Missing American hiker found dead on South Africa's Table Mountain
Brook Cheuvront was reported missing on Saturday after a tracking app she was using stopped updating and friends could not reach her.
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Ticket price for women's NCAA Final Four skyrockets above $2,000
The women's NCAA Final Four games will take place in a smaller arena than the men's, causing a short supply of tickets.
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How to watch today's Alabama vs. UNC men's NCAA March Madness Sweet 16 game: Livestream options, more
Alabama heads to the Sweet 16 today to face the UNC Tar Heels in the men's NCAA March Madness tournament.
How to watch today's UNC Tar Heels vs. Wagner Seahawks NCAA March Madness men's college basketball game
Game time and how to watch: Don't miss today's UNC vs. Wagner March Madness 2024 men's basketball game.
Eric Montross, former UNC basketball star, dies at 52
Eric Montross had been diagnosed with cancer in March, leading to him stepping away from his duties as a radio analyst for UNC game broadcasts.
How to watch today's Miami Hurricanes vs. North Carolina Tar Heels game: Starting time, livestream options
Today's game between the University of Miami Hurricanes and the North Carolina Tar Heels promises to be epic.
Sen. Murphy discusses potential gun reform
The U.S. is once again reeling from a series of mass shootings. Connecticut Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy joins "America Decides" to discuss possible gun reform solutions.
UNC grad student charged with murder in fatal shooting of professor
Tailei Qi was officially charged with first-degree murder and booked at the Orange County jail.
Professor killed in shooting at UNC
A University of North Carolina professor was shot and killed Monday and a suspect is in custody. The shooting prompted an hourslong lockdown of the campus. Jeff Pegues reports.
Unpacking the affirmative action decision
The Supreme Court ended the systemic use of race as a factor in college admissions on Thursday. Jess Bravin, Supreme Court correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to break down the decision. Plus, Andrew Brennen, a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduate who testified in the case, shares his thoughts on the outcome.
Universities across U.S. react to Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling
Several college administrators indicated that the court's decision could create uncertainty and confusion regarding admissions procedures moving forward.
How Harvard's admissions process may change after the Supreme Court ruling
Some states have already banned race-conscious college admissions policies. Here's what happened to schools in those regions.
March Madness teams to look out for
Following their loss in the ACC quarterfinals, the UNC Tar Heels may end up being the first preseason No. 1 seed to miss March Madness since the tournament's expansion in 1985. CBS Sports bracketologist Jerry Palm joins CBS News to preview the tournament favorites, underdogs and teams on the bubble.
Potential fallout from affirmative action cases
The Supreme Court heard arguments in two cases Monday involving the use of affirmative action in the college admissions process. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports. Then Alan Jenkins, professor of practice at Harvard Law School, joins John Dickerson to explain the reasoning behind the arguments and the potential fallout from the decision.
Supreme Court revisits affirmative action
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments in two cases that challenge affirmative action policies at Harvard and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Evan Mandery, a professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, joins CBS News to discuss the cases and the impact they could have on college admissions.
World Arthritis Day: Awareness and advice
Dr. Amanda Nelson, associate professor of medicine at the University of North Carolina and co-chair of the Arthritis Foundation Pain Management Expert Panel, explains how patients can be their best advocates.
Kansas wins 2022 NCAA Championship
The University of Kansas won the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Champions after the biggest comeback in tournament history, beating the University of North Carolina Tarheels 72-69. CBS Sports writer Chip Patterson has more on the historic game.
SCOTUS to hear affirmative action arguments
This week, the Supreme Court agreed to hear a pair of cases brought against Harvard and the University of North Carolina. The lawsuits allege the schools' admission policies discriminate against Asian American applicants. If the suits are successful, colleges and universities may no longer be able to use race as a factor in the admissions process. Natalie Brand reports on the arguments that could be heard by the court in the fall.
Supreme Court to hear affirmative action challenge
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a challenge to the consideration of race in college admissions. The lawsuits accuse Harvard College and the University of North Carolina of discriminating against Asian American applicants in an effort to promote diversity.
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Universities halt in-person classes after COVID-19 outbreaks
Michigan State University, now joining the University of North Carolina and Notre Dame, is canceling in-person classes and will go virtual this fall due to coronavirus outbreaks. David Begnaud has the details.
U.S. breaks single-day August virus record
The dangers of reopening classrooms to in-person learning are being felt at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Just days after classes resumed, at least 10 students tested positive for the coronavirus, in clusters originating at two campus dormitories. It comes as the country saw more than 64,000 new cases Friday, the most in a single day in August so far. There are now more than 5.3 million infections in the U.S. Michael George reports on what the pandemic looks like in the U.S.
Man arrested in 2012 murder case of UNC student
Miguel Enrique Oliveras, 28, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of then-19-year-old Faith Hedgepeth.
Fallout over Hannah-Jones' tenure decision
After a public battle with the University of North Carolina over tenure, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and the creator of The 1619 Project, Nikole Hannah-Jones announced exclusively on “CBS This Morning” Tuesday that she will not be joining the university this fall. Nikki Battiste reports on the fallout and the support pouring in for Hannah-Jones.
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Army survivors of deadly attack in Kuwait dispute Pentagon's account
Survivors of an Iranian attack that killed six U.S. service members have disputed the Pentagon's description of events and said their unit in Kuwait was left dangerously exposed.
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Brian Hooker exchanged Facebook messages with a friend, which CBS News exclusively reviewed, after his wife vanished in the Bahamas over the weekend.
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U.S. will host diplomatic talks between Israel and Lebanon, sources say
As Trump issues a new warning to Iran to comply with a tenuous two-week ceasefire, the two sides don't even seem to agree on the terms of the deal.
First lady Melania Trump slams "baseless lies" tying her to Jeffrey Epstein
First lady Melania Trump delivered a televised statement denying a relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
White House staff received email warning not to place bets on prediction markets
White House aides got an email last month telling them not to place bets on prediction markets with nonpublic information, multiple administration officials told CBS News.
Judge says Pentagon must restore press access
A federal judge blocked a restrictive new Defense Dept. press policy instituted after previously he ruled Pentagon press restrictions issued last year were unlawful.
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California officials make arrests in LA hospice fraud crackdown
California's attorney general filed charges against 21 suspects, accusing the group of defrauding the state of $267 million. Arrests come after a CBS News investigation into hospice fraud.
Inside Pam Bondi's aggressive push to crack down on animal cruelty crimes
A politically connected nonprofit animal shelter helped steer Bondi on DOJ's approach on animal cruelty crimes and their prosecution.
Independence Arch, or "Arc de Trump," plans include taxpayer funds
The president says the arch will commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary.
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White House staff received email warning not to place bets on prediction markets
White House aides got an email last month telling them not to place bets on prediction markets with nonpublic information, multiple administration officials told CBS News.
Judge says Pentagon must restore press access
A federal judge blocked a restrictive new Defense Dept. press policy instituted after previously he ruled Pentagon press restrictions issued last year were unlawful.
As Artemis II heads back to Earth, crew is staking their lives on the heat shield
Despite problems during the unpiloted Artemis I reentry, the Artemis II crew is confident their heat shield will protect them during a fiery descent to Earth.
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Brian Hooker exchanged Facebook messages with a friend, which CBS News exclusively reviewed, after his wife vanished in the Bahamas over the weekend.
Inside Pam Bondi's aggressive push to crack down on animal cruelty crimes
A politically connected nonprofit animal shelter helped steer Bondi on DOJ's approach on animal cruelty crimes and their prosecution.
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Strait of Hormuz still seeing significantly lower traffic despite ceasefire
Few ships passed through the waterway Wednesday and Thursday despite a ceasefire agreement that was supposed to open the waterway key to transiting oil across the globe.
Property taxes are surging. See what homeowners by state and county.
The average U.S. property tax bill rose 3.7% last year to $4,427, outpacing inflation even as the typical home lost value.
DOJ probing NFL over games on paid platforms, sources say
The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
USPS halts contributions to pension plan after warning of "cash crisis"
The U.S. Postal Service, which lost $9 billion in 2025, recently warned that it could run out of money within 12 months.
CPI report may show inflation hitting 2024 levels amid soaring gas prices
Economic forecasts show that this week's March Consumer Price Index could show prices climbing at their fastest pace in nearly two years.
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White House staff received email warning not to place bets on prediction markets
White House aides got an email last month telling them not to place bets on prediction markets with nonpublic information, multiple administration officials told CBS News.
Judge says Pentagon must restore press access
A federal judge blocked a restrictive new Defense Dept. press policy instituted after previously he ruled Pentagon press restrictions issued last year were unlawful.
Inside Pam Bondi's aggressive push to crack down on animal cruelty crimes
A politically connected nonprofit animal shelter helped steer Bondi on DOJ's approach on animal cruelty crimes and their prosecution.
U.S. to lead ceasefire talks between Lebanon and Israel in D.C.
The U.S. is convening hastily arranged diplomatic talks next week in Washington, D.C., aimed at crafting a ceasefire in Lebanon.
First lady Melania Trump slams "baseless lies" tying her to Jeffrey Epstein
First lady Melania Trump delivered a televised statement denying a relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Medicaid work rules will stress states' staffing capacity
Some states already don't have enough staff to quickly process Medicaid applications and answer enrollees' phone calls. Researchers say they may not be prepared to handle new Medicaid work rules, predicting people will lose coverage as a result.
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2 more drug companies to officially launch on TrumpRx
Two more drug-making giants, Abbvie and Genentech, will start selling popular medications on the White House's discounted pharmaceutical site as soon as Monday.
Social media driving teens toward steroids, extreme body transformations
Behind some of the viral physiques lies a troubling trend: the use of a powerful drug never approved for humans.
Scientist with rare ALS genetic mutation looks to experimental treatment
Every few months for the past three years, Jeff Vierstra has been receiving infusions in his spine that target and disable a mutated gene that made it likely he would develop ALS.
New ALS treatment brings hope to patients
"CBS Saturday Morning" looks at an experimental treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, that is bringing hope to some patients suffering from the neurodegenerative disease. To inquire about possible participation in Silence ALS, an initiative to develop individualized gene-based therapies for patients with other rare genetic forms of ALS, please write to silenceals@cumc.columbia.edu.
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Strait of Hormuz still seeing significantly lower traffic despite ceasefire
Few ships passed through the waterway Wednesday and Thursday despite a ceasefire agreement that was supposed to open the waterway key to transiting oil across the globe.
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Brian Hooker exchanged Facebook messages with a friend, which CBS News exclusively reviewed, after his wife vanished in the Bahamas over the weekend.
Putin declares 32-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for Orthodox Easter
Russia's President Vladimir Putin has declared a ceasefire in Ukraine over the Orthodox Easter.
U.S. to lead ceasefire talks between Lebanon and Israel in D.C.
The U.S. is convening hastily arranged diplomatic talks next week in Washington, D.C., aimed at crafting a ceasefire in Lebanon.
A man stole a handbag outside a London pub. Inside was a Faberge egg and watch.
A man who stole a handbag containing a Faberge egg and watch worth at least $2.8 million from a London pub was jailed for more than two years.
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BTS kicks off comeback world tour
K-pop supergroup BTS hit the stage on Thursday, kicking off their comeback world tour after a four-year hiatus. Nicole Fell, assistant editor at The Hollywood Reporter, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
How realistic is "Project Hail Mary"?
Ryan Gosling's new movie, "Project Hail Mary," is raising questions about the future of the Sun. CBS News contributor Janna Levin joins with more details.
"Survivor 50" castaway talks elimination
(Spoilers ahead) The latest castaway voted off "Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans" joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss being eliminated from the game, this season's challenges and being the first member of the jury.
NASA drops Artemis II moon mission playlist with astronauts' wake-up songs
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Kanye West's upcoming Italy gig sparks debate after U.K. denied rapper entry
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West being denied entry into the U.K. has raised questions over the star's upcoming performance in Italy.
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Behind Anthropic's alarming AI model
Anthropic announced its new AI model is too powerful for public release. Puck's Ian Krietzberg joins CBS News with more.
Analysis finds AI will reshape 50-55% of jobs
Researchers at Boston Consulting Group estimate that AI will "reshape" between 50-55% of U.S. jobs over the next three years. They note that while AI integration will likely change the nature of the work, it doesn't necessarily mean job losses in every case. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Anthropic claims new AI too powerful to release
Anthropic says its newest AI model, Claude Mythos, is too powerful and dangerous to be released to the public. Tech journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss.
AI will affect more than half of all U.S. jobs, analysis finds
Artificial intelligence is more likely to change the nature of work than to supplant masses of workers, according to researchers.
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First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
Emperor penguins listed as endangered species
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
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Police arrest 21 suspects in hospice fraud case
Police file charges against 21 suspects in what's described as a $267 million fraud case with zero legitimate patients. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
A man stole a handbag outside a London pub. Inside was a Faberge egg and watch.
A man who stole a handbag containing a Faberge egg and watch worth at least $2.8 million from a London pub was jailed for more than two years.
"Ketamine Queen" sentenced to 15 years
Jasveen Sangha, the woman described as the "Ketamine Queen," was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in federal prison for her role in the death of "Friends" co-star Matthew Perry. Carter Evans reports.
Husband arrested after wife falls overboard
Brian Hooker has been arrested by the Royal Bahamas Police Force after his wife, Lynette Hooker, apparently fell overboard from their dinghy and was swept away by currents. Hooker's lawyer denies any wrongdoing. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
Doctor found guilty of attempted manslaughter
Gerhardt Konig, the anesthesiologist accused of trying to kill his wife in Hawaii last year, was found guilty Wednesday of attempted manslaughter based upon extreme mental or emotional disturbance.
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As Artemis II heads back to Earth, crew is staking their lives on the heat shield
Despite problems during the unpiloted Artemis I reentry, the Artemis II crew is confident their heat shield will protect them during a fiery descent to Earth.
NASA drops Artemis II moon mission playlist with astronauts' wake-up songs
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
NASA gears up for Artemis II crew's return to Earth
With Artemis II astronauts closing out on-board tests, flight controllers are prepping for reentry and splashdown Friday.
Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
Artemis II crew on path back to Earth after historic trip around the moon
The Artemis II crew flew farther from Earth than any humans in history as they passed over the far side of the moon on Monday night.
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Survivors speak out on deadly Iranian attack
U.S. service members spoke to CBS News' Jonah Kaplan about the deadly Iranian drone strike in Kuwait and recalled the moment an explosion hit the unit. The survivors described the heroism after the war's deadliest strike against the U.S. and disputed the Pentagon's description of the events.
BTS kicks off comeback world tour
K-pop supergroup BTS hit the stage on Thursday, kicking off their comeback world tour after a four-year hiatus. Nicole Fell, assistant editor at The Hollywood Reporter, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Top Democrats gather at NAN Convention
Democratic lawmakers are hoping to court Black voters this week at Reverend Al Sharpton's National Action Network Convention in New York. CBS News' Fin Gómez has more.
Rory McIlroy begins defense of Masters title
Day One of the 2026 Masters Tournament has come to an end at Augusta National Golf Club. CBS News senior national correspondent Jim Axelrod has more.
NASA confident about Artemis II heat shield
Thursday marked the Artemis II crew's final full day in space. They are now preparing for reentry to Earth with NASA expressing confidence in the ship's heat shield. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.