Scientists take step toward "being able to resurrect extinct species"
"People didn't think it could really be done," Marc Friedländer, an associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, told CBS News.
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Scientists recover RNA from extinct species
For the first time, scientists in Sweden have analyzed an extinct animal's RNA. They're studying the Tasmanian tiger which has been extinct since the 1930s. Marc Friedländer, associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, joins CBS News to discuss what the breakthrough means for science.
Tropical storm warnings along East Coast
What could soon be Tropical Storm Ophelia is moving closer to the U.S. East Coast, the National Hurricane Center said, and a tropical storm warning is in effect from Cape Fear, North Carolina, to Fenwick Island, Delaware. CBS News Baltimore's Janay Reece has an update on how locals there are preparing for the storm. And Lynette Charles, meteorologist for The Weather Channel, has a forecast for where the storms could be most severe.
Wildfire smoke reversing U.S. air improvement
Since 2016, wildfire smoke in the U.S. has reversed roughly 25% of air quality improvements made from the 2000 Clean Air Act, according to a new study published in the journal Nature. That figure doubles to roughly 50% when looking specifically at the impact on many western states. For more on this, CBS News was joined by Marshall Burke, an associate professor at Stanford's Doerr School of Sustainability and a co-author of the study.
Some homeowners facing insurance crisis
Homeowners living in areas at risk for natural disasters are seeing higher home insurance premiums -- for some, coverage has been dropped completely. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
New "electrical" blue tarantula species discovered in Thailand
The tarantula's coloring resembles "electrical sparks," researchers said.
Video shows NASA spacecraft flying through powerful sun explosion
NASA called the Parker Solar Probe's flight "not only an impressive feat of engineering, but a huge boon for the scientific community."
California's case in Big Oil-climate lawsuit
The state of California is launching a lawsuit against some of the largest oil and gas companies in the world, accusing them of deceiving the public for decades and engaging in a massive cover-up of the environmental risks associated with fossil fuels. Korey G. Silverman-Roati, senior fellow at the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, joined CBS News to discuss the lawsuit.
California AG talks suing Big Oil over climate
The state of California is suing some of the largest oil and gas companies in the world, accusing them of over 50 years of deception. The lawsuit claims the companies covered up the risks fossil fuels posed to the environment and protected their profits over the health of the planet. California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined CBS News to discuss the lawsuit.
Bioluminescence lights up California’s coastal waters
In Southern California, people are flocking to the water for what may be one of the hottest tickets in town, a light show unlike any other. Carter Evans has more.
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Hunter Biden sues Rudy Giuliani, attorney Robert Costello for "hacking" laptop
Giuliani and Costello have frequently acknowledged accessing the hard drive's data.
Supreme Court denies Alabama's bid to use GOP-drawn congressional map
The Supreme Court declined the request by Alabama officials to use a congressional map drawn by GOP state lawmakers in July.
FTC and 17 states file sweeping antitrust suit against Amazon
Amazon is facing antitrust claims from the Federal Trade Commission and states including New York and Pennsylvania, alleging the retailer is operating an unlawful monopoly.
Biden in Michigan to stand with UAW workers on picket line
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Could you get "carhacked"? The growing risk of keyless vehicle thefts
A new generation of high-tech thieves are attacking vulnerable vehicle computer systems to steal cars in seconds.
U.S. tanks arrive in Ukraine as Russian commander "killed" in strike appears in video
The first U.S.-made M1 Abrams tanks are rolling out on Ukrainian soil as special forces seek clarification over whether or not a Russian Black Sea fleet commander was killed in a strike.
Cory Booker calls on Menendez to resign, joining other Senate Democrats
"I believe stepping down is best for those Senator Menendez has spent his life serving," New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker said.
How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
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Man "blamed his wife" after loaded gun found in carry-on at airport
After the incident at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, the man said that his wife had packed his bag not knowing there was a loaded gun stored inside.
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FTC and 17 states file sweeping antitrust suit against Amazon
Amazon is facing antitrust claims from the Federal Trade Commission and states including New York and Pennsylvania, alleging the retailer is operating an unlawful monopoly.
Cory Booker calls on Menendez to resign, joining other Senate Democrats
"I believe stepping down is best for those Senator Menendez has spent his life serving," New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker said.
Jewish leaders criticize Elon Musk for antisemitism on X, formerly Twitter
A group of rabbis, academics and activists said the behavior of owner Elon Musk has allowed "a new stage in antisemitic discourse" to "spread like wildfire" on the social media site.
Coast Guard video shows critically endangered whales off Louisiana
Officers encountered three massive Rice's whales, one of the most endangered whale species on the planet. There are likely fewer than 100 remaining.
Historic Venezuelan refugee crisis tests U.S. border policies
More than 7 million Venezuelans have fled their homeland's economic collapse in recent years — and many of them are heading to the U.S.
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FTC and 17 states file sweeping antitrust suit against Amazon
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Watch live: Biden joins picket line with UAW workers in Michigan
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Cory Booker calls on Menendez to resign, joining other Senate Democrats
"I believe stepping down is best for those Senator Menendez has spent his life serving," New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker said.
Historic Venezuelan refugee crisis tests U.S. border policies
More than 7 million Venezuelans have fled their homeland's economic collapse in recent years — and many of them are heading to the U.S.
Trump's lawyers accuse special counsel of seeking to "muzzle" him
Trump's legal team claimed that the request from special counsel Jack Smith is too broad and threatens to chill the free speech rights of not only the former president.
Supreme Court denies Alabama's bid to use GOP-drawn congressional map
The Supreme Court declined the request by Alabama officials to use a congressional map drawn by GOP state lawmakers in July.
Hunter Biden sues Rudy Giuliani, attorney Robert Costello for "hacking" laptop
Rudy Giuliani and attorney Robert Costello have frequently acknowledged accessing the hard drive's data after Hunter Biden left his laptop at a repair shop.
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How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
Tornado-damaged Pfizer plant restarts pharmaceutical production
The plant produces anesthesia and other drugs as well as nearly one-fourth of the sterile injectable medications Pfizer supplies to U.S. hospitals, the company said.
CDC to avoid "scare tactic" in new effort to reset flu shot expectations
The new CDC campaign to back the shots is called "Wild to Mild."
Flesh-eating bacteria infections are on the rise — how to protect yourself
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CDC recommends Pfizer's RSV vaccine during pregnancy
RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization among infants, according to the CDC.
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Shakira charged for tax evasion again in Spain
Spanish prosecutors have charged pop star Shakira with failing to pay $7.1 million in tax on her 2018 income in the country's latest fiscal allegations against the Colombian singer.
Scientists take step toward "being able to resurrect extinct species"
"People didn't think it could really be done," Marc Friedländer, an associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, told CBS News.
British zoologist admits to abusing dozens of dogs
An Australian court heard evidence that Adam Britton, a renowned zoologist, filmed himself torturing dozens of dogs.
Historic Venezuelan refugee crisis tests U.S. border policies
More than 7 million Venezuelans have fled their homeland's economic collapse in recent years — and many of them are heading to the U.S.
Nelson Mandela's granddaughter Zoleka Mandela dies of cancer at 43
The Nelson Mandela Foundation lauded Zoleka Mandela for "raising awareness about cancer prevention and her unwavering commitment to breaking down the stigma" around the disease.
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Shakira charged for tax evasion again in Spain
Spanish prosecutors have charged pop star Shakira with failing to pay $7.1 million in tax on her 2018 income in the country's latest fiscal allegations against the Colombian singer.
"Survivor" host Jeff Probst teases season 45
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David McCallum, "NCIS" and "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." star, dies at age 90
David McCallum died Monday of natural causes.
Taylor Swift attends Chiefs game
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Writers and studios reach tentative agreement
The Writers Guild of America has reached a tentative agreement with the major Hollywood studios on a new contract. If the contract is ratified, it would end a four-and-a-half month long strike. Elise Preston reports.
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Jewish leaders criticize Elon Musk for antisemitism on X, formerly Twitter
A group of rabbis, academics and activists said the behavior of owner Elon Musk has allowed "a new stage in antisemitic discourse" to "spread like wildfire" on the social media site.
Could you get "carhacked"? The growing risk of keyless vehicle thefts
A new generation of high-tech thieves are attacking vulnerable vehicle computer systems to steal cars in seconds.
Amazon invests $4 billion in AI startup known for ChatGPT rival Claude
Anthropic will use Amazon's cloud services and machine-learning chips to train and deploy its ChatGPT rival, Claude.
Microsoft, Google integrate AI into products
Tech giants Microsoft and Google say they're moving toward building more generative artificial intelligence into their products. Microsoft has already been adding AI assistants to apps and now plans to unify all of them into a single source. And Google is launching new AI features to make video editing and publishing easier on YouTube. Emma Roth, news writer at The Verge, joined CBS News to discuss the increased use of AI.
Scientists recover RNA from extinct species
For the first time, scientists in Sweden have analyzed an extinct animal's RNA. They're studying the Tasmanian tiger which has been extinct since the 1930s. Marc Friedländer, associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, joins CBS News to discuss what the breakthrough means for science.
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Scientists take step toward "being able to resurrect extinct species"
"People didn't think it could really be done," Marc Friedländer, an associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, told CBS News.
Scientists recover RNA from extinct species
For the first time, scientists in Sweden have analyzed an extinct animal's RNA. They're studying the Tasmanian tiger which has been extinct since the 1930s. Marc Friedländer, associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, joins CBS News to discuss what the breakthrough means for science.
Tropical storm warnings along East Coast
What could soon be Tropical Storm Ophelia is moving closer to the U.S. East Coast, the National Hurricane Center said, and a tropical storm warning is in effect from Cape Fear, North Carolina, to Fenwick Island, Delaware. CBS News Baltimore's Janay Reece has an update on how locals there are preparing for the storm. And Lynette Charles, meteorologist for The Weather Channel, has a forecast for where the storms could be most severe.
Wildfire smoke reversing U.S. air improvement
Since 2016, wildfire smoke in the U.S. has reversed roughly 25% of air quality improvements made from the 2000 Clean Air Act, according to a new study published in the journal Nature. That figure doubles to roughly 50% when looking specifically at the impact on many western states. For more on this, CBS News was joined by Marshall Burke, an associate professor at Stanford's Doerr School of Sustainability and a co-author of the study.
Some homeowners facing insurance crisis
Homeowners living in areas at risk for natural disasters are seeing higher home insurance premiums -- for some, coverage has been dropped completely. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
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26-year-old tech CEO found murdered at Baltimore apartment building
Police said Pava Marie LaPere's body was found with signs of blunt-force trauma Monday morning. LaPere was the CEO of EcoMap.
Alabama inmate opposes being "test subject" for new execution method
Nitrogen gas is authorized as an execution method in three states but it has never been used to put an inmate to death.
Man "blamed his wife" after loaded gun found in carry-on at airport
After the incident at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, the man said that his wife had packed his bag not knowing there was a loaded gun stored inside.
Woman, teen girl and pet dog found dead in NYC: "We heard screaming"
Police said they discovered a woman with stab wounds and a 14-year-old girl with head trauma. They also found a dog with a bag over its head that had been suffocated.
Michigan mom sentenced for crash into icy pond that killed 3 sons
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Why NASA retrieved samples from an asteroid
NASA is celebrating the successful end of a 7-year, $1 billion mission to collect and return a sample from the asteroid Bennu. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has more on the mission. And Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the significance of the samples.
NASA successfully retrieves asteroid material
A capsule containing rubble from an asteroid landed in the Utah desert Sunday. It may contain material leftover from the creation of the solar system, scientists say.
NASA spacecraft brings asteroid samples back to Earth
In a dramatic 13-minute plunge back to Earth, the OSIRIS-REx sample return capsule safely landed in Utah after seven years in space.
NASA mission to asteroid returning to Earth
A small saucer-shape capsule carrying a half-pound of rocks and dust collected from an asteroid called Bennu is expected to slam into Earth's atmosphere at a blistering 27,650 mph on Sunday and then parachute down to the ground. NASA senior scientist Amy Simon joined CBS News to discuss the purpose and logistics of the mission.
NASA says asteroid samples will land on Earth Sunday after fiery descent
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Understanding the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
Senior Biden administration officials arrived in Armenia on Monday amid the exodus of thousands of ethnic Armenians from the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh. The U.S. has called on Azerbaijan to protect civilians and let in aid while, according to the Associated Press, more than 1,300 people have left the region since Azerbaijan seized the disputed territory last week. Mathieu Droin, a visiting fellow at U.S. think tank the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joined CBS News to discuss the deadly territorial dispute.
Biden to join UAW picket line in Michigan
President Biden is set to walk a UAW picket line in Michigan with striking workers Tuesday. The move is extremely rare for a president and comes one day before former President Trump plans his own visit to Michigan to speak with autoworkers. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
McCarthy may get Sophie's Choice on shutdown
With just days remaining before a government shutdown, the Senate could force House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to look for bipartisan support on a spending bill to keep the government running. Far-right House Republicans have pledged to oust McCarthy as speaker if he does that. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Hunter Biden sues Rudy Giuliani over laptop
Hunter Biden sued Rudy Giuliani and his former attorney Tuesday, claiming they hacked, manipulated and disseminated data on an external hard drive associated with Hunter's laptop. Giuliani and the attorney, Robert Costello, have previously acknowledged accessing the hard drive's data. CBS News reporter Graham Kates has the latest.
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