm in the face of uncertainty.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 30, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Rep. John James join Margaret Brennan.
Blumenthal urges House to pass Russia sanctions amid "extreme urgency" in Ukraine
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut urged the House to approve the Senate-passed Russia sanctions bill amid a "moment of extreme urgency" in the war in Ukraine.
Transcript: Rep. John James on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 30, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. John James, Republican of Michigan, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 30, 2026.
Transcript: Sen. Richard Blumenthal on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 30, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 30, 2026.
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ICE sends Afghans and others to Africa, expanding "third country" deportations
Over a 10-day period, the Trump administration sent more than 100 deportees from Afghanistan, Cuba and other nations to eight countries across Africa, according to internal government documents obtained by CBS News.
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Man with sinus infection symptoms diagnosed with heart condition
Marc Gaudisosi thought his symptoms were caused by a sinus infection. Then an urgent care told him to go to the hospital.
Juul can sell updated e-cigarette with age-verification system, FDA says
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
2 airport workers die of malaria from mosquito on plane in Germany
Caused by parasites spread via Anopheles mosquitoes, malaria can cause symptoms including nausea, headache and intense waves of fever and chills.
Cyclospora outbreak tied to 3 more states, FDA says
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
FDA approves new pancreatic cancer drug that could extend patients' lives
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
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Nicolás Maduro shares photos from New York prison: "We are standing firm"
In the two photographs, Venezuela's deposed leader Nicolás Maduro is wearing a gray tracksuit and making peace signs with his hands.
Transcript: Rep. John James on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 30, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. John James, Republican of Michigan, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 30, 2026.
Transcript: Sen. Richard Blumenthal on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 30, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 30, 2026.
Nepal on high alert for fresh flooding as death toll rises past 800
More than 3,000 people are still missing after catastrophic flash floods hit following a glacial collapse high in the Himalayan region.
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ICE sends Afghans and others to Africa, expanding "third country" deportations
Over a 10-day period, the Trump administration sent more than 100 deportees from Afghanistan, Cuba and other nations to eight countries across Africa, according to internal government documents obtained by CBS News.
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How to make a proper hoagie
Legend has it that Philadelphians have been living on hoagies since shipyard workers packed them for lunch during World War I. Liberty Kitchen executive chef Beau Neidhardt demonstrates for correspondent Susan Spencer how to construct a giant sandwich, Philadelphia-style. [Original air date: May 17, 2026.]
Jon Favreau on father-son relationships in "Star Wars"
Jon Favreau, creator of the "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian," and director of the big-screen spin-off "The Mandalorian and Grogu," talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the handmade feel of the "Star Wars" universe, and how father-son relationships have always been at the heart of the stories set in a galaxy far, far away. He also discusses bringing his improv roots to directing Robert Downey Jr. in "Iron Man." [Original air date: May 17, 2026.]
The one and only Dolly Parton: A tribute
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
The one and only Dolly Parton: A tribute
Singer-songwriter Dolly Parton died Aug. 25, 2026 at age 80. Correspondent Lee Cowan looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary – one who will be sorely missed.
Extended interview: Louis Vuitton artistic director Nicolas Ghesquière
In this web exclusive, correspondent Alina Cho talks with Nicolas Ghesquière, artistic director of the French fashion house Louis Vuitton, the world's largest luxury brand.
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Adobe construction: What's old is new again
For thousands of years, civilizations around the world have built houses out of earth – whether it be mud brick, wattle and dab or rammed earth. But adobe (the practice of making mudbricks) has now become today's "it" building material, from museums around the world designed using adobe, to do-it-yourselfers constructing homes from the very dirt beneath their feet. Correspondent Conor Knighton looks at the history of adobe, and how ancient adobe materials are being merged with 3-D printing techniques. [Original air date: May 17, 2026.]
Latest on Meta's social media settlement
Tech giant Meta settled a series of multistate social media addiction lawsuits, agreeing to pay out up to $17 billion. In addition, Meta will roll out some changes to its portfolio of social media apps, including Instagram, Facebook and others.
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.
Younger workers are more scared of AI than older employees, survey finds
Employee attitudes toward AI are closely tied to their age and generational concerns, according to Glassdoor.
OpenAI, Anthropic warn AI cyberattacks could surge in coming months
Hospitals, technology firms and other companies could soon be at risk from AI-enabled cyberattacks, according to a new open letter from more than 100 signatories.
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Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
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.
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2 dead, 8 wounded in Trenton shooting, prosecutor says
Two people died and eight others were hurt in a shooting on Locust Street in Trenton early Sunday morning, officials say.
At least 1 killed, 5 injured in shooting at rave in Switzerland
Local police said early Sunday a manhunt was underway and the motives were still unclear.
A wife is accused of her husband's murder. Can she clear her name?
Alison Davis says she woke up to find her husband, Kevin Davis, face down in a pool of blood inside their New Haven, Indiana, home. She says he fell down the stairs. But after an autopsy report, police came to a different conclusion.
Closing arguments expected Monday in Tupac trial
Attorneys finalized jury instructions with the judge Friday after witness testimony wrapped Thursday in the trial of Duane Davis, also known as "Keefe D," who's accused of orchestrating the drive-by shooting that killed Tupac Shakur in 1996. Davis has denied the allegations. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Clancy jury still undecided after 9 hours
The jury in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of murdering her three young children, is still deliberating on whether to accept her postpartum psychosis defense. Shanelle Kaul reports and Caroline Polisi provides legal analysis.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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.
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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.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
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.
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Former Afghan general talks U.S. withdrawal
As the world marks five years since the U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, former Afghan General Haibatullah Alizai tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that as he looks back at the chaotic withdrawal, it is the "worst situation of my life," adding that he was thinking of the families of his friends who were killed and "I didn't have any answers for their families at that point."
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launches
Using a donated Hubble-class mirror originally built for a spy satellite, NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched Sunday on a $4.3 billion mission to open a new window on the universe, taking wide-angle, ultra-sharp images that would require a half million 4K TVs to show in full.
FBI revises hiring standards
The FBI has revised its hiring standards and no longer disqualifies applicants who admitted to hiring prostitutes or stealing from an employer. The new guidelines come following the retirement, resignation and termination of scores of FBI agents during the second Trump administration.
Face the Nation: Becker, Alizai
Missed the second half of the show? CBS election analyst David Becker and former Afghan General Haibatullah Alizai join Margaret Brennan.
Becker on mail voting executive order
CBS News election analyst David Becker told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that there is "simply no time" to put in place President Trump's executive order restricting mail voting. "I think for 2026, this is almost certainly not going to be implemented," Becker said.