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MLB to honor Willie Mays, Negro Leagues

Major League Baseball's St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants will pay homage to Willie Mays and baseball's Negro Leagues Thursday night with a game at Alabama's Rickwood Field, the oldest ballpark in America still in use and the former home of the Negro League Birmingham Black Barons. Mays, an Alabama native, played for the Black Barons in 1948. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has more on the significance of the game, coincidentally being played just a few days after Mays' death.

Jun 20
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Heat may be dangerous opponent at Olympics

The 2024 Summer Olympics are just a month away, where the best athletes in the world will compete against each other. But there's one opponent that has the potential to outshine the performance of everyone – the heat. This year's Games could break records, and scientists and athletes around the world are concerned that as temperatures continue to rise, it could put the health of the competitors – and the future of the event as we know it – in jeopardy.

Jun 19
02:24

How Willie Mays inspired generations, on the field and off

Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. said of Willie Mays: "He'll always be the godfather of all center fielders."

Jun 19

Bryson DeChambeau wins 2024 U.S. Open

Bryson DeChambeau is the U.S. Open champion for the second time.

Jun 16

Group makes sports accessible to disabled athletes

In 2020, two New York brothers with a love for lacrosse were inspired by their sister to create a nonprofit group designed to make the sport more accessible to children with disabilities. Four years later, their group offers a variety of sports for athletes of all abilities.

Jun 12
01:01

Latin American baseball league gives migrants in North Texas sense of community

Founded about a year ago, the league is made up almost entirely of immigrants from Latin America.

Jun 12

Cricket's rising popularity in the U.S.

The sport of cricket is exploding in popularity in the United States as the T20 World Cup continues in New York. Next up in the tournament, India will face off against the U.S. Smit Patel, a U.S. correspondent for Cricbuzz.com, joins CBS News with more.

Jun 11
04:05

Panthers take 2-0 lead in Stanley Cup Final

The Edmonton Oilers' quest to bring the Stanley Cup back to Canada has been stymied through two games against Florida, with the Panthers taking Game 2 Monday night, 4-1, to take a 2-0 series lead. Miami Herald staff writer David Neal joined CBS News to break down the matchup.

Jun 11
04:06

Carlos Alcaraz wins first French Open title

Carlos Alcaraz edged out Germany's Alexander Zverev in five sets Sunday for the 21-year-old Spaniard's first French Open title and third Grand Slam championship. He is the youngest man to win a Grand Slam on three different surfaces: hard court, grass and clay. Washington Post sports reporter Ava Wallace joined CBS News to discuss Alcaraz's win.

Jun 10
01:50

Video shows bull jumping over fence at Oregon rodeo, injuring 3

A bull at the 84th Sisters Rodeo in Oregon hopped a fence, injuring at least three people before being captured.

Jun 10

Cricket growing in popularity among Americans

Americans are taking notice of one of the Earth's most popular sports. This week, Team USA had a shocking win over Pakistan in the Cricket World Cup — marking the first time for the U.S to compete in and co-host the tournament. A massive $30 million stadium was built in New York, which hosts the match between India and Pakistan.

Jun 8
04:15

What to know ahead of the French Open finals

Some of the best tennis players in the world will be squaring off in the French Open finals this weekend. Joshua Robinson, European sports reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to discuss what he's watching for in the men's and women's singles finals.

Jun 7
02:16

2024 Kids' Choice Awards nominees announced

The awards honor fan favorites across more than 30 categories. See the full list of nominees.

Jun 4

2024 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships

Simone Biles wins 9th U.S. Championships title ahead of Olympic trials

Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles won her ninth national title ahead of the Olympic trials later this month in Minneapolis.

Jun 3

How sports agent Rich Paul is rewriting the playbook

Rich Paul honed his dealmaking instincts winning dice games as a kid. Today, he's negotiated more than $4 billion in deals for his clients.

Jun 2

Kyrie Irving facing former team in NBA Finals

The Dallas Mavericks sent the Minnesota Timberwolves home Thursday night after five games to advance to the NBA Finals. Now they'll face the top team in the East, the Boston Celtics, in a best-of-seven series for the Larry O'Brien Trophy. Mike Vorkunov, national NBA and basketball business reporter for The Athletic, joins CBS News to discuss the Mavs' win over Minnesota, and what's next for them in the championship series.

May 31
02:54

U.S. hurdler will get Olympic gold medal 12 years later

Lashinda Demus will receive her long-delayed medal in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower.

May 30

Breaking down the NCAA settlement

College athletics will soon change forever thanks to a new pay structure for schools and athletes. That's because the NCAA and the nation's five biggest conferences have agreed to pay nearly $3 billion to settle multiple antitrust claims. CBS News reporter Taurean Small has the details.

May 29
03:59

MLB incorporates Negro Leagues statistics into record books

Major League Baseball is incorporating statistics from the Negro Leagues into its record books, a major move that will factor into baseball history the impact of Black players from the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. Bob Kendrick, the president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, joins CBS News to discuss the milestone.

May 29
04:37

Group of athletes revive ancient sport Ulama

Ulama, one of the world's oldest sports, is thought to be an inspiration for modern day soccer and football. It was played by Meso-Americans in Central and North America more than 3,000 years ago. Now, a group of athletes are bringing it back to the U.S., hoping to reclaim their ancestral culture.

May 29
04:21

NBA legend Bill Walton dies at age 71

Bill Walton, the college basketball superstar who went on to win two NBA titles and followed that up with a successful broadcasting career, has died at age 71 following a battle with cancer. Elise Preston takes a look back at the sports icon, activist and noted deadhead's legacy.

May 27
01:22

Isle of Man home to the world's most dangerous motorcycle race

Each year, a hundred racers and thousands of fans travel to the Isle of Man for the TT: the world's most dangerous motorcycle race. Bill Whitaker reports.

May 26

NCAA, Power 5 agree to athlete pay

Colleges and universities will be allowed to directly pay athletes as part of a legal settlement involving the NCAA, Power 5 conferences and former and current student athletes. Laine Higgins, a sports reporter with the Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more.

May 24
04:10

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NCAA, leagues set stage for dramatic change across college sports

The NCAA and five major college sports conferences have agreed to settle antitrust allegations for nearly $2.8 billion over the next 10 years.

May 24

Simone Biles dominates with new floor routine

The legendary Simone Biles is back in action as she competes to make it to her third Olympics. The most decorated gymnast in history wowed the crowd at the U.S. Classic this weekend with a new floor routine that featured Taylor Swift's hit song "Ready for It?"

May 20
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GOP senator blocks promotion of general involved in Afghanistan withdrawal

Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue was slated to be promoted to a four-star rank and take command of the U.S. Army in Europe.

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Nations at COP29 climate talks agree on $300 billion a year for poor countries

The $300 billion will go to developing countries who need the cash to wean themselves off coal, oil and gas.

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Trump picks former White House aide Brooke Rollins to lead the USDA

The sprawling U.S. Department of Agriculture controls policies, regulations and aid programs related to farming, forestry, ranching, food quality and nutrition.

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Singer-songwriter Khalid comes out as gay after being outed

The Grammy nominee, 26, posted a rainbow flag emoji and short statement, then added in another post that he had been "outted."

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Israeli airstrikes kill at least 20 in Beirut as diplomats push for cease-fire

The strikes, which destroyed an eight-story building and left a crater in the ground, were the fourth in Beirut in less than a week.

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Fred Harris, former senator and presidential candidate, dies at 94

It fell to Fred Harris, chair of the Democratic National Committee in 1969 and 1970, to help heal the party's wounds from the tumultuous national convention in 1968 when protesters and police clashed in Chicago.

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Orlando Pride v Washington Spirit - NWSL 2024 Championship Game

Marta's Orlando Pride defeat Washington Spirit for their first NWSL title

Orlando is the first team since 2019 to win the NWSL Shield and the title in the same year.

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2 killed in U.S. Civil Air Patrol plane crash in Northern Colorado

Two people were killed and a third was injured when a U.S. Civil Air Patrol plane crashed in Colorado's Front Range Saturday morning.

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Trump Ally Bessent Says Yellen Using Post To Aid Biden 2024 Bid

Trump selects Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary

Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.

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Marta's Orlando Pride defeat Washington Spirit for their first NWSL title

Orlando is the first team since 2019 to win the NWSL Shield and the title in the same year.

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Fugitive Kaitlin Armstrong caught after answering ad for a yoga instructor

When cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson was murdered in Texas, U.S. Marshals assigned to the case used a unique tactic to track down her suspected killer in Costa Rica and bring the fugitive to justice.

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Fred Harris, former U.S. senator and presidential candidate, dies at 94

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GOP senator blocks promotion of general involved in Afghanistan withdrawal

Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue was slated to be promoted to a four-star rank and take command of the U.S. Army in Europe.

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Trump picks former White House aide Brooke Rollins to lead the USDA

The sprawling U.S. Department of Agriculture controls policies, regulations and aid programs related to farming, forestry, ranching, food quality and nutrition.

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Who is Scott Bessent? What to know about Trump's Treasury secretary pick.

If confirmed, Bessent would runn the department that manages the nation's finances as well as its tax agency, the Internal Revenue Service.

Nov 22

Trump selects Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary

Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.

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Walmart must pay driver it accused of fraud $35 million, jury says

A jury ruled that Walmart must pay a former employee almost $35 million after finding that the retailer defamed him.

Nov 22

Eggs are getting scarcer and pricier ahead of the holidays. Here's why.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — also known as bird flu — is killing layer hens and reducing the nation's egg supply.

Nov 22

Supreme Court takes up FCC fund dispute over subsidies for rural telecom services

The Universal Service Fund was created by Congress in 1996.

Nov 22

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Fred Harris, former U.S. senator and presidential candidate, dies at 94

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GOP senator blocks promotion of general involved in Afghanistan withdrawal

Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue was slated to be promoted to a four-star rank and take command of the U.S. Army in Europe.

9H ago

Trump picks former White House aide Brooke Rollins to lead the USDA

The sprawling U.S. Department of Agriculture controls policies, regulations and aid programs related to farming, forestry, ranching, food quality and nutrition.

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Trump meets with NATO head in Florida for talks on global security

In a brief statement, NATO said Trump and its secretary general, Mark Rutte, met on Friday in Palm Beach, Florida.

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Trump nominates Marty Makary, who opposed COVID vaccine mandates, to head FDA

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated a critic of COVID-19 health measures to lead the Food and Drug Administration.

Nov 22

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New treatments offer hope for older patients with a deadly cancer diagnosis

Glioblastoma typically kills within 18 months, but a new type of treatment has kept Nadya El-Afandi's scans clear 17 months after diagnosis.

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1 infant dead in California, 9 hospitalized in latest listeria outbreak

Laboratory findings show that Yu-Shang Food ready-to-eat meat and poultry products were making people sick, the CDC said.

Nov 22

E. coli outbreak in St. Louis sickens 106, hospitalizes 2

More than half of the cases involve students, parents and guests of Rockwood Summit High School who attended events where food from Andre's Banquets and Catering was served.

Nov 22

What to know about the newly identified chemical in U.S. drinking water

Researchers have identified a chemical in certain tap water across the United States as chloronitramide anion. Here's what to know.

Nov 22

Whole Foods organic carrots and celery recalled amid E. coli outbreak

Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.

Nov 22

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Nations at COP29 climate talks agree on $300 billion a year for poor countries

The $300 billion will go to developing countries who need the cash to wean themselves off coal, oil and gas.

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In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech in Saint Petersburg on Sept. 12, 2024.

Russia bans child adoption from countries that allow gender transition

The adoption ban would apply to at least 15 countries, most of them in Europe, and Australia, Argentina and Canada.

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Kayaker's leg amputated after 20-hour rescue to free him from rocks

Officials said the man, a tourist in his 60s, was kayaking with friends in the Franklin River when he slipped and became trapped.

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Israeli airstrikes kill at least 20 in Beirut as diplomats push for cease-fire

The strikes, which destroyed an eight-story building and left a crater in the ground, were the fourth in Beirut in less than a week.

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A craving for good food flips gender roles in Italy

Around the world, women cook more meals per week than men, but Italy serves as the exception to the rule.

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Singer-songwriter Khalid comes out as gay after being outed

The Grammy nominee, 26, posted a rainbow flag emoji and short statement, then added in another post that he had been "outted."

16H ago

Jonathan Majors' ex-girlfriend drops assault and defamation lawsuit

Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court.

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The Coward Brothers perform "Early Shirley"

The Coward Brothers — better known as Elvis Costello and T Bone Burnett — began playing together more than 40 years ago, but until this week, the duo hadn't released any new music since 2006. Now, their new, self-titled album is earning critical acclaim. Now, from "The Coward Brothers," here are the Coward Brothers with "Early Shirley."

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The Coward Brothers on new album

The Coward Brothers — better known as Elvis Costello and T Bone Burnett — began playing together more than 40 years ago, but until this week, the duo hadn't released any new music since 2006. Now, their new, self-titled album is earning critical acclaim. The pair opened up to CBS Saturday Morning about their fictional personas and that long hiatus earlier this week.

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The Coward Brothers perform "Tipsy Woman"

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Who has the best Black Friday tech prices?

Black Friday is almost here, but some of the hottest tech items are already on sale. CNET senior editor Lisa Eadicicco joins CBS News to discuss high-demand gifts and what retailers offer the best prices.

Nov 22
03:28

AI grandma fights back against scammers

Daisy's mission is two-fold: To waste scammers' time so they can't speak to real people and to draw attention to fraud by warning consumers to be vigilant.

Nov 22

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.

Mar 28
03:27

Australia could ban social media for kids

Australian legislators introduced a landmark bill Thursday to ban social media for children under 16. CBS News London's Leigh Kiniry reports on what this could mean for social media companies.

Nov 21
01:46

DOJ targets Google's search engine monopoly

The Department of Justice on Wednesday filed a motion calling for Google to sell its Chrome search engine, arguing in court documents that "the playing field is not level." The Justice Department is also recommending dissolving any contracts in which Google is the default search engine on devices such as iPhones. Kelly O'Grady explains.

Nov 21
01:57

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How are U.S. winters permanently changing?

This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.

Nov 22
03:56

Emperor penguin found on Australian beach released at sea after 20 days of care

The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach.

Nov 22

Iceland volcano flares in region's 7th eruption in one year

A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.

Nov 21

How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires

Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.

Nov 20

Restoring forests decimated by wildfires

Large wildfires fueled by climate change have destroyed tens of millions of acres of forests in the Pacific Northwest in recent years. Jonathan Vigliotti explores a major effort underway to restore those forests.

Nov 20
03:34

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Fugitive Kaitlin Armstrong caught after answering ad for a yoga instructor

When cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson was murdered in Texas, U.S. Marshals assigned to the case used a unique tactic to track down her suspected killer in Costa Rica and bring the fugitive to justice.

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$20 million settlement reached in death of woman fatally shot by officer

Teresa Gomez, 45, was fatally shot in 2023 after a Las Cruces police officer on a bicycle approached her while she sat in a parked car with another person, authorities said.

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Police chief kills himself as troops close in to arrest him in Mexico

The police chief killed himself with his own weapon as marines, National Guard and soldiers closed in to try to arrest him, prosecutors said.

16H ago

U.S. accuses former Colombia general of extrajudicial killings

Former general Mario Montoya and his family are barred from traveling to the U.S., Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

Nov 22

4.78 tons of cocaine, $193,000 in cash found in shipping containers

Prosecutors said eight people were detained following searches carried out in Belgium and the Netherlands earlier this month.

Nov 22

Space

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Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space

Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.

Nov 22

Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight

The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.

Nov 22
13:00

Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch

President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.

Nov 19
10:13

SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch

President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.

Nov 19

Far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes, lunar soil shows

Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.

Nov 15

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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.

Nov 18
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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.

Nov 7
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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.

Sep 5
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Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case

A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.

Aug 14
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Summer music heats up 2024

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.

Sep 29
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Capturing Moriah Wilson’s Killer

A promising young athlete is murdered. Her suspected killer disappears and an international manhunt by U.S. Marshals begins. “48 Hours” contributor Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

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The Coward Brothers perform "Early Shirley"

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The Coward Brothers on new album

The Coward Brothers — better known as Elvis Costello and T Bone Burnett — began playing together more than 40 years ago, but until this week, the duo hadn't released any new music since 2006. Now, their new, self-titled album is earning critical acclaim. The pair opened up to CBS Saturday Morning about their fictional personas and that long hiatus earlier this week.

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The Coward Brothers perform "Tipsy Woman"

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Behind the wheel of priceless car collection

This morning, we travel to Los Angeles to explore an American entrepreneur's priceless car collection. It's a thing of beauty fittingly built by a cosmetics empire — and the collection is now so large it can't fit under one roof.

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