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With electric cars the future of the auto industry, companies are ramping up the manufacture of batteries and the mining of lithium, creating opportunities to combat climate change, while also threatening serious environmental impacts.
With electric cars seen as the future of the American auto industry, companies are ramping up the production of batteries, which require lithium. Correspondent Ben Tracy looks at efforts to increase lithium mining in the U.S., and the struggle over its environmental costs.
It's something we do every day, multiple times, and we often "catch" it from other people doing it. Experts say yawning not only helps your brain, but also is a sign of empathy and, yes, increased alertness.
It's something we do every day, multiple times, and we often "catch" it from other people doing it. Correspondent Faith Salie looks into the physiology of yawning, and why it not only helps our brains, but also is a sign of empathy and, yes, increased alertness.
Protests erupt over climate change in Glasgow, mere blocks from the U.N. Climate Summit. Demonstrators say the climate is in crisis, and they want more action from the government. Roxana Saberi reports.
Climate protests were also held across Europe, including in London, Paris, Dublin, Copenhagen, Zurich and Istanbul.
Millions of buffalo once roamed the American West providing sustenance for Native American tribes until the giant creatures were hunted to near-extinction by European settlers. Now, those same tribes are leading the effort to bring the buffalo back. Michelle Miller has the details.
The largest climate protest yet at this week's United Nations climate talks is taking place in Glasgow, Scotland. It's the latest in a series of rallies as world leaders meet at COP26. Roxana Saberi is in Glasgow, Scotland, where activists are calling on countries to cut fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions.
Pfizer says results from its preliminary drug trial are "extraordinary." CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports on one man's urgent call for Americans to get vaccinated and wear masks. Then, ER physician and Harvard professor Dr. Ali Raja joins CBSN's Lana Zak for the latest on COVID-19.
Colin Powell died of complications from COVID-19 while he was fighting a rare blood cancer and Parkinson's disease. Jonathan Viglotti shares the story of a man who knows all about the struggles of trying to survive the pandemic with weakened immunity.
The U.S.-Iran deal faces an early test as fighting in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah reignites and next-phase talks are delayed.
The Justice Department says it's released "every document required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act," but CBS News has identified numerous gaps.
A new book recounts one of the most rambunctious moments on the floor of the House in modern history.
President Trump's efforts to spruce up the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool faced a snag this week, with algae turning the water green while rips appeared in an "American Flag Blue" surface picked by the president.
Republican Sens. Bill Cassidy, Thom Tillis and Ted Cruz have been critical of the 14-point memorandum of understanding signed on Wednesday.
Record producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville home by officers performing a welfare check, police said.
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, sources familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Cuban lawmakers Thursday adopted nearly 200 historic free-market reforms aimed at rescuing the communist island from a severe crisis aggravated by a U.S. oil blockade.
The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur were battering parts of the southeastern U.S. with heavy rain, sparking flash flooding.
Record producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville home by officers performing a welfare check, police said.
The Justice Department says it's released "every document required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act," but CBS News has identified numerous gaps.
Juneteenth will affect banking, mail service and financial markets, although retailers and restaurants are largely staying open.
The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur were battering parts of the southeastern U.S. with heavy rain, sparking flash flooding.
In a ceremony at the White House, the president paid tribute to retired Marine Corps Maj. James Capers Jr., retired Army Maj. Nicholas Dockery and Marine Col. John W. Ripley, who died in 2008.
Juneteenth will affect banking, mail service and financial markets, although retailers and restaurants are largely staying open.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
In a social media post, President Trump touted the U.S. government's 10% stake in Intel, noting that it is now worth $60 billion.
The national average for a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. drops to $3.99, the lowest since March 30.
A new book recounts one of the most rambunctious moments on the floor of the House in modern history.
The Justice Department says it's released "every document required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act," but CBS News has identified numerous gaps.
Cuban lawmakers Thursday adopted nearly 200 historic free-market reforms aimed at rescuing the communist island from a severe crisis aggravated by a U.S. oil blockade.
The U.S. military has attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people.
President Trump's efforts to spruce up the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool faced a snag this week, with algae turning the water green while rips appeared in an "American Flag Blue" surface picked by the president.
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, sources familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Actress Busy Philipps, 45, spoke up about her late attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis online after realizing she shared symptoms as her young daughter was evaluated and diagnosed. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life, research shows.
In the "CBS Mornings" series "Pushing the Limits," Mark Strassmann shows how a Georgia man's passion for music was almost taken away from him forever after a terrible accident. But thanks to his resilience and technology, the man is now a record-breaking drummer.
An estimated hundreds of thousands of children, many of them U.S. citizens, have been separated from a parent in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
Nancy Napoles denied the accusation and said she was willing to cooperate with authorities to clarify what happened.
The U.S.-Iran deal faces an early test as fighting in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah reignites and next-phase talks are delayed.
Cuban lawmakers Thursday adopted nearly 200 historic free-market reforms aimed at rescuing the communist island from a severe crisis aggravated by a U.S. oil blockade.
The U.S. military has attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people.
When the U.S.-Iran conflict began, President Trump laid out a litany of aggressive war aims. Here's what the president and his top aides said then — and how their views have changed.
Record producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville home by officers performing a welfare check, police said.
Many people are spending more time on screens, but also doing more physical activities, a new CBS News poll finds.
Myles Smith's career skyrocketed after his hit song "Stargazing" became the biggest song by a U.K. artist worldwide in 2024. Now, he's releasing his debut album, "My Mess, My Heart, My Life," on June 19. Myles Smith joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his rapid rise to stardom, his first album and his experience touring with Ed Sheeran.
Actress Busy Philipps, 45, spoke up about her late attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis online after realizing she shared symptoms as her young daughter was evaluated and diagnosed. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life, research shows.
In the "CBS Mornings" series "Pushing the Limits," Mark Strassmann shows how a Georgia man's passion for music was almost taken away from him forever after a terrible accident. But thanks to his resilience and technology, the man is now a record-breaking drummer.
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
A Pew survey shows 40% of Americans think AI's future impact will be negative. MIT Sloan professor Eric So joins CBS News with more details.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
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When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
Nancy Napoles denied the accusation and said she was willing to cooperate with authorities to clarify what happened.
McKenna Wendel was last seen alive on March 14 and her body was found outside Brookings, an hour's drive north of Sioux Falls, on March 19.
Attorneys for Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, dropped plans for a psychiatric defense in his state case on Thursday. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the details.
Police in eastern England said a man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 3-year-old boy "ended up in the crocodile enclosure" at a zoo.
Despite spending 18 years in prison for orchestrating the murder of her ex-husband, fashion heir Maurizio Gucci, Patrizia Reggiani may be about to inherit a fortune.
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Dangerous flooding conditions in the Gulf states persist, and more extreme weather is expected. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
More than a dozen people in Lebanon are dead following an attack by Israel, officials said. Israel said it was retaliation for a deadly attack by Hezbollah. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest.
Reported hostilities in Lebanon between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group may have led to U.S.-Iran negotiations being postponed in Switzerland. CBS News' Taurean Small and the BBC's Hugo Bachega report, and Elisa Ewers, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins CBS News with more insight.
A record amount of sargassum seaweed has washed ashore on Florida beaches, bringing with it an unpleasant smell. Cristian Benavides shows how it's impacting coastal communities.
The U.S. men's soccer team will face Australia on Friday in their second match of the FIFA World Cup. They may be without star forward Christian Pulisic. Nicole Valdes reports.