Smoke from Australia fires circling the world
NASA says the fires have caused "unprecedented" conditions that will effect the entire globe.
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Navy: UFO files could cause "grave damage" to national security if released
In November 2004, several U.S. Navy pilots stationed aboard the USS Nimitz encountered a Tic-Tac-shaped UFO darting and dashing over the Pacific Ocean.
Sea turtle swims again with help of prosthetic flipper
Goody the turtle was immobile after she lost her limb while trapped in a fishing net, but now she's Thailand's first recipient of a prosthetic flipper.
Active volcano causes fear in the Philippines
Nearly half a million people in the Philippines are in harm's way because of an active volcano about 40 miles south of the capital city of Manila. More than 16,000 in the immediate area have already been evacuated, as scientists warn a "hazardous eruption" could be imminent. Howard Johnson reports from Tagaytay, where ash has blanketed nearby villages and residents are on edge.
Worldwide effort to save Australia's animals
It's estimated that more than 1 billion animals have been killed in Australia's devastating wildfires. Jamie Yuccas reports from the fire zone on how the world is rallying to save the unique species.
Studying the creativity and intelligence of the octopus
It's one of the most bizarre life forms on Earth – one of the smartest, most interesting, and most alien, with eight more brains than you have
Volcano erupts near Manila, spewing smoke and ash miles into the sky
Taal Volcano blasted steam, ash and pebbles up to 6 to 9 miles into the sky in a dramatic escalation of its growing restiveness.
A new class of future NASA astronauts graduates
On Friday, 13 men and women celebrated their completion of NASA's Artemis astronaut training program, and are now candidates for future missions, which could include a trip to the moon and possibly Mars. "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-host Dana Jacobson spoke with one of the recent graduates about the journey he just completed, and about the amazing ones that could lie ahead.
Teen discovers rare new planet 3 days into NASA internship
NASA's planet hunter satellite TESS has discovered an exoplanet orbiting two stars instead of one — and it was identified by a high school intern.
Leo DiCaprio's foundation donating $3 million to help Australia wildfires
Earth Alliance says it created a fund to help with an "international response to the catastrophic bushfires" raging in the country.
Co-pilot stabs pilot, tries to crash passenger jet en route to Israel, Netanyahu says
Christa Pike's execution can proceed, Supreme Court rules
Hegseth says he's cutting generals and admirals by 20%, ousting "woke"
Details emerge in case of former Cornell student alleging rape by frat members
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Iran says it's considering ceasefire counterproposal
Trump unveils South Korean investment in Alaska gas pipeline
Passengers recount terrifying attempted hijack of Dubai-to-Israel flight
Trump deflects on audio of Paxton calling GOP convention a drag on polls
