Lessons from one of the fastest-warming places on Earth
It took CBS News' Roxana Saberi 3 days to reach Elephant Island, on the Antarctic Peninsula, where scientists say declining penguin populations offer a warning to us all.
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Greta Thunberg calls for end to all fossil fuel investment "now"
The teen climate activist urges leaders at the World Economic Forum "to act as if you loved your children above all else."
Platypuses at risk of extinction
Climate change and sever periods of drought are among the risk factors threatening the platypus population.
Third all-female spacewalk successfully completed
NASA is ditching aging solar array batteries for more powerful lithium-ion replacements.
SpaceX deliberately destroys boosters in dramatic test
The test was the last major hurdle before the Crew Dragon blasts off with astronauts aboard.
Turning an ocean menace into a meal
As kelp forests off America's West Coast are being decimated by voracious urchins, threatening other species' survival, a unique partnership between scientists and a seafood company hopes to turn a menace into a delicacy
SpaceX delays dramatic Crew Dragon abort test
Dramatic SpaceX in-flight abort test is intended to clear the way to send astronauts to the International Space Station.
Court tosses out kids' climate-change lawsuit
Three-judge panel rules that the questions brought up in the case are best dealt with by legislators, not courts.
As Australia burns, it's Murdoch vs. Murdoch on climate change
Media mogul's son is the latest to accuse him of downplaying the role of global warming in the lethal blazes.
Microsoft plans to erase its entire carbon footprint since 1975
Company promises to cut its emissions via reforestation, soil management and, eventually, high-tech carbon capture.
Northern white rhino embryo could save species from extinction
Just two northern white rhinos are left in the world, and they're both female – but lab-created embryos hold out hope.
Climate change cited as Antarctic penguin population collapses
The number of chinstrap penguins in the fast-warming region has halved, a shocking statistic and a warning for the future.
Mysterious objects found orbiting supermassive black hole: study
Are they just gas, or are they stars? Astronomers now believe the unusual objects may be a hybrid of both.
UN says "urgent action" needed to protect Earth's biodiversity
The United Nations' proposal wants to "ensure that, by 2050, the shared vision of living in harmony with nature is fulfilled."
Dark ash from volcano turns part of Philippines gray
Photos show crops, animals and people's homes covered in ash, which blanketed the Philippines earlier this week.
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Impeachment live updates: Senate trial set to begin with debate over rules
The first day of President Trump's trial is getting underway, marking just the third time a president has faced removal from office in U.S. history.
Alleged victim: Epstein had "gun strapped to his bedpost" on his island
Authorities say the island of Little Saint James, off the coast of St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands, was a place for Epstein to hide his criminal activity.
"Nobody likes him": Hillary Clinton bashes Bernie Sanders
"He said I was unqualified. I had a lot more experience than he did, and got a lot more done than he had, but that was his attack on me," she told The Hollywood Reporter.
Mom allegedly confesses to killing her three young kids
A Phoenix woman has been arrested on suspicion of killing her three children after they were found dead inside the family home.
Dad kills coyote with bare hands after it attacked his child
A coyote attacked a pair dogs, bit a woman and skirmished with a vehicle before being killed by a father defending his family, police said.
Trump touts "thriving" U.S., rejects "prophets of doom" in Davos
President Trump's schedule in Davos doesn't have many bilateral meetings with European allies, and questions about the impeachment trial followed him to Europe.
China confirms virus outbreak has now killed 6 people
There have been more than 300 confirmed cases of the flu-like coronavirus, which can be transmitted person-to-person.
Ozzy Osbourne reveals Parkinson's diagnosis
The rock icon says he was diagnosed with the disease after suffering a fall last February.
"More loose ends" than decisions as Harry and Meghan reunite
One outstanding question is who will pay for the young family's security in Vancouver.
World
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Malaysia returns thousands of tons of trash to wealthy countries
"Our position is very firm. We just want to send it back and we just want to give a message that Malaysia is not the dumping site of the world," Malaysia's environmental minister said.
Lessons from one of the fastest-warming places on Earth
It took CBS News' Roxana Saberi 3 days to reach Elephant Island, on the Antarctic Peninsula, where scientists say declining penguin populations offer a warning to us all.
"More loose ends" than decisions as Harry and Meghan reunite
One outstanding question is who will pay for the young family's security in Vancouver.
China confirms virus outbreak has now killed 6 people
There have been more than 300 confirmed cases of the flu-like coronavirus, which can be transmitted person-to-person.
Shakespeare fans can win a stay at Juliet's home for Valentine's Day
Wherefore art thou Valentine's Day plans?
U.S.
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Impeachment live updates: Senate trial set to begin with debate over rules
The first day of President Trump's trial is getting underway, marking just the third time a president has faced removal from office in U.S. history.
Conway says MLK would disapprove of impeachment
"I don't think it was in Dr. King's vision," Kellyanne Conway said of the impeachment process.
Supreme Court to allow Flint residents to sue city and state
The decision from the Supreme Court not to take up the cases stemming from the Flint water crisis allows city residents to pursue a lawsuit against city and state officials.
Krystal restaurant chain files for bankruptcy
It's the second bankruptcy reorganization in two decades by the 88-year-old brand known for its small, square hamburgers.
"Nobody likes him": Hillary Clinton bashes Bernie Sanders
"He said I was unqualified. I had a lot more experience than he did, and got a lot more done than he had, but that was his attack on me," she told The Hollywood Reporter.
Politics
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Conway says MLK would disapprove of impeachment
"I don't think it was in Dr. King's vision," Kellyanne Conway said of the impeachment process.
Supreme Court to allow Flint residents to sue city and state
The decision from the Supreme Court not to take up the cases stemming from the Flint water crisis allows city residents to pursue a lawsuit against city and state officials.
"Nobody likes him": Hillary Clinton bashes Bernie Sanders
"He said I was unqualified. I had a lot more experience than he did, and got a lot more done than he had, but that was his attack on me," she told The Hollywood Reporter.
Supreme Court declines to fast-track Obamacare case
The highest court's decision means it likely won't come up before the November election.
Wisconsin lawmakers poised to adopt restrictions on firefighting foam
Wisconsin's legislature is set to vote Tuesday on a measure that imposes new restrictions on the use of firefighting foam that contains chemicals known as PFAS.
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"Nobody likes him": Hillary Clinton bashes Bernie Sanders
"He said I was unqualified. I had a lot more experience than he did, and got a lot more done than he had, but that was his attack on me," she told The Hollywood Reporter.
Oprah: Taking my name off Simmons film "not a victory" for him
Winfrey explained it was a difficult decision to step away from the film because she knew it could look like she was caving to Simmons.
Oprah reveals "American Dirt" as new book club pick
The novel tells the story of Lydia, a mother who escapes from Mexico with her son after surviving an attack by a drug cartel.
“American Dirt” author on migrants’ struggle
Oprah Winfrey revealed her latest book club selection is “American Dirt” by Jeanine Cummins. The book is receiving acclaim for its powerful portrayal of a migrant’s journey across the border to the U.S. Cummins and Winfrey join “CBS This Morning” to talk about the novel.
Oprah on her role in Russell Simmons exposé
Oprah Winfrey discusses where she stands on the controversy surrounding Russell Simmons, and explains why she pulled her name from a documentary on his accusers in an interview on “CBS This Morning.”
Technology
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Wednesday is deadline to file claim for Equifax data breach
You want the cash? Or a decade of free credit monitoring through Equifax? Here's what to do before the January 22 deadline.
Google CEO: AI's "negative consequences" need regulating
Tech chief acknowledges "nefarious" risks in face-recognition and other programs that can beat humans to the punch.
Almanac: Neon lights
On January 19, 1915, French inventor Georges Claude received a U.S. patent for his "System of Illuminating by Luminescent Tubes" ... tubes filled with neon gas
SpaceX deliberately destroys boosters in dramatic test
The test was the last major hurdle before the Crew Dragon blasts off with astronauts aboard.
Kidnapped 14-year-old girl alerted friends of her location on Snapchat
"Where am I?" the girl messaged friends.
Science
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Lessons from one of the fastest-warming places on Earth
It took CBS News' Roxana Saberi 3 days to reach Elephant Island, on the Antarctic Peninsula, where scientists say declining penguin populations offer a warning to us all.
Greta Thunberg calls for end to all fossil fuel investment "now"
The teen climate activist urges leaders at the World Economic Forum "to act as if you loved your children above all else."
Platypuses at risk of extinction
Climate change and sever periods of drought are among the risk factors threatening the platypus population.
Third all-female spacewalk successfully completed
NASA is ditching aging solar array batteries for more powerful lithium-ion replacements.
SpaceX deliberately destroys boosters in dramatic test
The test was the last major hurdle before the Crew Dragon blasts off with astronauts aboard.
Health
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China confirms virus outbreak has now killed 6 people
There have been more than 300 confirmed cases of the flu-like coronavirus, which can be transmitted person-to-person.
What is coronavirus, the mystery illness sweeping through China?
The city of Wuhan, China, is racing to contain the potential spread of a deadly new strain of virus that's infected hundreds of people.
Baby Trend strollers recalled for fall risk
Hinge joints can release and collapse under pressure, posing fall hazard for children in the stroller, regulators warn.
Women denied abortions in financial distress years later, study finds
Economists track denials of abortions to significant increases in unpaid debts, evictions and poverty conditions.
U.S. checks travelers as China confirms virus spreads between people
Passengers arriving in the U.S. from the city at the center of the coronavirus outbreak are now being screened, as officials confirm "limited" human-to-human transmission.
MoneyWatch
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Wednesday is deadline to file claim for Equifax data breach
You want the cash? Or a decade of free credit monitoring through Equifax? Here's what to do before the January 22 deadline.
Stocks decline on concerns about deadly China coronavirus
Asian governments stepped up screening of travelers from China, prompting a selloff in airlines and travel stocks.
Shakespeare fans can win a stay at Juliet's home for Valentine's Day
Wherefore art thou Valentine's Day plans?
Homeless moms claim a victory in Oakland house battle
The company owning an empty Oakland home that homeless women have occupied agreed to sell it to a local land bank.
Average allowance? Nearly $10 a week, or $500 a year
Giving children an allowance affords them more than candy and Legos — it can teach them wise money habits for life.
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Mom allegedly confesses to killing her three young kids
A Phoenix woman has been arrested on suspicion of killing her three children after they were found dead inside the family home.
Alleged victim: Epstein had "gun strapped to his bedpost" on his island
Authorities say the island of Little Saint James, off the coast of St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands, was a place for Epstein to hide his criminal activity.
19-year-old suspect arrested in San Antonio shooting
The shooting killed two people and wounded five others.
1 dead, 15 injured in Kansas City bar shooting
The lounge where the shooting occurred was holding a celebration of the Kansas City Chiefs victory that sent them to Super Bowl.
Inmate found dead in cell after spike in Mississippi prison violence
Corrections officials reported Gabriel Carmen had been irate and throwing feces before his death.
Space
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Third all-female spacewalk successfully completed
NASA is ditching aging solar array batteries for more powerful lithium-ion replacements.
SpaceX destroys boosters in dramatic abort test
SpaceX deliberately destroyed a Falcon 9 booster Sunday in a spectacular high-altitude conflagration moments after an unpiloted Crew Dragon astronaut ferry ship shot away in a critical test of its emergency escape system, propelled to safety with a rush of fiery exhaust from eight powerful abort engines. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN's Omar Villafranca from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with the latest.
SpaceX deliberately destroys boosters in dramatic test
The test was the last major hurdle before the Crew Dragon blasts off with astronauts aboard.
SpaceX delays dramatic Crew Dragon abort test
Dramatic SpaceX in-flight abort test is intended to clear the way to send astronauts to the International Space Station.
Mysterious objects found orbiting supermassive black hole: study
Are they just gas, or are they stars? Astronomers now believe the unusual objects may be a hybrid of both.
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Notable deaths in 2020
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity
Claude Monet: The Truth of Nature
The Denver Art Museum presents the country's largest Monet exhibit in more than two decades, exploring the Impressionist's fascination with light, and how tragedy colored his work
Surprising stars who have never won an Oscar
No thanks to the Academy.
Animals doing people things
A gorilla looking at iPhone photos, an elk drinking red wine... the line between human activity and animal behavior is furrier than one might think
Animals in the wrong place at the wrong time
A hippo at a Swatch store, a squirrel in the Phillies dugout — you won't believe where these animals have popped up ...
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Conway: MLK would not approve of impeachment
While speaking to press on MLK Day, White House adviser Kellyanne Conway said the late civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would not approve of the impeachment process against President Trump. Watch her remarks.
Police say mom confessed to killing kids
A 22-year-old mother in Phoenix allegedly confessed to killing her three children, all under the age of 4, police said. Sergeant Mercedes Fortune briefed reporters on the investigation outside the family's home. Watch a clip of her comments.
White House legal strategy on impeachment
President Trump's Senate impeachment trial is set to get underway today. The House managers and the president's legal team will each have 24 hours total to present their opening arguments. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joined CBSN discuss what we know about the president's legal strategy.
Sanders apologizes for Biden op-ed
Senator Bernie Sanders apologized to Joe Biden for an op-ed written by one of his campaign surrogates. In the op-ed for The Guardian, Zephyr Teachout accused the former vice president of having what she called a "big corruption problem." Sanders told CBS News in an exclusive interview that those claims are "absolutely" not his view. CBS News campaign reporter Cara Korte joined CBSN to discuss the latest from the Sanders campaign.
Analyzing "Trump effect" on media companies
An analysis from Axios shows the so-called "Trump effect" is motivating some news and entertainment media outlets to rethink their political coverage and instead offer alternative content for consumers. Axios media reporter Sara Fischer joined CBSN to explain the trend.
