New York City slashes its biggest source of carbon emissions
In a first, America's largest city is moving to curb emissions by requiring buildings to become more energy-efficient
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12-foot, 1,600-lb shark being tracked in Gulf of Mexico
Researchers are OCEARCH are tracking the location of a giant great white shark
"Green" buildings sprouting in record numbers
Buildings around the globe account for roughly 40 percent of the world's carbon emissions. In response, a growing number of cities are adapting old and new structures in ways that save energy and cut down on emissions.
Evidence found for first molecule in the universe
"This molecule was lurking out there, but we needed the right instruments," a top NASA scientist said
Watch: Rocket launches cargo to space station
An Antares rocket blasted off from the Wallops Island Flight Facility in Virginia carrying a Cygnus cargo ship loaded with supplies for the International Space Station.
Scientists partially revived a pig's brain after the animal died
The death of brain cells may not be as sudden, or as irreversible, as previously believed
Rocket launches with cargo for space station
Loaded with 3.8 tons of supplies and equipment, the Cygnus cargo ship will need two days to reach the space station
Unlikely allies unite to save Arizona forests
Our new series, Common Ground, highlights people who are setting aside partisan differences and solving problems. Former Arizona senator and CBS News contributor Jeff Flake went to his home state to look at an unprecedented effort to tackle wildfires, meeting with unlikely allies who are uniting to save Arizona's forests.
3D-printed heart a potential breakthrough in making human organs
Not only are the cells alive, but all of the different cell types in the heart came from a single human donor
Scientists say they 3D-printed artificial heart
There has been a potential breakthrough in making organs in the lab. Israeli researchers have 3D printed a heart, complete with muscle and blood vessels.
Climate change protests stop traffic in heart of London
"Brexit, none of it's going to matter if there's a climate apocalypse," a demonstrator says
Last known female of world's rare turtle dies in China zoo
Yangtze giant softshell turtle was about 90 years old, but scientists tried again for artificial insemination shortly before her death
Arctic warming fuels blockbuster spring blizzard
What happens in the Arctic does not stay in the Arctic
Thousands of scientists back students demanding climate change action
"Without bold and focused action, their future is in critical danger. There is no time to wait until they are in power," scientists say.
Researchers reveal changes to astronaut's body
Retired astronaut Scott Kelly, who spent 340 days in space during an extended stay aboard the International Space Station in 2015-16, did not suffer any major long-term health effects that might raise warning signs for future long-duration flights, scientists reported Thursday. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN with details.
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Sarah Sanders says Trump never asked her to lie
White House press secretary addresses the Mueller report, which says she told investigators one of her comments about James Comey's firing was a "slip of the tongue"
Journalist Lyra McKee shot dead in Northern Ireland rioting
Lyra McKee wrote for the Atlantic and Buzzfeed; her death comes as police worry about a rise in dissident violence in Northern Ireland
Family of renowned climber presumed dead in avalanche speaks out
Jess Roskelley, David Lama, and Hansjoerg Auer were scaling a Banff summit that's a challenge for only the most extreme climbers
GOP senator may have told WH about FBI probe, Mueller report says
Senate Intelligence Committee chairman Richard Burr was part of the "Gang of Eight" lawmakers briefed on probe by then FBI Director James Comey
Fact-checking claims by Trump and Barr against Mueller's report
Some of the claims made by the president and attorney general miss the picture presented by special counsel Robert Mueller
Deadly storm system rips through South, heads north
Brings tornadoes, heavy rain, and high winds to several states, and blamed for some deaths
Electrical short eyed as possible Notre Dame blaze cause: Report
Authorities say fire-weakened landmark is still very fragile but officials are in very beginning stages of mapping reconstruction
Yankees drop iconic Kate Smith song while investigating racism
Yankees have suspended the use of Kate Smith's recording of "God Bless America" during the seventh-inning stretch while they investigate an allegation of racism against the singer
Ancestry.com apologizes and deletes ad after slavery backlash
The ad appeared to show a white man trying to convince a black woman in what appears to be the slave-owning South to head north with him to get married
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Amid measles outbreak, anti-vax mom defends "medical freedom"
There are at least 555 confirmed cases in 20 states, according to the CDC
Columbine shooting survivors reflect 20 years later
Craig Scott, Amanda Stair, Heather Martin, Michelle Wheeler and Frank DeAngelis spoke with Jeff Glor about their experiences since that day
Sarah Sanders says Trump never asked her to lie
White House press secretary addresses the Mueller report, which says she told investigators one of her comments about James Comey's firing was a "slip of the tongue"
Yankees cut iconic Kate Smith song while investigating racism
Yankees have suspended the use of Kate Smith's recording of "God Bless America" during the seventh-inning stretch while they investigate an allegation of racism against the singer
Family of renowned climber presumed dead in avalanche speaks out
Jess Roskelley, David Lama, and Hansjoerg Auer were scaling a Banff summit that's a challenge for only the most extreme climbers
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Sarah Sanders says Trump never asked her to lie
White House press secretary addresses the Mueller report, which says she told investigators one of her comments about James Comey's firing was a "slip of the tongue"
Fact-checking claims by Trump and Barr against Mueller's report
Some of the claims made by the president and attorney general miss the picture presented by special counsel Robert Mueller
Support for marijuana legalization hits new high, CBS News poll finds
Sixty-five percent of Americans now think marijuana should be legal — a record high in CBS News polling
VA Secretary Wilkie won't "get into" Trump's feud with McCain
Robert Wilkie says that his department is committed to combating suicide, drug addiction and homelessness among veterans
Burr may have told White House about FBI probe
The report says that the White House counsel appeared "to have received information about the status of the FBI investigation"
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Journalist Lyra McKee shot dead in Northern Ireland rioting
Lyra McKee wrote for the Atlantic and Buzzfeed; her death comes as police worry about a rise in dissident violence in Northern Ireland
Electrical short eyed as possible Notre Dame blaze cause: Report
Authorities say fire-weakened landmark is still very fragile but officials are in very beginning stages of mapping reconstruction
16-year-old TV and film actress collapses and dies
She appeared in the 2013 movie "Cloud Atlas," alongside Tom Hanks and Halle Berry
American among 3 climbers presumed dead after avalanche
Recovery efforts are on hold because of dangerous conditions and additional avalanches at Alberta's Banff National Park
CIA Director Gina Haspel praises Trump's "wisdom" on North Korea
"I am very proud that we've been able to support this administration's effort to engage the North Koreans in a dialogue"
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Judge allows sex-trafficking claim against Harvey Weinstein
In addition, the judge dramatically shrank scope of an action trying to treat the former movie producer and various companies like a mob organization
16-year-old TV and film actress collapses and dies
She appeared in the 2013 movie "Cloud Atlas," alongside Tom Hanks and Halle Berry
Jason Momoa shaved off signature beard for a good cause
While promoting canned water, the actor is seen cutting off his facial hair in a 4-minute video
The National Enquirer is being sold to Hudson News' CEO
The tabloid publisher is embroiled in a dispute with Amazon and Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos
Preview: Behind the scenes with K-Pop sensation BTS
"Sunday Morning" goes backstage as the Korean pop phenomenon prepares to launch a world tour
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Pinterest pinned hopes on big IPO. Looks like it got one
Stock price — trading under ticker symbol "PINS" — zoomed to nearly $25 a share from $19 opening bid within hours of NYSE debut
Pinterest shares soar on 1st day of trading
Shares in Pinterest soared 28 percent Thursday during the newly public company's first hours of trading under the New York Stock Exchange ticker symbol PINS.
Uber to roll out new safety push notification feature
Ride-share app Uber is taking measure to improve safety for its passengers. Users will not receive a push notification reminding them to check they have the right driver when getting picked up. CBSN New York has the details.
NYC acts to cut carbon emissions
The New York City Council has passed a far-reaching plan to cut building emissions by up to 80%, and other cities could follow.
Zoom's stock soared 54,000% — for a very bad reason
A tiny Chinese company seems to have hitched a profitable ride on Zoom Video Communications' hot IPO
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New York City slashes its biggest source of carbon emissions
In a first, America's largest city is moving to curb emissions by requiring buildings to become more energy-efficient
12-foot, 1,600-lb shark being tracked in Gulf of Mexico
Researchers are OCEARCH are tracking the location of a giant great white shark
"Green" buildings sprouting in record numbers
Buildings around the globe account for roughly 40 percent of the world's carbon emissions. In response, a growing number of cities are adapting old and new structures in ways that save energy and cut down on emissions.
Evidence found for first molecule in the universe
"This molecule was lurking out there, but we needed the right instruments," a top NASA scientist said
Watch: Rocket launches cargo to space station
An Antares rocket blasted off from the Wallops Island Flight Facility in Virginia carrying a Cygnus cargo ship loaded with supplies for the International Space Station.
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Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats turns deadly
The outbreak has sickened eight people and led to one death, the CDC reports
McConnell proposes raising minimum age to buy tobacco to 21 nationwide
The bill will cover all tobacco products, including vaping devices
Gene therapy may be cure for "bubble boy disease"
Eight babies with "bubble boy disease" have had it fixed by a gene therapy made from one of the immune system's worst enemies
Deadly fungus is a problem, but don't freak out just yet
"This bug, this germ, raises the stakes in the issue of drug-resistant infections," says a reporter who uncovered the scope of the problem
Flight attendant in coma after contracting measles
The 43-year-old woman, who was seemingly healthy before getting measles, has now been in a coma for 10 days
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Stop & Shop is "not kosher" to shop at during strike, rabbis say
As Passover nears, rabbis in New England are cautioning against crossing the Stop & Shop picket lines
The many ways "green buildings" save
Retrofitted and newly built structures that meet a varied set of energy-efficiency standards yield many payoffs
Earth Day challenge for gardeners: Don't poison bees
To help, more garden centers are curbing, ending or labeling plants treated with potentially bee-harming pesticides
Hail damage costs this year could hit new annual high in U.S.
While baseball-sized hail stones are common, the biggest this year was the size of a grapefruit and weighed more than half a pound
Pinterest pinned hopes on big IPO. Looks like it got one
Stock price — trading under ticker symbol "PINS" — zoomed to nearly $25 a share from $19 opening bid within hours of NYSE debut
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Judge allows sex-trafficking claim against Harvey Weinstein
In addition, the judge dramatically shrank scope of an action trying to treat the former movie producer and various companies like a mob organization
Old razor, new DNA technique tie suspect to 1970s murders
Familial searching of California's criminal database linked Arthur Rudy Martinez to two murders, miles apart
Columbine survivors share their stories
It's been 20 years since the Columbine massacre. Two teenagers murdered 12 schoolmates and a teacher and wounded 20 others. Five survivors sat down with "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor to share their stories.
Details emerge about NYC cathedral suspect
Marc Lamparello, 37, was arrested Wednesday after entering St. Patrick's Cathedral carrying two cans of gasoline, lighter fluid and butane lighters. He has been charged with attempted arson, reckless endangerment and trespassing, according to police. CBSN New York's Natalie Duddrige reports.
Columbine survivors reflect 20 years later
Saturday will mark 20 years since the shooting at Columbine High School. CBS News brought together five survivors, each with their own story. Each has their own powerful lesson they are passing on. They spoke with "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor.
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Evidence found for first molecule in the universe
"This molecule was lurking out there, but we needed the right instruments," a top NASA scientist said
Watch: Rocket launches cargo to space station
An Antares rocket blasted off from the Wallops Island Flight Facility in Virginia carrying a Cygnus cargo ship loaded with supplies for the International Space Station.
Rocket launches with cargo for space station
Loaded with 3.8 tons of supplies and equipment, the Cygnus cargo ship will need two days to reach the space station
Researchers reveal changes to astronaut's body
Retired astronaut Scott Kelly, who spent 340 days in space during an extended stay aboard the International Space Station in 2015-16, did not suffer any major long-term health effects that might raise warning signs for future long-duration flights, scientists reported Thursday. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN with details.
Israeli spacecraft fails to land on moon
CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood speaks to CBSN about the failed moon landing and Thursday's other headlines: SpaceX's second launch of their Falcon Heavy rocket and NASA's report that astronaut Scott Kelly experienced biological changes during his year-long orbit in space.
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Photos: Fire burns Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
On April 15, 2019 flames erupted at the landmark cathedral, the most-visited landmark in the French capital
Star Wars Celebration 2019
The four-day convention for fans of the Star Wars saga, held in Chicago, included cosplayers, panels with the filmmakers, and the debut of the trailer for Episode IX of the series
Awkward Easter Bunny photos
Children love the Easter Bunny – until they meet him
The folk art of Bill Traylor
Born into slavery, the self-taught painter who began his artistic life in his 80s is the focus of a retrospective at the Smithsonian American Art Museum
America's surprising food recalls
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A new twist on the button-down
Bryan Davis, founder of Teddy Stratford, designs shirts that zip instead of button. In an effort to get rid of the "pec gap," Bryan reverse-engineered how to create the traditional button-down. In this small business spotlight, Bryan explains what inspired him to create the shirt and how selling online helps his brand.
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Family of climber presumed dead in avalanche
Poor weather is delaying the effort to recover three renowned climbers missing in the Canadian Rockies. Jess Roskelley, David Lama, and Hansjoerg Auer are part of an elite athletic team for The North Face. Rescuers say all three men are presumed dead after being caught in an avalanche. David Begnaud reports.
Deadly storm flattens homes in the South
Nearly 45 million Americans are in the path of a deadly storm that's been tearing through the southern Plains for three days. The destructive system is blamed for at least two deaths. It spawned multiple tornadoes while dumping heavy rain and uprooting trees. Omar Villafranca reports from Morton, Mississippi.
(Un)Welcome: Sweden's rise of the right
In this installment of CBSN Originals’ ongoing examination at how migration is reshaping the world, Adam Yamaguchi travels to Sweden to examine how a record influx of migrants has coincided with the recently welcoming and politically progressive nation's swift shift to the right.