"Mysterious black balls" close 2 popular beaches in Australia
A local mayor says the balls littering two beaches in the Sydney area could be "tar balls," which form when spilled oil clumps together with debris in the water.
Oil Spill
Gunmen storm mystery shipwreck that triggered massive oil spill
The Gulfstream's ownership remains a mystery. The barge that had been towing it vanished, along with the crew.
Louisiana energy company causes oil spill
The smell coming from the Louisiana bayou "really turns your stomach," one resident says, as officials race to clean up the oil that officials say stems from an energy company that touts "safe, reliable crude oil services."
Philippines oil spill could be the worst in country's history
A vessel with roughly 370,000 gallons of industrial fuel on board capsized as a deadly typhoon slammed the Philippines, releasing miles of oil into the sea.
Texas barge crash spills "environmentally toxic" oil into water
The barge was carrying vacuum gas oil, which has been linked to skin cancer and lung issues and is considered "environmentally toxic."
Barge hits bridge in Texas, damaging structure and causing oil spill
The U.S. Coast Guard is responding to the oil spill, and will determine its extent and initiate "containment and cleanup processes."
Massive oil spill near Trinidad and Tobago blamed on barge being tugged
Officials determined that the barge and a tug boat were traveling from Panama to the South American nation of Guyana.
Mystery ship capsizes in Caribbean Sea, creating massive oil spill
Crews are racing to clean up the oil spill after the vessel ran aground in the Caribbean with no sign of crew and no clear sign of ownership.
Source of 1.1 million gallons of oil spilled into Gulf of Mexico remains mystery
Officials have yet to find the source of the oil spill, which has left chunky globules and long slicks near a 67-mile-long pipeline system off the coast of Louisiana.
Oil finally being pumped off tanker decaying perilously off Yemen coast
After years of warnings of a potential disaster, more than 1.1M barrels of oil is finally being siphoned off the FSO Safer.
U.N. rushing to prevent "one of the worst oil spills" in history
The massive supertanker with more than 1 million barrels of oil on board could "spontaneously explode or break apart at any moment," the United Nations warns.
West Virginia train derailment leaks diesel, oil into protected river
The portion of the New River impacted by the train derailment is part of a national park, and is believed to be older than the Appalachians.
Keystone Pipeline back up and running after oil spill in rural Kansas creek
The spill resulted in about 14,000 barrels of oil leaking out, the largest spill in the pipeline's history.
Keystone Pipeline oil spill under investigation
The cause of a Keystone Pipeline oil spill is under investigation after it spewed an estimated 590,000 gallons into a creek in rural Kansas last week. The environmental disaster may impact gas prices. Omar Villafranca has more details.
Keystone pipeline: A history of spills
The latest spill in Kansas unleashed more than an estimated half-million gallons into the surrounding area — more than all the crude oil pipeline spills in 2021 combined, according to federal data.
Keystone oil pipeline leak in Kansas
Cleanup has begun after the largest onshore oil spill in the U.S. in nearly a decade. The leak from the Keystone pipeline dumped hundreds of thousands of gallons of oil in northeastern Kansas. CBS News' Tony Dokoupil and Lilia Luciano have more.
Kansas oil spill biggest in Keystone history
A ruptured section of the Keystone Oil Pipeline dumped nearly 600,000 gallons of crude oil into a Kansas creek. The Environmental Protection Agency says no drinking water was affected — but nearby residents are complaining of a strong odor.
Major oil spill in rural Kansas creek shuts down Keystone pipeline
"People are sometimes not aware of the havoc that these things can wreak until the disaster happens," said Sierra Club lobbyist.
Americans among dozens held hostage by Indigenous group in Amazon
One captive said the hostage-takers were demanding "medical help and clean water and food" after an oil spill in the area "contaminated the wells and river."
Ship spills huge amount of fuel near endangered orcas in Washington
A protected species of killer whale lives in the now-polluted waters around San Juan Island.
U.N. wants your help defusing "ticking time bomb" of decaying oil tanker
Officials say a fragile ceasefire in Yemen's civil war is a chance to move 1 million barrels of crude off a decrepit oil tanker in the Red Sea, but they need cash.
3 companies charged with negligence in Southern California oil spill
The charge could cost each accused company millions of dollars.
Coast Guard says no oil observed after sheen was reported near previous spill
The sheen was reported in the same area as the damaged pipeline that caused the Huntington Beach oil spill last month.
11/7/2021: The Second Amendment Preservation Act, The Longest Running Oil Spill, Carnegie Heroes
New Missouri state law effectively ends local enforcement of federal gun laws; Containing the longest-running oil spill in U.S. history; What's in the heads of heroes?
Containing the Taylor Energy Oil Spill
A Louisiana firm has developed a ground-breaking containment system for the U.S. Coast Guard that has captured more than 800,000 gallons leaking from the longest-running oil spill in U.S. history. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday.
2 killed, suspect dead in school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison police confirmed officers found the juvenile shooting suspect dead at Abundant Life Christian School.
Trump says federal workers who don't want to return to office will be fired
President-elect Donald Trump said federal workers who don't want to work in the office will be fired, despite a union deal to allow federal workers to continue to telework into 2029.
Huge Israeli strikes methodically destroy Syria's military infrastructure
Weapons of war accumulated by the toppled Assad regime over half of a century are being systemically obliterated by massive Israeli airstrikes.
Trump says Japan's SoftBank plans to invest $100 billion in U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump pledged expedited approvals for any company that invests at least $1 billion in the U.S. SoftBank's investment will focus on AI and emerging technology.
Man with Glock switch in his underwear arrested outside Pentagon
Suspect Kaleel Nagbe had a loaded firearm and attempted to flee with Pentagon police clinging to his car.
U.S. warship docks in Cambodia for first time in 8 years
The USS Savannah docked just miles away from a Chinese-renovated naval base.
7 tourists hospitalized after drinking cocktails at 5-star resort
They fell ill after drinking pina colada cocktails prepared at a bar in the five-star Warwick Fiji resort on the Coral Coast, officials said.
Ex-FBI informant pleads guilty to lying about the Bidens
A California man who was charged with lying to the FBI about fake criminal allegations against President Biden and his son Hunter pleaded guilty.
FBI probing alleged child sex abuse in little-known Christian sect
A growing number of child sex abuse allegations from around the world have prompted a broad investigation by the FBI of a long-quiet Christian sect known as the "Two by Twos," "The Way" and "The Truth."
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Backstage with Ketanji Brown Jackson as she made her Broadway debut
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson made her Broadway debut Saturday night in a one-time performance in the hit musical comedy "& Juliet."
Amazon ignored warnings about worker injuries, Senate probe finds
E-commerce giant executives allegedly rejected safety recommendations urging production quotas be curtailed.
Feds are moving to improve airline travel for people with disabilities
New rule is department's latest effort to improve commercial air travel for passengers with disabilities. Here's what's in it.
Trump says federal workers who don't want to return to the office will be fired
President-elect Donald Trump said federal workers who don't want to work in the office will be fired, despite a union deal to allow federal workers to continue to telework into 2029.
Trump announces Japanese firm SoftBank plans to invest $100 billion in U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump pledged expedited approvals for any company that invests at least $1 billion in the U.S. SoftBank's investment will focus on AI and emerging technology.
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Amazon ignored warnings about worker injuries, Senate probe finds
E-commerce giant executives allegedly rejected safety recommendations urging production quotas be curtailed.
Feds are moving to improve airline travel for people with disabilities
New rule is department's latest effort to improve commercial air travel for passengers with disabilities. Here's what's in it.
Trump says federal workers who don't want to return to the office will be fired
President-elect Donald Trump said federal workers who don't want to work in the office will be fired, despite a union deal to allow federal workers to continue to telework into 2029.
Trump announces Japanese firm SoftBank plans to invest $100 billion in U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump pledged expedited approvals for any company that invests at least $1 billion in the U.S. SoftBank's investment will focus on AI and emerging technology.
Move over, Fifth Avenue. Milan's Via MonteNapoleone has taken your crown
A commercial real estate company has crowned Milan's Via MonteNapoleone as the world's most expensive retail destination, displacing New York's Fifth Avenue.
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Trump says federal workers who don't want to return to the office will be fired
President-elect Donald Trump said federal workers who don't want to work in the office will be fired, despite a union deal to allow federal workers to continue to telework into 2029.
Trump announces Japanese firm SoftBank plans to invest $100 billion in U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump pledged expedited approvals for any company that invests at least $1 billion in the U.S. SoftBank's investment will focus on AI and emerging technology.
Man with Glock switch in his underwear arrested outside Pentagon
Suspect Kaleel Nagbe had a loaded firearm and attempted to flee with Pentagon police clinging to his car.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar says presidential pardon process "cries out for reform"
Sen. Amy Klobuchar said the entire presidential pardoning process "cries out for reform" following President Biden's record number of commutations made in a single day last week.
Rep. Mike Waltz says Orbán "clearly has a good relationship" with Trump
Rep. Mike Waltz said President-elect Donald Trump has a good relationship with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who he said also has ""regular engagement" with Russia amid its war with Ukraine.
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A look at sugar and its impact on kids
Author Emily Oster talks about new research linking early sugar exposure to chronic diseases.
Trump's picks for top health jobs not just team of rivals but "team of opponents"
The president-elect's choices to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, as well as agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, FDA and CDC, hold positions on issues including abortion and vaccination that are often at odds.
Teenager's mild symptoms were signs of an alarming condition
Lizzie Clark was 13 when she started hearing a constant ringing in her ear. Doctors found a tumor on her facial nerve.
McConnell warns RFK Jr. against effort to undermine polio vaccines
Aaron Siri, an attorney to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., petitioned the FDA to "withdraw or suspend" its approval of a polio vaccine.
What is Red 40 and why hasn't the FDA banned the dye?
The FDA's top food official says the safety of the dye called Red 40 hasn't been assessed in over a decade, despite concerns over its potential behavioral health effects.
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U.S. warship docks in Cambodia for first time in 8 years
The USS Savannah docked just miles away from a Chinese-renovated naval base.
Huge Israeli strikes methodically destroy Syria's military infrastructure
Weapons of war accumulated by the toppled Assad regime over half of a century are being systemically obliterated by massive Israeli airstrikes.
Mayor among 4 people found shot dead in vehicle in Mexico
Mayor Jesus Eduardo Franco and the three others were killed in San Luis Potosi, while wine entrepreneur Ricardo Vega was gunned down in Guanajuato, officials said.
Women speak of shocking sexual violence amid Sudan's raging civil war
Sudanese women tell Human Rights Watch that RSF paramilitaries, one side in a grueling civil war, are subjecting them to horrific sexual violence.
Thousands feared dead after Cyclone Chido hits French territory Mayotte
Rescue workers are rushing to the French territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean after it was devastated by the powerful Cyclone Chido.
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Backstage with Ketanji Brown Jackson as she made her Broadway debut
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson made her Broadway debut Saturday night in a one-time performance in the hit musical comedy "& Juliet."
Francis Ford Coppola looks back on his groundbreaking career
Legendary director Francis Ford Coppola, a 2024 Kennedy Center honoree, reflects on his groundbreaking career, the impact of family and his lasting legacy in film.
Tiffany Boone on "Mufasa: The Lion King"
Tiffany Boone joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to share her experience voicing Sarabi in Disney's new prequel film and reveals whether she's met co-stars Beyoncé and Blue Ivy.
Francis Ford Coppola on Kennedy Center honor
Over a career spanning more than half a century, Francis Ford Coppola has created cinematic masterpieces. "CBS Mornings" spoke with him about his legacy and Kennedy Center honor.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson takes Broadway
Fulfilling a childhood dream, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson took the Broadway stage in "& Juliet." Vladimer Duthiers spoke with her at the Civilian Hotel in New York ahead of her first rehearsal for the debut.
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2024 holiday gift ideas from Techno Claus
As the holiday nears, "Sunday Morning" is paid a visit by Techno Claus (a.k.a. David Pogue), who offers valuable gift-giving tips for the gadget lovers on your list.
Appeals court denies TikTok's bid to delay ban
TikTok is now expected to ask the Supreme Court to weigh in.
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.
Important holiday shipping deadlines to know
Americans are expected to spend a record amount this holiday season, but the deadline for those presents to reach their destination is quickly approaching. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus has some important dates to remember.
Tech leaders donate to Trump inaugural fund
As President-elect Donald Trump and his team prepare for day one of the new administration, CBS News has learned some major players in Big Tech are sending huge amounts of money their way. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
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ClimateWatch: Looking back on 2024’s extreme weather
In this episode of “ClimateWatch,” CBS national environmental correspondent David Schechter looks back at the devastating hurricanes, landslides, flooding and more that impacted the U.S. this year.
Sustainable gift-giving: How to reduce waste
According to the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. creates nearly 6 billion tons more waste in December than in other months. The nonprofit says about 25% of returned products end up in landfills. Sandra Goldmark, a circular economy expert and associate dean at the Columbia University Climate School, joins CBS News to share examples of sustainable, environmentally friendly gifts for everyone on your list.
Insurers pull back wildfire coverage
Increasingly intense wildfires have become more common in California, upending the lives of thousands. Many insurers are dwindling coverage options, leaving several homes in danger. Business Insider senior sustainability reporter Catherine Boudreau joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Study finds young people most at risk of heat
A new Columbia University Climate School study discovered that young people may be most at risk of heat-related deaths. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Climate change could bring more snow in some areas
Experts predict climate change could actually make snow worse in some areas of the U.S. Meanwhile, nearly two-thirds of the U.S. is seeing less snowfall than in the 1970s. CBS News national climate correspondent Dave Malkoff explains how.
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School shooting reported in Wisconsin
Officials in Madison, Wisconsin, responded to a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School. Multiple injuries were reported, police say. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Madison, Wisconsin, school shooting
Editor’s Note: Police revised the death toll to two people and the suspect. Original copy: At least five people, including the shooter, were killed and several others were injured after a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, police said. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser anchored a special report on the evolving investigation.
2 killed, suspect dead in school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison police confirmed officers found the juvenile shooting suspect dead at Abundant Life Christian School.
Extradition process for CEO shooting suspect
The suspect in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson could be transported to New York as early as this week to face second-degree murder charges. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest on the case.
Mayor among 4 people found shot dead in vehicle in Mexico
Mayor Jesus Eduardo Franco and the three others were killed in San Luis Potosi, while wine entrepreneur Ricardo Vega was gunned down in Guanajuato, officials said.
Space
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When you can see the Cold Moon, 2024's final full moon
December's full moon, known as the Cold Moon, is the last full moon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Cold Moon.
Here's when, where the Geminid meteor shower will be visible during peak
One of the best meteor showers of the year is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can catch the Geminids.
Learning from the Ingenuity helicopter's crash landing on Mars
Engineers now say they understand the most likely cause of the Ingenuity helicopter's crash landing on Mars earlier this year.
Emily Calandrelli talks Blue Origin mission
Emily Calandrelli joins "CBS Mornings Plus" after recently becoming the 100th woman ever in space. She and her Blue Origin crewmates traveled over 62 miles above sea level during their mission last month.
Why you shouldn't wait for the Geminid meteor shower peak this year
The Geminid meteor shower this year is set to peak at almost the same time as December's full moon, which could make for challenging viewing conditions.
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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.
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
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
Summer music heats up 2024
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.
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Backstage with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
In an exclusive interview with Gayle King, Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson discusses her Broadway debut Saturday night in a one-time performance in the hit musical comedy "& Juliet."
School shooting reported in Wisconsin
Officials in Madison, Wisconsin, responded to a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School. Multiple injuries were reported, police say. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Madison, Wisconsin, school shooting
Editor’s Note: Police revised the death toll to two people and the suspect. Original copy: At least five people, including the shooter, were killed and several others were injured after a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, police said. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser anchored a special report on the evolving investigation.
Schools facing AI threat of fake nude images
"60 Minutes" uncovered nearly 30 incidents in U.S. schools where AI-generated nudes of minors are being created and shared. Tech gaming and culture reporter William Antonelli joined CBS News to discuss the troubling trend.
Trump takes questions on drones, RFK Jr., more
President-elect Donald Trump took questions on several subjects Monday at Mar-a-Lago, speaking about the drone sightings that have been reported in several states, the vaccine views of his pick for HHS secretary and more. CBS News political director Fin Gómez had analysis of the press conference afterward.