Family seeks answers after Maryland tourist found dead on Bahamas beach
Dinari McAlmont was staying with family at the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas at the time of his death.
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Search continues for missing girl swept away in Texas floodwaters
The girl's father, Will Robinson, a well-respected high school coach from Durant, Oklahoma, did not survive.
Boy dead, girl injured after falling through ice in upstate New York
Investigators believe that the boy fell through the ice, and the girl fell while trying to help him.
Susan Smith denied parole
Susan Smith, the woman who has served 30 years in prison after being convicted for killing her two young sons, was denied parole Wednesday. CBS News' Skyler Henry has more on the board's decision.
Virtual swim program teaching kids with special needs about water safety
A swim instructor, certified to teach kids with special needs, is aiming to help Minnesota families through virtual trainings.
Family demands justice in drowning of 8-year-old boy
For three months, a family in southern Georgia has been fighting for justice and accountability over the drowning of 8-year-old Noah Bush. Authorities initially ruled his death an accident. Nearly two months later, they filed charges against two boys ages 10 and 11. Demetrice Bush, Noah's mother, and Francys Johnson, the family's attorney, join to speak about the devastating loss.
CrossFit Games will continue in Fort Worth after athlete drowns
"Our hearts go out to the athlete's family, friends, and the entire CrossFit community," Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker said.
Body recovered month after tourist drowns at Glacier National Park
Siddhant Vitthal Patil, 26, was one of two men who drowned over the July 4th weekend, park officials said.
This Olympic swimmer almost drowned as a kid. Now, he's a lesson advocate.
Prompted by a near-drowning experience as a child, Olympic swimmer Cullen Jones is now a swim lesson advocate. Here are his top tips to stay safe.
Drones used to rescue distressed swimmers
The fire department in Oak Island, North Carolina, is one of the few in the nation using drone technology to help rescue swimmers who get stranded in the Atlantic Ocean. The drones are equipped with infrared to spot distressed swimmers, and emergency responders can communicate instructions through a speaker. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Andre Seldon Jr., Utah State football player and former Belleville High School star, dies in apparent drowning
Utah State cornerback and former Belleville High School football star Andre Seldon Jr. died Saturday in an apparent drowning at a Utah reservoir, the school announced.
"Top Chef Masters" star Naomi Pomeroy dies in river tubing accident
Naomi Pomeroy, an award-winning chef who helped put Portland on the map as a culinary destination, was 49 years old.
How to stay safe from the biggest danger at the beach
The greatest danger lurking in the waves at the beach this summer isn't a shark — it's a rip current.
What to do if you're caught in a rip current
Rip currents in the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts are being blamed for at least eight deaths since last week. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides reports on how Florida is reacting. Then, Wyatt Werneth, public service spokesperson for the American Lifeguard Association, explains how to identify the beachside danger and what to do if you're caught in one.
Levi Wright, rodeo star's 3-year-old son, dies after toy tractor accident
Levi Wright was found unconscious in water a mile from home last month after a toy tractor accident.
Teen dies after being pulled from Discovery Cove pool in Orlando, police say
The 13-year-old was found unresponsive at a Discovery Cove theme park pool in Orlando, and was later pronounced dead at a hospital, officials said.
Father tries to save teenage son before both drown
The father and son were reportedly in the private "hot side" of Virginia's Lake Anna that's known for its nuclear generating station.
Olympian Cullen Jones' water safety tips
A recent CDC study shows drowning deaths are on the rise in the U.S. World champion swimmer and four-time Olympic gold medalist Cullen Jones is hoping to bring those numbers down. Jones joins CBS News to discuss how to stay safe in the water.
Rodeo star Spencer Wright's 3-year-old son in critical condition
Levi Wright was playing on a toy tractor when the 3-year-old ended up in a river and swept a mile from home. His family thought "his spirit is no longer with us" – then doctors saw "small miracles."
Tourist dies, U.S. Marine missing in 2 incidents off Puerto Rico
"This month has been deadly when it comes to beach drownings in the area of Puerto Rico," the Coast Guard said.
White House warns Texas over border area
A park that has been commandeered by Texas National Guard soldiers is becoming a point of tension between the state and the Biden administration. Federal officials say Texas National Guard soldiers prevented Border Patrol agents from attempting to rescue three migrants who drowned in the Rio Grande on Friday while trying to enter the U.S. Texas officials denied the claims. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
Obamas' "beloved" chef died of accidental drowning, autopsy confirms
Tafari Campbell was paddleboarding at a lake on Martha's Vinyard in July when he was reported missing. His body was recovered the following day.
Man dies trying to rescue estranged wife, son from New Hampshire river
Vincent Parr's death marked the third drowning in New Hampshire in a week.
NYC teen dies in apparent drowning after leaping from waterfall
A 16-year-old jumped from the ledge of Fawn's Leap, a 24-foot waterfall in the Catskills, but could not escape the strong current below.
Father drowns while saving his 3 children in New Jersey river
Authorities say the man's body was found about three hours after he disappeared in the Millstone River, a tributary in central New Jersey.
Trump threatens tariffs targeting Russia without Ukraine deal in 50 days
"We are very unhappy, I am, with Russia," President Trump said Monday while in a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
Firings at Trump's DOJ impact case against man accused of bilking kids with special needs
Firings at the DOJ have ensnared a prosecutor who is pursuing a Florida man accused of treating a more than $100 million fund intended for children with special needs as a "personal piggy bank."
Historic Grand Canyon Lodge destroyed by expanding wildfire
The Dragon Bravo Fire has destroyed dozens of structures and a water treatment facility on the Grand Canyon's North Rim.
Trump administration imposes 17% tariff on fresh Mexican tomatoes
Fresh tomatoes from Mexico — which supplies about 70% of the U.S. tomato market — will face a 17% duty.
Supreme Court allows mass firings at Education Department for now
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to pause a lower court order that required the Department of Education to reinstate nearly 1,400 employees.
9 dead in assisted living home fire in Massachusetts
Nine people were killed and one was critically injured in a fire at the Gabriel House assisted living home in Fall River, Massachusetts.
New Texas flood threat hinders search for victims of deadly July 4 flooding
Ground search operations were disrupted Sunday in Kerr County, Texas, where many lives were lost in the catastrophic July 4 flooding.
Elmo's X account hacked, shares antisemitic posts: "Disgusting messages"
Elmo's X account posted antisemitic and racist posts after it was hacked on Sunday, a spokesperson for the makers of "Sesame Street" said in a statement.
How the "big, beautiful bill" helps car buyers save money on taxes
The tax and spending bill signed into law by President Trump on July 4 includes a limited tax break for car buyers.
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A year after historic Midwest flooding, farmers look to recover losses
Dave and Judy Oberg lost their home in 2024's historic flooding and had to sell off more than a third of their farmland to get a new house.
Unreleased Beyoncé music stolen in Atlanta after car break-in, police say
Unreleased music by Beyoncé was stolen from a vehicle in Atlanta last week as the singer was in town for her Cowboy Carter Tour, according to police.
Martin Cruz Smith, bestselling author of "Gorky Park," dies at 82
Popular novelist Martin Cruz Smith engaged readers for decades with "Gorky Park" and other thrillers featuring Moscow investigator Arkady Renko.
Trump administration imposes 17% tariff on fresh Mexican tomatoes
Fresh tomatoes from Mexico — which supplies about 70% of the U.S. tomato market — will face a 17.09% duty.
How the "big, beautiful bill" helps car buyers save money on taxes
The tax and spending bill signed into law by President Trump on July 4 includes a limited tax break for car buyers.
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Trump administration imposes 17% tariff on fresh Mexican tomatoes
Fresh tomatoes from Mexico — which supplies about 70% of the U.S. tomato market — will face a 17.09% duty.
How the "big, beautiful bill" helps car buyers save money on taxes
The tax and spending bill signed into law by President Trump on July 4 includes a limited tax break for car buyers.
Trump's latest tariff salvo fuels economic uncertainty, experts say
As President Trump ramps up the pressure on dozens of countries, trade experts fear U.S. tariff policy leaves consumers and businesses in limbo.
Tesla heads to court for wrongful death trial involving Autopilot system
Tesla faces questions over the alleged involvement of its Autopilot system in a 2019 crash that killed Florida college student Naibel Benavides Leon
Pentagon to start using Grok as part of a $200 million deal with Musk's xAI
The announcement comes just days after Grok generated antisemitic responses and praised Hitler, which were later deleted.
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Firings at Trump's DOJ impact case against man accused of bilking kids with special needs
Firings at the DOJ have ensnared a prosecutor who is pursuing a Florida man accused of treating a more than $100 million fund intended for children with special needs as a "personal piggy bank."
Trump administration imposes 17% tariff on fresh Mexican tomatoes
Fresh tomatoes from Mexico — which supplies about 70% of the U.S. tomato market — will face a 17.09% duty.
Trump's latest tariff salvo fuels economic uncertainty, experts say
As President Trump ramps up the pressure on dozens of countries, trade experts fear U.S. tariff policy leaves consumers and businesses in limbo.
Supreme Court allows mass firings at Education Department for now
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to pause a lower court order that required the Department of Education to reinstate nearly 1,400 employees.
Democratic states sue Trump administration over frozen education funds
The states lost out on billions in funding for after-school and summer programs, teacher training and other initiatives.
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Nicotine pouch ingestions among children have surged, new study finds
The study, published Monday in the journal Pediatrics, found a 763% increase in the rate of reported nicotine pouch ingestions among children younger than 6 from 2020 to 2023.
FDA approves new blue food dye derived from gardenia fruit
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new blue color additive derived from the fruit of the gardenia, a flowering evergreen, for use in a variety of drinks and candies.
Disaster registry may offer false sense of security, disability advocates warn
Several states have registries to prioritize help for vulnerable residents in natural disasters. But many disability advocates say they endanger people with mobility problems by giving a false sense of security.
Plague kills Arizona resident, health officials say
The death in Coconino County, which includes Flagstaff, was the first recorded death from pneumonic plague since 2007, local officials said.
A 13-year-old had chest pains. He was "close to sudden cardiac death"
Micah Clayborne was diagnosed with Danon disease, a rare condition, after complaining of chest pains. He needed a heart transplant.
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Trump administration imposes 17% tariff on fresh Mexican tomatoes
Fresh tomatoes from Mexico — which supplies about 70% of the U.S. tomato market — will face a 17.09% duty.
Aristocrat and her partner found guilty over baby daughter's death
Constance Marten, 38, and Mark Gordon, 51, were arrested after a seven-week police hunt in 2023 during which they spent time living in a tent.
Trump threatens tariffs targeting Russia without Ukraine deal in 50 days
"We are very unhappy, I am, with Russia," President Trump said Monday while in a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
U.S. imports from China fell in June from last year, despite rush of orders
U.S. retailers and other importers that had largely halted shipments in May due to tariffs, resumed imports from China in June, amid truce.
Fugitive drug lord dubbed "Chubby Jos" has $112 million seized by court
Jos Leijdekkers is on Europol's most-wanted list, with the European police body offering over $225,000 for information leading to his arrest.
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From the archives: Martin Cruz Smith on writing mysteries
Martin Cruz Smith, author of such bestsellers as "Gorky Park" and "Polar Star," died on July 11, 2025, at age 82. In this "Sunday Morning" profile that aired Oct. 20, 2002, Smith talked with correspondent Anthony Mason about how he continued writing mysteries featuring Moscow detective Arkady Renko, despite being blacklisted by the Soviet Union. He also discussed the "boring" aspects of writing, and the research he conducted in Japan for his novel "December 6," set in Tokyo on the eve of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
Unreleased Beyoncé music stolen in Atlanta after car break-in, police say
Unreleased music by Beyoncé was stolen from a vehicle in Atlanta last week as the singer was in town for her Cowboy Carter Tour, according to police.
Daniel Silva returns with new thriller
Author Daniel Silva joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his newest novel, a fast-paced international mystery filled with stolen treasure, murder, and secrets inside the Vatican.
7/13: New York Times bestseller lists
Check out this week's top-selling titles on The New York Times fiction and non-fiction lists.
Billie Eilish on finding her voice
Singer-songwriter Billie Eilish is just beginning to know herself. With her latest album, "Hit Me Hard and Soft," and her current tour (her first without brother Finneas and her parents), the 23-year-old music superstar is discovering parts of herself she didn't know were there. She describes to correspondent Anthony Mason finding a new voice as a songwriter, and about stretching her singing after starting vocal lessons. (This story was originally broadcast Dec. 8, 2024.)
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Exploring the rise of OpenAI
Karen Hao joins "CBS Evening News Plus" to discuss her new book, "Empire of AI," which delves into the rise of Sam Altman and OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT.
Nvidia CEO dismisses concerns about China
The United States has a ban on sales of Nvidia's high-level chips to Chinese firms, but Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says China doesn't actually need Nvidia's chips. Stephen Witt, author of the book "The Thinking Machine: Jensen Huang, Nvidia, And The World's Most Coveted Microchip," joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Elmo's X account hacked, shares antisemitic posts: "Disgusting messages"
Elmo's X account posted antisemitic and racist posts after it was hacked on Sunday, a spokesperson for the makers of "Sesame Street" said in a statement.
Secret Service adds drones, mobile command posts
It was almost one year ago that a 20-year-old man attempted to assassinate President Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Nicole Sganga went inside the Secret Service's training facility in Maryland to see the changes the agency is making to ensure such an incident never happens again.
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Cracking the code: Using genetic genealogy to unmask serial criminals
Barbara Rae-Venter never anticipated that her genealogy hobby would lead to the capture of one of California's most notorious criminals, the Golden State Killer. Her pioneering use of genetic genealogy has since helped solve numerous cold cases.
Teenager wants to cure skin cancer with soap
Teenage scientist Heman Bekele's ultimate goal is to cure melanoma. After winning 3M's Young Scientist Challenge by inventing soap that can cure skin cancer, he caught the attention of Dr. Jay William Fox, associate director at the University of Virginia's cancer center.
How to vet scientific research
Cabells Publishing, a scholarly analytics company, has flagged more than 19,000 journals as potentially predatory. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains how to know if you're getting accurate information.
North America's oldest known pterosaur discovered in Arizona, researchers say
Researchers were able to date the fossil of the flying reptile, a close cousin of dinosaurs, back to more than 209 million years ago.
Inside the lab trying to change people's minds about sharks
Scientists at Oregon State University are working to change people's minds about sharks--and are learning more about the health of the ocean in the process.
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Unreleased Beyoncé music stolen in Atlanta after car break-in, police say
Unreleased music by Beyoncé was stolen from a vehicle in Atlanta last week as the singer was in town for her Cowboy Carter Tour, according to police.
Man gets 65 years in prison for killing woman whose daughter remains missing
Jose Morales, 48, was convicted by a jury of murder and evidence tampering in Christine Holloway's killing. Their baby daughter, Vanessa, disappeared at the time and remains missing.
Ex-Army officer pleads guilty to sharing classified war info on dating site
In exchange for David Slater's guilty plea in conspiring to transmit classified information about Russia's war with Ukraine on a foreign online dating platform, two other counts were dropped.
Aristocrat and her partner found guilty over baby daughter's death
Constance Marten, 38, and Mark Gordon, 51, were arrested after a seven-week police hunt in 2023 during which they spent time living in a tent.
Fugitive drug lord dubbed "Chubby Jos" has $112 million seized by court
Jos Leijdekkers is on Europol's most-wanted list, with the European police body offering over $225,000 for information leading to his arrest.
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Mars rock could fetch millions at auction
A piece of Mars is going up for auction this week, and it could go for as much as $4 million.
Axiom space crew returns from historic trip
Astronauts from India, Poland, Hungary and the U.S. are returning from the International Space Station following the historic Axiom Mission 4 trip. CBS News' consultant Bill Harwood joins with more details.
Want to own a huge chunk of Mars? It'll likely cost you up to $4 million
A 54-pound meteorite from Mars is expected to fetch up to $4 million when it goes up for auction later this month at Sotheby's.
Webb telescope captures images of new stars forming in Cat's Paw Nebula
The Cat's Paw Nebula is about 4,000 light-years from Earth, near the constellation Scorpius.
First close-up of "cotton candy" nebula captured by world's largest telescope
A new observatory in Chile has produced a stunningly detailed image of a nebula resembling cotton candy, using the largest telescope in the world.
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Summer music heats up 2025
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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.
Evidence in the Suzanne Morphew case
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
"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.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
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Court blocks FTC's "click-to-cancel" rule
A Federal Trade Commission rule that would have made it easier for Americans to cancel unwanted online subscriptions was set to go into effect Monday, but a federal appeals court struck it down last week. Shira Ovide, writer of the Tech Friend newsletter at the Washington Post, joined CBS News to discuss the decision.
Kids accidentally swallowing nicotine pouches
Data published in the journal Pediatrics found that cases where children under 6 ingested nicotine pouches jumped more than 700% between 2020 and 2023. Natalie Rine, one of the co-authors of the study and director of the Central Ohio Poison Center at Nationwide Children's Hospital, joined CBS News to discuss.
Congress considers billions in funding cuts
This week, the Senate will consider a bill that would make the Department of Government Efficiency's cuts to public broadcasters and global public health programs permanent. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Stocks inch higher, tariff deadline approaching
Stocks finished the day up slightly with President Trump's new August 1 trade deal deadline looming. CBS News contributor Javier David has more.
Trump appeals California immigration order
The Trump administration is appealing a federal judge's order that paused immigration enforcement operations across Southern California. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.