Meet the "Monkeydactyl" — a newly discovered ancient dinosaur
The discovery marks the earliest known record of a true opposed thumb in Earth's history.
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WHO urges halt to sale of live wild animals in markets
U.N. health agency's call, citing risk of infectious diseases like COVID-19 spreading from animals to humans, is just the latest pressure on "wet markets."
WorldView: Power failure at Iran nuclear plant
Officials in Iran say a uranium enrichment plant was the target of nuclear terrorism on Sunday. Turkey is calling for Ukraine and Russia to find peace amid growing fear of war. A top official in China said the country's COVID vaccines don't have very high efficacy rates and Britain is still mourning the loss of the Duke of Edinburgh. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with more.
China creates its own digital currency
In a first for a major economy, China has created its own form of digital currency. Some economists say this will boost the yuan's global presence and also potentially weaken the dollar. Emily Parker, managing director at Coindesk, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with a closer look at the potential impact.
Maintaining U.S. technological superiority
On "Intelligence Matters," former top national security officials discuss the American Edge Project, a political advocacy group promoting investment in U.S. innovation and technology, with host Michael Morell
Retired NFL star pushes for vaccine access
Pahokee native and Super Bowl Champion Anquan Boldin stepped in to secure a vaccine site for his community in the Florida Glades, where many had struggled to access the vaccine for months.
Dozens killed as train slams into truck on tracks in Taiwan
The truck had apparently fallen from a cliff onto the tracks. The train partially derailed. It was Taiwan's deadliest train crash to date.
Hong Kong pro-democracy veterans convicted of organizing a march
7 leaders of the less-and-less-autonomous Chinese city's pro-democracy movement, one of them 82, could be jailed for 5 years.
Kathleen Hicks discusses historic role
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks broke barriers when she became the first woman to be confirmed by the Senate for the job. In her first television interview since starting her new role, she discussed with CBS News' Catherine Herridge how she's trying to bring about change at the Pentagon.
WorldView: Hong Kong activists and more
In WorldView, we're following a story out of Hong Kong where a court has convicted pro-democracy activists, the latest on protests in Myanmar, Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny going on a hunger strike, and the coronavirus crisis in France and Brazil. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins "CBSN AM" with the roundup.
China looks to lead new world order
China is looking to lead a new world order that better aligns with its political views and interests. The nation's foreign minister recently took several trips to countries that identify as American allies, a move many saw as China trying to challenge the traditional international order. Earlier this month, U.S.-China tensions also came to a head during the first face-to-face meeting under the Biden administration. Isaac Stone Fish, CBSN contributor and Strategy Risks founder, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with analysis.
U.S. criticizes WHO COVID-19 report
Following the release of a long-awaited report from the World Health Organization and Chinese scientists about the origins of COVID-19 in Wuhan, China, the United States and other countries published a statement that raises doubt about the study's credibility. CBS News reporter Alex Tin joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss their concerns, and why the U.S. declined to join a group of world leaders who are calling for a global pandemic treaty to be drawn up.
WHO to release report on COVID-19 origin
A long-awaited report into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic in Wuhan, China, will be released Tuesday by the World Health Organization. CBS News foreign correspondent Lucy Craft is following this story from Tokyo.
WorldView: China tightens grip on Hong Kong
Fallout from the military coup in Myanmar increases as the U.S. suspends a trade deal and protests continue. In South Africa, the president is taking a hard line against corruption, while tensions are increasing between North and South Korea. China tightened its grip over Hong Kong with a new law. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM with the roundup.
U.S. halts trade with Myanmar after bloodiest weekend since coup
U.N. official accuses military rulers of "mass murder" as international pressure fails to stem brutal post-coup attacks on civilians.
Why questions still linger on the origin of the coronavirus
A lack of transparency from Chinese officials and looming geopolitical consequences have damaged the credibility of a WHO-led inquiry into how the virus that causes COVID-19 originated. Lesley Stahl reports.
Finding the origin of the coronavirus
A lack of transparency from Chinese officials and looming geopolitical consequences have damaged the credibility of a WHO-led inquiry into how the virus that causes COVID-19 originated. Lesley Stahl reports.
WHO-led COVID-19 origin search frustrations
A former Clinton administration NSC official and a member of the WHO advisory committee on genetic engineering says the Chinese did not allow the WHO-led team to carry out a full and unrestricted inquiry into the origin of the coronavirus outbreak. Lesley Stahl reports, Sunday on 60 Minutes.
WHO-led COVID-19 origin search frustrations
A former Clinton administration NSC official and a member of the WHO advisory committee on genetic engineering says the Chinese did not allow the WHO-led team to carry out a full and unrestricted inquiry into the origin of the coronavirus outbreak. Lesley Stahl reports, tonight on 60 Minutes.
Myanmar forces kill dozens of people, including children
"On Myanmar's Armed Forces Day, security forces are murdering unarmed civilians, including children, the very people they swore to protect. This bloodshed is horrifying," said U.S. Ambassador Thomas Vajda.
More than 100 killed in Myanmar protests
More than a 100 people were killed in Myanmar this Saturday while protesting the military coup. The U.S. ambassador to Myanmar condemned the bloodshed, calling it “horrifying” and “murdering unarmed civilians.” Roxana Saberi reports.
Former CDC director sparks controversy with coronavirus lab theory
Dr. Robert Redfield said he believes the coronavirus may have escaped from a lab.
Biden warns North Korea after test launch of "new-type" missiles
As the Biden administration hones its North Korea policy, Kim Jong Un issues a "clear statement of intimidation" with what his regime claims was a new weapon.
Biden on U.S. troop withdrawal deadline
In his first formal news conference since taking office, President Biden admitted on Thursday that it will be "hard" to meet the May 1 deadline to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan. CBS News senior foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.
Watch: Biden's full press conference
During his first official press conference, President Biden announced a new goal of having 200 million COVID-19 vaccine doses administered within his first 100 days in office. He also said he plans to run for reelection in 2024. Mr. Biden took questions from reporters on a variety of topics, including the migrant surge at the U.S.-Mexico border, voting rights, the Senate's filibuster rule, and withdrawing U.S. troops from Afghanistan. Watch the press conference and
Who won the VP debate? Here's what debate watchers said in CBS News poll
CBS News poll finds Walz and Vance improved their standing in what debate watchers said was a positive debate.
Judge unseals crucial special counsel filing in Trump 2020 election case
Judge Tanya Chutkan has released a key filing in special counsel Jack Smith's case against former President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C.
Biden heads to Carolinas to survey Hurricane Helene damage
President Biden is in the Carolinas Wednesday for an aerial tour of the damage caused by Hurricane Helene and to meet with emergency responders.
8 Israeli soldiers killed in "intense fighting" with Hezbollah in Lebanon
Israel says troops carrying out cross-border raids in Lebanon are engaged in "intense fighting" with Hezbollah militants.
Bank of America customers report outage, with some seeing $0 balances
Bank of America customers are reporting problems accessing their online accounts, according to DownDetector.
Video of judge being shot to death shown at court hearing
Video played in court that showed the moment a Kentucky judge was fatally shot in his chambers by a former sheriff charged in his murder.
Fact checking VP debate claims from Walz and Vance's 2024 showdown
CBS News fact checked the biggest claims made by Tim Walz and JD Vance during the vice presidential debate.
Gov. Tim Walz says son Gus witnessed shooting at St. Paul rec center
Gov. Tim Walz during the Vice Presidential debate on Tuesday night revealed that his teenage son Gus had witnessed a shooting at a community center in St. Paul last year.
Condom use is declining among younger generations. Here's why.
Fewer young people are having sex, but the teens and young adults who are sexually active aren't using condoms as regularly, if at all.
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Judge unseals crucial special counsel filing in Trump 2020 election case
Judge Tanya Chutkan has released a key filing in special counsel Jack Smith's case against former President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C.
Bank of America customers report outage, with some seeing $0 balances
Bank of America customers are reporting problems accessing their online accounts, according to DownDetector.
Voting begins in Alaska's Fat Bear Week after grizzly killed on video
Fans can now cast their votes for the bulkiest grizzlies in Alaska's Katmai National Park, as the 2024 Fat Bear Week contest begins.
Vance says immigration is causing a housing crunch. Here's what to know.
In Tuesday's vice presidential debate, Sen. JD Vance claimed that housing in the U.S. "is totally unaffordable" due to immigrants. Here's what to know.
Video of judge being shot to death shown at court hearing
Video played in court that showed the moment a Kentucky judge was fatally shot in his chambers by a former sheriff charged in his murder.
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Bank of America customers report outage, with some seeing $0 balances
Bank of America customers are reporting problems accessing their online accounts, according to DownDetector.
Vance says immigration is causing a housing crunch. Here's what to know.
In Tuesday's vice presidential debate, Sen. JD Vance claimed that housing in the U.S. "is totally unaffordable" due to immigrants. Here's what to know.
Gmail users get new summary cards to track purchases, events
Google brings new interactive summary cards to Gmail inboxes to help users track purchases, events.
End of student loans grace period a potentially perilous time for borrowers
The 12-month grace period for student loan borrowers ended Sept. 30. The "on-ramp" period helped borrowers struggling to make payments avoid the risk of defaulting and hurting their credit score.
Harris defends position of blocking Nippon's purchase of U.S. Steel
Vice President Kamala Harris reinforced her stance that Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel should remain domestically owned.
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VP debate highlights from the Walz-Vance 2024 showdown
Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz met in New York for the CBS News vice presidential debate. Here are the highlights.
Fact checking VP debate claims from Walz and Vance's 2024 showdown
CBS News is fact checking the biggest claims made by Tim Walz and JD Vance during the vice presidential debate.
CBS News VP debate poll shows voter reactions to Vance-Walz showdown
CBS News poll finds Walz and Vance improved their standing in what debate watchers said was a positive debate.
Watch JD Vance's closing statement from the 2024 VP debate
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance said Americans "need a new direction" as he closed out the only VP debate before the November election.
Watch Tim Walz's closing statement from the 2024 VP debate
Gov. Tim Walz touted Vice President Kamala Harris' coalition of supporters, praising her for bringing "joy" to politics.
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Condom use is declining among younger generations. Here's why.
Fewer young people are having sex, but the teens and young adults who are sexually active aren't using condoms as regularly, if at all.
What to know about Marburg virus as Ebola-like outbreak spreads in Rwanda
Rwanda declared an outbreak of the highly contagious Marburg virus, a deadly hemorrhagic fever that has no authorized vaccine or treatment.
Hurricanes indirectly cause deaths for nearly 15 years after a storm, study finds
New research suggests tropical cyclones, both hurricanes and tropical storms, drive thousands of deaths for years after a storm passes.
Benefit trend: Employers opt to give workers an allowance for health coverage
Employers are eyeing a health reimbursement arrangement in which they make tax-preferred contributions to employees to use to buy coverage on the individual market.
Harris and Trump talk about insulin cost, but a law Walz signed does more
Gov. Tim Walz signed a law in 2020 that goes further to cut costs than other state laws. Now, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are vying for support from people with diabetes.
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What to know about Marburg virus as Ebola-like outbreak spreads in Rwanda
Rwanda declared an outbreak of the highly contagious Marburg virus, a deadly hemorrhagic fever that has no authorized vaccine or treatment.
Former U.K. leader says in book that Queen Elizabeth II had bone cancer
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says in his memoir that he "had known for a year or more" that Queen Elizabeth II had bone cancer.
U.S. bomb from WWII explodes at airport in Japan; 80 flights canceled
A number of unexploded bombs dropped by the U.S. military during World War II have been unearthed in the area, officials said.
Bird flu kills 47 tigers, 3 lions and a panther in Vietnam zoos
The World Health Organization says there have been increasing reports of deadly outbreaks among mammals caused by influenza viruses, including H5N1.
Israel's Netanyahu vows to retaliate for Iranian missile attack
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to retaliate for Iran's missile attack, saying Tehran will "pay for it."
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"Mornings Memory:" The launch of "Big Brother"
On this "Mornings Memory," "Big Brother" premiered, changing the reality TV landscape forever. Eddie McGee and two runners-up share how the show impacted their lives.
Former U.K. leader says in book that Queen Elizabeth II had bone cancer
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says in his memoir that he "had known for a year or more" that Queen Elizabeth II had bone cancer.
Frank Fritz, star of "American Pickers," dies at 60
Frank Fritz starred for more than a decade on the History Channel program "American Pickers."
John Amos, "Roots" and "Good Times" actor, dies at 84
John Amos was best known for his roles in "Roots" and the 1970s sitcom "Good Times."
Weezer reflect on 30 years of "The Blue Album"
Rivers Cuomo and Patrick Wilson, the two remaining original members, revisited their 1994 debut album as part of their "Voyage to the Blue Planet" tour.
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Gmail users get new summary cards to track purchases, events
Google brings new interactive summary cards to Gmail inboxes to help users track purchases, events.
Congress is trying to force carmakers to keep AM radio
AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act would require AM radios in electric vehicles, even though automakers claim electric motors interfere with the signal.
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.
Sony PlayStation Network outage throws gamers into hourslong disarray
Sony's PlayStation Network went down, frustrating gamers around the world who complain they weren't able to sign in to their accounts.
Verizon customers report widespread outages
Verizon customers reported their mobile phone service was down in cities across the U.S., giving them only SOS mode.
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Type of firefly could be first on federal endangered species list
The Bethany Beach firefly is the first lightning bug species to be considered for protections under the Endangered Species Act.
How climate change threatens plants, animals
In this episode of "Climate Watch: Protecting the Planet," CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy speaks to scientists and experts about the growing number of critically endangered plants and animals and how humans can help.
Book excerpt: "Revenge of the Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
The author revisits his 2000 bestseller "The Tipping Point," to examine the flip side of that earlier book's lessons about studying social change. Among the topics he covers: Cheetah reproduction.
50 "exceptionally well-preserved" Viking skeletons unearthed in Denmark
The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.
How the 2015 Paris Agreement came together
Nine years after it was negotiated, the Paris Climate Agreement continues to serve as a blueprint for global environmental goals. Todd Stern, the top U.S. negotiator for the deal, outlines the years-long process it took to reach the landmark agreement in his new book, "Landing the Paris Climate Agreement: How It Happened, Why It Matters and What Comes Next." Stern joins CBS News to look back at the talks.
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Eric Adams could face more charges
New York City Mayor Eric Adams could face more charges against him after pleading not guilty to five federal counts. CBS News' Nikki Battiste has more on the possibility of expanded charges or more people being charged in connection to Adams' case.
Video of judge being shot to death shown at court hearing
Video played in court that showed the moment a Kentucky judge was fatally shot in his chambers by a former sheriff charged in his murder.
Coast Guard seizes $4.3 million of cocaine from boat near Puerto Rico
Coast Guard crew members found 142 "brick-sized packages" that tested positive for cocaine inside a small boat.
MS-13 associate dubbed "La Diablita" sentenced to 50 years in prison
The woman convicted of luring five young men into a Long Island park where they were attacked by MS-13 gang members was sentenced to 50 years in prison Tuesday.
DNA found in truck leads to suspect in girl's 1995 abduction
Modern forensic tests helped identify a suspect in the abduction of Morgan Nick, a 6-year-old who disappeared in Arkansas in 1995.
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Webb telescope detects carbon dioxide on surface of Pluto's largest moon
Researchers used observations from the Webb Telescope to identify carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide on the surface of Charon, Pluto's largest moon.
SpaceX Crew Dragon brings 2 fresh crew members to space station
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft caught up with the International Space Station and moved in for docking Sunday.
SpaceX launches two-man crew on flight to space station
Crew Dragon's two astronauts will join two Starliner fliers for a five-month tour of duty aboard the International Space Station.
SpaceX prepares to launch crewed mission
Later today, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is set to launch a crewed mission to the International Space Station. The craft is also set to bring back the two astronauts who have been waiting for a ride home since June.
Crew Dragon set for first Cape Canaveral launch to space station
A NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut will join the Starliner astronauts for a normal tour of duty
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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.
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.
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.
Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
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Highlights from JD Vance-Tim Walz vice presidential debate
Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz faced off in their first and only scheduled vice presidential debate at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City. Here are the highlights and analysis.
DHS releases homeland threat assessment
The Department of Homeland Security released its latest threat assessment as the conflict in the Middle East grows and more information about mass casualty offenders emerges. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has more on the analysis.
The Electoral College – explained
In the United States, the presidential candidate who gets the most votes isn't necessarily the candidate who wins. This is the Electoral College — explained.
State Dept. on Iran attack on Israel
U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller weighed in on President Biden's comments addressing the possibility of targeting Iran's nuclear sites after the attack against Israel. Miller said the U.S. will continue to consult with Israeli officials about a potential response against Iran after escalating tensions in the region.
Biden weighs in on Iran attack
President Biden weighed in on the possibility of striking Iran's nuclear sites after its attack against Israel Tuesday. Mr. Biden commented on the Middle East and the U.S. port strikes as he traveled to survey Helene damage in the South. CBS News campaign reporters Nidia Cavazos and Taurean Small have more.