Crews find animal remains near salvaged S. Korea ferry
"Please don't forget there are people inside the dirty, rusty and smelly wreckage,” mother of missing passenger says
South Korea Ferry Tragedy
Work starts to salvage ferry that capsized, killing 300 people
South Korean crew begins long-delayed operation to recover Sewol ferry, sinking of which sparked scandal that led to ouster of nation’s president
Sentence upped for capt. of sunken South Korea ferry
Appellate court changes guilty verdict against Sewol captain to "homicide by willful negligence"
Captain of sunken South Korean ferry learns his fate
15 crew members sentenced; all have faced blistering criticism since more than 300 people, mostly teen students, died in the tragedy
Anger over ferry sinking still raw in South Korea
Families of teenagers and others who perished in the disaster are demanding answers and say they want those responsible punished
South Korean police find body of tycoon sought in ferry disaster
Investigators believe fugitive businessman was owner of ship that sank in April, killing more than 300 people
S. Korea raids church of alleged ferry owner
Church called a cult by critics rallies against thousands of police as they arrest members for allegedly aiding fugitive billionaire
15 crew members enter pleas in South Korea ferry sinking
Crowd erupts when one crew member appears to smile and is scolded by judge; nearly all enter not-guilty pleas
S. Korea offers reward for sunken ferry's alleged owner
After disaster left 300 dead, hunt is on for mysterious billionaire with long history of scandals, including a mass suicide
South Korea's president wants coast guard disbanded
Park says rescue operations "were virtually a failure" after ferry packed with high school students went down on April 16
Investigators are examining computer data from the ship's on-board transponder that suggests it may have made a slow J-shaped turn, instead of a sharp one as previously thought
Investigators are examining computer data from the ship's on-board transponder that suggests it may have made a slow J-shaped turn, instead of a sharp one as previously thought. Seth Doane reports.
South Korea ferry crew not all "cowards"
Amid public outrage and allegations that captain's actions were "murderous," other crew members emerge as heroes
South Korean sunken ferry death toll tops 100
Pace of recovery of bodies picks up but search for disaster's cause gets murkier; did ship make sudden sharp turn just before sinking, or not?
More bodies recovered from sunken South Korea ferry
Confirmed death toll tops 100 as families wait in anguish for word on their loved ones; four more crew members are detained
South Korea's president said the ferry captain's performance in the sinking last week was "like an act of murder."
South Korea's president said the ferry captain's performance in the sinking last week was "like an act of murder." Video has emerged that appears to show the captain receiving medical treatment on shore while hundreds of people remained trapped on board. Seth Doane reports.
“Stop sleeping!”; South Korea ferry victims’ parents lose hope
Families who once dreamed of miraculous rescues now simply hope their loved ones' remains are recovered soon; four more crew members are detained
Four more crew members have been detained on allegations of failing to protect passengers and abandoning the ship
Four more crew members have been detained, including the two first mates, one second mate and a chief engineer, on allegations of failing to protect passengers and abandoning the ship. CBS News foreign correspondent Seth Doane reports.
South Korea ferry transcript shows deadly decision making
The crew of the vessel that sank was crippled by confusion and indecision when accident happened; death toll at 58, with 240 missing still
More than 500 divers have been working to get into the ship as the mission moves from rescue to recovery
The task of locating the dead inside the sunken ferry off the southern coast of South Korea continues. More than 500 divers have been working to get into the ship as the mission moves from rescue to recovery. Seth Doane reports.
Prosecutor: Mate steering S. Korea ferry unfamiliar with area
Families desperate to retrieve bodies are angry with the pace of the recovery efforts
In South Korea, the captain of that capsized ferry boat and two members of the crew were arrested, and the last section of the hull slipped below the water. The confirmed death toll is at least 29.
In South Korea, the captain of that capsized ferry boat and two members of the crew were arrested, and the last section of the hull slipped below the water. The confirmed death toll is at least 29. Relatives of the nearly 300 missing -- most were teenagers from the same school -- are still hoping survivors can be found. Seth Doane reports.
Ferry captain charged with negligence, abandoning ship
Desperation grows in search for hundreds of passengers, as ferry slips below wate;
A U.S. Navy robotic submarine, known as the Blue Fin-21, completed its first successful scan of the seabed Thursday
A U.S. Navy robotic submarine, known as the Blue Fin-21, completed its first successful scan of the seabed Thursday. Pictures of the ocean floor are being analyzed with the hope that they may lead to finding Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. Charlie Rose reports.
Captain's orders under scrutiny in South Korea ferry disaster
Crew member says captain's 1st message to 475 people on ship was to stay put, and by time evacuation order came, it was too late for many
Nearly 300 missing after South Korean ferry sinks
Dazed survivors say they were told to wait for rescuers instead of trying to escape
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Basketball player from Dallas arrested in Indonesia over cannabis candy
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Retired judge arrested over mass student disappearance in Mexico
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Putin skips Ukraine talks, dimming hope for ceasefire despite Trump's push
Vladimir Putin rejected calls to join direct talks with Ukraine's leader in Turkey, seemingly unphased by mounting pressure from Trump to strike a peace deal.
Toxic algae killing sharks, rays, crabs: "Like a horror movie for fish"
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Popular beauty influencer shot dead during TikTok livestream
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U.S. accuses Russian researcher of smuggling frog embryos from France
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Brother of Israeli hostage still hoping for safe return
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Minnesota wildfire interactive maps show how far infernos have spread
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Over 200 tons of illegal e-waste from U.S. found in Thailand
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Fed Chief Jerome Powell warns that U.S. could face "supply shocks"
The Fed's warning echoes that of analysts who say U.S. companies could face inventory shortfalls as a result of tariff-induced supply chain issues.
Florida to execute "Casanova Killer" once eyed in O.J. Simpson case
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Ford recalls nearly 275,000 SUVs over possible brake damage
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Starbucks workers are striking over the chain's new dress code
More than 1,000 Starbucks baristas at 75 U.S. stores have gone on strike since Sunday, protesting the coffee giant's new dress code.
Surviving climber of deadly fall was unconscious for hours, awoke in dark
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Fed Chief Jerome Powell warns that U.S. could face "supply shocks"
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Ford recalls nearly 275,000 SUVs over possible brake damage
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Starbucks workers are striking over the chain's new dress code
More than 1,000 Starbucks baristas at 75 U.S. stores have gone on strike since Sunday, protesting the coffee giant's new dress code.
Here's where it's toughest for the middle class to find an affordable home
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Walmart says it plans to raise prices despite lower U.S. tariffs
The world's largest retailer said wide-ranging levies on U.S. trade partners are impeding its ability to keep prices low.
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First judge rules Trump can use Alien Enemies Act. Here's what that means.
U.S. District Judge Stephanie Haines, a Trump nominee, ruled the president is legally allowed to use the 18th-century law to deport Venezuelan migrants accused of belonging to the gang Tren de Aragua.
Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan enters not guilty plea on obstruction charges
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Supreme Court asks tough questions of federal government in birthright citizenship case
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Republicans propose gutting Biden climate bill for Trump tax cuts
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Bondi sold at least $1 million in Trump Media shares on "Liberation Day"
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Pain clinic CEO faced 20 years for fraud. He got 18 months.
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UC San Francisco's psilocybin therapy shows promise for Parkinson's patients
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Trump wants drug price caps tied to foreign nations. Here's why Biden never did it.
President Trump is now seeking to implement the idea through an executive order.
RFK Jr. says people shouldn't take his medical advice
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Why are American drug costs so high?
President Trump signed an executive order Monday that will attempt to bring the down the cost of some drugs in the United States — but why are drugs so high to begin with?
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Basketball player from Dallas arrested in Indonesia over cannabis candy
Jarred Dwayne Shaw, 34, was arrested May 7 after police allegedly found more than 30 ounces of marijuana candies in his apartment.
Retired judge arrested over mass student disappearance in Mexico
Lambertina Galeana, a former senior judge, is accused of helping to conceal videos that allegedly showed the kidnapping of the Ayotzinapa students.
Putin skips Ukraine talks, dimming hope for ceasefire despite Trump's push
Vladimir Putin rejected calls to join direct talks with Ukraine's leader in Turkey, seemingly unphased by mounting pressure from Trump to strike a peace deal.
Toxic algae killing sharks, rays, crabs: "Like a horror movie for fish"
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Popular beauty influencer shot dead during TikTok livestream
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Tiny Desk Radio goes behind the scenes of NPR concert series
Every month, 20 million people listen to NPR's Tiny Desk concert series, which has brought in major stars like Alicia Keys, Taylor Swift and Doechii.
Blake Shelton returns to music with Gwen Stefani duet and talks new TV series
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Tiny Desk goes big with new radio show
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Blake Shelton talks new music
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Sean "Diddy" Combs trial live updates: Cassie faces cross examination
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Why are Trump, Musk in Saudi Arabia?
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Big Tech stocks rise with CEOs in Saudi Arabia
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Microsoft to lay off 6,000 employees in cost-cutting move
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Richard Garwin, a designer of the first hydrogen bomb, dies at 97
Garwin advised several presidents published more than 500 papers and was granted 47 U.S. patents.
Universe will die "much sooner than expected," researchers say
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Some U.S. cities are sinking, study finds
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Rare New Zealand snail filmed laying egg from its neck
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15 years after BP oil spill, Louisiana coast marine recovery still ongoing
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Pain clinic CEO faced 20 years for fraud. He got 18 months.
Michael Kestner, CEO of Pain MD, was convicted of 13 fraud felonies after his company gave patients hundreds of thousands of questionable injections.
Cassie Ventura faces cross-examination
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Final pretrial hearing in Idaho student murders
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Retired judge arrested over mass student disappearance in Mexico
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Mom allegedly aids son's planned attack
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Webb telescope captures images of Jupiter's auroras in stunning detail
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May's full flower moon appears today. Here's how and when to see it.
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Soviet-era spacecraft plunges back to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit
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Soviet spacecraft plunging back to Earth
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Soviet spacecraft is plunging back to Earth 53 years after launch
A Soviet-era spacecraft meant to land on Venus a half century ago is expected to plunge uncontrolled back to Earth within days.
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