WNBA to honor women killed by police and racial violence
Teams will wear the uniforms in an effort to "seek justice" for Breonna Taylor, Sandra Bland and others.
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WNBA star helps inmate go free
With WNBA star Maya Moore's help, Jonathan Irons, now 40, has been released from prison after being jailed since he was 16 years old. His conviction was overturned in March.
Missouri man freed from prison with help from WNBA star
WNBA star Maya Moore put her career on hold to help Jonathan Irons, 40, who was just 16 when he was convicted and sentenced to 50 years in prison.
Woman sinks basket on first try
Fifty-year-old Auburn professor Dr. Chantel Tremitiere was challenged to shoot a basket in a sporting goods store. She just so happens to be a former WNBA player, who has gone viral for her hoop skills.
WNBA names Gianna Bryant, teammates as honorary draft picks
The three teenage teammates were killed in a helicopter crash in January.
Sabrina Ionescu heads to New York as No. 1 WNBA pick
The University of Oregon's point guard was the overall top pick of this year's draft, and is the newest member of New York Liberty.
WNBA's Lisa Leslie on the late Kobe Bryant
Three-time WNBA MVP Lisa Leslie told Gayle King what being at the 2008 Beijing Olympics with Kobe Bryant was like, and how his death has affected people all around the world.
WNBA legend Lisa Leslie talks Kobe Bryant's legacy
Bryant was often seen at WNBA games with his daughter Gianna.
WNBA star Lisa Leslie on Kobe Bryant
WNBA and Olympic champion Lisa Leslie had been friends with Kobe Bryant ever since the two met near the start of their careers over 20 years ago. As they dominated the sport, Leslie watched Bryant grow and deal with some of the biggest challenges in his life. She sat down with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King less than a week after Bryant, his daughter Gigi and seven others were killed in a helicopter crash.
With new contract, more girls will "want to play in the WNBA"
Taurasi and other WNBA players have had to play abroad in the off-season just to make a living.
WNBA players on new contract
U.S. women's basketball team players have negotiated a new WNBA contract to raise their salaries. WNBA and four-time Olympic gold medalists Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi join "CBS This Morning" to discuss how the new contract came about and why they want to keep players in the U.S., rather than going overseas to train.
UConn women's basketball team honor Gianna Bryant
Ahead of their exhibition game against the USA women's national basketball team, the players honored the 13-year-old who died in a helicopter crash Sunday.
"Historic" WNBA labor deal to hike average salary to $130,000
The WNBA and its union announced a tentative eight-year labor deal that will allow top players to earn more than $500,000 while the average annual compensation will surpass six figures for the first time.
David Stern, former NBA commissioner, has died at age 77
Stern died from a brain hemorrhage he suffered several weeks ago, the NBA said.
Washington Mystics win first WNBA title
This was the seventh series in league history that had gone to a deciding Game 5, and the home team has won five of them
WNBA's Natasha Cloud on "The Takeout"
Washington Mystics starting point guard Natasha Cloud joins Major Garrett to talk about her activism against gun violence on this week's episode of "The Takeout."
WNBA player Natasha Cloud on how she's addressing gun violence
On "The Takeout" podcast this week, Cloud, who plays for the Washington Mystics, tells Major Garrett about how she organized a media blackout in June to protest gun violence in D.C.
WNBA star Tasha Cloud on pay gap
This week Tasha Cloud received the WNBA's community leadership award, and she is one of two Mystics players who has started every game this season. Yet she still has to spend six months playing basketball abroad in the off-season to make a living. That's in part because of the basketball association's pay scale. And as Major Garrett points out on "The Takeout," it's not just a pay difference separating the women from the men.
WNBA star Breanna Stewart expected to miss upcoming season with injury
Stewart flew to Los Angeles where test results confirmed the injury
WNBA superstar Maya Moore announces break from pro basketball
Moore said Tuesday that she will sit out the 2019 WNBA season to focus on herself, her family and her ministry
NBA stars reveal their favorite WNBA players
CBS News recently caught up with five current NBA stars at the premiere of 2K Sports' NBA 2K19
Cambage breaks WNBA scoring record with 53-point game
Cambage scored 53 points to set a WNBA record Tuesday, leading the Dallas Wings to a 104-87 victory over the New York Liberty
Ex-WNBA player says she was targeted for being heterosexual
Candice Wiggins says her experience playing in the WNBA was "toxic" and was a major reason why she retired last season
WNBA players were next door to Istanbul terror attack
Essence Carson tweeted during the shooting that left 39 people dead next door to where she and other pro ballplayers were celebrating
WNBA player Brittney Griner will be suspended without pay for seven regular-season games after being arrested with her wife, Glory Johnson, in a domestic violence incident.
WNBA player Brittney Griner will be suspended without pay for seven regular-season games after being arrested with her wife, Glory Johnson, in a domestic violence incident. Griner later pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor.
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Fires in L.A. area leave at least 10 dead, apocalyptic scenes
The Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Lidia and Kenneth fires are burning in Southern California, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate. Here are the latest updates.
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Supreme Court seems likely to uphold TikTok ban as deadline nears
The Supreme Court seemed likely to uphold a new law that could force TikTok to shut down in the U.S., with conservative and liberal justices alike expressing skepticism about the legal challenge.
Trump sentenced in "hush money" case, released with no restrictions
Trump was found guilty in May of 34 felonies in authorizing a scheme in 2017 to falsify records in order to cover up reimbursements for a "hush money" payment.
Fire victims include man found holding hose and 82-year-old in bed
Five of at least 10 people killed by the Los Angeles area blazes died in the Eaton Fire.
As Gaza deaths climb over 46,000, some pin hope for a truce on Trump
Palestinian officials say the war in Gaza has killed more than 46,000 people, as some on both sides of the conflict hope for "help from Donald Trump."
Listen to Trump's sentencing in New York "hush money" case here
President-elect Donald Trump received a sentence of unconditional discharge in a New York court for his conviction in the "hush money" case.
Macy's will close 66 stores this year. Here is where they are.
Macy's has released a list of the more than 60 underperforming stores it is closing in 2025.
TV bailiff accused of murder sobs, "I live with it every day"
Renard Spivey was found not guilty of his wife's murder, but he says he still can't sleep at night.
Former Broadway designer fuels Ravens' playoff hopes from behind scenes
Ebony Short, a former Broadway designer, plays a key role in the Baltimore Ravens' playoff push, stitching custom uniforms that give the team an edge.
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South Carolina grower took farmworkers' pay for political donations
Feds looking for hundreds of H-2A program workers to repay them for illegally deducted political donations and cleaning fees.
Macy's will close 66 stores this year. Here is where they are.
Macy's has released a list of the more than 60 underperforming stores it is closing in 2025.
Tesla recalls more than 239,000 vehicles over rearview camera problem
A faulty rearview camera in some Teslas fails to properly display images, increasing the risk of a crash, traffic regulators say.
Maps show how dry the Southern California is, as L.A. wildfires burn
Dry vegetation helped fuel fires that spread through the Los Angeles area in early January 2025.
Listen to Trump's sentencing in New York "hush money" case here
President-elect Donald Trump received a sentence of unconditional discharge in a New York court for his conviction in the "hush money" case.
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South Carolina grower took farmworkers' pay for political donations
Feds looking for hundreds of H-2A program workers to repay them for illegally deducted political donations and cleaning fees.
Macy's will close 66 stores this year. Here is where they are.
Macy's has released a list of the more than 60 underperforming stores it is closing in 2025.
Tesla recalls more than 239,000 vehicles over rearview camera problem
A faulty rearview camera in some Teslas fails to properly display images, increasing the risk of a crash, traffic regulators say.
What is Meta's new Community Notes program, and how will it work?
Meta shocked the tech world this week by moving to overhaul its approach to fact checking. Here's what the changes mean for social media users.
Strong December job growth could augur fewer Fed interest-rate cuts
Employers across the U.S. added a robust 256,000 jobs in December, a sign the labor market remains in good shape.
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Listen to Trump's sentencing in New York "hush money" case here
President-elect Donald Trump received a sentence of unconditional discharge in a New York court for his conviction in the "hush money" case.
Man who fled U.S. to avoid prison for Capitol riot captured in Canada
Anthony Vo told The Toronto Sun that he was "pretty much 99% sure" that Trump will pardon him once he takes office on Jan. 20.
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Supreme Court seems likely to uphold TikTok ban as deadline nears
The Supreme Court seemed likely to uphold a new law that could force TikTok to shut down in the U.S., with conservative and liberal justices alike expressing skepticism about the legal challenge.
Rudy Giuliani back in D.C. federal court for contempt hearing in defamation case
Two Georgia election workers asked a federal judge to hold Rudy Giuliani in contempt for allegedly continuing to defame them in violation of a court order.
Trump sentenced in felony "hush money" case, released with no restrictions
Trump was found guilty in May of 34 felonies in authorizing a scheme in 2017 to falsify records in order to cover up reimbursements for a "hush money" payment.
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Many Americans are leaving U.S. states with abortion bans, study finds
Abortion bans enacted since Roe v. Wade was overturned may be driving Americans to leave restrictive states, researchers find.
Slipped up during Dry January? Expert tips for getting back on track
In Dry January, people choose to give up alcohol for the month, but what happens if they have a drink? Here's what an expert says.
Over 17,000 doctors urge Senate to reject RFK Jr. as health secretary
Thousands of doctors are calling on the Senate to reject Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., saying he is "actively dangerous."
Most of the world's 35,000 online pharmacies are run illegally, U.S. warns
Ninety-six percent of online pharmacies were found to violate the law, meaning they were operating without a license and selling medications without prescriptions.
How Olivia Munn's cancer journey sparked life-saving test for Alison Hall
"Inside Edition" correspondent Alison Hall opens up about her breast cancer battle and how Olivia Munn's own experience with early detection inspired her to take a life-saving risk assessment test.
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As Gaza deaths climb over 46,000, some pin hope for a truce on Trump
Palestinian officials say the war in Gaza has killed more than 46,000 people, as some on both sides of the conflict hope for "help from Donald Trump."
Nigerian authorities round up street children seen as "security threat"
Sharia police in Nigeria's Kano state say they've "mopped up 300 of these boys from the streets" and put them in a camp for "rehabilitation."
Maduro sworn in for 3rd term despite outcry over Venezuela's election
President-elect Donald Trump says Venezuela's embattled opposition leader must be protected as President Nicolas Maduro takes the oath of office for a third six-year term.
Mercury's north pole seen in stunning new photos after spacecraft flyby
The BepiColombo spacecraft swooped as close as 183 miles above Mercury's night side before passing directly over the planet's north pole.
Founder of adult website linked to mass rape trial faces charges
The website enabled Dominique Pelicot to recruit dozens of strangers to rape his heavily sedated wife for years, authorities say.
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Book excerpt: "Brooke Shields is Not Allowed to Get Old"
The actress and New York Times bestselling memoirist returns with a new book about the empowerment that comes from calling out society's callous and short-sighted expectations of women as they age.
Marianne Jean-Baptiste on "Hard Truths"
Award-winning actress Marianne Jean-Baptiste, known for roles in "How to Get Away with Murder" and "Without a Trace," is receiving serious Oscar buzz for her performance in "Hard Truths." Reuniting with director Mike Leigh, Jean-Baptiste portrays Pansy Deacon, a character struggling with anger and family turmoil in one of 2024's best films.
Peter Sarsgaard on "September Five"
Actor Peter Sarsgaard, known for roles in "Presumed Innocent" and "Dead Man Walking," now stars in "September Five," recounting the harrowing story of an American broadcasting team during the 1972 Munich Olympics. Sarsgaard portrays ABC executive Roone Arledge as the team covers the Israeli Olympic team hostage crisis live.
"This Is Us" star Milo Ventimiglia loses home to Los Angeles fires
Ventimiglia, a 47-year-old father to be, is among the celebrities affected by the destructive blazes that broke out Tuesday morning.
Alec Baldwin files lawsuit over manslaughter charge in fatal "Rust" shooting
The lawsuit was filed in Santa Fe, where a judge in July dismissed a charge of involuntary manslaughter against Alec Baldwin in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
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What is Meta's new Community Notes program, and how will it work?
Meta shocked the tech world this week by moving to overhaul its approach to fact checking. Here's what the changes mean for social media users.
The TikTok ban heads to the Supreme Court today. Here's what to know.
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Friday morning on whether to overturn or delay a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
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.
TikTok could shut down unless Supreme Court blocks or delays U.S. ban
Court to hear arguments Friday on law forcing TikTok sale by Chinese parent company that takes effect in Jan. 19.
Fact-checkers to Mark Zuckerberg: We never censored anything
Fact-checking firms that teamed with Meta are refuting CEO Mark Zuckerberg's suggestion linking their work to censorship.
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Jimmy Carter's fight against climate change
The wildfires in California are the latest in a string of natural disasters made worse by climate change. Former President Jimmy Carter was one of the first U.S. officials to draw attention to man-made issues impacting the environment. Gus Speth, a member and chair of the Council on Environmental Quality during Carter's presidency, joins "The Daily Report."
What is Biden's legacy on climate change?
Officials on Wednesday afternoon briefed President Biden about the massive wildfires in Southern California fueled by climate change. Slashing Mr. Biden's climate regulations is at the top of President-elect Donald Trump's to-do list. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schecter joins "America Decides" to look at the outgoing president's record on the issue.
Biden offers aid to California to fight fires
Multiple fires are burning in the Los Angeles area, forcing thousands to flee their homes and destroying hundreds of buildings. President Biden approved a major disaster declaration Wednesday afternoon to help California boost the ranks of those battling the blazes. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has more from Malibu.
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.
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TV bailiff accused of murder sobs, "I live with it every day"
Renard Spivey was found not guilty of his wife's murder, but he says he still can't sleep at night.
Suspect captured week after Wisconsin woman, 2 girls found dead
Elizabeth Kolba, 33, and two girls ages 12 and 13 were found shot to death at a home in New Lisbon on Dec. 30.
Founder of adult website linked to mass rape trial faces charges
The website enabled Dominique Pelicot to recruit dozens of strangers to rape his heavily sedated wife for years, authorities say.
Woman reportedly wounds 8 in hammer attack at university in Tokyo
Japanese media say a sociology student attacked her classmates with a hammer during class after voicing frustration at being ignored.
Military doctor pleads guilty to sexually abusing dozens of soldiers
Maj. Michael Stockin faced 52 charges involving claims of abusive sexual contact with 41 victims, the Army said.
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Mercury's north pole seen in stunning new photos after spacecraft flyby
The BepiColombo spacecraft swooped as close as 183 miles above Mercury's night side before passing directly over the planet's north pole.
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.
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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
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Severe weather in the South
Multiple inches of snow have already fallen in parts of the South as frigid temperatures remain. CBS News' Jason Allen reports in Texas, and CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Zoe Mintz has the latest weather forecast.
What would happen to TikTok on Jan. 19?
Arguments at the Supreme Court surrounding TikTok's future in the U.S. could impact the highest court's decision to intervene on the matter. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Some L.A. residents allowed to check homes
Some residents of the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles were briefly allowed to check on their homes amid the devastation from ongoing wildfires. KCAL reporter Michele Gile spoke to a couple about what they found.
Wildfire destruction we saw from blazes
The destruction in Southern California is hard to comprehend after multiple fires blazed through parts of Los Angeles County. CBS News' Elise Preston has more on the terrifying sights.
How Trump reacted to his sentencing
President-elect Donald Trump reacted on social media after virtually attending his sentencing in the "hush money" case in New York. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.