EPA IG will review former EPA official Samantha Dravis' employment records
Dravis forcefully denied accusations by Democratic Sen. Tom Carper that she missed work for much of three months in 2017 and 2018
Dravis forcefully denied accusations by Democratic Sen. Tom Carper that she missed work for much of three months in 2017 and 2018
President Trump literally threw away prepared remarks Thursday at a tax roundtable in West Virginia. He opted instead to mainly focus on illegal immigration, trade and his views on Sen. Joe Manchin. Meanwhile, EPA administrator Scott Pruitt is facing criticism over several of his actions within the department. He is facing three separate audits from the EPA's inspector general. Bloomberg chief Washington correspondent Kevin Cirilli joins CBSN to break down the latest political developments.
The president also fielded questions about porn actress Stormy Daniels
Two weeks after Pruitt's lead security agent said no, he was reassigned. Pruitt's current security lead is under scrutiny by two Democratic senators
Everything you need to know about the state of the scandal currently engulfing the EPA
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt says there will be changes to the Obama administration's vehicle emissions standards, but said the exact levels have yet to be determined. This was Pruitt's first public appearance since stories emerged about a controversial rental arrangement he had with a lobbyist.
The EPA administrator's costly travel and his $50 per night rental of a room in a condo owned by the wife of a lobbyist have drawn scrutiny
The move comes a day after the Trump administration announced its intentions to roll back signature Obama-era greenhouse gas and fuel emissions standards for cars and light trucks on Monday
Until last July, Scott Pruitt was renting a Washington condo from the wife of a top energy lobbyist for very-below-market rate of $50 per night
EPA administrator Scott Pruitt sits down with Major Garrett on this week's episode of "The Takeout." Pruitt said it is an "obvious fact" that the climate is changing and the people contributes to it, but Pruitt said it is "too rudimentary" to focus on that.
Pruitt flew on a foreign carrier in business class to make it back in Washington in time for a cabinet meeting, the EPA says
The EPA is set to repeal the Obama-era "Clean Power Plan" without immediately replacing it. Senior law fellow at the Environmental Law and Policy Center and former EPA acting assistant administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation Janet McCabe joined CBSN to discuss what this move means for the country's commitment to cutting carbon emissions.
President Trump is ending one of the Obama administration's signature environmental policies, the Clean Power Plan that limits carbon emissions from power plants that burn coal. Politico energy reporter Emily Holden joins CBSN to discuss the ramifications.
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in a case stemming from a "hush money" payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
President Joe Biden urged Hamas to agree on the deal that would release some 100 remaining hostages, along with the bodies of around 30 more, in exchange for an extended cease-fire in Gaza.
Nearly a month after a frustrating launch scrub, the Starliner and its two-person crew were cleared for a second attempt to reach orbit.
CBS News fact checked four misleading claims Trump made about his trial in remarks he made Friday morning.
The annual celebration of LGBTQ+ people and culture begins Saturday against a complicated backdrop.
John Demay said that what started as a seemingly innocuous encounter on Instagram quickly turned deadly for his teenage son Jordan.
Police confirm that several people were stabbed in an attack in southwest Germany which reportedly targeted an anti-Islam activist.
With nearly 99% of votes counted, the once-dominant ANC had received just over 40% in the election, well short of the majority it had held since the famed all-race vote of 1994 that ended apartheid.
Jennifer Lopez was set to embark on a 30+ city tour to promote her new album "This is Me…Now," which dropped in February.
John Demay said that what started as a seemingly innocuous encounter on Instagram quickly turned deadly for his teenage son Jordan.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is forecast to have up to 25 named storms, with up to seven turning into major hurricanes.
Nearly a month after a frustrating launch scrub, the Starliner and its two-person crew were cleared for a second attempt to reach orbit.
As the verdict was read, former President Donald Trump's eyes appeared to close, and his head shook slightly, lips pursed and eyes downcast.
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in a case stemming from a "hush money" payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Authors complained for years that the organization was predominantly White — causing membership to plummet.
Costco hasn't raised the cost of its popular hot dog and soda combo in nearly 40 years, and it's not about to now, a senior exec says.
FCC calls on Congress for funding to restart program that helped low-income households get high-speed internet service.
Google said it's rolling back its AI-generated search results feature after two weeks. Here's why.
the law would require fossil fuel companies to contribute to a superfund that will be used to help the state adapt to climate change and develop more resilient infrastructure.
As the verdict was read, former President Donald Trump's eyes appeared to close, and his head shook slightly, lips pursed and eyes downcast.
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in a case stemming from a "hush money" payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
CBS News fact checked four misleading claims Trump made about his trial in remarks he made Friday morning.
A former top U.S. agricultural official testified that Menendez tried to stop him from disrupting a halal certification monopoly that Egypt awarded to one of his constituents.
The former president often speaks about removing "criminals out of our country." Some countries could keep Trump out of theirs.
Even if someone has gone through a healing process with body image or their relationship with food, these challenges can "last a lifetime," a licensed mental health counselor tells CBS News.
Almost one in five survey responders had lost a family member or close friend to a drug overdose, researchers found.
The U.S. has ordered 4.8 million doses of vaccine to target bird flu in case the outbreak spreads in people.
Details of the FDA's proposal were published Friday ahead of a meeting next week.
The Mediterranean diet has long been regarded as a heart-healthy option, but a new study has found the diet may help reduce risk of death.
President Joe Biden urged Hamas to agree on the deal that would release some 100 remaining hostages, along with the bodies of around 30 more, in exchange for an extended cease-fire in Gaza.
With nearly 99% of votes counted, the once-dominant ANC had received just over 40% in the election, well short of the majority it had held since the famed all-race vote of 1994 that ended apartheid.
Robert Pickton was assaulted at Port-Cartier Institution in Quebec, a maximum-security federal institution, by another inmate, authorities said.
The top four leaders of the House and Senate invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address a joint meeting of Congress.
Eliseo Imperial Castro, who was wanted by the U.S., was the nephew of Sinaloa cartel co-founder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.
West Virginia native Rett Madison started writing songs as a child and performing at summer camps. Her most recent album, "One for Jackie," is an emotional powerhouse about her mother that thrust her into the spotlight. Now, from "One for Jackie," here is Rett Madison with "One for Jackie, One for Crystal."
West Virginia native Rett Madison started writing songs as a child and performing at summer camps. Her most recent album, "One for Jackie," is an emotional powerhouse about her mother that thrust her into the spotlight. Now, from "One for Jackie," here is Rett Madison with "Fortune Teller."
West Virginia native Rett Madison started writing songs as a child and performing at summer camps. Her most recent album, "One for Jackie," is an emotional powerhouse about her mother that thrust her into the spotlight. Now, from "One for Jackie," here is Rett Madison with "Flea Market."
In "The Truman Show," Jim Carrey's character, Truman, learns that his entire life is a lie and that he is the subject of a reality TV show. Before the film even hit theaters, a similar real-life scenario was taking place in Japan: Nasubi, a 22-year-old aspiring comedian, became an unwitting participant on a twisted reality show. A new documentary explores the show and its impact. Michelle Miller reports.
Jennifer Lopez has canceled her upcoming summer tour to spend more time with her "children, family and close friends," Live Nation announced Friday.
All systems are go for a second attempted launch of Boeing's Starliner capsule on Saturday, making its maiden voyage to the International Space Station with two astronauts on board. Manuel Bojorquez reports from the Kennedy Space Center.
ChatGPT developer OpenAI warns that state actors worldwide use generative artificial intelligence to run covert propaganda operations. The company told The Washington Post it found groups in Russia, China, Iran and Israel using its technology to build and launch social media campaigns. Gerrit De Vynck, tech reporter for The Post, joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Google said it's rolling back its AI-generated search results feature after two weeks. Here's why.
Australia is investigating a potential Ticketmaster data breach affecting over half a billion users. Those behind the attack are said to be offering the data for $500,000 on the dark web. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga brings us the latest details.
A recent study from the University of Washington suggests that rising summer temperatures threaten triploid oysters, specifically bred in the 1970s to be more resilient to harsher environments. Despite that, researchers found that triploids die nearly 2.5 times faster than other oysters when under heat stress. Neil Thompson, geneticist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service, joins CBS News to unpack the findings.
The New Caledonian fern, Tmesipteris oblanceolata, has more than 50 times more DNA packed into the nucleus of its cells than humans do.
Can the climate crisis be won as temperatures soar, oceans rise and air quality deteriorates? Former presidential candidate Tom Steyer thinks it can. The climate investor joins "America Decides" to discuss his new book "Cheaper, Faster, Better: How We'll Win the Climate War."
The spread of an avian flu virus in cattle has again brought public health attention to the potential for a global pandemic. Fighting it would depend, for now, on 1940s technology that makes vaccines from hens' eggs.
Turbulence on flights has been increasing, and climate change could be one of the reasons why. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson explains how the human-caused phenomenon affects the flight path.
John Demay said that what started as a seemingly innocuous encounter on Instagram quickly turned deadly for his teenage son Jordan.
Robert Pickton was assaulted at Port-Cartier Institution in Quebec, a maximum-security federal institution, by another inmate, authorities said.
Eliseo Imperial Castro, who was wanted by the U.S., was the nephew of Sinaloa cartel co-founder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.
Jose Ibarra pleaded not guilty to killing nursing student Laken Hope Riley on Friday in a Georgia court.
A notorious hacking group claims it has stolen names, addresses, phone numbers and partial credit card details from half a billion Ticketmaster customers, putting it up for sale for half a million dollars. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
Nearly a month after a frustrating launch scrub, the Starliner and its two-person crew were cleared for a second attempt to reach orbit.
If you missed the fantastic display of the northern lights in May, you could soon have another chance. In early June, the active solar region responsible for those multi-colored hues in the night sky will be in prime position to generate solar storms impacting us on Earth. Ryan French, solar physicist with the National Solar Observatory, joins CBS News to explain.
Boeing is preparing to launch its crewed Starliner spacecraft on Saturday after having to scrub the plan twice before due to technical difficulties. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood is following the preparations for Boeing's flight.
If the first piloted test flight goes well, NASA hopes to certify the Starliner for regularly scheduled service starting next year.
The galaxy was spotted as astronomers and scientists studied what's known as "Cosmic Dawn."
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia announced that he is leaving the Democratic Party, and will register as an Independent. Meanwhile, tributes are pouring in for Marian Robinson, the mother of former first lady Michelle Obama, who died this week at 86. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.
West Virginia native Rett Madison started writing songs as a child and performing at summer camps. Her most recent album, "One for Jackie," is an emotional powerhouse about her mother that thrust her into the spotlight. Now, from "One for Jackie," here is Rett Madison with "One for Jackie, One for Crystal."
West Virginia native Rett Madison started writing songs as a child and performing at summer camps. Her most recent album, "One for Jackie," is an emotional powerhouse about her mother that thrust her into the spotlight. Now, from "One for Jackie," here is Rett Madison with "Fortune Teller."
West Virginia native Rett Madison started writing songs as a child and performing at summer camps. Her most recent album, "One for Jackie," is an emotional powerhouse about her mother that thrust her into the spotlight. Now, from "One for Jackie," here is Rett Madison with "Flea Market."
West Virginia native Rett Madison started writing songs as a child and performing at summer camps. Her most recent album, "One for Jackie," is an emotional powerhouse about her mother that thrust her into the spotlight. Dana Jacobson talks with Rett Madison about the new album and the tragedies surrounding it.