Young couple found murdered in Canada
Chynna Deese and Lucas Fowler were found dead in what authorities are describing as "horrific circumstances" last week in British Columbia, Canada. One of Fowler's friends spoke with CBSN about this tragic loss.
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Bystanders help end Sydney stabbing spree
Australian police are thanking some brave bystanders who helped end a deadly stabbing spree. A man is accused of stabbing at least two people and trying to stab others in Sydney’s financial district overnight. One woman is dead. Police have not determined a motive for the attack, but they say the suspect has a history of mental illness. Network 10's Lachlan Kennedy reports.
Australian court rejects Pell's appeal
An Australian court has rejected Cardinal George Pell's appeal of a sex abuse conviction. He is currently serving a six-year prison sentence for abusing two 13-year-old boys. Network 10 reporter Nicole Strahan joins CBSN with the latest.
Massive sheet of rock floating toward Australia
A massive sheet of pumice stones is floating in the South Pacific toward Australia. Some scientists believe the stones could help replenish the damaged Great Barrier Reef. Mark Eakin, coordinator of the NOAA Coral Reef Watch, joins CBSN to discuss the oceanic phenomenon.
Trump: "I'm showing great restraint" on Iran
President Trump said he's "showing great restraint" by not going into Iran, after he announced new sanctions on the country. The president made the comments during a White House press conference alongside the Australian prime minister.
Dog rescued from cliff in Australia
An adventurous dog got more than he bargained for after wandering away from home on Sunday. Jimmy the border collie somehow wound up stranded high above Bells Beach in Australia. A rescue worker finally dropped in, greeted by Jimmy and his frantically wagging tail. Soon after, Jimmy was reunited with his two-legged dad.
Deadly wildfires ravage drought-stricken Australia
Firefighters in Australia are battling more than 100 bushfires in New South Wales and Queensland, officials said Monday. At least three people have died in New South Wales since Friday. Ursula Heger from CBS News partner Network 10 reports.
Cardinal George Pell granted final appeal
Australia's highest court agreed Wednesday to hear an appeal from the most senior Catholic to be found guilty of sexually abusing children, giving Cardinal George Pell a last chance at getting his convictions overturned. Emma O'Sullivan from our partners at Network 10 reports from Canberra, Australia.
Australia braces for more bushfires
Parts of Australia were in a state of emergency with firefighters warning the worst of the country's deadly wildfires were still ahead of them. Also, Bolivia's former president, Evo Morales, is saying he's still in charge, and the world's longest passenger flight successfully landed in Sydney. CBS News' Gwen Baumgardner joined "CBSN AM" with more.
WorldView: Iraq violence, Assange and more
CBS News' Cindy Pom joins CBSN from London with a roundup of stories making headlines around the world: More than a dozen people were killed in protests in Iraq; doctors recommend immediate hospitalization for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange; and more than a thousand koalas have died in recent wildfires in Australia.
WorldView: Albania quake, UN climate warning
Several people are dead after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake in Albania; the UN is lamenting global "procrastination" on climate change. And the koala seen rescued from a raging wildfire has sadly died in Australia. CBS News' Cindy Pom has a roundup of headlines making news around the world.
Murder charges 32 years after gay man's deadly fall off cliff
Scott Johnson's death was initially ruled a suicide, but an inquest found it was likely he had been either pushed over the cliff or fell while trying to escape assailants.
Bushfires closing in on areas north of Sydney
More than 100 fires were burning across New South Wales in Australia on Friday. The fires are coming close to major population centers.
WorldView: Congo mining death lawsuit & more
A Washington human rights group is suing the world's biggest tech firms over cobalt mining deaths in Congo. New protests erupt in India's capital. And firefighters in Australia warn they won't be able to contain some of the 100 blazes still burning as the country braces for a heat wave. Cindy Pom rounds up these global news headlines from London.
WorldView: Australia's record heat and more
Australia's devastating bushfires are fueled by record heat. Protests are banned in India as outrage escalates over a controversial citizenship law. And Catalan protests break out at a football match in Spain. CBS News' Rylee Carlson rounds up these global news headlines from London.
Bushfires rage through Australia
Australia is under a state of emergency as bushfires devastate New South Wales. Climate scientist Lucky Tran and CBS News climate change and contributing meteorologist Jeff Berardelli join CBSN to break down the weather science behind the raging fires.
Australia's bushfires pose new danger
There's a new danger from the bushfires in Australia. Experts say the intense flames are now creating their own weather - giant thunderstorms that could spark even more fires. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joined CBSN to break down how it happens.
Australian leader appears to ignore woman
A video shows Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison appearing to force a pregnant woman to shake his hand – then ignore her plea for help during the deadly wildfires. "He walked away as I asked for help," she said in an interview after the incident.
Australia PM faces criticism for bushfire response
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has again been forced to defend his response to the country's devastating wildfires. Tom Hanson reports as some people feel the political response has fallen short.
Brief relief for Australia firefighters
In Australia, rain and cooler temperatures are bringing some relief for communities devastated by deadly bushfires across the country. But officials warn the flames will "take off" again. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joined "CBSN AM" from the Australian capital of Canberra with more.
Irwins help animals in Australia wildfires
Bindi Irwin, daughter of the late animal expert Steve Irwin, announced that the family's zoo hospital in Australia has treated 90,000 animal patients since its founding – a number that is increasing due to the devastating fires.
Bethenny Frankel aims to send firefighters to Australia
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Bethenny Frankel says her bstrong foundation is "in strategy mode," planning how to aid Australia during the wildfires. In an interview with CBS News, Frankel made an appeal to airlines to help her fly firefighters there to fight the blazes.
Thousands march in Australian climate protests
Thousands of Australians protested what they say is a lack of government action on climate change amid the deadly bushfire crisis which has been devastating the country.
Entrepreneur helps battle Australia fires
Australia’s wildfires continue to intensify after burning down thousands of homes and killing over two dozen people. Entrepreneur Bethenny Frankel is using her organization, known as the "bstrong," to help provide relief. Frankel joined CBSN to discuss her mission.
Officials airdrop veggies for animals in Australia
Thousands of pounds of carrots and sweet potatoes are being airdropped from helicopters to help starving wallabies escaping the wildfires in Australia.
Key moments from Lindsay Clancy's trial as jury weighs the case
Lindsay Clancy, 36, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children and said she was suffering form postpartum psychosis. A jury is deliberating.
More than 800 missing, including 65 Americans, as Nepal flood deaths mount
More than 1,000 people, including many Americans, are still missing along the Nepal-China border after deadly floods and mudflows likely triggered by a glacial collapse.
Jury in Lindsay Clancy murder trial begins deliberations
The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial in Massachusetts started deliberations Thursday after closing arguments were presented.
Judge considers Kennedy Center board's push to put Trump's name back on building
The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted earlier this month to add inscriptions recognizing President Trump to the building's facade.
Fired Stars and Stripes journalists sue Hegseth and Pentagon spokesperson
The plaintiffs say the Trump administration is trying to fire them as a part of its "extraordinary censorship efforts."
Trump signs executive order to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America"
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz agreement with Oman puts ball back in U.S. court
As U.S. economic pressure bites, Iran touts a plan with Oman to get ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz and suggests the next move is Trump's.
Tropical Storm Dolly forms in the Atlantic Ocean
Tropical Storm Dolly on Thursday became the fourth named storm in the Atlantic Ocean this year.
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Grand jury: DeSantis administration "misappropriated" $10 million
A Florida grand jury found the DeSantis administration misappropriated $10 million in taxpayer money for political purposes.
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Judge considers Kennedy Center board's push to put Trump's name back on building
The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted earlier this month to add inscriptions recognizing President Trump to the building's facade.
Fired Stars and Stripes journalists sue Hegseth and Pentagon spokesperson
The plaintiffs say the Trump administration is trying to fire them as a part of its "extraordinary censorship efforts."
OpenAI, Anthropic warn AI cyberattacks could surge in coming months
Hospitals, technology firms and other companies could soon be at risk from AI-enabled cyberattacks, according to a new open letter from more than 100 signatories.
Netflix offers extended pre-launch look at Grand Theft Auto 6
The latest GTA game is scheduled to drop on Nov. 19, more than 13 years after the last installment was released.
Trump signs executive order to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America"
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
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OpenAI, Anthropic warn AI cyberattacks could surge in coming months
Hospitals, technology firms and other companies could soon be at risk from AI-enabled cyberattacks, according to a new open letter from more than 100 signatories.
Netflix offers extended pre-launch look at Grand Theft Auto 6
The latest GTA game is scheduled to drop on Nov. 19, more than 13 years after the last installment was released.
Fed's Cook responds to Trump firing threat, calls attacks "unfounded and untrue"
A lawyer for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said she "has never committed mortgage fraud or any intentional wrongdoing."
Trump's oil and gas stock trades continued during Iran war, filings show
President Trump has accused oil companies like Chevron and ExxonMobil of "making too much money." He owns shares of both.
Bill Gates issues stark warning about AI's impact on American jobs
In a nearly 6,000-word essay, Gates argues that artificial intelligence poses a mounting threat to U.S. workers.
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Judge considers Kennedy Center board's push to put Trump's name back on building
The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted earlier this month to add inscriptions recognizing President Trump to the building's facade.
Fired Stars and Stripes journalists sue Hegseth and Pentagon spokesperson
The plaintiffs say the Trump administration is trying to fire them as a part of its "extraordinary censorship efforts."
Trump signs executive order to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America"
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
Fed's Cook responds to Trump firing threat, calls attacks "unfounded and untrue"
A lawyer for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said she "has never committed mortgage fraud or any intentional wrongdoing."
Trump's oil and gas stock trades continued during Iran war, filings show
President Trump has accused oil companies like Chevron and ExxonMobil of "making too much money." He owns shares of both.
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FDA approves new pancreatic cancer drug that could extend patients' lives
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Secrets of the gut microbiome and how it impacts our long-term brain health
Dr. Laura Cox, an assistant professor at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, explains how our dietary patterns play a significant role in our gut and long-term brain health.
Pennsylvania records first 2 measles deaths in 35 years
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
At least 1 in 4 ex-NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 had CTE, study finds
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
Trump and Kennedy's health industry deals are at risk of vanishing
The agreements, covering issues like drug pricing, reducing the use of synthetic food dyes, and cutting back on insurance prior authorization rules, were announced with fanfare and touted as victories.
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Nepal flood highlights glacier risks in warming Himalayas: "The new normal"
The deadly flash flood in Nepal was likely caused by a huge chunk of a glacier that broke off and temporarily dammed a river, according to preliminary investigations by scientists.
UEFA preparing criminal complaint against FIFA leader Gianni Infantino
UEFA said it is preparing a criminal complaint in Swiss courts against FIFA's Gianni Infantino over possible financial mismanagement related to his failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors.
Ratko Mladic, so-called "Butcher of Bosnia," dies in prison at 84
The Bosnian Serb general oversaw atrocities in Bosnia in the 1990s. He was sentenced to life in prison in 2017.
Ancient gold treasures stolen from museum in "super-fast" raid
The treasure was discovered in 1963 by archaeologist Jose Maria Soler in a vessel sunk in a dried-out riverbed in Villena.
Suspect arrested for allegedly killing influencer on livestream
Cesar Gastelum was dressed as a food delivery worker and taking part in a social media challenge along with two friends when he was shot dead.
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Netflix offers extended pre-launch look at Grand Theft Auto 6
The latest GTA game is scheduled to drop on Nov. 19, more than 13 years after the last installment was released.
From the archives: Yayoi Kusama, the princess of polka dots
Yayoi Kusama, one of Japan's most celebrated artists, renowned for her signature polka dots that covered paintings, sculptures, and human bodies, died in Tokyo on Aug. 14, 2026, at age 97. In this "Sunday Morning" profile that originally aired Sept. 16, 2012, correspondent Mo Rocca talked with Kusama about her love of creating art, and her lifelong obsession with dots (which she attributed to hallucinations she'd had beginning in childhood). Rocca also visited a major Kusama retrospective at New York's Whitney Museum of American Art.
"Big Brother" to air 1,000th episode
As "Big Brother" airs its 1,000th episode, host Julie Chen Moonves breaks down what makes the show so popular. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Alex Warren on sophomore album "WILDCHILD"
Alex Warren, whose breakout hit "Ordinary" topped charts in 2025, releases his second album on Friday. The singer-songwriter sat down with Anthony Mason to talk about how his new record differs from his first, and how he found inspiration from the loss of his parents.
Tributes to Dolly Parton pour in
Fans worldwide are sharing their love for the beloved singer and humanitarian Dolly Parton after her death at age 80. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports from Dollywood.
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OpenAI, Anthropic warn AI cyberattacks could surge in coming months
Hospitals, technology firms and other companies could soon be at risk from AI-enabled cyberattacks, according to a new open letter from more than 100 signatories.
Bill Gates' dire warning about AI
Microsoft founder and computer pioneer Bill Gates changed the world forever with his technological innovation. Now, Gates is warning that the development of artificial intelligence without strong oversight and regulation could threaten society as we know it. MIT professor Max Tegmark shares his concerns.
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.
Meta settles social media addiction suit
A series of lawsuits accused tech giant Meta of purposefully designing social media apps to entice users and cause social media addiction. Meta will pay out $17 billion in a landmark settlement. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
Why does the Meta settlement matter?
Meta's multi-billion dollar settlement with 47 states over social media addiction could result in some major changes to social media rules, especially for children. Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, joins with more.
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Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
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Doctor on postpartum depression
A jury on Thursday began deliberations over the fate of Lindsay Clancy, accused of killing her three children in Jan. 2023. CBS News correspondent Bradley Blackburn reports and reproductive psychiatry expert Dr. Jennifer Payne joins to discuss postpartum depression.
9 key takeaways from the Lindsay Clancy trial
A jury is deliberating in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts woman who killed her three children in 2023. Her defense attorney claims she was suffering from postpartum psychosis and should not be held criminally responsible. Prosecutors say she planned the killings and faked a suicide attempt that left her paralyzed from the waist down. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has been covering the weekslong trial and shares the key moments.
Deliberations begin in Lindsay Clancy trial
The jury has begun deliberations in Lindsay Clancy's trial for the killings of her three children. Clancy has admitted to killing the kids, but has pleaded not guilty to murder charges, arguing she was overmedicated and suffering from postpartum psychosis. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul, Katrina Kaufman and Rebecca Roiphe have the latest.
Inside the Final Days of the Lindsay Clancy Trial
A mistrial motion, testimony from family members, and a battle of forensic psychology and psychiatry experts mark the final days of the Lindsay Clancy trial. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales and CBS News legal analyst Caroline Polisi break down the key testimonies, the debate over postpartum psychosis, and what comes next for the jury.
Key moments from Lindsay Clancy's trial as jury weighs the case
Lindsay Clancy, 36, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children and said she was suffering form postpartum psychosis. A jury is deliberating.
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A jury on Thursday began deliberations over the fate of Lindsay Clancy, accused of killing her three children in Jan. 2023. CBS News correspondent Bradley Blackburn reports and reproductive psychiatry expert Dr. Jennifer Payne joins to discuss postpartum depression.
Texas wildfire burns more than 80,000 acres
The Ross Fire is still burning in North Texas after three days and has grown to more than 80,000 acres. Containment is only at 21%. CBS News' Jason Allen and Jessica Burch have the latest.
Expert debunks gut microbiome myths
Dr. Laura Cox joins Norah O'Donnell on "Healthful" to debunk myths about certain foods and their potential impact on your gut microbiome.
Suing Social Media | 60 Minutes Archive
In 2022, families spoke with 60 Minutes about the impact of social media on their children. On Wednesday, Meta reached an agreement with dozens of states, settling claims that its platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, harm and addict children. The tech giant will pay up to $18 billion and add stronger child-safety measures to its products.
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Dr. Laura Cox shared on "Healthful" the three habits people should incorporate into their morning routine to support their gut microbiome.