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A recent study from the University of Washington suggests that rising summer temperatures threaten triploid oysters, specifically bred in the 1970s to be more resilient to harsher environments. Despite that, researchers found that triploids die nearly 2.5 times faster than other oysters when under heat stress. Neil Thompson, geneticist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service, joins CBS News to unpack the findings.
A 4.0 magnitude aftershock rocked parts of the Northeast just hours after a rare 4.8 magnitude earthquake shook the region. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett reports. Then, Susan Hough, geophysicist at the U.S. Geological Survey, joins CBS News with analysis.
Here's what you need to know about how earthquakes are measured and what the scale of today's East Coast quake was.
Earthquakes can rattle large swathes of the country. Here's what causes the geologic phenomenon.
High winds downed power lines and trees in New Jersey as cold temperatures and flood warnings persist for many on the East Coast. Crews in the Midwest are surveying damage after storms tore through Ohio and Tennessee. CBS New York's Alice Gainer has the latest.
A dangerous storm system that has spanned coast to coast is expected to bring heavy snow to the New England area Thursday after hammering parts of the Midwest with snow.
A winter storm blanketed parts of the Northeast with several inches of snow Tuesday. CBS News' Lana Zak reports from New York.
Much of the U.S. is bracing for a second round of severe winter weather. CBS Boston reporter Chris Tanaka has more on how flash flooding is expected to impact the Northeast.
The U.S. Northeast is bracing for a powerful winter storm that is expected to bring snow, ice and strong winds this weekend. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett reports from Paterson, New Jersey. Then, CBS New York meteorologist Lonnie Quinn joins with the latest forecast.
Millions of people across the Northeast are bracing for snow, rain, ice, and strong winds as a major winter storm is expected to hit the region over the weekend. CBS News New York meteorologist John Elliott has a look at the forecast.
A winter storm is developing and it could hit the East Coast as a nor'easter this weekend. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson has the latest forecast.
Officials say at least four people were killed and more than 700,000 people from Virginia to Maine lost power when severe weather rolled across the East Coast on Monday. CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett reports on the storm's aftermath from flooded Pompton Plains, New Jersey.
A major East Coast storm system has left its mark from Florida to New England. It prompted flash flooding with rainfall amounts up to 10 inches in South Carolina over the weekend. It also spawned a tornado near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Flooded roads in the Northeast caused a messy Monday commute in the New York Metro area. Elaine Quijano reports from Jersey City, NJ.
A major storm system that is developing in the Gulf of Mexico will move up the East Coast, bringing heavy rains and gusty winds through Monday from Florida north to New England. Meteorologist Molly McCollum of The Weather Channel has the latest forecast.
The storm was hitting the Northeast with bring gusty winds and heavy rain as it tracked northward.
A storm system is expected to develop in the Gulf of Mexico that will bring wind and rain to the East Coast. The National Weather Service said that storm system will join forces with a smaller disturbance that developed along the West Coast on Friday.
Large portions of the East Coast have dealt with 24 hours of heavy winds, rain and flooding brought on by Tropical Storm Ophelia. Tens of thousands were still without power as of Sunday night. Astrid Martinez reports.
The storm that's been brewing off the East Coast is now officially Tropical Storm Ophelia, and it could bring coastal flooding from the Carolinas north to New England. CBS News senior weather and climate producer David Parkinson is tracking the storm.
More than 6,000 flights were delayed and another 1,400 canceled Monday night as thunderstorms threaten more than 104 million Americans. The most severe storms are expected into Tuesday morning. CBS News' Meg Oliver has more on the damage we're already seeing.
More than 1 million are without power as the East Coast is facing a forecast of severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes.
More than 120 million people are at risk from powerful thunderstorms moving across the eastern U.S. on Monday. Wind gusts, heavy rain and tornadoes are possible across several states. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez and Jericka Duncan have the latest.
Big storms in the East and Midwest have forced the cancellations of about 6,300 flights since Saturday, just ahead of the busy July 4 holiday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports from Phoenix.
Summer travel plans are already off to a rough start. Severe weather and thunderstorms on the East Coast continue to hault plans for millions of Americans ahead of a the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Kris Van Cleave has our report.
Severe storms on the East Coast are wreaking havoc on air travel and the issues could last for the next few days. CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett has more from Newark Liberty International Airport.
This summer, dozens of massive wind turbines are starting to sprout in the waters off the East Coast. Down along the Gulf Coast, an innovative new ship custom built to service them is giving a jobs lifetime to a community in need. Ben Tracy has the story.
The stopgap measure will fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief.
Police say the driver is under arrest after plowing into the crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least five people and injuring at least 200.
Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.
The suspect, identified by local media as 50-year-old Taleb A., was arrested after plowing a black BMW into a Christmas market crowded with holiday shoppers in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least five people and wounding more than 200 others.
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
Historians say Trump falsely said he was the only president to collect revenue from tariffs on Chinese goods, among other claims.
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
The stampede occurred in the early morning at a church in Nigeria, prompting evacuations at the church.
Inside Gaza, mourners held funerals for 19 people, 12 of them children, killed in Israeli strikes.
A Virginia family had an unexpected visitor come down their chimney this week.
Pope Francis has told Vatican bureaucrats to stop speaking ill of one another, calling gossip "an evil that destroys social life."
Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
Here's what's driving up home heating costs, and how much families are expected to spend this winter.
Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.
Here's what's driving up home heating costs, and how much families are expected to spend this winter.
The IRS said it's sending out checks worth up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's what to know about the "special payments."
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
Here's what the anticipated record number of holiday travelers should know about how a government shutdown could affect trips.
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
Historians say Trump falsely said he was the only president to collect revenue from tariffs on Chinese goods, among other claims.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
The warning came before the House passed a last-minute stopgap funding bill with bipartisan support Friday night, sending it to the Senate.
The Biden administration is canceling federal student loans for another 55,000 workers to the tune of $4.28 billion in what's expected to be the last such round before he leaves office.
Isaac Klapper was 10 years old when he started having episodes of what doctors initially thought was a movement disorder.
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Skin care is all the rage for teens and tweens these days, but be careful not to give products that could cause more harm than good.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Pope Francis has told Vatican bureaucrats to stop speaking ill of one another, calling gossip "an evil that destroys social life."
In 2024, more than 10,000 people died in traffic accidents in Brazil, according to the Ministry of Transportation.
Inside Gaza, mourners held funerals for 19 people, 12 of them children, killed in Israeli strikes.
The suspect, identified by local media as 50-year-old Taleb A., was arrested after plowing a black BMW into a Christmas market crowded with holiday shoppers in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least five people and wounding more than 200 others.
The stampede occurred in the early morning at a church in Nigeria, prompting evacuations at the church.
The New York City Ballet has been performing "The Nutcracker" for decades. Each year, young dancers make their mark on the ballet.
Director Robert Eggers' highly-anticipated horror film "Nosferatu" will hit theaters on Christmas Day. The acclaimed director sat down with CBS Saturday Morning to talk about bringing the classic vampire tale to a new audience.
50 years ago, "The Godfather Part II" was playing in theaters nationwide. The film catapulted Lee Strasberg, whose namesake form of acting preparation was used by some of the film's leads, to stardom. Dozens of the entertainment industry's biggest stars have trained at his institute, learning the techniques of method acting. Michelle Miller went behind the scenes to learn more about "The Method Man."
The New York City Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker" began in 1954 and has remained one of the most enduring shows at Lincoln Center. Two young dancers taking the stage this year opened up about living their dream and keeping a holiday classic alive.
Tyler Perry and Kerry Washington team up on the film "Six Triple Eight," spotlighting the only all-Black women's battalion in Europe during WWII. Washington stars as Charity Adams, the highest-ranking Black female officer.
The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will hear an appeal from TikTok over a federal law that would ban the social media giant if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company. Jan Crawford has more.
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
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 Supreme Court plans to hear arguments in January on a challenge to a new law that could lead to the popular social media app TikTok being banned in the U.S. The Biden administration and lawmakers say the Chinese government's ability to collect data from TikTok poses a significant national security risk, while the app and its Chinese parent company ByteDance argue that the law is unconstitutional. CBS News Supreme Court producer Catherine Cole has more.
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
This week a group of plaintiffs in Missouri, Kansas, California and Florida filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of companies and organizations, claiming they've falsely promoted how easy it is to recycle plastics. CBS News Los Angeles climatologist Marina Jurica has the details.
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Early Americans may have spent millennia sharing prehistoric savannas and wetlands with enormous beasts, research shows.
The Environmental Protection Agency under President Biden created a new Office of Environmental Justice that seeks to address pollution levels in disadvantaged and marginalized communities. However, there is concern that the incoming Trump administration could do away with the new department. David Schechter reports.
Luigi Mangione, now held in a New York City lock-up, could face the death penalty if convicted of the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The killing is sparking new concerns about violent extremism bubbling across the country.
At least two people are dead and dozens more injured after a vehicle plowed into a crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. Authorities say the driver of the car was arrested and that it appears to be a deliberate attack. Elaine Cobbe has details.
At least two people were killed and over 60 were injured after a car crashed into a Christmas market in eastern Germany. Authorities arrested a suspect, saying they believe he acted alone in the deliberate act. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more details.
At least two people, including a toddler, were killed, and at least 60 more hurt, after a car crashed into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, in what authorities said appeared to be a deliberate attack. German police said a Saudi man has been arrested, but a motive has not yet been determined. CBS News reporter Anna Noryskiewicz has more.
More than 60 people were injured and at least two killed Friday after a driver rammed into a crowded Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. The driver is in custody and local government officials say they suspect the crash was deliberate. CBS News reporter Haley Ott has the latest details.
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.
NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.
Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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 seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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.
Chicago-based chef Rick Bayless has spent decades traveling to Mexico, bringing the flavors and traditions back to the United States. He's written nine cookbooks and hosted a PBS cooking show, while his restaurants have earned culinary honors, including Michelin stars. Now, on a special holiday edition of the Dish, Bayless opens up about his annual tradition of spending Christmas in Mexico.
Legendary singer-songwriter Ben Folds rose to fame with his band, "Ben Folds Five," before launching a solo career in the early 200s. Since then, he's recorded multiple studio albums and established himself as one of the most ambitious and versatile performers of his generation. This past October, he released his first Christmas collection, "Sleigher," featuring a mix of original songs and reimagined classics. Now from "Sleigher," here is Ben Folds with "We Could Have This."
Legendary singer-songwriter Ben Folds rose to fame with his band, "Ben Folds Five," before launching a solo career in the early 200s. Since then, he's recorded multiple studio albums and established himself as one of the most ambitious and versatile performers of his generation. This past October, he released his first Christmas collection, "Sleigher," featuring a mix of original songs and reimagined classics. Now from "Sleigher," here is Ben Folds with "The Christmas Song."
Legendary singer-songwriter Ben Folds rose to fame with his band, "Ben Folds Five," before launching a solo career in the early 200s. Since then, he's recorded multiple studio albums and established himself as one of the most ambitious and versatile performers of his generation. This past October, he released his first Christmas collection, "Sleigher," featuring a mix of original songs and reimagined classics. Now from "Sleigher," here is Ben Folds with "Me And Maurice."
Director Robert Eggers' highly-anticipated horror film "Nosferatu" will hit theaters on Christmas Day. The acclaimed director sat down with CBS Saturday Morning to talk about bringing the classic vampire tale to a new audience.