NBA All-Star Game in San Francisco
Festivities for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game get underway on Friday in San Francisco, showcasing some of the league's best and youngest stars. CBS News San Francisco's Kelsi Thorud breaks it down.
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WNBA All-Star Game takes over Phoenix
Two new faces at this weekend's WNBA All-Star Game in Phoenix will be rookie sensations Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. Both athletes have super-charged women's basketball. And as more people are tuning in to the WNBA, there is a new team on the horizon. Jess Smith, president of the Golden State Valkyries, which will debut as the WNBA's 13th basketball team in 2025, joins CBS News to discuss.
Sling TV deal: How to watch the 2024 NBA All-Star Game live and save 50%
The NBA season heats up this weekend with the 2024 NBA All-Star Game. Sling TV is the best place to watch it live.
NBA All-Star Weekend schedule for 2024: See when all the games and contests are set to air
Here's when to watch the 2024 NBA All-Star game, plus all the basketball on Friday, Saturday and Sunday's schedule.
NBA players promote social justice reform
The city of Atlanta will host the NBA All-Star game on Sunday. The event comes as Congress prepares to vote on legislation that would challenge attempts by Republican-led states to impose new voting restrictions. A collective of NBA players have teamed up to create "More Than a Vote," which is an advocacy group combating voter suppression efforts. CBS News political contributor Antjuan Seawright joins CBSN with more.
NBA shows off concept jersey that lets fans change its name and number
Adam Silver said he changed the name and number on the jersey via an app, and many fans were skeptical
Fergie apologizes for rendition of national anthem
She said that she tried her best and wanted to "try something special"
Fergie responds to anthem controversy
The singer said she tried her best, after her rendition of the song at the NBA All-Star Game drew widespread criticism.
Fergie's national anthem critiqued by star whose version caused uproar
Fergie tried something different with her national anthem at the NBA All-Star Game, and not everybody was cheering
NBA announces new city for All-Star game after bathroom battle
League pulled annual showcase from Charlotte, North Carolina, in July over state's passage of anti-LGBT law
Watch Live: Biden to deliver public remarks today, first since leaving office
Former President Joe Biden is set to deliver his first public address since leaving office, speaking at a Chicago conference focused on protecting Social Security.
Judge in Abrego Garcia case tells DOJ she has "no tolerance for gamesmanship"
U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis said at a hearing on Tuesday that everyday Kilmar Abrego Garcia is "detained in CECOT is another date of irreparable harm."
Read first statement of Conn. man allegedly held captive for 20 years
The man who said his stepmother held him captive for two decades has released his first public statement.
Meta CEO Zuckerberg pushes back against FTC claims on Day 2 of trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is in federal court for a second day in the historic antitrust trial in which the Federal Trade Commission alleges Meta illegally monopolized the social media market.
IRS could cut up to 40% of workforce, memo indicates
The IRS's Reduction in Force plan states the agency could go from 102,000 employees to a target of 60,000 to 70,000, according to an internal memo.
Senior adviser to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put on leave amid leak investigation
Dan Caldwell, a senior advisor to Pete Hegseth, has been put on leave amid a Pentagon investigation into an unauthorized disclosure, a defense official confirmed to CBS News.
Ukraine unveils its own Russian drone killer as U.S. backing wanes
Russia has peppered Ukraine with exploding drones for years. Now, worried about continued U.S. support, Kyiv is putting hope in a new, domestically made drone-killer.
Autism rate rises to 3% of children in CDC study
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
Trump questions Harvard's tax-exempt status after funding freeze
The federal government has frozen $2.2 billion in funding for the Ivy League school.
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Judge blocks WH from enforcing parts of executive order targeting law firm
President Trump has signed executive orders that seek to punish four major law firms for their legal work and lawyers who worked for them.
CDC weighing end to universal COVID shot recommendations
A majority of the agency's COVID-19 vaccine work group now backs narrower "risk-based" recommendations.
Tariffs will slam car sales and production, analysts say
President Trump's steep new tariffs on foreign cars could lead to a sharp decline in U.S. vehicle sales, according to S&P Global Mobility.
Deadline to claim $1,400 stimulus check is today. Here's what to know.
The IRS says that April 15 is the last day to file for a missed stimulus check, as well as to claim refunds from the 2021 tax year.
Read first statement of Conn. man allegedly held captive for 20 years
The man who said his stepmother held him captive for two decades has released his first public statement.
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Meta CEO Zuckerberg pushes back against FTC claims on Day 2 of trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is in federal court for a second day in a landmark federal antitrust trial accusing Meta of being a monopoly.
Tariffs will slam car sales and production, analysts say
President Trump's steep new tariffs on foreign cars could lead to a sharp decline in U.S. vehicle sales, according to S&P Global Mobility.
Deadline to claim $1,400 stimulus check is today. Here's what to know.
The IRS says that April 15 is the last day to file for a missed stimulus check, as well as to claim refunds from the 2021 tax year.
American Airlines to provide free Wi-Fi to some passengers
American Airlines said free Wi-Fi will be available to AAdvantage loyalty members through a partnership with AT&T.
To Peep or not Peep? The Easter holiday treat evokes strong reactions.
Love them or hate them, marshmallow Peeps are inescapable around the Easter holiday.
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Senior adviser to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put on leave amid leak investigation
Dan Caldwell, a senior advisor to Pete Hegseth, has been put on leave amid a Pentagon investigation into an unauthorized disclosure, a defense official confirmed to CBS News.
IRS could cut up to 40% of workforce, memo indicates
The IRS's Reduction in Force plan states the agency could go from 102,000 employees to a target of 60,000 to 70,000, according to an internal memo.
Judge blocks WH from enforcing parts of executive order targeting law firm
President Trump has signed executive orders that seek to punish four major law firms for their legal work and lawyers who worked for them.
Meta CEO Zuckerberg pushes back against FTC claims on Day 2 of trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is in federal court for a second day in a landmark federal antitrust trial accusing Meta of being a monopoly.
AP says its reporters were blocked from Oval Office despite court order
A federal judge found that the White House likely violated the First Amendment when it restricted the AP's access to press events based on its refusal to use the name Gulf of America.
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CDC weighing end to universal COVID shot recommendations
A majority of the agency's COVID-19 vaccine work group now backs narrower "risk-based" recommendations.
Autism rate rises to 3% of children in CDC study
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
Analysis: 1 in 5 organ donations being tossed
More than 100,000 Americans need an organ transplant to stay alive, and each day, 17 die waiting. But a CBS News analysis finds one out of five donated organs is being tossed out. Tom Hanson has the story behind that troubling statistic in tonight's "Eye on America."
Why donated organs are left unused
One of every three donated kidneys never gets transplanted. CBS News explores why a growing number are being discarded.
Study projects how much cancer is caused by CT scans
A new study is projecting how radiation from computed tomography imaging, or CT scans, could lead to future cancers.
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Russia convicts 4 journalists accused of working for Alexei Navalny
A Russian court convicted four journalists of extremism for working for an anti-corruption group founded by late opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Woman dead, client critical after cryotherapy session goes wrong
One woman died and another was hospitalized in critical condition due to a nitrogen leak from a cold chamber, French investigators said.
Ukraine unveils its own Russian drone killer as U.S. backing wanes
Russia has peppered Ukraine with exploding drones for years. Now, worried about continued U.S. support, Kyiv is putting hope in a new, domestically made drone-killer.
Ancient buried treasure unearthed by metal detectorists in Transylvania
A trove of buried treasure that metal detectorists recently discovered in Transylvania once belonged to an ancient people that inhabited the region in modern-day Romania.
U.N. condemns Israel as 2nd Gaza hospital hit in space of just 3 days
Gaza health officials say an Israeli strike on a field hospital killed a medic two days after another attack disabled the enclave's last functioning critical care facility.
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New documentary looks at the Carter family
In the new Paramount+ documentary "The Carters: Hurts to Love You," Aaron Carter's twin sister, Angel Carter Conrad, and director Soleil Moon Frye reflect on how addiction, mental health struggles and the pressures of fame affected Aaron and Nick Carter and their siblings.
Kim Kardashian to testify in 2016 Paris jewelry theft trial, lawyer says
The trial stems from a jewelry heist in October 2016 during which Kim Kardashian was held at gunpoint in her luxury Paris apartment by masked men.
Katy Perry sings "What a Wonderful World" during historic spaceflight
Pop star Katy Perry, one of the six women aboard Blue Origin's spaceflight, explained why she chose not to sing one of her own songs during the historic journey.
David Oyelowo on "Government Cheese"
Award-winning actor David Oyelowo joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his latest role in "Government Cheese," where he plays a formerly incarcerated man trying to rebuild his life and reconnect with his family. The show marks his first major comedy role.
Aaron Carter faced "tremendous pressure" as a child star, sister says
Angel Carter, the twin sister of the late Aaron Carter, opened up about her brother's struggles growing up as a child star in a new Paramount+ documentary.
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies at trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will take the stand Tuesday in a D.C. courtroom for a second round of testimony in an antitrust trial over his social media company. The federal government alleges the Facebook parent company bought up competing apps to create a monopoly.
Zuckerberg back on stand for antitrust trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is testifying for a second day in the Federal Trade Commission's antitrust trial against the tech giant. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has the latest.
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.
Gayle King on experiencing zero gravity
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King shares what it felt like to float in space during her Blue Origin flight.
Why FTC alleges Meta is an illegal monopoly
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand Monday in the Federal Trade Commission's landmark antitrust trial against the tech company. Kenneth Dintzer, a partner at Crowell & Moring and the former senior trial counsel at the Justice Department's antitrust division, joins "CBS Morning News" to discuss.
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Can climate change really create zombie fungi, like in "The Last of Us"?
As the HBO series "The Last of Us" returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality?
NOAA could face 25% budget cut, slashing climate research, in draft proposal
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
Ancient jawbone found in sea linked to mysterious human ancestors
Relatively little is known about Denisovans, an extinct group of human cousins that interacted with Neanderthals and Homo sapiens.
Scientists map part of a mouse's brain that's so complex it looks like a galaxy
Thanks to a mouse watching clips from "The Matrix," scientists have created the largest functional map of a brain to date.
Ancient altar found in jungle apparently used for child sacrifices
The discovery shows the cultural interaction between the Maya of Tikal and Teotihuacan's elite between 300 and 500 A.D., archaeologists said.
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Read first statement of Conn. man allegedly held captive for 20 years
The man who said his stepmother held him captive for two decades has released his first public statement.
National Guard to Albuquerque to fight crime
The city of Albuquerque, New Mexico, says it needs the National Guard to help local police control crime. The New Mexico governor has declared a state of emergency in Albuquerque, clearing the way for several dozen troops to be deployed there. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has more.
Weinstein's retrial begins in New York
Jury selection began Tuesday in Harvey Weinstein's retrial in New York after the state's highest court overturned his 2020 rape conviction. CBS News New York reporter Christina Fan has the details.
Man detained in Caribbean for famed crime reporter's 2021 murder
Authorities detained a man "who played a leading role" in the high-profile murder of crime reporter Peter R. de Vries, prosecutors said.
Pennsylvania arson suspect's alleged plans
The suspect tied to a fire at Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's official residence could be in court as soon as Wednesday. State authorities say 38-year-old Cody Balmer is currently hospitalized for a medical event "not connected to Sunday's incident." Police say Balmer planned to beat Governor Shapiro with a hammer if he found him. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
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Aisha Bowe and Amanda Nguyen reflect on life-changing Blue Origin spaceflight
Aisha Bowe and Amanda Nguyen talk to "CBS Mornings" about how the Blue Origin spaceflight changed them for the better.
Gayle King says she can "take on anything" after space journey
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, who before her spaceflight admitted that she's a nervous flyer, said she has a new confidence following her journey and revealed if she would do it again.
Dying star's "previously unseen layers" visible in new NASA image
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has given astronomers a detailed, never-before-seen look at a dying star.
Gayle King on spaceflight after launch
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King and an all-women crew blasted off from West Texas on a Blue Origin rocket for a roughly 10-minute journey to the edge of space on Monday. King later spoke about what surprised her during the flight. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
Blue Origin's latest space tourism step
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King was among the historic six-women crew for Monday's Blue Origin flight to the edge of space. Mark Strassmann reports on the launch and what it means for space tourism.
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
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Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
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The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
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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.
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Farmer says Trump's tariffs are destructive
President Trump has vowed that his tariffs will ultimately benefit America's farmers, but at least one farmer feels otherwise. John Boyd, President of the National Black Farmers Association, joins "America Decides" to discuss the tariffs' impact and how the government could help farmers.
Law expert on Trump's court order challenges
Georgetown University law professor Andrew Schoenholtz joins "America Decides" to discuss the Trump administration's treatment of the courts and targeting of higher education.
Hearing on mistakenly deported man
The case of a Maryland father mistakenly deported to El Salvador headed back to court on Tuesday, 24 hours after El Salvador's president backed the Trump administration in refusing to bring the man home. CBS News' Fin Gomez and Weijia Jiang have the latest.
Gayle King on her feelings ahead of launch
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King's expression ahead of Blue Origin's spaceflight on Monday launched memes. She tells CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers what she was thinking at the time, and shares admiration for the crew on CBS News 24/7.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia's wife speaks out
A federal court hearing is taking place Tuesday between the Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and Justice Department lawyers. Prior to the hearing, Garcia's wife spoke out. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the case.