Here's who benefits from Keystone, Dakota pipelines
Donald Trump's signoff on two controversial oil projects that had been put on hold creates many winners and losers
Oil Spill
August 10, 1993: Three-ship crash causes oil spill in Tampa Bay
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 this day: Tampa Bay oil spill
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.
Company charged for big oil spill on California coast
The rupture-fouled Refugio State Beach and tar balls were found more than 100 miles away on Los Angeles County beaches
Coast Guard: Shell leaks 88,000 gallons of oil into Gulf of Mexico
Leak of Shell flow line about 90 miles off Louisiana coast under control, but miles-long oil sheen remains
Mark Hylen, vice president of Alaska-based Beacon Operational Health and Safety Services, says his company was forced to lay off employees due to a 20-percent reduction in business
Mark Hylen, vice president of Alaska-based Beacon Operational Health and Safety Services, says his company was forced to lay off employees due to a 20-percent reduction in business. The sinking price of oil per barrel has left Alaska's economy in turmoil, and companies are cutting production and jobs.
Oil exec says 10-year-old leak is God's fault
Taylor Energy President William Pecue says the accident, which could leave oil spewing for a century, was an "act of God"
Dolphin reproduction hurt by BP oil spill
Dolphins in Louisiana's Barataria Bay, polluted by BP's 2010 oil spill, are having trouble giving birth
Feds charge 7 with $2B fraud tied to oil spill
Prosecutors allege that defendants stole people's identities to file bogus claims related to 2010 oil disaster
BP settles Deepwater Horizon oil spill for $20 billion
Deal settles all civil claims against BP, binds company to clean up Gulf Coast area; oil spill washed up on 1,300 miles of shoreline
New pipeline rules would have prevented hundreds of spills
In the works since 2010, the proposals would have kept 10 million gallons of oil and gas out of the environment
Oil spill closes part of the Mississippi River
Officials say the spill was caused by the collision of two tow boats near Paducah, Kentucky
Calif. coastal oil spill may be worse than earlier thought
The company responsible for the May spill said the volume may be more than 40,000 gallons over first estimate
California's Goleta Beach has been closed due to a large oil slick in the nearby ocean
California's Goleta Beach has been closed due to a large oil slick in the nearby ocean. Captain Dave Zaniboni of the Santa Barbara County Fire Department discusses the slick with CBSN.
A large oil slick has appeared off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, near the site of an oil spill earlier this summer
A large oil slick has appeared off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, near the site of an oil spill earlier this summer. Carter Evans reports.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from July 29, 2015 edition
A broken part of a plane wing has washed up on the French island Reunion in the West Indian Ocean. Investigators are studying whether it's part of the missing Malaysian Airlines Flight 370. Jeff Pegues has more details; bones of four of the original English settlers in Jamestown, Va., have been excavated, giving a glimpse into America's beginnings. Chip Reid digs deeper into this discovery.
A Santa Barbara, Calif., area beach was closed after an oil slick appeared offshore
A Santa Barbara, Calif., area beach was closed after an oil slick appeared offshore. KEYT Anchor Beth Farnsworth discusses the situation with CBSN.
Goleta Beach near Santa Barbara, Calif., has been closed due to a large oil slick offshore
Goleta Beach near Santa Barbara, Calif., has been closed due to a large oil slick offshore. CBS News' Carter Evans joins CBSN with analysis.
California beach set to reopen 2 months after oil spill
An underground pipeline ruptured May 19, releasing up to 101,000 gallons of oil, some of which coated beaches and sea animals
States, BP reach $18.7B settlement over oil spill
Deal with Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas resolves years of litigation over the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill
Tar from central California oil spill washes up in L.A. area
Findings revealed that tar from a May pipeline breach floated as far south at Orange County
Calif. oil spill cleanup has hefty pricetag
So far, the cost of cleaning up the oil pipeline breach in on the Central California coastline has cost millions a day with no end in sight
Ruptured California pipeline showed severe signs of wear
A test run on an oil pipeline two weeks before it flooded a stretch of coastline with crude showed that it was significantly worn
A stretch of shoreline in Long Beach, California, is closed as the Coast Guard tests tar balls that have washed ashore to see if they are linked to last month's oil spill near Santa Barbara
A stretch of shoreline in Long Beach, California, is closed as the Coast Guard tests tar balls that have washed ashore to see if they are linked to last month's oil spill near Santa Barbara. Danielle Nottingham reports.
Long Beach shoreline off limits after tar balls wash ashore
4-mile stretch of L.A.-area beach is latest Southern California coastline to shut down due to oily goo
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.
New York judge rejects Trump presidential immunity claim in "hush money" case
Trump's lawyers said his conviction in state court should not stand because he was elected president after his conviction.
Mystery drone sightings fuel spread of internet theories
One Facebook group has swelled to over 70,000 members as people speculate about the source of the drones.
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.
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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California land to be returned to Yurok Tribe
Some 125 acres bordering Redwood National and State Parks will be handed back to the Yuroks.
New York judge rejects Trump presidential immunity claim in "hush money" case
Trump's lawyers said his conviction in state court should not stand because he was elected president after his conviction.
Mystery drone sightings fuel spread of internet theories
One Facebook group has swelled to over 70,000 members as people speculate about the source of the drones.
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.
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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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New York judge rejects Trump presidential immunity claim in "hush money" case
Trump's lawyers said his conviction in state court should not stand because he was elected president after his conviction.
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.
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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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Woman accused of stowing away on flight from NY to Paris apprehended again
Svetlana Dali, the woman accused of stowing away on a flight from New York to Paris, was arrested again, according to the FBI.
2 killed in Wisconsin school shooting
One student and one teacher were killed, and several others were wounded, when a student opened fire at the Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin. The shooter was found dead at the scene. A law enforcement source says the suspect was a 17-year-old female student at the school. Charlie De Mar has the latest.
2 Madison shooting survivors leave hospital
Two people injured in the Madison, Wisconsin, school shooting on Monday have been released from the hospital, police said. A student and a teacher were killed in the attack, and the suspect, a student at the school, was found dead at the scene. CBS News' Nicole Sganga and Charlie De Mar have the latest.
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.
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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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Is U.S. health care in a "gilded age"?
A New Yorker article argues that we are in "the gilded age of medicine." So what does that mean for U.S. health care? Dr. Dhruv Khullar, associate professor of health and economics at Weill Cornell Medical College and contributing writer at the New Yorker, joins "America Decides" to discuss his piece.
Red states shifting agendas further right
New reporting reveals red states, energized by President-elect Donald Trump's victory, are already pushing for more conservative agendas. Washington Post national correspondent Molly Hennessy-Fiske joins "America Decides" to discuss her reporting on what lawmakers are trying to get approved.
McConnell urges U.S. to "reject isolationism"
In a new op-ed, Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell is urging President-elect Donald Trump to reject calls within the party embracing isolationism. McConnell has long been a supporter of U.S. aid to Ukraine. Political strategists Joel Payne and Matt Gorman join "America Decides" with analysis.
Trump attends Army-Navy game with key allies
President-elect Donald Trump huddled with several of his political allies, Cabinet picks and a Marine veteran recently acquitted of manslaughter at the Army-Navy football game over the weekend. Republican strategist and lobbyist Justin Sayfie joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Lawmakers call for action on drone sightings
President-elect Donald Trump says "the government knows what is happening" when it comes to the drone sightings on the East Coast. The Defense Department stated Monday it does not have any evidence to suggest that the drones are malicious. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson reports from Colts Neck, New Jersey.