Map shows "forever chemical" water contamination hotspots worldwide
Study finds cancer-linked PFAS chemicals prevalent in drinking water sources across the globe, including many far over regulatory limits.
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EPA announces tailpipe emissions rules
The Biden administration announced new tailpipe emission standards for new passenger cars that aim to cut over 7 billion tons of carbon emissions, as well as other harmful air pollutants. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more on the tactic to reduce carbon emissions and other harmful air pollutants.
Study finds lead-contaminated water in Chicago
An artificial intelligence-assisted study found that 70% of Chicago children under 6 years old are exposed to lead-contaminated drinking water. Charlie De Mar reports.
EPA bans asbestos, "slamming the door" on deadly carcinogen
Asbestos is banned in more than 50 countries, and its use in the U.S. has been declining for decades.
45 states are now covered by a climate action plan. These 5 opted out.
The Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Program provides more than $250 million to help states, cities and territories transition to a low-carbon economy.
San Diego man charged with smuggling greenhouse gases in U.S. first
A man in San Diego is facing more than a dozen charges for illegally smuggling hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs, into the U.S. from Mexico and selling them for profit.
New safety rules ahead for toxic gas used to sterilize medical devices
There are about 90 sterilizing plants in the U.S. that use a cancer-causing gas called ethylene oxide. Some say new proposed regulations don't go far enough.
Superfund toxic waste cleanup effort gets another $1 billion installment
There are more than 1,300 contaminated Superfund sites across the U.S.
Biden blames Norfolk Southern for derailment
President Biden visited East Palestine, Ohio, for the first time Friday, more than a year after a train carrying hazardous materials derailed in the city. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi has more.
1 in 4 Americans breathes bad air today — and it's getting worse
Air quality is worsening across much of the U.S., exposing millions of people to health problems and threatening the U.S. economy.
Revisiting the Ohio train derailment
One year ago, a Norfolk Southern freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed near East Palestine, Ohio, forcing hundreds to evacuate. At the time, local officials allowed the rail operator to conduct a "controlled release" of toxic chemicals into the air from five derailed tanker cars that were in danger of exploding. In a new CBS Reports documentary, CBS News' Roxana Saberi talks to a former Environmental Protection Agency official who is critical of that decision.
EPA proposes rule to replace lead water pipes in U.S. within 10 years
The agency said tighter standards would improve IQ scores in children and reduce high blood pressure and heart disease in adults.
EPA may change recycling symbol for plastics
The EPA is poised to change the iconic "chasing arrows" recycling symbol for plastics, citing confusion around its meaning since many plastics cannot easily be recycled. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Study: "Forever chemicals" in U.S. tap water
A new study found that nearly half of the nation's drinking water contains potentially harmful "forever chemicals," called PFAS. The substances have been linked to several serious health problems, including some cancers. Mark Strassmann reports on efforts to eliminate the chemicals, plus the study's lead author, Kelly Smalling, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
PFAS "forever chemicals" found in drinking water from 45% of U.S. faucets
The U.S. Geological Survey tested tap water from 716 locations nationwide over five years.
New Florida law allows roads made of toxic mining waste
Phosphogypsum is a material known by the EPA to contain a "potentially cancer-causing, radioactive gas," that's the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S.
How Canadian wildfire smoke could impact summer plans for Americans
Forecasters and heath officials have warned that U.S. air quality may plummet repeatedly in the coming months, as Canada's wildfire season continues.
Court rules against EPA on Clean Water Act
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a family whose push to build a new house on wetlands was challenged under the EPA's Clean Water Act, weakening a water pollution law. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more on the impact of the ruling.
"Radioactive" roads could be headed to Florida
The EPA has long banned the use of phosphogypsum, the waste left behind from mining phosphate rock., saying it contains "radioactive material."
Impact of new power plant regulations
The Biden administration and EPA have announced new regulations to limit carbon dioxide emissions from power plants. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy joined us to discuss how stringent the new rules would be and the potential challenges the plan faces.
Biden to host second debt ceiling meeting
President Biden will host his second debt ceiling meeting with Congressional leaders Friday, after Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned of serious economic consequences if the U.S. defaults on its debt. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins us to discuss that plus a new Biden administration proposal to reduce power plant emissions.
4 ways climate change will affect children, experts say
A new report from the Environmental Protection Agency shows the ways children are especially vulnerable to climate change — and those effects could last a lifetime, experts say.
EPA proposes ban on chemical linked to potentially fatal health risks
The chemical can cause adverse health effects including neurotoxicity, liver effects and cancer from inhalation and skin exposure.
EPA proposal seeks to increase EV production
The Biden administration on Wednesday proposed strict new tailpipe pollution standards that would effectively force auto manufacturers to accelerate their production of electric vehicles. Under the EPA's proposal, 67% of all vehicles manufactured in the U.S. would be electric by 2032. Ben Tracy has the details.
Toxic industrial fire still burning in Indiana
A fire that broke out Tuesday at a former factory that was storing plastic material in Richmond, Indiana, was still burning Wednesday. The large fire forced the evacuation of more than 1,000 nearby residents. The EPA is investigating whether any of the burning items contained asbestos or other carcinogenic materials. Max Lewis has more.
Trump fires multiple federal inspectors general in overnight purge
Federal law requires the White House to give Congress a full month of warning and case-specific details before firing a federal inspector general.
Senate approves Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary
South Dakota governor Kristi Noem has been confirmed as the Secretary of Homeland Security.
Four more Israeli hostages released by Hamas as ceasefire continues
After the release of four female Israeli soldiers, Israeli authorities released 200 Palestinian prisoners.
Tuskegee Airmen lesson removed from U.S. Air Force curriculum, memo says
The Tuskegee Airmen were founded in 1941 in Tuskegee, Alabama when the U.S. Army Air Corp began a program to train Black servicemembers as Air Corps Cadets.
Rubio orders freeze of new funding for nearly all U.S. foreign aid programs
The secretary of state's order made exceptions for military aid to Israel and Egypt.
Trump suspends some funding for refugee resettlement groups, memo says
Resettlement agencies were told on Friday some of their federal funding awards were "immediately suspended."
Army tells units to prepare for deployment to the U.S.-Mexico border
This is the latest development after President Trump declared a national emergency along the southern border and ordered the Defense Department to provide troops.
Decades after Auschwitz liberation, spotlight is on dwindling survivors
The anniversary has taken on added poignancy due to the advanced age of the survivors, and an awareness that they will soon be gone.
Did a secret obsession lead a "genius" to murder a Yale grad student?
Kevin Jiang, 26, a Yale graduate student and former Army National Guardsman, was gunned down in New Haven, Connecticut. What appeared to be a road rage incident soon unraveled into a story of obsession and premeditation.
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Did a secret obsession lead a "genius" to murder a Yale grad student?
Kevin Jiang, 26, a Yale graduate student and former Army National Guardsman, was gunned down in New Haven, Connecticut. What appeared to be a road rage incident soon unraveled into a story of obsession and premeditation.
U.S. farm workforce threatened by Trump's deportation plan
About 42% of U.S. farm workers are undocumented, and Trump's plan to deport millions of migrants could uproot the industry's workforce.
How a MIT grad student planned a Yale student's near perfect murder
When Kevin Jiang was killed on Feb. 6, 2021, no one had any idea why he may have been targeted. But detectives would soon discover that someone had a secret plot to kill him.
Tuskegee Airmen lesson removed from U.S. Air Force curriculum, memo says
The Tuskegee Airmen were founded in 1941 in Tuskegee, Alabama when the U.S. Army Air Corp began a program to train Black servicemembers as Air Corps Cadets.
Trump suspends some funding for refugee resettlement groups, memo says
Resettlement agencies were told on Friday some of their federal funding awards were "immediately suspended."
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Kia recalling 80,000 vehicles over improper air bag deployment
The affected vehicles are the Kia Niro from 2023-2025, Niro EV from 2023-2025 and the Niro plug-in hybrid from 2023-2025.
TikTok-loaded phones are selling online after law blocks new downloads
Can't download TikTok on your phone? You can buy a phone that already has the app on it.
Paying for Trump's tax cuts could lead to big changes for taxpayers
Republican lawmakers are floating a range of ideas to pay for an extension of President Trump's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Target is ending its diversity goals
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
U.S. economic losses from natural disasters reach $218 billion in 2024
Economic toll from hurricanes and other natural disasters soared in U.S. last year and were above average globally.
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Trump suspends some funding for refugee resettlement groups, memo says
Resettlement agencies were told on Friday some of their federal funding awards were "immediately suspended."
Army tells units to prepare for deployment to the U.S.-Mexico border
This is the latest development after President Trump declared a national emergency along the southern border and ordered the Defense Department to provide troops.
U.S. has not halted military aid to Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced he would pause foreign aid grants for 90 days.
Senate approves Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary
South Dakota governor Kristi Noem has been confirmed as the Secretary of Homeland Security.
Trump fires multiple federal inspectors general in overnight purge
Federal law requires the White House to give Congress a full month of warning and case-specific details before firing a federal inspector general.
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Alabama woman becomes longest-living recipient of pig organ transplant
Towana Looney of Alabama has become the longest-living recipient of a pig organ transplant.
Army veteran's knee pain was a warning sign for rare cancer
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Rayshaun Smith thought his knee pain was caused by his active lifestyle. It was an early sign of a rare cancer.
What is "food noise"? And how to help quiet it, according to experts
Food noise, the constant thought or internal chatter about food, is gaining visibility amid increased understanding and interest in weight loss and management.
RFK Jr.'s financial disclosures reveal millions in both debt and income
Financial disclosures show that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's Health and Human Services Secretary nominee, is saddled with millions in debt, but is positioned to earn millions from book deals.
What a U.S. exit from the WHO means for global health
By withdrawing from the World Health Organization and overhauling aid, Trump's new executive orders endanger Americans and the globe, researchers warn. The move also cedes U.S. power to other nations.
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At least 56 bodies found in Mexico in unmarked graves, prosecutors say
The remains found in the Chihuahua state included some bodies, some complete skeletons and other partial remains, as well as bullet casings.
Explosion rocks Dutch museum before gold masterpieces stolen
Thieves responsible for the Drents Museum heist left with a gold Coțofenești helmet and three Dacian royal bracelets, the museum said.
U.S. has not halted military aid to Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced he would pause foreign aid grants for 90 days.
Decades after Auschwitz liberation, spotlight is on dwindling survivors
The anniversary has taken on added poignancy due to the advanced age of the survivors, and an awareness that they will soon be gone.
Madison Keys beats Aryna Sabalenka for 1st grand slam title
Madison Keys upset Aryna Sabalenka to win her first grand slam title in the 2025 Australian Open.
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Paul McCartney says he fears AI will rip off artists, cause control hurdles
Paul McCartney told the BBC that would make it harder for artists to retain control of their work and undermine Britain's creative industries.
Jeremie Albino performs "Our Time In The Sun"
Singer-songwriter Jeremie Albino started his music career by busking in Toronto. Soon, his electrifying live performances were drawing big crowds, and he started playing packed venues across the country. He put out an acclaimed debut album in 2019, and just released his fourth full-length studio collection. Now, making his national television debut, here is Jeremie Albino with “Our Time In The Sun."
Jeremie Albino performs "Rolling Down the 405"
Singer-songwriter Jeremie Albino started his music career by busking in Toronto. Soon, his electrifying live performances were drawing big crowds, and he started playing packed venues across the country. He put out an acclaimed debut album in 2019, and just released his fourth full-length studio collection. Now, making his national television debut, here is Jeremie Albino with “Rolling Down the 405."
Jeremie Albino performs "Baby Ain't It Cold Outside"
Singer-songwriter Jeremie Albino started his music career by busking in Toronto. Soon, his electrifying live performances were drawing big crowds, and he started playing packed venues across the country. He put out an acclaimed debut album in 2019, and just released his fourth full-length studio collection. Now, making his national television debut, here is Jeremie Albino with “Baby Ain't It Cold Outside.”
The unique history behind a classic car
They inspired the lyrics to a 70s funk classic and were a fixture in 90s hip-hop videos. Lowriders occupy a unique space in pop culture, and their roots go back further than you might think. Now, a new exhibition in Los Angeles examines the origins of the cars — and where they’re going next. Michelle Miller has more.
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New tech brings stadium excitement to you
On Sunday, millions of football fans across the country will find out which teams will meet in Super Bowl LIX. They’ll watch in stadiums or on TV — but a new option by a company called Cosm aims to combine the in-stadium energy with more comfort. Dana Jacobson takes a look at the technology that may soon be coming to a city near you.
TikTok-loaded phones are selling online after law blocks new downloads
Can't download TikTok on your phone? You can buy a phone that already has the app on it.
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 York proposes ban for phones in school
New York could soon join a growing list of states limiting cell phones in schools. If approved, the restrictions would go into effect at the start of next school year. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver reports.
Why some users are suddenly following Trump
Some social media users have been questioning why it appears they are suddenly following President Trump on platforms like Facebook or Instagram. This and other questions and conspiracy theories have been flooding the internet in recent days. CBS News confirmed executive editor Rhonna Tarrant breaks them down.
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Climate scientist: "There's no place that's safe"
Experts discuss the increased intensity we can expect from destructive weather events due to climate change, while an amateur meteorologist explains how he helped sound the alarm as wildfires spread towards the L.A. County community of Altadena.
Scientists make "jaw-dropping" discovery about Iron Age women in U.K.
Scientists analyzing 2,000-year-old DNA have revealed that a Celtic society in the southern U.K. during the Iron Age was centered around women, a study said.
SpaceX pushes Starship test flight back one day due to weather
If the weather cooperates, the Starship launch will follow the maiden flight of Jeff Bezos' already weather-delayed New Glenn rocket.
What to know about the pink fire retardant being dropped on L.A. wildfires
Aircraft battling fires raging through the Los Angeles area are dropping hundreds of thousands of gallons of hot-pink fire suppressant in a desperate effort to stop the flames.
When will cicadas come back in 2025?
Brood XIV, the second-largest group of periodical cicadas, known for their noisy mass emergence from the ground, will arrive this spring.
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Did a secret obsession lead a "genius" to murder a Yale grad student?
Kevin Jiang, 26, a Yale graduate student and former Army National Guardsman, was gunned down in New Haven, Connecticut. What appeared to be a road rage incident soon unraveled into a story of obsession and premeditation.
How a MIT grad student planned a Yale student's near perfect murder
When Kevin Jiang was killed on Feb. 6, 2021, no one had any idea why he may have been targeted. But detectives would soon discover that someone had a secret plot to kill him.
At least 56 bodies found in Mexico in unmarked graves, prosecutors say
The remains found in the Chihuahua state included some bodies, some complete skeletons and other partial remains, as well as bullet casings.
U.S. military cargo planes used to deport migrants
The Trump administration on Friday began flying detained undocumented immigrants out of the U.S. aboard military cargo planes. Several flights carrying dozens of migrants out of Texas and Arizona arrived in Guatemala. The White House called it the official start of Mr. Trump's long-promised mass deportation campaign. Nicole Sganga has the latest.
Arrest made in fatal shooting of U.S. Border Patrol agent
The FBI says it arrested a 21-year-old Washington state woman in the fatal shooting of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont.
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Supersonic winds rage on planet over 500 light-years from Earth
Researchers said this was the fastest wind ever measured in a jetstream that goes around a planet.
FAA orders investigation into SpaceX Starship failure
A fire in the aft section of SpaceX's Starship trigged the apparent explosion that destroyed the spacecraft, the company says.
What's next for SpaceX?
SpaceX completed its seventh launch of the Starship rocket, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launched its New Glenn rocket into orbit and a NASA astronaut stuck in space went on her first spacewalk in seven months. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks down the latest stories.
SpaceX's Starship spacecraft destroyed in mega rocket launch
Telemetry from the Starship froze just more than 8 minutes after launch from Texas, moments after engines began shutting down.
Details on Blue Origin launch of Glenn rocket
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket was launched Thursday morning in Florida following a three-day delay. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer from the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the launch.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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Here Comes the Sun: Daniel Craig and more
Actor Daniel Craig sits down with Mo Rocca to discuss his latest film "Queer." Then, Elizabeth Palmer speaks with "Squid Game" creator Hwang Dong-hyuk to learn more about the show's second season. "Here Comes the Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
The Ivy League Murder
A newly engaged Yale graduate student is gunned down by an unknown attacker after a fender bender. Was it extreme road rage or was he targeted? "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.
The price of a U.S. president's signature
There's a huge market for signatures of former U.S. presidents like George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson and Theodore Roosevelt. Barry Petersen spoke with a collector about the price of American history.
New Alvin Ailey exhibit debuts in NYC
It has been 35 years since Alvin Ailey, one of the most influential choreographers of the 20th century, died of complications from AIDS. The dancer and his work are now being remembers at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City. Jericka Duncan reports.
Trump's deportation plan could hurt U.S. farms
Bird flu, climate change and rising costs are just a few of the issues threatening the U.S. farming industry. Now, President Trump's mass deportation plan could add to the challenges. Nancy Chen spoke with farmers who are voicing their concerns.