FBI feared Pennsylvania would seize fabled Civil War gold, affidavit says
"I have probable cause to believe that a significant cache of gold is secreted in the underground cave," an FBI agent wrote.
"I have probable cause to believe that a significant cache of gold is secreted in the underground cave," an FBI agent wrote.
Tens of thousands of people are facing famine conditions across Ethiopia's war-torn Tigray region, where ethnic Tigray rebels are clashing with both Ethiopian and Eritrean forces. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joins CBSN from Johannesburg with the latest developments.
A U.S. envoy was among those visiting the region this week, hoping to negotiate a political solution. But there are obstacles, including the U.S. standoff with Iran.
Majed Abdulsamad was beaten and expelled from college for protesting against the regime in Syria as the country descended into civil war. Today, he’s helping other Syrians get a second chance with their education.
The Saudi-backed war against the Iran-backed Houthi in Yemen has led to one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, and experts have warned that the terrorist designation would only exacerbate the devastation.
Civil War heritage organizations have recognized Jackson's quiet role in history, one that she hid for all but the final three years of her life.
At least 25 people were killed and 110 wounded in the blast.
Azerbaijan said its army entered the first of three regions ceded by Armenia under a Russian-brokered peace deal. Also, hospitals are overwhelmed with coronavirus patients in Idlib, Syria's last opposition-controlled territory, and at least 37 people were killed in two days of unrest in Uganda as security forces try to quell protests triggered by the arrest of Bobi Wine, a popular musician running for president. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joined "CBSN AM" from Johannesburg with those headlines.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, says he sent troops into the Tigray region to disarm a "criminal junta," not start a war.
A new study shows how warfare can harm wildlife in countries where there is ongoing fighting. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joins CBSN with a look at the impact in several African nations.
As protests continue around the country calling for an end to racial and social inequalities, there's a new focus on how slavery and the Civil War are taught in schools. Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, a CBS News contributor and author of “Stamped from the Beginning,” joined CBSN to discuss.
Mississippi made history this weekend after lawmakers voted to change the state flag, which is the last one displaying a Confederate battle emblem. Kate Smith has the latest.
Mississippi lawmakers are considering erasing the Confederate battle emblem from the state flag. Mississippi is the last state to have a flag that includes the emblem.
Results coming in from Tuesday's primaries; Statues coming down across the country
HBO Max removed the Civil War drama from its streaming platform two weeks ago amid criticism over the film's depictions of slavery and racism.
New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie on why the celebration of Juneteenth matters and what it means for black America today.
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on coronavirus, Juneteenth and racial turmoil
After the Civil War, black cowboys played a key role in settling the West, and their heritage is honored by African American cowboys and rodeo riders today. "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-host Michelle Miller talked with members of the Compton Cowboys, a Los Angeles group of riders who take to the streets of South Central on horseback; and with participants in the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, named for the famed African American Wild West Show star.
The statue, which sits on state property, will move to storage while Governor Ralph Northam's administration works "with the community to determine its future."
As the country remembers all the lives lost during times of war, the Poppy Wall of Honor becomes available online for the first time. Retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral and USAA senior vice president John Bird joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to explain the history of Memorial Day and how Americans can use the digital wall to learn more.
The bestselling author of "News of the World" returns with a novel set during the waning years of the Civil War
Syrian refugees are facing new challenges amid the coronavirus pandemic. Syria lacks stable hospitals and reliable medical care nationwide, especially in refugee camps where women, children and families are struggling to survive. CBS News producer Pinar Sevinclidir takes a closer look.
A province in Syria's northwest, Idlib is the last opposition stronghold against the government of President Bashar al-Assad.
The killing of 33 Turkish forces in Syrian airstrikes, backed by Russia, has escalated the tense standoff between the major powers backing opposing sides in Syria's complex civil war. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.
Born with a rare defect, Jessica Jewett paints and draws with her mouth.
A local rescuer in Greece says "it defies logic" that people are risking walks alone in such extreme heat.
Cracks in Israel's political unity are widening over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the war against Hamas in Gaza.
North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency said Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore will mass pardon more than 175,000 marijuana convictions Monday
Jackson James Rice was set to become the first Caucasian to represent Tonga at an Olympic Games.
Surgeon general Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem.
Three people were taken to area hospitals in critical condition and two others were transported in stable condition, Indianapolis police said.
Firefighters say that more than 1,200 people have been evacuated as the 12,265-acre brushfire continues to burn near the I-5 Freeway in Gorman.
In an exclusive interview, Melinda French Gates stresses the critical role of women in the 2024 presidential election, revealing her likely endorsement.
The fire broke out just before 5 a.m. at a home in Newnan, a city about 40 miles southwest of Atlanta.
A unique collaboration between hunters and researchers is helping to track ticks and the diseases they spread.
A dog suffered a venomous bite from a copperhead snake while on a hiking trail near New Haven, Connecticut. The animal is receiving medical treatment.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem.
In an exclusive interview, Melinda French Gates stresses the critical role of women in the 2024 presidential election, revealing her likely endorsement.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem.
Four major cities in California were included in a Chapman University study of housing affordability around the world.
Waffle House CEO said the restaurant chain will hike menu prices after its "single largest" investment in the company's workforce.
Amid rising homelessness rates, city officials across nation are embracing rapid housing options emphasizing three factors: small, quick and cheap.
Millions of Americans could owe money to the IRS on June 17, with fines for missing payment on the rise.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore will mass pardon more than 175,000 marijuana convictions Monday
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled that state Rep. Carl Maughan violated professional standards while representing Bret Blevins in a crash that killed two men.
A new ad from President Biden's campaign is leaning into anti-Trump messaging and using the former president's legal issues against him.
Rep. Mike Turner, the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, said that he expects Speaker Mike Johnson to intervene if "improper" behavior occurs from new appointees Reps. Ronny Jackson and Scott Perry.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he plans to bring up a vote on restoring the bump stock ban under unanimous consent, which could be halted by opposition from just a single lawmaker.
Russian authorities said the toxic outbreak came from salads distributed by a popular online delivery service.
A unique collaboration between hunters and researchers is helping to track ticks and the diseases they spread.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem.
Millions today owe their lives to the work of the man who devoted his career to public health, but in recent years Dr. Anthony Fauci has been targeted by a partisan, anti-science spectrum of opponents.
There are millions today who owe their lives to the work of the man who devoted his career to public health. But in recent years Dr. Anthony Fauci, who combatted infectious diseases at the National Institutes of Health, has been targeted by a partisan, anti-science spectrum of opponents. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook talks with Dr. Fauci, author of the memoir "On Call: A Doctor's Journey in Public Service," about his role in countering indifference over the AIDS pandemic, and fighting misinformation about COVID-19.
Russian authorities said the toxic outbreak came from salads distributed by a popular online delivery service.
Russian reports say U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Gordon Black told a court he inadvertently stole some money, but did not threaten a Russian woman.
Jackson James Rice was set to become the first Caucasian to represent Tonga at an Olympic Games.
A local rescuer in Greece says "it defies logic" that people are risking walks alone in such extreme heat.
North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency said Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Fresh from her historic Oscar nod, Lily Gladstone stars in the new movie "Fancy Dance," which she calls the "most important" story of her career.
Three-time host Ariana DeBose kicked off Broadway's biggest night at the 77th annual Tony Awards in New York City. Some familiar names from favorite movies and TV shows were among the big winners. Alicia Keys' semi-autobiographical "Hell's Kitchen" and "Stereophonic," a play based on a fictional band in the 70s, led the evening with 13 nominations each.
See the full list of winners and nominees from the 2024 Tony Awards.
Before the Tony Awards are presented June 16, watch "Sunday Morning" and "CBS Mornings" behind-the-scenes features and interviews with this year's nominated performers and creatives.
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay revealed a startling bruise across his torso in a video where the chef said he was recently in a serious biking accident.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem.
Watch the full version of Margaret Brennan's interview with Bill Gates that aired on June 16, 2024, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
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.
A group of tech-driven artists from Oakland kicked off their inaugural Juneteenth hackathon this week, a tech event aimed at changing the way art is discovered and seen in their communities through a 21st century lens.
Wells Fargo fired over a dozen employees in May after investigating allegations that their keyboard activity was fake.
Climate change means there's a growing risk of spreading tropical diseases like dengue, which has seen a massive rise in cases in recent years. To limit the spread of such illnesses, scientists are using technological advancements like drones and artificial intelligence.
The world recorded its hottest month on record in May, and now, meteorologists say a heat dome currently centered over Mexico and the Southwest will shift this weekend, repositioning over the East by next week. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson explains what a heat dome is, and how long this one is expected to last.
A new study from 17 international scientists found that active pharmaceutical ingredients -- the part of medications that help make them effective -- are having increasingly negative impacts on animals and ecosystems across the world. The authors are calling on drug makers to design more sustainable products with environmental impacts in mind. Karen Kidd, one of the study's authors, joins CBS News to unpack the findings.
"The highway to climate hell": More than 75% of the entire global population experienced at least one month of extreme heat within the last year, scientists found. Here's what to know as temperatures continue to break records around the world.
A dramatic cosmic explosion is expected this summer. NASA says the event will be visible to even the naked eye.
Nine people, including two young children, were shot by a gunman who opened fire at a splash pad in a Detroit suburb on Saturday. It was part of a violent weekend that saw multiple shootings across the U.S. CBS News correspondent Charlie De Mar is in Rochester Hills, Michigan, with more.
Authorities say nine people were wounded Saturday after a man fired at least 28 shots at families trying to cool off at a community splash pad in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Police say the gunman, who struggled with mental health, calmly walked back to his car after the shooting and drove to a home less than a half-mile away. Police surrounded the house and say the shooter killed himself.
Three people were taken to area hospitals in critical condition and two others were transported in stable condition, Indianapolis police said.
After the forensic findings were posted to Facebook, a woman reached out to investigators and said she believed she was the victim's missing mother.
The shooting was sparked after an altercation between two groups. Round Rock's police chief said the two victims were not involved.
A dramatic cosmic explosion is expected this summer. NASA says the event will be visible to even the naked eye.
It was the final flight of Virgin's Unity spaceplane while the company transitions to a more capable spacecraft.
Astronaut Williams Anders died Friday, June 7, 2024, at the age of 90. In this "CBS Sunday Morning" story originally broadcast December 23, 2018, Anders and his fellow crewmates from Apollo 8, James Lovell and Frank Borman, talked with Lee Cowan about becoming the first humans to circle the moon, and of the photograph they brought back: the first image of the Earth above the lunar surface. Dubbed "Earthrise," it showed humanity the beauty and fragility of our home planet, and helped invigorate the environmental movement.
William Anders, who snapped one of the most iconic images of the space age, was killed when his small plane went down off the coast of Washington state.
The Starliner crew had to work around thruster problems and more helium leaks, but pulled off a successful space station docking.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographer Ed Spinelli.
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has disbanded the country's war cabinet, the group tasked with making critical decisions about the conflict in Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more on why the cabinet folded and what it could mean for the war.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pardoned more than 175,000 past marijuana convictions Monday, clearing the names of people who were found guilty of possessing small amounts of marijuana.
A Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 bound for Melbourne, Australia, was forced to divert to New Zealand Monday after a fire shut down one of its engines. The number of passengers on the flight and the cause of the fire were not immediately known, a Queenstown Airport spokesperson said.
Nine people, including two young children, were shot by a gunman who opened fire at a splash pad in a Detroit suburb on Saturday. It was part of a violent weekend that saw multiple shootings across the U.S. CBS News correspondent Charlie De Mar is in Rochester Hills, Michigan, with more.
Firefighters are trying to contain the massive, wind-fueled Post Wildfire about 60 miles northwest of Los Angeles that's been burning since Saturday. It's already the second California fire this year to exceed 14,000 acres with the season just underway. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.