"Most destructive and costliest forest pest ever" found in Oregon
Officials said it's the first discovery of the insect on the West Coast.
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Fire threatens Yosemite sequoias
Firefighters are working to contain a wildfire in California's Yosemite National Park that's been raging for days and threatening hundreds of ancient sequoia trees. Jonathan Vigliotti is live with the latest on the efforts to contain the fire.
First image from James Webb Space Telescope released
NASA plans to release additional "first light" images Tuesday.
First image from James Webb Telescope released
The first image from the James Webb Space Telescope was released at an event led by President Biden, Vice President Harris and NASA officials. Mr. Biden said the telescope, the most powerful ever built, "symbolizes the relentless spirit of American ingenuity." Watch the event here.
Sprinklers used to protect iconic sequoias from Yosemite wildfire
Blistering temperatures, low humidity, and heavy terrain have made it difficult for firefighters to gain control of the Washburn Fire.
Ocean research nonprofit on shark migration
Chris Fischer, founder and expedition leader of the global nonprofit organization OCEARCH, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his research on the migration patterns of sharks and a new project seeking to tag 100 sharks in the Western North Atlantic. Fischer also discusses a new study that found sharks are more close to the shore in cities than one may think.
COVID surge fueled by Omicron sub-variant
The BA.5 sub-variant is driving a rise in COVID infections. Dr. Celine Gounder discusses who needs to get a booster now, and the plan to revise booster vaccines.
"Jamestown will be lost": Climate change threatens to sink historic colony
"It tells a national story about our persistence, our democracy and the beginnings of our race relations," one preservationist told CBS News.
Huge underground search for mysterious dark matter begins
Scientists have begun a new search for mysterious dark matter in a former South Dakota gold mine a mile underground.
Invasive fly from Asia discovered in North Carolina for first time
The spotted lanternfly feeds on more than 100 species of plants, including hops, fruit trees and native trees.
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Newly obtained footage shows Iran attack on major U.S. post in Kuwait
Isaias becomes first hurricane of 2026 Atlantic season, threatens Gulf Coast
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Oil prices surge as Trump reportedly mulls pre-midterms strikes on Iran
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Trump aide's daughter pictured with pro-Russia politician
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Can GLP-1 drugs help people stop throwing away their money?
Ithaca council passes moratorium on new Cornell events permits
Nicolas Maduro, wife face torture charge in new U.S. indictment
Christa Pike has pneumonia, unable to move arms after botched execution
