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Duo set to complete 6 major marathons

Michael Sayih and Max Fink have a special bond — they're regular racing partners who compete in countless 5K, Iron Man and marathon events all over the world. Michael has cerebral palsy, and started racing at 5 years old. Max has his own reason to race: to honor his mom, who died from breast cancer. He believes she brought him and Michael together. They are now attempting to complete all six Abbott World Marathon Majors. They only have one race left to reach their goal: Tokyo.

Feb 21
05:20

Man runs marathon in all 50 states

Sixty-eight-year-old Bill Cundiff completed the remarkable feat of running a marathon in all 50 states. He accomplished the feat over the course of 22 years, working around a full work schedule, the COVID-19 pandemic and open heart surgery.

Nov 12, 2024
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How much prize money do the New York City marathon winners get?

New York City marathon top winners will each earn six figures for outpacing their competitors in the race Sunday.

Nov 3, 2024

Yomif Kejelcha breaks half-marathon world record by one second

Yomif Kejelcha finished strongly in the Spanish city of Valencia to set a time of 57 minutes, 30 seconds.

Oct 28, 2024

Man accused of killing Olympic runner in fire attack dies of own burns

Officials in Kenya say the man accused of killing Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei by setting her on fire has died of his own burns.

Sep 10, 2024

Ugandan Olympian dies after allegedly being set on fire by boyfriend

Officials in Uganda say Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei has died in a Kenyan hospital four days after she was allegedly set on fire by her boyfriend.

Sep 5, 2024

After an MS diagnosis, this man started running marathons

Derek Stefureac has reversed the progression of his multiple sclerosis by embracing exercise, doctors said.

Jun 11, 2024

Man with Down syndrome finishes 6 top marathons

Chris Nikic recently became the first person with Down syndrome to complete all six of the world's top marathons, earning the coveted six-star medal after completing the Tokyo marathon in March.

May 15, 2024
01:06

More than 30,000 running in Boston Marathon

Thousands of runners are hitting the streets for the annual Boston Marathon. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt has more on the race.

Apr 15, 2024
02:54

Woman runs half marathon after brain surgery

New Yorker Leanna Scaglione, 32, was among 27,000 runners to compete in the New York City Half Marathon over the weekend. Her remarkable time of 2 hours and 14 minutes came just two months after undergoing brain surgery.

Mar 18, 2024
01:12

Mother's cancer fight inspires daughter's marathon

Last weekend, Berenice Alfaro completed her first marathon. It was the culmination of a journey that began in 2017 when Alfaro's mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. Following that news, Alfaro discovered a new passion, running. And it was with the support of her mother, now a breast cancer survivor, that she crossed the finish line.

Mar 6, 2024
01:02

Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum killed in car crash in Kenya

Kiptum, 24, was widely seen as an emerging superstar in the world of running, and tributes poured in as word of his death spread.

Feb 12, 2024

Nonbinary runners participating in Philadelphia Marathon hope to see policy changes in the future

While nonbinary runners are eligible for prizes and awards at the non-elite level at the Philadelphia Marathon, elite nonbinary runners are still without a cash prize pool.

Nov 17, 2023

Tamirat Tola wins NYC Marathon with record time

Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola won the New York City Marathon's men's race in record time Sunday, while Helen Obiri of Kenya won the women's race.

Nov 5, 2023
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Celebrities who ran in the 2023 NYC Marathon

Around 50,000 people ran in the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon — and these are some of the celebrities who took part.

Nov 6, 2023

Boston Marathon: 10 years since bombing

About 30,000 athletes are participating in the annual Boston Marathon this year. But the race marks a somber milestone: it's been 10 years since two bombs went off near the finish line, killing three and injuring nearly 300. Nancy Chen speaks to survivor Heather Abbott and former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis to reflect on the tragedy.

Apr 17, 2023
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President Biden expresses support for Israel-Gaza cease-fire; NYC Marathon set to return November 7

May 18, 2021
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President Trump Departs The White House For Weekend In Florida

CBS News poll finds Americans want Trump's focus more on prices, not tariffs

Most Americans say the matter of Trump administration officials discussing U.S. military plans on the Signal app is serious.

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Iran has rejected direct negotiations with the U.S. after Trump letter

Indirect negotiations have been unsuccessful for years since Mr. Trump initially withdrew the U.S. from Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers in 2018.

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Richard Chamberlain, star of "Shogun" and "The Thorn Birds," dies at 90

The actor died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.

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UAW president Shawn Fain says "tariffs are a tool in the toolbox"

Shawn Fain, president of the United Auto Workers union, praised President Trump's move to impose tariffs on vehicles, while noting that "tariffs aren't the total solution."

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Russian drone attack on Ukraine's Kharkiv

Russia targets Ukrainian military hospital as Trump lashes out at Putin

President Trump offered his most critical comments at Russian President Vladimir Putin for comments he made about the leader of Ukraine.

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Sen. Warner: Trump's approach to Greenland is part of "a crazy foreign policy"

Sen. Mark Warner criticized President Trump's approach to Greenland on Sunday as part of what he called a "crazy foreign policy."

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Comedian Amber Ruffin pulled from White House Correspondents' Dinner

In an email to members, White House Correspondents Association President Eugene Daniels said that the WHCA board had "unanimously decided we are no longer featuring a comedic performance this year."

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Prince Harry accused in bullying campaign against chair of his charity

Prince Harry and his co-founder, Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, abruptly resigned this week as patrons of Sentebale, the charity they established in honor of the late Princess Diana.

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Recovery Efforts Continue at Site of Submerged Vehicle in Search for Missing Soldiers

Specialized U.S. Navy dive team, engineers join recovery search for 4 soldiers

A specialized U.S. Navy dive team and a group of Polish engineers have joined the recovery operation for the four U.S. soldiers who went missing in Lithuania.

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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 30, 2025

On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, UAW president Shawn Fain and Sen. Mark Warner join Margaret Brennan.

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Sen. Warner says Trump's approach to Greenland is part of "a crazy foreign policy"

Sen. Mark Warner criticized President Trump's approach to Greenland on Sunday as part of what he called a "crazy foreign policy."

58M ago

UAW president Shawn Fain says "tariffs are a tool in the toolbox"

Shawn Fain, president of the United Auto Workers union, praised President Trump's move to impose tariffs on vehicles, while noting that "tariffs aren't the total solution."

3H ago

Richard Chamberlain, star of "Shogun" and "The Thorn Birds," dies at 90

The actor died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.

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The buzz over annoying corporate buzzwords

Faith Salie shares a "disruptive action item" for business buzzword users to "on-board" (that is, if you don't want to be "smartsized" out of a job).

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The buzz over annoying corporate buzzwords

Faith Salie shares a "disruptive action item" for business buzzword users to "on-board" (that is, if you don't want to be "smartsized" out of a job).

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A bad bet? The dangers of sports gambling addiction

Nearly $150 billion in online wagers were placed last year alone. With one in five problem gamblers attempting suicide, experts say the ease of access and number of betting opportunities on one's phone represent a growing public health crisis.

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CBS News poll finds Americans want Trump's focus more on prices, not tariffs

Most Americans say the matter of Trump administration officials discussing U.S. military plans on the Signal app is serious.

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Protesters rally at Tesla showrooms in U.S., Europe to protest Elon Musk

Protesters are trying to escalate a movement targeting Tesla dealerships and vehicles in opposition to Elon Musk's role in DOGE.

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Trump's changes to the Social Security Administration have many seniors alarmed

The average wait time for Social Security calls has doubled in the last six months to 104 minutes.

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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 30, 2025

On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, UAW president Shawn Fain and Sen. Mark Warner join Margaret Brennan.

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Russia targets Ukrainian military hospital as Trump lashes out at Putin

President Trump offered his most critical comments at Russian President Vladimir Putin for comments he made about the leader of Ukraine.

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Sen. Warner says Trump's approach to Greenland is part of "a crazy foreign policy"

Sen. Mark Warner criticized President Trump's approach to Greenland on Sunday as part of what he called a "crazy foreign policy."

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Transcript: Sen. Mark Warner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 30, 2025

The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Mark Warner, Democrat of Virginia, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 30, 2025.

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Transcript: Sue Gordon and Frank McKenzie on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 30, 2025

The following is the transcript of an interview with Sue Gordon, Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence in first Trump administration, and Ret. Gen. Frank McKenzie, a CBS News contributor, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 30, 2025.

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How the arts can create healthier communities

According to thousands of studies, researchers have determined that involvement in the arts can improve public health and promote healing from illness, as well as protect against such problems as cognitive decline, heart disease, anxiety and depression. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook talks with Broadway director Lear deBessonet, the force behind Arts For EveryBody, a national public health movement whose mission is to connect more people to the arts and create healthier communities.

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FDA's top vaccine official forced out, decries RFK Jr.'s "misinformation and lies"

A Department of Health and Human Services official delivered an ultimatum to Dr. Peter Marks: either resign or be fired.

Mar 28

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominee to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, testifies in front of the Senate Finance Committee in Washington, DC on January 29, 2025.

RFK Jr. to gut vaccine promotion and HIV prevention office, sources say

Much of the federal government's efforts to buoy lagging childhood vaccination rates have been run through the Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy.

Mar 28

Utah becomes first state to ban adding fluoride to public water systems

Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed a bill banning fluoride from public water supplies. The ban will take effect in May.

Mar 28

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Kansas reports measles outbreak with 23 cases

23 measles cases have been confirmed in Kansas, marking an outbreak for the state, according to local health officials. Ohio has reported 10 cases.

Mar 28

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Russia targets Ukrainian military hospital as Trump lashes out at Putin

President Trump offered his most critical comments at Russian President Vladimir Putin for comments he made about the leader of Ukraine.

2M ago

Prince Harry accused in bullying campaign against chair of his charity

Prince Harry and his co-founder, Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, abruptly resigned this week as patrons of Sentebale, the charity they established in honor of the late Princess Diana.

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Earthquake strikes near Pacific island of Tonga, days after Myanmar quake

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Sunday near Tonga, a nation of more than 170 islands in the South Pacific Ocean.

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Rocket carrying European orbital vehicle crashes after seconds after takeoff

The unmanned Spectrum rocket, an orbital rocket developed by German start-up Isar Aerospace, crashed and exploded 40 seconds after takeoff.

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Damage from Myanmar earthquake assessed as death toll rises to 1,662

Officials are continuing to survey the destruction left in two major Myanmar cities and the Thai capital Bangkok, after a powerful earthquake hit the region Friday.

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Elton John on Brandi Carlile: She gave me "a fresh start"

To young Brandi Carlile, a girl coming of age and struggling with her own sexuality, Elton John was a flicker of hope in a confusing world. Today, the two music superstars are friends and collaborators, recording an album together, "Who Believes in Angels?"

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Extended interview: Sir Elton John and Brandi Carlile

In this online exclusive, music superstars Sir Elton John and Brandi Carlile talk with correspondent Tracy Smith about the songwriting process and the challenge of collaborating on their first joint album, "Who Believes In Angels?" They also discuss their friendship, their families, and John's belief that "art has to be painful sometimes."

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Elton John, Brandi Carlile on their dream collaboration

Years ago, Elton John was a flicker of hope in a confusing world to young Brandi Carlile, a girl coming of age and struggling with her own sexuality. Today, the two music superstars are not only friends, but also collaborators, recording an album together, "Who Believes In Angels?" They talked with correspondent Tracy Smith about pushing each other artistically, and the 78-year-old John's emotional response to the album's closing track, "When This Old World Is Done With Me."

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Richard Chamberlain, star of "Shogun" and "The Thorn Birds," dies at 90

The actor died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.

4H ago

What is the future of the Kennedy Center?

President Trump named himself the storied Washington arts center's chairman and replaced board members with Trump allies. Since then, the center has been rocked with cancellations, resignations, and questions about its mission.

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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.

Mar 27
03:47

President Trump Attends Ambassador Meeting In White House Cabinet Room

Waltz's Venmo showed his contacts — even after bombshell report on Signal chat

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles was among the contacts listed in Waltz's Venmo account.

Mar 28

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.

Mar 28, 2024
03:27

Lawsuit against OpenAI over newspaper copyright can proceed, judge rules

Several newspapers have sued OpenAI and Microsoft, seeking to end the practice of using their stories to train artificial intelligence chatbots.

Mar 26

What is Signal, the app used by Trump's team

The Senate Intelligence Committee heard testimony on Tuesday from key players involved in a group chat on the messaging app Signal, in which the U.S.'s highly sensitive plans to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen were discussed inadvertently with a journalist. President Trump said that his administration would investigate the government's use of Signal. CBS News contributor and former CIA official Andrew Boyd has more on what it is and how it's used.

Mar 25
05:08

Science

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Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?

Carbon capture chemically removes CO2 from the air, to store or recycle into products. But is this technology – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change?

Mar 23

Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?

As a tool to address rising greenhouse gas emissions, carbon capture chemically removes carbon dioxide from the air, to store or recycle into products. The company behind a new plant to be opened this summer claims the facility will remove 500,000 tons of CO2 a year. But is this form of carbon capture – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change? Correspondent David Pogue looks at the technology behind this initiative, and the controversy it has raised.

Mar 23
06:55

Bones of mammoths butchered for their tusks unearthed by archaeologists

Remains of five mammoths were found archaeologists from the Austrian Academy of Sciences said Thursday in a news statement.

Mar 21

Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday

Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.

Mar 20

New evidence about dark energy may be "cusp of a major discovery"

The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.

Mar 21

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Survivors speak up to help convict man of murder, sexual assault

David Pearce was convicted of first-degree murder for the deaths of Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales after a night of partying in Los Angeles. He was also found guilty of raping seven other women who came forward to testify at his trial.

11H ago

Utah law to protect child influencers

Utah is establishing legal protections for children who are social media influencers. This comes as cases of abuse emerge among parents with kids in the industry. Tiffany Li, a technology attorney, joins CBS News with more details.

Mar 28
02:13

Case of stepson allegedly held captive

A judge held a hearing in the case against a Connecticut woman accused of keeping her stepson captive for 20 years. This comes as the man's biological mother speaks out about the alleged abuse.

Mar 28
03:06

Second South Carolina inmate on death row chooses firing squad

Mikal Mahdi, who pleaded guilty to murder for killing a police officer in 2004, is scheduled to be executed April 11.

Mar 28

Lawyers say execution of morbidly obese inmate could be botched

Lawyers for convicted murderer Michael Tanzi say that his weight and health conditions could cause a lethal injection cocktail to fail.

Mar 28

Space

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Rocket carrying European orbital vehicle crashes after seconds after takeoff

The unmanned Spectrum rocket, an orbital rocket developed by German start-up Isar Aerospace, crashed and exploded 40 seconds after takeoff.

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Mae Jemison on making history in space and inspiring change on Earth

Dr. Mae Jemison, the first woman of color in space, shares wisdom and encouragement with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King ahead of King's upcoming Blue Origin launch.

Mar 28

When, where to see the March partial solar eclipse

Astronomy fans figuring out where and what time to see the March 29, 2025, partial solar eclipse can check out a map from NASA.

Mar 28

William Shatner offers Gayle King advice before women-led space flight

William Shatner, who became the oldest person to travel to space at age 90, is offering encouragement and practical advice to Gayle King and the all-female crew launching April 14.

Mar 27

Democrats warn of cuts to space office

Democratic members of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee are warning that Department of Government Efficiency cuts to the Office of Space Commerce at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration could harm American interests. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.

Mar 27
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Notable Deaths in 2025

A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.

Mar 24
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Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales

Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed

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.

Mar 28
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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.

Dec 18, 2024
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The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield

The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.

Dec 3, 2024
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Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death

Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.

Dec 1, 2024
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CBS News poll: Americans want focus on prices, not tariffs

A CBS News poll released Sunday finds that Americans' approval of President Trump's handling of the economy has ticked down, and most say he's focusing too much on tariffs and not lowering prices. CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the poll.

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Ex-Trump intelligence official on Signal chat

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Warner: Trump's approach to Greenland is part of "a crazy foreign policy"

Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia, the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the Trump administration is enacting "a crazy foreign policy" as it eyes acquiring Greenland, turning "Canada into an enemy" and "suddenly wanting to buddy up with Putin in Russia or with Xi in China."

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Open: This is "Face the Nation," March 30, 2025

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