4th set of human remains found at drought-stricken Lake Mead
It was the fourth time human remains were discovered since its shorelines began retreating due to the drought's impact.
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California imposes restrictions on water use
California is imposing harsh restrictions on water usage as the state faces its worst drought in recorded history. Josué Medellín-Azuara, associate professor at University Of California Merced, speaks with CBS News' Ali Bauman on the impact of this crisis on the state's resources.
Drought in L.A. area hits region hard
A water shortage emergency has been declared in the Los Angeles area, limiting outdoor water usage to just once a week. Professor Barton H. "Buzz" Thompson, Robert E. Paradise professor of natural resources Law at Stanford University, joins CBS News to discuss how this will impact people in the region.
Drought could impact millions of Americans
Tens of millions of Americans will likely face another dangerously dry summer. NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies climate scientist Benjamin Cook joins CBS News to discuss more.
Amid historic drought, one Texas city is almost out of water
Residents of Gunter, Texas, are forbidden from watering lawns and being asked to curb water use for dishes, laundry.
Fires ravage drought-stricken West
Scorching heat and dry conditions are fueling wildfires in nearly a dozen states. In Texas, extreme dry conditions have sparked multiple fires that have burned homes and ravaged the region in recent days. Omar Villafranca has more.
Missouri governor warns of spreading drought's impact on farm families
Gov. Mike Parson, a farmer himself, declared a drought alert in a bid to get state agencies to "lessen the impact," as families face "really tough decisions."
NASA satellite images reveal Lake Mead's dramatic water loss since 2000
Lake Mead is at its lowest water levels since 1937 – which was just two years after the Hoover Dam was completed.
Italy's rivers dry up, farm fields bake amid drought and heat wave
While record-setting temperatures have subsided, wildfires and Italy's worst drought in decades are still putting lives at risk.
Weeks of triple-digit heat spark wildfires in Texas as nation scorches
Drought conditions driven by weeks of triple-digit heat are turning Texas into a tinderbox.
Europe faces record-breaking heat wave
Europe is facing a record-breaking heat wave. The UK has declared a state of emergency, wildfires are burning across Spain, France and Greece and hundreds of deaths in Portugal and Spain have been attributed to the extreme heat. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio is in London's Hyde Park where people are turning to public lakes for relief.
States brace for dangerous heatwave
The triple digit temperatures pose an increased risk of heat illnesses, officials say.
Italy faces historic drought
"Europe is struggling through record breaking temperatures, with Portugal and Spain reaching the triple-digits. Italy is in the midst of a severe drought that is threatening some of the country's most famous food exports. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green from one Italian region that is running out of water."
Olive oil, risotto rice and pasta under threat as northern Italy suffers drought
The Po River Valley, which produces 40% of Italy's food like pasta and wine, is in a government state of emergency.
Historic drought in Italy threatens pasta
Italy's farmers are facing devastation because of relentless heat waves and a record drought. As Chris Livesay reports from an olive orchard where half the production has died, Italian specialty products will soon be less plentiful and more expensive.
Celebrities fined for using too much water
Severe droughts in California have led some counties to enact unprecedented water budgets. But a CBS Los Angeles investigation found that celebrities like Kourtney Kardashian and Sylvester Stallone are using as much as three times their allotted water budget. David Goldstein, the CBS Los Angeles reporter who led this investigation, joins Ben Tracy on CBS News to discuss.
Some L.A.-area celebrities using way too much water amid drought curbs
Some A-list celebrities with multimillion dollar mansions in and around Calabasas are on a water budget like every other house.
Colorado River Basin plans for a drier future
Seven states and 30 Native American tribes lying in the Colorado River Basin prepare to make hard choices as water levels plummet due to a 22-year drought. Bill Whitaker reports.
The Colorado River in crisis
The Colorado River's Lake Powell and Lake Mead, the two biggest reservoirs in the country, were nearly full in 2000. Today, they sit at just about 30% of capacity.
Lake Mead shrinks to record low amid punishing drought
The reservoir is now below 30% capacity.
Satellite images reveal Utah's Great Salt Lake is drying up
A slow motion disaster is underway in Utah. Satellite images revealed the Great Salt Lake's water levels have been depleting over the decades. John Blackstone explains why.
Great Salt Lake water levels hit all-time low
Water levels in the Great Salt Lake in Utah hit an all-time low this week, making it the second time in less than a year that the lake reached record-low water levels. John Blackstone reports on the dramatic impact that the drying body of water is having on its surrounding environment.
Great Salt Lake hit record low water level for second time in less than a year
Thirty years ago, the Great Salt Lake covered 3,000 square miles, but is now at its lowest level ever recorded.
Weather, humanitarian aid cuts strike Sudan
The World Food Programme announced last month that it can no longer provide humanitarian aid to many people in South Sudan. The East-African country has also been ravaged by flood and drought, leaving millions in devastating conditions. Deborah Patta reports.
Lake Mead reveals sunken WWII-era boat as water levels plummet
Experts say climate change and drought have led to the lake dropping to its lowest level since it was full about 20 years ago.
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U.S. military lays groundwork for potential action around Cuba
Some units would "possibly [be] needed in 90-120 days," according to an internal Army message reviewed by CBS News.
Supreme Court lets Trump administration use SAVE database for now
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration in its push to use a controversial database to review state voter rolls for potential noncitizens.
Trump-Xi visit wraps up with few achievements announced
President Trump described Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit this week as "very productive," though the White House has said little about what was achieved during the summit.
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Iran proposes a 7-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's president says Tehran wants a deal with the U.S. before November's midterm elections, as the regime puts an offer on the table.
Facebook found liable of deceiving users in Cambridge Analytica case
The two-week trial in New Mexico centered on accusations Facebook deceived users about a data breach.
30 partially clothed men found in frat basement in alleged hazing incident
Two 20-year-olds have been arrested and charged with hazing and disorderly conduct in relation to the incident.
Hurricane Nolo could cause "catastrophic" flooding in Hawaii, forecasters warn
A hurricane watch is in effect for Hawaii County due to the storm, which could dump up to 3 feet of rain on Hawaii's Big Island.
Jane Doe who accused Jay-Z of sexual assault formally recants her claims
The anonymous woman who accused Jay-Z of sexually assaulting her said in a new court filing that she never met the rap mogul.
ICE wasted millions in rapid push to expand detention capacity, watchdog finds
With an unprecedented budget, ICE spent billions in a rush to expand its detention network, the Government Accountability Office found.
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Ready or not, here come the AI gadgets, from "charms" to smart speakers
Meta, Microsoft and other major tech companies are developing a range of AI products for consumers, from wearables to speakers.
A U.S. doctor survived a deadly strike in Gaza. Why he plans to go back.
Dr. Feroze Sidhwa was working at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis when an Israeli strike hit the surgical unit he was in.
Tasia Fortune's hanging was "staged" after her death, police say
Authorities haven't disclosed the exact cause of Fortune's death, but they did rule it a homicide and have arrested two men.
Facebook found liable of deceiving users in Cambridge Analytica case
The two-week trial in New Mexico centered on accusations Facebook deceived users about a data breach.
Soaring U.S. diesel prices slam local communities as fuel costs surge
The surge in diesel prices this year is putting a financial squeeze on schools, farms and small businesses around the U.S.
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Ready or not, here come the AI gadgets, from "charms" to smart speakers
Meta, Microsoft and other major tech companies are developing a range of AI products for consumers, from wearables to speakers.
Facebook found liable of deceiving users in Cambridge Analytica case
The two-week trial in New Mexico centered on accusations Facebook deceived users about a data breach.
Soaring U.S. diesel prices slam local communities as fuel costs surge
The surge in diesel prices this year is putting a financial squeeze on schools, farms and small businesses around the U.S.
New bill would lower Social Security retirement age for some workers
Workers in physically demanding jobs should be able to collect full Social Security retirement benefits at age 60, a Michigan lawmaker says.
Why the bond market is freaking out, and what it means for your money
Investors are increasingly nervous about rising inflation, which could require the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates.
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Supreme Court lets Trump administration use SAVE database for now
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration in its push to use a controversial database to review state voter rolls for potential noncitizens.
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Iran proposes a 7-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's president says Tehran wants a deal with the U.S. before November's midterm elections, as the regime puts an offer on the table.
Duckworth slams Trump's "foolhardy plan" to make triumphal arch a military complex
Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois is demanding the Pentagon and Federal Aviation Administration reject President Trump's call to convert plans for a massive triumphal arch into a "top grade Military Complex."
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U.S. military lays groundwork for potential action around Cuba
Some units would "possibly [be] needed in 90-120 days," according to an internal Army message reviewed by CBS News.
ICE wasted millions in rapid push to expand detention capacity, watchdog finds
With an unprecedented budget, ICE spent billions in a rush to expand its detention network, wasting millions in the process, the Government Accountability Office found.
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Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
Bone health and the "silent disease": 4 things women should know
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.
Even the smallest joys can help prevent suicide, researchers say
New research highlights common themes shared by people who found reasons to keep living through dark times.
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JB Pritzker reveals GLP-1 use, pressed on possible presidential run
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
Her son was dying, but his rare cancer made it difficult to get the right drug
As knowledge about genetics advances, some doctors say cancers should be defined by their mutations, not the tissues where they manifest.
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A U.S. doctor survived a deadly strike in Gaza. Why he plans to go back.
Dr. Feroze Sidhwa was working at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis when an Israeli strike hit the surgical unit he was in.
Ukrainian kids learn to fly drones for a future shaped by Russia's invasion
A Ukrainian nonprofit group is teaching kids to make, service and fly simple drones, to help them be "useful in the future in their country."
Cheetah cubs survive powerful storms, mother's illness at zoo
It might take a year before it's clear the cubs will survive the crucial period after their birth, the zoo's curator said.
Was Netanyahu's fiery U.N. speech aimed at his own political survival?
Israel's embattled leader lashed out at New York's mayor in a heated U.N. address, but a veteran analyst says his real targets were Israeli voters and President Trump.
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Iran proposes a 7-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's president says Tehran wants a deal with the U.S. before November's midterm elections, as the regime puts an offer on the table.
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Book excerpt: "The Steps" by Sylvester Stallone
In his memoir, the actor writes of his early struggles, leading to writing his screenplay for the Oscar-winning hit "Rocky."
Ziggy Marley on dad Bob Marley's legacy
Jamaican musician Ziggy Marley shares memories of his father, Bob Marley, and discusses his new children's book, "True to Myself."
Jane Doe who accused Jay-Z of sexual assault formally recants her claims
The anonymous woman who accused Jay-Z of sexually assaulting her said in a new court filing that she never met the rap mogul.
Sylvester Stallone on writing "Rocky"
Sylvester Stallone reflected on writing his 1976 film "Rocky" in three and a half days. He told CBS Sunday Morning's Tracy Smith he had "to give credence to some sort of divine guidance" for his creative breakthrough.
Lainey Wilson remembers Dolly Parton's legacy
Country music star Lainey Wilson spoke with "Entertainment Tonight" correspondent Cassie DiLaura about the lessons she learned from her close friendship with Dolly Parton.
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Ready or not, here come the AI gadgets, from "charms" to smart speakers
Meta, Microsoft and other major tech companies are developing a range of AI products for consumers, from wearables to speakers.
Meta launches Muse chatbot pendant
Tech giant Meta has a new wearable charm keychain connected to its AI chatbot, Muse. CBS News' Lauren Fichten reports.
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.
Trump touts "great friendship" with China's Xi
President Trump touted his "truly great friendship" with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the state visit on Thursday even as issues like AI and trade linger. Nancy Cordes has the details, while retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster also joins with his reaction.
Andreessen Horowitz introduces AI school
The Horowitz Andreessen Academy is offering students a college alternative focused on artificial intelligence. CEO Gagan Biyani joins CBS News to discuss the revolutionary idea.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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Tasia Fortune's hanging was "staged" after her death, police say
Authorities haven't disclosed the exact cause of Fortune's death, but they did rule it a homicide and have arrested two men.
Latest in trial of "American Idol" contestant
Former "American Idol" contestant and music pastor Caleb Flynn stands accused of murdering his wife. His former mistress, Alleigha Botner, testified in the trial. CBS News' Ian Lee has more details.
Minnesota sailor returns from USS Lincoln duty to find apartment ransacked
A Minnesota native who had been serving aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln for nearly 10 months came home to an upsetting surprise.
Pittsburgh doctor killed while he slept remembered as "a true angel on Earth"
Dr. Idris Evans, the Pittsburgh doctor killed in a violent home invasion, is being remembered for his kindness and compassion.
"American Idol" alum's ex-mistress testifies
Former "American Idol" contestant Caleb Flynn is on trial for allegedly killing his wife and staging an elaborate crime scene. Flynn's former mistress testified at the trial. Ian Lee has the latest details.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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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.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
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.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Extended interview: Patrick Clancy
Patrick Clancy wrestles with grief and shares memories of his children in his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.
Debunking myths about bone health
Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein debunked myths about bone health during an episode of "Healthful" with Norah O'Donnell.
Aid workers risking their lives in combat zones
According to the U.N., more than 1,000 humanitarian aid workers have been killed in the last three years, while violent incidents affecting aid workers have grown by nearly 1,600% since 2000. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser reports.
Latest on nor'easter, Hurricane Nolo
Millions are bracing for severe weather this weekend with Hurricane Nolo headed toward Hawaii and a nor'easter bringing dangerous conditions up the East Coast. CBS News' Tom Hanson and Jessica Burch have more.
Xi Jinping wraps visit to Washington, D.C.
Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped his visit to Washington, D.C., on Friday, with President Trump getting blowback from outgoing GOP Sen. Thom Tillis for the red-carpet rollout Xi received. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and Anna Coren have more.