Katie Ledecky wins first Tokyo Games gold in third try
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Former President Obama joins NBA Africa as strategic partner
The former president will have a minority equity stake in the organization.
Top Olympic moments that happened off the playing field
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DACA recipient allowed to leave U.S. to compete in Olympics
"It would be a honor and a privilege to represent my home country but also be able to be a voice and represent over 600,000 Dreamers like me," Luis Grijalva said.
Kerry "not confident" world will avoid worst damages of climate change
President Biden's special envoy for climate tells CBS News in an exclusive interview the extreme weather being seen around the world this summer is a "direct impact of the climate crisis."
Bermuda now smallest country to win gold at Summer Olympics
"I think (the medal) is bigger than me," said Flora Duffy, who won the triathlon on Tuesday.
Philippines' first gold medalist rewarded with money and homes
"To all the young generation in the Philippines, please dream high. That's how I started. I dreamed high and finally I was able to do it," she said.
Tokyo reports record number of new COVID cases as Olympics continue
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga asked anyone who was planning to gather to watch the games to stay home.
U.S. star Simone Biles "frustrated" after pulling out of team finals
The team ended up earning a silver medal, ending their bid for a third straight Olympic title.
13-year-old Olympian is one of youngest gold medal winners ever
The girls standing by her side on the podium? Also teenagers.
Naomi Osaka beaten and is out of Tokyo Games
Host country's superstar lost in the third round. She'd taken a two-month mental health break before the Summer Games.
Olympic medalist jailed for over 20 years for drug smuggling
The men allegedly began throwing drugs overboard on their way back to the mainland, when they spotted an Australian Navy patrol boat chasing them.
Hong Kong protester convicted in 1st trial under Chinese security law
Leon Tong Ying-kit, a former restaurant cook, could face life in prison for charges of terrorism and secession.
American Carissa Moore wins first Olympic women's surfing gold
She was a child prodigy from Hawaii who grew up to be the youngest world champion surfer and a four-time world champ.
North and South Korea restore communication channels after a year
Pyongyang cut off channels last year amid a stalemate in the U.S.-led diplomatic effort to limit its nuclear weapons.
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CDC says some vaccinated Americans should wear masks indoors again
The agency is recommending that fully vaccinated people wear them parts of the country hardest-hit by the Delta variant.
Officers give emotional testimony at Capitol riot hearing
The officers spoke — at times angrily — about the physical and psychological injuries they sustained on January 6.
Katie Ledecky wins first Tokyo Games gold in third try
She did it in the first-ever Olympic women's 1,500-meter freestyle -- then she got emotional.
Trump-backed candidate loses Texas runoff congressional election
This marks the first time that a candidate Mr. Trump endorsed has lost an election since the former president left office.
U.S. star Simone Biles "frustrated" after pulling out of team finals
The team ended up earning a silver medal, ending their bid for a third straight Olympic title.
Biden says vaccine mandate for federal workers "under consideration"
The Department of Veterans Affairs became the first agency to require vaccinations for staff on Monday.
Lawsuit claims J&J knowingly put Black women at risk of cancer
Johnson & Johnson knowingly marketed baby powder to Black women even though it could cause cancer, lawsuit argues.
U.S. sells one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang Clan album seized from Shkreli
The proceeds for the sale will go towards Shkreli's court-ordered fines and payments.
Walmart's college tuition program now free for all its workers
Nation's biggest private employer pledges nearly $1 billion over five years on employee training and development.
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Katie Ledecky wins first Tokyo Games gold in third try
She did it in the first-ever Olympic women's 1,500-meter freestyle — then she got emotional.
Former President Obama joins NBA Africa as strategic partner
The former president will have a minority equity stake in the organization.
Top Olympic moments that happened off the playing field
From dancing coaches to standing ovations, here are the top Olympic moments you might've missed.
DACA recipient allowed to leave U.S. to compete in Olympics
"It would be a honor and a privilege to represent my home country but also be able to be a voice and represent over 600,000 Dreamers like me," Luis Grijalva said.
Kerry "not confident" world will avoid worst damages of climate change
President Biden's special envoy for climate tells CBS News in an exclusive interview the extreme weather being seen around the world this summer is a "direct impact of the climate crisis."
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Katie Ledecky wins first Tokyo Games gold in third try
She did it in the first-ever Olympic women's 1,500-meter freestyle — then she got emotional.
Nevada brings back mask mandate in line with new CDC guidance
The order goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday.
Jake Ellzey wins runoff election for Texas' 6th district
This marks the first time that a candidate Mr. Trump endorsed has lost an election since the former president left office.
4 killed in fiery California plane crash
Video from a nearby surveillance camera captured the moment the plane went down. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
"Rosie the Riveter" Phyllis Gould dies at 99
Phyllis Gould spent her life making sure Americans would never forget the trailblazing women.
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Jake Ellzey wins runoff election for Texas' 6th district
This marks the first time that a candidate Mr. Trump endorsed has lost an election since the former president left office.
Officers give emotional testimony at Capitol riot hearing
The officers spoke — at times angrily — about the physical and psychological injuries they sustained on January 6.
U.S. infrastructure crumbling as Congress debates funding
Bridges are falling apart across the country, especially in Pennsylvania, which says it does not have the funding to make the repairs.
Biden says vaccine mandate for federal workers "under consideration"
The Department of Veterans Affairs became the first agency to require vaccinations for staff on Monday.
Senate prepares to move on bill with funding for Capitol Police, security
The bill provides funding for the National Guard and U.S. Capitol Police, which have been under strain since January 6.
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US sells one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang Clan album seized from Martin Shkreli
The proceeds for the sale will go towards Shkreli's court-ordered fines and payments.
Britney Spears files to remove her father as conservator
In the filings, which ask the court to appoint a neutral professional as the new conservator, Spears' legal team argues that the current situation is "traumatizing, insane, and depressing" for the pop star.
Matt Damon on Camille Cottin in "Stillwater"
Damon says he didn't know Cottin before co-starring with her in the new film, but he had high praises for the actress after working with her.
Philly teens start their own record label
Instead of waiting to be rewarded by a big-time recording contract, a group of budding artists decided to start a record label of their own — all while still in high school. Christina Ruffini caught up with the high school friends right as they were about to release their latest single.
LeVar Burton makes his "Jeopardy!" debut
Burton has been a longtime fan of the game show and his fans petitioned for him to become Alex Trebek's replacement.
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California sues Activision over "frat boy" work culture
During "cube crawls," male employees walked around offices drinking and harassing female co-workers, California lawsuit states.
Boeing cleared to launch Starliner on 2nd test flight
It will be the second test flight for Boeing's astronaut ferry ship after a problem-plagued maiden flight in 2019.
The world's top ransomware gangs created a cybercrime cartel
Russian cybercriminal gangs are mentoring younger groups and sharing hacking techniques, tools and data breach details.
FTC votes to defend "right to repair" with "new vigor"
Allowing consumers to make repairs themselves keeps electronics "off the scrap heap," says PIRG campaign director.
Mars rover set to collect first samples
The rover's samples from the floor of an ancient Martian lakebed will be retrieved and returned to Earth later this decade.
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CDC says some vaccinated Americans should wear masks indoors again
The CDC also said masks should be required of everyone inside K-12 schools.
NASA detects water vapor on the solar system's largest moon
Where there's water, there could be life as we know it.
California and NYC to require their workers to get COVID vaccine
The move comes as the contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus grips the nation.
Students adapt wheelchair for teacher's husband and baby
"I never thought I'd be able to do something like this safely," the husband said.
Toxic algae bloom on Florida's coast ravages marine life
Beaches near Tampa have been littered with dead fish.
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Nevada brings back mask mandate in line with new CDC guidance
The order goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
Louisiana prisons suspend visitation as COVID-19 cases soar
Louisiana is one of five states with the highest COVID-19 case rates, according to the White House.
Lawsuit claims J&J knowingly put Black women at risk of cancer
Johnson & Johnson knowingly marketed baby powder to Black women even though it could cause cancer, lawsuit argues.
CDC says some vaccinated Americans should wear masks indoors again
The CDC also said masks should be required of everyone inside K-12 schools.
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Lawsuit claims J&J knowingly put Black women at risk of cancer
Johnson & Johnson knowingly marketed baby powder to Black women even though it could cause cancer, lawsuit argues.
Activision faces fallout from employees angered by harassment suit
More than 2,000 current and former employees sign letter in support of lawsuit claims of abusive "frat boy" work culture.
Fewer Americans than ever are donating to charity
Declining levels of trust among Americans for institutions and each other may contribute to drop in charitable giving.
Frito-Lay workers back at work with one guaranteed day off a week
New contract sets limits on what had been mandatory 84-hour work weeks for some at plant in Topeka, Kansas.
Infrastructure deal may create 500,000 jobs, trade group says
Analysis paid for by the likes of Caterpillar and John Deere comes amid pressure from big business to pass bipartisan deal.
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Hobby Lobby forfeits "Epic of Gilgamesh" tablet to Justice Department
The tablet, one of the thousands illegally smuggled out of the Middle East, was seized by federal agents in 2019.
Spa shooting suspect pleads guilty to 4 murders
Robert Aaron Long will face charges in Fulton County, where prosecutors intend to seek hate crime enhancements and the death penalty.
Olympic medalist jailed for over 20 years for drug smuggling
The men allegedly began throwing drugs overboard on their way back to the mainland, when they spotted an Australian Navy patrol boat chasing them.
What we know about the "unprecedented" Capitol riot arrests
More than 540 people have been charged so far in what the government calls "the most complex investigation ever prosecuted by the Department of Justice."
Suspicions raised after woman says she accidentally shot her boyfriend
The relationship between high school sweethearts turns toxic, culminating in a fatal shooting with allegations of abuse that would leave their families shattered and their small town of Griffin, Georgia, divided over the evidence in the case.
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NASA detects water vapor on the solar system's largest moon
Where there's water, there could be life as we know it.
Russians ditch space station module, clearing way for new lab
After resolving multiple problems, Russian flight controllers cleared the way for Thursday's arrival of the new Nauka lab module.
Boeing cleared to launch Starliner on 2nd test flight
It will be the second test flight for Boeing's astronaut ferry ship after a problem-plagued maiden flight in 2019.
July's full Buck moon rises this week — and it may appear red
The full moon may appear a reddish-orange hue — and this time, it's not because of an eclipse.
NASA shares epic image of moon's shadow during solar eclipse
In rare instances, a camera nearly one million miles away has the chance to capture an eclipse.
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Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
Investigators want the public's help identifying women and children in convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs.
Evidence in the case against Mary Katherine Higdon
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Evidence photos: Chino Hills massacre
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Musicians are back on stage
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Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony
A display of fireworks and choreography unfolded in a near-empty stadium in a subdued ceremony.
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Bring Your Own Brigade | Official Trailer
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Lucy Walker’s documentary captures the horror and heroism of the deadliest week of wildfires in California history and explores the causes and solutions of a global crisis that is quite literally burning our world to the ground. Bring Your Own Brigade is in theaters August 6 and streaming on CBSN and Paramount+ on August 20.
Activision Blizzard sued for sexual harassment
Activision Blizzard is in hot water as gamers and employees alike hold the company accountable for its longstanding culture of sexual harassment.
Fighting for Paradise: Puerto Rico's Future
CBSN Originals' new documentary explores the growing economic inequality in Puerto Rico and the divide over whether statehood is the solution.
7/27: Red and Blue
House holds hearing on January 6 attack on U.S. Capitol; John Kerry urges action on climate change
Officers deliver emotional testimony in January 6 hearing
Four law enforcement officers testified before a House select committee on the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The panel plans on further investigating what led to the deadly insurrection and the origins of what some lawmakers refer to as "the big lie." CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave and BuzzFeed News national political reporter Kadia Goba join CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more.