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The list of 10 most endangered rivers of 2025, according to the nonprofit American Rivers, includes the Mississippi River and the lower Rio Grande.
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The list of 10 most endangered rivers of 2025, according to the nonprofit American Rivers, includes the Mississippi River and the lower Rio Grande.
"Rivers are places where people's souls heal," says Heather Taylor-Miesle, senior vice president of conservation at non-profit American Rivers. But many of those rivers in the U.S. are in danger. Pollution, flooding and mismanagement are rampant across U.S. waterways, and this year, 10 rivers have been listed among American Rivers' most endangered. But Taylor-Miesle says that while those threats persist, so does hope — as long as communities take action.
The latest hurricane forecast from Colorado State University is predicting at least four major hurricanes this season. That comes as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reels from massive budget cuts. Rob Marciano reports.
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JD Vance nearly fumbled Ohio State's college football championship trophy in a White House celebration Monday.
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Pop star Katy Perry, one of the six women aboard Blue Origin's spaceflight, explained why she chose not to sing one of her own songs during the historic journey.
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Cody Balmer, the man accused of setting the Pennsylvania governor's mansion on fire, has been arraigned on multiple charges, including arson, attempted murder and terrorism. Court documents show Balmer told police he harbored hatred for Gov. Josh Shapiro and wanted to beat him with a hammer. The governor and his family escaped from the home. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
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