2nd largest diamond ever pulled from a mine, Botswana officials say
Botswana's government says a 2,492-carat diamond pulled from the Karowe Mine is the biggest ever found in the country.
Botswana's government says a 2,492-carat diamond pulled from the Karowe Mine is the biggest ever found in the country.
The diamond ring's owner, a Malaysian businesswoman, thought it had been stolen by hotel staff and filed a complaint with the police.
Only three fancy vivid blue diamonds over 10 carats in weight have come up for sale at Christie's auction house since the company was founded in 1766.
Tupac wore the custom, self-designed ring during his final public appearance at the 1996 MTV Video Music Awards, a little over a week before his shooting death.
An undelivered engagement ring leads to murder. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Grant Mobley, a diamond expert and jewelry and watch editor for Only Natural Diamonds, joins CBS News' Meg Oliver and Elaine Quijano to discuss the diamond jewelry industry and how natural diamonds compare to laboratory-made gems.
It is the largest diamond found in the park since September 2021, the park said in a statement.
Lab-grown diamonds are becoming more popular. Younger buyers are attracted to their affordability, sustainability and traceability. Nancy Chen takes a look.
The rare giant gemstone, which was mined in Brazil more than 15 years ago, was described as "a true miracle of nature."
Scientists found that a 4.5 billion-year-old collision between an asteroid and dwarf planet is the likely source of the rare gem.
Miners in Angola have unearthed a rare and pure 170-carat pink diamond that's believed to be the largest found in 300 years.
The 170-carat pink diamond -- dubbed The Lulo Rose -- was discovered at Lulo mine in Angola.
"CBS Mornings" had an exclusive in-studio look Monday at the largest white diamond ever to appear at an auction. The diamond, known as "The Rock," weighs more than 228 carats and is expected to fetch up to $30 million at a Christie's auction next week.
Sotheby's called the gem's existence and sale a "landmark event."
Find diamond jewelry for every price range from Kendra Scott, Mejuri and more.
Christie's says the 228 carat pear-shaped sparkler is expected to fetch up to $30 million when it's auctioned in Geneva in May.
Republicans win control of the House of Representatives after also retaking the Senate, CBS News projects.
Sen. John Thune of South Dakota won on the second round of voting against Sen. John Cornyn of Texas in the race for Senate Republican leader.
Since George Floyd's 2020 murder, the Minneapolis Police Department has spent at least $2.5 million on training and recruitment, but some community members say that has not translated to trust.
President Biden and President-elect Donald Trump both promised a "smooth" transition.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Matt Gaetz, whose selection as attorney general prompted backlash, resigned from Congress.
Tulsi Gabbard represented Hawaii in the U.S. House from 2013 to 2021.
Who are the high rollers who bankrolled Trump and Republicans in the 2024 election, and what do they want in return for their generosity?
Investigators accused four suspects of staging bear attacks using a costume to damage vehicles in a San Bernardino County mountain community in order to receive payouts totaling more than $140,000.
CBS News projects Republicans will hold on to control of the House, with a handful of seats still undecided.
The agreement would increase the threshold that allowed a single member to trigger a no-confidence vote to remove the speaker.
The Republican-backed bill applies to Ohio public K-12 schools and institutions of higher education.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
Concerns about 23andMe's business prospects is raising questions about the genetic testing company's customer data.
Nearly 4 in 10 seniors have gotten vaccinated for COVID so far this year.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
Concerns about 23andMe's business prospects is raising questions about the genetic testing company's customer data.
KFC takes smaller competitor to court over wording rather than ingredients in touting its chicken.
One couple took out a loan to cover the out-of-network costs of an abortion and drove eight hours to a hospital in the neighboring state.
The Guardian says benefits of being on Elon Musk's social media platform X are outweighed by its "often disturbing content."
The agreement would increase the threshold that allowed a single member to trigger a no-confidence vote to remove the speaker.
The Republican-backed bill applies to Ohio public K-12 schools and institutions of higher education.
Sen. Bob Casey is locked in a tight race with Dave McCormick in Pennsylvania. There will be an automatic recount of the votes, state officials say.
President Biden met Wednesday with the families of American hostages held in Gaza.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Matt Gaetz, whose selection as attorney general prompted backlash, resigned from Congress.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
Concerns about 23andMe's business prospects is raising questions about the genetic testing company's customer data.
Nearly 4 in 10 seniors have gotten vaccinated for COVID so far this year.
Why do we cry? There's actually some good reasons for it — and an explanation for why shedding some tears can make us feel better.
One couple took out a loan to cover the out-of-network costs of an abortion and drove eight hours to a hospital in the neighboring state.
President Biden met Wednesday with the families of American hostages held in Gaza.
Spanish police arrested Oscar Sanchez Gil along with 15 other people as part of a probe into the country's largest-ever cocaine bust.
The last day of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season is Nov. 30, but as we near that finishing line, the Caribbean has other thoughts in mind.
U.S. Army Air Forces Pvt. 1st Class Bernard J. Calvi, 23, died in a prisoner of war camp in the Philippines during World War II.
"The Russian captain's legs were blown off and he died of blood loss," a Ukrainian security official told the AFP news agency about the assassination.
Patrick Mahomes called the break-in "frustrating" and "disappointing," and said the investigation is ongoing.
The "Queen of Hallmark Christmas" Lacey Chabert joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss her new holiday film "Hot Frosty" and "The Christmas Quest," which is her 15th Hallmark Christmas film.
Cruising through Los Angeles in an open-top sports car epitomizes the California dream. That's why LA naturally became home to one of the world's finest car collections, the Petersen Automotive Museum, now marking its 30th anniversary. For car enthusiast Jay Leno, it's a beloved destination.
After his ALS diagnosis, Zac Brown Band's John Driskell Hopkins plans to donate $3 million to fund research through his "Hop On A Cure" foundation and released a new single titled "Each Other."
Vanity Fair's Hollywood issue celebrates nearly 30 years of spotlighting actors shaping the industry. This year's cover stars include veteran icons like Nicole Kidman and Zoe Saldana, and recent breakout stars like Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney among the 12 honorees. Editor-in-chief Radhika Jones has more.
The Guardian says benefits of being on Elon Musk's social media platform X are outweighed by its "often disturbing content."
Amazon rolls out a new shopping service, dubbed Amazon Haul, that sells items for $20 or less.
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.
When climate disasters hit, important memories stored in photos and other artifacts can be lost forever. Dave Malkoff takes a look at how technology is being used to help preserve those memories.
As votes were tallied and it became clear that Trump was on his way to victory, the deluge of posts questioning the integrity of the election fell to a trickle.
Seal-shaped boards decked with bright horizontal lights were less likely to be attacked by great white sharks, researchers found.
Oil and natural gas companies will have to pay a federal fee if they emit methane above certain levels under a rule being finalized by the Biden administration that incoming Trump officials are likely to reverse.
1970s-era U.S. spy satellite imagery has led archeologists to what they believe is the site of a seventh-century battle that was decisive in the spread of Islam in the region.
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Monday that he would nominate former Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin of New York to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to discuss the move.
Multiple wildfires are burning across the Northeastern U.S. and crews say they are making some headway as they battle a massive wildfire in Southern California. Tom Hanson and Tina Patel have the latest.
The FBI is reportedly investigating burglaries at the homes of Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. The string of burglaries happened early last month while neither of them were home. At least $20,000 in cash was taken from Kelce's home. Neither one has addressed the burglaries publicly.
Germán Reyes was arrested on charges of homicide for the killing of Alejandro Arcos just a week after he took office as mayor, officials said.
A judge denied bail for Kouri Richins a second time on Tuesday, ordering the Utah mom to remain in jail until she goes on trial for allegedly fatally poisoning her husband in 2022.
A judge on Tuesday sentenced former Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira to 15 years in prison for leaking classified Pentagon documents on social media. The 22-year-old pleaded guilty to six counts of violating the Espionage Act in March. CBS News Justice Department reporter Robert Legare has more.
Officials who responded to a burning body found a dog nearby. The animal refused to leave the scene.
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing works to expand its space exploration and put a person on the moon by 2030.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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.
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.
The trial over Idaho's near-total abortion ban continued in Boise on Wednesday. The four women involved in the case are asking a judge to clarify and expand exceptions to women who need medical abortions in order to save their lives. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes has the latest.
The Labor Department data released Wednesday showed that inflation ticked back up in October, which is what economists were expecting. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more on what it means for consumers.
The Labor Department data released Wednesday showed that inflation ticked back up in October, which is what economists were expecting. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more on what it means for consumers.
The Department of Justice has charged a man with leaking Israel's potential plans for a retaliatory strike against Iran. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson reports.
Senate Republicans elected South Dakota's John Thune to replace Mitch McConnell as the new majority leader. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports on how the vote went down and what Thune will be tasked with.