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The Biden administration in 2021 set aside $50 billion for improvements to water and wastewater infrastructure. EPA Administrator Michael Regan tells CBS News' Tom Hanson that "We have to be better positioned to deal with our obligation to provide quality, affordable drinking water to everyone in this country."
EPA Administrator Michael Regan visited East Palestine, Ohio, on Thursday in wake of a train derailment and chemical release. Roxana Saberi spoke to residents who are living in fear after the disaster.
CBS News chief investigative correspondent Jim Axelrod spoke with the head of the Environmental Protection Agency about the recent water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi, which left thousands of residents without clean running water for days. EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan said "all options are on the table," including a possible federal takeover of the city's troubled water system.
"It's hard to explain how and why government has failed the city of Jackson and the people of Jackson," EPA Administrator Michael Regan told CBS News.
Two women testified before the House Ethics Committee that Matt Gaetz paid them "for sex," their lawyer told CBS News' Major Garrett.
Officials suspect that migratory birds likely spread the H5N1 virus there.
Chinese authorities haven't said how many children and adults were injured in the latest incident at a school, nor if it was an accident, or the latest in a series of attacks targeting kids.
A senior Israeli official has said openly that the West Bank should become part of Israel, not a future Palestine. Could it happen under Trump?
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
Jose Ibarra, 26, is charged with murder and other crimes in Laken Riley's death in February.
President-elect Donald Trump announced he selected former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as attorney general.
Arthur Frommer, whose "Europe on 5 Dollars a Day" guidebooks revolutionized leisure travel by persuading average Americans to take budget vacations abroad, has died. He was 95.
The families of eight school shooting victims opened their doors to Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp, allowing them to document their children's bedrooms.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
Officials suspect that migratory birds likely spread the H5N1 virus there.
Jose Ibarra, 26, is charged with murder and other crimes in Laken Riley's death in February.
A man pleaded guilty in the 2015 killings of a Georgia couple after a magnet fisher pulled in a rifle and other evidence linked to the case.
Texas public elementary schools could use teachings from the Bible in lessons under a proposal drawing intense opposition and praise.
Arthur Frommer, whose "Europe on 5 Dollars a Day" guidebooks revolutionized leisure travel by persuading average Americans to take budget vacations abroad, has died. He was 95.
"Inside the NBA" will continue on other networks, even though will no longer be airing on TNT at the end of this season.
Stop & Shop stores across Massachusetts have empty shelves due to a cyberattack.
Spirit's bankruptcy filing will likely mean higher airfares across airlines as it trims schedule, according to experts.
Robert F. Kennedy's Jr. push to remove fluoride from the nation's public water supply could benefit some companies. Here's why.
Texas public elementary schools could use teachings from the Bible in lessons under a proposal drawing intense opposition and praise.
President-elect Donald Trump says former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy is his choice for transportation secretary as he continues to roll out picks for his Cabinet.
Robert F. Kennedy's Jr. push to remove fluoride from the nation's public water supply could benefit some companies. Here's why.
President-elect Donald Trump announced he selected former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as attorney general.
Two women testified before the House Ethics Committee that Matt Gaetz paid them "for sex," their lawyer told CBS News' Major Garrett.
Officials suspect that migratory birds likely spread the H5N1 virus there.
Robert F. Kennedy's Jr. push to remove fluoride from the nation's public water supply could benefit some companies. Here's why.
Kennedy insists he is not "anti-vaccine," but he has a long record of false and misleading statements about their safety and benefits. What could he do as Trump's HHS secretary?
Canada's Bestar recalled wall beds only after learning of dozens of cases in which its beds detached from the walls, feds say.
E. coli outbreaks in food are making headlines, prompting questions about how to stay safe from the bacteria that can cause sickness.
As undersea cables are cut, Finland and Germany say Europe is threated not only bt Russia's war in Ukraine, but "from hybrid warfare by malicious actors."
A senior Israeli official has said openly that the West Bank should become part of Israel, not a future Palestine. Could it happen under Trump?
Parts of the Great Barrer Reef have suffered the highest coral mortality on record, Australian researchers say, and they fear the rest of it has suffered a similar fate.
Chinese authorities haven't said how many children and adults were injured in the latest incident at a school, nor if it was an accident, or the latest in a series of attacks targeting kids.
Ballet dancer Vladimir Shklyarov fell from a fifth-floor balcony after taking painkillers ahead of back surgery, Russian media reported.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
Paul Teal's fiancée and fellow "One Tree Hill" actors shared tribute posts memorializing him.
"Inside the NBA" will continue on other networks, even though will no longer be airing on TNT at the end of this season.
The stars of Ridley Scott's "Gladiator II" discuss the film's legacy and stepping back into the world of ancient Rome.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
The Justice Department is reportedly asking a judge to force Google's parent company to sell its Chrome browser following a ruling that declared the company's search engine practices an illegal monopoly.
As climate change intensifies, the race for a more eco-friendly car has revved up. Itay Hod reports on the newest twist on travel.
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.
In an online conversation about aging adults, Google's Gemini AI chatbot responded with a threatening message, telling the user to "please die."
On Wednesday, a judge allowed a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit to move forward that accuses Meta of creating an illegal monopoly with Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains.
Former leaders and climate experts have issued a letter calling the U.N.'s annual climate meeting "no longer fit for purpose." Recently, CBS News spoke with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about the summit and what the incoming Trump presidency means for clean energy and climate change. The conversation took place before the president-elect made his pick for energy secretary.
Parts of the Great Barrer Reef have suffered the highest coral mortality on record, Australian researchers say, and they fear the rest of it has suffered a similar fate.
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to "drill, baby, drill" on Day 1 in office. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to take a closer look at the environmental impact of some of Trump's potential energy and climate policies.
2024 is on pace to be the hottest year on record worldwide. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and climatologist Marina Jurica reports that extreme weather events cost the global economy over $2 trillion in the last 10 years.
Scientists say they've discovered a "mega coral" three times bigger than the previous record holder - so huge they initially thought it was a shipwreck.
Jose Ibarra, 26, is charged with murder and other crimes in Laken Riley's death in February.
A man pleaded guilty in the 2015 killings of a Georgia couple after a magnet fisher pulled in a rifle and other evidence linked to the case.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom decided to defer the Menendez brothers' clemency decision to incoming District Attorney Nathan Hochman.
CBS News has learned the case against the man accused of killing a University of Georgia nursing student could be in the hands of the judge as early as Tuesday. Jose Ibarra, an undocumented immigrant from Venezuela, has pleaded not guilty to killing 22-year-old Laken Riley while she was jogging on campus in February. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has the latest from Athens, Georgia.
Officials say 13 people were shot during two incidents along a New Orleans "second line" parade route. CBS News' Kati Weis breaks down what's known.
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
November's full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, is the last supermoon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Beaver Moon.
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
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.
The Justice Department is reportedly asking a judge to force Google's parent company to sell its Chrome browser following a ruling that declared the company's search engine practices an illegal monopoly.
Arthur Frommer, whose "Europe on 5 Dollars a Day" guidebooks helped average Americans embark on budget vacations abroad, has died. He was 95.
TSA administrator David Pekoske talks with "CBS Mornings" about anticipated record holiday travel ahead of Thanksgiving, new travel technologies and working with the incoming Trump administration.
Former leaders and climate experts have issued a letter calling the U.N.'s annual climate meeting "no longer fit for purpose." Recently, CBS News spoke with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about the summit and what the incoming Trump presidency means for clean energy and climate change. The conversation took place before the president-elect made his pick for energy secretary.
The trial continues for a man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley as it enters its third day of testimony. Prosecutors say Jose Ibarra, who entered the U.S. illegally two years ago, killed Riley while she was out jogging in February and left behind a trove of physical evidence. Defense attorneys say the evidence is not linked to Ibarra. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi says immigration will not be discussed at the trial.