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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.
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"We are in an advanced fracturing process. The bulk carrier does not have much time ahead of it," said one scientist.
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.
Five years without maintenance has made the "Safer" and its 1 million barrels of crude an "imminent environmental and humanitarian catastrophe."
A barge carrying 600 gallons of diesel fuel sank in waters off the Galápagos Islands early Sunday, prompting emergency cleanup operations.
A barge carrying 600 gallons of diesel fuel overturned and sank in the environmentally sensitive area.
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 have been critical of the government's response — or lack thereof — to the environmental crisis
Norwegian-based Equinor says it was unclear how big the spill was at its oil terminal on Grand Bahama
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
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.
At least 49 dead in New Zealand mosque attack; Witness describes New Zealand terror attack.
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.
An oil platform was destroyed when Hurricane Ivan hit in 2004
New Zealand shooting leaves at least 49 dead; WWII veteran prepares to run across the country a second time.
TransCanada says work on its long-delayed project will commence soon, though opponents vow to keep fighting
Dozens missing after Iranian oil tanker carrying 1 million barrels of ultra-light oil collides with freighter
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.
Nebraska panel to rule on Canadian company's plan for Keystone XL just after Keystone leaked 210K gallons of oil in S. Dakota
Pipeline has been operating since 2010 and has leaked at least two other times
Cleanup efforts underway after blobs of oil, leaked in collision of two ships, coat Hong Kong's beaches
Federal researchers have found a way to coat foam with a material that attracts oil, but not water
Donald Trump's signoff on two controversial oil projects that had been put on hold creates many winners and losers
More than 300,000 gallons of oil spilled when a freighter collided with two barges, but a combination of prepared work crews and favorable weather contained the damage
On August 10, 1993, a freighter collided with two barges at the mouth of Tampa Bay in Florida. About 330,000 gallons of oil were spilled -- but prepared work crews and favorable weather contained the damage. Watch "CBS Evening News" coverage from that day.
The rupture-fouled Refugio State Beach and tar balls were found more than 100 miles away on Los Angeles County beaches
Former President Donald Trump will deliver his first speech since surviving an assassination attempt over the weekend.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Justice Department lawsuit accuses employees of Southwest Key, a Texas-based organization, of sexually abusing and harassing unaccompanied migrant children in its shelters.
Many questions remain about the possible motive and political views of the 20-year-old who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump.
A man who authorities have described as a dangerous pedophile was arrested in Georgia, nearly 30 years after he fled an Oregon prison.
Sonya Massey was killed after Sangamon County deputies responded to her 911 call about an intruder early on July 6, officials said.
July is on track to see the fifth consecutive monthly drop in migrant apprehensions along the U.S.-Mexico border.
About 1 in 10 people with student loans have gotten debt relief, according to the Biden administration.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Former President Donald Trump will deliver his first speech since surviving an assassination attempt over the weekend.
An initiative from the nonprofit group StoryCorps seeks to find common ground through shared stories.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Justice Department lawsuit accuses employees of Southwest Key, a Texas-based organization, of sexually abusing and harassing unaccompanied migrant children in its shelters.
Dobbs was an early and vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump during his candidacy for the White House in 2020 and throughout his presidency.
Bissell says it has received more than 150 reports of burn injuries from recalled product. Here's how consumers can get a refund.
John Deere & Co. says the farm equipment maker will no longer participate in "social or cultural awareness" events.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
The buyer intends to keep the fossil in the U.S., and is exploring making it available for public display.
About 1 in 10 people with student loans have gotten debt relief, according to the Biden administration.
Former President Donald Trump will deliver his first speech since surviving an assassination attempt over the weekend.
An initiative from the nonprofit group StoryCorps seeks to find common ground through shared stories.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Justice Department lawsuit accuses employees of Southwest Key, a Texas-based organization, of sexually abusing and harassing unaccompanied migrant children in its shelters.
Dobbs was an early and vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump during his candidacy for the White House in 2020 and throughout his presidency.
The now-recalled Diamond Shruumz gummies had been sold legally, but testing found they contained an illegal controlled substance.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
President Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, prompting an array of questions about his health and condition. Here's what we know so far.
Public safety and health care organizations are using drones to speed up lifesaving treatment during medical emergencies in which every second counts.
For years, Tennessee has required anyone convicted of prostitution while HIV-positive to register as a sex offender for life. To settle discrimination suits, the state has agreed to reverse course.
Far-right Israeli official Itamar Ben-Gvir paid a controversial visit to a contested holy site as a rights group details alleged Hamas war crimes.
The cubs - a female named Tochka and a male named Timur - explored their enclosure together with their mother, 13-year-old Katinka.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
Michael Travis Leake, who fronted Moscow-based rock band Lovi Noch, was detained in June 2023.
Canada plans to buy 12 new submarines as the U.S. and its allies and adversaries step up operations in the thawing Arctic.
Legendary comedian Bob Newhart, known for his trademark deadpan delivery, has died at the age of 94.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
After nearly four years of legal disputes, renowned wedding dress designer Hayley Paige has regained the right to use her name and control of social media accounts.
Emmy award-winning actor Sheryl Lee Ralph joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new comedy, "The Fabulous Four," and her third Emmy nomination for "Abbott Elementary."
Oprah Winfrey selected "Familiaris" by David Wroblewski as her latest book club selection. Watch as author David Wroblewski answers reader's guide questions about his novel.
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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.
Apple users can now download an early version of a new iPhone operating system that will be officially released this fall.
AT&T on Friday disclosed that hackers had accessed records of calls and texts of "nearly all" its cellular customers for a six-month period between May 1, 2022, and Oct. 31, 2022. Jo Ling Kent reports.
The melting of glaciers and polar ice sheets causes water to move closer to the equator, fattening the planet and slowing its rotation, according to a recent study.
Spade-toothed whales are the world's rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. Until, perhaps, now. One may have washed up onto a New Zealand beach.
Symptoms among the new bird flu cases included "fever, chills, coughing and sore throat/runny nose," alongside pink eye and eye tearing, a CDC spokesperson confirmed Monday.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season got off to a deadly start as Hurricane Beryl tore across the Caribbean, Mexico and eventually the U.S.
A man who authorities have described as a dangerous pedophile was arrested in Georgia, nearly 30 years after he fled an Oregon prison.
Sonya Massey was killed after Sangamon County deputies responded to her 911 call about an intruder early on July 6, officials said.
Kayla Wright's body was found in a truck-bed-style toolbox on a sandbar in the Missisquoi River in February.
Keith Edmund Gavin was pronounced dead at 6:32 p.m. CT following a chemical injection at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in Alabama.
More women, children and entire families have fallen victim to indiscriminate violence in areas where drug cartels are fighting bloody turf battles.
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
It has been two years since NASA's James Webb telescope gave us a stunning first look at the depth of our universe. To commemorate the achievement, NASA has released new images showing two distant galaxies interacting with each other. Jane Rigby, astrophysicist and a senior project scientist for the Webb telescope at NASA, joins CBS News to discuss.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket suffered a catastrophic engine failure as it launched a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit Thursday night, the first time in nearly a decade the rocket has failed. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on that and the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
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."
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Former President Donald Trump will not mention President Biden by name during his speech at the Republican National Convention on Thursday, Trump campaign senior adviser Danielle Alvarez tells Major Garrett on "America Decides." Alvarez has more on Trump's upcoming speech and his 2024 campaign.
There are concerns President Biden's reelection campaign could run out of money amid mounting pressure for him to drop out of the 2024 race. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports.
New research finds that states with strict abortion restrictions are seeing higher rates of maternal deaths. The Commonwealth Fund analyzed data from 2021 through 2022 following the overturning of Roe v. Wade and the subsequent enactment of state abortion laws. Dr. Carolyn Sufrin, associate professor of gynecology and obstetrics at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, joins CBS News to discuss.
To hear what is on the minds of voters regarding the 2024 presidential election and the political rhetoric surrounding it, "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell sat down with supporters of President Biden and former President Donald Trump, along with several undecided voters at a brewery in Milwaukee.
Legendary comedian Bob Newhart, known for his trademark deadpan delivery, has died at the age of 94.