Gigantic spider found in Australia, dubbed "Hercules," is a record-setter
The 3.1 inch Sydney funnel-web spider is expected to be a big contributor to a reptile park's antivenom program.
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Crocodile jumps onto fisherman's boat with "jaws wide open"
The Australian fisherman said it was "sheer luck" that the crocodile was only in his boat a short time.
Cycling champion reportedly charged in death of Olympian wife
Olympic cyclist Melissa Hoskins, 32, died after being struck by a vehicle while riding in Adelaide, Australia.
Teen killed in Australia shark attack
A teenage boy's body was pulled from the water after reports of a shark attack, South Australia Police said.
Shark attacks woman walking in knee-deep water after midnight
The 21-year-old woman, who has not been identified, suffered a "significant laceration to her leg," officials said.
Woman charged with stealing truck filled with 10,000 donuts
Police said the doughnuts were "destroyed" after she was arrested.
30-ton whale filmed swimming with beachgoers dies after stranding
The whale was first seen swimming off a Western Australia beach on Saturday, officials said.
Arizona man accused of inciting deadly "terrorist attack" in Australia
An American man has been arrested in connection with the religiously motivated killing of two police officers and a third person in Australia last year, police said.
"New evidence" proves shipwreck is Captain Cook's boat, museum says
New evidence was "critical to the identification of the wreck" of the Endeavour, the Australian National Maritime Museum said.
Australia to ban import of disposable vapes as youth addiction soars
Vapes were "not sold as a recreational product, especially not one targeted to our kids, but that is what it has become," Australia's health minister said.
Crocodile egg hunter dangling from helicopter died after fuel ran out
The pilot took cocaine in the days before the accident that killed "Outback Wrangler" star Chris Wilson, and likely failed to refuel as planned, investigators said.
Runner banned for 12 months after admitting to using car to finish race
Joasia Zakrzewski admitted to using a car to complete part of the 2023 GB Ultras Manchester to Liverpool ultramarathon, a 50-mile race, in April.
"World's most dangerous bird" seen on beach
A creature that some refer to as the "world's most dangerous bird" surprised beachgoers when it was spotted near the water in Bingil Bay in northeastern Australia last month, the Queensland Government said.
"World's most dangerous bird" emerges from ocean, stunning onlookers
A cassowary — a flightless bird that can grow to be as tall as an adult human — rose from the water along the shores of Australia's Bingil Bay.
Australia shark attack leaves woman with "extremely serious" head injuries
A 32-year-old Australian woman was in stable condition after a shark attack at the beach near Port Noarlunga Jetty.
Mom jailed for 20 years could have convictions for killing 4 kids overturned
Kathleen Folbigg has already been pardoned on three counts of murder and one of manslaughter due to new evidence the deaths were from natural causes.
Woman arrested after hosting lunch that left 3 guests dead
Police arrested the woman at the center of a mushroom meal mystery that left three people dead and a local preacher fighting for his life.
Netanyahu rejects calls for cease-fire
Israel will not agree to a cease-fire in the war with Hamas, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed during a news conference Monday. His remarks come after Israel increased its ground operations in the Gaza Strip over the weekend.
Video captures moment whale body slams surfer
Watch the moment a man known to his friends as "Jaws" was wing-foiling in Australia – and got body-slammed by a whale.
Video shows whale body-slam a surfer in Australia
After the "one in a million" encounter, video shows the 55-year-old surfer back on his board, saying, "I just got hit by a whale."
White House state dinner celebrates Australia ties, nods to Israel-Hamas war
The Bidens are celebrating close ally Australia with a state dinner, but changed the entertainment in acknowledgment of death and suffering in Middle East.
Biden urges two-state solution in Middle East
In a joint news conference with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, President Biden said the future of the Middle East should include a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and Middle East Institute president Paul Salem join "America Decides" to examine Mr. Biden's comments.
Biden welcomes Australian prime minister
President Biden welcomed Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to the White House for a state visit on Wednesday as the crisis in Israel and Gaza continues to dominate foreign policy. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
U.S. and allies warn about Chinese espionage
FBI Director Christopher Wray and four other top intelligence leaders sat down with 60 Minutes to warn about espionage from China. Alan Kohler, former assistant director of the FBI Counterintelligence Division, joins CBS News to discuss the threat.
U.S., Australia reaffirm partnership
President Biden held a joint press conference alongside Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the White House during a state visit on Wednesday, as the crisis in Israel and Gaza continues to dominate foreign policy. The president began his press conference remarks by addressing the Israel-Hamas conflict.
"Unknown and unauthorized third party" has gained access to Gaetz depositions
The leaked materials include the sworn deposition of the minor with whom former Rep. Matt Gaetz allegedly had sex.
Trump picks Linda McMahon for education secretary
Linda McMahon is a co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team and was the Small Business Administrator in his first term.
Trump taps Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead key Medicare and Medicaid agency
Dr. Mehmet Oz unsuccessfully ran for Senate in 2022.
Prosecutors urge judge to consider postponing Trump's sentencing
President-elect Donald Trump's six-year New York criminal odyssey should continue for at least another four, prosecutors said Tuesday.
U.S. recognizes Edmundo González as Venezuela's president-elect
The Biden administration had previously said Edmundo González had earned the most votes in the disputed election, but had fallen short of acknowledging him as president-elect.
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Katt Williams says he passed Marine boot camp, but there's no record of it
For years, actor and comedian Katt Williams has claimed he lied about his age as a teenager to join the Marines and passed boot camp before being drummed out. The Marines have no record of him ever serving.
U.S. to provide anti-personnel mines to Ukraine, official says
Ukraine has been one of the most mined countries in the world since Russia's invasion in 2022, and Ukraine is inundated with anti-personnel mines.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
Last frantic texts sent by Laken Riley's mother revealed in court
Prosecutors say Jose Ibarra killed Laken Riley after a struggle, and data from Riley's smartwatch shows her heart stopped beating at 9:28 a.m.
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Katt Williams says he passed Marine boot camp, but there's no record of it
For years, actor and comedian Katt Williams has claimed he lied about his age as a teenager to join the Marines and passed boot camp before being drummed out. The Marines have no record of him ever serving.
2 killed in Ohio home explosion, cause under investigation
Several residents said the explosion in Bethel, Ohio, shook their homes and caused minor damage.
As he retires, Ohio lawmaker recalls 2017 shooting at House GOP baseball practice
As he gets ready to retire, GOP Rep. Brad Wenstrup often thinks about the day Rep. Steve Scalise, one of the House Republican leaders, was shot during a baseball practice.
Pentagon solves 1 UFO mystery but still probing case of "large orange orb"
Director of Pentagon office probing UFOs showed Congress 3 cases it's resolved, but also discussed 3 — out of nearly two dozen — still under active investigation.
Trump picks Linda McMahon for education secretary
Linda McMahon is a co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team and was the Small Business Administrator in his first term.
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Frontier Airlines is adding 16 new routes. Here's where they are.
Frontier is expanding service across 21 airports in the U.S. and Caribbean. Here are the new routes the carrier will service.
Here's what Trump's FCC pick, Brendan Carr, wrote in Project 2025
Brendan Carr wrote Project 2025's chapter on overhauling the Federal Communications Commission. Here's what to know.
H&R Block, Intuit drop on report that Musk's DOGE may develop a tax app
H&R Block, Intuit stock dropped amid a report that Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency may develop a tax filing app.
Here's what to know about bacteria in Tom's of Maine's toothpaste
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Trump will nominate transition adviser Howard Lutnick for commerce secretary
Trump has picked Howard Lutnick, a crypto enthusiast and the head of brokerage and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald, to be commerce secretary.
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U.S. to provide anti-personnel mines to Ukraine, official says
Ukraine has been one of the most mined countries in the world since Russia's invasion in 2022, and Ukraine is inundated with anti-personnel mines.
As he retires, Ohio lawmaker recalls 2017 shooting at House GOP baseball practice
As he gets ready to retire, GOP Rep. Brad Wenstrup often thinks about the day Rep. Steve Scalise, one of the House Republican leaders, was shot during a baseball practice.
Pentagon solves 1 UFO mystery but still probing case of "large orange orb"
Director of Pentagon office probing UFOs showed Congress 3 cases it's resolved, but also discussed 3 — out of nearly two dozen — still under active investigation.
Trump picks Linda McMahon for education secretary
Linda McMahon is a co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team and was the Small Business Administrator in his first term.
As Biden nears Trump's number of judicial confirmations, GOP may slow the process
The Senate has confirmed 217 of Mr. Biden's selections to serve on the federal bench and are aiming to approve more before Republicans take control.
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As "walking pneumonia" spreads, ER visits surge for sick babies
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
Trump taps Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead key Medicare and Medicaid agency
Dr. Mehmet Oz unsuccessfully ran for Senate in 2022. Now he's Trump's choice to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Here's what to know about bacteria in Tom's of Maine's toothpaste
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Canada's internal battle over medically assisted dying for mental illness
Canada legalized medically assisted dying in 2016. It was set to expand to patients suffering solely from mental illness last year, but it hasn't — yet.
Dozens fall ill with norovirus on month-long cruise
Over 50 passengers and 15 crew members reported being ill with norovirus on a month-long cruise on the Coral Princess.
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U.S. to provide anti-personnel mines to Ukraine, official says
Ukraine has been one of the most mined countries in the world since Russia's invasion in 2022, and Ukraine is inundated with anti-personnel mines.
Hong Kong jails 45 democracy activists, sparking criticism
The democracy advocates were charged in Hong Kong under a Beijing-imposed national security law in 2021 for their involvement in an unofficial primary election to pick opposition candidates.
Canada's internal battle over medically assisted dying for mental illness
Canada legalized medically assisted dying in 2016. It was set to expand to patients suffering solely from mental illness last year, but it hasn't — yet.
Jennifer Lawrence, Malala Yousafzai team up for new film about Afghan women
Jennifer Lawrence and Malala Yousafzai join Afghan filmmaker Sahra Mani to reveal the struggles of women living under Taliban rule in the documentary, "Bread & Roses."
132 hamsters reportedly broke loose on a plane, forcing it out of service
Portugal's TAP airlines reportedly had to take a plane out of service for days to scour the aircraft for hamsters that got out of their cages.
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Katt Williams says he passed Marine boot camp, but there's no record of it
For years, actor and comedian Katt Williams has claimed he lied about his age as a teenager to join the Marines and passed boot camp before being drummed out. The Marines have no record of him ever serving.
"Gladiator II" actors talk sequel, preparations and more
Actors Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger talk about the upcoming release of "Gladiators II," 25 years after the original "Gladiator" movie, and what it was like working with director Ridley Scott.
Sarah Gelman on best holiday cookbooks
Amazon Books Editorial Director Sarah Gelman shares her top cookbook recommendations to help you create festive and comforting meals this holiday season.
Joey McIntyre on new holiday rom-com
New Kids on the Block's Joey McIntyre steps into Christmas as the star of "Jingle Bell Love," a holiday rom-com premiering on Roku.
Danny Trejo trades action for archaeology
In his new series "Mysteries Unearthed," Danny Trejo explores some of the world's most fascinating historical finds with experts and historians.
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SpaceX successfully tests Starship
SpaceX successfully launched its Super Heavy-Starship rocket from Texas for its sixth test flight Tuesday with its CEO Elon Musk and President-elect Donald Trump looking on. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has more on the launch.
Here's what Trump's FCC pick, Brendan Carr, wrote in Project 2025
Brendan Carr wrote Project 2025's chapter on overhauling the Federal Communications Commission. Here's what to know.
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.
Google's Chrome browser could be sold
The Justice Department is reportedly asking a judge to force Google's parent company to sell its Chrome browser following a ruling that declared the company's search engine practices an illegal monopoly.
How this new car runs without gas or electricity
As climate change intensifies, the race for a more eco-friendly car has revved up. Itay Hod reports on the newest twist on travel.
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Energy Secretary Granholm on Trump presidency
Former leaders and climate experts have issued a letter calling the U.N.'s annual climate meeting "no longer fit for purpose." Recently, CBS News spoke with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about the summit and what the incoming Trump presidency means for clean energy and climate change. The conversation took place before the president-elect made his pick for energy secretary.
Parts of Great Barrier Reef dying at record rate, alarmed researchers say
Parts of the Great Barrer Reef have suffered the highest coral mortality on record, Australian researchers say, and they fear the rest of it has suffered a similar fate.
Long-term effects of Trump plans for oil, gas
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to "drill, baby, drill" on Day 1 in office. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to take a closer look at the environmental impact of some of Trump's potential energy and climate policies.
How climate change impacts the economy
2024 is on pace to be the hottest year on record worldwide. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and climatologist Marina Jurica reports that extreme weather events cost the global economy over $2 trillion in the last 10 years.
Scientists say biggest coral in the world discovered in the Pacific
Scientists say they've discovered a "mega coral" three times bigger than the previous record holder - so huge they initially thought it was a shipwreck.
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Court sees texts from Laken Riley's mother
Video of the last moments Laken Riley was seen alive and the final texts between her and her mother were shown in court Tuesday. Jose Ibarra, an undocumented Venezuelan immigrant, is on trial for the murder of the 22-year-old nursing student. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
Last frantic texts sent by Laken Riley's mother revealed in court
Prosecutors say Jose Ibarra killed Laken Riley after a struggle, and data from Riley's smartwatch shows her heart stopped beating at 9:28 a.m.
Chicago owed nearly $20 million in police overtime for special events
The police department has spent $22.6 million in overtime this year for officers working special events — only about $2 million of which has been reimbursed to the city.
Testimony could end soon in Laken Riley trial
Witness testimony could come to an end as soon as Tuesday in the murder trial of Jose Ibarra, the man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. CBS News producer Jared Eggleston has more on the case.
Video shows Las Vegas dad who called 911 killed by police in his home
The family of Brandon Durham is pushing for answers after he was shot by a police officer after calling for help.
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Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
Far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes, lunar soil shows
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
When you can see the Beaver Moon, 2024's final supermoon
November's full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, is the last supermoon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Beaver Moon.
Astronauts decline to answer questions about post-flight medical issue
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Summer music heats up 2024
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.
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UN says gangs looted aid trucks in Gaza
United Nations agencies confirm gangs violently looted dozens of aid trucks in Gaza. And speaking from Beirut Tuesday, where meetings were taking place regarding a possible cease-fire in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein called the talks "constructive." CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports.
U.S. military suicide rate rises
The rate of active-duty U.S. service members who committed suicide has risen over the last two years, according to numbers from the Pentagon. Josh McCain, CEO of Big Sky Bravery, a non-profit focused on supporting active-duty Special Operations forces, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the alarming numbers and what can be done to help.
SpaceX successfully tests Starship
SpaceX successfully launched its Super Heavy-Starship rocket from Texas for its sixth test flight Tuesday with its CEO Elon Musk and President-elect Donald Trump looking on. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has more on the launch.
Trump's plans for freedom of the press, media
President-elect Donald Trump told Fox News Digital on Monday that it is "vital to have a free and fair open media or press" but if he's not "treated fairly, however, that will end." NPR reporter David Folkenflik has more.
Experts testify in Laken Riley's murder case
Forensic investigators and authorities who responded to Laken Riley's murder took the stand Tuesday in Georgia. detailing what led to their conclusion that Jose Ibarra was allegedly responsible. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more.