NASA releases stunning space photos to mark Hubble anniversary
The Hubble Space Telescope "opened a new window to the universe" when it launched into space. Now, 35 years later, NASA is releasing some stunning images to celebrate.
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Coral reef bleaching hits 84% worldwide, worst on record, surveys show
Harmful bleaching of the world's coral has grown to include 84% of the ocean's reefs in the most intense event of its kind in recorded history, scientists say.
Cicada maps show where the insects will emerge in the U.S. this spring
A large brood of periodical cicadas is due to emerge in the spring of 2025. These maps show where people should expect to see, and hear, the bugs this year.
Reporter's Notebook: Earth Day perspective
If Earth's entire 4.5 billion-year history was squeezed into a single, 24-hour day, when would modern humans arrive? "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson ponders the meaning of Earth Day.
NASA images show peanut-shaped asteroid during high-speed flyby
This asteroid is bigger than scientists anticipated, about 5 miles long and 2 miles wide at its widest point — resembling a deformed peanut.
NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
Breaking down the return of dire wolves
Colossal Biosciences says it successfully gene-edited gray wolves to carry traits of the extinct dire wolf. Founder and CEO Ben Lamm and Chief Science Officer Beth Shapiro discuss the research and rising controversy.
Scientists find "strongest evidence yet" of life on distant planet
A British-U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life.
Can climate change really create zombie fungi, like in "The Last of Us"?
As the HBO series "The Last of Us" returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality?
NOAA could face 25% budget cut, slashing climate research, in draft proposal
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
Massive Russian strike on Ukraine's capital kills several, injures dozens
The strike on Kyiv came hours after peace talks appeared to stall and President Trump lashed out at Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
Tens of thousands file past Pope Francis' coffin at the Vatican
So many mourners lined up to pay their respects that the Vatican kept St. Peter's Basilica open all night to accommodate them.
CEO says he's suing Trump to halt tariffs as the "path is catastrophic"
Learning Resources CEO Rick Woldenberg says his tariff costs will surge more than 40-fold to $100 million, while sales could fall.
CDC and California offer $25 gift cards to encourage bird flu testing
California officials said bird flu testing has not stopped, despite social media rumors.
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19-year-old faces arson charges in N.J. wildfire
A 19-year-old man faces arson charges related to the wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. that has scorched more than 15,000 acres.
Man deported to El Salvador after reported wrong turn onto bridge to Canada
A 32-year-old Venezuelan man reportedly took a wrong turn onto the Ambassador Bridge, crossing into Canada, while delivering food back in January, and has since been detained and deported to El Salvador.
NATO fighter jets intercept Russia spy plane over Baltic Sea
The incident marked at least the third time in a week that Russian aircraft had been intercepted in the region.
Almost half of U.S. exposed to dangerous levels of air pollution: report
A new report on air quality across the U.S. offers a cloudy prognosis on the long-term health of about 156 million residents who live in areas that received an "F" in smog and soot pollution.
Judge pauses demand for more details on Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal judge has halted her order demanding the government explain what it's done to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the U.S.
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CDC and California offer $25 gift cards to encourage bird flu testing
California officials said bird flu testing has not stopped, despite social media rumors.
Futures slide as China dashes hopes of trade negotiations
After a 2-day relief buoyed investor confidence, futures slipped signaling a weaker start to the day on Wall Street.
China says there are no tariff talks with the Trump administration
China has denied President Trump's assertion that the two sides were involved in active negotiations over tariffs.
CEO says he's suing Trump to halt tariffs as the "path is catastrophic"
Learning Resources CEO Rick Woldenberg says his tariff costs will surge more than 40-fold to $100 million, while sales could fall.
FDA head falsely claims no scientists laid off, as agency shutters food safety labs
"That just made me so mad," one laid-off FDA scientist said.
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Futures slide as China dashes hopes of trade negotiations
After a 2-day relief buoyed investor confidence, futures slipped signaling a weaker start to the day on Wall Street.
China says there are no tariff talks with the Trump administration
China has denied President Trump's assertion that the two sides were involved in active negotiations over tariffs.
CEO says he's suing Trump to halt tariffs as the "path is catastrophic"
Learning Resources CEO Rick Woldenberg says his tariff costs will surge more than 40-fold to $100 million, while sales could fall.
Seafood industry looks to capitalize on New England's invasive green crab
Warming waters off New England's coast has contributed to the proliferation of the green crab, one of the world's most invasive species.
Trump's meme coin surges after offer of dinner with the president
President Trump's meme coin had lost 88% of its value. But an offer of dinner with the president helped boost its price on Wednesday.
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Judge pauses demand for more details on Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal judge has halted her order demanding the government explain what it's done to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the U.S.
President Trump returning to Michigan next week
The president is set to be in Michigan on Tuesday, according to press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
USAID cuts felt far outside Washington, D.C. as jobs are eliminated
Close to 20,000 employees — many living in states such as North Carolina, Vermont, California and Georgia — lost their jobs as the Trump administration took steps to shutter USAID.
Federal judge hears challenge on Trump sanctuary city crackdown
A federal judge is hearing a challenge Wednesday brought on by the city of San Francisco and other local jurisdictions to President Trump's crackdown on "sanctuary city" policies.
Trump's meme coin surges after offer of dinner with the president
President Trump's meme coin had lost 88% of its value. But an offer of dinner with the president helped boost its price on Wednesday.
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CDC and California offer $25 gift cards to encourage bird flu testing
California officials said bird flu testing has not stopped, despite social media rumors.
FDA head falsely claims no scientists laid off, as agency shutters food safety labs
"That just made me so mad," one laid-off FDA scientist said.
Almost half of U.S. exposed to dangerous levels of air pollution: report
A new report on air quality across the U.S. offers a cloudy prognosis on the long-term health of about 156 million residents who live in areas that received an "F" in smog and soot pollution.
These are the 6 food dyes the FDA wants to phase out
The Department of Health and Human Services is calling on companies to phase out all petroleum-based dyes by the end of next year, Secretary Robert F Kennedy, Jr. announced.
What Trump can learn from state efforts to expand IVF access
State-level efforts to regulate fertility coverage reveal the gauntlet of budgetary and political hurdles such initiatives face.
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Prince Harry says "keep your kids away from social media"
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan, say "enough is not being done" about the harm social media can do to children.
Man shot by police at Toronto airport
Authorities say a shooting involving a police officer outside Toronto's Pearson International Airport cut off traffic heading to Terminal 1.
Pope Francis' death sparks betting frenzy over successor
Shortly after Pope Francis died, speculation on who would succeed him became "one of the most popular betting markets in 2025," an analyst says.
China says there are no tariff talks with the Trump administration
China has denied President Trump's assertion that the two sides were involved in active negotiations over tariffs.
NATO fighter jets intercept Russia spy plane over Baltic Sea
The incident marked at least the third time in a week that Russian aircraft had been intercepted in the region.
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See the 2025 American Music Awards nominations
The 2025 AMA nominations were released on Wednesday, with Kendrick Lamar leading with 10. The awards show will air on May 26.
Tina Knowles talks styling Destiny's Child
Tina Knowles, the mother of Beyoncé and Solange, is opening up about her life in her book, "Matriarch." She styled Destiny's Child when the group started out and spoke about how the record label complained about the group's look.
How "Conclave" compares to electing new pope
Roman Catholic cardinals are gathering to decide when to hold the conclave to elect a new pope following Pope Francis' death on Monday. It has sparked renewed interest in the movie "Conclave," which is about the process and came out last year. CBS News' Carter Evans looks at what the movie got right and wrong about the process.
Tina Knowles opens up about motherhood, divorce and Destiny's Child
Tina Knowles, mother of superstars Beyoncé and Solange, spoke with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her new memoir, "Matriarch."
Oprah Winfrey selects Tina Knowles' "Matriarch" for latest book club pick
Oprah Winfrey has named "Matriarch" by Tina Knowles as her latest book club selection. The memoir shares Knowles' personal journey from growing up in segregated Texas to raising music icons Beyoncé and Solange.
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AI job scams on the rise
Have you ever wondered if your coworker is a bot? Now, you may have to. Companies say they are working to stop fake job-seekers as new employment scams target both sides of the market. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani breaks it down.
EU hits Apple and Meta with hundreds of millions of dollars in new fines
The EU has hit Apple and Meta with hundreds of millions of euros in fines as it steps up enforcement of the European Union's Digital Markets Act.
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.
Could a federal judge break up Google? Here's what to know.
U.S. Department of Justice attorneys are seeking to impose sweeping penalties on Google after a court ruled the tech giant is a monopoly.
Fake job seekers are flooding the market, thanks to AI
Companies say fake job seekers are using artificial intelligence to get remote jobs, often in an attempt to steal insider secrets.
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NASA releases stunning space photos to mark Hubble anniversary
The Hubble Space Telescope "opened a new window to the universe" when it launched into space. Now, 35 years later, NASA is releasing some stunning images to celebrate.
Coral reef bleaching hits 84% worldwide, worst on record, surveys show
Harmful bleaching of the world's coral has grown to include 84% of the ocean's reefs in the most intense event of its kind in recorded history, scientists say.
Cicada maps show where the insects will emerge in the U.S. this spring
A large brood of periodical cicadas is due to emerge in the spring of 2025. These maps show where people should expect to see, and hear, the bugs this year.
Reporter's Notebook: Earth Day perspective
If Earth's entire 4.5 billion-year history was squeezed into a single, 24-hour day, when would modern humans arrive? "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson ponders the meaning of Earth Day.
NASA images show peanut-shaped asteroid during high-speed flyby
This asteroid is bigger than scientists anticipated, about 5 miles long and 2 miles wide at its widest point — resembling a deformed peanut.
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TikTok astrologer arrested for predicting big quake, spreading panic
John Moe The, who has a TikTok following of more than 300,000, forecast that a "very strong" quake would hit "every city in Myanmar."
Gunmen torch vehicles across Mexico as cartel turf war rages
The Jalisco New Generation cartel was designated a terrorist organization by U.S. President Donald Trump in February.
Uvalde leaders approve $2 million for Robb Elementary families in first settlement over attack
City leaders in Uvalde have given final approval to a $2 million settlement with families of the victims of the Robb Elementary School shooting in 2022.
FBI says online scams raked in record $16.6 billion last year
More than a quarter million complaints reported losing money to a scam in 2024, the FBI said in a new report.
New moves in Karen Read's second trial
Prosecutors in Karen Read's second trial for the death of Boston police officer John O'Keefe used her own words against her during opening statements. CBS News Boston's Penny Kmitt reports.
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NASA releases stunning space photos to mark Hubble anniversary
The Hubble Space Telescope "opened a new window to the universe" when it launched into space. Now, 35 years later, NASA is releasing some stunning images to celebrate.
NASA images show peanut-shaped asteroid during high-speed flyby
This asteroid is bigger than scientists anticipated, about 5 miles long and 2 miles wide at its widest point — resembling a deformed peanut.
When and where to see the Lyrid meteor shower's peak
During the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower, 10 to 20 meteors could be seen per hour, NASA says.
NASA's most senior astronaut returns to Earth with 2 cosmonauts
Don Pettit, NASA's oldest active astronaut, marked his 70th birthday by landing on the steppe of Kazakhstan after 220 days in space.
NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
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.
"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.
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.
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Smokey Robinson talks new album
Music legend Smokey Robinson joins "CBS Mornings" to mark 50 years since "A Quiet Storm" and talk about his new album "What the World Needs Now," featuring soulful covers and messages of gratitude.
Potential candidates for the next pope
While thousands of mourners file past Pope Francis' coffin, cardinals are beginning to discuss the process of electing the next pope. An expert gives a preview of who could be among the frontrunners.
Russia launches deadly strike on Ukraine
At least nine people were killed in a Russian strike on Kyiv. The deadly incident comes as President Trump has accused Ukrainian President Zelenskyy of undermining talks for a ceasefire with Russia. CBS News' Holly Williams has more.
Victim's mother testifies in Karen Read trial
The court heard witness testimony on Wednesday from the victim's mother and friend during Karen Read's retrial. Read is accused of killing her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe, in January 2022. CBS News' Jordyn Jagolinzer has more.
Trump could reduce China tariffs
In a reversal, President Trump has signaled that he could reduce tariffs on China sometime in the next couple of weeks. The announcement comes after weeks of global economic uncertainty. Meanwhile, the administration says Mr. Trump has talked to 90 countries about possible trade deals.