Report: Three skiers killed after Sochi opens to tourists
Russian state media says an avalanche at Roza Khutor occurred the day after it reopened following the hosting of the Olympics and Paralympics
Sochi 2014: Winter Olympics
14-year-old Paralympian competes for late teammate
Snowboarder Ben Tudhope, the youngest Paralympian in Sochi, honors memory of teammate who died last month after race accident
U.S. Paralympian reunited with Russian birth mother in Sochi
When Tatyana McFadden left orphanage for Maryland 20 years ago, she wasn't expected to live long, let alone return to Russia as an athlete
N.Y. town welcomes home Olympic hero Erin Hamlin
First American to win a singles luge Olympic medal tells CBS News she is "honored" to represent small town of Remsen, N.Y.
Refusing to be a "one-hit wonder," Ted Ligety builds his ski legacy
First American man to win 2 Alpine skiing Olympic gold medals is an outspoken critic and passionate advocate for the sport he loves
Russian oligarchs could lose billions in Sochi investments
Friends of Russian President Vladimir Putin who were invited to put money into Olympic venues may not be able to collect on government loans
Injured Russian Olympic skier can't feel her legs after Sochi crash
Skicross racer Maria Komissarova, who broke her spine at Sochi Games, remains confident of walking again despite paralysis
Olympic hockey player David Backes brings home 2 pooches from Sochi
Two stray dogs from the Olympic host city are now in quarantine and will soon be ready for adoption
Olympic challenge: How do host cities fare after the games?
From Sarajevo to London, a look at what some past Summer and Winter Games sites around the world look like post-Olympics
Report: Star skater Plushenko’s surgery to be broadcast live
Plushenko withdrew from men's figure skating short program at the Sochi Games; surgery will replace a broken screw in his spine
Sochi Winter Olympics final farewell
The final farewell of the Winter Olympic games in Sochi was full of color, pageantry, and celebration. Organizers even poked fun at themselves recreating a highly publicized malfunction that took place at the opening ceremony
Sochi 2014: Closing ceremony
The Winter Games in Sochiu, Russia, come to a festive end
So long, Sochi! Russia closes the most expensive Olympics ever
The home team wins the medal count, no terrorists attack, and the closing ceremony for the Sochi Olympics ends on a high note
Canada destroys Sweden 3-0 for Olympic men's hockey gold
Sweden suffers after star player Nicklas Backstrom fails doping test pre-game; Canada didn't trail a single hockey game all tournament
Russia takes four-man bobsled gold; U.S. takes bronze
Russian bobsled team pulls off shocking upset after years of being bested internationally; Germany gets no four-man bobsled medal for first time since 1968
Americans in the medal hunt in close bobsled race
Russia's Zubkov holds slim lead in 4-man but USA's Holcomb, Latvia's Melbardis and Germany's Arndt are hot on his heels
Americans routed in men's hockey bronze match
U.S. fails to convert on penalty shot in each of the first two periods in a game of missed opportunities
Canada beat the United States 1-0 in the semifinals
Canada beat the United States 1-0 in the semifinals of the 2014 Olympic men’s hockey tournament in Sochi. Steve Futterman reports.
Drought over: U.S. speedskaters win silver in 5,000 relay
Eddy Alvarez, J.R. Celski, Chris Creveling and Jordan Malone of U.S. win silver in 5,000-meter relay; Viktor Ahn leads Russia to gold
Canada beats U.S. 1-0 to reach Olympic gold-medal hockey game
In much-hyped game that lacked punch, Canada shuts out U.S. to reach gold-medal match against Sweden; U.S. will face Finland for bronze
U.S. teen Mikaela Shiffrin wins historic Olympic slalom gold
18-year-old world champion becomes youngest ever winner, male or female, of an Olympic slalom gold medal
Under Armour signs new deal with U.S. Speedskating
New eight-year deal comes amid concerns that Under Armour suits could be slowing down Olympic speedskaters
Winter Olympics "skating scandal" petition tops 1.7 million
Change.org petition draws record number demanding investigation into controversial women's figure skating results at Sochi Games
Some Olympic speedskaters are blaming their Under Armour Mach 39 suit for their poor performance at Sochi
Some Olympic speedskaters are blaming their Under Armour Mach 39 suit for their poor performance at Sochi. Kevin Plank, founder and CEO of Under Armour, talks about the controversy with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts.
The secret security Olympics
No matter which country you're cheering for, root for the state security forces
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Putin foe Alexey Navalny detained as he returns to Moscow
This is the first time he has returned to Moscow since he was poisoned by a Soviet-era nerve agent over the summer.
COVID-19 variant first found in U.K. could be dominant in U.S. by March
Research shows it could experience "rapid growth" in the early part of this year.
How the U.S.-Canada border closure impacts small towns and businesses
The hardships of the border closure due to COVID-19 span the entire 5,500-mile border.
How much do people around the world trust the COVID vaccines?
CBS News foreign journalists give a glimpse of trust, and mistrust, in coronavirus vaccination plans in 9 countries, and what's behind them.
Coronavirus death toll tops 2 million worldwide
The United States, with about 4% of the world's population, has reported about one-fifth of all reported deaths globally.
Entire Dutch government resigns over child welfare scandal
Investigations into child welfare payments wrongly labeled thousands of parents as fraudsters.
Russia following U.S. to abandon Open Skies arms control treaty
For years, Moscow and Washington have blamed each other for letting arms control agreements fall by the wayside. There's only one left.
700 kids crossed the U.S. border alone after being required to wait in Mexico
"We never expected to experience so much suffering on this border," said one migrant father.
Dozens killed as Indonesia quake topples homes, buildings
More than 600 people were injured during the magnitude 6.2 quake, which sent people fleeing their homes in the darkness.
Pigeon thought to have crossed Pacific escapes death in Australia
Authorities thought it had made its way all the way from Oregon and considered it a biosecurity risk. But a U.S. bird group said an identifying band on its leg was fake.
With new sub-launched missiles, North Korea aims to pressure Biden
After failed diplomacy with Trump, Kim Jong Un flouts new weaponry in huge military parade, but much of it remains unproven, and likely still needs work.
Past COVID infection provides at least 5 months of immunity, study shows
Researchers noted that someone who's been infected may still be able to carry the virus and pass it on to others.
2020 is "effectively tied" for warmest year on record
New data from NASA, NOAA and Berkeley Earth show Earth's fever continues to escalate
Tower of London raven goes missing, feared dead
According to folklore, if there are fewer than six ravens left to guard the tower, both the kingdom and country will collapse.
Australia to kill pigeon that crossed Pacific Ocean from Oregon
The pigeon has been named Joe, after the U.S. president-elect.
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Putin foe Alexey Navalny detained as he returns to Moscow
This is the first time he has returned to Moscow since he was poisoned by a Soviet-era nerve agent over the summer.
COVID-19 variant first found in U.K. could be dominant in U.S. by March
Research shows it could experience "rapid growth" in the early part of this year.
How the U.S.-Canada border closure impacts small towns and businesses
The hardships of the border closure due to COVID-19 span the entire 5,500-mile border.
How much do people around the world trust the COVID vaccines?
CBS News foreign journalists give a glimpse of trust, and mistrust, in coronavirus vaccination plans in 9 countries, and what's behind them.
Coronavirus death toll tops 2 million worldwide
The United States, with about 4% of the world's population, has reported about one-fifth of all reported deaths globally.
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Live Updates: Small protests held at heavily guarded state Capitols
President Trump remained out of sight in his final weekend in office, facing a second impeachment trial in the Senate.
Gottlieb expects new virus variant to dominate U.S. infections in 5 weeks
The new variant discovered in the United Kingdom is currently about 0.5% of all infections in the U.S.
Phil Spector, famed producer convicted of murder, dies at 81
California state prison officials said he died Saturday of natural causes at a hospital.
Governor says West Virginia is "diamond in the rough" for vaccine distribution
West Virginia declined to participate in a federal program through which CVS and Walgreens administered vaccines to residents of long-term care facilities.
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired January 17, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
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Live Updates: Small protests held at heavily guarded state Capitols
President Trump remained out of sight in his final weekend in office, facing a second impeachment trial in the Senate.
Gottlieb expects new virus variant to dominate U.S. infections in 5 weeks
The new variant discovered in the United Kingdom is currently about 0.5% of all infections in the U.S.
Governor says West Virginia is "diamond in the rough" for vaccine distribution
West Virginia declined to participate in a federal program through which CVS and Walgreens administered vaccines to residents of long-term care facilities.
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired January 17, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
CBS News Eye on Trends: The latest from the CBS News Election & Survey Unit
A recap of latest polls and data-driven studies from the CBS News Election & Survey Unit
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Phil Spector, famed producer convicted of murder, dies at 81
California state prison officials said he died Saturday of natural causes at a hospital.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including Siegfried Fischbacher, half of the entertainment duo Siegfried & Roy.
Sarah Cooper, in her own voice
After 20 years of trying, the standup comedian became an overnight success when she started lip-syncing Trump; now she is looking forward to inaugurating a new stage in her career beyond lampooning the president.
Sarah Cooper, in her own voice
After 20 years of trying, standup comedian Sarah Cooper became an overnight success when she started lip-syncing President Trump, stripping away his image and using only his words, in social media posts that became comedy sensations. Correspondent Jim Axelrod talks with Cooper about her rise to fame, and what the future may hold for her, now that her object of mockery is leaving the stage.
"Helps the soul": Chorus finds a way to perform from cars
Using their car radios and some tech savvy, the Luminous Voices chamber choir in Calgary found a way to sing together from a distance.
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A protected right? Free speech and social media
Social media – hailed as an organizing tool for pro-democracy rallies – has also become a forum for conspiracy theories, racism and disinformation. What are the implications of tech companies "de-platforming" users (even a president) for speech that enflames?
Moon rocket test firing aborted after engine shutdown
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
Smartwatches can help detect COVID-19 before symptoms show
Your smartwatch may know you have the coronavirus before you do, according to a growing body of research.
How manufacturers make it impossible to repair your gadgets
Americans are throwing away $40 billion a year unwillingly upgrading items we can't fix, a consumer group claims.
It could be years until full benefits of 5G are unlocked
5G has been front and center at the annual CES, held virtually this year.
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Gottlieb expects new virus variant to dominate U.S. infections in 5 weeks
The new variant discovered in the United Kingdom is currently about 0.5% of all infections in the U.S.
Smartwatches can help detect COVID-19 before symptoms show
Your smartwatch may know you have the coronavirus before you do, according to a growing body of research.
These states are doing best (and worst) at vaccinating people
West Virginia is leading the pack, while big states like California and Georgia are struggling, according to CDC data.
Past COVID infection provides at least 5 months of immunity, study shows
Researchers noted that someone who's been infected may still be able to carry the virus and pass it on to others.
2020 is "effectively tied" for warmest year on record
New data from NASA, NOAA and Berkeley Earth show Earth's fever continues to escalate
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Gottlieb expects new virus variant to dominate U.S. infections in 5 weeks
The new variant discovered in the United Kingdom is currently about 0.5% of all infections in the U.S.
Americans criticize vaccine rollout as too slow — CBS News poll
A majority also feel that the process of how to go about getting a vaccine hasn't been well-explained yet.
COVID-19 variant first found in U.K. could be dominant in U.S. by March
Research shows it could experience "rapid growth" in the early part of this year.
U.S. races to catch up with other countries in COVID sequencing research
The U.S. is estimated to lag behind more than 30 nations in its sequencing effort.
How much do people around the world trust the COVID vaccines?
CBS News foreign journalists give a glimpse of trust, and mistrust, in coronavirus vaccination plans in 9 countries, and what's behind them.
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When might you get Biden's $1,400 stimulus check?
President-Elect Joe Biden's proposed $1.9 trillion relief bill could face some hurdles, analysts say.
Funeral home staff overwhelmed by waves of COVID-19 deaths
As the U.S. death toll nears 400,000, many funeral homes are straining to keep up with demand for their services.
Biden pay push could lift over 1 million workers out of poverty
Federal minimum wage has been frozen at $7.25 for more than a decade, the longest period without a raise since 1938.
NRA files for bankruptcy
The NRA said it is moving to Texas from New York, where the state's attorney general has filed a lawsuit alleging financial crimes.
These states are doing best (and worst) at vaccinating people
West Virginia is leading the pack, while big states like California and Georgia are struggling, according to CDC data.
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He wanted me dead." Stalking victim on former relationship with killer
Did her stalker target a stranger to get revenge?
Capitol rioter known as "QAnon Shaman" will be jailed until trial
Prosecutors say rioter Jacob Chansley, known as the "QAnon Shaman," is a dangerous conspiracy leader who should be detained.
Texas cop shoots and kills Black man during mental health check
Patrick Warren Sr.'s family was expecting a mental health professional to respond when they called for help.
Was a woman targeted because she resembled her killer's ex?
Texas Ranger James Holland believes a young woman's stalker was a serial killer in the making
Restaurant manager uses concealed sign to help rescue abused boy
She noticed he was bruised and a man with him didn't let him order food. Then she sprang into action. One detective described the abuse the boy had suffered as torture.
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Moon rocket test firing aborted after engine shutdown
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
Blue Origin launches New Shepard test flight
Blue Origin says "we're getting very, very close" to launching passengers to space.
NASA rover celebrates 3,000 days on Mars with epic panorama
The glorious new image captures the 96-mile-wide Gale Crater and part of Mount Sharp, its central mountain.
Astronomers observe death of a distant galaxy for the first time
Galaxy ID2299 is losing its ability to form new stars, causing it to die.
Astronomers discover oldest, most distant supermassive black hole
The supermassive black hole at the center of one of the universe's brightest objects is 1.6 billion times more massive than the sun.
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The evidence that convicted Charles Bryant
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Newest dog breeds: From tiny toys to massive mastiffs
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How U.S. presidents aged in office
How it started and how its going in America's highest office.
Troubling clues fuel a family's quest for justice
Christian Andreacchio's death was declared a suicide by police but his parents disagree - saying it's more than parental intuition that leads them to believe their son was murdered.
The most anticipated TV shows of 2021 (and when they might be coming back)
Will "The Crown" return in 2021? Will "Survivor"? Here's how COVID-19 is affecting the production and return of your favorite streaming and TV shows.
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Hindsight is 2020: An Unprecedented Election
When a pandemic, a racial reckoning, and rampant misinformation converged, Americans were faced with an election unlike any other. This CBSN documentary follows voters around the country as they grapple with who they're voting for, how they're voting and the issues supercharging the stakes.
Pelosi speaks to "60 Minutes" about Capitol riot
Two days after her own office was ransacked by Trump supporters, the speaker of the House talks to Lesley Stahl about what she experienced that day and more.
Trump's phone call with Brad Raffensperger
Last weekend, President Trump called Georgia's secretary of state, Brad Raffensperger, imploring him with veiled threats and lies to change the outcome of the November election. Raffensperger talks to Scott Pelley of "60 Minutes" about why he didn't give in.
Angus King: The "60 Minutes" interview
Jon Wertheim talks with Maine Senator Angus King, one of two independents in the Senate, about not being hitched to a party in a time of extreme polarization.
NFL QB Alex Smith: The 60 Minutes Interview
Washington Football Team Quarterback Alex Smith was fighting for his leg and his life in November 2018 after he suffered a gruesome on field injury. Following thousands of hours of rehab and help from the U.S. Military, he defied expectations to make a return to the NFL, in one of the greatest sports comebacks ever. Norah O'Donnell reports.