Louisiana island may soon be lost to rising waters
Rising sea levels and the intrusion of salt water from the Gulf of Mexico have destroyed much of the island's natural protective barrier
Climate Change
Smoke plumes from Amazon rainforest fires spotted from space
The sky in Sao Paulo, Brazil, went dark Monday due to the smoke carried in from nearly 1,700 miles away
Hedge funds making millions off Europe's killer heat waves
Carbon-emission credits are hotter than ever on Wall Street, attracting investors eager to cash in on climate change
NASA program "OMG" trying to find out how fast Greenland's ice is melting
Ice lost in Greenland means higher sea levels around the world. "Oceans Melting Greenland," a NASA program in its fourth year, is studying the melt.
Activists mourn first Icelandic glacier lost to climate change
A memorial plaque was installed at the site of the former glacier, warning that "in the next 200 years all our glaciers are expected to follow the same path"
Varnish and rubber found in Arctic snow, study says
The study postulated that the pollutants were potentially carried via air
July was the hottest month ever recorded on Earth
On the last day of the month alone, 11 billion tons of ice melted across Greenland — contributing to record low sea ice levels
This university is banning beef to fight climate change
"Declaring a climate emergency cannot be empty words," the school's warden said
Teen climate activist says meeting Trump would be a "waste"
"Why should I waste time talking to him when he, of course, is not going to listen to me?" she said
Climate change and overfishing increasing mercury levels in fish
Climate change "is not just about what the weather is like in 10 years," said researcher Amina Schartup. "It's also about what's on your plate in the next five."
India plants 220 million trees in a single day
More than a million people in Northern India came together Friday to combat climate change
Most U.S. beaches test positive for disease-causing bacteria
Don't worry so much about sharks in the ocean this season — a much smaller organism could hurt many more people
Ranchers dispute UN report that links cows to climate change
Cow manure emits methane, a greenhouse gas, which can also come from cow burps, and yes, cow flatulence
Climate change is creating a hungrier, pricier future, UN warns
A new scientific report finds a cycle of land degradation and climate change is growing worse, impacting food costs
200 reindeer starved to death in Norway due to climate change
"Never before have they seen so many carcasses at once," Norway's public broadcaster said
11 billion tons of ice melted in Greenland — in just one day
Greenland poured 11 billion tons of ice into the Atlantic Ocean Wednesday, contributing to what could be its biggest melting season on record
"Not your grandfather's summer," U.N. warns as heat records rise
The month of July this year "has re-written climate history books," the World Meteorological Organization said
Vast wildfires in Siberia a potential "disaster" for global climate
"The more fires affect the climate, the more conditions are created for new dangerous fires," environmental activist warns
"Everything is changing": Farmers seek solutions, not slogans, on climate
"Farmers respond better when they hear it from other farmers and ranchers"
Teen activist bringing her climate protests to U.S., by boat
Greta Thunberg has spearheaded a global movement by young eco-activists, and she's bringing her message to the Americas, in the greenest way possible
Reinventing farming to help save the climate
Regenerative agriculture has growing appeal for farmers – and political candidates – as extreme weather threatens a way of life
Massive waves of toxic seaweed inundate Yucatan shorelines
The Caribbean's pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters are under threat from the newest manifestation of a changing planet: A massive algae bloom of sargassum
Moody's buys firm to help it price climate change for investors
Data from the firm could lower credit ratings for companies and local governments exposed to climate-change risk
"I'm not a climate change guy, but...": Farmers reckon with new reality
This spring, a series of record-breaking storms hit the Midwest. For farmers, the reality of a changing climate is getting harder to deny
Cement contributes to global warming, investors warn
Cement, a key ingredient in the world's most popular building material, emits more carbon than all but two countries
Science
New York woman catches fish with two mouths
The catch was made in Lake Champlain, which is rumored to have its own Loch Ness-like sea monster
Rocket launches GPS satellite into orbit for Air Force
The new satellite is the second in a new generation of advanced navigation beacons
Humanoid robot "commands" Russian rocket test flight
The humanoid robot is known as Skybot F-850 and as FEDOR; the test flight was needed to clear an upgraded Soyuz booster to launch human crews to the space station
Panthers are struggling to walk and officials don't know why
Trail footage shows kittens stumbling and falling down, as if unable to control their hind legs
Study raises concerns about microplastics in drinking water
"If you ask somebody whether they'd like their water with or without plastic, I doubt you'd get any answer other than, 'hold the plastic, please!'"
Black hole possibly swallowed neutron star, causing ripples in space
The cosmic collision could be the first example of a black hole colliding with a neutron star — possibly offering new insights into the expansion of the universe
Rapidly decaying Titanic could disappear in decades
Explorers on the first manned voyage in nearly 15 years were astonished by the famous ship's rapid decay
Louisiana island may soon be lost to rising waters
Rising sea levels and the intrusion of salt water from the Gulf of Mexico have destroyed much of the island's natural protective barrier
Smoke plumes from Amazon rainforest fires spotted from space
The sky in Sao Paulo, Brazil, went dark Monday due to the smoke carried in from nearly 1,700 miles away
World's largest highway overpass for wildlife on track in Calif.
$87 million bridge will enable all sorts of species to cross in search of food, mates, space without risk of becoming roadkill and aid conservation efforts
500 million bees drop dead in Brazil in 3 months
Lab research pointed to pesticides with neonicotinoids and fipronil — products banned in Europe — as the main cause of death
NASA program "OMG" trying to find out how fast Greenland's ice is melting
Ice lost in Greenland means higher sea levels around the world. "Oceans Melting Greenland," a NASA program in its fourth year, is studying the melt.
Activists mourn first Icelandic glacier lost to climate change
A memorial plaque was installed at the site of the former glacier, warning that "in the next 200 years all our glaciers are expected to follow the same path"
Rescued baby dugong dies of shock with a stomach full of plastic
"Her death will remind Thais and people all over the world not to dispose trash into the oceans," a Natural Resources and Environment Minister said
NASA picks Alabama space center for moon lander program
The lander is a critical element in NASA's plans to return astronauts to the moon in 2024
World
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Amazon fires caused by humans, environmentalists say
The rainforest protection group Amazon Watch says farmers, emboldened by the government, intentionally set the forest ablaze
Taliban says ending Afghanistan war "is very necessary"
U.S.-Taliban peace talks have been taking place in the Gulf Arab state of Qatar, where the group has a political office
Study raises concerns about microplastics in drinking water
"If you ask somebody whether they'd like their water with or without plastic, I doubt you'd get any answer other than, 'hold the plastic, please!'"
Black hole possibly swallowed neutron star, causing ripples in space
The cosmic collision could be the first example of a black hole colliding with a neutron star — possibly offering new insights into the expansion of the universe
Rapidly decaying Titanic could disappear in decades
Explorers on the first manned voyage in nearly 15 years were astonished by the famous ship's rapid decay
U.S.
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Wounded veterans find solace in wheelchair rugby
"You're having a blast doin' it. It just opens your eyes"
Overstock.com CEO out after revealing affair with Russian agent
Byrne said he resigned because his presence "may affect and complicate all manner of business relationships"
Trump says he wanted to give himself a Medal of Honor
The president also praised World War II hero Hershel "Woody" Williams, who was present at the event
This week on "Sunday Morning" (August 25)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the #1 Sunday morning news program
Illinois increases minimum teacher salaries across the state
Teachers in Illinois can currently have a salary as low as $9,000 — and that hasn't changed since 1980
Politics
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Trump says he wanted to give himself a Medal of Honor
The president also praised World War II hero Hershel "Woody" Williams, who was present at the event
Illinois increases minimum teacher salaries across the state
Teachers in Illinois can currently have a salary as low as $9,000 — and that hasn't changed since 1980
Man arrested for violent threats against Planned Parenthood
Jacob Cooper, 20, was the third man arrest this month for threatening extremely violence against a Planned Parenthood
New poll finds most Americans don't want Trump to be impeached
Despite Trump's low approval ratings, most Americans do not wish to see him removed from office through impeachment
Trump to present Bob Cousy with Medal of Freedom - live updates
The six-time NBA Champion spoke with CBS News about his career, politics, and the president
Entertainment
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Taylor Swift plans to re-record earlier songs. Here's why:
Preview: Superstar tells "CBS Sunday Morning" she'll re-record the masters of her earlier songs to offset the impact of the sale of her original music label
Woodstock at 50, in the words, and music, of those who were there
A half-century after a mass of humanity converged on a farm in Bethel, N.Y. for three days of peace and music, musicians and concert-goers recall a unique moment for their generation
Sean Spicer joins "Dancing with the Stars" cast
ABC's hit show "Dancing with the Stars" is about to get a lot spicier in its 28th season
The Obamas' first film, "American Factory," debuts on Netflix
Documentary explores impact of globalization, centering on a closed Ohio plant that reopens under Chinese management
Rescue pup to star in "Lady and the Tramp" remake
Just last year, Monte was living in a shelter – now he's on the road to fame
Technology
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Instagram says there's "no truth" to new hoax post, so don't share it
The fake notice has already fooled many of your friends and many celebrities
Facebook will let users see how company tracks them
Users will be able to disconnect their account from data Facebook gathers elsewhere on the web—after a wait period
More than 20 Texas local governments hit by ransomware attack
Cyberattack typically spreads through malicious links in emails and has crippled a string of cities in recent years
Proposed laws could change how consumers get smartphones repaired
Twenty states are considering so-called "Right to Repair" bills to allow electronics to be fixed without jeopardizing quality or voiding warranties
Coming soon to Netflix: Movie trailers crafted by AI
Streaming giant is investing in tech that can automate part of the trailer-making process for its massive library
Science
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New York woman catches fish with two mouths
The catch was made in Lake Champlain, which is rumored to have its own Loch Ness-like sea monster
Rocket launches GPS satellite into orbit for Air Force
The new satellite is the second in a new generation of advanced navigation beacons
Humanoid robot "commands" Russian rocket test flight
The humanoid robot is known as Skybot F-850 and as FEDOR; the test flight was needed to clear an upgraded Soyuz booster to launch human crews to the space station
Panthers are struggling to walk and officials don't know why
Trail footage shows kittens stumbling and falling down, as if unable to control their hind legs
Study raises concerns about microplastics in drinking water
"If you ask somebody whether they'd like their water with or without plastic, I doubt you'd get any answer other than, 'hold the plastic, please!'"
Health
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Man arrested for violent threats against Planned Parenthood
Jacob Cooper, 20, was the third man arrest this month for threatening extremely violence against a Planned Parenthood
Vaping teen spends 10 days on a ventilator after lungs fail
"The major point that I would like to get across to parents is that e-cigarettes are not safe"
Reported illness among vapers reaches 150 possible cases
Health officials are now looking into more than 150 possible cases in 16 states
Study raises concerns about microplastics in drinking water
"If you ask somebody whether they'd like their water with or without plastic, I doubt you'd get any answer other than, 'hold the plastic, please!'"
Wisdom teeth removal contributes to opioid crisis, experts warn
Many who have their wisdom teeth removed are prescribed opioid painkillers – but there may be a better, safer option
MoneyWatch
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China trade war costing billions in U.S. tourism spending
Chinese tourists spend more on travel to the U.S. than any other group, but their numbers are waning amid tensions
Overstock.com CEO out after revealing affair with Russian agent
Byrne said he resigned because his presence "may affect and complicate all manner of business relationships"
Illinois increases minimum teacher salaries across the state
Teachers in Illinois can currently have a salary as low as $9,000 — and that hasn't changed since 1980
How much a family with good health insurance spent last year
Employee health care costs have risen twice as fast as wages—those with coverage pay thousands of dollars more
Why Trump's payroll tax cut wouldn't do much for the economy
As the White House vacillates over another another tax cut, economists of all political stripes say: Don't bother
Crime
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Man arrested for violent threats against Planned Parenthood
Jacob Cooper, 20, was the third man arrest this month for threatening extremely violence against a Planned Parenthood
America's deadliest mass shootings
These are the deadliest mass shootings in American history
Anti-vaccine activist livestreams himself shoving California lawmaker
Kenneth Austin Bennett livestreamed the confrontation with California state Senator Richard Pan on Facebook
Hotel cook arrested after allegedly planning mass shooting
Police seized multiple high-powered firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition
"There is a story to be told in New Mexico," official says of Epstein ranch
New Mexico's commissioner of public lands has turned over 400 pages of Epstein's property records that may contain names of his alleged co-conspirators
Space
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Rocket launches GPS satellite into orbit for Air Force
The new satellite is the second in a new generation of advanced navigation beacons
Humanoid robot "commands" Russian rocket test flight
The humanoid robot is known as Skybot F-850 and as FEDOR; the test flight was needed to clear an upgraded Soyuz booster to launch human crews to the space station
Black hole possibly swallowed neutron star, causing ripples in space
The cosmic collision could be the first example of a black hole colliding with a neutron star — possibly offering new insights into the expansion of the universe
Spacewalk installs key upgrade to station
The new port will allow two U.S. commercial crew ships to dock at the space station at the same time
NASA's step forward in new moon plan
NASA has moved a step closer in resuming human space missions since the program was shuttered in 2011. CBS News' Marc Liverman reports from Huntsville, Alabama, where NASA announced it will manage the building of the new human lunar lander.
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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
Michael Gargiulo case: Stabbing deaths of three women linked to suspected serial killer
Investigators link murders of Tricia Pacaccio, Ashley Ellerin and Maria Bruno to same suspect: Michael Gargiulo
The worst movies of 2019
The worst films of the year star big name actors, including Keanu Reeves, Anne Hathaway, and Chris Hemsworth.
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo
A traveling exhibition of gothic and occult art, sideshow performers, and bizarre specimens stopped outside Chicago, where CBS News photographer Jake Barlow took in the odd sights
New York's Central Park
America's first major landscaped public park, the 840-acre park in Manhattan welcomes more than 37 million visitors every year
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Elizabeth Warren gaining momentum
The latest polls show Senator Elizabeth Warren gaining momentum in the 2020 Democratic presidential race, after some early campaign missteps. Walter Shapiro, a staff writer at The New Republic staff writer and fellow at the Brennan Center for Justice, joined CBSN to discuss.
2019 Fantasy Football Today Telethon preview
CBS Sports senior NFL writer Will Brinson helps fantasy football fans get ready for CBS Sports' second annual Fantasy Football Today Telethon.
Fallout at MIT over ties to Epstein
MIT is facing backlash after it was revealed the school took money from Jeffrey Epstein. At least two researchers have reportedly announced plans to resign from the MIT Media Lab in protest. Boston Globe reporter Deirdre Fernandes joined CBSN to discuss.
A climate reckoning in the heartland
A historic flood in March 2019 left much of America's heartland under water. Grain farmers already struggling to bounce back from the Chinese trade war must now grapple with the realities of climate change that threaten to change the future of farming forever. Now, some farmers are implementing practices that could potentially reverse the effects of climate change – and provide a bigger profit. In this CBSN Originals documentary, Adam Yamaguchi travels to Nebraska, where he meets two farmers on different paths, both determined to pass their legacies on to the next generation.
Amazon rainforest burning at record rate
As the Amazon rainforest continues to burn, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is walking back allegations that he blamed NGO's for setting the wildfires. His policies have led to a surge in deforestation and development in the Amazon. Wall Street Journal correspondent Samantha Pearson joined CBSN on the phone from Brazil to discuss the latest developments.
