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Archaeologists, residents and government officials talk about how uncovering and preserving centuries-old sites and artifacts in Israel and the West Bank also serves to highlight contemporary disputes over ownership rights, and concerns about history being erased.
The skeleton is the latest in a series of bodies discovered in the city of Dijon that were mysteriously buried in a seated position while facing west.
The find was made on a farmer's land in western Wales, museum Amgueddfa Cymru said.
A student made the discovery "by chance" while swimming, according to the University of Haifa.
The aim of the "deceptively simple but thrilling strategy game" was to hunt and trap the opponent's pieces in as few moves as possible, scientists said.
The fingers of one of the hands were "retouched to become pointed like claws," the study's co-author said.
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
An archaeological team has uncovered for the first time more than half of the temple, long buried under River Nile sediment.
"Archaeologists did not expect to find such well-preserved structures in such a harsh setting," geologist Yves Fouquet said.
Archaeologists finished excavating foundations of the ancient wall that surrounded Jerusalem when the story of Hanukkah took place.
The royal symbol on the newly discovered figurines solves a long-standing mystery by identifying who was buried in the sarcophagus.
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
When researchers carefully lifted the lid, they uncovered a complete skeleton surrounded by dozens of artifacts.
More than a dozen ancient canoes uncovered in a Wisconsin lake offer insights into prehistoric Indigenous transportation practices and traditions, archaeologists said.
An archeological investigation into an ancient city in central Asia has shed new light on the region's economic history.
Archaeologists discovered evidence of an ancient religious group while excavating an area in northern Israel, officials said.
Scientists have long debated whether dinosaurs were in decline before an asteroid smacked the Earth 66 million years ago, causing mass extinction.
The skeletal remains were found during a dig at the Roman city of Mursa, located in modern-day Croatia.
Just weeks after a pharaoh's 3,000-year-old bracelet was stolen, officials in Egypt say an even older piece of art has vanished from a tomb wall.
The huge tomb of Amenhotep III, who ruled ancient Egypt between 1390 B.C. and 1350 B.C., is carved into the hillside on the west bank of the Nile River in the southern Egyptian city of Luxor.
David "Mac" MacDonald used to serve on U.S. nuclear subs. Now he's working on a precise replica of a ship that set sail almost 1,500 years ago.
The findings have the potential to resolve the longstanding "Muddle in the Middle" of human evolution, researchers said.
Archaeologists say they've discovered an ancient, long-submerged Mediterranean port, but for the head of the mission, the real treasure is still hidden.
"Spicomellus is one of the strangest dinosaurs that we've ever discovered," the project's leader said.
As the Iran war passes the five-week mark, President Trump hailed the rescue of a U.S. airman who was missing for days inside Iran — and threatened to hit power plants if Iran doesn't let the Strait of Hormuz open.
Retired Gen. Frank McKenzie, a former commander of U.S. Central Command, outlined takeaways on the search-and-rescue mission for a missing U.S. airman on "Face the Nation," and called it a "hard lesson for Iran."
An ambitious state-run high-speed rail project linking Los Angeles and San Francisco has gone off track.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman outlined the most critical moments he expects in the coming days as Artemis II astronauts continue their journey around the far side of the moon.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
UCLA finished the season 37-1 by defeating the three-time national champion South Carolina Gamecocks.
Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter were granted U.S. asylum in 2019, but the government is now moving to strip them of their green cards.
Americans are driving hundreds of miles and waiting on line for days to get free medical help from RAM.
The NASA astronauts also sent down Easter messages Sunday while gearing up for a historic pass behind the moon Monday.
The driver was trying to elude the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's highway patrol on a rural road in southeast Alabama's Pike County when the crash occurred late Friday night.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and retired Gen. Frank McKenzie join Ed O'Keefe.
The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission captured a new image of the far side of the moon, which the agency released Sunday.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman outlined the most critical moments he expects in the coming days as Artemis II astronauts continue their journey around the far side of the moon.
No injuries were reported and a suspect was not located following a search of the area, the Secret Service said.
Some major retailers and other stores will close their doors on Easter, so it's best to plan ahead. Here's what to know.
One consumer reported sustaining bruising and burn injuries.
Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, said mounting inflation risks "complicates the picture" on interest rates.
U.S. consumers are starting to feel the financial impact of the Iran war. Here's how the conflict is seeping into the economy.
The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and retired Gen. Frank McKenzie join Ed O'Keefe.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman outlined the most critical moments he expects in the coming days as Artemis II astronauts continue their journey around the far side of the moon.
Retired Gen. Frank McKenzie, a former commander of U.S. Central Command, outlined takeaways on the search-and-rescue mission for a missing U.S. airman on "Face the Nation," and called it a "hard lesson for Iran."
The following is the full transcript of an interview with retired Gen. Frank McKenzie, former commander of U.S. Central Command, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 5, 2026.
The following is the full transcript of an interview with NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 5, 2026.
Every few months for the past three years, Jeff Vierstra has been receiving infusions in his spine that target and disable a mutated gene that made it likely he would develop ALS.
"CBS Saturday Morning" looks at an experimental treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, that is bringing hope to some patients suffering from the neurodegenerative disease. To inquire about possible participation in Silence ALS, an initiative to develop individualized gene-based therapies for patients with other rare genetic forms of ALS, please write to silenceals@cumc.columbia.edu.
John Cantrell was enjoying his retirement until an unexpected condition forced him to choose between two kinds of heart surgery.
The Environmental Protection Agency also added microplastics to its contaminant candidate list for the first time.
The FDA approved a new GLP-1 drug from Eli Lilly. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
Three people, including a 10-month-old girl, were killed Sunday when high winds toppled a tree during an Easter egg hunt, German police said.
Archaeologists, residents and government officials talk about how uncovering and preserving centuries-old sites and artifacts in Israel and the West Bank also serves to highlight contemporary disputes over ownership rights, and concerns about history being erased.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was concerned about Kanye West's planned appearances at a London festival, given the rapper's past antisemitic remarks.
For hundreds of years, St. Peter's Basilica has been adorned by mosaics – millions of tiny colored tiles melted and fashioned into astonishing art – created using tools and techniques dating back centuries.
While President Trump threatens to bomb Iran "back to the stone ages" if they do not agree to a deal to end the war, some experts tell CBS News that the continuing war will likely make the regime in Tehran more determined to build a nuclear weapon.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The Vatican's Mosaic Studio; a fight over history at West Bank archaeological sites; Dan Levy on his new series "Big Mistakes"; the creative talents behind "Hacks"; the latest on the Artemis II lunar mission; the works of Renaissance artist Raphael; and the beauty of moss.
One of the greatest artists of the Italian Renaissance is now the subject of the first comprehensive exhibition of his work ever in the United States, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
In this web exclusive, Jean Smart, the Emmy-winning star of "Hacks," talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about filming the final season of her HBO series.
The Emmy-winning HBO comedy "Hacks," about the travails of comedian Deborah Vance and her writer, Ava, is launching its fifth and final season. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with stars Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder about saying goodbye to roles that were a match made in comedy heaven. Smith also talks with the show's co-creators: Jen Statsky, Paul W. Downs and Lucia Aniello (who describes directing one episode while in labor).
According to numbers from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, more than 70% of H-1B visa holders in 2024 were Indian.
"CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
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.
CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year.
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
On Monday, the astronauts aboard the Artemis II spacecraft will loop around the Moon's far side, part of a mission pushing human beings farther from Earth than anyone has ever been. Correspondent Mark Strassmann talked with commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, and mission specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen as the crew was about 180,000 miles from home, preparing for their historic lunar flyby.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
Four astronauts are traveling around the moon on Artemis II, going further from Earth than anyone before. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Peter King have more.
Former NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson joins CBS News to discuss what the Artemis II astronauts will do as they orbit the Earth after takeoff.
Members of the Artemis II crew will be the first people to sleep inside the Orion spacecraft. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more on how they'll do that.
When Harold Allen died suddenly in his home in Freetown, Indiana, no one suspected anything out of the ordinary. Nine months later, a burglary at his home would lead to a murder investigation and an unusual weapon.
After Dee Warner, a Michigan businesswoman and mother, disappeared from her home, her family believed she has been murdered and suspected her husband Dale Warner. But without physical evidence, they knew it would be hard to prove.
Janice Randle was found dead in her bed in 1992, but police couldn't make an arrest in the case until new information emerged.
On April 3, 1996, the FBI arrested Theodore Kaczynski in the Unabomber case, ending one of the longest and most intense manhunts in U.S. history. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
President Trump's firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi is raising questions about their dynamic in the months prior. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
The NASA astronauts also sent down Easter messages Sunday while gearing up for a historic pass behind the moon Monday.
The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission captured a new image of the far side of the moon, which the agency released Sunday.
Amid ongoing toilet trouble, the Artemis II astronauts reflected on the wonder of sailing through deep space to the moon.
The Artemis II astronauts continued their long coast to the moon, capturing stunning photos along the way.
The photo shows the entire planet, as well as the Northern and Southern lights.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
The Mardi Gras Indians, or Black Masking Indians, have been around since the 1800s. Members spend months painstakingly handcrafting suits to be worn while marching through New Orleans' neighborhoods.
High-speed rail can be found around the world. Yet so far, the projects haven't tracked in the U.S., where both the public and private sectors have faced ballooning costs and delays.
A nonprofit called RAM is bringing free health care to Americans who need it. Some patients wait days and sleep in their cars in order to get dental, vision, and medical treatment at RAM clinics.
Evangelist Franklin Graham, who's preached in all 50 U.S. states, says he believes faith in God is the value that played the biggest role in shaping the nation.
A patchwork of state licensing rules prevents medical volunteers from reaching more patients in need through RAM.