EPA puts 139 employees on leave after they criticized Trump's agenda
Suspended EPA employees signed a letter accusing the Trump administration of weakening environmental protections and disregarding science.
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Climate movement strikes back with class action lawsuit against EPA
It's the latest legal strategy for environmental groups as they try to claw back terminated grants.
EPA proposes rollback of pollution limits
The Environmental Protection Agency is trying to roll back rules limiting carbon and air pollution from fossil fuel power plants. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has more.
EPA eyes cutting power plant pollution rules
The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed cutting regulations that curb air pollution from fossil fuel power plants. The Biden administration put the rules in place to fight climate change. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter explains the significance of the announcement.
EPA proposes rollback on rules limiting emissions from fossil fuel power plants
The proposed rollback of emissions regulations is part of the Trump administration's efforts to repeal rules that aim to address climate change.
The human cost of pollution in Gary, Indiana
Gary, Indiana, is home to three steel mills and one of America's largest Black populations. It also has some of the dirtiest air in the country, and residents who have been breathing it say they feel neglected and overlooked. CBS News Chicago investigator Tara Molina has more.
From 1979: Oil refinery vs. bald eagle
In Cobscook Bay, Maine, the Pittston Company's plans to build an oil refinery, welcomed by the tiny, struggling town, were met with resistance by environmentalists. The battle over the potential damage to the nesting area of the bald eagle (which in the 1970s was still an endangered species) led the Environmental Protection Agency to deny a permit. Correspondent Lem Tucker talked with Pittston vice president Arnold Kaulakis, Eastport city manager Everett Baxter, and environmental advocate Robert Gardiner, in a story first broadcast on "Sunday Morning" January 28, 1979. (Note: in 1983, after a decade-long effort, Pittston withdrew its plans to build the refinery citing escalating costs and global market conditions.)
EPA plans to weaken limits on some "forever chemicals" in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency says it will roll back limits on several types of PFAS, known as "forever chemicals," in drinking water.
Breaking down rollbacks on forever chemical limits
The Environmental Protection Agency is moving to roll back limits on toxic "forever chemicals." Emily Donovan, co-founder of "Clean Cape Fear," joins to discuss.
The EPA didn't release its annual U.S. greenhouse gas report, but we got the data
The Environmental Defense Fund published the Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks after filing a Freedom of Information Act request last month.
Trump administration plans to eliminate Energy Star program
Launched in 1992, EPA's Energy Star has saved consumers more than $500 billion in energy costs, according to the federal program.
Senate votes to overturn EPA rule that limits 7 hazardous air pollutants
The party-line vote marked the first time in the 55-year history of the Clean Air Act that Congress has moved to weaken the power of the landmark environmental law.
Trump admin fast-tracks fossil fuel projects, angering environmentalists
Shortening permitting procedures for mining and oil drilling could adversely affect the environment, communities and endangered species, experts say.
Increasing air pollution levels in the U.S.
A new report finds that nearly half of the U.S. population lives in areas with unhealthy levels of air pollution and the rate is only going up. Laura Kate Bender, the assistant vice president of Nationwide Healthy Air at the American Lung Association, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Trump cuts upend community's pollution tracking
The Environmental Protection Agency reportedly plans to fire about 280 staffers who work on reducing pollution in minority and low-income communities. David Schechter reports from Dallas on the impact of another round of funding cuts.
Jay Inslee on Trump climate policies
President Trump's version of the Environmental Protection Agency has made deregulation of federal environmental rules its key focus. Former Washington Gov. Jay Inslee joins "America Decides" this Earth Day to share his thoughts on the Trump White House's climate policies.
How Earth Day started and grew beyond its founder's dreams
Gaylord Nelson, the late U.S. senator and governor of Wisconsin, is considered the founder of Earth Day, which started in 1970.
Trump aims to overhaul Endangered Species Act
President Trump plans to make building easier in areas where endangered species live. The move, which has concerned environmentalists, is part of the administration's efforts to deregulate policies that appear to hamper economic growth. Brett Hartl, director of government affairs at the Center for Biological Diversity, joins CBS News to discuss.
Want to avoid costly environmental regulations? Just email the EPA.
The EPA announced that it would speed up the process by which industry can bypass provisions of the Clean Air Act by emailing President Trump.
EPA could face Trump administration cuts
The Environmental Protection Agency is preparing to potentially lay off up to 75% of staff from one of its major research bodies. Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta, former principal deputy assistant administrator for the EPA Office of Research and Development under the first Trump administration, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Judge temporarily blocks EPA's effort to cancel $20 billion in climate grants
Many grant recipients were scrambling to cover basic operating costs without the grant money — and were on the verge of furloughing staff and potentially closing their businesses — due to the freezing and termination of funds.
Hundreds of EPA scientists expected to be fired in more Trump administration cuts
The Trump administration plans to eliminate the EPA's Office of Research and Development, according to documents on the government's reduction in force agenda.
Experts say EPA's rollback of regulations could affect Americans' health
This week the EPA announced the rollback of a wide swath of regulations, many of which could worsen air quality. Experts say that could have implications for health.
Maps show support for climate policies, as EPA rolls back protections
Two-thirds of Americans support a transition to clean energy by 2050, and 3 out of 4 support regulating carbon emissions, according to a long-running Yale study. These maps show the results.
Ex-EPA chief on Zeldin's regulation rollbacks
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin has drastically shifted U.S. efforts to combat climate change. On Wednesday, he announced a series of moves to roll back dozens of environmental regulations. Gina McCarthy, former EPA administrator, joins "America Decides" with her reaction.
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2 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Trump grapples with his next move
Following more attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said he'll make a "big decision" on whether to "annihilate" Iran's leadership.
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Patrick Clancy's wife: "I don't understand how the story's been so twisted"
Ross Douthat's interview with Patrick Clancy and his wife, Dr. Rachel Danis, airs Sunday on 60 Minutes.
Trump says he's banning CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House
President Trump said Friday that he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, the latest move to target media outlets over their reporting.
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Feds plan to transfer hundreds of pre-trial detainees in private prison dispute
The U.S. Marshals Service is preparing to transfer some Georgia detainees to another private facility 200 miles away.
FAA says Trump arch will not interfere with D.C. airport flight path
The Federal Aviation Administration approved President Trump's plans for a triumphal arch across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C.
DOJ says ban on selling handguns to young adults under 21 is unconstitutional
The Justice Department released a new legal opinion that concludes a federal law prohibiting firearms dealers from selling handguns to people between the ages of 18 and 20 is unconstitutional.
Duncan Sheik, singer-songwriter of "Barely Breathing," dies at 56
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Pentagon releases UFO files with documents on secretive military program
The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of files about unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAP or UFOs, including a batch of documents regarding a mysterious military program studying aerospace threats.
More missing women linked to "house of horrors" in Philadelphia. Here's what we know.
Inside the home, owned by Eugene Horsch and connected to his father, R.C. Horsch, authorities have found a trove of digital images, a so-called laboratory of chemicals and a small marijuana grow operation.
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Feds plan to transfer hundreds of pre-trial detainees in private prison dispute
The U.S. Marshals Service is preparing to transfer some Georgia detainees to another private facility 200 miles away.
Trump says he's banning CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House
President Trump said Friday that he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, the latest move to target media outlets over their reporting.
Mortgage rates are nearing 7%. One house hunter says he's "despondent."
"It seems like we're trying to climb out of a hole somebody else is digging," said one frustrated house hunter as homeownership costs rise.
Increased ICE enforcement in 2025 hurt local employment, analysis finds
Employment fell last year in U.S. cities where ICE arrests surged, according to the Brookings Institution.
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Mortgage rates are nearing 7%. One house hunter says he's "despondent."
"It seems like we're trying to climb out of a hole somebody else is digging," said one frustrated house hunter as homeownership costs rise.
Increased ICE enforcement in 2025 hurt local employment, analysis finds
Employment fell last year in U.S. cities where ICE arrests surged, according to the Brookings Institution.
AI security experts say they used Claude to hack ChatGPT
Cybersecurity researchers said they were able to use Anthropic's Claude AI platfom to penetrate ChatGPT in "less than 72 hours."
195,000 heated blankets recalled after dozens of burn injuries
The manufacturer has received hundreds of reports of blankets "smoking, melting or burning" due to overheating, according to a recall notice.
Warren Buffett stepping aside as Berkshire Hathaway chairman
Warren Buffett is stepping aside as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, he announced in a letter to shareholders Friday.
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RFK Jr. tells anti-vaccine activists they have a "friend in the White House"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at a conference hosted by an organization he once led that has promoted doubts about vaccines.
Book excerpt: "Go and Do Likewise" by Andy Beshear
The Democratic Governor of Kentucky writes about how the language of faith, which he believes has been co-opted by some politicians, can be used to bridge the nation's partisan divide.
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Feds plan to transfer hundreds of pre-trial detainees in private prison dispute
The U.S. Marshals Service is preparing to transfer some Georgia detainees to another private facility 200 miles away.
Trump says he's banning CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House
President Trump said Friday that he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, the latest move to target media outlets over their reporting.
DOJ says ban on selling handguns to young adults under 21 is unconstitutional
The Justice Department released a new legal opinion that concludes a federal law prohibiting firearms dealers from selling handguns to people between the ages of 18 and 20 is unconstitutional.
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Twins conjoined at the head are separated in 25-hour surgery
The twins were born in Ethiopia with a rare condition that left them joined at the head. Doctors spent a year planning a separation surgery.
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Porsha Williams reveals health emergency: "It all happened so fast"
Porsha Williams revealed to "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King that she had to undergo an emergency partial hysterectomy this year after doctors discovered 21 uterine fibroids
Conjoined twins separated in Ethiopia
Two-year-old conjoined twin sisters saw each other face-to-face for the first time after a successful 24-hour surgery to separate them. Ian Lee reports from the children's hospital in St. Louis, where it happened.
1 in 3 Americans with health insurance have medical debt, survey finds
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
How Olympian Aly Raisman learned to advocate for her own health
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman discusses what she's learned about speaking up for herself and taking care of her body.
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Police capture suspected serial killer disguised as woman, carrying baby
Brazilian police said they will reopen dozens of cases linked to a self-confessed serial killer who was arrested as he attempted to escape dressed as a woman and carrying a baby.
Trump touts plan for new U.S. base as Poland warns of risks from Russia
Trump touts "major progress" on plans for a permanent U.S. Army base in Poland as the country's leader warns Russia's war on Ukraine could hit NATO soil.
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Princess Diana's brother claims Charles sounded "elated" after she died
Princess Diana's brother claims in his book that then-Prince Charles "sounded giddily elated" right after his ex-wife died in a Paris car crash.
German leader under huge pressure as the far-right AfD gains steam
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing a "crisis of authority and leadership" as immigration concerns fuel a far-right rise.
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2 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Trump grapples with his next move
Following more attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said he'll make a "big decision" on whether to "annihilate" Iran's leadership.
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Duncan Sheik, singer-songwriter of "Barely Breathing," dies at 56
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Princess Diana's brother makes new claims
The brother of the late Princess Diana claims in his upcoming book that then Prince Charles seemed "upbeat" right after his ex-wife died in a Paris car crash in 1997. When asked about these allegations, Buckingham Palace referred to a statement it released earlier this week saying that the king "is mindful that the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgement and colour memory, even many years after such a loss." Watch more of Charles Spencer's conversation with Mark Phillips on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Diana's brother on Charles' reaction to death
Princess Diana's brother, Earl Charles Spencer, makes stunning allegations in a new memoir against then-Prince Charles, now King Charles III, and his reaction to Diana's death. Holly Williams reports.
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Porsha Williams reveals health emergency: "It all happened so fast"
Porsha Williams revealed to "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King that she had to undergo an emergency partial hysterectomy this year after doctors discovered 21 uterine fibroids
From the archives: Bob Mackie on being dressmaker to the stars
Nine-time Emmy-winning costume designer Bob Mackie, who clothed such musical and comedic talents as Cher, Carol Burnett, Barbra Streisand and Liza Minnelli, died on Sept. 14, 2026 at age 87. In this Sept. 21, 2003 "Sunday Morning" profile, Mackie talked with correspondent Rita Braver about how a star-struck kid growing up outside Hollywood became a dressmaker to the stars, and what fascinates him about divas. He also talked about the tragic death of his son, Robin, from AIDS.
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How to book cheaper flights with AI
Travel costs are up as fuel prices soar. The Points Guys managing editor Clint Henderson shares his cost saving tips.
Director addresses AI fears in new film
Expert whistleblowers and frontier tech CEOs are calling for government oversight and boundaries for artificial intelligence development after a series of incidents where AI agents went rogue. Director Daniel Roher explains how conversations around AI motivated him to make "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
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.
Use of AI backfires on an expert witness at trial: "They have biases"
The use of artificial intelligence in the courtroom is drawing fresh attention after an expert witness in a multimillion-dollar lawsuit used ChatGPT to help create his report.
Analyzing the fight over AI regulations
Patrick McGee, a contributing writer for The Free Press, says AI firms "are not jogging...they're still sprinting" despite agreeing to pace the frontier. Here's the latest.
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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.
First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
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Police capture suspected serial killer disguised as woman, carrying baby
Brazilian police said they will reopen dozens of cases linked to a self-confessed serial killer who was arrested as he attempted to escape dressed as a woman and carrying a baby.
Grandmother sues Fargo, ND, over facial tech
A Tennessee grandmother is suing the city of Fargo, North Dakota, after facial recognition software linked her to a crime she didn't commit, which led to a nearly six-month stay in jail. CBS News' Nicole Valdes has more.
Uber must pay $40 million in wrongful death suit
A woman was hit and killed after an Uber driver forced her and her friend out of his car on a freeway. Now, Uber has been ordered to pay $40 million after the victim's family brought forth a wrongful death suit. CBS News' Lauren Pozen reports.
Holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial speaks
The lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial has released a statement explaining his vote and offering his account of the jury's deliberations.
Facing 10 years in prison, ex-budget official flees U.S. by boat and plane
Kosta Diamantis is now a fugitive in Greece after fleeing the U.S. by boat and plane ahead of his sentencing for corruption, his lawyer and prosecutors said.
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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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Major Garrett: Trump press ban signals weakness
President Trump lashed out at reporters who cover his administration on Friday, saying he would ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. Major Garrett shares his thoughts on the ban and CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
Trump: CNN, MS NOW and Politico banned from White House
President Trump took questions from reporters on Friday after he said he was banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand and legal contributor Jessica Levinson have more.
Sources: Trump orders DOJ not to appeal gun ruling
President Trump has ordered the Justice Department not to appeal a court ruling that loosened restrictions on firearms known as "gangster weapons." CBS News' Sarah Lynch reports.
Midterm early voting begins in some states
Early in-person voting has begun in Virginia, Minnesota and South Dakota for this year's midterm elections. CBS News' Shawna Mizelle reports.
Source: Trump to sign Russia sanctions bill today
President Trump will sign the recently passed Russia sanctions bill Friday, a White House official tells CBS News. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has more on that and the rest of the news coming out of the White House.