Tonga's Olympic flagbearer raises over $400,000 for tsunami relief
Tonga's government described the tsunami as "an unprecedented disaster" for the country.
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Tonga's government described the tsunami as "an unprecedented disaster" for the country.
"We really can't believe how lucky we are and are so excited for the next part of our lives to begin," Barker said.
ER doctor Omar Amr recalls battling racism that included physical and mental aggression to achieve his Olympic dream of competing in water polo. He became one of the first African Americans to represent the U.S. when he played in Greece. Dana Jacobson has the story as part of our series A More Perfect Union.
Olympic committee chief says North Korea will also forfeit potentially millions of dollars it was due from previous Games for "violating the Olympic Charter."
Muhammad Ziyad Zolkefli appeared to have won gold in the shot put but he was disqualified.
The flag was carried during the Paralympics opening ceremony after Afghanistan's athletes couldn't travel to Tokyo.
Maria Andrejczyk, who won silver at the Tokyo Olympics, raised $125,000 to help a Polish 8-month-old boy fly to the United States for heart surgery.
Olympic organizers on Friday announced 29 new COVID-19 infections that are linked to the Summer Games. Officials are concerned about the lasting impact the virus could have not only on Tokyo, but on all of Japan, once the Olympics are over this weekend. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joins CBSN AM from Tokyo to discuss.
In 2016, Johnson made history as the first and only African-American woman on the Team USA women's water polo team.
The Tokyo Olympics glided to their conclusion in a COVID-emptied stadium Sunday night.
Sweden won the tiebreaker by just 1.3 seconds, leaving Bruce Springsteen's daughter and famous American equestrians McLain Ward and Laura Kraut to take the silver.
Of her 11 medals, seven are gold.
Kevin Durant, Team USA's all-time leading scorer, finished with 29 points and 6 rebounds.
Canadian midfielder Quinn is the first openly transgender and nonbinary athlete to win an Olympic medal.
The 35-year-old has won six gold medals, three silver and now, one bronze — making her the most decorated female American track and field athlete in Olympic history.
"Regardless of what she decides to do, if she decides to go on to try and make the Paris Olympics ... she really is setting that bar and really just being the best role model out there," Nastia Liukin said of Simone Biles.
It's the first gold in the sport for Team USA since 2012.
"To our great regret, now [in Belarus], you can lose not only freedom, but also lose your life," one athlete says.
The reigning World Cup champions were led by Megan Rapinoe and Carli Lloyd, who had two goals each.
The 19-year-old takes home the U.S.' first canoe or kayak sprint medal since 1992.
From knitting swimmers to dancing coaches, here are the top Olympic moments you might've missed.
This marks the 10th time since 1995 that the men have botched a relay at a world championships or Olympics.
He earned the first track and field gold medal for the American men at the Tokyo Games, coming later than anyone expected - on Day 7 of the meet.
Vashti, 23, recently qualified for the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo. Her return is a chance at redemption after falling short in 2016.
"I love representing the U.S. I freaking love living there, I love it," she said after her win.
Iranian state media say the country's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, in his first public statement, has called for the Strait of Hormuz to remain shut.
CBS News journalists offer international perspectives from leaders and citizens in a number of countries as the Iran war nears the two-week mark.
Oksana Masters said she was shocked to win her 22nd Paralympic Medal in Milan.
The pipe, with a diameter of 11.5 feet, towered as high as 42 feet at one point, according to the Osaka construction department.
The strike appears to have come without warning, and shows that Iran and its proxies can target ships even without mining the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned six individuals and two companies accused of aiding North Korea in running a global scheme using remote IT workers to fund their weapons program.
The rampage at a Moscow concert hall killed 149 people and wounded over 600 in one of the deadliest attacks in the capital in years.
North Korea has shown leader Kim Jong Un and his teen daughter firing pistols at a munitions factory as he pushes to modernize the country's conventional forces.
Whether the Iran war-linked leap in the price of gas will give a shot in the arm to EV sales will depend on a variety of factors, experts say, so the answer isn't clear-cut.
The attacker rammed a vehicle into the synagogue and was confronted and killed by security, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
Easing the century-old shipping law could help lower fuel prices as the Iran war pushes crude oil near $100 a barrel, experts say.
Plaintiffs claim that David Protein bars contain "way more" calories and fat than what's displayed on the label.
The Senate approved a package of bills aimed at lowering housing costs, the most sweeping housing legislation in decades and a rare point of bipartisan consensus in an election year, with the issue of affordability top of mind for many voters.
Easing the century-old shipping law could help lower fuel prices as the Iran war pushes crude oil near $100 a barrel, experts say.
Plaintiffs claim that David Protein bars contain "way more" calories and fat than what's displayed on the label.
Attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf temporarily pushed oil back above $100 a barrel, stoking investor fears.
As pennies begin to disappear, states are grappling with a "rounding" problem for cash purchases that would have included them in the past.
Whether the Iran war-linked leap in the price of gas will give a shot in the arm to EV sales will depend on a variety of factors, experts say, so the answer isn't clear-cut.
The Senate approved a package of bills aimed at lowering housing costs, the most sweeping housing legislation in decades and a rare point of bipartisan consensus in an election year, with the issue of affordability top of mind for many voters.
More than 300 TSA officers have quit since the partial government shutdown began last month, according to agency statistics obtained by CBS News.
Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina announced Thursday he will seek an 18th term in Congress.
The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned six individuals and two companies accused of aiding North Korea in running a global scheme using remote IT workers to fund their weapons program.
The first week of the U.S.'s war with Iran cost around $11.3 billion, military officials told members of Congress in a briefing this week, according to sources familiar with the meeting.
Crystalline silica, which is released into the air when workers cut and polish engineered stone for kitchen countertops, can scar human lungs beyond repair.
Last summer, the Trump administration announced a voluntary pledge by health insurers to reform prior authorization, but patient advocates and medical providers remain skeptical.
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the COVID-19 pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency room for tooth decay.
Iranian state media say the country's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, in his first public statement, has called for the Strait of Hormuz to remain shut.
CBS News journalists offer international perspectives from leaders and citizens in a number of countries as the Iran war nears the two-week mark.
Oksana Masters said she was shocked to win her 22nd Paralympic Medal in Milan.
The pipe, with a diameter of 11.5 feet, towered as high as 42 feet at one point, according to the Osaka construction department.
The strike appears to have come without warning, and shows that Iran and its proxies can target ships even without mining the Strait of Hormuz.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
John Grisham, who has written 52 bestsellers, reveals the name of his new novel on "CBS Mornings" and talks about how writing about espionage compares to his legal thrillers.
The fourth contestant eliminated from "Survivor: In the Hands of the Fans" joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss being voted off and playing the game again.
Misty Copeland, the first Black female principal dancer for the American Ballet Theater, said Timothée Chalamet "wouldn't be an actor and have the opportunities he has as a movie star if it weren't for opera and ballet and their relevance in that medium." Her response comes after Chalamet's comments on ballet and opera sparked backlash.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actor at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
An explosion in artificial intelligence data centers and cloud computing is shrinking the supply of memory chips, which is having a major impact on the price consumers pay for everyday tech. CNET editor-in-chief David Katzmaier joins CBS News to discuss.
Elon Musk said his long-planned payments platform, dubbed XMoney, is set to launch for select users. Here's what to know.
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.
AI-generated artist Tilly Norwood and the company behind her released a new music video speaking directly to her critics. As AI evolves, Hollywood faces questions over legal protections, copyright infringement and human labor. Jo Ling Kent reports.
CBS News exclusively obtained a Pentagon memo from earlier this month that went out to several senior defense leaders and commanders. It ordered the removal of Anthropic's AI technology from key national systems. Jo Ling Kent reports.
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
The attacker rammed a vehicle into the synagogue and was confronted and killed by security, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.
Security staff killed an attacker who drove a car into a Detroit-area synagogue on Thursday, Michigan authorities said. Officials say one member of the security staff was injured, but no other victims were hurt. CBS News Detroit reports.
Two people were injured Thursday during a shooting at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, according to an alert. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
One person was killed and two others were hurt in a shooting on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, police said.
NYPD Chief Aaron Edwards and Sgt. Luis Navarro are being lauded for their actions during a tense encounter outside Gracie Mansion involving a potential explosive device. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has more.
Nearly 14 years after it was launched in 2012, NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite is expected to come crashing back to Earth on Wednesday. Most of it will burn up as it reenters the atmosphere, but NASA warns some debris could survive reentry.
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
The Trump administration announced Wednesday that it would release 172 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. James Bikales, energy reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss what impact that may have on gas prices.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says President Trump has been briefed about the attack at a Michigan synagogue. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.
Security staff killed an attacker who drove a car into a Detroit-area synagogue on Thursday, Michigan authorities said. Officials say one member of the security staff was injured, but no other victims were hurt. CBS News Detroit reports.
A person who rammed a car into a Michigan synagogue on Thursday was confronted and killed by security, two law enforcement sources tell CBS News. Lindsey Reiser anchors CBS News' special coverage.
Michigan law enforcement members responded Thursday to reports of an active shooter at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, a suburb of Detroit. Lindsey Reiser anchors CBS News' coverage.