More than 9 million lead pipes supplying water in U.S., EPA finds
There are no levels of exposure considered safe from health effects.
U.K. cows could get methane suppressants to limit farm emissions
Officials say that agriculture and other land-use emissions make up 11% of the U.K.'s net greenhouse gas emissions, with livestock making up the largest share.
U.S. women's national soccer team unveils World Cup uniforms
If the USWNT takes home the World Cup this year, it will be the first time across both men's and women's divisions that a nation has won the tournament three consecutive times.
Plants unleash ultrasonic cries for help when stressed, study finds
And if you listen closely, the type of sound the plant is making could tell you what's wrong.
Astronomers find "the cow" 180 million light years away
"The cow" is a rare kind of star explosion that happens when it's too bright and evolves too quickly: "Put simply, they are weird, and this new observation makes them even weirder."
DeSantis says Florida won't help extradite Trump after indictment
Despite contention between Trump and Ron DeSantis over a bid for the White House, the Florida governor said his state "will not assist in an extradition request."
1,736 "disadvantaged communities" getting a climate aid boost in New York
New York's Climate Act – said to be "the most aggressive climate and clean energy initiative in the nation" – will ensure "those most vulnerable to recurrent extreme weather events" get prioritized, leaders say.
"Poisoned by the Navy": Military members file claims over contaminated water
"We didn't know anything about drinking water contamination or consider that the people that I worked for, dedicated my life and risked my life...would lie to us," Army Major Amanda Feindt told CBS News.
Barge holding 1,400 metric tons of methanol breaks off from vessel in Kentucky
The vessel was towing 11 barges when it "made contact with a stationary structure" and 10 of the barges broke away, officials said.
Dozens of swimmers under investigation for harassing dolphins in Hawaii
Harassing marine mammals is a violation of the federal Marine Mammal Act, and could result in up to $11,000 in fines and/or a year in prison.
Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles responds to criticism of gun-toting Christmas card
The photo has since been deleted from his social media profiles, but not before it caused a significant backlash.
Oahu gets world's largest surfing wave pool amid water crisis
"They're 100 feet away from families who don't have access to clean drinking water," one local told CBS News. "And there you see the dichotomy of the haves and the have-nots."
Amazon driver delivers package during a police standoff
"In the midst of a standoff, he's going to deliver his package."
Police sue rapper Afroman for "humiliation" after he shared home raid video
The music video for Afroman's new song "Lemon Pound Cake" features video footage from an August 2022 raid on the rap artist's home and pokes fun at one officer's numerous looks at a cake that was on the counter.
"Operation Hay Drop" aims to save starving cows stranded by storms
"Operation Hay Drop" is a mission to save starving and stranded cows – many of which are pregnant – from dying amid back-to-back winter storms.