White Sox employee's ceremonial opening pitch goes horribly foul
Mary Ruich had a once in a lifetime chance Tuesday night and she made the most — or worst — of it
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Bill Buckner, iconic Boston Red Sox first baseman, has died at 69
Buckner played 21 MLB seasons but is mostly remembered for his infamous error in the 1986 World Series
David Cone talks perfect game in new book
Former MLB pitcher David Cone is looking back on a life in baseball in his new book, "Full Count: The Education of a Pitcher." He joined CBSN to reflect on his perfect game, and to give his take on current labor tensions in the game 25 years after the strike.
Trump hosts Boston Red Sox as black and Latino players skip
The team's manager and most of its Latino and African American players skipped the ceremony over disagreements with the president's policies
Red Sox manager to skip White House visit over Puerto Rico hurricane response
"It's pretty tough to go celebrate when we're where we're at," Alex Cora said
Ex-NFL player on sports & marijuana
A recent CBS News poll showed nearly two-thirds of Americans support legalizing marijuana. But Major League Baseball, the National Football League and the National Basketball Association still punish players for using the drug, even if they live in states where it's legal. Former NFL player Marvin Washington, an advocate for marijuana use among athletes, joins CBSN to discuss.
Man on life support after fight at Dodger Stadium
Christel Reyna said her husband, Rafael Reyna, sustained a skull fracture and is on life support
Former World Series MVP indicted on child sex assault charges in Texas
John Wetteland indicted on three counts of continuous sexual assault of a child
An Andy Rooney classic for baseball's opening day
In 1981, Andy Rooney visited the Louisville Slugger factory to see how baseball bats are made
Baseball bats: An Andy Rooney classic
In 1981, Andy Rooney visited the Louisville Slugger factory to see how baseball bats are made
San Francisco Giants CEO suspended over altercation with wife
San Francisco Giants President and CEO Larry Baer will be suspended without pay through July 1
Pegasus, All Bets Are On, Samuel L. Jackson
The CEO of Israeli spyware-maker NSO on fighting terror, Khashoggi murder, and Saudi Arabia; then, will legalized sports betting curtail corruption or encourage it?; and, Samuel L. Jackson: A long, vigorous career still in full stride
The debate over legalizing sports betting
With more states legalizing gambling on sports, bookmakers, leagues and state tax revenues are winning big. But will players - particularly unpaid college players - be targets for bribery?
The debate over legalizing sports betting
With more states legalizing gambling on sports, bookmakers, leagues and state tax revenues are winning big. But will players -- particularly unpaid college players -- be targets for bribery? Jon Wertheim reports.
Sports betting: The basics
Tempted to put money down on your favorite team, but don't know where to begin? Now that sports betting is legal, here's what you need to know
Calendar: Week of March 25
From a Supreme Court hearing on gerrymandering to major league baseball's Opening Day, "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead. Jane Pauley reports.
Calendar: Week of March 25
From a crucial Supreme Court hearing on gerrymandering to baseball's Opening Day, "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead
MLB legend Ichiro Suzuki retires
Baseball legend Ichiro Suzuki has retired after a final game in Japan. The 10-time All Star is one of the greatest hitters in the history of the game and played 27 professional seasons in both the U.S. and Japan.
Baseball legend Ichiro Suzuki retires
One of the greatest baseball players of all time has called it quits after 27 professional seasons
Mike Trout reportedly finalizing richest contract in sports history
The Los Angeles Angels are reportedly close to signing their superstar outfielder Mike Trout to the largest contract in sports history
Giants CEO takes leave after altercation with wife
Baer takes a leave of absence following a physical altercation involving his wife that was caught on camera
Video shows Giants CEO Larry Baer pulling his wife to the ground
The video was recorded by a bystander in a public park Friday
Bryce Harper signs record deal with Phillies
Five-time MLB All Star outfielder Bryce Harper will sign a 13-year, $330 million deal with the Philadelphia Phillies. Bill Reiter of CBS Sports HQ joined CBSN to break down what this means for a competitive National League East division.
Bryce Harper agrees to record-breaking deal with Philadelphia Phillies
The deal is for 13 years and $330 million, CBS Sports HQ baseball insider Jim Bowden reported
Legendary Dodgers pitcher Don Newcombe has died at 92
"The Dodgers meant everything to him and we are all fortunate he was a part of our lives," team president says
Passenger jet catches fire at South Korean airport
Officials said the fire was put out and rescuers were trying to remove passengers from the plane at the airport in the South Korean city of Muan.
Putin apologizes to Azerbaijani leader for "tragic incident" involving plane crash
The Kremlin said air defense systems were firing near Grozny on Wednesday due to a Ukrainian drone strike, but stopped short of saying one of these hit the plane.
Israel's Netanyahu to undergo prostate removal surgery, his office says
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection from a benign prostate enlargement and will undergo surgery.
Winning ticket for $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot sold in California
The Mega Millions jackpot winner could either take the cash payout of $549.7 million or the $1.22 billion annuity paid out over 30 years.
Here's what the H-1B visa debate with Musk and Ramaswamy is about
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are calling for the U.S. to admit more foreign tech workers. Not all Republicans agree with them.
Big Lots reaches deal to keep hundreds of U.S. stores open
Big Lots has reached a deal that will keep hundreds of its stores open after filing for bankruptcy protection earlier this year.
Missing Tennessee girl left in the woods by a man she met online, sheriff says
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Gerald Sticker said the two had met on a gaming platform.
Scottie Scheffler withdraws from PGA Tour opener after Christmas dinner injury
Scottie Scheffler withdrew from The Sentry, the winners-only tournament Jan. 2-5 in Kapalua Resort after he injured his hand on a broken glass.
Multiple tornadoes rip through Houston area, at least 1 person dead
A powerful storm front spawned multiple tornadoes in the Greater Houston metro area Saturday afternoon, officials said.
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Multiple tornadoes rip through Houston area, at least 1 person dead
A powerful storm front spawned multiple tornadoes in the Greater Houston metro area Saturday afternoon, officials said.
Skeletal remains of girl identified a decade after bones found in Hawaii
The remains of Mary Sue Fink were found in June 2014 in Honolulu, DNA Solves said.
Big Lots reaches deal to keep hundreds of U.S. stores open
Big Lots has reached a deal that will keep hundreds of its stores open after filing for bankruptcy protection earlier this year.
Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists include Eli Manning, Antonio Gates
The Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday announced the names of the 15 modern-era finalists who advanced from a group of 25 to the final stage of voting.
Chess champion Magnus Carlsen disqualified for wearing jeans
Top chess player Magnus Carlsen was told he could change and continue competing, but he declined to do so.
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Big Lots reaches deal to keep hundreds of U.S. stores open
Big Lots has reached a deal that will keep hundreds of its stores open after filing for bankruptcy protection earlier this year.
Janet Yellen tells Congress that U.S. could hit debt limit in mid-January
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said her agency will need to start taking "extraordinary measures" or special accounting maneuvers intended to prevent the nation from hitting the debt ceiling by mid-January.
Here's what the H-1B visa debate with Musk and Ramaswamy is about
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are calling for the U.S. to admit more foreign tech workers. Not all Republicans agree with them.
Homelessness jumped to a new record this year as housing costs soared
Federal officials say homelessness rose 18% in 2024, driven mostly by a lack of affordable housing.
FDA wants new testing to detect asbestos in products with talc
The proposed rule is required under a law passed by Congress last year, and is intended to ensure the safety of makeup and baby powder.
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Capitol Hill lawmakers experiencing surge of swatting calls, bomb threats
In a Dec. 11 Senate hearing, U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger testified that there had been more than 50 so-called "swatting" attacks on members of Congress over the previous month.
Janet Yellen tells Congress that U.S. could hit debt limit in mid-January
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said her agency will need to start taking "extraordinary measures" or special accounting maneuvers intended to prevent the nation from hitting the debt ceiling by mid-January.
Trump opposes TikTok ban, asks Supreme Court for time to resolve via negotiations
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Jan. 10 in TikTok's challenge of a law that could lead to a ban of the widely popular platform.
Marc Fogel designated as "wrongfully detained" in Russia
Marc Fogel, a Pennsylvania man imprisoned in Russia, has been designated as "wrongfully detained," according to the U.S. Department of State.
Trump picks Miami-Dade commissioner as ambassador to Panama
Cabrera is county commissioner of District 6, which represents parts of Coral Gables, Hialeah and the City of Miami.
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FDA wants new testing to detect asbestos in products with talc
The proposed rule is required under a law passed by Congress last year, and is intended to ensure the safety of makeup and baby powder.
Systane eye drops recalled due to potential fungal contamination
Fungal contamination of an eye product is known to potentially cause eye infections, which may be vision- or life-threatening, according to the FDA.
Is multitasking a myth? Here's what research shows.
Busy lives have many of us juggling multiple tasks at once, but is that really multitasking? Here's what expert Linda Stone has learned about the myth of multitasking.
Why some children are turning to GLP-1 drugs
A growing number of young people are receiving prescriptions for GLP-1 weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. Janet Shamlian examines why.
Pet food brand issues recall over bird flu contamination
A voluntary recall was issued for a line of raw and frozen pet food after a cat died of bird flu.
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Passenger jet catches fire at South Korean airport
Officials said the fire was put out and rescuers were trying to remove passengers from the plane at the airport in the South Korean city of Muan.
Giant waves kill at least 1 in Ecuador, close ports in Peru
Peru closed 91 of its 121 ports until Jan. 1, authorities said.
Israel's Netanyahu to undergo prostate removal surgery, his office says
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection from a benign prostate enlargement and will undergo surgery.
Israel detains director of northern Gaza's hospitals during a raid
Israel's military called the hospital director a suspected Hamas operative while providing no evidence.
Putin apologizes to Azerbaijani leader for "tragic incident" involving plane crash
The Kremlin said air defense systems were firing near Grozny on Wednesday due to a Ukrainian drone strike, but stopped short of saying one of these hit the plane.
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"Shred Sisters" author talks new novel
From the March sisters in "Little Women" to Cinderella and her wicked stepsisters, the relationship between female siblings is a favorite in works of fiction. One of the latest novels to enter that realm is Betsy Lerner's "Shred Sisters," a book that takes the reader on an emotional journey with three siblings. Lerner sat down with Dana Jacobson to talk about writing the novel, and how her earlier non-fiction writing informed the story.
Olivia Hussey, star of 1968 "Romeo and Juliet," dies at 73
Olivia Hussey won a Golden Globe for best new actress for her part as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."
Extended interview: Robert Eggers
Filmmaker Robert Eggers sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his adaption of the supernatural horror flick "Nosferatu," his passion for storytelling, what he'd like to tell superfans and more.
Cheyenne Grace topping the charts
Cheyenne Grace, a rising star from North Texas who is a high school student, is topping the iTunes charts with her debut holiday album, "Home for Christmas."
NFL doubleheader on Christmas Day sets streaming viewership records
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
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Trump seeks pause of possible TikTok ban
President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court Friday to pause a potential U.S. ban on TikTok from taking effect. In his brief, he said he said he wants to delay the ban in order to give time for his incoming administration to "pursue a negotiated resolution."
ChatGPT recovers after being hit by outages, OpenAI says
The OpenAI issue was caused by an "upstream provider," according to the artificial intelligence organization.
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.
AI features dominating tech heading into 2025
New artificial intelligence features appeared across the tech landscape this year, from the latest iPhone to chatbots like Google's Gemini. Adam Auriemma, the editor-in-chief at CNET, joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
Researchers develop robot to help people walk
A robotic exosuit may seem like science fiction, but a team of South Korean researchers is turning the concept into reality. CBS News' Leah Mishkin explains how the new tech is helping people with disabilities walk on their own.
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California's mandatory clothing recycling program
Americans throw away billions of pounds of used clothes every year. But now, California is the first state to hold textile companies responsible for their products from start to finish. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains.
These space missions will take off in 2025
Space agencies worldwide are gearing up missions in 2025 to expand humanity's horizons, from the moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond.
Orca who carried her dead calf for 17 days has a new baby
Tahlequah has a newborn girl, years after she made headlines for carrying her dead calf for 17 days.
2,600-year-old shipwreck is raised from waters off Spain
An ancient shipwreck that dates back to the 7th century B.C.E. has been removed from waters off Spain, two decades after its discovery in 1994.
What to know about the winter solstice, 2024's shortest day
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
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Missing Tennessee girl left in the woods by a man she met online, sheriff says
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Gerald Sticker said the two had met on a gaming platform.
Man indicted in NYC subway burned woman case
A man accused of setting a woman on fire in a New York City subway train has now been indicted on state murder charges. CBS News New York reporter Hannah Kliger has more.
Activists on woman burned alive in NYC
Medical examiners are using DNA evidence in hopes of identifying the woman who was burned alive on a New York City subway. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more. Plus, more details on allegations against music mogul Jay-Z.
Tennessee to introduce a new lethal injection method
More than 2 years after Tennessee abruptly halted the execution of Oscar Smith, the state announced a new lethal injection method.
Dozen skeletons found in hidden graves in Mexico near U.S. border
Authorities have found 12 skeletons buried in clandestine graves in Mexico's northern Chihuahua state near the U.S. border, officials say.
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NASA spacecraft safe after historic closest-ever approach to sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe hurtled through the sizzling solar atmosphere and passed within a record-breaking 3.8 million miles of the sun's surface.
These space missions will take off in 2025
Space agencies worldwide are gearing up missions in 2025 to expand humanity's horizons, from the moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond.
Discovery of "tipped over" black hole surprises NASA scientists
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
Why are the Boeing Starliner astronauts stuck in space?
Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.
NASA delayes return date for astronauts
NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
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.
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.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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"CBS Weekend News" headlines for Dec. 28, 2024
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News" with Jericka Duncan.
Travelers fight lines, crowds and weather delays
Thousands of flights were delayed across the U.S. Saturday amid what AAA predicts will be a record holiday travel season. Kerry Corrado reports on the rush home.
Several hurt when Florida fire truck, train collide
In Delray Beach, Florida, authorities investigated a crash between a fire truck and a commuter train in the center of town on Saturday which left more than a dozen people hurt. Cristian Benavides reports.
Putin apologizes for Kazakhstan plane crash
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday issued an apology for the Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet crash in Kazakhstan that occurred earlier this week, but stopped short of claiming responsibility for it.
Gaza residents face cold conditions, hypothermia
With nearly the entire Gaza population displaced and many living in flimsy tents, this winter is bringing the biting cold and hypothermia. Holly Williams reports.