Lego opens $1 billion plant in Vietnam it says will be all green
Lego opened a $1 billion factory in Vietnam it says will make toys without adding planet-warming gas to the atmosphere by relying entirely on clean energy.
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Fossil fuel companies target America's love of college sports
Critics say some of the messages in these ads leave the impression that oil and gas companies are part of the solution to climate change — instead of the problem.
Myanmar earthquake death toll tops 3,500 as a week of rain is forecast
People in Myanmar's earthquake-stricken areas braced for thunderstorms after rain and wind hampered rescue operations, while many who lost their homes were forced to sleep outside.
Tornadoes, floods threaten Midwest as storms wallop region and the South
The National Weather Service issued a tornado emergency, the most severe type of warning that exists, in Lake City, Arkansas.
Want to avoid costly environmental regulations? Just email the EPA.
The EPA announced that it would speed up the process by which industry can bypass provisions of the Clean Air Act by emailing President Trump.
U.S. infrastructure's "C" grade from engineers comes with a warning
A once-every-four-year report card on the upkeep of America's infrastructure gave it a "C" grade in 2025, up slightly from previous reports.
World climate report warns of growing risks to lives, economy, planet
A new report from the World Meteorological Organization delivers a stark warning: climate change is accelerating, with some impacts now irreversible for centuries.
Experts say EPA's rollback of regulations could affect Americans' health
This week the EPA announced the rollback of a wide swath of regulations, many of which could worsen air quality. Experts say that could have implications for health.
Maps show support for climate policies, as EPA rolls back protections
Two-thirds of Americans support a transition to clean energy by 2050, and 3 out of 4 support regulating carbon emissions, according to a long-running Yale study. These maps show the results.
EPA to review landmark finding that greenhouse gases threaten public health
Environmental Protection Agency to review a key 2009 finding by the agency that greenhouse gases pose a risk to Americans.
NOAA and National Weather Service job cuts raise concerns about forecasts
A hurricane modeling specialist fired from the National Weather Service said progress on forecast accuracy may "go backwards" if job cuts continue.
Supreme Court turns away bid to block state climate change lawsuits
A group of Republican-led states sought to block lawsuits brought by a group of Democratic-led states that seek to hold energy companies accountable for climate change.
22% of butterflies in U.S. disappeared in 2 decades, study finds
A study, published Thursday in the journal Science, found that 22% of butterflies in the United States disappeared between 2000 and 2020.
Why are coffee prices soaring in the U.S.?
Consumers still coping with high food costs face scalding hot coffee prices, with retail costs up 75% in recent years.
New plant species discovered at Big Bend National Park in Texas
The Wooly Devil, or Ovicula biradiata, was first spotted by botany volunteer Deb Manley and a park ranger in Big Bend National Park in Texas in March 2024.
Yosemite National Park workers hang upside-down U.S flag to protest cuts
A group of workers at California's Yosemite National Park positioned the U.S. flag on Saturday near the Horsetail Fall where crowds gather to witness Yosemite's annual firefall.
Why ice loss in the Arctic is threatening polar bear populations
After a summer of fasting on land, the bears need to get back to their frozen home to hunt seals and bulk up. But their migration ritual is changing.
Florida company uses new technology to help housing crisis
A Florida company says its new technology is helping to build homes faster and at a lower cost amid the impacts of climate change.
How climate change puts additional strain on first responders job duties
As winter weather continues to become more severe, first responders are adjusting how to navigate their jobs in the face of climate change.
Climate change is threatening cacao crops, researchers say
Rising temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns in West Africa, which supplies around 70% of the world's cacao, are disrupting the crop, affecting both the quantity and quality of beans — and driving up prices for consumers.
Chile issues evacuations as wildfires rage, killing at least 1
Chile's President Gabriel Boric said recently some fires are "deliberate" and urged an investigation
U.K. firm finds way to turn damaging greenhouse gas into useful products
Methane is one of the climate-damaging gases emitted by industry, but a British firm has found a way to give it a major makeover.
January 2025 was hottest January on record despite factors working against it
The world set yet another monthly heat record in January, despite an abnormally chilly U.S., a cooling La Nina and predictions of a slightly less hot 2025, the European climate service Copernicus says.
Rat populations spike in cities due to warming temperatures, study says
Large rat populations can have a damaging effect on cities. Researchers found that living with rats " impacts people and their psyche."
Climate activists seek reduced sentences for "self-defense" protests
16 Just Stop Oil activists jailed for up to 5 years over their disruptive but non-violent protests in the U.K. say their sentences were unduly harsh.
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Ancient altar found in jungle apparently used for child sacrifices
The discovery shows the cultural interaction between the Maya of Tikal and Teotihuacan's elite between 300 and 500 A.D., archaeologists said.
Scientists hope far-UVC light could help stop the next airborne pandemic
The emerging technology offers an alternative to conventional UVC light, which is used to sanitize surfaces but can harm the skin and eyes.
Dire wolf pups born 12,500 years after extinction, company says
Colossal Biosciences said it used ancient DNA from the extinct species to create three dire wolf pups named Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi.
Rocket carrying NASA's Jonny Kim, 2 cosmonauts docks with space station
The craft carrying astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian cosmonauts docked with the space station. They're scheduled for an eight-month stay.
Geomagnetic storms could bring northern lights show to parts of U.S.
The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are forecast tonight after they were visible in parts of Washington, Montana and Alaska on Friday.
Sahara desert, once lush and green, was home to mysterious human lineage
Researchers studied the DNA of two 7,000-year-old naturally mummified individuals excavated in the Takarkori rock shelter in southwestern Libya.
Monkeys are "best yodellers" in the world, study says
Primates possess special anatomical structures in their throats called vocal membranes, allowing for yodeling at higher octaves, researchers found.
Space tourists complete first-ever flight around Earth's poles
SpaceX's third all-civilian privately chartered flight was the first to carry a crew into polar orbit.
Peggy Whitson on her space legacy and commanding a new mission for Axiom
From breaking records to breaking barriers, astronaut Peggy Whitson shares what it feels like to see Earth from space.
Archaeologists discover mass grave from Roman Empire-era battle
Experts at the Vienna Museum provided a public presentation of the mass grave this week, which had the bodies of more than 100 people.
Astronauts on unexpected 9-month space mission
Originally scheduled for just 8 days aboard the International Space Station, the two astronauts spent over 9 months in orbit due to delays with their Boeing Starliner return. Now back on Earth, they share how they coped, what they missed most, and how the mission unexpectedly became political.
Icelandic volcano erupts, shutting down popular tourist attraction
Authorities in Iceland were forced by a new volcanic eruption to evacuate dozens of homes and shut down the hugely popular Blue Lagoon tourist attraction.
SpaceX's Fram2 launch sends civilian crew into flight around Earth's poles
The international all-civilian Fram2 crew is the first in space history to fly to orbit with no licensed pilot or trained astronaut on board.
Ancient wasp snatched prey like Venus flytrap, scientists say
"I've seen a lot of strange insects, but this has to be one of the most peculiar-looking ones I've seen in a while," said one entomologist.
Millions of bees have died this year: "Worst bee loss in recorded history"
Bees play a key role in the U.S. food supply, and the mass deaths could jeopardize that.
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Bryan Kohberger hearing could set rules for evidence in trial
Bryan Kohberger is charged in the killings of four University of Idaho students in 2022. His trial is expected to start in late July.
Police seek tips after 1997 Jane Doe homicide victim is identified
A person found skeletal remains in 1997. Over 25 years later, police have identified them and are investigating the case as a homicide.
Boutique vet clinics look to revamp pet care by focusing on service
A new breed of veterinary clinic is changing how pets — and their owners — are treated. "I'd rather see four pets a day," one vet said.
Video shows Idaho police shooting knife-wielding teen with autism
Victor Perez remained hospitalized in critical condition Tuesday after having nine bullets removed from his body and having his leg amputated, his aunt said.
Stocks gyrate as nervous investors eye intensifying trade war
The S&P 500 is approaching a bear market, with stocks down almost 20% from their mid-February peak, as trade war intensifies.
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Boutique vet clinics look to revamp pet care by focusing on service
A new breed of veterinary clinic is changing how pets — and their owners — are treated. "I'd rather see four pets a day," one vet said.
Stocks gyrate as nervous investors eye intensifying trade war
The S&P 500 is approaching a bear market, with stocks down almost 20% from their mid-February peak, as trade war intensifies.
China hikes tariffs on U.S. goods to 84%, as EU also hits back
China said it will hike its levies on U.S. imports to 84% after President Trump hit Chinese goods with 104% tariff
Lego opens $1 billion plant in Vietnam it says will be all green
Lego opened a $1 billion factory in Vietnam it says will make toys without adding planet-warming gas to the atmosphere by relying entirely on clean energy.
Here's how much an iPhone could cost with Trump's tariffs on China
U.S. tariffs on China could add hundreds of dollars to the cost an iPhone, a recent analysis shows.
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RFK Jr. says he's "not familiar" with all health program cuts
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addressed health program cuts and the measles vaccine in his first network TV interview since joining the Trump administration.
Trump's sweeping new tariffs in effect, including 104% on China
President Trump's tariffs on imports from dozens of countries kicked in Wednesday, including 104% on goods from China, dramatically ramping up a potential global trade war.
Trump's would-be assassin sought weapon to shoot down his plane, DOJ says
The Justice Department says Ryan Routh tried to acquire anti-aircraft weapons to shoot down Donald Trump's plane.
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RFK Jr. encourages people to get measles vaccine amid deadly outbreak
Kennedy's comments mark the first time he has publicly urged people to get the measles vaccine since becoming HHS secretary.
Trump overstates the number of U.S. factories lost since NAFTA
President Trump claims 90,000 factories have shuttered since the free trade agreement took effect, but more recent data shows the figure is misleadingly high.
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RFK Jr. says he's "not familiar" with all health program cuts
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addressed health program cuts and the measles vaccine in his first network TV interview since joining the Trump administration.
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RFK Jr. encourages people to get measles vaccine amid deadly outbreak
Kennedy's comments mark the first time he has publicly urged people to get the measles vaccine since becoming HHS secretary.
Underfunding threatens suicide prevention lifeline's mission
Nationwide, calls increased 40% soon after the three-digit number was officially launched in 2022.
Scientists hope far-UVC light could help stop the next airborne pandemic
The emerging technology offers an alternative to conventional UVC light, which is used to sanitize surfaces but can harm the skin and eyes.
RFK Jr. cuts lead poisoning team helping tribes, local health departments
The CDC's team of lead poisoning experts remained off the job a week after the sweeping HHS layoffs.
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Prince Harry spends 2nd day in court pushing for U.K. police protection
A lawyer for the U.K. government says Prince Harry's reduced security arrangements are in line with his "revised circumstances."
Colombian mayor seeks info after biologist's dismembered body found
A mayor in Colombia has offered a reward worth more than $11,000 for information after an Italian biologist's dismembered body was discovered in a suitcase.
China hikes tariffs on U.S. goods to 84%, as EU also hits back
China said it will hike its levies on U.S. imports to 84% after President Trump hit Chinese goods with 104% tariff
Powerful cartel commander, 8 other members killed in Colombia
Days after the death of a top Gulf Clan commander, the military said it had killed eight more of the cartel's members and taken two captive.
Ancient altar found in jungle apparently used for child sacrifices
The discovery shows the cultural interaction between the Maya of Tikal and Teotihuacan's elite between 300 and 500 A.D., archaeologists said.
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Ashley Graham on Broadway debut
Supermodel Ashley Graham joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her upcoming role as Roxie Hart in the long-running musical "Chicago," with performances beginning April 15.
E.A. Hanks on life on the open road
Journalist and author E.A. Hanks joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new book "The 10," a personal journey across Interstate 10 tracing her late mother's life and confronting childhood trauma.
Joe Keery on letting go of "Stranger Things"
Known for playing Steve on "Stranger Things," actor Joe Keery is embracing a new kind of fame with his music. He talks to Anthony Mason about his breakout single, vulnerability on his new album "The Crux" and how Chicago shaped his sound.
2025 National Recording Registry additions: Elton John, Celine Dion, Amy Winehouse and "Hamilton"
Other audio selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations include recordings by Chicago, Miles Davis, Helen Reddy, Steve Miller Band, Tracy Chapman, the soundtrack of Minecraft, and the Windows 95 chime.
Geri Halliwell-Horner's journey from Spice Girls to bestselling author
Geri Halliwell-Horner looks back at her time as a Spice Girl and talks about her transition to becoming an author.
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How AI is trained not to spread abuse
New documents obtained by Business Insider show how companies are testing artificial intelligence models to prevent the spread of extreme information about abusive topics. Effie Webb, a tech news fellow at Business Insider, joins CBS News with more.
Here's how much an iPhone could cost with Trump's tariffs on China
U.S. tariffs on China could add hundreds of dollars to the cost an iPhone, a recent analysis shows.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Instagram users under 16 will need parental OK to livestream, Meta says
Instagram users under 16 won't be able to livestream or unblur nudity in direct messages they've received without parental approval.
China pulls TikTok deal over tariffs
TikTok faced a Saturday deadline to find a U.S. buyer or face a potential ban. President Trump announced an extension on Friday. A deal was at the finish line but China pulled back due to Trump's tariff announcement. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has the details.
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Ancient altar found in jungle apparently used for child sacrifices
The discovery shows the cultural interaction between the Maya of Tikal and Teotihuacan's elite between 300 and 500 A.D., archaeologists said.
Scientists hope far-UVC light could help stop the next airborne pandemic
The emerging technology offers an alternative to conventional UVC light, which is used to sanitize surfaces but can harm the skin and eyes.
Dire wolf pups born 12,500 years after extinction, company says
Colossal Biosciences said it used ancient DNA from the extinct species to create three dire wolf pups named Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi.
Rocket carrying NASA's Jonny Kim, 2 cosmonauts docks with space station
The craft carrying astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian cosmonauts docked with the space station. They're scheduled for an eight-month stay.
Geomagnetic storms could bring northern lights show to parts of U.S.
The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are forecast tonight after they were visible in parts of Washington, Montana and Alaska on Friday.
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Bryan Kohberger hearing could set rules for evidence in trial
Bryan Kohberger is charged in the killings of four University of Idaho students in 2022. His trial is expected to start in late July.
Police seek tips after 1997 Jane Doe homicide victim is identified
A person found skeletal remains in 1997. Over 25 years later, police have identified them and are investigating the case as a homicide.
Colombian mayor seeks info after biologist's dismembered body found
A mayor in Colombia has offered a reward worth more than $11,000 for information after an Italian biologist's dismembered body was discovered in a suitcase.
Powerful cartel commander, 8 other members killed in Colombia
Days after the death of a top Gulf Clan commander, the military said it had killed eight more of the cartel's members and taken two captive.
Daughter uses podcast to try to solve dad's unsolved 2002 murder
Madison McGhee has spent tens of thousands of dollars and interviewed dozens of people to try to solve her father's murder.
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Former Navy SEAL makes first space trip
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim is making his first trip to space. It's the latest accomplishment for the former Navy SEAL and Harvard-trained doctor. Mark Strassmann sat down with Kim before his launch and traces his remarkable journey to the stars.
Stars cheer Gayle King's journey to space
With just days to go before liftoff, Gayle King gets a surprise sendoff on "CBS Mornings" from friends and famous faces including Tom Hanks, William Shatner, Bill Nye and Megan Rapinoe.
Revisit the 2024 total solar eclipse with photos and videos
As Americans wait for the next chance to see a total solar eclipse from the U.S., here's a look back at the 2024 event.
Rocket carrying NASA's Jonny Kim, 2 cosmonauts docks with space station
The craft carrying astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian cosmonauts docked with the space station. They're scheduled for an eight-month stay.
SpaceX Fram2 crew back on Earth
A wealthy bitcoin entrepreneur and three other adventurers returned to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule after 55 passes above the North and South Poles. CBS News' Bill Harwood has more.
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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EU announces retaliatory tariffs
The European Union announced retaliatory tariffs on $22 billion of U.S. products as President Trump's tariffs take effect. The new measures will impact agricultural and manufacturing goods, according to reports. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports on the White House's position.
Ashley Graham on Broadway debut
Supermodel Ashley Graham joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her upcoming role as Roxie Hart in the long-running musical "Chicago," with performances beginning April 15.
How China escalated the U.S. trade war
China's increased tariffs on U.S. goods are bound to impact American farmers and consumers. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady and Ramy Inocencio report.
Mac Phipps reflects on his case
Mac Phipps was convicted of manslaughter after prosecutors used his lyrics as evidence. Now, he joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the fight to protect artists' First Amendment rights.
Concerns over tariff impact on clothing
President Trump's tariffs could drive up the cost of clothing. According to a 2023 estimate, 97% of shoes and clothes sold in the U.S. are imported, creating concern among businesses.