50-million-year-old volcanoes discovered off Australia
Researchers looking for lobsters stumbled upon a "complete surprise" off the coast of Sydney
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16-million-year-old monster bat walked on all fours
Scientists in New Zealand turned up the fossil of a crawling bat three times the size of its modern-day relatives
Cyclone Pam leaves swath of destruction in Pacific's Vanuatu
Extremely powerful storm begins to subside, but leaves chaos, unconfirmed reports of deaths in its wake
New Zealand probes threat to poison baby formula
Dairy industry gets packets of milk powder laced with pesticide, "very likely this threat is a hoax" say government officials
The one-eyed feline takes a stroll every day to his local grocery store in New Zealand where he takes his spot right at the front entrance
The one-eyed feline takes a stroll every day to his local grocery store in New Zealand where he takes his spot right at the front entrance. Diesel’s not a stray and his owner tried getting him to stay home, but the cat kept coming back.
Chef Matt Lambert shares the mouth-watering details on what diners can expect from the signature dishes at his Manhattan restaurant The Musket Room
Chef Matt Lambert shares the mouth-watering details on what diners can expect from the signature dishes at his Manhattan restaurant The Musket Room.
Chef Matt Lambert dishes on what life was like growing up in New Zealand and how that experience has stuck with him after opening his restaurant
Chef Matt Lambert dishes on what life was like growing up in New Zealand and how that experience has stuck with him after opening his restaurant, The Musket Room, in New York City.
Growing up in New Zealand, chef Matt Lambert never dreamed of one day living and working in New York City
Growing up in New Zealand, chef Matt Lambert never dreamed of one day living and working in New York City, let alone running his own Michelin star winning restaurant, The Musket Room, in the city that never sleeps.
Chef Matt Lambert is winning rave reviews for his Manhattan restaurant The Musket Room and calls dining at his restaurant “a special experience"
Chef Matt Lambert is winning rave reviews for his Manhattan restaurant The Musket Room and calls dining at his restaurant “a special experience.”
Lambert shares his ultimate dish on “CBS This Morning: Saturday"
Chef Matt Lambert’s Manhattan restaurant, The Musket Room, showcases his modern New Zealand cooking and earned him a coveted Michelin Star just four months after opening. Lambert shares his ultimate dish on “CBS This Morning: Saturday.”
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge took turns on the turntables at a youth music community center.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge took turns on the turntables at a youth music community center
Prince William and Kate began the second week of their New Zealand tour
Prince William and Kate began the second week of their New Zealand tour. Gayle King reports.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are on the sixth day of the nine-day visit to the former British colony of New Zealand
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are on the sixth day of the nine-day visit to the former British colony of New Zealand. After touring a children’s hospice, Kate later met Prince William and New Zealand’s Prime Minister to formally open a cycling center. Vinita Nair reports.
Prince William and his wife Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, have left for a much anticipated three-week trip to New Zealand and Australia. It's their first trip abroad with their 8-month-old son, Prince George.
Prince William and his wife Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, have left for a much anticipated three-week trip to New Zealand and Australia. It's their first trip abroad with their 8-month-old son, Prince George. But as, Kelly Cobiella reports, they've brought along some extra help.
CBS News flew with a search crew from the New Zealand Air Force as it combed a 2,000-square-mile sector of the Indian Ocean in a P-3 Orion.
CBS News flew with a search crew from the New Zealand Air Force as it combed a 2,000-square-mile sector of the Indian Ocean in a P-3 Orion. A French satellite captured images of over 100 objects floating in a 250-square-mile area, but so far, none have been spotted. Holly Williams reports.
60 Minutes tours the strange, luxurious world of Kim Dotcom, who is stuck in New Zealand under threat of extradition from the United States
60 Minutes tours the strange, luxurious world of Kim Dotcom, who is stuck in New Zealand under threat of extradition from the United States
Near collision in America's Cup
The competition grew a little too close for comfort on Friday at the America's Cup yacht racing competition when New Zealand drew a right of way crossing penalty
Watch: Angry ram confronts biker
A biker in New Zealand captured video of a confrontation with a territorial ram
Americans lost at sea for 7 weeks: Is there hope?
Six Americans and a Brit have not been heard from since they called for help during a sailing trip
Rescue crews search for seven people lost at sea for weeks
Amanda Gilles, from New Zealand's TV3, reports on the search
Nesting Gannets in New Zealand
This "Sunday Morning" moment of nature takes you to New Zealand's North Island in the company of garrulous gannets getting ready for Father's Day
What voters are focused on in a battleground-state swing county
Residents of Door County, Wisconsin, have a decades-long streak of presidential elections in which they have voted for the winning candidate.
Sheriff's office faced accusations years before Sonya Massey's killing
Documents obtained by CBS News challenge the claim that a deputy's shooting of Sonya Massey was an isolated incident by one "rogue individual," as the then-sheriff said at the time.
Remains of crew in crashed U.S. Navy jet found, Navy says
The jet – an EA-18G Growler aircraft – was carrying two crew members when it went down during a routine training flight.
U.S. investigating leak of classified documents on Israel's attack plans
The documents, which are marked top secret, were posted to the Telegram messaging app.
Trump works drive-thru at McDonalds in battleground state blitz
Former President Donald Trump is hosting a town hall in Lancaster Sunday night, and Vice President Kamala Harris will be back in Chester County on Monday.
Fethullah Gülen, U.S.-based cleric accused of leading coup try in Turkey, has died
Fethullah Gülen, a reclusive U.S.-based Islamic cleric who inspired a global social movement while facing accusations he masterminded a failed 2016 coup in his native Turkey, has died.
Helicopter crashes into radio tower in Houston, killing 4 on board, authorities say
A helicopter crashed into a radio tower near downtown Houston Sunday night, killing four people on board, including a child, fire officials said.
Dodgers beat Mets, setting up L.A.-New York World Series
The Dodgers are headed to the World Series after defeating the Mets10-5 in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series Sunday night.
John Kinsel Sr., one of the last Navajo Code Talkers, dies at 107
One of the last remaining Navajo Code Talkers who transmitted messages during World War II using the tribe's native language has died.
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Sheriff's office faced accusations years before Sonya Massey's killing
Documents obtained by CBS News challenge the claim that a deputy's shooting of Sonya Massey was an isolated incident by one "rogue individual," as the then-sheriff said at the time.
Fethullah Gülen, U.S.-based cleric accused of leading coup try in Turkey, has died
Fethullah Gülen, a reclusive U.S.-based Islamic cleric who inspired a global social movement while facing accusations he masterminded a failed 2016 coup in his native Turkey, has died.
Helicopter crashes into radio tower in Houston, killing 4 on board
A helicopter crashed into a radio tower near downtown Houston Sunday night, killing four people on board, including a child, fire officials said.
John Kinsel Sr., one of the last Navajo Code Talkers, dies at 107
One of the last remaining Navajo Code Talkers who transmitted messages during World War II using the tribe's native language has died.
Trump makes vulgar comments about Arnold Palmer at Pennsylvania rally
Former President Donald Trump said of golfer Arnold Palmer, "this is a guy that was all man."
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Insurance should cover OTC birth control methods fully, White House says
People with private health insurance would be able to get OTC birth control methods like condoms, the "morning after" pill and birth control pills for free under a rule the White House is proposing.
Boeing workers to vote next week on a new proposal that could end strike
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers said early Saturday that it plans to hold a ratification vote on Wednesday that could end the Boeing strike.
Mail carriers reach tentative contract with USPS
Letter deliverers have been working without a contract since May 2023.
Frozen waffles sold at Walmart and other stores recalled over listeria
The frozen waffles, made by Treehouse Foods, were sold under store brands including Walmart's Great Value and Target's Good and Gather.
What to know about filing an insurance claim after a hurricane
Navigating the insurance process after a natural disaster damages your home can be daunting. Here are some key tips.
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Insurance should cover OTC birth control methods fully, White House says
People with private health insurance would be able to get OTC birth control methods like condoms, the "morning after" pill and birth control pills for free under a rule the White House is proposing.
Trump makes vulgar comments about Arnold Palmer at Pennsylvania rally
Former President Donald Trump said of golfer Arnold Palmer, "this is a guy that was all man."
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 20, 2024
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Raphael Warnock and Paul Whelan join Margaret Brennan.
U.S. investigating leak of classified documents on Israel's attack plans
The documents, which are marked top secret, were posted to the Telegram messaging app.
Michigan Secretary of State: Bad actors trying to "hack voters' minds"
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson warned Sunday of efforts by bad actors to "hack voters' minds" to spread misinformation ahead of Election Day.
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A dog tore off her upper lip. Five surgeries later, she's a voice for others.
Brooklinn Khoury was 20 years old when a family member's pet launched at her face and bit off her upper lip.
Harris asks if Trump is "fit to do the job," highlighting health questions
"If he's exhausted being on the campaign trail, is he fit to do the job?" Harris asked as Trump refuses to release detailed medical records.
Unusual surge of "walking pneumonia" reported in kids this year
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
U.S. boosts passenger screening as Marburg and mpox viruses spread
Rwanda says it's gaining control of a Marburg outbreak, but U.S. authorities are taking no chances as another killer virus spreads fast.
Postpartum mental health care still out of reach for many
Among new mothers in the U.S., 1 in 8 suffer from postpartum depression, according to the CDC.
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Lost story by "Dracula" author discovered after over 130 years
"Gibbet Hill" tells of a sailor murdered by three criminals whose bodies were strung up on a hanging gallows on a hill as a ghostly warning to passing travelers.
Record haul of drugs seized from "narco sub" and other boats in Pacific
The seizure "represents the largest amount of drugs seized in a maritime operation, unprecedented in history," the Mexican navy said
Fethullah Gülen, U.S.-based cleric accused of leading coup try in Turkey, has died
Fethullah Gülen, a reclusive U.S.-based Islamic cleric who inspired a global social movement while facing accusations he masterminded a failed 2016 coup in his native Turkey, has died.
Thousands of migrants leave southern Mexico for the U.S.
A group of about 2,000 migrants left Mexico's southern border Sunday in hopes of ultimately reaching the United States.
Tasmanian tiger de-extinction research advances
Colossal Biosciences says it's made a breakthrough toward the de-extinction of the thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger.
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Entertainment
"Rhapsody in Blue" turns 100
This year, musicians all over the world, from Carnegie Hall to the Hollywood Bowl, are celebrating the 100th birthday of George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue." Correspondent David Pogue looks into the history of Gershwin's first major work, a piece that melded jazz, classical and orchestral music, and became a fixture of American culture.
Damon Wayans on "Poppa's House"
Like father, like son: Damon Wayans is starring with Damon Wayans Jr. in the new comedy series "Poppa's House" – the latest family affair for a comedian who has built a career working with his talented and hilarious relatives.
Damon Wayans on "Poppa's House"
Like father, like son: Damon Wayans is starring with Damon Wayans Jr. in the new comedy series "Poppa's House." It's the latest family affair for a comedian who has built a career working with his talented siblings Keenan, Shawn, Marlon and Kim, son Michael, and nephews Damien and Craig. Damon talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about his journey from working in the Paramount Studio mailroom, to creating edgy characters in movies and TV.
Keri Russell pulls back the curtain on "The Diplomat"
Keri Russell, who played a Russian spy in "The Americans," is now on the frontlines of geopolitics in "The Diplomat," playing the U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom. Join "Sunday Morning" on the set of the hit Netflix series.
Alec Baldwin returns to "Saturday Night Live" for cold open skit
The cold open skit marked Baldwin's return to the comedy sketch show after the "Rust" involuntary manslaughter case was dismissed in July 2024.
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Drone sightings spark security concerns
Gordon Lubold from The Wall Street Journal joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the rise in drone activity over restricted U.S. military airspaces.
Social media's impact in the 2024 election
Dr. Marcus Collins, author of "For the Culture," joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the influence of social media on voter decision-making. With 19 days left in the race, a CBS News poll reveals more than 20% of voters frequently use social platforms to stay informed.
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.
Changes for iPad minis and Amazon Kindles
Just ahead of the holiday shopping rush, Apple is giving iPad minis their first update in years while Amazon is offering a new line of Kindle e-readers. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joined CBS News to discuss the devices.
2 Sudanese brothers charged with running cyberattack-for-hire gang
Two Sudanese brothers are charged with running "Anonymous Sudan," one of the most prolific cyberattack-for-hire gangs of all time.
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Tasmanian tiger de-extinction research advances
Colossal Biosciences says it's made a breakthrough toward the de-extinction of the thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger.
NOAA predicting warmer than average winter
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published its winter outlook for this coming December, January and February. Experts anticipate warmer-than-average temperatures for much of the country. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey joins to discuss.
Helene, Milton losses expected to surpass "truly historic" $50 billion each
Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused so much complex havoc that damages totals are likely join the infamous ranks of Katrina, Sandy and Harvey as super costly $50-billion-plus killers, experts say.
Supreme Court allows EPA emission limits
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court said it will allow the Environmental Protection Agency to enforce new greenhouse gas emissions limits for power plants. Michael Gerrard, a professor at Columbia Climate School, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Mysterious white blobs washing up on Canadian beaches stump experts
White blobs of "a mystery substance" dotting beaches across Canada's far northeast Newfoundland and Labrador province spark an investigation.
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Record haul of drugs seized from "narco sub" and other boats in Pacific
The seizure "represents the largest amount of drugs seized in a maritime operation, unprecedented in history," the Mexican navy said
Sheriff's office faced accusations years before Sonya Massey's killing
Documents obtained by CBS News challenge the claim that a deputy's shooting of Sonya Massey was an isolated incident by one "rogue individual," as the then-sheriff said at the time.
Unconventional relationship holds answers to violent Florida murder
Investigators were puzzled when the beaten body of an unidentified woman was found dumped near a Florida highway. The next day, a bloody motel room was discovered. Were the crime scenes connected?
Husband of woman murdered with an ax convicted 40 years after her death
In 1982, Cathy Krauseneck, a young mother, was killed in her bed – an ax lodged in her head. Investigators believe the crime scene was staged to look like a burglary to cover up the real crime – the intentional murder of Cathy by her husband.
Delphi murder trial continues with testimony of search for missing girls
Richard Allen stands accused of killing the girls, Abby Williams and Libby German, in 2017.
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NASA's hopes for Europa Clipper mission
NASA's solar-powered Europa Clipper took off Monday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The spacecraft is projected to reach Jupiter by April 2030 and will study one of the planet's moons. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood explains what scientists are hoping to accomplish with the mission.
NASA launches Europa Clipper
NASA successfully launched the Europa Clipper spacecraft Monday toward Jupiter where it will monitor a moon for potential habitable qualities. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on the spacecraft expected to near Jupiter's moon Europa around April 2030.
SpaceX launching probe toward Jupiter
A multi-billion dollar space mission launching Monday may reveal more about an icy moon circling planet Jupiter. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
SpaceX launches, recovers powerful rocket
SpaceX launched its most powerful rocket ever built and then flew its first stage booster back to the launch pad where giant metal arms called "chopsticks" grabbed it, just seven minutes after lifting off in Boca Chica, Texas. The uncrewed test flight is a new milestone in SpaceX's vision of developing a fully reusable rocket to return astronauts to the moon and beyond.
NASA launches probe to study Jupiter's icy moon Europa
The ambitious mission won't actually look for life on Jupiter's moon Europa, but it should find out if the presumed ocean provides a habitable environment.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
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.
Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
Donald Sutherland
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."
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10/20: The Takeout: Anthony Salvanto
CBS News Executive Director of Elections & Surveys Anthony Salvanto explains the research behind CBS News polls and how polling seeks to better understand what motivates voters to cast specific ballots unique to each individual.
Leaked docs show Israel plan for Iran strike
U.S. officials say an investigation is underway after what appear to be top secret documents detailing Israel's plans for a military strike on Iran in response to a missile attack earlier this month were leaked online. Natalie Brand has more.
7 killed in Georgia dock collapse
Seven people were killed when a gangway attached to a dock collapsed on Sappelo Island, about 60 miles south of Savannah, Georgia. The collapse happened during a festival celebrating the island's Gullah Geechee community. Cristian Benavides reports.
Last Kmart store closes down
Shoppers bid farewell to the final Kmart store in Bridgehampton, New York, while snagging great deals before the store shut its doors for good. Shanelle Kaul has the story.
Young people help fill election worker shortage
Many districts across the U.S. are facing a shortage of election workers, who typically skew older. One county in New Jersey is turning to high school students to help fill the gaps. Nick Coloway reports.