COP28 climate summit: Who's going, who's not, and will it matter?
The global U.N. climate summit known as COP28 is now underway in Dubai. Here's what to know — and why it matters.
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World's largest iceberg is "on the move" for first time in 37 years
The iceberg, which once hosted a Soviet research station, split from the Antarctic coastline in 1986, but then became grounded in the Weddell Sea.
Retiree records bat sex, helps solve mystery of species' "super long" penis
The serotine bat does not use its strangely large penis for penetration, but instead as a "copulatory arm" during mating, researchers said.
These squirrels are latest species to become endangered in Washington state
There are just three western gray squirrel populations left in Washington state as more frequent and intense wildfires continue to decimate their habitats, officials said.
Inside the Smithsonian's tropical forest lab
The Smithsonian is one of the best-known museums in the United States, and an affiliated lab is a hidden gem. Located in Panama, the Tropical Research Institute is a unique scientific outpost located in one of the busiest waterways in the world. CBS News' Ben Tracy reports.
"Significant" hoard of Bronze Age treasure unearthed in Wales
The items include a hoard of bronze artifacts such as axes, spearheads, rings and a sword scabbard.
SpaceX Super Heavy-Starship cleared for Saturday launch attempt
The test launch of SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship rocket will come nearly seven months after an initial test flight ended in a spectacular failure.
"Out of control" fires ravage Brazil's wildlife-rich Pantanal wetlands
"The Pantanal is a region that's used to fires," explains one biologist, "but this many fires isn't normal."
NASA telescopes capture "Christmas tree" view of universe
Sparkling and colorful images of faraway galaxy clusters recently released by NASA show one of the most detailed views of the universe ever taken.
Hawaii wildlife refuge pond mysteriously turns bubble-gum pink
Curious visitors have flocked to the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge after images of the pink pond appeared on social media.
Investigation
In Trump's pardon economy, victims lost out on $119M in restitution
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8-month Iran war looms large over Israeli election
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John Thune's balancing act: Inside his push to save the GOP majority
These factors could decide Netanyahu's fate as Israel votes today
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Photos show Ukraine's Starlink was down during fatal strike
New charges tossed against ex-FBI officials in Hunter Biden probe
Serial killer Ted Bundy linked to another Utah girl's cold case murder
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New details revealed in "People's Court" cold case murder arrest
