Famously clear Lake Tahoe has been polluted by climate change
When it was measured last year, the clarity of the lake was about 80 feet — 20 years ago, it was 100 feet.
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National Zoo reopens after 19-week-closure
After shutting down due to the coronavirus pandemic, the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. reopened to the public for the first time in 19 weeks. Some indoor exhibits still remain closed for health and safety reasons. Chip Reid reports.
How climate change is impacting Lake Tahoe
Even during the coronavirus pandemic, there is no shortage of visitors coming to Lake Tahoe for its clear, blue waters. But scientists warn that climate change and pollution are damaging the lake. Anna Werner reports.
Hawaii issues emergency declaration ahead of Hurricane Douglas
Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Hanna may reach hurricane strength and bring flooding to Texas over the weekend.
Hurricane season kicks off early
Ocean temperatures are especially warm causing a number of storm systems to form early this year. Hurricane season usually starts mid-August. CBS meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN's Lana Zak to explain which areas may be impacted by extreme weather.
Scientists reveal first-ever photo of a solar system like ours
The incredibly rare family portrait highlights two baby exoplanets orbiting a very young, sun-like star.
Researchers successfully train dogs to detect COVID-19 infections
The dogs were able to detect the coronavirus with 94% accuracy.
Researchers flock to mysterious "blue hole" off Florida's coast
Little is known about the mysterious holes at the bottom of the ocean — but a team of researchers is looking to change that.
China launches mission to Mars
China has launched an unmanned spacecraft on a seven-month journey to Mars. It is carrying a rover to explore the red planet. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has more.
Russian cargo ship sent to space station with nearly 3 tons of supplies
The Progress cargo ship docked at the International Space Station after a speedy two-orbit rendezvous.
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U.S. reducing troop footprint in Middle East, sources say
Son of Stephen Hubbard, American freed from Russian jail, speaks out
Witkoff blasted for calling Putin a "humanitarian"
Supreme Court rejects bid to restrict treatments for trans inmates
Judge curbs DHS efforts to conduct sweeps for possible noncitizen voters
Elon Musk's Starlink and Starshield, and what they mean to Ukraine
Trump to rally with Iowa rep. as she pledges to push back on White House
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Armed federal agents knock on doors looking for noncitizen voters
