Two pink chickens were spotted running loose in Portland, Oregon
Two pink chickens were spotted running loose in Portland, Oregon. CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Elaine Quijano show us what investigators believe was used to make the chickens pink.
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Oregon adopts nation's first automatic voter registration law
State senator denies the move is a "secret plot" to enroll more Democrats
A woman is suing a Portland, Oregon restaurant where she dined alone on Valentine’s Day, claiming the staff was rude and even asked her to leave
A woman is suing a Portland, Oregon restaurant where she dined alone on Valentine’s Day, claiming the staff was rude and even asked her to leave. The restaurant owner says the woman left on her own without paying for two glasses of wine.
Video released by Lane County's Sheriff's Office in Oregon shows man hitting himself multiple times in the face
Video released by Lane County's Sheriff's Office in Oregon shows man hitting himself multiple times in the face
Remarkable time-lapse video captures waves of thick fog, blanketing Portland, Oregon
Remarkable time-lapse video, shot in just one day, captures an inversion event that blankets Portland, Oregon, in waves of thick fog. Video courtesy of Andrew Studer. For fine art landscape photography prints, visit his website HERE. Follow him on Instagram, and see more of his work on Vimeo.
They will be joined by the family of Brittany Maynard
Lawmakers in California are preparing to roll out legislation that would allow terminally ill patients to control their own deaths. They will be joined by the family of Brittany Maynard, the woman with terminal brain cancer who ended her own life in Oregon and set off a national debate. John Blackstone spoke with Maynard's mother about the family's emotional end-of-life choices.
Marijuana business owners from Washington state explain why they back Measure 91, even if it means more competition
Marijuana business owners from Washington state explain why they back Measure 91, even if it means more competition. Stephanie Condon reports.
Cylvia Hayes's confession came just days after she admitted to accepting cash in exchange for an illegal green-card marriage
Four months after she accepted $5,000 to marry an 18-year-old Ethiopian immigrant in need of a green card, Democratic Gov. John Kitzhaber's fiancee Cylvia Hayes purchased a remote Washington property with the intention of creating an illegal marijuana farm, Oregon’s first lady-to-be admitted Monday.
First lady-to-be Cylvia Hayes says she didn't tell Gov. John Kitzhaber because she was "ashamed and embarrassed"
First lady-to-be Cylvia Hayes says she didn't tell Gov. John Kitzhaber because she was "ashamed and embarrassed."
In this video from The News Guard of Lincoln City, Oregon, rescuers attempt to dig a girl out of a collapsed sand cave.
In this video from The News Guard of Lincoln City, Oregon, rescuers attempt to dig a girl out of a collapsed sand cave. Authorities say she was unable to be revived at a local hospital.
The head of the House Republicans' campaign arm, Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., touts some of the GOP's most promising midterm candidates
The head of the House Republicans' campaign arm, Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., touts some of the GOP's most promising midterm candidates.
Firefighters are battling the raging fire along the Oregon/California border
Firefighters are battling the raging fire along the Oregon/California border. A lightning strike set of the blaze that was fueled by high winds and dry conditions. Vinita Nair reports.
More than 3,500 firefighters are battling fierce wildfires that have already scorched nearly 1,300 square miles
More than 3,500 firefighters are battling fierce wildfires that have already scorched nearly 1,300 square miles. Lighter winds and cooler temperatures could help calm the flames. Hayley Guenther of CBS' Spokane affiliate KREM-TV reports.
Police in Oregon are searching for a motive after a deadly shooting at a high school outside Portland
Police in Oregon are searching for a motive after a deadly shooting at a high school outside Portland. COIN-TV's Brent Weisberg reports.
Police say a male teenager killed a student and injured a teacher before apparently taking his own life at Reynolds High School in Troutdale, Ore.
Police say a male teenager killed a student and injured a teacher before apparently taking his own life at Reynolds High School in Troutdale, Ore. Police arrived within two minutes of the shooting and found the suspect dead inside a bathroom from what appeared to be a self inflicted gunshot wound. Chris Holmstrom of CBS Portland affiliate KOIN-TV reports.
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Police say a male teenager killed a student and injured a teacher before apparently taking his own life at Reynolds High School in Troutdale, Ore.; and, Andres Amador calls himself an "earthscape artist." His designs often cover a space as large as a football field, created on beaches from California to the Caribbean.
A 19-year-old is facing criminal charges after causing a 3-car crash inside a highway tunnel. Police say Daniel Calhon passed out at the wheel because he was holding his breath. Anthony Mason reports
A 19-year-old is facing criminal charges after causing a 3-car crash inside a highway tunnel. Police say Daniel Calhon passed out at the wheel because he was holding his breath. Anthony Mason reports.
An Oregon boy heard cries near a roadside and found a bear cub which he brought to the Myrtle Creek Police Department
An Oregon boy heard cries near a roadside and found a bear cub which he brought to the Myrtle Creek Police Department. Authorities commend the boy but say the best thing to do is to leave the area, call authorities and let professionals handle the situation.
After being separated at birth, twin sisters met for the first time in 78 years
After being separated at birth, twin sisters met for the first time in 78 years. KVAL-TV's Dee Dee Gatton reports on the emotional reunion.
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Police are investigating whether a dispute over the prom led to the fatal stabbing of 16-year-old Maren Sanchez; and, Steve Hartman meets Melissa Mainier, a Pennsylvania waitress who, thanks to a generous tipper, paid off her entire nursing school debt.
Hillary Clinton left the crowd at a Portland, Ore., forum wondering whether her plans for 2016 include a run for the presidency
Hillary Clinton left the crowd at a Portland, Ore., forum wondering whether her plans for 2016 include a run for the presidency when a 6-year-old asked the former first lady, “In 2016 would you prefer to be called Madam President or Mrs. President?” Scott Pelley reports.
Jenn Louis traveled the world before discovering her own passion for the kitchen while working for Outward Bound in North Carolina
Jenn Louis traveled the world before discovering her own passion for the kitchen while working for Outward Bound in North Carolina. Today she's chef and co-owner of two restaurants in Portland, Ore. Louis shares the secrets to her delectable coppa porchetta on THE Dish.
An Oregon construction worker was rescued from a collapsed trench Monday after being trapped by dirt and mud more than ten feet underground
An Oregon construction worker was rescued from a collapsed trench Monday after being trapped by dirt and mud more than ten feet underground. Norah O'Donnell reports.
Two students at Reed College in Oregon lost control of a snowball that slammed into a dorm, causing about $3,000 in damage. The students say it was an accident. The school won't make them pay for repairs.
Two students at Reed College in Oregon lost control of a snowball that slammed into a dorm, causing about $3,000 in damage. The students say it was an accident. The school won't make them pay for repairs.
A rare snowstorm left a foot of snow in Portland, Oregon Thursday
A rare snowstorm left a foot of snow in Portland, Oregon Thursday. More snow is expected Friday. Charlie Rose reports.
Helene death toll climbs past 100 as Southeast digs out from devastation
Helene has left at least 105 people dead, CBS News has confirmed, and caused widespread destruction and knocked out power to several million people.
7th top Hezbollah commander killed by Israeli airstrike as conflict escalates
President Biden said a regional conflict in the Middle East "has to be avoided."
How Walz and Vance are preparing for the 2024 VP debate
Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will face off on Tuesday in the first and only vice presidential debate of the cycle.
Florida home hurricane damage reports changed, whistleblowers say
A family expected a large insurance payout after Hurricane Ian devastated their Florida home. Then the check came, and questions about allegedly shortchanged homeowners came with it.
Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
FEMA administrator on N.C. flooding: "I don't know that anybody could be fully prepared"
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell called the storm "a true multi-state event" that's had "significant impacts" across five states.
California governor vetoes first-in-nation AI safety bill
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed a landmark bill aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence models.
Primanti Brothers denies claim Vance was "banned" from entering
After some initial confusion, Vance was permitted to enter and encouraged people to support a small business.
SpaceX Crew Dragon brings 2 fresh crew members to space station
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft caught up with the International Space Station and moved in for docking Sunday.
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Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
SpaceX Crew Dragon brings 2 fresh crew members to space station
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft caught up with the International Space Station and moved in for docking Sunday.
Residents ordered to evacuate or shelter in place after fire at chemical plant
People in the northern part of Rockdale County were ordered to evacuate and others were told to shelter in place with windows and doors closed.
How Walz and Vance are preparing for the 2024 VP debate
Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will face off on Tuesday in the first and only vice presidential debate of the cycle.
Spotify temporarily goes down as thousands left without access to tunes
More than 40,000 people reported outages with the music platform on downdetector.com.
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Spotify temporarily goes down as thousands left without access to tunes
More than 40,000 people reported outages with the music platform on downdetector.com.
Southwest is renovating its cabins. Here's what the planes will look like.
Bigger bins and premium-priced seating with added legroom are just some of the changes the carrier is betting will win over customers.
Hurricane Helene hits homeowners already facing soaring insurance costs
Rising Florida home insurance rates, which surged 45% from 2017 to 2022, are likely to keep climbing along with the mercury, experts say.
Amazon, Walmart still sell older dressers that pose tip-over risk, CR finds
Loophole in law means potentially deadly furniture is still being sold by major retailers, advocacy group cautions.
Key U.S. inflation gauge shows prices continued cooling in August
Grocery costs barely rose last month, according to Friday's report, and energy costs dropped 0.8%, led by cheaper gasoline.
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California governor vetoes first-in-nation AI safety bill
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed a landmark bill aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence models.
How Walz and Vance are preparing for the 2024 VP debate
Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will face off on Tuesday in the first and only vice presidential debate of the cycle.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 29, 2024
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell and former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan join Robert Costa.
Larry Hogan says "neither one of the two candidates has earned my vote" in presidential race
The popular Republican governor, who served from 2015 to 2023, has Trump's endorsement. But Hogan said he won't be voting for the former president.
Transcript: Larry Hogan, former Maryland governor, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 29, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Larry Hogan, former Maryland governor, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Sept. 29, 2024.
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Embattled Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre to resign
The Senate approved a resolution on Wednesday that was intended to hold Ralph de la Torre in criminal contempt for failing to testify before a committee.
A birth injury left him in agony. A complex surgery "changed everything"
Tyler Theroux was born with a brachial plexus injury that would eventually leave him depressed and in extreme pain. A complex surgery finally provided relief.
Amazon, Walmart still sell older dressers that pose tip-over risk, CR finds
Loophole in law means potentially deadly furniture is still being sold by major retailers, advocacy group cautions.
USDA had cut back on listeria testing, ahead of deadly Boar's Head outbreak
Officials claim the changes "had no bearing" on Boar's Head's now-shuttered plant.
Alcohol can increase your cancer risk. Here's what experts want you to know.
Many Americans are unaware of the connection between drinking and cancer risk, despite growing research that points to the negative health impacts of alcohol.
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Austria's far-right Freedom Party heading for its first national election win
A projection for ORF public television, based on counting of more than half the votes, put support for the Freedom Party at 29.2% and Chancellor Karl Nehammer's Austrian People's Party at 26.3%.
Pope Francis denounces military attacks that go "beyond morality"
Pope Francis, who didn't mention Israel by name and said he was speaking in general terms, said that "the defense must always be proportional to that attack."
New Zealand reclaims world record for largest mass haka
The record was broken in deafening fashion at Eden Park rugby stadium in Auckland.
U.S. military says it killed 37 militants in Syria airstrikes
U.S. Central Command said two of the dead were senior militants affiliated with the extremist Islamic State group and an al-Qaeda-linked group in Syria.
7th top Hezbollah commander killed by Israeli airstrike as conflict escalates
Israel said it killed Nabil Kaouk, the deputy head of Hezbollah's Central County, in an airstrike Saturday. President Biden said a regional conflict "has to be avoided."
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Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
John Ashton, "Beverly Hills Cop" franchise actor, dies at 76
Throughout his 50-year career in show business, John Ashton appeared in nearly 100 movies.
Malcolm Gladwell on "Revenge of the Tipping Point"
Bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell's latest, "Revenge of the Tipping Point," builds on a familiar idea from his books: You may think you know how the world works, but you're wrong! The provocative Gladwell talks with correspondent David Pogue about why he's refused to change his approach, his work ethic, or his contrarianism.
Coldplay on their record-breaking world tour: "We're having such a great time"
During a stop on their "Music of the Spheres" global tour, which Billboard calls "the biggest rock tour of all time," Chris Martin, Will Champion, Guy Berryman and Jonny Buckland talk about their new album, the songwriting process, and their future playing together.
Coldplay on their record-breaking world tour
Twenty-five years after their first hit record, Coldplay's current world tour, which Billboard calls "the biggest rock tour of all time," has earned more than a billion dollars and sold more than 10 million tickets. During a stop in Dublin, correspondent Anthony Mason catches up with Chris Martin, Will Champion, Guy Berryman and Jonny Buckland to talk about "Moon Music" (the band's tenth studio album), the songwriting process, and their future playing together.
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California governor vetoes first-in-nation AI safety bill
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed a landmark bill aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence models.
In Finland, classes in recognizing fake news, disinformation
Being able to identify hoaxes, avoid scams, and debunk propaganda is a civic skill required in today's information society. That's why the curriculum of students in Finland includes media literacy lessons, aimed at safeguarding a precious resource: the truth. Correspondent Chris Livesay reports.
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.
Capsule launches that will bring Starliner crew home
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Saturday with a NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut aboard a Crew Dragon capsule that normally carries four. That is because the Crew Dragon's two empty seats will be used to give two Boeing Starliner astronauts a ride back to Earth next February. Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were part of Boeing's first crewed test flight of its Starliner, and though it got them to the International Space Station back in June, problems with its propulsion system prompted NASA to look for another ride. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Top staff leave OpenAI amid for-profit push
Top U.S. artificial intelligence startup OpenAI took a hit Thursday after three of its top executives exited the company. The departures come as CEO Sam Altman is reportedly preparing to turn OpenAI into a traditional for-profit company. Connie Guglielmo, senior vice president focused on AI edit strategy for CNET, joins CBS News to examine the future of the startup.
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How climate change threatens plants, animals
In this episode of "Climate Watch: Protecting the Planet," CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy speaks to scientists and experts about the growing number of critically endangered plants and animals and how humans can help.
Book excerpt: "Revenge of the Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
The author revisits his 2000 bestseller "The Tipping Point," to examine the flip side of that earlier book's lessons about studying social change. Among the topics he covers: Cheetah reproduction.
50 "exceptionally well-preserved" Viking skeletons unearthed in Denmark
The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.
How the 2015 Paris Agreement came together
Nine years after it was negotiated, the Paris Climate Agreement continues to serve as a blueprint for global environmental goals. Todd Stern, the top U.S. negotiator for the deal, outlines the years-long process it took to reach the landmark agreement in his new book, "Landing the Paris Climate Agreement: How It Happened, Why It Matters and What Comes Next." Stern joins CBS News to look back at the talks.
Climate change views in Florida and Texas
Florida is bracing for the wrath of Hurricane Helene. A common question that scientists face during natural disasters like this is: Has climate change impacted their severity? CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim Defede and CBS News Texas investigative reporter Brian New break down how lawmakers and residents in their states view climate change amid natural disasters.
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Did a former Idaho state trooper use his training to stage his wife's death?
Kendy Howard, a 48-year-old wife and mother, was found dead in her bathtub with a gunshot wound to the head. Evidence at the scene led investigators to take a hard look at her husband, a former Idaho state trooper. Did he have the know-how to get away with murder?
Menendez brothers' claims of abuse supported by letter, new allegation
Lyle Menendez tells "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales, "There's just never been a case of guilt or innocence. It was always about why it happened."
How a former Idaho state trooper was arrested for his wife's murder
Kendy Howard was found dead in her bathtub. While dispatched as a suicide, clues at the scene made Kootenai County authorities suspicious.
Arkansas couple accused of trying to sell baby for beer, money
Darien Urban, 21, and Shalene Ehlers, 20, the baby's parents were arrested after they allegedly tried to sell their 2-month-old baby because having three dogs and an infant was "not working."
At least 17 killed in 2 mass shootings in the same town in South Africa
A search was underway for the suspects, national police spokesperson Brig. Athlenda Mathe said in a statement regarding the two mass shootings in South Africa.
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SpaceX Crew Dragon brings 2 fresh crew members to space station
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft caught up with the International Space Station and moved in for docking Sunday.
SpaceX launches two-man crew on flight to space station
Crew Dragon's two astronauts will join two Starliner fliers for a five-month tour of duty aboard the International Space Station.
SpaceX prepares to launch crewed mission
Later today, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is set to launch a crewed mission to the International Space Station. The craft is also set to bring back the two astronauts who have been waiting for a ride home since June.
Crew Dragon set for first Cape Canaveral launch to space station
A NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut will join the Starliner astronauts for a normal tour of duty
2 cosmonauts, NASA astronaut return to Earth after marathon mission
The Soyuz landing in Kazakhstan sets the stage for launch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon flight to the space station Thursday.
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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.
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?
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"CBS Weekend News" headlines for Sept. 29, 2024
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News" with Nancy Chen.
Mezcal traditions preserved as demand grows
Demand for mezcal was low for years, but interest and sales have soared. The vast majority of the spirit is made in Oaxaca, Mexico, where family-owned distilleries dot the landscape.
60 Minutes reports on mezcal in Mexico
In tonight's expanded edition of 60 Minutes, Cecilia Vega reports from Mexico, where mezcal production has surged as producers work to preserve traditional distillation methods.
WNBA players talk league success
It’s been a year unlike any the WNBA has seen. Players Caitlin Clark, Napheesa Collier, and Aliyah Boston talk about sold-out arenas and the physicality of the league.
Russian Vladimir Kara-Murza on being freed
Putin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza was one of eight Russian dissidents freed in the largest international prisoner swap since the Cold War. He says he thought he was going to be executed on the day he was taken from his cell.