How "Rule Breakers" spotlights Afghan all-girl robotics team on the big screen

The new film "Rule Breakers" tells the true story of an Afghan all-girl robotics team that captured global attention in 2017. Actor Nikohl Boosheri portrays Roya Mahboob, the visionary behind the team, whose groundbreaking idea defied expectations. They join CBS Mornings" to discuss the film's impact and the story's enduring legacy.

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AI Takes Its Next Big Step: ‘Westworld’-Style Robots

This eerie android is a human clone, complete with 206 bones.
Inc. - Feb. 27
Sean Baker’s Oscars Battle Cry (and Mine): Don’t Abandon the Big Screen

The director of the best picture winner, “Anora,” urged viewers to keep seeing films in theaters. Our critic hopes the industry listens, and that Baker keeps his independence.
The New York Times - 3d
Wild Robot: How These Sea Drones Will Help Marine Life

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Inc. - Feb. 25
Fantasy Baseball: Forget base-stealers — it's time we spotlight the big slugger in drafts once again

All anyone cares and talks about in fantasy baseball draft season is stolen bases, but Andy Behrens says we shouldn't ignore the non-base stealers.
Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20
When a Marriage Proposal Is the Deal Breaker

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The New York Times - 3d
How Big Is a Coffee Cup? The Answer Isn't Obvious

It turns out your 12-cup coffee machine is smaller than you think. But figuring just how many cups it makes isn’t always easy, and it’s probably not what you expect.
Wired - 6d
How big is the stock market’s America bubble?

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Financial Times - 3d
How the EU wants to tweak its merger rules to boost growth

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A Change in the Garden: Rick Pitino and St. John's now rule the Big East as UConn slides off the mountaintop

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CBS Sports - Feb. 24
Oscars 2025: The quirks, record breakers and possible winners

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BBC News - Feb. 25
Yankees update facial hair policy: What other teams have had unusual rules and restrictions?

Between the Cincinnati Reds' hair policy and the Chicago Bulls' headband ban, the Yankees aren't the only ones with a history of antiquated rules.
Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21
A team has proposed modifying rules on the Tush Push, made famous by champion Eagles

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Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24
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Yahoo Sports - 2d
How big U.S. bank BNY manages armies of AI agents

As investment bank BNY plans to upgrade its AI tool Eliza, it's looking forward to creating smart recommendation AI agents.
VentureBeat - Feb. 25
Trump is making his big speech to Congress. Here’s how to watch.

Tuesday night’s speech will be President Donald Trump’s first televised prime-time address since he returned to office six weeks ago.
Politico - 2d
How big is the welfare budget and where might cuts fall?

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BBC News - 1d
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Yahoo Sports - 4h
How the N.B.A.’s Best Team Botched a 25-Point Lead

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The New York Times - Feb. 25
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The New York Times - 5d
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Yahoo Sports - Feb. 26
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Yahoo Sports - Feb. 27
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ABC News - 2d
Exhibition giving Afghan women and girls a voice

Yahoo News - 5d
Afghans hiding in Pakistan live in fear of forced deportation

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BBC News - 3d
How FDR-era Supreme Court ruling relates to disputes over Trump firings

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CBS News - Feb. 25
How the NCAA rules committee plans to curb feigned injuries as concerns grow over hot-button issue

Feigned injuries have accompanied the growth of up-tempo offenses in college football
CBS Sports - 6d
What is the Tush Push? How Eagles execute the play, why they run it so well, and how other teams fare

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CBS Sports - Feb. 25
Pakistan wants to expel all Afghan refugees from the country, says Afghan embassy

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ABC News - Feb. 19
The Case Against Greenpeace Puts a Spotlight on Native History

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The New York Times - Feb. 27
BYD’s share sale spotlights Hong Kong’s revival

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Financial Times - 4h
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Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23
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Los Angeles Times - 6d
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The Hill - 6d
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CBS Sports - 6d
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ESPN - 3d
A German court sentences 2 Afghans to prison for plotting to attack the Swedish parliament

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ABC News - Feb. 27
Germany's Baerbock issues message to Afghan women: 'We hear you'

Yahoo News - 2d
Charter flight brings 132 Afghans seeking asylum to Germany

Yahoo News - 1d