113 Australian animal species need "urgent" help
More than 100 animal species require "urgent management intervention."
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Mom wakes from coma to learn family died in volcano eruption
"She knows they ran, but that's all," her father-in-law said.
Heavy rainfall in Sydney extinguishes bushfires, but creates new dangers
The New South Wales Rural Fire Service called the recent rainfall "the most positive news we've had in some time."
In ashes of Australia's bushfires, town pulls together to rebuild
"I've spent the last two weeks calling 120 brides to tell them we can't host their wedding," said Kurt Menzel, the owner of Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat.
Australian koalas named for American firefighters killed in fires
The brave firefighters and U.S. military veterans were killed in a plane crash while fighting the devastating fires in New South Wales last week.
Bushfire sparked by military helicopter threatens Australia's capital
Canberra residents evacuate their homes as fire caused by helicopter landing light spreads through the suburbs
3 U.S. firefighters killed in Australia identified
All three had long military and firefighting careers and were contracted to help fight the wildfires in Australia.
Australians warned of possible deadly spider "bonanza"
Experts say weather conditions in bushfire-battered eastern Australia could bring "super dangerous" funnel-webs out in droves.
Air tanker crash kills 3 Americans battling Australian wildfires
The C-130 was being operated by the Portland, Oregon branch of a Canadian company as Australia's unprecedented fire season continues
Platypuses at risk of extinction
Climate change and sever periods of drought are among the risk factors threatening the platypus population.
Dust storms and hail wreak havoc in fire-ravaged Australia
Hail storm in Canberra damaged public buildings, businesses, homes and cars, cut power to some suburbs, brought down trees and caused flash flooding.
Drivers in Australia can be fined up to $11,000 for tossing a lit cigarette
Officials in New South Wales are enforcing harsher penalties amid unprecedented destruction from wildfires.
Australia's fires push as many as 100 threatened species closer to extinction
"The worry is that with so much lost, there won't be a pool of rare animals and plants to later repopulate burnt areas."
As Australia burns, it's Murdoch vs. Murdoch on climate change
Media mogul's son is the latest to accuse him of downplaying the role of global warming in the lethal blazes.
Australian firefighters save ancient "dinosaur" trees
The trees were thought to be extinct until they were rediscovered in 1994 – and there are only 200 left.
Dog team rescues koalas injured in Australia's fires
CBS News followed three special canines, Tommy, Emma and Becky, and their trainer Steve Austin, as they searched scorched land for injured but still living koalas.
Australian Open player suffers coughing fit amid hazardous air
The tennis player was forced to forfeit the match after suffering a coughing fit that stopped play.
American firefighters met with cheers in Sydney
U.S. firefighters who've teamed up with Australians to fight bushfires describe challenges of environment, being away from family.
Smoke from Australia fires circling the world
NASA says the fires have caused "unprecedented" conditions that will effect the entire globe.
Australia airdrops food for starving wildlife
Dubbed Operation Rock Wallaby, this is the most widespread food drop yet to help save the endangered brush-tailed rock wallabies.
Australia fire crisis triggers mass protests
"We're fired up about climate action," one sign read.
Bethenny Frankel planning to fly firefighters to Australia
In an interview with CBS News, Frankel made an appeal to airlines to help her fly firefighters to Australia.
Heroic dog saves hundreds of animals from Australian wildfire
"Patsy the Corryong Wonderdog" rescued 900 sheep from the approaching flames.
Leo DiCaprio's foundation donating $3 million to help Australia wildfires
Earth Alliance says it created a fund to help with an "international response to the catastrophic bushfires" raging in the country.
Kylie Jenner donates $1 million to fight Australia fires
Jenner made the donation after getting backlash on social media for an Instagram post.
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U.S. vows to "swiftly punish" Iran as at least 3 troops killed
At least 3 U.S. service members were killed over the weekend in Iraq and Jordan, where back-to-back Iranian attacks on a U.S. base seem to have evaded defenses.
Pentagon ID's 2 soldiers killed in Iran strike in Jordan; 1 still missing
U.S. forces launched a new round of airstrikes against Iran at the direction of President Trump following the deaths of two U.S. soldiers in an Iranian strike in Jordan.
Taylor Farms lettuce sample was false positive for cyclospora, FDA says
The FDA said that as of Sunday, it had not found any "confirmed positive sample results for product testing for Cyclospora."
Andy Burnham takes the reins as U.K.'s 7th prime minister in a decade
Having been asked by King Charles III to form a new government, former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has become Britain's 7th prime minister in a decade.
Victims of Iranian-sponsored terror want restitution as part of peace deal
A coalition of victims impacted by terrorism is demanding Iran pay restitution before any funds are returned or unfrozen as part of a peace deal.
Infamous cartel boss "El Mayo" Zambada sentenced to life in U.S. prison
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada ordered torture and plotted murders as he Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán grew the Sinaloa cartel into the world's largest drug trafficking organization, prosecutors said.
Severely ill prisoners granted early release are left stuck behind bars
Prisoners with severe medical conditions can be granted compassionate release, but without a long-term care facility willing to accept them, many continue to wait in prison as their conditions worsen.
Spain fans rejoice in World Cup win, but some criticize Trump's photo-op
As Spain's World Cup champs took to the stage with their trophy, President Trump joined them in their moment of glory.
Suspect in custody after explosion in trash can outside NYC federal building
NYPD sources said fireworks were found in a garbage can and a man was taken into custody outside the federal building in Lower Manhattan.
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Tate brothers detained as they face new charges, possible U.K. extradition
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate are scheduled to appear before a federal magistrate in Miami.
Infamous cartel boss "El Mayo" Zambada sentenced to life in U.S. prison
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada ordered torture and plotted murders as he Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán grew the Sinaloa cartel into the world's largest drug trafficking organization, prosecutors said.
The U.S. labor market may soon face a new crisis: Too few workers
A severe labor shortage is set to emerge over the next decade amid a wave of baby boomer retirements and a shrinking younger workforce.
Suspect in custody after explosion in trash can outside NYC federal building
NYPD sources said fireworks were found in a garbage can and a man was taken into custody outside the federal building in Lower Manhattan.
Maine Democratic Senate race narrows as candidates rally behind Troy Jackson
The crowded Maine Senate race to replace Graham Platner has narrowed as Democrats rallied around former state Senate President Troy Jackson in the leadup to the party's nominating convention on Saturday.
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The U.S. labor market may soon face a new crisis: Too few workers
A severe labor shortage is set to emerge over the next decade amid a wave of baby boomer retirements and a shrinking younger workforce.
Gas prices top $4 a gallon again as U.S.-Iran conflict escalates
The national average for a gallon of gas reached $4.003 on Monday, the first time in over a month it has crossed that threshold, AAA data shows.
Student loan defaults surging in wake of COVID-tied payments pause expiration
Defaults on student loans have surged across the United States, reaching record levels as borrowers struggle to keep up with payments.
Target recalls over 200,000 children's sandals due to choking risk
Target said it received 23 reports of the sandal's pearls falling off the shoe.
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.
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Trump says new Air Force One will be "maxed out" with security capabilities
The new Air Force One is a luxury jet donated by Qatar.
Maine Democratic Senate race narrows as candidates rally behind Troy Jackson
The crowded Maine Senate race to replace Graham Platner has narrowed as Democrats rallied around former state Senate President Troy Jackson in the leadup to the party's nominating convention on Saturday.
Victims of Iranian-sponsored terror want restitution as part of peace deal
A coalition of victims impacted by terrorism is demanding Iran pay restitution before any funds are returned or unfrozen as part of a peace deal.
FBI shifts immigration agent cases to HSI after recent fatal shootings, sources say
HSI is an arm of ICE, meaning the immigration enforcement agency would effectively be investigating incidents involving its own agents.
Vice President JD Vance and wife Usha welcome their 4th child
This is the first time in more than 150 years that a vice president's family had a child while in office.
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Severely ill prisoners granted early release are left stuck behind bars
Prisoners with severe medical conditions can be granted compassionate release, but without a long-term care facility willing to accept them, many continue to wait in prison as their conditions worsen.
Taylor Farms lettuce sample was false positive for cyclospora, FDA says
The FDA said that as of Sunday, it had not found any "confirmed positive sample results for product testing for Cyclospora."
Judge Ronald Gould on persevering despite his MS
Ronald Gould is a federal judge on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Seattle, one rung below the U.S. Supreme Court. At 79, he shoulders a full caseload despite living with progressive multiple sclerosis. He talks with CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook about working with MS, a condition he faces with grit and a healthy dose of humor. LaPook also talks with one of Gould's former law clerks, Karla Gilbride, an attorney who has been blind since birth.
Ted Danson with 4 tips on aging creatively
Studies show that having a positive outlook about aging, and having good social networks, can have positive health benefits, from preventing memory loss to a longer life expectancy. Actor Ted Danson presents "Sunday Morning" viewers with advice on how to embrace aging.
Healthcare costs associated with aging out of reach for many Americans
One New York couple depleted their retirement and savings accounts, paying out-of-pocket for healthcare, before they were able to access Medicaid funds.
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Tate brothers detained as they face new charges, possible U.K. extradition
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate are scheduled to appear before a federal magistrate in Miami.
Spain fans rejoice in World Cup win, but some say Trump photo-bombed team
As Spain's World Cup champs took to the stage with their trophy, President Trump joined them in their moment of glory.
Infamous cartel boss "El Mayo" Zambada sentenced to life in U.S. prison
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada ordered torture and plotted murders as he Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán grew the Sinaloa cartel into the world's largest drug trafficking organization, prosecutors said.
Victims of Iranian-sponsored terror want restitution as part of peace deal
A coalition of victims impacted by terrorism is demanding Iran pay restitution before any funds are returned or unfrozen as part of a peace deal.
Cat pulled from Venezuela quake rubble as death toll tops 5,200
A weakened cat was pulled from under the rubble of a collapsed residential complex in what a rescuer described as a "ray of hope."
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Christopher Nolan describes challenges of creating "The Odyssey"
"The Odyssey," which was shot in six countries, pulled in more than $260 million worldwide over the weekend.
Christopher Nolan talks "The Odyssey"
Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan talks about his latest movie, "The Odyssey," which was shot in six countries. He tells "CBS Mornings" about what it was like working with the star-studded cast and challenges faced when creating the film.
"The Odyssey" wins big at the box office
"The Odyssey" raked in more than $264 million worldwide over the weekend. A majority of ticket buyers cited director Christopher Nolan as their primary reason for seeing the movie, according to PostTrack, a film industry research service. Adriana Diaz reports.
Sam Smith and the "gentle revolution" of "My Guy"
Rolling Stone writer Barry Walters, author of the music history "Mighty Real," says the latest ballad by British singer Sam Smith is a step forward from LGBTQ love songs being marginalized.
Sam Smith and the "gentle revolution" of "My Guy"
Rolling Stone writer Barry Walters, author of the music history "Mighty Real," says the latest ballad by British singer Sam Smith is a step forward from LGBTQ love songs being marginalized.
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Can you spot an AI image? Quiz shows how difficult it has become.
An AI expert said the telltale signs people once relied on, such as distorted fingers, unnatural eyes, or other obvious visual flaws, have largely disappeared as technology has improved.
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.
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.
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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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Tate brothers detained as they face new charges, possible U.K. extradition
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate are scheduled to appear before a federal magistrate in Miami.
Infamous cartel boss "El Mayo" Zambada sentenced to life in U.S. prison
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada ordered torture and plotted murders as he Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán grew the Sinaloa cartel into the world's largest drug trafficking organization, prosecutors said.
Suspect detained in NYC explosion, FBI says
A suspect is in custody after an incendiary device went off outside 26 Federal Plaza in downtown Manhattan, the FBI said. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more details.
Details on explosion in downtown Manhattan
Former NYPD Sgt. Felipe Rodriguez joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss the explosion outside of 26 Federal Plaza in downtown Manhattan, which houses dozens of federal agencies.
Tate brothers set to appear in Miami court
Andrew and Tristan Tate are set to appear in a Miami courtroom after U.S. Marshals Service arrested them to face rape and sex trafficking charges in the United Kingdom. CBS News' Cristian Benavides has the latest.
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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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Burnham becomes new U.K. prime minister
Andy Burnham on Monday became the U.K.'s prime minister after officially being declared leader of the Labour Party last week. He's replacing its previous leader Keir Starmer. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Burnham becomes Britain's next prime minister
Andy Burnham addressed crowds outside 10 Downing Street on Monday, where he touted his plans for the U.K. after becoming Britain's seventh prime minister since 2016. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Fact-checking Trump's statements on Iran
President Trump has repeatedly claimed Iran's military capabilities have been destroyed. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean joins to talk about the president's claims.
Oil prices surge as U.S.-Iran ramp up strikes
Crude oil prices surged once again after the U.S.-Iran ceasefire collapsed. CBS News contributor Javier David has more details.
Suspect detained in NYC explosion, FBI says
A suspect is in custody after an incendiary device went off outside 26 Federal Plaza in downtown Manhattan, the FBI said. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more details.