Germany detains Iranian brothers over alleged bio-chemical terror plot
A 32-year-old man and his brother are suspected of planning an attack, but it remains unclear how far they got in obtaining two lethal toxins.
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Meta fined more than $400 million over ad targeting practices
Ireland bans Facebook owner from forcing European users to agree to personalized ads based on their online activity.
80% of new cars sold in Norway are now electric vehicles
"There is no excuse for the internal combustion engines' unnecessary pollution when the climate crisis is so urgent," says the head of the country's EV association.
Prosecutors say Paris shooting suspect wanted to kill migrants
The suspect, who is being held in a psychiatric care unit, told investigators he didn't know his victims.
Microsoft heads for battle with FTC over $68.7B Activision deal
FTC voted in December to block deal, which it says could violate antitrust laws by suppressing Microsoft Xbox competitors.
Lawmaker Eva Kaili, 3 others charged in alleged bribery scheme
Formerly one of the vice presidents of European Parliament, Kaili remained in detention Wednesday as her hearing was postponed by a judge.
Corruption allegations in European Parliament
Eva Kaili, a Greek member of the European Parliament, has been charged in an alleged bribery scheme involving Qatar. She was one of four people arrested in connection with the probe and has been stripped of her role as one of the parliament's 14 vice presidents. Her lawyers have said she denies any involvement with the alleged scheme. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the investigation.
At least 4 dead as boat capsizes in frigid waters between U.K., France
The small boat was apparently full of migrants trying to make the well-trodden, but extremely risky English Channel crossing from mainland Europe to Britain.
World leaders consider more Russia sanctions
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with President Biden as well as the leaders of France and Turkey over the weekend ahead of a planned G-7 and EU meeting Monday to discuss further sanctions on Russia. Meanwhile, Russian forces struck two energy plants in Odesa over the weekend, knocking out power for about 1.5 million people. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joined Anne-Marie Green from Ukraine with the latest.
Microsoft extends offer to Sony for 10-year deal on Call of Duty
Microsoft's bid to buy Activision Blizzard has rivals worried about the fate of the hyper-popular game franchise.
Video shows Albania opposition party leader being punched in face
Sali Berisha, 78, was seen with a black eye following the incident, during which his assailant was quickly subdued and beaten.
What does new price cap on Russian oil mean for consumers?
Western nations want to hinder Russia's ability to wage war in Ukraine without driving up global energy prices.
OPEC maintains oil targets amid uncertainty over Russian sanctions
The OPEC oil cartel and allied producers including Russia aren't changing their targets for shipping oil to the global economy.
Russia rejects $60-per-barrel price cap and threatens oil supply cutoff
Russian authorities have rejected a price cap on the country's oil set by Ukraine's Western supporters and are threatening to stop supplying the nations that endorsed it.
G-7 and EU impose $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil
The move is key for Western powers' efforts to prevent oil price spikes and starve Russia of funding for its war in Ukraine.
Police blow up "suspicious package" sent to U.S. embassy in Spain
The package came a day after one sent to the Ukrainian Embassy ignited upon opening and injured an employee.
3 stowaways rescued from oil tanker's rudder in Spanish port
The men were discovered after the Alithini II tanker pulled into port at Las Palmas, Spain, 11 days after leaving Nigeria
Police say they've taken down a European cocaine "super cartel"
"The scale of cocaine importation into Europe under the suspects' control and command was massive," the Europol policing agency said.
Ex-Ukraine leader urges U.S. to hold firm in fight "for global security"
"This is fighting not only for Ukraine, this is fighting for United States, this is fighting for the whole Western world," says former President Petro Poroshenko.
EU condemns Qatar over alleged human rights abuses ahead of World Cup
Thousands of migrant workers have died in Qatar while building preparations for the tournament, the European Parliament said Thursday.
Twitter, other social media sites slipped on removing hate speech, EU says
European Union data shows that Twitter took longer to review hateful content and removed less of it in 2022 compared with the previous year.
"Traces of explosives" found near gas pipelines linking Russia and EU
Swedish prosecutor said the "very complex and comprehensive" investigation would determine whether anyone could be charged "with suspicion of crime."
Italy closes ports to NGO migrant ships, hundreds left stranded
Italy's new far-right-led government has closed its ports to rescue ships run by non-governmental groups.
Europe temperatures increased more than twice global average, report says
Europe is a leader in climate mitigation. That couldn't save it from also becoming a leader in temperature increases.
White House invites dozens of nations for ransomware summit
The White House is bringing together three dozen nations, the European Union and private-sector companies for a two-day summit that looks at how best to combat ransomware attacks.
RNC Day 2 features calls for GOP unity from Haley, DeSantis and Trump allies
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed former President Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Biden considering proposals to reform Supreme Court
President Biden is considering proposals to reform the Supreme Court, CBS News has learned.
Live Updates: Trump rally shooting investigation continues as details emerge
The FBI is investigating whether the shooter was a politically motivated homegrown domestic violent extremist, and investigators are combing through his background.
Nikki Haley endorses Trump in show of unity at RNC
"Donald Trump has my strong endorsement," Nikki Haley said in her speech at the Republican National Convention on the second night of the RNC.
U.S. intelligence detected Iranian plot against Trump, officials say
U.S. intelligence recently detected an Iranian plot against former President Donald Trump, two U.S. officials tell CBS News.
Fact check of Day 2 of the Republican National Convention
CBS News is fact checking statements made by GOP speakers on the second night of the 2024 RNC, where Donald Trump will become the GOP presidential nominee.
Some Democrats want DNC to cancel early virtual vote to nominate Biden
There had been a brief hiatus in the growing calls by House Democrats for a new nominee after Saturday's attempt on Donald Trump's life, but that seems to have ended.
Elon Musk moving X, SpaceX headquarters to Texas from California
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Georgia appeals court to hear arguments in Trump push to disqualify Fani Willis
The argument date means any prosecution of Trump will remain on hold until 2025.
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Live Updates: Trump rally shooting investigation continues as details emerge
The FBI is investigating whether the shooter was a politically motivated homegrown domestic violent extremist, and investigators are combing through his background.
Knife-wielding man fatally shot by out-of-state officers near GOP Convention
Thousands of officers from multiple jurisdictions are in Milwaukee providing additional security for the convention.
RNC Day 2 features calls for GOP unity from Haley, DeSantis and Trump allies
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed former President Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Nikki Haley endorses Trump in show of unity at RNC
"Donald Trump has my strong endorsement," Nikki Haley said in her speech at the Republican National Convention on the second night of the RNC.
NASA map captures extent of punishing heat in U.S.
The U.S. has contended with unrelenting temperatures this summer, and a map from NASA paints a dire picture of the scale of those persistent heat waves.
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Elon Musk announces X, SpaceX headquarters relocating to Texas
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Amazon Prime Day is dangerous time for warehouse workers, report says
Amazon's Prime Day, which generated $12.7 billion in sales in 2023, can also lead to more worker injuries, a Senate probe finds.
New homes are getting smaller. Here's what homebuyers can expect.
A larger stock of smaller homes could mean more budget-friendly options for buyers.
Apple releases iOS 18 preview. Here's what's new.
Apple users can now download an early version of a new iPhone operating system that will be officially released this fall.
What to know about JD Vance's position on key economic issues
JD Vance, who grew up poor in Ohio but later became a millionaire venture capitalist, aligns closely with Donald Trump on issues like trade and jobs.
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Live Updates: Trump rally shooting investigation continues as details emerge
The FBI is investigating whether the shooter was a politically motivated homegrown domestic violent extremist, and investigators are combing through his background.
Knife-wielding man fatally shot by out-of-state officers near GOP Convention
Thousands of officers from multiple jurisdictions are in Milwaukee providing additional security for the convention.
RNC Day 2 features calls for GOP unity from Haley, DeSantis and Trump allies
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed former President Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Nikki Haley endorses Trump in show of unity at RNC
"Donald Trump has my strong endorsement," Nikki Haley said in her speech at the Republican National Convention on the second night of the RNC.
Biden considering proposals to reform Supreme Court
President Biden is considering proposals to reform the Supreme Court, CBS News has learned.
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Amazon Prime Day is dangerous time for warehouse workers, report says
Amazon's Prime Day, which generated $12.7 billion in sales in 2023, can also lead to more worker injuries, a Senate probe finds.
The best U.S. hospitals for cancer care and other specialities, ranked
A new rankings list from U.S. News & World Report aims to highlight the top ranked hospitals for different specialized care needs, from cancer to cardiology.
Super spicy chips land 14 Japanese high school students in hospital
14 students from a Tokyo high school were rushed to a hospital after eating chips marketed as "so spicy that they might cause you pain."
Rite Aid closing dozens of additional stores. Here's where.
Rite Aid, which has already closed hundreds of stores, is shutting more locations in Michigan and Ohio.
From the archives: Richard Simmons' advice on exercise
Fitness guru Richard Simmons, who helped millions lose weight by preaching the value of exercise and movement, died Saturday, July 13, 2024, at age 76. In this November 30, 2003 commentary recorded for "Sunday Morning," Simmons offered his advice on dealing with holiday feasts, diets, and the benefits of "moving and grooving."
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Bangkok hotel deaths appear to be mass poisoning over bad investment
Officials say traces of cyanide were found on 6 people found dead in a Bangkok hotel, with one suspected of murdering the others.
U.S. military recommends permanently dismantling Gaza aid pier, sources say
Two U.S. officials say U.S. Central Command has recommended the military permanently dismantle the pier run by the U.S. military to get aid into Gaza amidst the Israel-Hamas war.
U.S. intelligence detected Iranian plot against Trump, officials say
U.S. intelligence recently detected an Iranian plot against former President Donald Trump, two U.S. officials tell CBS News.
Police dogs sniff out 6 tons of cocaine hidden in banana shipment
The discovery of $224 million of cocaine marked yet another major seizure of the drugs concealed alongside the tropical fruit.
What JD Vance has said about U.S. foreign policy
Here's a look at what Ohio Senator JD Vance, former President Trump's running mate, has said about some of the major international issues they would have to deal with if they win in November.
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NASA beams Missy Elliott song to Venus
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
Ingrid Andress going to rehab after widely criticized National Anthem
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
New "Big Brother" season to premiere
Season 26 of the CBS reality TV show "Big Brother" premieres on Wednesday. Sixteen new house guests will compete and strategize to evict one of their own each week to try and be the last person standing. The prize is $750,000. "Entertainment Tonight" host Nischelle Turner visited the house and even entered a one-day competition.
Shannen Doherty's co-stars pay tribute to late actress
"90210" stars like Jennie Garth and Brian Austin Green paid tribute, and Alyssa Milano commented on her "complicated relationship" with Shannen Doherty.
Kate Hudson on going from acting to music
In an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings," Kate Hudson opens up about her debut album "Glorious," the personal stories behind the songs and how her children inspired her musical journey.
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Elon Musk announces X, SpaceX headquarters relocating to Texas
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Apple releases iOS 18 preview. Here's what's new.
Apple users can now download an early version of a new iPhone operating system that will be officially released this fall.
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.
AT&T says customer data exposed in big data breach
AT&T on Friday disclosed that hackers had accessed records of calls and texts of "nearly all" its cellular customers for a six-month period between May 1, 2022, and Oct. 31, 2022. Jo Ling Kent reports.
What we know about latest AT&T data breach
AT&T disclosed yet another major data breach on Friday. The company said a third party illegally downloaded call and text records for nearly all its 109 million customers with accounts between May and October 2022. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent is following this story.
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Climate change is making days longer, according to new research
The melting of glaciers and polar ice sheets causes water to move closer to the equator, fattening the planet and slowing its rotation, according to a recent study.
Creature that washed up on New Zealand beach may be world's rarest whale
Spade-toothed whales are the world's rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. Until, perhaps, now. One may have washed up onto a New Zealand beach.
5 human cases of bird flu in Colorado poultry workers, health officials report
Symptoms among the new bird flu cases included "fever, chills, coughing and sore throat/runny nose," alongside pink eye and eye tearing, a CDC spokesperson confirmed Monday.
James Webb Space Telescope captures galaxies merging
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
Watch: Satellite video tracks Beryl's deadly 2-week journey
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season got off to a deadly start as Hurricane Beryl tore across the Caribbean, Mexico and eventually the U.S.
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Bangkok hotel deaths appear to be mass poisoning over bad investment
Officials say traces of cyanide were found on 6 people found dead in a Bangkok hotel, with one suspected of murdering the others.
Alleged extremist group leader accused of planning to poison kids in NYC
The alleged leader of a violent extremist group plotted to poison children and minorities in New York City, authorities said Tuesday.
Secret Service under fire following Trump shooting
Three snipers from local law enforcement were inside the building former President Trump's would-be assassin fired from, and one of them had spotted him outside on three separate occasions prior to the shooting. The sniper took a picture of the gunman nearly 30 minutes before the shooting, when he saw he had a rangefinder. Meg Oliver has more on the investigation.
U.S. crime: What to know before 2024 election
Tuesday's theme at the Republican National Convention is "Make America Safe Again." But how worried are Americans about crime? CBS News' Anthony Salvanto and Camilo Montoya-Galvez discuss the numbers.
Police dogs sniff out 6 tons of cocaine hidden in banana shipment
The discovery of $224 million of cocaine marked yet another major seizure of the drugs concealed alongside the tropical fruit.
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NASA beams Missy Elliott song to Venus
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
NASA celebrates Webb telescope anniversary
It has been two years since NASA's James Webb telescope gave us a stunning first look at the depth of our universe. To commemorate the achievement, NASA has released new images showing two distant galaxies interacting with each other. Jane Rigby, astrophysicist and a senior project scientist for the Webb telescope at NASA, joins CBS News to discuss.
James Webb Space Telescope captures galaxies merging
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
FAA investigating SpaceX rocket failure
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket suffered a catastrophic engine failure as it launched a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit Thursday night, the first time in nearly a decade the rocket has failed. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on that and the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets grounded following launch failure
The engine failure blamed for stranding 20 Starlink satellites in a low, non-survivable orbit was caused by a liquid oxygen leak.
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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.
Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
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Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
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Lara Trump reflects on assassination attempt
Lara Trump, who is the co-chair of the Republican National Committee, and is married to former President Donald Trump's son Eric, spoke Tuesday night at the 2024 Republican National Convention. She said she had a "very different" speech planned, but rewrote it in the wake of the attempted assassination of her father-in-law. "Nothing prepares you for a moment like that," she said.
Rubio argues for Trump's agenda at RNC Day 2
Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, a top contender for former President Donald Trump's 2024 vice presidential pick, who ultimately wasn't selected, delivered an impassioned speech Tuesday night at the Republican National Convention, arguing for Trump's "America first" agenda. "It is time to put our country and our people first again," Rubio said.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders speak at RNC Day 2
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders took the stage on the second night of the Republican National Convention to talk about former President Donald Trump's character, recalling memories from her time as White House press secretary during his administration. She began her speech by addressing the attempted assassination of Trump, saying "not even an assassin's bullet could stop him," then taking a jab at President Biden's age.
Revisiting memorable moments in RNC history
The 2024 Republican National Convention is already making its fair share of headlines. CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson takes a look back at the GOP conventions of elections past, and the defining moments spanning administrations.
Burgum on learning he wasn't Trump's VP pick
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum was on former President Donald Trump's shortlist for a potential 2024 running mate. On the second night of the Republican National Convention, Burgum sat down with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell to discuss the moment he learned he didn't make the cut.