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.
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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.
Bear euthanized after wandering into park concession stand, injuring worker
Tennessee officials caught and euthanized a bear "fitting the description" of a bear that wandered into a park concession stand and lunged at an employee.
California confirms first fatal black bear attack on human
An autopsy has found that a California woman who was found dead in her Sierra County home back in 2023 was killed by a black bear -- the first-ever recorded case of such a deadly attack.
Bear rescued from bombed-out Ukrainian zoo gets new home in Scotland
Ukrainian troops seized a bombed-out zoo in the midst of fighting in 2022, rescuing Yampil, an Asiatic black bear, in the nick of time.
PETA calls on U.K. to drop the iconic bearskin hats of the King's Guard
Comedian Stephen Fry is fronting a new campaign by activist group PETA pushing the U.K.'s King's Guard to drop their instantly recognizable fur hats.
Bear sighting causes Disney World closures
About half of Disney World's Magic Kingdom was temporarily shut down Monday after a bear was spotted in a tree. The female black bear was safely captured and will be relocated, wildlife officials said.
"Extremely agitated" bear charges people, is killed by Alaska police
A local official said unsecured trash led to the incident.
Man, woman injured by bears in separate incidents after dogs chased bears
A 64-year-old woman was bitten after she punched a bear in the nose. In another incident, a 65-year-old man was bitten.
Bear kills Arizona man in "highly uncommon" attack
In the "highly uncommon" attack, the bear would not let go of the victim until a neighbor shot the animal with a rifle.
Young bear takes surprise swim with Florida beachgoers
At one point, a witness says the bear was swimming right next to his 12-year-old son.
Young black bear swims onto Florida beach
A young Florida black bear surprised people on a busy Destin beach over the weekend when it suddenly swam to shore from "way out" in the Gulf of Mexico.
Black bear captured and tagged in Santa Monica Mountains for first time
Researchers will now track the movements of a young black bear spotted in the Santa Monica Mountains, where no known population exists.
Woman attacked by black bear while walking her dog in Connecticut
The woman was bit and suffered superficial injuries as well as minor puncture wounds.
Bear leads cubs through park
Three little cubs followed their mom through Yellowstone National Park as they learned their way around.
Bear charges and injures man inside his Tennessee cabin
The bear injured the man's head and scratched him across his back. He locked himself in a bedroom and called 911.
Officials kill bear that injured woman after she let her dog outside
Since 1970, state authorities have recorded only 19 instances where black bears have injured people, officials said.
Bear tries to drag boy from backyard before being fatally shot
"I saw his leg in the bear's mouth and the bear trying to drag him across the lawn," the boy's grandfather said.
Bear attacks woman and her dog, is struck by car, then flees
Oregon State Police Troopers from the Fish and Game Division helped officers search for the bear, but it was not located.
Woman attacked by bear escapes with help from Jack Russell terrier
The woman was bit on the leg but is expected to survive.
A couple found a bear eating in their kitchen. It came back the next day.
The bear ate an entire bag of marshmallows and other snacks.
Playful bear shows off soccer skills
A black bear was filmed showing off his soccer skills in South Lake Tahoe, California.
4 bears killed after stealing food from tents at Alaska campground
Wildlife officials said before the bears were killed, they were entering tents to get food, personal hygiene items and trash.
350-pound bear attacks 3-year-old and her mom at campsite
A black bear forcibly entered the tent of a five-person family camping in Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Sunday morning, injuring a toddler and her mother.
Couple fights off attacking bear with kitchen knife, gun inside home
The sheriff's office said the bear was an adult female, and one cub was seen running off as the bear ran toward the home.
How Trump and Harris are preparing for their first debate of 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald are set to face off for the first time on Tuesday.
GOP-led House panel says Biden administration misled public on Afghanistan exit
The House Foreign Affairs Committee details the panel's two-year investigation into the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal in a forthcoming report.
Democratic House campaigns urge emphasis on message of "freedom"
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's memo urges a continued focus on the ideas of freedom as a pathway to regaining the majority in the House.
Nikki Haley says she doesn't "agree with Trump 100% of the time"
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Georgia suspect's grandmother visited school one day before shooting
The suspect's grandfather also told CBS News that the boy texted his mother on the morning of the shooting, "I'm sorry."
Manhunt underway after 5 people wounded in Kentucky highway shooting
Authorities consider a "person of interest" to be armed and dangerous, and they cautioned members of the public who might spot him not to approach him.
Shooting at West Bank border crossing with Jordan kills 3 Israelis
Meanwhile, in Gaza, an Israeli airstrike early Sunday killed five people, including two women, two children and a senior official in the Hamas-run Civil Defense.
Dolphins Tyreek Hill briefly detained by police near Hard Rock Stadium
Tyreek Hill was stopped by police for a traffic violation, according to the team.
Line Fire doubles in size overnight in San Bernardino County, with evacuations expanding
The massive Line Fire exploded to 17,459 acres Sunday in Southern California's San Bernardino County, threatening thousands of structures and bringing expanded mandatory evacuation orders.
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Democratic House campaigns urge emphasis on message of "freedom"
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's memo urges a continued focus on the ideas of freedom as a pathway to regaining the majority in the House.
Jannik Sinner wins U.S. Open men's final with win over Taylor Fritz
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How Trump and Harris are preparing for their first debate of 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald are set to face off for the first time on Tuesday.
North Carolina governor: If Harris wins state, "she is the next president"
"There's no question about it. It's close here in North Carolina," North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 8, 2024
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley and Rep. Michael McCaul join Margaret Brennan.
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Boeing reaches tentative deal to avoid strike by more than 30,000 machinists
Boeing said 33,000 workers represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers would get pay raises of 25% over the four-year contract.
Reality check: What's up with the economy?
The economy is the #1 issue for voters, and polls say most Americans, when asked about the economy, are pessimistic. But according to many indicators, the economy is actually doing quite well. So, why the disparity?
Stellantis recalls 1.2 million Ram trucks to fix software bug
The recall covers certain Ram pickup trucks from the 2019 and 2021 through 2024 model years, mostly in North America.
Apple juice sold by Aldi and Walmart recalled due to arsenic concerns
Nearly 134,000 cases of multiple brands of apple juice are now being recalled because of of potential contamination.
More than 90 business leaders endorse Kamala Harris for president
Mark Cuban, Barry Diller and James Murdoch among the prominent business world figures backing Kamala Harris' bid for the White House.
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Democratic House campaigns urge emphasis on message of "freedom"
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's memo urges a continued focus on the ideas of freedom as a pathway to regaining the majority in the House.
How Trump and Harris are preparing for their first debate of 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald are set to face off for the first time on Tuesday.
North Carolina governor: If Harris wins state, "she is the next president"
"There's no question about it. It's close here in North Carolina," North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 8, 2024
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Nikki Haley says she doesn't "agree with Trump 100% of the time"
Nikki Haley says she's supporting former President Donald Trump because she supports his policies, but she doesn't agree with him on everything.
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Polio vaccination effort continues in Gaza
The United Nations' polio vaccination campaign continued this weekend in Gaza, even as Israel continued striking other parts of the strip. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
State trooper donates kidney, liver to strangers
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The loophole that allows food companies to decide what's safe to eat
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Missouri patient contracts bird flu despite no known contact with animals
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Apple juice sold by Aldi and Walmart recalled due to arsenic concerns
Nearly 134,000 cases of multiple brands of apple juice are now being recalled because of of potential contamination.
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NATO members Romania, Latvia say Russian drones violated their airspace
Two NATO members, Romania and Latvia, say Russian drones have violated their airspace.
Filipino pastor wanted by U.S. for trafficking arrested, officials say
A Filipino pastor on the FBI's most wanted list for his alleged role in a trafficking scheme was arrested, officials in the Philippines said Sunday.
Pope Francis visits Papua New Guinea with humanitarian aid
Pope Francis emphasized the importance of the Catholic Church reaching marginalized groups while in Papua New Guinea, a nation stricken by poverty.
Shooting at West Bank border crossing with Jordan kills 3 Israelis
Meanwhile, in Gaza, an Israeli airstrike early Sunday killed five people, including two women, two children and a senior official in the Hamas-run Civil Defense.
Venezuela says presidential opposition leader has left country
Numerous nations, including the United States, have refused to recognize Nicolas Maduro as the winner of the presidential election.
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Will Jennings, Oscar-winning co-writer of "My Heart Will Go On," dies at 80
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Kendrick Lamar will headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show
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Fake news, social media, and "The Death of Truth"
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Boeing's Starliner returns to Earth without crew
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Apple set to unveil new iPhone 16 on Monday. Here's what to expect.
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FBI reports record surge in online scams
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Missouri patient contracts bird flu despite no known contact with animals
The case raises questions about how the person was exposed to the virus. All the previous U.S. infections were among people who worked around cows and poultry.
Where plastic pollution ends up
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Climate Watch: Overheated
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Warm September expected, NOAA predicts
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Researchers find evidence that large sharks may be hunting each other
Researchers discovered the first known case of a porbeagle shark likely being killed by a large shark predator, raising questions about whether this rare instance represents a larger trend.
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5 wounded in Kentucky highway shooting
Authorities are searching for a suspect who wounded five people in a shooting on a highway in Kentucky on Saturday night. All five victims were stable on Sunday but some had "serious" injuries, authorities said. Cristian Benavides reports.
Filipino pastor wanted by U.S. for trafficking arrested, officials say
A Filipino pastor on the FBI's most wanted list for his alleged role in a trafficking scheme was arrested, officials in the Philippines said Sunday.
What led a former ballerina to fatally shoot her husband?
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Manhunt underway after 5 people wounded in Kentucky highway shooting
Authorities consider a "person of interest" to be armed and dangerous, and they cautioned members of the public who might spot him not to approach him.
Teen faces multiple charges after fatal Harford County school shooting
A 16-year-old boy was arrested and charged in the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy, that took place Friday inside Joppatowne High School.
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Boeing Starliner departs ISS without crew
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft departed the International Space Station on Friday just after 6 p.m., starting a journey back to Earth without any crew on board. The ship is expected to drop out of orbit and plunge to a landing at White Sands, New Mexico, just after midnight Eastern Time.
After leaving its crew behind, Starliner makes safe return to Earth
The Starliner slammed into the discernible atmosphere 400,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean before descending to a parachute-and-airbag assisted touchdown.
Starliner returning to Earth with no crew
NASA has decided to fly Boeing's Starliner spacecraft back from the International Space Station without astronauts due to safety concerns. The spacecraft is expected to land in New Mexico just after midnight, weather permitting, marking another setback in the troubled multi-billion-dollar program.
Boeing Starliner preps for unpiloted return to Earth
Leaving its crew behind, the Starliner is expected to undock and head for landing in New Mexico to wrap up a disappointing test flight.
2 astronauts bumped from SpaceX flight to make room for Starliner crew
Crew 9 commander Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson will stay behind when the Crew 9 mission takes off on Sept. 24.
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The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
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