Small zoo sees a "bouncy pork" bonanza with Moo Deng the baby hippo
A small zoo in Thailand plans to capitalize on Moo Deng the baby pygmy hippo's popularity, hoping to patent her brand to help all its animal inhabitants.
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Human moms teach pregnant, endangered orangutan how to breastfeed
When a critically endangered orangutan was pregnant, the Dublin Zoo hatched a plan to teach her the maternal skills she'd need to care for her newborn.
India lost its vultures, and scientists say humans have paid the price
Scientists say a common painkiller used on cattle wiped out India's vultures, resulting in half a million human deaths in just 5 years.
Endangered tiger cubs make their public debut at zoo in Germany
The cubs - a female named Tochka and a male named Timur - explored their enclosure together with their mother, 13-year-old Katinka.
Lion makes record-breaking swim
Meet Jacob, known as "Africa's most resilient lion." After surviving being gored, his family being poisoned and two attempted poachings, he and his brother just managed to break a record in Uganda as they made a treacherous swim across a crocodile-filled waterway.
Amputee lion makes record-breaking swim across croc-infested waters
Jacob has been dubbed "Africa's most resilient lion" as he continues to survive the unthinkable: "Really is a cat with nine lives."
Cannibal baby sharks eat siblings in the womb
Baby sand tiger sharks fight to the death before they're even born. Here's what to know about intrauterine cannibalism.
Critically endangered gorilla born at Ohio zoo
There's an adorable new face at an Ohio zoo, a baby western lowland gorilla.
European lynx species rebounds from brink of extinction
In 2001, there were only 62 mature Iberian lynx on the Iberian Peninsula.
6 suspected poachers arrested over killing of 26 endangered Javan rhinos
Indonesian authorities have arrested six suspects in an international poaching ring targeting the Javan rhinoceros, a critically endangered species.
First nonhuman species found to use name-like sounds for each other, study says
Videos show how African elephants may be the first nonhuman species to use vocal name-like identifiers for each other, suggesting "the capacity for some degree of symbolic thought," researchers said.
Rare "highly toxic" viper found in Ohio
"Swamp rattlers" were once found across 30 Ohio counties, but for decades, they've become "increasingly rare" – and have only been seen in a handful of spots.
Video catches pilot landing helicopter on protected bird site in Florida
Video from May 12 shows a mass of protected shorebirds fleeing the beach at Florida's Edgmont Key State Park as a helicopter makes an illegal landing.
Man fined after attempt to "body slam" orca in New Zealand
Orcas face an "immediate high risk of extinction" in New Zealand – and one man was filmed attempting to "body slam" an adult male as it swam alongside a calf.
More Florida panthers have died so far in 2024 than in all of last year
Of the 14 deaths in 2024, 11 involved vehicle, according to statistics from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Heat wave in Mexico linked to "mass deaths" of monkeys
"If you see monkeys that are weak... please try to hoist a bucket of water by rope for them to drink," a wildlife preservation group said.
Mysterious origin of the "tree of life" revealed
The trees have been called both "grotesque" and "one of the most charismatic species on our planet" – and now we know where they came from.
Screaming leads workers to tiger footprints, victim's body
A team was deployed to search for the critically endangered cat after a man was found dead with wounds indicating a tiger attack.
Live camera shows peregrine falcons nesting on Alcatraz Island
"This impressive bird has long been noted for its speed, grace, and aerial skills," the National Park Service says. "Now, it is also a symbol of America's recovering threatened and endangered species."
What is biodiversity and why is it important? Here's what to know.
This Earth Day, learn about the millions of species of plants and animals and the vital role they all play in the planet's future.
60 Minutes Archive: Race to save the tortoise
60 Minutes traveled to Madagascar in 2012 to report on efforts being made to save endangered turtles and tortoises, including the plowshare tortoise, a species that remains at risk of extinction due to poaching for the illegal pet trade.
Too hot for a lizard? Climate change quickens extinction
A disappearing lizard population in the mountains of Arizona shows how climate change is fast-tracking the rate of extinction.
Scientists trying to protect wildlife from extinction as climate raises risk
Scientists are using a range of tools to protect the endangered wildlife that could disappear in coming decades.
2 endangered ferrets cloned from animal frozen in 1980s
The recent births of Noreen and Antonia are boosting hopes of diversifying the endangered species.
Six-legged gazelle spotted in Israel
Experts say a rare six-legged gazelle with a genetic disorder has beaten the odds to "lead an impressive life" in an Israeli nature reserve.
U.S. strikes on Iran set back nuclear program by months, initial intel assessment finds
President Trump said the strikes "obliterated" key nuclear sites, but an early intel assessment says Iran could reconstitute some of its capabilities in months, sources said.
FBI boosts resources to focus on counterterrorism after Iran strikes
A memo was distributed to FBI field office directors in the past 48 hours instructing them to focus resources on terror threats, including domestically, two sources told CBS News.
Trump says Iran-Israel ceasefire in effect after early violations
President Trump accused Israel and Iran of violating a ceasefire, but then said it was "in effect" after a phone call with Israel's leader.
SpaceX launches commercial crew to space station, led by veteran astronaut
Retired astronaut Peggy Whitson, America's most experienced space flier, and rookie crewmates from India, Poland and Hungary blasted off on a privately-financed flight to the space station.
One U.S. intel report assessed Iran would need 3 to 8 months to make nuclear weapon
Ahead of U.S. strikes on Iran, one U.S. intel assessment concluded Iran could build a nuclear weapon in months but didn't assess it decided to do so, intel sources said.
"Multiple system failures" led to door plug flying off Alaska flight, NTSB says
National Transportation Safety Board investigators on Tuesday made new safety recommendations following the Jan. 5, 2024, incident in which a door panel blew out on an Alaska flight.
DOJ whistleblower details senior officials' efforts to stonewall judges
Former DOJ attorney Erez Reuveni says he was fired after pushing back on orders from top officials, including Emil Bove, to defy court rulings.
Suspect linked to California fertility clinic bombing dies in custody
Daniel Park's cause of death wasn't immediately clear. Park had been charged in connection with the bombing outside a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California.
Democrats spar with RFK Jr. over health agenda: "People are going to die"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified in front of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce over the department's 2026 budget.
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20 people injured by lightning strike at South Carolina lake
First responders assessed eight adults and 12 minors for electrocution after reports of a lightning strike hitting the water in South Carolina.
West Virginia community facing economic decline struggles after devastating flood
Four months after McDowell County, West Virginia, was hit with catastrophic flooding, one of the poorest counties in one of the poorest states in the U.S. is still working to recover.
"Multiple system failures" led to door plug flying off Alaska flight, NTSB says
National Transportation Safety Board investigators on Tuesday made new safety recommendations following the Jan. 5, 2024, incident in which a door panel blew out on an Alaska flight.
DOJ whistleblower details senior officials' efforts to stonewall judges
Former DOJ attorney Erez Reuveni says he was fired after pushing back on orders from top officials, including Emil Bove, to defy court rulings.
Starbucks is changing how it charges for matcha and syrups
Starbucks is moving to standardize prices for matcha and syrups, as well as testing a new feature that helps customers figure out how much drinks will cost.
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Starbucks is changing how it charges for matcha and syrups
Starbucks is moving to standardize prices for matcha and syrups, as well as testing a new feature that helps customers figure out how much drinks will cost.
Anthropic wins AI copyright case, but must face trial on pirated books
Anthropic didn't violate U.S. copyright law when the AI company used millions of legally purchased books to train its chatbot, judge rules.
What to know about Jeff Bezos' and Lauren Sanchez's 3-day wedding
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's glitzy three-day wedding celebration kicks off this Thursday in Venice. Not everyone is pleased.
Many Americans say they need to earn six figures to feel financially set
For millions of people around the U.S., financial stability amounts to a "rare luxury," Bankrate survey finds.
Fed Chair Powell holds firm on interest rates, resisting pressure to cut
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who is testifying before Congress this week, said tariffs are "likely to push up prices."
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After 36 years in L.A., grandmother self-deports to Mexico, leaves family behind
"She didn't like the uncertainty of somebody coming into her house, or her job, or being pulled over," Julie Ear said of her mother.
Trump's strikes on Iran set back nuclear program by months, initial intel assessment finds
Trump says U.S. strikes "obliterated" key Iranian nuclear sites, setting the program back decades, but sources say an early intel assessment says Iran could rebuild some of its capabilities in months.
Democrats spar with RFK Jr. over health agenda: "People are going to die"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified in front of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce over the department's 2026 budget.
DOJ whistleblower details senior officials' efforts to stonewall judges
Former DOJ attorney Erez Reuveni says he was fired after pushing back on orders from top officials, including Emil Bove, to defy court rulings.
Poll: U.S. airstrikes on Iran backed by Republicans, but disapproval overall
Most would see an Iranian nuclear weapon as a serious threat but also voice concern about a wider war.
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3 years since Roe v. Wade was overturned
It's been three years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, allowing individual states to ban abortion. Despite that, the number of abortions has increased. Julie Rovner, chief Washington correspondent for KFF Health News, joined CBS News to discuss the state of abortion in the U.S.
Climate change, heat and pregnant women
Health officials say heat can be especially dangerous for pregnant women. David Schechter reports on how climate change is raising those risks.
Democrats spar with RFK Jr. over health agenda: "People are going to die"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified in front of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce over the department's 2026 budget.
Novo Nordisk ends Wegovy sales on Hims & Hers over "deceptive marketing"
Novo Nordisk said it will stop selling Wegovy on Hims & Hers, claiming the telehealth company sold knockoff versions of the weight-loss drug.
Health insurers vow to speed approval of medical care
Some of the nation's health insurers say they're taking steps to speed the process by which doctors approve medical care.
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Trump's strikes on Iran set back nuclear program by months, initial intel assessment finds
Trump says U.S. strikes "obliterated" key Iranian nuclear sites, setting the program back decades, but sources say an early intel assessment says Iran could rebuild some of its capabilities in months.
Poll: U.S. airstrikes on Iran backed by Republicans, but disapproval overall
Most would see an Iranian nuclear weapon as a serious threat but also voice concern about a wider war.
One U.S. intel report assessed Iran would need 3 to 8 months to make nuclear weapon
Ahead of U.S. strikes on Iran, one U.S. intel assessment concluded Iran could build a nuclear weapon in months but didn't assess it decided to do so, intel sources said.
U.N. agency calls U.S.-backed Gaza aid effort "a death trap"
Gazans caught up in violence seeking food, and the U.N. agency tasked with helping them, say a U.S. and Israeli-backed aid effort is "costing more lives than it saves."
Bears escape enclosure, eat a week's worth of honey, then fall asleep
Mish and Lucy got out of their enclosure and made a beeline for their food store where they scoffed snacks, including a seven-day supply of honey.
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Bobby Sherman, teen idol in 1960s and '70s, dies at age 81
Bobby Sherman was a teen idol in the 1960s and '70s with bubblegum pop hits like "Little Woman" and "Julie, Do Ya Love Me."
Defense rests in Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking trial
The prosecution and defense rested their case Tuesday in the sex trafficking and racketeering trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs.
Ayra Starr on summer anthem "Gimme Dat"
Grammy-nominated Afrobeats artist Ayra Starr joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about her chart-topping collaboration with Wizkid and her acting debut in the film adaptation of "Children of Blood and Bone."
Brandy and Monica reunite for tour
R&B icons Brandy and Monica join "CBS Mornings" to announce their first-ever co-headlining tour, building on the legacy of their hit "The Boy Is Mine," which topped charts for 13 weeks more than 25 years ago.
Victoria Monét debuts new children's book
Three-time Grammy winner Victoria Monét joins CBS Mornings to discuss her new children's picture book, "Everywhere You Are," which helps children cope with separation anxiety.
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Anthropic wins AI copyright case, but must face trial on pirated books
Anthropic didn't violate U.S. copyright law when the AI company used millions of legally purchased books to train its chatbot, judge rules.
AI's human imitation brings dangers
"Godfather of AI" Yoshua Bengio said concerns about the technology are not just about it taking jobs, but also the risks of training it to imitate humans. Tech journalist Yasmin Khorram has more on its "sociopathic tendencies."
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.
Amazon CEO: AI will mean fewer corporate jobs
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says artificial intelligence will lead to fewer corporate jobs at the company. Technology journalist Jacob Ward, host of "The Rip Current" podcast, joins CBS News to discuss how AI is already reshaping the workforce.
Robotic heart transplant makes history
In a medical first, surgeons at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston successfully performed a fully robotic heart transplant on a 45-year-old patient. He now says he's living a brand-new life. Janet Shamlian reports.
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Killer whales caught on video grooming each other with seaweed
A study published in the journal Current Biology describes a new example of tool use by a critically endangered population of orcas.
Trump administration's cuts to National Science Foundation blocked
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from making drastic cuts to research funding that is provided by the National Science Foundation.
French scientists discover new blood type in Guadeloupe woman
Thanks to DNA sequencing, the discovery of new blood groups has accelerated in recent years.
Plastic bag bans and fees work to curb litter, study says
Researchers conducted the first systematic review of policies around the U.S. to limit plastic bag use.
SpaceX Starship upper stage explodes during countdown to engine test firing
A SpaceX Starship upper stage exploded during ramp-up to an expected engine test firing at the company's Starbase facility on the Texas Gulf Coast. It's an apparent major setback for the program.
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Prosecution, defense rest in Sean Combs trial
Both the prosecution and the defense have rested their cases in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial. Jurors have heard from 34 government witnesses over the course of more than six weeks. Chris Melcher, celebrity lawyer and former sex crimes defense attorney, joins CBS News to recap the trial ahead of jury deliberations.
Defense rests in Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking trial
The prosecution and defense rested their case Tuesday in the sex trafficking and racketeering trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs.
Officials probe livestreamed murder of TikTok star who denounced gang
Jesus Sarmiento, who had nearly 80,000 followers on TikTok, was murdered by armed men who broke into the residence where he was staying.
Sean "Diddy" Combs trial winds down
The prosecution in the Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking and racketeering trial heard testimonies from its final witness on Monday. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
4 arrested in killing of scientist whose body was found dismembered
The mayor offered a reward of $12,000 for information leading to the capture of Alessandro Coatti's killers. Police said the reward led to a breakthrough in the investigation.
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SpaceX launches commercial crew to space station, led by veteran astronaut
Retired astronaut Peggy Whitson, America's most experienced space flier, and rookie crewmates from India, Poland and Hungary blasted off on a privately-financed flight to the space station.
World's largest telescope unveils first images of galaxies in stunning detail
The debut images from a powerful telescope at Chile's Vera Rubin Observatory show distant galaxies and star-forming regions in spectacular detail.
Why did SpaceX's Starship explode?
SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded in Texas on Wednesday night as it was preparing for a test launch. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has the details.
Video shows SpaceX Starship explosion at Texas launch site
A SpaceX Starship exploded at a launch site in Texas Wednesday night, bursting into a massive fireball.
SpaceX Starship upper stage explodes during countdown to engine test firing
A SpaceX Starship upper stage exploded during ramp-up to an expected engine test firing at the company's Starbase facility on the Texas Gulf Coast. It's an apparent major setback for the program.
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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.
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.
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.
"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.
Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense
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Prosecution, defense rest in Sean Combs trial
Both the prosecution and the defense have rested their cases in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial. Jurors have heard from 34 government witnesses over the course of more than six weeks. Chris Melcher, celebrity lawyer and former sex crimes defense attorney, joins CBS News to recap the trial ahead of jury deliberations.
Is the dialysis industry cutting corners?
Millions of Americans are on kidney dialysis. But is the industry cutting corners when it comes to care? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty investigates.
What war powers does the president have?
In the wake of President Trump's strikes on Iran, House and Senate lawmakers have introduced war powers resolutions aiming to prevent the president from starting a war with Iran without congressional authorization. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Activist reflects on reversal of Roe v. Wade
Tuesday marks three years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and eliminated Americans' federal right to an abortion. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke with Amanda Zurawski, a Texas woman who sued the state after being denied an abortion and suffering life-threatening pregnancy complications as a result, about her advocacy.
Garcia elected top Democrat on Oversight panel
Rep. Robert Garcia of California has been elected as the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, becoming one of his party's most visible foils to the Trump administration. Political strategists Joel Payne and Matt Gorman, along with CBS News political director Fin Gómez, join "The Takeout" with analysis.