Video shows whale capsizing boat off New Hampshire coast, fishermen rescued
An incredible video captured the moment a whale off the coast of New Hampshire capsized a boat, sending two men flying into the ocean.
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3 fishermen rescued from remote Pacific island
Three fishermen who got stranded for more than a week on a remote island in Micronesia in the Pacific Ocean were rescued this week after spelling out "Help" on a beach using palm leaves.
Eye on America: Preserving national landmarks
In Connecticut, we meet the preservationists who are giving dilapidated lighthouses new life. Then in California, we learn about the efforts to restore an iconic fishing boat. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Drought takes devastating toll on Louisiana's crawfish industry
One of the driest seasons on record last year means the harvest field didn't get enough rain. Weeks of triple-digit heat sent the crustaceans burrowing deeper into the mud, many unable to emerge.
U.S. shrimpers struggle as cheap foreign imports flood domestic market
Imported cheap Asian shrimp, grown in pond farms and often subsidized by foreign governments, has idled many of South Carolina's roughly 300 shrimpers.
U.S. shrimpers can't compete with foreign imports
Imported cheap Asian shrimp, grown in pond farms and often subsidized by foreign governments, has idled many of South Carolina's roughly 300 shrimpers this year. Mark Strassmann has more.
Fear 100 kids were in hold of migrant boat that sank off Greece
One official said the type of old fishing boat that sank in the Mediterranean, this one carrying as many as 750 people, are like "floating coffins."
Family fishing trip in Alaska ends in tragedy
The bodies of Brandi Tyau, Danielle Agcaoili and Maury Agcaoili have been found, but Robert Solis and boat captain Morgan Robidou are still missing.
1,000 pounds of illegally caught sharks seized by Coast Guard
Video taken by the U.S. Coast Guard aircrew shows the four fishermen wearing fluorescent green waders pulling sharks from the side of their white boat.
fishing boat fire in Tacoma, Washington
A temporary shelter-in-place order has been lifted in the Tacoma, Washington, area following a serious boat fire. A fishing vessel burst into flames early on Saturday. Lauren Donovan from our CBS News Seattle affiliate KIRO 7 News has more.
Salmon fishing season canceled for most of West Coast
Biologists say the chinook salmon population has declined dramatically after years of drought.
Man goes overboard, still missing after hooking "huge" tuna in Hawaii
"If there's a fish that's actually pulling him around, you don't know where he could go," a fire official said.
Man rescues kangaroo struggling in flood
A kangaroo was saved from drowning in an Australian river after a boater grabbed it by the ears to get it out of the water.
Giant goldfish-like fish caught in lake in France
A fisherman from the U.K. caught a massive goldfish-like carp weighing 67.4 pounds in a lake in France. It has a very appropriate name.
Alaska snow crab season canceled after an estimated 1 billion crabs disappear
An estimated 1 billion crabs have mysteriously disappeared from Alaskan waters in two years, officials said.
Video shows moment shark jumps aboard Maine fishing boat
The "once-in-a-lifetime experience" sent those on board scrambling as the "big mako" thrashed around on deck.
100-pound sailfish leaps out of water, stabs woman on boat
Sailfish are the fastest fish in the ocean and can reach speeds of almost 70 miles per hour.
Breaching whale lands on fishing boat off Manomet Point in Plymouth
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Dozens of sea turtles found stabbed to death off Japanese island
A frustrated fisherman confessed to stabbing the endangered turtles after they got caught in his fishing nets, and he reportedly "regrets it now."
Record setting 131-pound catfish caught in Mississippi
Fisherman Eugene Cronley spent nearly 40 minutes reeling in his record catch.
Officials suspend search for people missing from sunken fishing boat off Canada
During the 36-hour search, which kicked off after the boat capsized early Tuesday morning, officials rescued three survivors and recovered 10 bodies.
Fishing boat sinks off Canada; 10 crew members dead, 11 missing
Two lifeboats were "completely empty," while in another, three survivors were found "in a state of hypothermic shock," officials said.
Boeing workers go on strike after overwhelming vote to reject contract
The walkout is another setback for the aviation giant whose reputation and finances were already being battered.
Trump says he won't debate Harris again
Former President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he won't debate Vice President Kamala Harris again, saying, "THERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE!"
Judge drops 2 counts against Trump in Georgia election probe
Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee dropped 2 counts in former President Donald Trump's Georgia election interference case.
Uvalde school shooting report reveals border officers couldn't access key tools
A federal internal report found CBP officers who arrived at the scene of the Uvalde school shooting were unable to access important tools to aid their response.
N. Korea gives rare peek at uranium enrichment site; Kim calls for more nukes
North Korea offered a rare glimpse into a facility to produce weapons-grade uranium as state media reported leader Kim Jong Un called for "exponentially" more nuclear weapons.
Alaska Airlines flight aborts takeoff to avoid colliding with Southwest plane
An Alaska Airlines flight aborted takeoff to avoid potentially colliding with a Southwest Airlines plane that was cleared to cross in front of it in Nashville, officials said.
Tua Tagovailoa leaves field with concussion after collision with Damar Hamlin
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa left Thursday night against Buffalo because of a concussion after colliding with Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin and hitting the back of his head against the turf.
Germany responds to Trump's debate comments
Germany took to social media to rebut comments made by former President Donald Trump during the presidential debate Tuesday about the country's renewable energy industry.
DHL sues Mike Lindell's MyPillow, alleging company owes $800,000
Package delivery company DHL is suing MyPillow, alleging the company synonymous with its founder, chief pitchman and election denier Mike Lindell owes nearly $800,000 for unpaid bills.
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$6 million settlement over death of inmate suit said couldn't pay $1,000 bail
An Arkansas county and a health provider have agreed to a $6 million settlement with the family of a man who died from dehydration and malnutrition while being held in jail, a lawyer for the family says.
Remains found in Phoenix ID'd as teen last seen alive 5 months ago
Bradley Klose's family said the teen left his cellphone and wallet in his locker after work and that was unusual.
Harris bolsters White House and campaign staffing as race enters final stretch
A growing press and communications team continues to build out at Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (Sept. 15)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the 2023 News & Documentary Emmy-winner for Outstanding Recorded News Program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Germany responds to Donald Trump's debate comments
Germany took to social media to rebut comments made by former President Donald Trump during the presidential debate Tuesday about the country's renewable energy industry.
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Boeing workers go on strike after overwhelming vote to reject contract
Machinists at Boeing have gone on strike, another setback for the aviation giant whose reputation and finances were already being battered.
Social media fuels fentanyl crisis by providing easy access to drug dealers
Experts, law enforcement and children's advocates say companies like Snap, TikTok and Meta are not doing enough to keep children safe.
Navient banned from federal student loan servicing
Company to pay $120 million in fines and compensation to borrowers harmed by its practices.
Consumer Reports: High lead levels found in these 12 cinnamon and spice brands
A third of the cinnamon powders and spice mixtures tested yielded alarming results, advocacy group's study finds.
Man sues realtor he claims withheld Bezos' identity in $79M home sale
Businessman Leo Kryss alleges he wouldn't have shaved $6 million from his mansion's sale price if he had known Bezos was buyer.
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Harris bolsters White House and campaign staffing as race enters final stretch
A growing press and communications team continues to build out at Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware.
Uvalde school shooting report reveals border officers couldn't access key tools
A federal internal report found CBP officers who arrived at the scene of the Uvalde school shooting were unable to access important tools to aid their response.
Judge drops 2 counts against Trump in Georgia election probe
Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee dropped 2 counts in former President Donald Trump's Georgia election interference case.
Trump says he won't debate Harris again
Former President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he won't debate Vice President Kamala Harris again, saying, "THERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE!"
Map for 2024 presidential election shows which states have early and mail voting
Weeks before the 2024 election, early voting by mail or in person will be available in most states — here's a map with more information about early voting options.
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Steward Health Care CEO faces contempt vote
A vote is expected next week to hold Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre in contempt of Congress after he refused to appear at a hearing this week despite being subpoenaed to testify. This follows a nearly two-year CBS News investigation into how private equity investors and de la Torre siphoned hundreds of millions of dollars from Steward hospitals. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Social media fuels fentanyl crisis by providing easy access to drug dealers
Experts, law enforcement and children's advocates say companies like Snap, TikTok and Meta are not doing enough to keep children safe.
Consumer Reports: High lead levels found in these 12 cinnamon and spice brands
A third of the cinnamon powders and spice mixtures tested yielded alarming results, advocacy group's study finds.
Doctors more likely to perform unnecessary C-sections on Black moms, study says
A new report uncovered a disturbing racial disparity when it comes to C-sections, with doctors being more likely to perform them on Black mothers.
Biden administration still prioritizing menthol cigarette ban, official says
FDA's top tobacco official says the agency has "not abandoned" the proposed ban.
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Prison chief shot dead as she drove, 2nd such killing this month
Maria Daniela Icaza's death comes just days after the head of another prison was killed in Ecuador.
N. Korea gives rare peek at uranium enrichment site; Kim calls for more nukes
North Korea offered a rare glimpse into a facility to produce weapons-grade uranium as state media reported leader Kim Jong Un called for "exponentially" more nuclear weapons.
Germany responds to Donald Trump's debate comments
Germany took to social media to rebut comments made by former President Donald Trump during the presidential debate Tuesday about the country's renewable energy industry.
Ancient jar smashed by "curious" 4-year-old is back on display
An Israeli museum has put a rare Bronze-Era jar that a 4-year-old accidentally smashed back on display.
7 family members killed as they watched TV at home
Gunmen made one member of the family, who was outside the house, knock on the door and then opened fire once it was opened, police said.
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Cardi B welcomes 3rd baby with Offset, weeks after filing for divorce
The rap superstar posted several photos of herself in the hospital cradling her new baby daughter Thursday on Instagram.
Sylvester Stallone on role in "Tulsa King"
Legendary actor Sylvester Stallone talks about his latest role as a New York gangster in the Paramount+ hit series "Tulsa King." Stallone reveals why this character was the missing piece in his career and what it's like to share the screen with his daughter.
LL COOL J on surprising VMAs audience with Public Enemy appearance
LL COOL J lit up the VMAs stage, bringing out Chuck D and Flavor Flav for a powerful performance that celebrated hip hop's legacy and debuted new music from "The FORCE."
LL COOL J on rocking the VMAs
LL COOL J joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about how he felt taking the stage at the VMAs to deliver a performance of his classics and debut "Passion" from his new album "The Force."
Taylor Swift wins big at VMAs
MTV celebrated 40 years of the Video Music Awards Thursday night and it was a big night for Taylor Swift. The pop star won Video of the Year for "Fortnight" and also gave a rare public mention of her boyfriend, Travis Kelce. Sabrina Carpenter won song of the year for "Espresso."
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Microsoft says service issues "fully resolved" after outage shuts down systems
More than 20,000 users of Microsoft 365 tools alone reported issues accessing systems on Thursday morning in apparent software outage.
Apple's new AirPods double as a hearing aid. Here's what to know.
Can Apple's AirPods make hearing aids cool? Experts say they could help destigmatize hearing loss.
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.
Microsoft holding cybersecurity summit
Microsoft is holding a cybersecurity summit Tuesday in the wake of the CrowdStrike software update that caused a global outage in July. Microsoft reportedly plans to address ways the tech industry can improve its security. CBS News cybersecurity contributor Andrew Boyd has more.
Apple must pay Ireland more than $14 billion in back taxes, court rules
Ruling comes on same day EU court enforces whopping $2.7 billion penalty against Apple in long-running antitrust case.
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Polaris Dawn crew conducts first all-civilian spacewalk
The spacewalkers tested new SpaceX-designed pressure suits that could eventually be used by civilian astronauts on the moon and Mars.
California crews battle high temps, Line Fire
Record-high temperatures have hit several areas of California, Arizona and Oregon since Friday, extending the fire season and creating drier conditions that make wildfires spread faster. The Line Fire in Southern California has grown past 21,000 acres, roughly half the size of Washington, D.C. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
Transistor issue resolved, NASA clears way for Europa Clipper launch
The Europa Clipper remains on track for launch Oct. 10 to study Jupiter's icy moon Europa, where a vast ocean lurks beneath an icy crust.
The Climate Election: Maternal health & pregnancy
For those who are pregnant, extreme heat isn't just uncomfortable. Studies show it can lead to serious complications for them and their unborn child, including pre-term births, miscarriages and stillbirths, and even increase the likelihood of one of the leading causes of death of pregnant women in the U.S. — homicide. Here's what to know.
State of emergency over California Line Fire
Firefighters are battling triple-digit temperatures as they fight Southern California's Line Fire. Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency with thousands evacuating ahead of the blaze. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
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$6 million settlement over death of inmate suit said couldn't pay $1,000 bail
An Arkansas county and a health provider have agreed to a $6 million settlement with the family of a man who died from dehydration and malnutrition while being held in jail, a lawyer for the family says.
Prison chief shot dead as she drove, 2nd such killing this month
Maria Daniela Icaza's death comes just days after the head of another prison was killed in Ecuador.
Bryan Kohberger's trial for Idaho student murders moved to Boise
The Idaho Supreme Court's order stated that all proceedings in the case be moved from Latah County, where the University of Idaho is located, to Ada County.
Most school shootings happen outside school walls
CBS News analysis of data on every U.S. school shooting since 1966 found many safety steps taken by school administrators don't address a significant threat to students and teachers.
Accused Georgia shooter rode to school with gun in bag, investigators say
Investigators confirmed that Colt Gray snuck a semi automatic assault rifle into Apalachee High School the day of the Georgia shooting.
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What's next after SpaceX Polaris spacewalk?
The four members of the SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew made history Thursday as they completed the first privately financed spacewalk in history. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew completes spacewalk
The first private commercial spacewalk in history was completed Thursday morning by the SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew. The four-person mission was led by billionaire tech CEO Jared Isaacman and lasted about two hours. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
SpaceX Polaris Dawn's first private spacewalk
SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Crew executed the first ever private spacewalk Thursday morning. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
SpaceX crew performs historic spacewalk
A SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts performed the first-ever commercial spacewalk Thursday morning. It is the first time a company, not a government space program, has performed a spacewalk.
Polaris Dawn crew conducts first all-civilian spacewalk
The spacewalkers tested new SpaceX-designed pressure suits that could eventually be used by civilian astronauts on the moon and Mars.
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Plane aborts takeoff to avoid collision
The pilot of an Alaska Airlines flight was forced to abort takeoff Thursday while traveling at about 120 mph down a runway at Nashville International Airport in order to avoid a potential collision with a Southwest Airlines plane. No one was injured.
Danger in the South China Sea | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Sunday on 60 Minutes: Cecilia Vega reports on what's been called "the most dangerous conflict no one is talking about:" growing tensions between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea.
Steward Health Care CEO skips Senate hearing
Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre is facing a contempt of Congress vote after failing to appear at a Senate hearing Thursday. The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions accuses de la Torre of financially benefiting from the bankruptcy of his company. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins to discuss the impact of Steward's bankruptcy on patients and hospitals.
Genealogist traced thousands of family trees
Genealogist Frazine Taylor of Montgomery, Alabama, made it her life's work to help African American families piece together their history, sifting through records where humans are identified only by numbers, names are misspelled and racially segregated records leave holes in family trees. James Brown pays tribute to her extraordinary accomplishments.
Impact of NYPD commissioner's resignation
The commissioner of the New York City Police Department has resigned. Edward Caban stepped down Thursday after federal agents seized his phone as part of a larger investigation involving high-ranking city officials. Marcia Kramer with CBS News New York has more on the ongoing corruption probe that led to Caban's resignation, and what it means for one of the largest police forces in the country.