Karl-Anthony Towns wins social justice award
Exclusively on "CBS Mornings, NBA star Karl-Anthony Towns of the Minnesota Timberwolves is announced as this year's recipient of the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award
Exclusively on "CBS Mornings, NBA star Karl-Anthony Towns of the Minnesota Timberwolves is announced as this year's recipient of the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award
Violent storms and tornadoes bore down on six states Wednesday, this time across the southern U.S. The extreme weather is not letting up, with more danger expected Thursday.
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky has introduced "Icons," a new collection of unique experiences. This collection features stays at the "X-Men" mansion, the Minneapolis house from "Purple Rain" complete with exclusive Prince music, a private tour in the clocktower room of Musée d'Orsay and an immersive visit to the Ferrari Museum in Italy.
Award-winning actor Rainn Wilson, famed for his role as Dwight Schrute in "The Office," joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about hosting the new podcast 'Soul Boom,' inspired by his bestselling book.
A majority of voters says the economy is a major factor for them. President Biden visited Racine, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, the future home of a Microsoft data center. It's also where his predecessor, former President Donald Trump, touted a project that ended up falling flat as Biden looks to contrast their economic records.
Santiago Paredes, a former quality manager for Spirit AeroSystems, speaks publicly for the first time about concerns over the key Boeing supplier. Kansas-based Spirit AeroSystems builds the bulk of the Boeing 737 Max.
Another day of powerful storms hammers millions with heavy rain, wind and deadly tornadoes. Also, President Biden draws a red line, saying no new offensive weapons to Israel if it invades Rafah. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
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In "The Office" actor Rainn Wilson's new podcast "Soul Bloom," he speaks with comedians, experts and authors about creativity, spirituality and psychology.
Jordyn Zimmerman is autistic and nonspeaking at 29, but she's still making her voice heard.
Jerusalem's Hand in Hand school sees Jewish and Arab kids learn together – and they're learning a lot more than just math and science.
The book by "Brooklyn" author Colm picks up more than two decades later with Eilis Lacey, who left her small Irish town for a new life in America.
Oprah Winfrey has selected "Long Island" by author Colm Tóibín as her newest book club pick.
The questions, discussion topics and other material that follow are intended to enhance a group's conversation of "Long Island."
As Formula One's popularity grows in the U.S., Lewis Hamilton is marking a significant change in his career.
A Starbucks barista in Little Rock, Arkansas, was deeply moved thanks to the kindness and generosity of a customer.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem would not answer a question about whether the meeting with the North Korean leader actually occurred.
Oprah Winfrey has selected "Long Island" by author Colm Tóibín as her newest book club pick.
"The Many Lives of Mama Love" is a memoir by Lara Love Hardin that has been selected as Oprah Winfrey's latest book club pick.
The questions, discussion topics and other material that follow are intended to enhance a group's conversation of "Let Us Descend."
"Let Us Descend" by Jesmyn Ward, a recipient of the MacArthur Fellowship and the youngest person ever to be honored with the Library of Congress's Prize for American Fiction, chronicles the trials of Annis, an enslaved teenager.
"Wellness: A novel," looks at a 20-year relationship between Elizabeth and Jack, from their initial meeting as lonely students in Chicago in 1993 to their turbulent marriage in 2014.
A majority of voters says the economy is a major factor for them. President Biden visited Racine, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, the future home of a Microsoft data center. It's also where his predecessor, former President Donald Trump, touted a project that ended up falling flat as Biden looks to contrast their economic records.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an independent candidate for president, confirmed doctors found a dead worm in his brain over a decade ago, but his spokesperson says he is now in good health. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains more about it.
The House of Representatives on Wednesday overwhelmingly rejected Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson from his leadership role. Fewer than a dozen Republicans joined Greene in the vote as Democratic leaders showed their support for Johnson.
Robert Costa and CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman break down former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial after adult film actor Stormy Daniels testifies.
President Biden marked Holocaust Remembrance Day with a speech Tuesday, supporting Israel. Speaking at the U.S. Capitol, Biden warned that the lessons from the Holocaust are being lost.
More than 100 nations, including the United States, have agreed to protect 30% of the world's oceans by 2030.
As part of our "Changing the Game" series, we're highlighting Sarah Paiji Yoo. She is the co-founder and CEO of Blueland, which specializes in eco-friendly cleaning products and is on a mission to eliminate single-use plastic.
Alexis Ohanian spearheads a foundation that funds young entrepreneurs committed to addressing challenges associated with climate change.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an independent candidate for president, confirmed doctors found a dead worm in his brain over a decade ago, but his spokesperson says he is now in good health. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains more about it.
Peloton's head instructor and VP of Fitness Programming Robin Arzón joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about balancing motherhood with mental and physical strength.
There is new research from the journal Environmental Science and Technology that is raising concerns about toxic chemicals coming from the seats inside of cars. Most seats are treated with flame-retardant chemicals because of a federal fire safety standard. The new study found those chemicals in the air inside of cars, which means drivers or passengers could be inhaling them.
One of the United States' largest private-for-profit hospital chains, Steward Health Care, filed for bankruptcy Monday. The company owns dozens of community hospitals across eight states.
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty disclosed that a cyberattack on one of its subsidiaries earlier this year might affect up to a third of all Americans.
Born in a crucial time of need at the start of the pandemic, this organization began with a scrappy operation. Four million meals later, the Seva Collective has continued to grow.
Born in a crucial time of need at the start of the pandemic, this organization began with a scrappy operation. Four million meals later, the Seva Collective has continued to grow, bringing on new volunteers, partnering with food banks, companies and farms, and hosting special toy and clothing drives.
A widower finds a new purpose – in a Publix – after losing his wife. Then, volunteers in Southern California gather to work at a drive-thru that serves nutritious foods for those in need.
Back in March, two officers and a good Samaritan risked their lives to rescue a couple who were trapped in a burning home in Cape Coral, Florida.
A police officer becomes a guardian angel for a little girl struggling at school. A New Jersey toddler goes viral for the way she speaks, bringing joy and laughs to millions. A 7-year-old makes history at the rodeo. Plus, more inspiring stories.
Stormy Daniels' rapid-fire and sensational testimony in Donald Trump's criminal trial continued for a second day Thursday.
Researchers identified a previously unknown genus of prehistoric hornless deer, which were roughly the size of modern house cats, in South Dakota.
Wilson's parents are asking for over $1 million in damages in the wrongful death lawsuit.
New research links higher consumption of certain ultra-processed foods to a higher risk of death.
The Florida sheriff's deputy has been placed on administrative leave after the deadly shooting of Senior Airman Roger Fortson.
The price of a McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese meal has more than doubled since 2014, data show.
Highway safety regulators say automaker's remedy for a fuel injector recall does not actually fix the problem.
Elon Musk's Neuralink finds a brain-computer interface device captured less data a month after implant surgery.
Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery plan to launch a combined Disney+, Hulu and Max streaming service this summer.
A new study of low- and moderate-income students in California finds that most recoup their educational costs after only a few years.
Stormy Daniels' rapid-fire and sensational testimony in Donald Trump's criminal trial continued for a second day Thursday.
An appeals court determined in December that Rep. Jeff FortenberryThe Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in December tossed out the Republican congressman's conviction.
Hunter Biden was indicted on federal gun charges in September and pleaded not guilty.
Democrats running for office are using abortion rollbacks to galvanize voters, with abortion rights ballot initiatives amplifying their lines of attack.
The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial gave Trump permission to attend Barron Trump's high school graduation later this month.
New research links higher consumption of certain ultra-processed foods to a higher risk of death.
Elon Musk's Neuralink finds a brain-computer interface device captured less data a month after implant surgery.
Brain worms, like the one Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign said he contracted over a decade ago, are real — and more common in certain parts of the world than you might think.
Almost 650,000 people aged 18 to 64 died of a drug overdose from 2011 to 2021, researchers found.
Regional grocery chains separately recall cheese spreads sold across the Midwest because they may be tainted with bacteria.
Demonstrators chanting anti-Israeli slogans have descended on the Swedish city hosting the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest.
Mohammad Rasoulof has become the latest artist targeted in a widening crackdown on all dissent in the Islamic Republic.
Allan W. Knepper, 27, was among a squadron that encountered heavy anti-aircraft fire during an attack on Axis powers in July 1943.
One member of Israel's government says Hamas loves Mr. Biden, but other Israelis worry their leaders are losing the vital war for global support.
The blue lobster could have sold for roughly $30 based on her size, but it was decided to donate her to an aquarium to keep her safe instead.
Demonstrators chanting anti-Israeli slogans have descended on the Swedish city hosting the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest.
In "The Office" actor Rainn Wilson's new podcast "Soul Bloom," he speaks with comedians, experts and authors about creativity, spirituality and psychology.
Award-winning actor Rainn Wilson, famed for his role as Dwight Schrute in "The Office," joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about hosting the new podcast 'Soul Boom,' inspired by his bestselling book.
UmaSofia Srivastava resigned as Miss Teen USA on Wednesday, just two days after Noelia Voigt stepped down as Miss USA.
"Grotesquerie" star Niecy Nash took to social media to show off her new co-worker, Travis Kelce, on the new horror-drama TV series by "American Horror Story" creator Ryan Murphy.
An undercover sting operation in New Mexico is renewing calls by law enforcement for social media platforms to do more to protect kids online. Bodycam video exclusively obtained by CBS News shows how police took down a suspected sexual predator allegedly targeting kids on Facebook messenger.
A new Microsoft report shows that 75% of workers now use artificial intelligence at their jobs. Jared Spataro, Microsoft's corporate vice president of AI at work, joins CBS News to discuss how the technology is changing workplaces.
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.
Artificial intelligence has revolutionized how millions work and the same is true for militaries worldwide. Autonomous weapons systems are already on the battlefield in Ukraine and Gaza. Dr. C. Anthony Pfaff, research professor at U.S. Army War College, joins CBS News to discuss.
Santiago Paredes spent a decade doing final inspections on 737 fuselages for Spirit AeroSystems, one of Boeing's largest suppliers. He says he filed an ethics complaint when his managers asked him to speed up inspections about where he was finding issues, and when he was ignored, he eventually resigned. He spoke exclusively to Kris Van Cleave.
In the video, the surface of the sun appears furred with dark yellow material as beams of gold swoop overhead.
The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
Boeing's Starliner was set to make its maiden voyage to the International Space Station, with its first piloted launch Monday night. But the launch, already pushed back following years of delays, was scrubbed with less than two hours to go before liftoff. Mark Strassmanm reports.
Reported sightings of giant, toxic, invasive hammerhead flatworms are on the rise in parts of southeastern Canada. Experts say the worms can grow up to 3 feet long and pose a risk to children, pets and other small animals. Peter Ducey, PH.D. and distinguished teaching professor at SUNY Cortland, joins CBS News to discuss the worm.
When NASA added a tiny four-pound helicopter as a stowaway to its Mars 2020 lander, it expected the helicopter to fly five very brief flights in the thin Martian atmosphere. Yet, Ingenuity would far surpass all expectations.
Wilson's parents are asking for over $1 million in damages in the wrongful death lawsuit.
Nine men were found dead in the city of Morelos in Zacatecas — a day after nine bodies were found on an avenue in the city of Fresnillo.
The suspect's girlfriend reportedly told investigators he showed up at her house and told her he had done something to "three gringos."
Campus police discovered an assault rifle registered to the student, as well as several high-capacity magazines, ammunition and "hand-drawn images in a journal depicting a violent act."
A sting, part of "Operation MetaPhile," led to the arrests of two men at the same New Mexico motel Tuesday.
In the image, "a ghostly hand appears to be emerging from the interstellar medium and reaching out into the cosmos," the NOIRLab said.
The so-called super Earth — known as 55 Cancri e — is among the few rocky planets outside our solar system with a significant atmosphere.
In the video, the surface of the sun appears furred with dark yellow material as beams of gold swoop overhead.
United Launch Alliance decided to replace a suspect valve in the Atlas 5 rocket's upper stage, delaying launch to late next week.
The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Lesley Stahl delivers the latest on the three-fronts where Israel is currently engaged that have heightened security threats internationally since the October 7 terror attacks. 60 Minutes, Sunday.
FTX says most of its customers will receive some of their money back nearly two years after the cryptocurrency exchange collapsed. Yesha Yadav, associate dean of Vanderbilt Law School, joined CBS News to discuss how the payback will work.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday his country will not be threatened and that his forces are always in a state of readiness as he accused the West of causing conflict around the world. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.
Tornadoes and severe thunderstorms killed at least three people across Tennessee and North Carolina Wednesday night, adding to a week of extreme weather hammering several states. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more.
President Biden said the U.S. will not supply Israel with weapons if it launched its planned military offensive in Gaza's southern city of Rafah. Last week, the U.S. paused a shipment of bombs to Israel over concerns about the impact some of the weapons could have in Gaza. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio and Nancy Cordes have more.