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World Cup brings political issues to the surface: 5 takeaways

The first week of the FIFA World Cup has been underscored by tensions over geopolitics, U.S. immigration policy and dramatic group stage action that...

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Stephen Colbert made CBS pay for 'Linus and Lucy' music. The funds are now going to charity

CBS has reached a licensing agreement with the music company that owns the famed "Peanuts" song used by host Stephen Colbert during his final show...

17.06.2026 10

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Vance fires back at MLB over San Francisco Giants Pride Bible verses

Vice President Vance mocked Major League Baseball for issuing a warning to a handful of San Francisco Giants players who wore Bible verses on their...

16.06.2026 10

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Sorsby won't play for Texas Tech after legal fight

Quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who a judge recently ruled was eligible to compete this fall after entering a treatment program for gambling addiction,...

16.06.2026 0

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UFC boss Dana White on another White House event: 'Never again'

Don't expect another mixed martial arts fight on the White House lawn anytime soon. UFC President Dana White ruled out the possibility of ever hosting...

15.06.2026 10

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UFC fighter Josh Hokit facing backlash after Michelle Obama comments at White House event

UFC fighter Josh Hokit is facing intense backlash for making a distasteful comment about former first lady Michelle Obama after winning his bout on...

15.06.2026 10

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Trump hosts ‘UFC Freedom 250’ on White House lawn: Five takeaways

It was a spectacle, with a presidential birthday and an Iran peace deal as context and background. “UFC Freedom 250,” a primetime fight night that...

15.06.2026 10

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‘UFC Freedom 250’ at the White House: 5 things to watch

Anticipation is building for "UFC Freedom 250," a prime-time fight night set to play out just steps from the White House and seen as an informal...

14.06.2026 10

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Paxton warns Big 12 of potential legal action over any Texas Tech Sorsby sanctions

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), a candidate for governor, is warning schools across the Big 12 Conference that the state would consider suing...

12.06.2026 10

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Tucker Carlson: Trump 'overselling' Iran war like 'all-you-can-eat buffet in Atlantic City'

Conservative pundit Tucker Carlson took a swipe at President Trump over the way he is "selling" the ongoing military operation in the Middle East to...

12.06.2026 10

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GOP senator's diving catch in baseball game makes ESPN's top plays

Sen. Eric Schmitt notched a highlight this week he won't soon forget. The Missouri Republican made ESPN's "SportsCenter" Top 10 plays of the day on...

11.06.2026 4

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Just 16 percent approve of Trump UFC event at White House: Survey

A small portion of Americans approve of a UFC fight night event set to play out on the White House's South Lawn this weekend, according to a new...

11.06.2026 3

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Republicans dominate Democrats to extend Congressional baseball winning streak

Republican lawmakers continued their dominance in the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity on Wednesday night at Nationals Park, topping the...

10.06.2026 3

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NFL faces pressure at House hearing over rising cost of televised games

Lawmakers in both parties on Wednesday blasted the NFL over the rising costs for watching televised games, arguing their constituents are being hurt...

10.06.2026 10

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Lesley Stahl: Ellison pledged '60 Minutes' will retain editorial independence

Leslie Stahl, the veteran "60 Minutes" correspondent who recently announced her intention to stay with the program as it undergoes sweeping editorial...

10.06.2026 10

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NCAA appeals court ruling overturning Texas Tech QB's gambling ban

The NCAA is filing an appeal to challenge a Monday ruling that granted Texas Tech University quarterback Brendan Sorsby a temporary injunction against...

09.06.2026 10

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Trump draws boos at Madison Square Garden during National Anthem before Knicks NBA Finals Game 3

Fans at Madison Square Garden booed President Trump during the National Anthem performance before Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks...

08.06.2026 4

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Scott Pelley sparks backlash from right with New York Times interview on CBS, 60 Minutes

Scott Pelley, the longtime “60 Minutes” correspondent who was fired by the network last week after criticizing its new leadership, is sparking...

08.06.2026 6

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Judge clears Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby, who gambled on his own team, to play this fall

A judge in Texas has ruled in favor of Texas Tech University quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who had been suspended by the NCAA after admitting to...

08.06.2026 5

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Jeffries on Trump, New York Knicks: 'Why does he have to ruin a good thing'

House Minority Leader Hakim Jeffries (D-N.Y.) in a new interview complained that President Trump is planning to attend Monday night's Game 3 of the...

08.06.2026 7

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Mark Teixeira looms as Democrats look to snap five-year baseball losing streak to GOP

Republicans and Democrats will face off this week at the annual Congressional Baseball Game, where Democrats are seeking to pull off an upset amid a...

08.06.2026 20

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'60 Minutes' correspondents say they'll stick with show

Three top correspondents at "60 Minutes" say they will stay with the program amid speculation about their futures as CBS News implements sweeping...

05.06.2026 10

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Platner ex-girlfriend accuses NY Times of 'set up'

An ex-girlfriend of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is expressing her frustration with The New York Times over the way it portrayed her and...

05.06.2026 20

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Trump tells Fox News to dump Rove: 'Sloppy RINO'

President Trump attacked Fox News pundit and former Republican White House aide Karl Rove saying the network should "get rid" of him. "Fox News should...

05.06.2026 10

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Trump endorses Protect College Sports Act

President Trump is backing the Protect College Sports Act, a piece of legislation introduced in the Senate this week that would regulate the big...

04.06.2026 9

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Cruz, Cantwell bill to overhaul college sports gets Nick Saban backing

Senators in both parties say they are close to passing landmark legislation that would pave the way for a major overhaul of the rules governing...

03.06.2026 5

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CBS fires Scott Pelley after criticism of network leadership

CBS News has ousted Scott Pelley, the veteran journalist and "60 Minutes" correspondent, after he issued a scathing rebuke of network leadership...

03.06.2026 10

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Second White House Correspondents' dinner announced for July 24

The White House Correspondents Association (WHCA) has announced it is planning a second dinner this summer after the annual event was canceled...

02.06.2026 6

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Goodell asked to testify about NFL broadcast deals before House panel

Lawmakers want to hear from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell about the league's media rights dealings, a subject that has faced increasing scrutiny from...

02.06.2026 10

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Kash Patel girlfriend alleges MS Now defamed her

Alexis Wilkins, the girlfriend of FBI director Kash Patel filed a lawsuit this week against MS Now, arguing the outlet defamed her with a report it...

01.06.2026 5

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Pelley accuses Weiss of 'murdering' '60 Minutes:' New York Times

CBS News journalist Scott Pelley tore into the network's top editor, Bari Weiss, during a contentious meeting among "60 Minutes" employees. Pelley...

01.06.2026 7

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Ebola triggers fears over public health ahead of World Cup travel surge

A recent outbreak of Ebola cases in Africa is sparking fresh concern from public health officials in the United States about the spread of...

01.06.2026 20

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What to know about 'UFC 250' at the White House

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is bringing its high-octane show to Washington, D.C., next month, staging a prime-time fight at the White...

30.05.2026 20

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Rogan on 'odd' UFC White House event: 'I don't like it'

Podcaster and UFC announcer Joe Rogan is pushing back on a fight night event planned for next month at the White House, an event that will coincide...

28.05.2026 10

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Murphy knocks new bipartisan college sports deal

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) is casting doubt on a new piece of legislation introduced by lawmakers in the upper chamber of Congress that would...

28.05.2026 7

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Sharon Alfonsi to depart '60 Minutes'

Journalist Sharon Alfonsi is departing "60 Minutes," after criticizing CBS News leadership under its new corporate owner Paramount. Alfonsi's contract...

27.05.2026 10

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Senators unveil 'Protect College Sports Act' as calls for reform grow

A bipartisan group of Senators have introduced legislation that would pave the way for the NCAA to create new rules around key issues like the...

27.05.2026 7

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Joy Behar on Jaxson Dart support of Trump: 'The definition of stupidity and racist'

ABC pundit Joy Behar slammed New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart for voicing his support of President Trump during an event last week in the...

27.05.2026 6

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Texas Tech backs QB in eligibility fight with NCAA after stint in gambling rehab

Texas Tech University is voicing support for a star quarterback who checked himself in to rehab for gambling addiction and is fighting the NCAA for a...

27.05.2026 10

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Dana White: White House UFC event 'not at all' political

UFC President and CEO Dana White says he does not consider taking his sport to the South Lawn of the White House a political decision but a patriotic...

26.05.2026 10

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Black lawmakers tank SCORE Act with calls for boycotts

The SCORE Act, a controversial piece of legislation that aimed to curb the big business of college sports, has been torpedoed by a coalition of Black...

25.05.2026 20

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Disney asks FCC to classify 'The View' as exempt from equal time rule

Disney is asking the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to consider whether "The View" is exempt from a statutory "equal time" requirement that...

22.05.2026 10

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Trump: Stephen Colbert firing 'beginning of the end' for late night hosts

President Trump on Friday celebrated the cancelation of "The Late Show" with Stephen Colbert and suggested other late night TV hosts would also...

22.05.2026 20

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Colbert eschews politics during final 'Late Show' on CBS

Stephen Colbert largely steered clear of politics or direct criticism of President Trump during his final broadcast of "The Late Show" on Thursday...

22.05.2026 20

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Tucker Carlson: Massie loss 'obviously the death of MAGA'

Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson attacked President Trump and lamented the primary loss handed to Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), who the president...

21.05.2026 20

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Lawmakers scrutinize sportsbooks, prediction markets at testy hearing

Senators from both parties peppered officials from the gaming and prediction market industries with questions about their aggressive marketing...

20.05.2026 6

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NFL cooperating with Florida AG after subpoena, Goodell says

The NFL is complying with an investigation by Attorney General James Uthmeier (R) over whether the league violated its "Rooney Rule" on head coach...

20.05.2026 10

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SCORE Act pulled from House floor after CBC opposition

The SCORE Act, a landmark piece of legislation that would have paved the way for new standards in college sports on matters including revenue sharing...

19.05.2026 20

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Lawmakers zero in on sports gambling regulation as scandals boom

Congress appears poised to intensify its scrutiny of major sports leagues and their gambling partners in response to a growing number of scandals...

18.05.2026 10

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Washington Nationals ban person who unfurled white nationalist banner at game

The Washington Nationals say the team has identified and banned at least one person who unveiled a sign espousing white nationalist ideology during a...

18.05.2026 5

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