Basketball star Nikki McCray-Penson dies at 51
Nikki McCray-Penson, a two-time Olympic gold-medalist and member of the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, has died at the age of 51.
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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.
Robert De Niro's grandson Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez dies at 19
Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez's mother mourned her son in an Instagram post, calling him "my beautiful sweet angel" who she loved "beyond words or description."
Christine King Farris, sister of Martin Luther King Jr., dies at age 95
Christine King Farris was a founding board member of the nonprofit that Coretta Scott King started in 1968 in the wake of her husband's assassination.
Former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett, 35, dies in apparent drowning
Tom Brady was among several of Mallett's former Patriots teammates who reacted to the news on social media.
Daniel Ellsberg, Pentagon Papers leaker, dies at age 92
Daniel Ellsberg copied and leaked documents that revealed secret details of U.S. strategy in the Vietnam War that became known as the Pentagon Papers.
Remembering actress Glenda Jackson
Glenda Jackson, a two-time Academy Award-winning performer who had a second career in politics as a British lawmaker, died at 87 early Thursday. John Dickerson looks back at his 2019 interview with the actress and discusses her legacy.
Mike Batayeh, "Breaking Bad" actor and comedian, dies at age 52
"Breaking Bad" fans knew Mike Batayeh as Dennis Markowski, the manager of an industrial laundromat that served as the front for a meth lab on the award-winning show.
Cormac McCarthy, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "The Road," dies at 89
McCarthy gained prominence for his unflinching explorations of some of the darkest corners of the American landscape.
Treat Williams, "Everwood" and "Hair" star, dies after motorcycle crash
His agent says 71-year-old Treat Williams was an "actor's actor." Tributes are already pouring in.
Pat Robertson, broadcaster who helped make religion central to GOP politics, dies
Pat Robertson turned a tiny Virginia station into the global Christian Broadcasting Network.
The Iron Sheik, wrestling legend, dies at age 81
His family called him "an iconic figure who left an incredible mark on the world of professional wrestling" in a statement.
Robert Hanssen, FBI agent convicted of spying for Russia, dead at 79
Robert Hanssen, one of the most damaging spies in American history, was found dead in his prison cell.
What made Tina Turner a star
Legendary singer Tina Turner died Wednesday at the age of 83. Jeremy Helligar, executive editor for People magazine, joins CBS News to discuss Turner's legacy.
Ray Stevenson, "Ahsoka" and "Thor" actor, dead at 58
The British actor was 58. His cause of death was not revealed.
Martin Amis, acclaimed British author, dies at 73
Among his best-known works were "Money," a satire about consumerism in London, "The Information," and "London Fields," along with his 2000 memoir, "Experience."
Jim Brown, legendary NFL running back and social activist, dies at 87
Brown led the Cleveland Browns to their last NFL title in 1964 before retiring in his prime after the '65 season to become an actor.
Andy Rourke, bass guitarist of The Smiths, dies at 59
After The Smiths, Andy Rourke played alongside The Pretenders and Sinead O'Connor, as well as with the supergroup Freebass.
Doyle Brunson, the "Godfather of Poker," dies at 89
Brunson won 10 World Series of Poker tournaments - second only to Phil Hellmuth's 16.
NYPD officer Troy Patterson dies 33 years after being shot in robbery
Patterson was washing his car when he was approached by three young men who demanded $20, police said. One of the robbers, who was 15 years old, shot Patterson.
MasterChef Australia host Jock Zonfrillo found dead at 46
The father of four who was a judge on the popular TV cooking competition was found dead by police in Melbourne in the early hours of Monday.
Jerry Springer dies at age 79 after illness
Jerry Springer, whose controversial talk show was a staple of daytime television for three decades, has died at the age of 79. Prior to becoming a TV host, Springer also briefly served as mayor of Cincinnati in the late 1970s.
Jerry Springer, iconic TV show host, dead at 79
Springer's publicist confirmed his death to CBS News on Thursday.
Harry Belafonte, legendary entertainer and civil rights icon, dies at 96
Even before Belafonte won global fame as an entertainer, he told CBS News he saw himself as part of a grand tradition of artists who use their voices for change.
Jockey Dean Holland dies after falling off horse during race
Holland was one of two jockeys dislodged from their horses. The other rider, Alana Kelly, was cleared of serious injury.
Senate GOP eyes key vote today in different approach to end shutdown
Senate Republicans hope the plan attracts enough Democratic support to end the stalemate.
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Airlines scramble to comply with FAA order cutting thousands of flights
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights starting Friday as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
Judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits for November
U.S. District Judge John McConnell ordered the Trump administration to provide the full food stamp benefits by Friday.
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ICE's detainee population reaches 66,000, a new record high, statistics show
ICE's detainee population is at the highest level on record as President Trump intensifies his crackdown on illegal immigration — and just over half did not have criminal charges or convictions, according to data obtained by CBS News.
Tesla shareholders approve CEO Elon Musk's potential $1 trillion pay package
The vote comes after a top shareholder, Norway's sovereign wealth fund, said it would vote against the pay package.
Immigrants with health conditions may be denied visas under new guidelines
People seeking visas to live in the U.S. might be rejected if they have certain medical conditions, including diabetes or obesity, under a new directive from the Trump administration.
Cowboys' Marshawn Kneeland dead at age 24
The Department of Public Safety said officers found Kneeland's vehicle abandoned after a crash, then found his body nearby.
Rep. Elise Stefanik will announce run for N.Y. governor Friday, sources say
Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York has been hinting at the possibility of running against Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2026.
Farmers' Almanac says 2026 edition is its last
Farmers' Almanac says its 2026 edition is its last, citing the growing financial challenges of producing and distributing the book in today's "chaotic media environment."