Top Olympic moments that happened off the playing field
From dancing coaches to standing ovations, here are the top Olympic moments you might've missed.
From dancing coaches to standing ovations, here are the top Olympic moments you might've missed.
A track star at Northern Arizona University will get to live his Olympic dreams after all. Luis Grijalva qualified for the Olympics earlier this summer to represent Guatemala, but he soon realized getting to Tokyo would be tough because he is DACA recipient. Normally, DACA recipients who leave the U.S. are not permitted to return. Grijalva spent the last several weeks petitioning the U.S. government and yesterday, he received word he can go to Tokyo.
The Olympics host city of Tokyo reported its highest-ever daily number of new coronavirus cases. The confirmed total of more than 2,800 new cases surpasses a previous record set in January. Lucy Craft has the details.
Damon says he didn't know Cottin before co-starring with her in the new film, but he had high praises for the actress after working with her.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is requiring most of its medical workers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, becoming the first federal agency to impose a mandate. The move comes as California and New York City also issue vaccine mandates for some of their workers. Nancy Cordes has the details.
Republican Representative Liz Cheney joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her appointment to the House commission investigating the January 6 riots — and what her involvement means for her future in the Republican Party.
Officials at the University of Florida Health Jacksonville say they're hitting numbers of COVID-19 patients higher than any they've seen during the pandemic. More than 90% of those patients are unvaccinated, and only roughly 50% of the hospital staff is vaccinated. Manuel Bojorquez reports on the battle in a state that accounts for 1 in 5 of the nation's new coronavirus cases.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers will hear testimony from frontline officers who were at the Capitol during the insurrection. Nikole Killion has the latest.
A new report concludes that schools can and should be open for in-person learning this fall if layered safety measures like social distancing, mask-wearing, and proper ventilation are in place. Former CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden is the president and CEO of the initiative "Resolve to Save Lives," the group that wrote the report. He joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how he believes children could get back to school safely.
President Biden says "long COVID" symptoms could be considered a disability and Americans suffering are protected under federal law.
Superstar gymnast Simone Biles is out of the team finals at the Tokyo Olympics. A statement from USA Gymnastics said, "Simone has withdrawn from the team final competition due to a medical issue. She will be assessed daily to determine medical clearance for future competitions." At this point, Biles could still compete in the individual event competitions.
Clinical psychologist and sleep specialist Michael Breus addresses COVID-somnia. He shares why people are struggling to sleep during the pandemic, why they are having more lucid dreams and how to feel more rested overall.
Instead of waiting to be rewarded by a big-time recording contract, a group of budding artists decided to start a record label of their own — all while still in high school. Christina Ruffini caught up with the high school friends right as they were about to release their latest single.
John Kerry is in London pushing global efforts against climate change. This push comes as record weather events are appearing, triggered by climate change domestically and worldwide. Roxana Saberi sat down with the former Secretary of State in an interview you will only see on CBS News.
In 2016, Ashleigh Johnson made history by being the first African American woman named to the U.S. Olympic Water Polo team. She later capped that accomplishment by helping the team win gold in Rio. Now she's back in Tokyo, ready for another run and more comfortable with her role as mentor to young Black children.
The bill provides funding for the National Guard and U.S. Capitol Police, which have been under strain since January 6.
Analysis paid for by the likes of Caterpillar and John Deere comes amid pressure from big business to pass bipartisan deal.
Declining levels of trust among Americans for institutions and each other may contribute to drop in charitable giving.
Republican Rep. Liz Cheney joined "CBS This Morning" to discuss Tuesday House committee hearing.
President Biden's latest executive order promoting competition in the U.S. economy could make it easier for Americans to quit their jobs. Mr. Biden is proposing the Federal Trade Commission curtail the use of noncompete agreements, which are contracts that often restrict lower-paid employees from taking another job within their industry. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Irina Ivanova joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
"I cannot be a part of a process that I am kept out of critical aspects along the way," Ken Bennett told a conservative talk show host.
The Justice Department recently sent letters to Capitol Hill notifying lawmakers of the decision.
New contract sets limits on what had been mandatory 84-hour work weeks for some at plant in Topeka, Kansas.
President Biden's special envoy for climate tells CBS News in an exclusive interview the extreme weather being seen around the world this summer is a "direct impact of the climate crisis."
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga asked anyone who was planning to gather to watch the games to stay home.