A bus carrying more than 60 school children in Australia exploded Tuesday
A bus carrying more than 60 school children in Australia exploded Tuesday. While some were taken to the hospital, none of the kids on board were killed.
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Severe flooding along Australia's east coast forces thousands to evacuate. A protest over police powers turns violent in the U.K. Myanmar activists find new ways to hold demonstrations. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay joins CBSN AM with a roundup of those stories and more.
Severe flooding hits New South Wales, Australia
Crews responded to 640 calls for help Saturday night, including 66 for flood rescues as the region sees the worst flooding in decades.
More than three months after it vanished, there is still no trace of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370
More than three months after it vanished, there is still no trace of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. Transportation correspondent Jeff Pegues reports on how a team of international experts has been analyzing data from the missing plane, trying to pinpoint where it may be.
For Paul Cave, the iconic Sydney Harbor Bridge is an obsession
For Paul Cave, the iconic Sydney Harbor Bridge is an obsession. "Sunday Morning" correspondent Lee Cowan reports on how that passion also led to a good business decision.
Severe flooding hits Australia
Australia's most populous state of New South Wales on Sunday issued more evacuation orders following the worst flooding in decades. The NSW State Emergency Services responded to 640 calls for help on Saturday night, including 66 for flood rescues. Chloe Bailey of CBS News partner 10 News First reports from Sydney.
His goal was to prove that security was lacking in the parliament building
To prove that security was lacking in the parliament building, an Australian official took out a fake pipe bomb and sticks of dynamite at a committee hearing. Margaret Brennan reports.
Two red panda cubs emerged from their nesting den at Australia's National Zoo and Aquarium for the first time
Two red panda cubs emerged from their nesting den at Australia's National Zoo and Aquarium for the first time, to the delight of visitors and zookeepers alike.
Two groomsmen at a wedding in Queensland, Australia rescued a fisherman during the bridal party's photo shoot.
Two groomsmen attracted all the attention at a wedding in Queensland, Australia on Monday after they rescued a fisherman during the bridal party's photo shoot.
A U.N. agency overseeing the reef's conservation warns that the Australian government's plan to boost coal exports is putting the reef under threat
A U.N. agency overseeing the reef's conservation warns that the Australian government's plan to boost coal exports is putting the reef under threat. CBS News' Lee Cowan reports.
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said on Monday that the chance of finding floating debris from a missing Malaysia Airlines jetliner has become highly unlikely
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said on Monday that the chance of finding floating debris from a missing Malaysia Airlines jetliner has become highly unlikely. He said that a new phase of the search will focus on a far larger area of the Indian Ocean floor.
Mark Rosenker, CBS News national transportation expert, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” with more on the search for the missing jet
There is still no sign of missing Malaysia Airlines flight 370 and with no clues found experts fear a wider hunt could take years. Mark Rosenker, CBS News national transportation expert, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” with more on the search for the missing jet.
A drunk 28-year-old male passenger on a Virgin Australia flight to Bali banged on the cockpit door, trying to get in
A drunk 28-year-old male passenger on a Virgin Australia flight to Bali banged on the cockpit door, trying to get in. The pilot issued a hijack alert and the passenger was arrested when the plane landed. Anthony Mason reports.
Australia's transportation minister said the large piece of debris found washed up on Australia's west coast was not part of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370
Australia's transportation minister said the large piece of debris found washed up on Australia's west coast was not part of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. The U.S. Navy's robotic submarine has not found anything in the search for the plane's wreckage. Jeff Pegues reports.
Sky News' Paul Harrison reports, all eyes were on the young future king, Prince George
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge began the final week in their visit to Australia, but as Sky News' Paul Harrison reports, all eyes were on the young future king, Prince George.
Malaysia's acting Transport and Defense Minister Hishammuddin Hussein says the search for the missing plane had reached a "critical juncture" and the search using an underwater drone could end in a week
Malaysia's acting Transport and Defense Minister Hishammuddin Hussein says the search for the missing plane had reached a "critical juncture" and the search using an underwater drone could end in a week. Hishammuddin's comment, made at a news conference in Kuala Lumpur, echoed Australian officials supervising the search for Flight 370 who said the search for the black box recorder based on "pings," possibly from the device, could be completed in five to seven days.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, also known as Will and Kate, attended the Sydney Royal Easter Show as part of their visit to Australia
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, also known as Will and Kate, attended the Sydney Royal Easter Show as part of their visit to Australia. Gayle King reports.
Sky News' Jonathan Samuels reports from Sydney
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are in Australia for a 10-day visit. Sky News' Jonathan Samuels reports from Sydney.
No new signs have been detected off Australia’s coast in the hunt for Flight 370, but there is guarded hope after an Australian ship, towing a U.S. Navy ping locator, picked up what could be signals from the jet’s black box
No new signs have been detected off Australia’s coast in the hunt for Flight 370, but there is guarded hope after an Australian ship, towing a U.S. Navy ping locator, picked up what could be signals from the jet’s black box. Seth Doane reports.
Royal couple has some fun in America's Cup sailing boats during their three-week tour of New Zealand and Australia
Britain's Duchess of Cambridge twice beat her husband Prince William during friendly racing in America's Cup sailing boats on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour. The fun was part of the royal couple's three-week tour of New Zealand and Australia.
Search crews in the Indian Ocean detected two new underwater signals that may be from Malaysia Airlines Flight 370
Search crews in the Indian Ocean detected two new underwater signals that may be from Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. The signals were picked up about 1,400 miles from Perth, Australia, and should help narrow the search zone. Seth Doane reports.
Investigators have detected two distinct pinger frequencies consistent with flight and cockpit recorders in the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370
Investigators have detected two distinct pinger frequencies consistent with flight and cockpit recorders in the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. The signals were picked up by a U.S. Navy listening device being dragged through the water by an Australian ship. It could take days to confirm whether the signals have anything to do with the missing plane. Seth Doane reports.
Check out some of the week's best viral videos, courtesy of The Feed!
Nick Dietz compiles some of the week's best viral videos, including a crazy car vent, two-legged boxer Duncan Lou Who's first trip to the beach and 40-year-old Joanne Milne hearing sound for the first time. Plus, the cast of the Australian Broadway production of The Lion King, performs the classic song "The Circle of Life" on a plane. To see these videos in their entirety, click HERE.
So far, police have found no trace of the woman's body
Police believe a shark killed 63-year-old Christine Armstrong while she swam with a group of swimmers of the coast of Australia, south of Sydney. So far, police have found no trace of Armstrong's body. Read more about this story HERE.
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said the work to solve the mystery of Flight 370 will not stop until answers are found
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said the work to solve the mystery of Flight 370 will not stop until answers are found. He visited the Pearce Airbase in Australia, where the recovery effort is being coordinated. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.
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Iran defies Trump's Strait of Hormuz ultimatum with threats of its own
Iran answers Trump's threat to "obliterate" power plants with matching warnings and a missile barrage, including its longest-range attack yet targeting a U.S. base.
2 pilots dead in plane-fire vehicle collision at New York's LaGuardia Airport
Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night when an arriving Air Canada Express plane and fire and rescue vehicle collided, authorities said.
The company reviving the U.S. rare earth industry, from mine to magnet
The Trump administration brokered an unusual deal with a U.S. mining, refining and magnet company as part of a plan to diminish America's reliance on China for rare earths.
Officials scramble to carry out Trump's directive on ICE agents at airports
President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue to worsen.
Suspected hate crime as 4 Jewish group ambulances set ablaze in London
Police in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime after vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire early Monday morning.
Poll: Most say Iran war not going well, but don't want regime left in power
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
Senate advances Markwayne Mullin's nomination for DHS secretary
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Trump administration says it's ready to deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia
The Trump administration has asked a federal judge to dissolve her order preventing ICE from deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia.
U.S. importing Korean shipbuilding techniques to save floundering industry
The Trump administration has called the floundering American shipbuilding industry an economic and national security crisis. Getting help from overseas may be one way to save the domestic industry.
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2 pilots dead in plane-fire-vehicle collision at New York's LaGuardia Airport
Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night when an arriving Air Canada Express plane and fire and rescue vehicle collided, authorities said.
Savannah Guthrie renews plea for clues in mother's disappearance
"Today Show" co-host Savannah Guthrie is renewing pleas to residents of Tucson, Arizona, to jog their memories in the hopes of sparking new leads in the disappearance of her mother, Nancy.
Officials scramble to carry out Trump's directive on ICE agents at airports
President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue to worsen.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte join Margaret Brennan.
Waltz: "Never take anything off the table" on U.S. hitting Iran plants
Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said "we are seeing our allies come around as they should," as Iran threatens shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
CBS News Radio to shut down after nearly a century of broadcasting
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Getting ready to fly? Here are 3 ways to track TSA wait times.
Security lines are stretching up to 2 hours at some airports amid TSA staffing shortages. Here's how to check wait times before you leave.
Are the Trump administration's efforts to lower oil and gas prices working?
With gas closing in on $4 a gallon, the Trump administration is pulling multiple levers to tame energy prices. The results have been mixed.
Nearly 90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen recalled across the U.S.
A pharmaceutical company issued the recall after receiving complaints of "gel-like mass and black particles" in the product, the FDA said.
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Officials scramble to carry out Trump's directive on ICE agents at airports
President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue to worsen.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte join Margaret Brennan.
Waltz: "Never take anything off the table" on U.S. hitting Iran plants
Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said "we are seeing our allies come around as they should," as Iran threatens shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Senate advances Markwayne Mullin's nomination for DHS secretary
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Transcript: U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Mike Waltz, U.S. ambassador to the U.N., that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 22, 2026.
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More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Complex procedure saves officer with chest pain, heart condition
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
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Iran defies Trump's Strait of Hormuz ultimatum with threats of its own
Iran answers Trump's threat to "obliterate" power plants with matching warnings and a missile barrage, including its longest-range attack yet targeting a U.S. base.
Suspected hate crime as 4 Jewish group ambulances set ablaze in London
Police in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime after vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire early Monday morning.
Cuba begins to restore electricity after nationwide power grid collapse
Cuba has begun restarting its power grid after another nationwide blackout left millions without electricity.
Transcript: U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Mike Waltz, U.S. ambassador to the U.N., that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 22, 2026.
Transcript: Rep. Jason Crow on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jason Crow, Democrat of Colorado, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 22, 2026.
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Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
In 2005, the "Friends" star played Valerine Cherish, a washed-up sitcom actress, in the HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback.
Extended interview: Lisa Kudrow
In this web exclusive, Emmy-winning actress Lisa Kudrow talks with Tracy Smith about "Friends," and her HBO show "The Comeback."
Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
"Friends" star Lisa Kudrow played a washed-up sitcom actress, Valerie Cherish, in the 2005 HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and then returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback for a third season. Kudrow talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her love for playing Phoebe Buffay; her aptitude for "cringe comedy"; and how she found solace following the death of "Friends" castmate Matthew Perry.
Chef Ruthie Rogers on the comforts of food and conversation
The River Cafe in London has had a Michelin star since the late 1990s, thanks to co-founder, owner, acclaimed chef and podcaster Ruthie Rogers, whose new book, "Table 4 at the River Cafe," celebrates conversations and comfort food.
Chef Ruthie Rogers: Food and conversation
The River Cafe in London has had a Michelin star since the late 1990s, thanks to co-founder, owner and acclaimed chef Ruthie Rogers. Seth Doane talks with the American-born Rogers about her fabled Italian restaurant, her new book, "Table 4 at the River Cafe," and her podcast, all of which celebrate the connections brought about by conversations and comfort food.
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How iNaturalist app users have fun while aiding science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss - and, as Martha Stewart discovers, it's fun!
How a fun nature app aids science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
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.
Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
White House unveils AI framework for Congress
The White House unveiled a national framework for how it wants Congress to address concerns about artificial intelligence. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss the outline and AI concerns.
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How a fun nature app aids science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
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.
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Fentanyl found inside Barbies sold at Missouri discount store, police say
Police found that five Barbie packages containing fentanyl were sold. They have all been recovered.
Couple on unusual activity at neighbor's home: "I think they finally killed him"
When Gary Herbst, described by his Minnesota neighbors as confrontational, disappeared on July 8, 2013, it appeared he walked out on his wife and teenage son. Years later, a startling discovery would confirm what neighbors thought they might have witnessed.
Wife of Joseph Duggar charged with child endangerment after his arrest
Kendra Duggar was charged with multiple misdemeanors a day after husband Joseph Duggar's arrest.
5 more defendants plead guilty in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme
Five people who were charged in connection to the Feeding Our Future scheme pleaded guilty to wire fraud this week.
See police bodycam video of Justin Timberlake's DWI arrest on Long Island
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
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Artemis II back on launch pad for moon mission
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
Possible meteorite crashes into Houston area home, officials say
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
Eileen Collins on breaking barriers in space
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.
Repaired moon rocket heads back to launch pad for April 1 liftoff
After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
Video shows meteor streaking across the sky
A meteoroid was spotted streaking across the sky in 10 states. In some areas, there was also a loud boom, similar to an explosion. NASA says the meteor, which was traveling 45,000 mph in the sky, fragmented - causing the bright fireball and loud boom.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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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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Plane collides with vehicle in New York
Authorities are responding after an Air Canada Express plane collided with a ground vehicle at New York City's LaGuardia Airport. Allen Devlin anchored CBS News New York's special report.
Artemis II back on launch pad for moon mission
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
Energy crisis in Asia due to Iran war
Thousands of miles from the Middle East, the Iran war has triggered a crisis in Asia with energy shortages hitting almost every country on the continent, all dependent on the Persian Gulf for supply. Anna Coren reports.
Hawaii hit with worst flooding in 20 years
Hawaii is under a flood watch after weeks of heavy rain triggered the worst flooding there in 20 years. Carter Evans reports and Andrew Kozak has a look at the national forecast.
Heavy damage in Israel from latest Iran strikes
Iranian ballistic missiles struck Israel overnight, inflicting damage on a scale not seen there since the beginning of the war. Charlie D'Agata reports.