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Last year was the second warmest year on record, according to an annual report from NOAA and NASA.
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Meghan Markle could face father in court
The tabloid has filed documents that indicate her father will be a "key witness" for their defense.
Celibacy book co-authored by Pope Benedict sets off firestorm
Pope Emeritus Benedict had pledged not to interfere on major church affairs to leave room for his successor, Pope Francis, to lead.
India eases longest internet blackout ever imposed in a democracy
But while broadband services in the Muslim-majority Kashmir region have been partially restored, the 6-month clampdown on residents is by no means over.
Entire Russian cabinet resigns as Putin eyes a post-presidential role
Putin will have to step down from the top job in 2024, but he's proposed constitutional changes to limit his successor's power, and empower his allies.
Dog team rescues koalas injured in Australia's fires
CBS News followed three special canines, Tommy, Emma and Becky, and their trainer Steve Austin, as they searched scorched land for injured but still living koalas.
Trump says tariffs remain as he signs trade deal with China
After name-checking members of Congress and business leaders and riffing on his favorite topics, the president signed the long-awaited trade agreement.
Iran threatens EU nations as it admits lying over plane crash
With nuclear deal crumbling, the regime has warned the European signatories their troops in the Mideast "could be in danger."
Residents kept away as Philippine volcano threatens huge eruption
Taal volcano may look calm after spewing lava, gas and rock for days, blanketing towns in thick ash, but experts say the "threat's still there."
China can't rule out new virus spreading between humans
Officials in Wuhan, city at the center of an outbreak of a new strain of viral pneumonia, say risks low as U.S. warns travelers to take precautions.
Video shows Iranian missiles striking Ukrainian jet
All 176 people on board were killed when the plane was hit last week.
Iran says U.S. bears blame for Iranian forces shooting down plane
Iranian president vows full investigation into the missile strike as dozens are arrested, but points to Trump administration for the "root causes."
Diego the giant tortoise is retiring after saving his species
The giant tortoise, who is more than 100 years old, helped boost the species' population from 15 to over 2,000.
Massive petrochemical plant explosion in Spain kills 1
The civil protection agency in the Catalonia region called the blast a "chemical accident" and warned people in parts of the city of 800,000 and in nearby towns to refrain from going outside as a precaution.
House Democrats launch probe into Trump's "Remain in Mexico" policy
Democratic lawmakers launched an investigation into the Trump administration's policy of requiring asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico.
Judge blocks construction on Trump's 250-foot arch for now
Stocks crater as midterms spur investor exodus from tech and AI
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Trump agenda likely to be curbed with Democrats in charge
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Oil prices rebound slightly as Iran claims new attacks on ships
Newsom moves to commute all California death sentences
Nithya Raman ousts incumbent Karen Bass in LA mayor's race, CBS News projects
Trump signs proclamation declaring Oval Office a national monument
