Drone film festival
Take a scenic tour of northern Norway in this New York City Drone Film Festival nominee from Michael Fletcher.
Drones Take Over
Drone film festival
Check out beautiful aerial views of the land down under in this New York City Drone Film Festival nominee from Wild Pacific Media.
Drone film festival
The world's best drone filmmakers will be in New York City to partake in the NYC Drone Film Festival. CBSN spoke with the event's founder, Randy Slavin, about how drones are revolutionizing cinematography.
Mosul liberation
The $1.5 million RQ-7Bv2 drone is proving to be an effective weapon for American troops assisting Iraqi forces liberate Mosul. Holly Williams rode along with the soldiers operating the eye in the sky.
Al Qaeda in Syria
CBS News National Security Correspondent David Martin discusses why an al Qaeda leader was in Syria and what we know about Secretary of Defense James Mattis' "preliminary plan" to defeat ISIS.
ISIS air attack
As Iraqi troops prepare to battle ISIS and take back western Mosul, they are facing a dangerous new weapon. ISIS is using drones to drop explosives and guide car bombs from above. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Health of Antarctica killer whales
In this edition of Mark Phillips' Climate Diaries, the CBS News correspondent follows a group of researchers chasing killer whales in Antarctica. They are using new technology, including drones, to learn about the health of the ocean's top predator. Phillips shows how the ocean dwellers are experiencing the effects of climate change.
Drone regulations
The holidays have unleashed a massive new swarm of drones, as more than one million flying devices were given as gifts. But only a fraction of new owners have registered with the FAA, reports Kris Van Cleave.
Stopping drones from risk
Drone sales are soaring this holiday season, but safety concerns are rising as well. Carter Evans reports on how new technology can prevent drone users from entering dangerous territory.
Guests sue groom
Guests are suing a groom after a drone crash during his wedding. The lawsuit says the drone hit two women on the dance floor. Nick Giovanni from CBS station WBZ in Boston has the story.
Apple using drones for maps
Apple is reportedly trying to update Apple Maps using drones, which the company says are more efficient that camera-equipped minivans. CNET editor Jeff Bakalar explains the advantages and pitfalls.
Underwater drone
Trident is a remote-controlled underwater drone that cuts through water like a fish and can dive the length of a football field. It's been used to find shipwrecks, pottery in underwater caves in Mexico, and explore a lake on Mount Everest. Ben Tracy has more.
Drug drones
Drug cartels are now using homemade aircraft and drones to deliver narcotics over the U.S.-Mexico border. But U.S. Border Patrol is using some high-flying technology to track down the drugs, and the bad guys. Chris Martinez went to the border in Arizona to see how it works.
Drones delivering life
Drones are now making much-needed deliveries of blood in parts of Rwanda, where rugged mountains dominate the landscape. Debora Patta reports on the drone fleet.
FAA drone forecast
A new set of rules for the use of commercial drones went into effect Monday. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has the latest on the new regulations.
Alphabet tests drone deliveries
Google's parent company, Alphabet, is getting ready to start testing its drone delivery service in the U.S. The White House approved the "Project Wing" program this week, as part of a wider initiative to explore commercial drone use. This follows Amazon's partnership with the British government to tests its Prime Air drones in the U.K. CBS News contributor and NewYorker.com editor Nicholas Thompson joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the growing industry.
Report raises questions about civilian casualties in drone strikes
Watchdog groups are criticizing recently-released numbers on those killed by American drone strikes outside of war zones. An unprecedented report released Friday reveals the Obama administration has killed more than 2,300 so-called "enemy combatants." But critics say the report significantly undercounts the number of "non-combatant" deaths. Jan Crawford reports.
Farmers Using Drones
An increasing number of American farmers are using a high-tech tool to make their jobs a little easier. Drones are being put to work by a New Jersey cranberry farmer. Jamie Yuccas has more.
Hunter the bald eagle is the world's first bird trained to take down drones that cause trouble in the sky
Hunter the bald eagle is the world's first bird trained to take down drones that cause trouble in the sky. Police chief Mark Weibes says the rogue devices have been seen hovering over packed parades and airports. This is a low tech solution to a high tech problem. Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
Police in the Netherlands plan to use trained eagles to keep drones from flying in areas where they're not allowed
Police in the Netherlands plan to use trained eagles to keep drones from flying in areas where they're not allowed. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
The pilot of a British Airways flight carrying 132 passengers said they hit a drone while landing at Heathrow airport on Sunday
The pilot of a British Airways flight carrying 132 passengers said they hit a drone while landing at Heathrow airport on Sunday. The plane landed safely and was eventually cleared for its next flight, but the threat of drones buzzing around airports continues to grow. With analysis, former NTSB chairman Mark Rosenker joins CBSN.
The leading names in tech are in Las Vegas for the International Consumer Electronics Show
The leading names in tech are in Las Vegas for the International Consumer Electronics Show. The largest event of its kind features innovations from TVs to cars to wearable devices. CNET editor-at-large Brian Cooley joins "CBS This Morning" from the Las Vegas Convention Center to discuss the next generation of drones, appliances and virtual reality.
A study out this month reports more than 150 close calls with drones in the last two years
The Federal Aviation Administration is rolling out a new registration program to rein in reckless drone use. A study out this month reports more than 150 close calls with drones in the last two years. In 28 cases, pilots took evasive action. Kris Van Cleave reports on the controversy over the new policy.
With so many drones filling the sky, the federal government will now require every drone to be registered
With so many drones filling the sky, the federal government will now require every drone to be registered. Drone owners will have to give their name, email address and mailing address, and pay a $5 fee. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Civilian drones are banned in parts of the Japanese capital
Officers in Tokyo unveiled their plans to help fight security risks posed by drones. Civilian drones are banned in parts of the Japanese capital, but police drones will use nets to capture flying objects and bring them to the ground. Norah O'Donnell reports.
World
European teams boycott FIFA over plan to sell World Cup stake to investors
A source close to Joshua Kushner's firm tells CBS News there's no politics behind FIFA's bid to draw private investment, but Europe's soccer powerhouses are crying foul.
U.K. village plans independence vote in protest over migrant housing plans
The English village of Piddington is planning a symbolic referendum to demand independence from the U.K. over plans to house people seeking asylum at a disused military barracks.
Japan earthquake death toll climbs to 34 as hopes wane for more rescues
The Kumamoto prefectural government said at least 34 people were killed in the powerful earthquake that hit southwestern Japan earlier this week.
Battle against monster wildfire in France boosted by improving weather
George and Amal Clooney are among thousands of residents in southwest France still displaced by a massive wildfire, but crews are gaining control.
Possible Russian missile crashes in Poland during Russian attacks on Ukraine
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least eight people and an apparent Russian missile crashed in Poland, officials said.
Husband of U.S. woman missing in Grenada doesn't suspect foul play
The husband of a North Carolina woman who went missing last week while visiting the Caribbean island of Grenada said Wednesday he believes "there was no foul play" in her disappearance.
Elephants that died in Kenya likely poisoned by cyanide-tainted tomatoes
Fifteen elephants in southern Kenya are suspected to have been poisoned by cyanide-contaminated tomatoes, according to wildlife authorities.
FIFA hits Argentina with World Cup charges for scuffle, political banner
A list of disciplinary cases opened by FIFA against Argentina also includes "discriminatory chants and gestures" by fans.
Teen hitman guilty of U.K. murder plot for Swedish crime group with Iran links
A 19-year-old Norwegian hitman was found guilty of an assassination plot after sending selfies with weapons to his girlfriend and friends.
U.S.
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Afghan woman to fight U.S. efforts to deport her over "alien terrorist" claim
Nazira Haji Zada's lawyer argued that the Justice Dept. is violating her due process rights.
Trump says he may pull Blanche's nomination until 2 Senate critics leave office
President Trump said Todd Blanche will remain acting attorney general as a holdup on his nomination continues.
This week on "Sunday Morning": The Money Issue (Aug. 2)
This week Jane Pauley hosts "The Money Issue," our annual special broadcast dedicated to the many ways in which money underscores the way we live.
Canelo Álvarez says there's "not much left" for him to do in boxing
Professional boxer Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson about when he'll know to walk away from the sport.
U.S. economy slowed in second quarter as Iran war weighs on growth
Economic activity weakened between April and June as energy costs surged, new government data shows.
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European teams boycott FIFA over plan to sell World Cup stake to investors
A source close to Joshua Kushner's firm tells CBS News there's no politics behind FIFA's bid to draw private investment, but Europe's soccer powerhouses are crying foul.
U.S. economy slowed in second quarter as Iran war weighs on growth
Economic activity weakened between April and June as energy costs surged, new government data shows.
Why are workers at leading AI companies calling for a slowdown in AI development?
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other AI leaders say they support pacing the rapid advancement of AI's capabilities.
FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
Why are airlines banning humanoid robots from flights?
Three major U.S. airlines have quietly changed their policies to ban humanoid and animal-like robots from their flights.
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Afghan woman to fight U.S. efforts to deport her over "alien terrorist" claim
Nazira Haji Zada's lawyer argued that the Justice Dept. is violating her due process rights.
Trump says he may pull Blanche's nomination until 2 Senate critics leave office
President Trump said Todd Blanche will remain acting attorney general as a holdup on his nomination continues.
White House levels new allegation that China swept up voter data
The Trump administration on Thursday reiterated its view that China's alleged efforts to collect millions of American voter registration files constituted election interference.
DOJ asking secretive court to remove Afghan woman allegedly tied to terror plot
The DOJ is seeking to deport an Afghan woman who prosecutors allege is an "alien terrorist," in the first-ever test case before a secretive court that has never convened since it was created three decades ago.
Blanche's nomination for AG on hold over fate of DOJ's "anti-weaponization fund"
Republican Sen. John Cornyn has demanded formal modifications to an agreement the Justice Department made with President Trump to settle his lawsuit against the IRS.
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Extended Interview: Jay Bhattacharya
Rob Gutman speaks with Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health and acting director of the CDC, about Dr. Anthony Fauci's actions during the pandemic, the possible origins of COVID-19, vaccines and more.
Acting CDC director on Fauci's testimony
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, the director of the National Institutes of Health and the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention spoke with Matt Gutman about Dr. Anthony Fauci's hearing on Wednesday and other health issues that affect many Americans.
Fauci invokes the Fifth over 100 times
Dr. Anthony Fauci faced an angry Senate hearing on Wednesday, with Republicans confronting him over diary entries and his handling of the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nikole Killion has more.
FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
The gut's link to Parkinson's — and more takeaways from this week's "Healthful"
"Ask a Doctor" columnist Dr. Trisha Pasricha joined "Healthful" to discuss the brain-gut connection.
World
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European teams boycott FIFA over plan to sell World Cup stake to investors
A source close to Joshua Kushner's firm tells CBS News there's no politics behind FIFA's bid to draw private investment, but Europe's soccer powerhouses are crying foul.
U.K. village plans independence vote in protest over migrant housing plans
The English village of Piddington is planning a symbolic referendum to demand independence from the U.K. over plans to house people seeking asylum at a disused military barracks.
Japan earthquake death toll climbs to 34 as hopes wane for more rescues
The Kumamoto prefectural government said at least 34 people were killed in the powerful earthquake that hit southwestern Japan earlier this week.
Battle against monster wildfire in France boosted by improving weather
George and Amal Clooney are among thousands of residents in southwest France still displaced by a massive wildfire, but crews are gaining control.
Possible Russian missile crashes in Poland during Russian attacks on Ukraine
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least eight people and an apparent Russian missile crashed in Poland, officials said.
Entertainment
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Entertainment
From the archives: "Once" songwriter Glen Hansard
Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, an Oscar-winner for "Once" (which became a Tony Award-winning musical), died July 29, 2026 at age 56. In this March 17, 2013 "Sunday Morning" profile, Hansard talked with Anthony Mason about growing up as a street performer in Dublin, and his meteoric rise to fame as a member of the rock band The Frames and (with Markéta Irglová) half of the duo The Swell Season. Also: A web extra featuring Hansard busking on the streets of New York City.
BTS skipping the next Grammy Awards
BTS said they will not submit their latest album for Grammy consideration, which came after the group's yearslong hiatus to fulfill their mandatory military duty. Emily Curl explains why the group's decision may be connected to the academy adding a new category.
Actor Jared Leto facing allegations
Actor Jared Leto is facing allegations of criminal sexual conduct, which he has denied. In a new BBC documentary, four women accuse Leto of targeting them when they were underage. Lilia Luciano has the latest.
Zoe Saldaña on new season of "Lioness"
Zoe Saldaña tells "CBS Mornings" why this season of "Lioness" is demanding, how the series challenges the actors and what it's like working with Taylor Sheridan.
Singer-songwriter Glen Hansard killed in motorcycle crash
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Technology
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Technology
OpenAI CEO meets with key Trump advisers
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is meeting with high-ranking Trump administration advisers following his talks with lawmakers on Capitol Hill. This comes as some tech workers criticize the rapid development of AI, demanding that the government create new safety regulations. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has more.
Inside the advancements in AI
CBS News contributor Matt Shumer, a venture capitalist, told "CBS Mornings" artificial intelligence advancements are moving "way more quickly than anyone anticipated." Shumer addresses recent developments in AI and its impact on the workforce.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
OpenAI interested in AI wearables
OpenAI's president says it is working on wearable and hardware options for its AI chatbots like ChatGPT. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joins CBS News to discuss this and other technology headlines.
Why are workers at leading AI companies calling for a slowdown in AI development?
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other AI leaders say they support pacing the rapid advancement of AI's capabilities.
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How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
Crime
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Crime
Leto denies sexual misconduct allegations
Multiple women accused performer Jared Leto of sexual misconduct in a new BBC documentary. Leto denies the allegations. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more details.
Latest details in Lindsay Clancy trial
A Massachusetts court heard disturbing 911 audio and key testimonies in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial. Clancy is accused of killing her three children. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Father convicted in Apalachee High School shooting gets 15 years
Days after his son was sentenced, the father of the Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray, is in court for his own sentencing hearing.
Lindsay Clancy murder trial centers on ex's 911 call: "She killed the kids"
Prosecutors allege Lindsay Clancy made a "calculated decision" in killing her kids, while the defense says she was overmedicated and suffering from extreme postpartum psychosis.
New testimony in Lindsay Clancy's trial
On the second day of the triple murder trial of a Massachusetts mom who killed her three children, the judge heard new testimony and evidence. Prosecutors asked her ex-husband to describe the moment he returned home on Jan. 24, 2023. Shanelle Kaul reports on the details.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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White House repeats election fraud claims
The White House continues to claim that China interfered in U.S. elections, despite election experts disputing those allegations. China has denied interfering in the elections. CBS News election law expert and political contributor David Becker has more.
Ukraine says Russia violated Polish airspace
Russia launched deadly strikes on Ukraine, killing at least eight people, including three children, officials say. Across the border in Poland, authorities are investigating an apparent Russian missile crossing into Polish airspace. CBS News' Aidan Stretch has more.
Netanyahu backs Trump as Iran war intensifies
The U.S. and Iran again exchanged strikes amid growing concerns that the war will expand to other parts of the Middle East. This comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that the future of the Iran war is up to President Trump. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports and contributor Elliot Ackerman shares his analysis.
U.S. launches new strikes against Iran
American fighter jets launched air strikes against Iran after the attempted missile attacks on U.S. forces in Jordan. It comes after President Trump vowed to hit back and as the war in the Middle East widens. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Tax deal scrutiny unnerves Trump affiliates
Several businesses with ties to President Trump are distancing themselves from a controversial tax settlement involving the Internal Revenue Service. CBS News' Jake Rosen has the scoop.