Some mystery seeds illegally sent from China identified
At least 14 of the seed species had been identified, according to the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
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"Zombie cicadas" infected with mind-controlling fungus re-emerge
After more than a decade underground, "zombie cicadas" emerge to "enlist living insects to do their bidding."
Brewery suspends operations after storks build nest in chimney
Stocks of beer are running low at the Zwanzger brewery thanks to the family of birds.
Mystery seeds from China are landing in Americans' mailboxes
U.S. agriculture officials are warning residents not to plant or even touch the unsolicited seeds, which have now been found in all 50 states.
Mountain rescue crew carry Saint Bernard off England's highest peak
Rescue workers said Daisy — a 121-pound Saint Bernard — was displaying signs of pain in her rear legs and was refusing to move.
Man keeps promise made in 1992 and splits $22 million lottery winnings
"The power of friendship and a handshake has paid off."
Man stranded 40 hours with broken leg in Joshua Tree National Park
Robert Ringo was airlifted to a hospital after being spotted by searchers. He says he was in excruciating pain, but lived on water he brought with him and berries.
Missing dog turns up at her old home — 57 miles away
Colton Michael arrived home to find Cleo on his porch, as if it was her house.
Rare yellow turtle discovered in India
Wildlife experts say it is possibly an albino mutation of a common turtle.
Iceland is broadcasting screams to relieve coronavirus stress
You may not be able to travel to Iceland, but your screams of frustration can.
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Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in North Carolina
Isaias restrengthened from a tropical storm back to a hurricane before it made landfall in the U.S.
How to make sure your mail-in vote counts
In the 2016 election, 318,728 ballots — just under 1% of returned absentee ballots — were rejected across the country.
Leaked bodycam footage shows George Floyd's final moments
For several minutes, Floyd is heard begging for help and calling for his mother.
Trump says coronavirus is "receding" even as deaths rise
The president continues to to tout his administration's actions even as one of his top health advisers warns the outbreak "is extraordinarily widespread"
MLB postpones another series as more players test positive
Thirteen players and staffers on the Cardinals have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Microsoft sees $95 billion boost on possible TikTok deal
Wall Street loves the software giant's "big bet" as a way to attract consumers and take on Facebook.
White House, Democrats continue talks on virus bill amid impasse
White House chief of staff Mark Meadows told "Face the Nation" on Sunday he is "not optimistic that there will be a solution in the very near term."
Vehicle malfunction sparked Apple Fire in Southern California
As of Monday afternoon, the blaze was just 5% contained.
Manhattan DA cites "possible criminal activity" at Trump Org
The claim was made in a filing with the federal district court in New York City from lawyers with the Manhattan district attorney's office.
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Some mystery seeds illegally sent from China identified
At least 14 of the seed species had been identified, according to the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
Anti-Kremlin protests continue in Russia's far east for 24 days
Approximately 10,000 people attended Saturday's demonstration despite pouring rain. Some chanted, "Russia without Putin" and "We are power here."
Companies "need to ban" skin-lightening creams, activist says
Cosmetics giants are being accused of hypocrisy for claiming to stand against racism, while at the same time promoting whiteness.
How different nations are responding to spikes in coronavirus
Europe, the Middle East and Australia face a rise in cases, with some officials re-imposing curfews and restricting public gatherings
Virus outbreak hits cruise ship that stopped at dozens of ports
Health authorities fear the ship could have infected dozens of towns and villages along Norway's western coast.
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Elephant calf dies 27 days after he was born at Missouri zoo
Despite his short life, the zoo said the calf made "quite the impression."
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Everything you need to know about mail-in voting
Voters could face a learning curve in completing a ballot properly and ensuring it arrives in time to be counted.
Navy investigating videos of dogs attacking Kaepernick stand-in
The videos are from a 2019 fundraiser at the Navy SEAL Museum in Florida.
Goldman Sachs expects FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine this year
Noting pace of research, investment bank says millions of Americans could get vaccinated by July of 2021.
Federal judge breaks silence about "madman" who killed her son
Judge Esther Salas is publicly speaking out about a shooting at her home last month in which authorities say a misogynistic lawyer killed her son and wounded her husband.
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2020 Daily Trail Markers: Everything you need to know about mail-in voting
Voters could face a learning curve in completing a ballot properly and ensuring it arrives in time to be counted.
Why some mail-in ballots are rejected and how to make sure your vote counts
In the 2016 election, 318,728 ballots — just under 1% of returned absentee ballots — were rejected across the country.
Trump says coronavirus is "receding" even as deaths rise
The president continues to to tout his administration's actions, a day after one of his top health advisers warned the outbreak "is extraordinarily widespread."
Manhattan DA cites "possible criminal activity" at Trump Org in tax fight
The claim was made in a filing with the federal district court in New York City from lawyers with the Manhattan district attorney's office.
Trump overhauls Tennessee Valley Authority leadership
"If you betray American workers, then you will hear two simple words: 'You're fired,'" the president said.
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MLB postpones another series as more players test positive
Thirteen players and staffers on the Cardinals have tested positive for the coronavirus.
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Opera breathes new life into Circus Maximus
In this era of social distancing, Chris Livesay reports how an ancient place in Rome has become a safe performance space.
"Sunday Morning" Matinee: On-Site Opera
Since 2012, the New York City-based On-Site Opera has presented immersive operatic experiences in site-specific settings, from the Bronx Zoo to Harlem’s Cotton Club. The act of taking opera to new places has been affected by the pandemic, so they are now bringing opera to YOU, in special telephone concerts. In this rehearsal performance recorded especially for "CBS Sunday Morning," soprano Jennifer Zetlan and pianist David Shimoni perform Beethoven's "Auf dem Hügel sitz ich spähend." For more info visit osopera.org.
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Microsoft sees $95 billion boost on possible TikTok deal
Wall Street loves the software giant's "big bet" as a way to attract consumers and take on Facebook.
Google buys $450 million stake in ADT to fortify Nest
Search giant want to integrate internet-enabled products for the home with security technology.
Another doctored video of Nancy Pelosi goes viral on Facebook
Despite being labeled as partly false, the video remains up on Facebook.
SpaceX Crew Dragon astronauts splash down after historic test flight
Sunday's splashdown was the first by U.S. astronauts in 45 years, with the first commercially built and operated spacecraft to carry people to and from orbit.
The great broadband divide: Living without high-speed internet access
For about half of Americans, high-speed internet — a modern necessity, especially now during the COVID pandemic — is either unavailable or unaffordable.
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"Murder hornet" spotted in the United States
Growing up to two inches long, this killer insect can decapitate 40 honeybees per minute.
SpaceX Crew Dragon astronauts splash down after historic test flight
Sunday's splashdown was the first by U.S. astronauts in 45 years, with the first commercially built and operated spacecraft to carry people to and from orbit.
Isaias strengthens slightly as it pushes toward East Coast
A hurricane watch is in effect from South Santee River, South Carolina, to Surf City, North Carolina.
SpaceX Crew Dragon heads for Sunday splashdown
Splashdown will set the stage for operational Crew Dragon flights to begin later this year.
Resurgence of single-use plastics has environmentalists worried
"I think we're finding more plastic bottles. And well, more plastics in general," said Emily Stevenson, who spent over a decade cleaning up the shores in South West England.
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Goldman Sachs expects FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine this year
Noting pace of research, investment bank says millions of Americans could get vaccinated by July of 2021.
Trump says coronavirus is "receding" even as deaths rise
The president continues to to tout his administration's actions, a day after one of his top health advisers warned the outbreak "is extraordinarily widespread."
Dr. Birx says coronavirus is "extraordinarily widespread" in rural areas
"To everybody who lives in a rural area, you are not immune or protected from this virus," she said.
FDA now lists more than 100 potentially toxic hand sanitizers
Federal agency says it's still finding methanol — or wood alcohol — in samples of some products from Mexico.
260 Georgia school employees sidelined by COVID-19
The county had more than 17,780 confirmed coronavirus cases as of Sunday, with at least 240 deaths.
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Google buys $450 million stake in ADT to fortify Nest
Search giant want to integrate internet-enabled products for the home with security technology.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson now a co-owner of bankrupt XFL
Actor joins investor group that is buying pro football league's parent company for $15 million.
McDonald's, Target and Gap brand stores now require masks
More than 150,000 people in the United States have died due to the coronavirus.
James Murdoch resigns from News Corp board over editorial differences
The youngest son of media mogul Rupert Murdoch, he had publicly disagreed with his father on issues including climate change.
Trump says he plans to ban TikTok from U.S.
"We're banning them from the United States," the president said.
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Federal judge breaks silence about "madman" who killed her son
Judge Esther Salas is publicly speaking out about a shooting at her home last month in which authorities say a misogynistic lawyer killed her son and wounded her husband.
Leaked bodycam footage shows George Floyd's final moments
For several minutes, Floyd is heard begging for help and calling for his mother.
Justice for murdered Colorado mom Kelsey Berreth
Inside the shocking case against a Colorado man for the murder of his fianceé and how his secret girlfriend became the key witness against him -- showing investigators how she cleaned up a bloody crime scene
Kelsey Berreth murder: Crime scene evidence photos
Krystal Lee shows investigators where she says she was told to clean up the crime scene after Patrick Frazee beat Kelsey Berreth to death with a baseball bat
Photo timeline: The search for Crystal McDowell
Texas mother of two Crystal McDowell vanished in August 2017, just before Hurricane Harvey struck the Houston area. But family -- and investigators -- were convinced her disappearance had nothing to do with the storm.
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SpaceX splashdown marks a milestone
When the SpaceX "Endeavour" capsule splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico Sunday afternoon, it marked the successful end of the first U.S. commercial manned space mission. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins CBSN's Lana Zak with details on the historic day, which had been 10 years in the making.
SpaceX Crew Dragon astronauts splash down after historic test flight
Sunday's splashdown was the first by U.S. astronauts in 45 years, with the first commercially built and operated spacecraft to carry people to and from orbit.
Crew Dragon prepped for weekend splashdown
The Crew Dragon splashdown will be NASA's first astronaut water landing in 45 years.
NASA launches mission to Mars
NASA launched its Perseverance rover on a seven-month journey to Mars, where it will search for signs of past life on the red planet. CBS News' Chris Martinez has more on the mission.
Watch: NASA launches mission to Mars
An Atlas 5 rocket carrying NASA's Perseverance rover blasted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on a seven-month journey to Mars. Watch CBSN's live coverage of the launch.
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"Murder hornet" spotted in the United States
Growing up to two inches long, this killer insect can decapitate 40 honeybees per minute.
Fast food capitals of America, ranked
These cities have endless fast food options... want fries with that?
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Kelsey Berreth murder: Crime scene evidence photos
Krystal Lee shows investigators where she says she was told to clean up the crime scene after Patrick Frazee beat Kelsey Berreth to death with a baseball bat
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2 astronauts splash down in SpaceX capsule
Two NASA astronauts splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico inside a SpaceX capsule after a mission to the International Space Station — the first time in 45 years that U.S. astronauts have done so. Mark Strassmann has the latest.
White House and Congress fail to reach new stimulus deal
Despite hours of negotiating early Saturday, the White House and Congress failed to reach a new stimulus deal despite millions of Americans facing possible evictions and other financial obligations. Nikole Killion reports.
Inside Lalibela, the mysterious holy site
In the northern highlands of Ethiopia stand 11 churches that the Ethiopian Orthodox Church says were built by angels. Scott Pelley reports.
California wildfires force evacuations
Blazing wildfires attributed to scorching temperatures are ripping through Southern California. At least 200 homes have been evacuated as hundreds of firefighters are on the ground battling the flames.
Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis
These are the stories of disparity, inequity and leadership in the Latino community amid the coronavirus pandemic. Maria Elena Salinas hosts “Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis,” a CBS News special.