Australian woman charged with poisoning toddler, then requesting donations
The 1-year-old girl was subjected to "immense distress and pain" for over two months, according to police in Queensland, Australia.
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Scientists discover bigger, more venomous spider species
The deadly 3.54-inch-long spider Atrax christenseni is among the most dangerously venomous spiders for humans.
9 Sydney beaches closed after mysterious ball-shaped debris washes up ashore
The discovery of the marble-sized balls comes after a similar incident in October closed Sydney's Bondi Beach, among other tourist hotspots.
Police say hiker lost 2 weeks in mountains found in "great condition"
A hiker who got lost in Australia's Snowy Mountains has shocked police by surviving on a couple muesli bars and foraged berries.
Search underway for Australian surfer likely killed in shark attack
Authorities say there's "been no sign of" a local surfer seen being attacked by a shark off South Australia's coast.
What is Boxing Day? All about the celebration's origin and traditions
Boxing Day 2024 is here, but not all Americans understand the meaning of the holiday celebrated in countries like the U.K. and Canada.
Burt, the famous croc from "Crocodile Dundee" movie, dies in Australia
Burt, the iconic Saltwater crocodile that appeared alongside Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski in the hit movie, was believed to be more than 90 years old.
Australia approves extradition of former U.S. Marine
Former U.S. Marine Corps pilot Daniel Duggan will be extradited from Australia to the United States over allegations that he illegally trained Chinese aviators.
Australian warship test-fires Tomahawk missile off U.S. coast
Australia's naval expansion plan comes as China and other powers in the Asia-Pacific and beyond build up their firepower.
Champion cyclist admits to lesser charge after death of Olympian wife
Rohan Dennis admitted to a charge of creating a risk of harm in relation to the December 2023 road death of his Olympian wife Melissa Hoskins.
Australia synagogue fire "likely a terrorist incident," police say
Police say a fire that seriously damaged a synagogue in Melbourne, Australia, was very likely caused by arsonists in "a terrorist attack."
Suspect in notorious cold case murders to appear in court
"It was an absolutely gruesome, horrific, frenzied homicide," police said after Perry Kouroumblis was arrested.
Driver finds highly venomous snake "slithering up her leg"
Tiger snakes, named after their colored stripes, are among the most venomous snakes in the world, according to the state's wildlife department.
Police seize record haul of cocaine from fishing boat off Australia
The drugs had a sale value of 760 million Australian dollars ($494 million), federal police said.
Australian parliament approves law to ban under-16s from social media
Australia's full legislature has now passed a bill that will soon ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.
Police officer who Tasered 95-year-old woman convicted of manslaughter
An Australian police officer who Tasered 95-year-old great-grandmother Clare Nowland in her care home has been found guilty of manslaughter.
Emperor penguin found on Australian beach released at sea after 20 days of care
The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach.
Australia could ban social media for kids
Australian legislators introduced a landmark bill Thursday to ban social media for children under 16. CBS News London's Leigh Kiniry reports on what this could mean for social media companies.
Parts of Great Barrier Reef dying at record rate, alarmed researchers say
Parts of the Great Barrer Reef have suffered the highest coral mortality on record, Australian researchers say, and they fear the rest of it has suffered a similar fate.
How an Australian drama school opened doors to Hollywood
They may have perfected American accents, but some of the biggest stars in Hollywood are actually from Australia. Baz Luhrmann and Sarah Snook discuss why so many of Hollywood's biggest names come from the Land Down Under.
Australia pumping out acting talent, creating Hollywood stars
Some of Hollywood's biggest names, from actors to directors, are Australian. "Succession" star Sarah Snook and director Baz Luhrmann weigh in on why so much talent comes from Australia.
What Australian stars bring to Hollywood
Some of Hollywood's biggest names, from actors to directors, are Australian. "Succession" star Sarah Snook and director Baz Luhrmann weigh in on why so much talent comes from Australia.
U.S. Marines, Japanese and Australian troops will train together
The trilateral amphibious training between Australia, Japan and the U.S. Marine rotational force in northern Australia will begin in 2025 with Exercise Talisman Sabre.
Aussiewood I Sunday on 60 Minutes
It's a phenomenon that has long captured Hollywood: the outsized presence of Australians earning top billings and awards on the American silver screen — in front of and behind the camera. 60 Minutes, Sunday.
Surfboards with lights could deter shark attacks: "Invisibility cloak"
Seal-shaped boards decked with bright horizontal lights were less likely to be attacked by great white sharks, researchers found.
Trump is rolling back a Civil Rights-era anti-discrimination rule
President Trump revoked a 1965 rule that prohibited federal contractors from discriminating against employees.
Senate to vote on Hegseth confirmation as Democrats raise concerns
Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation vote to be defense secretary is expected to take place Friday night.
Hundreds of "illegal immigrant criminals" arrested, White House says
Hundreds of "illegal immigrant criminals" in the U.S. were arrested and hundreds more flown out of the country on military aircraft as President Trump's promised mass deportation operation got underway, the White House said.
Pete Hegseth told Elizabeth Warren he paid $50,000 to accuser
President Trump's nominee to lead the Defense Department is on track to be confirmed as soon as Friday night if his support holds
Newark, N.J. business "raided" by ICE agents, multiple people detained, mayor says
Immigration agents "raided" a business in Newark on Thursday, according to the city's mayor.
Trump signs executive order to release more JFK, RFK, MLK assassination files
President Donald Trump said he'll declassify any remaining files from John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassinations.
Progress made on Hughes Fire in Castaic, map shows areas under evacuation
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires also continue burning in the Los Angeles area, leaving parts of Southern California with devastating fire damage.
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Trump officials closing immigration offices Biden set up in Latin America
The offices were designed to give migrants legal immigration options and dissuade them from crossing the U.S. southern border illegally.
Killing of 2 young brothers triggers outrage in cartel bastion
Thousands of protesters took to the streets, demanding justice for two boys shot and killed in a city shaken by Sinaloa cartel infighting.
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Yale grad student killed in what investigators feared was a perfect murder
No one could imagine why Kevin Jiang, 26, was the target of a shooting. But for months, someone Jiang never met had a secret plan to kill him.
Ship with 17 on board trapped in ice on Lake Erie near Buffalo
The 663-foot Manitoulin became stuck in ice that was rapidly forming in sub-zero temperatures off the Buffalo shoreline.
Hundreds of "illegal immigrant criminals" arrested, White House says
Hundreds of "illegal immigrant criminals" in the U.S. were arrested and hundreds more flown out of the country on military aircraft as President Trump's promised mass deportation operation got underway, the White House said.
UFO is moving at incredible speeds underwater, congressman says
Republican Rep. Tim Burchett said that an admiral told him of an unidentified craft moving at incredible speeds in the sea.
Senate to vote on Hegseth confirmation as Democrats continue to raise concerns
Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation vote to be defense secretary is expected to take place Friday night.
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Trump is rolling back a Civil Rights-era anti-discrimination rule
President Trump revoked a 1965 rule that prohibited federal contractors from discriminating against employees or job applicants.
Why Trump's tariff threat could raise car prices significantly
Some of the biggest car brands, including Ford, General Motors and Stellantis, have plants in Mexico and Canada.
Most Americans can't afford a $1,000 emergency expense, report finds
Nearly 60% of Americans don't have enough money put away to handle common financial emergencies, according to Bankrate.
United Healthcare announces Tim Noel as new CEO
UnitedHealth Group on Thursday announced that a longtime employee in the company has been named the new leader of its health insurance arm, nearly two months after the killing of former CEO Brian Thompson.
Sen. Warren: Big banks hiked interest on borrowers, but not for savers
As interest rates rose, banks charged more for credit cards and loans, but held rates paid on savings accounts.
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Hundreds of "illegal immigrant criminals" arrested, White House says
Hundreds of "illegal immigrant criminals" in the U.S. were arrested and hundreds more flown out of the country on military aircraft as President Trump's promised mass deportation operation got underway, the White House said.
UFO is moving at incredible speeds underwater, congressman says
Republican Rep. Tim Burchett said that an admiral told him of an unidentified craft moving at incredible speeds in the sea.
Senate to vote on Hegseth confirmation as Democrats continue to raise concerns
Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation vote to be defense secretary is expected to take place Friday night.
Trump is rolling back a Civil Rights-era anti-discrimination rule
President Trump revoked a 1965 rule that prohibited federal contractors from discriminating against employees or job applicants.
DHS authorizes federal law enforcement to implement Trump's immigration policies
The directive allows federal law enforcement agents to carry out immigration-related enforcement actions that are usually reserved for officials under DHS.
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Schools aren't as plugged in as they should be to kids' diabetes tech, parents say
With continuous glucose monitors, students with Type 1 diabetes no longer have to visit the school nurse for a finger prick. But some parents say it falls to them to keep an eye on blood sugar levels from home or work — even though they may not be able to quickly reach their child when something's wrong.
Trump administration expected to go outside CDC for acting director
The decision would close an unprecedented leadership gap at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
United Healthcare announces Tim Noel as new CEO
UnitedHealth Group on Thursday announced that a longtime employee in the company has been named the new leader of its health insurance arm, nearly two months after the killing of former CEO Brian Thompson.
Google's Fitbit fined $12.2 million after customers burned by watches
Fitbit failed to report overheating incidents involving its Ionic watches in which customers suffered serious burns, safety regulator said.
More than a dozen cats dead or sickened by bird flu in raw pet food, FDA says
The sick or dead cats include domestic, exotic and sanctuary cats. The FDA is investigating.
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Storm Éowyn slams Ireland, parts of U.K. with record winds
Ireland's national weather service says the country has seen 114 mph wind gusts, the highest ever recorded on the island.
Killing of 2 young brothers triggers outrage in cartel bastion
Thousands of protesters took to the streets, demanding justice for two boys shot and killed in a city shaken by Sinaloa cartel infighting.
Supersonic winds rage on planet over 500 light-years from Earth
Researchers said this was the fastest wind ever measured in a jetstream that goes around a planet.
Teen who killed 3 girls at Taylor Swift-themed dance class sentenced
Axel Rudakubana, who killed three girls at a dance class, will likely "never be released" from prison, a judge said Thursday.
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest of Taliban leaders over persecution of women
The chief prosecutor of the U.N.'s International Criminal Court is seeking an arrest warrant for the Taliban chief for suspected crimes against humanity.
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Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt sue L.A. over losing home in wildfire
Reality TV couple Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt are suing Los Angeles after losing their Pacific Palisades home in the wildfires tearing through Southern California in recent weeks.
SZA to join Kendrick Lamar for 2025 Super Bowl halftime show
Grammy-winning singer SZA will join Kendrick Lamar on stage at the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show on Feb. 9.
Michelle Yeoh on charting new course with "Star Trek: Section 31"
Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh steps back into the Star Trek universe as she takes on the role of Emperor Georgiou in the new Paramount+ film "Star Trek: Section 31."
2025 Oscar nominations announced
The nominees for the 97th Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, following a delay due to the Los Angeles wildfires. "Entertainment Tonight" hosts Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner break down this year's contenders.
Robbie Williams on new biopic "Better Man"
In an exclusive interview at New York's legendary Cafe Carlyle, British superstar Robbie Williams discusses why he loved being played by a CGI monkey in the new biopic "Better Man," how his "life and whole career is based on audacity," and his struggles with addiction, anxiety and depression.
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New York proposes ban for phones in school
New York could soon join a growing list of states limiting cell phones in schools. If approved, the restrictions would go into effect at the start of next school year. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver reports.
Why some users are suddenly following Trump
Some social media users have been questioning why it appears they are suddenly following President Trump on platforms like Facebook or Instagram. This and other questions and conspiracy theories have been flooding the internet in recent days. CBS News confirmed executive editor Rhonna Tarrant breaks them down.
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.
Meta says it didn't force users to follow Trump on Facebook and Instagram
The company also said it was working to resolve an issue where some words, including "Democrats" and "Republican," were blocked from Instagram search.
Here's what to know about Trump's Stargate AI deal with OpenAI
The $500 billion Stargate project is projected to create hundreds of thousands of jobs. Here's what's known so far.
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Climate scientist: "There's no place that's safe"
Experts discuss the increased intensity we can expect from destructive weather events due to climate change, while an amateur meteorologist explains how he helped sound the alarm as wildfires spread towards the L.A. County community of Altadena.
Scientists make "jaw-dropping" discovery about Iron Age women in U.K.
Scientists analyzing 2,000-year-old DNA have revealed that a Celtic society in the southern U.K. during the Iron Age was centered around women, a study said.
SpaceX pushes Starship test flight back one day due to weather
If the weather cooperates, the Starship launch will follow the maiden flight of Jeff Bezos' already weather-delayed New Glenn rocket.
What to know about the pink fire retardant being dropped on L.A. wildfires
Aircraft battling fires raging through the Los Angeles area are dropping hundreds of thousands of gallons of hot-pink fire suppressant in a desperate effort to stop the flames.
When will cicadas come back in 2025?
Brood XIV, the second-largest group of periodical cicadas, known for their noisy mass emergence from the ground, will arrive this spring.
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Yale grad student killed in what investigators feared was a perfect murder
No one could imagine why Kevin Jiang, 26, was the target of a shooting. But for months, someone Jiang never met had a secret plan to kill him.
Killing of 2 young brothers triggers outrage in cartel bastion
Thousands of protesters took to the streets, demanding justice for two boys shot and killed in a city shaken by Sinaloa cartel infighting.
New details in Nashville high school shooting
Authorities have released new information about a 17-year-old teen who shot and killed a fellow student and wounded another at their high school in Nashville, Tennessee. Nicole Valdes has more. [Editor's note: An earlier version of this video had an incorrect photo of the shooter and has since been removed.]
7 officers shot in Texas
Seven San Antonio, Texas, police officers were shot after responding to a call of an apparent "suicide in progress." CBS News' Jason Allen has the latest confirmed information.
Teen who killed 3 girls at Taylor Swift-themed dance class sentenced
Axel Rudakubana, who killed three girls at a dance class, will likely "never be released" from prison, a judge said Thursday.
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Supersonic winds rage on planet over 500 light-years from Earth
Researchers said this was the fastest wind ever measured in a jetstream that goes around a planet.
FAA orders investigation into SpaceX Starship failure
A fire in the aft section of SpaceX's Starship trigged the apparent explosion that destroyed the spacecraft, the company says.
What's next for SpaceX?
SpaceX completed its seventh launch of the Starship rocket, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launched its New Glenn rocket into orbit and a NASA astronaut stuck in space went on her first spacewalk in seven months. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks down the latest stories.
SpaceX's Starship spacecraft destroyed in mega rocket launch
Telemetry from the Starship froze just more than 8 minutes after launch from Texas, moments after engines began shutting down.
Details on Blue Origin launch of Glenn rocket
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket was launched Thursday morning in Florida following a three-day delay. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer from the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the launch.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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National Zoo's giant pandas set to make debut
The National Zoo's newest residents, giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao, are making their public debut Friday morning. The two pandas have been acclimating to their new habitat since arriving from China in October. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more on the pandas and the diplomacy involved with the pandas.
L.A. crews make progress on Hughes fire
Southern California continues to battle ongoing wildfires that have killed at least 28 people. Fire crews have made progress in their fight against the Hughes Fire, which has burned more than 10,000 acres and now stands at 36% contained. CBS News correspondent Andres Gutierrez has more.
Trump wants to meet Putin over Ukraine war
President Trump has urged Russia's Vladimir Putin to meet as soon as possible to bring an end to the war in Ukraine. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.
What happens next with Trump birthright order
The judge who blocked President Trump's order to end birthright citizenship has put a 14-day restraining order in place while the Justice Department has vowed to "vigorously defend President Trump's [executive order.]" CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Trump visiting disaster areas
President Trump on Friday will survey the damage from Hurricane Helene in Asheville, North Carolina, before traveling to California to tour areas scorched by the Los Angeles-area wildfires. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro has more.