World is entering era of "water bankruptcy," U.N. report warns
Water sources are being depleted faster than they can be restored, according to a new report from United Nations researchers.
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Researchers search for new sources of fresh water
Researchers are searching for fresh water in a place you would never expect it, by drilling hundreds of feet below the seafloor in the North Atlantic off the coast of Massachusetts. Dave Malkoff explains.
Why thousands of people in rural West Virginia lack reliable drinking water
About 250,000 West Virginia residents rely on untreated sources of water, like natural springs or aquifers from coal mines.
Harvey in Beaumont, Texas
CBS News Correspondent Anna Werner reports from Beaumont, Texas to share the latest on the recovery efforts after Hurricane Harvey.
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Plot to bomb Colorado synagogue thwarted by FBI; 11-year-old running to honor fallen heroes.
Synagogue attack thwarted by FBI
The FBI said it broke up a plot to bomb a synagogue in Pueblo, Colorado. According to officials, the suspect also tried to poison drinking water at the synagogue. Jeff Pegues reports.
Study on fluoride removal's effects
New research suggests that removing fluoride from America's public water systems would increase tooth decay in children and costs for dental care. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., says the mineral is linked to health issues. Dr. Lisa Simon, a co-author of the study, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the findings.
EPA to weaken limits on "forever chemicals"
The EPA announced it will roll back limits established by the Biden administration on "forever chemicals" in drinking water. "Forever chemicals" don't break down easily and are found in water, air, soil and fish. Research connects them to a range of serious illnesses. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know.
Breaking down rollbacks on forever chemical limits
The Environmental Protection Agency is moving to roll back limits on toxic "forever chemicals." Emily Donovan, co-founder of "Clean Cape Fear," joins to discuss.
Pennsylvania residents say jet fuel leak poisoned their drinking water
In 2024, Sunoco Pipeline spilled more fuel than any other pipeline in the United States, according to data reviewed by CBS News.
Jet fuel contaminates community's drinking water
When Kristine Wojnovich and her husband bought their home 20 years ago in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania, it was everything they wanted — until one day in 2023, when she turned on her kitchen faucet. Jim Axelrod reports.
These 28 major U.S. cities are sinking, study finds
34 million people live in one of these major U.S. cities that's sinking, new research shows. See if your area is on the list — and how quickly the land is moving.
Saltwater intrusion on the Mississippi River
Communities along the Mississippi River are facing a growing threat from an intrusion of saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico. Kati Weis reports it's impacting the seafood industry and raising concerns about the safety of New Orleans' drinking water.
Eye on America: Locally sourced water & more
We see the ripple effect of a locally sourced water company reviving an Idaho mining town. And we learn some small tips to save big at the grocery store amid rising inflation. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
NASA warns of saltwater contamination
Over the next century, three of four coastal communities will face the threat of saltwater contaminating drinking and irrigation water because of rising sea levels, according to NASA. It's already happening along the Delaware Bay on the East Coast. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has more.
Most endangered rivers list revealed
Nearly everyone in the U.S. lives within a mile of a river, but half the rivers in the country have unsafe levels of pollution that threaten the water quality. The nonprofit conservation group American Rivers highlighted threats to rivers with its 2025 "Most Endangered Rivers" list. American Rivers President and CEO Tom Kiernan joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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See which U.S. rivers are considered the most endangered
The list of 10 most endangered rivers of 2025, according to the nonprofit American Rivers, includes the Mississippi River and the lower Rio Grande.
"Rivers are places where souls heal." Mismanaged, they can be devastating.
"Rivers are places where people's souls heal," says Heather Taylor-Miesle, senior vice president of conservation at non-profit American Rivers. But many of those rivers in the U.S. are in danger. Pollution, flooding and mismanagement are rampant across U.S. waterways, and this year, 10 rivers have been listed among American Rivers' most endangered. But Taylor-Miesle says that while those threats persist, so does hope — as long as communities take action.
Report: Water recycling could help crisis
Seven western states rely on the Colorado River Basin, but drought and climate change are causing water shortages in the region. Recycling treated wastewater is a proven way to ease pressure on the Colorado River, but a new report finds that many states are failing to take advantage of it. Mark Gold, one of the UCLA authors of that report and director of Water Scarcity Solutions at the Natural Resources Defense Council, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
What to know about fluoride in water following Utah's ban
Utah's ban on fluoride in public water and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s comments on fluoride have prompted questions about its safety in drinking water.
Impact of Utah's potential fluoride ban
Utah could be the first state to ban wide-scale fluoridation of public water. Supporters say a ban would give people the freedom to make their own medical decisions, but one family says it would make their medical care much more difficult.
Study finds contaminants in U.S. tap water
A new report from the nonprofit Environmental Working Group shows millions of Americans are drinking water tainted with unsafe levels of chemicals, metals and radioactive substances. Sydney Evans, a senior science analyst at the nonprofit, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the findings.
Utah seems set to become first state to ban fluoride in public water systems
Utah appears to be the first state ready to put a full ban on fluoride in public water systems under a bill that doesn't allow cities or communities to decide for themselves.
How to sleep, breathe and drink water better, according to an expert
Michael Breus, a clinical psychologist and author of "Sleep Drink Breathe: Simple Daily Habits for Profound Long-Term Health," shares tips on how to better hydrate and more.
What to know about the newly identified chemical in U.S. drinking water
Researchers have identified a chemical in certain tap water across the United States as chloronitramide anion. Here's what to know.
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Fate of Senate funding deal looks uncertain as DHS shutdown grinds on
Senate Democrats are still pushing for reforms to ICE on Day 40 of the DHS shutdown and plan to put forward a counteroffer. Follow live updates.
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Iran mocks Trump, rejects points suggested by U.S. for peace talks
Iran's state media say the regime has rejected points suggested by the Trump administration as the basis of a potential peace deal.
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A security warning, buried: How a classified TSA report stalled inside DHS
An internal watchdog report in the Department of Homeland Security identified serious vulnerabilities in TSA's screenings at airports nationwide .
Savannah Guthrie gives first interview since mom vanished: "It is unbearable"
Savannah Guthrie said her family is in agony as she made a tearful plea for someone "to do the right thing" nearly two months after Nancy Guthrie disappeared.
We asked every lawmaker in Congress what they're doing to end the DHS shutdown
Lawmakers and President Trump appear to be edging closer to a framework to wrap up the Department of Homeland Security shutdown — but a breakthrough has remained out of reach. CBS News contacted every House and Senate office to ask what they're doing to end the shutdown.
Shock, disbelief at Houston airport as 36% of TSA officers call out: "Insane"
"This is the first time I've experienced something like this in my entire life," one traveler said as TSA lines snaked through George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
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Husband of U.S. soldier killed in Kuwait on what her service meant
The Minnesota mom of two and U.S. soldier was days from returning home from her tour in Kuwait when she was killed in an Iranian strike.
Supreme Court sides with internet provider in dispute over pirated music
The Supreme Court ruled that internet service provider Cox Communications cannot be held liable for copyright infringement by its subscribers.
Mikaela Shiffrin wins record-tying 6th overall World Cup skiing title
The 31-year-old American matched Austrian downhill great Annemarie Moser-Pröll, who won her six titles in the 1970s.
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Supreme Court sides with internet provider in dispute over pirated music
The Supreme Court ruled that internet service provider Cox Communications cannot be held liable for copyright infringement by its subscribers.
Savannah Guthrie gives first interview since mom vanished: "It is unbearable"
Savannah Guthrie said her family is in agony as she made a tearful plea for someone "to do the right thing" nearly two months after Nancy Guthrie disappeared.
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Husband of U.S. soldier killed in Kuwait on what her service meant
The Minnesota mom of two and U.S. soldier was days from returning home from her tour in Kuwait when she was killed in an Iranian strike.
Bear cubs taken into care after mom is euthanized for attacking people
The orphaned bear cubs will receive intensive care even as their exposure to humans is limited, the San Diego Humane Society said.
Record-high temperatures possible in 17 states as heat wave expands
Seventeen states could break daily temperature records on Wednesday, as the heat wave that has been scorching the West expands into the central U.S.
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Record share of Americans carry credit card debt, can't pay off bills
About 111 million Americans are carrying credit card balances, a 17% increase in five years, new research shows.
FDA says billionaire's claims about cancer drug Anktiva are misleading
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
Judge calls Pentagon's moves against AI firm Anthropic "troubling"
A judge sharply questioned a lawyer for the federal government on Tuesday over the Pentagon's efforts to cut Anthropic's AI out of its classified systems.
FedEx to offer same-day delivery as it battles with Amazon, other retailers
FedEx said it will give customers the option of two-hour or end-of-day delivery, including for large and oversized packages.
OpenAI pulls the plug on its Sora AI video app
OpenAI said Tuesday that it will discontinue the company's Sora app, which let users create AI-generated videos.
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Supreme Court sides with internet provider in dispute over pirated music
The Supreme Court ruled that internet service provider Cox Communications cannot be held liable for copyright infringement by its subscribers.
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A security warning, buried: How a classified TSA report stalled inside DHS
An internal watchdog report in the Department of Homeland Security identified serious vulnerabilities in TSA's screenings at airports nationwide.
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Fate of Senate funding deal looks uncertain as DHS shutdown grinds on
Senate Democrats are still pushing for reforms to ICE on Day 40 of the DHS shutdown and plan to put forward a counteroffer. Follow live updates.
Court denies appeal to stop Riverside County Sheriff's election probe
A California sheriff running for governor has seized more than half a million ballots cast in a November special election from county election officials, saying he's investigating a ballot count discrepancy.
DOJ found no evidence of a crime in Fed renovation project, prosecutor admits
The Justice Department's investigation of a $2.5 billion renovation project at the Federal Reserve found no evidence of a crime, a federal prosecutor privately conceded under questioning by a judge.
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FDA says billionaire's claims about cancer drug Anktiva are misleading
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Complex procedure saves officer with chest pain, heart condition
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
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Iranians who hoped war would bring change now say they feel "doomed"
Some Iranians who'd hoped for regime change say the realities of the U.S. and Israel's war have been a "rude awakening," and they just want it to stop.
2 NATO allies report Russian drone impacts amid huge attack on Ukraine
NATO members Estonia and Latvia say Russian drones hit their territory amid one of Moscow's biggest assaults on Ukraine.
Skeleton of famed musketeer possibly found in Dutch church
D'Artagnan was killed during the siege of Maastricht in 1673. His final resting place has remained a mystery ever since.
Mikaela Shiffrin wins record-tying 6th overall World Cup skiing title
The 31-year-old American matched Austrian downhill great Annemarie Moser-Pröll, who won her six titles in the 1970s.
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Iran mocks Trump, rejects points suggested by U.S. for peace talks
Iran's state media say the regime has rejected points suggested by the Trump administration as the basis of a potential peace deal.
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"NCIS" star on show's 500th episode
Rocky Carroll, who has played the role of Director Leon Vance on "NCIS" for nearly two decades, joins to discuss the show's 500th episode, which aired Tuesday.
Rocky Carroll on major "NCIS" twist
(Alert: Spoilers ahead!) Actor Rocky Carroll, who has played beloved "NCIS" director Leon Vance for 18 season, talks with "CBS Mornings" about a shocking twist in the series in the show's 500th episode and what he would tell his younger self.
Makers of "The AI Doc" on tech's peril, promise
A new documentary examines the artificial intelligence boom and its potential risks to humanity, featuring interviews with top AI company CEOs and other experts. Co-director Charlie Tyrell and producer Ted Tremper join CBS News to discuss the making of the film, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Patrick Ball on medical drama "The Pitt"
"The Pitt" star Patrick Ball tells "CBS Mornings" he had been auditioning since 2013 and didn't think his acting dreams were "ever going to happen" when he was cast in the medical drama. He also opens up about how the series is personal for him.
Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
In 2005, the "Friends" star played Valerine Cherish, a washed-up sitcom actress, in the HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback.
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Verdict in landmark trial against Meta
A jury in New Mexico found Meta, which operates Facebook and Instagram, misled users about safety and enabled child sexual exploitation on its platforms. A judge has ordered the tech giant to pay $375 million in civil damages. Meta says it will appeal the verdict.
Jury finds Meta liable in child safety trial
The New Mexico Department of Justice has won a landmark trial against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the details.
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.
New Mexico jury finds Meta violated protection law over exploitation claims
The landmark decision comes after a nearly seven-week trial. Jurors sided with state prosecutors who argued that Meta prioritized profits over safety.
Anthropic's case against Pentagon underway
The artificial intelligence company Anthropic is challenging the Pentagon in court after the Trump administration designated it a national security risk. Tom Dupree, former deputy assistant attorney general under President George W. Bush, joins with analysis.
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600-year-old pinot noir grape seed found in medieval hospital
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
Pit viper among new species discovered in cave in Cambodia
Researchers in Cambodia surveyed dozens of previously unexplored caves and found several species never seen before, including a pit viper that is still being studied.
How a fun nature app aids science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
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Savannah Guthrie gives first interview since mom vanished: "It is unbearable"
Savannah Guthrie said her family is in agony as she made a tearful plea for someone "to do the right thing" nearly two months after Nancy Guthrie disappeared.
Wife of Hawaii doctor testifies at his trial
Arielle Konig testified that her husband, anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig, attempted to stab her with a syringe, and when that failed she said he repeatedly bashed her head with a rock during a birthday hike one year ago. Gerhardt Konig has pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder of his wife. Matt Gutman reports.
Verdict in landmark trial against Meta
A jury in New Mexico found Meta, which operates Facebook and Instagram, misled users about safety and enabled child sexual exploitation on its platforms. A judge has ordered the tech giant to pay $375 million in civil damages. Meta says it will appeal the verdict.
Cold case murder of K-9 officer's wife could hinge on dog's cause of death
Paul Kovacich's defense team contends that long-suppressed evidence debunks claims that he killed his dog weeks before his wife disappeared.
Wife of Hawaii doctor takes stand 1 year after he allegedly tried to kill her
Arielle Konig took the stand to testify against her husband, anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig, exactly one year after he allegedly tried to kill her by pushing her off a cliff during a hike in Hawaii.
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Fireball captured on video as meteor streaks across Pacific Northwest sky
As the number of people with cameras on their dashboards and doorbells has grown, so have reports of such sightings.
NASA to spend $20 billion on ambitious moon base
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
Artemis II back on launch pad for moon mission
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
Possible meteorite crashes into Houston area home, officials say
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
Eileen Collins on breaking barriers in space
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Robot umpire system makes MLB debut
Major League Baseball returns Wednesday with a new system in place. For the first time, players and managers can challenge ball and strike calls using a robot umpire system known as the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system. Kris Van Cleave reports.
"NCIS" star on show's 500th episode
Rocky Carroll, who has played the role of Director Leon Vance on "NCIS" for nearly two decades, joins to discuss the show's 500th episode, which aired Tuesday.
Iraq war veteran on Iran war
Phil Klay, a U.S. Marine veteran who fought in Iraq and is an English professor at Fairfield University, weighs in on the U.S. operation against Iran and the contradictions among members of the Trump administration on the conflict's objectives.
U.S. soldier's husband on her death
Joey Amor, the husband of Army Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, who was one of the six soldiers killed at a command center in Kuwait when the Iran war began, sat down with CBS News to talk about the impacts of losing his wife. CBS News's Jonah Kaplan has more.
Markets reacts to possible peace Iran talks
Oil prices dropped with news of possible U.S.-Iran peace talks. Isabel Wang, a markets reporter for MarketWatch, joins with more.