Prehistoric human jawbone found in Iowa River
The jawbone likely belonged to a prehistoric Native American man who was middle to older age, officials said.
Archaeologist
Female "vampire" skeleton unearthed in Poland: "Pure astonishment"
The researchers came across the remains of a woman with a sickle around her neck and a triangular padlock on her foot.
Bones unearthed at Waterloo two centuries after iconic battle
Historians estimate that more than 20,000 soldiers were killed at Waterloo on June 18, 1815.
Egypt races to restore Biblical sites along the "Holy Family Trail"
You can already visit - virtually - one of the 25 sites where Joseph, Mary and the baby Jesus are said to have stayed during their exile in Egypt.
Mummies of children unearthed in Peru. They were likely sacrificed.
The mummified children were about 1,000 to 1,200 years old, archaeologists said.
Archaeologist says she's found artifacts from famed 1540 expedition
Deni Seymour says her discovery could rewrite the history of the Coronado Expedition.
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Live Updates: Ian, now a tropical storm, causing "catastrophic" flooding in Florida
Though downgraded, the once-mighty Category 4 hurricane was still battering the state. More than 2.5 million customers have lost power.
Russia to annex 4 regions of Ukraine this week after "sham referenda"
The move was widely expected after Russian-backed forces went door-to-door in the occupied regions, helping collecting ballots for the Kremlin-orchestrated votes.
More than 2.5 million without power in Florida from Hurricane Ian
Several counties in southwest Florida appear to have had power knocked out for nearly every home and business.
Cops unsure if girl killed in shootout was abducted or went "willingly"
The sheriff said there were "some indications" Savannah was shooting at deputies during the chase but didn't provide any details.
Hurricane Ian struck Florida hospital from top and bottom
The storm surge flooded the Port Charlotte building's lower level ER while fierce winds tore part of the 4th floor roof from its ICU, a doctor said.
Aaron Judge ties Roger Maris' American League mark of 61 homers in season
The New York Yankees slugger did it with a tie-breaking, two-run drive in the seventh inning. It was 117.4 mph off the bat and took just 3.8 seconds to land 394 feet away.
6 police officers killed amid cartel turf war in northern Mexico
Five of the officers were shot dead while training at a sports center, the Zacatecas state government said.
Rapper Coolio, best known for "Gangsta's Paradise," dies at 59
Coolio, whose real name was Artis Leon Ivey Jr., died on Wednesday in Los Angeles, his manager said.
Bill Plante, legendary CBS News White House correspondent, has died at 84
The award-winning CBS News correspondent was one of the longest-serving White House broadcast journalists in history.
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Michigan election officials to begin processing absentee ballots earlier
Michigan lawmakers approved legislation Wednesday that would allow larger municipalities to begin processing ballots two days before an election.
Live Updates: Ian, now a tropical storm, causing "catastrophic" flooding in Florida
Though downgraded, the once-mighty Category 4 hurricane was still battering the state. More than 2.5 million customers have lost power.
Romance novel cover model pleads guilty in Jan. 6 case
Logan Barnhart pleaded guilty Wednesday for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol.
Woman who texted she was "off route" on Arizona hike found dead
Sheriff's officials issued a missing person bulletin Sunday night after Patterson's car was found in the trailhead parking lot.
Porsche shares quick off the line in mega-IPO
Investors eager to get slice of luxury automaker, boosting its stock in first day as a public company.
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Porsche shares quick off the line in mega-IPO
Investors eager to get slice of luxury automaker, boosting its stock in first day as a public company.
Buckle up, America: The Fed wants to put you out of a job
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says curbing inflation will cause pain. Critics say putting millions out of work is unnecessary.
Waffle House closures along Florida coast are ominous storm sign
As Hurricane Ian makes landfall, chain shutters 21 restaurants in evacuation zones and low-lying areas across the state.
In the Biden economy, Trump-voting counties pull ahead on jobs
Yet tight labor markets in Republican-leaning states may be contributing to higher inflation there, a new report found.
3 reasons rent is starting to dip in some U.S. cities
In some metro areas around the country, the cost of renting a one-bedroom apartment has fallen more than 20%.
Politics
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Michigan election officials to begin processing absentee ballots earlier
Michigan lawmakers approved legislation Wednesday that would allow larger municipalities to begin processing ballots two days before an election.
Romance novel cover model pleads guilty in Jan. 6 case
Logan Barnhart pleaded guilty Wednesday for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol.
Ginni Thomas to speak to House Jan. 6 committee this week
The news comes after the committee was forced to reschedule a hearing that was planned for Wednesday due to Hurricane Ian.
Buckle up, America: The Fed wants to put you out of a job
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says curbing inflation will cause pain. Critics say putting millions out of work is unnecessary.
Bill Plante, legendary CBS News White House correspondent, has died at 84
The award-winning CBS News correspondent was one of the longest-serving White House broadcast journalists in history.
Health
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Monkeypox vaccine appears to be working, but CDC still urges precautions
Early data, based on people who were eligible for the shots, found the unvaccinated are 14 times more likely to catch monkeypox.
Uganda is racing to contain a deadly Ebola outbreak
Officials say the current outbreak of Sudan ebolavirus may be to blame for at least 23 deaths, and one expert tells CBS News he sees it "getting worse before it gets better."
Biogen shares rally as Alzheimer's drug results show promise
Late-stage study finds treatment may slow progression of fatal disease that afflicts more than 6 million Americans.
DEA: OD deaths spurred by fake pills with fentanyl — and some look like candy
Rainbow-colored pills are "being marketed and aimed at young people," DEA Administrator Anne Milgram said.
Family gets reprieve from $2,700 ambulance bill after report spotlights the charges
After a car wreck, Peggy Dula was charged far more than her two siblings who were transported to the same hospital.
World
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Porsche shares quick off the line in mega-IPO
Investors eager to get slice of luxury automaker, boosting its stock in first day as a public company.
Russia to annex 4 regions of Ukraine this week after "sham referenda"
The move was widely expected after Russian-backed forces went door-to-door in the occupied regions, helping collecting ballots for the Kremlin-orchestrated votes.
North Korea test fires missile as Harris visits to reassure the South
Harris visited South Korea and assured the close ally that the U.S. commitment to its defense was "ironclad" in the face of Kim Jong Un's threats.
Record methane leak flows from damaged Baltic Sea pipelines: "It's catastrophic"
A Danish official says the Nord Stream gas leaks in the Baltic Sea could emit the equivalent of one third of Denmark's total annual greenhouse gas emissions.
Remains of ship that sent iceberg warning to Titanic found in Irish Sea
The SS Mesaba was torpedoed by a German submarine during WWI.
Entertainment
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Aaron Judge ties Roger Maris' American League mark of 61 homers in a season
The New York Yankees slugger did it with a tie-breaking, two-run drive in the seventh inning. It was 117.4 mph off the bat and took just 3.8 seconds to land 394 feet away.
Rapper Coolio, best known for "Gangsta's Paradise," dies at 59
Coolio, whose real name was Artis Leon Ivey Jr., died on Wednesday in Los Angeles, his manager said.
Amal & George Clooney's friendship with Julia Roberts
Amal and George Clooney tell Gayle King that their kids call his co-star Julia Roberts "Auntie Juju," adding that they "greatly admire" her family.
R. Kelly to pay $300,000 to victim in sex crimes case
A restitution order that was still being finalized is meant to cover the cost of treatment for herpes and psychotherapy.
George Clooney jokes about Brad Pitt
Is George Clooney the most good-looking person in the world? Brad Pitt seems to think so. "Well, he's right about that," Clooney jokes with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King.
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Technology
NASA crashes DART spacecraft into asteroid
NASA successfully crashed its DART spacecraft into an asteroid in hopes of altering the space rock's trajectory. Scientists hope to be able to use a similar strategy to protect Earth from future incoming asteroids. CBS News' John Dickerson speaks with Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at Philadelphia's Franklin Institute, about the historic implications of this unprecedented test.
NASA tests planetary defense with asteroid collision
NASA crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid in a test that could one day be used to prevent a doomsday collision with Earth. Mark Strassmann has more.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Amazon to hold Prime Day-like shopping event in October
"Prime Early Access" sale will be the first time the retailer holds a major sales promotion twice in a year.
Apple will manufacture iPhone 14 in India
Tech giant is shifting some manufacturing from China amid geopolitical tensions and pandemic restrictions.
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Science
How climate change affects hurricanes
Scientists say climate change could be fueling storms like Hurricane Ian. The storm officially met the National Hurricane Center's threshold for "rapid intensification." Phil Klotzbach, a research scientist in the Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University, joins CBS News to discuss.
Hurricane hunter pilot discusses his mission
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's aircraft play an important role in hurricane forecasting. Captain Jason Mansour, who pilots a Gulfstream-IV Hurricane Hunter for NOAA, joins John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss what it's like to fly into a storm.
What is storm surge, and what contributes to the deadly hurricane hazard?
As Hurricane Ian hits Florida's west coast, FEMA warned it is expected to cause "life-threatening storm surge and widespread flooding."
Oldest-ever teeth found in fish fossil catch, researchers say
The findings may help scientists learn how our aquatic ancestors got their bite.
Only four Category 5 hurricanes have made landfall in the U.S.
A Category 5 hurricane has winds of 157 mph or higher. These are the only four hurricanes in the history of the U.S. that have made landfall at that level.
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6 police officers killed amid cartel turf war in northern Mexico
Five of the officers were shot dead while training at a sports center, the Zacatecas state government said.
Police arrest convicted Vegas bombmaker who escaped prison
Duarte-Herrera was convicted of killing a hot dog stand vendor using a motion-activated bomb in a coffee cup atop a car parked at the Luxor hotel-casino.
Cops unsure if girl killed in shootout was abducted or went "willingly"
The sheriff said there were "some indications" Savannah was shooting at deputies during the chase but didn't provide any details.
20-year-old California woman charged with killing man over cat dispute
Hannah Star Esser, 20, was charged with murder in the death of Victor Anthony Luis, 43, and detained on $1 million bail, officials said.
R. Kelly to pay $300,000 to victim in sex crimes case
A restitution order that was still being finalized is meant to cover the cost of treatment for herpes and psychotherapy.
Space
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Webb telescope, Hubble and more: The 60 most amazing space photos so far
Here's what we've learned from the images captured by Webb and other projects so far — and it's a lot.
How to watch NASA spacecraft crash into asteroid at 15,000 mph
NASA scientists are gearing up for the world's first mission testing planetary defense — and they want you to watch.
Hurricane Ian prompts moon rocket roll back to hangar
The first Artemis program moonshot likely will be delayed to November.
NASA probe crashes into asteroid in planetary defense test
The 14,000-mph impact is designed to test whether a future threatening asteroid can be nudged off course.
NASA spacecraft is about to hit an asteroid "head-on" at 15,000 mph
The DART spacecraft is set to purposely crash into an asteroid — a test for a potential real threat far in the future.
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Surveying Tampa storm damage
Tampa, Florida was prepared to get a direct hit from Hurricane Ian, but was spared. Sheriff Chad Chronister joins CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave to discuss the damage the city did experience.
Meteorologist Jim Cantore hit by debris in hurricane
The Weather Channel meteorologist Jim Cantore faced the dangers of Hurricane Ian in full force on Wednesday while covering the storm in Punta Gorda, Florida. Winds from the then-Category 4 storm flung a tree branch into him as he was in the street, causing him to fall and struggle to battle the winds back to a safe location.
Sarasota emergency chief on Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian made landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast as one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the country. Sarasota County Emergency Management Chief Ed McCrane joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss the devastating impact of Ian on the coastal county.
Ian weakens into a tropical storm
Orlando is looking at the potential for severe damage as Ian continues into the area as a strong tropical storm. Alex Wilson from The Weather Channel reports.
Hurricane Ian devastates western Florida
David Begnaud gets a first look at the devastation left by Hurricane Ian after it hit western Florida as a Category 4 storm.