New species of "deceptively cute" ancient whale found on beach
Scientists have discovered a razor-toothed whale that prowled the seas 26 million years ago, saying the species was "deceptively cute" but a dangerous predator.
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Scientists have discovered a razor-toothed whale that prowled the seas 26 million years ago, saying the species was "deceptively cute" but a dangerous predator.
Conservation groups are concerned that the endangered right whale is vulnerable to extinction as the Trump administration signals more support for marine industries.
With all eyes on the ocean during the final day of the Paris Olympics surfing competition in Tahiti, a whale breached and gave spectators and photographers an amazing Olympics moment.
The endangered sei whale was caught on the ship's bow when it arrived at the Port of Brooklyn, officials said.
The injuries could impact the North Atlantic right whale calf's ability to nurse from its mother, and officials believe the calf is likely to die.
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."
Scientists identified a new species of whale from 41 million years ago. It's estimated to have been around 8 feet long and weighed about 412 pounds.
A newly studied species of ancient whale might be the heaviest animal ever found.
The cruise ship arrived at the Faroe Islands as 78 whales were killed as part of a hunt.
Killer whales, also known as orcas, are "always unusual to see" in New England waters. A pod was spotted swimming together.
Researchers found multiple types of fishing nets, plastic bags and other debris in the stomach of a 60-ton sperm whale.
It's just the latest mass stranding event to rock the Oceania region in recent weeks.
For the second time four months, the Colorado Department of Corrections is asking lawmakers for more money. The request comes as the state's prisons are overflowing with inmates, and the department is overbudget by millions of dollars.
The Polar Plunge is here and will be sticking around for several days.
Littleton Public Schools is settling a lawsuit brought by three families for $3 million. It stems from a Littleton bus aide who pleaded guilty to abusing children with autism in 2024.
As they rolled out yet another package of bills aimed at increasing affordable housing, Gov. Jared Polis and Democratic lawmakers acknowledged the growing frustration of Coloradans who believe they will never be able to afford a home here.
Iranian leaders say weeks of protests against the Islamic Republic have largely subsided. They describe the demonstrations as "riots" influenced by the United States and Israel.
The Polar Plunge is here and will be sticking around for several days.
For the second time four months, the Colorado Department of Corrections is asking lawmakers for more money. The request comes as the state's prisons are overflowing with inmates, and the department is overbudget by millions of dollars.
Littleton Public Schools is settling a lawsuit brought by three families for $3 million. It stems from a Littleton bus aide who pleaded guilty to abusing children with autism in 2024.
As they rolled out yet another package of bills aimed at increasing affordable housing, Gov. Jared Polis and Democratic lawmakers acknowledged the growing frustration of Coloradans who believe they will never be able to afford a home here.
Iranian leaders say weeks of protests against the Islamic Republic have largely subsided. They describe the demonstrations as "riots" influenced by the United States and Israel.
Littleton Public Schools is settling a lawsuit brought by three families for $3 million. It stems from a Littleton bus aide who pleaded guilty to abusing children with autism in 2024.
Wes Allison, the CEO of the National Western Stock Show, is new to the job but he's passionate about the history of the annual Colorado tradition.
Colorado has "snow on our doorstep" and avalanche danger is expected to increase across the high country.
The Colorado State Patrol closed Highway 287 overnight due to a crash involving three semi trucks.
There have been some high-profile criminal cases involving people who have been deemed incompetent to face criminal charges.
The winners will be announced at "NFL Honors" on Feb. 5. A nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league completed voting before the playoffs began.
Here's the story of how Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham became the best scout team quarterback in the state of Texas.
A Greeley shop may be far from the roar of Empower Field at Mile High or Ball Arena, but it's where some of Colorado's biggest sports moments have been pressed into cotton.
Broncos quarterback Bo Nix took to social media to thank fans for all the support he's been getting since he was injured at the end of the Saturday's playoff win in Denver.
Prices for tickets to the Denver Broncos AFC Championship game versus the New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High are coming back up again after sliding soon after the game was set.
Microsoft services are down for thousands of users, according to tracking service Downdetector.
The House approved an amendment to a must-pass funding package that would repeal a controversial provision that allows senators to sue for $500,000.
Airlines are waiving change fees, but passengers are limited in terms of when and where they can rebook travel.
The billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, in his first appearance at Davos, said Tesla could start selling its Optimus robots next year.
The failed vote comes a week after the White House peeled off GOP support for a similar measure in the Senate.
For the second time four months, the Colorado Department of Corrections is asking lawmakers for more money. The request comes as the state's prisons are overflowing with inmates, and the department is overbudget by millions of dollars.
As they rolled out yet another package of bills aimed at increasing affordable housing, Gov. Jared Polis and Democratic lawmakers acknowledged the growing frustration of Coloradans who believe they will never be able to afford a home here.
JPMorgan Chase says President Trump's lawsuit "has no merit."
The House approved an amendment to a must-pass funding package that would repeal a controversial provision that allows senators to sue for $500,000.
The failed vote comes a week after the White House peeled off GOP support for a similar measure in the Senate.
After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country.
Hospitals across Colorado are urging people to roll up their sleeves and donate blood as supplies drop during one of the most demanding times of the year.
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.
The latest numbers from Denver's Metro Association of Realtors shows the median sales prices in the Denver area is down 2%. It's now just under $600,000, and the actual number of homes sold was down every month in 2025 compared to 2024.
Microsoft services are down for thousands of users, according to tracking service Downdetector.
JPMorgan Chase says President Trump's lawsuit "has no merit."
Airlines are waiving change fees, but passengers are limited in terms of when and where they can rebook travel.
The billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, in his first appearance at Davos, said Tesla could start selling its Optimus robots next year.
The 38-year-old Aurora man jailed for investigation of arson for allegedly setting a five-alarm fire in Denver in early January "sees and hears things ... he has a mental condition," according to his sister.
A Denver judge denied bond for a 38-year-old man accused of killing a 2-year-old child. Nicolas Stout is facing charges of murder and child abuse resulting in death.
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.