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
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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
Why Facebook is getting into blockchain
In a line: Money, more money, different kinds of money, and, oh, yes, ever more data on its massive bank of users
Facebook and Tesla accused of hiding climate change risks
Investment group say hundreds of big companies are falling short when it comes to disclosing their environmental impact
Elon Musk says he's "deleted" his Twitter account
Musk's account is still listed as active, however, and he changed his display name to "Daddy DotCom" on Father's Day
Products that could get pricier if China tariffs kick in
Companies ranging from Best Buy and Kenneth Cole to Hallmark and fireworks makers say levies will punish consumers
KPMG fined $50M for cheating, SEC calls misconduct "astonishing"
Accounting firm admits it broke audit board rule mandating it carry out its professional duties with integrity
A city's residents got free money -- here's what happened
"I wake up a lot happier," says one participant in the first government-led trial of universal basic income
Gloria Vanderbilt, heiress and jeans queen, has died at age 95
Gloria Vanderbilt was the intrepid heiress, artist and romantic who began her extraordinary life as the "poor little rich girl" of the Great Depression
Plastic pollution continues to worsen despite efforts to address the problem
Is recycling an adequate solution for plastic waste? Some experts now think a far more drastic response is needed
The U.S. minimum wage sets a record -- for not rising
Despite a 10-year economic expansion and an 18% rise in the cost of living, the U.S. base pay hasn't budged since 2009
Mastercard to allow transgender people to use chosen name
Some transgender customers report trouble when showing an ID with a name or gender that doesn't match their appearance
Pillsbury flour among recalled brands in multistate E. coli outbreak
Action by owner Hometown Food action involves about 4,620 cases of product tied to Archer Daniels Midland mill in Buffalo, New York
Thousands of airline food workers to vote on strike threat
Union behind 11,000 caterers who service flights for American, Delta and United airlines is threatening job walkouts
California considers adopting part of Trump's tax law
The state is looking to expand the state's earned income tax credit
Sotheby's acquired by telecom mogul for $3.7 billion
Telecom entrepreneur Patrick Drahi offered a 61% premium for the company, which has been public for three decades
Boeing CEO Muilenburg admits "mistake" in handling 737 warnings
A contrite chief exec said the company's communication with regulators, customers and the public was "unacceptable"
U.S.
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10th suspect in David Ortiz shooting to spend 1 year in prison
Gabriel Alexánder Pérez Vizcaíno is accused of being the liaison between the alleged hit men and the person who paid them
Several people shot near Toronto Raptors rally, police say
Two people have been detained in connection with the shooting and two firearms have been recovered
U.S. cuts millions in aid to Central America, fulfilling Trump's vow
Aid workers in the region believe the move will only exacerbate the widespread poverty in the region — and fuel more migration
U.S. sending 1,000 more troops to Middle East amid Iran tensions
The move comes just days after the attacks on two oil tankers in one of the world's most important shipping routes
Bombings hit hospitals inside Syria's Idlib
There have been airstrikes in civilian areas over the last 24 hours
Politics
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U.S. cuts millions in aid to Central America, fulfilling Trump's vow
Aid workers in the region believe the move will only exacerbate the widespread poverty in the region — and fuel more migration
U.S. sending 1,000 more troops to Middle East amid Iran tensions
The move comes just days after the attacks on two oil tankers in one of the world's most important shipping routes
Joe Biden says he'll win Republican-leaning states in the the South
"I plan on, if I'm your nominee, winning Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, believe it or not, and I believe we can win Texas and Florida, if you look at the polling data now"
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Democrats try to stand out ahead of first debate
The candidates are trying to distinguish themselves and gain support before the first debate
Presidential candidate Eric Swalwell releases gun control plan
"There's nothing that we propose here today that is at odds with what [the NRA] claims they stand for," California congressman says
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10th suspect in David Ortiz shooting to spend 1 year in prison
Gabriel Alexánder Pérez Vizcaíno is accused of being the liaison between the alleged hit men and the person who paid them
Several people shot near Toronto Raptors rally, police say
Two people have been detained in connection with the shooting and two firearms have been recovered
U.S. cuts millions in aid to Central America, fulfilling Trump's vow
Aid workers in the region believe the move will only exacerbate the widespread poverty in the region — and fuel more migration
U.S. sending 1,000 more troops to Middle East amid Iran tensions
The move comes just days after the attacks on two oil tankers in one of the world's most important shipping routes
Pakistan claims women trafficked into prostitution in China
Evidence is growing that hundreds of women and girls are sold into prostitution in China
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Remembering Gloria Vanderbilt
Gloria Vanderbilt, the heiress and designer, has died at age 95. Vanderbilt's extraordinary life has been in the spotlight since she was a child. Maurice DuBois takes a look back at Vanderbilt's life and career.
Highest-grossing movies of all time, ranked
What's the highest-grossing movie of all time? It might be one of your favorites
Gunman killed outside Dallas courthouse
A man who opened fire on a courthouse in Dallas was killed in a shootout with federal officers. He was a former Army private who had served for two years. His motive is still unknown. J.D. Miles from CBS Dallas/Fort Worth reports.
Taylor Swift releases star-studded "You Need to Calm Down" video
"The Queer Eye" guys, "RuPaul's Drag Race" stars, Ciara and Ryan Reynolds are just a few of the people who appear in the video
James Corden previews celebrity dodgeball game with Michelle Obama
The match between Team U.K., led by Corden, and Team USA, led by Michelle Obama, will air Monday night
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Elon Musk says he's "deleted" his Twitter account
Musk's account is still listed as active, however, and he changed his display name to "Daddy DotCom" on Father's Day
Why Facebook is getting into blockchain
In a line: Money, more money, different kinds of money, and, oh, yes, ever more data on its massive bank of users
New software designed to help media detect deepfakes
An altered video of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that falsely showed her slurring her words has been viewed more than 3 million times
Mining lessons from the blockbuster game Minecraft
One of the bestselling video games of all time has no guns or blood, just chunky building blocks – a virtual Lego universe that has found its way into classrooms
From deepfake to "cheap fake," it's hard to tell what's real online
Cybersecurity experts are concerned that because AI has never been cheaper or easier to use, deepfake videos will be deployed by a diverse set of hackers during the 2020 election
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Warming waters may be changing shark migration patterns
An 8-year-old boy was bit by a shark in the third attack this season along the North Carolina coast
Facebook and Tesla accused of hiding climate change risks
Investment group say hundreds of big companies are falling short when it comes to disclosing their environmental impact
Powerful earthquake hits China; USGS warns casualties possible
The U.S. Geological Survey says a strong earthquake has hit Sichuan province in southwestern China
NASA to land 1st woman on moon as part of Artemis mission
NASA's project aims to bring human beings back to the moon by 2024
40,000-year-old wolf's head found in Siberia permafrost
Ice Age beast was between the ages of 2 and 4 when it died and was preserved in the permafrost
Health
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Pillsbury flour among recalled brands in multistate E. coli outbreak
Action by owner Hometown Food action involves about 4,620 cases of product tied to Archer Daniels Midland mill in Buffalo, New York
Study: Cosmetic products send kids to E.R. every 2 hours
The study was conducted by the Center for Injury Research at Nationwide Children's Hospital
Report urges travelers to get MMR vaccine due to European outbreak
According to data from the World Health Organization, 41,000 measles cases were reported from January to June 2018 across 53 European countries
Firefighters battle occupational cancer
Since 2002, almost 2 out of 3 firefighters who died in the line of duty died of cancer, as today's fires produce an ever-more toxic brew of chemicals, yet many sickened first responders are being denied workers' comp benefits
Patients skipping prescriptions as prices rise
When Maryanne Perry lost her health insurance coverage, she discovered a $50 copay would jump to $1,000 a month
MoneyWatch
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Facebook and Tesla accused of hiding climate change risks
Investment group say hundreds of big companies are falling short when it comes to disclosing their environmental impact
KPMG fined $50M for cheating, SEC calls misconduct "astonishing"
Accounting firm admits it broke audit board rule mandating it carry out its professional duties with integrity
Plastic pollution continues to worsen despite efforts to address the problem
Is recycling an adequate solution for plastic waste? Some experts now think a far more drastic response is needed
Products that could get pricier if China tariffs kick in
Companies ranging from Best Buy and Kenneth Cole to Hallmark and fireworks makers say levies will punish consumers
Mastercard to allow transgender people to use chosen name
Some transgender customers report trouble when showing an ID with a name or gender that doesn't match their appearance
Crime
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10th suspect in David Ortiz shooting to spend 1 year in prison
Gabriel Alexánder Pérez Vizcaíno is accused of being the liaison between the alleged hit men and the person who paid them
Several people shot near Toronto Raptors rally, police say
Two people have been detained in connection with the shooting and two firearms have been recovered
Shooting near Toronto Raptors parade
Several people were wounded after a shooting at a parade celebrating the NBA champions.
Family threatened at gunpoint by police
A family threatened at gunpoint by Phoenix police is calling for the officers to be fired. Cellphone video shows the confrontation after an alleged shoplifting incident. Jeff Pegues reports.
Several shot near Raptors rally
At least four people were shot Monday near a rally celebrating the Toronto Raptors' NBA championship. Arrests have already been made. Don Dahler has the latest.
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NASA to land 1st woman on moon as part of Artemis mission
NASA's project aims to bring human beings back to the moon by 2024
NASA spots "Star Trek" Starfleet logo on Mars
Hopefully, it finds some aliens sporting Vulcan salutes next
Earth approaching "meteor swarm" eyed in past impact
Scientists hope to study the Taurid meteor shower closely, in hopes of better predicting the risk of a future impact
SpaceX launches 3 Earth-observation satellites
The three Radarsat satellites will monitor resources and the effects of climate change across Canada
Jupiter's largest moons visible with binoculars in June
NASA has a message for space lovers this month: Look up
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Photographer Dave Engledow, the "World's Best Father"
He calls himself the "World's Best Father," and he's got the pictures of himself and his daughter, Alice, to prove it
Forbes: World's top 20 billionaires
Forbes has updated their billionaires list, detailing the richest people around the world.
Tony Awards 2019: Red carpet looks from your favorite stars
See Broadway stars walk the red carpet at Radio City Music Hall in New York City at the 73rd Annual Tony Awards
Jayme Closs case: Recently released evidence photos
At Jake Patterson's sentencing hearing, prosecutors showed a select few evidence photos to the court and asked that Patterson be sentenced to life in prison for the murders of Jayme Closs' parents and the 13-year-old's kidnapping
Summer music 2019
It's summertime - time for music at festivals and venues across the country
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6/17/19: Red and Blue
Pres. Trump to officially launch 2020 campaign; Sen. Warren, Rep. Clyburn tacking student debt
Shooting near Toronto Raptors parade
Several people were wounded after a shooting at a parade celebrating the NBA champions.
Egypt's former president Mohamed Morsi dead
Egypt's former president, Mohammed Morsi, the Muslim Brotherhood leader who rose to office in the country's first free elections in 2012 and was ousted a year later by the military, collapsed in court during a trial and died, state TV and his family said. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Pentagon deploying another 1,000 troops
Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan announced Monday that the Pentagon will deploy about 1,000 more troops to the Middle East for what he said were "defensive purposes," citing concerns about a threat from Iran. This comes after officials say they have proof Iran is behind an attack on oil tankers last week. CBS News' David Martin reports.
Remembering Gloria Vanderbilt
Gloria Vanderbilt, the heiress and designer, has died at age 95. Vanderbilt's extraordinary life has been in the spotlight since she was a child. Maurice DuBois takes a look back at Vanderbilt's life and career.