How athletes are preparing for 2021 Olympics
The coronavirus pandemic postponed the 2020 Olympics, now set to take place in Tokyo in 2021. American athletes have had to adapt to the unprecedented change in schedule. Nancy Chen reports.
The coronavirus pandemic postponed the 2020 Olympics, now set to take place in Tokyo in 2021. American athletes have had to adapt to the unprecedented change in schedule. Nancy Chen reports.
In the "CBS This Morning" series Pushing the Limits, Nancy Chen looks at the fate of thousands of athletes who were training for the Olympic trials when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. The summer games were postponed until 2021. What's happened since has tested their limits in every way. Chen spoke with athletes vying for a spot on Team USA, including two former Olympians -- gymnast Laurie Hernandez and fencer Daryl Homer -- as well as first-time Olympic hopeful Kyle Merber. She takes a look at how these athletes have had to develop a different kind of strength.
The superstar gymnast finished her winning floor routine with an epic mic drop
"My celebration was actually more 'that's the tea,' which is telling a story, spreading news," Morgan told reporters Friday
Team USA's Megan Rapinoe calls it a "ridiculous and disappointing" distraction
The U.S. women's soccer team has advanced to the final of the 2019 World Cup. They beat England 2-1 in the semi-final match Tuesday. CBS Sports writer Roger Gonzalez joins CBSN to talk about the game highlights and what to expect in Sunday's final match.
"This team is special. Thanks for the bday love. Thanks for the rocking stadium. Thanks for continuing to believe with us. And that's the tea," Morgan tweeted after the victory went viral
Confidence comes naturally to Team USA -- but England's coach has accused the Americans of bad manners
Team USA will soon take on France in the Women's World Cup quarterfinal. Ahead of the big game, former soccer stars Brandi Chastain and Michelle Akers are raising awareness about possible brain injuries from playing soccer. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
First on "CBS This Morning," two former soccer stars share how they're recruiting others to protect future athletes. Michelle Akers scored both goals in Team USA's first championship in 1991. And in 1999, Brandi Chastain helped lead the team to another title. Dr. Jon LaPook spoke to them about why they're trying to raise awareness of debilitating brain disease known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE.
Spain was the first team this tournament to score against the U.S.
As Team USA defends its championship title, a record number of viewers points to the growing popularity of women's soccer around the world
The 2019 Women's World Cup kicks off Friday in France, celebrating a huge rise in popularity for women's soccer. Organizers expect to attract one billion TV viewers around the world – 25 percent more than the 2015 tournament won by Team USA. Roxana Saberi reports.
Steve Penny was arrested Wednesday for allegedly ordering documents be removed from the training center where Larry Nassar abused athletes
The Americans were facing defeat until 20-year-old Declan Farmer tied the game
Jessie Diggins and Kikkan Randall beat Sweden by 19-hundredths of a second in the women's team sprint in Pyeongchang
Team USA made history by bringing home America's first gold for cross-country skiing in the Winter Olympics. Jessie Diggins and Kikkan Randall join "CBS This Morning" to discuss the first time they met, how they prepared for the competition and what they hope their win can do for the sport in the U.S.
The 2018 Olympics were an international affair for the Brandt family of Minnesota. Hannah Brandt helped Team USA to the gold medal, while her adopted sister Marissa, who was born in South Korea, represented the unified Korean team. Dana Jacobson reports.
The latest top events featured the culmination of one of the jewels of the Winter Games -- women's figure skating
Wednesday featured a full slate of primetime events from South Korea
Jessica Diggins blows by Sweden's Stina Nilsson in a blur to capture gold in the team sprint, bringing the U.S. its first gold medal ever in cross-country skiing
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Team USA wasn't just wearing the large gloves, they also had a battery-powered parka
The Olympics are underway in South Korea. Athletes from 93 nations paraded into the Olympic stadium for the opening ceremony. There was plenty of pageantry, as well as politics. CBS News' Ben Tracy reports from Pyeongchang.
The may look cute and cuddly, but these 2018 Winter Olympics mascots are found throughout Korean folklore and legend. The white tiger is thought to be a sacred guardian while the Asiatic black bear represents strength.
Four Israeli hostages taken 8 months ago by Hamas into Gaza were rescued alive during a raid on the Nuseirat camp in central Gaza, the IDF says.
The state visit began with a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe, including a wreath-laying at France's tomb of the unknown soldier, and a military parade along the Champs-Élysées leading to the Élysée Palace.
The U.S. women, who have won every gold medal in women's basketball since the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, expect to field a star-packed team.
Derek Stefureac has reversed the progression of his multiple sclerosis by embracing exercise, doctors said.
In a letter shared by the Irish Guards on X, the Princess of Wales apologized for not being there in her capacity as the guards' honorary colonel.
A Ukrainian attack Friday on the small town of Sadove in Ukraine's partially occupied Kherson region killed 22 and wounded 15 people, Moscow-backed governor Vladimir Saldo said.
World War II veteran Harold Terens, 100, and his sweetheart, Jeanne Swerlin, 96, proved that love is eternal.
When villagers cut open the python's stomach, "Farida's head was immediately visible," an official said.
It was the final flight of Virgin's Unity spaceplane while the company transitions to a more capable spacecraft.
The dinner celebrated the strength of the countries' long alliance.
The U.S. role came mainly in the form of intelligence support, two U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News but declined to share sensitive details regarding the operation.
The U.S. women, who have won every gold medal in women's basketball since the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, expect to field a star-packed team.
Derek Stefureac has reversed the progression of his multiple sclerosis by embracing exercise, doctors said.
As home prices nationwide continue to climb, the federal government is looking into a recent spike in upfront costs associated with buying a house.
As home prices nationwide continue to climb, the federal government is looking into a recent spike in upfront costs associated with buying a house.
Interest in hybrids is growing, with 31% of consumers considering a hybrid for their next purchase.
Kia is advising Telluride owners to park their vehicle outside because of fire concerns with the SUV's power seat controls.
United Airlines is personalizing in-flight marketing as the carrier seeks to cash in on passenger data.
Trader Joe's is seeing mega demand for its mini lines of cooler bags and totes, with the items fetching high prices on resale sites.
The state visit began with a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe, including a wreath-laying at France's tomb of the unknown soldier, and a military parade along the Champs-Élysées leading to the Élysée Palace.
As Kennedy scrambles to gain ballot access in Nevada, some Democratic Party leaders worry he may siphon votes from President Biden in the key battleground state.
The announcement comes just one day after international scrutiny over an Israeli airstrike on a school in central Gaza, where thousands of Palestinian civilians had been sheltering.
Justice Clarence Thomas has formally disclosed two trips he took with Republican megadonor Harlan Crow in 2019.
In an interview with ABC News David Muir, Mr. Biden was asked whether he had ruled out a pardon for Hunter Biden, to which Mr. Biden replied, "Yes."
Derek Stefureac has reversed the progression of his multiple sclerosis by embracing exercise, doctors said.
The RSV vaccine by GSK was previously approved only for adults 60 and older.
The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year.
To help bridge the gap between pregnant women and healthcare, non-profit March of Dimes has rolled out mobile units with ultrasound capabilities.
Proposed state standards to protect indoor workers from extreme heat would extend to schools. The rules come as climate change is bringing more frequent and intense heat waves, causing schools nationwide to cancel instruction.
The dinner celebrated the strength of the countries' long alliance.
The U.S. role came mainly in the form of intelligence support, two U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News but declined to share sensitive details regarding the operation.
Frank Stronach was arrested on sexual assault charges spanning decades, police said.
When villagers cut open the python's stomach, "Farida's head was immediately visible," an official said.
The state visit began with a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe, including a wreath-laying at France's tomb of the unknown soldier, and a military parade along the Champs-Élysées leading to the Élysée Palace.
Elin Hilderbrand's Nantucket-based books have made her famous. Her books routinely shoot to the top of the bestseller lists. On Tuesday, her book "Swan Song" will be released.
Tate Taylor got his start in his home state of Mississippi as a Hollywood production assistant alongside actor Octavia Spencer. Now, as a director and producer of big budget projects, Taylor is on a mission to bring big screen business back home.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographer Ed Spinelli.
In his memoir, the actor-producer-director who grew up in Hollywood in a literary family writes of a life of bold-faced celebrity, tragedy, and well-told stories.
Emmy Award-winning actor Sarah Paulson is returning to Broadway after more than a decade, starring as Toni Lafayette in the play "Appropriate."
YouTube announced this week it is updating its policy on firearm videos to keep potentially dangerous content from reaching underage users.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping American life, including changing the investment landscape as AI-related stocks are booming. CBS News' John Dickerson examines some of the best performers to explain which industries make up the AI revolution.
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.
The law requires car manufacturers to install rear seat reminder alerts in new passenger cars by 2025. The government is weighing whether to go beyond that mandate to require occupant detection technology.
Many newer vehicles have built-in technology that is meant to remind drivers that a child is in the back seat of a car, which can be deadly on a hot day. But a Louisiana family warns the technology isn't good enough to prevent a tragedy. National consumer correspondent Ash-har Qurairshi reports.
A massive heat dome is currently sulking over California, Texas, and parts of the Southwest. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more details from Las Vegas, which broke a daily record at 111 degrees Fahrenheit Thursday.
The "Teen Rex" is one of just four young T. rex fossils that have been found on Earth.
Joro spiders can lay up to 500 eggs in a single sac and can parachute themselves "tens to hundreds of miles" away through the sky. These photos show where they've landed so far.
They're big, they're scary-looking and they float through the air — but Joro spiders are also among the "shyest" spiders researchers have ever found.
"Tornado Alley" used to refer to the central Plains region, but research shows new areas of the Midwest and Southeast now face a greater threat.
Frank Stronach was arrested on sexual assault charges spanning decades, police said.
The FBI released 475 pages of documents related to the O.J. Simpson investigation for the 1994 double homicides of his former wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.
Coast Guard officers fired at and sank a speedboat suspected of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea, officials said,
Prosecutors say the suspect in the Gilgo Beach murder investigation, Rex Heuermann, faces two more murder charges. He's now accused of killing six women.
The skeletal remains of Maury-Ange Faith Martinez were found in January, several months after she was reported missing.
It was the final flight of Virgin's Unity spaceplane while the company transitions to a more capable spacecraft.
Astronaut Williams Anders died Friday, June 7, 2024, at the age of 90. In this "CBS Sunday Morning" story originally broadcast December 23, 2018, Anders and his fellow crewmates from Apollo 8, James Lovell and Frank Borman, talked with Lee Cowan about becoming the first humans to circle the moon, and of the photograph they brought back: the first image of the Earth above the lunar surface. Dubbed "Earthrise," it showed humanity the beauty and fragility of our home planet, and helped invigorate the environmental movement.
William Anders, who snapped one of the most iconic images of the space age, was killed when his small plane went down off the coast of Washington state.
The Starliner crew had to work around thruster problems and more helium leaks, but pulled off a successful space station docking.
Boeing's Starliner capsule, with a crew of two, docked at the International Space Station Thursday after troubleshooting some technical malfunctions. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood breaks down how NASA maneuvered through the challenges to achieve the Starliner's next step in space.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographer Ed Spinelli.
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Astronaut Williams Anders died Friday, June 7, 2024, at the age of 90. In this "CBS Sunday Morning" story originally broadcast December 23, 2018, Anders and his fellow crewmates from Apollo 8, James Lovell and Frank Borman, talked with Lee Cowan about becoming the first humans to circle the moon, and of the photograph they brought back: the first image of the Earth above the lunar surface. Dubbed "Earthrise," it showed humanity the beauty and fragility of our home planet, and helped invigorate the environmental movement.
Israeli officials say four hostages taken by Hamas from a music festival during the Oct. 7 terrorist attack were rescued alive Saturday during a raid in central Gaza. Heavy fighting was reported in the area. CBS News' Chris Livesay has more on this developing story.
When his friend needed a kidney, he stepped up to help, and even though he wasn't a match, he was able to start a chain of giving. Plus, a toddler goes viral for her "Golden Girls" hairstyle, and a Harvard Law School graduate gives back to those on campus who may be overlooked.
Fantastic Cat is a band that Rolling Stone hailed as "the supergroup you need to know." Formed in 2022, the band features talents of four critically acclaimed singer-songwriters who decided to join forces and make music for the fun of it. Now, Fantastic Cat performs "Later On."
Fantastic Cat is a band that Rolling Stone hailed as "the supergroup you need to know." Formed in 2022, the band features talents of four critically acclaimed singer-songwriters who decided to join forces and make music for the fun of it. Now, Fantastic Cat performs "All My Fault."