More than 30 pelicans found mutilated along California coastline
A Southern California wildlife care organization is seeking the public's help to find whoever is responsible for deliberately breaking the wings of brown pelicans at some beaches.
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Record-breaking heat wave puts strain on states' power grids
Temperatures are rising well above 100 degrees in some places.
8 Royal Caribbean crew members test positive for COVID
Royal Caribbean said all 1,400 crew members would be fully vaccinated against COVID by June 18. Just days before, eight tested positive.
Arizona governor blocks COVID policies at public universities
Arizona State University said it won't require face masks to be worn by those who are vaccinated, but will require unvaccinated students to be tested for COVID.
Federal judge reverses Biden's ban on new oil and gas leases
The move applies to federal lands and waters and deals a blow to climate change activists. Thirteen states sued in an effort to get the ban lifted.
Spacewalkers install, but are unable to deploy, new roll-out solar array
Two spacewalks are needed to install the first two of six new solar blankets, giving station power a needed boost.
U.S. COVID deaths top 600,000 amid growing concern about variant
The nationwide death rate has slowed to a level not seen since the early weeks of the pandemic – but unvaccinated people are still at risk as more contagious variants spread.
California drought may have solved mystery of 1965 plane crash
As water levels decline, officials have discovered the remains of what they believe to be a 1965 plane crash.
Gottlieb says Delta variant likely to become dominant U.S. strain
"I think the risk is really to the fall that this could spike a new epidemic heading into the fall," the former FDA commissioner said.
Blinken says China "has to cooperate" with COVID origin probe
The G-7 nations are calling for a so-called "Phase II" study from the World Health Organization on the origins of COVID-19.
Astronomers discover "weird" exoplanet that could have water clouds
Exoplanet TOI-1231 b is "oddly reminiscent" of Neptune, scientists say, and could contain clouds with water.
Hospitals across U.S. tell workers they must get COVID-19 shots
Hundreds of thousands of health care employees face deadlines to get shots. Some are pushing back.
"Ring of fire" solar eclipse captured in photos around the world
Millions of people around the world marveled at the sight of the annular solar eclipse Thursday morning.
Biden administration buys 500 million Pfizer doses for global use
They'll be distributed this year and next and will be given to 92 nations.
Cicadas light up weather radar as U.S. grapples with swarms
"Pretty much all the cicadas that exist are out of the ground and they are in the treetops," U.S. Department of Agriculture entomologist Sammy Ramsey said.
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House passes bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday
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Russian President Vladimir Putin described the meeting — the first since Biden took office in January — as "constructive."
Major airlines, banks among those hit by latest brief online outage
U.S.-based carriers and Australian banks were among those reporting disruptions. Similar waves of tech hiccups have hit in recent weeks.
11 Republican senators agree to bipartisan infrastructure deal
Details of the bipartisan deal have not yet been released, and it isn't yet clear how the measure will be paid for.
Justice Department reverses Trump-era restrictions on asylum
Many of the asylum cases filed by Central American migrants along the U.S.-Mexico border cite domestic violence and gang persecution.
Transgender students now protected under Title IX
The secretary of education said all LGBTQ+ students "deserve the opportunity to learn and thrive in schools that are free from discrimination."
Hungary's ban on "promotion" of homosexuality to kids draws fire
U.S. says latest moves by Hungary's long-time autocratic leader Viktor Orban "have no place in democratic society."
Massive power outage sparks more outrage in Puerto Rico
The latest outage unleashed a flood of complaints online as anger spread among thousands of people who were forced to throw out food and refrigerated medication including insulin in recent days.
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Major airlines, banks among those hit by latest brief online outage
U.S.-based carriers and Australian banks were among those reporting disruptions. Similar waves of tech hiccups have hit in recent weeks.
Hungary's ban on "promotion" of homosexuality to kids draws fire
U.S. says latest moves by Hungary's long-time autocratic leader Viktor Orban "have no place in democratic society."
China launches 3-man crew to its new space station
The three-man crew plans to spend three months aboard the Tianhe space station core module.
Biden says "I did what I came to do" in Putin meeting
Putin described the meeting — the first since President Biden took office in January — as "constructive."
Justice Department reverses Trump-era restrictions on asylum
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More than 30 pelicans found mutilated along California coastline
A Southern California wildlife care organization is seeking the public's help to find whoever is responsible for deliberately breaking the wings of brown pelicans at some beaches.
Massive power outage sparks more outrage in Puerto Rico
The latest outage unleashed a flood of complaints online as anger spread among thousands of people who were forced to throw out food and refrigerated medication including insulin in recent days.
Democratic candidates for NYC mayor spar in feisty final debate
The final debate, which took place in the iconic NYC studio that's home to "Saturday Night Live," covered topics such as policing, mental health and homelessness.
Transgender students now protected under Title IX
The secretary of education said all LGBTQ+ students "deserve the opportunity to learn and thrive in schools that are free from discrimination."
House passes bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday
For many Black Americans, especially those from Southern states, Juneteenth has been an important day in history for over 150 years.
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House passes bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday
For many Black Americans, especially those from Southern states, Juneteenth has been an important day in history for over 150 years.
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Putin described the meeting — the first since President Biden took office in January — as "constructive."
Justice Dept drops lawsuit against John Bolton, closes investigation
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11 Republican senators agree to bipartisan infrastructure deal
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"In trying to paint a mosaic of this community, we fell short. I'm truly sorry. I'm learning from the feedback, I thank you for raising it and listening," Lin-Manuel Miranda, the film's creator, said.
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Major airlines, banks among those hit by latest brief online outage
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The three-man crew plans to spend three months aboard the Tianhe space station core module.
80% of ransomware victims suffer repeat attacks, new report says
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Chrissy Teigen apologizes for her "old awful" tweets
Teigen admitted to being "an insecure, attention seeking troll."
Cyber spying campaign blamed on China was much wider than thought
Hackers exploited devices of VPN-provider Pulse to access Verizon, NYC subways, and more major companies and government agencies. Beijing denies any involvement.
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More than 30 pelicans found mutilated along California coastline
A Southern California wildlife care organization is seeking the public's help to find whoever is responsible for deliberately breaking the wings of brown pelicans at some beaches.
Record-breaking heat wave puts strain on states' power grids
Temperatures are rising well above 100 degrees in some places.
8 Royal Caribbean crew members test positive for COVID
Royal Caribbean said all 1,400 crew members would be fully vaccinated against COVID by June 18. Just days before, eight tested positive.
Arizona governor blocks COVID policies at public universities
Arizona State University said it won't require face masks to be worn by those who are vaccinated, but will require unvaccinated students to be tested for COVID.
Federal judge reverses Biden's ban on new oil and gas leases
The move applies to federal lands and waters and deals a blow to climate change activists. Thirteen states sued in an effort to get the ban lifted.
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Biogen Alzheimer's drug may be a Medicare "budget buster"
At $56,000 per year, Aduhelm "could be a real budget-buster" for the government health program, some experts say.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
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Arizona governor blocks COVID policies at public universities
Arizona State University said it won't require face masks to be worn by those who are vaccinated, but will require unvaccinated students to be tested for COVID.
Half of U.S. cosmetics contain toxic chemicals, study says
"People are being poisoned every day" as study finds more than 50% of beauty products in the U.S. contain dangerous chemicals.
U.S. COVID deaths top 600,000 amid growing concern about variant
The nationwide death rate has slowed to a level not seen since the early weeks of the pandemic – but unvaccinated people are still at risk as more contagious variants spread.
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8 million households face eviction or foreclosure within weeks
One homeowner in Alabama is five months behind on her mortgage and hopes she can strike a deal with her lender.
Major airlines, banks among those hit by latest brief online outage
U.S.-based carriers and Australian banks were among those reporting disruptions. Similar waves of tech hiccups have hit in recent weeks.
Wrongly denied funding, Black colleges are fighting back
"Our institutions have not — and still are not — being treated the same," one president of a historically black college said of the funding gap with other schools.
IRS sending millions more additional stimulus checks
Another 2.3 million payments are landing in bank accounts and mailboxes, with some people getting "plus-up" payments.
Coca-Cola's market value drops $4 billion after Ronaldo's snub
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1 killed and 5 wounded in Baltimore shooting
Police are asking residents to respond with any tips on the shooting.
Man charged with murder after allegedly plowing car into protest
The complaint does not suggest Kraus' actions were politically motivated.
3 Honolulu police officers charged in killing of 16-year-old boy
All three officers face up to life in prison without parole if convicted.
$1.2 million worth of cocaine washes up at Florida Space Force base
A wildlife manager at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station was performing a sea turtle nesting survey when she spotted a small package wrapped in plastic — and then she kept finding more of them.
Four killed, four injured in shooting at Chicago home
Three women and one man were killed when gunshots rang out following an argument early Tuesday, police say.
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China launches 3-man crew to its new space station
The three-man crew plans to spend three months aboard the Tianhe space station core module.
Astronauts install new solar panel on ISS
Two astronauts floated outside the International Space Station Wednesday and attached a rolled-up solar array, the first of six intended to boost the lab's power back to factory fresh levels. CBSN's Lana Zak has the details.
Spacewalkers install, but are unable to deploy, new roll-out solar array
Two spacewalks are needed to install the first two of six new solar blankets, giving station power a needed boost.
Astronomers discover "weird" exoplanet that could have water clouds
Exoplanet TOI-1231 b is "oddly reminiscent" of Neptune, scientists say, and could contain clouds with water.
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Millions of people around the world marveled at the sight of the annular solar eclipse Thursday morning.
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CBSN and CBS MoneyWatch present "Employment in America: A Shifting Workforce." The special, anchored by Lana Zak, takes a look at the state of employment as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and includes valuable information for job seekers and career changers.
Watch: China launches crew to its own space station
Three Chinese astronauts blasted off and rocketed into orbit Thursday, setting off after the recently-launched core module of China's new space station for a planned three-month stay. Read more here.
Congress passes bill to make Juneteenth federal holiday
The House on Wednesday passed legislation that would make June 19, or Juneteenth, a federal holiday marking the end of slavery in the U.S. The bill passed unanimously in the Senate on Tuesday and will now go to President Biden's desk for his signature, which would make Juneteenth the nation's 12th federal holiday. Read more here.
Pelicans injured in brutal attacks in California
More than two dozen pelicans have been found with severe injuries along a stretch of coastline in Orange County, California. Wildlife officials want to know who's responsible and are asking for help to track down the attacker. CBS Los Angeles' Michele Gile reports.
Expert on Putin's KGB background and his leadership style
Before launching his political career, and eventually becoming Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin was an intelligence officer for the KGB. Alexandra Vacroux, executive director of Harvard University's Davis Center for Russia and Eurasian Studies, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the first face-to-face meeting between Putin and President Biden, and how the Russian leader's background appears to influence his leadership style.