Studying Earth's climate by living under the sea
Scientists at an underwater observatory off the Florida Keys are examining the effects of climate change on sea grass beds and the health of ecosystems
Climate Change
5 things to know about climate change
"Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan explains five things you need to know about climate change and its impact on the world
Meteorologist discusses climate change & extreme weather
Meteorologist and CBS News climate and weather contributor Jeff Berardelli joins Margaret Brennan to discuss climate change and its link to stronger storms and hurricanes.
"We've got to meet our commitments and then become much more ambitious"
Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power joins Margaret Brennan to discuss her new book, "The Education of an Idealist: A Memoir."
Most Americans think climate change contributes to extreme weather events
Most Americans say climate change is happening and believe it contributes at least some to many extreme weather conditions
Most Americans say climate change should be addressed now — CBS News poll
Most Americans consider climate change to be at least a serious problem — including more than a quarter who say it is a crisis
CBS News poll looks at young Americans views' on climate change
Most Americans of all ages think climate change is either a serious problem or a crisis
PG&E reaches $11B settement with insurers over California wildfires
The deal covers just half of the $20 billion insurance companies wanted, and needs to be approved by a bankruptcy court
Climate change could mean big pay swings for 10% of workers
Extreme weather threatens the livelihood of retail employees, according to a Federal Reserve economist
Teen climate activist on how Asperger's helps her cause
At 16, climate activist Greta Thunberg has been called the greatest threat to the world's fossil fuel industry
Florida GOP lawmakers on climate change
Donald Trump praised Florida lawmakers for their response to Hurricane Dorian this week, specifically calling out lawmakers like Rick Scott who weighed in on the connection between climate change and stronger storms. Jim Defede, investigative reporter for CBS station WFOR in Miami, joined CBSN to discuss how the state's top lawmakers are addressing climate change.
Can humans survive as temperatures rise?
With global temperatures on the rise from climate change, experts say there is growing evidence that humans will face catastrophic heat waves and that parts of our planet will become uninhabitable unless drastic changes are made. Jeff Goodell, contributing editor at Rolling Stone magazine, joined CBSN to discuss his latest article, "Can we survive extreme heat?"
Climate change a critical issue for 2020
As the race continues for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, we are learning more about where each candidate stands on the issue of climate change. CBS News climate and weather contributor Jeff Berardelli and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined CBSN to talk about last night's town hall event focusing on the issue.
Trump rolls back regulations on energy-efficient light bulbs
Critics say the new rule could lead to higher electric bills and increased greenhouse gas emissions
Is climate change making hurricanes more powerful?
"Almost all the research shows that in the future, hurricanes are likely to get more intense," meteorologist Jeff Berardelli says
Where the 2020 candidates stand on climate change
Many of the Democratic candidates will be defending their climate plans in six-hour town hall event Wednesday
Prince Harry launches travel sustainability initiative
While making the announcement, he also addressed the recent controversy over his and Meghan Markle's use of private jets last month
Intense hurricanes like Dorian cause 1,000 times more damage
Research shows Category 5 hurricanes do exponentially greater damage – and we're seeing them much more frequently
Who are the biggest U.S. methane emitters?
Trump administration's move to weaken pollution rules is a missed opportunity to tackle a solvable climate problem
Australia downgrades outlook for Great Barrier Reef over warming
Government agency changes health prognosis for world's biggest reef from "poor" to "very poor" as world's oceans warm up
Trump plans to ease rules on methane, a major greenhouse gas
The Trump administration's proposal would ease requirements on energy companies to monitor for methane leaks
Marriott plans to eliminate single-use plastic toiletries
InterContinental Hotels and Walt Disney Co. have also announced plans to eliminate mini-sized bottles of toiletries
Climate activist Greta Thunberg set to arrive in New York
The teenage activist who's working to highlight climate change will likely complete her transatlantic voyage Wednesday afternoon
Thousands of new wildfires burn across the Amazon
After loosening environmental regulations to speed economic development of the rainforest, Brazil's president promises to deploy troops to battle flames
DiCaprio's foundation pledges $5M for Amazon fires
Earth Alliance says it aims to "protect the life-sustaining biodiversity of the Amazon against the surge of wildfires burning across the region"
Science
Studying Earth's climate by living under the sea
Scientists at an underwater observatory off the Florida Keys are examining the effects of climate change on sea grass beds and the health of ecosystems
5 things to know about climate change
"Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan explains five things you need to know about climate change and its impact on the world
Most Americans think climate change contributes to extreme weather events
Most Americans say climate change is happening and believe it contributes at least some to many extreme weather conditions
Most Americans say climate change should be addressed now — CBS News poll
Most Americans consider climate change to be at least a serious problem — including more than a quarter who say it is a crisis
CBS News poll looks at young Americans views' on climate change
Most Americans of all ages think climate change is either a serious problem or a crisis
Nature up close: How an insect is key to grizzly bears' survival
The loss of a key food source – whitebark pine trees – to bark beetles can have a devastating effect on bears' ability to hibernate
Protesters dangle from Houston bridge and close part of shipping channel
Sheriff's deputies said at a morning press conference that they would not attempt to force a rescue
NOAA scientist rips "political" backing of Trump's Dorian claims
Craig McLean, NOAA's acting chief scientist, wrote an email to colleagues that called the agency's response "political"
Company pledges to clean up oil from facility damaged by Dorian
Norwegian-based Equinor says it was unclear how big the spill was at its oil terminal on Grand Bahama
Nature up close: Beavers, the master engineers
A keystone species for animals and plants, beavers are crafty builders who continually reshape parts of Wyoming's Snake River
New species of dinosaur discovered in Japan
The discovery is the largest dinosaur skeleton ever found in the country
Indian spacecraft apparently crashes in moon landing attempt
India seeks to join the U.S., Russia and China as the only countries to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon
Is climate change making hurricanes more powerful?
"Almost all the research shows that in the future, hurricanes are likely to get more intense," meteorologist Jeff Berardelli says
Where the 2020 candidates stand on climate change
Many of the Democratic candidates will be defending their climate plans in six-hour town hall event Wednesday
Prince Harry launches travel sustainability initiative
While making the announcement, he also addressed the recent controversy over his and Meghan Markle's use of private jets last month
World
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Netanyahu vows to annex "all" West Bank settlements if re-elected
Hours before unprecedented do-over election, prime minister gives more detail of controversial annexation plan in apparent bid to lure nationalists
Oil prices spike as Trump admin. blames Iran for attack on Saudi Arabia
Two Trump cabinet members have now blamed Iran for an attack on Saudi oil facilities that could force the U.S. to dip into its strategic reserve
U.S. may tap into oil reserves after attacks on Saudi oil sites
"I have also informed all appropriate agencies to expedite approvals of the oil pipelines currently in the permitting process in Texas and various other states," the president tweeted
U.S. and Afghan forces kill at least 38 Taliban fighters
This year — for the first time — the Taliban is losing more fighters than the Afghan military
Former U.N. ambassador slams Trump's "reckless" foreign policy
Samantha Power said the Trump administration has limited America's ability to lead on the world stage by "attacking" allied countries and "cozying up" to repressive regimes
U.S.
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Girl dies from brain-eating amoeba after swimming
10-year-old Lily Mae Avant died overnight on Monday after fighting for her life in Cook Children's Hospital in Fort Worth
"Resident Evil" stuntwoman sues after losing arm
Olivia Jackson, who was a stunt double for Mila Jovovich, claims the producers of the film continued to rake in money without helping pay for her injuries
CBS News Eye on Trends: The latest from the CBS News Election & Survey Unit
A recap of latest polls and data-driven studies from the CBS News Election & Survey Unit
Woman swallows engagement ring in her sleep
Jenna Evans dreamed she had to swallow her ring to protect it from "bad guys" – except it wasn't just a dream
N.J. mayor says he was profiled at airport for being Muslim
Customs and Border Protection officers asked Mayor Mohamed Khairullah if he met with terrorists while in Turkey with his family, he says
Politics
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CBS News Eye on Trends: The latest from the CBS News Election & Survey Unit
A recap of latest polls and data-driven studies from the CBS News Election & Survey Unit
2020 Democrats say they're "proud" to stand with UAW
Many of the top-tier presidential candidates voiced their support of those picketing outside GM factories nationwide.
Biden says white people can "never fully understand" racism
The former vice president delivered an emotional appeal at the 16th St Baptist Church bombing commemoration
Oil prices spike as Trump admin. blames Iran for attack on Saudi Arabia
Two Trump cabinet members have now blamed Iran for an attack on Saudi oil facilities that could force the U.S. to dip into its strategic reserve
Schiff: Acting intel chief won't turn over whistleblower complaint
Schiff believes the complaint of "serious misconduct" may involve the president "and/or other senior White House officials"
Entertainment
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"Resident Evil" stuntwoman sues after losing arm
Olivia Jackson, who was a stunt double for Mila Jovovich, claims the producers of the film continued to rake in money without helping pay for her injuries
Kaepernick's Nike commercial wins Emmy
More than a year after the controversial ad first aired, it is being recognized as one of television's best commercials
Marie Osmond talks joining "The Talk" and the "sisterhood thing"
The entertainer isn't afraid to share the experiences of her life if it can help others, though she doesn't believe in airing "dirty laundry"
Ric Ocasek, The Cars frontman, has died in New York City
The New York Police Department said there was no sign of foul play and that the medical examiner has yet to determine a cause of death
Andrew Yang offers to speak with "SNL" comedian over jokes
"He does not strike me as malignant or evil," Andrew Yang tweeted. "He strikes me as a still-forming comedian"
Technology
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"Dark web" hackers could target gas pumps
The burgeoning "Internet of Things" connects consumers to the web through everyday devices — where hackers lurk
California's "Uber law" to affect far more than Uber
Proposed law could change the working lives of truckers, house cleaners, janitors and even freelance writers
Apple reveals updated iPhones, watch and Apple TV series
The company's annual product event comes as it's selling fewer and fewer iPhones
Startup can mine people's data from LinkedIn profiles
Company called HiQ Labs wins court OK to scrape profiles on LinkedIn for data about people's lives and connections
48 states launch antitrust investigation into Google
From search to ads to data mining, "an ecosystem where people's whole internet experience is mediated through Google"
Science
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Studying Earth's climate by living under the sea
Scientists at an underwater observatory off the Florida Keys are examining the effects of climate change on sea grass beds and the health of ecosystems
5 things to know about climate change
"Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan explains five things you need to know about climate change and its impact on the world
Most Americans think climate change contributes to extreme weather events
Most Americans say climate change is happening and believe it contributes at least some to many extreme weather conditions
Most Americans say climate change should be addressed now — CBS News poll
Most Americans consider climate change to be at least a serious problem — including more than a quarter who say it is a crisis
CBS News poll looks at young Americans views' on climate change
Most Americans of all ages think climate change is either a serious problem or a crisis
Health
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Girl dies from brain-eating amoeba after swimming
10-year-old Lily Mae Avant died overnight on Monday after fighting for her life in Cook Children's Hospital in Fort Worth
Woman swallows engagement ring in her sleep
Jenna Evans dreamed she had to swallow her ring to protect it from "bad guys" – except it wasn't just a dream
Hilton hotels expands paid leave for new parents
Company to offer 12 weeks paid time off for birth mothers and four weeks for dads -- same for maids as for execs
Purdue Pharma files for bankruptcy
Move was expected as part of landmark settlement with many state and local governments of lawsuit over toll opioid crisis has taken on nation
New York governor announces ban on flavored e-cigarettes
Cuomo's executive action comes as the Trump administration is trying to ban flavored vaping products from the market
MoneyWatch
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Kaepernick's Nike commercial wins Emmy
More than a year after the controversial ad first aired, it is being recognized as one of television's best commercials
Hilton hotels expands paid leave for new parents
Company to offer 12 weeks paid time off for birth mothers and four weeks for dads -- same for maids as for execs
Oil prices spike as Trump admin. blames Iran for attack on Saudi Arabia
Two Trump cabinet members have now blamed Iran for an attack on Saudi oil facilities that could force the U.S. to dip into its strategic reserve
UAW to resume talks with GM, but still plan to strike
United Auto Workers official had said the union's General Motors workers would strike if the automaker "refuses to give even an inch" in contract negotiations
$1.25 million toilet stolen from Winston Churchill's birthplace
Police said the toilet was taken early Saturday by thieves who used at least two vehicles
Crime
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Former professor accused of sexual abuse: "He tried to kill me"
In lawsuit students claim university protected professor despite allegations of sexual, physical and emotional abuse
Former NFL player accused of staging racially motivated burglary
A man trashed his pizza restaurant and ice cream shop near Atlanta to fake a racially motivated burglary so he could file an insurance claim, police said
The Hollywood Ripper: How "48 Hours" helped crack the case
Four young women attacked, only one survivor — inside the investigation and trial of the serial, sexual thrill killer
Expert: Serial murderers' victim selection "often very specific"
Forensic psychologist Kris Mohandie explains what drives serial killers like Michael Gargiulo
Dispute between parents leads to shooting at peewee football game
According to police, the son of one of the parents involved arrived at the scene with a handgun and started shooting
Space
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Friday the 13th to get full Harvest Moon
Lucky us – the rare occurrence hasn't happened in 19 years
Fire delays rocket launch to the International Space Station
It's not yet known when the HTV-8 cargo ship will be launched to the International Space Station
India fails to land on the moon
India hoped to become the fourth nation to soft-land on the moon with their Chandrayaan-2 space mission. But their space agency, ISRO, lost communication with their lander just before the mission was complete. CBS News Space Consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN to discuss the apparent failure.
Indian spacecraft apparently crashes in moon landing attempt
India seeks to join the U.S., Russia and China as the only countries to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon
Trump launches U.S. Space Command
President Trump held a Rose Garden event to commemorate the establishment of the U.S. Space Command Thursday, as the president pushes for the creation of his sixth branch of the military, the Space Force. CBS News' Bofta Yimam reports.
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Photographer Robert Frank 1924-2019
A look back at the work of one of the most influential of photographers who created intimate, moody portraits of an America struggling to define itself in a post-war world
Photos: Hurricane Dorian's devastation
"Everything's gone! Everything!" one woman said after Dorian slammed into the Bahamas
The most valuable NFL teams in 2019, ranked
Thanks to some pricey TV deals, a relocation, and brand-new stadiums, the NFL has never been more valuable.
Highest-paid NFL players in 2019, ranked
These are the NFL superstars who earn the most cash this season
Ashley Fallis death: A family's fight for justice
Was the Colorado mother's 2012 death a suicide, as her husband maintains, or was it murder, as her parents insist?
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Edward Snowden says he wants a fair trial
Former NSA contractor Edward Snowden says he wants a fair trial if he returns to the U.S. He's been living in exile in Moscow since 2013 after leaking top secret government documents. Snowden opens up about his decisions in a new memoir titled "Permanent Record." Jennifer Szalai, a book critic for The New York Times, wrote a review of the book and she joins CBSN to discuss that and Snowden's interview on "CBS This Morning."
"Transparent" stars talk musical finale
Judith Light and Jay Duplass joined CBSN to discuss the series finale to Amazon Prime Video's Emmy-winning show, "Transparent."
Drinking culture and American kids
On America's college campuses, there are epidemics we talk about and those we don't. When sexual assaults or fraternity hazing deaths make headlines, court cases follow and new rules are enacted, but less attention is paid to an underlying issue – binge drinking culture. CBSN Originals explores how drinking to excess is not only considered normal, but cool, and how for many young people "blacking out" is less a rarity than an every weekend occurrence – with grave consequences.
Marie Osmond talks about joining "The Talk"
Marie Osmond, co-host of "The Talk" on CBS, joined CBSN to discuss her new role on the daytime talk show and her diverse career.
"Tent courts" open along southern U.S. border
The Trump administration is opening "tent courts" today to review cases from asylum-seekers affected by the president's "Remain in Mexico" policy. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal is outside one of the tent courts in Brownville, Texas, with more on the conditions migrants are living in as they await asylum hearings.
