Cleveland Indians headed to the World Series
Indians will open the World Series at home next Tuesday night against either the Chicago Cubs or Los Angeles Dodgers
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Remembering Jose Fernandez
Miami Marlins players wore the Number 16 jersey Sunday night in memory of their star pitcher, Jose Fernandez, after he was killed in a boating accident. Fernandez made a remarkable journey to the big leagues, having fled from Cuba with his family in 2008. David Begnaud reports.
9/26: Evening News
Hillary Clinton's poll numbers peaked in mid-August, with Donald Trump gaining ever since; An image of First Lady Michelle Obama embracing former president George W. Bush at the opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture on Saturday soon went viral
Baseball mourns death of Marlins ace Jose Fernandez
The 24-year-old Miami Marlins pitcher and two of his friends were killed when their boat smashed into a jetty off Miami Beach early Sunday
Jose Fernandez dead
Miami Marlins star pitcher Jose Fernandez has been killed with two of his friends in a boating accident off Miami. Fernandez had become one of baseball's hottest young stars after surviving a harrowing journey from Cuba to the U.S.. Fernandez was 24.
9/25: Evening News
Officials are looking into the possibility of whether a shooting at a mall in Burlington, Washington, on Friday night was an act of terror; Charles Osgood hosted his final "CBS Sunday Morning" this week, putting a bow-tie on 22 years at the helm of the show
Could this finally be the year ending the curse of the Cubs?
The Chicago Cubs could clinch the National League Central title on Thursday night; but after 108 years without a World Championship, they have their eyes on a bigger prize
Angels star Mike Trout in car crash that left woman seriously injured
2014 AL MVP Award winner was in one of four vehicles involved in two connected crashes on the 55 freeway
A-Rod's legacy
CBS Sports' Matt Snyder joins CBSN to discuss A-Rod's legacy in the baseball world. Rodriguez will retire after 22 controversial seasons in the major leagues.
Oakland A's suspend coach after finding hidden camera
A player stumbled upon the camera inside the team's weight room
Twitter to stream live sports
Twitter struck a deal with Major League Baseball and the National Hockey League to stream live games from the social media app or website. CBS MoneyWatch's Jill Wagner has today's business headlines on CBSN.
Ex-Cardinals exec sentenced for hacking Astros
Christopher Correa was convicted for hacking into the Houston Astros' player personnel database
Stir over "All Lives Matter" mention at MLB All-Star game
Canadian tenor replaces some words of his country's national anthem, holds up sign with alternative phrase to "Black Lives Matter"
Jamie Foxx, Andy Cohen to play in MLB softball game
Jamie Foxx and Andy Cohen are joining J.K. Simmons to play in the 2016 MLB All-Star Legends and Celebrity Softball Game
Fort Bragg, MLB make history over holiday weekend
Baseball game unlike any other played on sprawling Army base; Miami Marlins-Atlanta Braves contest just one of many attractions
Max Scherzer enters MLB record books with 20 strikeouts
Ace right-hander joins Roger Clemens (twice), Kerry Wood and Randy Johnson as the only big league pitchers to compile 20 strikeouts in nine innings
Baseball scraps Puerto Rico series over Zika fears
MLB decides to move Pirates-Marlins series after players expressed concerns about their health
Reigning NL batting champ suspended 80 games for PEDs
Dee Gordon of the Miami Marlins led the majors in hits and stolen bases last year
With growing concerns over head injuries, the CDC plans a rigorous evaluation of the risks of tackling in youth football
With growing concerns over head injuries, the CDC plans a rigorous evaluation of the risks of tackling in youth football. One study found that one in 30 football players aged five to 14 will suffer a concussion during any one season. Another problem that sidelines many elite athletes and affects millions of Americans is back spasms. But a study points to yoga and meditation as potential treatments for the painful muscle contractions. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Holly Phillips and sports medicine specialist Dr. Neil Roth join "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss these health concerns and preventative measures.
Before LGBT comments, Schilling no stranger to controversy
Former Boston Red Sox pitcher fired as ESPN baseball analyst after comments on Facebook critical of transgender rights
Jackie Robinson: The "loneliest man in sports"?
Filmmaker Ken Burns, whose latest documentary explores the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson, talks with "Face the Nation" about the man behind the legend
Burns talks with "Face the Nation" about his latest documentary, which explores the life and legacy of baseball great and civil rights pioneer Jackie Robinson
Ken Burns talks with "Face the Nation" about his latest documentary, which explores the life and legacy of baseball great and civil rights pioneer Jackie Robinson.
America's national pastime is baseball, but it isn't always cheap
America's national pastime is baseball, but it isn't always cheap. CBSN's Jamie Yuccas and Vladimir Duthiers have more on the most expensive ballparks in the U.S.
Baseball fans are rejoicing in the unofficial American holiday known as Opening Day. Mark Leibovich, chief national correspondent for The New York Times Magazine, winds up and pitches his thoughts on the start of the baseball season
Baseball fans are rejoicing in the unofficial American holiday known as Opening Day. Mark Leibovich, chief national correspondent for The New York Times Magazine, winds up and pitches his thoughts on the start of the baseball season - and on the striking parallels between sports and the current political season.
Watch: Dog relaxes in baby carrier at Phillies game
Baseball's dog days of summer are months away - but don't tell that to this peaceful pooch at a spring training game
Watch Live: Jimmy Carter's casket arrives at the U.S. Capitol
Former President Jimmy Carter is being remembered in six days of state funeral events.
Trump won't rule out military action to take control of Greenland as son visits
Greenland's government says Donald Trump Jr. is visiting in a private capacity, so it won't discuss his presence as his father vows to make it part of the U.S.
Firefighters battle 200-acre Pacific Palisades blaze as high winds slam SoCal
Firefighters are battling a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades that quickly spread to 200 acres Tuesday and triggered mandatory evacuations amid warnings from weather forecasters of "extreme" wildfire risks.
House passes Laken Riley Act in first bill of new Congress
The House approved its first policy legislation of the new Congress on Tuesday with a bill aimed at addressing illegal immigration.
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U.S. refunding application fees for immigration program for citizens' spouses
The government will issue refunds to tens of thousands of unauthorized immigrants married to American citizens who applied for a program that was struck down in court.
2 people found dead in JetBlue plane landing gear at Florida airport
The bodies were found during a routine inspection after the plane landed.
Judge temporarily blocks release of special counsel's Trump report
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from releasing a report prepared by special counsel Jack Smith.
Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary dies at age 86
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
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Senate report slams private equity's "detrimental effects" on hospitals
Two private equity firms' efforts to wring profits out of hospitals in underserved communities put patients in danger, according to a new report by a powerful Senate committee.
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U.S. refunding application fees for immigration program for citizens' spouses
The government will issue refunds to tens of thousands of unauthorized immigrants married to American citizens who applied for a program that was struck down in court.
Trump wants to change Gulf of Mexico's name to "Gulf of America"
President-elect Donald Trump said renaming the gulf is "appropriate," blasting Mexico for the migrants crossing the southern border.
Sons of "El Chapo" are negotiating plea deals with U.S. prosecutors
Ovidio Guzmán López and Joaquin Guzmán López didn't appear at the hearing in Chicago on Tuesday where prosecutors said they needed more time.
These 2 Girl Scout cookie flavors are being retired this year
Fans of the Girl Scout S'mores and Toast-Yay! cookies need to stock up if they want the sweet treats; the varieties are being retired this year.
Another potential port strike is looming. Here's what to know.
After reaching a tentative deal that suspended a short strike in October, unionized dockworkers and port operators face another crucial test.
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Another potential port strike is looming. Here's what to know.
After reaching a tentative deal that suspended a short strike in October, unionized dockworkers and port operators face another crucial test.
Verizon settlement: Here's how much some customers are getting
Verizon customers reported receiving settlement payments well below the minimum of $15, as stipulated in agreement.
CFPB sues Experian over "sham investigations" into consumer complaints
Experian accused of violating Fair Credit Reporting Act by reinserting disputed information back into credit reports.
U.S. Defense Department bans Tencent and other Chinese companies
Washington seeks to restrict sharing of advanced technology, deeming it a threat to national security.
Trump announces Dubai company will invest at least $20 billion in U.S. data centers
DAMAC Properties is the latest foreign investor to announce plans for the U.S. since Donald Trump's victory.
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U.S. refunding application fees for immigration program for citizens' spouses
The government will issue refunds to tens of thousands of unauthorized immigrants married to American citizens who applied for a program that was struck down in court.
Trump wants to change Gulf of Mexico's name to "Gulf of America"
President-elect Donald Trump said renaming the gulf is "appropriate," blasting Mexico for the migrants crossing the southern border.
Trump allies' lawyer under consideration for top federal prosecutor in D.C.
John Irving, a former federal prosecutor who now represents several Trump-world figures, is under consideration to be named the U.S. attorney in Washington, D.C.
Appeals court refuses to pause Trump's sentencing in New York "hush money" case
President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to be sentenced Friday in the New York "hush money" case.
House passes Laken Riley Act in first bill of new Congress
The House approved its first policy legislation of the new Congress on Tuesday with a bill aimed at addressing illegal immigration.
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Indian officials confirm first cases of HMPV, say "no reason to worry"
Officials in India have confirmed the country's first seven cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, which is reportedly surging in neighboring China.
First bird flu death in U.S. reported in Louisiana
For the first time, bird flu has claimed a human life in the U.S. Louisiana's health department says the patient was over the age of 65 and reportedly had underlying health problems.
What to know about the HMPV virus reported in China
The human metapneumovirus is reportedly surging in China, but should Americans be concerned? Here's what to know about HMPV symptoms and more.
First U.S. bird flu death reported in Louisiana after severe case of H5N1
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
FDA sets limits on lead in some baby foods
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
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Tennis star accidentally hits woman in stands with thrown racquet
Video of the incident showed a woman in a hat being struck by the racquet as the crowd gasped.
U.S. accuses one side in Sudan's vicious civil war of genocide
The U.S. government has determined that Sudan's RSF paramilitary force and its allies have committed genocide in the country's raging civil war.
U.S. Defense Department bans Tencent and other Chinese companies
Washington seeks to restrict sharing of advanced technology, deeming it a threat to national security.
Iran executed at least 901 people in 2024, U.N. reports
Human rights groups accuse Iran's leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei of using capital punishment as a tool following nationwide protests.
Popular actor fired from low-alcohol beer ad after drunken escapade
Ryo Yoshizawa — who one fashion magazine said has "national treasure-class handsomeness" — is one of Japan's most popular actors.
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Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary dies at age 86
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
Meredith Vieira's husband Richard Cohen dies at 76
Former "Today" anchor Meredith Vieira's husband, journalist Richard Cohen, died on Christmas Eve at 76, the talk show's current hosts said Tuesday.
NAACP Image Awards nominees
Grammy-nominated artist Chlöe Bailey and NAACP President Derrick Johnson join "CBS Mornings" to announce nominees for the 56th NAACP Image Awards. The awards honor the achievements and performances of people of color across various fields.
Aubrey Plaza issues first statement since husband Jeff Baena's death
The actor Aubrey Plaza has spoken out for the first time since her husband Jeff Baena's death last week. He was 47.
Reading group discussion guide for Oprah's book club pick, "A New Earth"
Dive deeper into Eckhart Tolle's transformative book, "A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose," with our comprehensive reader's guide.
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U.S. Defense Department bans Tencent and other Chinese companies
Washington seeks to restrict sharing of advanced technology, deeming it a threat to national security.
Nvidia stocks soar after GeForce RTX 50 series debuts at CES
Chipmaker Nvidia shares surge after founder Jensen Huang unveils next generation of AI for gamers at CES 2025.
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.
Meta to end fact-checking, replacing it with system similar to Musk's X
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg cites "cultural tipping point" of election in making major changes to practices.
What to know about car rental app Turo
The car rental app Turo is working to understand how two of its vehicles were used in the deadly New Orleans attack and Cybertruck bombing in Las Vegas. The Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside of President-elect Donald Trump's Las Vegas hotel and the electric truck used in the New Orleans attack were both rented via Turo. New York Times technology reporter Eli Tan joins CBS News 24/7 to explain how the app and its background check process work.
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Jimmy Carter's environmental legacy
As the U.S. Capitol prepares to honor former President Jimmy Carter, Rolling Stone climate reporter Jeff Goodell looks back on his environmental legacy.
U.K.'s biggest dinosaur footprint site discovered: "So surreal"
It is hoped the discovery will provide clues about how dinosaurs interacted, as well as their size and the speeds at which they moved.
What to know about tonight's "black moon"
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
Northern lights may be visible in parts of the U.S. New Year's Eve
Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve, but cloud cover may put a damper on festivities.
New species, including "blob-headed" fish, identified across world in 2024
Hundreds of new species across the globe were identified by scientists in 2024.
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Sons of "El Chapo" are negotiating plea deals with U.S. prosecutors
Ovidio Guzmán López and Joaquin Guzmán López didn't appear at the hearing in Chicago on Tuesday where prosecutors said they needed more time.
Louisiana mayor arrested after drug trafficking investigation
Seven people — including Tyrin Truong, mayor of Bogalusa, Louisiana — are facing charges issued in connection with a drug trafficking investigation.
Man pleads not guilty to setting woman on fire on NYC subway
Sebastian Zapeta, the man accused of setting a woman on fire on the NYC subway, pleads not guilty in the death of Debrina Kawam.
Indiana serial killer's victims could be identified amid new push
Investigators estimated at least 25 people were buried at Harold Baumeister's estate, based on evidence that included 10,000 bones and bone fragments.
10 gunmen killed in shootout with police amid cartel turf battles
The early morning shootout happened during a joint patrol by police and the military in Guanajuato.
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Webb telescope spots record number of stars in distant galaxy
A phenomenon called gravitational lensing turned a galaxy into a "hall of mirrors of cosmic proportions," allowing for the discovery.
NASA probe beams home update after record-breaking flyby of sun
NASA said scientists began receiving more detailed telemetry — or "housekeeping data" — from the spacecraft on New Year's Day.
When and where to see the Quadrantids, 2025's first meteor shower
The first meteor shower of 2025 is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can see the Quadrantids.
Space debris weighing over 1,000 pounds crashes into Kenya village
Officials said they were investigating fragments of metal, believed to be from a rocket, that crashed into a village in the country's south.
What to know about tonight's "black moon"
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
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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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Why Carter kept the U.S. out of war
Former President Jimmy Carter managed to keep the U.S. out of warfare during his presidency. Carter went on to defend his take on world peace after his time in the White House. Carter's casket has arrived in Washington, D.C., to lie in state.
Why Meta ending fact-checking
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the company will cease third-party fact-checking and move toward community notes similar to those used on X, the social media company owned by Elon Musk. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Jimmy Carter's casket arrives at U.S. Navy Memorial
A horse-drawn caisson is awaiting former President Jimmy Carter's casket at the U.S. Navy Memorial for a procession to the Capitol. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
Carter to be honored at U.S. Capitol
Republicans and Democrats in Washington, D.C., have united to honor former President Jimmy Carter as his casket heads to Capitol Hill to lie in state. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more on the plans.
How Jimmy Carter wanted to be remembered
Former President Jimmy Carter told CBS News' Norah O'Donnell in 2008 that he wanted to be remembered for being a family man and promoting peace as president. Carter's legacy on the global stage and his humanitarian efforts after the White House will also be remembered as the world honors the 39th U.S. president.