Malaysia returns thousands of tons of trash to wealthy countries

"Our position is very firm. We just want to send it back and we just want to give a message that Malaysia is not the dumping site of the world," Malaysia's environmental minister said.

• Jan 21, 2020

Lessons from one of the fastest-warming places on Earth

It took CBS News' Roxana Saberi 3 days to reach Elephant Island, on the Antarctic Peninsula, where scientists say declining penguin populations offer a warning to us all.

• Jan 22, 2020

"More loose ends" than decisions as Harry and Meghan reunite

One outstanding question is who will pay for the young family's security in Vancouver.

• Jan 21, 2020

China confirms virus outbreak has now killed 6 people

There have been more than 300 confirmed cases of the flu-like coronavirus, which can be transmitted person-to-person.

• Jan 21, 2020

Shakespeare fans can win a stay at Juliet's home for Valentine's Day

Wherefore art thou Valentine's Day plans?

• Jan 21, 2020

Trump touts "thriving" U.S., rejects "prophets of doom" in Davos

President Trump's schedule in Davos doesn't have many bilateral meetings with European allies, and questions about the impeachment trial followed him to Europe.

• Jan 21, 2020

Iran says it bought the 2 missiles fired at jetliner from Russia

Shootdown killed all 176 people on the Ukrainian plane; Tehran seeking equipment from U.S. and France to read plane's "black boxes"

• Jan 21, 2020

Greta Thunberg calls for end to all fossil fuel investment "now"

The teen climate activist urges leaders at the World Economic Forum "to act as if you loved your children above all else."

• Jan 22, 2020

U.S. deports Honduran family with sick kids to Guatemala

Advocates, citing the children's recent hospitalization, mounted an unsuccessful legal challenge to stop the deportation — which took place Tuesday

• Jan 22, 2020

Photos of starving lions in Sudan spark campaign to save them

One of the five lions at Khartoum's Al-Qureshi Park is believed to have died.

• Jan 20, 2020

Platypuses at risk of extinction

Climate change and sever periods of drought are among the risk factors threatening the platypus population.

• Jan 20, 2020

Navy Secretary nominee may have had undisclosed tie to Cambridge Analytica

Kenneth Braithwaite said he discussed working for the infamous data firm and "provided advice on an informal basis," but never signed on.

• Jan 20, 2020

What Harry and Meghan could do with their newfound "freedom"

There is speculation the couple may establish a charitable foundation similar to former President Barack Obama and wife Michelle.

• Jan 20, 2020

Boiling water kills 5 when heating pipe bursts in Russian hotel

Officials launch an investigation and call for small hotels in the basements of residential buildings to be banned.

• Jan 20, 2020

Google CEO: AI's "negative consequences" need regulating

Tech chief acknowledges "nefarious" risks in face-recognition and other programs that can beat humans to the punch.

• Jan 20, 2020

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