The East Coast's snowless winter leaves some businesses feeling the heat
The lack of snow is taking a financial toll from Maine to Michigan.
Climate Change
True extent of global warming masked by atmospheric dust, study finds
The amount of dust in the atmosphere has increased, and new research helps explain what that means for the climate.
Aviation startup flies largest ever hydrogen-electic aircraft
Airlines including American and United are investing in hydrogen-electric engines to help decarbonize flights.
Greenland ice sheet hits hottest temperatures in 1,000 years
The study's lead author said there is "almost zero" chance that anything but human-caused climate change is to blame for the sharp rise in temperature.
Greta Thunberg detained by German police at coal mine protest
Thunberg has been protesting in and near the German village of Lüetzerath, an abandoned area that an energy company is seeking to demolish in the quest to mine coal.
Beavers are back in southern England county for first time in 400 years
Two beavers named Hazel and Chompy have been released on a mission to help local ecosystems – and even fight climate change.
Drought and war could kill half a million kids in Somalia by the summer
The U.N. warns that unless urgent action is taken, half a million children could die in the drought-ravaged nation within just six months.
Ocean heat shatters record once again: "It's getting worse"
For the fourth year in a row, ocean heat has shattered a new record. Here's what it means for the planet.
Exxon Mobil accurately predicted warming for decades, study says
Energy giant's own scientists were working on precise forecasts even as company publicly doubted warming was real.
A possible milestone in the fight against climate change
Company says it used advanced technology to pull carbon dioxide from the air and store it in the ground.
Huge deposits of vital rare earth elements found in Arctic Sweden
"The EU's self-sufficiency and independence from Russia and China will begin in the mine," said Sweden's energy and business minister.
Greta Thunberg joining activists' fight to save village from coal mine
Despite initial clashes and Molotov cocktails being hurled, police say the operation to force hundreds of demonstrators out of Luetzerath is going to plan.
18 extreme weather events caused $165 billion in damage last year, NOAA says
America's onslaught of mega costly weather disasters remains stuck in high gear.
Fed can't do much to fight climate change, Powell says
Central banks should lean on banks to consider environmental risks in lending, climate activists say.
Activists clash with police in town set to be engulfed by a coal mine
Tear gas and pushing and shoving as police move in to clear hundreds of activists occupying the tiny town of Luetzerath, which was sold to an energy company.
Most want Congress to fight climate change — poll analysis
Climate change continues to be more of a priority for Democrats than Republicans.
U.S. greenhouse gases increase for second year, preliminary data shows
Preliminary data shows renewable energy surpassed coal power in 2022 for the first time in over 60 years, but researchers say it's not enough to put the U.S. on target to meet its 2030 emissions goal.
The Invisible Problem: Understanding how carbon is warming the Earth
It's one of the most powerful forces warming the Earth, leading to increasingly severe droughts, wildfires and floods. It's also invisible. So how do we see start seeing carbon?
Earth's ozone layer on track to recover within 40 years, U.N. scientists say
A global agreement in effect since 1989 has led to the phasing out out of nearly 99% of ozone-depleting chemicals.
Renewable energy usage has doubled in the last decade. Hawaii leads the way.
Renewable sources of energy will account for 24% of the nation's energy in 2023, more than double what it was a decade ago.
Coastal residents on climate change: "The ocean's coming for you"
With sea levels along U.S. shores expected to rise as much as 12 inches by 2050, residents of North Carolina's Barrier Islands, Galveston, Texas, and Pacifica, Calif., are grappling with changing coastlines, engaged in a battle that Mother Nature is winning.
U.K.'s hottest-ever year was fueled by human-caused climate change
Researchers warn that if carbon dioxide emissions aren't rapidly reduced, this record-breaking heat will soon become the norm.
How coral bleaching is causing "unnecessary" fish fights
A researcher said there was "crying in our masks" as her team watched fish battle over food that had simply died off, and may never come back.
80% of new cars sold in Norway are now electric vehicles
"There is no excuse for the internal combustion engines' unnecessary pollution when the climate crisis is so urgent," says the head of the country's EV association.
Startup uses 3D-printed tiles to help restore coral reefs
The tiles could have global uses for coral adaptation, with benefits to humanity as well as ocean life.
Science
Why San Diego's waves turned bright pink
San Diego's usually blue waves recently turned a bright fuchsia, and scientists are explaining why.
Archaeologists find the oldest non-royal mummy ever discovered in Egypt
The mummy of an ancient Egyptian named Hekashepes represents two remarkable firsts, but it wasn't the lead scientist's favorite discovery at Saqqara this week.
Asteroid about to zoom oh-so-close to Earth, NASA says
But it will miss, the space agency says, in one of the closest encounters of its type ever.
Egyptian archaeologists tout rare discoveries unearthed in Luxor
"We have discovered more than a thousand burial sites before in Luxor, but this is the first time we find one from the 13th Dynasty," said antiquities official Dr. Fathy Yaseen.
Earth's inner core may have started spinning the other way, study says
Exactly how the inner core rotates has been a matter of debate between scientists — and the latest research is expected to prove controversial.
Iceberg about the size of two New York Cities breaks off Antarctica
This is the second time in two years that the Brunt Ice Shelf has had a major break-off.
Dolphins return to NYC's Bronx River
The NYC Parks Department said it's believed the dolphins "naturally found" their way back to the river as conditions continue to improve after years of pollution.
Radio signal nearly 9 billion light-years away from Earth detected
Researchers have captured a radio signal from the most distant galaxy to date.
Alabama's iconic rest stop rocket to be removed
After nearly 50 years of serving as an iconic landmark to Alabama's welcome center and rest stop, the Saturn 1-B Rocket is expected be taken down. Chris Davis with CBS affiliate WTVF has more on the rocket's final mission.
Reassembling a 15th-century ship
The remains of a British ship that set sail years before Columbus were discovered two decades ago in a south Wales riverbank. After 20 years of painstaking restoration, archaeologists have started to reassemble the 15th-century wreck. With almost 2,500 pieces, it has been called the world's largest 3D puzzle. The BBC's Tomos Morgan has the story on the Newport Ship Conservation Project.
Spotted lanternfly collector honored by Yale
Bobbi Wilson is fascinated by bugs, but last year the 9-year-old's mission to catch spotted lanternflies made national headlines, when a neighbor spotted her spraying for bugs and called 911. Correspondent Bradley Blackburn reports on how Wilson was invited to the Peabody Museum of Natural History at Yale University, where the first spotted lanternfly specimens — insects gathered by Wilson herself — were added to its collection.
The East Coast's snowless winter leaves some businesses feeling the heat
The lack of snow is taking a financial toll from Maine to Michigan.
Is offshore wind development a threat to whales? Here's what to know.
Seven dead whales have washed ashore in New Jersey and New York in less than two months. Some are blaming offshore wind energy sites, but federal officials are pushing back.
Massive "Toadzilla" as big as a newborn baby found in Australia
Toxic cane toads are usually the size of a teacup, but Toadzilla is the size of a newborn human baby and will eat anything that fits in its mouth.
True extent of global warming masked by atmospheric dust, study finds
The amount of dust in the atmosphere has increased, and new research helps explain what that means for the climate.
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Questions raised after Georgia cop says his wife fatally shot herself
Just days after Amanda Perrault, the wife of an Eatonton police officer made allegations of abuse against her husband, he claimed that she took her own life.
Trump kicks off 2024 presidential campaign in New Hampshire and South Carolina
Trump focused on the Biden administration's handling of foreign policy issues such as the war in Ukraine, the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan and immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Prosecutor: College student's murder serves as a cautionary tale
Shot at least nine times, texts found on a University of Mississippi student's Apple Watch proved invaluable to investigators searching for her killer and provided insight about what may have led to her murder.
Man killed, 4 injured in Baltimore shooting, car crash
A woman and a 2-year-old child were critically wounded in the shooting. A 6-year-old child was also critically hurt in a car crash caused by the gunfire.
Video of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest released by Memphis police
Four videos released by the city of Memphis show different angles of Tyre Nichols being pepper sprayed, kicked in the head while being restrained, punched and struck multiple times with a baton.
MoneyWatch
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CEO quotes Martin Luther King in email announcing layoffs
PagerDuty CEO Jennifer Tejada quoted the civil rights in an email a critic called an "all time classic bad layoff announcement."
Kentucky Trader Joe's becomes third store to unionize
The unionization effort at Trader Joe's comes amid a larger wave of organizing largely led by younger workers.
Looking to get hired? These are the best months to try.
U.S. employers typically finish their annual budgets in January and start advertising for open roles soon thereafter.
Many more single women than men are homeowners. Here's why.
Single women own about 10.7 million homes compared to 8.1 million for single men, according to a LendingTree analysis.
Wall Street sends stocks to their highest levels since summer
Stocks closed higher on Wall Street, marking the market's third winning week in the last four.
Politics
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Trump kicks off 2024 presidential campaign in New Hampshire and South Carolina
Trump focused on the Biden administration's handling of foreign policy issues such as the war in Ukraine, the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan and immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Pence takes "full responsibility" for classified documents found at his home
Documents marked as classified were found at the vice president's home in Carmel, Indiana.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 29, 2023
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Sen. Mark Warner, Sen. Marco Rubio and former Rep. Val Demings will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Jan. 6 rioter who admitted spraying Officer Brian Sicknick sentenced
Sicknick died of what the medical examiner found to be natural causes a day after defending the Capitol during the Jan. 6 assault.
Biden speaks with Tyre Nichols' family, says he is "outraged" by footage
President Biden said he was "outraged and deeply pained" to watch the footage of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest.
Health
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Gay and bisexual men would be able to donate blood under rule change
Potential donors would be screened with a questionnaire that evaluates their individual risks for HIV based on sexual behavior, recent partners and other factors.
Thousands of Florida nursing students got fake diplomas in alleged scheme
Thousands of practicing nurses in the U.S. could potentially be working with bogus academic credentials.
Veterans file 260,000 burn pit claims under new law
The Department of Veterans Affairs is urging millions of veterans exposed to burn pits to file claims with the department after the PACT Act expanded health coverage. Norah O'Donnell sat down with VA Secretary Denis McDonough to see how the department is handling the largest health care expansion for veterans in decades.
VA urges millions of veterans exposed to burn pits to file claims
The PACT Act takes the burden of proof off veterans, automatically linking asthma, some cancers and other illnesses to burn pit exposure.
CBD has too many safety unknowns to be regulated, FDA says
Agency says there's not enough evidence to determine how much CBD can be safely consumed, and has asked Congress to create new rules.
World
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Iranian state TV says defense factory hit in drone attack
The state-run news agency IRNA said three drones were shot down by Iranian air defenses.
At least 25 die in Peru when bus plunges off cliff
Traffic accidents are common along Peru's narrow roadways and steep cliffs.
Tiny radioactive capsule that was lost in Australia triggers search
Police have determined the incident to be an accident and no criminal charges are likely.
Opium production rises 33% in Myanmar, U.N. report says
In this season, farmers earned twice as much selling opium in 2022 as they did the previous year, the report found.
3 dead, 1 missing as rain pounds New Zealand's largest city
Authorities said three people were dead and at least one missing as record levels of rainfall pounded New Zealand's largest city, causing widespread disruption.
Entertainment
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Tom Verlaine, guitarist and founder of punk bank Television, dies at 73
Verlaine influenced many bands while playing at ultra-cool downtown New York music venue CBGB alongside the Ramones, Patti Smith and Talking Heads.
3 dead, 1 missing as rain pounds New Zealand's largest city
Authorities said three people were dead and at least one missing as record levels of rainfall pounded New Zealand's largest city, causing widespread disruption.
Sunny War performs "New Day"
Sunny War’s story is one of talent, tenacity, addiction and survival. From her new album "Anarchist Gospel," War performs "New Day."
Sunny War performs "No Reason"
Sunny War’s story is one of talent, tenacity, addiction and survival. From her new album "Anarchist Gospel," War performs "No Reason."
Sunny War performs "Whole"
Sunny War’s story is one of talent, tenacity, addiction and survival. From her new album "Anarchist Gospel," War performs "Whole."
Technology
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How will Netflix stop you from sharing your password?
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
BuzzFeed to use OpenAI technology to create content
Digital media firm says it will use artificial intelligence to create personality quizzes and generate write-ups.
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.
Madison Square Garden ban on lawyer foes may be illegal, AG says
Event-goers have found themselves ejected from games because they work for law firms involved in litigation with MSG.
Why Meta is reinstating Trump's accounts
Meta says it will reinstate former President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts two years after they were suspended in the wake of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Mike Isaac, a technology correspondent for The New York Times, joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to explain what's behind the decision.
Science
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Why San Diego's waves turned bright pink
San Diego's usually blue waves recently turned a bright fuchsia, and scientists are explaining why.
Archaeologists find the oldest non-royal mummy ever discovered in Egypt
The mummy of an ancient Egyptian named Hekashepes represents two remarkable firsts, but it wasn't the lead scientist's favorite discovery at Saqqara this week.
Asteroid about to zoom oh-so-close to Earth, NASA says
But it will miss, the space agency says, in one of the closest encounters of its type ever.
Egyptian archaeologists tout rare discoveries unearthed in Luxor
"We have discovered more than a thousand burial sites before in Luxor, but this is the first time we find one from the 13th Dynasty," said antiquities official Dr. Fathy Yaseen.
Earth's inner core may have started spinning the other way, study says
Exactly how the inner core rotates has been a matter of debate between scientists — and the latest research is expected to prove controversial.
Crime
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Questions raised after Georgia cop says his wife fatally shot herself
Just days after Amanda Perrault, the wife of an Eatonton police officer made allegations of abuse against her husband, he claimed that she took her own life.
Prosecutor: College student's murder serves as a cautionary tale
Shot at least nine times, texts found on a University of Mississippi student's Apple Watch proved invaluable to investigators searching for her killer and provided insight about what may have led to her murder.
Man killed, 4 injured in Baltimore shooting, car crash
A woman and a 2-year-old child were critically wounded in the shooting. A 6-year-old child was also critically hurt in a car crash caused by the gunfire.
3 killed, 4 wounded in Los Angeles shooting
Three people were killed and four others wounded in a shooting early Saturday morning in the upscale Los Angeles neighborhood of Beverly Crest.
Teen shoots, wounds 2 in Jerusalem, officials say
One day after a mass shooting claimed seven lives at a synagogue in Jerusalem, a second shooting Saturday left a father and son critically wounded. Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Space
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Lauren Sanchez plans all-women space flight aboard Bezos' Blue Origin rocket
"He'll be cheering us all on from the sidelines," Sanchez said of Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, who is also her boyfriend.
Rocket Lab launches first flight from Virginia's Eastern Shore
After 32 launches from Rocket Lab's New Zealand facility, the company is now set for regular flights from Virginia's Eastern Shore.
NASA gets best look yet at the "deepest, coldest ices" in space
The icy ingredients studied in a molecular cloud 500 light-years away provide a "spectral snapshot" of the origins of space bodies.
Radio signal nearly 9 billion light-years away from Earth detected
Researchers have captured a radio signal from the most distant galaxy to date.
Spacewalkers continue space station power system upgrade
Spacewalks in low-Earth orbit face a small but very real threat from debris and and micrometeoroids whizzing by at extreme velocities.
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Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Matthew Trussler murder: Inside the case
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Celebrities who filed for bankruptcy
They may have famous names and big careers, but these celebs also ran into financial trouble.
Stunning photos from NASA's Artemis I moon mission
The Orion spacecraft sent back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.4-million-mile journey around the moon.
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The Death of an Officer's Wife
Amanda Perrault died of a gunshot wound to the head. The unusual position of her body raised questions about who pulled the trigger. "48 Hours" contributor Anne-Marie Green reports.
What Ally Kostial Didn’t Know
A college student's troubling text messages lead investigators to her killer. "CBS Saturday Morning" co-host Michelle Miller reports for "48 Hours."
At least 3 dead in historic rainfall in New Zealand
At least three people have died after Auckland, New Zealand, was drenched by record rainfall.
3 killed, 4 wounded in Los Angeles shooting
Three people were killed and four others wounded in a shooting early Saturday morning in the upscale Los Angeles neighborhood of Beverly Crest.
Trump campaigns in New Hampshire, South Carolina
Former President Donald Trump visited New Hampshire and South Carolina Saturday in an early attempt to build support for his 2024 presidential bid. Christina Ruffini has the details.