Arrest made 2 years after family froze to death near U.S.-Canada border
A family of four, including a 3-year-old and an 11-year-old, froze to death trying to enter the U.S. from Canada, authorities said.
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Canada wildfire season smolders on as "zombie fires" burn through winter
It's the middle of the winter, but there are still 149 wildfires burning across Canada, including 2 deemed out of control.
13 men arrested, charged with luring minors for sexual abuse in Canada
Canadian police arrested 13 men, including one U.S. national at a hotel in Niagara Falls and charged them all with child sex trafficking offenses.
POV: A day in the life of a polar bear
Equipped with a video camera collar, this polar bear in Manitoba, Canada, reveals what a day in its life looks like as the Arctic sea ice it heavily relies on continues to melt and impacts its feeding, swimming and other activities.
Man caught at border with Burmese pythons in pants is sentenced
Calvin Bautista, 38, has been sentenced for trying to smuggle three Burmese pythons into the U.S.
Man arrested after 3 children, 2 women found dead in different locations
A woman's body was first found along a road. Then the bodies of three children were found in a burning car. Investigators later found the body of a second woman in a home.
Race to salvage mysterious shipwreck that washed ashore in Canada
Archaeologists and local residents are racing to study and preserve the wreck before it disappears back into the sea.
2026 FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey
FIFA released its match schedule for the 2026 World Cup and announced the final will be played at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. U.S. Men's National Team head coach Gregg Berhalter joins CBS News with what to expect for the global tournament set to take place in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Bones found on beach in Canada may be linked to 1800s shipwreck
The exposed remains were found on a cliff in western Prince Edward Island this past weekend, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
4 NHL players charged with sexual assault in 2018 case, lawyers say
Several members of Canada's 2018 world junior team are being charged for an alleged sexual assault.
Philips, maker of recalled sleep apnea machines, to halt U.S. sales
The company behind a global recall of sleep apnea machines says it will stop selling the devices in the U.S., under a tentative agreement with regulators.
Inside the museum dedicated entirely to shoes
They're often the last item of clothing we don, but no outfit is complete without a great pair of shoes. For the first time, annual spending on shoes is expected to pass $400 billion. In Canada, a museum studies shoes throughout their ages and across the world, helping visitors understand just how much of a role footwear has played in human history. CBS News' Dana Jacobson has more.
Simu Liu on his stardom rise as an immigrant
Actor Simu Liu, who became the first Asian superhero in a Marvel film, now has a book detailing his upbringing as an immigrant child in Canada. Nancy Chen sat down with Liu to discuss his success, his childhood and the life his parents had dreamed for him.
Northeast covered in orange haze
Parts of the Northeast, including New York City, were engulfed in an orange haze Wednesday due to wildfires burning in Canada. Health officials have advised people to wear masks to protect themselves from the blanket of harmful smoke. Lilia Luciano reports.
Guns, coins found in wrecks of ships that vanished with 129 on board
In 1848, the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror were lost in the frigid waters off the coast of Canada. None of the 129 men on board survived.
6 killed in small plane crash in Canada's Northwest Territories
A regional jet carrying workers to Rio Tinto's Diavik diamond mine in Canada's Northwest Territories crashed, killing an unknown number of people.
3 dead, 4 injured after helicopter carrying skiers crashes in Canada
The helicopter lost communication before crashing in a remote area while on a heli-skiing trip in British Columbia, Canada's westernmost province, police said.
Loose bolts found on more 737 Max 9's
More loose bolts were found by United and Alaska Airlines on the now-grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 jets after a door plug on a flight headed from Portland, Oregon, to Ontario, Canada, blew out. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
FDA allows Florida to import Canadian drugs
For the first time, the FDA is allowing a Florida health program to import some prescription drugs in bulk from Canada. Stacie Dusetzina, professor of health policy at Vanderbilt University, joins CBS News to explain why the state is facing pushback on the plan.
Hundreds of guns used in crimes in Canada smuggled from Texas
Mexican drug cartels are not the only ones who look to Texas to smuggle guns.
Delta passengers stuck overnight after flight diverted to remote Canada
A Delta flight was diverted to Canada on Sunday, leaving passengers stuck at a remote military base overnight.
Former chef charged with 14 counts of murder for selling suicide kits
Kenneth Law already faces charges for allegedly "counseling or aiding" suicides across Ontario province, according to documents.
Congress stalls on immigration policy negotiations
Bipartisan negotiations in Congress on immigration policy are stalling in the Senate. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains why.
Escaped kangaroo punches officer in face before being captured
The kangaroo was on the run for four days before officers found and captured her on Monday near Toronto.
Wolverines listed as threatened species under Endangered Species Act
Officials said climate change has threatened the species and reduced their numbers. Less than 300 wolverines are estimated to live in the contiguous U.S., according to the National Wildlife Federation.
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U.S. carries out new strikes on Iran as war intensifies
The U.S. announces new strikes on Iran just hours after a fourth consecutive nighttime barrage, as the war ramps back up over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Senior defense officials looking at Cuba military options
Military planners have examined options for possible action against Cuba, including an Army-led air assault involving the 101st Airborne Division.
Blanche faces questions on DOJ fund, Epstein files at Senate confirmation hearing
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department in a permanent capacity.
Will daylight saving time become permanent after House passes bill?
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
Trump overturns pause of ICE vehicle stops implemented after deadly shootings
Neither of the victims of the ICE shootings in Maine or Texas were the target of enforcement operations, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Clayton faces questions about election integrity, vows to enhance trust in DNI
Clayton, currently the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, is expected to succeed Bill Pulte, Trump's controversial acting director of national intelligence.
England-Argentina World Cup semifinal reignites painful historic rivalry
The World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina is a grudge match that will reopen decades-old wounds for both countries.
Why is Zelenskyy shaking up his cabinet amid successes against Russia?
Ukraine's president is shaking up his government just as observers note positive changes in the trajectory of the war with Russia.
Son of couple jailed in Iran "desperately worried" as stepdad's sentence extended
A man whose mother and stepfather are imprisoned in Iran tells CBS News "the hardest part is the uncertainty."
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NYPD officer says Brooklyn Bridge rescue happened on 3rd day with elite unit
Cristian Yepes was on his first week with the NYPD's elite Emergency Service Unit when he helped rescue a woman on the Brooklyn Bridge.
Here's what the Common Cents Act means for businesses, consumers
New law aims to address how businesses and consumers should transact amid the phase-out of the penny.
Blanche reiterates "anti-weaponization" fund is "dead" at confirmation hearing
"It is a moot issue, meaning there is no weaponization fund. The weaponization fund is dead," Blanche told lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Seal pup shot in head, third incident in less than year, hospital says
A three-week-old male harbor seal is in critical but stable condition and undergoing treatment at a Washington state wildlife center.
Will daylight saving time become permanent after House passes bill?
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
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Here's what the Common Cents Act means for businesses, consumers
New law aims to address how businesses and consumers should transact amid the phase-out of the penny.
Subaru recalls more than 541,000 vehicles over labeling error
Erroneous labels on some Subaru Crosstrek, Forester and Ascent cars could increase the risk of a crash, NHTSA said.
U.S. Mint to make $1 gold coin with Trump's face on it
It's the latest effort by President Trump to make his mark on Washington, D.C.
26 Meta workers sue over alleged AI-aided layoffs of employees on leave
A group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used AI to choose people for layoffs, disproportionately targeting those on medical, parental or family leave.
Scammers are using FaceTime to steal bank account passwords
The scheme begins with fake fraud alerts before shifting to a FaceTime call, where victims are tricked into exposing sensitive banking information.
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Senior defense officials looking at Cuba military options
Military planners have examined options for possible action against Cuba, including an Army-led air assault involving the 101st Airborne Division.
Blanche reiterates "anti-weaponization" fund is "dead" at confirmation hearing
"It is a moot issue, meaning there is no weaponization fund. The weaponization fund is dead," Blanche told lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Will daylight saving time become permanent after House passes bill?
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
U.S. Mint to make $1 gold coin with Trump's face on it
It's the latest effort by President Trump to make his mark on Washington, D.C.
Clayton faces questions about election integrity, vows to enhance trust in DNI
Clayton, currently the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, is expected to succeed Bill Pulte, Trump's controversial acting director of national intelligence.
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Introducing Norah O'Donnell's new health podcast
"Healthful with Norah O'Donnell" launches July 22.
Alzheimer's blood test may show who's likely to develop it in 5 to 10 years
A blood test may predict if apparently healthy older adults are likely to develop Alzheimer's symptoms in the next five or 10 years, researchers say.
Taco Bell removes some items amid outbreak
As of Tuesday, nearly 7,000 people in 34 states reported symptoms tied to a parasitic illness that, so far, has no official source. Carter Evans reports on what's suspected of being behind the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Cyclospora outbreak leaves consumers guessing which foods are safe
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
"Miracle on the Hudson" pilot, Capt. "Sully," shares Alzheimer's diagnosis
Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who famously landed a passenger jet on the Hudson River in 2009, said he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
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Senior defense officials looking at Cuba military options
Military planners have examined options for possible action against Cuba, including an Army-led air assault involving the 101st Airborne Division.
Son of couple jailed in Iran "desperately worried" as stepdad's sentence extended
A man whose mother and stepfather are imprisoned in Iran tells CBS News "the hardest part is the uncertainty."
Why is Zelenskyy shaking up his cabinet amid successes against Russia?
Ukraine's president is shaking up his government just as observers note positive changes in the trajectory of the war with Russia.
England-Argentina World Cup semifinal reignites painful historic rivalry
The World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina is a grudge match that will reopen decades-old wounds for both countries.
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U.S. carries out new strikes on Iran as war intensifies
The U.S. announces new strikes on Iran just hours after a fourth consecutive nighttime barrage, as the war ramps back up over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Behind the "Better in Person" talk show
Author and journalist Stephen Dubner, who rose to fame when he co-wrote The New York Times bestseller "Freakonomics," talks with "CBS Mornings" about launching his own weekly talk show on YouTube, "Better in Person." Dubner discusses how the show got its start, his wide range of guests and why he decided to self-finance it.
Insider at "The Wolf of Wall Street" firm opens up: "My lifestyle was insane"
The Paramount+ documentary "The Real Wolf of Wall Street" gives an inside look at Jordan Belfort's scandal-ridden firm, Stratton Oakmont.
Gelfand on "The Real Wolf of Wall Street"
"The Real Wolf of Wall Street," a new documentary from See It Now Studios on Paramount+, focuses on the real-life story of infamous stockbroker Jordan Belfort and his brokerage firm Stratton Oakmont. Howie Gelfand, a former partner at Stratton Oakmont, explains why he decided to be part of the documentary and how the 2013 film, "The Wolf of Wall Street," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, got the real story wrong.
Alan Ritchson on thriller "Motor City"
Alan Ritchson talks about starring in "Motor City," which has nearly no dialogue, how his process was different and why he thinks it will resonate with audiences.
States sue to block Paramount-WBD merger
A coalition of a dozen states on Monday sued to block Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, posing a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies. Paramount Skydance is the parent company of CBS News. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
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Backlash grows nationwide over data centers
There's growing backlash nationwide against AI data centers and now New York is hitting pause. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order to delay the building boom. Kelly O'Grady has more.
26 Meta workers sue over alleged AI-aided layoffs of employees on leave
A group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used AI to choose people for layoffs, disproportionately targeting those on medical, parental or family leave.
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.
Major utility bill increases requested
Utility companies requested $9.2 billion worth of rate increases in the second quarter of 2026, potentially impacting over 56 million Americans, according to a new report from PowerLines. Former Michigan utility commissioner Tremaine Phillips joins CBS News to discuss.
Scammers are using FaceTime to steal bank account passwords
The scheme begins with fake fraud alerts before shifting to a FaceTime call, where victims are tricked into exposing sensitive banking information.
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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.
Watch: Pentagon releases 19 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
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Booker grills Blanche about Ghislaine Maxwell
New Jersey Democratic Sen. Corey Booker grilled Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche about his meeting with Jeffrey Epstein ally and convicted criminal Ghislaine Maxwell during a Senate panel hearing on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. Booker also pressed Blanche about attending a dinner hosted by David Ellison, the CEO of Paramount Skydance, as a Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger bid continues. CBS News is owned by Paramount Skydance.
Blumenthal presses Blanche on Epstein files
Connecticut Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal pushed Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to meet with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse during Blanche's Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing.
Blanche testifies before Senate panel
Lawmakers pressed Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on a slew of issues during the first part of his confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns breaks down the key moments, which included questions about the Epstein files and the proposed "anti-weaponization" fund.
Clayton asked about Epstein victims' data
New Mexico Democratic Sen. Martin Heinrich questioned President Trump's nominee to be director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton, during a Senate panel confirmation hearing about the release of Jeffrey Epstein victims' personal information when he worked as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
Clayton grilled on 2020 election, Gabbard
Georgia Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff questioned President Trump's nominee for director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton, about who he believed won the 2020 presidential election. Ossoff also brought up Tulsi Gabbard's highly scrutinized presence at an FBI raid on an elections office in Fulton County, Georgia. Also, Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia, the vice chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, scolded Clayton for not being prepared to answer questions about Gabbard.
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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.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
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The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Sneak peek: Searching for Maya Millete
A young mother disappears. Investigators say her husband contacted spellcasters to put a hex on his wife so she wouldn’t leave him. "48 Hours" contributor Jonathan Vigliotti reports Saturday, July 22 at 10/9c on CBS and Paramount+.
Booker grills Blanche about Ghislaine Maxwell
New Jersey Democratic Sen. Corey Booker grilled Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche about his meeting with Jeffrey Epstein ally and convicted criminal Ghislaine Maxwell during a Senate panel hearing on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. Booker also pressed Blanche about attending a dinner hosted by David Ellison, the CEO of Paramount Skydance, as a Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger bid continues. CBS News is owned by Paramount Skydance.
Blumenthal presses Blanche on Epstein files
Connecticut Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal pushed Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to meet with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse during Blanche's Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing.
Sons of man killed by ICE speak out
Mexican immigrant Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Houston on July 7, after living in the U.S. for 35 years. ICE has claimed he "weaponized" his van during a traffic stop, an allegation disputed by his family. Ronaldo Salgado says he's feeling "a lot of guilt" over the his father's killing, telling CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez he wishes he could've been on the scene earlier before the fatal ICE shooting. His brother, Lorenzo Jr. Salgado, says he's not sure he'll "ever accept" that their father is dead.
Tillis gives fiery remarks at Blanche hearing
Sen. Thom Tillis delivered impassioned remarks at Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing for U.S. attorney general on Wednesday, criticizing the Biden administration's prosecution of some January 6 riot participants while also issuing a warning for the Trump administration.