NASA program "OMG" trying to find out how fast Greenland's ice is melting
Ice lost in Greenland means higher sea levels around the world. "Oceans Melting Greenland," a NASA program in its fourth year, is studying the melt.
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Activists mourn first Icelandic glacier lost to climate change
A memorial plaque was installed at the site of the former glacier, warning that "in the next 200 years all our glaciers are expected to follow the same path"
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
12-year-old discovers apparent woolly mammoth tooth in Ohio
Jackson Hepner was taking photos with his family when he spotted the giant tooth along the edge of a creek
This university is banning beef to fight climate change
"Declaring a climate emergency cannot be empty words," the school's warden said
The fight to save the northern white rhino
The last remaining members of the species are a mother and daughter that live under 24-hour armed guard in Kenya – but two rhinos thousands of miles away could offer hope
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
Almanac: Instant coffee
On August 11, 1903, Japanese-American chemist Satori Kato received a U.S. patent for his method of making instant coffee in tablet form
Climate change and overfishing increasing mercury levels in fish
Climate change "is not just about what the weather is like in 10 years," said researcher Amina Schartup. "It's also about what's on your plate in the next five."
India plants 220 million trees in a single day
More than a million people in Northern India came together Friday to combat climate change
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NYPD officer Daniel Pantaleo fired in 2014 Eric Garner death
New York City's police commissioner fires officer involved in 2014 death of unarmed black man
After Epstein suicide, attorney general reassigns federal prisons chief
Attorney General William Barr announces Hugh Hurwitz's reassignment more than a week after Jeffrey Epstein's suicide
U.S. conducts first missile test since ending INF treaty with Russia
The U.S. withdrew from the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Treaty in early August, after accusing Russia of failing to comply with the treaty
Planned Parenthood formally exits Title X program
"For too many people struggling to make ends meet, it may be that they may go without care," said Planned Parenthood's new leader, Alexis McGill Johnson
Teen blames vaping after his lung collapses
As the CDC and state health departments investigate acute lung injuries possibly tied to e-cigarettes, one teen launches a social media campaign, #lunglove, against vaping
Iran sanctions threaten the lives of young cancer patients
In the battle over sanctions between the U.S. and Iran, the losers are Iranian cancer patients seeking life-saving drugs
Iran warns U.S. not to seize newly freed supertanker
Vessel once known as Grace 1 and renamed Adrian Darya 1, freed by Gibraltar, apparently heading for Greece
Groom from horrific Afghan wedding attack says he's "lost hope"
Groom and bride survived suicide bombing that killed scores, but he says he "will never see happiness" in his life again and Afghan suffering will continue
Prince Andrew says he's "appalled" by alleged Jeffrey Epstein crimes
British royal says he wasn't involved, in statement released after video emerges of prince in Epstein's New York mansion waving goodbye to young woman
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Tourists face jail time for stealing sand from Sardinia
The couple told police they took the sand because they wanted to keep it as a "souvenir"
Iran sanctions threaten the lives of young cancer patients
In the battle over sanctions between the U.S. and Iran, the losers are Iranian cancer patients seeking life-saving drugs
DHS says "Remain in Mexico" program is one "we're building to last"
Under the policy, approximately 32,000 asylum seekers have been returned by the U.S. to Mexico — where most struggle to find lawyers and some face persecution
NASA program "OMG" trying to find out how fast Greenland's ice is melting
Ice lost in Greenland means higher sea levels around the world. "Oceans Melting Greenland," a NASA program in its fourth year, is studying the melt.
Iran warns U.S. not to seize newly-freed supertanker
Vessel once known as Grace 1 and renamed Adrian Darya 1, freed by Gibraltar, apparently heading for Greece
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Planned Parenthood formally exits Title X program
"For too many people struggling to make ends meet, it may be that they may go without care," said Planned Parenthood's new leader, Alexis McGill Johnson
Pence insists economy is strong, blaming media for "irresponsible rhetoric"
The National Association for Business Economics found roughly one in three economists believe a recession will come
U.S. conducts first missile test since ending INF treaty with Russia
The U.S. withdrew from the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Treaty in early August, after accusing Russia of failing to comply with the treaty
After Epstein suicide, attorney general reassigns federal prisons chief
Attorney General William Barr announces Hugh Hurwitz's reassignment more than a week after Jeffrey Epstein's suicide
DHS says "Remain in Mexico" program is one "we're building to last"
Under the policy, approximately 32,000 asylum seekers have been returned by the U.S. to Mexico — where most struggle to find lawyers and some face persecution
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Pence insists economy is strong, blaming media for "irresponsible rhetoric"
The National Association for Business Economics found roughly one in three economists believe a recession will come
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The U.S. withdrew from the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Treaty in early August, after accusing Russia of failing to comply with the treaty
After Epstein suicide, attorney general reassigns federal prisons chief
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Iran sanctions threaten the lives of young cancer patients
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DHS says "Remain in Mexico" program is one "we're building to last"
Under the policy, approximately 32,000 asylum seekers have been returned by the U.S. to Mexico — where most struggle to find lawyers and some face persecution
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Megan Rapinoe's dad probably voted for Trump
Rapinoe spoke about what it was like to come out to her conservative parents
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
"The Rock" and Lauren Hashian tie the knot
Johnson's former brother-in-law snapped photos of the happy couple during the seaside wedding
George R.R. Martin: "Game Of Thrones" TV show ending is "freeing"
"I don't think it was very good for me because the very thing that should have speeded me up actually slowed me down," Martin said
Sting, Trudie Styler, and a villa in Italy
The singer-musician and his wife bought the dilapidated, 400-year-old Il Palagio, in Tuscany, for a song or two, and have brought the olive groves, vineyards and vegetable gardens back to life
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Coming soon to Netflix: Movie trailers crafted by AI
Streaming giant is investing in tech that can automate part of the trailer-making process for its massive library
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
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NASA program "OMG" trying to find out how fast Greenland's ice is melting
Ice lost in Greenland means higher sea levels around the world. "Oceans Melting Greenland," a NASA program in its fourth year, is studying the melt.
Activists mourn first Icelandic glacier lost to climate change
A memorial plaque was installed at the site of the former glacier, warning that "in the next 200 years all our glaciers are expected to follow the same path"
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
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Dog Goods USA recalls pig ears in 33-state outbreak of salmonella
Pet owners are urged to return pig ears sold under the Chef Toby brand amid reports of 127 people falling ill
Teen blames vaping after his lung collapses
As the CDC and state health departments investigate acute lung injuries possibly tied to e-cigarettes, one teen launches a social media campaign, #lunglove, against vaping
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
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Target launches private food label Good and Gather in grocery push
The retailer said the line of 650 new products will not include any artificial flavors or sweeteners
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
34% of economists expect a recession in 2021
The good news for Americans? Fewer forecasters think a serious downturn is likely to hit next year
Dog Goods USA recalls pig ears in 33-state outbreak of salmonella
Pet owners are urged to return pig ears sold under the Chef Toby brand amid reports of 127 people falling ill
Coming soon to Netflix: Movie trailers crafted by AI
Streaming giant is investing in tech that can automate part of the trailer-making process for its massive library
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NYPD fires cop involved in Eric Garner death
New York City's police commissioner has fired a police officer involved in the 2014 death of an unarmed black man. Police Commissioner James O'Neill had been deliberating whether to accept a disciplinary judge's recommendation that Officer Daniel Pantaleo be fired for using a banned chokehold on Eric Garner. Attorney Vinoo Varghese joined CBSN to discuss the decision.
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NYPD officer Daniel Pantaleo fired in 2014 Eric Garner chokehold death
New York City's police commissioner fires officer involved in 2014 death of unarmed black man
Prince "appalled" by Epstein sex abuse claims
Britain's Prince Andrew is denying any involvement in Jeffrey Epstein's alleged sex trafficking ring. The royal family released a statement saying the Duke of York is "appalled" by the scandal. Leaked video from 2010 appears to show Prince Andrew at Epstein's Manhattan mansion. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports from London, and attorney Deborah Blum joined CBSN to discuss the latest developments.
Police charge Ohio man with plotting attack on Jewish center
An avowed white nationalist is expecting to be arraigned today in Ohio after allegedly plotting a mass shooting against Jews. Police arrested 20-year-old James Reardon. At least two more alleged shooting plots in other states have been broken up in the past week. Meg Oliver reports.
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NASA's step forward in new moon plan
NASA has moved a step closer in resuming human space missions since the program was shuttered in 2011. CBS News' Marc Liverman reports from Huntsville, Alabama, where NASA announced it will manage the building of the new human lunar lander.
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"
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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
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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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NYPD fires cop involved in Eric Garner death
New York City's police commissioner has fired a police officer involved in the 2014 death of an unarmed black man. Police Commissioner James O'Neill had been deliberating whether to accept a disciplinary judge's recommendation that Officer Daniel Pantaleo be fired for using a banned chokehold on Eric Garner. Attorney Vinoo Varghese joined CBSN to discuss the decision.
Author James Clear on building good habits
New York Times bestselling author James Clear explains to David Begnaud how you can build good habits and break bad ones.
Stacey Abrams on Nancy Pelosi
Stacey Abrams is offering praise for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The Fair Fight 2020 founder and chair told CBSN she thinks the Democratic leader deserves an "A" rating.
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.
Stacey Abrams on White House run
Stacey Abrams said she won't be running for president in 2020, but that doesn't mean she never will. The Fair Fight 2020 founder and chair revealed to CBSN whether she'd accept an offer to be a running mate for one of the Democratic presidential candidates instead.
