Fossil of prehistoric land-roaming whale species is identified
The four-legged creature, an ancestor of the modern-day whale, is believed to have lived 43 million years ago.
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Stunning images capture rare "megapod" of humpback whales
Tour boat operator says it's only the 2nd time in 19 years he's seen such a huge group of humpbacks attacking a ball of baitfish off the Australian coast.
Florida towns face fines over vaccines
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Monday that municipalities that require vaccinations for public workers will be fined $5,000 for each time they enforce the mandate. Florida accounted for more than 20% of U.S. fatalities linked to COVID-19 last week. CBS Miami reporter Jim Defede joins CBSN AM to discuss the brewing political showdown in Florida.
Inspiration4's Hayley Arceneaux's Note to Self
Inspiration4's first all-civilian mission to space aboard a SpaceX rocket will include St. Jude Children's Research Hospital physician assistant and cancer survivor Hayley Arceneaux. The 29-year-old represents the hope pillar of the mission and will be the youngest American to travel to space. As she prepares for this historic journey, Arceneaux writes a note to her younger self for our Emmy-nominated series Note to Self.
"I'm being challenged": 13-year-old is studying at Georgia Tech
Caleb Anderson, who just turned 13, is an aerospace engineering major instead of a seventh-grader.
Experts warn of back-to-school anxiety amid pandemic
More than a million kids returned to New York City classrooms Monday, marking the end to remote learning. CBS News' Meg Oliver explains how the nation's largest school district is working to keep kids and teachers safe. Then, Dr. Dave Anderson, a clinical psychologist at the Child Mind Institute, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss what experts are saying is heightened back-to-school anxiety.
13-year-old is youngest student at Georgia Tech
Caleb Anderson isn't your usual teen. He was reading at age 1 and doing fractions by 2. Now he's an aerospace engineering major at Georgia Tech instead of a seventh-grader. Mark Strassmann has his story.
Flood threat for Gulf, wildfires in West
Tropical Storm Nicholas is taking aim at Louisiana and Texas, which are still recovering from previous storms. Meanwhile, President Biden is visiting several western states hit hard by wildfires. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with the latest on the forecast.
States take aim at ubiquitous — and false — "recycling" symbol
One-fifth of Americans say recycling is more confusing than filing taxes or playing stock market, survey says.
New York bans sale of all gas-powered cars by 2035
The new law follows a similar one passed in California last year.
Abdul El-Sayed, Mike Rogers make final pitch to Michigan voters
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Trump to speak at D.C. Reflecting Pool as campaign nears finish line
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Iran says "ball is in the U.S. court" on any deal to end the war
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Lindsay Clancy's attorneys reveal details about her condition
Stevens endorses Rogers amid rift with El-Sayed
Jet from Texas crashes near homes in Florida, killing 9 on board
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Creditor has "taken control" of forever cruise
U.S. sanctions push Cuba to the brink, with healthcare at risk
