Hurricane Isaac puts BP back to work in La.
13-mile stretch of beach closed in Louisiana; BP to clean up crude and tar balls found on Gulf Coast shores
13-mile stretch of beach closed in Louisiana; BP to clean up crude and tar balls found on Gulf Coast shores
13-mile stretch of beach closed in Louisiana; BP to clean up crude and tar balls found on Gulf Coast shores, where it still has hundreds of cleanup workers in place
Blankets of hardened oil washed up by Hurricane Isaac have been found in Louisiana. Mark Strassmann reports state officials were about to declare the beach cleaned up, but will return to clear the new deposits.
Investigators: BP, drilling contractor focused too closely on workers' personal safety at the expense of preventing hazards
Stephen Baldwin's federal lawsuit against fellow actor may see both stars taking stand over investments in clean-up device used by BP
Kurt Mix of Texas accused of deleting text messages indicating the oil spill was worse than BP told the public
On April 20, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig blew up killing 11 workers and creating the largest accidental oil spill in history -- 200 million gallons of crude oil
Two years after the Deepwater Horizon rig explosion caused the largest accidental oil spill in history. Elaine Quijano visits the Gulf Coast and reports on the spill's lasting effects.
2 years after spill, Justice says claims to oil co.'s $20 billion compensation fund were shortchanged or wrongfully denied
Scientists are unsure what's causing a small percentage of fish to have large open sores and strange black streaks
Yet settlement reached over lawsuits may not be end for company's liability in worst offshore oil spill in U.S. history
Nearly two years after the worst oil spill in U.S. history, BP has reached a $7.8 billion partial settlement that it hopes will help put the incident behind them. But as Mark Strassmann reports, it's not over yet.
Federal trial will be postponed a week to allow more time for settlement negotiations between BP, plaintiffs
Transocean is liable for punitive damages but not pollution claims in the Gulf oil disaster, judge rules
18 months after deadly explosion of BP rig that caused largest oil spill in U.S. history, drilling in Gulf is humming again
Justice Dept. probing whether U.S.-based engineers misled regulators about risks at Gulf well, WSJ reports
It's reported the Justice Department is considering the first criminal charges in the BP Gulf oil spill disaster. Whit Johnson reports.
Oil co. settles with Cameron International, which made equipment that failed to halt Gulf oil spill; Money to go to victims' fund
Claims the evidence showed poor quality cement slurry was used in drilling Gulf well that blew out
BP is accusing Halliburton of intentionally destroying evidence of last year's oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Jeff Glor reports.
More than a year after the BP oil spill, a recent study confirms some of the oil is still out there in the form of tiny balls of tar. Bigad Shaban reports on the ongoing cleanup.
Federal investigators released their final report on the BP oil spill, and they pinned most of the blame on BP. Scott Pelley reports.
The seven workers who were evacuated from a disabled oilrig in the Gulf of Mexico have been rescued. Betty Nguyen reports.
A new oil spill may have been spotted on the Gulf of Mexico. A BP spokeswoman says they are trying to locate the source. Jeff Glor reports.
Of the $20 billion fund established by BP to compensate victims of the oil spill, only $3.8 billon has been paid out to roughly two out of every five people who filed a claim. And, as Don Teague reports, it's causing confusion and anxiety all along the Gulf.
Gov. Ron DeSantis, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy are all scheduled to speak at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee tonight.
Republican Senator JD Vance of Ohio could become the first vice president with facial hair in nearly a century.
There had been a brief hiatus in the growing calls by House Democrats for a new nominee after Saturday's attempt on Donald Trump's life, but that seems to have ended.
The argument date means any prosecution of Trump will remain on hold until 2025.
Amazon's Prime Day, which generated $12.7 billion in sales in 2023, can also lead to more worker injuries, a Senate probe finds.
A new rankings list from U.S. News & World Report aims to highlight the top ranked hospitals for different specialized care needs, from cancer to cardiology.
U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle is set to testify before the House Oversight Committee on July 22.
Tom Fenton was a Navy veteran and an award-winning reporter who was known as the dean of American foreign correspondents.
A larger stock of smaller homes could mean more budget-friendly options for buyers.
Gov. Ron DeSantis, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy are all scheduled to speak at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee tonight.
Republican Senator JD Vance of Ohio could become the first vice president with facial hair in nearly a century.
There had been a brief hiatus in the growing calls by House Democrats for a new nominee after Saturday's attempt on Donald Trump's life, but that seems to have ended.
The argument date means any prosecution of Trump will remain on hold until 2025.
Amazon's Prime Day, which generated $12.7 billion in sales in 2023, can also lead to more worker injuries, a Senate probe finds.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Amazon's Prime Day, which generated $12.7 billion in sales in 2023, can also lead to more worker injuries, a Senate probe finds.
A larger stock of smaller homes could mean more budget-friendly options for buyers.
Apple users can now download an early version of a new iPhone operating system that will be officially released this fall.
JD Vance, who grew up poor in Ohio but later became a millionaire venture capitalist, aligns closely with Donald Trump on issues like trade and jobs.
Gov. Ron DeSantis, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy are all scheduled to speak at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee tonight.
Republican Senator JD Vance of Ohio could become the first vice president with facial hair in nearly a century.
Two U.S. officials say U.S. Central Command has recommended the military permanently dismantle the pier run by the U.S. military to get aid into Gaza amidst the Israel-Hamas war.
There had been a brief hiatus in the growing calls by House Democrats for a new nominee after Saturday's attempt on Donald Trump's life, but that seems to have ended.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Amazon's Prime Day, which generated $12.7 billion in sales in 2023, can also lead to more worker injuries, a Senate probe finds.
A new rankings list from U.S. News & World Report aims to highlight the top ranked hospitals for different specialized care needs, from cancer to cardiology.
14 students from a Tokyo high school were rushed to a hospital after eating chips marketed as "so spicy that they might cause you pain."
Rite Aid, which has already closed hundreds of stores, is shutting more locations in Michigan and Ohio.
Fitness guru Richard Simmons, who helped millions lose weight by preaching the value of exercise and movement, died Saturday, July 13, 2024, at age 76. In this November 30, 2003 commentary recorded for "Sunday Morning," Simmons offered his advice on dealing with holiday feasts, diets, and the benefits of "moving and grooving."
Two U.S. officials say U.S. Central Command has recommended the military permanently dismantle the pier run by the U.S. military to get aid into Gaza amidst the Israel-Hamas war.
U.S. intelligence recently detected an Iranian plot against former President Donald Trump, two U.S. officials tell CBS News.
The discovery of $224 million of cocaine marked yet another major seizure of the drugs concealed alongside the tropical fruit.
Here's a look at what Ohio Senator JD Vance, former President Trump's running mate, has said about some of the major international issues they would have to deal with if they win in November.
The Jalisco New Generation drug cartel has reportedly killed call center workers who try to quit.
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Season 26 of the CBS reality TV show "Big Brother" premieres on Wednesday. Sixteen new house guests will compete and strategize to evict one of their own each week to try and be the last person standing. The prize is $750,000. "Entertainment Tonight" host Nischelle Turner visited the house and even entered a one-day competition.
"90210" stars like Jennie Garth and Brian Austin Green paid tribute, and Alyssa Milano commented on her "complicated relationship" with Shannen Doherty.
In an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings," Kate Hudson opens up about her debut album "Glorious," the personal stories behind the songs and how her children inspired her musical journey.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Apple users can now download an early version of a new iPhone operating system that will be officially released this fall.
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.
AT&T on Friday disclosed that hackers had accessed records of calls and texts of "nearly all" its cellular customers for a six-month period between May 1, 2022, and Oct. 31, 2022. Jo Ling Kent reports.
AT&T disclosed yet another major data breach on Friday. The company said a third party illegally downloaded call and text records for nearly all its 109 million customers with accounts between May and October 2022. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent is following this story.
The melting of glaciers and polar ice sheets causes water to move closer to the equator, fattening the planet and slowing its rotation, according to a recent study.
Spade-toothed whales are the world's rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. Until, perhaps, now. One may have washed up onto a New Zealand beach.
Symptoms among the new bird flu cases included "fever, chills, coughing and sore throat/runny nose," alongside pink eye and eye tearing, a CDC spokesperson confirmed Monday.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season got off to a deadly start as Hurricane Beryl tore across the Caribbean, Mexico and eventually the U.S.
Three snipers from local law enforcement were inside the building former President Trump's would-be assassin fired from, and one of them had spotted him outside on three separate occasions prior to the shooting. The sniper took a picture of the gunman nearly 30 minutes before the shooting, when he saw he had a rangefinder. Meg Oliver has more on the investigation.
Tuesday's theme at the Republican National Convention is "Make America Safe Again." But how worried are Americans about crime? CBS News' Anthony Salvanto and Camilo Montoya-Galvez discuss the numbers.
The discovery of $224 million of cocaine marked yet another major seizure of the drugs concealed alongside the tropical fruit.
The Jalisco New Generation drug cartel has reportedly killed call center workers who try to quit.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife, Nadine, were accused of accepting bribes of gold bars, stacks of cash and a Mercedes.
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
It has been two years since NASA's James Webb telescope gave us a stunning first look at the depth of our universe. To commemorate the achievement, NASA has released new images showing two distant galaxies interacting with each other. Jane Rigby, astrophysicist and a senior project scientist for the Webb telescope at NASA, joins CBS News to discuss.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket suffered a catastrophic engine failure as it launched a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit Thursday night, the first time in nearly a decade the rocket has failed. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on that and the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
The engine failure blamed for stranding 20 Starlink satellites in a low, non-survivable orbit was caused by a liquid oxygen leak.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Nikki Haley, who challenged former President Trump in the Republican primary in 2024, is set to deliver a speech at the Republican National Convention on Tuesday night. Haley did not hold back criticism of the former president during her failed campaign, and her invite to speak at the convention came only in recent days as the party tries to signal a unified front. Robert Costa reports.
Three snipers from local law enforcement were inside the building former President Trump's would-be assassin fired from, and one of them had spotted him outside on three separate occasions prior to the shooting. The sniper took a picture of the gunman nearly 30 minutes before the shooting, when he saw he had a rangefinder. Meg Oliver has more on the investigation.
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
Night two of the Republican National Convention is underway in Milwaukee. Republican Sen. Steve Daines of Montana joins "America Decides" to discuss former President Donald Trump's pick for vice president.
Tuesday's theme at the Republican National Convention is "Make America Safe Again." But how worried are Americans about crime? CBS News' Anthony Salvanto and Camilo Montoya-Galvez discuss the numbers.