U.S. carpenter helping rebuild Notre Dame 5 years after devastating fire
American carpenter Hank Silver on why he couldn't turn down an opportunity to help resurrect Paris' Notre Dame cathedral from a devastating fire.
American carpenter Hank Silver on why he couldn't turn down an opportunity to help resurrect Paris' Notre Dame cathedral from a devastating fire.
It was not clear how the builders "dared — and succeeded — in putting up such thin walls to such a height," the author of a study about the cathedral said.
Scientists have already peeked into the sarcophagus using an endoscopic camera, revealing part of a skeleton and as-yet unidentified objects.
Among the tombs was a "completely preserved, human-shaped sarcophagus made of lead," France's culture ministry said.
"Sunday Morning" gets rare access to the interior of the Parisian landmark as it undergoes repairs following the devastating 2019 fire – and talks with the former military general in charge of completing the effort by 2024.
Notre Dame's rector, Patrick Chauvet, said it was only during the French Revolution that services stopped at the cathedral.
Many of the redesign proposals highlight environmental sustainability
It had withstood a war, a revolution, neglect, and the impact of up to 40,000 tourists a day. But there is so much more than stone to the Parisian cathedral damaged by fire this week
"We don't know if it's enough or not," a Notre Dame spokesperson said
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Fire burned through network of oak beams supporting Notre Dame's vaulted stone ceiling, dangerously weakening it
Authorities say fire-weakened landmark is still very fragile but officials are in very beginning stages of mapping reconstruction
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Fire officials warn fire-weakened Notre Dame Cathedral remains very fragile, extremely dangerous
Host of phony fundraising sites operated by criminals already have popped up in the aftermath of the Notre Dame fire
Temporary structure will host priests to address some of the millions of tourists who visit the site each year, chief priest says
Authorities in Paris are trying to piece together how the Notre Dame Cathedral was devastated by fire
International competition announced to build new spire "adapted to techniques and challenges of our times," PM says
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While some priceless relics were lost forever in the flames, others were spared
Donations are pouring in to start the arduous process of rebuilding the 850-year-old cathedral
The sweet moment was captured just an hour before the tragic fire
Restoring the iconic French structure means replicating medieval building techniques and materials
Notre Dame Cathedral was home to many priceless pieces of art and religious artifacts. Candida Moss, the Edward Cadbury Professor of Theology at Britain's University of Birmingham, joins CBSN with more on the meaning behind this iconic structure.
Dramatic image from inside the cathedral shows debris smoldering around the altar, but its stonework appears to be intact
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Defense chief Lloyd Austin says the U.S. sees evidence that Kim Jong Un has sent troops to bolster Vladimir Putin's army amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Several people were killed in a terror attack on the headquarters of Turkey's state-owned Turkish Aerospace Industries near Ankara, an official says.
Since the breakup, the U.S. Space Force is now tracking "around 20 associated pieces" of the satellite in space.
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A Lebanese first responder says Israeli strikes have killed eight members of his team in just a month of war with Iran-backed Hezbollah.
Father Marcelo Perez, 51, was shot dead by two gunmen just after he had finished celebrating Mass, officials said.
A suit against Roman Polanski over the alleged rape of a minor in 1973 has been settled, both sides say. He fled the U.S. decades ago after admitting to the statutory rape of a 13-year-old.
The prosecutor's office said that any information about Liam Payne's death will be released through official channels.
Yelp said it disabled comments after a rash of politicized reviews for the Feasterville, PA-based McDonald's visited by Donald Trump.
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The dispute stems from a federal lawsuit several states filed against Google alleging violations of federal and state antitrust laws.
Vice President Kamala Harris is holding a CNN town hall and former President Donald Trump is on the campaign trail in Georgia.
Voters in at least 30 states will decide who will fill 69 state supreme court seats in judicial elections in November.
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Boeing reported a massive third-quarter loss, partly due to billions in charges from its airline programs as well as the current strike.
Airlines must be accountable for their treatment of passengers with disabilities, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.
Shohei Ohtani's 50th home run ball has sold at auction for nearly $4.4 million, a record high price not just for a baseball, but for any ball in any sport.
Some bottles of the antidepressant duloxetine, sold under the brand name Cymbalta, were recalled due to the presence of a toxic chemical.
The dispute stems from a federal lawsuit several states filed against Google alleging violations of federal and state antitrust laws.
Vice President Kamala Harris is holding a CNN town hall and former President Donald Trump is on the campaign trail in Georgia.
Voters in at least 30 states will decide who will fill 69 state supreme court seats in judicial elections in November.
Experts say Russian disinformation groups are behind the baseless claims targeting the Harris-Walz campaign.
The rules passed by the Georgia State Election Board included one that would require ballots be hand-counted.
Some patients fear tirzepatide, sold by Eli Lilly under the brand names Zepbound and Mounjaro, will be hard to get and prohibitively expensive once compounding pharmacies are no longer producing it.
Some bottles of the antidepressant duloxetine, sold under the brand name Cymbalta, were recalled due to the presence of a toxic chemical.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
A TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles.
A new survey from the American Psychological Association is shining a light on election-related stressors for Americans.
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Since the breakup, the U.S. Space Force is now tracking "around 20 associated pieces" of the satellite in space.
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A suit against Roman Polanski over the alleged rape of a minor in 1973 has been settled, both sides say. He fled the U.S. decades ago after admitting to the statutory rape of a 13-year-old.
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Colossal Biosciences says it's made a breakthrough toward the de-extinction of the thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published its winter outlook for this coming December, January and February. Experts anticipate warmer-than-average temperatures for much of the country. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey joins to discuss.
Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused so much complex havoc that damages totals are likely join the infamous ranks of Katrina, Sandy and Harvey as super costly $50-billion-plus killers, experts say.
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court said it will allow the Environmental Protection Agency to enforce new greenhouse gas emissions limits for power plants. Michael Gerrard, a professor at Columbia Climate School, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
White blobs of "a mystery substance" dotting beaches across Canada's far northeast Newfoundland and Labrador province spark an investigation.
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Police in Washington state say a 15-year-old suspect is in custody for the death of five members of the same family. Several neighbors called 911 early Monday, reporting gunfire coming from a home where a family of seven lived. When deputies arrived, they found five people dead. A sixth victim, an 11-year-old girl, was injured. Police arrested the teen, who also lived at the home.
A Missouri appellate court ruled that a lower court was right when it decided to overturn the murder conviction of a woman who spent 43 years behind bars for a killing her lawyers argue was committed by a discredited police officer.
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NASA's solar-powered Europa Clipper took off Monday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The spacecraft is projected to reach Jupiter by April 2030 and will study one of the planet's moons. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood explains what scientists are hoping to accomplish with the mission.
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SpaceX launched its most powerful rocket ever built and then flew its first stage booster back to the launch pad where giant metal arms called "chopsticks" grabbed it, just seven minutes after lifting off in Boca Chica, Texas. The uncrewed test flight is a new milestone in SpaceX's vision of developing a fully reusable rocket to return astronauts to the moon and beyond.
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