Super Bowl LV highlights and halftime show
From the action on the field to the electrifying halftime show by The Weeknd, here are the top moments from the 2021 Super Bowl.
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Super Bowl to honor frontline workers
The NFL will kick off the Super Bowl LV celebrations with a tribute to the nation's healthcare heroes. The league selected 7,500 vaccinated frontline workers from across the United States and awarded them free tickets to the big game. Married couple Dr. Andrea Buras, a gynecologic oncologist, and Dr. Ryan Kenney, an emergency medicine physician, spoke with Lana Zak about the significance of going to the game.
Tampa's COVID-19 precautions
The city of Tampa, Florida is getting ready to host Super Bowl LV when the hometown Buccaneers square off against the reigning Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Both the city and the NFL have made several changes due to the pandemic to ensure the safety of those in attendance. Josh Sidorowicz, a reporter from CBS News' Tampa/St. Petersburg affiliate WTSP, speaks to CBSN's Lana Zak about the preparations ahead of the big game.
Three Super Bowl superfans keep streak alive
This Super Bowl there will be far fewer fans in the stands. Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, has a capacity of around 75,000, But due to COVID-19 restrictions, only 25,000 will be allowed in. Three fans, however, managed to make the cut, keeping one of sports fandom's most impressive streaks alive. Jamie Yuccas has their story
Chiefs, Buccaneers get ready for Super Bowl
The Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are preparing for the Super Bowl kickoff this Sunday. The Chiefs will arrive in Tampa, Florida, on Saturday due to coronavirus health precautions. Will Brinson, senior NFL writer for CBS Sports, joined CBSN to preview the game.
Kansas City or Tampa: Super Bowl showdown
A "CBS This Morning" tradition continues as Kansas City and Tampa go head-to-head to see which town gets bragging rights even before Sunday's kickoff. Jammie Yuccas and Michelle Miller have the details.
Nantz and Romo on historic Super Bowl matchup
Football fans are gearing up for one of the greatest matchups in sports history. CBS Sports' Jim Nantz and Tony Romo break down the big quarterback duel between six-time champion Tom Brady's Tampa Bay Buccaneers and superstar Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Health care workers going to Super Bowl
About 7,500 vaccinated health care workers from across the nation will attend Sunday's Super Bowl. They include a Florida nurse who's a Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan and a New York chaplain who's a Kansas City Chiefs fan. They opened up about their experiences ahead of the big game, and CBS News' Skyler Henry joined "CBSN AM" to discuss.
Tom Brady's 2005 60 Minutes interview
When the Buccaneers' quarterback had won 3 Super Bowls, he told 60 Minutes his favorite Super Bowl ring was his "next one." On Sunday, he tries for his seventh win.
Troy Vincent on Super Bowl, racism in NFL
Ahead of Super Bowl LV, the NFL is taking numerous steps to try and keep players, staffers and fans safe from COVID-19. Troy Vincent, the executive vice president of football operations for the NFL, spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about that, plus how the league still has "a lot of work to do" on diversity in its coaching ranks,
Super Bowl festivities planned despite COVID
Events for NFL fans in the days leading up to Super Bowl LV are carrying on in Tampa, Florida even amid the coronavirus pandemic. But the league is trying to mitigate health risks with increased safety measures. CBS News' Skyler Henry joins CBSN AM to discuss the changes.
The effort to keep Super Bowl fans COVID-free
As football fans count down to Super Bowl LV, Jamie Yuccas looks at how health officials are working with the NFL to make sure the big game doesn't turn into a super spreader event. Raymond James Stadium, which holds 65,000, will be at roughly one-third capacity as the Buccaneers face off against the Chiefs Sunday.
Dolphin predicts Chiefs as Super Bowl champs
Nicholas the dolphin has picked the Kansas City Chiefs as this year's Super Bowl champs. He has correctly picked the winner in his last six sports predictions. CBSN's Tanya Rivero reports.
Previewing Tom Brady's 10th Super Bowl
Tom Brady will become the oldest quarterback to ever play for the NFL championship when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers face the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday in Super Bowl 55. CBS Sports NFL analyst Scott Pioli joins CBSN to discuss.
Super Bowl fans to get PPE kits
The NFL is planning to give thousands of fans attending the Super Bowl in person free kits containing personal protective equipment. CBS Los Angeles reports.
NFL's trailblazing females
On Sunday, Sarah Thomas will become the first woman to ever officiate at a Super Bowl. Also making history, two female coaches for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Maral Javadifar and Lori Locust — will be on the field for the big game against the Kansas City Chiefs. "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-host Dana Jacobson spoke with two other female trailblazers who have transformed America's most popular sport.
Super captains: NFL honors community leaders
Less than two weeks ahead of Super Bowl LV, the National Football League has named three community leaders from around the country as honorary Super Bowl captains who will preside over the coin flip. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez spoke with the trio virtually, ahead of February's big game.
Buccaneers and Chiefs set for Super Bowl LV
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs are set to square off in the 2021 Super Bowl. Meanwhile, Tuesday marks one year since the death of Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and seven others. CBS News special correspondent James Brown joins CBSN to discuss the latest in the sports world.
History will be made at Super Bowl LV
Super Bowl 55 is set between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs, and it's already making history.
Buccaneers and Chiefs make it to Super Bowl
Tom Brady is heading back to the Super Bowl with his new team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They will face off against the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs, led by Patrick Mahomes. CBS Sports senior NFL writer Will Brinson spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what to watch during the matchup between Brady and Mahomes on CBS.
Buccaneers and Chiefs advance to Super Bowl
This will be the first time in Super Bowl history one of the competing teams will be playing in their home stadium.
Previewing the NFL's championship Sunday
We are just hours away from finding out who will be playing in Super Bowl LV in Tampa, Florida. Championship Sunday kicks off with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers heading to Green Bay to take on Aaron Rodgers and the Packers. In the evening, the Buffalo Bills will be making their first AFC Championship appearance in nearly three decades when they take on the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs on the road at Arrowhead Stadium. CBS Sports NFL writer Tyler Sullivan has more on Sunday's games.
NFL to make history with its first all-Black officiating crew
Troy Vincent, executive vice president of football operations for the NFL, said in a statement that the crew "is a testament to the countless and immeasurable contributions of Black officials to the game."
Tom Brady kicked out of Florida park closed due to virus
Tampa mayor Jane Castor said a warden spotted NFL star exercising alone in one of the city's parks, which are closed to prevent help curb the spread of the COVID-19 disease.
Tom Brady signs with Buccaneers: "Humble and hungry"
Brady left the New England Patriots earlier this week after 20 years with the team.
Biden signs government funding bill, averting a shutdown
The stopgap measure will fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief.
Death toll in attack at German Christmas market rises to 5; 200 injured
Police say the driver is under arrest after plowing into the crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least five people - including a 9-year-old - and injuring 200 others.
House Ethics Committee expected to release Matt Gaetz report on Monday
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
Rickey Henderson, MLB Hall of Famer, dies at 65
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
Mark Burnett, "The Apprentice" creator, tapped as special envoy to the U.K.
Mark Burnett helped produce hits like "Survivor" and "The Voice," but is perhaps best known for teaming up with President-elect Donald Trump for "The Apprentice," which first aired in 2004.
2 U.S. Navy pilots eject safely when jet shot down by likely "friendly fire"
An F/A-18 fighter jet was "mistakenly fired on" by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, authorities said.
Kari Lake says she has no intention of turning Voice of America into "Trump TV"
Kari Lake, a former broadcast journalist who unsuccessfully ran for governor and for a U.S. Senate seat in Arizona, is President-elect Donald Trump's selection to lead Voice of America.
Several hurt after driver plows through Texas mall; suspect killed by police
The suspect drove through the doors of a JC Penny in Killeen, Texas, and continued inside for "several hundred yards," an official said.
Party City files for bankruptcy, a day after announcing mass layoffs
Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate "mass layoff" at its headquarters.
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Kari Lake says she has no intention of turning Voice of America into "Trump TV"
Kari Lake, a former broadcast journalist who unsuccessfully ran for governor and for a U.S. Senate seat in Arizona, is President-elect Donald Trump's selection to lead Voice of America.
Who killed JonBenét Ramsey? Her dad believes DNA could reveal killer
A look back at how "48 Hours" covered the 1996 Christmastime murder of JonBenét Ramsey in 2002, and what her father John Ramsey says about the unsolved Colorado case nearly 28 years later.
Lara Trump won't pursue Rubio's Florida Senate seat, she says
Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, says she's removing herself from consideration for Marco Rubio's Senate seat.
Will convicted wife killer Scott Peterson get a new trial?
After California man's death sentence is overturned, there's a renewed push to clear him.
Several hurt after driver plows through Texas mall; suspect killed by police
The suspect drove through the doors of a JCPenny in Killeen, Texas, and continued inside for "several hundred yards," an official said.
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Party City files for bankruptcy, a day after announcing mass layoffs
Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate "mass layoff" at its headquarters.
Senate approves bill to expand Social Security to millions of Americans
Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.
How much more will it cost to heat your home this winter?
Here's what's driving up home heating costs, and how much families are expected to spend this winter.
IRS sending up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's who qualifies.
The IRS said it's sending out checks worth up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's what to know about the "special payments."
Feds sue Zelle, alleging nation's biggest banks failed to stop fraud
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
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Kari Lake says she has no intention of turning Voice of America into "Trump TV"
Kari Lake, a former broadcast journalist who unsuccessfully ran for governor and for a U.S. Senate seat in Arizona, is President-elect Donald Trump's selection to lead Voice of America.
Lara Trump won't pursue Rubio's Florida Senate seat, she says
Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, says she's removing herself from consideration for Marco Rubio's Senate seat.
2 U.S. Navy pilots eject safely when jet shot down by likely "friendly fire"
An F/A-18 fighter jet was "mistakenly fired on" by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, authorities said.
Mark Burnett, "The Apprentice" creator, tapped as special envoy to the U.K.
Mark Burnett helped produce hits like "Survivor" and "The Voice," but is perhaps best known for teaming up with President-elect Donald Trump for "The Apprentice," which first aired in 2004.
Biden surpasses Trump with 235th federal judge confirmed
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
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CDC releases concerning new flu numbers
Thirteen states reported "high" or "very high" levels of flu-like illness last week, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That's double the number of states from the week before. Ali Bauman reports.
A teen's misdiagnosis led to medication, but surgery led to a cure
Isaac Klapper was 10 years old when he started having episodes of what doctors initially thought was a movement disorder.
Why fish, birds and other animals yawn too, according to an expert
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Stuffing stockings with skincare? Here's what kids should and shouldn't be using
Skin care is all the rage for teens and tweens these days, but be careful not to give products that could cause more harm than good.
He went in for a colonoscopy. The hospital charged $19,000 for two.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
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2 U.S. Navy pilots eject safely when jet shot down by likely "friendly fire"
An F/A-18 fighter jet was "mistakenly fired on" by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, authorities said.
Pope Francis tells Vatican staff to stop gossiping in Christmas speech
Pope Francis has told Vatican bureaucrats to stop speaking ill of one another, calling gossip "an evil that destroys social life."
At least 38 dead after crash between a passenger bus and a truck in Brazil
In 2024, more than 10,000 people died in traffic accidents in Brazil, according to the Ministry of Transportation.
Rocket from Yemen strikes Tel Aviv, injuring 16 people
Inside Gaza, mourners held funerals for 19 people, 12 of them children, killed in Israeli strikes.
What we know about suspect in Christmas market attack in Germany
The suspect, identified by local media as 50-year-old Taleb A., was arrested after plowing a black BMW into a Christmas market crowded with holiday shoppers in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least five people and wounding more than 200 others.
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Blake Lively accuses co-star of sexual harassment
Hollywood star Blake Lively is accusing her "It Ends With Us" co-star Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment in a new lawsuit. His attorney has denied the allegations.
Blake Lively accuses "It Ends with Us" co-star of sexual harassment
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
Young dancers take on lead roles in Christmas classic "The Nutcracker"
The New York City Ballet has been performing "The Nutcracker" for decades. Each year, young dancers make their mark on the ballet.
How Robert Eggers revives "Nosferatu"
Director Robert Eggers' highly-anticipated horror film "Nosferatu" will hit theaters on Christmas Day. The acclaimed director sat down with CBS Saturday Morning to talk about bringing the classic vampire tale to a new audience.
The man behind method acting
50 years ago, "The Godfather Part II" was playing in theaters nationwide. The film catapulted Lee Strasberg, whose namesake form of acting preparation was used by some of the film's leads, to stardom. Dozens of the entertainment industry's biggest stars have trained at his institute, learning the techniques of method acting. Michelle Miller went behind the scenes to learn more about "The Method Man."
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Supreme Court agrees to hear case about TikTok ban
The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will hear an appeal from TikTok over a federal law that would ban the social media giant if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company. Jan Crawford has more.
Teen victim of deepfake porn urges Congress to pass "Take It Down Act"
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
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.
Supreme Court to decide on future of TikTok
The Supreme Court plans to hear arguments in January on a challenge to a new law that could lead to the popular social media app TikTok being banned in the U.S. The Biden administration and lawmakers say the Chinese government's ability to collect data from TikTok poses a significant national security risk, while the app and its Chinese parent company ByteDance argue that the law is unconstitutional. CBS News Supreme Court producer Catherine Cole has more.
FAA: Lithium battery fires on flights now occur nearly twice a week
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
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What to know about the winter solstice, 2024's shortest day
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
Class-action lawsuit over plastic recycling
This week a group of plaintiffs in Missouri, Kansas, California and Florida filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of companies and organizations, claiming they've falsely promoted how easy it is to recycle plastics. CBS News Los Angeles climatologist Marina Jurica has the details.
Why fish, birds and other animals yawn too, according to an expert
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Americans coexisted with 4-ton sloths for millennia, research shows
Early Americans may have spent millennia sharing prehistoric savannas and wetlands with enormous beasts, research shows.
EPA tackling pollution in at-risk communities
The Environmental Protection Agency under President Biden created a new Office of Environmental Justice that seeks to address pollution levels in disadvantaged and marginalized communities. However, there is concern that the incoming Trump administration could do away with the new department. David Schechter reports.
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Who killed JonBenét Ramsey? Her dad believes DNA could reveal killer
A look back at how "48 Hours" covered the 1996 Christmastime murder of JonBenét Ramsey in 2002, and what her father John Ramsey says about the unsolved Colorado case nearly 28 years later.
Will convicted wife killer Scott Peterson get a new trial?
After California man's death sentence is overturned, there's a renewed push to clear him.
Several hurt after driver plows through Texas mall; suspect killed by police
The suspect drove through the doors of a JCPenny in Killeen, Texas, and continued inside for "several hundred yards," an official said.
CEO killing sparks concerns about extremism
Luigi Mangione, now held in a New York City lock-up, could face the death penalty if convicted of the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The killing is sparking new concerns about violent extremism bubbling across the country.
Dozens injured in Germany Christmas market attack
At least two people are dead and dozens more injured after a vehicle plowed into a crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. Authorities say the driver of the car was arrested and that it appears to be a deliberate attack. Elaine Cobbe has details.
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Discovery of "tipped over" black hole surprises NASA scientists
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
Why are the Boeing Starliner astronauts stuck in space?
Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.
NASA delayes return date for astronauts
NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.
NASA leader weighs in on Elon Musk, SpaceX and plans for moon rocket
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.
Boeing Starliner crew's return delayed again
Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.
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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.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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.
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Here Comes the Sun: Ted Danson and more
Actor Ted Danson sits down with Tracy Smith to discuss his latest project, “A Man on the Inside.” Then, David Pogue learns how some companies are creating ways to prevent whales from getting hit by cargo and cruise ships. “Here Comes the Sun” is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on “CBS Sunday Morning.”
The Search for JonBenét's Killer
Is there new hope to solve the murder of JonBenét Ramsey? Her father says there’s a way. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
"CBS Weekend News" headlines for Dec. 21, 2024
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News" with David Wade.
Chicago elf brings joy to children in hospitals
The Chicago group Holiday Heroes seeks to bring joy and light to brave children at 18 different hospitals. Noel Brennan has more.
Boy's own newspaper brings neighborhood together
Many kids will be getting tablets or video games this holiday season. But this Boston boy has put down the gadgets and lifted up his entire neighborhood. David Wade reports.