An oil tanker exploded off of Japan's southwest coast near Himeji port
An oil tanker exploded off of Japan's southwest coast near Himeji port, leaving one of the eight people aboard missing and the other seven injured.
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There is growing anger in Western Turkey over the country’s worst ever mine disaster. At least 299 miners were killed in a deep underground explosion
There is growing anger in Western Turkey over the country’s worst ever mine disaster. At least 299 miners were killed in a deep underground explosion. The mining company and the Turkish government have denied negligence, but that’s only ignited tempers and triggered protests. Holly Williams reports.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the May 16, 2014 edition.
The federal government fined General Motors $35 million, the maximum penalty allowed by law, for failing to tell safety regulators about a defect that's been linked to 13 deaths and 31 crashes. Internal documents show how GM trained employees to tamp down bad news; and, as part of our continuing series "On the Road," Steve Hartman meets Gina Pearson who was more likely to end up behind bars than graduating with a college degree. But she credits her turnaround to a very special person.
Demonstrators are blaming the government for the explosion and fire at a mine in Turkey
Demonstrators are blaming the government for the explosion and fire at a mine in Turkey. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports from Soma, Turkey, where distraught relatives are mourning.
Some drivers upset as blasts can stop traffic for up to 25 minutes
The Colorado Department of Transportation is ramping up some construction projects along I-70, including blasting both inside and out of mountain tunnels. KCNC's Jeff Todd reports.
An explosion and fire at a coal mine killed at least 205 workers, with hundreds still trapped inside
An explosion and fire at a coal mine killed at least 205 workers, with hundreds still trapped inside. The Turkish government said its hopes of finding more survivors are diminishing. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports.
An explosion and fire at a coal mine in western Turkey have left dozens dead, while hundreds remain trapped
An explosion and fire at a coal mine in western Turkey have left dozens dead, while hundreds remain trapped. The disaster occurred during a change in shift at the mine, leading to confusion about the number of dead and injured. Holly Williams reports.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from May 13, 2014
The Dow and S&P are hitting all-time highs, but one veteran trader says the pace is making him nervous and that the market is not a reflection of the economy. Anthony Mason reports on whether the surge is a bubble; and, President Barack Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to Army Sgt. Kyle White for risking his life in Afghanistan to save fellow soldiers
A look back at what we've been covering on “CBS This Morning"
A look back at what we've been covering on “CBS This Morning.”
New Hampshire police are investigating a domestic dispute that ended with a police officer killed and a deadly home explosion
New Hampshire police are investigating a domestic dispute that ended with a police officer killed and a deadly home explosion. CBS Boston station WBZ's Sera Congi reports.
Emergency crews responded to a deadly coal mine collapse at Brody Mine in West Virginia
Emergency crews responded to a deadly coal mine collapse at Brody Mine in West Virginia. During a 12-month period ending last August, the mine had received 253 significant and substantial safety violations from the federal government. Norah O'Donnell reports.
Another round of severe weather cut across parts of the middle of the U.S., and lightning strikes triggered explosions at two San Antonio oil storage tanks on Friday
Another round of severe weather cut across parts of the middle of the U.S., and lightning strikes triggered explosions at two San Antonio oil storage tanks on Friday. Ed Curran, a meteorologist from CBS Chicago station WBBM-TV has the latest severe weather forecast.
Instruments on NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory recorded video of "prominence eruptions" blasting off the surface of the sun
Instruments on NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory recorded video of "prominence eruptions" blasting off the surface of the sun.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the May 1, 2014 edition
The Philadelphia area received twice as much rain in a day than it gets in a month, and water from the flooded Schuylkill River surrounded buildings and submerged cars and roads. New York City experienced its tenth wettest day on record; and, Carol Daly suffers from advanced Alzheimer's, and her husband Mike provides full-time care. Laughter, love and duty still hold the couple together as Carol's world shrinks and Mike's burden grows.
Officials are looking into the cause of a deadly explosion at a jail in Pensacola, Fla.
Officials are looking into the cause of a deadly explosion at a jail in Pensacola, Fla. Two inmates are dead, and 150 inmates and corrections officers are hurt. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports from outside the jail.
The small town of Opal, Wyo., had to be evacuated following a large explosion at a nearby natural gas plant. The plant had to be shut down, but no injuries were reported
The small town of Opal, Wyo., had to be evacuated following a large explosion at a nearby natural gas plant. The plant had to be shut down, but no injuries were reported. KUTV's Cristina Flores reports.
The vice president joined the Boston community to mark the one-year anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing
Vice President Joe Biden joined the Boston community to mark the one-year anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing.
One year after the Boston Marathon bombing took the lives of 3 people and injured hundreds of others, a wreath laying ceremony was held in remembrance of those who died
One year after the Boston Marathon bombing took the lives of 3 people and injured hundreds of others, a wreath laying ceremony was held in remembrance of those who died. The ceremony was attended by the families of the three bombing victims as well as relatives of a Massachusetts Institute of Technology police officer killed in the blasts' aftermath.
Flash Points: CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss national security takeaways from the 2013 Boston Marathon
Flash Points: CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss national security takeaways from the 2013 Boston Marathon.
All seven people on-board survived, two passengers suffered minor injuries
Caught on Tape: On April 5, 2014, a hot air balloon with seven people on-board crashed into power lines in Noblesville, Ind. Two passengers suffered minor injuries. A number of households and businesses sustained a loss of power as a result.
Three bombs were detonated outside of Cairo University, leaving a police brigadier-general dead, and several others injured. The third bomb exploded as security personnel scoured the site for clues
Three bombs were detonated outside of Cairo University, leaving a police brigadier-general dead, and several others injured. The third bomb exploded as security personnel scoured the site for clues. Egypt has been in a state of unrest since President Mohamed Morsi's ouster last summer. CBS News' Alex Ortiz reports.
Eight people were killed after a gas explosion leveled two New York City buildings
Eight people were killed after a gas explosion leveled two New York City buildings. Emergency workers are expected to reach the basement levels as federal officials join them to pinpoint the cause and timeline of the gas leak. Michelle Miller reports.
Surveillance video from across the street captures the moment a building exploded in the New York City neighborhood of East Harlem
Surveillance footage from across the street captures the moment a building exploded in the East Harlem section of New York City. The video captures a man crossing the street nearly getting knocked off his feet while dodging debris. Investigators believe a gas leak caused the explosion. WCBS-TV reporter Kathryn Brown reports.
A surveillance camera captured the explosion that brought down two five-story apartment buildings in the Harlem section of New York City. The video shows debris raining down on the street just outside the building.
A surveillance camera captured the explosion that brought down two five-story apartment buildings in the Harlem section of New York City. The video shows debris raining down on the street just outside the building. Investigators suspect a gas leak was the cause. Scott Pelley reports.
The full episode of The CBS Evening News from March 14, 2014.
Sources say two communications systems on Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 stopped working, one after the other, before the flight vanished from civilian radar screens; and, Steve Hartman meets a high school wrestler whose dad was diagnosed with an incurable form of cancer. The teen took it upon himself to try to make the disease disappear -- if only for a moment.
7th top Hezbollah commander killed by Israeli airstrike as conflict escalates
Hezbollah confirmed his death, making him the seventh senior Hezbollah leader slain in Israeli strikes in a little over a week.
At least 63 dead from Helene in Southeast, millions still without power
In North Carolina alone, more than 400 roads remained closed on Saturday as floodwaters began to recede and reveal the extent of damage from Hurricane Helene.
FEMA administrator on N.C. flooding: "I don't know that anybody could be fully prepared"
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell called the storm "a true multi-state event" that's had "significant impacts" across five states.
North Carolina's Asheville devastated after Helene hits mountain town
In North Carolina, more than 400 roads remained closed on Saturday as floodwaters began to recede and reveal the extent of damage.
U.S. military says it killed 37 militants in Syria airstrikes
U.S. Central Command said two of the dead were senior militants affiliated with the extremist Islamic State group and an al-Qaeda-linked group in Syria.
New Zealand reclaims world record for largest mass haka
The record was broken in deafening fashion at Eden Park rugby stadium in Auckland.
Trump levies more personal attacks on Harris in Wisconsin rally
In a speech in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, the Republican nominee intensified his personal attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris.
Austria's far-right Freedom Party heading for its first national election win
A projection for ORF public television, based on counting of more than half the votes, put support for the Freedom Party at 29.2% and Chancellor Karl Nehammer's Austrian People's Party at 26.3%.
California's Newsom vetoes bill requiring speeding alerts in new cars
California would have become the first to require such systems for all new cars, trucks and buses sold in the state starting in 2030.
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FEMA administrator on N.C. flooding: "I don't know that anybody could be fully prepared"
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell called the storm "a true multi-state event" that's had "significant impacts" across five states.
Malcolm Gladwell's life has changed; he has not
The bestselling author's latest, "Revenge of the Tipping Point," builds on a familiar idea from his books: You may think you know how the world works, but you're wrong!
President Joe Biden on Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday
On the occasion of Jimmy Carter turning 100, President Biden honors the former president and humanitarian for his decades of public service, as well as his hopeful vision of our country and tireless commitment to a better world.
Brush with fame: The public's one-sided bond with celebrities
Parasocial relationships are those that are one-sided – like the fascination and devotion that fans hold for their favorite celebrities. How do they speak to the human condition?
Did a former Idaho state trooper use his training to stage his wife's death?
Kendy Howard, a 48-year-old wife and mother, was found dead in her bathtub with a gunshot wound to the head. Evidence at the scene led investigators to take a hard look at her husband, a former Idaho state trooper. Did he have the know-how to get away with murder?
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Southwest is renovating its cabins. Here's what the planes will look like.
Bigger bins and premium-priced seating with added legroom are just some of the changes the carrier is betting will win over customers.
Hurricane Helene hits homeowners already facing soaring insurance costs
Rising Florida home insurance rates, which surged 45% from 2017 to 2022, are likely to keep climbing along with the mercury, experts say.
Amazon, Walmart still sell older dressers that pose tip-over risk, CR finds
Loophole in law means potentially deadly furniture is still being sold by major retailers, advocacy group cautions.
Key U.S. inflation gauge shows prices continued cooling in August
Grocery costs barely rose last month, according to Friday's report, and energy costs dropped 0.8%, led by cheaper gasoline.
White House urges dockworkers and East Coast ports to avoid strike
A government task force is ready to help minimize supply-chain disruptions in case of a prolonged East Coast port strike, Biden administration says
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Transcript: Larry Hogan, former Maryland governor, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 29, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Larry Hogan, former Maryland governor, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Sept. 29, 2024.
Transcript: H.R. McMaster, former National Security Adviser, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 29, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with H.R. McMaster, CBS News contributor and former National Security Adviser, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Sept. 29, 2024.
Transcript: FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 29, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Sept. 29, 2024.
Transcript: Sen. Tom Cotton on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 29, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Tom Cotton, Republican of Arkansas, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Sept. 29, 2024.
Transcript: Ret. Gen. Stanley McChrystal on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 29, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Retired Army General Stanley McChrystal on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Sept. 29, 2024.
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Embattled Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre to resign
The Senate approved a resolution on Wednesday that was intended to hold Ralph de la Torre in criminal contempt for failing to testify before a committee.
A birth injury left him in agony. A complex surgery "changed everything"
Tyler Theroux was born with a brachial plexus injury that would eventually leave him depressed and in extreme pain. A complex surgery finally provided relief.
Amazon, Walmart still sell older dressers that pose tip-over risk, CR finds
Loophole in law means potentially deadly furniture is still being sold by major retailers, advocacy group cautions.
USDA had cut back on listeria testing, ahead of deadly Boar's Head outbreak
Officials claim the changes "had no bearing" on Boar's Head's now-shuttered plant.
Alcohol can increase your cancer risk. Here's what experts want you to know.
Many Americans are unaware of the connection between drinking and cancer risk, despite growing research that points to the negative health impacts of alcohol.
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Austria's far-right Freedom Party heading for its first national election win
A projection for ORF public television, based on counting of more than half the votes, put support for the Freedom Party at 29.2% and Chancellor Karl Nehammer's Austrian People's Party at 26.3%.
Pope Francis denounces military attacks that go "beyond morality"
Pope Francis, who didn't mention Israel by name and said he was speaking in general terms, said that "the defense must always be proportional to that attack."
New Zealand reclaims world record for largest mass haka
The record was broken in deafening fashion at Eden Park rugby stadium in Auckland.
U.S. military says it killed 37 militants in Syria airstrikes
U.S. Central Command said two of the dead were senior militants affiliated with the extremist Islamic State group and an al-Qaeda-linked group in Syria.
7th top Hezbollah commander killed by Israeli airstrike as conflict escalates
Hezbollah confirmed his death, making him the seventh senior Hezbollah leader slain in Israeli strikes in a little over a week. They include founding members who had evaded death or detention for decades.
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Malcolm Gladwell on "Revenge of the Tipping Point"
Bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell's latest, "Revenge of the Tipping Point," builds on a familiar idea from his books: You may think you know how the world works, but you're wrong! The provocative Gladwell talks with correspondent David Pogue about why he's refused to change his approach, his work ethic, or his contrarianism.
Coldplay on their record-breaking world tour: "We're having such a great time"
During a stop on their "Music of the Spheres" global tour, which Billboard calls "the biggest rock tour of all time," Chris Martin, Will Champion, Guy Berryman and Jonny Buckland talk about their new album, the songwriting process, and their future playing together.
Coldplay on their record-breaking world tour
Twenty-five years after their first hit record, Coldplay's current world tour, which Billboard calls "the biggest rock tour of all time," has earned more than a billion dollars and sold more than 10 million tickets. During a stop in Dublin, correspondent Anthony Mason catches up with Chris Martin, Will Champion, Guy Berryman and Jonny Buckland to talk about "Moon Music" (the band's tenth studio album), the songwriting process, and their future playing together.
Ina Garten: Recipe for success
Ina Garten was working an economic policy job at the White House when, at age 30, she changed direction, buying a small specialty food store called the Barefoot Contessa in West Hampton Beach, New York. It started her on a career as an entrepreneur, cookbook author and culinary TV host. Garten, whose new memoir is "Be Ready When the Luck Happens," talks with correspondent Rita Braver about her painful childhood; her marriage; and what she thinks about the prospect of retiring.
Remembering "Downton Abbey" actress Maggie Smith
Dame Maggie Smith, whose luminous stage and screen career included two Oscars and a Tony Award, died on Friday, September 27, 2024, at age 89. Correspondent Martha Teichner has a remembrance of the actress whose most famous role came late in life – as the prickly, imperious Lady Violet Crawley in the TV series "Downton Abbey."
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In Finland, classes in recognizing fake news, disinformation
Being able to identify hoaxes, avoid scams, and debunk propaganda is a civic skill required in today's information society. That's why the curriculum of students in Finland includes media literacy lessons, aimed at safeguarding a precious resource: the truth. Correspondent Chris Livesay reports.
Capsule launches that will bring Starliner crew home
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Saturday with a NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut aboard a Crew Dragon capsule that normally carries four. That is because the Crew Dragon's two empty seats will be used to give two Boeing Starliner astronauts a ride back to Earth next February. Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were part of Boeing's first crewed test flight of its Starliner, and though it got them to the International Space Station back in June, problems with its propulsion system prompted NASA to look for another ride. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
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.
Top staff leave OpenAI amid for-profit push
Top U.S. artificial intelligence startup OpenAI took a hit Thursday after three of its top executives exited the company. The departures come as CEO Sam Altman is reportedly preparing to turn OpenAI into a traditional for-profit company. Connie Guglielmo, senior vice president focused on AI edit strategy for CNET, joins CBS News to examine the future of the startup.
Super Micro Computer shares plunge on report of federal probe
Super Micro Computer's stock price fell sharply after the Wall Street Journal reported the company faces a federal investigation.
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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.
Climate change views in Florida and Texas
Florida is bracing for the wrath of Hurricane Helene. A common question that scientists face during natural disasters like this is: Has climate change impacted their severity? CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim Defede and CBS News Texas investigative reporter Brian New break down how lawmakers and residents in their states view climate change amid natural disasters.
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Did a former Idaho state trooper use his training to stage his wife's death?
Kendy Howard, a 48-year-old wife and mother, was found dead in her bathtub with a gunshot wound to the head. Evidence at the scene led investigators to take a hard look at her husband, a former Idaho state trooper. Did he have the know-how to get away with murder?
Menendez brothers' claims of abuse supported by letter, new allegation
Lyle Menendez tells "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales, "There's just never been a case of guilt or innocence. It was always about why it happened."
How a former Idaho state trooper was arrested for his wife's murder
Kendy Howard was found dead in her bathtub. While dispatched as a suicide, clues at the scene made Kootenai County authorities suspicious.
Arkansas couple accused of trying to sell baby for beer, money
Darien Urban, 21, and Shalene Ehlers, 20, the baby's parents were arrested after they allegedly tried to sell their 2-month-old baby because having three dogs and an infant was "not working."
At least 17 killed in 2 mass shootings in the same town in South Africa
A search was underway for the suspects, national police spokesperson Brig. Athlenda Mathe said in a statement regarding the two mass shootings in South Africa.
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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
2 cosmonauts, NASA astronaut return to Earth after marathon mission
The Soyuz landing in Kazakhstan sets the stage for launch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon flight to the space station Thursday.
"Mini-moon" to temporarily orbit Earth
For the next two months, Earth will have a "mini-moon" when a small asteroid temporarily orbits the planet. Scientists say the asteroid, which is only 33 feet long, will enter Earth's gravity in a horseshoe orbit September 29 before leaving on November 25. Most people won't get a glimpse of this mini-moon though, it's too small to see without professional equipment.
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McChrystal on Harris endorsement
Ret. Gen. Stanley McChrystal has backed Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential race, telling "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "character is very important, and so I'm voting for character. I'm voting for Kamala Harris."
Nasrallah's cousin emerging as replacement
Israel's military said Saturday that it had killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, and a cousin of his is already emerging as his replacement who could rule the terrorist organization in a similar fashion, Imtiaz Tyab reports from Tel Aviv.
Cotton: "All of Hezbollah's leadership needs to be eliminated"
Amid Israel's attacks that have taken out Hezbollah's top leadership, Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "all of Hezbollah's leadership needs to be eliminated, just like all of its arsenal needs to be eliminated."
FEMA administrator on North Carolina flooding
Amid historic flooding in North Carolina from the remnants from Hurricane Helene, FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "I don't know that anybody could be fully prepared for the amount of flooding and landslides that they are experiencing right now."
Open: "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 29, 2024
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Robert Costa speaks to FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell as storm Helene wreaks havoc throughout the southeastern U.S. Plus, former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on the 2024 presidential race.