
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
It's the first gold in the sport for Team USA since 2012.
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.
"To our great regret, now [in Belarus], you can lose not only freedom, but also lose your life," one athlete says.
The 19-year-old takes home the U.S.' first canoe or kayak sprint medal since 1992.
The reigning World Cup champions were led by Megan Rapinoe and Carli Lloyd, who had two goals each.
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.
Olympic officials initially said breastfeeding moms couldn't bring their babies to Tokyo — but reversed their decision in June with help from Olympic marathoner Aliphine Tuliamuk.
"I love representing the U.S. I freaking love living there, I love it," she said after her win.
"At the end of the day, people don't understand what we are going through," Biles told reporters.
The F/A-18E Super Hornet was being towed Monday when it and the tug slipped and were lost in the Red Sea, the Navy said.
Voters in Canada are deciding whether to continue the Liberal Party's hold on power by picking new Prime Minister Mark Carney or transfer control to the Conservatives and their populist leader Pierre Poilievre.
A student airlifted from near the peak of Mount Fuji returned to the slope and was rescued for a second time just four days later, authorities said.
Teenager Harvey Willgoose died after he was stabbed in the grounds of All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield on Feb. 3.
Kai-Ji Adam Lo was charged with multiple counts of murder on allegations he killed 11 people when he rammed into a crowd of people at a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver.
The so-called "Granddad Gang" is on trial for allegedly tying up Kim Kardashian in a Paris residence in 2016 and stealing millions of dollars' worth of jewelry.
A widespread power outage hit Spain and Portugal, affecting millions of people who live across Europe's Iberian Peninsula.
After being accused of violating the last short-term truce, President Vladimir Putin says Russia will halt its war in Ukraine for three days to mark 80 years since the defeat of Nazi Germany.
German police fatally shooting a man identified as Lorenz A. outside a nightclub in the city of Oldenburg has fueled calls for an independent investigation.
Researchers say drought, sea level rise, severe storms and dredging are partly to blame for the increased in frequency and swatch of saltwater intrusion.
In the summer of 2010, panic spread across the region when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf.
The crash happened at YNOT Outdoors, an after-school program in the town of Chatham in central Illinois.
The memo is the latest effort by critics of acting D.C. U.S. Attorney Ed Martin to stop his Senate confirmation for the permanent role.
The F/A-18E Super Hornet was being towed Monday when it and the tug slipped and were lost in the Red Sea, the Navy said.
Although attending college still offers a payoff, a recent study by New York Fed economists suggests it might not make financial sense for some people.
Most Americans think tariffs will drive up prices and cost the U.S. more money than they generate, according to a new Gallup poll.
Martinelli's juice bottles were recalled in 28 states because they could contain a toxic substance created by fungi.
IBM announces $150 billion investment in U.S. which it says will fuel economic growth, create U.S. jobs.
Archibald Gracie wrote of the ill-fated steamship: "It is a fine ship but I shall await my journeys end before I pass judgment on her."
Some FDA scientists and inspections staff were told that their layoffs may be rescinded.
Hours after taking office, President Trump had ordered government agencies to "take all necessary steps to terminate remote work arrangements."
First lady Melania Trump made a rare public appearance to advocate for the bill's passage earlier this year.
The memo is the latest effort by critics of acting D.C. U.S. Attorney Ed Martin to stop his Senate confirmation for the permanent role.
The Homeland Security chief said President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration is working.
Some FDA scientists and inspections staff were told that their layoffs may be rescinded.
A new study shows promising results for treating certain cancers with immunotherapy and completely avoiding surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.
Martinelli's juice bottles were recalled in 28 states because they could contain a toxic substance created by fungi.
Like local jails nationwide, Montana's small holding facilities have become institutions of last resort as patients in mental health crisis wait for beds at a mental hospital.
Michael Wolff was at the "edge of a cliff" when he was diagnosed with a cancer that affects less than 300 patients a year in the U.S.
The F/A-18E Super Hornet was being towed Monday when it and the tug slipped and were lost in the Red Sea, the Navy said.
Voters in Canada are deciding whether to continue the Liberal Party's hold on power by picking new Prime Minister Mark Carney or transfer control to the Conservatives and their populist leader Pierre Poilievre.
A student airlifted from near the peak of Mount Fuji returned to the slope and was rescued for a second time just four days later, authorities said.
Teenager Harvey Willgoose died after he was stabbed in the grounds of All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield on Feb. 3.
Kai-Ji Adam Lo was charged with multiple counts of murder on allegations he killed 11 people when he rammed into a crowd of people at a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver.
Emmy-winning actor Luke Kirby stars in "Étoile," a new series that follows two iconic ballet companies fighting to survive by swapping their top dancers. Kirby joins CBS Mornings Plus to talk about the high-stakes new show.
The documentary follows young internet star Piper Rockelle and her group "The Squad," revealing allegations of abuse behind the scenes. Director Jenna Rosher joins CBS Mornings Plus to discuss the series.
As Beyoncé launches her 32-city stadium tour, tickets remain unsold and prices are dropping. MTV's Dometi Pongo joins us to explain why and what fans should know about the "Cowboy Carter" shows.
The so-called "Granddad Gang" is on trial for allegedly tying up Kim Kardashian in a Paris residence in 2016 and stealing millions of dollars' worth of jewelry.
Ed Helms' new book "SNAFU" dives into some of history's wildest mistakes, including failed space missions and secret animal spies.
First lady Melania Trump made a rare public appearance to advocate for the bill's passage earlier this year.
IBM announces $150 billion investment in U.S. which it says will fuel economic growth, create U.S. jobs.
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.
In the 20 years since its first video was uploaded, YouTube has become the second-most visited website on Earth. "Sunday Morning" looks at how creators build online communities, and how artificial intelligence may fundamentally change the site.
Geoffrey Hinton, whose work shaped modern artificial intelligence, says companies are moving too fast without enough focus on safety. Brook Silva-Braga introduced us to Hinton in 2023 and recently caught up with him.
The mummy was found in Aspero, a sacred site within the city of Caral that was a garbage dump for over 30 years until becoming an archaeological site in the 1990s.
A notably large brood of periodical cicadas will emerge from the underground across parts of the eastern U.S. this spring.
There are other meat-eating caterpillars that "do lots of crazy things, but this takes the cake," the study's author said.
Shortening permitting procedures for mining and oil drilling could adversely affect the environment, communities and endangered species, experts say.
The Hubble Space Telescope "opened a new window to the universe" when it launched into space. Now, 35 years later, NASA is releasing some stunning images to celebrate.
Opening statements began Monday in a state trial for three former Memphis police officers charged in the death of Tyre Nichols. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes is following the case.
A Pittsburgh funeral home director is facing charges after prosecutors said he threw out the bodies of thousands of pets.
Canadians are flocking to memorials set up where at least 11 people were killed in a car ramming incident. 30-year-old Kai-Ji Adam Lo was detained and charged as officials continue their investigation. CBS News' Elise Preston reports.
Graham Hoffman, 29, was taking a patient to the hospital following a routine medical call from police when he was stabbed in the chest, piercing his heart.
Teenager Harvey Willgoose died after he was stabbed in the grounds of All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield on Feb. 3.
The Hubble Space Telescope "opened a new window to the universe" when it launched into space. Now, 35 years later, NASA is releasing some stunning images to celebrate.
This asteroid is bigger than scientists anticipated, about 5 miles long and 2 miles wide at its widest point — resembling a deformed peanut.
During the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower, 10 to 20 meteors could be seen per hour, NASA says.
Don Pettit, NASA's oldest active astronaut, marked his 70th birthday by landing on the steppe of Kazakhstan after 220 days in space.
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a case over whether a Minnesota school discriminated against a student with disabilities. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to break down the case.
Opening statements began Monday in a state trial for three former Memphis police officers charged in the death of Tyre Nichols. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes is following the case.
Iran says firefighters have extinguished a massive fire that broke out after a deadly explosion at a southern port on Saturday. The blast came as Iran took part in a third round of talks with the U.S. over the fate of its nuclear program. Yass Alizadeh, coordinator of the Persian program at New York University, joins CBS News to assess where things stand.
Organizers say several Pride Month events at the Kennedy Center have been canceled or relocated as the institution pivots under President Trump's leadership. Ashraf Khalil, reporter for The Associated Press, joins CBS News with more.
The polls are out for President Trump's first 100 days -- and they tell a reverse goldilocks story. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.