WNBA season gets underway featuring Caitlin Clark's debut and more
The WNBA tipped off its 28th season with the Las Vegas Aces seeking a three-peat, Caitlin Clark debuting and the league growing faster than ever.
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Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese make WNBA preseason debuts
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese suited up as professionals for the first time Friday night as the brief league preseason begins.
Why Caitlin Clark's WNBA pay is lower than NBA
Many are outraged over the discrepancy between Caitlin Clark's WNBA salary and the salaries of her male counterparts in the NBA. But is it fair to compare those numbers?
Caitlin Clark's WNBA salary highlights pay disparity
Caitlin Clark, the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA draft this week, had endorsement deals in college worth more than $3 million. However, her base salary as a rookie in the WNBA is capped at just over $76,000, which pales in comparison to her counterparts in the NBA. Jericka Duncan reports.
Here's how much Caitlin Clark will make in the WNBA
The No. 1 pick in this year's WNBA draft is "going to raise all boats" for players in the league, one expert said.
Caitlin Clark's five-figure salary leaves fans stunned
The college basketball phenom Caitlin Clark will now make $76,000 in the first year of her WNBA contract.
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Caitin Clark was drafted by the Indiana Fever. Here's how to pre-order her new WNBA jersey
Caitlin Clark was the story of NCAA March Madness 2024. Now she's the top story of the WNBA. Get her jersey now.
Caitlin Clark picked No. 1 in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever
Caitlin Clark has been selected with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever.
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Watch Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese in the 2024 WNBA Draft: Start time, draft order and top picks
The Caitlin Clark era of the WNBA begins today with the 2024 WNBA Draft. Find out how and when to watch.
South Carolina-Iowa final draws in nearly 19 million viewers
Sunday's championship, which sealed South Carolina's undefeated season and Caitlin Clark's last college game, was the most-watched women's college basketball game ever.
South Carolina beats Iowa, Caitlin Clark, wins NCAA women's championship
The South Carolina Gamecocks won Sunday's NCAA women's championship game against the Iowa Hawkeyes.
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Caitlin Clark advances: How to watch today's Iowa vs. South Carolina women's NCAA championship game
Caitlin Clark's last college game is the NCAA tournament championship game. Find out how and when to watch the Iowa vs. South Carolina game today.
Caitlin Clark leads Iowa to 71-69 win over UConn in women's Final Four
Caitlin Clark led Iowa back to the national championship game, scoring 21 points as the Hawkeyes rallied past Paige Bueckers and UConn 71-69 in the women's Final Four.
South Carolina women defeat N.C. State to reach NCAA title game
All-America center Kamilla Cardoso scored 22 points and unbeaten South Carolina emphatically kept its perfect season going, advancing to the championship game of the women's NCAA Tournament with a 78-59 victory over North Carolina State.
Caitlin Clark reveals the athlete on her screensaver — and he responds
Caitlin Clark revealed that a surprising sports superstar is her phone background ahead of Iowa State's Final Four match against UConn.
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See Caitlin Clark play today: How to watch the UConn vs. Iowa women's March Madness Final Four basketball game
It's Paige Bueckers vs. Caitlin Clark. Don't miss the women's March Madness Final Four UConn vs. Iowa game.
LSU star Angel Reese declares for WNBA draft
"Of course, I like to do everything big," LSU star Angel Reese told Vogue. "I didn't want anything to be basic."
Women's March Madness ticket prices jump as Clark, Reese square off
Fierce rivalry between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese is fueling interest in the women's March Madness tourney and driving up ticket prices.
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese facing off again
Last year, Iowa's Caitlin Clark and LSU's Angel Reese battled for an NCAA women's basketball national championship. Monday night, they'll do it again with a trip to the Final Four on the line. Lauren Tuiskula, associate managing editor for the Gist, joined CBS News to discuss the matchup and some of the other storylines coming out of March Madness, including LSU head coach Kim Mulkey's distaste for a Washington Post article about her methods.
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Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese: How to watch today's LSU Tigers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes Elite 8 women's March Madness game
Caitlin Clark's Iowa Hawkeyes face Angel Reese's LSU Tigers today. Here's how to watch this March Madness game.
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See Caitlin Clark play: How to watch today's Iowa vs. Colorado women's NCAA March Madness Sweet 16 game
Caitlin Clark is headed to the Sweet 16. Find out when and how to watch the Iowa Hawkeyes' March Madness game today.
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See Angel Reese play: How to watch today's LSU vs. UCLA women's NCAA March Madness Sweet 16 game
Saturday plans locked in: Find out how and when to watch the LSU vs. UCLA women's March Madness Sweet 16 showdown.
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See Cailtin Clark play: How to watch today's Iowa Hawkeyes vs. West Virginia women's NCAA March Madness game
Catch Caitlin Clark's next NCAA March Madness game and find out how to watch or stream the Iowa Hawkeyes.
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Watch Caitlin Clark play: How to watch today's Iowa vs. Holy Cross NCAA women's March Madness game
Find out when and how to watch the Iowa Hawkeyes star Caitlin Clark play basketball in a March Madness game today.
Coach Muffet McGraw on women's March Madness
The highly-anticipated women's NCAA Tournament is finally underway. Basketball Hall of Fame Coach Muffet McGraw joins CBS News to discuss the star power oozing all over this year's bracket, and who she thinks is going all the way.
Van Hollen: El Salvador didn't want him to see Abrego Garcia
Sen. Chris Van Hollen traveled to El Salvador last week, where he met with Abrego Garcia after he said his attempts were repeatedly turned down by the Salvadoran government.
Russia, Ukraine accuse each other of breaking Easter ceasefire
According to the Kremlin, the ceasefire will last from 6 p.m. Moscow time on Saturday to midnight following Easter Sunday.
What scientists fear most about bird flu spread in the U.S.
Bird flu infections have been rare among people, but the pathogen is evolving, which has scientists worried about a possible pandemic.
Israel probe into deaths of Palestinian medics finds "professional failures"
The Israeli military investigation said the Palestinians were killed due to an "operational misunderstanding" by Israeli forces.
Trump takes aim at Biden, "Radical Left Lunatics," courts in Easter message
Minutes after sharing a more traditional Easter message on Truth Social, President Trump posted a longer, grievance-filled message.
FSU community healing together on Easter weekend following deadly shooting
Students and staff at Florida State University came together for a peaceful vigil to remember the victims of a shooting and to exalt their strong sense of community.
Flooding kills 2 in Oklahoma as severe storms threaten millions across U.S.
Two people died Saturday night in an Oklahoma City suburb after floodwaters swept their truck into a creek, police said. One of the deceased was 12 years old.
Zeldin says says Trump deregulation actions won't have adverse effects
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said he can "absolutely" guarantee the deregulatory actions announced last month won't have an adverse impact on people and the environment.
Officers who attended Jan. 6 rally ask SCOTUS to allow anonymity in records
Current and former Seattle Police officers who attended President Trump's Jan. 6 rally are seeking to keep their identities out of public records related to the insurrection.
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Salvadoran Catholic leader urges Bukele not to turn country into U.S. prison
El Salvador's top Catholic leader on Sunday urged President Nayib Bukele not to turn the country into a Guantanamo-style U.S. prison.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 20, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Chris Van Hollen and EPA administrator Lee Zeldin join Weijia Jiang.
Officers who attended Jan. 6 rally ask SCOTUS to allow anonymity in records
Current and former Seattle Police officers who attended President Trump's Jan. 6 rally are seeking to keep their identities out of public records related to the insurrection.
Trump takes aim at Biden, "Radical Left Lunatics," courts in Easter message
Minutes after sharing a more traditional Easter message on Truth Social, President Trump posted a longer, grievance-filled message.
Zeldin says says Trump deregulation actions won't have adverse effects
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said he can "absolutely" guarantee the deregulatory actions announced last month won't have an adverse impact on people and the environment.
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What's open and closed on Easter 2025?
Check out the list of the supermarkets, retailers, and fast food chains that are open on Easter and which are closed.
Trump is studying how to remove Fed Chair Powell, adviser says
Trump administration economist Kevin Hassett said Powell's removal is being studied by the president and his team.
Here's the magic number Americans say they need for retirement
Americans have big financial goals for what they think they'll need for a comfortable retirement, a new survey finds.
Ford says it could raise prices this summer if tariffs remain in effect
Ford's vehicle prices could rise this summer if 25% auto tariffs remain in place, the company said in a memo to dealers.
About 429,200 wireless phone chargers recalled over fire hazard
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 20, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Chris Van Hollen and EPA administrator Lee Zeldin join Weijia Jiang.
Officers who attended Jan. 6 rally ask SCOTUS to allow anonymity in records
Current and former Seattle Police officers who attended President Trump's Jan. 6 rally are seeking to keep their identities out of public records related to the insurrection.
Trump takes aim at Biden, "Radical Left Lunatics," courts in Easter message
Minutes after sharing a more traditional Easter message on Truth Social, President Trump posted a longer, grievance-filled message.
Zeldin says says Trump deregulation actions won't have adverse effects
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said he can "absolutely" guarantee the deregulatory actions announced last month won't have an adverse impact on people and the environment.
Van Hollen: El Salvador didn't want him to see Abrego Garcia
Sen. Chris Van Hollen traveled to El Salvador last week, where he met with Abrego Garcia after he said his attempts were repeatedly turned down by the Salvadoran government.
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Her sore throat turned into a month-long ICU stay. Doctors were stumped.
Vanessa Abraham thought her symptoms were a bad flu — until she collapsed to the floor struggling to breathe.
Trump administration replaces COVID websites
The Trump administration has moved to replace websites that previously offered health information and access to COVID tests and treatment.
About 429,200 wireless phone chargers recalled over fire hazard
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
Obesity doctor touts new weight loss drug
There may soon be a new medication option for losing weight. Eli Lilly's experimental pill appears to work as well as the injected drug Ozempic to lower the weight of diabetes patients. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
CDC scraps plan to help Texas schools curb measles over layoffs, employee says
Some employees working on the CDC's measles response were warned they could face layoffs.
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Salvadoran Catholic leader urges Bukele not to turn country into U.S. prison
El Salvador's top Catholic leader on Sunday urged President Nayib Bukele not to turn the country into a Guantanamo-style U.S. prison.
German police hunt for a suspect who fatally shot 2 Turkish men
German police in a spa town north of Frankfurt were expanding a manhunt for one or more suspects still on the loose after two Turkish men were fatally shot a day earlier.
Israel probe into deaths of Palestinian medics finds "professional failures"
The Israeli military investigation said the Palestinians were killed due to an "operational misunderstanding" by Israeli forces.
Lion kills 14-year-old girl in front of another teen in Kenya
Rangers "traced bloodstains leading to the Mbagathi River, where the girl's body was recovered." wildlife officials said.
Russia, Ukraine accuse each other of breaking Easter ceasefire
According to the Kremlin, the ceasefire will last from 6 p.m. Moscow time on Saturday to midnight following Easter Sunday.
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Extended interview: David Hyde Pierce
In this web exclusive, "Frasier" star David Hyde Pierce, now appearing on Broadway in "Pirates! The Penzance Musical," talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about playing physical comedy; tweaking Gilbert & Sullivan's "The Pirates of Penzance" for today's audience; his early television roles that led to the part of Dr. Niles Crane on "Frasier"; and his relationship with his husband, Brian.
David Hyde Pierce, the very model of a modern Major-General, in "Pirates! The Penzance Musical"
The "Frasier" star is back on the Broadway stage in a jazzy re-working of the Gilbert & Sullivan classic, transplanted to New Orleans.
David Hyde Pierce in "Pirates! The Penzance Musical"
"Frasier" star David Hyde Pierce is back on the Broadway stage in "Pirates! The Penzance Musical," a jazzy re-working of the Gilbert & Sullivan classic, transplanted to New Orleans. The former aspiring concert pianist talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about the thread that Gilbert & Sullivan has run throughout his life. He also talks about his comedy influences, and what it means to him to make people laugh.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including veteran TV game show host Wink Martindale.
Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino: Curtain up on "Étoile"
The Emmy-winning couple behind "Gilmore Girls" and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" are now debuting "Étoile," a new comic-drama about two struggling ballet companies.
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Fake job seekers are flooding the market, thanks to AI
Companies say fake job seekers are using artificial intelligence to get remote jobs, often in an attempt to steal insider secrets.
Scientist on reviving extinct dire wolves
Biotech company Colossal Bioscience has made headlines for saying it brought the dire wolf species back from extinction. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser spoke with the company's chief science officer, Beth Shapiro, who broke down the science and motivations behind the project.
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.
About 429,200 wireless phone chargers recalled over fire hazard
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
Judge: Google is online advertising monopoly
A federal judge ruled Thursday that Google is a monopolist in markets for online advertising technology. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has the details.
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NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
Breaking down the return of dire wolves
Colossal Biosciences says it successfully gene-edited gray wolves to carry traits of the extinct dire wolf. Founder and CEO Ben Lamm and Chief Science Officer Beth Shapiro discuss the research and rising controversy.
Scientists find "strongest evidence yet" of life on distant planet
A British-U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life.
Can climate change really create zombie fungi, like in "The Last of Us"?
As the HBO series "The Last of Us" returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality?
NOAA could face 25% budget cut, slashing climate research, in draft proposal
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
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Was an Oregon teen the mastermind behind her father's murder?
After Aaron Friar and his 15-year-old daughter Ellie vanished from their Medford, Oregon, home, investigators arrived to discover a horrific scene – and soon after, evidence of a murder plot is revealed.
FSU president reacts to the campus' mass shooting
Classes resume Monday at Florida State University, the scene of the nation's latest mass shooting. Two people were killed when a gunman opened fire near the student union on Thursday. Kati Weis spoke with the university's president on the tragedy.
Judge to allow "bushy eyebrows" testimony in Bryan Kohberger trial
Kohberger, 30, is charged with murder in the stabbing deaths of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves at a rental home in Idaho near campus.
Gunmen disguised as soldiers kill 12 spectators at cockfight
Footage of the shooting, circulated on social media, showed spectators flinging themselves to the ground and taking cover under their seats.
FSU shooting victim speaks out from hospital
Tallahassee police said there was no connection between the Florida State University shooting suspect, 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, and the victims. CBS News' Kati Weis and Anna Schecter have more details.
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NASA's most senior astronaut returns to Earth with 2 cosmonauts
Don Pettit, NASA's oldest active astronaut, marked his 70th birthday by landing on the steppe of Kazakhstan after 220 days in space.
NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
Astronomer on new evidence pointing to life
Astronomers say they have discovered "the strongest evidence yet" of life on a distant planet, although, they stress that more research is needed. Chief astronomer and planetarium director of the Franklin Institute Derrick Pitts joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Scientists find "strongest evidence yet" of life on distant planet
A British-U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life.
Gayle King on how space flight changed her
A day after her flight to space, Gayle King speaks with "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois about how the trip has changed her.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
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.
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
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.
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The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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Anderson Cooper on the monarch migration
The annual migration of monarch butterflies is one of science's great mysteries: millions of monarchs know the correct path even though they have never made the long journey themselves. As 60 Minutes found, the expedition to watch the migration can be its own challenge.
Google DeepMind CEO demonstrates Genie 2
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis showed 60 Minutes Genie 2, an AI model that generates 3D interactive environments, which could be used to train robots in the not-so-distant future.
What's next for AI at Google DeepMind
At Google DeepMind, researchers are chasing what’s called artificial general intelligence: a silicon intellect as versatile as a human's, but with superhuman speed and knowledge.
The monarch butterfly migration mystery
Monarchs traveled to a remote part of Mexico, a journey they've made for thousands of years, and wintered there. Now tens of millions of the butterflies are on an epic aerial journey back north.
What worries scientists most about bird flu
More than 100 federal scientists who track bird flu, including vaccine and food safety experts, have been laid off. This comes as the deadly pathogen rips through dairy herds and poultry flocks.