Global protests against COVID-19 restrictions
New coronavirus restrictions have sparked protests over the weekend in Italy, France and Australia. Elizabeth Palmer takes a look.
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Demonstrators protest against vaccine passports worldwide
The World Health Organization is warning that countries are in the early stages of another global wave of COVID-19 infections and deaths.
Countries ramp up efforts to contain COVID
Countries are ramping up efforts to contain COVID-19 amid the surge of the highly infectious Delta variant. Unlike earlier forms, the Delta variant spreads easily, even outdoors, and that means the coronavirus is surging across the hot countries of the global south that had been spared massive outbreaks until recently. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports.
WorldView: Deadly ferry accident near Bali
We're following several international headlines, including a deadly ferry accident near Bali, Germany withdrawing all of its troops from Afghanistan, rare comments from Kim Jong Un over COVID-19 in North Korea, and new local lockdowns in Australia. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay joins "CBSN AM" with the roundup.
Sydney begins 2-week COVID lockdown
Sydney, Australia, on Saturday night began a two-week lockdown amid a surge in cases of the COVID-19 Delta variant. BBC News' Phil Mercer reports.
Delta variant continues to spread globally
Even Australia, which had early success stopping the COVID-19 pandemic by closing its borders, is facing an outbreak. The country is reporting fewer than 5% of adults are vaccinated. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Australia rejects U.N. warning to list Great Barrier Reef as "in danger"
The United Nations says the Great Barrier Reef has suffered such extensive damage that it should be listed as "in danger." The Australian government disagrees.
One of the world's largest dinosaur species discovered in Australia
Researchers have confirmed that Australotitan cooperensis, which measures as long as a basketball court, is the largest dinosaur ever found in Australia.
WorldView: Activist arrested in Hong Kong
A prominent pro-democracy activist and vigil organizer for the Tiananmen Square massacre is taken into custody in Hong Kong. Meanwhile, an international chemical watchdog is calling out Syria for likely using chemical weapons. An Australian court fines a dozen major news organizations. Lastly, fears are mounting in Japan ahead of the Olympics. Ian Lee joins "CBSN AM" from London with these and other top headlines from around the world.
Meat company JBS recovering from hack
A cyberattack that shut down a major meat supplier is unlikely to lead to shortages in the grocery store. JBS says the vast majority of its plants should be operational today. But cybersecurity experts say the recent surge in such attacks is a cause for concern. Correspondent Elise Preston joins "CBSN AM" with the details.
WorldView: Russia-linked group hacked system used by aid agency
Microsoft has announced that hackers linked to Russia's main intelligence agency have targeted over 150 organizations worldwide in the last week, including the State Department's international aid agency. Also, Bashar al-Assad won a fourth term as Syria's president with 95.1% of the vote. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins "CBSN AM" from London with a roundup of those and other headlines.
Tasmanian devils born in the wild in Australia in historic comeback
Conservationists are celebrating the birth of seven Tasmanian devil joeys on the Australian mainland, a milestone in rewilding the species.
WorldView roundup of global headlines
A mother in Ireland is found not guilty of killing her three kids. In Canada, a court rules that Iran committed an act of terrorism in shooting down a Ukrainian flight last year. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joins "CBSN AM" from Johannesburg with a roundup of those and other headlines from around the world.
WorldView: 55 million displaced worldwide
A record number of people around the world were internally displaced last year as a result of natural disasters or conflicts, according to a new report. Meanwhile, Australia is on the hunt for workers, and China is seeing a major decline in divorces. Also, a giant slab of ice bigger than Rhode Island has broken off from the frozen edge of Antarctica. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joined "CBSN AM" from Johannesburg with those headlines from around the world.
Surfer dies after "unprecedented" shark attack near popular beach
"Despite the best efforts of paramedics and bystanders at the scene, the man could not be resuscitated," officials said.
Australia flooding threat
Flooding in Australia filled streets and made the furniture in homes float. Some residents reported another threat: Unwanted animals swimming in the floodwaters.
WWII ship USS Lexington found
The USS Lexington, nicknamed "Lady Lex," was crippled during a battle in 1942. It has now been found off the coast of Australia, 2 miles deep in the ocean.
Trump and Turnbull take questions
After their joint press conference at the White House on Friday, President Trump and Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull took questions from reporters. They addressed gun control, the bloodshed in Syria and the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Watch their remarks.
Trump meets with Australian PM
President Trump held a join press conference with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull at the White House on Friday. They discussed possible trade deals, military and security cooperation. Watch their full remarks.
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President Trump hosts a listening session where people affected by gun violence plead for change; Arizona jail debuts therapy dogs, puppies will be used to reduce stress in inmates
Israel helps foil ISIS plot
Australian investigators conducted raids in summer 2017 linked to an ISIS plot. Now Israel says an elite intelligence unit helped to thwart the plan. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues reports.
America, Australia rocks
Rocks from opposite sides of the globe show that part of Australia was once attached to North America 1.7 billion years ago, new research says.
Neil Diamond retires
Diamond, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, said he's retiring from touring after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Days shy of his 77th birthday, he's canceling his tour dates in Australia and New Zealand for March. He was on his 50th anniversary tour.
US hiker dies on Australian trail
A 33-year-old California man went missing after taking a wrong turn in scorching 108 degree heat.
Rare white crocodile seen
Tourists in Australia spotted this rare white crocodile hanging out in the Adelaide River. Meet Pearl.
Trump issues new executive orders targeting birthright citizenship
His earlier executive order along those lines was struck down by the Supreme Court in June.
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Yemen's Houthis escalate deadly attacks on Saudi-backed troops
Yemen's Houthi rebels launch fresh attacks on Saudi-backed government troops, says Yemeni state media, as Cruz says Trump must seek "regime collapse."
Murkowski says she'll vote against Blanche's nomination for attorney general
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Friday she will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, narrowing the confirmation path for President Trump's pick to lead the Justice Department.
Cruz calls for Trump to arm Iran's protesters: "Our objective should be regime collapse"
GOP Sen. Ted Cruz told Aaron MacLean on the "School of War" podcast that President Trump should heap more pressure on Iran — including by arming Iranians to "let them overthrow their own government."
Trump-endorsed Rep. Andy Ogles projected to lose GOP primary in Tennessee
Two-term Rep. Andy Ogles lost the Republican primary for his Tennessee House seat, the Associated Press projects, despite securing an endorsement from President Trump.
FAA orders inspections of 737 Max jets after cracks found in older planes
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets after cracks were found in parts of some older model Boeing planes.
"Pink flags" of postpartum psychosis — and more takeaways from "Healthful"
Perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider and Kriti Lodha joined a special edition of "Healthful" to talk more about mental health conditions, including postpartum psychosis.
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Trump to announce $180 million to boost mining education
President Trump is planning to announce over $180 million in grants to boost educational programs for the mining industry, CBS News has learned, part of a bid to increase critical mineral production.
Flesh-eating bacteria have killed 5 in Louisiana this year, officials say
A flesh-eating bacterium found in warm coastal waters is responsible for at least five deaths so far this year in Louisiana, state health officials reported Thursday.
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Warren presses U.S. companies to share tariff refunds with customers
Companies receiving billions in refunds for U.S. tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court should return money to consumers, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.
Feds could scrap rules requiring airlines to disclose airfares in full
A Transportation Department proposal could obscure the cost of a plane ticket, aviation experts warn. Here's what to know.
"Pink flags" of postpartum psychosis — and more takeaways from "Healthful"
Perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider and Kriti Lodha joined a special edition of "Healthful" to talk more about mental health conditions, including postpartum psychosis.
These NYC centers allow hard drug use in-house. Nearly 5 years in, is it helping?
An addiction-services nonprofit approved by the city focuses on harm reduction for hard drug users — to the chagrin of some in the neighborhood.
Trump-endorsed Rep. Andy Ogles projected to lose GOP primary in Tennessee
Two-term Rep. Andy Ogles lost the Republican primary for his Tennessee House seat, the Associated Press projects, despite securing an endorsement from President Trump.
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Warren presses U.S. companies to share tariff refunds with customers
Companies receiving billions in refunds for U.S. tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court should return money to consumers, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.
Feds could scrap rules requiring airlines to disclose airfares in full
A Transportation Department proposal could obscure the cost of a plane ticket, aviation experts warn. Here's what to know.
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Trump to announce $180 million to boost mining education
President Trump is planning to announce over $180 million in grants to boost educational programs for the mining industry, CBS News has learned, part of a bid to increase critical mineral production.
Court orders Meta and Instagram to pay $567M to address kids' mental health
A New Mexico court has ordered Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta to pay $567 million to address harms to young people from its platforms.
Bessent announces crackdown on undocumented immigrants' use of U.S. banks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Arizona bankers the administration won't allow "risks posed by the extension of financial services to illegal aliens."
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Warren presses U.S. companies to share tariff refunds with customers
Companies receiving billions in refunds for U.S. tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court should return money to consumers, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.
Murkowski says she'll vote against Blanche's nomination for attorney general
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Friday she will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, narrowing the confirmation path for President Trump's pick to lead the Justice Department.
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Trump to announce $180 million to boost mining education
President Trump is planning to announce over $180 million in grants to boost educational programs for the mining industry, CBS News has learned, part of a bid to increase critical mineral production.
Cruz calls for Trump to arm Iran's protesters: "Our objective should be regime collapse"
GOP Sen. Ted Cruz told Aaron MacLean on the "School of War" podcast that President Trump should heap more pressure on Iran — including by arming Iranians to "let them overthrow their own government."
Trump-endorsed Rep. Andy Ogles projected to lose GOP primary in Tennessee
Two-term Rep. Andy Ogles lost the Republican primary for his Tennessee House seat, the Associated Press projects, despite securing an endorsement from President Trump.
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Flesh-eating bacteria have killed 5 in Louisiana this year, officials say
A flesh-eating bacterium found in warm coastal waters is responsible for at least five deaths so far this year in Louisiana, state health officials reported Thursday.
Minnesota Chipotle burrito bowl meal led to sepsis hospitalization, lawsuit says
A Minnesota woman says she fainted, spiked a 102-degree fever, and was hospitalized with sepsis three days after eating a chicken burrito bowl at a Chipotle in Roseville, and genetic testing connected her case to a multistate outbreak, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
What Fauci has said about COVID origins, gain-of-function research
Thursday's vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress follows years of tension with GOP Sen. Rand Paul, hinging on the origins of the coronavirus and a controversial type of research.
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Yemen's Houthis escalate deadly attacks on Saudi-backed troops
Yemen's Houthi rebels launch fresh attacks on Saudi-backed government troops, says Yemeni state media, as Cruz says Trump must seek "regime collapse."
Cruz calls for Trump to arm Iran's protesters: "Our objective should be regime collapse"
GOP Sen. Ted Cruz told Aaron MacLean on the "School of War" podcast that President Trump should heap more pressure on Iran — including by arming Iranians to "let them overthrow their own government."
5 dead in Thailand high school shooting after suspect kills grandparents
A teenager described as "troubled" and "bullied" by a classmate killed his grandparents before gunning down five staff members at a high school in Thailand, police said.
U.S. Marine vet, detained in Russia since 2022, hospitalized in serious condition
Robert Gilman, 32, is being held at a Russian hospital in what his advocate, Eric Lebson of Global Reach, described as a "dissociative stupor."
Star Cambridge professor resigns amid plagiarism allegations
Jason Arday, who joined Cambridge in 2023 at the age of 37, became one of Britain's most high-profile academics after sharing an extraordinary life story.
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Inside the risky business of Broadway musicals
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Stranger rescues band from car troubles
A kind stranger named Ernie helped rock band The Autumn Kings make it to their tour stop after their car broke down in Wisconsin. Matt Gutman reports.
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Kids dropping phones for summer jobs
Meet the children leaving their devices behind this summer to flex their entrepreneurial muscles with summer jobs.
Concerns over misuse of Flock cameras
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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.
Cyberattacks target U.S. water systems
U.S. officials suspect Iran-backed hackers may be behind cyberattacks that have been reported in at least 12 states. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has more details.
Meta says its AI model breached a third-party company during testing
Tech giant Meta revealed Wednesday that one of its artificial intelligence models hacked another organization during testing, the third time in recent weeks that an AI model has improperly accessed a third-party company.
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Genetically altered beagles offer hope for dog lovers with allergies
Matt Walker, a geneticist and the CEO of Kindred Companion Sciences, joins "CBS Mornings" with his gene-altered beagle, Bailey, to discuss creating future options for people with severe pet allergies.
Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
Bezos, DiCaprio set up massive wildlife fund
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.
Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
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5 dead in Thailand high school shooting after suspect kills grandparents
A teenager described as "troubled" and "bullied" by a classmate killed his grandparents before gunning down five staff members at a high school in Thailand, police said.
Cyber scams costing Americans billions
Matt Gutman reports on how he almost fell for a scam involving his bank as more Americans are becoming victims to similar cyber crimes each year.
Concern grows over misuse of Flock cameras
Privacy groups are expressing concerns over Flock cameras, the devices that capture license plates and are often used in criminal investigations. They argue that police may be using them for improper reasons. Mark Strassman reports.
Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism resigns
Jason Arday, who made history as Cambridge's youngest Black professor, has resigned after accusations of plagiarism and fabrications in his biography. Arday has denied any deliberate wrongdoing. Holly Williams has the details.
Young children hit woman with stolen car
Police say two children under the age of 10 stole and crashed their parents' car in Oakland, California, on Thursday, sending a woman and themselves to the hospital. Da Lin reports.
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Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon, creating crater that could be 16 feet deep
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
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Cruz calls for Trump to arm Iranian protesters
As the U.S. angles for a deal with Iran, Republican Sen. Ted Cruz told Aaron MacLean on the "School of War" podcast that President Trump should heap more pressure on Iran's regime — including by arming Iranians to "let them overthrow their own government."
61 years since Voting Rights Act was signed
Sixty-one years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law, helping advance equal access to the ballot box by banning racial discrimination. Now, court rulings, new election laws and federal policy proposals are renewing questions about voter access. Election law expert and CBS News contributor David Becker has more.
Louisiana officials warn of flesh-eating bacteria
As the summer season continues to bring people to the beach, the Louisiana Health Department warns to take precautions against a potentially fatal flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters. Officials confirmed nine cases this year and five deaths.
Hall of Fame Game kicks off 2026 NFL preseason
The 2026 NFL preseason kicks off Thursday night as the Carolina Panthers take on the Arizona Cardinals in the annual Hall of Fame Game. Zack Rosenblatt, senior NFL writer for the Athletic, joins CBS News to discuss the game and the upcoming season.