Yellowstone tourists took a baby elk for a ride in their car, officials say
"Some actions by visitors have led to the endangerment of people and wildlife and resulted in the death of wildlife," the park said.
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Man pleads guilty to disturbing baby bison that had to be euthanized
While park officials said there was no indication that the man acted maliciously, his actions led to the baby bison's death.
Baby bison killed after man "disturbed" the animal in Yellowstone
Law enforcement at the park have opened an investigation into the incident.
Rangers find a dead woman in car at Yellowstone National Park
The car had been driven into a snowbank, and when rangers arrived at the scene they saw a man standing outside the car, authorities said.
Grizzly bear found dead near Yellowstone prompts investigation
A grizzly bear that appeared to have been killed was found near Yellowstone National Park, prompting an investigation from state and federal officials.
First grizzly of the season comes out of hibernation at Yellowstone
Yellowstone visitors have been cautioned to "be especially alert" as bears that emerge from hibernation can be particularly aggressive in their search for food.
Bear leads cubs through park
Three little cubs followed their mom through Yellowstone National Park as they learned their way around.
After foot discovered in hot pool, investigators find poems and $447
No other remains were found after a search of Abyss Pool but investigators noted apparent "fatty tissues" floating in the 140-degree Fahrenheit pool.
13 bison die after being struck by vehicles near Yellowstone
The animals' eyes don't reflect light like deer do, contributing to the difficulty in seeing them on the road, officials said.
Foot found in Yellowstone hot spring belonged to L.A. man, officials say
Foul play is not suspected in his death, park officials said.
Major glaciers will be gone by 2050 due to climate change, U.N. warns
Limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius is the only way to save the remaining glaciers, but last week the U.N. warned there's "no credible pathway" for that to happen.
Nature: Elk at Yellowstone
"Sunday Morning" leaves us this morning with elk bugling at Yellowstone National Park. Videographer: Doug Jensen.
Yellowstone's historic canyon road may never open again after flooding
CBS News was given exclusive access to Yellowstone National Park's northern entrance, where the road leading into the park is severely damaged.
Exclusive look at Yellowstone damage after floods
Last month's historic flooding of Yellowstone National Park caused so much damage that it will likely take years to repair. Jonathan Vigliotti got an exclusive look at the devastation.
Yellowstone adds indoor mask mandate due to rise in COVID cases
Of the 10 most-visited national parks of 2021, four now have indoor mask requirements.
Brittney Griner trial on tap in Moscow
The trial for WNBA star Brittney Griner began Friday, the 135th day of her detainment in Moscow. A second person this week has been attacked by a bison at Yellowstone National Park - a 71 year old Pennsylvania woman who sustained non-life-threatening injuries. And conservationists say at least 11 sharks – some of them great whites – have been spotted in the Cape Cod area in the last week.
Bison gores 71-year-old woman in Yellowstone's second attack this week
This is the second report in three days of bison attacking tourists in the park, and the third report in a month.
Bison attacks family in Yellowstone
A man and his son were visiting Yellowstone National Park when they got too close to a male bison. They were flung into the air, and the father is now being treated for injuries to his arm.
Man gored by bison at Yellowstone, second visitor attacked in month
The man was walking with his family on a boardwalk when "a bull bison charged the group," the park said.
Yellowstone National Park partially reopens
Officials in Wyoming reopened parts of Yellowstone National Park after historic flooding. Cam Sholly, superintendent of Yellowstone, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss the recovery efforts.
Hundreds of cars parked outside Yellowstone as park reopens after historic flood
Tourists crowded several entrances to Yellowstone National Park when it partially reopened on Wednesday, following closures due to record flooding that destroyed homes and roads, forced evacuations and left portions of the area indefinitely inaccessible to visitors.
Yellowstone to start reopening after floods
Parts of Yellowstone National Park will start reopening to a restricted number of visitors this week after historic flooding knocked out roads and bridges, but the northern area will remain closed. People in Odessa, Texas can safely drink their tap water again after a water main break last Monday forced them to boil it first. And, “Jurassic World: Dominion” roared into the top spot at the box office for the second straight weekend, raking in an estimated 58 million dollars.
Parts of Yellowstone National Park to reopen after historic flooding
The park's south loop will have limited service beginning Wednesday at 8 a.m., the park service said.
Local businesses worry as flooding halts Yellowstone tourism season
The popular tourist destination that sees about 2 million visitors every summer.
Aerial footage shows Yellowstone flooding
Aerial footage recorded Thursday shows the extent of flooding that ravaged Yellowstone National Park and its surrounding communities this week.
New Orleans attacker posted videos declaring support for ISIS, FBI says
One day after a man drove a truck into New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street, the FBI says he likely did not have accomplices.
Cybertruck driver shot himself before the Las Vegas blast, officials say
Law enforcement in Las Vegas provided an update on the investigation into a Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump International Hotel there early Wednesday.
Details emerge about the victims of deadly New Orleans attack
At least 14 people were killed after a driver slammed into a crowd celebrating New Year's on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.
What we know about the New Orleans truck attacker
A man "hellbent" on creating carnage drove around barricades and hurtled down Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter, police said.
Trucks in New Orleans attack and Vegas explosion were rented on Turo
Vehicles used in deadly New Orleans attack and Las Vegas explosion at Trump hotel were rented via same app, Turo.
Biden to designate environmental national monuments in California
In the closing days of his administration, Biden plans to travel to California to dedicate the Chuckwalla National Monument, sources said.
Wayne Osmond, brother of Donny and Marie, dies at age 73
Wayne Osmond started his musical career as an original member of The Osmonds with his brothers.
Broccoli sold by Walmart in 20 U.S. states recalled over listeria risk
Broccoli florets from California grower and sold at more than 1,000 Walmart stores are recalled because they could contain listeria.
Biden to award Presidential Citizens Medal to Cheney, Thompson
Rep. Bennie Thompson, a Mississippi Democrat, and former Rep. Liz Cheney, a Wyoming Republican, served as chair and vice chair of the House Jan. 6 select committee.
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Orca who carried her dead calf for weeks in 2018 doing so once again
An endangered orca who carried her dead calf for over two weeks in 2018 is doing so once again following the death of her new calf.
FBI releases new video in D.C. pipe bomb case, still unsolved 4 years later
Investigators released fresh security camera video showing the suspect sitting on a park bench, reaching into his backpack and planting a pipe bomb on Jan. 5, 2021.
Biden to designate environmental national monuments in California
In the closing days of his administration, Biden plans to travel to California to dedicate the Chuckwalla National Monument, sources said.
Apple agrees to pay $95 million to settle Siri eavesdropping claims
Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record user conversations through iPhones and other devices, court finds.
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Apple agrees to pay $95 million to settle Siri eavesdropping claims
Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record user conversations through iPhones and other devices, court finds.
Trucks in New Orleans attack and Vegas explosion were rented on Turo
Vehicles used in deadly New Orleans attack and Las Vegas explosion at Trump hotel were rented via same app, Turo.
Broccoli sold by Walmart in 20 U.S. states recalled over listeria risk
Broccoli florets from California grower and sold at more than 1,000 Walmart stores are recalled because they could contain listeria.
China hits dozens of U.S. companies before expected Trump tariffs
China's Ministry of Commerce adds 28 U.S. entities to export control list to "safeguard national security and interests."
Tesla's annual sales drop for the first time in a decade
Tesla's increase in global sales in the fourth quarter was not enough to overcome a sluggish first half of the year.
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FBI releases new video in D.C. pipe bomb case, still unsolved 4 years later
Investigators released fresh security camera video showing the suspect sitting on a park bench, reaching into his backpack and planting a pipe bomb on Jan. 5, 2021.
Biden to designate environmental national monuments in California
In the closing days of his administration, Biden plans to travel to California to dedicate the Chuckwalla National Monument, sources said.
Johnson meets with conservatives as speakership in jeopardy
It's unclear whether House Speaker Mike Johnson has enough support to remain speaker for another term.
Biden marks 235 judicial confirmations during White House tenure
President Biden delivered remarks from the White House highlighting the 235 judges confirmed by the Senate during his single term in office.
FBI briefs House Homeland Security Committee on New Orleans truck attack
The Assistant Director of the FBI's Counterterrorism briefed the committee members and staff in a call on Thursday morning, according to a committee aide.
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Broccoli sold by Walmart in 20 U.S. states recalled over listeria risk
Broccoli florets from California grower and sold at more than 1,000 Walmart stores are recalled because they could contain listeria.
Medicare's new spending cap in 2025
This year, a new spending cap on medication goes into effect for the first time for people on Medicare. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains its impact.
L.A. pet owners warned against raw food as bird flu confirmed in cat
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been found in samples of Monarch Raw Pet Food, and a cat that ate the food is confirmed to have been infected.
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New Year's resolutions rarely last. Here's why they fail so often and how to change that, according to an expert.
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U.K.'s biggest dinosaur footprint site discovered: "So surreal"
It is hoped the discovery will provide clues about how dinosaurs interacted, as well as their size and the speeds at which they moved.
China hits dozens of U.S. companies before expected Trump tariffs
China's Ministry of Commerce adds 28 U.S. entities to export control list to "safeguard national security and interests."
Police raid airline's offices after crash killed 179 people in South Korea
The flight was carrying 181 passengers and crew when it belly-landed before slamming into a barrier, killing all aboard except two flight attendants.
Suspected Chinese underwater spy drone found by fishermen
Officials said the drone was not armed, but the police report listed "potential national security implications" as one significance of its recovery.
Virgin Australia crewmember allegedly sexually assaulted in Fiji
The alleged attacks took place in the nightclub area of the city of Nadi, home to the international airport, officials said.
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Wayne Osmond, brother of Donny and Marie, dies at age 73
Wayne Osmond started his musical career as an original member of The Osmonds with his brothers.
These works enter the public domain in 2025
Here are the books and characters newly joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
Who's performing at tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025?
A variety of New Year's Eve performers are expected for tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025.
Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt agree on divorce settlement after 8-year battle
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, her lawyer says, apparently ending one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history.
Dallas Stars' Tyler Seguin joins list of high-profile home burglaries
The FBI believes their homes were targeted as part of the larger trend involving organized crime groups.
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Apple agrees to pay $95 million to settle Siri eavesdropping claims
Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record user conversations through iPhones and other devices, court finds.
Taco Bell using AI to take orders at drive-thru
Fast food chain Taco Bell is turning to artificial intelligence to meet the demand of its drive-thru customers. The technology is said to cut the wait for an order by 29 seconds and improve accuracy, according to a study. Danya Bacchus has the story.
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.
Chinese hackers breach U.S. Treasury Dept., obtain unclassified documents
The Treasury Department says Chinese hackers accessed several department workstations and unclassified documents. China denies any involvement.
Trump seeks pause of possible TikTok ban
President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court Friday to pause a potential U.S. ban on TikTok from taking effect. In his brief, he said he said he wants to delay the ban in order to give time for his incoming administration to "pursue a negotiated resolution."
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U.K.'s biggest dinosaur footprint site discovered: "So surreal"
It is hoped the discovery will provide clues about how dinosaurs interacted, as well as their size and the speeds at which they moved.
What to know about tonight's "black moon"
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
Northern lights may be visible in parts of the U.S. New Year's Eve
Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve, but cloud cover may put a damper on festivities.
New species, including "blob-headed" fish, identified across world in 2024
Hundreds of new species across the globe were identified by scientists in 2024.
California's mandatory clothing recycling program
Americans throw away billions of pounds of used clothes every year. But now, California is the first state to hold textile companies responsible for their products from start to finish. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains.
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Biden, Trump teams conferring on NOLA attack
CBS News has learned the Biden administration and the Trump transition team have been in close contact after a man used a car early Wednesday to kill 14 and injure dozens of others on New Orleans' Bourbon Street. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Scott MacFarlane report.
Rep. Troy Carter on New Orleans truck attack
As the investigation into the deadly New Orleans truck attack gets underway, one Louisiana congressman is vowing that "no stone will be left unturned." Democratic Rep. Troy Carter, whose district encompasses parts of the Big Easy, joins "America Decides" to discuss the aftermath of the incident.
FBI probing New Orleans, Las Vegas attacks
The FBI says it now believes the man behind the deadly New Year's Day attack in New Orleans worked alone. Meanwhile, a truck explosion outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism. CBS News' Kati Weis and Charlie D'Agata have the latest. Then, terrorism expert Colin P. Clarke joins with analysis.
Florida sheriff's deputy identified as accused killer in 1979 cold case
Former Charlotte County Sheriff Deputy John Greer was named as the accused killer in the 1979 cold case, the sheriff said.
Biden updates on terrorist attack
President Biden provided an update on the terrorist attack in New Orleans, Louisiana, before delivering remarks on his judicial confirmations. Mr. Biden reiterated that as of now, the Bourbon Street attacker is believed to have acted alone.
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When and where to see the Quadrantids, 2025's first meteor shower
The first meteor shower of 2025 is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can see the Quadrantids.
Space debris weighing over 1,000 pounds crashes into Kenya village
Officials said they were investigating fragments of metal, believed to be from a rocket, that crashed into a village in the country's south.
What to know about tonight's "black moon"
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Lunar eclipses, supermoons, meteor showers happening in 2025
Skywatchers can mark the calendar with a busy lineup of celestial occurrences in 2025.
NASA spacecraft safe after historic closest-ever approach to sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe hurtled through the sizzling solar atmosphere and passed within a record-breaking 3.8 million miles of the sun's surface.
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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.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
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Trump to attend Jimmy Carter's funeral
President-elect Donald Trump says he will attend former President Jimmy Carter's funeral next week at Washington National Cathedral. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more from outside the Carter Center in Atlanta.
What are Mike Johnson's speakership chances?
Rep. Mike Johnson's hold on the speaker's gavel will be tested Friday by the new House of Representatives. So what are his chances and how many votes will it take? Political strategists Chuck Rocha and Maura Gillespie join "America Decides" to discuss what to expect.
Biden, Trump teams conferring on NOLA attack
CBS News has learned the Biden administration and the Trump transition team have been in close contact after a man used a car early Wednesday to kill 14 and injure dozens of others on New Orleans' Bourbon Street. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Scott MacFarlane report.
Johnson hopeful ahead of House speaker vote
The new Republican-controlled Congress will be sworn in Friday as Mike Johnson hopes an endorsement from President-elect Donald Trump can keep him in the speaker's office. Daniela Diaz, congressional reporter for Politico, and Juliegrace Brufke, senior political reporter for The Daily Beast, join "America Decides" to assess the latest developments on Capitol Hill.
Rep. Troy Carter on New Orleans truck attack
As the investigation into the deadly New Orleans truck attack gets underway, one Louisiana congressman is vowing that "no stone will be left unturned." Democratic Rep. Troy Carter, whose district encompasses parts of the Big Easy, joins "America Decides" to discuss the aftermath of the incident.