Bear rescued from bombed-out Ukrainian zoo gets new home in Scotland
Ukrainian troops seized a bombed-out zoo in the midst of fighting in 2022, rescuing Yampil, an Asiatic black bear, in the nick of time.
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PETA calls on U.K. to drop the iconic bearskin hats of the King's Guard
Comedian Stephen Fry is fronting a new campaign by activist group PETA pushing the U.K.'s King's Guard to drop their instantly recognizable fur hats.
Dog scares off 3 bears
A feisty little dog named Eddie scared off three black bears and chased them out of his yard in Asheville, North Carolina.
Japan sees record number of bear attacks
There have been a record 193 bear attacks in Japan this year, six of them fatal. It's the highest number since counting began.
Bear attacks in Japan at record high
It's been a lean year for bears in Japan. A dry summer has left them with little to eat in the country's forests, so they have become bold and ventured into environments closer to humans. Bears have also moved into rural areas as humans leave them, causing a bear resurgence. All this has led to a record-high number of bear attacks. Elizabeth Palmer speaks with a biologist studying this phenomenon.
Bear killed after biting man and engaging in "standoff with his dog"
A bear charged and attacked a man outside his home in Northern California, in a rural community on the edge of the Tahoe National Forest.
Bear steals $45 Taco Bell order from Florida family's porch
The caper was captured on the home's Ring camera.
Bear steals $45 Taco Bell order
A Florida family had their Taco Bell delivery order swiped from their front porch by a bear apparently looking to live mas. A camera captured the fast-food heist in the Orlando suburb of Longwood.
Bear attack suspected after college student found dead on mountain
The student's death on Japan's Mount Diasengen comes as the country sees a marked rise in bear attacks on humans this year.
"Surprised" bear attacks security guard inside kitchen of luxury resort
The bear was caught and euthanized on Wednesday, Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers said.
Meet this year's Fat Bear Week champion
"The gutsy girl grounded the guy with a gut," Fat Bear Week officials said of their newly-crowned "bear with the biggest beardonkadonk."
3 bears captured, killed after sneaking into factory in Japan
Hunters used fire crackers to try to scare the bears out, without success. They later set up a pair of cages at the entrance of the factory in Japan.
Bear attacks, injures woman in Montana; husband takes action to save her
The attack came two days after a grizzly bear attacked and killed a Canadian couple and their dog in Banff National Park.
Fat Bear Week under threat of government shutdown
Without funding for the National Park Service, the beloved celebration of Alaska's "burly" brown bears may not be able to take place as planned.
Mom shields son from bear at picnic
A black bear in Mexico interrupted a birthday picnic and ate up the food on the table as a mother shielded her son from the animal.
Mom shields son's eyes as a black bear devours his birthday picnic
The black bear was filmed just inches away from a family as it interrupted a birthday lunch to devour the tacos and enchiladas
Fat Bear Week is back to crown Alaska's fattest brown bear
Fat Bear Week will launch this week at Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska.
Bears caught on camera raiding Krispy Kreme doughnut van
The bears chomped on doughnut holes and other pastries, ignoring the banging on the side of the van that was aimed at shooing them away.
Bear sighting causes Disney World closures
About half of Disney World's Magic Kingdom was temporarily shut down Monday after a bear was spotted in a tree. The female black bear was safely captured and will be relocated, wildlife officials said.
Bear captured at Disney World after sighting triggers theme park closures
The black bear was likely at Disney World's Magic Kingdom Park looking for food, according to Florida wildlife officials.
Montana park partially closed over search for bear that mauled hunter
In recent weeks, a number of aggressive encounters between humans and grizzly bears in Montana have been reported.
Mother bear with 2 cubs is shot dead, sparking outrage in Italy
Drones were being used in the search for the cubs after the bear nicknamed Amarena was fatally shot by a man with a rifle.
Surprise encounter with mother grizzly in Montana ends with bear killed
The mother grizzly bear charged at the men, investigators found, and the men fired in self-defense.
Hunters kill elusive "Ninja" bear that attacked dozens of cows
The bear's habit of not eating the dairy cows that it attacked confused experts, and it eluded years of efforts to capture or kill it.
Man injured in grizzly attack praised for "split-second reaction"
Officials said the man was attacked by a grizzly while conducting a survey in an isolated part of the Shoshone National Forest near Yellowstone.
Congress certifies Trump's 2024 victory, 4 years after Capitol attack
Congress formally cemented President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election after counting the votes of the Electoral College.
Justin Trudeau to resign as Canada's prime minister and Liberal Party leader
Justin Trudeau's leadership has faced significant challenges in the wake of the COVID crisis, leading to a loss of confidence among Canadians from various backgrounds.
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Pentagon agrees to historic legal settlement with LGBTQ+ veterans
If approved by a federal judge, the agreement means the military would help thousands of veterans seek honorable discharges.
Miami Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio asks for Jan. 6 Trump pardon
Enrique Tarrio is asking President-elect Donald Trump for a pardon.
First U.S. bird flu death reported in Louisiana after severe case of H5N1
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
New Orleans officials knew risk years before Bourbon Street attack
A confidential report warned that bollards needed to be fixed. New Orleans didn't start to replace them for five years.
Biden visits New Orleans amid mourning over New Year's truck attack
The FBI is investigating the incident as an act of terrorism.
Texas warning of "maneater" screwworms that lay eggs in flesh
Just one fly can lay up to 300 eggs at a time and is drawn "to the odor of a wound or natural opening on a live, warm-blooded animal."
Trump transition falling short of hiring goals, sources say
Offer letters is expected to go out Monday to political appointees in Trump's incoming administration, sources say.
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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck settle divorce, ask judge to approve
Court documents show Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck settled their divorce back in September and are now asking for a judge to approve the breakup.
McDonald's says it is rolling back some of its diversity practices
McDonald's joins other major corporations in unwinding its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
U.S. transfers 11 Yemeni detainees from Guantanamo, leaving just 15 in custody
The U.S. has transferred from Guantanamo Bay's detention facility to Oman 11 Yemeni detainees who were never charged with crimes.
First U.S. bird flu death reported in Louisiana after severe case of H5N1
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
Trump will appear by video at New York "hush money" sentencing, prosecutors say
President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to be sentenced for his conviction in the New York "hush money case" on Friday.
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McDonald's says it is rolling back some of its diversity practices
McDonald's joins other major corporations in unwinding its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
FDA sets limits on lead in some baby foods
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
Giant bluefin tuna the size of a motorcycle sells for $1.3 million
It is the second highest price paid at the opening auction of the year in Tokyo's main fish market since comparable data started being collected in 1999.
Winter storm brings power outages, leaving consumers in the dark
Hundreds of thousands of households across southern and eastern U.S. states were without power Monday.
Insurers limit coverage of prosthetic limbs, questioning medical need
Only 30% of beneficiaries who lost a limb in 2016 received a prosthesis within three years, a report found.
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Miami Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio asks for Jan. 6 Trump pardon
Enrique Tarrio is asking President-elect Donald Trump for a pardon.
U.S. transfers 11 Yemeni detainees from Guantanamo, leaving just 15 in custody
The U.S. has transferred from Guantanamo Bay's detention facility to Oman 11 Yemeni detainees who were never charged with crimes.
Trump will appear by video at New York "hush money" sentencing, prosecutors say
President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to be sentenced for his conviction in the New York "hush money case" on Friday.
Rudy Giuliani found in contempt of court
A judge has found Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for failing to properly respond to requests for information in response to a $148 million defamation judgment granted to two Georgia election workers.
Inside Trump's White House: a new occupant in one of the prime offices
West Wing office space has long been a status symbol in official Washington where proximity and access to the president can equate to influence.
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First bird flu death in U.S. reported in Louisiana
For the first time, bird flu has claimed a human life in the U.S. Louisiana's health department says the patient was over the age of 65 and reportedly had underlying health problems.
What to know about the HMPV virus reported in China
The human metapneumovirus is reportedly surging in China, but should Americans be concerned? Here's what to know about HMPV symptoms and more.
First U.S. bird flu death reported in Louisiana after severe case of H5N1
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
FDA sets limits on lead in some baby foods
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
How to read new food label standards
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Michael Moss explains the FDA's new rules for "healthy" food labels, limits on added sugars, and the push for alcohol warning labels.
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What to know about the HMPV virus reported in China
The human metapneumovirus is reportedly surging in China, but should Americans be concerned? Here's what to know about HMPV symptoms and more.
Woman arrested after poisoned Christmas cake kills 3 family members
Three women died and three other relatives fell ill after eating the cake during a family get-together on December 23, officials said.
Giant bluefin tuna the size of a motorcycle sells for $1.3 million
It is the second highest price paid at the opening auction of the year in Tokyo's main fish market since comparable data started being collected in 1999.
Venezuelan opposition leader who says he defeated Maduro meets with Biden
The United States and many European countries have rejected Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's claim of winning the election.
Tourist killed by elephant while she was bathing animal at sanctuary
A stressed elephant killed a Spanish tourist while she was bathing the animal at a sanctuary in southern Thailand, police said.
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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck settle divorce, ask judge to approve
Court documents show Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck settled their divorce back in September and are now asking for a judge to approve the breakup.
Arthur Brooks on why small New Year's resolutions are better
Harvard professor Arthur Brooks says making smaller New Year's resolutions can actually help them stick and lead to greater happiness.
Big winners from the Golden Globes
Demi Moore accepted her first-ever Golden Globe award for her role in the horror movie "The Substance." Other big winners include the musical "Emilia Perez" and the drama "The Brutalist," which won best film. Entertainment Tonight's Nischelle Turner has more.
Highlights from the 82nd Golden Globes
Nikki Glaser made her hosting debut at the 82nd Golden Globes, where "Emilia Perez" and "Shogun" each won four awards. Entertainment Tonight's Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner share the night's biggest moments.
Netflix's "The Home Edit" stars on new book
The stars of Netflix's "The Home Edit" are teaching kids to organize with their new book, "The Rainbow Cleanup." Joanna Teplin and Clea Shearer share their tips for creating tidy spaces.
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What to know about car rental app Turo
The car rental app Turo is working to understand how two of its vehicles were used in the deadly New Orleans attack and Cybertruck bombing in Las Vegas. The Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside of President-elect Donald Trump's Las Vegas hotel and the electric truck used in the New Orleans attack were both rented via Turo. New York Times technology reporter Eli Tan joins CBS News 24/7 to explain how the app and its background check process work.
Apple's Siri settlement could mean money for consumers — what to know
Apple will pay $95 million to settle allegations that its Siri virtual assistant violated people's privacy by eavesdropping on mobile device users.
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.
The legal grounds for a TikTok ban delay
President-elect Donald Trump requested that the Supreme Court suspend the TikTok ban until after he takes office while he works on a political resolution. University of Minnesota Law School associate professor Alan Rozenshtein breaks down the legal basis for the request.
Apple agrees to pay $95 million to settle Siri eavesdropping claims
Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record user conversations through iPhones and other devices, court finds.
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Jimmy Carter's environmental legacy
As the U.S. Capitol prepares to honor former President Jimmy Carter, Rolling Stone climate reporter Jeff Goodell looks back on his environmental legacy.
U.K.'s biggest dinosaur footprint site discovered: "So surreal"
It is hoped the discovery will provide clues about how dinosaurs interacted, as well as their size and the speeds at which they moved.
What to know about tonight's "black moon"
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
Northern lights may be visible in parts of the U.S. New Year's Eve
Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve, but cloud cover may put a damper on festivities.
New species, including "blob-headed" fish, identified across world in 2024
Hundreds of new species across the globe were identified by scientists in 2024.
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Biden visits New Orleans after truck attack
President Biden visited New Orleans on Monday and met with the families of the victims of the deadly New Year's Day truck attack. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca is on Bourbon Street with the latest on the investigation.
FBI releases New Orleans attacker video
The FBI has released new video in the probe of the New Orleans Bourbon Street attack that occurred on New Year's Day. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports.
Heavy security in D.C. on Jan. 6
Security is tight in Washington, D.C., four years after the Capitol attack during the 2020 election certification process. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports on the measures taken to keep the nation's capital safe.
Some Jan. 6 rioters had prior records
At least 159 of the Jan. 6, 2021, convicts who have been sentenced have prior criminal records, according to a CBS News investigation. Steve Reilly breaks down the data.
New Orleans officials knew risk years before Bourbon Street attack
A confidential report warned that bollards needed to be fixed. New Orleans didn't start to replace them for five years.
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NASA probe beams home update after record-breaking flyby of sun
NASA said scientists began receiving more detailed telemetry — or "housekeeping data" — from the spacecraft on New Year's Day.
When and where to see the Quadrantids, 2025's first meteor shower
The first meteor shower of 2025 is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can see the Quadrantids.
Space debris weighing over 1,000 pounds crashes into Kenya village
Officials said they were investigating fragments of metal, believed to be from a rocket, that crashed into a village in the country's south.
What to know about tonight's "black moon"
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
Lunar eclipses, supermoons, meteor showers happening in 2025
Skywatchers can mark the calendar with a busy lineup of celestial occurrences in 2025.
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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.
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.
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.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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.
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Biden honors New Orleans attack victims
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden attended an interfaith service in New Orleans on Monday in honor of the victims of last week's deadly truck attack on Bourbon Street. Mr. Biden pledged to make every resource available to complete the investigation quickly.
Top political risks that could arise in 2025
2025 is set to be another dynamic year on the world stage between the inauguration of Donald Trump, uncertainty in the Middle East, Ukraine and the South China Sea, and major political changes coming to South Korea and Canada. Ian Bremmer, founder and president of the Eurasia Group, joins CBS News to unpack the top political risks of the year.
Blinken: Israel-Hamas talks in homestretch
Israel has vowed to catch the perpetrators after gunmen killed three people and wounded seven others in an attack on a bus carrying Israelis in the West Bank. It comes as outgoing U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he maintains hope that a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas could be reached in the near future. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
New York City congestion fees: What to know
Monday marked the first weekday that thousands of drivers in New York paid congestion price fees when entering parts of Manhattan. Passenger vehicles will now pay as much as $9 to drive past 60th Street during peak hours. CBS News New York reporter Elijah Westbrook has more on the city's congestion prices.
Harry Dunn on Jan. 6 four years later
On Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol Hill police officers were on the front lines as supporters of then-President Donald Trump breached the Capitol building. One of those officers was Harry Dunn, who joins CBS News to reflect on that fateful day and share his thoughts on Trump's promise to pardon rioters when he takes office.