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.
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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.
Ten thousand firefighters from across the U.S., and some from as far away as Australia, stood at attention as a fire truck carried the remains of Lt. Edward Walsh
Ten thousand firefighters from across the U.S., and some from as far away as Australia, stood at attention as a fire truck carried the remains of Lt. Edward Walsh. The 43-year-old died in a fire that trapped him and fellow firefighter Michael Kennedy in a basement of a Boston brownstone. Elaine Quijano reports.
The mystery of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 has dragged into a fourth week, and search teams combing the ocean off Australia’s west coast for the wreckage have found nothing
The mystery of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 has dragged into a fourth week, and search teams combing the ocean off Australia’s west coast for the wreckage have found nothing. Frustrated relatives of Chinese passengers are now demanding the government apologize for its handling of the search. Holly Williams reports.
Voter data Trump claimed China obtained is easy to get in most states
President Trump called China's acquisition of voter information "the largest compromise of election data in history." In 20 states, anyone can get this information with a simple public request.
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U.S. finishes 7th straight night of Iran strikes as Strait of Hormuz freezes up
As the U.S. and Iran escalate attacks 140 days into the war, an industry analyst says "nobody is willing to move" through the Strait of Hormuz.
Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia kill at least 8, injure over 60
Kyiv's forces are continuing their relentless aerial campaign against energy infrastructure and military targets inside Russia.
Trump threatens Canada with higher tariffs over wildfire smoke
President Trump threatened more tariffs on Canada for wildfires that have blanketed large parts of the Midwest and East Coast in smoke in recent days.
House panel probing Epstein asked Leon Black about birthday book, their friendship
Billionaire Leon Black, who paid Epstein $158 million for tax advice, was subpoenaed for a second interview with the House Oversight Committee in September.
What to know about Trump's claim that over 250K noncitizens are registered to vote
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin sent letters to four states alleging that a combined 250,000 noncitizens were registered to vote. Elections experts caution that could be a significant overcount.
Maps show wildfire smoke forecast, air quality alerts in U.S.
Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is engulfing large swaths of the Midwest and the U.S. East Coast this week.
Feeding Our Future fraud ring's alleged No. 2 appears in court after Somalia arrest
Forty-two-year-old Abdikerm Eidleh appeared in federal court in St. Paul on Friday, just weeks after he was arrested in Mogadishu.
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DOJ says it's no longer illegal to download TikTok on federal devices
The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.
What to know about Trump's claim that over 250K noncitizens are registered to vote
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin sent letters to four states alleging that a combined 250,000 noncitizens were registered to vote. Elections experts caution that could be a significant overcount.
2 kidnapped Forest Service workers safe after being zip-tied, held at gunpoint
Two suspects, a father and his adult son who were allegedly armed with guns and knives, have been arrested, authorities said.
Trump threatens Canada with higher tariffs over wildfire smoke
President Trump threatened more tariffs on Canada for wildfires that have blanketed large parts of the Midwest and East Coast in smoke in recent days.
House panel probing Epstein asked Leon Black about birthday book, their friendship
Billionaire Leon Black, who paid Epstein $158 million for tax advice, was subpoenaed for a second interview with the House Oversight Committee in September.
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DOJ says it's no longer illegal to download TikTok on federal devices
The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.
Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Boomer wealth transfer will mostly benefit the already rich, report finds
Trillions of wealth passed down by the baby boomers will likely go to younger Americans who are already rich. Here's how much they'll get.
Coca-Cola temporarily halts production of Fairlife milk after cyberattack
A cybersecurity incident has forced Coca-Cola to suspend Fairlife milk production in the U.S. An investigation is underway.
Trump Media to sell faster access to president's Truth Social posts
"Markets already move on Truth Social posts," the company's chief executive said in the Truth API announcement.
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DOJ says it's no longer illegal to download TikTok on federal devices
The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.
What to know about Trump's claim that over 250K noncitizens are registered to vote
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin sent letters to four states alleging that a combined 250,000 noncitizens were registered to vote. Elections experts caution that could be a significant overcount.
Trump threatens Canada with higher tariffs over wildfire smoke
President Trump threatened more tariffs on Canada for wildfires that have blanketed large parts of the Midwest and East Coast in smoke in recent days.
House panel probing Epstein asked Leon Black about birthday book, their friendship
Billionaire Leon Black, who paid Epstein $158 million for tax advice, was subpoenaed for a second interview with the House Oversight Committee in September.
Voter data Trump claimed China obtained is easy to get in most states
President Trump called China's acquisition of voter information "the largest compromise of election data in history." In 20 states, anyone can get this information with a simple public request.
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Model diagnosed with aggressive cancer after finding lump while shaving
Alison McCullough was in the best shape of her life and preparing for New York Fashion Week when she found a lump under her arm.
Mexican lettuce potential source of parasite
Authorities have traced the cyclosporiasis outbreak to Mexican-grown lettuce delivered to Taco Bell by Taylor Farms. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
FDA approves new cholesterol pill
The FDA has approved a new daily cholesterol pill that works differently from popular statins and may deliver better results for some people. Dr. Corey Bradley, a cardiologist at Columbia University's Irving Medical Center, joins "CBS Evening News" to discuss.
FDA names likely cyclosporiasis source
The FDA has identified Taylor Farms as the likely source of lettuce contaminated with the parasite behind cyclosporiasis, as the outbreak grows. Mark Strassmann reports.
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Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia kill at least 8, injure over 60
Kyiv's forces are continuing their relentless aerial campaign against energy infrastructure and military targets inside Russia.
Trump threatens Canada with higher tariffs over wildfire smoke
President Trump threatened more tariffs on Canada for wildfires that have blanketed large parts of the Midwest and East Coast in smoke in recent days.
Journalist targeted by Iran says U.K.'s crackdown on IRGC is "the happiest day"
British Iranian journalist Pouria Zeraati was stabbed in what is believed to have been an Iranian state-sponsored attack in 2024.
Strong earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border, tsunami alert lifted
The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the earthquake had a magnitude of 7.3 with the epicenter 30 miles southwest of Aquiles Serdan, Mexico.
Brenda Fricker, Oscar winner who played Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2," dies
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
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"The Odyssey" inspires interest in original poem
Before Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey," there was Homer's original epic poem. Kelly Olson, graduate chair of the Department of Classical Studies at the University of Western Ontario, joins CBS News to unpack the history of the Greek tale.
Brenda Fricker, Oscar winner who played Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2," dies
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
Stars of "The Odyssey" preview film
Anne Hathaway and Matt Damon, who star in "The Odyssey," speak to "CBS Mornings" about the movie, the challenges they faced during filming and working with Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan.
From the archives: Pat Oliphant and the art of political cartoons
Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Pat Oliphant, whose acidic drawings skewering political figures were syndicated in as many as 500 publications around the world, died on July 13, 2026 at age 90. In this April 16, 2000 "Sunday Morning" story, Oliphant talked with Morley Safer about caricature, censorship, and the influence of the first great political cartoonist, 19th century French master Honoré Daumier, whose grotesque drawings of King Louis Philippe led to a curtailment of press freedom in France in 1835.
George Santos to try hand as contestant in grueling TV reality show
George Santos has worn many hats: swindler, congressman, prison inmate, podcast host. The obvious next gig? Reality TV show contestant.
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Erin Brockovich on data center regulation
New York is now the first state to temporarily ban data center construction, paving the way for others to follow suit. Environmental advocate Erin Brockovich joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Mayor to homeowner losing sleep over data center plant: "Consider selling"
Noise from a Mississippi plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area is causing migraines, ringing ears and sleepless nights, residents say.
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.
Mississippi residents decry data center plant
Residents of Southaven, Mississippi, are sounding off about a data center plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area, likening the constant noise to being tortured.
Meta announces new safety features
Meta announced it is introducing new features to help protect teens using Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, including alerting a parent if their child discusses self-harm with one of its AI chatbots. Kelly O'Grady explains.
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Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Feeding Our Future fraud ring's alleged No. 2 appears in court after Somalia arrest
Forty-two-year-old Abdikerm Eidleh appeared in federal court in St. Paul on Friday, just weeks after he was arrested in Mogadishu.
Agent in ME shooting has violent record: AP
The ICE officer who shot and killed a Maine man has a history of violent behavior, the Associated Press reports, citing interviews with family and court records. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.
"Master yachtsman" fugitive captured on boat after 21 years on the run
Ronald L. Fischer, who was featured on "America's Most Wanted," fled Rhode Island during his criminal trial for first-degree sexual assault in 2005.
Journalist known as "The Jaguar" shot dead in Mexico
The state government condemned the murder of Josue Martinez, and called on prosecutors to launch a probe in order to find those responsible.
U.S. designates cartel on Texas border as foreign terrorist organization
The Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras joined six other Mexican criminal organizations that the U.S. considers terrorist groups.
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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.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
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Before Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey," there was Homer's original epic poem. Kelly Olson, graduate chair of the Department of Classical Studies at the University of Western Ontario, joins CBS News to unpack the history of the Greek tale.
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President Trump urged late Senator Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline, who is temporarily replacing him in Congress, to run for his seat in South Carolina's upcoming special election. Fin Gómez reports.
Trump makes new election claims
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Spain, Argentina prepare for World Cup final
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7-foot-3 man sworn in as Texas police officer
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