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Archaeologists in Chile race to preserve world's oldest mummies
Human development and climate change are putting the world's oldest mummies at risk.
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Human development and climate change are putting the world's oldest mummies at risk.
The mummies of Chile are the oldest in the world, but time, human development and climate change all pose a threat to the ancient relics. In Northern Chile, efforts are underway to preserve the remains.
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An appeals court in Chile's capital has ruled that the case of Chilean poet and Nobel Prize winner Pablo Neruda's death be reopened, saying the investigation has not been exhausted.
Sebastián Piñera, the two-time former president of Chile, died Tuesday in a helicopter accident.
Chile's central coastal region is reeling from the world's third-deadliest wildfire this century. More than 120 people are confirmed dead as officials continue their search for the missing. Ricardo Nanning, a reporter with Chilevisión, joins CBS News with the latest.
The toll was almost sure to keep rising. Chile's president and a governor said they think some of the blazes could have been started on purpose.
Dozens of people have been killed in forest fires that have torn through central Chile, destroying hundreds of homes.
The deadliest of the fires occurred in the region of Valparaíso, where hundreds of firefighters were brought in to try to control the blazes, officials said.
The company behind a global recall of sleep apnea machines says it will stop selling the devices in the U.S., under a tentative agreement with regulators.
A massive, illegal mountain of trashed clothes in Chile is made primarily of fast-fashion items from all over the world.
This holiday shopping season, environmental groups are urging consumers to avoid fast-fashion items, which are cheaper items that may only be wearable a few times before falling apart. In Chile, a massive pile of used clothing from around the world keeps growing, impacting local communities and the environment. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez has more, including a first-hand look.
The batteries needed to power electric vehicles have long been questioned for their sustainability. And now, one Chilean startup wants to help make them more eco-friendly – by recycling used tires.
Hospital workers took Maria Angelica Gonzalez' son from her arms right after birth in 1981 and later told her he had died.
The algorithm will eventually be used at the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, a survey telescope being built in Chile.
Chilean-born author Isabel Allende has written more than two dozen books that have been translated into some 40 languages. The 80-year-old Allende, whose latest novel is "The Wind Knows My Name," talks with correspondent Rita Braver about her tumultuous family history, which inspired her stories' passionate and courageous characters; how her 1982 bestseller "House of the Spirits" changed her life; and about her foundation, which supports groups trying to help young girls at risk around the world.
Video posted on social media appeared to show bullet holes in a Delta plane that was parked next to the Latam aircraft that was targeted.
The statue was found by a team of scientific volunteers collaborating on a project to restore the marshland in the crater of the Rano Raraku volcano.
There was no confirmation from forensic experts who are scheduled to publicly release a report Wednesday on the cause of Neruda's death.
Chile's government extended an emergency declaration to another region as wildfires continue to rage.
The meaning of "Christmas" takes on a different flavor in the Land of Enchantment, where diners deck their plates with sauces made of red and green chiles all year long.
Experts were dispatched to examine the hole, some 104 feet in diameter and twice as deep.
A meteor was captured on video last week streaking across the night sky above Santiago, Chile.
The Atacama Trench lies in an area that has produced many earthquakes and tsunamis.
Under a law approved by Congress in December and signed by outgoing President Sebastian Pinera, they can also now adopt children.
The landscape is changing radically for Americans buying and selling property, as well as for real estate agents.
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students.
Base officials said a suspect in a dark sedan began shooting at the main entry gate of the facility around 4:30 a.m.
Céline Dion shared an inside look at the lead-up to her spectacular performance during the 2024 Paris Olympics' opening ceremony.
The strike on Wadi al-Kfour in Nabatieh province is among the deadliest in Lebanon since the Hezbollah militant group and Israeli military started trading strikes on Oct. 8.
August's full moon, a rare blue moon and supermoon, will look full starting today. Here's what time it will peak and where you should look.
"I'm going to give him a taste of his own conduct," said the former mayor of San Francisco.
The large bronze statue of the late civil rights icon leader and Georgia congressman John Lewis replaced a Confederate monument that stood there for more than 110 years.
Base officials said a suspect in a dark sedan began shooting at the main entry gate of the facility around 4:30 a.m.
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
The large bronze statue of the late civil rights icon leader and Georgia congressman John Lewis replaced a Confederate monument that stood there for more than 110 years.
Deck Brewer was identified as a suspect in connection to Susan Leigh Wolfe's cold case killing in 1980 when she was a nursing student at the University of Texas.
The National Association of EMS Officials recommends "Cool First, Transport Second" for patients whose body temperature is over 104 degrees.
A U.S. district judge said in her ruling that FuboTV was likely to be successful in proving that the joint venture would violate antitrust laws.
Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases.
The landscape is changing radically for Americans buying and selling property, as well as for real estate agents.
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Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
"I'm going to give him a taste of his own conduct," said the former mayor of San Francisco.
The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students.
The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military award for bravery in combat, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor.
Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases.
The National Association of EMS Officials recommends "Cool First, Transport Second" for patients whose body temperature is over 104 degrees.
When you call 911, you expect the ambulance to rush you to the hospital - but doing that could actually jeopardize a patient experiencing extreme heat illness. National recommendations call for cooling patients before transporting them, but most states do not require that lifesaving protocol.
Alternatives to the often dreaded pap smear may be on the way for cervical cancer screenings. Here's what to know.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced a plan to save five Steward hospitals from closure.
Philadelphia singer Jessy Kyle created a new bra inspired by her medical journey, which included a heart attack and kidney transplant.
Céline Dion shared an inside look at the lead-up to her spectacular performance during the 2024 Paris Olympics' opening ceremony.
Somerset House said staff and the public were safe and artworks were not in the area of the fire
A Russian missile strike caused a blaze in Ukraine on Saturday as forces in Ukraine pushed into Russia's Kursk border region, injuring two people.
The extraordinary session of the Turkish Grand National Assembly was called to debate the case of Can Atalay, who was elected from prison.
The strike on Wadi al-Kfour in Nabatieh province is among the deadliest in Lebanon since the Hezbollah militant group and Israeli military started trading strikes on Oct. 8.
Céline Dion shared an inside look at the lead-up to her spectacular performance during the 2024 Paris Olympics' opening ceremony.
Formed in Scotland in 1990, Travis' rise began during the peak of Brit-pop. The success of their album "The Man Who" launched the quartet into worldwide fame. Now from their newest, full-length studio album "L.A. Times," here's Travis with "Gaslight."
Formed in Scotland in 1990, Travis' rise began during the peak of Brit-pop. The success of their album "The Man Who" launched the quartet into worldwide fame. Now from their newest, full-length studio album "L.A. Times," here's Travis with "Home."
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Artificial intelligence and misinformation remain a threat this election year. So how can you spot what's real and what's not? Darren Linvill, co-director of the Media Forensics Hub at Clemson University, joins CBS News with tips.
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.
Iran has launched a sweeping, months-long cyberattack targeting both the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns, according to a new report by Google. Nicole Sganga has details.
Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds.
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Hurricane Ernesto is gaining strength in the Caribbean after drenching Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Now the storm is moving north into the Atlantic, where it's expected to continue strengthening as it heads toward Bermuda. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn have more.
On July 24, a burning car was pushed over an embankment in Chico, California. Within three days, it became one of the 10 largest wildfires in state history. Within nine days, it was among the top four. Still burning at over 429,000 acres, firefighters continue to tackle the historic blaze. Using data from Cal Fire, CBS News put together an animation to show just how quickly and far the flames have spread.
There are plenty of considerations for those interested in making the investment, according to industry experts.
Joro spiders have hearts that are able to withstand the loud and bustling noises of big cities, according to a study published on Monday.
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
Deck Brewer was identified as a suspect in connection to Susan Leigh Wolfe's cold case killing in 1980 when she was a nursing student at the University of Texas.
A Florida jury has found a woman guilty of manslaughter in a case that drew national protest and put a new spotlight on the state's "Stand Your Ground" law. Susan Lorincz, who is White, now faces up to 30 years in prison for shooting and killing neighbor Ajike Owens, who is Black, through a closed door.
Susan Lorincz, a White woman accused of killing her neighbor Ajike "A.J." Owens, a Black woman, during a dispute in Ocala, Florida, has been found guilty of manslaughter.
Susan Lorincz, 60, faces up to 30 years in prison at sentencing for the shooting death of her neighbor, Ajike "A.J." Owens.
August's full moon, a rare blue moon and supermoon, will look full starting today. Here's what time it will peak and where you should look.
CBS News spoke with the astrophotographer behind the viral photo about his mission to drive people to look at the night sky before it changes "within the period of our lifetime."
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Formed in Scotland in 1990, Travis' rise began during the peak of Brit-pop. The success of their album "The Man Who" launched the quartet into worldwide fame. Now from their newest, full-length studio album "L.A. Times," here's Travis with "Gaslight."
Formed in Scotland in 1990, Travis' rise began during the peak of Brit-pop. The success of their album "The Man Who" launched the quartet into worldwide fame. Now from their newest, full-length studio album "L.A. Times," here's Travis with "Home."
Formed in Scotland in 1990, Travis' rise began during the peak of Brit-pop. The success of their album "The Man Who" launched the quartet into worldwide fame. Now from their newest, full-length studio album "L.A. Times," here's Travis with "Raze the Bar."