Mysterious origin of the "tree of life" revealed
The trees have been called both "grotesque" and "one of the most charismatic species on our planet" – and now we know where they came from.
The trees have been called both "grotesque" and "one of the most charismatic species on our planet" – and now we know where they came from.
New South Wales Assistant Police Commissioner Anthony Cooke said that he believed that the suspect acted alone.
A man fell to his death from a hot-air balloon as it passed over suburban Melbourne, Australia's second-largest city.
The company behind a global recall of sleep apnea machines says it will stop selling the devices in the U.S., under a tentative agreement with regulators.
Vapes were "not sold as a recreational product, especially not one targeted to our kids, but that is what it has become," Australia's health minister said.
Joasia Zakrzewski admitted to using a car to complete part of the 2023 GB Ultras Manchester to Liverpool ultramarathon, a 50-mile race, in April.
Police arrested the woman at the center of a mushroom meal mystery that left three people dead and a local preacher fighting for his life.
After the "one in a million" encounter, video shows the 55-year-old surfer back on his board, saying, "I just got hit by a whale."
The Osprey aircraft, which was conducting a training exercise, was carrying 23 personnel, the U.S. Marines said.
The drills will be conducted as tensions continue to mount in the South China Sea following Russian and Chinese military activity in the region.
The barnacle-covered object "appears to be a possible fuel tank from a rocket that has been launched in the last 12 months," one aviation expert said.
"The only liquid Lillian, who doesn't drink, had with her was a bottle of wine she had bought as a gift for her mother so that got her through," police said.
The 73-year-old Australian woman is said to be "extremely remorseful" for her apparent sleepy-eyed misstep.
Joasia Zakrzewski, a doctor, has an explanation for why she got in the car.
Djokovic stretched his unbeaten streak in Melbourne to 28 matches, the longest run at the tournament for a man in the Open era.
Senior team members say "politics" shouldn't interfere with sports, but Afghan women who've lost virtually all of their rights say it's not politics, it's "life."
Beachgoers enjoying the southern hemisphere summer rushed to help those aboard the helicopters, which collided near a theme park.
The teenagers were swept out into a "cold choppy bay" near Melbourne, Australia, and ended up on a small island 20 miles away, police said.
The snake decided to "wrap his mouth around his ankle" and pull him underwater. So, the boy's 76-year-old grandfather literally jumped in to save the day.
The director of Sydney's Taronga Zoo said they "don't have the exact details of how and why" the lions escaped.
The bird was tagged with a tracking GPS chip and tiny solar panel that enabled a research team to follow its first annual migration across the Pacific Ocean.
It's just the latest mass stranding event to rock the Oceania region in recent weeks.
The city of Aurora has been doubling down on its efforts to reduce youth violence and much of that comes with filling idle time. The We Are Aurora Youth is a program designed to give children a fun and safe place to hang out during school breaks.
The Town of Windsor, one of northern Colorado's most rapidly growing communities, is looking to end a trend of toxic algae blooming in their lake. The town has purchased four solar LG sonic buoys to combat the issue the town has experienced four out of the last five years.
Arapahoe County roads aren't getting the repairs they need, and they're quickly falling apart due to a backlog of $70 million.
The 28-bed inpatient facility is designed to provide swift help to those experiencing a mental health crisis. Currently, residents in the high country must travel to bigger city hubs for inpatient care, often waiting for available beds to open up.
The lawsuit, which claims five elephants at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs are being held against their will, and are subsequently suffering undue stress and brain damage, seeks for the elephants to be placed at a wildlife sanctuary, where they can have more room to roam comfortably.
The city of Aurora has been doubling down on its efforts to reduce youth violence and much of that comes with filling idle time. The We Are Aurora Youth is a program designed to give children a fun and safe place to hang out during school breaks.
The Town of Windsor, one of northern Colorado's most rapidly growing communities, is looking to end a trend of toxic algae blooming in their lake. The town has purchased four solar LG sonic buoys to combat the issue the town has experienced four out of the last five years.
Arapahoe County roads aren't getting the repairs they need, and they're quickly falling apart due to a backlog of $70 million.
The 28-bed inpatient facility is designed to provide swift help to those experiencing a mental health crisis. Currently, residents in the high country must travel to bigger city hubs for inpatient care, often waiting for available beds to open up.
The lawsuit, which claims five elephants at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs are being held against their will, and are subsequently suffering undue stress and brain damage, seeks for the elephants to be placed at a wildlife sanctuary, where they can have more room to roam comfortably.
The city of Aurora has been doubling down on its efforts to reduce youth violence and much of that comes with filling idle time. The We Are Aurora Youth is a program designed to give children a fun and safe place to hang out during school breaks.
CBS News Colorado Reporter Gabriela Vidal provides the full break down on why a teacher is describing the administration at Adams 12 Schools as "toxic," and what parents are saying.
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Arapahoe County roads aren't getting the repairs they need and they're quickly falling apart due to a backlog of $70 million. County leaders say it's, in part, due to a major shortfall with the overall county budget.
CBS News Colorado Investigative Reporter Kati Weis explains how attorneys for elephants at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs appealed a lawsuit advocating for their civil rights after it lost in district court.
The NCAA and five major college sports conferences have agreed to settle antitrust allegations for nearly $2.8 billion over the next 10 years.
Peyton Manning explained his feelings on the Denver Broncos drafting quarterback Bo Nix in the first round of the NFL Draft.
Toronto's WNBA expansion team is expected to play its first game in 2026. A team name has not yet been announced.
The Colorado Avalanche's captain is still taking it "step by step" in his recovery.
Butker shared controversial thoughts on many topics during his speech — Pride month, COVID-19 and women in the workplace among them.
The wrongful death lawsuits come just two days after the same group of 19 families reached a $2 million settlement with the city of Uvalde over the Robb Elementary School massacre.
The U.S. Postal Service is urging customers to upgrade to extra large mailboxes in an effort to cut down on theft.
The orbits of six planets will bring them to the same side of the sun to create a "planetary parade" in early June.
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse are seeking a meeting with Chief Justice John Roberts to discuss Supreme Court ethics issues.
Keeta Floyd, George Floyd's sister-in-law, said of his death four years ago, "It's extremely painful. It's a wound that never heals."
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse are seeking a meeting with Chief Justice John Roberts to discuss Supreme Court ethics issues.
Keeta Floyd, George Floyd's sister-in-law, said of his death four years ago, "It's extremely painful. It's a wound that never heals."
In the Senate, dueling bills to protect access to IVF fertility treatments illustrate the lingering partisan divide over the issue.
Workers, labor advocates, and legislators rallied at the state Capitol after Gov. Jared Polis vetoed a bill aimed at protecting construction workers from wage theft.
During her first event since suspending her presidential campaign, Nikki Haley said she would "be voting for Trump." Now he says he believes she's "on our team in some form."
ALS United Rocky Mountain is fighting for a cure for ALS, helping Coloradans with it live their lives to the fullest with critical services.
The clinic is not the only health center dealing with this issue. Within the past year, 500,000 people in Colorado were disenrolled from Medicaid due to no longer meeting eligibility criteria.
Siblings who moved to Colorado now share another special bond after one decided to donate a kidney to the other.
Singer and actor Nick Jonas says these three things help him take care of his mental health as part of his Type 1 diabetes management.
A Michigan farmworker has been diagnosed with bird flu after being in contact with cows presumed to be infected, state health officials announced in a statement Wednesday.
The U.S. Postal Service is urging customers to upgrade to extra large mailboxes in an effort to cut down on theft.
The airline wants passengers who try to cheat the system to be held accountable.
Workers, labor advocates, and legislators rallied at the state Capitol after Gov. Jared Polis vetoed a bill aimed at protecting construction workers from wage theft.
Memorial Day weekend is expected to bring record-breaking travel for some parts of Denver International Airport, specifically with United Airlines. The airport's largest provider, United, expects to set a record for the number of passengers they're serving in the next four days in Denver.
The Yampah Mineral Baths are finally open to the public.
From blazers to shoes, women of all shapes and sizes enjoyed a free shopping spree. Some were even able to get a makeover.
This week Denver city officials celebrated the opening of 49 new affordable condos in the Five Points neighborhood.
"Happiness, peace, and dreams aren't for other communities. These goals are accessible to us as well," one grant recipient said. "I was so proud, because I realized in that moment I was breaking a cycle."
Investors are now closely watching what is happening in the Iran-Israel conflict in the Middle East because of its impact on their investments.
Eating a healthy, balanced diet when money is tight can be tough. And it's no secret that food costs have skyrocketed within the past year. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, food costs in 2023 rose 5.8%.