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World Cup skier and girlfriend dead after "tragic mountain accident" in Italy
World Cup skier Jean Daniel Pession and his girlfriend, Elisa Arlian, fell almost 2,300 feet to their deaths from Monte Zerbion in northern Italy.
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World Cup skier Jean Daniel Pession and his girlfriend, Elisa Arlian, fell almost 2,300 feet to their deaths from Monte Zerbion in northern Italy.
While many Americans may be unfamiliar with skijoring, people in Leadville, Colorado, have been competing for at least 75 years. Janet Shamlian has the story.
Skijoring is a sport that's been around for over a century but remains a mystery to many. The sport combines a bit of the Old West with some newfangled ski tricks for a one-of-a-kind experience.
Police in Japan say an American man in his 30s was killed by an avalanche in a backcountry area of Mt. Mitahara.
More than 100 Black children and teens got the chance to hit the slopes in New Hampshire thanks to a Boston group dedicated to exposing underrepresented communities to winter sports.
A snowboarder spent 15 hours trapped overnight inside a ski lift gondola amid freezing temperatures at a Lake Tahoe resort.
Mikaela Shiffrin, who has a record 95 World Cup wins, was helped off the course with her left boot raised off the snow.
The helicopter lost communication before crashing in a remote area while on a heli-skiing trip in British Columbia, Canada's westernmost province, police said.
"Gwyneth Goes Skiing" debuts Dec. 13 at London's Pleasance Theatre, and is booked for a limited run through Dec. 23.
In this episode of "Person to Person with Norah O’Donnell," O’Donnell talks with Olympic gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin about breaking world records, managing grief after the sudden loss of her father, and inspiring the next generation of skiers.
Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin sat down with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell to discuss her record-breaking 88th world cup win.
A relentless series of atmospheric rivers since last December has pushed California's snowpack to potentially historic high levels. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy joins John Dickerson with details on the staggering snowfall and what it means for relieving the state's drought.
Retired optometrist could be on the hook for up to $1 million — more than triple what he sued the actress for.
The jury ruled that Paltrow was not at fault because she was the "downhill" skier at the time of the accident.
As Gwyneth Paltrow was leaving the courtroom after being found not responsible for a 2016 ski collision, she briefly stopped to whisper something to the retired optometrist who sued her.
A jury found actor Gwyneth Paltrow is not at fault for a 2016 ski collision in Utah. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans discusses the end of the closely watched trial.
A jury in Park City, Utah, on Thursday found that actor Gwyneth Paltrow was not at fault in a 2016 ski collision. Paltrow was being sued for $300,000.
Retired optometrist Terry Sanderson had sued the actress for more than $300,000 over a 2016 collision on a ski slope.
Closing arguments are being delivered today in the trial over a 2016 ski accident involving actor Gwyneth Paltrow. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans is following the trial.
Terry Sanderson, a retired optometrist, is suing Gwyneth Paltrow for allegedly skiing into him in Utah in 2016. She is countersuing for $1, maintaining that he skied into her. Both have testified in the dayslong, high-profile trial. Here are some of the top moments — from Paltrow being questioned about her friendship with Taylor Swift, to mimicking a "blood-curdling scream."
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow took the stand in a Utah courtroom to testify in a civil trial over a 2016 skiing accident over claims she crashed into a retired optometrist at a Utah ski resort. The optometrist is seeking $300,000, while Paltrow is countersuing for a symbolic $1. Randy Kessler, a trial law professor at Emory University, joined CBS News to discuss the case.
Gwyneth Paltrow and the man suing her over a 2016 ski collision could both testify at the trial in Utah as soon as today. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian joins Errol Barnett and Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest on the case.
The trial took on an increasingly personal note Thursday when the plaintiff's daughter and a neuropsychologist testified about his declining health.
Gwyneth Paltrow is in court this week in the Utah ski town of Park City. She is accused in a lawsuit of crashing into a skier during a 2016 family ski vacation, leaving him with brain damage and four broken ribs. CBS News' Lilia Luciano and Lana Zak have the details.
A photographer who was taking part in the backcountry ski trip said Kyle Smaine was "thrown 50 meters by the air blast and buried" in the avalanche.
The Israeli prime minister's address comes at a fraught time in U.S. politics and as he faces domestic and international pressure over the war in Gaza.
FBI Director Christopher Wray faced questions from the House Judiciary Committee about the bureau's investigation into the Trump assassination attempt.
"That's a search that's obviously significant in terms of his state of mind," FBI Director Christopher Wray said.
Dozens of major fires were burning across Oregon under record-breaking dry conditions as the state entered its 76th day without rain.
Many so-called zombie mortgages date back to the 2008 financial crisis, and consumer advocates warn a new wave of zombies could be on the horizon — this time, from all the home equity credit lines taken out during the pandemic.
President Biden made the shocking announcement Sunday that he would end his reelection campaign and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris soon afterward.
The man charged in connection with a knife attack that wounded author Salman Rushdie now faces an additional federal charge.
Roger Allan Holmberg Sr. was charged with assault after hitting his wife on the head aboard an Alaska Airlines flight.
A man got severe burns from walking barefoot on sand dunes in Death Valley, where air temperatures were 123 degrees and the ground was much hotter.
A man got severe burns from walking barefoot on sand dunes in Death Valley, where air temperatures were 123 degrees and the ground was much hotter.
While the explosion was considered small, it unleashed "a massive amount of rocks and dirt" that shattered a fence and killed nearby trees.
Roger Allan Holmberg Sr. was charged with assault after hitting his wife on the head aboard an Alaska Airlines flight.
Dozens of major fires were burning across Oregon under record-breaking dry conditions as the state entered its 76th day without rain.
"That's a search that's obviously significant in terms of his state of mind," FBI Director Christopher Wray said.
Prices for used versions of these SUVs typically range between $21,000 - $38,000 nationwide at dealerships.
It is the second recent recall for BMW, which earlier this month recalled nearly 400,000 vehicles over potentially dangerous airbags.
Chaos is easing for Delta Air Lines passengers after the global CrowdStrike outage forced the carrier to scratch thousands of flights.
CrowdStrike released details about the cause of an outage that took down computers across the globe, blaming "problematic content data."
Many so-called zombie mortgages date back to the 2008 financial crisis, and consumer advocates warn a new wave of zombies could be on the horizon — this time, from all the home equity credit lines taken out during the pandemic.
Campaign finance records show Donald Trump donated twice to reelect Kamala Harris as attorney general of California more than a decade ago.
"That's a search that's obviously significant in terms of his state of mind," FBI Director Christopher Wray said.
FBI Director Christopher Wray faced questions from the House Judiciary Committee about the bureau's investigation into the Trump assassination attempt.
These will be President Biden's first on-camera remarks since he decided to end his reelection campaign.
The Israeli prime minister's address comes at a fraught time in U.S. politics and as he faces domestic and international pressure over the war in Gaza.
One French sports official says "nothing has been put into place" by Paris Olympics organizers to avoid or handle a potential coronavirus outbreak.
A listeria outbreak linked to sliced deli meats has killed two people and sickened 28 others across 12 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The rankings, from the American College of Sports Medicine and the Elevance Health Foundation, are based on 33 health indicators, including different health behaviors and outcomes.
These pigs breathe air and drink water that's better filtered against contaminants than what's required for people. Even their feed gets disinfected.
An intensified focus on women's health and abortion could help galvanize Democratic voters in the final sprint to the election.
Trash balloons launched from North Korea landed at a U.S. Army garrison and inside the South Korean presidential compound.
Doctors are rushing to reattach the leg of Australian surfer Kai McKenzie after he was attacked by a shark on Tuesday.
One French sports official says "nothing has been put into place" by Paris Olympics organizers to avoid or handle a potential coronavirus outbreak.
Coco Gauff will join LeBron James as Team USA's flag bearers and will lead American athletes during the Olympics opening ceremony.
The IOC also voted on Wednesday to name the French Alps as the host of the 2030 Winter Games.
Actor Josh Hartnett is known for his roles in popular movies like "The Virgin Suicides," "Black Hawk Down" and "Oppenheimer." Now, he's starring in the new thriller, "Trap," where he plays a seemingly loving father who takes his daughter to a concert. His character quickly realizes the concert is an elaborate setup for police to catch a serial killer. The twist is Hartnett's character is the serial killer, or at least appears to be.
Creator of the former HBO show remarked on the similarities between its fictional storyline and current political reality.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Actor Matthew Macfadyen opened up about his new role in Marvel's "Deadpool & Wolverine" and the therapeutic experience of playing Tom Wambsgans in "Succession."
George Clooney shocked many in the Democratic Party when he wrote an op-ed urging President Biden to exit the 2024 race.
CrowdStrike released details about the cause of an outage that took down computers across the globe, blaming "problematic content data."
Meta says it's rooted out 63,000 accounts from Nigeria that were attempting to target adult U.S. men with the financial scam.
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.
In June, a Russian disinformation network targeted European Union countries ahead of the EU Parliament elections. Now, U.S. officials warn that Russia could attempt to influence the 2024 election with propaganda posts. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga shows us some of the Kremlin's disinformation tactics online.
Delta Air Lines is seeing a fifth straight day of flight disruptions after a global software outage last Friday forced cancelations and delays. The problems have led the Transportation Department to launch an investigation into the airline. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
While the explosion was considered small, it unleashed "a massive amount of rocks and dirt" that shattered a fence and killed nearby trees.
"Dark oxygen" refers to the oxygen created by nodules of metal on the ocean floor.
Earth sizzled to its hottest day ever measured by humans Monday, beating a record set the day before, the European climate service Copernicus says.
Crews continued to battle wildfires across the western U.S. on Tuesday. The Lone Rock fire began about 140 miles east of Portland, Oregon, more than a week ago and is only 40% contained. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti is in California, where investigators are working to determine the cause of another fire.
So far this year, there have been more than 1,000 reports of tornadoes in the U.S. For communities destroyed by a tornado, the rebuilding unfolds after the attention fades. Dave Malkoff explains.
Because of the odd crime scene, Stephen Smith's mother never believed that it was a hit-and-run. Now a team of high-profile lawyers and forensic experts are helping her get answers.
Roger Allan Holmberg Sr. was charged with assault after hitting his wife on the head aboard an Alaska Airlines flight.
A U.S. Army employee was sentenced to 15 years in prison for stealing almost $109 million in military grant money to fund a lavish lifestyle.
The gunman who shot at former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, fired eight times in under six seconds before he was shot and killed, according to an analysis by audio experts and CBS News. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle recently stepped down from her post after testifying on Capitol Hill about her agency's security failures during the event. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Brian Kohberger is charged with fatally stabbing students Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin on Nov. 13, 2022.
The Chandra X-ray observatory was launched on July 23, 1999.
The cosmos is providing a full moon for the 55th anniversary of the first lunar landing this weekend, and plenty of other events honor Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's giant leap.
This weekend marks 55 years since the historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Retired NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins CBS News to look back on the small step for man and giant leap for mankind.
The full moon, also known as the Thunder Moon, will last three days, peaking on Sunday morning.
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Because of the odd crime scene, Stephen Smith's mother never believed that it was a hit-and-run. Now a team of high-profile lawyers and forensic experts are helping her get answers.
Vice President Kamala Harris is riding a wave of viral trends and memes as she pursues the Democratic nomination for president. Most notably, Harris is now being connected with the Gen Z "brat" movement, which was made popular by singer Charli xcx's new album. Kalen Allen, a content creator who has participated in social media strategy sessions with the Biden administration, joins CBS News with more on the Harris campaign's success online.
FBI Director Christopher Wray said the gunman who carried out the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump searched on Google, "How far away was Oswald from Kennedy?" a week before the July 13 shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania. The search was in reference to Lee Harvey Oswald, the man who shot and killed President John F. Kennedy in 1963. Wray testified at a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday.
House Speaker Mike Johnson spoke on Capitol Hill alongside Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu Wednesday, reassuring the prime minister of the U.S. commitment to its ally in the Middle East as the war against Hamas in Gaza continues. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on Netanyahu's visit.
President Biden's highly-anticipated Oval Office address Wednesday will touch upon plans for the rest of his term as president. Mr. Biden recently announced he was dropping out of the 2024 race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. CBS News senior White House correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.