Get ready for one of the strongest El Ninos ever
Forecasters say it is almost certain that El Nino will continue into the spring, bringing heavy rain and more frequent storms
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Deep-sea dives off Hawaii reveal strange creatures
Robotic mission is mapping some of the deepest reaches of the Pacific and captured stunning images
How hurricane forecasts have improved since Katrina
With faster computers and better models, storm tracking has gotten more precise, but hurdles remain
July was Earth's hottest month in recorded history
NOAA scientists "99 percent sure" we're on track for anther record-setting warm year
Q&A: What does "Godzilla" El Nino mean for California?
The serious risks - and possible benefits - of a record-setting El Nino weather pattern
Forecasters warn that "Godzilla El Nino" could hit U.S.
NOAA climatologists predict that this El Nino could bring intense storms to drought-hit California
Alien of the deep has needle-sharp teeth
Newly discovered species of anglerfish lives deep in the Gulf of Mexico
NOAA updates 2015 Atlantic hurricane season outlook
Despite a below-normal forecast, officials warn those on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts to stay "prepared and vigilant"
Are massive wildfires the new normal?
"We suspect that things aren't normal anymore," one expert says, as raging wildfires spark debate over the role of climate change
How to survive a rip current
Expert advice for protecting yourself against one of the top dangers in the ocean
Temperatures in June set another global heat record
June was the fourth month in 2015 with record-breaking temperatures, making the first half of the year the warmest ever
Climate change in 2014: Record temps and rising seas
Two new reports paint a sobering picture of a planet enduring melting ice sheets, heat waves, warming seas and health dangers
"Severe" algae bloom in store for Lake Erie
Researchers are warning that the Great Lake may be in for one of the biggest algae blooms of the century
June temperatures were second highest on record
It was especially hot out West, where the heat and lack of rain has contributed to droughts in California and Washington
Whale tangled in fishing gear for 3 days rescued
Minke whale found near Martha's Vineyard had rope wrapped around its jaw when rescuers arrived to free it
Newly identified coral can live for over 4,000 years
Found throughout Hawaii, the black coral is the oldest marine organism on the planet
Climate change could drain global seafood supplies
"The types of fish that we will have on our dinner table will be very different in the future," one researcher said
Solar storm hit Earth, may pull aurora borealis south
Federal forecasters said the northern lights may be visible Tuesday night as far south as Iowa or Pennsylvania
May was hottest globally, wettest in U.S.
A new NOAA report finds May was the hottest in 136 years of global record-keeping and some states saw alltime high rainfall
Google brings the world's coral reefs to your screen
Google Street View imagery from 40 underwater locations includes virtual dives off Bali, the Bahamas and the Great Barrier Reef
May was wettest on record, despite drought in West
The rainy conditions were especially bad in Oklahoma and Texas, where flooding destroyed property and left scores dead
New Fed data shows global warming not stopping or slowing
"The reality is that there is no hiatus," said the lead author of a new study
NOAA's 2015 hurricane season forecast: What to expect
The persistence of El Niño in the Pacific could contribute to very different conditions on the East and West Coasts
El Niño to soak plains this summer; West will stay dry
NOAA's summer forecast offers no relief from long-running droughts in California and, more recently, Washington
World passes critical global warming milestone
Concentrations of greenhouse gas emissions have passed a threshhold higher than they have been for millions of years
New Orleans attacker posted videos declaring support for ISIS, FBI says
One day after a man drove a truck into New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street, the FBI says he likely did not have accomplices.
Details emerge about the victims of deadly New Orleans attack
At least 15 people were killed after a driver slammed into a crowd celebrating New Year's on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.
What we know about the New Orleans truck attacker
A man "hellbent" on creating carnage drove around barricades and hurtled down Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter, police said.
Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, killing 1
The explosion outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas on New Year's Day is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, sources said.
What to know about the Sugar Bowl 2025
The Sugar Bowl, postponed after a tragic New Year's Day terror attack in New Orleans, will now kick off today at 3 p.m. CST.
Biden to mark 235 judicial confirmations during White House tenure
President Biden will deliver remarks from the White House highlighting the 235 judges confirmed by the Senate during his single term in office.
Biden to award Presidential Citizens Medal to Cheney, Thompson
Rep. Bennie Thompson, a Mississippi Democrat, and former Rep. Liz Cheney, a Wyoming Republican, served as chair and vice chair of the House Jan. 6 select committee.
Stomach bug symptoms to know as norovirus cases surge in parts of U.S.
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show cases of norovirus, the highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in parts of the U.S.
Gunman kills 12 people including 2 kids in Montenegro shooting spree
Officials say a gunman opened fire at multiple locations in Montenegro, killing a dozen people before turning the gun on himself.
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Biden to mark 235 judicial confirmations during White House tenure
President Biden will deliver remarks from the White House highlighting the 235 judges confirmed by the Senate during his single term in office.
China hits dozens of U.S. companies before expected Trump tariffs
China's Ministry of Commerce adds 28 U.S. entities to export control list to "safeguard national security and interests."
What to know about the Sugar Bowl 2025
The Sugar Bowl, postponed after a tragic New Year's Day terror attack in New Orleans, will now kick off today at 3 p.m. CST.
Tesla's annual sales drop for the first time in a decade
Tesla's increase in global sales in the fourth quarter was not enough to overcome a sluggish first half of the year.
New Orleans attacker posted videos declaring support for ISIS, FBI says
One day after a man drove a truck into New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street, the FBI says he likely did not have accomplices.
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China hits dozens of U.S. companies before expected Trump tariffs
China's Ministry of Commerce adds 28 U.S. entities to export control list to "safeguard national security and interests."
Tesla's annual sales drop for the first time in a decade
Tesla's increase in global sales in the fourth quarter was not enough to overcome a sluggish first half of the year.
Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, killing 1
The explosion outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas on New Year's Day is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, sources said.
Here are 9 states cutting their individual income taxes on Jan. 1
Some states are ushering in lower income tax rates in January, part of a recent push to cut taxes for their residents.
Here's what's open and closed on New Year's Day 2025
New Year's Day is observed by banks and delivery services, but holiday policies for individual retailers vary. Here's what to know.
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Biden to mark 235 judicial confirmations during White House tenure
President Biden will deliver remarks from the White House highlighting the 235 judges confirmed by the Senate during his single term in office.
FBI to brief House Homeland Security Committee on New Orleans attack
The Assistant Director of the FBI's Counterterrorism will brief the committee members and staff in a call on Thursday morning, according to a committee aide.
Biden to award Presidential Citizens Medal to Cheney, Thompson
Rep. Bennie Thompson, a Mississippi Democrat, and former Rep. Liz Cheney, a Wyoming Republican, served as chair and vice chair of the House Jan. 6 select committee.
The 119th Congress begins tomorrow. Here's what to know.
The 119th Congress begins Friday with Republicans in full control of the House and Senate for the first time since 2019. Here's what to know.
Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, killing 1
The explosion outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas on New Year's Day is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, sources said.
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Medicare's new spending cap in 2025
This year, a new spending cap on medication goes into effect for the first time for people on Medicare. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains its impact.
L.A. pet owners warned against raw food as bird flu confirmed in cat
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been found in samples of Monarch Raw Pet Food, and a cat that ate the food is confirmed to have been infected.
Are you really getting a moderate or intense workout? Here's how to tell.
Looking to amp up your exercise as part of your New Year's resolutions? Here's how to calculate the intensity of your workouts.
New Year's resolutions often fail. Here's expert tips on how to keep them.
New Year's resolutions rarely last. Here's why they fail so often and how to change that, according to an expert.
Cappuccino Meltaway Bars sold nationwide recalled due to tree nuts
Gardners Candies warns that recalled Meltaway Bars product may contain undeclared cashews, a health risk for people with tree nut allergies.
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China hits dozens of U.S. companies before expected Trump tariffs
China's Ministry of Commerce adds 28 U.S. entities to export control list to "safeguard national security and interests."
Police raid airline's offices after crash killed 179 people in South Korea
The flight was carrying 181 passengers and crew when it belly-landed before slamming into a barrier, killing all aboard except two flight attendants.
Suspected Chinese underwater spy drone found by fishermen
Officials said the drone was not armed, but the police report listed "potential national security implications" as one significance of its recovery.
Virgin Australia crewmember allegedly sexually assaulted in Fiji
The alleged attacks took place in the nightclub area of the city of Nadi, home to the international airport, officials said.
Gunman kills 12 people including 2 kids in Montenegro shooting spree
Officials say a gunman opened fire at multiple locations in Montenegro, killing a dozen people before turning the gun on himself.
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These works enter the public domain in 2025
Here are the new books and characters joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
Who's performing at tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025?
A variety of New Year's Eve performers are expected for tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025.
Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt agree on divorce settlement after 8-year battle
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, her lawyer says, apparently ending one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history.
Dallas Stars' Tyler Seguin joins list of high-profile home burglaries
The FBI believes their homes were targeted as part of the larger trend involving organized crime groups.
5 charged in connection with Liam Payne's death
An Argentine judge has confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction.
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Chinese hackers breach U.S. Treasury Dept., obtain unclassified documents
The Treasury Department says Chinese hackers accessed several department workstations and unclassified documents. China denies any involvement.
Trump seeks pause of possible TikTok ban
President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court Friday to pause a potential U.S. ban on TikTok from taking effect. In his brief, he said he said he wants to delay the ban in order to give time for his incoming administration to "pursue a negotiated resolution."
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.
ChatGPT recovers after being hit by outages, OpenAI says
The OpenAI issue was caused by an "upstream provider," according to the artificial intelligence organization.
AI features dominating tech heading into 2025
New artificial intelligence features appeared across the tech landscape this year, from the latest iPhone to chatbots like Google's Gemini. Adam Auriemma, the editor-in-chief at CNET, joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
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What to know about tonight's "black moon"
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
Northern lights may be visible in parts of the U.S. New Year's Eve
Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve, but cloud cover may put a damper on festivities.
New species, including "blob-headed" fish, identified across world in 2024
Hundreds of new species across the globe were identified by scientists in 2024.
California's mandatory clothing recycling program
Americans throw away billions of pounds of used clothes every year. But now, California is the first state to hold textile companies responsible for their products from start to finish. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains.
These space missions will take off in 2025
Space agencies worldwide are gearing up missions in 2025 to expand humanity's horizons, from the moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond.
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FBI searches home of truck attacker
The FBI is seeking digital devices and any other evidence at the home of Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the 42-year-old Texas resident who traveled to New Orleans and carried out a terrorist attack on Bourbon Street. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
Musk comments on Cybertruck explosion
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is commenting on what he believes caused a Cybertruck to explode outside the Trump Towers in Las Vegas. This comes as more details emerge about the man who apparently rented the vehicle. KLAS' Brian Will has more on the investigation into the blast.
New Orleans attacker's military history
Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the man who rammed a truck into a crowd of people on New Orleans' popular Bourbon Street, served in the U.S. military and was deployed for 11 months to Afghanistan, an Army spokesperson said. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports as more questions also emerge about an explosion in Las Vegas.
Authorities search Houston location linked to New Orleans truck attacker
The FBI said it searched a location in Houston in connection to the New Orleans truck attack that killed 15 people.
New Orleans attacker posted videos declaring support for ISIS, FBI says
One day after a man drove a truck into New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street, the FBI says he likely did not have accomplices.
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When and where to see the Quadrantids, 2025's first meteor shower
The first meteor shower of 2025 is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can see the Quadrantids.
Space debris weighing over 1,000 pounds crashes into Kenya village
Officials said they were investigating fragments of metal, believed to be from a rocket, that crashed into a village in the country's south.
What to know about tonight's "black moon"
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
Lunar eclipses, supermoons, meteor showers happening in 2025
Skywatchers can mark the calendar with a busy lineup of celestial occurrences in 2025.
NASA spacecraft safe after historic closest-ever approach to sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe hurtled through the sizzling solar atmosphere and passed within a record-breaking 3.8 million miles of the sun's surface.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
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The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
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Trump comments on New Orleans attack
President-elect Donald Trump slammed the Biden administration and its immigration policies before more details emerged about the identity of the man who rammed his truck into a crowd in New Orleans. CBS News' Libby Cathey has more.
FBI searches home of truck attacker
The FBI is seeking digital devices and any other evidence at the home of Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the 42-year-old Texas resident who traveled to New Orleans and carried out a terrorist attack on Bourbon Street. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
Musk comments on Cybertruck explosion
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is commenting on what he believes caused a Cybertruck to explode outside the Trump Towers in Las Vegas. This comes as more details emerge about the man who apparently rented the vehicle. KLAS' Brian Will has more on the investigation into the blast.
New Orleans attacker's military history
Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the man who rammed a truck into a crowd of people on New Orleans' popular Bourbon Street, served in the U.S. military and was deployed for 11 months to Afghanistan, an Army spokesperson said. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports as more questions also emerge about an explosion in Las Vegas.
FBI says New Orleans attacker acted alone
The FBI now believes that the New Orleans attacker acted alone when he rammed a rented truck into crowds on Bourbon Street hours into New Year's Day. CBS News' Anna Schecter and Kati Weis have the latest information.