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Only a few dozen North Atlantic Right Whales are able to actively reproduce, as many of the animals continue to be found dead or seriously injured – many of them babies and females.
The higher-than-normal sea surface temperatures off the coasts of the Sunshine State could cause a "nasty" coral bleaching event, experts say.
At least five shark bites have been reported in recent days off New York's Long Island. State officials are warning increases in shark sightings are now the "new normal." CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver has the latest.
Researchers say the declining sargassum blob is "good news" for Florida residents, who for months have seen their beaches inundated with the stinky seaweed.
Officials are investigating what went wrong aboard the Titan submersible as passengers' families mourn the loss of their loved ones. An international coalition remains on site scouring the Atlantic Ocean for more debris from the vessel. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi reports from Boston.
One expert said implosion would have happened in a "thousandth of a second" — so fast that passengers didn't have "time to realize what happened."
"I think it was General [Douglas] MacArthur who said, 'You're remembered for the rules you break,'" Rush said abord the Titan in 2021. "And I've broken some rules to make this."
French explorer Paul-Henri Nargeolet was one of five passengers who died aboard the Titan submersible when it imploded near the wreckage of the Titanic.
The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed Thursday that the five passengers aboard the Titan submersible have died. Officials located two debris fields near the wreckage of the Titanic and said the sub at some point imploded after it dove into the Atlantic Sunday. William Kohnen, president and CEO of the Hydrospace Group, which specializes in engineering pressure vessels for human occupancy, joined CBS News to discuss what this incident could mean for the future of deepwater expeditions.
The Titan submersible went missing Sunday while on a journey to see the wreckage of the Titanic. On Thursday, a U.S. Navy official said the Navy detected "an acoustic anomaly consistent with an implosion" shortly after the sub, named Titan, lost contact with the surface Sunday. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi reports from Boston.
Passengers on OceanGate submersible included noted adventurer Hamish Harding and Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood and his son.
The U.S. Coast Guard said two new vessels had reached the area and deployed their ROVs to scan the ocean floor.
Aaron Newman is also an investor in OceanGate Expeditions — the company that owns the missing Titan submersible.
Rescue crews are searching frantically for the oxygen-starved Titan submersible. Aaron Newman, OceanGate investor and a passenger on the submersible in 2021, joined CBS News to describe what it is like to be inside the Titan.
Search crews detected banging noises in the Atlantic Ocean as they continue to scour for the five-passenger Titan submersible which went missing during an expedition to the wreckage of the Titanic. But as the multinational search coalition scours the North Atlantic -- time is running out. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi reports.
The U.S. Navy is sending a deep ocean salvage system to help in the search for a missing submersible with five people inside. The sub went to see the wreckage of the Titanic but then lost contact. G. Michael Harris, Titanic expedition leader and explorer, joins CBS News to discuss the dangers of these expeditions and the typical safety protocols put in place.
The search for a missing submersible in the northern Atlantic is ongoing. Five people were on board the vessel as it made its way to the depths of the ocean to explore the wreckage of the Titanic. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi reports from Boston.
The U.S. Coast Guard in Boston says a search and rescue mission is underway for a missing submarine that was exploring the wreckage of the Titanic. The sub belongs to a company called OceanGate Expeditions, which says it is "mobilizing all options to bring the crew back safely." The Titanic sits more than 12,000 feet below the ocean's surface in the North Atlantic. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has the latest.
El Niño's return could bring much more rain to Southern California later this year and drier conditions in the Pacific Northwest.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released its 2023 Atlantic hurricane forecast. NOAA lead hurricane season forecaster Matthew Rosencrans has more.
The National Hurricane Center began monitoring a large area of disturbed weather in the Atlantic a couple hundreds miles northeast of the Bahamas on Sunday.
Experts have already said that the recurring climate pattern will "likely develop" this season.
After the Azerbaijan Airlines jet crash, speculation mounted about why the plane went down and whether possible Russian air defense action may have played a role.
Rain and high winds were expected roll through parts of Oregon and Washington, while fog settled over an area from Kansas City to Chicago.
Bargain hunters are busy amid seasonal discounts and "going out of business" sales by at least two retailing chains.
Here's what to know about the United States' involvement with building and operating the Panama Canal.
The day after Christmas in 2004, a 9.1 magnitude earthquake triggered tsunami waves that killed some 230,000 people across a dozen countries.
Crumbley's attorney, Michael Deszi, filed a motion in the Oakland County Circuit Court on Thursday, arguing that Crumbley is not a "flight risk" and "poses no danger to the public."
Two people have been arrested and are facing charges of felony child abuse after a one-month-old baby was discovered in the median of a road Christmas morning.
Marianne Williamson sought the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020 and 2024.
Hudson Meek, the 16-year-old actor known for his performance in the 2017 film "Baby Driver," died Dec. 21 in Alabama, authorities said.
Bargain hunters are busy amid seasonal discounts and "going out of business" sales by at least two retailing chains.
Rain and high winds were expected roll through parts of Oregon and Washington, while fog settled over an area from Kansas City to Chicago.
President Biden's final holiday in office will take place largely out of the public eye.
Here's what to know about the United States' involvement with building and operating the Panama Canal.
Marianne Williamson sought the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020 and 2024.
Bargain hunters are busy amid seasonal discounts and "going out of business" sales by at least two retailing chains.
Toy stores and the toy industry are warning that Trump's pledge to add tariffs to Chinese imports could harm their businesses.
A voluntary recall was issued for a line of raw and frozen pet food after a cat died of bird flu.
Defense lawyers say the former longtime CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch may have dementia, prompting a competency hearing.
Last-minute grocery items and gifts can be found on Christmas Day, but many retailers and chains may be closed today.
Cabrera is county commissioner of District 6, which represents parts of Coral Gables, Hialeah and the City of Miami.
President Biden's final holiday in office will take place largely out of the public eye.
Here's what to know about the United States' involvement with building and operating the Panama Canal.
Marianne Williamson sought the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020 and 2024.
Ryan Wesley Routh is being held in Miami awaiting trial in Fort Pierce.
A growing number of young people are receiving prescriptions for GLP-1 weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. Janet Shamlian examines why.
A voluntary recall was issued for a line of raw and frozen pet food after a cat died of bird flu.
The FDA has raised the level of a Costco egg recall, warning of the risk of severe illness or death due to potential salmonella contamination. Over 10,000 cartons of Kirkland brand organic eggs sold at stores across the South are affected. Customers are urged to discard or return eggs marked with Julian code 327 and a use-by date of Jan. 5, 2025.
With flu levels rising, Dr. Rabia De Latour shares ways to support your immune system and stay healthy during the holidays.
Seasonal illnesses are increasing just days away from the holidays. The CDC reports positive flu tests are up 9% in the most recent week and cases of whooping cough are six times last year's rate. Dr. Susannah Hills, an ear, nose and throat specialist at Columbia University Medical Center, explains how to stay safe.
Here's what to know about the United States' involvement with building and operating the Panama Canal.
The day after Christmas in 2004, a 9.1 magnitude earthquake under the Indian Ocean triggered tsunami waves that killed some 230,000 people across a dozen countries.
The arrest announcement follows the death of Russia's Lt. Gen Igor Kirillov, who was killed on Dec. 17 by a bomb hidden on an electric scooter parked outside his apartment building.
After an Azerbaijan Airlines jet crashed in Kazakhstan, speculation mounted about why the plane went down and whether possible Russian air defense action may have played a role.
Boxing Day 2024 is here, but not all Americans understand the meaning of the holiday celebrated in countries like the U.K. and Canada.
Hudson Meek, the 16-year-old actor known for his performance in the 2017 film "Baby Driver," died Dec. 21 in Alabama, authorities said.
Beyoncé surprised fans by bringing out Shaboozey to perform "Sweet Honey Buckiin," and Post Malone joined her for "Levii's Jeans."
Angel Blue, who was recently named Classical Music's "Vocalist of the Year," is set to perform the title role in "Aida" at the Metropolitan Opera. Known for her Grammy-winning performances, Blue will take the stage in New York beginning on Dec. 31. She joins "CBS Mornings Plus."
Netflix will have one of its biggest days Wednesday since the site launched in 1998 when it airs two NFL games for the first time.
The appeal had asked the court to reinstate charges, including involuntary manslaughter, against Alec Baldwin.
New artificial intelligence features appeared across the tech landscape this year, from the latest iPhone to chatbots like Google's Gemini. Adam Auriemma, the editor-in-chief at CNET, joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
A robotic exosuit may seem like science fiction, but a team of South Korean researchers is turning the concept into reality. CBS News' Leah Mishkin explains how the new tech is helping people with disabilities walk on their own.
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.
TVs are some of the most popular items to fly off store shelves during the holidays. But this year, experts say shoppers are going bigger than ever. CBS News' Jeff Wagner explains.
Despite the hype over artificial intelligence in medicine, the systems require consistent monitoring and staffing to put in place and maintain.
Space agencies worldwide are gearing up missions in 2025 to expand humanity's horizons, from the moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond.
Tahlequah has a newborn girl, years after she made headlines for carrying her dead calf for 17 days.
An ancient shipwreck that dates back to the 7th century B.C.E. has been removed from waters off Spain, two decades after its discovery in 1994.
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
This week a group of plaintiffs in Missouri, Kansas, California and Florida filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of companies and organizations, claiming they've falsely promoted how easy it is to recycle plastics. CBS News Los Angeles climatologist Marina Jurica has the details.
Gunfire at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Christmas night left three people wounded, police say. Another was stabbed. One was in critical condition.
A corrections officer died after an assault by an inmate in an Ohio prison on Christmas morning, authorities say.
Agents found 30 brick-like packages of cocaine inside the backpacks, located in a wooded area in Washington near the U.S. border with Canada.
Authorities in Mississippi say a "desperate" and "very dangerous" convicted murderer, Drew Johnson, is back in custody after escaping from prison Tuesday.
Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges.
Space agencies worldwide are gearing up missions in 2025 to expand humanity's horizons, from the moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond.
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.
NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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 seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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.
President-elect Donald Trump's comments about annexing Canada and taking on Greenland and the Panama Canal are reverberating across the world. On social media, Trump also denounced President Biden's decision to commute the sentences for dozens of federal inmates on death row. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
Storms in the Pacific Northwest and in states around the South and the Midwest could affect Americans traveling for the holidays. CBS News' Skyler Henry has the latest travel update from Atlanta, Georgia. Also, CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch breaks down the latest weather forecast.
It's not yet clear how a plane traveling from Azerbaijan's capital of Baku crashed while trying to land in western Kazakhstan. This comes as questions emerge about Russia's involvement in the incident. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
Severe storms with the threat of isolated tornadoes and large hail are set to pick up in Texas Thursday afternoon, potentially causing major travel delays. Meanwhile, an atmospheric river is expected to bring heavy rain and snow to the Pacific Northwest. CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Grant Gilmore has a look at the forecast.
Investigators are looking into whether Russian anti-aircraft defenses may have factored into Wednesday's crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines flight in Kazakhstan that killed 38 people. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.