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.
President Trump has offered timelines of days and weeks for the Iran war, but a solution remains elusive.
A growing number of Europeans see the U.S. as a rival or an adversary, especially in Denmark, France, Spain and Switzerland, according to the poll.
The U.S. Embassy said Americans traveling to Mexico for the World Cup should look at advisories for the region they will be visiting.
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
Left stranded in freezing temperatures near Everest's "death zone," the climber said he survived for days with almost no food or water.
Israeli restaurateur Yehezkel Schweiger tells CBS News why he's willing to brave daily Hezbollah attacks to bring customers a bit of joy.
Pakistan says it killed 26 militants in "precise and calibrated" strikes, but Afghanistan's Taliban rulers claim 11 children and a woman are among the dead.
Police are treating the case as a possible homicide and have a Thai woman in custody, sources told The Associated Press.
The U.S.-Iran ceasefire appears to crumble as Trump says he's going to launch new strikes and Tehran will "pay the price" for not accepting a deal.
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
ICE has extended training for new officers and mandated additional instruction for those onboarded under a shortened process that has now been scrapped.
President Trump has offered timelines of days and weeks for the Iran war, but a solution remains elusive.
President Trump said the U.S. has taken out "millions" of barrels of Iranian oil in the dead of night, and said inflation will come down when the war ends.
The recall affects certain Honda Pilot, Ridgeline, Passport, and Acura MDX vehicles sold in 23 states and the District of Columbia.
President Trump said the U.S. has taken out "millions" of barrels of Iranian oil in the dead of night, and said inflation will come down when the war ends.
The recall affects certain Honda Pilot, Ridgeline, Passport, and Acura MDX vehicles sold in 23 states and the District of Columbia.
The Consumer Price Index rose last month at a 4.2% annual rate amid a spike in U.S. energy prices.
Economists expect the Consumer Price Index this week to show U.S. inflation continuing to rise due to higher energy costs.
Many Americans spend decades saving for retirement, but lack a plan for using that money once they stop working, a new survey finds. Here's what to know.
ICE has extended training for new officers and mandated additional instruction for those onboarded under a shortened process that has now been scrapped.
President Trump has offered timelines of days and weeks for the Iran war, but a solution remains elusive.
President Trump said the U.S. has taken out "millions" of barrels of Iranian oil in the dead of night, and said inflation will come down when the war ends.
President Trump signed a bill funding immigration enforcement agencies through the end of his term, bringing an end to a monthslong feud that exposed deep divisions on Capitol Hill.
President Trump said he's asking Congress to approve a short-term extension of a key spy authority to "provide time for the selection and confirmation of a permanent" director of national intelligence.
The FDA approved a new ingredient for sunscreen that's been in use in Europe for years. Dr. Jon LaPook has more details.
A sunscreen ingredient that's been available in Europe, Japan and South Korea for years has finally been approved by the FDA for sale in the U.S.
There's a new safety concern about doctors prescribing one experimental weight loss treatment, retatrutide, that hasn't even been FDA approved yet. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
Doctors are jumping the gun to prescribe a medication lacking FDA approval that has gone viral on social media. "Why are we waiting?" one physician asked.
Approved 20 years ago as a diabetes treatment, GLP-1 drugs have been found to help patients reduce weight, changing the lives of more than 30 million people in the U.S. But there also have been troubling side effects reported.
President Trump has offered timelines of days and weeks for the Iran war, but a solution remains elusive.
A growing number of Europeans see the U.S. as a rival or an adversary, especially in Denmark, France, Spain and Switzerland, according to the poll.
The U.S. Embassy said Americans traveling to Mexico for the World Cup should look at advisories for the region they will be visiting.
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
Left stranded in freezing temperatures near Everest's "death zone," the climber said he survived for days with almost no food or water.
Musician G Flip first rose to fame in Australia but has become a global star since their song "Bed of Fire" appeared in the series "Off Campus." They speak to "CBS Mornings" about how the song's popularity has impacted their music, family support and advice for young artists.
Amazon Books editorial director Sarah Gelman joins "CBS Mornings" to reveal Amazon's best books of the year so far and why they made the list.
Pope Leo XIV met with music superstar Bad Bunny in Spain as the pontiff continues his multi-city tour. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
Bettors have wagered millions of dollars on platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi as rumors swirl surrounding the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Hollywood stars like Daniel Radcliffe and Rachel Dratch took to the stage this Broadway season. CBS News' Taylor Masi spoke with some of the stars at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Last week, Anthropic, valued at almost a trillion dollars, filed to go public. Yesterday, its chief rival OpenAI confidentially filed for an initial public offering. Later this week, SpaceX is set to go public in what could be the largest IPO ever. Jon Krohn, the co-founder and CEO of Y Carrot, joins CBS News to discuss.
Meta pledged to invest $115 million to train electricians, plumbers and other workers needed to operate data centers.
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.
Apple is rolling out an update with new parental controls to help navigate screen time and keep kids safe. Jo Ling Kent explains the changes.
SpaceX is setting aside a large chunk of shares for ordinary investors as it seeks to raise a record $75 billion. Here's what to know.
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
The expected arrival of El Niño this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.
More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates spoke to reporters on Capitol Hill Wednesday before testifying for members of the House Oversight Committee about his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
The release of the Epstein files triggered a "freakout" inside the White House for President Trump's top advisers, a new report from The New York Times shows. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more.
An Air Canada pilot is accused of flying 900 flights over 17 years without a proper license. The man used false documents after being promoted to captain in 2009 until his retirement last year, authorities said. He did have a valid commercial pilot license, but never got the license required to act as a captain.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is expected to testify before members of the House Oversight Committee in a closed-door interview to discuss his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
A jury in Texas found 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony guilty of murder in a fatal stabbing of a fellow high school athlete. Jonah Kaplan reports.
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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.
Inflation surged again in May due to high energy costs and supply constraints worsened by the Iran war. Madison Mills, a senior reporter at Axios, joins to discuss.
Vice President JD Vance said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has "certainly gotten some things wrong," but has ultimately "been a good partner" to the U.S. "We're gonna keep on working together. But where interests diverge, the United States is gonna pursue the best interests of our nation, and that's how it's gonna be," Vance told Robert Costa in an interview airing Sunday.
U.S. officials say they hit nearly 20 Iranian targets overnight in response to the downing of an Apache helicopter earlier this week. CBS News' Eleanor Watson and Natalie Brand report.
Bill Gates is testifying before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more.
President Trump said Iran will "pay the price" for taking too long to negotiate a deal, adding that the U.S. will hit Iran "hard." This comes after a U.S. Apache helicopter was downed, sparking an exchange of fire. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest.