Accidental discovery could be energy breakthrough
An experiment that turned carbon dioxide into ethanol could have major implications for the electric grid of the future
Powering the Future
Powering the Future: Recharging the Military
The Army Research Lab is using energy-efficient methods to lighten the load for soldiers who on average carry on the battlefield between 19 and 30 lbs. of batteries
What will fuel the next thousand years?
Scientists believe that energy created from nuclear fusion is not only inevitable, but is the best option for fueling the future
Powering the Future: New York City's taxi of the future
Six electric cabs introduced in pilot program to see how they can operate in one of world's busiest cities
New York City's greenest taxi
CBSNews.com's Jessica Hartogs hitched a ride in a 100 percent electric taxi
Powering the Future: Small city has big solar goals
With help from the Mojave Desert sun, Lancaster, Calif. plans to become the solar power capital of the world
Small town's mission to become solar capital of the world
The U.S. now has more than 8,500 megawatts of solar electric capacity -- that's enough to keep the lights on in more than 1.3 million homes
Powering the Future: Inside the quest for a better battery
CBSNews.com gets up-close look at the lab tasked with developing batteries that last longer, cost less
The quest for a better battery
Jeff Chamberlain takes CBSNews.com inside the laboratories of the nation's battery hub. Alexander Trowbridge reports.
Power from wind or waves: Why pick?
New hybrid turbine system set for testing in Japan designed to capture the power of both the wind and the sea simultaneously
Underwater turbines harness river power
Verdant Power is trying to turn the current in New York City's East River into energy -- without hurting the fish
Using NYC's East River to power the future
Verdant Power has ambitious plans to use the strong currents of New York City's East River to one day power homes and businesses
Behind the wheel of a hydrogen fuel cell car
Could hydrogen fuel cell cars dominate tomorrow's roads? CBSNews.com tries one out.
Powering the Future: Running on hydrogen
CBSNews.com gets behind the wheel of a hydrogen fuel cell car, a potential prototype of a part of clean travel to come
Powering the Future: The next big thing in batteries
CBSNews.com asked the experts at Argonne National Laboratory what lies ahead
Powering the future: The benefits of battery recycling
From keeping toxins out of the environment to protecting your skin from the sun, recycling efforts yield a range of positives
Recycled batteries are in our food
Materials from recycled batteries end up in things we put on our bodies and even in our breakfast
Jeffrey Chamberlain on liquid battery possibilities
Argonne expert discusses flowable batteries
Christopher Johnson: Future of batteries is in air, liquids or both
Chris Johnson talks hybrid liquid-air batteries
Michael Thackeray on batteries after lithium ion
Argonne expert discusses batteries after lithium ion
Powering the Future: What's next for batteries?
Battery experts at Argonne National Laboratory discuss the future of energy storage
Powering the future: Kick a ball, switch on a light
25-year-old American invents soccer ball that can power light for three hours after being played with for 30 minutes
Free phone charging stations pop up in NYC
A pilot program launched by AT&T, Brooklyn-based firm Prensa and Goal Zero provides New Yorkers with a low cell phone battery a place to charge
Battery aims to take stress off power grid during heat wave
Eos Energy Corp is building a battery that company President Steve Hellman says will relieve the grid during times of peak demand - and help save consumers money
Solar-powered mobile health clinic reaches patients in West Bank
A mobile medical clinic powered by solar energy is delivering health care to Palestinian residents living in area C of the West Bank
MoneyWatch
Salmon caviar recalled due to botulism fears
Product sold in four states is possibly tainted with toxin that can cause life-threatening illness or death
Recession fears are back -- should you be worried?
The longest economic expansion in U.S. history suddenly looks wobbly -- but here's why it's too soon to freak
U.S. kids are quitting sports amid rising costs, inequality
Youth sports participation is rising among richer families, as children lower down the ladder exit the field
If black families had white wealth, economy would be $1.5 trillion bigger
The typical white family in America has 10 times as much as the typical black family—and that hurts everyone
IRS budgets cuts costing the feds billions of dollars
A sharp decline in funding for the tax agency has impaired its ability to audit big corporations and millionaires
Crying on the job? 8 in 10 workers say they've sobbed at work
Workplace weeping is a common experience, with almost half of workers blaming their boss or colleagues
U.S. trade war with China is torpedoing consumer confidence
Concerns about President Trump's latest tariff threats, along with recession fears, are making Americans nervous
Tyson recalls chicken patties because of "extraneous matter"
Some consumers reported finding pieces of a mechanical seal or gasket in the Weaver fully cooked patties
Farmers to be sentenced in largest US organic fraud case
The farmers pleaded guilty to selling millions of dollars of grain that was falsely labeled as organic
Stocks end roller-coaster week on a higher note
Financial markets closed up after swinging sharply this week on fears of a recession and a global slowdown
GE faces allegations of accounting fraud "bigger than Enron"
Investigator Harry Markopolos, who warned regulators about Bernard Madoff, alleges GE engaged in a $38 billion fraud
Cathay Pacific CEO resigns after pressure from Beijing
Rupert Hogg's resignation follows participation by some of the airline's employees in anti-government protests
Woman sues for gun ban in Kroger grocery stores after father's murder
"You don't need a gun to buy groceries," her attorney said
Funeral homes now live streaming memorial services
Roughly 20% of funeral homes in U.S. offer an online option to grieving family and friends who can't attend the event
Barstool Sports founder threatens workers who discuss union
New York State Department of Labor warned Portnoy that retaliating against workers for union activities is illegal
World
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"More than anything, I'm a granddaughter": Tlaib tells supporters
Irael upended diplomatic norms earlier this week by barring her and fellow freshman Congresswoman Ilhan Omar from joining a trip attended by other lawmakers
Heavy rains flood Istanbul's historic Grand Bazaar
A car was dragged into a pit caused by a collapsed road but its passengers escaped without injuries
Explosion rips through wedding hall in Afghanistan
Officials were not expected to release a toll until daytime Sunday
Rescued baby dugong dies of shock with a stomach full of plastic
"Her death will remind Thais and people all over the world not to dispose trash into the oceans," a Natural Resources and Environment Minister said
Thousands of veterans fear "burn pits" have exposed them to lethal disease
At some of military bases in Afghanistan, waste materials were disposed of in so-called "burn pits"
U.S.
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A Marine colonel's widow fights for the truth behind his 2008 death
A Marine colonel is fatally wounded in Iraq; authorities say it was a suicide, but his wife says it was murder and she is determined to prove it
Woman fights for her brother's honor after brutal N.C. murder
The Irish businessman was beaten to death with a brick paver and a baseball bat in 2015 by his American au-pair-turned-wife and her father, a former FBI agent - who claim it was in self-defense
7 shot at Houston "instant house party" formed on Snapchat
"It was just a random group of people receiving an invite (on the app)," Houston police said
He worried no one would attend wife's funeral. Hundreds came
"We told him that El Paso loves him and this is his home -- and he has family here and he is not alone," said one woman who attended
Elizabeth Smart's father reveals he is gay
"As an openly gay man, the Church is not a place where I find solace any longer," Smart wrote
Politics
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Beto O'Rourke visits gun show in Arkansas, NRA responds
NRA mocked the Texas Democrat's standing the polls, and O'Rourke responded with poll numbers about "70% of Americans support an assault weapons ban"
"More than anything, I'm a granddaughter": Tlaib tells supporters
Irael upended diplomatic norms earlier this week by barring her and fellow freshman Congresswoman Ilhan Omar from joining a trip attended by other lawmakers
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Harris unveils "Camp Kamala en Español"
Harris looks to train Spanish-speaking volunteers, Klobuchar pitches gun control in South Carolina, and Democrats target Amash's seat
Warren releases massive plan to address issues facing Native Americans
Native American leader praises Warren's proposal ahead of candidate forum on indigenous issues
Trump calls supporter he mocked at rally
President Trump called a supporter he mistook for a protester and mocked at his New Hampshire rally
Entertainment
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"Who Framed Roger Rabbit" animator Richard Williams dies
Oscar-winning animation director brought cartoon characters like Jessica Rabbit and the Pink Panther to life
Woodstock at 50, in the words, and music, of those who were there
A half-century after a mass of humanity converged on a farm in Bethel, N.Y. for three days of peace and music, musicians and concert-goers recall a unique moment for their generation
How a writer's love for "The Boss" inspired "Blinded by the Light"
"Blinded by the Light" tells the story of a Pakistani teen living in Britain who finds salvation in Springsteen's music
Eyal Shani on his revolutionary approach to dining: "It has to be a miracle"
Shani said his secret is believing that each ingredient is a living creature with its own will
Molly Tuttle performs "Take the Journey"
Singer-songwriter Molly Tuttle began playing guitar when she was eight. The California native joined her family band at 15, and then started a solo career, releasing her first album "When You're Ready" just this spring. In her national television debut, Tuttle performs three songs off the new album.
Technology
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Funeral homes now live streaming memorial services
Roughly 20% of funeral homes in U.S. offer an online option to grieving family and friends who can't attend the event
Overstock shares sink after CEO comments about "Deep State"
Investors are fleeing retailer Overstock after its CEO issued a bizarre statement about the "deep state" and "men in black"
U.S. lawmaker joins international Facebook investigation
Rep. David Cicilline joins the International Grand Committee on Disinformation and "Fake News," as lawmakers from a dozen countries seek answers on election influencing
WeWork filed its IPO — now meet its We Double
A Wyoming company with a Chinese address and $441 in the bank seems poised to benefit from WeWork's buzzy IPO
Dream Chaser spaceplanes to launch on Vulcan rocket
Sierra Nevada Corp. picks ULA's Vulcan rocket to boost Dream Chaser spaceplanes into orbit
Science
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Rescued baby dugong dies of shock with a stomach full of plastic
"Her death will remind Thais and people all over the world not to dispose trash into the oceans," a Natural Resources and Environment Minister said
NASA picks Alabama space center for moon lander program
The lander is a critical element in NASA's plans to return astronauts to the moon in 2024
Varnish and rubber found in Arctic snow, according to study
The study postulated that the pollutants were potentially carried via air
July was the hottest month ever recorded on Earth
On the last day of the month alone, 11 billion tons of ice melted across Greenland — contributing to record low sea ice levels
Nature up close: Theodore Roosevelt, the conservation president
The conservation movement in the U.S. dramatically advanced under the 26th president's watch, as he established 5 national parks, created the National Wildlife Refuge System and U.S. Forest Service, and oversaw the protection of 230,000,000 acres
Health
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Thousands of veterans fear "burn pits" have exposed them to lethal disease
At some of military bases in Afghanistan, waste materials were disposed of in so-called "burn pits"
Salmon caviar recalled due to botulism fears
Product sold in four states is possibly tainted with toxin that can cause life-threatening illness or death
Tyson recalls chicken patties because of "extraneous matter"
Some consumers reported finding pieces of a mechanical seal or gasket in the Weaver fully cooked patties
Ebola outbreak spreads, claiming first victims in a new region
Government in Congo's previously unaffected South Kivu province says 1 person there has died and their child is being treated
FDA wants to put graphic warnings on cigarette packs
In a move to amplify the health risks, images would show neck tumors, feet with amputated toes, and diseased lungs
MoneyWatch
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Salmon caviar recalled due to botulism fears
Product sold in four states is possibly tainted with toxin that can cause life-threatening illness or death
Recession fears are back -- should you be worried?
The longest economic expansion in U.S. history suddenly looks wobbly -- but here's why it's too soon to freak
U.S. kids are quitting sports amid rising costs, inequality
Youth sports participation is rising among richer families, as children lower down the ladder exit the field
If black families had white wealth, economy would be $1.5 trillion bigger
The typical white family in America has 10 times as much as the typical black family—and that hurts everyone
IRS budgets cuts costing the feds billions of dollars
A sharp decline in funding for the tax agency has impaired its ability to audit big corporations and millionaires
Crime
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A Marine colonel's widow fights for the truth behind his 2008 death
A Marine colonel is fatally wounded in Iraq; authorities say it was a suicide, but his wife says it was murder and she is determined to prove it
America's deadliest mass shootings
These are the deadliest mass shootings in American history
Woman fights for her brother's honor after brutal N.C. murder
The Irish businessman was beaten to death with a brick paver and a baseball bat in 2015 by his American au-pair-turned-wife and her father, a former FBI agent - who claim it was in self-defense
7 shot at Houston "instant house party" formed on Snapchat
"It was just a random group of people receiving an invite (on the app)," Houston police said
Jeffery Epstein's lawyers threaten to go to court over medical ruling
Jeffrey Epstein's lawyers are threatening to go to court. They're disputing the medical examiner's claim that their client committed suicide. And they want to see the prison videos. Kenneth Craig reports.
Space
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NASA picks Alabama space center for moon lander program
The lander is a critical element in NASA's plans to return astronauts to the moon in 2024
Milky Way black hole emits mysterious light flare
Scientists spot a flare of light coming from a black hole in the Milky Way. Syracuse University physics professor Duncan Brown explains to CBSN how the mysterious event may have occurred.
Dream Chaser spaceplanes to launch on Vulcan rocket
Sierra Nevada Corp. picks ULA's Vulcan rocket to boost Dream Chaser spaceplanes into orbit
Our galaxy's black hole suddenly flashed a bright light
Scientists called the flashes "unprecedented"
How to watch the Perseid meteor shower peak Monday night
Anyone trying to watch the Perseid meteor shower should try to stay away from bright city lights
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Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense with a brick paver and a baseball bat because Jason was choking Molly and threatening to kill her
Michael Gargiulo case: Stabbing deaths of three women linked to suspected serial killer
Investigators link murders of Tricia Pacaccio, Ashley Ellerin and Maria Bruno to same suspect: Michael Gargiulo
The worst movies of 2019
The worst films of the year star big name actors, including Keanu Reeves, Anne Hathaway, and Chris Hemsworth.
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo
A traveling exhibition of gothic and occult art, sideshow performers, and bizarre specimens stopped outside Chicago, where CBS News photographer Jake Barlow took in the odd sights
New York's Central Park
America's first major landscaped public park, the 840-acre park in Manhattan welcomes more than 37 million visitors every year
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Widow's War
"48 Hours" Presents: A Marine colonel is found shot in his bunk. Authorities say it was a suicide, his wife says it was murder -- and she is determined to prove it. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant investigates.
Ex-FBI agent to 911: "I may have killed him"
Listen as a 911 dispatcher in Davidson County, N.C., directs Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett how to perform CPR after Martens called for help the night of Aug. 2, 2015. Martens says he had to intervene in self-defense after his son-in-law Jason Corbett got into fight with his daughter.
In Jason's Name
An Irish businessman is killed by his American au-pair-turned-wife and her father. They claim self-defense. The dead man’s sister fights to clear his name. "48 Hours" correspondent Maureen Maher investigates.
A climate reckoning in the heartland
A historic flood in March 2019 left much of America's heartland under water. Grain farmers already struggling to bounce back from the Chinese trade war must now grapple with the realities of climate change that threaten to change the future of farming forever. Now, some farmers are implementing practices that could potentially reverse the effects of climate change – and provide a bigger profit. In this CBSN Originals documentary, Adam Yamaguchi travels to Nebraska, where he meets two farmers on different paths, both determined to pass their legacies on to the next generation.
Child Victims Act opens the door to lawsuits
In New York, the Child Victims Act has opened the door to a rush of lawsuits. So far, more than 400 have been filed. The law creates a one-year window for child sex abuse victims to seek justice, no matter how long ago the abuse took place. 45 judges in New York have been assigned to deal with the cases. Nikki Battiste reports.
