Bela Karolyi, polarizing U.S. gymnastics coach, dies at 82
Bela Karolyi and his wife Martha defected to the U.S. in 1981, and over the next 30-plus years, became a guiding force in American gymnastics, though not without controversy.
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Jordan Chiles takes bid to reclaim Olympic bronze to Swiss Supreme Court
American gymnast Jordan Chiles is asking Switzerland's Supreme Court to overturn a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport that stripped her of a bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics.
Jordan Chiles addresses Olympic medal controversy: "I have no words"
Team USA's Jordan Chiles took to Instagram to open up about the loss of her bronze medal.
Jordan Chiles stripped of bronze medal
U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles has been stripped of her bronze medal in the floor exercise after the Court of Arbitration for Sport voided the decision that saw her jump from fifth to third place in the event. Still, Team USA is leaving the Paris Olympics with the most total medals and tied with China for the most gold medals with 40 each. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Jordan Chiles ordered to return Olympic bronze medal after court decision
Jordan Chiles was initially awarded a bronze medal on the floor exercise after an inquiry into her initial score, which had her in fifth place at the 2024 Paris Games.
Olympian Jordan Chiles reflects on "surreal moment" of winning bronze
U.S. Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles describes the moment she won her first individual medal at the 2024 Paris Games.
Simone Biles on the Paris Olympics
Simone Biles is returning home from the Paris Olympic Games with three more gold medals to add to her collection. Jamie Yuccas spoke with the most decorated gymnast in history about her successes and disappointments.
Biles wins silver in gymnastics floor final
Simone Biles won silver in the women's gymnastics individual floor final at the Paris Olympics on Monday. Earlier falls on the balance beam, including falls by Biles and Suni Lee, left the U.S. out of individual medals contention in that apparatus. "CBS Saturday Morning" co-host and CBS News and sports correspondent Dana Jacobson is in Paris with a recap.
Simone Biles wins silver on floor, Jordan Chiles takes bronze
In the last medal event for women's artistic gymnastics, Brazil's Rebeca Andrade narrowly edged American Simone Biles for the gold.
Simone Biles, Jade Carey get gold and bronze in Olympic vault title
Simone Biles won her 10th Olympic medal and seventh gold in the vault competition at the Paris Olympics.
Biles takes jab at Trump after gold medal win
Gymnast Simone Biles took a clear swipe at former President Donald Trump on social media Friday, posting "I love my black job" following her second gold medal win at the Paris Olympics. "CBS Saturday Morning" co-host and CBS News and sports correspondent Dana Jacobson is in Paris with the latest on the Games.
How Olympian Frederick Richard is helping grow men's gymnastics
U.S. Olympian Frederick Richard shares how he's using social media to grow interest in men's gymnastics to inspire the next generation.
Frederick Richard on growing fan base
Frederick Richard is part of the U.S. men's gymnastics team that secured a bronze medal in the team event at the Paris Olympics earlier this week. He's been on a mission to get more fans interested in the sport, both through competitions and online.
Simone Biles wins second gold in Paris
Simone Biles made history by winning the gold medal in the women's gymnastics all-around event, while Suni Lee took home bronze. Meanwhile, swimmer Katie Ledecky became the most decorated U.S. female Olympian, earning her 13th Olympic medal.
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Americans freed from Russia back on U.S. soil; Team USA women win big at Day 6 of Paris Olympics.
Biles wins 2nd gold medal at Paris Olympics
Simone Biles won yet another gold medal for Team USA women's gymnastics at the Paris Olympics on Thursday. Biles' victory marks the ninth gold medal for the U.S. "CBS Saturday Morning" co-host and CBS News and sports correspondent Dana Jacobson has the latest from Paris.
Simone Biles gets gold, Suni Lee bronze in individual all-around event
The face-off between Simone Biles and Suni Lee marked the first time two gold medalists competed against each other in the event.
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How and when to watch Simone Biles' gymnastics events today
Don't miss a single twist, flip or jump as gymnast Simone Biles goes for gold at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
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How to watch men's gymnastics at the 2024 Paris Olympics today
Find out how to watch Stephen Nedoroscik and Team USA men's gymnastics at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
Simone Biles wins historic 8th gold medal
Simone Biles made a triumphant comeback Tuesday at the Paris Olympics after dropping out of the 2020 Games, competing on the beam, uneven bars, vault and floor to bring the women's gymnastics team to gold. It's Biles' eighth Olympic medal, making her the most decorated American gymnast. CBS Saturday Morning co-host and CBS News and sports correspondent Dana Jacobson joins from Paris with more.
U.S. earns 3,000th Olympic medal
The United States has become the first country to win 3,000 medals across the summer and winter Olympics. Jamie Yuccas has more.
Simone Biles and Team USA win gold at women's gymnastics team final
Days after an injury scare, Simone Biles and the U.S. women's artistic gymnastics team won gold in the team final — their first medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
U.S. men's gymnastics wins Olympic medal
The U.S. men's gymnastics team won bronze in the Paris Olympics team event on Monday. It was the first time the team has medaled since the 2008 games in Beijing. "CBS Saturday Morning" co-host and CBS News and sports correspondent Dana Jacobson joins from Paris with more on how Team USA is performing in the City of Lights.
5 gymnastics moves named after Simone Biles
Olympic athlete Simone Biles has at least five gymnastics skills named after her, and she'll likely add more. Here's a look.
The 5 gymnastics moves named after Simone Biles
Seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles has five gymnastics skills named after her. Here's what to know about them.
Xi tells Biden he is "ready to work with a new administration"
Without mentioning President-elect Donald Trump's name, Chinese President Xi Jinping appeared to signal his concern that Trump's protectionist rhetoric on the campaign trail could send the U.S.-China relationship into another valley.
Bela Karolyi, polarizing U.S. gymnastics coach, dies at 82
Bela Karolyi and his wife Martha defected to the U.S. in 1981, and over the next 30-plus years, became a guiding force in American gymnastics, though not without controversy.
Trump selects Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright as secretary of Energy
Wright has been one of the industry's loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change and could give fossil fuels a boost, including quick action to end a year-long pause on natural gas export approvals by the Biden administration.
Trump returns to Madison Square Garden for UFC event
A return to Madison Square Garden meant revisiting the place where a comedian caused an uproar at a Trump rally last month by likening Puerto Rico to a "floating island of garbage."
Mike Tyson says he has "no regrets" after losing boxing match to Jake Paul
A day after losing his highly-anticipated boxing match to Jake Paul, Mike Tyson wrote that "this is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I'm grateful for last night."
Tropical Storm Sara pounds Central America, leaves at least 1 dead
Honduran officials said that there had been at least 90 rescues and over 47,000 people affected by the storm.
Justice Department demands records from Illinois sheriff in Sonya Massey case
The government made a list of demands in dozens of categories in a letter Thursday to the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office.
Ex-boyfriend and fiancée behind fatal stabbing, shooting of Texas mom
What appeared to be an open-and-shut case for Texas investigators turned out to be a twisted murder plot involving victim Alyssa Beard's ex-boyfriend Andrew Beard and his fiancée Holly Elkins – who detectives say was the mastermind.
"The Voice" winner Sundance Head recovering after shooting at his Texas ranch
The 46-year-old Houston native – whose name is Jason Head – was putting a gun away at his ranch when it "slipped out of the holster, hit the side of the jeep and discharged into his stomach area," his publicist said.
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Trump returns to Madison Square Garden for UFC event
A return to Madison Square Garden meant revisiting the place where a comedian caused an uproar at a Trump rally last month by likening Puerto Rico to a "floating island of garbage."
Ex-boyfriend and fiancée behind fatal stabbing, shooting of Texas mom
What appeared to be an open-and-shut case for Texas investigators turned out to be a twisted murder plot involving victim Alyssa Beard's ex-boyfriend Andrew Beard and his fiancée Holly Elkins – who detectives say was the mastermind.
Photos key in family's quest to prove daughter's death was a homicide
After authorities ruled Megan Parra took her own life, her family would spend years investigating her death, recruiting two retired FBI agents and convincing local and state officials to take a second look at the case.
Bela Karolyi, polarizing U.S. gymnastics coach, dies at 82
Bela Karolyi and his wife Martha defected to the U.S. in 1981, and over the next 30-plus years, became a guiding force in American gymnastics, though not without controversy.
Mike Tyson says he has "no regrets" after losing boxing match to Jake Paul
A day after losing his highly-anticipated boxing match to Jake Paul, Mike Tyson wrote that "this is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I'm grateful for last night."
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Trump's win could sharply raise the cost of electric vehicles. Here's why.
Americans looking to purchase EVs may want to do so quickly, as the incoming administration is likely to axe a $7,500 tax credit.
Social Security bill to expand benefits is in the hands of the Senate
The Social Security Fairness Act, which would increase benefits for 2.8 million retirees, has bipartisan support but time running out.
How much money did Mike Tyson and Jake Paul make for their big fight?
Mike Tyson, a boxing legend, and Jake Paul, a social media legend, threw down Friday in Dallas. Financially, they both came out winners.
Some U.S. women are being asked to prepay for their baby
Pregnant women say health care providers are billing them to deliver their babies earlier than expected. Patient advocates say that's unethical.
After two stamp hikes, the USPS lost nearly $10 billion in 2024
The U.S. Postal Service's loss widened in fiscal 2024, although revenue rose slightly after two stamp hikes this year.
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Trump returns to Madison Square Garden for UFC event
A return to Madison Square Garden meant revisiting the place where a comedian caused an uproar at a Trump rally last month by likening Puerto Rico to a "floating island of garbage."
Xi tells Biden he is "ready to work with a new administration"
Without mentioning President-elect Donald Trump's name, Chinese President Xi Jinping appeared to signal his concern that Trump's protectionist rhetoric on the campaign trail could send the U.S.-China relationship into another valley.
Trump selects Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright as secretary of Energy
Wright has been one of the industry's loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change and could give fossil fuels a boost, including quick action to end a year-long pause on natural gas export approvals by the Biden administration.
Trump picks Karoline Leavitt to be youngest ever White House press secretary
At 27-years-old Karoline Leavitt would be the youngest White House press secretary in history.
Oklahoma AG says schools superintendent can't mandate prayer video
Oklahoma's attorney general said the state schools superintendent cannot mandate students watch a video announcing a new Department of Religious Freedom and Patriotism.
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Woman in Idaho abortion ban case shares her story
Kayla Smith, one of the plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Idaho's restrictive abortion ban, tells Nicole Valdez about "the most traumatic experience" of her life. She and five other women are suing the state to clarify and expand abortion exceptions.
U.S. health officials report 1st case of new form of mpox in a traveler
The person had traveled to eastern Africa and was treated in Northern California upon return, according to the California Department of Public Health.
This mom moved 9,000 miles seeking medical treatment for her son
A mother and son flew 9,000 miles to seek care for his spinal condition after they'd exhausted options in their home country.
What to know about RFK Jr.'s stances on key health issues
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, has raised controversy on topics ranging from vaccines to fluoride to food.
Now's the perfect time for your flu and COVID shots. Here's why.
If you still haven't gotten your COVID or flu shot, now is the time so you'll stay protected throughout the season, according to doctors.
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Xi tells Biden he is "ready to work with a new administration"
Without mentioning President-elect Donald Trump's name, Chinese President Xi Jinping appeared to signal his concern that Trump's protectionist rhetoric on the campaign trail could send the U.S.-China relationship into another valley.
U.S. health officials report 1st case of new form of mpox in a traveler
The person had traveled to eastern Africa and was treated in Northern California upon return, according to the California Department of Public Health.
China school knife attack kills at least 8, days after fatal car attack
This was the second incident of fatal violence in China in a matter of days.
10 newborns killed after fire engulfs neonatal intensive care unit in India
The fire in the neonatal intensive care unit occurred late Friday at a hospital in Jhansi city in India's Uttar Pradesh state.
Ukraine president says he wants to end Russia war with diplomacy next year
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is certain that the war will end "sooner" than it otherwise would have once Donald Trump becomes president.
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"CBS Weekend News" headlines for Nov. 16, 2024
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News" with David Wade.
Mike Tyson says he has "no regrets" after losing boxing match to Jake Paul
A day after losing his highly-anticipated boxing match to Jake Paul, Mike Tyson wrote that "this is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I'm grateful for last night."
USPS announces Betty White stamp will be released in 2025
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
"The Voice" winner Sundance Head recovering after shooting at his Texas ranch
The 46-year-old Houston native – whose name is Jason Head – was putting a gun away at his ranch when it "slipped out of the holster, hit the side of the jeep and discharged into his stomach area," his publicist said.
Ali Larter on unexpected chemistry with Billy Bob Thornton in "Landman"
Set in the world of West Texas oil rigs, "Landman" explores big oil's impact on communities and the complex relationship between Angela and Tommy, played by Ali Larter and Billy Bob Thornton.
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How this new car runs without gas or electricity
As climate change intensifies, the race for a more eco-friendly car has revved up. Itay Hod reports on the newest twist on travel.
"Human … Please die": Chatbot responds with threatening message
In an online conversation about aging adults, Google's Gemini AI chatbot responded with a threatening message, telling the user to "please die."
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.
Meta facing courtroom battle
On Wednesday, a judge allowed a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit to move forward that accuses Meta of creating an illegal monopoly with Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains.
The Guardian to stop posting on X, calling it "a toxic media platform"
The Guardian says benefits of being on Elon Musk's social media platform X are outweighed by its "often disturbing content."
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How climate change impacts the economy
2024 is on pace to be the hottest year on record worldwide. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and climatologist Marina Jurica reports that extreme weather events cost the global economy over $2 trillion in the last 10 years.
Scientists say biggest coral in the world discovered in the Pacific
Scientists say they've discovered a "mega coral" three times bigger than the previous record holder - so huge they initially thought it was a shipwreck.
Surfboards with lights could deter shark attacks: "Invisibility cloak"
Seal-shaped boards decked with bright horizontal lights were less likely to be attacked by great white sharks, researchers found.
Trump officials likely to reverse drilling waste "methane fee" EPA is imposing
Oil and natural gas companies will have to pay a federal fee if they emit methane above certain levels under a rule being finalized by the Biden administration that incoming Trump officials are likely to reverse.
Site of ancient, key battle in Iraq found using spy satellite images
1970s-era U.S. spy satellite imagery has led archeologists to what they believe is the site of a seventh-century battle that was decisive in the spread of Islam in the region.
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Ex-boyfriend and fiancée behind fatal stabbing, shooting of Texas mom
What appeared to be an open-and-shut case for Texas investigators turned out to be a twisted murder plot involving victim Alyssa Beard's ex-boyfriend Andrew Beard and his fiancée Holly Elkins – who detectives say was the mastermind.
Photos key in family's quest to prove daughter's death was a homicide
After authorities ruled Megan Parra took her own life, her family would spend years investigating her death, recruiting two retired FBI agents and convincing local and state officials to take a second look at the case.
Texas mom's killer received text before murder: "I hope you handle it"
After Alyssa Burkett was murdered, detectives quickly learned that the prime suspect was the father of her child, Andrew Beard. But as the investigation unfolded, they would find out that Beard wasn't the only one involved in the murder plot.
Opening statements heard in Laken Riley trial
A Georgia jury heard opening statements Friday in the trial of the man accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley. Jose Ibarra is charged with killing the 22-year-old in February. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Trial begins in murder of Georgia nursing student
A murder trial is underway in Athens, Georgia, for a Venezuelan man accused of killing 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley. The suspect was in the U.S. illegally, and his arrest helped put the immigration debate front and center during the presidential campaign. Mark Strassmann is covering the trial.
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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.
When you can see the Beaver Moon, 2024's final supermoon
November's full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, is the last supermoon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Beaver Moon.
Astronauts decline to answer questions about post-flight medical issue
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
Cargo ship brings science gear, holiday treats to space station crew
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
The Taurid meteor showers will peak a week apart in November
Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Congressmembers react to Trump's Cabinet choices
President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday chose Denver-based fracking company CEO Chris Wright to be his Energy secretary. Ali Bauman reports on congressional reaction to some of his other picks, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Pete Hegseth and former Rep. Matt Gaetz.
How this new car runs without gas or electricity
As climate change intensifies, the race for a more eco-friendly car has revved up. Itay Hod reports on the newest twist on travel.
Safety concerns after plane struck by bullet in Dallas
Passengers and crew on a Southwest Airlines flight were moments from takeoff when a bullet struck the right side of the jetliner in Dallas, Texas, on Friday night. Jason Allen reports on this and other recent aircraft safety concerns.
Woman in Idaho abortion ban case shares her story
Kayla Smith, one of the plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Idaho's restrictive abortion ban, tells Nicole Valdez about "the most traumatic experience" of her life. She and five other women are suing the state to clarify and expand abortion exceptions.
Palestinians hope Trump will end the war in Gaza
Almost two million Palestinians have endured over a year of violence and are looking to a new administration in Washington for help. Elizabeth Palmer speaks with Palestinians about their hopes and the difficult road to peace.