Report details "shocking" state of Australia's iconic natural environment
"The path we are on is not sustainable," warned the country's environment minister, chiding the previous government for inaction.
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Potentially toxic "forever chemicals" found in Florida oysters
Scientists looked at mollusks from three different Florida locations, and every single one had toxic chemicals that could cause adverse health effects.
Supreme Court's EPA ruling "extremely dangerous" for climate, activists say
The court "took a sledgehammer to one of EPA's most important tools," one climate advocate said.
SCOTUS rules on immigration, carbon emissions
In two final decisions, the Supreme Court ruled Thursday to allow the Biden administration to end Donald Trump's "Remain in Mexico" policy and limit the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to regulate carbon emissions. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson discussed how both decisions could impact the current administration's approach to immigration and climate change.
Supreme Court limits EPA's regulating power
The Supreme Court has ruled, 6-3 along ideological lines, that the EPA does not have the authority to set caps on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy explains the ruling and how it impacts President Biden's plan to fight climate change.
Supreme Court rules on major EPA case
The Supreme Court has ruled the Environmental Protection Agency doesn't have the power to regulate greenhouse gas emissions in order to fight climate change. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson spoke with CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about this means for the Biden administration's push to curb the effects of climate change.
End of controversial Supreme Court term looms
There are 18 cases remaining on the Supreme Court's docket before the current term ends. Several highly-anticipated rulings may determine the future of abortion and gun rights in the U.S. Deborah Pearlstein, professor at Cardozo School of Law and co-director of the Floersheimer Center for Constitutional Democracy, joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
Air pollution slashing 10 years off life expectancy in India's capital, study says
Billions living in the world's top four most polluted countries — all of them in South Asia — could be facing a life shortening impact of air pollution.
USPS sued over its gas-powered vehicle plans
The United States Postal Service has been accused of failing to meet environmental standards.
Wood pellets may not actually be green renewable energy source, critics say
Pellets are being used to create what some call green energy, but critics argue that the practice is clear-cutting trees.
EPA to try to fight high gas prices at the pump with ethanol blend
It's the Biden administration's latest attempt to bring gas prices down for Americans.
EPA rule would finally ban asbestos
The proposed rule would ban chrysotile asbestos, the only ongoing use of asbestos in the United States.
EPA upholds Trump-era decision not to regulate drinking water contaminant
The chemical perchlorate is used in rocket fuel and fireworks.
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Justice Department opposes unsealing Trump warrant affidavit
The FBI affidavit, used to justify the Aug. 8 search of Mar-a-Lago, would likely have key details of the government's investigation into the former president.
Liz Cheney's primary tests Trump's hold over Wyoming Republicans
Trump-backed challenger Harriet Hageman has led by nearly 30 points in recent polling on the primary.
Man accused of posting threats to law enforcement after Mar-a-Lago search
The charges were filed as federal officials warn of increased threats against law enforcement as a result of the search.
GOP House Judiciary members demand Biden officials save Trump warrant records
They've written to the attorney general, FBI director, White House chief of staff and others.
Abortion bans restrict medications women need for chronic conditions
Methotrexate is often used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease and cancer. But it can also be used to terminate nonviable pregnancies.
Giuliani is a target of Georgia grand jury probe, his lawyer says
Giuliani is scheduled to appear before the special grand jury in Fulton County on Wednesday.
Capri Sun juice pouches recalled over possible cleaning solution contamination
"Diluted cleaning solution, which is used on food processing equipment, was inadvertently introduced into a production line at one of our factories," Kraft Heinz said.
U.S. border arrivals drop, but annual tally set to hit 2 million
Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Chris Magnus called the drop in migrant arrests a "positive trend," but acknowledged that they "remain high."
1 dead, 1 still missing after group jumps off "Jaws Bridge"
Search units recovered one body Monday morning and continued the search for a second missing victim, Massachusetts State Police said.
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Cincinnati Zoo selects the name for a new baby hippo
After more than 200,000 votes, Fiona the Hippo's little brother finally has a name.
Sacheen Littlefeather receives apology for mistreatment at 1973 Oscars
Littlefeather was mocked when she declined Marlon Brando's Best Actor win onstage at the 1973 ceremony.
Man accused of posting threats to law enforcement after Mar-a-Lago search
The charges were filed as federal officials warn of increased threats against law enforcement as a result of the search.
Rapper A$AP Rocky charged with assaulting former friend with a firearm
The 33-year-old rapper faces two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm with allegations of personally using a firearm.
U.S. border arrivals drop, but annual tally set to hit 2 million
Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Chris Magnus called the drop in migrant arrests a "positive trend," but acknowledged that they "remain high."
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16 U.S. states offering stimulus checks and tax rebates
From California to Maine, some Americans are getting financial help in the face of higher food and gas prices.
Black farmers say Inflation Reduction Act reneges on promises
"This is just like the 40 acres and a mule," one farmer said. "You get promises, but you never actually get it."
Biden to sign Inflation Reduction Act
The bill passed the House and Senate along party lines last week
Pfizer CEO tests positive for COVID-19, reports mild symptoms
Pharmaceutical company chief said he is taking the company's own Paxlovid pill and isolating while he recovers.
WeWork's Adam Neumann to launch new real estate company
His new startup has scored a huge investment from Silicon Valley venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz.
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Man accused of posting threats to law enforcement after Mar-a-Lago search
The charges were filed as federal officials warn of increased threats against law enforcement as a result of the search.
U.S. border arrivals drop, but annual tally set to hit 2 million
Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Chris Magnus called the drop in migrant arrests a "positive trend," but acknowledged that they "remain high."
How Trump handled classified documents
Former national security adviser John Bolton said his old boss' handling of sensitive documents "worried" him.
Black farmers say Inflation Reduction Act reneges on promises
"This is just like the 40 acres and a mule," one farmer said. "You get promises, but you never actually get it."
Justice Department opposes unsealing Trump warrant affidavit
The FBI affidavit, used to justify the Aug. 8 search on Mar-a-Lago, would likely have key details of the government's investigation into the former president.
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Abortion bans restrict medications women need for chronic conditions
Methotrexate is often used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease and cancer. But it can also be used to terminate nonviable pregnancies.
Abortion bans complicating access to some meds
The battle over abortion rights is complicating access to an essential medication used by many for arthritis, lupus and cancer. Janet Shamlian has more on how some pharmacies are restricting access to methotrexate.
Capri Sun juice pouches recalled over possible cleaning solution contamination
"Diluted cleaning solution, which is used on food processing equipment, was inadvertently introduced into a production line at one of our factories," Kraft Heinz said.
Pfizer CEO tests positive for COVID-19, reports mild symptoms
Pharmaceutical company chief said he is taking the company's own Paxlovid pill and isolating while he recovers.
2 million infant swings, rockers recalled after 10-month-old dies
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
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U.S. border arrivals drop, but annual tally set to hit 2 million
Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Chris Magnus called the drop in migrant arrests a "positive trend," but acknowledged that they "remain high."
French ski mountaineering champ Adèle Milloz dies while mountain climbing
Milloz and an unidentified female died during mountaineering practice on the Aiguille du Peigne, the French Mountain and Climbing Federation said.
Protests break out in Kenya after William Ruto declared president
Violence has erupted with accusations of election-rigging since William Ruto was declared Kenya's president, after a close race.
Taliban marks "Victory Day" a year after Afghan takeover
While many Afghans have little to celebrate, the country's Taliban rulers were happy to show off their control of Kabul's streets.
China announces new military drills as U.S. delegation visits Taiwan
China has announced more military drills around Taiwan as the island's president met with members of a new U.S. congressional delegation.
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Sacheen Littlefeather receives apology for mistreatment at 1973 Oscars
Littlefeather was mocked when she declined Marlon Brando's Best Actor win onstage at the 1973 ceremony.
Rapper A$AP Rocky charged with assaulting former friend with a firearm
The 33-year-old rapper faces two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm with allegations of personally using a firearm.
Tom Holland says he's taking a social media break to take care of mental health
"I spiral when I read things about me online, and ultimately it's very detrimental to my mental state," the "Spider-Man" star admitted.
Soap actor Robyn Griggs dead at 49
Griggs, who was known for her roles in "One Life to Live" and "Another World," was battling cancer.
Ashanti on the roots of her success and "how my story ends"
The R&B star revisits where she got her start, and talks about dreams coming true.
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YouTube is the most popular social media among teens, followed by TikTok
About 36% admitted they spend too much time on social media and 54% say it would be somewhat hard to give it up.
Gadgets and apps to help find lost items
CNET editorial director Dan Ackerman joins "CBS Mornings" to share tracking devices and apps that can help people find lost things. He discusses trackers that can find a parked car or glasses as well as a smart lock to help keep track of keys and even pets.
New tax credits for EVs look generous — but they're complicated
While many EVs qualify for tax credits under inflation bill, no cars sold today likely would get the full $7,500 rebate.
Smart home tech can help save money on energy bills
Programmable thermostats and smart lights can help consumers' lower energy bills.
Inflation and July's Consumer Price Index
The U.S. Labor Department has released its latest Consumer Price Index for July 2022. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings" to break down what this means for prices and the economy.
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A megaflood could bring over 8 feet of water to parts of California
Climate change has already doubled the likelihood of catastrophic flooding in the state, researchers found, and without a limit on greenhouse gas emissions, it'll only get worse.
CDC tweaks monkeypox guidance over suspected human-to-dog transmission
Researchers studying two men who caught the virus in Paris said "symptom onset in both patients and, subsequently, in their dog suggest human-to-dog transmission."
A third of Americans will soon live in dangerously hot areas: report
Researchers project that more than 100 million people will soon live in regions where the heat index reaches 125 degrees.
Earth spinning faster is no reason to panic, scientists say
News of the faster rotation led to misleading posts on social media about the significance of the measurement, leading some to express concern about its implications.
Ice Age human footprints found in Utah desert: "Lost oasis"
Men find 88 distinct prints left by a mixture of adults and children on what is now the Utah Test and Training Range.
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Rapper A$AP Rocky charged with assaulting former friend with a firearm
The 33-year-old rapper faces two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm with allegations of personally using a firearm.
2 officers charged in George Floyd's killing reject plea deals
Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng are charged with aiding and abetting both second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in Floyd's death.
55 pounds of drugs marked "XXX" found floating off Key West
Authorities say they recovered the bale about 50 miles from shore after someone reported seeing it in Key West's Coconut Mallory Marina.
Driver crashes SUV into North Carolina restaurant, killing 2 brothers
The accident, which occurred Sunday morning at a Hardee's in the city of Wilson, is under investigation, according to police.
Man's murder charge dismissed in college student's 2008 death
No other suspects in Ira Yarmolenko's murder have been identified.
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Meteor's loud boom rattles skies over Salt Lake City and beyond
Even Utah's governor, out for a run, heard the boom, which was caused by what the National Weather Service said was a meteor.
NASA's Perseverance finds tangled object on Mars
Scientists suspect the tangled object is likely pieces of shredded Dacron netting from the Perseverance itself.
"Cosmic collision" shows the fate of the Milky Way
"Dueling gravitational forces will trigger bursts of intense stellar formation and wildly distort their once-majestic structures," researchers said.
Sturgeon moon captured in spectacular photos around the world
All over the globe, the Sturgeon moon gave viewers one last supermoon before 2023.
Scientist apologizes after posting image of star that was actually sausage
Etienne Klein apologized for misleading some Twitter followers with his "scientist's joke."
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Taliban marks "Victory Day" a year after Afghan takeover
While many Afghans have little to celebrate, the country's Taliban rulers were happy to show off their control of Kabul's streets.
The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Timeline: The Jonelle Matthews case
Inside the case against Steven Pankey, a former political candidate who was tried for the kidnapping and murder of a Colorado 12-year-old.
The 50 most expensive colleges in America, ranked
These colleges come with a hefty price tag
Deadliest states for drug overdoses
CDC data reveals which U.S. state has the highest rate of drug overdose-related deaths per 100,000 residents.
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Giuliani is a target of Georgia probe, lawyer says
Lawyers for Rudy Giuliani say he's a target in Georgia's investigation into alleged election interference by former President Donald Trump and his associates. CBS News reporter Graham Kates breaks down what this means for the former mayor of New York City.
Eye on America: Mental health hotline and more
We look at how the new national mental health hotline number 988, could help save lives in more ways than one. And we visit a New Jersey town with a potential solution to make recycling easier. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
FBI and DHS warn of extremist threats
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security have issued a joint bulletin warning of increased threats to law enforcement officials. The memo comes after the FBI executed a search warrant at former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home. The agencies say the threats are happening mainly online on social media sites, web forums and image boards. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins Lana Zak on CBS News to discuss.
Lawmakers push to see affidavit for Mar-a-Lago search
Lawmakers are demanding the Justice Department reveal more information about the documents found in the Mar-a-Lago search. CBS News' congressional correspondent Scott Macfarlane joined Tony Dokoupil and Tanya Rivero to discuss.
DOJ opposes release of Mar-a-Lago search affidavit
The Justice Department says it opposes unsealing the affidavit that supported the FBI's search of Mar-a-Lago, arguing that it will harm the ongoing criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump. This comes as House Republicans are demanding the Biden administration preserve all documents related to the search. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss.