Could the Arctic be ice-free within a decade? What the latest science says
Researchers predict that the first ice-free day will take place sometime between the 2020s and 2030s.
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POV: A day in the life of a polar bear
Equipped with a video camera collar, this polar bear in Manitoba, Canada, reveals what a day in its life looks like as the Arctic sea ice it heavily relies on continues to melt and impacts its feeding, swimming and other activities.
What temperatures are too cold for your pets? Experts weigh in.
"If you're bundled up, and you find that it's too cold and you can't handle it any longer, your dog probably can't either," one veterinarian said.
Deadly arctic blast affecting millions
The freezing temperatures that impacted the Iowa caucuses are being blamed for at least 12 deaths from Oregon to Tennessee. Texas is one of the places feeling the effects of the arctic blast with extreme wind chills blanketing the state Tuesday. Dominic Brown with CBS News Texas has a look at the forecast.
Winter storms bring possible record-breaking Arctic cold, snow
A continuing wave of Arctic storms threatened to break low-temperature records in the nation's heartland, spread cold and snow from coast to coast and cast a chill over everything ranging from football playoffs to presidential campaigns.
Navalny confirms he's in Arctic penal colony and says he's "fine"
The Russian opposition leader says he's "relieved" that he's "finally made it." His whereabouts were unknown for more than two weeks before his spokesperson said he'd been located.
Russian military presence in the Arctic north
As CBS News correspondent Holly Williams reports, Russia's interest in the Arctic region can be tied to its military readiness to reach the U.S. in the event of war.
Russia ramps up Arctic military presence as Ukraine war nears 2-year mark
Norway's Svalbard Archipelago, deep inside the Arctic Circle, has become a focal point of the tension between Russia and America's NATO allies.
More than 70 million face increased threat of sea level rise worldwide
New data finds the impact of climate change on coastal flooding could increase five-fold by the end of the century, leading to major property and infrastructure losses.
How melting glaciers fuel sea level rise
In Svalbard, Norway, scientists are learning how Arctic glaciers melting at an unprecedented rate will affect rising sea levels. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter visited a cluster of islands close to the North Pole to learn more.
Deaths mount from flash floods scientists had warned about for years
Scientists have warned for decades that India's Himalayan glacial lakes are disasters waiting to happen. Climate change means they aren't waiting any more.
Biden administration scraps several Alaska Arctic Refuge oil and gas leases
The move, which angered Republicans and even some Democrats, follows the administration's approval of the massive Willow oil project in Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve.
One of Earth's coldest regions could pack secret to breaking down plastic
Bacteria and fungi in the Arctic and Alps could be the key to reducing plastic waste in a way that requires less energy and money, scientists say.
Biden to put Arctic Ocean off limits for oil and gas drilling
The administration is expected to unveil the new restrictions amid controversy over a proposed drilling project in Alaska.
Record wind chill of 108 degees below zero set atop Mount Washington
A record-setting wind chill of 108 degrees below zero was seen on the summit of Mount Washington in New Hampshire, the National Weather Service said.
Polar bears dying at a rapid rate near Canada's "Polar Bear Capital"
Since the 1980s, the number of bears in Canada's Western Hudson Bay region has fallen by nearly 50% as the Arctic sea ice essential to their survival disappears.
Starving birds on Alaska coast reveal threats of climate change
NOAA's annual "Arctic Report Card" documents changes in a region warming faster than anywhere else on Earth.
Rainn Wilson "changes" his name to raise awareness for climate change
"What happens in the Arctic, doesn't stay in the Arctic. As the polar caps melt, it drives up risks throughout the world, including extreme weather events that affect all of us."
Melting arctic ice explored in documentary
This year has been one for the books when it comes to climate extremes. In Greenland, where temperatures are rising four times faster than the global average, arctic ice is melting fast. Veteran journalist Mary Kay Magistad, now with the Asia Society, and producer David Gelber of The Years Project went there for a documentary, and Magistad joined CBS News to discuss.
Warming climate may boost Arctic "virus spillover" risk, research shows
"It's really unpredictable," one research author said. "It can range from benign to an actual pandemic."
Arctic lakes are vanishing amid rising temperatures
The new findings come as a surprise for scientists, who anticipated that Arctic lakes wouldn't start drying up at least for another 40 years.
Arctic is warming faster than previously thought
The world has known for years that the Arctic is warming faster than the rest of the planet. But scientists recently discovered it's even worse than previously thought.
Arctic warming up to four times faster than the rest of the planet, study shows
The new study shows that warming in the Arctic is much worse than scientists previously thought.
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Trump dismisses threats from Iran's security chief: "I couldn't care less"
In an interview with CBS News, President Trump dismissed threats from Iran's security chief, who wrote that Mr. Trump must "pay the price" for the strikes on Iran.
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Trump vows to hit Iran "very hard," says he has no war timetable: "Whatever it takes"
President Trump warned Iran that it would be "hit very hard," after calling for the country's "unconditional surrender."
Trump says he believes bombing of Iranian girls' school was "done by Iran"
President Trump on Saturday told reporters, without citing evidence, that he believes a deadly strike on a girls' primary school in southern Iran last weekend was "done by Iran."
Trump salutes as 6 soldiers killed in Iran are transferred back to the U.S.
All six service members died during an unmanned aircraft system attack in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait.
At least 6 dead after tornado rips through Michigan and storms hit central U.S.
Severe storms were sweeping across the central U.S., and forecasters warned tornadoes could turn dangerous across several states.
Jan. 6 plaque honoring police officers displayed at the Capitol after delay
Workers installed a plaque honoring police officers in the early morning hours, three years after it was required by law to be erected.
Judge voids Kari Lake's actions as acting CEO of U.S. media agency
A federal judge ruled Saturday that Kari Lake did not have legal authority to take the actions she's done to largely dismantle the Voice of America.
Suspicious devices ignited during protests near Mamdani's residence, NYPD says
New York City police said suspicious devices were ignited Saturday during clashing protests outside Gracie Mansion, the official residence of Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Manhattan's Upper East Side.
No injuries after explosion reported near U.S. Embassy in Norway, local police say
Norwegian police reported on Sunday an explosion near the U.S. Embassy in the capital Oslo, but said there were no casualties.
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Judge voids Kari Lake's actions as acting CEO of U.S. media agency
A federal judge ruled Saturday that Kari Lake did not have legal authority to take the actions she's done to largely dismantle the Voice of America.
Sketch of woman found in a swamp reveals twisted case of death and deception
Mindi Kassotis' friends and family were told the wife of a decorated former Navy JAG officer had died unexpectedly in a hospital. Imagine their surprise months later when the remains of a woman, found dismembered in a swamp near Savannah, Georgia were identified as Mindi's.
No injuries after explosion reported near U.S. Embassy in Norway, local police say
Norwegian police reported on Sunday an explosion near the U.S. Embassy in the capital Oslo, but said there were no casualties.
Baby sleepsuit sold at Walmart recalled over potential choking hazard
The zipper head on the recalled HALO Magic Sleepsuits poses a danger to babies, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Trump salutes as 6 soldiers killed in Iran are transferred back to the U.S.
All six service members died during an unmanned aircraft system attack in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait.
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Venezuela's new gold rush moves at "Trump speed," but ignores a $25 million question
Venezuela's new administration is cutting deals, but there's a big reward available for a key figure.
House hunting? Here's what to know as the spring buying season arrives.
Although home prices remain elevated, conditions are shaping up to be more favorable for buyers this year, experts said.
United CEO said U.S. airfares could rise as Iran war drives up oil prices
Jet fuel costs have shot up more than 50% since the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran sparked a jump in global prices.
These 10 jobs are most exposed to AI, Anthropic finds
The maker of the Claude chatbot says its research could help identify economic disruptions by measuring how AI is currently reshaping work.
Stocks sink as oil prices sizzle and U.S. hiring fizzles
Stocks fell after new government data showed U.S. employers shed 92,000 jobs in February and as investors fret over oil prices.
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Judge voids Kari Lake's actions as acting CEO of U.S. media agency
A federal judge ruled Saturday that Kari Lake did not have legal authority to take the actions she's done to largely dismantle the Voice of America.
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Trump dismisses threats from Iran's security chief: "I couldn't care less"
In a phone interview with CBS News, President Trump dismissed threats from Iran's top national-security official, who posted on social media that Mr. Trump must "pay the price" for the strikes on Iran.
Trump says he believes bombing of Iranian girls' school was "done by Iran"
President Trump on Saturday told reporters, without citing evidence, that he believes a deadly strike on a girls' primary school in southern Iran last weekend was "done by Iran."
Jan. 6 plaque honoring police officers displayed at the Capitol after delay
Workers installed a plaque honoring police officers in the early morning hours, three years after it was required by law to be erected.
Trump meets with Latin American leaders in Miami amid war on Iran
The White House called the gathering of Latin American leaders the "Shield of the Americas" summit.
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Baby sleepsuit sold at Walmart recalled over potential choking hazard
The zipper head on the recalled HALO Magic Sleepsuits poses a danger to babies, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
A Pilates teacher thought she had the flu. Doctors found aggressive cancer
Debi Weiss thought her fatigue and weakness was a seasonal illness, but her condition quickly worsened.
Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving — again
In July, Prasad was briefly forced from his job, but was reinstated less than two weeks later.
RFK Jr. challenges Dunkin' and Starbucks over sugary drinks
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
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Trump dismisses threats from Iran's security chief: "I couldn't care less"
In a phone interview with CBS News, President Trump dismissed threats from Iran's top national-security official, who posted on social media that Mr. Trump must "pay the price" for the strikes on Iran.
No injuries after explosion reported near U.S. Embassy in Norway, local police say
Norwegian police reported on Sunday an explosion near the U.S. Embassy in the capital Oslo, but said there were no casualties.
Trump says he believes bombing of Iranian girls' school was "done by Iran"
President Trump on Saturday told reporters, without citing evidence, that he believes a deadly strike on a girls' primary school in southern Iran last weekend was "done by Iran."
Trump salutes as 6 soldiers killed in Iran are transferred back to the U.S.
All six service members died during an unmanned aircraft system attack in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait.
American Oksana Masters wins 20th Paralympic medal
Oksana Masters has competed at every Paralympics since 2012 and is the most decorated American Winter Paralympian.
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Book excerpt: "Apple: The First 50 Years" by David Pogue
The "CBS Sunday Morning" correspondent's latest book examines how, in its first half-century, the company founded by Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs remade the culture – and then, incredibly, remade itself.
Paul McCartney's overlooked work
"CBS Saturday Morning" sits down with Morgan Neville, the director of "Man on the Run," a documentary about the life of Paul McCartney after the Beatles broke up.
Cory Wong performs "Roses Fade"
Grammy-nominated artist Cory Wong is known for his funky sounds and genre-defying collaborations. His latest album, "Lost in the Wonder," featuring star-studded performances, is out now. Here's Cory Wong performing "Roses Fade" with Devon Gilfillian.
Cory Wong performs "All Night, Alright"
Grammy-nominated artist Cory Wong is known for his funky sounds and genre-defying collaborations. His latest album, "Lost in the Wonder," featuring star-studded performances, is out now. Here's Cory Wong performing "All Night, Alright" with Taylor Hanson.
Cory Wong performs "Blame It On the Moon"
Grammy-nominated artist Cory Wong is known for his funky sounds and genre-defying collaborations. His latest album, "Lost in the Wonder," featuring star-studded performances, is out now. Here's Cory Wong performing "Blame It On the Moon" with Devon Gilfillian.
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Book excerpt: "Apple: The First 50 Years" by David Pogue
The "CBS Sunday Morning" correspondent's latest book examines how, in its first half-century, the company founded by Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs remade the culture – and then, incredibly, remade itself.
Study: AI overuse can lead to "brain fry"
Artificial intelligence promised to lighten the workload while increasing productivity. But as more people are using AI for work, a new study published in Harvard Business Review finds AI overuse could cause "brain fry." CBS News correspondent Lana Zak spoke with the study's lead author to unpack the findings.
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.
Affordable ways to protect your aging parents
The most recent government data shows nearly 28% of Americans live alone. The number has risen for decades, especially for older generations. Ash-har Quraishi shows simple tools that can provide extra security and protection for your aging loved ones.
Anthropic CEO apologizes for leaked memo
The CEO of Anthropic is apologizing for a leaked internal memo amid a feud with the Pentagon over its AI model. The memo criticized the Trump administration and OpenAI. It comes after the Defense Department declared Anthropic a supply chain risk or a possible security risk.
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Sketch of woman found in a swamp reveals twisted case of death and deception
Mindi Kassotis' friends and family were told the wife of a decorated former Navy JAG officer had died unexpectedly in a hospital. Imagine their surprise months later when the remains of a woman, found dismembered in a swamp near Savannah, Georgia were identified as Mindi's.
Bombing at nightclub in Peru injures 33, including minors, authorities say
At least five people are in serious condition, an official said. Three minors - a 16-year-old and two 17-year-olds - are among the wounded.
U.K. killer Ian Huntley dies after prison attack
Ian Huntley, 52, had been on life support after being hit repeatedly over the head with a metal bar in a U.K. prison on Feb. 26.
Latest on Utah triple murder suspect
A manhunt for a triple murder suspect in Utah ended Thursday when Ivan Miller, 22, was arrested in Colorado. Here's what to know about the investigation.
Austin gunman assaulted woman at Tesla facility in December, lawsuit alleges
The gunman who carried out the mass shooting last weekend in Austin, Texas, assaulted a woman three months earlier at a Tesla facility, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday in Texas.
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Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Freedom Plane celebrates 250 years of U.S.
The American Freedom Train steamed across the country to mark the nation's bicentennial 50 years ago. Natalie Brand reports that this year, marking the 250th anniversary, the train is now a plane.
Plaque honoring Jan. 6 law enforcement goes up
A plaque honoring police and law enforcement who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, has been installed after years of delays.
Inside China, a major importer of Iranian oil
China buys nearly all of Iran's sanctioned oil, and due to the U.S. and Israeli-led conflict there, the supply line has been severely disrupted. Anna Coren has more from Beijing.
Deadly storms rip through U.S. South, Midwest
Massive cleanup efforts are underway after a series of deadly storms ripped through the South and Midwest, killing at least six people. Omar Villafranca reports from hard-hit Beggs, Oklahoma.
Safety scare forces diverted Southwest flight
Tensions in the Middle East have prompted tighter security in the U.S., and on Friday night, a scare led to a Southwest Airlines flight diversion. Ali Bauman has more details.