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.
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Here Comes the Sun: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and more
Former NBA player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar sits down with Jim Axelrod to discuss his basketball career and his passion for speaking his mind. Then, Ben Mankiewicz takes a look at the origin of blockbuster movies. "Here Comes the Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: "There are times when you don't have any choice but to speak the truth"
He was the all-time leading NBA scorer when he retired in 1989, after winning six world championships. But today Kareem Abdul-Jabbar prefers to focus on his role as an activist and social critic, writing with uncommon candor on Substack.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on NBA record, heart health
NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joins CBS News to discuss LeBron James breaking his long-standing scoring title. The Hall of Famer also speaks with CBS News' Lana Zak and Errol Barnett about his battle with atrial fibrillation and why he teamed up with the "No Time to Wait" campaign.
How Kareem really feels about LeBron breaking his NBA scoring record
"LeBron said we don't have a relationship. He's right—and for that I blame myself," Abdul-Jabbar wrote.
LeBron James breaks NBA scoring record
LeBron James broke the NBA's all-time scoring record, beating out previous record-holder Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. CBS Sports NBA writer Brad Botkin joined Anne-Marie Green and Shanelle Kaul to discuss the milestone and what it means for James' legacy.
LeBron James breaks NBA's all-time scoring record
James now sits in sole possession of the NBA's all-time scoring record, which was set over 30 years ago.
Tickets to watch LeBron James set scoring record top $100,000
Want to see the Los Angeles Lakers star vault into NBA history in person? Here's how much tickets will cost you.
Kyrie Irving traded to Dallas Mavericks
Brooklyn Nets star point guard Kyrie Irving has been sent to the Dallas Mavericks ahead of Thursday's trading deadline. Meanwhile, Los Angeles Lakers star small forward LeBron James is closing in on breaking the NBA's all-time scoring record, which has been held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. CBS News special correspondent James Brown, who is also the host of "The NFL Today" and "Inside the NFL," joined Anne-Marie Green and Seth Doane to discuss those stories and more.
LeBron moves to within 36 points of breaking Kareem's hallowed record
James had 27 points Saturday night against the Pelicans, putting him just 36 points shy of breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's career scoring record.
Barack Obama wins Emmy for narrating Netflix national parks series
Obama won the best narrator Emmy for his work on the Netflix documentary series, "Our Great National Parks."
LeBron James responds to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's criticism of COVID meme
Abdul-Jabbar said James' Instagram post "was a blow to his worthy legacy."
NBA legend says players who refuse vaccine should be "disciplined"
The NBA said it can't mandate players to get vaccinated unless the players' union approves it.
NBA names social justice award after Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
"I think this award will enable various guys on various teams to start thinking about what they can do to help things in their community," Abdul-Jabbar told CBS News.
NBA announces new social justice award
Only on "CBS This Morning," the NBA is announcing a new award, the Kareem Abdul Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award, named after the Hall of Famer and longtime activist. Vladimir Duthiers spoke with Abdul Jabbar in an exclusive interview.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on racism in America and what needs to change
Says the younger generation has to "cross the finish line" in demanding action to address ingrained racist attitudes: "They have to step up and organize and vote."
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar defends protests
In a powerful op-ed in Saturday's Los Angeles Times, former NBA star and social activist Kareem Abdul-Jabbar writes about racism and being black in America. In it, he says what the country is seeing is people pushed to the edge and he urges everyone to rush to justice rather than judgment. Abdul-Jabbar joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on documentary "Black Patriots: Heroes of the Revolution"
The NBA legend talks about African Americans who helped win our nation's independence, as explored in his new History Channel documentary
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on Kobe Bryant's death
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar posted a video online where he offers his condolences to Kobe Bryant and his family. Bryant was among five people killed in a helicopter crash Sunday in California. NBA analyst Bill Reiter joins CBSN with more on the worldwide reaction.
LeBron James surpasses Michael Jordan in career NBA points
James is now fourth on the list of points leaders, behind only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone and Kobe Bryant
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar auctions off NBA title rings for STEM education
The Lakers legend says most of the proceeds will go to his Skyhook Foundation
Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream: 50 years later, where do we stand?
Prominent voices from Gen. Colin Powell to Sen. Kamala Harris reflect on the progress toward achieving equality for all Americans
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on interviewing MLK Jr.
Ahead of the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, six-time NBA champion and MVP Kareem Abdul-Jabbar reflects on meeting Dr. King and the "profound effect" the civil rights icon had on him.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on friendship with legendary coach Wooden
The Hall of Fame coach and player remained close long after their time on the court and formed one of the most enduring relationships in sports history
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar takes on “La La Land” race issues
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has a few issues with this year’s awards juggernaut, “La La Land”
Key moments, reaction to Trump's announcement of new tariffs
President Trump announced new reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, which he dubbed "Liberation Day."
Severe storms in South and Midwest turn deadly
Violent storms cut through a wide swath of the South and Midwest, spawning tornadoes and killing at least two people, knocking down power lines and trees and ripping roofs off homes.
How other nations are reacting to Trump's sweeping new tariffs
America's global trading partners are bristling at President Trump's tariff tactics, but many also stress a desire to strike new deals with the U.S.
Stocks slide around the world as investors recoil from Trump tariffs
U.S. financial markets look set to crater in early as trade, with Dow future down nearly 1,300 points.
4 Republicans join Senate Democrats to rebuke Trump tariffs on Canada
The Senate voted Wednesday on a measure aimed at blocking tariffs on Canadian products.
See the full list of reciprocal tariffs by country from Trump's chart
President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on about 60 countries, including China and the European Union. Here's the list.
Judge in Boston to hold hearing today on detained Tufts Ph.D. student
ICE agents took Turkish Ph.D. student Rumeysa Ozturk into custody near Tufts, revoked her visa and moved her to a detention center in Louisiana last week.
FDA planning for fewer food and drug inspections due to layoffs, officials say
Around 170 staff were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations this week as part of wider cuts at U.S. health agencies.
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Family of British couple in Taliban captivity appeal to Trump
Britons Peter and Barbie Reynolds, both in their 70s, were detained by the Taliban on Feb. 1.
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Stocks slide around the world as investors recoil from Trump tariffs
U.S. financial markets look set to crater in early as trade, with Dow future down nearly 1,300 points.
Severe storms in South and Midwest turn deadly
Violent storms cut through a wide swath of the South and Midwest, spawning tornadoes and killing at least two people, knocking down power lines and trees and ripping roofs off homes.
U.S. takes action after wanted cartel leader's face shown at concert
The controversy broke out when the face of "El Mencho" — who has a $15 million bounty on his head in the U.S. — was projected behind the band.
Mayor resigns after texting sexually explicit video to city attorney
Minot Mayor Tom Ross sent the lewd video minutes after he and the city attorney had a phone call discussing a police officer's suicide.
Judge in Boston to hold hearing on detained Tufts Ph.D. student
ICE agents took Turkish Ph.D. student Rumeysa Ozturk into custody near Tufts, revoked her visa and moved her to a detention center in Louisiana last week.
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Stocks slide around the world as investors recoil from Trump tariffs
U.S. financial markets look set to crater in early as trade, with Dow future down nearly 1,300 points.
Businesses fear new Trump tariffs will hurt them — and their customers
One restaurant owner worried about tariffs pushing up food prices said such costs are "coming right off my bottom line."
See the full list of reciprocal tariffs by country from Trump's chart
President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on about 90 countries, including China and the European Union. Here's the list.
Which products will be affected by new tariffs announced by Trump?
President Trump rolled out new tariffs on April 2 aimed at easing trade imbalances. Here's which products could become more expensive as a result.
Trump reveals these 2 new tariffs on "Liberation Day," April 2
On April 2, President Trump unveiled a universal import duty of 10% on all products, as well as reciprocal tariffs on imports from 90 nations.
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Judge in Boston to hold hearing on detained Tufts Ph.D. student
ICE agents took Turkish Ph.D. student Rumeysa Ozturk into custody near Tufts, revoked her visa and moved her to a detention center in Louisiana last week.
Trump's DEI undoing undermines accommodations for disabled people
From halting diversity programs that benefit disabled workers to federal staffing cuts, the Trump administration has taken a slew of actions that harm people with disabilities.
How other nations are reacting to Trump's sweeping new tariffs
America's global trading partners are bristling at President Trump's tariff tactics, but many also stress a desire to strike new deals with the U.S.
Evangelical group strives to change its own narrative around immigration
Women of Welcome, a nonprofit migrant aid group made up of evangelical women from across the U.S. who are attempting to help asylum seekers, something they say is a Biblical calling.
Trump reveals these 2 new tariffs on "Liberation Day," April 2
On April 2, President Trump unveiled a universal import duty of 10% on all products, as well as reciprocal tariffs on imports from 90 nations.
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Trump's DEI undoing undermines accommodations for disabled people
From halting diversity programs that benefit disabled workers to federal staffing cuts, the Trump administration has taken a slew of actions that harm people with disabilities.
Here's how cuts at NIH could impact cancer patients
The Trump administration's cuts to the National Institutes of Health has some worried about stalls in research and medicine.
FDA planning for fewer food and drug inspections due to layoffs, officials say
Around 170 staff were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations this week as part of wider cuts at U.S. health agencies.
Tony's Chocolonely recalls chocolate bars after reports of stones
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling some products after consumers reported finding "small stones" in the chocolate bars.
FDA lays off bird flu leadership, among steep cuts to senior veterinarians
More than 130 staff were cut from the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine, officials said.
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Stocks slide around the world as investors recoil from Trump tariffs
U.S. financial markets look set to crater in early as trade, with Dow future down nearly 1,300 points.
U.S. takes action after wanted cartel leader's face shown at concert
The controversy broke out when the face of "El Mencho" — who has a $15 million bounty on his head in the U.S. — was projected behind the band.
Miller Gardner died of carbon monoxide poisoning, Costa Rica says
Costa Rica authorities confirmed that carbon monoxide poisoning was the cause of death of Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner.
How other nations are reacting to Trump's sweeping new tariffs
America's global trading partners are bristling at President Trump's tariff tactics, but many also stress a desire to strike new deals with the U.S.
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Family of British couple in Taliban captivity appeal to Trump
Britons Peter and Barbie Reynolds, both in their 70s, were detained by the Taliban on Feb. 1.
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Tony Bennett's daughters file new lawsuit against brother over estate
Tony Bennett's children are in a legal battle over the singer's estate.
Nintendo Switch 2 and new "Mario Kart World" game to be released in June
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
From the archives: Val Kilmer as Mark Twain
Actor Val Kilmer, best known for "Top Gun," "The Doors," and his starring role as Batman, died on April 1, 2025, at age 65. In this Sept. 22, 2013 "Sunday Morning" story, correspondent Bill Geist sat down with Kilmer, then playing Mark Twain in his one-man stage show, "Citizen Twain," to discuss the legacy of the legendary humorist whom Vilmer called "the first great stand-up comedian."
Paddy Considine on "MobLand"
Paddy Considine talks about starring in Guy Ritchie's latest action-packed series "MobLand," playing the son of a powerful crime boss caught in a turf war alongside a star-studded cast.
Max Thieriot on season 3 of "Fire Country"
Max Thieriot plays Bode Donovan, a former inmate navigating a new life as a firefighter in season 3 of the CBS drama, "Fire Country." He joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the inspiration behind the role and the real-life program that shaped the story.
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Nintendo unveils new Switch 2 console
Nintendo has unveiled its next console, the Switch 2. Washington Post reporter Gene Park joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the new user experience, the price and possible security concerns.
Amazon tells White House it's interested in buying TikTok
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
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.
What to know about RedNote
CBS News Confirmed looks at why users are flocking to RedNote, the new Chinese app raising red flags over data privacy and propaganda, as TikTok faces a potential U.S. ban.
Growing demand to power AI, cryptocurrency
As cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence advancements are made, U.S. demand for the energy needed to power massive mining and data centers grows. David Turk, former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss how much energy the U.S. needs and the potential environmental impacts.
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Archaeologists discover mass grave from Roman Empire-era battle
Experts at the Vienna Museum provided a public presentation of the mass grave this week, which had the bodies of more than 100 people.
Astronauts on unexpected 9-month space mission
Originally scheduled for just 8 days aboard the International Space Station, the two astronauts spent over 9 months in orbit due to delays with their Boeing Starliner return. Now back on Earth, they share how they coped, what they missed most, and how the mission unexpectedly became political.
Icelandic volcano erupts, shutting down popular tourist attraction
Authorities in Iceland were forced by a new volcanic eruption to evacuate dozens of homes and shut down the hugely popular Blue Lagoon tourist attraction.
SpaceX's Fram2 launch sends civilian crew into flight around Earth's poles
The international all-civilian Fram2 crew is the first in space history to fly to orbit with no licensed pilot or trained astronaut on board.
Ancient wasp snatched prey like Venus flytrap, scientists say
"I've seen a lot of strange insects, but this has to be one of the most peculiar-looking ones I've seen in a while," said one entomologist.
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What to know about federal executions as DOJ seeks death penalty for Mangione
Each death penalty case is authorized by the DOJ headquarters in Washington, D.C., in consultation with local U.S. Attorney offices, who prosecute the cases.
Man accused of trying to kill Kavanaugh intends to plead guilty, court docs show
Nicholas Roske was found outside Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's home with a gun and a knife in 2022.
Adams reacts to judge dismissing case
New York City Mayor Eric Adams touted a judge's decision to dismiss his federal corruption case with prejudice. Adams faced several counts of bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance violations. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Fugitive leader of notorious Ecuador drug gang is indicted in U.S.
José Adolfo Macías Villamar — known as "Fito" — has led Los Choneros and its "network of assassins and drug and weapon traffickers" since at least 2020, federal prosecutors said.
German police say online child sex abuse platform busted in huge operation
Police in Europe say "one of the largest pedophile platforms in the world" is now offline after a joint operation dismantled the "KidFlix" network.
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"City-killer" asteroid has slim chance of striking moon, experts say
The 2024 YR4 asteroid has a near-zero chance of striking Earth, but a slim chance of hitting the moon, new research says.
NASA's SPHEREx space telescope releases its first images
The first images captured by NASA's SPHEREx space telescope showed tens of thousands of stars and galaxies.
Wilmore, Williams on space stay
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are sharing more details about their experience in space aboard the International Space Station after their time in Boeing's Starliner capsule. CBS News' Mark Strassmann spoke to the pair about their journey.
Williams and Wilmore reflect on space odyssey
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams addressed the media for the first time Monday since returning to Earth almost two weeks ago. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports from the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.
NASA astronauts discuss extended space trip
NASA astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore are adjusting to life back on Earth after spending more than nine unplanned months in space. The astronauts discussed their science mission at a news conference on Monday from the agency's Johnson Space Center in Houston. Former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn joins CBS News to unpack the pair's comments.
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The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
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President Trump said he is slapping tariffs on all U.S. trading partners and will also apply reciprocal tariffs to around 60 countries. The moves may reap negative economic effects around the world. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
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Markets in Asia and Europe have been down since President Trump's tariff announcement. A sharp drop in Wall Street may also occur. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
Bertolli Reimagines Olive Oil for a Sustainable Future, From Grove to Table
Bertolli, the world's leading olive oil brand, is revolutionizing sustainable food production while maintaining high-quality, setting new industry standards for environmental stewardship.
How Bell is Revolutionizing Helicopter Technology: The Future of Aviation and Battlefield Support
In the world of aviation, technological advancements are not just about innovation but transforming lives. Bell is at the forefront of helicopter technology evolution redefined emergency services, battlefield support, and commercial aviation.
Vistra transforms the way the world does business with Geni
Vistra introduces Geni, the world's first global AI compliance advisor and part of its new Global Expansion Platform. Geni pioneers a new era of progress in corporate services by helping businesses navigate regulatory changes and manage global entities.