"Guitar shark" among the 866 new marine species discovered in ocean
New species of shark, sea butterfly, mud dragon, bamboo coral, water bear, octocoral, and shrimp were just some of the marine life findings.
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New species of shark, sea butterfly, mud dragon, bamboo coral, water bear, octocoral, and shrimp were just some of the marine life findings.
The unusual activity is "a lot to happen at once, but not unprecedented," an atmospheric science professor said.
Scientists say they've discovered a "mega coral" three times bigger than the previous record holder - so huge they initially thought it was a shipwreck.
The Australasian narrow-nosed spookfish has a bulging black eyes and a wispy tail.
Scientists from the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration warn of a "grim outlook" for the Thwaites Glacier, also known as the "Doomsday Glacier."
The village of Teahupo'o on the tropical island of Tahiti – nearly 10,000 miles away from the French mainland – will serve as the location for the Olympic surfing competition.
The discovery includes "thousands of marble slabs" in "hundreds of different shapes" found in a submerged ancient city.
Thirteen sharks tested for cocaine and benzoylecgonine were found to have the illicit drug in their muscles and livers.
The "doomsday glacier" packs so much ice that if it were to completely collapse, it could singlehandedly cause global sea levels to rise by more than two feet.
Blue holes are considered an "oasis" for marine life — but the Taam Ja' Blue Hole off the coast of Mexico remains largely mysterious.
Images shared by NASA show the U.S. East Coast is actually sinking — including the land that holds major cities like New York and Baltimore.
Forecasters are warning of an "exceptionally dangerous" wave event along California's coast that "has not occurred in many years."
"One could think of the body of a starfish ... as a disembodied head walking about the sea floor on its lips," researchers said.
The Greenland ice sheet is the second-largest contributor to sea level rise, and as temperatures rise, glaciers in the northern parts of the region are becoming "extremely vulnerable."
The man was found two days after the search for him and another sailor was suspended.
The 400-pound stingray was nearly the length of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
Recent conditions in the area have included rip currents and large waves.
A newly studied species of ancient whale might be the heaviest animal ever found.
Are we on the cusp of a real-life "The Day After Tomorrow"? Here's what the experts say.
Many shipwrecks are "highly threatened by illegal salvage," the Maritime Administration said in a notice.
A robot fish named Belle could be the "spy on the marine life" that researchers have been looking for.
The high seas treaty, once ratified by individual nations, will govern the use of international waters in a bid to protect ecosystems and head off disputes.
Experts say the world's warming oceans, including the Arabian Sea where Cyclone Biparjoy is churning, are producing more and more powerful storms.
The boats go where few scientific missions travel, making the data they collect especially valuable.
Climate scientists estimate the warm weather pattern could begin to develop as early as May.
A man accused of planning to carry out a mass shooting at Breckenridge Ski Resort is also now facing multiple charges related to fentanyl distribution that resulted in the deaths of two Steamboat Springs residents.
Aurora police will roll out major changes to their district boundaries next month to better balance staffing, improve response times and keep pace with the city's rapid expansion.
A trial date has been set for the former Mountain View town councilman who's accused of shooting a 17-year-old boy after the teen and his friend tried asking a homeowner for permission to take prom photos on the foothills property that belongs to the man.
An Army sergeant, an Army staff sergeant and another soldier have all been fined after being convicted in Colorado on poaching charges.
The U.S. has seized seven Venezuelan-linked oil tankers since Dec. 10, 2025.
A man accused of planning to carry out a mass shooting at Breckenridge Ski Resort is also now facing multiple charges related to fentanyl distribution that resulted in the deaths of two Steamboat Springs residents.
Aurora police will roll out major changes to their district boundaries next month to better balance staffing, improve response times and keep pace with the city's rapid expansion.
A trial date has been set for the former Mountain View town councilman who's accused of shooting a 17-year-old boy after the teen and his friend tried asking a homeowner for permission to take prom photos on the foothills property that belongs to the man.
An Army sergeant, an Army staff sergeant and another soldier have all been fined after being convicted in Colorado on poaching charges.
Giving blood right now is crucial amid an ongoing nationwide shortage, the Red Cross says. On Tuesday, the members of the Colorado House of Representatives and the State Senate are giving blood to help fix this severe shortage.
A judge denied bond for Nicolas Stout, who is facing charges of murder and child abuse resulting in death.
Deputies in the county in Colorado's mountains now have a new tool to stop suspects in their tracks.
A man accused of planning to carry out a mass shooting at Breckenridge Ski Resort is also now facing multiple charges related to fentanyl distribution that resulted in the deaths of two Steamboat Springs residents.
Aurora police will roll out major changes to their district boundaries next month to better balance staffing, improve response times and keep pace with the city's rapid expansion.
A trial date has been set for the former Mountain View town councilman who's accused of shooting a 17-year-old boy after the teen and his friend tried asking a homeowner for permission to take prom photos on the property.
A forward on the Colorado Avalanche did not play in Monday's game because he was in a car accident in the morning.
Just west of Empower Field at Mile High, a rush for new Denver Broncos gear kicked off within moments of the team announcing that Jarrett Stidham will replace the injured Bo Nix as Sunday's AFC Championship starter.
The Broncos and their newly-named starting quarterback, Jarrett Stidham, will face the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game next weekend. Denver will host its first AFC championship game in a decade.
With Bo Nix now out, and surgery scheduled for Tuesday, Stidham will take his place on Sunday and, should the Broncos win that game, in the Super Bowl on Feb. 8 too.
Paul Andrews has been dubbed the neighborhood "handyman" and the neighborhood "hero" for the way he shows up for his community. He's also a Broncos superfan. So two neighbors gifted him a ticket to Saturday's game in Denver.
The U.S. has seized seven Venezuelan-linked oil tankers since Dec. 10, 2025.
The chief investment officer of AkademikerPension said the decision was not directly related to the rift between the U.S. and Greenland.
President Trump called for a one-year 10% cap on credit card rates starting Jan. 20. Here's what credit card companies are doing.
Mexican Security Minister Omar García Harfuch wrote in a social media post on X that the people transferred were "high impact criminals."
President Trump spoke in the White House briefing room for nearly two hours on Tuesday, marking the first year of his second term as he prepares for a high-pressure trip to Europe.
The U.S. has seized seven Venezuelan-linked oil tankers since Dec. 10, 2025.
Giving blood right now is crucial amid an ongoing nationwide shortage, the Red Cross says. On Tuesday, the members of the Colorado House of Representatives and the State Senate are giving blood to help fix this severe shortage.
President Trump spoke in the White House briefing room for nearly two hours on Tuesday, marking the first year of his second term as he prepares for a high-pressure trip to Europe.
One of Aurora's newly elected city councilmembers was arrested Saturday night on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
A U.S. defense official confirmed some 1,500 active-duty soldiers, currently stationed in Alaska, are on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid the city's protests.
Giving blood right now is crucial amid an ongoing nationwide shortage, the Red Cross says. On Tuesday, the members of the Colorado House of Representatives and the State Senate are giving blood to help fix this severe shortage.
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
The Trump administration reversed cuts to grants for mental health and addiction treatment programs that a CBS News source said were valued at around $1.9 billion.
This year, AdventHealth says it will roll out close to 800 cameras in hospital rooms and urgent care centers across Colorado to add a virtual layer of care.
Every state will receive at least $100 million annually from the federal Rural Health Transformation fund, but some scored millions more based on their plans and willingness to pass policies embracing MAHA initiatives.
The chief investment officer of AkademikerPension said the decision was not directly related to the rift between the U.S. and Greenland.
President Trump called for a one-year 10% cap on credit card rates starting Jan. 20. Here's what credit card companies are doing.
A new 500+ home development project can now move forward after the town settled a lawsuit with the landowner. Erie's mayor said the approval was a choice that pitted logic against emotion with significant consequences.
Just west of Empower Field at Mile High, a rush for new Denver Broncos gear kicked off within moments of the team announcing that Jarrett Stidham will replace the injured Bo Nix as Sunday's AFC Championship starter.
It will mostly be business as usual for homeowners this tax season. However, new changes introduced under the "big, beautiful bill" may affect how they file.
At 71 years old, facing a terminal diagnosis, Colorado resident Tom Pringle has one more thing he wants to do before he dies: help other people in similar situations by trying an experimental drug to treat his ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
The families of three nonverbal students who were physically abused by a bus aide while traveling to school in Colorado have filed a lawsuit against their children's former school.
Many people who responded to a state survey regarding Xcel's Public Safety Power Shutoffs last month expressed dissatisfaction with Xcel's approach on Dec. 17 and Dec. 19, believing the utility overreacted.
State regulators said the text message from Christian Hatfield, the former district attorney for Colorado's 22nd Judicial District, "caused the staff member emotional harm."
A Venezuelan national suspected in a string of attempted armed robberies in 2024 in Denver's ritzy Cherry Creek North neighborhood has been apprehended in Detroit, according to police and prosecutors.