Brazilian dictionary adds Pelé as adjective, synonym for "best"
The dictionary entry for "Pelé" reads: "The one that is extraordinary, or who because of his quality, value or superiority cannot be matched to anything or anyone, just like Pelé"
The dictionary entry for "Pelé" reads: "The one that is extraordinary, or who because of his quality, value or superiority cannot be matched to anything or anyone, just like Pelé"
A manhunt is underway for three inmates who escaped a Mississippi jail overnight. A fourth inmate is believed to have died.
A severe weather system is stretching across the southern U.S. from Texas to the Gulf Coast and Florida. The storms are expected to bring hail, strong winds, tornadoes and flash flooding. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has the latest from Texas.
The Carolina Panthers have the No. 1 overall pick in a draft that is expected to be dominated by quarterbacks.
In the video, Carlson made no mention of Fox News or the reasons behind his departure from the network, where he was its most-watched anchor.
Texas was dealing with storms on Wednesday as hail, thunderstorms, strong winds and a possible tornado battered the state. Several other states, including Alabama, Florida and California, were also experiencing severe weather. Omar Villafranca reports.
Disney sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Wednesday, accusing him of government retaliation and threatening its business. Mary Ellen Klas, Capitol bureau chief for the Miami Herald, joined to break down the lawsuit.
British antitrust regulators have blocked Microsoft's $69 billion deal to buy video game maker Activision Blizzard. In a statement Wednesday, Britain's Competition and Markets Authority said, "we've prevented Microsoft from purchasing Activision over concerns the deal would damage competition in the cloud gaming market, leading to less innovation and choice for UK gamers." The all-cash deal was set to be the biggest in the history of the tech industry. Michael Pachter, a managing director at Wedbush Securities, has more.
Kim Kardashian officiated the couple's wedding, while Shania Twain serenaded them.
For those who suffer from seasonal allergies, the season is getting longer. The season is starting 20 days earlier and lasting 10 days longer than it did in the 1990s. Errol Barnett reports.
President Biden welcomed South Korea's president to the White House Wednesday. The two leaders announced an agreement to counter North Korea's ongoing nuclear threats. The so-called Washington declaration includes plans to have American nuclear submarines docked in South Korea -- for the first time in more than 40 years. Biden and the first lady later honored Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife at a state dinner in the White House. Ed O'Keefe is there with the latest.
Zephyr is barred from participating on the House floor for the remainder of the 2023 session, but will be allowed to vote electronically in future votes.
House Republicans have narrowly passed a bill to raise the nation's debt ceiling. But even party leaders acknowledge the bill is nowhere close to becoming law. The House bill increases the debt limit by $1.5 trillion -- while at the same time imposing an array of spending cuts to the federal budget. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Allergy season is starting 20 days earlier and lasting 10 days longer than it did in the 1990s, with some experts blaming climate change.
A judge blocked the rule hours before it was set to take effect.
According to the latest city statistics, overall crime in the nation's capital so far this year is up 25% compared to 2022.
A passenger on Quantum of the Seas went overboard during a trip from Australia to Hawaii, a company spokesperson confirmed.
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
Phaethon acts like a comet and astronomers had thought its tail was made of dust, but a new study published in The Planetary Science Journal found the tail is actually made of sodium gas.
Hartin could face up to five years in prison.
Jack Teixeira of Massachusetts is accused of leaking hundreds of classified Pentagon documents.
CBS News had previously reported a meeting was expected.
Fugees rapper Pras Michel was convicted for his role in what the Justice Department called a "clandestine foreign influence campaign."
The church's report said that "Jesus' own singleness should ensure that the Church of England celebrates singleness."
Retailer launched the devices just three years ago but faced stiff competition from players including Apple and Google-owned Fitbit.