2021 Atlantic hurricane season was the most expensive on record
There were 21 named storms in the Atlantic Ocean this year, including seven hurricanes.
Climate Change
Almost half of humanity is eating too much or too little, report says
The Global Nutrition Report and other recent research shows a major gulf in diets around the world, with a big impact not only on our health, but the health of our planet.
Bill Gates is backing Wyoming's first nuclear plant
The $4 billion project — with an ambitiously short timeline — will replace a retiring coal plant in Kemmerer, a town of 2,500.
Nations strike climate deal with coal compromise at COP26
"It's a good deal for the world," U.S. climate envoy John Kerry told the Associated Press.
Last day of COP26 conference
The United Nations’ climate summit is wrapping up Saturday in Glasgow, Scotland. Delegates from nearly 200 nations are attempting to keep the goal of the 2015 Paris climate agreement alive by limiting the threshold of rising temperatures to 1.5 Celsius. Mark Phillips has the story.
Key goals unmet with COP26 climate change summit down to final hours
On the final day of the United Nations climate conference, there was no indication that nations would agree to emissions cuts needed to limit global warming, or to help poor countries deal with its impact.
Can a U.S.-China climate change pact get COP26 off "life support"?
With the ambitions of the ongoing COP26 climate summit "on life support," can a bilateral agreement that's light on real action make the difference?
U.S. and China release new joint climate pledge
Both countries promise to work to lower carbon and methane emissions and employ green technology
Experts call Build Back Better's climate agenda a "game changer"
One environmental scientist called Build Back Better's $555 billion investment in tackling climate change a "huge win for America."
Climate change conspiracies spreading rapidly during COP26
Amplified by bots and influencers, millions of posts on social media networks peddle false ideas about climate change.
Climate change conspiracies spread amid COP26
Climate change conspiracies spread rapidly across the internet during the COP26 summit. CBS News technology reporter Dan Patterson joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on his reporting.
How climate change threatens pregnant women
World leaders turn their attention Tuesday to climate change and gender during the global U.N. summit.
Emissions underreported, investigation finds
An investigation of 196 countries by the Washington Post found that emissions are underreported by billions of tons. Stanford Earth scientist and chair of the Global Carbon Project Rob Jackson joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to explain why.
Obama faults Russia and China for "dangerous lack of urgency" on climate
"When it comes to climate, time really is running out," the former president told climate advocates in Glasgow.
Tens of thousands march outside U.N. climate summit in Glasgow
Climate protests were also held across Europe, including in London, Paris, Dublin, Copenhagen, Zurich and Istanbul.
Thousands protest outside COP26 to demand more climate action
Demonstrators from around the world want leaders to do more to ditch fossil fuels and cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Climate change and U.S. national security
As world leaders gather for the U.N.'s climate change summit this week, some experts say the U.S. should shift its focus on climate change in the interest of national security. Sherri Goodman, a senior fellow at the Wilson Center who analyzes how climate affects policy across the globe, joins CBSN AM to discuss the COP26 conference and its implications.
Global carbon emissions up after pandemic dip
A study from the Global Carbon Project says carbon dioxide emissions are on the rise again after dipping when the coronavirus pandemic hit.. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi joins CBSN from the global climate change summit in Glasgow to discuss the new report and what world leaders are doing to fight global warming.
Scientists create hybrid pumpkin to withstand climate change
Rising temperatures could result in less pumpkin production, threatening the livelihoods of U.S. farmers who rely on the seasonal crop.
Climate change protesters block roads outside British Parliament
Lawmakers have blasted the "Insulate Britain" activists for "interfering with democracy" after weeks of protests disrupting traffic, but the group is undeterred.
Biden calls it a "big mistake" for China to opt out of climate summit
China and Russia chose not to attend the United Nations climate conference attended by more than 100 other world leaders.
Climate change's impact on crops could be felt as early as 2030
By the end of the century, corn crop yields could are projected to decrease by 24% under a high greenhouse gas emissions scenario — a decline that could have "severe implications worldwide."
How saving soggy peat bogs can help fight climate change
Spongy, decaying vegetation around the world has safely stored carbon dioxide for centuries, but it's losing ground. But the real value of the sodden peat is finally being recognized.
White House in major push to cut methane emissions
The centerpiece is new rules for the oil and gas sector, the biggest industrial source of methane, is a potent greenhouse gas and climate change contributor
COP26 pledge will see nations commit to end deforestation by 2030
Environmentalists say the pledge is too little too late, and "the climate and the natural world can't afford this deal."
Science
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U.S. faces potential spread of Omicron variant
The first case of the Omicron variant has been detected in the U.S. Health officials are trying to ease concerns, saying vaccines do give some protection against the new strain. Dr. Celine Gounder joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the latest COVID-19 variant and how people can protect themselves.
Researchers race to assess Omicron variant
The Omicron variant of COVID-19 has been found in 20 countries so far. CBS news correspondent Errol Barnett reports on how U.S. officials are already preparing for the arrival of the new strain. Then, Dr. Marie-Elizabeth Ramas, a family medicine physician, joins CBSN to discuss protective measures against the variant and more.
U.S. braces for arrival of Omicron variant
Researchers are racing to analyze the new Omicron variant and the strength of the arsenal to fight it as cases spread across the world. Errol Barnett has the details.
2021 Atlantic hurricane season was the most expensive on record
There were 21 named storms in the Atlantic Ocean this year, including seven hurricanes.
Dr. Francis Collins on the Omicron variant
National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Francis Collins joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the risk posed by the Omicron variant.
Omicron variant was in Europe before South Africa raised the alarm
Authorities in the Netherlands say testing has confirmed that COVID cases identified on November 19 and 23 were the new strain — days before researchers identified it.
Scientist who helped discover Omicron variant warns of its potential
The Omicron variant has more than 50 mutations, enhancing the virus' ability to infect the body.
Inside the Omicron lab
"This is the Frankenstein of mutations," Alex Sigal from the Africa Health Research Institute in Durban, South Africa, said. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta met the scientists in the lab where Omicron was first discovered.
Biden urging caution on Omicron variant
President Biden said on Monday the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, is "cause for concern," not a "cause for panic," and urged Americans to get vaccinated. While the strength of Omicron is still unknown, the CDC is already taking action and expanding vaccine guidance. Nancy Cordes reports.
NASA reschedules spacewalk due to possible risk from space debris
An overnight "debris notification" prompted NASA to delay the spacewalk. It wasn't immediately clear if the alert was linked to a recent Russian weapon test that unleashed a cloud of debris.
Omicron: What we know - and don't know - about the new COVID variant
President Biden said he plans to outline a new strategy on Thursday to curb the virus this winter.
How the White House is responding to Omicron
President Biden says while the Omicron variant is a cause for concern, it's not cause for panic. Speaking at the White House on Monday, Mr. Biden once again urged Americans to get vaccinated and to get their booster shots. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's Bradley Blackburn to discuss the Biden administration's response to the new variant and more.
Dr. Ashish Jha on new Omicron variant
Dr. Ashish Jha, the dean of the Brown University School of Public Health, says "it's a little alarmist" to call the Omicron variant the Frankenstein of all COVID variants. Norah O'Donnell sits down with Jha to discuss more.
Exclusive: Inside facility investigating Omicron variant
CBS News has an exclusive look inside a lab in South Africa where the Omicron variant was first discovered. Debora Patta shares more.
Biden says Omicron variant is "not a cause for panic"
President Biden urged Americans to stay calm in response to the new COVID variant Omicron, saying it's "cause for concern, not a cause for panic." It's not yet clear whether the variant spreads more easily or causes more severe infections. Errol Barnett reports.
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Teen faces murder and terrorism charges in Michigan school shooting
Four people were killed and seven others were wounded in the shooting. Authorities have not yet identified a motive.
Columbia University agrees to $71 million settlement with dozens of former patients of OBGYN
Claims by dozens of other patients have not been settled.
Peter DeFazio is 19th Democrat to announce he's leaving the House
DeFazio is the longest-serving U.S. representative in Oregon's history.
Stacey Abrams announces another bid for Georgia governor
Abrams ran for governor in 2018 and lost.
CIA publishes new account describing "challenges" of briefing Trump
"Trump was like Nixon, suspicious and insecure about the intelligence process, but unlike Nixon in the way he reacted," according to a new account.
Politics
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Peter DeFazio is 19th Democrat to announce he's leaving the House
DeFazio is the longest-serving U.S. representative in Oregon's history.
Stacey Abrams announces another bid for Georgia governor
Abrams ran for governor in 2018 and lost.
CIA publishes new account describing "challenges" of briefing Trump
"Trump was like Nixon, suspicious and insecure about the intelligence process, but unlike Nixon in the way he reacted," according to a new account.
Supreme Court signals support for upholding Mississippi abortion law
The nation's top court heard oral arguments in a challenge to Mississippi's 15-week abortion law, which many see as a bid to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker won't seek third term
Baker, a Republican, is currently more popular with Democrats than with Republicans.
Health
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CDC confirms first case of Omicron variant in U.S.
An individual in California who had recently traveled to South Africa tested positive for the strain, the health agency said.
Texas resident gets over $4,000 in bills after COVID test
Although COVID-19 testing costs are supposed to be covered under most circumstances, some people have been getting large and confusing bills, including some for hundreds or thousands of dollars.
Labs across U.S. test for COVID Omicron variant
The U.S. is sequencing 80,000 positive PCR tests per week to test for variants and learn how fast the variant is spreading — and how infectious it is.
CDC offered free COVID tests to some flights from Southern Africa
The CDC expanded their variant surveillance over the weekend to four airports.
FDA advisers endorse Merck's COVID antiviral drug in narrow vote
The vote paves the way for the agency to authorize molnupiravir for emergency use in American adults.
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Debt collectors can now DM you on social media
Consumer advocates say looser new federal rules could be harmful due to possible privacy violations.
Capital One ends overdraft fees for customers
The move comes as regulators threaten to crack down on banks that rely too heavily on such penalties for revenue.
States offer jobless aid to workers fired over vaccine rules
Some GOP-led states now allow workers who get dismissed or who quit over a vaccine mandate to collect unemployment benefits.
Moderna CEO: Current COVID-19 vaccines are less effective against Omicron
Drugmaker executive predicts a "material drop" in the efficacy of existing vaccines against the new variant.
Most big employers say they are mandating COVID-19 vaccines
Yet support for vaccine mandates could wane if a court strikes down contested OSHA rule requiring shots or testing.
World
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Women's tennis tour suspends play in China over alleged censorship
"China's leaders have left the WTA with no choice," Wednesday's announcement said.
CDC confirms first case of Omicron variant in U.S.
An individual in California who had recently traveled to South Africa tested positive for the strain, the health agency said.
Russia warns U.S.: More diplomats will have to leave next year
It's a tit-for-tat response to the U.S. sending 55 Russian diplomats home, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said.
CDC offered free COVID tests to some flights from Southern Africa
The CDC expanded their variant surveillance over the weekend to four airports.
Honduras election brings 1st female leader, major shift in politics
Leftist candidate Xiomara Castro was headed for the presidency after 12 years of rightwing governance, indicating a major shift for the deeply conservative Central American nation.
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"The Daily Show" host Trevor Noah is returning to host the Grammys
The announcement was made Wednesday on "CBS Mornings."
Trevor Noah hosts the Grammy Awards again
Emmy Award-winning "The Daily Show" host and comedian Trevor Noah is back to host the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. Noah joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss why he's excited to host again, how he approaches his monologue, and what's it like being back in the studio for "The Daily Show."
Graham Nash on his new book of photography
Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Graham Nash joins Anthony Mason in his New York City neighborhood to talk about his new book of photography, "A Life in Focus." Nash's personal collection of photographs span his childhood and long music career, including self-portraits, street photography and candids of his former CSNY bandmates David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Neil Young, and friends like Joni Mitchell.
CNN suspends anchor Chris Cuomo
CNN anchor Chris Cuomo has been suspended indefinitely after explosive documents released by New York's attorney general revealed how he secretly contacted sources for inside information about allegations against his brother, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Singer Ari Lennox detained in Amsterdam after confrontation
Investigators were questioning Lennox over possible threats made to the staff member and security officer. They did not share the alleged threats.
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Debt collectors can now DM you on social media
Consumer advocates say looser new federal rules could be harmful due to possible privacy violations.
Teens have easier access to drugs as illegal trade booms on social media
Drug dealers are leveraging social media to reach teenagers.
NASA spacewalk delayed due to debris threat
A scheduled spacewalk outside the International Space Station to fix a bad antenna was postponed after NASA said the risk of astronauts being struck by debris was too high.
Illegal drug trade thrives on social media
A CBS News investigation found that the sale of illegal drugs is booming on social media, making access easier for teenagers. Tom Hanson reports.
Online bots and holiday deals
When it comes to finding online holiday shopping deals, Americans are not only competing against other people but also against automated "bots," software designed to quickly buy-up huge amounts of popular items and sell them at higher prices. As Mark Strassmann reports, it's a problem that's only grown worse since the pandemic began.
Science
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Science
U.S. faces potential spread of Omicron variant
The first case of the Omicron variant has been detected in the U.S. Health officials are trying to ease concerns, saying vaccines do give some protection against the new strain. Dr. Celine Gounder joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the latest COVID-19 variant and how people can protect themselves.
Researchers race to assess Omicron variant
The Omicron variant of COVID-19 has been found in 20 countries so far. CBS news correspondent Errol Barnett reports on how U.S. officials are already preparing for the arrival of the new strain. Then, Dr. Marie-Elizabeth Ramas, a family medicine physician, joins CBSN to discuss protective measures against the variant and more.
U.S. braces for arrival of Omicron variant
Researchers are racing to analyze the new Omicron variant and the strength of the arsenal to fight it as cases spread across the world. Errol Barnett has the details.
2021 Atlantic hurricane season was the most expensive on record
There were 21 named storms in the Atlantic Ocean this year, including seven hurricanes.
Dr. Francis Collins on the Omicron variant
National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Francis Collins joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the risk posed by the Omicron variant.
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Crime
School shooting suspect charged with murder
A 15-year-old was charged with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of terrorism causing death in Tuesday's deadly school shooting in Michigan, officials announced Wednesday. The lead prosecutor said there is a "mountain of digital evidence" to suggest the shooting was premeditated. Watch the press conference.
Suspect held after deadly school shooting
Three people are dead and another eight injured after a shooting at a Michigan high school. Police have a 15-year-old suspect in custody, but he is refusing to cooperate with authorities. WWJ-AM News Radio reporter Mike Campbell joins CBSN with the latest details in this developing story.
Alabama woman awarded $2.1 in Walmart settlement
Michael George reports on a case revealing the retail giant’s pattern of false accusations followed by attempts to collect money from victims.
Students describe suspect and victims in Michigan school shooting
Investigators are trying to determine why a 15-year-old student opened fire inside a Michigan high school, killing three people and wounding eight others.
3 killed, 8 wounded in shooting at Michigan high school
All the deceased victims were students.
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Space
NASA spacewalk delayed due to debris threat
A scheduled spacewalk outside the International Space Station to fix a bad antenna was postponed after NASA said the risk of astronauts being struck by debris was too high.
NASA reschedules spacewalk due to possible risk from space debris
An overnight "debris notification" prompted NASA to delay the spacewalk. It wasn't immediately clear if the alert was linked to a recent Russian weapon test that unleashed a cloud of debris.
NASA moves ahead with December launch for Hubble successor
NASA cleared engineers to begin fueling the $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope for launch December 22.
Russian docking module launched to space station
The module will use a Russian "space tug" to rendezvous with the space station Friday.
NASA launches spacecraft to deflect asteroid
On Wednesday morning, NASA launched DART, a spacecraft designed to smash into an asteroid to deflect its course. Mark Strassmann reports on the groundbreaking planetary defense mission.
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Evidence in the Amy Mullis corn rake murder case
A look inside the case against Todd Mullis, a Iowa farmer accused of killing his wife with a farm tool.
Patrick De La Cerda murder: Inside the case
In 2018, the Deltona, Florida, man was newly engaged and planning for his wedding until he was tragically gunned down at his home.
It's been 50 years since the infamous Attica prison riot
Inmates held some 36 hostages for five days. And that was just the beginning
Mallory Beach death: Inside the boat crash that killed S.C. teen
In February 2019 a fatal boat crash took the life of the teen when friend Paul Murdaugh allegedly drunkenly crashed his family's boat. In 2021, after Paul was murdered, investigators began to take a closer look at the Murdaugh family.
The best holiday movies, ranked (and where you can stream them)
Ring in the holiday season by streaming these festive films.
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Being Different in the Delta
A new episode of CBSN Originals' Reverb series explores the history of anti-Asian racism in Mississippi's Delta region and a new generation that's demanding change.
U.S. faces potential spread of Omicron variant
The first case of the Omicron variant has been detected in the U.S. Health officials are trying to ease concerns, saying vaccines do give some protection against the new strain. Dr. Celine Gounder joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the latest COVID-19 variant and how people can protect themselves.
School shooting suspect charged with murder
A 15-year-old was charged with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of terrorism causing death in Tuesday's deadly school shooting in Michigan, officials announced Wednesday. The lead prosecutor said there is a "mountain of digital evidence" to suggest the shooting was premeditated. Watch the press conference.
The Trials of Critical Race Theory
A new episode of CBSN Originals' Reverb series examines the backlash to so-called critical race theory in schools and the impact on students and teachers.
Fauci on first Omicron case detected in U.S.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser, took questions from reporters at a White House briefing on the first case of the Omicron coronavirus variant detected in the U.S. Watch his remarks.