Researchers: Nord Stream leaks will have "significant detrimental" climate impact
The velocity of the gas erupting from four documented leaks in the pipelines — which NATO has attributed to sabotage — is part of what makes the impacts severe.
Climate Change
How climate change has helped hurricanes intensify more rapidly
Hurricane Ian packed two days' worth of rapid intensification into less than 36 hours, and it isn't done yet.
How climate change makes hurricane recovery in Puerto Rico more difficult
Climate change and Puerto Rico's struggle to keep up with recovery efforts have experts and residents concerned about future storms.
U.K. lifts ban on fracking in England despite opposition
The Conservative Party, which is still in power under new leadership, had vowed never to re-allow the controversial gas extraction practice unless it was proven safe.
Ukraine war in sharp focus as leaders gather for U.N. General Assembly
Biden to urge "respect for the core principles of the international order" as Russia's war on Ukraine drives a "crisis in confidence" in the U.N. system.
Movement to defund fossil fuels is coming for private equity
As banks exit fossil fuels, massive private equity funds are picking up the slack. That's killing the planet, activists say.
José Andrés, global leaders team up to address climate change-related migration
A newly formed group will meet for the first time this week on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York to try to force world leaders to address migration caused by climate change.
Floods kill at least 10 in Italy; dozens rescued from roofs and trees
Two children, including a boy swept out of his mother's arms, were among four people still unaccounted for as of late Friday morning.
Biden announces $900 million for electric vehicle chargers at Detroit auto show
The president showcased his administration's efforts to promote electric vehicles during a visit to the Detroit auto show.
Eiffel Tower's lights will turn off early amid Europe energy crisis
The golden lights that usually illuminate Paris' night sky will shut off an hour earlier to help save energy costs.
18 wildfires in Oregon, Washington force evacuations; thousands without power
Utility provider Portland General Electric halted power to 37,000 customers Saturday in the hopes of lessening wildfire risk.
Biden's inflation law offers up to $14,000 for home upgrades
The Inflation Reduction Act includes rebates and tax credits to help homeowners install new heaters and other appliances.
World close to hitting 4 climate "tipping points," new research warns
The study said collapse of key ice sheets, loss of tropical coral reefs and thawing of permafrost could be triggered at 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming.
Summer 2022 was Europe's hottest on record
Blistering heat, devastating droughts and raging wildfires were all part of Europe's hottest summer on record.
California avoids rolling blackouts despite record power demand
The state was on the verge of setting them in motion but officials credited residents' conservation with enabling utilities to meet the record-smashing demand.
Pakistan floods damage mysterious ancient ruins as death toll climbs
The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mohenjo-daro has borne silent witness to countless floods over 5,000 years, but this year is different.
"Doomsday glacier" hanging on "by its fingernails," scientists say
The Florida-sized glacier could have a major impact on sea levels, and scientists say the rate at which it's melting could rapidly increase in the coming years.
Pakistan's "biggest calamity": Floods kill 1,200, many still at risk
416 children are among the victims, including 3 siblings who escaped the torrents but were killed seeking higher ground as they slept by a roadside.
2021 saw records for heat, greenhouse gas concentrations and sea level rise
"With many communities hit with 1,000-year floods, exceptional drought and historic heat this year, it shows that the climate crisis is not a future threat but something we must address today," one NOAA administrator said.
California wildfires force evacuations amid heat wave
California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Wednesday to increase power production, and urged residents to reduce electricity use.
Army steps up efforts to go green as risks from climate change rise
"21st century warfare needs 21st century energy and resilience," said Col. Michael Sapp, the garrison commander of Fort Meade.
Arctic lakes are vanishing amid rising temperatures
The new findings come as a surprise for scientists, who anticipated that Arctic lakes wouldn't start drying up at least for another 40 years.
"Eco-feminist" French politician riles carnivores by bashing barbeques
France needs "to change mentality so that eating steak cooked on a barbecue is not a symbol of virility," suggested Sandrine Rousseau.
Killer Pakistan floods a climate warning to the world, U.N. chief says
Record-breaking flooding from an extreme monsoon season has killed more than 1,150 people. U.N. says "tomorrow, it could be your country."
Lake Mead's water level has never been lower. Here's what that means.
A 22-year mega-drought has caused elevation to drop along the Colorado River, which supplies water to 40 million people in the U.S. and Mexico.
Science
DART mission: How NASA hit the bullseye
The Double Asteroid Redirection Test, aimed at changing an asteroid's path as a method of protecting Earth from asteroid strikes, succeeded at striking a tiny moonlet 7 million miles away.
Bullseye! How DART hit an asteroid 7 million miles away
NASA's mission to change an asteroid's path, as a test of a way to deflect planetary objects that threaten Earth, succeeded at striking a tiny moonlet 7 million miles away. Correspondent David Pogue looks at what the results of the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART), and its new technologies, may mean for future missions.
Rising temperatures impact California tomatoes
One in four of all tomatoes on the planet are grown in the state of California. With temperatures increasing across the country, California tomato farmers are now experiencing significant loss in their crop yields. CBS Bay Area's Elizabeth Cook has the story.
Scientists study Ian with hurricane-hunting drone
A new hurricane-hunting drone shows what it's like to fly straight into the eye of Hurricane Ian, going where no other aircraft or scientist can go. Ben Tracy has the details.
How a hurricane-hunting drone can help inform "life-or-death decisions"
One of the ways to get information from the boundary layer includes using an unmanned drone that can fly in and around the highest wind gusts.
Egyptians try new tactic in bid to reclaim Rosetta Stone from Britain
One organizer behind the campaign predicts Britons will no longer tolerate "such cultural violence represented in their own museums."
Hurricane hunter pilot discusses his mission
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's aircraft play an important role in hurricane forecasting. Captain Jason Mansour, who pilots a Gulfstream-IV Hurricane Hunter for NOAA, joins John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss what it's like to fly into a storm.
What is storm surge, and what contributes to the deadly hurricane hazard?
The storm surge from Hurricane Ian caused major flooding in parts of Florida.
Oldest-ever teeth found in fish fossil catch, researchers say
The findings may help scientists learn how our aquatic ancestors got their bite.
Only four Category 5 hurricanes have made landfall in the U.S.
A Category 5 hurricane has winds of 157 mph or higher. These are the only four hurricanes in the history of the U.S. that have made landfall at that level.
Webb telescope, Hubble and more: The 60 most amazing space photos so far
Here's what we've learned from the images captured by Webb and other projects so far — and it's a lot.
Here's what the hurricane categories mean
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale rates hurricanes on a scale from 1 to 5.
Mom killed in second fatal shark attack to hit South Africa this year
"Two in one area is almost unheard of," one expert on South Africa's great white shark population tells CBS News.
NASA crashes DART spacecraft into asteroid
NASA successfully crashed its DART spacecraft into an asteroid in hopes of altering the space rock's trajectory. Scientists hope to be able to use a similar strategy to protect Earth from future incoming asteroids. CBS News' John Dickerson speaks with Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at Philadelphia's Franklin Institute, about the historic implications of this unprecedented test.
NASA tests planetary defense with asteroid collision
NASA crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid in a test that could one day be used to prevent a doomsday collision with Earth. Mark Strassmann has more.
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Fort Myers mayor says county acted "appropriately" with evacuation orders ahead of Hurricane Ian
"The thing is that a certain percentage of people will not heed the warnings regardless," Anderson said.
Scott declines to rebuke Trump's comments attacking McConnell
Trump claimed Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has a "death wish" after he backed a stopgap government funding bill.
New Yorker writer Hua Hsu on maintaining family ties via fax
The author of the new memoir "Stay True" recalls his teen years as a time of overcoming great distances – both generational and global – one page at a time.
Maggie Haberman on Donald Trump: "He saw the presidency as the ultimate vehicle to fame"
The New York Times correspondent, who has been covering the world of Donald Trump since the late 1990s, talks about her new book, "Confidence Man," and about how the real estate developer's "playbook" has not changed since he entered politics.
Spycraft on display: A museum of CIA secrets
At the Central Intelligence Agency's headquarters in Langley, Virginia, a newly-redesigned museum – accessible only to authorized persons – chronicles the successes, failures and sacrifices of intelligence operatives through the years.
MoneyWatch
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Two types of student loans not eligible for forgiveness, new guidance says
The updated guidance came the same day six GOP-led states sued the Biden administration over the debt relief.
Listeria outbreak linked to cheese sold by Safeway, Whole Foods
Brie and Camembert recalled nationwide after six people are sickened and five are hospitalized.
Homeowners: Beware these scams following a natural disaster
The trail of destruction left by hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters carries another threat — fraud.
Biden signs government funding bill, averting a partial shutdown
The law also provides $12.5 billion in security and financial assistance to Ukraine.
The world's wealthiest person: How did Elon Musk get so rich?
The Tesla CEO maintains his perch atop the world's rich list, but his wealth has declined amid the car company's stock slump.
Politics
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Fort Myers mayor says county acted "appropriately" with evacuation orders ahead of Hurricane Ian
"The thing is that a certain percentage of people will not heed the warnings regardless," Anderson said.
Scott declines to rebuke Trump's comments attacking McConnell
Trump claimed Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has a "death wish" after he backed a stopgap government funding bill.
Transcript: H.R. McMaster on "Face the Nation," Oct. 2, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, former national security adviser in the Trump White House and a CBS News contributor, that aired on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022.
Transcript: Chris Krebs on "Face the Nation," Oct. 2, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with CBS News cybersecurity expert and analyst Chris Krebs that aired on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022.
Transcript: Fort Myers, Florida, Mayor Kevin Anderson on "Face the Nation," Oct. 2, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Fort Myers, Florida, Mayor Kevin Anderson that aired on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022.
Health
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Arizona judge rejects request to pause abortion ban
Abortions were halted on Sept. 23. The ruling means the state's abortion providers will not be able to restart procedures.
Listeria outbreak linked to cheese sold by Safeway, Whole Foods
Brie and Camembert recalled nationwide after six people are sickened and five are hospitalized.
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa diagnosed with concussion, flies back to Miami
The Dolphins said he was conscious and had movement in all of his extremities. He was discharged from the hospital Thursday night and flew back to Miami with the team.
A year after child's death, more residential elevators recalled
Federal safety regulators say repair needed to fix potentially deadly gap between product's inner and outer doors.
Concussion expert says Miami Dolphins failed to protect injured quarterback
Tua Tagovailoa was taken to University of Cincinnati Medical Center for further evaluation after sustaining head and neck injuries.
World
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Indonesia soccer match death toll climbs to 174 as tear gas triggers crush
Some suffocated and others were trampled as hundreds of people ran to the exit to avoid the tear gas.
Russia detains Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant chief, Ukraine says
The nuclear plant, the largest in Europe, is located in one of four Ukrainian regions which Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed this week to have annexed.
Iran temporarily frees U.S. citizen from prison
Siamak Namazi and his father, Baquer Namazi, are considered by the U.S. to be wrongfully detained in Iran.
Venezuela releases 7 jailed Americans in prisoner swap
The swap of the Americans, including five oil executives held for nearly five years, is the largest trade of detained citizens ever carried out by the Biden administration.
Nord Stream 2 pipeline seems to have stopped leaking, Danes say
Undersea blasts that damaged the Nord Stream I and 2 pipelines this week have led to huge methane leaks.
Entertainment
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John Stamos: "This is a great moment"
The star of the Disney+ series "Big Shot," whose looks and charm earned him a devoted following as Uncle Jesse in the sitcom "Full House," talks about fame, rehab, and the impact of the death of his friend Bob Saget.
John Stamos of "Full House," "Big Shot" on fame, friends
The actor whose looks and charm earned him a devoted following as Uncle Jesse in the sitcom "Full House," and who currently stars as the intense coach of a high school girls' basketball team in the Disney+ series "Big Shot," talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the impact of the death of his friend Bob Saget, and how the future looks today.
Cate Blanchett on the art of transforming herself in the drama "Tár"
The two-time Academy Award-winner talks about her performance as an orchestra conductor facing multiple crises, and about her preparation that, she believes, audiences shouldn't care about.
Cate Blanchett on "Tár" and the art of transformation
Two-time Academy Award-winner Cate Blanchett talks with correspondent Seth Doane about her latest film, "Tár," and her performance as an orchestra conductor facing multiple crises which has earned Blanchett critical acclaim. She also discusses her discomfort with the spotlight, and how self-doubt drives her to keep working.
From 1999: Roger Welsch on a golf course in Nebraska's Sandhills
Humorist, author and longtime "Sunday Morning" contributor Roger Welsch, whose "Postcards from Nebraska" were a long-cherished feature on our show, has died at age 85. In this report that originally aired on June 13, 1999, Welsch paid a visit to Mullen, and the Sand Hills Golf Club, a world-class golf course constructed in the middle of nowhere, that follows the natural contours and biology of the Sandhills.
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Technology
Bullseye! How DART hit an asteroid 7 million miles away
NASA's mission to change an asteroid's path, as a test of a way to deflect planetary objects that threaten Earth, succeeded at striking a tiny moonlet 7 million miles away. Correspondent David Pogue looks at what the results of the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART), and its new technologies, may mean for future missions.
Rising temperatures impact California tomatoes
One in four of all tomatoes on the planet are grown in the state of California. With temperatures increasing across the country, California tomato farmers are now experiencing significant loss in their crop yields. CBS Bay Area's Elizabeth Cook has the story.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
U.K. inquest finds "online content" partly to blame for teen's suicide
Coroner concludes 14-year-old Molly Russell "died from an act of self-harm while suffering from depression and the negative effects of online content."
Hurricane hunting by drone
Only on "CBS Mornings," scientists show Ben Tracy how they can fly straight into the eye of a massive hurricane.
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DART mission: How NASA hit the bullseye
The Double Asteroid Redirection Test, aimed at changing an asteroid's path as a method of protecting Earth from asteroid strikes, succeeded at striking a tiny moonlet 7 million miles away.
Bullseye! How DART hit an asteroid 7 million miles away
NASA's mission to change an asteroid's path, as a test of a way to deflect planetary objects that threaten Earth, succeeded at striking a tiny moonlet 7 million miles away. Correspondent David Pogue looks at what the results of the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART), and its new technologies, may mean for future missions.
Rising temperatures impact California tomatoes
One in four of all tomatoes on the planet are grown in the state of California. With temperatures increasing across the country, California tomato farmers are now experiencing significant loss in their crop yields. CBS Bay Area's Elizabeth Cook has the story.
Scientists study Ian with hurricane-hunting drone
A new hurricane-hunting drone shows what it's like to fly straight into the eye of Hurricane Ian, going where no other aircraft or scientist can go. Ben Tracy has the details.
How a hurricane-hunting drone can help inform "life-or-death decisions"
One of the ways to get information from the boundary layer includes using an unmanned drone that can fly in and around the highest wind gusts.
Crime
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Odd crime scene leads to conflicting theories about shooting deaths
Investigators' initial suspicions in the deaths of a mother and daughter are upended by autopsy results and other evidence.
Rex Tillerson to be called in trial of Trump adviser Thomas Barrack, defense says
Tillerson would be the first Cabinet official from the Trump administration to testify in the trial, which is entering its third week.
Putin celebrates annexation of Ukrainian territory
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a rally to celebrate the annexation of portions of Ukraine. However, none of the territories are under full Russian military control, and Putin's forces have been retreating. Charlie D'Agata has more.
Putin illegally annexes 4 regions in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin illegally claimed four Ukrainian territories and doubled down on his threat to use nuclear weapons, saying the U.S. had "created a precedent" in the use of nuclear force in World War II. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Human remains reportedly found in notorious 1964 child murder
An author reportedly made the find after bringing together a team of experts to try to solve the long-running mystery of where the boy was buried.
Space
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Crew flies to Florida ahead of launch to International Space Station
The Crew 5 flight to the ISS features the first Russian to launch aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.
NASA, SpaceX study options for Hubble reboost
A Crew Dragon flight to boost Hubble's altitude could extend its useful life by a decade or more.
3 space station cosmonauts return to Earth after 195-day mission
The return of the Soyuz crew sets the stage for a SpaceX Crew Dragon launch next week.
Webb telescope, Hubble and more: The 60 most amazing space photos so far
Here's what we've learned from the images captured by Webb and other projects so far — and it's a lot.
How to watch NASA spacecraft crash into asteroid at 15,000 mph
NASA scientists are gearing up for the world's first mission testing planetary defense — and they want you to watch.
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How investigators solved the Hargan killings
A deeper look into the shooting deaths of Pam and Helen Hargan.
Best shows to watch on Netflix right now
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Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? Here are the top films available on the streaming platform.
Webb telescope, Hubble and more: The 60 most amazing space photos so far
Here's what we've learned from the images captured by Webb and other projects so far — and it's a lot.
50 surprising things Americans actually agree on
The USA might seem more divided than ever, but there are some issues that unite us.
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Remembering Bill Plante
Bill Plante, who was part of the CBS News family for more than 50 years, died Wednesday at the age of 84. Margaret Brennan looks at his extraordinary life and career.
Supreme Court's rightward turn will continue this term
CBS News national and legal correspondent Jan Crawford previews the new Supreme Court term, which starts Monday.
McMaster says Russian army is facing a "moral collapse"
Retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, former national security adviser in the Trump White House and a CBS News contributor, said on "Face the Nation" that the Ukrainians had a "tremendous victory" after retaking the strategic city of Lyman.
Krebs on threats to election security ahead of 2022 midterms
CBS News cybersecurity expert and analyst Chris Krebs said on "Face the Nation" that there are not only foreign threats to election security, but there is also the "insider risk" from elections workers who have been swept up in false claims about the 2020 race.
Tracy on climate change and hurricanes
CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy discusses how warmer water is causing more deadly and destructive hurricanes – and whether there should be rebuilding along the coast.