Manhunt underway in France after blast leaves 13 injured
The cause of the blast wasn't immediately known
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Virginia gas station explosion kills 3, injures 4
Police are still investigating the cause of the explosion
Lawsuits claim people injured by exploding Pam cooking spray cans
One victim in New York said she spent a month in the hospital after a can exploded and caused burns to nearly 30 percent of her body
3rd body recovered in rubble of Illinois silicone plant that exploded
One more body is still believed to be in the debris, a fire official said days after the deadly blast Friday
At least 2 dead, 2 missing after silicone plant explosion
Four people were injured in the explosion and transported to local hospitals
SpaceX confirms crew spacecraft destroyed in test mishap
Crew Dragon spacecraft was being prepared for in-flight test of emergency abort system when something went terribly wrong
15 killed in Sri Lanka police raid
New violence in Sri Lanka less than a week after suicide bombers killed more than 250 people. A series of explosions followed by a shootout between Sri Lanka's military and suspected Islamist militants erupted overnight, killing more than a dozen people. A military spokesman says the militants are believed to be a part of the same group that carried out the Easter Sunday attacks. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Security camera captures Sri Lanka attackers before blast
One bomber was the lone unmasked man in images released by ISIS. Two others were brothers
New info emerges on Sri Lanka bombings intel failure and suspects
Nation still getting to grips with huge loss, and government failures, as Muslim community worries about backlash after Easter attack
ISIS claims responsibility for Sri Lanka Easter Sunday bombings
As death toll continues to rise, defense minister says suicide assault on churches and hotels was meant as payback for attack on Muslims in New Zealand
Extremist group linked to Sri Lanka bombings
The Sri Lankan government has said a small Islamist extremist group known as National Thowheed Jamath is likely responsible for a terror attack that killed at least 290 people. The attack was carried out by several suicide bombers that let off explosives in churches and hotels across the country. Asha Castleberry — a national and foreign policy expert as well as a former member of the State Department mission to the United Nations — joins CBSN to discuss the connection between the extremist group and the terror attack.
Death toll nears 300 after Easter terror attacks in Sri Lanka
At least 290 people killed and more than 500 wounded in blasts in and around Sri Lanka's capital, and warnings may have been "ignored"
Deadly bombings hit Sri Lanka on Easter
Worshippers were in church for Easter Sunday when a series of bombs went off in Sri Lanka in a coordinated attack, according to authorities. Most of the attacks were in the capitol of Colombo and more than 200 were killed. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Deadly gas explosion levels building in Durham, North Carolina
Firefighters responding to a natural gas leak were evacuating people from building when it exploded Wednesday morning
Durham gas explosion turns deadly
Downtown Durham, North Carolina, was shaken Wednesday by a powerful natural gas explosion. At least one person was killed and more than a dozen were injured. Errol Barnett reports.
North Carolina gas explosion reduces building to rubble
A gas explosion rocked Durham, North Carolina, levelling a building and killing at least one person. Investigators believe a crew digging in the area triggered the blast. Hilary Lane has more.
3 U.S. Marines killed, 3 other Americans wounded in Afghan blast
Roadside bomb hit U.S. convoy near Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, and the Taliban has claimed responsibility
1 dead and 2 injured in explosion at Texas chemical plant
Authorities warned residents to shelter in place and closed nearby school districts when a chemical tank ignited in Crosby, some 25 miles northeast of Houston
Worker killed in Texas chemical plant fire
A fire at a chemical plant outside Houston Tuesday sent thick smoke into the air and forced people indoors. This happened not far from another chemical fire two weeks ago. Adam Bennett from CBS affiliate KHOU is there.
Huge gas line explosion in San Francisco ignites inferno
The city's fire chief says it all started when construction workers cut into a gas line with an excavator; people within a one-block radius were evacuated
Dozens killed in Mexico pipeline explosion
Forensic experts attempted to separate and count charred heaps of corpses in central Mexico on Saturday after a massive fireball erupted at an illegal pipeline tap, killing at least 66 people. More than 85 other people were listed as missing.
Massive fireball at Mexico pipeline tap kills at least 73
More than 85 other people on Saturday were listed as missing
Watch: Chunk of Tappan Zee Bridge demolished with explosives
A big chunk of the Tappan Zee Bridge went down in history — and the Hudson — after a detonation thrilled onlookers Tuesday
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Midwest winter storm turns deadly; Rwandan women rebuild their country from the ground up after genocide
3 dead and dozens injured in powerful Paris bakery blast
A gas leak apparently caused an explosion that overturned cars and blasted out windows
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Reporters from CBS News carefully arranged a risky trip into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what they saw.
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz "completely open" amid Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
Iran says in light of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, "passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open."
U.S. could send senior officials back to Pakistan for Iran talks within days, sources say
The Trump administration is considering a renewed diplomatic push that could send officials back to Pakistan within days, sources said.
U.S. intelligence detects signs China is weighing giving Iran advance radar systems
The technology would enhance Iran's ability to detect and track incoming threats, like low-flying drones and cruise missiles.
Maps show more severe storms forecast for central U.S. after tornadoes, flooding
More than 51 million are under the threat of severe weather Friday evening from Texas to Wisconsin, as some are still cleaning up from tornadoes earlier in the week.
Trump to nominate Cameron Hamilton to run FEMA after he was ousted last year
Cameron Hamilton was acting leader of FEMA last year and was ousted after telling Congress that the agency should not be eliminated.
Senate passes short-term extension of surveillance law, following House
The House and Senate have now passed a 10-day extension for the controversial warrantless surveillance law.
UPS plane aborts landing as jet nears runway: "What are you doing?"
The incident occurred around 12:10 a.m. local time on Tuesday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Ford recalls nearly 1.4 million pickup trucks due to gearshift issue
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.
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U.S. could send senior officials back to Pakistan for Iran talks within days, sources say
The Trump administration is considering a renewed diplomatic push that could send officials back to Pakistan within days, sources said.
Senate passes short-term extension of surveillance law, following House
The House and Senate have now passed a 10-day extension for the controversial warrantless surveillance law.
Here's who is spending money on AI subscriptions, and how much they cost
Households are starting to make room in their budgets for spending on generative AI subscriptions, new data shows.
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A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
UPS plane aborts landing as jet nears runway: "What are you doing?"
The incident occurred around 12:10 a.m. local time on Tuesday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Here's who is spending money on AI subscriptions, and how much they cost
Households are starting to make room in their budgets for spending on generative AI subscriptions, new data shows.
Ford recalls nearly 1.4 million pickup trucks due to gearshift issue
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.
Airline adding triple-decker bunk beds in economy-class for long-haul flights
Air New Zealand will soon offer four-hour stints in triple-decker bunk beds for long-haul flights. The carrier says they'll be the first lie-flat beds for budget air travelers.
AI "agents" can do your shopping. Should you let them?
Big retailers are embracing agentic commerce as a new way to shop. But you should think twice before handing over your credit card, tech experts say.
This is the fastest-growing job for young workers, LinkedIn says
Hint: It involves AI, and a LinkedIn economist says employers are clamoring for people to fill these roles.
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U.S. could send senior officials back to Pakistan for Iran talks within days, sources say
The Trump administration is considering a renewed diplomatic push that could send officials back to Pakistan within days, sources said.
Senate passes short-term extension of surveillance law, following House
The House and Senate have now passed a 10-day extension for the controversial warrantless surveillance law.
Trump to nominate Cameron Hamilton to run FEMA after he was ousted last year
Cameron Hamilton was acting leader of FEMA last year and was ousted after telling Congress that the agency should not be eliminated.
Controversial surveillance program extended by House but only until April 30
The House OK'd a short-term renewal of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies, after Republicans revolted and refused President Trump's push for a longer extension.
Rep. Luna accuses Sen. Gallego of misconduct, which he denies
GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna told CBS News that Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego was the previously unnamed senator whom she accused of "very disturbing" conduct. Gallego has denied all wrongdoing.
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Dr. Erica Schwartz nominated for CDC director
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
RFK Jr. defends proposed 12% health budget cut, measles response in House testimony
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
Trump announces he's nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz for CDC director
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
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Trump to sign executive order on psychedelic drug used abroad to treat PTSD
Ibogaine is used in Mexico and the Caribbean to treat depression, anxiety, addiction and brain trauma.
As U.S. birth rate falls, Trump officials downplay contraception in Title X program
According to new CDC data, there were 3.6 million U.S. births in 2025, a 1% decline from 2024 and down 23% since 2007. The Trump administration has said it wants to reverse this trend.
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U.S. could send senior officials back to Pakistan for Iran talks within days, sources say
The Trump administration is considering a renewed diplomatic push that could send officials back to Pakistan within days, sources said.
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CBS News took a boat into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what we saw.
Reporters from CBS News carefully arranged a risky trip into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what they saw.
Activist recalls surviving assassination attempt caught on video
An environmentalist who survived an assassination attempt spoke during the presentation of a report that documented the killing of 10 activists in Mexico in 2025.
Ancient cave, hippo bones found under castle: "Once-in-a-lifetime discovery"
A prehistoric hidden cave and hippo bones found beneath Pembroke Castle could transform understanding of ancient life in Britain, researchers said
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz "completely open" amid Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
President Trump has welcomed Iran's announcement that, at least while the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire holds, the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" to all ships.
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AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
Surprise twist in "Survivor 50" elimination
(Warning: Spoilers ahead!) "CBS Mornings" reveals a surprising twist in Wednesday's "Survivor 50" episode that led to a historic trial council ceremony.
More on Live Nation, Ticketmaster ruling
A jury ruled that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as an illegal monopoly. Variety's Jem Aswad joins CBS News with more.
Simon Helberg on "The Audacity"
Simon Helberg, known for his role as Howard in "The Big Bang Theory," talks about the new show "The Audacity." Helberg plays a developer who is creating an AI companion. He explains what drew him to the role and discusses the show's messages about humanity and technology.
What happened to influencer Clavicular?
Controversial influencer Clavicular said he is home from the hospital after his livestream abruptly ended on Tuesday night. CBS News' Matt Gutman reports and The Free Press' River Page has more.
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AI "agents" can do your shopping. Should you let them?
Big retailers are embracing agentic commerce as a new way to shop. But you should think twice before handing over your credit card, tech experts say.
AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
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.
Key takeaways on Anthropic's new AI model
More concerns are emerging about Anthropic's new Mythos AI model. Matt Shumer, a former AI company founder and CEO, joins CBS News with more details.
How hackers are using AI to breach networks
U.S. officials are warning of Iranian cyberattacks on businesses and consumers. It comes as a new FBI report shows losses from cybercrime reached nearly $21 billion last year. Ash-har Quraishi shows how hackers are using artificial intelligence, and how you can protect yourself.
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First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
Emperor penguins listed as endangered species
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
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Why Todd Lyons is leaving his ICE role
Acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Todd Lyons is planning to leave his post soon, U.S. officials familiar with his plan told CBS News. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
ICE agent faces assault charges
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Gregory Morgan Jr. of Temple Hills, Maryland, is facing assault charges for allegedly pointing a gun at two people in Minnesota. CBS News' Jonah Kaplan reports.
Activist recalls surviving assassination attempt caught on video
An environmentalist who survived an assassination attempt spoke during the presentation of a report that documented the killing of 10 activists in Mexico in 2025.
Gallego reacts to misconduct allegations
Arizona Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego is denying allegations of misconduct after his friend, California Rep. Eric Swalwell, resigned from his post over sexual misconduct accusations. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Rep. Luna accuses Sen. Gallego of misconduct
Florida Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna joined CBS News on Thursday with allegations of misconduct linked to Arizona Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego. Politico's Nicholas Wu joins CBS News with more as Gallego denies the accusations.
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Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
Artemis II astronauts welcomed home to Houston after historic moonshot
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
9 highlights from Artemis II's epic journey around the moon
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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Why Todd Lyons is leaving his ICE role
Acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Todd Lyons is planning to leave his post soon, U.S. officials familiar with his plan told CBS News. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Key details on Strait of Hormuz announcement
Iran and President Trump announced that the Strait of Hormuz will now be open, but questions remain about the flow of traffic in the key water passage. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.
Trump says Strait of Hormuz is open
President Trump posted on social media claims that the Strait of Hormuz will be "completely open." CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
Ukrainians react to massive Russian attack
Ukrainians jumped in to help after a massive Russian attack left massive damage in Kyiv. CBS News' Aidan Stretch reports.
Americans react to high prices due to war
Americans are grappling with rising prices that are already being driven by inflation. This comes as the war in Iran continues to affect oil and gas costs. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.