Rare centuries-old gold coin found by metal detectorist
The coin is a golden ducat dated to 1777, museum officials said.
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Mysterious ancient sword with possible Viking origins found in Poland
Workers were dredging a port in central Poland when they unearthed an ancient sword from the bottom of the river.
CIA boss meets Israeli spy chief in renewed bid to free Gaza hostages
CIA chief William Burns is meeting his Israeli counterpart and Qatar's leader in Europe in a renewed bid to secure the release of hostages still held in Gaza.
Poland picks Donald Tusk to lead, bucking Europe's trend to the far right
Poland has a new prime minister, and Donald Tusk's pro-EU, pro-NATO stance marks a major shift for his country, and a notable bucking of a European trend to the right.
Polish lawmaker extinguishes Hanukkah candles
A far-right Polish lawmaker used a fire extinguisher to put out the candles in a Hanukkah menorah in the parliament lobby in Warsaw on Tuesday. The politician, Grzegorz Braun, was later ordered out of the assembly by the speaker of the lower chamber.
Far-right lawmaker douses menorah candles in Poland's parliament
The speaker of the parliament denounced lawmaker Grzegorz Braun for putting out the Hanukkah menorah candles and said there would be no tolerance for antisemitism.
Killer whales sink yacht in 45-minute attack, Polish tour agency says
The attack in the Strait of Gibraltar came amid a yearslong uptick in incidents where orca pods seemingly try to capsize boats in that region.
Poland election could oust conservative party that has led country for 8 years
Poland's general election could oust conservatives who have led the country for eight years and usher in a new government that could significantly change Warsaw's relationship with Europe.
Ukraine, Poland feud over weapons and grain
A major wave of Russian strikes across Ukraine Wednesday night came as Poland, one of Ukraine's biggest arms suppliers, said it would stop sending Kyiv weapons because of a diplomatic rift over grain. BBC News correspondent James Waterhouse has more.
Polish PM to ask voters if they accept "thousands of illegal immigrants"
The timing of the referendum suggests the ruling party will use immigration for his reelection campaign.
Poland to send 10,000 soldiers to reinforce border with Belarus
The move comes days after 2 Belarusian military helicopters briefly entered Polish air space, drawing accusations from Warsaw of a deliberate provocation.
Woman, child die after falling from ferry; murder inquiry launched
Initial media reports said a child fell into the sea and the woman jumped in after him -- but video from the ship did not match this version of events, a spokesperson said.
Large, unexploded WWII bomb forces 2,500 to evacuate in Poland
The 550-pound Germany aerial bomb was found near a railway overpass in the city of Wroclaw during construction work.
Poland prohibits food imports from Ukraine to soothe farmers
Farmers in neighboring countries have also complained about Ukrainian grain flooding their countries and creating a glut that has caused prices to fall.
Ukraine's president visits ally Poland
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made his first official visit to Poland since Russia's invasion, where he is meeting with his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda to discuss security and economic cooperation. CBS News Senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams joined Shanelle Kaul on "CBS News Mornings" with more.
Prince William makes surprise visit to troops in Poland
His trip was kept under wraps until he arrived, and he plans to stay for two days.
Poland to be first NATO country to provide fighter jets to Ukraine
Poland said Thursday it will give Ukraine about a dozen Soviet-made MiG-29 fighter jets.
Poland to supply Ukraine with fighter jets
Poland said Thursday it will supply Ukraine with about one dozen fighter jets to help in its fight against Russia. Poland is now the first NATO country to provide Ukraine with fighter jets since the Russian invasion began.
Ukrainian refugee family finds new home in Poland
A Ukrainian family that fled Kharkiv a year ago when Russia invaded their country has found refuge in the home of a Polish stranger. Norah O'Donnell has their story.
A timeline of the Russia-Ukraine war so far
As Ukrainians mark one year since Russian forces invaded their country, CBS News' Lana Zak takes a look at how the battle for control has played out so far.
Global effects of Russia's war in Ukraine
One year into the Russian war in Ukraine, nations around the world are feeling the ripple effects in many ways. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green explains how even countries thousands of miles away, like Egypt, have seen a significant impact on their citizens.
Trump says Biden administration's response to train derailment is a "betrayal"
He visited East Palestine, Ohio, where a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed earlier this month.
Biden wraps up visit to Eastern Europe
President Biden wrapped up his overseas trip to Ukraine and Poland on Wednesday, recommitting American support as Ukraine marks one year since Russia's invasion. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins "Red and Blue" to discuss that plus the latest on the administration's response to the Ohio train derailment.
Biden wraps up visit to Poland
President Biden wrapped up his visit to Poland by meeting with NATO's Bucharest Nine, a group of Eastern European allies. CBS News anchors Lana Zak and Errol Barnett spoke with senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe about what leaders accomplished during that meeting.
Biden meets with NATO allies in Poland
President Biden finished his three-day trip to Ukraine and Poland, meeting with Eastern European NATO allies known as the Bucharest Nine and reiterating support for Ukraine against Russia. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins Anne-Marie Green and Vlad Duthiers from Warsaw to discuss the latest.
Matt Gaetz withdraws as attorney general nominee
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Russia hits back after Ukraine's strike using U.S. long-range missiles
Dnipro bears the brunt of Moscow's first retaliatory strike after Ukraine fires U.S.-made missiles into Russia, and Ukraine claims Moscow may have used an ICBM.
Actor Jussie Smollett's conviction overturned by Illinois Supreme Court
The state's highest court ruled a special prosecutor's decision to re-indict Smollett violated his constitutional rights after Cook County prosecutors previously dropped charges against him.
Elon Musk claims Jeff Bezos predicted that Trump would lose election
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.
Police report details woman's allegations against Pete Hegseth
A woman told police she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth, according to a detailed, newly-released police report. He is now President-elect Trump's choice for defense secretary.
U.N. court ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and a Hamas leader
The leaders are accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes over the war in Gaza and the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
Dad of 14-year-old accused in Georgia school shooting pleads not guilty
Colin Gray and his son, Colt Gray, were both indicted in the Sept. 4 shooting that killed two students and two teachers and injured others.
Which Thanksgiving foods can go through airport security?
As record travelers prepare to fly for Thanksgiving, here's what to know about transporting food through TSA checkpoints.
Why the latest bird flu case has experts worried about pandemic potential
A new potential case of bird flu in a California child without known contact with infected animals is raising concerns about a potential pandemic. Dr. Céline Gounder explains what to know.
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BJ's Wholesale Club hikes membership fees for first time since 2018
Warehouse chain follows rival Costco in raising amount its 7.5 million members must pay to shop at BJ's stores.
Elon Musk claims Jeff Bezos predicted that Trump would lose election
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.
Matt Gaetz withdraws as attorney general nominee
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Here's where Elon Musk says his DOGE will aim to cut federal spending
Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say the Department of Government Efficiency has targets in mind for cost cutting.
Dad of 14-year-old accused in Georgia school shooting pleads not guilty
Colin Gray and his son, Colt Gray, were both indicted in the Sept. 4 shooting that killed two students and two teachers and injured others.
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BJ's Wholesale Club hikes membership fees for first time since 2018
Warehouse chain follows rival Costco in raising amount its 7.5 million members must pay to shop at BJ's stores.
Elon Musk claims Jeff Bezos predicted that Trump would lose election
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.
Here's where Elon Musk says his DOGE will aim to cut federal spending
Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say the Department of Government Efficiency has targets in mind for cost cutting.
McDonald's to serve up a McValue offering in 2025. Here's what it includes.
McDonald's wants to make dining at its restaurants affordable for customers again with new value offerings.
Justice Department calls for breakup of Google and sale of Chrome
The proposed breakup calls for Google to sell its industry-leading Chrome web browser and impose restrictions designed to prevent its Android smartphone software from favoring its search engine.
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Matt Gaetz withdraws as attorney general nominee
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Here's where Elon Musk says his DOGE will aim to cut federal spending
Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say the Department of Government Efficiency has targets in mind for cost cutting.
Alabama set to carry out nation's third nitrogen gas execution
An Alabama prisoner convicted of the 1994 murder of a female hitchhiker is slated Thursday to become the third person executed in the U.S., and Alabama, by nitrogen gas.
Police report details woman's allegations against Pete Hegseth
A woman told police she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth, according to a detailed, newly released police report. He is now President-elect Trump's choice for defense secretary.
Analysis: Election conspiracies persist, even with different outcomes
Conspiracies persist, although it is effectively impossible to steal a major election in the United States.
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Why the latest bird flu case has experts worried about pandemic potential
A new potential case of bird flu in a California child without known contact with infected animals is raising concerns about a potential pandemic. Dr. Céline Gounder explains what to know.
New cases of bird flu in U.S.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest on bird flu as new cases raise alarms among health officials. There have been 53 confirmed human cases across seven states this year. Health officials in California are reporting a possible case in a child who had no known contact with an infected animal.
Are food recalls and outbreaks on the rise?
The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.
McDonald's pulls espresso drinks from some U.S. menus
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
Florida Gov. DeSantis' Canadian drug import plan goes nowhere after FDA approval
Florida sued the FDA over what it said was a "reckless delay" in approving its drug importation plan. Now, nearly a year after the FDA gave the state the green light, the program has yet to begin.
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Ancient amulet showing biblical king spearing devil is unearthed
The amulet was found during an ongoing excavation project in Hadrianopolis, an ancient city near Karabük, Turkey.
U.N. court ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and a Hamas leader
The leaders are accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes over the war in Gaza and the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
Russia hits back after Ukraine's strike using U.S. long-range missiles
Dnipro bears the brunt of Moscow's first retaliatory strike after Ukraine fires U.S.-made missiles into Russia, and Ukraine claims Moscow may have used an ICBM.
American among 4 tourists dead after drinking tainted booze in Laos
The American died in the tourist town of Vang Vieng, Laos, the State Department confirmed.
U.S. indicts Indian billionaire Gautam Adani in $265 million bribery scheme
Gautam Adani, one of the world's richest people, is accused of concealing that a solar energy project was being facilitated by an alleged $265 million bribery scheme.
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Shelby Lynne on how personal struggles and friendships impacted her music
Singer-songwriter Shelby Lynne opens up about her new album and how her friendships helped save her when she thought her recording career could be over.
Malcolm Washington on "The Piano Lesson"
Making his feature directorial debut, Malcolm Washington brings August Wilson's Pulitzer-winning play to the screen with help from his father, Denzel Washington and siblings John David and Katia
Connie Nielsen on returning to "Gladiator"
Ahead of the sequel's release, Connie Nielsen joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about stepping back into the world of Ridley Scott's epic saga and her character's emotional journey.
Shelby Lynne on her journey and new album
After overcoming years of personal struggles, Grammy winner Shelby Lynne is back with her first album in years. She tells Anthony Mason why her return to recording came as a surprise, even to her.
Chris Stapleton wins 4 CMAs; Morgan Wallen named entertainer of the year
Chris Stapleton took home four Country Music Association Awards and hardly left the stage on Wednesday night, while an absent Morgan Wallen won the night's biggest prize, entertainer of the year.
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Elon Musk claims Jeff Bezos predicted that Trump would lose election
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.
Justice Department calls for breakup of Google and sale of Chrome
The proposed breakup calls for Google to sell its industry-leading Chrome web browser and impose restrictions designed to prevent its Android smartphone software from favoring its search engine.
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.
Reddit is down for many users, reports say. Here's what to know.
Reddit says it's investigating after users on Wednesday reported problems connecting to the online forum.
Deepfakes of Elon Musk contribute to billions in fraud losses
A study found that Elon Musk is the most common celebrity used in deepfake scams.
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How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
Restoring forests decimated by wildfires
Large wildfires fueled by climate change have destroyed tens of millions of acres of forests in the Pacific Northwest in recent years. Jonathan Vigliotti explores a major effort underway to restore those forests.
Giraffes need endangered species protection, U.S. officials say
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed new protections for giraffes, saying their populations are threatened by poaching, habitat loss and climate change.
Carcass of massive endangered whale washes ashore in Alaska
The carcass was comparable to the width of a college basketball court and female, according to biologists.
Energy Secretary Granholm on Trump presidency
Former leaders and climate experts have issued a letter calling the U.N.'s annual climate meeting "no longer fit for purpose." Recently, CBS News spoke with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about the summit and what the incoming Trump presidency means for clean energy and climate change. The conversation took place before the president-elect made his pick for energy secretary.
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Alleged New York Stock Exchange terror plot
The FBI has arrested a Florida man who's accused of plotting to bomb the New York Stock Exchange. CBS News New York reporter Allen Devlin has more.
Dad of 14-year-old accused in Georgia school shooting pleads not guilty
Colin Gray and his son, Colt Gray, were both indicted in the Sept. 4 shooting that killed two students and two teachers and injured others.
Man found guilty for Laken Riley murder
A judge on Wednesday found Jose Ibarra guilty on all 10 counts in the murder of University of Georgia student Laken Riley. Ibarra was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Capitol rioter with "kill list" convicted of plot to murder FBI agents
Edward Kelley distributed a "kill list" and videos containing images of FBI employees to another person as part of his "mission," prosecutors say.
Man convicted of murder in slaying of Laken Riley
A judge Wednesday found a Venezuelan migrant guilty on all counts in the murder earlier this year of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
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Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
Far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes, lunar soil shows
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
When you can see the Beaver Moon, 2024's final supermoon
November's full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, is the last supermoon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Beaver Moon.
Astronauts decline to answer questions about post-flight medical issue
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
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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.
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.
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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Gaetz withdraws from AG consideration
Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, has announced he is withdrawing from consideration. This comes after Gaetz visited Capitol Hill to rally support among lawmakers for his confirmation. Margaret Talev, a contributor at Axios, joins CBS News with more. Also, Olivia Rinaldi reports on the Trump team reaction.
Senate Homeland Security hearing postponed
FBI Director Christopher Wray and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas were scheduled to take part in a Senate hearing on worldwide threats Thursday, but that hearing was canceled. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more on why.
Alleged New York Stock Exchange terror plot
The FBI has arrested a Florida man who's accused of plotting to bomb the New York Stock Exchange. CBS News New York reporter Allen Devlin has more.
Update on Ten Commandments in Louisiana schools
A Louisiana judge has put a pause on the state's plan to have the Ten Commandments posted in public school classrooms. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more on that and details on a vote to include bible teachings in Texas' K-5 curriculum.
Alleged Apalachee shooter's dad enters plea
Lawyers for Colin Gray, the father of accused school shooter Colt Gray, entered a not guilty plea Thursday on behalf of their client. The older Gray is accused of giving his son the high-powered rifle allegedly used to kill two students and two teachers at Georgia's Apalachee High School in September. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more.