38 dolphins found dead after massive oil spill in Mauritius
Activists believe the die-off was caused either by the spill itself or the subsequent sinking of the vessel.
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Tanker comes apart, leaving "titanic job" to clean up oil in Mauritius
Bad weather is hampering efforts to extract the remaining oil from the wreck, half of which remains lodged on a once pristine reef.
Mauritius says it will seek compensation for devastating oil spill
Owner of grounded ship that spilled 1,000 tons of oil onto pristine coastline has reportedly said it will assess compensation for the disaster.
Sea life dying as massive oil spill threatens rare species
The massive oil spill is threatening endangered species that have been re-introduced to the area over the past decades.
Ship leaking tons of oil in Mauritius is close to splitting apart
"We are in an advanced fracturing process. The bulk carrier does not have much time ahead of it," said one scientist.
Oil spill disaster in Mauritius
Urgent efforts increased in Mauritius to empty a stranded Japanese ship of an estimated 2,500 tons of oil before the vessel breaks up and increases the contamination of the island's once-pristine Indian Ocean coastline. More than 1,000 tons of fuel has washed up on the eastern coast of Mauritius.
Tanker full of oil decaying amid Yemen's civil war could blow up
Five years without maintenance has made the "Safer" and its 1 million barrels of crude an "imminent environmental and humanitarian catastrophe."
Oil spill off the Galápagos Islands
A barge carrying 600 gallons of diesel fuel sank in waters off the Galápagos Islands early Sunday, prompting emergency cleanup operations.
Oil spill off the Galápagos Islands
A barge carrying 600 gallons of diesel fuel overturned and sank in the environmentally sensitive area.
Keystone pipeline leaks unknown amount of oil in North Dakota
State regulators were on the scene Wednesday afternoon, and they estimated that the area of the spill was 1,500 feet long by 15 feet wide
Brazilians unite to clean beaches after massive oil spill decimates coast
Brazilians have been critical of the government's response — or lack thereof — to the environmental crisis
Company pledges to clean up oil from facility damaged by Dorian
Norwegian-based Equinor says it was unclear how big the spill was at its oil terminal on Grand Bahama
Remembering the Exxon Valdez oil spill
In 1989, an Exxon tanker spilled millions of gallons of toxic oil into Alaska's Prince William Sound. 60 Minutes reported on its aftermath years later
Remembering the Exxon Valdez oil spill
In 1989, an Exxon tanker spilled millions of gallons of toxic oil into Alaska's Prince William Sound. "60 Minutes" reported on its aftermath years later.
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At least 49 dead in New Zealand mosque attack; Witness describes New Zealand terror attack.
Gulf oil spill leaking 15 years later
When Hurricane Ivan plowed across the Gulf of Mexico in 2004, it triggered an oil spill that is still leaking. It's the longest continuous oil spill in American history. Omar Villafranca reports.
15-year-long oil spill is the longest in U.S. history
An oil platform was destroyed when Hurricane Ivan hit in 2004
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New Zealand shooting leaves at least 49 dead; WWII veteran prepares to run across the country a second time.
Keystone XL pipeline construction to start in 2019
TransCanada says work on its long-delayed project will commence soon, though opponents vow to keep fighting
Fear of massive oil spill with tanker ablaze, body found
Dozens missing after Iranian oil tanker carrying 1 million barrels of ultra-light oil collides with freighter
Keystone XL pipeline
Days after a major oil spill occurred in South Dakota, a commission in Nebraska voted to approve a route for the Keystone XL Pipeline, which is expected to run from Canada south through several U.S. states. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., president of Waterkeeper Alliance, joins CBSN to discuss why he believes the pipeline will have negative consequences.
Key vote on controversial pipeline looms days after leak
Nebraska panel to rule on Canadian company's plan for Keystone XL just after Keystone leaked 210K gallons of oil in S. Dakota
Keystone pipeline leaks over 200K gallons of oil in South Dakota
Pipeline has been operating since 2010 and has leaked at least two other times
Crash at sea leaves beaches covered in congealed palm oil
Cleanup efforts underway after blobs of oil, leaked in collision of two ships, coat Hong Kong's beaches
Scientists develop sponge to clean up oil spills
Federal researchers have found a way to coat foam with a material that attracts oil, but not water
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.
What we know about the Madison, Wisconsin, school shooting
A juvenile opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin on Monday, authorities said in a shooting that left three people, including the shooter, dead and others injured.
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.
Trump threatens to sue Des Moines Register, promises more media lawsuits
Trump's threat to sue the Des Moines Register comes on the heels of ABC's agreement to pay $15 million to settle a defamation lawsuit he filed earlier this year.
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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TikTok CEO meets with Trump ahead of January ban
Trump had warm words about TikTok and its near-term future earlier Monday, as the app faces a U.S. ban that's set to go into effect next month unless its Chinese-owned parent company cuts ties with it.
What to know about Social Security's full retirement age in 2025
Social Security's full retirement age reflects the point at which people can claim their full benefits. It's going up in 2025.
Trump threatens to sue Des Moines Register, promises more media lawsuits
Trump's threat to sue the Des Moines Register comes on the heels of ABC's agreement to pay $15 million to settle a defamation lawsuit he filed earlier this year.
AI voice scams are on the rise. Here's how to protect yourself.
Scammers are using AI-powered voice-cloning tools to prey on people. But experts say there's a simple way to protect you and your family.
What we know about the Madison, Wisconsin, school shooting
A student opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin on Monday, authorities said in a shooting that left two people and the suspected shooter dead and others injured.
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TikTok CEO meets with Trump ahead of January ban
Trump had warm words about TikTok and its near-term future earlier Monday, as the app faces a U.S. ban that's set to go into effect next month unless its Chinese-owned parent company cuts ties with it.
What to know about Social Security's full retirement age in 2025
Social Security's full retirement age reflects the point at which people can claim their full benefits. It's going up in 2025.
AI voice scams are on the rise. Here's how to protect yourself.
Scammers are using AI-powered voice-cloning tools to prey on people. But experts say there's a simple way to protect you and your family.
TikTok asks Supreme Court to block ban as deadline nears
TikTok and its parent company ByteDance have asked the Supreme Court to temporarily pause a law that would ban the app in the U.S.
Here's what to expect from the Fed's interest rate decision this week
The Federal Reserve will announce a rate decision on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Economists are now expecting fewer cuts in 2025.
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TikTok CEO meets with Trump ahead of January ban
Trump had warm words about TikTok and its near-term future earlier Monday, as the app faces a U.S. ban that's set to go into effect next month unless its Chinese-owned parent company cuts ties with it.
Trump threatens to sue Des Moines Register, promises more media lawsuits
Trump's threat to sue the Des Moines Register comes on the heels of ABC's agreement to pay $15 million to settle a defamation lawsuit he filed earlier this year.
TikTok asks Supreme Court to block ban as deadline nears
TikTok and its parent company ByteDance have asked the Supreme Court to temporarily pause a law that would ban the app in the U.S.
Trump claims government knows where drones originated
President-elect Donald Trump claimed the federal government wants to "keep people in suspense" on the mystery drones.
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.
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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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TikTok CEO meets with Trump ahead of January ban
Trump had warm words about TikTok and its near-term future earlier Monday, as the app faces a U.S. ban that's set to go into effect next month unless its Chinese-owned parent company cuts ties with it.
AI voice scams are on the rise. Here's how to protect yourself.
Scammers are using AI-powered voice-cloning tools to prey on people. But experts say there's a simple way to protect you and your family.
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.
TikTok asks Supreme Court to block ban as deadline nears
TikTok and its parent company ByteDance have asked the Supreme Court to temporarily pause a law that would ban the app in the U.S.
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.
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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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What's known on Wisconsin shooting
More details are emerging about the shooting at a school in Madison, Wisconsin, where at least two people died, according to officials. CBS News' Nicole Sganga and Anna Schecter report, and David Wagner, a former Abundant Life Christian School principal, joins CBS News with his reaction.
What we know about the Madison, Wisconsin, school shooting
A student opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin on Monday, authorities said in a shooting that left two people and the suspected shooter dead and others injured.
New details on Wisconsin school shooting
Officials gave more details about the weapon used and the ongoing investigation in connection to a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin. Norah O'Donnell anchored CBS News' special report.
Former principal on WI school shooting
Officials say several people were killed at a school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin. David Wagner, who spent 16 years as principal at Abundant Life Christian School, joins CBS News with his reaction to the rampage.
Latest news on Wisconsin school shooting
Several people were killed and injured after a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest confirmed information, former FBI assistant director and public safety consultant Brian Boetig has more on the police response, and Adam Rife reports from Wisconsin.
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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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What's known on Wisconsin shooting
More details are emerging about the shooting at a school in Madison, Wisconsin, where at least two people died, according to officials. CBS News' Nicole Sganga and Anna Schecter report, and David Wagner, a former Abundant Life Christian School principal, joins CBS News with his reaction.
New details on Wisconsin school shooting
Officials gave more details about the weapon used and the ongoing investigation in connection to a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin. Norah O'Donnell anchored CBS News' special report.
Former principal on WI school shooting
Officials say several people were killed at a school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin. David Wagner, who spent 16 years as principal at Abundant Life Christian School, joins CBS News with his reaction to the rampage.
Trump denounces Ukraine missile decision
President-elect Donald Trump denounced President Biden's decision allowing Ukraine to fire long-range American missiles into Russia. Trump's comments were part of a press conference about various topics ahead of his second term in the White House. CBS News' Zak Hudak reports.
Fears about mysterious drones in U.S.
There is more online speculation and little confirmed information about the mysterious drones seen in several states. CBS News' Rhona Tarrant breaks down the unanswered questions about the aircraft.