Toxic algae killing sharks, rays, crabs: "Like a horror movie for fish"
The algae — Karenia mikimotoi — is killing more than 200 species of marine life off the southern coast of Australia, scientists and conservation groups say.
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Toxic algae bloom kills whales, pelicans
A severe, toxic algae bloom is making sea animals sick on the California coast. CBS News Los Angeles' Michele Gile reports on veterinarians' efforts to help and CBS News meteorologist Darren Peck has more on the bloom.
L.A. fires may be linked to toxic algae
It's been three months since the start of the deadly Southern California wildfires. The urgency to rebuild what burned on land is now being matched by the effort to rescue sea life sickened by the wildfire runoff into the Pacific. Carter Evans reports.
"Dead zone" the size of New Jersey emerges in Gulf of Mexico
The "dead zone" in the Gulf of Mexico has created more than 4 million acres of habitat with little to no oxygen that could kill marine life.
Massive "dead zone" to form in Gulf of Mexico, scientists warn
Nearly 6,000 square miles in the Gulf of Mexico are expected to be severely lacking in oxygen, forcing some marine life out and leaving those that remain to likely die, this summer.
Iranian strike in Israel injures at least 23, emergency officials say
The week of war has seen at least 24 people killed in Israel and at least 657 in Iran, officials and activists say.
Judge orders release of Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil from ICE detention
A federal judge in New Jersey on Friday ordered that Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil must be released from detention.
Vance says National Guard still "necessary" in Los Angeles
Vice President JD Vance toured federal law enforcement operations and spoke in Los Angeles on Friday.
Trump hints at "deal" with Harvard — as judge lets Harvard keep enrolling foreign students
Harvard can continue hosting foreign students, a federal judge ruled Friday.
Trump on DNI Tulsi Gabbard's Iran assessment: "She's wrong"
President Trump said his intelligence director was "wrong" when she testified Iran wasn't building a nuclear weapon.
Diplomacy's "last shot" to de-escalate Israel-Iran conflict
There's a narrow window to bring the Israel-Iran conflict to an end before President Trump decides whether to involve the U.S. in the Israeli offensive.
Appeals court rules Louisiana's Ten Commandments law is unconstitutional
A panel of three federal appellate judges has ruled that a Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in each of the state's public school classrooms is unconstitutional.
Maps show forecast for looming heat wave
The National Weather Service called the forecast for above-average temperatures "the first significant heat wave this season."
CDC reports jump in high blood pressure deaths linked to excessive drinking
A new report from the CDC shows a jump in high blood pressure deaths linked to excessive drinking.
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Tesla to debut robotaxi service in Austin, Texas on June 22
Tesla is giving a select group of people the chance to try out its robotaxis this weekend in Austin, Texas.
Appeals court rules Louisiana's Ten Commandments law is unconstitutional
A panel of three federal appellate judges has ruled that a Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in each of the state's public school classrooms is unconstitutional.
Brother-in-law of cartel kingpin "El Mencho" sentenced to 30 years in U.S. prison
José González Valencia, brother-in-law of the fugitive Jalisco New Generation boss known as "El Mencho," was sentenced Friday to 30 years in U.S. federal prison following his 2017 arrest.
Kroger says it will close 60 stores over the next 18 months
Kroger said all employees at the affected stores will be offered jobs at other locations.
Trump on DNI Tulsi Gabbard's Iran assessment: "She's wrong"
President Trump said his intelligence director was "wrong" when she testified Iran wasn't building a nuclear weapon.
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Tesla to debut robotaxi service in Austin, Texas on June 22
Tesla is giving a select group of people the chance to try out its robotaxis this weekend in Austin, Texas.
Kroger says it will close 60 stores over the next 18 months
Kroger said all employees at the affected stores will be offered jobs at other locations.
Meta and Oakley pair up to launch new AI glasses
Meta and sportswear brand Oakley introduced new AI glasses Friday called Oakley Meta HSTN.
U.S. home sale prices reach record of almost $400,000, report finds
Home sale prices are at a record high, but buyers are nevertheless paying below sellers' asking prices, research shows.
16 billion login credentials leaked online, report says
Leaked information includes user passwords for platforms including Google, Facebook and Apple, the report says.
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Appeals court rules Louisiana's Ten Commandments law is unconstitutional
A panel of three federal appellate judges has ruled that a Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in each of the state's public school classrooms is unconstitutional.
Trump on DNI Tulsi Gabbard's Iran assessment: "She's wrong"
President Trump said his intelligence director was "wrong" when she testified Iran wasn't building a nuclear weapon.
Trump hints at "deal" with Harvard — as judge lets Harvard keep enrolling foreign students
Harvard can continue hosting foreign students, a federal judge ruled Friday.
Diplomacy's "last shot" to de-escalate Israel-Iran conflict
There's a narrow window to bring the Israel-Iran conflict to an end before President Trump decides whether to involve the U.S. in the Israeli offensive.
Boelter was "prepper" who gave wife "bailout plan," affidavit states
Recently unsealed court documents shed more light on the mindset and actions of the man charged in connection to the deadly shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses this past weekend in the Twin Cities.
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CDC reports jump in high blood pressure deaths linked to excessive drinking
A new report from the CDC shows a jump in high blood pressure deaths linked to excessive drinking.
Kids' cough syrup recalled due to microbial contamination
Little Remedies® Honey Cough Syrup was voluntarily recalled due to the presence of Bacillus cereus, which can cause two types of food-borne illnesses, and loss of shelf-stability.
U.S. plans to combat "man-eater" screwworms with a facility of flies
The facility will breed millions of sterile New World screwworm flies at Moore Air Base, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Wednesday.
AstroAI recalls minifridges that caused $360,000 in property damages
A short circuit in the minifridges caused numerous fires, two of which resulted in more than $360,000 in property damages.
Trump administration to shutter specialized LGBTQ+ suicide lifeline option
A part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth — known as 988 option 3 — will close in July, the agency said.
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Trump on DNI Tulsi Gabbard's Iran assessment: "She's wrong"
President Trump said his intelligence director was "wrong" when she testified Iran wasn't building a nuclear weapon.
Diplomacy's "last shot" to de-escalate Israel-Iran conflict
There's a narrow window to bring the Israel-Iran conflict to an end before President Trump decides whether to involve the U.S. in the Israeli offensive.
Iranian strike in Israel injures at least 23, emergency officials say
The week of war has seen at least 24 people killed in Israel and at least 657 in Iran, officials and activists say.
Car driving down Spanish Steps in Rome caught on video by hotel worker
Police in Rome said the driver in his 80s was at a loss to explain how he had wound up driving down the famed Spanish Steps.
U.K. lawmakers back legalizing assisted dying for terminally ill adults
British lawmakers have backed legislation that would legalize assisted dying for adults with six months or less to live.
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Lukas Nelson on new album, "American Romance"
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Lukas Nelson releases his solo album "American Romance" and opens up to Anthony Mason about the personal journey that inspired him to step away from his father Willie Nelson's tour and his band Promise of the Real.
Larry Charles opens up in new memoir
In his new memoir "Comedy Samurai," legendary writer and director Larry Charles opens up about working behind the scenes of some of TV and film's most daring comedies, from "Curb Your Enthusiasm" to "Entourage."
Chris Brown pleads not guilty to beating music producer in London bar in 2023
Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown pleaded not guilty to a charge related to the serious beating of a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023.
Owen Wilson's reflections on success after a decades-long Hollywood career
In his new role on the TV series "Stick," actor Owen Wilson explores themes of redemption and reckoning that mirror his own journey through Hollywood.
Jamie Wax on Broadway debut
Three-time Emmy winner Jean Smart plays a woman trapped in a violent marriage in the one-woman play "Call Me Izzy." The show, written by CBS News contributor Jamie Wax, explores the power of creativity and survival.
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AI's human imitation brings dangers
"Godfather of AI" Yoshua Bengio said concerns about the technology are not just about it taking jobs, but also the risks of training it to imitate humans. Tech journalist Yasmin Khorram has more on its "sociopathic tendencies."
Amazon CEO: AI will mean fewer corporate jobs
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says artificial intelligence will lead to fewer corporate jobs at the company. Technology journalist Jacob Ward, host of "The Rip Current" podcast, joins CBS News to discuss how AI is already reshaping the workforce.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Robotic heart transplant makes history
In a medical first, surgeons at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston successfully performed a fully robotic heart transplant on a 45-year-old patient. He now says he's living a brand-new life. Janet Shamlian reports.
Amazon CEO says rollout of generative AI will reshape company's workforce
Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon, said he expects the company to reduce its workforce over the next few years as it rolls out more generative AI and agents.
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Plastic bag bans and fees work to curb litter, study says
Researchers conducted the first systematic review of policies around the U.S. to limit plastic bag use.
SpaceX Starship upper stage explodes during countdown to engine test firing
A SpaceX Starship upper stage exploded during ramp-up to an expected engine test firing at the company's Starbase facility on the Texas Gulf Coast. It's an apparent major setback for the program.
Honda hails successful test of reusable rocket as it seeks space sector entry
Japan's second-biggest carmaker, Honda, has successfully tested an experimental reusable rocket, the company says, as it seeks to expand into the space sector.
Invasive Asian needle ants pose risks
As summer kicks into high gear, the U.S. Forest Service is warning about an invasive Asian needle ant species found in dozens of states. Eric Day, entomologist at Virginia Tech, joins "The Daily Report" with more.
This T. rex ancestor is "missing link" to apex predators, scientists say
Apex predators, like the Tyrannosaurus rex, eventually arose from smaller-bodied tyrannosauroid dinosaurs called Khankhuuluu mongoliensis, the study's researchers said.
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Brother-in-law of cartel kingpin "El Mencho" sentenced to 30 years in U.S. prison
José González Valencia, brother-in-law of the fugitive Jalisco New Generation boss known as "El Mencho," was sentenced Friday to 30 years in U.S. federal prison following his 2017 arrest.
Man accused of attempting to kidnap mayor
More details are emerging about a man's apparent attempt to enter Memphis Mayor Paul Young's home. CBS News' Nicole Vadles reports.
More on Combs' former assistant's testimony
Sean "Diddy" Combs' former assistant, Brendan Paul, testified Friday in the music mogul's sex trafficking and racketeering trial. He is expected to be one of the prosecutors' final witnesses. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest details.
Boelter was "prepper" who gave wife "bailout plan," affidavit states
Recently unsealed court documents shed more light on the mindset and actions of the man charged in connection to the deadly shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses this past weekend in the Twin Cities.
Combs' former assistant testifies
Sean "Diddy" Combs' former assistant, Brendan Paul, is expected to be one of the prosecution's final witnesses in the music mogul's sex trafficking and racketeering trial. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest updates.
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Why did SpaceX's Starship explode?
SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded in Texas on Wednesday night as it was preparing for a test launch. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has the details.
Video shows SpaceX Starship explosion at Texas launch site
A SpaceX Starship exploded at a launch site in Texas Wednesday night, bursting into a massive fireball.
SpaceX Starship upper stage explodes during countdown to engine test firing
A SpaceX Starship upper stage exploded during ramp-up to an expected engine test firing at the company's Starbase facility on the Texas Gulf Coast. It's an apparent major setback for the program.
See NASA's image of an intense X-class solar flare
The solar flare peaked at 5:49 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory said.
Honda hails successful test of reusable rocket as it seeks space sector entry
Japan's second-biggest carmaker, Honda, has successfully tested an experimental reusable rocket, the company says, as it seeks to expand into the space sector.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Summer music heats up 2025
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense
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HIV prevention drug found highly effective
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new HIV prevention medication that's been found to be highly effective. The drug is named Yeztugo by drug developer Gilead. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder has more.
What to know about release of Mahmoud Khalil
After 104 days in U.S. custody, Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian protester, is set to be released from an ICE detention center in Louisiana. Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.
Mahmoud Khalil released from ICE detention on bail
A federal judge in New Jersey ordered that Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil must be released from detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement as his immigration proceedings play out. Lilia Luciano has been following the case.
National Guard can stay in L.A., court rules
A federal appeals court ruled that President Trump can keep control of the National Guard troops he deployed to Los Angeles. The service members can continue to operate under the direction of the Trump administration. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the decision.
What set the stage for the Israel-Iran war?
Fighting between Iran and Israel continued on Friday as the two nations traded air strikes. "The Daily Report" breaks down how the world got here and CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more.