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Eye Opener: Death toll rises in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's government blames an Easter Sunday massacre on local militants tied to an international network. Also, Democrats in Congress look closer at the impeachment option after reading the redacted Mueller report. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Get the Eye Opener delivered straight to your inbox.
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Are Prince Harry and Meghan moving to Africa?
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have settled into their new home, Frogmore Cottage in Windsor, awaiting the birth of their first child. But could they be packing their bags again soon? The Sunday Times in London reports the Duke and Duchess of Sussex could move to Africa. Imtiaz Tyab reports,.
Earth Matters: Climate change across the globe
On Earth Day, we’re taking you to every continent to look at modern challenges and unique solutions of climate change across the globe. From high emissions in London and air pollution in India, to water concerns in New Mexico and deforestation problems in the Amazon, we’re covering it all in our special Earth Matters broadcast. Gayle King reports.
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Death toll nears 300 after Easter terror attacks in Sri Lanka
At least 290 people killed and more than 500 wounded in blasts in and around Sri Lanka's capital, and warnings may have been "ignored"
Trump sues top Democrat to block subpoenas for his financial information
The president argues in the lawsuit that the Constitution only gives Congress the authority to investigate insofar as it enables the creation of legislation
An up-close look at climate threats from every corner of the globe
CBS News takes you to every continent to look at modern challenges and unique solutions to climate change across the globe
Police focus turns to family of missing 5-year-old boy
Father says Andrew "A.J." Freund was last seen at home Wednesday evening; Police in Crystal Lake say his parents have stopped cooperating
Denmark's richest man loses 3 children in Sri Lanka attacks
It is unknown which of the several attacks Anders Holch Povlsen's children died in
Rep. Seth Moulton becomes 20th Democratic presidential candidate
The 40-year-old Democrat and former Marine hopes to claim national security as his signature issue
Indiana police say probe of girls' murders takes "new direction"
Indiana State Police are to make an announcement about the investigation into the 2017 killings of two teenage girls found dead on a hiking trail
Elizabeth Warren wants to cancel thousands in student debt for 42 million
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren's campaign believes the plan will cost $1.25 trillion over a decade
Man devotes life to rescuing hundreds of dogs
There was no way he could have known a trip to the dump would change his life — and those of hundreds of dogs — forever
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India's pollution makes everyone "a smoker" - but there's hope
In a country where nearly 1.8 million people die every year from breathing the air, politicians and entrepreneurs are trying to go green
A bigger killer than cancer?
Antibiotics have saved hundreds of millions of lives. But their continued, widespread use has led to mutated bacteria that are resistant to these drugs
Easter Island's famous moai statues slowly fading away
For years, archaeologists have wondered how the mysterious statues came to dot the island in the Pacific. Now, they're trying to find a way to keep the statues around
Trump buildings may be forced to go green under sweeping NYC climate bill
A bill could make the president's properties comply with the kind of regulations he has rejected and mocked
Tesla's Musk to tout self-driving vehicles amid financial challenges
Elon Musk will tout autonomous cars amid a squabble with Panasonic and ahead of a "very difficult" quarter
Comedian appears to defeat incumbent president in Ukraine
A comedian is poised to win the Ukrainian runoff election Sunday for president of the country
Female zookeeper attacked by tiger in Kansas improving
Topeka Zoo's director said the victim was talking Saturday night and might transfer out of the intensive care unit soon
Stop & Shop and its workers reach tentative contract agreement
Part of the three-year agreement between the supermarket and its workers includes "increased pay for all associates"
BTS, the kings of K-Pop
Selling out stadiums across the globe, topping the Billboard charts, and landing on Time magazine's Most Influential People List – it's the South Korean boy band's time
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Earth Matters: Behind the battle against deforestation in the Amazon rainforest
In the world's largest jungle, scientists are trying to understand the effects of cutting down so many trees for farmland
"Mind-blowing": A younger generation pushes South Africa's solar revolution
With a national electricity grid close to collapse, widespread blackouts and energy shortages are spurring a new generation of entrepreneurs
Earth Matters: Climate change could dry up the Rio Grande River
Cities and farms in New Mexico have been preparing as water levels decline
Earth Matters: Devices working around-the-clock to combat ocean pollution
Researchers are deploying new technologies to filter plastics and other debris that is threatening the viability of our oceans
India's pollution makes everyone "a smoker" - but there's hope
In a country where nearly 1.8 million people die every year from breathing the air, politicians and entrepreneurs are trying to go green
Driving in London shows effects of climate change
Because of environmental concerns, the drive has been getting more expensive
Climate Change
Interest in Global Warming Heats Up
CBS News poll: Growing number think environment will be worse for next generation
Americans give the U.S. just average or low marks on the progress it has made on protecting the environment
How wind and solar became America's cheapest energy
A virtuous loop of dropping prices and rising interest has propelled clean energy to the top spot it holds today
CBS This Morning
CBS This Morning
3 things you can do to help the environment
In our Earth Matters coverage, we take you around the world to see how all seven continents are dealing with major issues affecting our planet. CBS News climate and weather contributor Jeff Berardelli joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what you can do to help.
Solar energy revolution in South Africa
A major energy crisis is affecting millions of people's livelihoods in South Africa. Widespread blackouts cost the country's economy up to $284 million every day. But the energy shortages are also spurring a new generation of entrepreneurs, creating a $19 billion solar power industry. Debora Patta reports from just outside Cape Town as part of our Earth Matters coverage.
Scientists examine seafloor in Antarctica
In our Earth Matters coverage, we go to Antarctica's "Iceberg Alley" aboard a one-of-a-kind scientific drilling vessel. Researchers from around the world on the JOIDES Resolution are investigating the climate history of Antarctica. We also take you to the U.S. outpost at Palmer Station where the scientific support team is helping American researchers during the Antarctic winter.
Extreme weather traced to rapid Arctic changes
Extreme weather is becoming more frequent and more widespread around the country. California suffered the worst wildfire season in history last year. In January, the Midwest saw record-breaking cold. Historic flooding in Nebraska last month caused more than a billion dollars in damage. CBS News climate and weather contributor Jeff Berardelli joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why changes in the Arctic are having a big impact here.
Climate change threatens to dry up Rio Grande
For nearly 2,000 miles, the Rio Grande River winds it way from the Rocky Mountains down to the Gulf of Mexico. It provides drinking water and irrigation for more than six million people. But climate change is threatening that vital flow. Michelle Miller reports as part of our Earth Matters coverage.
Mueller Report Released
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Giuliani says there's "nothing wrong" with taking info from Russia
Giuliani called the Trump campaign's effort to get political help from representatives of the Russian government possibly ill-advised but not illegal
Mike Lee: Impeachment push would be a "mistake" for Democrats
The Utah Republican said none of special counsel Robert Mueller's findings have changed his view of President Trump
The Mueller Report: Road map to ... where?
With the release of a redacted version of the Special Counsel's probe into Russia's election interference and President Trump's efforts to obstruct investigations, what's next?
Cummings: Trump will be "emboldened" if Democrats "do nothing"
"He's going to be emboldened because he's said, 'Well, I got away with that,'" Cummings said
Dems decline Barr's offer to view a less redacted Mueller report
The proposal would allow 12 members of Congress to review a version of the report with fewer redactions
Romney "sickened" by "dishonesty" in the White House
Romney also said it was "good news" that the president was not charged with obstruction of justice
2020 Dems sidestep impeachment talk after Mueller report release
Sen. Elizabeth Warren said Friday that "the House should initiate impeachment proceedings" against President Trump
Russia mocks Mueller probe for finding "caviar" but no collusion
"There is nothing in it that would be worth paying attention to," Russia's foreign ministry tells state-run media
Trump declares some notes cited in Mueller report "total bullsh**"
President Trump is tweeting his grievances from West Palm Beach on Good Friday
CBSN Originals
CBSN Originals
(Un)Welcome: Sweden's rise of the right
Adam Yamaguchi travels to Sweden to examine how a record influx of migrants has coincided with the recently welcoming and politically progressive nation's swift shift to the right.
Border business: Inside immigration
CBSN Originals presents a documentary special about the cottage industry that's built up across Central America to get migrants to the U.S. border.
Zika: Children of the outbreak
Just over three years ago, an outbreak of the Zika virus caused a crisis in Brazil: a dramatic increase in babies born with microcephaly. These babies are now young children facing a variety of medical problems and an uncertain future. But just as a sudden drop in the number of cases has calmed fears of the virus, health officials are on alert for another outbreak. Elaine Quijano travels to Recife, Brazil, the epicenter of the crisis, to meet a mom determined to provide the best life for her daughter, and the doctors on the frontlines.
Priced out: Los Angeles' hidden homeless
Los Angeles is in the midst of the worst homeless crisis the city has ever seen, driven by rising rents, stagnant wages and an affordable housing shortage. CBSN Originals' Adam Yamaguchi meets a single mother living in her car with her teenage daughter, just one example of L.A.'s hidden homeless population that is steadily growing as longtime residents are priced out of their homes — with nowhere else to go.
Families in crisis: Illegal immigration
Central Americans are migrating to the U.S. in record numbers, but it's part of a vicious cycle decades in the making. CBSN Originals' Adam Yamaguchi travels to El Salvador to meet a single father, deported from the U.S. in 2009, and his young son, caught in a revolving door of deportation and remigration, to explore an intractable problem with no clear end in sight.
Notre Dame Fire
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Notre Dame, the world's church
It had withstood a war, a revolution, neglect, and the impact of up to 40,000 tourists a day. But there is so much more than stone to the Parisian cathedral damaged by fire this week
"Computer glitch" may have caused fire, rector says
Architects, construction workers trying to figure out how to stabilize Notre Dame, protect it from the elements
$1 billion may not be enough to cover rebuilding cost
"We don't know if it's enough or not," a Notre Dame spokesperson said
Bees atop Notre Dame Cathedral survive fire
European bees don't flee their hives in danger; they stayed put and got drunk on smoke
Let us prey: Scammers targeting Notre Dame donors
Host of phony fundraising sites operated by criminals already have popped up in the aftermath of the Notre Dame fire
From 2011: The history of France's Notre Dame Cathedral
David Turecamo, "Our Man in Paris," explores the history of France's famed Notre Dame Cathedral and explains how it was saved from near destruction. This story originally broadcast on April 24, 2011.
"Ephemeral" wooden cathedral to stand outside Notre Dame during rebuild
Temporary structure will host priests to address some of the millions of tourists who visit the site each year, chief priest says
What was saved — and lost — in Notre Dame fire
While some priceless relics were lost forever in the flames, others were spared
Photos show fire's damage to Notre Dame Cathedral
On April 15, 2019 flames erupted at the landmark cathedral, the most-visited landmark in the French capital
60 Minutes
60 Minutes
How Russia joined forces with cybercriminals
An Obama administration national security official tells "60 Minutes": "Increasingly, you cannot tell which is which when it comes to the criminal and the intelligence agency." Lesley Stahl reports.
A bigger killer than cancer?
Antibiotics have saved hundreds of millions of lives. But their continued, widespread use has led to mutated bacteria that are resistant to these drugs. Holly Williams reports.
Easter Island's moai statues
For years, archaeologists have wondered how the mysterious statues came to dot the island in the Pacific. Now, they're trying to find a way to keep the statues around. Anderson Cooper reports.
Why did people stop building statues on Easter Island?
Inhabitants of the remote island stopped building the famous statues, called moai, centuries ago. But why?
Assessing the threats in the new "code war"
The former head of national security at the Justice Department says Russian hackers are "taking aim at the core institutions of the international world order."
The Uplift — Stories That Inspire
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Richard Cole, last WWII "Doolittle Raider," remembered
In the months following Pearl Harbor, a group of 80 men known as "Doolittle's Raiders" launched an attack on Japan
How 2 cops are using their singing to unite a community
After Michael Norwood and Moe Badger were recorded singing inside a restaurant in Buffalo, their musical partnership became a sensation
Veteran finishes Boston Marathon crawling
To get himself through the race, Micah Herndon repeated the names of his fallen friends to himself
Tiger Woods celebrates Masters win — by giving son massive hug
Sunday's touching moment evoked Woods' iconic hug with his own dad after the golfer won his first Masters in 1997 at age 21
Why a 12-year-old is on a mission to solve his town's pothole problem
Monte doesn't get paid for his good deeds
Strangers save man from oncoming train
The man fell on the tracks at a Washington Metro station — and was pulled off only moments before the train came in.
Beloved California lighthouse gets new caretakers
The East Brother Light Station also serves as a bed and breakfast
7-Eleven owner caught a teen thief. Here's why he didn't call 911
When Jay Singh confronted a young thief, he decided he wanted to help him
2-year-old with spina bifida inspiring millions
A video of Roman Dinkel walking for the first time has been viewed millions of times
U.S.
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Trump sues top Democrat to block subpoenas for his business records
The president argues in the lawsuit that the Constitution only gives Congress the authority to investigate insofar as it enables the creation of legislation
Church fires and arson: How safe is any house of worship?
Despite their vulnerability to accidental and intentional disasters, money for upgrades and insurance can be scarce
Earth Matters: Climate change could dry up the Rio Grande River
Cities and farms in New Mexico have been preparing as water levels decline
Indiana police say probe of girls' murders takes "new direction"
Indiana State Police are to make an announcement about the investigation into the 2017 killings of two teenage girls found dead on a hiking trail
Elizabeth Warren wants to cancel thousands in student debt for 42 million
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren's campaign believes the plan will cost $1.25 trillion over a decade
Politics
More Politics
Trump sues top Democrat to block subpoenas for his business records
The president argues in the lawsuit that the Constitution only gives Congress the authority to investigate insofar as it enables the creation of legislation
Elizabeth Warren wants to cancel thousands in student debt for 42 million
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren's campaign believes the plan will cost $1.25 trillion over a decade
CBS News poll: Growing number think environment will be worse for next generation
Americans give the U.S. just average or low marks on the progress it has made on protecting the environment
Rep. Seth Moulton becomes 20th Democratic presidential candidate
The 40-year-old Democrat and former Marine hopes to claim national security as his signature issue
Giuliani says there's "nothing wrong" with taking info from Russia
Giuliani called the Trump campaign's effort to get political help from representatives of the Russian government possibly ill-advised but not illegal
World
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Powerful quake collapses building, damages airport in Philippines
About 20 people rescued from building collapse in town of Porac as Clarke airport damage cancels more than 100 flights
"Mind-blowing": A younger generation pushes South Africa's solar power revolution
With a national electricity grid close to collapse, widespread blackouts and energy shortages are spurring a new generation of entrepreneurs
Earth Matters: Devices working around-the-clock to combat ocean pollution
Researchers are deploying new technologies to filter plastics and other debris that is threatening the viability of our oceans
India's pollution makes everyone "a smoker" - but there's hope
In a country where nearly 1.8 million people die every year from breathing the air, politicians and entrepreneurs are trying to go green
Denmark's richest man loses 3 children in Sri Lanka attacks
It is unknown which of the several attacks Anders Holch Povlsen's children died in
Entertainment
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15 highlights at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival in NYC
Now in its 18th year, the festival features more than 100 world, U.S. or New York City premieres, as well as filmmaker panels, retrospective screenings, and virtual reality venues
Florence Welch on her own "Hunger"
As the front woman of Florence + The Machine faced down personal demons, her lyrics became more revealing, even to herself
Take Note: Florence Welch
As Florence Welch – lead singer of Florence + the Machine – faced down her demons, her lyrics became more revealing. Anthony Mason talks with the 32-year-old about her music.
"To Kill a Mockingbird": A story for our time
The critically-lauded Broadway play adapted from Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is finding cogent meaning among today's young audiences
"To Kill a Mockingbird": Lessons for today
Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about racism in the Deep South has been a perennial read in grade school, an Academy Award-winning film, and now a critically-lauded play on Broadway. Tracy Smith talks with the show's star Jeff Daniels and playwright Aaron Sorkin about translating Lee's characters to the stage, and with students who talk about "Mockingbird"'s relevance to today's audience.
Technology
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"Mind-blowing": A younger generation pushes South Africa's solar power revolution
With a national electricity grid close to collapse, widespread blackouts and energy shortages are spurring a new generation of entrepreneurs
Earth Matters: Devices working around-the-clock to combat ocean pollution
Researchers are deploying new technologies to filter plastics and other debris that is threatening the viability of our oceans
Sri Lanka blocks social media after attacks
Following a series of bombings in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, the government blocked apps like Facebook and WhatsApp to stem the spread of misinformation. Jennifer Grygiel, an assistant professor of communications at Syracuse University, joins CBSN's David Begnaud to discuss the government's decision.
SpaceX suffers Crew Dragon engine test anomaly
SpaceX suffers engine "anomaly" in Crew Dragon test vehicle during Cape Canaveral engine test
The government might allow debt collectors to text consumers
A federal agency wants to update rules about how debt collectors contact borrowers. Consumer advocates fear abuses
Science
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Earth Matters: Devices working around-the-clock to combat ocean pollution
Researchers are deploying new technologies to filter plastics and other debris that is threatening the viability of our oceans
India's pollution makes everyone "a smoker" - but there's hope
In a country where nearly 1.8 million people die every year from breathing the air, politicians and entrepreneurs are trying to go green
Earth Matters: Behind the battle against deforestation in the Amazon rainforest
In the world's largest jungle, scientists are trying to understand the effects of cutting down so many trees for farmland
CBS News poll: Growing number think environment will be worse for next generation
Americans give the U.S. just average or low marks on the progress it has made on protecting the environment
How wind and solar became America's cheapest energy
A virtuous loop of dropping prices and rising interest has propelled clean energy to the top spot it holds today
Health
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India's pollution makes everyone "a smoker" - but there's hope
In a country where nearly 1.8 million people die every year from breathing the air, politicians and entrepreneurs are trying to go green
Lawmaker slammed after saying nurses "play cards" during shifts
Maureen Walsh, a Republican from the Spokane area, was arguing for an amendment that would exclude small hospitals from a bill that would require nurses to have breaks
CDC says this flu season is now the longest in a decade
One reason for the long flu season is that two types of flu viruses surfaced at different times
Allergy season kicks off as pollen counts explode nationwide
A recent study found climate change may be making things worse
If my measles shot was years ago, am I still protected?
An expert answers 5 common questions about the measles vaccine
MoneyWatch
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Church fires and arson: How safe is any house of worship?
Despite their vulnerability to accidental and intentional disasters, money for upgrades and insurance can be scarce
Tesla's Musk to tout self-driving vehicles amid financial challenges
Elon Musk will tout autonomous cars amid a squabble with Panasonic and ahead of a "very difficult" quarter
Earth Day challenge for gardeners: Don't poison bees
To help, more garden centers are curbing, ending or labeling plants treated with potentially bee-harming pesticides
Businesses are betting on clean energy
Led by tech giants like Google and Apple, companies are pouring resources into clean energy -- and changing the market.
How wind and solar became America's cheapest energy
A virtuous loop of dropping prices and rising interest has propelled clean energy to the top spot it holds today
Crime
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Indiana police say probe of girls' murders takes "new direction"
Indiana State Police are to make an announcement about the investigation into the 2017 killings of two teenage girls found dead on a hiking trail
Police focus turns to family of missing 5-year-old boy
Father says Andrew "A.J." Freund was last seen at home Wednesday evening; Police in Crystal Lake say his parents have stopped cooperating
Death toll nears 300 after Easter terror attacks in Sri Lanka
At least 290 people killed and more than 500 wounded in blasts in and around Sri Lanka's capital, and warnings may have been "ignored"
Shooting of 2 unarmed African Americans near Yale sparks protests
Protesters have been taking to the streets for nearly a week and are calling for the firing of two officers involved in Tuesday's incident
Week-long protests at Yale University
Sunday marks the sixth straight day of peaceful demonstrations since an officer-involved shooting near the Yale campus Tuesday. The surveillance video appears to show the moment police engaged with a car they said fit the description of one linked to a reported armed robbery. Hamden Police Officer Devin Eaton jumped out of his SUV, gun drawn, firing multiple rounds into the car. Mola Lenghi reports.
Space
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Evidence found for first molecule in the universe
"This molecule was lurking out there, but we needed the right instruments," a top NASA scientist said
Watch: Rocket launches cargo to space station
An Antares rocket blasted off from the Wallops Island Flight Facility in Virginia carrying a Cygnus cargo ship loaded with supplies for the International Space Station.
Rocket launches with cargo for space station
Loaded with 3.8 tons of supplies and equipment, the Cygnus cargo ship will need two days to reach the space station
Researchers reveal changes to astronaut's body
Retired astronaut Scott Kelly, who spent 340 days in space during an extended stay aboard the International Space Station in 2015-16, did not suffer any major long-term health effects that might raise warning signs for future long-duration flights, scientists reported Thursday. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN with details.
Israeli spacecraft fails to land on moon
CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood speaks to CBSN about the failed moon landing and Thursday's other headlines: SpaceX's second launch of their Falcon Heavy rocket and NASA's report that astronaut Scott Kelly experienced biological changes during his year-long orbit in space.
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Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense with a brick paver and a baseball bat because Jason was choking Molly and threatening to kill her
Photos: Fire burns Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
On April 15, 2019 flames erupted at the landmark cathedral, the most-visited landmark in the French capital
Star Wars Celebration 2019
The four-day convention for fans of the Star Wars saga, held in Chicago, included cosplayers, panels with the filmmakers, and the debut of the trailer for Episode IX of the series
Awkward Easter Bunny photos
Children love the Easter Bunny – until they meet him
The folk art of Bill Traylor
Born into slavery, the self-taught painter who began his artistic life in his 80s is the focus of a retrospective at the Smithsonian American Art Museum
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3 things you can do to help the environment
In our Earth Matters coverage, we take you around the world to see how all seven continents are dealing with major issues affecting our planet. CBS News climate and weather contributor Jeff Berardelli joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what you can do to help.
Solar energy revolution in South Africa
A major energy crisis is affecting millions of people's livelihoods in South Africa. Widespread blackouts cost the country's economy up to $284 million every day. But the energy shortages are also spurring a new generation of entrepreneurs, creating a $19 billion solar power industry. Debora Patta reports from just outside Cape Town as part of our Earth Matters coverage.
Scientists examine seafloor in Antarctica
In our Earth Matters coverage, we go to Antarctica's "Iceberg Alley" aboard a one-of-a-kind scientific drilling vessel. Researchers from around the world on the JOIDES Resolution are investigating the climate history of Antarctica. We also take you to the U.S. outpost at Palmer Station where the scientific support team is helping American researchers during the Antarctic winter.
Extreme weather traced to rapid Arctic changes
Extreme weather is becoming more frequent and more widespread around the country. California suffered the worst wildfire season in history last year. In January, the Midwest saw record-breaking cold. Historic flooding in Nebraska last month caused more than a billion dollars in damage. CBS News climate and weather contributor Jeff Berardelli joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why changes in the Arctic are having a big impact here.
(Un)Welcome: Sweden's rise of the right
In this installment of CBSN Originals’ ongoing examination at how migration is reshaping the world, Adam Yamaguchi travels to Sweden to examine how a record influx of migrants has coincided with the recently welcoming and politically progressive nation's swift shift to the right.