3 fishermen rescued from remote Pacific island
Three fishermen who got stranded for more than a week on a remote island in Micronesia in the Pacific Ocean were rescued this week after spelling out "Help" on a beach using palm leaves.
Three fishermen who got stranded for more than a week on a remote island in Micronesia in the Pacific Ocean were rescued this week after spelling out "Help" on a beach using palm leaves.
In Connecticut, we meet the preservationists who are giving dilapidated lighthouses new life. Then in California, we learn about the efforts to restore an iconic fishing boat. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
One of the driest seasons on record last year means the harvest field didn't get enough rain. Weeks of triple-digit heat sent the crustaceans burrowing deeper into the mud, many unable to emerge.
Imported cheap Asian shrimp, grown in pond farms and often subsidized by foreign governments, has idled many of South Carolina's roughly 300 shrimpers.
Imported cheap Asian shrimp, grown in pond farms and often subsidized by foreign governments, has idled many of South Carolina's roughly 300 shrimpers this year. Mark Strassmann has more.
One official said the type of old fishing boat that sank in the Mediterranean, this one carrying as many as 750 people, are like "floating coffins."
The bodies of Brandi Tyau, Danielle Agcaoili and Maury Agcaoili have been found, but Robert Solis and boat captain Morgan Robidou are still missing.
Video taken by the U.S. Coast Guard aircrew shows the four fishermen wearing fluorescent green waders pulling sharks from the side of their white boat.
A temporary shelter-in-place order has been lifted in the Tacoma, Washington, area following a serious boat fire. A fishing vessel burst into flames early on Saturday. Lauren Donovan from our CBS News Seattle affiliate KIRO 7 News has more.
Biologists say the chinook salmon population has declined dramatically after years of drought.
"If there's a fish that's actually pulling him around, you don't know where he could go," a fire official said.
A kangaroo was saved from drowning in an Australian river after a boater grabbed it by the ears to get it out of the water.
A fisherman from the U.K. caught a massive goldfish-like carp weighing 67.4 pounds in a lake in France. It has a very appropriate name.
An estimated 1 billion crabs have mysteriously disappeared from Alaskan waters in two years, officials said.
The "once-in-a-lifetime experience" sent those on board scrambling as the "big mako" thrashed around on deck.
Sailfish are the fastest fish in the ocean and can reach speeds of almost 70 miles per hour.
WBZ-TV's Ken MacLeod reports.
A frustrated fisherman confessed to stabbing the endangered turtles after they got caught in his fishing nets, and he reportedly "regrets it now."
Fisherman Eugene Cronley spent nearly 40 minutes reeling in his record catch.
During the 36-hour search, which kicked off after the boat capsized early Tuesday morning, officials rescued three survivors and recovered 10 bodies.
Two lifeboats were "completely empty," while in another, three survivors were found "in a state of hypothermic shock," officials said.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that former President Donald Trump is entitled to immunity from federal prosecution for official actions he took while in office.
The Supreme Court's landmark decision ruled that Trump is immune from prosecution for official acts he took while in office.
Forecasters warned that Hurricane Beryl would bring "extremely dangerous" conditions.
Steve Bannon had to report to prison after the Supreme Court rejected his plea to stay out.
Border Patrol processed approximately 84,000 migrants in June, the lowest monthly level since President Biden took office.
The Israeli army ordered a mass evacuation of Palestinians from much of Khan Younis on Monday, a sign that troops are likely to launch a new ground assault.
After the debate prompted concern among Democrats about President Biden's fitness for a second term, his campaign is pushing forward and his family is encouraging him to stay in the race.
A Florida judge has released the transcripts of a 2006 grand jury investigation that looked into sex trafficking and rape allegations made against wealthy and infamous financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Hurricane Beryl is the first storm on record to reach a powerful Category 4 this early in the season.
Rep. Victoria Spartz is facing a weapons charge after her office confirmed she had an unloaded handgun in her suitcase while going through security at a Virginia airport.
Chicken Soup for the Soul, which once surged on the strength of nurturing content, tumbled deeper into debt after buying DVD provider Redbox.
Jonathan Kaye's attorney claims he was "terrorized" before throwing punch at a woman in June in Brooklyn.
Charlotte, a stingray at a North Carolina aquarium, made national news after the discovery she was pregnant even though there were no male stingrays in her tank.
California law takes effect today amid partisan divide over firearms that killed more than 48,000 Americans in 2022.
Chicken Soup for the Soul, which once surged on the strength of nurturing content, tumbled deeper into debt after buying DVD provider Redbox.
Jonathan Kaye's attorney claims he was "terrorized" before throwing punch at a woman in June in Brooklyn.
California law takes effect today amid partisan divide over firearms that killed more than 48,000 Americans in 2022.
So-called personality hires can bring real value to companies, but are sometimes resented by co-workers.
Wells Fargo tests dozens of burrito bowls from Chipotle Mexican Grill amid social media complaints about skimpy servings.
The Supreme Court's landmark decision ruled that Trump is immune from prosecution for official acts he took while in office.
Rep. Victoria Spartz is facing a weapons charge after her office confirmed she had an unloaded handgun in her suitcase while going through security at a Virginia airport.
After the debate prompted concern among Democrats about President Biden's fitness for a second term, his campaign is pushing forward and his family is encouraging him to stay in the race.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that former presidents are entitled to immunity from federal prosecution for official acts. Here's what that means for former President Donald Trump.
House Republicans want audio recordings of President Biden's interview with special counsel Robert Hur as part of their impeachment inquiry.
California law takes effect today amid partisan divide over firearms that killed more than 48,000 Americans in 2022.
More than 300 medicines are in short supply, including treatments for the side effects of chemotherapy, which can hugely affect a patient's recovery. Here's how.
Public health officials came armed with a serious message for Pride Month: Get vaccinated against mpox.
Does wearing a face mask help to prevent COVID? Four years after the pandemic began, here's what scientists have learned.
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook talks with experts about the distinctions between normal and abnormal aging as it affects memory issues, a workforce continuing beyond traditional retirement age, and the testing of surgeons who currently work without age limits. (This story was originally broadcast on February 18, 2024.)
Hurricane Beryl ripped doors, windows and roofs in homes across the southeast Caribbean after making landfall on the island of Carriacou as a Category 4.
The Israeli army ordered a mass evacuation of Palestinians from much of Khan Younis on Monday, a sign that troops are likely to launch a new ground assault.
Pope Francis has formally signed off on the canonization of Carlo Acutis, who will become the first-ever saint from the millennial generation.
Israeli forces had detained Al-Shifa hospital boss Mohammed Abu Selmia and said Hamas was using the facility as a commander center.
It was "f---ing mind-blowing," the "Back to the Future" actor posted about his appearance with the band at the Glastonbury Festival.
Legendary rapper Flavor Flav joins USA Water Polo national teams as the official hype man, bringing energy, support, and unexpected surprises to the athletes.
In a surprise appearance, Michael J. Fox joined Coldplay at the Glastonbury Festival in England on Saturday. Frontman Chris Martin introduced the actor, who joined in on the songs "Fix You" and "Humankind."
Construction engineer Joey Chestnut found his true calling when he became a competitive eater; he would go on to win the Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island 16 times since 2007. In this profile that originally aired on "CBS Sunday Morning" on July 4, 2010, correspondent Bill Geist talks with Chestnut about what he would (or would not) eat; with Joey's mother, Alicia, about his childhood love of hot dogs and macaroni & cheese; and with George Shea, chairman of Major League Eating, who calls Chestnut "the greatest eater in history."
It was "f---ing mind-blowing," the "Back to the Future" actor posted about his appearance with the band at the Glastonbury Festival.
Legendary rapper Flavor Flav is officially the new hype man for the USA Water Polo women's and men's national teams. He signed a 5-year sponsorship deal and is making a financial contribution to the women's Olympic team. His role includes multiple appearances annually at USA Water Polo events and exclusive social media collaborations. Flavor Flav and Maggie Steffens, U.S. women's water polo captain, join "CBS Mornings" to talk about their collaboration.
The meme-stock investor bought more than 9 million shares of the online pet supply company, causing its stock to surge.
This week marks 50 years since the debut of the barcode, those machine-readable black stripes that have changed many aspects of modern life. Bradley Blackburn looks back at its history.
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.
Three major mobile carriers say customers abroad can't make phone calls, send messages.
Recall involves about 132,000 units due to lithium-ion batteries that can overheat, with $20,000 in property damage reported.
The United States is now the world's leading exporter of liquified natural gas, or LNG, after the country tripled its output in the past six years, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Some environmentalists say this is defeating the Biden administration's goals of weaning us off fossil fuels to avert climate change-driven catastrophe in the future.
Called 2024 MK, the space rock will make its closest approach to Earth on Saturday.
Scientists are racing to figure out what's causing strange behavior and even deaths among fish, including the endangered sawfish. The phenomenon started in the Florida Keys, but has been seen as far north as Tampa.
South Africa is home to a large majority of the world's rhinos and as such is a hot spot for poaching driven by demand from Asia.
New research paints a worrying picture about the state of polar bears in Canada's Hudson Bay. The big furry bears could go extinct in the region as early as the 2030s due to thinning ice, longer ice-free seasons and human activity leading to climate change. Geoffrey York, one of the study's co-authors, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
Jonathan Kaye's attorney claims he was "terrorized" before throwing punch at a woman in June in Brooklyn.
New York Attorney General Letitia James's office is investigating a Utica Police encounter with Nyah Mway, a 13-year-old boy who appeared to aim a BB gun at officers that looked like an actual firearm, according to police. Mway was shot and killed by one of the officers after a foot chase. CBS News' Michael George reports.
Karen Read's murder trial has ended in a mistrial after a hung jury said deep divisions left them unable to reach a verdict. Read was accused in the 2022 killing of Boston police officer John O'Keefe, her boyfriend at the time. CBS News Boston's Penny Kmitt reports.
The judge warned defense lawyers last week that telling jurors alleged details about Nadine Menendez's ex-boyfriend risks turning the trial "into a soap opera."
A murky law involving emergency protection orders leads to some judges allowing domestic abusers to keep their weapons.
The problem for NASA and Boeing is that the Starliner's service module is discarded before re-entry and burns up in the atmosphere.
The latest GOES satellite will play a critical role in tracking hurricanes and other dangerous storms across North America.
China's Chang'e 6 is the first craft ever to collect soil and rock samples from the side of the moon that faces away from Earth into space.
NASA has again postponed the troubled Boeing Starliner's trip home from the International Space Station as crews assess a series of helium leaks. Those leaks had also delayed the first crewed launch of the ship multiple times. Mark Strassmann reports.
NASA canceled a spacewalk on Monday due to a leaky spacesuit. And Starliner commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and co-pilot Sunita Williams will remain at the International Space Station longer than planned after NASA and Boeing delayed the capsule's return to Earth. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks down the issues the astronauts are navigating in space.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that former President Donald Trump is entitled to immunity from federal prosecution for official actions he took while in office. Jan Crawford reports on the landmark decision and Bob Costa has more on reaction from the Trump campaign.
President Biden narrowly won Wisconsin in 2020. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle spoke with voters there to see if they're still sticking with Biden in 2024.
In former President Donald Trump's immunity claim, three Supreme Court justices issued a blistering dissent Monday, penned by Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Thomas Dupree, former U.S. deputy assistant attorney general, joins "America Decides" with analysis. Then, Shelby Talcott, politics reporter for Semafor, and Brakkton Booker, national political correspondent for Politico, join with more.
President Biden's family is urging him to stay in the 2024 race as top Democrats close ranks around the president after his debate performance last week. Democratic strategist Ashley Etienne joins "America Decides" to discuss what elected Democrats are saying about the top of the ticket.
When then-President Lyndon B. Johnson announced he would not run again in 1968, it rocked American politics. With President Biden facing calls to step aside after his debate performance, it's still unclear whether he will have an LBJ moment of his own. Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley joins to discuss.