West seeing "biblical" explosions of Mormon crickets and grasshoppers
Drought and warming temperatures - conditions favored by the insects - have fanned the outbreaks.
Climate Change
Fighting to survive, polar bears find icy oasis where they can "hang on"
Scientists tracked a group of polar bears that are genetically distinct and geographically separate from others.
Air pollution slashing 10 years off life expectancy in India's capital, study says
Billions living in the world's top four most polluted countries — all of them in South Asia — could be facing a life shortening impact of air pollution.
California rations water amid its worst drought in 1,200 years
Restrictions on water usage affects millions of residents as the state imposes "unprecedented" cutbacks.
Extreme weather to displace 200 million people in 20 years, charity says
Extreme weather events fueled by climate change have already forced hundreds of thousands of people around the world out of their homes.
Las Vegas becomes unlikely model for water conservation
Officials are conserving water in Las Vegas by removing what they call non-functional grass.
Divers race to save art from cave others have died trying to reach
Climate change and pollution are threatening to wash away the art prehistoric men and women created over 15 millennia.
Climate change case against Exxon can proceed, court rules
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey says oil giant misled investors about the risks posed by global warming.
Chanting climate change activists disrupt Shell shareholders meeting
Some sang "We will, we will stop you!" to the tune of Queen's 1977 rock anthem "We will rock you." Some glued themselves to their seats.
Californians could face mandatory water cuts amid drought
Newsom is urging local water agencies to ramp up their conservation messaging to avoid the need for mandatory restrictions.
Large swaths of the U.S. are at risk of blackouts this summer
Hotter weather and drought conditions are expected to drive up energy demand, potentially straining the nation's aging power grid.
Major climate indicators set "alarming" records in 2021, U.N. says
The ocean is more acidic than it's been in 26,000 years and hotter than ever as greenhouse gases continue to flood the atmosphere. Here's what it could mean for the climate crisis.
Who will suffer the most as climate change fuels heat waves in India?
As scientists warn heat waves are 100 times more likely in the region, millions of workers can't afford to take a day off, even if the heat could kill them.
India hit with deadly flooding and heat waves at the same time
As floodwater sweeps homes away and trains off their tracks, a young Indian activist slams leaders for inaction in the face of "a real climate emergency."
Lake Powell is vanishing with drought — but it's bringing a canyon back to life
The nation's second largest reservoir, which provides water to millions of people, is just 24% full.
Climate change doubled risk of deadly South Africa flood, scientists say
Scientists warned that extreme events like this are likely to happen again "with even greater intensity."
Kraft Heinz is making a ketchup bottle made of wood pulp
Heinz announced it is working to develop a new recyclable condiment bottle "made from 100 percent sustainability sourced wood pulp."
Biden administration cancels Alaska oil and gas lease sale
The Interior Department's decision to not move forward with the lease sale comes as gas prices soar.
Great Barrier Reef survey reveals vast extent of coral bleaching
Researchers say climate change is "the greatest threat to the Reef."
Recycling plastic is a total bust, industry critics say
New research reveals that only 5% of plastic used in the U.S. is recycled. "It does not work," one expert says bluntly.
Global warming may exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius soon, report warns
Scientists warn that the five-year forecast reveals a future where temperatures may exceed a dangerous threshold for longer time periods.
Humans are causing the ocean to lose its memory, study shows
A new study found that global warming is making it more challenging to predict ocean conditions, manage ecosystems and prepare for marine hazards.
Bodies surfacing in Lake Mead recall mob's time in Las Vegas
"I would be willing to bet there are going to be a few more bodies," a UNLV history professor said after the discovery of two sets of human remains.
Severe heat wave kills dozens in India and Pakistan
"There is no doubt that climate change is playing a role here," a climate scientist told CBS News.
"Unprecedented": New maps show nearly all of the West is in drought
The latest government maps show 95% of California is suffering severe or extreme drought.
Science
West seeing "biblical" explosions of Mormon crickets and grasshoppers
Drought and warming temperatures - conditions favored by the insects - have fanned the outbreaks.
World's largest bacterium found in Caribbean swamp
Most bacteria are microscopic, but this one is so big it can be seen with the naked eye.
Scientists probe Japan's remarkable COVID success in hunt for new vaccine
While many factors likely boosted Japan's COVID resilience, researchers say a possible cellular-level advantage could help them create a new weapon against the virus.
DNA testing could help identify 2 victims of Tulsa Race Massacre
A search for the graves of massacre victims began in 2020 and resumed last year with nearly three dozen coffins containing remains of possible victims recovered.
350,000 trout to be euthanized in California amid bacterial outbreak
Symptoms of the infection in fish include "bulging eyes, lethargic or erratic swimming and increased mortality," officials said.
6,000 bees found in wall of couple's home: "You could hear the buzzing"
Thomas Gouttierre said he and his wife tasted some of the honey before the bees were taken away.
Man reels in 660-pound stingray, world's largest recorded freshwater fish
Residents nicknamed the stingray "Boramy," or "full moon," because of its round shape and because the moon was on the horizon when it was freed.
New material looks to replace animal leather
Mushroom leather could soon give consumers an ethical and cruelty-free alternative to using animal hides for everything from clothing to car upholstery. Lilia Luciano has more.
"Meet the Fossils": Ancient life that powers our world
When we burn fossil fuels to power our homes and cars, we're burning the remains of ancient life – plants and animals that were transformed over millions of years into coal or oil. And we are using up that resource at a rapid rate. Writer and narrator Robert Krulwich explains how in this "CBS Sunday Morning" video essay, based on the work of Aatish Bhatia. Animation directed and designed by Nate Milton. Music by Buck St. Thomas.
Fighting to survive, polar bears find icy oasis where they can "hang on"
Scientists tracked a group of polar bears that are genetically distinct and geographically separate from others.
Climate change sparks concern over power grid
Heat waves across the country are posing challenges for America's power grid, and experts warn that states may not have enough electricity to meet surging demand as grid operators continue to discount the effects of climate change. Nick Loris, the vice president for public policy at C3 Solutions, discussed the ongoing issue with CBS News anchors Michelle Miller and Elaine Quijano.
Climate change challenges U.S. power grid
America's aging power grid is already struggling to meet demand, and with extreme weather events becoming more frequent and less predictable, climate change has become a major threat to the country's energy infrastructure. Akshaya Jha, assistant professor of economics and public policy at the Heinz College at Carnegie Mellon University, joined CBS News to discuss.
How climate change could damage most treasured national parks
Flooding over the last several days has forced the popular summer tourist destination to remain closed.
Climate change's risk to national parks
Multiple towns in Montana are dealing with the aftermath of devastating floods, the same waters that tore through Yellowstone National Park, raising troubling questions about how vulnerable our most precious lands are to climate change. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Ancient fish threatened by predators, including "public enemy number one"
The river's declining water levels may soon allow a group of nonnative fish to access the areas where the biggest groups of humpback chub remain.
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Woman shot and killed while pushing stroller in NYC
The suspect remains at large. The child was not hurt.
Manhunt on for gunman who shot and wounded 2 deputies in Alabama
One of the wounded deputies is in critical condition.
2 men arrested in deadly migrant smuggling case could face the death penalty
At least 53 people died after being abandoned in a tractor-trailer, officials said, describing the deadliest migrant smuggling case in U.S. history.
Former Jan. 6 panel investigator launches run for Missouri Senate seat
John F. Wood will need to collect 10,000 signatures by Aug. 1 to get on the ballot.
Florida may be "last oasis" for abortion in the South — but a 15-week ban looms
The 15-week ban is slated to go into effect on Friday — but several groups are challenging the law.
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Abortion pill: Can women in anti-abortion states still get it?
Here's what to know about access to "medication abortion" following the overturn of Roe v. Wade.
Why data privacy is a concern in the wake of Roe reversal
With abortion now illegal or severely restricted in half of U.S. states, Big Tech companies face calls to limit tracking.
Ben & Jerry's to return to West Bank as Unilever sells Israeli assets
Sale means brand will return to Israel and West Bank — with or without Vermont ice cream maker's support.
Delta offers free rebooking ahead of busy July 4 weekend
Airline says it expects "some operational challenges" as the ranks of travelers surge over the holiday weekend.
FDA warns against baby neck floats after death and hospitalization
Products marketed for water therapy can lead to death or serious injury in infants with special needs, agency says.
Politics
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Former Jan. 6 panel investigator launches run for Missouri Senate seat
John F. Wood will need to collect 10,000 signatures by Aug. 1 to get on the ballot.
Florida may be "last oasis" for abortion in the South — but a 15-week ban looms
The 15-week ban is slated to go into effect on Friday — but several groups are challenging the law.
Convicted leaker Reality Winner asks Biden for a pardon
Winner spent four years in prison for leaking a top-secret document in 2017.
Rep. Jamie Raskin defends Hutchinson's Jan. 6 testimony
An attorney for Cassidy Hutchinson, who gave blockbuster testimony before the House Jan. 6 committee on Tuesday, said she "stands by all of the testimony she provided yesterday."
Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone subpoenaed by Jan. 6 committee
The news comes a day after an aide to former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows told the committee that Cipollone pushed back on Trump's efforts to go to the Capitol on January 6.
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State abortion bans face legal challenges
Last week's Supreme Court decision which struck down Roe v. Wade has left a patchwork of state laws, and created confusion about where women can go for an abortion. As Omar Villafranca reports, many are going to Florida.
Abortion pill: Can women in anti-abortion states still get it?
Here's what to know about access to "medication abortion" following the overturn of Roe v. Wade.
FDA warns against baby neck floats after death and hospitalization
Products marketed for water therapy can lead to death or serious injury in infants with special needs, agency says.
U.S. officials announce more steps to combat monkeypox outbreak
U.S. health officials are expanding the group of people recommended to get vaccinated against the monkeypox virus.
FDA advisers recommend updating COVID booster shots for fall
Advisers to the U.S. government are recommending that COVID-19 booster shots used this fall be modified to better match more recent variants of the coronavirus.
World
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Ben & Jerry's to return to West Bank as Unilever sells Israeli assets
Sale means brand will return to Israel and West Bank — with or without Vermont ice cream maker's support.
Journalist killed, daughter wounded while leaving house in Mexico
He is the 12th journalist killed this year in the country.
Lone surviving attacker from 2015 Paris attacks sentenced to life in prison
The court found that his explosives vest malfunctioned, dismissing his argument that he ditched the vest because he decided not to follow through with his attack.
Pride Month in Arab states brings warnings and rainbow hunts
As Lebanon orders security forces to quash events "promoting homosexuality," 2 other nations work to root out rainbows that violate "public morals."
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett won't run in upcoming election
Bennett he led a broad but fragile coalition government that came unraveled barely a year after taking office.
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Entertainment
Mira Sorvino reflects on her career
Actress Mira Sorvino joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss her movie, "Most Guys Are Losers," her career and why "Romy" from “Romy and Michele's High School Reunion” is one of her favorite roles.
Best shows to watch on Netflix right now
One of these shows could be your next binge obsession.
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? Here are the top films available on the streaming platform.
James Corden brings "The Late Late Show" to London for the last time
Having risen from relative obscurity in the U.S. to blowing up the internet with his "Carpool Karaoke," the late night host talks personal highlights, and why he's leaving.
James Corden on leaving "The Late Late Show"
Having risen from relative obscurity in the U.S. to blowing up the internet with his "Carpool Karaoke," James Corden talks about personal highlights, and why he's leaving.
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Instagram, Facebook ban abortion pill posts after Roe ruling
Memes and status updates explaining how women can legally obtain abortion pills in the mail have surged on the platforms.
Mark Cuban on new pharmacy website
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new online pharmacy's goals of disrupting the prescription drug industry and providing low-cost generic drugs.
Hackers swipe $100 million from blockchain bridge Harmony
Attack is the third major theft this year involving services that help users trade crypto across different blockchains.
Yelp to shut 3 offices, saying the "future of work" is remote
Employees at the online review company used less than 2% of its office space in Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C.
Alexa will soon be able to speak to you in your relative's voice
Alexa will have the ability to mimic a voice – even your dead relative's – by using just minute of audio and learning from it.
Science
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West seeing "biblical" explosions of Mormon crickets and grasshoppers
Drought and warming temperatures - conditions favored by the insects - have fanned the outbreaks.
World's largest bacterium found in Caribbean swamp
Most bacteria are microscopic, but this one is so big it can be seen with the naked eye.
Scientists probe Japan's remarkable COVID success in hunt for new vaccine
While many factors likely boosted Japan's COVID resilience, researchers say a possible cellular-level advantage could help them create a new weapon against the virus.
DNA testing could help identify 2 victims of Tulsa Race Massacre
A search for the graves of massacre victims began in 2020 and resumed last year with nearly three dozen coffins containing remains of possible victims recovered.
350,000 trout to be euthanized in California amid bacterial outbreak
Symptoms of the infection in fish include "bulging eyes, lethargic or erratic swimming and increased mortality," officials said.
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Five years after her brother's murder, one Chicago woman learns justice will never come
Chicago Police have low arrest rates, but higher rates for cleared or closed cases. We dig into what's behind those numbers.
Manhunt on for gunman who shot and wounded 2 deputies in Alabama
One of the wounded deputies is in critical condition.
2 men arrested in deadly migrant smuggling case could face the death penalty
At least 53 people died after being abandoned in a tractor-trailer, officials said, describing the deadliest migrant smuggling case in U.S. history.
U.S. homicide clearance rate at all-time low
CBS News is launching a new investigative series that looks at the disturbing rise in unsolved murder cases nationwide. CBS News chief investigative and senior national correspondent Jim Axelrod reports, and CBS News investigative data journalist Christopher Hacker joins Lana Zak to discuss more on the findings.
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison
R&B star R. Kelly was facing 25 years in prison when he was sentenced Wednesday in a federal sex trafficking case in New York.
Space
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SpaceX launches SES communications satellite
The SES-22 relay station is the first of six new satellites that will deliver TV, radio and data across the U.S.
First Mexican-born woman to go to space describes "fascinating" journey
"Seeing the Earth from the outside ... it really puts things into perspective," Katya Echazarreta said.
55-pound spacecraft heads to moon to test "halo" orbit for NASA
The solar-powered microwave oven-sized craft is a key part of the agency's Artemis moon program.
NASA delays Psyche asteroid mission
Depending on the results of an independent review, budget impacts and other factors, the Psyche mission could face cancellation.
NASA, SpaceX to assess potential Starship threat to Crew Dragon pad
An early Super Heavy-Starship failure could disrupt SpaceX astronaut fights to space station.
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Best shows to watch on Netflix right now
One of these shows could be your next binge obsession.
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? Here are the top films available on the streaming platform.
The 31 deadliest jobs in America in 2022, ranked
If you work in one of these industries, you already know the risks.
The end of Roe v. Wade: America reacts
As abortion-rights activists mourned the end of an era, anti-abortion advocates celebrated a long-fought victory.
A closer look at the Nikki Kuhnhausen murder case
Inside the life of a teenage girl and how her disappearance inspired a movement.
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U.S. to boost military presence in Europe
At the 2022 NATO summit in Madrid, President Joe Biden announced the U.S. will expand its military presence in Europe, this in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This comes as NATO invited Finland and Sweden to join the alliance. CBS News’ Lana Zak spoke with Kathleen McInnis, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, about these developments.
Privacy concerns surround period tracking apps post-Roe
The online community is warning that data from period tracking apps could potentially be used by law enforcement to investigate abortions. Alexandra Reeve Givens, president and CEO of the Center for Democracy and Technology, joins CBS News’ Lana Zak to discuss whether women's private medical information can be shared to authorities.
U.S. homicide clearance rate at all-time low
CBS News is launching a new investigative series that looks at the disturbing rise in unsolved murder cases nationwide. CBS News chief investigative and senior national correspondent Jim Axelrod reports, and CBS News investigative data journalist Christopher Hacker joins Lana Zak to discuss more on the findings.
"League of Their Own" player shares her story
Former baseball player Maybelle Blair once saved America's pastime, as depicted in the 1992 film "A League of Their Own." Now she's telling her story, publicly coming out at the age of 95. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Last Medal of Honor recipient from WWII dies
U.S. Marine Hershel Woodrow Williams died Wednesday. The 98-year-old was the last living Medal of Honor recipient from World War II.