NASCAR rumbles into Southern California
Busch Light Clash features numerous firsts in made-for-TV event in unlikely venue: the iconic LA Memorial Coliseum.
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NASCAR nixes Brandon Brown deal with crypto outfit LGBcoin
Source says NASCAR wants nothing to do with LGBcoin or its ties to the anti-Biden catchphrase "Let's Go Brandon."
NASCAR champion Kyle Larson on comeback season
NASCAR star Kyle Larson capped off his comeback season with a cup championship, almost a year and a half after it looked like his racing career was over. Larson and Anthony and Michelle Martin of the Urban Youth Racing School, who supported him after he was suspended for using a racial slur, speak with "CBS Mornings" about compassion, forgiveness and why the couple decided to give him a second chance.
Meet the couple behind NASCAR driver Kyle Larson's comeback
Michelle and Anthony Martin co-founded Philadelphia's Urban Youth Racing School, an organization that connects young people of color with the racing industry.
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Trump grants clemency for several high-profile felons; A brave preschooler and her classmates show the power of friendship.
Bubba Wallace becomes second Black driver to win Series Cup race
The 27-year-old was in first place when officials called the race at Talladega Superspeedway because of rain, which gave him the win.
Former NASCAR driver John Wes Townley killed in Georgia shooting
Townley was killed during an altercation with his ex-wife and another man. Police are still investigating.
NASCAR to start requiring masks in enclosed areas
The rule will take effect starting at the Watkins Glen International. It won't apply to outdoors as long as people don't stay in close contact for long periods.
Racing and the Vatican, connected by a thread
This weekend, motorsport fans will see the start of the Superstar Racing Experience – a new event hoping to rival Nascar – debuting on CBS Sports. Some of the best drivers will be going head-to-head behind the wheel, and the wheel itself has an unlikely connection to the Catholic Church. Chris Livesay visits a bespoke steering wheel company in Northern Italy, that works with the Pope's favored embroidery.
Italian couple makes race car steering wheels, and popes' hats
What do 200 mile-per-hour race cars have in common with the 2,000-year-old Catholic Church? It's all in the stitching.
Indy 500 returns with biggest sporting crowd
The Indianapolis 500 will return with a roar this Memorial Day weekend, as the event expects to host the biggest crowd at a sporting event since the pandemic's start. Bob Donaldson has more.
Two drivers have been hospitalized after a scary crash at a Formula 3 race in Austria
Two drivers have been hospitalized after a scary crash at a Formula 3 race in Austria. CBSN's Jamie Yuccas has more details.
The Make-A-Wish experience inspired the Daytona 500 champ to start the Joey Logano Foundation
The Make-A-Wish experience inspired the Daytona 500 champ to start the Joey Logano Foundation
"Wish kid" Gavin Grubbs tells Bill Whitaker what people don’t know about Daytona 500 champion Joey Logano, and why his wish was to meet the racer
"Wish kid" Gavin Grubbs tells Bill Whitaker what people don’t know about Daytona 500 champion Joey Logano, and why his wish was to meet the racer.
Five fans were injured at the Daytona Speedway when a crash involving multiple cars occurred in the final lap of the Coke Zero 400
Five fans were injured at the Daytona Speedway when a crash involving multiple cars occurred in the final lap of the Coke Zero 400. CBS News correspondent Elaine Quijano describes the collision.
The four-time NASCAR Cup series champion is halfway through his final season
The four-time NASCAR Cup series champion is halfway through his final season. He started competitive racing at the age of five, and quickly made a name for himself nationwide before turning 18. Gordon joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what he thinks about NASCAR's ban on Confederate flags and retiring after 23 years.
By programming an autonomous car with biological and decision-making data collected from actual race car drivers, one Stanford University professor is designing a car that drives itself like a professional would
By programming an autonomous car with biological and decision-making data collected from actual race car drivers, one Stanford University professor is designing a car that drives itself like a professional would.
A grand jury says there is no reason to believe Tony Stewart committed a crime
A grand jury says there is no reason to believe Tony Stewart committed a crime. The NASCAR star will not face charges for his role in the death of Kevin Ward Jr. Don Dahler reports.
Three weeks after striking and killing a fellow driver, Kevin Ward Jr., on the race track, Stewart will return to racing
Three weeks after striking and killing a fellow driver, Kevin Ward Jr., on the race track, Stewart will return to racing. Vicente Arenas reports from Hampton, Georgia, where Stewart is expected to address reporters Friday.
Bob Pockrass, NASCAR reporter for the Sporting News, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss NASCAR’s reaction to the deadly crash involving driver Tony Stewart in New York
Bob Pockrass, NASCAR reporter for the Sporting News, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss NASCAR’s reaction to the deadly crash involving driver Tony Stewart in New York.
Kevin Ward Sr., father of Kevin Ward Jr. who was killed on a racetrack Sunday by NASCAR star driver Tony Stewart, is demanding answers about his son's death
Kevin Ward Sr., father of Kevin Ward Jr. who was killed on a racetrack Sunday by NASCAR star driver Tony Stewart, is demanding answers about his son's death. Don Dahler reports on what Ward is saying about the incident.
Miss the second half of the show? A look back at the resignation of President Richard Nixon
Miss the second half of the show? A look back at the resignation of President Richard Nixon.
Coaster named after NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt stands 305-feet-tall, reaches 90 mph
Named after NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt, the Intimidator 305 roller coaster at Kings Dominion in Doswell, Va., is one of the tallest and fastest coasters in the country.
NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson visited President Obama at the White House Wednesday
NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmy Johnson visited President Obama at the White House Wednesday. Johnson has won six titles in the past eight years. Gayle King reports.
President Obama welcomed to the White House Jimmie Johnson and his Hendrick Motorsports team to honor their 2013 NASCAR Spring Cup series championship
President Obama welcomed to the White House Jimmie Johnson and his Hendrick Motorsports team to honor their 2013 NASCAR Spring Cup series championship.
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War escalates, energy prices spike after Israeli strike on Iran gas field
As Iran retaliates for an Israeli strike on the South Pars gas field, one analyst warns the war is "now hitting the plumbing of the global energy system."
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We visited an LA building with 89 registered hospices. Here's what we found.
Advocates said the Van Nuys building looked like an example of "clustering" — a red flag for hospice fraud.
Comey subpoenaed in conspiracy case against ex-officials who investigated Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey has been subpoenaed by prosecutors in Miami as part of the Justice Department's investigation into Obama-era intelligence officials.
Trump brings up Pearl Harbor while meeting with Japan's prime minister
Asked why the U.S. didn't inform allies ahead of the Iran strikes, President Trump said, "Who knows better about surprise than Japan?"
Body of missing student James Gracey found in Barcelona, police say
The body of missing University of Alabama student James Gracey, who disappeared on a trip to Barcelona, has been found, Spanish officials said Thursday.
In voting process, photo ID gets wide support, CBS News poll finds
Few Americans feel they know a lot of the specifics about the SAVE Act.
Ex-FBI agents who worked on Trump 2020 election probe sue over firings
Two former FBI agents who helped investigate President Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results sued the federal government, alleging they were wrongfully terminated.
U.N. nuclear watchdog chief: "A lot has survived" of Iran's nuclear capabilities
In an interview with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, said there had already been damage done to Iran's nuclear sites.
"The Bachelorette" season with Taylor Frankie Paul canceled, ABC says
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after a 2023 video surfaced.
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In voting process, photo ID gets wide support, CBS News poll finds
Few Americans feel they know a lot of the specifics about the SAVE Act.
Mortgage rates rise as Iran war heightens U.S. inflation fears
Mortgage rates, though still well below their level a year ago, have edged up since the Iran war erupted. Here's why.
"The Bachelorette" season with Taylor Frankie Paul canceled, ABC says
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
U.S. oil producers could get $63 billion boost from high crude prices
Domestic energy companies could benefit from high oil prices in the short-term, but take a hit if the Iran war drags on.
Comey subpoenaed in conspiracy case against ex-officials who investigated Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey has been subpoenaed by prosecutors in Miami as part of the Justice Department's investigation into Obama-era intelligence officials.
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Mortgage rates rise as Iran war heightens U.S. inflation fears
Mortgage rates, though still well below their level a year ago, have edged up since the Iran war erupted. Here's why.
U.S. oil producers could get $63 billion boost from high crude prices
Domestic energy companies could benefit from high oil prices in the short-term, but take a hit if the Iran war drags on.
Analysts warn oil prices could keep climbing as Iran war intensifies
Every 1-cent increase in gasoline prices reduces consumer spending by $1.5 billion annually, one economist says.
3 reasons the Federal Reserve's interest rate pause is worrying investors
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell used the phrase "we don't know" at least 14 times during his press conference. Investors are nervous.
Surging U.S. gas prices could erase bigger tax refunds, analysis finds
Stanford economists estimate that the typical U.S. household will spend an additional $740 on gas this year because of the jump in global oil prices.
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In voting process, photo ID gets wide support, CBS News poll finds
Few Americans feel they know a lot of the specifics about the SAVE Act.
Comey subpoenaed in conspiracy case against ex-officials who investigated Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey has been subpoenaed by prosecutors in Miami as part of the Justice Department's investigation into Obama-era intelligence officials.
Senators meet with border czar as lawmakers search for way out of DHS shutdown
Thursday's meeting with Tom Homan marked a key development as progress to date has appeared stagnant.
Trump brings up Pearl Harbor while meeting with Japan's prime minister
Asked why the U.S. didn't inform allies ahead of the Iran strikes, President Trump said, "Who knows better about surprise than Japan?"
U.N. nuclear watchdog chief: "A lot has survived" of Iran's nuclear capabilities
In an interview with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, said there had already been damage done to Iran's nuclear sites.
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Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
Dr. Oz pledges to tackle hospice fraud: "Do not steal from the American people"
The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.
Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
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Trump brings up Pearl Harbor while meeting with Japan's prime minister
Asked why the U.S. didn't inform allies ahead of the Iran strikes, President Trump said, "Who knows better about surprise than Japan?"
Iran hangs 3, including teen wrestler, in first executions over Jan. protests
Two sources confirmed to CBS News that Saleh Mohammadi, a young member of Iran's national wrestling team, was among the three men executed in Iran.
Divers find marble treasure possibly taken from Parthenon at Aegean shipwreck
Excavations at the site of the 1802 Mentor shipwreck uncovered a marble fragment that may have ties to the Parthenon in Ancient Greece, officials say.
Transcript: IAEA's Rafael Grossi on "Face the Nation," March 22, 2026
The following is the full transcript of the interview with International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Grossi, a portion of which will air on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 22, 2026.
What can one of the world's happiest nations teach us about parenting?
U.S. author Jessica Joelle Alexander says Americans should consider adopting some of Denmark's "great parenting practices."
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"The Bachelorette" season with Taylor Frankie Paul canceled, ABC says
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Alessia Cara on new album
Grammy winner Alessia Cara is debuting a new album 10 years into her music career. Cara joined CBS News with details on her latest collaborations.
AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Val Kilmer was originally set to star in "As Deep as the Grave" before he died last year, never shooting a scene of the movie. But Kilmer will still star in the film thanks to generative AI, which is artificial intelligence that can generate new content by analyzing existing content. Jo Ling Kent has more.
"Survivor" contestant talks elimination
Spoiler alert! The latest contestant eliminated from "Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans" joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his surprising elimination and if he has any regrets about how he played the game.
Book excerpt: "When Caesar Was King" by David Margolick
David Margolick's biography of Sid Caesar explores how the 1950s comic reinvented the art of comedy in the new medium of television.
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AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Val Kilmer was originally set to star in "As Deep as the Grave" before he died last year, never shooting a scene of the movie. But Kilmer will still star in the film thanks to generative AI, which is artificial intelligence that can generate new content by analyzing existing content. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Risks of excessive screen time for adults
More than 80% of adults say they go online at least several times per day and research indicates that even adults' fully-formed brains can suffer negative consequences from excessive screen time. Dr. Sue Varma breaks down risks, tips to reduce your screen time and why adults are spending more time on screens.
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.
Inside NVIDIA's new chip
NVIDIA's GTC conference brought big crowds to Silicon Valley this week, with hundreds of companies showcasing products powered by NVIDIA's chips. Tim Werth, tech editor at Mashable, joins CBS News to discuss.
AI expert designs cancer vaccine for his dog
A tech entrepreneur in Australia, Paul Conyngham, said he used artificial intelligence to design a cancer vaccine for his dog Rosie. He joins CBS News with Páll Thordarson, director of the UNSW RNA Institute, who worked with Conyngham on the technology.
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Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
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New photos in Michigan synagogue attack
Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, has shared new images of the damage from last week's attack at the synagogue. A photo has also emerged of the attacker holding an AR-style rifle. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
Photo of Michigan synagogue attacker shows him with AR-style rifle
The man who attacked a synagogue in Michigan last week sent a photo of himself with the AR-style rifle he had during the attack to a family member in Lebanon, according to a U.S. official.
Joseph Duggar faces child sex abuse charges
Joseph Duggar, one of the stars of the reality show "19 Kids and Counting," has been arrested and is facing child sex abuse charges. He's accused of sexually abusing a 9-year-old girl six years ago in Florida. Tom Hanson reports.
César Chávez sexual abuse allegations
More details are emerging about the allegations of abuse against the late Cesar Chavez. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more.
Fugitive wanted in killing of Ecuadorian candidate arrested in Mexico
Ángel Esteban Aguilar Morales is one of the alleged ringleaders of the Ecuadorian criminal gang "Los Lobos" and one of the country's most-wanted fugitives.
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Repaired moon rocket heads back to launch pad for April 1 blastoff
After an overnight Thursday trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
Video shows meteor streaking across the sky
A meteoroid was spotted streaking across the sky in 10 states. In some areas, there was also a loud boom, similar to an explosion. NASA says the meteor, which was traveling 45,000 mph in the sky, fragmented - causing the bright fireball and loud boom.
7-ton meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Ohio
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
Bill Nye on going from Boeing to science guy
Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
NASA targets April 1 for moon mission launch
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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10% of TSA workers call out sick amid shutdown
More than 10% of all TSA workers called out sick on Wednesday, causing significant delays at airports across the U.S. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry is at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport with the latest.
Trump on $200 billion Pentagon funding request
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang asked President Trump on Thursday about reports that the Pentagon is planning to ask Congress for an additional $200 billion for the war with Iran. Jiang joins "The Takeout" to unpack the president's response.
U.N. nuclear watchdog chief on Iran
Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, sat down with CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan to examine the state of Iran's nuclear program. Brennan, along with national security analyst Aaron MacLean, join "The Takeout" to discuss further.
Congress may soon have to vote on Iran war funding
It appears Congress, which has not authorized the war with Iran, may be asked to provide $200 billion to pay for it. That number is not official, but senior House and Senate Republicans did not deny it on Thursday and sounded vaguely supportive. CBS News' Major Garrett has more.
Travel expert shares tips amid shutdown
U.S. airport lines are getting longer as TSA agents continue to work without pay due to the partial government shutdown. Clint Henderson, managing editor of The Points Guy, joins CBS News with time-saving tips.