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California has granted a little girl a first-of-its-kind license to own a unicorn, provided the 7-year-old can find one. She had to agree to provide nourishment like watermelon, exposure to sunlight, moonbeams and rainbows, and polish its horn with a soft cloth. David Begnaud has more.
From basic office supplies to fancy espresso machines, Twitter is looking to get rid of the surplus items at its California headquarters.
Archaeologists in Poland discovered the skeleton of a woman suspected of being a vampire in the 17th century. A padlock found with the remains was thought to prevent a vampire from returning from the dead. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green has more.
Florida officials confirmed the recurrence of an invasive snail species that destroys wildlife and poses serious threats to human health.
Official say it's the first reported goring in the national park this year. The Ohio woman was taken to a hospital with a puncture wound and other injuries.
The cause of the sudden deadly swarm remains a mystery.
An almost-perfect fossil of a 180-million-year-old reptile was discovered in a drained reservoir in England. As Charlie D'Agata reports, the rare find of the bones of a "Sea Dragon" that is over 33-feet long may help scientists learn about why these beasts failed to adapt to a changing climate.
David Begnaud shows how a phone scam led to an improbable friendship.
Japan has long had a reputation for being robot-obsessed. It is now, in increasing numbers, turning to so-called "companion robots," AI-packed androids that exist simply to make us happy — or less lonely in COVID times. Lucy Craft spoke to the inventors and people ready to embrace "man's best robot friend."
Crews found a square box embedded in a granite stone, which appears to be the copper time capsule, said the owner of the construction company.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley recommended not shooting it down due to danger from debris, a senior defense official said.
The vote on the resolution to remove the Minnesota Democrat from the panel was 218 to 211, falling strictly along party lines.
An active homicide investigation is underway after 30-year-old Eunice Dwumfour died in a fatal shooting on Wednesday.
Sens. Mark Warner and Marco Rubio renewed demand that their committee be briefed on classified documents found at Trump and Biden residences, and expanded request to include documents found in former Vice President Pence's possession.
A former colleague testified that Murdaugh was questioned about $800,000 that was missing hours before the murders.
Police submitted almost two million "crime guns" to the ATF to trace since 2017, with a quarter of those guns being used in a crime within a year of purchase, federal data shows.
He'll be visiting South Carolina just nine days before former Gov. Nikki Haley is expected to announce her White House bid.
The CIA chief said that U.S. intelligence shows that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not serious about peace talks.
Dr. Ashish Jha said he was hopeful insurers would still cover COVID-19 tests after the official end of the public health emergency.
The alleged incident occurred the day before the Bengals' playoff game against the Buffalo Bills, according to court documents.
Global Pharma's eye drops have been linked to a U.S. outbreak which has led to at least five people losing their vision.
The FDA's investigation found a range of issues at the ice cream manufacturer that contributed to the outbreak, including a lack of a written food safety plan.
Police submitted almost two million "crime guns" to the ATF to trace since 2017, with a quarter of those guns being used in a crime within a year of purchase, federal data shows.
A former colleague testified that Murdaugh was questioned about $800,000 that was missing hours before the murders.
The cloned animals are capable of producing 18 tons of milk a year, or 50% more than a typical American cow.
Tech stocks and a surge for Facebook's parent company led the market higher as investors look past interest rate hikes.
Record profits and a growing climate crisis have renewed calls for a tax on fossil-fuel companies.
Hundreds of thousands of Americans moved last year. The reason? Think housing costs, jobs and taxes.
After investing billions in AI-chatbot, the tech company is already using it to help improve consumers' work patterns.
The CIA chief said that U.S. intelligence shows that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not serious about peace talks.
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota was voted out of her committee assignment over previous remarks that were deemed antisemitic.
He'll be visiting South Carolina just nine days before former Gov. Nikki Haley is expected to announce her White House bid.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley recommended not shooting it down due to danger from debris, a senior defense official said.
For decades, the event was overseen by the International Foundation, a Christian organization that has drawn increasing scrutiny over the years.
Global Pharma's eye drops have been linked to a U.S. outbreak which has led to at least five people losing their vision.
The FDA's investigation found a range of issues at the ice cream manufacturer that contributed to the outbreak, including a lack of a written food safety plan.
Dr. Ashish Jha said he was hopeful insurers would still cover COVID-19 tests after the official end of the public health emergency.
EzriCare Artificial Tears are being recalled after health officials say at least five people lost their vision after using the eye drops. Dozens of people came down with a bacterial infection that is highly resistant to antibiotics.
Millions of low-income Americans are at risk of losing health coverage, threatening their access to medical care.
The CIA chief said that U.S. intelligence shows that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not serious about peace talks.
Bobi is a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, a breed known for protecting livestock.
Judge Juan Manuel Padilla did not specify how much he relied on the bot to write his opinion.
Australian cash has carried the image of the British monarch for 100 years, but Charles won't replace his mom on the last banknote bearing her likeness.
Thousands of assault weapons and almost two dozen advanced anti-tank missiles were recovered, American defense officials said.
In this episode of Person to Person with Norah O'Donnell, O'Donnell sits down with Dan Buettner to talk about his new book "The Blue Zones American Kitchen" and the secrets of living longer.
The men and women of the United Ukrainian Ballet company will make their U.S. debut in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night. For their members, the stage is a refuge from the horrors of war. Christina Ruffini has more.
A diverse group of musicians were nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Wednesday, including Cyndi Lauper, George Michael, Rage Against the Machine, Willie Nelson and Missy Elliott.
Over half of this year's potential inductees are nominated for the first time, including Elliott, Lauper, Crow, Willie Nelson and more.
The star announced dozens of tour dates around the world this year. Here's what we know so far.
The maker of ChatGPT has released a new tool that can help teachers detect if text was produced by a student or artificial intelligence. Kyle Wiggers, a senior reporter at TechCrunch, joined CBS News to discuss the new tool.
Judge Juan Manuel Padilla did not specify how much he relied on the bot to write his opinion.
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
After investing billions in AI-chatbot, the tech company is already using it to help improve consumers' work patterns.
Workers at Amazon warehouses in three states were found to be at high risk of back injuries and other physical ailments.
An outbreak of stony coral tissue loss disease threatens to destroy 20 of the 45 species in the world's third-largest coral reef.
The world's third-largest coral reef just off the Florida Keys was once a vibrant habitat for millions of plants and animals. But an outbreak of stony coral tissue loss disease is threatening to destroy it. Scientists are trying to regrow the coral in a lab hundreds of miles away to save it. Manuel Bojorquez takes a look.
The cloned animals are capable of producing 18 tons of milk a year, or 50% more than a typical American cow.
As the Western megadrought continues, investors have been buying up land to secure the water rights that go along with them. Ben Tracy takes a look.
Investment firms are showing a growing interest in an increasingly scarce natural resource in the American West. For some, that's concerning.
The alleged incident occurred the day before the Bengals' playoff game against the Buffalo Bills, according to court documents.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has released a comprehensive report tracking legally-bought firearms used in crimes, along with the prevalence of ghost guns. ATF Director Steven Dettelbach joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss his agency's efforts to crack down on gun crime.
Police submitted almost two million "crime guns" to the ATF to trace since 2017, with a quarter of those guns being used in a crime within a year of purchase, federal data shows.
A former colleague testified that Murdaugh was questioned about $800,000 that was missing hours before the murders.
The chief financial officer of Alex Murdaugh's former law firm testified in his murder trial Thursday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss.
Astronauts are conducting a spacewalk outside the International Space Station. And NASA is marking 20 years since the space shuttle Columbia disaster. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joined Anne-Marie Green and Janet Shamlian with more on those stories, plus details on the "green comet" passing by Earth.
Columbia's destruction and the loss of its crew triggered a sharp change of course for America's space program.
The surprise bear face spans more than 1 mile across.
"He'll be cheering us all on from the sidelines," Sanchez said of Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, who is also her boyfriend.
After 32 launches from Rocket Lab's New Zealand facility, the company is now set for regular flights from Virginia's Eastern Shore.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
They may have famous names and big careers, but these celebs also ran into financial trouble.
The Orion spacecraft sent back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.4-million-mile journey around the moon.
In this episode of Person to Person with Norah O'Donnell, O'Donnell sits down with Dan Buettner to talk about his new book "The Blue Zones American Kitchen" and the secrets of living longer.
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris welcomed members of the Congressional Black Caucus to the White House on Thursday. The group is looking to introduce police reform legislation in response to the death of Tyre Nichols. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe explains what that legislation may look like.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has released a comprehensive report tracking legally-bought firearms used in crimes, along with the prevalence of ghost guns. ATF Director Steven Dettelbach joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss his agency's efforts to crack down on gun crime.
The chief financial officer of Alex Murdaugh's former law firm testified in his murder trial Thursday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss.
Major tech companies released fourth-quarter earnings this week with some beating expectations while others saw shrinking revenue. David Kirkpatrick, founder of Techonomy, joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss the latest.