Elephants are dying from eating plastic waste in an open landfill
Hungry elephants seek out the waste in the landfill, consuming plastic and sharp objects that damage their digestive systems, a veterinarian said.
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
The confirmed death toll from the Sri Lanka terror attacks has now reached 359. Security camera video shows two of the suspected attackers inside a luxury hotel just before it was bombed on Easter Sunday. Officials say there were nine terrorists in all, including one woman. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Colombo, Sri Lanka.
House Speaker Mike Johnson suggested Republicans could bring lawsuits in states where President Biden is not on the ballot.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle stepped down from her role after facing calls to resign after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Vice President Kamala Harris has already secured the endorsements of a majority of the Democratic delegates who will vote on her presidential nomination.
In the video, a Secret Service agent appears to confirm that a sniper from a local team deployed to assist the Secret Service at the rally had snapped a picture of the gunman.
An incredible video captured the moment a whale off the coast of New Hampshire capsized a boat, sending two men flying into the ocean.
James Wilburn describes the heart-wrenching moments of watching the bodycam video of his daughter, Sonya Massey's, death when she was shot and killed by police after calling 911 for help.
The hydrothermal explosion took place near Biscuit Basin's Sapphire Pool on Tuesday morning, erupting boiling water and steam into the air, officials said.
The lawyer representing Denver Broncos Hall of Famer Terrell Davis says his office is filing suit against United Airlines after the former Broncos star was handcuffed by law enforcement agents aboard a plane.
The Trump rally gunman fired eight bullets in under six seconds before he was killed, according to an analysis by two audio experts, video analysis by CBS News and sworn statements from state police.
In the video, a Secret Service agent appears to confirm that a sniper from a local team deployed to assist the Secret Service at the rally had snapped a picture of the gunman.
The Trump rally gunman fired eight bullets in under six seconds before he was killed, according to an analysis by two audio experts, video analysis by CBS News and sworn statements from state police.
An incredible video captured the moment a whale off the coast of New Hampshire capsized a boat, sending two men flying into the ocean.
Almost 12 million Latinos under the age of 30 will be eligible to vote in November. In 2020, just 34% of Latinos 18-24 voted in the U.S.
The hydrothermal explosion took place near Biscuit Basin's Sapphire Pool on Tuesday morning, erupting boiling water and steam into the air, officials said.
Creator of the former HBO show remarked on the similarities between its fictional storyline and current political reality.
These are the top fields in which more companies are considering applicants without four-year degrees.
Regulators ordered JPMorgan Chase, Mastercard and other companies to explain how they used people's data to set personalized prices for the same product.
As Disability Pride Month comes to a close, Mattel introduced two new Barbie dolls: a blind Barbie and a Black Barbie with Down syndrome.
Although the market remains tight, a rise in inventory could break up clouds for homebuyers, analysts say.
In the video, a Secret Service agent appears to confirm that a sniper from a local team deployed to assist the Secret Service at the rally had snapped a picture of the gunman.
Almost 12 million Latinos under the age of 30 will be eligible to vote in November. In 2020, just 34% of Latinos 18-24 voted in the U.S.
Many of the falsehoods have followed Kamala Harris for years and focus on her citizenship status, racial identity and political achievements.
Social media memes about Vice President Kamala Harris playing on Charli XCX's album "BRAT" are engaging young voters and energizing Democrats.
In an interview with ABC News Sunday, House Speaker Mike Johnson suggested Republicans could bring lawsuits in states where President Biden is not on the ballot.
A listeria outbreak linked to sliced deli meats has killed two people and sickened 28 others across 12 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The rankings, from the American College of Sports Medicine and the Elevance Health Foundation, are based on 33 health indicators, including different health behaviors and outcomes.
These pigs breathe air and drink water that's better filtered against contaminants than what's required for people. Even their feed gets disinfected.
An intensified focus on women's health and abortion could help galvanize Democratic voters in the final sprint to the election.
AI bots like Google AI have given incorrect information, with the results ranging from humorous to potentially dangerous.
Olympic equestrian gold medalist Charlotte Dujardin withdrew from the Paris games after a years-old video emerged allegedly showing her mistreating a horse.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Thirteen sharks tested for cocaine and benzoylecgonine were found to have the illicit drug in their muscles and livers.
Nearly 100 people, including many children, died when their overcrowded boat sank in stormy weather in 2023.
A couple was found dead in a raft that washed ashore in Canada. They were avid sailors who documented their voyages on YouTube.
Creator of the former HBO show remarked on the similarities between its fictional storyline and current political reality.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Actor Matthew Macfadyen opened up about his new role in Marvel's "Deadpool & Wolverine" and the therapeutic experience of playing Tom Wambsgans in "Succession."
George Clooney shocked many in the Democratic Party when he wrote an op-ed urging President Biden to exit the 2024 race.
Anthony Mason interviews Emmy-winning actor Matthew Macfadyen about his role as Mr. Paradox in "Deadpool & Wolverine," which is scheduled to be released on Friday. Macfadyen also talks about ending his role as Tom Wambsgans on "Succession," and why he felt he was miscast as Mr. Darcy in "Pride & Prejudice."
In June, a Russian disinformation network targeted European Union countries ahead of the EU Parliament elections. Now, U.S. officials warn that Russia could attempt to influence the 2024 election with propaganda posts. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga shows us some of the Kremlin's disinformation tactics online.
Delta Air Lines is seeing a fifth straight day of flight disruptions after a global software outage last Friday forced cancelations and delays. The problems have led the Transportation Department to launch an investigation into the airline. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
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.
Hundreds of flights were canceled Monday in continued fallout from last week's global cyber outage. Delta Air Lines is the hardest hit, with roughly 23% of all its flights for the day canceled. Sam Sabin, cybersecurity reporter for Axios, joins CBS News to unpack the chaos.
Google said it won't phase out third-party cookies in its Chrome browser after all, opting to let people "make an informed choice."
Crews continued to battle wildfires across the western U.S. on Tuesday. The Lone Rock fire began about 140 miles east of Portland, Oregon, more than a week ago and is only 40% contained. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti is in California, where investigators are working to determine the cause of another fire.
So far this year, there have been more than 1,000 reports of tornadoes in the U.S. For communities destroyed by a tornado, the rebuilding unfolds after the attention fades. Dave Malkoff explains.
Thirteen sharks tested for cocaine and benzoylecgonine were found to have the illicit drug in their muscles and livers.
There is a lot we're still learning about the magnificent elephant, a creature that became a political animal after satirist Thomas Nast used it in cartoons in the 1870s. Correspondent Faith Salie visits the exhibition "The Secret World of Elephants," at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, and checks out the pachyderms at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., to uncover some of the elephant's secrets, from its means of communication, to its trunk, "the Swiss army knife of organs."
This summer millions of people have experienced the fact that climate change is making our days hotter, but new research shows it is also making them longer. CBS News' Lana Zak explains.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez will resign on August 20, sources tell CBS News. Menendez was convicted on 16 felony counts, including bribery, extortion and acting as a foreign agent. He pleaded not guilty and maintains his innocence. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is planning to resign in August, following last week's conviction on federal bribery charges.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle is resigning from her post atop the agency charged with securing Donald Trump's campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where an armed man targeted the former president. Gayle King anchored CBS News' special report.
Authorities seized large quantities of chemicals used to manufacture illicit drugs, valued at more than $100 million, police said.
The four plaintiffs are merely the latest victims "in a long line of individuals who have suffered at Brown's hands," the lawsuit claims.
The Chandra X-ray observatory was launched on July 23, 1999.
The cosmos is providing a full moon for the 55th anniversary of the first lunar landing this weekend, and plenty of other events honor Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's giant leap.
This weekend marks 55 years since the historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Retired NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins CBS News to look back on the small step for man and giant leap for mankind.
The full moon, also known as the Thunder Moon, will last three days, peaking on Sunday morning.
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.
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.
In June, a Russian disinformation network targeted European Union countries ahead of the EU Parliament elections. Now, U.S. officials warn that Russia could attempt to influence the 2024 election with propaganda posts. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga shows us some of the Kremlin's disinformation tactics online.
Crews continued to battle wildfires across the western U.S. on Tuesday. The Lone Rock fire began about 140 miles east of Portland, Oregon, more than a week ago and is only 40% contained. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti is in California, where investigators are working to determine the cause of another fire.
New research from education testing company NWEA shows many students are falling behind in school nearly four years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Karyn Lewis, director of research and policy partnerships at NWEA and lead author of the study, joins CBS News to discuss what's behind the widening learning gap and what can be done to fix the setbacks.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is visiting the U.S. this week, but not everyone in Israel is happy about his decision to leave the country amid a nine-month war. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports.
Now that President Biden is out of the 2024 race, what do the numbers say about a Trump-Harris matchup? CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto looks at the latest polling. Then, Molly Ball, senior political correspondent at The Wall Street Journal, and Sabrina Rodriguez, national politics reporter for The Washington Post, join with analysis.