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A procession of mourners -- including schoolchildren and priests in saffron robes -- paid their respects to Nadungamuwa Raja, praying and touching its mighty tusks in reverence.
Hungry elephants seek out the waste in the landfill, consuming plastic and sharp objects that damage their digestive systems, a veterinarian said.
Days after the X-Press Pearl container ship burned and sank off Sri Lanka's coast laden with tons of "dangerous" goods, the toll on wildlife is "obvious."
Sri Lanka investigating possible slick around X-Press Pearl vessel, which burned for 13 days and lost cargo to the sea before sinking and getting stuck on the seafloor.
The two suspects — the woman performing the exorcism and the girl's mother — were arrested.
Ethiopia is claiming victory as the military takes control of the Tigray region's capital. Iran holds a funeral for a top nuclear scientist who was killed in a targeted attack. And a prison riot in Sri Lanka turns deadly. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joins CBSN AM with today's global headlines.
New report details conditions at migrant shelters; Sisters become donors after father's death.
"We suspect the two brothers used their money from the spice business to finance the bombings," and then blew themselves up, police investigator says
Pompeo spoke with CBS News senior national security contributor Michael Morell on his podcast "Intelligence Matters," ahead of its first-year anniversary as a production of CBS News
Government bans face coverings, shakes up security services with potential ISIS-loyal suspects still on the loose
The search continues for those behind the deadly bombings in Sri Lanka on Easter. On Friday, armed men set off an explosion and a shootout occured after authorities arrived. BBC News' Yogita Limaye reports.
New violence in Sri Lanka less than a week after suicide bombers killed more than 250 people. A series of explosions followed by a shootout between Sri Lanka's military and suspected Islamist militants erupted overnight, killing more than a dozen people. A military spokesman says the militants are believed to be a part of the same group that carried out the Easter Sunday attacks. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Some of the dead likely were militants who blew themselves up, police said
Wray also condemned China's "economic espionage" and weighed in on the findings of the Mueller report
As attacks like those that unfolded recently in New Zealand and Sri Lanka happen more frequently, more critics have blamed social media for not doing enough to control extreme content. But some experts say the extremism is baked into the algorithm. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson explained how that algorithm works and why it's essential to the business models of social media platforms.
Australian PM says ISIS helped pick targets, highlighting evolving ISIS threat, as Sri Lanka grapples with mistakes and misinformation
Catholic churches suspend services and Muslims are urged to avoid mosques for Friday prayers as fear and anger mount
One bomber was the lone unmasked man in images released by ISIS. Two others were brothers
New surveillance footage shows two of the bombers who killed hundreds in Sri Lanka. Video shows the moments before the deadly attack on Easter Sunday. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Measles outbreak hits highest numbers in 25 years; "Jeopardy!" contestant surpasses $1 million in record time.
The secretary of state also addressed the insults lobbed at him by North Korea. Pompeo spoke with CBS News senior national security contributor Michael Morell on his podcast "Intelligence Matters," ahead of its first-year anniversary as a production of CBS News
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo acknowledged Wednesday that the terrorist attacks carried out in Sri Lanka over the weekend were at least "inspired by ISIS." He spoke with CBS News senior national security contributor Michael Morell for his podcast "Intelligence Matters."
In a rare interview Tuesday, Jared Kushner characterized Russian interference in the 2016 election as a "couple of Facebook ads"
Sri Lanka's president is asking his country's police chief and defense minister to resign after officials failed to act on warnings ahead of Sunday's terror attacks. At least 359 people are now reported killed in a string of suicide bombings at churches and hotels on Easter Sunday. CBS News senior national security contributor and former CIA acting director Michael Morell joins “CBS This Morning” from Washington to discuss the bombings, as well as Jared Kushner's recent comments on Russian interference in the 2016 elections.
Nation still getting to grips with huge loss, and government failures, as Muslim community worries about backlash after Easter attack
That leaves Arizona as the only battleground state whose race is still considered too close to call.
Israeli and Dutch leaders have condemned a mass attack on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam as clear and violent antisemitism.
President Biden addressed the nation on the election results and the transition of power, with his predecessor set to return to the White House.
The ruling is a major defeat for the outgoing Biden administration, which argued the policy promoted family unity among mixed-status households.
Longtime political operative Susie Wiles is known as a formidable, behind-the-scenes force.
Following the 2024 presidential election results, President Biden has invited President-elect Donald Trump to discuss the transition of power.
The FBI said it was aware of "the offensive and racist text messages sent to individuals around the country."
President Biden said earlier this year he would not pardon his son or commute a potential prison sentence.
Driven by powerful Santa Ana winds, the Mountain Fire in Ventura County forced more than 10,000 people to flee their homes as it exploded by thousands of acres, injuring people and destroying homes in its path. It has burned nearly 20,000 acres.
The ruling is a major defeat for the outgoing Biden administration, which argued the policy promoted family unity among mixed-status households.
President Biden said earlier this year he would not pardon his son or commute a potential prison sentence.
Suzanne Simpson went missing in San Antonio on Oct. 6 and has not been found.
The FBI said it was aware of "the offensive and racist text messages sent to individuals around the country."
Longtime political operative Susie Wiles is known as a formidable, behind-the-scenes force.
Canada previously banned TikTok from government-issued mobile devices. TikTok has offices in Toronto and Vancouver.
The largest private prison companies in the U.S. stand to benefit from Trump's vow to increase deportations.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell responded with a one-word answer when asked if he'd step down if asked by President-elect Donald Trump.
Scammers impersonating as companies or recruiters try to trick people into giving money or personal information.
The Federal Reserve announced its second interest rate cut of 2024, but Trump's economic priorities could impact future policy.
Following the 2024 presidential election results, President Biden has invited President-elect Donald Trump to discuss the transition of power.
The ruling is a major defeat for the outgoing Biden administration, which argued the policy promoted family unity among mixed-status households.
President Biden said earlier this year he would not pardon his son or commute a potential prison sentence.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed conceded the mayoral race to Daniel Lurie Thursday afternoon with a social media post that congratulated her competitor.
Longtime political operative Susie Wiles is known as a formidable, behind-the-scenes force.
More than half a million smart electric space heaters recalled after 113 reports of overheating, federal agency says.
The FDA says oral phenylephrine, used in many over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, "is not effective as a nasal decongestant."
Struggling families pay as much as 60 cents per dollar in fees when paying for school lunches electronically, according to CFPB report.
Former President Donald Trump's election victory and looming return to the White House will likely bring changes that scale back the nation's public health insurance programs.
From a favored candidate's loss to navigating conversations with family members who voted differently, here's how to manage your mental health after a tumultuous election — and resources if you need additional support.
A Qantas plane made an emergency landing after returning to Sydney Airport in Australia shortly after taking off after an engine failed, the airline said.
Israeli and Dutch leaders have condemned a mass attack on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam as clear and violent antisemitism.
Canada previously banned TikTok from government-issued mobile devices. TikTok has offices in Toronto and Vancouver.
Officials also said that Liam Payne died from a fall, and did not jump from the balcony of his hotel.
Victims thought to be female were male and not related to one another, showing "the story that was long spun around these individuals" was wrong, researchers said.
Argentinian investigators have arrested three people in connection with the death of former One Direction bandmember Liam Payne, who fell from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires last month. An autopsy found that Payne had cocaine, alcohol and a prescription antidepressants in his system.
Officials also said that Liam Payne died from a fall, and did not jump from the balcony of his hotel.
Shaboozey's "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" has topped the Billboard Hot 100 and is redefining genres, mixing country with hip-hop in a way that's resonating with fans.
"Yellowstone" star Luke Grimes spoke to "CBS Mornings" about what to expect as the beloved show nears its end and what's next for him.
In an exclusive interview with Gayle King, country music's breakout star Shaboozey opens up about his signature look and the success of "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" which now tops the Billboard Hot 100. He reflects on a year that includes TIME 100 recognition and CMA nominations.
"Social media is doing harm to our kids and I'm calling time on it," says Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanse.
Three top government agencies are calling out two fabricated videos spreading lies about early voting, and they say a familiar foe is to blame. Nicole Sganga has more.
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.
Elon Musk is encouraging X users to report instances of voter fraud in a new group on the platform. Many of the posts are unsubstantiated or false.
Reddit's stock leaps nearly 40% after the social media company reported a quarterly profit amid strong user growth.
Victims thought to be female were male and not related to one another, showing "the story that was long spun around these individuals" was wrong, researchers said.
The presidential race and high-profile congressional contests may be dominating election coverage and fundraising, but many local and state elections are poised to affect the nation's progress on climate action and the shift toward clean energy. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.
East Coast and southern U.S. states experienced high temperatures this Halloween, with the heat forecast set to break records. CBS News 24/7 anchor Lana Zak reports on the weather and how New Yorkers celebrated the festivities.
A new report from the World Weather Attribution group has found that the 10 deadliest weather events of the last 20 years were intensified by manmade climate change. CBS News climate correspondent David Schecter has more.
Transportation is a lifeline, but experts say it's aging, underfunded and unable to withstand more frequent and intense extreme weather events. And if changes aren't made quickly, the EPA says the costs will be "steep," with hundreds of billions of dollars of damage every year.
Suzanne Simpson went missing in San Antonio on Oct. 6 and has not been found.
Officials also said that Liam Payne died from a fall, and did not jump from the balcony of his hotel.
Three women were shot during an argument over the 2024 elections, Miami Police tells CBS News. A suspect is not in custody. Morgan Rynor has the latest.
A military judge ruled that the plea agreements struck for alleged Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants are valid, a defense official confirmed. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has more from the Pentagon.
The gruesome discovery in the city of Chilpancingo comes just weeks after the city's mayor was murdered and decapitated.
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing works to expand its space exploration and put a person on the moon by 2030.
A new crew of three Chinese astronauts, including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer, entered the Tiangong space station following an early morning launch into orbit.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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.
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.
For Americans celebrating the results of the presidential election, or those who were left discouraged, it's too soon for big thoughts like how to bridge the political divide in the U.S. But that is not the case for one man in particular. Jim Axelrod has more.
Forty-three rhesus monkeys escaped from the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center in South Carolina Wednesday after a caretaker accidentally left a door unsecured, the company's CEO told CBS News. The monkeys are not aggressive and pose no public health risk, the CEO said. They are believed to be in the woods near the facility. Dave Malkoff has the latest.
The Federal Reserve on Thursday lowered its benchmark borrowing rate by 0.25 percentage points. Kelly O'Grady examines what the move could mean for Americans' pocketbooks.
President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House puts him in a position to influence the make-up of the Supreme Court and the effects could be felt for decades. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson explains.
Hillary Clinton attempted to shatter the highest glass ceiling in U.S. politics and went up against now-President-elect Donald Trump in 2016. CBS News deputy director of elections and data analytics Kabir Khanna compares her performance with Vice President Kamala Harris' run in 2024.