Hunter accused of killing endangered mother bear claims self-defense
Andre Rives was boar-hunting in 2021 when a female bear nicknamed Caramelles attacked him. "She was eating my leg," he said. "I reloaded my rifle and fired."
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See two sloth bear cubs make their debut at San Diego Zoo
The sloth bear cubs, born in late 2024, will help researchers learn more about how to protect the vulnerable species, the zoo said.
Bear that attacked man in Pennsylvania had rabies, officials say
A black bear exhibiting "abnormal behaviors" attacked a Pennsylvania man earlier this week. Testing confirmed the animal was rabid.
Bear rampaging through market lured out with honey, then killed
The bear attacked a supermarket employess and later laid waste to the meat department before being lured out.
4 arrested for faking bear attacks
Four people have been arrested for allegedly carrying out a bizarre insurance fraud scheme where they staged bear attacks inside cars. Authorities say the suspects submitted videos for insurance claims on what they said were bear attacks, but investigators say the bear was actually a person in a bear suit.
Deer hunter mauled to death by bear in Alaska, troopers say
Tad Fujioka was found dead and an "investigation revealed he was the likely victim of a fatal bear mauling," officials said.
Fat bear champion "Grazer" wins again
In a fierce competition, 20-year-old bear Grazer won Alaska's Fat Bear Contest for the second year in a row, defeating fan favorite Chunk, who had killed one of her cubs earlier this summer. Grazer claimed victory by more than 40,000 votes
Mama bear beats rival that killed her cub to win Fat Bear crown
Grazer's cub died after it slipped over a waterfall and was killed by Chunk, perhaps the most dominant brown bear on the river.
Mama grizzly bear chases hunter up a tree in Montana
Multiple bear attacks have been reported in Montana in recent months.
Voting begins in Alaska's Fat Bear Week after grizzly killed on video
Fans can now cast their votes for the bulkiest grizzlies in Alaska's Katmai National Park, as the 2024 Fat Bear Week contest begins.
Man injured in bear attack walks over a mile to reach rescue chopper
Rangers are still trying to determine if the attack involved a grizzly bear or a black bear.
Grizzly bear attacks and injures archery hunter in northern Idaho
An archery hunter was hospitalized with injuries after being attacked by a grizzly bear in northern Idaho.
Man attacked by bear is shot trying to fend off animal in Alaska
The hunter, a 32-year-old man, was seriously injured both in the mauling and in the shooting, authorities said.
Bear attacks and injures 3-year-old in tent at Montana campground
A bear believed to have been involved was captured and euthanized, officials said.
Mother bear accused of attacking hiker is killed, sparking outrage
The alpine province of Trento has been at the center of controversy over the culling of brown bears.
Watch this black bear film itself walking away with stolen camera
A black bear trying to steal snacks from a bird feeder in Maine ended up filming itself on camera.
Watch bear steal bird feeder camera
When this black bear in New Gloucester, Maine, apparently tried and failed to steal sunflower seeds from a bird feeder, it did the very obvious next best thing – steal the camera attached to it and run away.
Man picking berries in Montana kills grizzly bear in self-defense
A 72-year-old man killed a grizzly bear in Flathead County, Montana after it attacked him while he was out picking berries.
After woman mauled to death, Romania authorizes killing 481 bears
After the hiker was killed, Romania's prime minister summoned lawmakers back from their summer recess for an emergency session of parliament.
Bear attack in Canadian national park leaves 2 hikers injured
The bear charged the hikers, who were able to deploy bear spray.
Rare white grizzly bear, 2 cubs killed hours apart by cars in Canada
The rare white grizzly was startled by a train and ran in front of oncoming traffic, hours after her two cubs were killed on the same highway, Parks Canada officials said on Tuesday.
Bear shot dead after attacking 15-year-old in Arizona cabin
Wildlife officials said the bear entered the home a second time before it fled.
Family members stricken with brain worms after eating undercooked bear meat
At least six family members who shared a meal of bear meat that one of the family members had harvested earlier were subsequently infected with brain worms, the CDC reports.
Karate practitioner fends off charging bear in Japan
A pair of bears picked the wrong person to mess with when they approached a 50-year-old karate practitioner.
Group caught on camera pulling bear cubs from tree to take pictures
A concerning video shows a group of people in North Carolina pulling two small bear cubs from a tree in Asheville.
Dismantling Education Department could cause chaos, experts warn
Trump administration effort to wind down the Education Department could lead to frustration for millions of student loan borrowers, experts say.
London's Heathrow Airport to resume some flights after huge power cut
London's Heathrow Airport, one of the busiest airports in the world, was shut down by a power outage caused by a fire at an electrical substation.
Hegseth says meeting with Musk was about "innovation, efficiencies"
A defense official said Elon Musk met with senior military officials at the Pentagon Friday.
Judge shares video disassembling guns in chambers in dissent against ruling
Judge Lawrence VanDyke released the video after a California appeals court upheld a ban on high-capacity gun magazines.
Small Business Administration cutting staff by 43%
The Small Business Administration on Friday said it is cutting more than 40% of its staff as part of the Trump administration's wider effort to shrink the federal bureaucracy.
Stocks are falling again, heading for fifth weekly loss — here's why
Once-bullish investors are striking a note of caution, citing risks from the Trump administration's economic policies.
What are the world's busiest airports?
London's Heathrow, shut down by a power outage, is Europe's busiest airport - but only the 4th or 5th globally. Here's a look at the world's busiest airports.
U.S. mulls expanding military ties with Japan despite Trump's criticism
President Trump has complained the U.S.-Japan defense partnership is one-sided, but with China throwing its weight around, Tokyo is hoping for even more support.
U.S. agency kills wolf suspected of killing sheep in Wyoming
The animals are protected in Colorado, but in large parts of Wyoming it's legal to kill them.
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Spring allergies are here, and these cities may have toughest seasons
As climate change worsens pollen seasons, these U.S. cities top the list for 2025, according to a new report from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
DoorDash and Klarna partner to offer eat now, pay later plan
Sweden's Klarna already offers deferred payment options to Walmart shoppers and J.P. Morgan customers.
Wife of detained Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil gives first TV interview
Noor Abdalla shares a firsthand account of her husband Mahmoud Khalil's detainment on "CBS Sunday Morning" March 23.
Trump announces 6th-generation fighter jet, the F-47
President Trump said the F-47 is "the most advanced, most capable, most lethal aircraft ever built."
Woman identified 59 years after remains found on California cliff
A woman has been identified nearly 60 years after her decomposed remains were found in California.
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DoorDash and Klarna partner to offer eat now, pay later plan
Sweden's Klarna already offers deferred payment options to Walmart shoppers and J.P. Morgan customers.
Boeing wins contract with Air Force for new NGAD manned fighter jet
A separate Navy contract for its version of the NGAD fighter is still under competition between Northrop Grumman and Boeing.
What are the world's busiest airports?
London's Heathrow, shut down by a power outage, is Europe's busiest airport - but only the 4th or 5th globally. Here's a look at the world's busiest airports.
Stocks are falling again, heading for fifth weekly loss — here's why
Once-bullish investors are striking a note of caution, citing risks from the Trump administration's economic policies.
Spooked by U.S. immigration, Europeans rethink U.S. travel plans
Detentions of tourists at U.S. borders are making some Europeans think twice before visiting the U.S.
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Boeing wins contract with Air Force for new NGAD manned fighter jet
A separate Navy contract for its version of the NGAD fighter is still under competition between Northrop Grumman and Boeing.
Trump announces 6th-generation fighter jet, the F-47
President Trump said the F-47 is "the most advanced, most capable, most lethal aircraft ever built."
Small Business Administration cutting staff by 43%
The Small Business Administration on Friday said it is cutting more than 40% of its staff as part of the Trump administration's wider effort to shrink the federal bureaucracy.
Hegseth says meeting with Musk was about "innovation, efficiencies"
A defense official said Elon Musk met with senior military officials at the Pentagon Friday.
White House rescinds order targeting law firm after $40 million pledge
President Trump rescinded an executive order targeting the law firm after it pledged to review its hiring practices and provide tens of millions of dollars in free legal services.
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Spring allergies are here, and these cities may have toughest seasons
As climate change worsens pollen seasons, these U.S. cities top the list for 2025, according to a new report from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
Insomnia can lead to heart issues. A psychologist shares tips for better sleep.
Research has found that bad sleep could lead to numerous health problems, including heart disease. Here are recommendations to improve sleep.
Florida surgeon general among those floated for CDC director
The White House is searching for a new pick to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
U.S. falls to lowest-ever ranking on 2025 World Happiness Report
The United States fell to its lowest-ever place on the World Happiness Report, released on International Day of Happiness, while Finland remained in the top spot.
Smartphone addiction is leading to "brain rot," doctors say
Research has shown that smartphone addiction causes major increases in brain activity, requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks.
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U.S. mulls expanding military ties with Japan despite Trump's criticism
President Trump has complained the U.S.-Japan defense partnership is one-sided, but with China throwing its weight around, Tokyo is hoping for even more support.
What are the world's busiest airports?
London's Heathrow, shut down by a power outage, is Europe's busiest airport - but only the 4th or 5th globally. Here's a look at the world's busiest airports.
Spooked by U.S. immigration, Europeans rethink U.S. travel plans
Detentions of tourists at U.S. borders are making some Europeans think twice before visiting the U.S.
Iran leader says U.S. threats over nuclear program "will get them nowhere"
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, facing pressure from the White House for a new nuclear deal, says any action against Iran will be met with "a hard slap."
Bones of mammoths butchered for their tusks unearthed by archaeologists
Remains of five mammoths were found archaeologists from the Austrian Academy of Sciences said Thursday in a news statement.
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Mariah Carey didn't steal "All I Want For Christmas Is You," judge says
A lawyer for the two songwriters suing Mariah Carey said they will "make a decision shortly on whether to appeal."
Andrew Burnap on his roles in "Snow White"
Tony Award-winner Andrew Burnap stars in two iconic revivals this month—playing a reimagined love interest in Disney's live-action Snow White and Cassio in the Broadway return of Shakespeare's Othello. He joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about refreshing classic characters for modern audiences.
Book excerpt: "When the Going Was Good" by Graydon Carter
The former Vanity Fair editor's memoirs recount the glory days of magazine publishing, including the subterfuge required for their 2015 scoop of Caitlyn Jenner's transition.
Tom Hanks takes viewers through immersive experience to the moon
"The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks" tells the story of the Apollo missions.
"Yellowjackets" star talks twist in show
Lauren Ambrose, who stars in the hit show "Yellowjackets," joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about the cast of the show and the upcoming episode after a major twist was revealed.
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Keeping your data safe at the airport
Experts warn that hackers are trolling free connections like airport Wi-Fi networks and sometimes impersonate the networks in an effort to get your credit card numbers and other sensitive information. Cybersecurity expert Matthew Hicks joined CBS News with tips on how to protect yourself.
Smartphone addiction is leading to "brain rot," doctors say
Research has shown that smartphone addiction causes major increases in brain activity, requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks.
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.
How smartphone addiction may be hurting our brains
Research is showing that smartphone addiction can lead to "brain rot," requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks. Meg Oliver has more on why doctors are saying it is important for our mental health to learn to unplug.
China EV maker BYD says new cars can be charged in 5 minutes
New flash-charging system can power cars for 250 miles in close to the same time it takes to refuel a gas tank.
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Bones of mammoths butchered for their tusks unearthed by archaeologists
Remains of five mammoths were found archaeologists from the Austrian Academy of Sciences said Thursday in a news statement.
Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
New evidence about dark energy may be "cusp of a major discovery"
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
What to know about the first day of spring
The first day of spring, also known as the vernal equinox, has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere on March 20, 2025.
Construction work unearths remains of 33 skeletons, woman's shoe
So far, 33 skeletons have been found near a notorious prison, officials said. The grisly find included the discovery of footwear, including the remnants of a woman's shoe.
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Idaho murders suspect selfie puts focus on "bushy eyebrows" evidence
Prosecutors say they intend to introduce what appears to be a selfie Bryan Kohberger took on his phone just hours after the killings.
2 convicted in plot to kill Iranian journalist Masih Alinejad
A jury has found two men guilty of trying to kill Iranian dissident Masih Alinejad, who works as a journalist and lives in New York City.
Transcontinental cold case solved as 2018 murder victim is ID'd
The police agency Interpol reported it identified a Paraguayan woman found hanged in Spain in 2018.
Ex-Michigan coach charged with hacking to access students' private pics
Weiss, 42, is charged with 14 counts of unauthorized access to computers and 10 counts of aggravated identity theft.
State Sen. Justin Eichorn resigns
Republican Minnesota state Sen. Justin Eichorn has resigned after facing a federal criminal charge for allegedly soliciting sex from someone he thought was 17. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
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Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
Tom Hanks takes viewers through immersive experience to the moon
"The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks" tells the story of the Apollo missions.
New evidence about dark energy may be "cusp of a major discovery"
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
Sunset on the moon seen in stunning images taken by lunar lander
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Mission 1 lander marked the first successful commercial moon landing.
SpaceX return went well, says astronomer
When Starliner astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams were launched into space in June 2024, they were planning on an 8-day mission. They have now spent 286 days in space, orbited the Earth more than 4,500 times and traveled more than 121 million miles. Chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute Derrick Pitts and former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn describe the mission. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Bill Harwood report.
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The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
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The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
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DoorDash's Klarna payment plan
DoorDash is partnering up with Klarna to allow customers to pay later for food orders placed on the application. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down the warnings from some experts on the newly-announced partnership.
New details on men deported to El Salvador
CBS News obtained an internal government list of the 238 Venezuelan immigrants deported and sent to a notorious El Salvador prison. A woman's husband, who was an asylum seeker, was on the list. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has the story.
Some flights resume at Heathrow Airport
Heathrow Airport announced some flights will resume out of London after a fire caused a massive power outage in the area and led to the hub's closing on Friday. CBS News' Haley Ott reports.
DOJ invokes state secrets privilege
The federal judge awaiting more details on the mass deportation flights to El Salvador wants to know why the Justice Department invoked state secrets privilege to evade the request. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman breaks down the latest in the case.
Trump, Hegseth unveil new fighter jets
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed reporters at the White House and provided more details about Boeing's contract to produce the nation's sixth-generation fighter jets. This comes as more details emerge about Elon Musk's visit to the Pentagon. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Charlie D'Agata report.