3 American women found dead at beach resort in Belize
The city of Revere, Massachusetts, said in a social media post that the three women were local residents.
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Haiti gang violence impacts kids
Warning: Some details of this report may be disturbing. A new Amnesty International report shows the harrowing effect gang violence has had on children in Haiti. Miami Herald Caribbean correspondent Jacqueline Charles joins "The Daily Report" to discuss its impact.
Powerful earthquake in Caribbean triggers brief tsunami alerts
The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 7.6 earthquake occurred Saturday around 6:23 p.m. Eastern Time with an epicenter about 129 miles southwest of George Town, the capital of the Cayman Islands.
19 found dead in drifting vessel off coast of Nevis; investigation underway
The partially submerged boat contained decomposed human remains, officials said, and was towed to St. Kitts.
Guns, ammunition flowing from U.S. to Latin America and Caribbean
U.S. guns are fueling conflict in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Tropical Storm Sara forms in the Caribbean
Tropical Storm Sara developed in the Caribbean on Thursday, threatening parts of Central America with life-threatening and potentially catastrophic rain.
U.S. halts flights to Haiti after 3 planes hit by gunfire
U.S. airlines are barred from flying to Haiti for a month after 3 American carriers' planes are hit by gunfire amid relentless gang violence in the Caribbean nation.
Hurricane Rafael leaves Cuba reeling, moves into Gulf of Mexico
Cuba was reeling from a fierce major hurricane that ripped across the island and knocked out its power grid, after ravaging parts of the Cayman Islands and Jamaica.
Hurricane Rafael forms in Caribbean as path heads toward Cuba
Rafael, the 18th named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, became a hurricane on Tuesday evening as it approached the Cayman Islands.
Oscar weakens to tropical storm as it moves by Cuba
Oscar, which the National Hurricane Center characterized as "very small," is the 15th named storm of the hurricane season.
Coast Guard seizes 1,239 pounds of cocaine from "narco sub"
The U.S. Coast Guard said that it had offloaded more than $54 million worth of cocaine that was intercepted in the Caribbean Sea.
What to know after U.S. seizes Maduro's plane
Long-term tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela have escalated after U.S. authorities seized a luxury jet used by Venezuela's leader, Nicolás Maduro. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.
Gunmen storm mystery shipwreck that triggered massive oil spill
The Gulfstream's ownership remains a mystery. The barge that had been towing it vanished, along with the crew.
Hurricane Ernesto about to slam Bermuda
Hurricane Ernesto is barreling toward Bermuda, threatening the island with high winds and coastal flooding. CBS News' Dave Malkoff is catching up with shoppers and businesses preparing.
Bermuda awaits Hurricane Ernesto
Puerto Rico is cleaning up after Hurricane Ernesto rains slammed the island and its power supply. Ernesto could strengthen over the Caribbean next before entering Bermuda. CBS News' Dave Malkoff reports from Hamilton.
Where Hurricane Ernesto is headed next
Hurricane Ernesto is gaining strength in the Caribbean after drenching Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Now the storm is moving north into the Atlantic, where it's expected to continue strengthening as it heads toward Bermuda. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn have more.
Hurricane Ernesto headed to Bermuda
Hurricane Ernesto passed Puerto Rico Wednesday but concerns remain there of lingering power outages affecting at least 300,000 customers. Meanwhile, Ernesto is expected to strengthen while it travels to Bermuda. CBS News' Cristian Benavides has the latest.
Maps show Tropical Storm Ernesto's path and forecast
Ernesto is the fifth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. Here's where it could be headed.
Watch: Satellite video tracks Beryl's deadly 2-week journey
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season got off to a deadly start as Hurricane Beryl tore across the Caribbean, Mexico and eventually the U.S.
Watch Hurricane Beryl's historic journey
Over the course of two weeks, Beryl became a historic and disastrous storm that killed at least 20 people, devastated islands and communities and left millions without power and shelter. This is its journey from near the coast of Africa to the Caribbean, Mexico and up through the northeast U.S.
Florida grandmother sentenced for having ammo in Turks and Caicos
Sharitta Grier went to the Turks and Caicos Islands on a surprise Mother's Day vacation that ended with her in custody instead of returning to Florida.
Beryl expected to regain hurricane strength
Beryl, the earliest Category 5 hurricane recorded thanks to record-warm ocean waters, is expected to regain hurricane strength as it takes aim at Texas. The storm pummeled Mexico on Friday and left at least 11 dead across the Caribbean. It could hit south Texas as early as Sunday.
Hurricane Beryl bears down on Jamaica
Jamaica's prime minister has declared the island a disaster zone for the next seven days as Hurricane Beryl blows through. Tom Hanson has been monitoring the storm from Montego Bay and has the latest on conditions.
Hurricane Beryl reaches Jamaica's coast
Hurricane Beryl, now a Category 4 storm, has reached the coast of Jamaica as residents prepare for the powerful system that has already battered parts of Grenada and other Caribbean islands. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports from Montego Bay, and meteorologists Jessica Burch and KC Sherman look at what's ahead for Beryl.
Hurricane Beryl leaves "Armageddon-like" destruction in Grenada
The rampant destruction comes as experts warn "it only takes one landfalling hurricane to set back decades of development" on island nations.
Pope Francis' funeral date set as Vatican shows him lying in casket
The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on April 26 at St. Peter's Basilica after the pontiff lies in state there for three days.
Who will be the next pope? Here are some possible contenders
Pope Francis' death started a series of traditions that will culminate in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible candidates to be the next pope.
Can Trump fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell? Here's what to know.
President Trump again lashed out at Jerome Powell, calling him a "major loser" and urging the Fed Chair to immediately cut interest rates.
RFK Jr.'s autism study to amass medical records of many Americans
The autism study is planning to link confidential data "with broad coverage in the U.S. population" in one place for the first time.
Student loan borrowers in default face garnished wages
Nearly 10 million borrowers could be in default within a few months, according to the department.
Supreme Court to weigh clash over opt-outs for books on gender identity, sexuality
A Maryland school board decided to end parental opt-outs for instruction featuring storybooks that address gender identity and sexual orientation, sparking the dispute that's before the Supreme Court.
Harvard sues the Trump administration, alleging unlawful actions
Harvard President Alan Garber said the university is suing the Trump administration over freezing federal funding.
Protesters removed from Rep. Byron Donalds' chaotic town hall
A town hall hosted by Rep. Byron Donalds, a Florida Republican, was repeatedly interrupted by protesters.
Rep. Robert Garcia says he's in El Salvador to demand Maryland man's return
Rep. Robert Garcia traveled with lawmakers to El Salvador Monday to demand the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported.
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Supreme Court to weigh clash over opt-outs for books on gender identity, sexuality
A Maryland school board decided to end parental opt-outs for instruction featuring storybooks that address gender identity and sexual orientation, sparking the dispute that's before the Supreme Court.
Insurers colluded to limit coverage in wildfire-prone Calif. areas, suits say
Two lawsuits allege major home insurance companies have colluded to limit coverage in wildfire-prone California communities and force homeowners onto the state's last-resort insurance plan.
Protesters removed from Rep. Byron Donalds' chaotic town hall
A town hall hosted by Rep. Byron Donalds, a Florida Republican, was repeatedly interrupted by protesters.
Hegseth's chief of staff shifts to new role amid Pentagon upheaval
Hegseth's chief of staff Joe Kasper is moving to a new job, the latest staffing shift after days of upheaval at the Pentagon.
Student loan borrowers in default face garnished wages
Nearly 10 million borrowers could be in default within a few months, according to the department.
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Insurers colluded to limit coverage in wildfire-prone Calif. areas, suits say
Two lawsuits allege major home insurance companies have colluded to limit coverage in wildfire-prone California communities and force homeowners onto the state's last-resort insurance plan.
Student loan borrowers in default face garnished wages
Nearly 10 million borrowers could be in default within a few months, according to the department.
Can Trump fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell? Here's what to know.
President Trump again lashed out at Jerome Powell, calling him a "major loser" and urging the Fed Chair to immediately cut interest rates.
Harvard sues the Trump administration, alleging unlawful actions
Harvard President Alan Garber said the university is suing the Trump administration over freezing federal funding.
WalgreenS to pay $300 million settlement in opioid prescriptions case
Walgreens has agreed to pay the government $300 million to settle claims that it unlawfully filled millions of invalid prescriptions.
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Supreme Court to weigh clash over opt-outs for books on gender identity, sexuality
A Maryland school board decided to end parental opt-outs for instruction featuring storybooks that address gender identity and sexual orientation, sparking the dispute that's before the Supreme Court.
Trump's addiction funding cuts hurt recovery groups
When the Trump administration cut more than $11 billion in COVID-era funds to states, addiction recovery programs suffered swift losses.
Protesters removed from Rep. Byron Donalds' chaotic town hall
A town hall hosted by Rep. Byron Donalds, a Florida Republican, was repeatedly interrupted by protesters.
Hegseth's chief of staff shifts to new role amid Pentagon upheaval
Hegseth's chief of staff Joe Kasper is moving to a new job, the latest staffing shift after days of upheaval at the Pentagon.
Student loan borrowers in default face garnished wages
Nearly 10 million borrowers could be in default within a few months, according to the department.
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Trump's addiction funding cuts hurt recovery groups
When the Trump administration cut more than $11 billion in COVID-era funds to states, addiction recovery programs suffered swift losses.
RFK Jr.'s autism study to amass medical records of many Americans
The autism study is planning to link confidential data "with broad coverage in the U.S. population" in one place for the first time.
Should you try the "dinosaur time" trend for eating more greens?
A TikTok user has gone viral for a hilariously efficient way of eating more greens that she calls "dinosaur time."
Pope Francis' cause of death was stroke and heart failure, Vatican says
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 following a number of health issues in recent years. Here's what we know about his cause of death.
Supreme Court weighs dispute involving ACA's preventive-care coverage
The Affordable Care Act requires health insurers and group health plans to cover certain preventive-care services recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force at no cost to patients.
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Pope Francis' funeral date set as Vatican shows him lying in coffin
The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on April 26 at St. Peter's Basilica after the pontiff lies in state there for three days.
Who will be the next pope? Here are some possible contenders
Pope Francis' death on Monday started off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible candidates to be the next pope.
10 of Pope Francis' most heartwarming moments
From spinning with the Harlem Globetrotters to signing a Harley-Davidson, here are 10 memorable moments from Pope Francis' papacy.
Pope Francis left a last will and testament before his death
In the will, dated June 29, 2022, Pope Francis wrote that with the "feeling that the sunset of my earthly life is approaching," he wished to express his preferences for his burial.
Pope Francis' cause of death was stroke and heart failure, Vatican says
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 following a number of health issues in recent years. Here's what we know about his cause of death.
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George Clooney jokes about dyeing his iconic silver hair for Broadway
George Clooney dyed his hair to star in the Broadway adaptation of "Good Night and Good Luck," and he knows it's catching people off guard.
George Clooney on making his Broadway debut
George Clooney made his Broadway debut in "Good Night, and Good Luck," playing CBS News legend Edward R. Murrow. Clooney talks to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about preparing for the role in our "Road to the Tonys" series.
Jasmine Amy Rogers on playing Betty Boop
Jasmine Amy Rogers has been called "Broadway's newest star" for her standout performance as Betty Boop in "BOOP! The Musical." The actress talks to "CBS Mornings" about navigating the colorful role and how it has impacted her.
Extended interview: David Hyde Pierce
In this web exclusive, "Frasier" star David Hyde Pierce, now appearing on Broadway in "Pirates! The Penzance Musical," talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about playing physical comedy; tweaking Gilbert & Sullivan's "The Pirates of Penzance" for today's audience; his early television roles that led to the part of Dr. Niles Crane on "Frasier"; and his relationship with his husband, Brian.
David Hyde Pierce, the very model of a modern Major-General, in "Pirates! The Penzance Musical"
The "Frasier" star is back on the Broadway stage in a jazzy re-working of the Gilbert & Sullivan classic, transplanted to New Orleans.
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Could a federal judge break up Google? Here's what to know.
U.S. Department of Justice attorneys are seeking to impose sweeping penalties on Google after a court ruled the tech giant is a monopoly.
Fake job seekers are flooding the market, thanks to AI
Companies say fake job seekers are using artificial intelligence to get remote jobs, often in an attempt to steal insider secrets.
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.
Scientist on reviving extinct dire wolves
Biotech company Colossal Bioscience has made headlines for saying it brought the dire wolf species back from extinction. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser spoke with the company's chief science officer, Beth Shapiro, who broke down the science and motivations behind the project.
About 429,200 wireless phone chargers recalled over fire hazard
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
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NASA images show peanut-shaped asteroid during high-speed flyby
This asteroid is bigger than scientists anticipated, about 5 miles long and 2 miles wide at its widest point — resembling a deformed peanut.
NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
Breaking down the return of dire wolves
Colossal Biosciences says it successfully gene-edited gray wolves to carry traits of the extinct dire wolf. Founder and CEO Ben Lamm and Chief Science Officer Beth Shapiro discuss the research and rising controversy.
Scientists find "strongest evidence yet" of life on distant planet
A British-U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life.
Can climate change really create zombie fungi, like in "The Last of Us"?
As the HBO series "The Last of Us" returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality?
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Nadine Menendez convicted on all counts in bribery trial
A jury has convicted Nadine Menendez, the wife of convicted former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, for her role in a years-long bribery scheme with her husband.
El Paso Walmart shooter pleads guilty to capital murder in 2019 attack
Patrick Crusius, who killed 23 people in a shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, in 2019, pleaded guilty to capital murder in a state district court.
Denton County commissioner injured, husband killed in stabbing
The grandson of County Commissioner Bobbie Mitchell was arrested in the stabbing, police say.
Tycoon facing death penalty has her jail term cut in money laundering case
Truong My Lan had already lost a challenge against the death penalty in a separate case in which she was found guilty of stealing money from Saigon Commercial Bank.
Was an Oregon teen the mastermind behind her father's murder?
After Aaron Friar and his 15-year-old daughter Ellie vanished from their Medford, Oregon, home, investigators arrived to discover a horrific scene – and soon after, evidence of a murder plot is revealed.
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NASA images show peanut-shaped asteroid during high-speed flyby
This asteroid is bigger than scientists anticipated, about 5 miles long and 2 miles wide at its widest point — resembling a deformed peanut.
When and where to see the Lyrid meteor shower's peak
During the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower, 10 to 20 meteors could be seen per hour, NASA says.
NASA's most senior astronaut returns to Earth with 2 cosmonauts
Don Pettit, NASA's oldest active astronaut, marked his 70th birthday by landing on the steppe of Kazakhstan after 220 days in space.
NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
Astronomer on new evidence pointing to life
Astronomers say they have discovered "the strongest evidence yet" of life on a distant planet, although, they stress that more research is needed. Chief astronomer and planetarium director of the Franklin Institute Derrick Pitts joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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From the archives: 1970 Earth Day report
From April 22, 1970, CBS News covers the first ever Earth Day with reports from across the United States. Note: This CBS News program aired in 1970 and includes terminology that adhered to the standards of its time. It is presented here with minimal edits.
How Pope Francis reshaped the Catholic Church
Pope Francis leaves behind a lasting legacy of change for the Catholic Church. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser explains.
Reporter's Notebook: Pope Francis and acceptance
In his embrace of a man with a genetic disorder, Pope Francis offers a lesson in acceptance. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson has the story.
Mother recounts being blessed by Pope Francis
As the world mourns Pope Francis, some Catholics are sharing memories and stories of how he affected their lives. Mychael Schilmoeller, a mother from Minnesota, met the pontiff in 2020 while eight months pregnant and joins CBS News to share the experience.
Pope Francis' embrace of people on the margins
When Pope Francis first appeared after his election in 2013, he did so in a simple white cassock with a wooden cross. Francis was also the first pope from Latin America -- celebrated for his humility and love for the people. James Grimaldi, executive editor of the National Catholic Reporter, joins to discuss.