Davey Johnson, champion Mets manager and Orioles All-Star, dies at 82
Johnson won two World Series playing for the Baltimore Orioles before he became the New York Mets manager.
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Yankees' Juan Soto leaves team for Mets
Baseball fans are still processing the bombshell news that slugger Juan Soto is leaving the New York Yankees for their crosstown rival, the Mets. His new contract, reportedly for $765 million dollars over 15 years, is the biggest in any professional sport in the U.S.
Juan Soto to join Mets on record 15-year, $765 million deal, reports say
Juan Soto, the four-time MLB All-Star, has agreed to a record 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets, according to reports.
4 MLB wild card spots up for grabs
The Yankees, Guardians, Phillies and Dodgers punched their tickets to the post season in their respective leagues while two wild card spots remain up for grabs heading into the final weekend of the regular season. CBS Sports MLB writer Matt Snyder breaks it all down.
Exploring baseball's mass appeal
"CBS Mornings" co-hosts Tony Dokoupil and Nate Burleson explore baseball's mass appeal that has captivated Americans for generations, sharing personal stories and experiences at Citi Field with the New York Mets coaches.
MLB trade deadline hours away
Baseball's trade deadline is Aug. 1 at 6 p.m. ET and most eyes are on the disappointing New York Mets as they strip down their roster after starting the season as a trendy World Series pick. Just one game ahead of them in the Wild Card standings are the San Diego Padres who have decided to be buyers and make another run at the postseason. CBS Sports writer Matt Snyder has the latest on all the deals around the majors.
Judge reportedly agrees to new Yankees deal
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge has reportedly agreed to a massive nine-year, $360 million deal with the team. Judge became a free agent after having one of the greatest single seasons in MLB history that culminated with him breaking Roger Maris' long-standing American League home run record. David Samson, host of the CBS Sports podcast "Nothing Personal with David Samson," joined CBS News to discuss.
David Ortiz highlights Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony
Former Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz was inducted into the Hall of Fame as legions of fans cheered him.
Mets star Pete Alonso survives "brutal" car crash
Alonso said the accident will not impact his ability to play, and told reporters that he's "just really thankful to be alive."
Mets acting general manager Zack Scott on leave after DWI arrest
Sandy Alderson, the team's president, will assume Scott's responsibilities, the Mets announced.
Mets acting general manager Zack Scott arrested for DWI
Zack Scott was arrested in White Plains, New York, early Tuesday morning.
The history behind Bobby Bonilla Day
The Mets are sitting atop National League East and enjoying a good return so far on the team's $196 million payroll. But included in that figure is nearly $1.2 million for a player that hasn't stepped to the plate in more than 20 years, and one the team will continue to pay for another 14 years. Here's more on the now-infamous arrangement between an athlete and an owner, and the most notorious Ponzi scheme in history.
Yankees and Mets will offer free tickets with vaccine shot at games
"So if you love baseball (& protecting your community) – go to a game, get vaccinated & get a free ticket!" the governor tweeted.
Cuomo on reopening Broadway and baseball
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says Broadway shows can reopen at 100% capacity beginning September 14, with tickets going on sale this Thursday. He also eased other restrictions in the state and said vaccines will be offered at Yankees and Mets baseball games. Watch his remarks.
From 1989: Cubs' losing ways
Chicago baseball fans know a thing or two about losing, and about superstitions that would mean defeat for their beloved Cubs. Correspondent Bill Geist, a long-time fan, visited Wrigley Field, but didn't dare go inside, as the Cubs played the New York Mets for a spot in the playoffs. Originally aired on Sept. 24, 1989.
FOX Sports is apologizing for losing its signal during Game One of the World Series
FOX Sports is apologizing for losing its signal during Game One of the World Series. CBSN's Contessa Brewer has the latest.
Former Mets and Phillies outfielder Lenny Dykstra has admitted he spent half a million dollars to blackmail MLB umpires
Former Mets and Phillies outfielder Lenny Dykstra has admitted he spent half a million dollars to blackmail MLB umpires. CBSN's Contessa Brewer has more on the shocking confession.
Former MLB player Darryl Hamilton and his girlfriend Monica Jordan were found dead in her home in Houston
Former MLB player Darryl Hamilton and his girlfriend Monica Jordan were found dead in her home in Houston. It appears she shot him multiple times before turning the gun on herself. "48 Hours" Crimesider Michelle Sigona has more on the investigation.
Mets-Nationals series postponed over COVID-19 outbreak
Three Nationals players tested positive for COVID-19 in total, with one more player likely, the team's general manager Mike Rizzo said.
Mets-Nationals opening day game postponed over contact tracing
The league said the game will not be made up Friday "out of an abundance of caution."
Mets owner Steve Cohen leaves Twitter, citing threats
Steve Cohen's hedge fund, Point72, has become entangled in market turmoil that has pitted a band of small investors against traders.
Mets fire GM over explicit texts sent to female reporter
Porter texted apologies to the woman in 2016 after she wrote to him that his messages were "extremely inappropriate," ESPN reported.
Mets player suspended after testing positive for PED
Robinson Canó, who had been suspended in 2018 after testing positive for another banned substance, received a 162-game suspension without pay.
New Mets owner on players' protests: "Black lives do matter"
"Black lives do matter... If my players want to express themselves, they're entitled to do it," Cohen said.
Billionaire Steve Cohen clinches deal to buy New York Mets
Alex Rodriguez and fiancee Jennifer Lopez also tried to buy MLB team, but dropped out of bidding last month.
Is Trump's $1.7+ billion "anti-weaponization fund" legal? Experts weigh in.
The new fund to provide payouts to those who say the legal system was "weaponized" against them raised immediate questions about its legality, implementation and enforcement.
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Iran mulls latest U.S. proposal as Trump says war is in "final stages"
Iran says it's considering the latest U.S. peace offer, as President Trump says he's willing to wait "a couple of days" for a response.
Atlantic hurricane season is coming up. Here's what NOAA predicts.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
DNC releases long-awaited autopsy on 2024 election
The Democratic National Committee released a long-awaited autopsy on the 2024 election that party chair Ken Martin has kept under wraps for months.
Tennessee stops execution after failing to find vein for lethal drugs
Tennessee called off the planned execution of Tony Carruthers on Thursday, his attorney said.
House bill would ban use of federal money for DOJ's "anti-weaponization" fund
GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi introduced a bill to ban the use of federal money for paying out claims under the Justice Department's new "anti-weaponization" fund.
Feeding Our Future fraud ringleader Aimee Bock sentenced to 41+ years
Aimee Bock, the convicted ringleader of the $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme in Minnesota, was sentenced to more than 40 years in prison on Thursday.
Trump postponing AI executive order "because I didn't like what I was seeing"
President Trump said he doesn't want to "do anything that's going to get in the way" of leading the world on the technology.
Colbert hosts "The Late Show" one last time tonight as franchise ends
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
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NASCAR star Kyle Busch dies at 41 after a severe illness, his family says
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Epstein island trespasser says he was hog-tied, thrown into "dungeon"
Little St. James in the Virgin Islands has attracted seekers lured by tales of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
Why Google's Gemini Spark AI agent could be a game changer
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
Zelenskyy confirmed his most famous quote. I got pushback for reporting it.
Whether Zelenskyy had in fact uttered the line "I need ammunition — not a ride" was disputed by the Biden administration when I reported it. Now, the Ukrainian leader has confirmed he said it.
House bill would ban use of federal money for DOJ's "anti-weaponization" fund
GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi introduced a bill to ban the use of federal money for paying out claims under the Justice Department's new "anti-weaponization" fund.
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Why Google's Gemini Spark AI agent could be a game changer
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
Consumers are still spending, but cracks are starting to show
Shoppers continue to open their pocketbooks, boosting retailers like Walmart, even as inflation jumps to its highest level in three years.
Summer air travel could be rough. Here's how travelers can prepare.
A new report finds that on-time flight arrivals are at their worst level since 2014, with fuel costs and weather adding to summer travel risks.
Record 274 climbers scale Nepal's side of Mount Everest in single day
A record 274 climbers scaled the Nepal side of Mount Everest in a single day, officials said. They took advantage of clear weather.
World Cup expected to generate more in sports bets than the Super Bowl
Americans are expected to wager more than $3 billion amid the expansion of legalized sports betting in the U.S.
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Zelenskyy confirmed his most famous quote. I got pushback for reporting it.
Whether Zelenskyy had in fact uttered the line "I need ammunition — not a ride" was disputed by the Biden administration when I reported it. Now, the Ukrainian leader has confirmed he said it.
House bill would ban use of federal money for DOJ's "anti-weaponization" fund
GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi introduced a bill to ban the use of federal money for paying out claims under the Justice Department's new "anti-weaponization" fund.
7th and 8th judges rebuff Justice Dept.'s attempts to get voter rolls from states
The Justice Department has sued 30 states and Washington, D.C., in an effort to gain access to their complete voter registration lists.
Congress delays reconciliation votes amid GOP opposition to new DOJ fund
The House and Senate will both leave Washington for their Memorial Day recess without voting on a reconciliation package to fund federal immigration agencies.
Trump postponing AI executive order "because I didn't like what I was seeing"
President Trump said he doesn't want to "do anything that's going to get in the way" of leading the world on the technology.
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U.S. doctor with Ebola feared he "wasn't going to make it" before evacuation
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with the missionary group Serge in Congo when he was infected with Ebola.
Is "fibermaxxing" good for your health?
Health and fitness influencers are pushing people to consume more fiber. Keri Glassman, Nutritious Life founder and CEO, joins with her take.
Vanessa Trump announces cancer diagnosis
Vanessa Trump announced on Instagram that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is working with her doctors on a treatment plan.
Noah Wyle's push to help healthcare workers
Noah Wyle, who stars in HBO's "The Pitt," joins "CBS Mornings" with Dr. Elisabeth Potter to discuss their push to improve mental health and quality of life for healthcare workers.
Deadly measles outbreak in Bangladesh fuels concern over risks for U.S.
A CBS News medical correspondent and doctor says her "biggest concern for the World Cup is actually measles. It's not hantavirus, it is not Ebola."
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Epstein island trespasser says he was hog-tied, thrown into "dungeon"
Little St. James in the Virgin Islands has attracted seekers lured by tales of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
U.S. doctor with Ebola feared he "wasn't going to make it" before evacuation
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with the missionary group Serge in Congo when he was infected with Ebola.
Divers killed in Maldives cave may have taken wrong tunnel: "No way out"
Finnish divers found the Italians in a corridor with a dead end inside the cave complex, Italy's la Repubblica daily reported.
Ukraine ups security as Russia holds nuclear strike drills with Belarus
Russia says "nuclear munitions" sent to Belarus for joint drills in the country that Moscow used as a launchpad for its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Record 274 climbers scale Nepal's side of Mount Everest in single day
A record 274 climbers scaled the Nepal side of Mount Everest in a single day, officials said. They took advantage of clear weather.
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All 24 "Survivor 50" castaways discuss season
Throughout the airing of "Survivor 50," castaways joined "CBS Mornings" to discuss their time on the show. In this marathon, relive the twists and turns and hear from all 24 contestants about what it was like to be a part of the 50th season.
"Survivor 50" finalists discuss strategy, how they planned to win
Aubry won the record $2 million prize for earning 8-of-11 votes in Wednesday night's finale of "Survivor 50."
"Survivor 50" players on game strategies
"Survivor" host Jeff Probst joins Gayle King and the top five contestants from "Survivor 50" after the jury crowned a winner in the legendary game.
Survivor 50 winner describes show experience
(Warning: spoiler alert!) The "Survivor 50" final five contestants join Gayle King to discuss the season finale.
"Survivor 50" winner crowned
(Warning: spoilers ahead!) The "Survivor 50" winner has been crowned after a monumental season featuring some of the best in the game. Gayle King breaks down the wild finale.
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Ring founder on the Fire Watch feature
As thousands evacuate their homes in Southern California to flee the Sandy Fire, Ring doorbell and security cameras are helping residents and emergency crews stay informed and stay safe. Ring founder Jamie Siminoff joins CBS News to discuss the Fire Watch feature.
Stanford student on how AI impacted his class
A recent opinion piece in The New York Times spotlighted the impact of artificial intelligence on the 2026 graduating class at one of the world's most prestigious universities. The author, Stanford student Theo Baker, joins to discuss.
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.
Why Google's Gemini Spark AI agent could be a game changer
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
Trump postponing AI executive order "because I didn't like what I was seeing"
President Trump said he doesn't want to "do anything that's going to get in the way" of leading the world on the technology.
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Atlantic hurricane season is coming up. Here's what NOAA predicts.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
El Niño could bring "double whammy" of high tide flooding, NOAA warns
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
New dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants identified by scientists
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
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Epstein island trespasser says he was hog-tied, thrown into "dungeon"
Little St. James in the Virgin Islands has attracted seekers lured by tales of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
Tennessee stops execution after failing to find vein for lethal drugs
Tennessee called off the planned execution of Tony Carruthers on Thursday, his attorney said.
Charges dismissed for ex-official at school where 6-year-old shot teacher
A judge has dismissed all charges against a former school administrator accused of ignoring warnings about a 6-year-old with a gun.
Arrest made in Connecticut 40 years after woman's murder in Virginia
The body of 22-year-old Roberta Walls was found in a field in Virginia Beach on the morning of May 15, 1986.
TikTok star charged in alleged murder plot
A TikTok star and her father were charged for allegedly plotting to kill the father of her daughter, boy band singer Jack Avery, by paying in bitcoin and using the dark web and coded messages. Jonathan Vigliotti has the details.
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SpaceX ready to launch more powerful Super Heavy-Starship
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
SpaceX to explore "the true nature of the universe" as it plans IPO
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
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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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Where a potential peace deal with Iran stands
Iranian state media said its leadership is reviewing the U.S.'s latest peace proposal, nearly three months into a war that has had global consequences. President Trump said he is willing to give Iran a "couple of days" to respond to the proposal. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has more.
Plane diverts to Canada over Ebola
A flight headed for Detroit made a last-minute diversion to Canada on Wednesday night over Ebola concerns stemming from a passenger who wasn't supposed to be on board. CBS News' Gwen Baumgardner and Nicole Sganga have more.
Lawmakers react to "anti-weaponization fund"
A growing number of lawmakers are speaking out against the Justice Department's $1.7 billion "anti-weaponization fund." CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
CBS News Radio flashback: Obama wins presidency
Major Garrett introduces CBS News Radio's coverage of the election of the first Black president of the U.S., Barack Obama.
Democratic, GOP strategists on 2024 autopsy
After a long delay and series of reversals, the Democratic National Committee has released its autopsy report of the 2024 presidential election. Political strategists Jim McLaughlin and Amanda Litman join to react to the findings.