Memorials mark 20 years since tsunami killed over 200,000
The day after Christmas in 2004, a 9.1 magnitude earthquake under the Indian Ocean triggered tsunami waves that killed some 230,000 people across a dozen countries.
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Sri Lanka deploys troops in popular surfing town after threat warnings
Sri Lanka increased security around a Jewish community center in Arugam Bay after the U.S. and Israel warned of potential threats to popular tourist locations.
7 young elephants found dead amid monsoon flooding
A preliminary investigation suggested the animals had gotten bogged down in the marsh and drowned, an official said.
Doctors remove "world's largest kidney stone" from retired soldier
The stone is both the largest and heaviest ever removed during a major surgery, according to Guinness World Records.
ICBM test launched in Pacific
The U.S. Air Force carried out a test of a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile Tuesday. The launch had been delayed in an effort to cool escalating tensions between the U.S. and China, as Beijing made its shows of force near Taiwan. CBS News foreign correspondent Lucy Craft joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the latest developments in the region, including China cutting interest rates, putting sanctions on Taiwanese politicians and more.
Sri Lanka swears in new president as soldiers crack down on protesters
Hundreds of armed troops raided a protest camp outside the president's office, attacking demonstrators with batons.
Sri Lanka protests resume as lawmakers pick unpopular PM to lead
Demonstrators hit the streets again as a widely unliked political veteran was tapped as president, but one expert says he may give the nation "a fighting chance."
Sri Lanka lawmakers elect new president
Sri Lanka votes in six-time Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe as president after its former leader fled the country and resigned by email amid the worst economic crisis in the country's history. But the protesters blame the government for the country's financial woes and the election of a former so-called "holdout" from the government comes with some controversy.
Sri Lanka is choosing leader to replace ex-president
The new president could appoint a new prime minister, who would then have to be approved by Parliament.
Sri Lanka's embattled president resigns
Sri Lanka's embattled President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has resigned, clearing the way for a new administration to take over. Vice News correspondent Matthew Cassel has been in Colombo, Sri Lanka, covering the unrest. He spoke with CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about the country's interim president, ongoing protests and what's next.
What's next for Sri Lanka after president resigns
A Sri Lankan parliament speaker says lawmakers will officially announce Friday that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has emailed his resignation. This comes after the embattled president fled to Singapore and named Sri Lanka's prime minister the acting president. CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano spoke with BBC reporter Ranga Sirilal about what's next for the South Asian nation.
Sri Lanka president flees country
Protestors in Sri Lanka stormed the prime minister's office after President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled to the Maldives and appointed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe as acting president. Protestors are blaming the top government officials for the country's economic collapse. Journalist and author Frances Harrison joined John Dickerson to discuss how the country got to this point.
State of emergency declared in Sri Lanka
The acting president of Sri Lanka declared a nationwide state of emergency after massive protests escalated with the former president's decision to flee. Niha Masih, an India correspondent for The Washington Post, discussed the economic crisis that preceded these events on CBS News.
Sri Lanka's embattled government declares emergency as protests rage
Protesters want the president and prime minister out, but the PM is taking a hard line, saying Sri Lanka "can't allow fascists to take over."
Sri Lankan president flees the country amid economic crisis
Lawmakers agreed to elect a new president next week but struggled Tuesday to decide on the makeup of a new government.
War in Ukraine rages on as global crisis worsens
The war in Ukraine is having a major impact on food and fuel supplies worldwide. William Taylor, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, joined John Dickerson to discuss the situation.
Sri Lankan leaders to resign amid protests
Demanding resignations, thousands of protesters stormed the presidential residence in Sri Lanka in response to the country's shortages of fuel, food and medicine. Crowds also set fire to the prime minister's house. Elizabeth Palmer has more details.
Sri Lanka protesters storm president's home
The president of Sri Lanka is expected to step down Wednesday after thousand of protesters stormed his home over the weekend. Nationwide protests were sparked by food and fuel shortages as the country's economy face the brink of collapse. Niha Masih, foreign correspondent for The Washington Post, joins CBS News to explain how this happened and what the next steps are for the country's government.
Protesters storm Sri Lankan leaders' homes
An explosion of public anger in Sri Lanka has forced the president and prime minister to resign. Tens of thousands of protesters occupied the homes of the two leaders in the capital city of Colombo after the country's economy collapsed. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss what's next for the nation.
Why protesters are poised to topple Sri Lanka's government
After months of economic crisis left millions struggling to get food and medicine, angry crowds stormed leaders' homes. Now resignations have been promised.
Sri Lanka's president to resign
Mass protests in Sri Lanka over the weekend have forced the prime minister and president to resign following months of economic crisis. Elizabeth Palmer reports on the latest.
Sri Lankan opposition meets to install new government amid turmoil
Sri Lanka's opposition political parties are meeting to install a new government a day after the president and prime minister offered to resign in the most dramatic day of monthslong political turmoil.
Sri Lankan president to resign, official says; protesters storm his residence
The prime minister also announced Saturday that he would step down.
Sri Lanka Prime Minister says country is "bankrupt"
Sri Lanka's prime minister says the country is officially bankrupt. The South Asian country defaulted on its debt for the first time in its history as an independent nation in May. SIshaan Tharoor, a foreign affairs columnist at the Washington Post, joins CBS News to discuss why Sri Lanka's financial crisis continues to worsen.
Sri Lanka PM says economy "collapsed," unable to buy oil
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said Sri Lanka is unable to purchase imported fuel, even for cash, due to heavy debt owed by its petroleum corporation.
How Trump policies and Project 2025 match up after first 100 days
As President Trump marks his first 100 days in the White House, many of the plans he has rolled out since the start of his second term closely align with those detailed in Project 2025's sprawling policy book.
Canada's Liberal Party wins national election overshadowed by Trump
Canadian Prime Minster Mark Carney's Liberal Party will retain its hold on power in a reversal of fortunes seen largely as a reaction to Mr. Trump's actions and rhetoric.
Plunging U.S. imports from China could lead to shortages, experts warn
The drop-off in shipments could lead to empty store shelves this summer as retailers deem China-made goods too expensive to import.
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Noem says she's "very confident" suspects in purse theft are undocumented
Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem does not believe she was targeted when her purse was stolen at a Washington restaurant, she told CBS News in an interview.
Trump to mark first 100 days in office with speech in the Detroit area
President Trump is delivering a speech marking the first 100 days of his second term in Warren, Michigan.
Where Trump's campaign promises stand at 100 days
Most of the progress President Trump has made on his promises were achieved through executive orders.
Trump promised an economic revival. In his first 100 days, he's falling short.
Early in his second term, President Trump is struggling to deliver on his campaign trail promises to invigorate the U.S. economy.
4 children killed as car slams into after-school program in Illinois
The crash happened at YNOT Outdoors, an after-school program in the town of Chatham in central Illinois.
Immunotherapy breakthrough could change how certain cancers are treated
A new study shows promising results for treating certain cancers with immunotherapy and completely avoiding surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.
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Trump to ease tariffs on automakers by rolling back some import duties
The Trump administration says automakers won't get hit twice by its tariffs, which have applied to both auto parts as well as steel and aluminum.
Plunging U.S. imports from China could lead to shortages, experts warn
The drop-off in shipments could lead to empty store shelves this summer as retailers deem China-made goods too expensive to import.
Trump to mark first 100 days in office with speech in the Detroit area
President Trump is delivering a speech marking the first 100 days of his second term in Warren, Michigan.
Trump promised an economic revival. In his first 100 days, he's falling short.
Early in his second term, President Trump is struggling to deliver on his campaign trail promises to invigorate the U.S. economy.
How Trump policies and Project 2025 match up after first 100 days
As President Trump marks his first 100 days in the White House, many of the plans he has rolled out since the start of his second term closely align with those detailed in Project 2025's sprawling policy book.
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Trump to ease tariffs on automakers by rolling back some import duties
The Trump administration says automakers won't get hit twice by its tariffs, which have applied to both auto parts as well as steel and aluminum.
Plunging U.S. imports from China could lead to shortages, experts warn
The drop-off in shipments could lead to empty store shelves this summer as retailers deem China-made goods too expensive to import.
Trump promised an economic revival. In his first 100 days, he's falling short.
Early in his second term, President Trump is struggling to deliver on his campaign trail promises to invigorate the U.S. economy.
When is going to college not worth the money?
Although attending college still offers a payoff, a recent study by New York Fed economists suggests it might not make financial sense for some people.
Nearly 90% of Americans expect tariffs to raise prices, poll finds
Most Americans think tariffs will drive up prices and cost the U.S. more money than they generate, according to a new Gallup poll.
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Noem says she's "very confident" suspects in purse theft are undocumented
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem does not believe she was targeted when her purse was stolen at a Washington restaurant, she told CBS News in an interview.
Trump sets executive order record in his first 100 days
President Trump has signed more executive orders than any other president in his first 100 days — covering everything from immigration to environmental regulations.
100 days of DOGE: Elon Musk's sweeping Trump administration role
Elon Musk has amassed vast power in President Trump's administration — reshaping federal agencies and spearheading deep cuts to the federal workforce.
Where Trump's campaign promises stand at 100 days
Most of the progress President Trump has made on his promises were achieved through executive orders.
Trump's first 100 days: 60% of Latino voters think U.S. is headed in wrong direction, new poll finds
A majority of Latino voters disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy.
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FDA to undo some layoffs, after cuts to inspections and drug safety
Some FDA scientists and inspections staff were told that their layoffs may be rescinded.
Immunotherapy breakthrough could change how certain cancers are treated
A new study shows promising results for treating certain cancers with immunotherapy and completely avoiding surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.
Martinelli's recalls 170,000 juice bottles over toxic fungi risk
Martinelli's juice bottles were recalled in 28 states because they could contain a toxic substance created by fungi.
In a broken mental health system, a jail cell is an institution of last resort
Like local jails nationwide, Montana's small holding facilities have become institutions of last resort as patients in mental health crisis wait for beds at a mental hospital.
He had 2 months to live. Research "like science fiction" saved his life.
Michael Wolff was at the "edge of a cliff" when he was diagnosed with a cancer that affects less than 300 patients a year in the U.S.
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Woman accused of murdering 3 with toxic mushrooms faces trial
Erin Patterson is charged with three murders, including both of her parents-in-law, after serving a toxic mushroom-laced Beef Wellington.
Secret note found inside violin built in concentration camp
A Jewish prisoner at the Nazi concentration camp at Dachau secretly penned a short note and hid it inside a violin he had crafted under harrowing circumstances.
Politician shot dead while dining at restaurant in Mexico
Jose Luis Pereira, a senior member of the Teocaltiche city government, was attacked at around 5:00 pm at a seafood restaurant in Jalisco, authorities said.
US Navy aircraft carrier loses $60M fighter jet in Red Sea
The F/A-18E Super Hornet was being towed Monday when it and the tug slipped and were lost in the Red Sea, the Navy said.
Canada's Liberal Party wins national election overshadowed by Trump
Canadian Prime Minster Mark Carney's Liberal Party will retain its hold on power, in a reversal of fortunes seen largely as a reaction to Mr. Trump's actions and rhetoric.
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Dangers behind kidfluencer fame
The documentary follows young internet star Piper Rockelle and her group "The Squad," revealing allegations of abuse behind the scenes. Director Jenna Rosher joins CBS Mornings Plus to discuss the series.
"Cowboy Carter" tour starts
As Beyoncé launches her 32-city stadium tour, tickets remain unsold and prices are dropping. MTV's Dometi Pongo joins us to explain why and what fans should know about the "Cowboy Carter" shows.
Luke Kirby on "Étoile"
Emmy-winning actor Luke Kirby stars in "Étoile," a new series that follows two iconic ballet companies fighting to survive by swapping their top dancers. Kirby joins CBS Mornings Plus to talk about the high-stakes new show.
Kim Kardashian jewelry heist trial begins in Paris
The so-called "Granddad Gang" is on trial for allegedly tying up Kim Kardashian in a Paris residence in 2016 and stealing millions of dollars' worth of jewelry.
Ed Helms tackles history's worst screwups
Ed Helms' new book "SNAFU" dives into some of history's wildest mistakes, including failed space missions and secret animal spies.
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House passes "Take it Down Act," sending revenge porn bill to Trump
First lady Melania Trump made a rare public appearance to advocate for the bill's passage earlier this year.
IBM announces $150 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing, research
IBM announces $150 billion investment in U.S. which it says will fuel economic growth, create U.S. jobs.
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.
YouTube turns 20: From cat videos to AI
In the 20 years since its first video was uploaded, YouTube has become the second-most visited website on Earth. "Sunday Morning" looks at how creators build online communities, and how artificial intelligence may fundamentally change the site.
Geoffrey Hinton on future of AI
Geoffrey Hinton, whose work shaped modern artificial intelligence, says companies are moving too fast without enough focus on safety. Brook Silva-Braga introduced us to Hinton in 2023 and recently caught up with him.
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15 years after BP oil spill, Louisiana coast marine recovery still ongoing
In the summer of 2010, panic spread across the region when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf.
Remains of 5,000-year-old "elite woman" found at former garbage dump
The mummy was found in Aspero, a sacred site within the city of Caral that was a garbage dump for over 30 years until becoming an archaeological site in the 1990s.
A massive brood of cicadas will soon emerge. Here's what to know.
A notably large brood of periodical cicadas will emerge from the underground across parts of the eastern U.S. this spring.
"Bone collector" caterpillar disguises itself in the remains of its prey
There are other meat-eating caterpillars that "do lots of crazy things, but this takes the cake," the study's author said.
Trump admin fast-tracks fossil fuel projects, angering environmentalists
Shortening permitting procedures for mining and oil drilling could adversely affect the environment, communities and endangered species, experts say.
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Woman accused of murdering 3 with toxic mushrooms faces trial
Erin Patterson is charged with three murders, including both of her parents-in-law, after serving a toxic mushroom-laced Beef Wellington.
Politician shot dead while dining at restaurant in Mexico
Jose Luis Pereira, a senior member of the Teocaltiche city government, was attacked at around 5:00 pm at a seafood restaurant in Jalisco, authorities said.
State trial over Tyre Nichols' death underway
Opening statements began Monday in a state trial for three former Memphis police officers charged in the death of Tyre Nichols. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes is following the case.
Pittsburgh funeral director accused of throwing out thousands of pets' bodies
A Pittsburgh funeral home director is facing charges after prosecutors said he threw out the bodies of thousands of pets.
11 dead after Vancouver car ramming
Canadians are flocking to memorials set up where at least 11 people were killed in a car ramming incident. 30-year-old Kai-Ji Adam Lo was detained and charged as officials continue their investigation. CBS News' Elise Preston reports.
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NASA releases stunning space photos to mark Hubble anniversary
The Hubble Space Telescope "opened a new window to the universe" when it launched into space. Now, 35 years later, NASA is releasing some stunning images to celebrate.
NASA images show peanut-shaped asteroid during high-speed flyby
This asteroid is bigger than scientists anticipated, about 5 miles long and 2 miles wide at its widest point — resembling a deformed peanut.
When and where to see the Lyrid meteor shower's peak
During the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower, 10 to 20 meteors could be seen per hour, NASA says.
NASA's most senior astronaut returns to Earth with 2 cosmonauts
Don Pettit, NASA's oldest active astronaut, marked his 70th birthday by landing on the steppe of Kazakhstan after 220 days in space.
NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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Noem opens up about stolen purse
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem told "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil that she's "very confident" the people arrested for stealing her purse are undocumented migrants. "From the information that has been shared with me so far in the investigation," Noem said, "these are career criminals."
Disability discrimination case at SCOTUS
The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a case over whether a Minnesota school discriminated against a student with disabilities. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to break down the case.
State trial over Tyre Nichols' death underway
Opening statements began Monday in a state trial for three former Memphis police officers charged in the death of Tyre Nichols. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes is following the case.
Iranian port explosion kills at least 70
Iran says firefighters have extinguished a massive fire that broke out after a deadly explosion at a southern port on Saturday. The blast came as Iran took part in a third round of talks with the U.S. over the fate of its nuclear program. Yass Alizadeh, coordinator of the Persian program at New York University, joins CBS News to assess where things stand.
Kennedy Center cancels some LGBTQ events
Organizers say several Pride Month events at the Kennedy Center have been canceled or relocated as the institution pivots under President Trump's leadership. Ashraf Khalil, reporter for The Associated Press, joins CBS News with more.