Crocodile kills woman despite coworker's attempt to save her
Police said women's remains were discovered still in the crocodile's grip not far from the location of the attack.
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World's largest crocodile in captivity, Cassius, died in Australia
The world's largest crocodile in captivity, Cassius, died at a wildlife sanctuary in Australia.
Crocodile kills woman bathing in a river in Indonesia
After spotting a sandal and a body part in the river, villagers reported the incident to police who killed the reptile.
Tourist eaten by crocodile saved wife's life before he died, she says
Dave Hogbin was killed by a crocodile after he fell from a steep bank into the Annan River in Queensland state, his family said.
Crocodile believed responsible for killing man on vacation with family
The man's death came just weeks after a girl was snatched by a crocodile in a creek in the neighboring Northern Territory.
Heavy rains leave 200 crocodiles lurking in cities in northern Mexico
"As the water levels go down in places like streets and drainage canals that were flooded, crocodiles will turn up," officials said.
14-foot crocodile that killed girl in creek is shot dead by rangers
Wildlife rangers had been attempting to trap or shoot the crocodile since the 12-year-old girl was attacked last week.
Missing 12-year-old girl's remains found after crocodile attack
"For the family, it is the most devastating outcome possible for them," police said. "They are in a state of extreme shock and disbelief."
Australian officials search for child missing after reported crocodile attack
Emergency services were immediately deployed, but the operation entered a "recovery phase" on Wednesday, officials said.
Crocodile eats pet dogs, ends up in soup: "Never a dull moment"
The 12-foot reptile "had been stalking and lunging out of the water at children and adults," police said.
Woman who fought crocodile to save sister honored by King Charles
Georgia Laurie will receive the King's Gallantry Medal from King Charles III after saving her sister from a crocodile attack.
Mom accused of throwing son to his death in crocodile-infested canal
Indian police have arrested the parents of a 6-year-old deaf and nonverbal boy who's body was found in a canal with signs of a crocodile attack.
Florida man bitten by American crocodile
A man in Florida is sharing his story of an attack by a rare American crocodile in Everglades National Park over the weekend. He was bitten, but managed to survive. It was one of two reptile attacks in the state on the same day.
Crocodile attack victim shares story of survival
Rodrigo Constain was bitten by a crocodile over the weekend after his sailboat capsized in the Florida Everglades. Roxana Saberi shares his frightening story.
Man bitten by crocodile after his boat capsized in Everglades National Park
The boater was attempting to swim to shore when he was bitten
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.
3 crocodiles use snouts to nudge stray dog to safety from river
In another "curious" observation, researchers discovered that the crocodiles love basking in marigold flowers.
Dozens of crocodiles escape after heavy floods in Chinese city
The city has launched an operation to find the large number of crocodiles.
Costa Rica soccer player eaten by crocodile in front of horrified onlookers
Jesús "Chucho" Alberto López Ortiz was killed by a crocodile after jumping into Costa Rica's Cañas River as horrified witnesses looked on.
Crocodile attacks, injures man at popular Aussie swimming spot
The swimming area where the man was attacked remains closed and will not reopen until surveys show it is safe.
Video shows 10-foot crocodile pulled from homeowner's pool
About two minutes of footage shows the reptile thrashing and growling as trappers struggle to restrain it in the backyard of a home in Plantation Key.
Crocodile made herself pregnant - a first for her species
DNA analysis determined that the crocodile's nonviable fetus was 99.9% genetically identical to its mother.
Snorkeler pries crocodile's jaws off his head
The snorkeler believes the crocodile may have been between 6 and 10 feet long.
Man killed by 40 crocodiles that "pounced" after he fell into enclosure
One of the man's arms was bitten off and swallowed by the crocodiles, police said.
Remains of missing Australian man found in crocodiles
He was part of a group on a fishing trip in croc-infested waters. A police inspector described his demise as "a tragic, tragic ending."
Huge Israeli strikes methodically destroy Syria's military infrastructure
Weapons of war accumulated by the toppled Assad regime over half of a century are being systemically obliterated by massive Israeli airstrikes.
Man with Glock switch in his underwear arrested outside Pentagon
Suspect Kaleel Nagbe had a loaded firearm and attempted to flee with Pentagon police clinging to his car.
Trump's picks for top health jobs not just rivals but "team of opponents"
The president-elect's choices to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, as well as agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, FDA and CDC, hold positions on issues including abortion and vaccination that are often at odds.
Mike Waltz says federal agencies "pointing at each other" on drone sightings
Rep. Mike Waltz, likely Trump's incoming national security adviser, said Sunday that "we need to know who's behind" the mysterious drones spotted over New Jersey and surrounding areas.
Land along Florida's southeast coast sinking at unexpected rates, study shows
A study from the University of Miami has startling answers.
7 tourists hospitalized after drinking cocktails at 5-star resort
They fell ill after drinking pina colada cocktails prepared at a bar in the five-star Warwick Fiji resort on the Coral Coast, officials said.
Teen fights for change around AI "nudify" sites
Artificial intelligence is being used to create fake nudes of real people, including minors, on "nudify" websites and apps.
Memphis man convicted of killing his bride on their honeymoon in Fiji in 2022
A man from Memphis, Tenn., Bradley Dawson, has been found guilty by a judge in Fiji of murdering his wife during their honeymoon in 2022, the prosecutor's office says.
FBI probing alleged child sex abuse in little-known Christian sect
A growing number of child sex abuse allegations from around the world have prompted a broad investigation by the FBI of a long-quiet Christian sect known as the "Two by Twos," "The Way" and "The Truth."
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Man with Glock switch in his underwear arrested outside Pentagon
Suspect Kaleel Nagbe had a loaded firearm and attempted to flee with Pentagon police clinging to his car.
Man missing for 5 years found dead in truck buried in Mississippi River
The remains were identified as Daniel Claeys, who was in his early 30s when his family said he was missing in 2019.
FBI probing alleged child sex abuse in little-known Christian sect
A growing number of child sex abuse allegations from around the world have prompted a broad investigation by the FBI of a long-quiet Christian sect known as the "Two by Twos," "The Way" and "The Truth."
Memphis man convicted of killing his bride on their honeymoon in Fiji in 2022
A man from Memphis, Tenn., Bradley Dawson, has been found guilty by a judge in Fiji of murdering his wife during their honeymoon in 2022, the prosecutor's office says.
Mike Waltz says federal agencies "pointing at each other" on drone sightings
Rep. Mike Waltz, likely Trump's incoming national security adviser, said Sunday that "we need to know who's behind" the mysterious drones spotted over New Jersey and surrounding areas.
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Move over, Fifth Avenue. Milan's Via MonteNapoleone has taken your crown
A commercial real estate company has crowned Milan's Via MonteNapoleone as the world's most expensive retail destination, displacing New York's Fifth Avenue.
Early Popeye among famous entities entering public domain
Popeye, Tintin and "A Farewell to Arms" are among the intellectual properties becoming public domain in the United States on Jan. 1. meaning they can be used and repurposed without the OK of or payment to copyright holders.
Meta, Amazon, tech CEOs sending $1 million each for Trump's inauguration
Tech companies are sending big bucks to President-elect Donald Trump's nonprofit inaugural committee.
Macy's says it will close 65 stores this year
Macy's is accelerating store closures, with plans to shutter more than 50 locations.
Social Security Fairness Act takes big step towards passage
Lawmakers are moving ahead with a bipartisan bill that would provide enhanced Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, but hurdles remain.
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Man with Glock switch in his underwear arrested outside Pentagon
Suspect Kaleel Nagbe had a loaded firearm and attempted to flee with Pentagon police clinging to his car.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar says presidential pardon process "cries out for reform"
Sen. Amy Klobuchar said the entire presidential pardoning process "cries out for reform" following President Biden's record number of commutations made in a single day last week.
Rep. Mike Waltz says Orbán "clearly has a good relationship" with Trump
Rep. Mike Waltz said President-elect Donald Trump has a good relationship with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who he said also has ""regular engagement" with Russia amid its war with Ukraine.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 15, 2024
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Transcript: Sen. Amy Klobuchar on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 15, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Democrat of Minnesota, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Dec. 15, 2024.
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A look at sugar and its impact on kids
Author Emily Oster talks about new research linking early sugar exposure to chronic diseases.
Trump's picks for top health jobs not just team of rivals but "team of opponents"
The president-elect's choices to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, as well as agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, FDA and CDC, hold positions on issues including abortion and vaccination that are often at odds.
Teenager's mild symptoms were signs of an alarming condition
Lizzie Clark was 13 when she started hearing a constant ringing in her ear. Doctors found a tumor on her facial nerve.
McConnell warns RFK Jr. against effort to undermine polio vaccines
Aaron Siri, an attorney to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., petitioned the FDA to "withdraw or suspend" its approval of a polio vaccine.
What is Red 40 and why hasn't the FDA banned the dye?
The FDA's top food official says the safety of the dye called Red 40 hasn't been assessed in over a decade, despite concerns over its potential behavioral health effects.
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Huge Israeli strikes methodically destroy Syria's military infrastructure
Weapons of war accumulated by the toppled Assad regime over half of a century are being systemically obliterated by massive Israeli airstrikes.
Mayor among 4 people found shot dead in vehicle in Mexico
Mayor Jesus Eduardo Franco and the three others were killed in San Luis Potosi, while wine entrepreneur Ricardo Vega was gunned down in Guanajuato, officials said.
Women speak of shocking sexual violence amid Sudan's raging civil war
Sudanese women tell Human Rights Watch that RSF paramilitaries, one side in a grueling civil war, are subjecting them to horrific sexual violence.
Thousands feared dead after Cyclone Chido hits French territory Mayotte
Rescue workers are rushing to the French territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean after it was devastated by the powerful Cyclone Chido.
"Invisible" cocaine trafficker caught after years as a fugitive
Christopher Neil was arrested in the city of Medellin in an operation by local law enforcement and Interpol.
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Tiffany Boone on "Mufasa: The Lion King"
Tiffany Boone joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to share her experience voicing Sarabi in Disney's new prequel film and reveals whether she's met co-stars Beyoncé and Blue Ivy.
Francis Ford Coppola on Kennedy Center honor
Over a career spanning more than half a century, Francis Ford Coppola has created cinematic masterpieces. "CBS Mornings" spoke with him about his legacy and Kennedy Center honor.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson takes Broadway
Fulfilling a childhood dream, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson took the Broadway stage in "& Juliet." Vladimer Duthiers spoke with her at the Civilian Hotel in New York ahead of her first rehearsal for the debut.
Maggie Rogers on her long-form music: "I've always loved art that takes time"
The singer-songwriter went from being an NYU music student wowing Pharrell Williams in a viral video, to selling out Madison Square Garden. She talks about musical obsessions, and her appreciation for listeners with patience.
Singer-songwriter Maggie Rogers
Maggie Rogers went from being an NYU music student wowing Pharrell Williams in a viral video, to sharing a stage with Bruce Springsteen, Joan Baez and Coldplay, to selling out Madison Square Garden. The Grammy-nominee talks with correspondent Luke Burbank about her musical obsessions; taking a break from music to enroll in a Harvard program on religion and public life; and her appreciation for listeners with patience.
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2024 holiday gift ideas from Techno Claus
As the holiday nears, "Sunday Morning" is paid a visit by Techno Claus (a.k.a. David Pogue), who offers valuable gift-giving tips for the gadget lovers on your list.
Appeals court denies TikTok's bid to delay ban
TikTok is now expected to ask the Supreme Court to weigh in.
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.
Important holiday shipping deadlines to know
Americans are expected to spend a record amount this holiday season, but the deadline for those presents to reach their destination is quickly approaching. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus has some important dates to remember.
Tech leaders donate to Trump inaugural fund
As President-elect Donald Trump and his team prepare for day one of the new administration, CBS News has learned some major players in Big Tech are sending huge amounts of money their way. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
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ClimateWatch: Looking back on 2024’s extreme weather
In this episode of “ClimateWatch,” CBS national environmental correspondent David Schechter looks back at the devastating hurricanes, landslides, flooding and more that impacted the U.S. this year.
Sustainable gift-giving: How to reduce waste
According to the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. creates nearly 6 billion tons more waste in December than in other months. The nonprofit says about 25% of returned products end up in landfills. Sandra Goldmark, a circular economy expert and associate dean at the Columbia University Climate School, joins CBS News to share examples of sustainable, environmentally friendly gifts for everyone on your list.
Insurers pull back wildfire coverage
Increasingly intense wildfires have become more common in California, upending the lives of thousands. Many insurers are dwindling coverage options, leaving several homes in danger. Business Insider senior sustainability reporter Catherine Boudreau joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Study finds young people most at risk of heat
A new Columbia University Climate School study discovered that young people may be most at risk of heat-related deaths. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Climate change could bring more snow in some areas
Experts predict climate change could actually make snow worse in some areas of the U.S. Meanwhile, nearly two-thirds of the U.S. is seeing less snowfall than in the 1970s. CBS News national climate correspondent Dave Malkoff explains how.
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Extradition process for CEO shooting suspect
The suspect in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson could be transported to New York as early as this week to face second-degree murder charges. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest on the case.
Mayor among 4 people found shot dead in vehicle in Mexico
Mayor Jesus Eduardo Franco and the three others were killed in San Luis Potosi, while wine entrepreneur Ricardo Vega was gunned down in Guanajuato, officials said.
FBI probing alleged child sex abuse in little-known Christian sect
A growing number of child sex abuse allegations from around the world have prompted a broad investigation by the FBI of a long-quiet Christian sect known as the "Two by Twos," "The Way" and "The Truth."
Homicide probe launched after 3 women found dead in Ohio home
Police said the killings were considered homicides, but he did not have further details, including what led up to the killings.
"Invisible" cocaine trafficker caught after years as a fugitive
Christopher Neil was arrested in the city of Medellin in an operation by local law enforcement and Interpol.
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When you can see the Cold Moon, 2024's final full moon
December's full moon, known as the Cold Moon, is the last full moon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Cold Moon.
Here's when, where the Geminid meteor shower will be visible during peak
One of the best meteor showers of the year is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can catch the Geminids.
Learning from the Ingenuity helicopter's crash landing on Mars
Engineers now say they understand the most likely cause of the Ingenuity helicopter's crash landing on Mars earlier this year.
Emily Calandrelli talks Blue Origin mission
Emily Calandrelli joins "CBS Mornings Plus" after recently becoming the 100th woman ever in space. She and her Blue Origin crewmates traveled over 62 miles above sea level during their mission last month.
Why you shouldn't wait for the Geminid meteor shower peak this year
The Geminid meteor shower this year is set to peak at almost the same time as December's full moon, which could make for challenging viewing conditions.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
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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.
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.
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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Lawmakers push for high-tech help on drones
Mysterious drone sightings are continuing to cause a stir on the East Coast. Donald Trump's pick for White House national security adviser, Florida Congressman Mike Waltz, says the American people deserve answers. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson has more.
Extradition process for CEO shooting suspect
The suspect in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson could be transported to New York as early as this week to face second-degree murder charges. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest on the case.
Store brings thousands together for Christmas
For nearly 40 years, Mike Pedersen has brought Christmas cheer to one of South Dakota's smallest towns, hosting caroling at the Nora Store. David Begnaud has the story.
Lawmakers react to mysterious drone sightings
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security say there is "no evidence of a current threat to public safety" or of foreign influence regarding the mysterious drones that have been spotted in at least six states. Still, lawmakers are putting new pressure on security agencies for answers.
Congress to vote on short-term spending bill
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are under the gun to approve a short-term spending bill this week to avoid a government shutdown before the holidays. The continuing resolution has to be approved in the House and Senate by Friday at midnight. CBS News political reporter Taurean Small has more.