Australia and New Zealand opening travel "bubble" between them
That means residents will be able to travel between both countries without needing to quarantine. Both have been able to keep infection rates at near zero.
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A group of Australian basketball trickshot artists broke its own world record
A group of Australian basketball trickshot artists nailed a shot from 415 feet above the basket, atop the Gordon Dam in Tasmania. They broke their own world record. Norah O'Donnell reports.
A baby koala in a Brisbane, Australia, zoo wouldn't let go of its mother during an emergency surgery for a collapsed lung after the koalas were hit by a car in Queensland
A baby koala in a Brisbane, Australia, zoo wouldn't let go of its mother during an emergency surgery for a collapsed lung after the koalas were hit by a car in Queensland. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers and Meg Oliver show us the video.
A 17-year-old was arrested in Australia and accused of plotting to set off bombs in Melbourne
A 17-year-old was arrested in Australia and accused of plotting to set off bombs in Melbourne. Police believe the homemade bombs, which were found in the teenager's home, were to be detonated tomorrow during a charity run. Anthony Mason reports.
Video shows octopus attack man on Australian beach
This is why you never want to get too close to an octopus's shelter.
Waves of up to 30 feet crashed into the ship
Powerful waves off the coast of Australia prevented a Carnival cruise ship from docking in Sydney Harbor. Waves of up to 30 feet crashed into the ship, stranding its 3,500 passengers and crew. Elaine Quijano reports.
Octopus lashes out at swimmer
An octopus lashed out at a man who took video near the animal at a beach in Australia last month. It left red marks on his neck and body after he swam near it.
Cyclone "Pam," with winds of 210 mph, smashed into the island of nation of Vanuatu, more than a thousand miles east of Australia
Cyclone "Pam," with winds of 210 mph, smashed into the island of nation of Vanuatu, more than a thousand miles east of Australia. At least eight deaths are confirmed, but the number is expected to go much higher. Anthony Mason reports.
WorldView: Brazil's top military chiefs resign
Brazil's government is shaken up after the country's top military officials resigned. The president of Honduras' brother is being sentenced for drug trafficking. Germany is suspending use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine for people under 60. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM with those and other headlines from around the world.
Australian Christopher Jones says he had a seizure during a 12,000-foot fall last November
Australian Christopher Jones says he had a seizure during a 12,000-foot fall last November. His instructor's helmet camera shows the mid-air drama unfolding. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Amateur video from Australia captured a crab trying to get some sun, only to get ambushed by a hungry octopus and dragged back into the water
Amateur video from Australia captured a crab trying to get some sun, only to get ambushed by a hungry octopus and dragged back into the water.
A rarely seen shark species dating back 80 million years was spotted by fisherman in Australia
A rarely seen shark species dating back 80 million years was spotted by fisherman in Australia. As CBSN Vlad Duthiers reports, the frilled shark is one of the most primitive on earth.
Remarkable time-lapse video highlights the incredible beauty of Melbourne, Australia
Remarkable time-lapse video highlights the beauty of Melbourne, Australia -- ranked by the Economist Intelligence Unit as the World's Most Liveable City. Video courtesy of Daniel Johnson. Follow him on TwitterandInstagram. Like him on Facebook. And, see more of his work on Vimeo.
NYPD's Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence and Counterterrorism John Miller joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the Australian hostage seige
From how the NYPD is preparing for potential hostage situations to the effectiveness of the New South Wales police response, NYPD's Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence and Counterterrorism John Miller joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the Australian hostage seige.
Sydney, Australia is honoring two people who died in Monday's siege inside a coffee shop
Sydney, Australia is honoring two people who died in Monday's siege inside a coffee shop. One of the victims reportedly struggled with the gunman, which allowed the police to storm the cafe and free the hostages. Ben Tracy reports from Sydney.
She dropped 10 feet but was rescued uninjured a short time later
In Melbourne, Australia, a woman was hanging her laundry to dry Tuesday when a sinkhole opened up under her. She dropped 10 feet but was rescued uninjured a short time later. Gayle King reports.
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate about President Obama's trip to China, Myanmar and Australia
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate about President Obama's trip to China, Myanmar and Australia.
An Australian TV photographer stumbled on an exclusive interview he was lucky to survive
An Australian TV photographer stumbled on an exclusive interview he was lucky to survive. A man on the run from a crime scene, confesses to a shooting. The impromptu interview took a bad turn when the suspect aimed a gun at the cameraman and stole his car. Charlie D'Agata reports.
The buyers upped their offer by over $122,000 so the house would come with the furry feline
A Melbourne, Australia couple selling their home got a unique offer after the daughter of the potential buyers fell in love with their cat Tiffany. The buyers upped their offer by over $122,000 so the house would come with the furry feline. Sharnelle Vella of Australia's Network Ten News reports.
No trace of the plane has been found
Australian investigators say MH370 likely ran out of fuel while on autopilot when it disappeared over the Indian Ocean in March. No trace of the plane has been found. Norah O'Donnell reports.
Experts say kangaroos often fight in a bid to become the dominant male in a group
The two wild marsupials slugged it out for five minutes. Experts say kangaroos often fight in a bid to become the dominant male in a group.
Three ships will use sonar, cameras and jet fuel sensors to try and find the plane that vanished in March
Crews have spent the last four months mapping the ocean floor and are continuing to search a remote area of the southern Indian Ocean. Three ships will use sonar, cameras and jet fuel sensors to try and find the plane that vanished in March. Norah O'Donnell reports.
Police in Australia shot and killed a terror suspect after he stabbed two counterterrorism police
Police in Australia shot and killed a terror suspect after he stabbed two counterterrorism police. Some suspect that the young man was inspired by the Islamic State group's call to supporters to wage terror in their home countries.
Australia is currently at high alert for a terrorist attack after ISIS threatened to behead a random member of the public
Australia is currently at high alert for a terrorist attack after ISIS threatened to behead a random member of the public. About 160 Australians have been involved with fighting in the Middle East, and now 20 have returned. Jeff Glor reports.
In Australia's second fatal shark attack this year, a 13-foot great white shark killed a man Tuesday, nearly tearing off his leg
In Australia's second fatal shark attack this year, a 13-foot great white shark killed a man Tuesday, nearly tearing off his leg. Norah O'Donnell reports.
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U.S. moving to indict Cuba's Raúl Castro, sources say
The potential indictment — which must be approved by a grand jury — is expected to focus on Cuba's 1996 downing of two planes operated by a humanitarian group.
Trump wraps up visit to China after talks on trade, stern words on Taiwan
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping conclude their summit in Beijing on Friday as both countries look to claim the visit as a win.
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Seized ship taken toward Iran as Trump and Xi agree on Strait of Hormuz
A ship was taken by unknown parties toward Iranian waters after an Indian-flagged vessel was attacked off Oman.
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Will Trump ask Putin to bring these Americans home?
Anastasia Antonov believes that her father, Aleksandr, was arrested by the Russian government last year because he is an American citizen. Now, she is appealing to President Trump to push Vladimir Putin's government to free her father.
CIA Director Ratcliffe makes rare trip to Cuba as island faces energy crisis
The meeting came as Cuba is contending with a massive power failure to its national energy grid amid U.S. sanctions that have caused an oil and gas shortage crisis.
Supreme Court upholds mail access to abortion pill mifepristone for now
The Supreme Court has maintained mail access to the abortion pill mifepristone, setting aside for now a lower court order that blocked abortion providers from prescribing the widely used drug through telehealth and shipping it to patients.
Trucking broker can face lawsuit over fatal crash, Supreme Court rules
A CBS News investigation showed the broker had worked with dangerous "chameleon carriers," thousands of which evade federal safety enforcement by reincarnating under new names.
Bipartisan bill aims to help civilians exposed to toxic burn pits
A bipartisan group of lawmakers unveiled a bill to help civilians, including law enforcement agents, receive workers' compensation for illnesses like cancer that are often associated with toxic exposure to burn pits.
Netanyahu says Israel will sue The New York Times
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government plans to file a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times.
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Trump wraps up visit to China after talks on trade, stern words on Taiwan
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping conclude their summit in Beijing on Friday as both countries look to claim the visit as a win.
American passenger from hantavirus-hit cruise ship on life in quarantine
The number of people being monitored for hantavirus in the United States has grown to 41, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
A Chinese community in New York City reacts to the Trump-Xi Beijing summit
There has been palpable excitement about President Trump's state visit to China in the Queens neighborhood of Flushing, home to one of the largest Asian populations in the U.S.
Supreme Court upholds mail access to abortion pill mifepristone for now
The Supreme Court has maintained mail access to the abortion pill mifepristone, setting aside for now a lower court order that blocked abortion providers from prescribing the widely used drug through telehealth and shipping it to patients.
Trucking broker can face lawsuit over fatal crash, Supreme Court rules
A CBS News investigation showed the broker had worked with dangerous "chameleon carriers," thousands of which evade federal safety enforcement by reincarnating under new names.
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Trump Mobile says its T1 mobile phone to ship this week
Trump Mobile's $499 gold-toned phone has faced delays since it was unveiled in June 2025.
Why are so many U.S. CEOs in China with Trump, and what do they want?
More than a dozen American CEOs are accompanying President Trump on his trip to China. That's not unusual.
Jury awards $49.5 million to Boeing 737 MAX crash victim's family
A jury in Chicago awarded $49.5 million in damages Wednesday to the family of a 24-year-old American who perished in a 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash.
Rare blue-green diamond sells for record price at auction
The 5.5-carat "Ocean Dream" diamond was found in Central Africa in the 1990s.
Workers are getting paid to teach AI how to do their jobs
AI companies are recruiting a wide range of temp workers, from writers to wine enthusiasts, for hourly-paid gigs to help train their language models.
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Trump wraps up visit to China after talks on trade, stern words on Taiwan
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping conclude their summit in Beijing on Friday as both countries look to claim the visit as a win.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe makes rare trip to Cuba as island faces energy crisis
The meeting came as Cuba is contending with a massive power failure to its national energy grid amid U.S. sanctions that have caused an oil and gas shortage crisis.
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U.S. moving to indict Cuba's Raúl Castro, sources say
The potential indictment — which must be approved by a grand jury — is expected to focus on Cuba's 1996 downing of two planes operated by a humanitarian group.
Bipartisan bill aims to help civilians exposed to toxic burn pits
A bipartisan group of lawmakers unveiled a bill to help civilians, including law enforcement agents, receive workers' compensation for illnesses like cancer that are often associated with toxic exposure to burn pits.
A Chinese community in New York City reacts to the Trump-Xi Beijing summit
There has been palpable excitement about President Trump's state visit to China in the Queens neighborhood of Flushing, home to one of the largest Asian populations in the U.S.
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Teens help save man having a heart attack
Three South Florida teenagers helped a 65-year-old having a heart attack. Matt Gutman has the story.
Cruise ship passenger on quarantine experience
Jake Rosmarin, a travel influencer who was on the M/V Hondius as it suffered a hantavirus outbreak, is one of 16 Americans quarantining at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Rosmarin spoke with CBS News about how a five-week trip is now stretching into 12 weeks away from home.
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Activities that challenge your mind may help maintain brain health
Challenging your mind, through games and learning new skills, may help reduce your risk of dementia, according to the Alzheimer's Association. (Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association.)
Trump demands Medicaid data for deportation. Some states go further.
Several states have required their health agencies to take on another job: verifying immigration status among Medicaid recipients and reporting them to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
No Americans showing hantavirus symptoms
Jake Rosmarin is one of the 16 Americans at the University of Nebraska Medical Center being monitored for signs of hantavirus. Ian Lee spoke with him and has more details.
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Trump wraps up visit to China after talks on trade, stern words on Taiwan
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping conclude their summit in Beijing on Friday as both countries look to claim the visit as a win.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe makes rare trip to Cuba as island faces energy crisis
The meeting came as Cuba is contending with a massive power failure to its national energy grid amid U.S. sanctions that have caused an oil and gas shortage crisis.
Exclusive
U.S. moving to indict Cuba's Raúl Castro, sources say
The potential indictment — which must be approved by a grand jury — is expected to focus on Cuba's 1996 downing of two planes operated by a humanitarian group.
Bipartisan bill aims to help civilians exposed to toxic burn pits
A bipartisan group of lawmakers unveiled a bill to help civilians, including law enforcement agents, receive workers' compensation for illnesses like cancer that are often associated with toxic exposure to burn pits.
A Chinese community in New York City reacts to the Trump-Xi Beijing summit
There has been palpable excitement about President Trump's state visit to China in the Queens neighborhood of Flushing, home to one of the largest Asian populations in the U.S.
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From the archives: Outspoken film critic Rex Reed
Film critic Rex Reed, whose clever and barbed opinions about movies – and movie stars – made him a fixture for decades in print and on television, died on May 12, 2026 at age 87. In this Feb. 4, 2018 "Sunday Morning" profile, Reed talked with Mo Rocca about how he came to live the life of an A-Lister himself. He also dispensed his unvarnished opinions about that year's best picture Oscar-nominees.
"Survivor" contestants on double elimination
(Spoilers ahead) "CBS Mornings" reveals the castaways voted off during Wednesday's episode of "Survivor 50" in another double elimination. They discuss being part of the franchise and their legacies in the game.
National Recording Registry adds Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Ray Charles, more
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
Troubling trend for touring musicians
Major musicians from Post Malone to Meghan Trainor have recently struggled to sell out stadiums and arenas for their tours. It's a troubling trend being called "blue dot fever" and has led to entertainers canceling some or all of their shows. Ash-har Quraishi reports.
Geena Davis talks new series "The Boroughs"
Actor Geena Davis talks about starring in the new series "The Boroughs," if there are parallels between herself and the character she plays, and why she's drawn to supernatural projects. She also addresses representation in the entertainment industry.
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How the Trump-Xi summit could impact AI race
President Trump's visit to Beijing comes as the U.S. and China compete for artificial intelligence supremacy. Matt Sheehan, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, joins with analysis.
Closing arguments held in OpenAI case
Lawyers presented closing arguments Thursday in the OpenAI trial pitting Elon Musk against its CEO, Sam Altman. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
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.
Trump Mobile says its T1 mobile phone to ship this week
Trump Mobile's $499 gold-toned phone has faced delays since it was unveiled in June 2025.
Workers are getting paid to teach AI how to do their jobs
AI companies are recruiting a wide range of temp workers, from writers to wine enthusiasts, for hourly-paid gigs to help train their language models.
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NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
What's in the released UFO files?
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
Trump: UFO files released for transparency
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it's time for the American people see it for themselves, as the Pentagon started releasing previously classified documents related to UFOs and UAPs. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
"The Age of Disclosure" director on UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released and declassified numerous files on UFOs, including eyewitness testimony, photos and reports. Government knowledge of non-human intelligent life was the subject of the documentary "The Age of Disclosure," released in February. Its director and producer, Dan Farah, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Former death row inmate granted bond after nearly being executed 3 times
An Oklahoma judge granted bond to former death row inmate Richard Glossip on Thursday, laying the groundwork for his first release from prison since 1997.
Software CEO convicted for running $1 billion Medicare fraud scheme
Brett Blackman was convicted on charges including healthcare and Medicare fraud, and faces decades in prison.
Huge twist in Alex Murdaugh case
Alex Murdaugh, the former South Carolina lawyer who was convicted of murder, will get a new trial and have his convictions overturned, the state's Supreme Court ruled Wednesday. CBS News' Eva Pilgrim reports.
Feds arrest tourist accused of hurling rock at endangered seal's head
The tourist sparked outrage after a witness recorded him chucking a coconut-sized rock at "Lani," a beloved Hawaiian monk seal off a Maui beach.
Videos show shots fired in Philippine Senate
Warning: Distressing video. Authorities in the Philippines tried to arrest a senator on Wednesday, resulting in a burst of gunfire in the Philippine Senate, according to an Associated Press journalist and other witnesses.
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NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
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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
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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5/16: The Uplift
David Begnaud meets a man who has attended the Kentucky Derby for 79 years in a row – and his dying wish to make it there one last time.
NYPD investigating swastika flag on NYU campus
The New York City Police Department is investigating after a swastika flag was raised over a New York University building during graduation week. CBS News' Jared Ochacher has more.
Sources: U.S. moving to indict Raúl Castro
The U.S. is preparing to indict former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over the 1996 downing of an exile group's planes, sources tell CBS News. The news comes as CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Cuban officials in Havana.
U.S.-China summit highlights bigger picture
In Taiwan, Tony Dokoupil spoke with people on the streets who spoke against China's government and communism, not against the people.
Americans increasingly rely on food pantries
Families are flooding back to food pantries across the country as prices are rising faster than paychecks for the first time in three years. Jason Allen reports.