Bats fry in Australia heat
Temperatures topped 110 degrees in parts of Australia this week. It's so hot, wildlife officials say bats are frying to death. “They basically boil ... their brain just fries and they become incoherent."
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Sydney hit with 116-degree heat
Bitter cold is sweeping large parts of the U.S. but Sydney, Australia, is experiencing just the opposite. On Saturday, temperatures reached 116° F, which is within two degrees of their hottest day on record, which stands at 118° F in 1939, according to the Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales.
NYE security preps
As millions in the U.S. get ready to ring in the New Year, there have already been massive celebrations around the world – and at those events, there was intense security. In the U.S., law enforcement has been preparing for tonight for weeks. Tony Dokoupil reports from New York City's Times Square.
Tesla battery record
Tesla's enormous lithium-ion battery reportedly had a record response to recent power outages in Australia. The battery was installed earlier this month. CBSN's Brook Silva-Braga has the story.
Australia car attack
An SUV slammed into a crowd in Melbourne, Australia on Thursday. Nineteen people are injured, including four in critical condition. Police are calling it a deliberate act. The driver and another person are in custody. Nick Etchells of our partner Network 10 Australia reports.
Car crashes into pedestrians
At least 19 people were injured after a white SUV plowed into pedestrians in a busy intersection in Melbourne, Australia. Authorities say the driver has a history of drug use and mental health problems. BBC reporter Gavin Ramjuan has the latest from London.
Saving the Great Barrier Reef
Researchers in Australia are battling the clock to save the Great Barrier Reef. CNET senior editor Claire Reilly joins CBSN to discuss the many methods being employed to save this natural wonder.
"Sea lice" attack
A teen in Melbourne, Australia, has been hospitalized after he was attacked by waterborne parasites known as "sea lice." Brook Silva-Braga has more on the teen's condition.
Sea creatures tear up teen's legs
A teen just wanted to relax his legs at a Melbourne beach but emerged with his feet covered in blood.
Former cult members speak out
Growing up in the cult known as The Family, former members Ben Shenton and Leeanne Creese believed that leaders Anne and Bill Hamilton-Byrne were their birth parents; Adam Lancaster thought they were his aunt and uncle. It wasn't until they were adults that they learned the truth.
The man behind Anne Hamilton-Byrne
Although Anne Hamilton-Byrne served as the enigmatic and powerful leader of "The Family" cult, she also had a partner in crime: her husband, Bill.
The Family cult: A true believer's story
Meet Michael Stevenson-Helmer, Australian cult leader Anne Hamilton-Byrne's most devoted disciple.
Could you be lured into a cult?
Could any of us fall trap to the charisma of a promising cult leader? "48 Hours" goes inside the investigation into a new-age Australian cult and its leader Anne Hamilton-Byrne.
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"48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant discusses his report on an Australian cult known for abusing children that made its way to the United States.
Go behind closed doors of an elusive cult
Adult survivors of a cult called The Family are speaking out -- sharing their terrifying tales from childhood.
Sneak peek: The Family
Allegations of stolen children, drugs, abuse and a leader who claimed to be the second coming of Christ - the trail of a cult that began in Australia and led the FBI to New York. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant investigates in a two-hour episode airing Saturday, Feb. 24 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
WorldView: India's COVID catastrophe
India's second-wave nightmare continues, with the country seeing more COVID-19 cases in the last seven days than any other country by far. In Nigeria, a state governor claims Islamist terror group Boko Haram has seized territory in the country's west. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with these and other headlines from around the world.
Great Barrier Reef woes
Australia's Great Barrier Reef has fallen victim to coral bleaching for the second year in a row, according to researchers. Above-average sea temperatures cause the coral to lose their algae and turn white, making them susceptible to disease.
India's surging COVID-19 crisis
India has reported more than 300,000 new coronavirus cases for the sixth day in a row. Now other nations are pledging their support. CBS News' Lucy Craft reports, and then Emily Schmall, a South Asia correspondent at The New York Times, joins CBSN AM from New Delhi with the latest.
Australia plane crash
Four Americans died Monday in a fiery plane crash in Australia. The victims, all from Austin, Texas, were heading to a golf outing. As David Begnaud reports, their friends back home are mourning the loss.
Australia plane crash
Four American tourists on a dream vacation were killed overnight when their small plane slammed into an Australian shopping center. Dramatic video shows the Melbourne outlet mall on fire after the private charter crashed into the building. The pilot, who was Australian, was also killed. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Trump targets Iran
In a tweet early Friday morning, President Trump said he will not be as "kind" to Iran as his predecessor, Barack Obama. This comes as Trump has created new tensions with a number of U.S. allies including Australia, Mexico and Israel. CBS News foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan joins CBSN with more.
Foreign policy latest
President Trump has had multiple calls with world leaders since taking office, including a recent talk with the Australian Prime Minister. Brookings Institution senior fellow Michael O'Hanlon joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Feb. 2 WH briefing
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer took questions Thursday on President Trump's reportedly contentious call with Australia's Prime Minister. Spicer also delved more into the details of the weekend's deadly raid in Yemen. See the full briefing.
Goldfish surgery
A woman in Australia shelled out $500 to save her beloved goldfish after it choked on a pebble. CBSN's Reena Ninan and Errol Barnett have the story.
Trump says he won't take Greenland by force as allies push back at Davos
President Trump told world leaders, CEOs and policymakers at the Davos economic forum that he wouldn't use force to take control of Greenland.
Supreme Court seems likely to let Lisa Cook keep job on Fed Board
President Trump moved to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors last August. Courts have so far allowed her to continue serving in her role while litigation continues.
Lawmakers intensify efforts to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center
At least one federal lawsuit and two bills in Congress aim to strip President Trump's name from the exterior sign at the Kennedy Center.
Canada's leader Mark Carney says Trump is rupturing the world order
In his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney accused President Trump of rupturing the world order through economic coercion.
House Oversight voting on holding Clintons in contempt in Epstein probe
Republicans escalated the standoff with Bill and Hillary Clinton after they refused to appear in person before the committee.
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2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees revealed on "CBS Mornings"
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Prince Harry says U.K. tabloid court battle is "not just about me"
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.
Synthetic drug ring busted in "largest-ever operation" of its kind
Authorities dismantled 24 industrial-scale labs and seized around 1,000 tons of chemicals used to make street drugs such as MDMA, amphetamine and meth.
Ford recalls some 119,000 vehicles due to engine block heater fire risk
Ford is recalling roughly 119,000 vehicles because their engine block heaters have a defect that increases the risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
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Ryanair CEO on Elon Musk: "I suspect he's a bigger idiot than me"
Budget airline Ryanair launches "big idiot" fare promotion after CEO Michael O'Leary and Elon Musk trade insults.
Supreme Court seems likely to let Lisa Cook keep job on Fed Board
President Trump moved to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors last August. Courts have so far allowed her to continue serving in her role while litigation continues.
Ford recalls some 119,000 vehicles due to engine block heater fire risk, NHTSA says
Ford is recalling roughly 119,000 vehicles because their engine block heaters have a defect that increases the risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
Lawmakers intensify efforts to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center
At least one federal lawsuit and two bills in Congress aim to strip President Trump's name from the exterior sign at the Kennedy Center.
These are the best places to work in 2026, according to Glassdoor
A car wash chain beat out bigger employers such as Google and Nvidia to take the top spot as the best place to work in 2026.
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Ryanair CEO on Elon Musk: "I suspect he's a bigger idiot than me"
Budget airline Ryanair launches "big idiot" fare promotion after CEO Michael O'Leary and Elon Musk trade insults.
Ford recalls some 119,000 vehicles due to engine block heater fire risk, NHTSA says
Ford is recalling roughly 119,000 vehicles because their engine block heaters have a defect that increases the risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
Ex-flight attendant got hundreds of free flights posing as pilot, DOJ says
A former flight attendant for a Canadian airline posed as a commercial pilot and as a current flight attendant to obtain hundreds of free flights from U.S. airlines, authorities said.
These are the best places to work in 2026, according to Glassdoor
A car wash chain beat out bigger employers such as Google and Nvidia to take the top spot as the best place to work in 2026.
Trump's 10% credit card cap deadline is here. Will card companies comply?
President Trump called for a one-year 10% cap on credit card rates starting Jan. 20. Here's what credit card companies are doing.
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Supreme Court seems likely to let Lisa Cook keep job on Fed Board
President Trump moved to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors last August. Courts have so far allowed her to continue serving in her role while litigation continues.
Trump says he won't take Greenland by force as allies push back at Davos
President Trump told world leaders, CEOs and policymakers at the Davos economic forum that he wouldn't use force to take control of Greenland.
Lawmakers intensify efforts to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center
At least one federal lawsuit and two bills in Congress aim to strip President Trump's name from the exterior sign at the Kennedy Center.
House Oversight voting on holding Clintons in contempt in Epstein probe
Republicans escalated the standoff with Bill and Hillary Clinton after they refused to appear in person before the committee.
Air Force One headed to Davos turns around after "minor electrical issue," Leavitt says
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
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Measles cases surge in South Carolina as U.S. risks elimination status
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
Tylenol not linked to autism, new study shows
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
Woman gets her life back after rare transplant: "Prepared for the worst"
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
Study finds no link between Tylenol and autism
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
New study: Tylenol in pregnancy is not linked to autism or ADHD
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
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World is entering era of "water bankruptcy," U.N. report warns
Water sources are being depleted faster than they can be restored, according to a new report from United Nations researchers.
World's oldest cave art — the outline of a hand — found in Indonesia
The fingers of one of the hands were "retouched to become pointed like claws," the study's co-author said.
Prince Harry says U.K. tabloid court battle is "not just about me"
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.
Canada's leader Mark Carney says Trump is rupturing the world order
In his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney accused President Trump of rupturing the world order through economic coercion.
Synthetic drug ring busted in "largest-ever operation" of its kind
Authorities dismantled 24 industrial-scale labs and seized around 1,000 tons of chemicals used to make street drugs such as MDMA, amphetamine and meth.
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Prince Harry says U.K. tabloid court battle is "not just about me"
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.
Judge releases Busfield as he awaits trial
An Albuquerque judge denied the state's request to detain actor Timothy Busfield while he awaits trial. Busfield, who has denied the allegations, is accused of inappropriately touching two young boys while directing the TV series, "The Cleaning Lady."
David Beckham responds amid family feud
Brooklyn Beckham, the oldest son of David and Victoria Beckham, accused his parents in a social media statement of trying to undermine his marriage and of valuing "public promotion" over family. David Beckham acknowledged the allegations and responded, saying, "they make mistakes. Children are allowed to make mistakes." Adriana Diaz has more.
Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees announced
"CBS Mornings" exclusively announces the newest inductees to the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Anthony Mason reports.
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2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees revealed on "CBS Mornings"
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
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Nonprofit helps to cut down on screen time
On average, young people between the ages of 8 and 18 spend about 7.5 hours a day on their screens, not including school work. A growing nonprofit is trying to change that alarming trend. The Balance Project focuses on delaying the use of smartphones for kids and encouraging more time with friends and independent play outside. Meg Oliver shows how.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
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.
Palantir develops app to help ICE: 404 Media
A new investigative report by 404 Media says ICE agents have a new high-tech way to zero in on neighborhoods to raid. The report says it's an app called Elite, powered by Palantir. Joseph Cox, an investigative journalist at 404 Media, discusses his reporting on CBS News.
OpenAI to start testing ads on ChatGPT in the coming weeks
The ads will appear at the bottom of the chat window on the free and low-subscription versions of ChatGPT, OpenAI said Friday in a blog post.
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Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Dogs can learn by eavesdropping: study
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
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Judge releases Busfield as he awaits trial
An Albuquerque judge denied the state's request to detain actor Timothy Busfield while he awaits trial. Busfield, who has denied the allegations, is accused of inappropriately touching two young boys while directing the TV series, "The Cleaning Lady."
Trump admits ICE may make mistakes
President Trump commented on ICE raids in the U.S. as the Justice Department served subpoenas for multiple Democratic officials in Minnesota. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Suspect in "Colonial Parkway murders" linked to more cold-case killings
The suspect in the "Colonial Parkway murders" that shook Virginia in the 1980s has been linked to 2 more of the killings, investigators announced.
Synthetic drug ring busted in "largest-ever operation" of its kind
Authorities dismantled 24 industrial-scale labs and seized around 1,000 tons of chemicals used to make street drugs such as MDMA, amphetamine and meth.
Actor used reputation as medicine man to prey on women, prosecutors say
Nathan Chasing Horse's defense attorney said prosecutors would present no evidence of the allegations, including no DNA evidence or eyewitnesses.
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More on Virgin Galactic all-female space crew
Virgin Galactic is sending its first all-female crew to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
NASA hauls Artemis II moon rocket to launch pad for February flight
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA begins Artemis II rollout to launchpad
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
NASA moon rocket ready for trip to launch pad
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
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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.
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
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Glassdoor names best places to work in 2026
An Indiana car wash chain, Crew Carwash, was named by Glassdoor as the best place to work in 2026. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more on the rankings.
House committee voting on contempt for Clintons
The House Oversight Committee will vote Wednesday on holding former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in criminal contempt after the pair refused to appear before the Republican-led panel, which is investigating the Justice Department's handling of the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
SCOTUS seems inclined to keep Cook on Fed board
The Supreme Court appears likely to allow Lisa Cook to keep her position on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors and reject President Trump's attempt to fire her for now. Arguments in the case were heard Wednesday. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has more.
Trump meets with NATO Secretary Gen. Rutte
President Trump briefly took questions Wednesday ahead of a meeting with NATO Secretary Gen. Mark Rutte. Greenland was the primary topic.
Watch: Carney speaks at World Economic Forum
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned, "We are in the midst of a repture, not a transition," in his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. "The middle powers must act together, because if we're not at the table, we're on the menu," Carney said. Watch a portion of his remarks.