Here's how much Caitlin Clark will make in the WNBA
The No. 1 pick in this year's WNBA draft is "going to raise all boats" for players in the league, one expert said.
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Caitlin Clark's five-figure salary leaves fans stunned
The college basketball phenom Caitlin Clark will now make $76,000 in the first year of her WNBA contract.
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Caitin Clark was drafted by the Indiana Fever. Here's how to pre-order her new WNBA jersey
Caitlin Clark was the story of NCAA March Madness 2024. Now she's the top story of the WNBA. Get her jersey now.
Caitlin Clark picked No. 1 in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever
Caitlin Clark has been selected with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever.
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Watch Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese in the 2024 WNBA Draft: Start time, draft order and top picks
The Caitlin Clark era of the WNBA begins today with the 2024 WNBA Draft. Find out how and when to watch.
WNBA team gets bigger venue ahead of potential game with Caitlin Clark
They'll play the Indiana Fever, which just happens to have the first pick in the WNBA draft, and they are expected to choose superstar Caitlin Clark.
Candace Parker on 2024 March Madness brackets
WNBA superstar Candace Parker is teaming up with AT&T, the official presenting sponsor of the 2024 CBS Sports brackets, to encourage everyone to fill out brackets for both the men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments. Parker joined “CBS Mornings” to talk about March Madness.
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Trump criminal cases face major tests in Florida, Georgia; Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark to enter WNBA draft.
Iowa star Caitlin Clark to enter WNBA draft
Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark, who is just 18 points away from breaking Pete Maravich's NCAA all-time scoring record, announced Thursday she will forgo a fifth year in college and enter the WNBA draft.
Iowa's Caitlin Clark entering WNBA draft
Iowa Hawkeye's star Caitlin Clark will enter the 2024 WNBA draft, making this her final collegiate season, she announced Thursday.
WNBA: Las Vegas Aces top New York Liberty
Are the Las Vegas Aces and the New York Liberty forming an East versus West rivalry in the WNBA? Erica Ayala, a CBS Sports WNBA analyst, joins CBS News to discuss the WNBA Finals opener.
What does WNBA expansion to San Francisco mean for possible Sacramento return?
A WNBA expansion franchise has been awarded to San Francisco, disappointing some Sacramentans who were hoping the Monarchs would return one day — something the league commissioner indicated could be possible.
How to watch the 2023 WNBA playoffs
It's been twenty years since a team won back-to-back WNBA championships. The Las Vegas Aces hope to change that.
Sabrina Ionescu talks new Nike collection
WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu plays point guard for the New York Liberty and is widely considered one of the best players in the WNBA. Ionescu is also set to launch her first signature shoe and apparel collection with Nike on Friday. She joins "CBS Mornings" for a closer look at the collection and what it means to her.
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The first 2024 GOP presidential debate will be held Wednesday night; A'ja Wilson ties WNBA record for most points in a single game.
Brittney Griner will miss at least 2 games to focus on her mental health
"The Mercury fully support Brittney and we will continue to work together on a timeline for her return," the team said on Saturday.
Best moments of WNBA All-Star Weekend
WNBA All-Star weekend included a couple of record-breaking performances in front of a sold-out crowd over the last few days in Las Vegas. In the All-Star Game, Team Stewart beat Team Wilson 143-to-127 and Jewell Loyd was named MVP. CBS Sports writer Erica Ayala has a recap.
Top WNBA stars prep for All-Star weekend
The WNBA's top stars are headed to Las Vegas for All-Star Weekend. Players will participate in a three-point challenge and skills contest Friday night with the All-Star Game on Saturday. CBS Sports writer Erica Ayala has more.
Nikki McCray-Penson, Women's Basketball Hall of Famer, dies at 51
McCray-Penson won gold medals at the 1996 and 2000 Olympics. She was a three-time WNBA All-Star while playing for the Washington Mystics.
Courtney Vandersloot on championship dreams
WNBA star Courtney Vandersloot joins "CBS Mornings" ahead of the New York Liberty's game against the Connecticut Sun on CBS. Vandersloot discusses how the team dynamic works with so many star players like Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones, and what it would mean to get the team's first franchise championship.
WNBA commissioner on player salaries
The WNBA regular season tips off on Friday. The Las Vegas Aces are looking to defend their title after beating the Connecticut Sun in the finals last season. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert joined CBS News to talk about Brittney Griner's return to the league, revenue sharing between the players and owners and television rights for the growing league.
Griner on Russian detainment, WNBA season
Brittney Griner spoke at a press conference Thursday ahead of the WNBA season. The Phoenix Mercury star spoke about what gave her hope during the months she was wrongfully detained in Russian prisons and how she has prepared for her return to basketball. Griner, who had also played for a Russian basketball team, said she wouldn't play overseas again "unless I'm representing my country at the Olympics."
Brittney Griner writing memoir on "unfathomable" Russian imprisonment
Griner will describe "her stark and surreal time living in a foreign prison and the terrifying aspects of day-to-day life in a women's penal colony," her publisher said.
WNBA Superstar A'ja Wilson on March Madness
WNBA Superstar A'ja Wilson is teaming up with AT&T, which is the official sponsor of the March Madness Bracket Managers on "CBS Sports," to encourage all U.S. companies to fill out both women's and men's brackets for their office pools. Wilson talks to "CBS Mornings" about the initiative, and shares some of her secrets to filling out a successful bracket.
Sports update: Aaron Rodgers, Brittney Griner
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is weighing his NFL future ahead of his 19th season in the league. CBS News special correspondent James Brown joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss Rodgers' "darkness retreat" plus Brittney Griner's WNBA future.
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California windstorm fuels Pacific Palisades wildfire, 2 others as residents flee
A massive wildfire burning in Los Angeles has forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate. Two other wind-driven blazes were spreading in the region.
Trump seeks Supreme Court's intervention in "hush money" case
The president-elect is set to be sentenced Friday at 9:30 a.m.
Jimmy Carter lies in state at the U.S. Capitol as lawmakers pay respects
Former President Jimmy Carter is being remembered in six days of state funeral events.
Trump won't rule out military action to take control of Greenland as son visits
Greenland's government says Donald Trump Jr. is visiting in a private capacity, so it won't discuss his presence as his father vows to make it part of the U.S.
Governor declares state of emergency as Southern California fires rage
Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency for the Pacific Palisades after a massive wildfire erupted on Tuesday, quickly growing to engulf more than 2,900 acres and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate.
U.S. asks court to stop plea agreements in alleged 9/11 architect's case
The Justice Dept filed a motion to stop plea deals from moving forward in the war court in Guantanamo Bay, days before Khalid Sheikh Mohammed was set to plead guilty.
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U.S. refunding application fees for immigration program for citizens' spouses
The government will issue refunds to tens of thousands of unauthorized immigrants married to American citizens who applied for a program that was struck down in court.
Scientists: "Toxic" semen could kill female mosquitoes, curb disease spread
Female mosquitoes are targeted because only they bite and drink blood, thereby spreading diseases such as malaria and dengue fever.
Tesla Cybertruck bomber used ChatGPT to plan attack, police say
Las Vegas police say the man who exploded a Tesla Cybertruck outside a Trump hotel used ChatGPT to help plan the bombing.
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Los Angeles wildfires preempt SAG Awards' nominations announcement
The Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations have canceled an in-person announcement planned for Wednesday morning due to devastating wildfires and winds in the Los Angeles area.
President Biden says he will become a great-grandfather today
President Biden said he is set to become a great-grandfather on Wednesday with the birth of his eldest granddaughter's first child.
Trump seeks Supreme Court's intervention in "hush money" case
Trump's lawyers argued that the justices should step in and pause his sentencing "to prevent grave injustice and harm to the institution of the presidency."
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California windstorm fuels Pacific Palisades wildfire, 2 others as residents flee
A massive wildfire burning in Los Angeles has forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate. Two other wind-driven blazes were spreading in the region.
Yellowstone Park shooter spewed racist views before attack, prosecutors say
Prosecutors said the gunman expressed white supremacist and antisemitic views before the shooting at Yellowstone National Park.
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Jimmy Carter's funeral will bring some closings. What to expect.
President Joe Biden designated Thursday, Jan. 9, as a national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter.
Another potential port strike is looming. Here's what to know.
After reaching a tentative deal that suspended a short strike in October, unionized dockworkers and port operators face another crucial test.
Verizon settlement: Here's how much some customers are getting
Verizon customers reported receiving settlement payments well below the minimum of $15, as stipulated in agreement.
CFPB sues Experian over "sham investigations" into consumer complaints
Experian accused of violating Fair Credit Reporting Act by reinserting disputed information back into credit reports.
U.S. Defense Department bans Tencent and other Chinese companies
Washington seeks to restrict sharing of advanced technology, deeming it a threat to national security.
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President Biden says he will become a great-grandfather today
President Biden said he is set to become a great-grandfather on Wednesday with the birth of his eldest granddaughter's first child.
Trump seeks Supreme Court's intervention in "hush money" case
Trump's lawyers argued that the justices should step in and pause his sentencing "to prevent grave injustice and harm to the institution of the presidency."
U.S. asks court to stop plea agreements in alleged 9/11 architect's case
The Justice Dept filed a motion to stop plea deals from moving forward in the war court in Guantanamo Bay, days before Khalid Sheikh Mohammed was set to plead guilty.
Jimmy Carter's funeral will bring some closings. What to expect.
President Joe Biden designated Thursday, Jan. 9, as a national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter.
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U.S. refunding application fees for immigration program for citizens' spouses
The government will issue refunds to tens of thousands of unauthorized immigrants married to American citizens who applied for a program that was struck down in court.
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Scientists: "Toxic" semen could kill female mosquitoes, curb disease spread
Female mosquitoes are targeted because only they bite and drink blood, thereby spreading diseases such as malaria and dengue fever.
Shortage of primary care doctors in U.S. comes down to money — and respect
More medical schools say they will no longer charge tuition. But evidence suggests it will take a lot more than a free ride.
Indian officials confirm first cases of HMPV, say "no reason to worry"
Officials in India have confirmed the country's first seven cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, which is reportedly surging in neighboring China.
First bird flu death in U.S. reported in Louisiana
For the first time, bird flu has claimed a human life in the U.S. Louisiana's health department says the patient was over the age of 65 and reportedly had underlying health problems.
What to know about the HMPV virus reported in China
The human metapneumovirus is reportedly surging in China, but should Americans be concerned? Here's what to know about HMPV symptoms and more.
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Iran frees Italian journalist held for three weeks with no explanation
It's believed that Iran detained Italian journalist Cecilia Sala to use as a bargaining chip for the release of two Iranians held by Italy and the U.S.
Scientists: "Toxic" semen could kill female mosquitoes, curb disease spread
Female mosquitoes are targeted because only they bite and drink blood, thereby spreading diseases such as malaria and dengue fever.
Police say hiker lost 2 weeks in mountains found in "great condition"
A hiker who got lost in Australia's Snowy Mountains has shocked police by surviving on a couple muesli bars and foraged berries.
Cartel threatens to kill famed singer: "Last time you will receive a warning"
Photos of a banner threatening the lives of Natanael Cano and several other artists circulated on social media over the weekend.
Second man charged in Liam Payne's death surrenders to Argentine police
David Ezequiel Pereyra, 21, surrendered Monday to police in Barracas, south of Buenos Aires.
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Los Angeles wildfires preempt SAG Awards' nominations announcement
The Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations have canceled an in-person announcement planned for Wednesday morning due to devastating wildfires and winds in the Los Angeles area.
Second man charged in Liam Payne's death surrenders to Argentine police
David Ezequiel Pereyra, 21, surrendered Monday to police in Barracas, south of Buenos Aires.
Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary dies at age 86
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
Meredith Vieira's husband Richard Cohen dies at 76
Former "Today" anchor Meredith Vieira's husband, journalist Richard Cohen, died on Christmas Eve at 76, the talk show's current hosts said Tuesday.
NAACP Image Awards nominees
Grammy-nominated artist Chlöe Bailey and NAACP President Derrick Johnson join "CBS Mornings" to announce nominees for the 56th NAACP Image Awards. The awards honor the achievements and performances of people of color across various fields.
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AI is center stage at 2025 CES
The 2025 Consumer Electronics Show was underway in Las Vegas on Tuesday. The annual trade conference spotlights some of the newest technological innovations from companies across the globe. Jason Hiner, editor-in-chief for tech news site ZDNET joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Meta to stop fact-checking on Instagram, Facebook
Meta, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced Tuesday that its platforms will eliminate their third-party fact-checking systems. NPR correspondent Shannon Bond joins "The Daily Report" to discuss what that could mean for users moving forward.
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 to end fact-checking on its platforms
Mark Zuckerberg announced Tuesday that Meta is ending its fact-checking program for its platforms, which include Instagram and Facebook. President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday he believed the change might be due to political threats he has made against Zuckerberg and his company in the past. Kelly O'Grady reports.
U.S. Defense Department bans Tencent and other Chinese companies
Washington seeks to restrict sharing of advanced technology, deeming it a threat to national security.
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Scientists: "Toxic" semen could kill female mosquitoes, curb disease spread
Female mosquitoes are targeted because only they bite and drink blood, thereby spreading diseases such as malaria and dengue fever.
Jimmy Carter's environmental legacy
As the U.S. Capitol prepares to honor former President Jimmy Carter, Rolling Stone climate reporter Jeff Goodell looks back on his environmental legacy.
U.K.'s biggest dinosaur footprint site discovered: "So surreal"
It is hoped the discovery will provide clues about how dinosaurs interacted, as well as their size and the speeds at which they moved.
What to know about tonight's "black moon"
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
Northern lights may be visible in parts of the U.S. New Year's Eve
Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve, but cloud cover may put a damper on festivities.
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Cartel threatens to kill famed singer: "Last time you will receive a warning"
Photos of a banner threatening the lives of Natanael Cano and several other artists circulated on social media over the weekend.
Yellowstone Park shooter spewed racist views before attack, prosecutors say
Prosecutors said the gunman expressed white supremacist and antisemitic views before the shooting at Yellowstone National Park.
Image shows IED that was placed in French Quarter by truck attacker
Authorities say the New Orleans truck attacker placed two IEDs in the French Quarter. The photo shows rolls of nails and what appears to be a radio receiver inside a cooler.
Sons of "El Chapo" are negotiating plea deals with U.S. prosecutors
Ovidio Guzmán López and Joaquin Guzmán López didn't appear at the hearing in Chicago on Tuesday where prosecutors said they needed more time.
Louisiana mayor arrested after drug trafficking investigation
Seven people — including Tyrin Truong, mayor of Bogalusa, Louisiana — are facing charges issued in connection with a drug trafficking investigation.
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NASA studies options to rein in cost of Mars Sample Return mission
NASA hopes a revised plan will get Mars samples back to Earth faster and cost less than the agency's original plan.
Webb telescope spots record number of stars in distant galaxy
A phenomenon called gravitational lensing turned a galaxy into a "hall of mirrors of cosmic proportions," allowing for the discovery.
NASA probe beams home update after record-breaking flyby of sun
NASA said scientists began receiving more detailed telemetry — or "housekeeping data" — from the spacecraft on New Year's Day.
When and where to see the Quadrantids, 2025's first meteor shower
The first meteor shower of 2025 is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can see the Quadrantids.
Space debris weighing over 1,000 pounds crashes into Kenya village
Officials said they were investigating fragments of metal, believed to be from a rocket, that crashed into a village in the country's south.
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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.
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.
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AI used in Cybertruck explosion
Investigators say the devices used in the Tesla Cybertruck explosion were made with the help of artificial intelligence. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez has the latest.
Jimmy Carter lies in state at U.S. Capitol
Former President Jimmy Carter will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday, where people can pass by to pay their respects. It follows a day of ceremonies that honored the former president. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more.
Multiple wildfires burn near Los Angeles
Multiple wildfires are burning around Los Angeles, including the Palisades Fire, which has destroyed homes and businesses and forced tens of thousands to evacuate. It's one of three volatile fires in the area, fueled by high winds. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
Strong winds fuel Eaton Fire
In Pasadena, California, the Eaton Fire prompted mandatory evacuations. It was the second brush fire that exploded on Tuesday, fueled by strong winds.
Eye Opener: Wildfires cause evacuations in CA
Wildfires fueled by high winds force tens of thousands to evacuate near Los Angeles. Also, President-elect Trump refuses to rule out using military force to try and take control of Greenland and the Panama Canal. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.