Illegal gold mining causing record mercury levels in Peruvian rainforests
Researchers found that in one area of the forest, mercury levels rivaled those measured in industrial areas where mercury is mined.
Researchers found that in one area of the forest, mercury levels rivaled those measured in industrial areas where mercury is mined.
A massive winter storm is hitting the East Coast, with the first blizzard warnings issued for the New York City area and Boston in nearly four years. Mola Lenghi has the latest.
While it may be technically possible, saving Earth from a "planet killer" asteroid or comet would require very quick action by world leaders.
Environmentalist Bill McKibben and his group Third Act, along with Valerie Rockefeller and her group BankFWD, are pushing for people over 60 to cut ties with banks that invest in fossil fuels. They joined CBS News to discuss how the initiative aims to force financial institutions to address the climate change crisis.
Stoves continuously leak small amounts of methane, emitting as much greenhouse gas as 500,000 cars put out in one year.
The Environmental Protection Agency is laying out new plans to improve air and water pollution in marginalized communities. EPA Administrator Michael Regan joins Major Garrett on "Red & Blue" to discuss his recent travels to affected areas and the Biden administration's plans to pursue environmental justice.
"Somehow it's converting magnetic energy to radio waves much more effectively than anything we've seen before," team leader Dr. Hurley-Walker said.
GM is investing nearly $7 billion in Michigan to build a new battery plant and overhaul an existing factory to make electric trucks.
There are also dozens of newly identified reptiles, frogs and newts, fish and 155 plant species, including the only known succulent bamboo species, found in Laos.
A 31-year-old man who needs a new heart isn't getting one because he hasn't been vaccinated against COVID-19. David Ferguson said his son DJ refuses to get the shot, and the hospital treating him said the coronavirus vaccine is one of several required for transplant candidates. Paul Burton of CBS Boston reports.
VP pick Tim Walz told the crowd, "in the White House, I'll have Vice President Harris' back every single day, and we'll have yours."
Although the center of Tropical Storm Debby has moved offshore, it is forecast to strengthen again before making landfall Thursday in South Carolina.
A preliminary 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Bakersfield and shook all the way to Los Angeles County.
The Palestinian militant group Hamas says it has chosen Yahya Sinwar, its top official in Gaza who masterminded the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel, as its new leader.
Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri lost her primary to St. Louis County prosecutor Wesley Bell, and an ad blitz funded by a pro-Israel lobbying group.
Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin and former Republican Rep. Mike Rogers will face off in November for the seat held by Sen. Debbie Stabenow.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has spoken publicly about his and his wife's struggles with infertility.
Cellphone video footage showed the four workers holding down D'Vontaye Mitchell on the hotel's driveway.
A Pakistani national with ties to the Iranian government has been arrested and charged with plotting a murder-for-hire scheme targeting U.S. government officials and politicians.
Cellphone video footage showed the four workers holding down D'Vontaye Mitchell on the hotel's driveway.
Democrats have deployed a fleet of influencers to try to win over voters online – and match the hundreds of millions of dollars on similar efforts spent by the right.
Amit Elor's dominance was very real to her opponents. She had a 31-2 advantage over four matches and was not scored upon in her final three contests.
"This gift will empower new generations of Black doctors to create a healthier and more equitable future for our country," former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg said in a statement.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has spoken publicly about his and his wife's struggles with infertility.
"This gift will empower new generations of Black doctors to create a healthier and more equitable future for our country," former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg said in a statement.
A stock market rout and slower economic growth could soon lead to lower borrowing costs. Here's what experts think the Fed will do with interest rates.
Consumers tacked on an additional $27 billion in credit card spending in the second quarter, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said.
Some of Buca di Beppo's nearly 20 shuttered locations are in states including Arizona, Michigan and Pennsylvania.
Executives from plane maker and builder of 737 Max fuselages testify at two-day hearing by U.S. safety investigators.
Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin and former Republican Rep. Mike Rogers will face off in November for the seat held by Sen. Debbie Stabenow.
Democrats have deployed a fleet of influencers to try to win over voters online – and match the hundreds of millions of dollars on similar efforts spent by the right.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has spoken publicly about his and his wife's struggles with infertility.
VP pick Tim Walz told the crowd, "in the White House, I'll have Vice President Harris' back every single day, and we'll have yours."
A Pakistani national with ties to the Iranian government has been arrested and charged with plotting a murder-for-hire scheme targeting U.S. government officials and politicians.
Compared with a year ago, 3.4 million more Americans do not have health insurance.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, The Parents Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by online bullying. "Sunday Morning" anchor Jane Pauley talks with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle about the dangers of social media and suicide ideation; and with parents in the foundation's pilot program, who open up about how it has helped in their healing process after their child took their own life. [If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, you can reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. You can also chat with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline here.]
The intimacy ban in place due to COVID-19, has been lifted. What might that mean for Olympic athletes at the 2024 Paris Games? We asked experts.
Most don't contest billing errors or denied coverage, even though doing so frequently works, the Commonwealth Fund says.
Amit Elor's dominance was very real to her opponents. She had a 31-2 advantage over four matches and was not scored upon in her final three contests.
A new study published in the journal Nature suggests ancestors of an early human species were slightly shorter than previously thought.
American Cole Hocker pulled the upset of the Olympics on Tuesday night, outracing both favorites Jakob Ingebrigsten and Josh Kerr to the finish line in the 1,500 meters.
The Palestinian militant group Hamas says it has chosen Yahya Sinwar, its top official in Gaza who masterminded the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel, as its new leader.
Police chiefs in the U.K. said an extra 2,200 riot-trained officers would be deployed across the country amid ongoing far-right riots and demonstrations fueled by misinformation online.
Snoop Dogg has been winning fans with his droll commentary and enthusiasm at the 2024 Olympic Games.
In an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings," Rachel Eliza Griffiths shares insights into her debut novel "Promise," a powerful story of two Black sisters growing up in Maine during the Civil Rights Movement.
Best known for his role as Jon Snow in "Game of Thrones," Kit Harington plays Sir Henry Muck in the high-stakes finance drama "Industry."
Kit Harington ventures into the finance world of "Industry" as Sir Henry Muck. He discusses his latest project and character.
The artist known as Jelly Roll is a 39-year-old former rapper whose songs tell of the troubled life he used to lead. He's now one of the biggest names in country music, with two Grammy nominations this year. With correspondent Kelefa Sanneh, we go with Jelly Roll to one of the jail cells he lived in, where he wrote songs and hatched his plans to make it in music—eventually finding himself on the "holy ground" of Nashville's Grand Ole Opry. (This story was originally broadcast on January 7, 2024.)
A federal judge in Washington declared on Monday that Google has been operating as an illegal monopoly and violating antitrust laws. It's a victory for the U.S. Department of Justice, which sued Google for illegally paying about $26 billion in 2021 to companies to make Google the default search engine on phones and computers, shutting down rivals. Google and its parent company, Alphabet, plan to appeal the landmark ruling.
A federal judge ruled against tech giant Google in a major antitrust case on Monday. The ruling says the company acted illegally to maintain a monopoly of its search engine. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to unpack the decision.
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.
Google's paying to have its search engine the default on web browsers violates antitrust law, federal judge rules.
The Justice Department on Friday filed a federal lawsuit against TikTok and its parent company ByteDance, saying that the social media giant collected data on users under the age of 13 without getting the permission of their parents. Scott MacFarlane has details.
A new study published in the journal Nature suggests ancestors of an early human species were slightly shorter than previously thought.
New research about Greenland's ice sheet could provide a warning of what's to come as the planet continues to warm.
Air New Zealand has become the first major airline to cancel its goal to cut carbon emissions by 2030. John Gradek, coordinator of McGill University's Aviation Management Program, joins CBS News to discuss the decision and examine how it could affect the industry.
The devastating Park Fire in California is now the fourth-largest wildfire in the state's history. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy is in Los Angeles with more.
Wildfire activity in California is up nearly 3,000% this year, Cal Fire said, with the state battling more than a dozen active blazes, including the Park Fire, now the fourth-largest in state history.
Immediately following July's assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, there was a significant spike in calls for violence across online platforms. The research firm Moonshot, which tracks domestic violent extremism online, found there were more than 1,500 calls for civil war the day after the shooting — up more than 600% from a normal day. Anna Schecter, senior coordinating producer for CBS News' crime and public safety unit, has the details.
Cellphone video footage showed the four workers holding down D'Vontaye Mitchell on the hotel's driveway.
The day after the shooting at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania, the internet saw a huge spike in calls for violence, and in particular an increase in calls for a modern-day civil war, researchers say.
Alejandro Martínez's wounded bodyguards drove him to a hospital, where he died, authorities said.
Antonio "El Diablo" Riano was on the sheriff's office "Most Wanted" list and was profiled on "America's Most Wanted."
The Cygnus spacecraft will catch up with the space station on Tuesday, bringing more than 4 tons of needed supplies and equipment.
A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifted off from Florida's Cape Canaveral on Tuesday, carrying a secret payload for the U.S. Space Force into orbit for a national security mission. The launch also marked the 100th national security mission carried out by ULA. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins with more.
Tuesday's flight was the Atlas 5's final national security mission as builder United Launch Alliance transitions to new Vulcan rockets.
SpaceX put 67 Starlinks into orbit while Boeing carried out successful tests of its Starliner capsule.
Engineers say they're still troubleshooting issues discovered aboard the Boeing Starliner spacecraft that took NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams into space. They were originally supposed to spend eight days aboard the International Space Station. They've now been up there for almost eight weeks.
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 look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
The U.S. women's soccer team advanced to the Olympic final with a 1-0 victory over Germany on Tuesday. The team will face Brazil in the gold medal match on Aug. 10. "CBS Saturday Morning" co-host and CBS News and sports correspondent Dana Jacobson has an Olympic recap from Paris.
Tropical Storm Debby is moving north after dropping huge amounts of rain on parts of the Southeast. President Biden has authorized emergency declarations from the governors of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides has the latest from Savannah, Georgia.
After weeks of speculation, Vice President Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her 2024 running mate. The two are now embarking on a tour of seven battleground states this week, starting with the rally in Philadelphia earlier Tuesday. Nidia Cavazos, CBS News campaign reporter, and Robby Mook, manager of Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign, join with more.
Immediately following July's assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, there was a significant spike in calls for violence across online platforms. The research firm Moonshot, which tracks domestic violent extremism online, found there were more than 1,500 calls for civil war the day after the shooting — up more than 600% from a normal day. Anna Schecter, senior coordinating producer for CBS News' crime and public safety unit, has the details.
Amid ongoing cease-fire and hostage negotiations, Hamas has named a key figure behind the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel as its new political leader following the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Iran. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports from Jerusalem.