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Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to launch his bid for the White House Wednesday during a live event on Twitter with Elon Musk. He joins an expanding Republican field to challenge frontrunner Donald Trump. Robert Costa reports.
At one point, the iguana disappeared into the toilet pipes, with nothing but its tail sticking out.
A professor has been living underwater for 84 days, setting a world record -- but University of South Florida's Joseph Dituri says he is nowhere near finished. Dituri said he will stay put for 100 days for "Project Neptune 100," which is looking into how the human body reacts to long-term exposure to extreme pressure. Dituri spoke to CBS News from the bottom of a 30-foot-deep lagoon in Key Largo, Florida.
The Human Rights Campaign on Tuesday detailed risks associated with moving to or visiting Florida. The travel advisory, issued as an update to an Equality Florida advisory, noted the "devastating impacts of laws that are hostile to the LGBTQ community."
They were to prepare his plane, his 140-foot yacht, a black utility van and other vehicles purchased just for the escape attempt, the sheriff said.
"It may take years for us to unwind the damage that has been done here in Florida," said the executive director of an organization providing services to LGBTQ teens and young adults in Orlando.
Civil rights organization NAACP is cautioning travelers against visiting Florida, alleging Florida has become increasingly hostile to Black Americans under the leadership of Gov. Ron DeSantis. A spokesperson for the Republican governor is deriding the advisory as a "stunt." Derrick Johnson, the president and CEO of the NAACP, joined CBS News to talk about the advisory.
The NAACP issued a travel advisory warning tourists to be cautious about going to Florida. The group said recent legislation in the state targets Black Americans, people of color and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Mark Strassmann reports.
Two fishermen are recovering after being bitten by sharks in separate incidents over the course of 36 hours in waters off Florida.
The NAACP and two other groups warned potential tourists of Florida's hostility "toward African Americans, people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals."
In separate incidents in Florida, a 20-year-old man was bitten by a shark on Thursday and a 35-year-old man was bitten by a shark on Friday night, officials said.
The statement comes days after the NAACP issued a formal advisory in response to what it described as DeSantis's "aggressive attempts to erase Black history and to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in Florida schools."
The alligator was more than 10 feet long, wildlife officials said. It was captured and humanely killed after the attack, officials said.
The NAACP has issued a travel warning for the state of Florida, saying the state has engaged in an all-out attack on Black Americans and the LGBTQ+ community.
The Walt Disney Co. said it is pulling out of a roughly $1 billion investment in Florida, citing "changing business conditions." CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe discusses some of the factors behind the decision, which comes amid conflict between the company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to file paperwork to enter the 2024 presidential campaign next week, two people familiar with the planning tell CBS News.
Sources tell CBS News that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will officially launch his 2024 presidential campaign next week. CBS News politics reporter Aaron Navarro has been closely following this story and has more.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will officially launch a 2024 presidential campaign next week, sources tell CBS News. Senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the details.
Tiger Woods' ex-girlfriend Erica Herman wanted to quash a nondisclosure agreement she purportedly signed by saying the golf superstar had committed sexual harassment against her.
Candidates endorsed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in Kentucky's Republican gubernatorial primary and the Jacksonville mayor's race both lost Tuesday night. CBS News political contributor Ashley Etienne and former Trump administration official Hogan Gidley join to discuss the implications for 2024.
Montana has become the first state in the U.S. to completely ban TikTok after Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte signed the bill into law Wednesday. Plus, writer advocacy group PEN America and publisher Penguin Random House have sued a Florida school district for banning books. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson examines the First Amendment concerns with both matters.
The Florida governor also signed bills banning minors from attending drag shows, and an expansion on a bill prohibiting the instruction of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools.
Wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein is facing sex trafficking charges and is accused of abusing underage girls. He has pleaded not guilty. The indictment comes years after he cut a deal with attorneys in Florida amid similar accusations. Mola Lenghi reports.
Deegan's Republican challenger, Daniel Davis, was endorsed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and had outraised the Democrat by a four-to-one-margin.
Removing books about race and LGBTQ+ issues is "depriving students of access to a wide range of viewpoints," the suit claims.
Maine Democrats gathered Saturday to select former state Senate President Troy Jackson as the Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot.
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen said they targeted two oil facilities in Saudi Arabia owned by Aramco on Saturday.
President Trump cracked jokes at the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night, after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
Berlin police said they were searching for possible suspects after a car drove into a crowd during Berlin's famed LGBTQ+ parade on Saturday.
The fires in Spain and France advanced quickly because of tinderbox conditions worsened by successive heat waves.
A substance found in the work van of a Mexican immigrant killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent has tested negative for illicit drugs, the top prosecutor in Houston said Friday.
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
President Trump departed the NATO summit in Turkey on an old Air Force One jet following a credible threat from Iran and allied proxy groups, U.S. officials told CBS News.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's accusations of Russia helping Iran target U.S. troops are not the first.
Nathan Matthews, 43, of Lincoln, Nebraska, died from injuries sustained while battling the blaze, the Department of the Interior said.
Multiple teams worked to find and rescue Gerald Guinn, 83, after he disappeared during a hike near the Grand Canyon.
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
President Trump accused the European Union of "robbing" American companies and taxpayers.
Visits to fast casual restaurants with lettuce-heavy menus are seeing declining foot traffic in the wake of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
A short circuit in the engine compartment can potentially cause a fire. Here's the fix.
President Trump announced new tariffs of up to 12.5% to replace expiring Section 122 levies. Here are the rates for each country.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's accusations of Russia helping Iran target U.S. troops are not the first.
Maine Democrats gathered Saturday to select former state Senate President Troy Jackson as the Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot.
A substance found in the work van of a Mexican immigrant killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent has tested negative for illicit drugs, the top prosecutor in Houston said Friday.
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
President Trump departed the NATO summit in Turkey on an old Air Force One jet following a credible threat from Iran and allied proxy groups, U.S. officials told CBS News.
Hernando Salcedo was diagnosed with Stage III pancreatic cancer after mild symptoms. Chemotherapy made him feel worse than before his diagnosis.
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
Visits to fast casual restaurants with lettuce-heavy menus are seeing declining foot traffic in the wake of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Confirmed measles cases in the U.S. just hit a 35-year high, and it's only July.
The cyclosporiasis outbreak, the nation's largest, is currently affecting nine states.
Berlin police said they were searching for possible suspects after a car drove into a crowd during Berlin's famed LGBTQ+ parade on Saturday.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's accusations of Russia helping Iran target U.S. troops are not the first.
Typhoon Noul is battering southern China and Hong Kong with winds and heavy rain.
The residents of the house were not home at the time of the crash, German news agency dpa reported.
The fires in Spain and France advanced quickly because of tinderbox conditions worsened by successive heat waves.
The U.S. pauses strikes against Iran, LeBron signs with the Sixers, plus SpaceX's first post-IPO flight.
West Virginian singer-songwriter Charles Wesley Godwin has earned praise for his powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics. His new album "Christian Name" explores faith, family, mourning and rebirth. Here's Charles Wesley Godwin with "Better That Way."
West Virginian singer-songwriter Charles Wesley Godwin has earned praise for his powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics. His new album "Christian Name" explores faith, family, mourning and rebirth. Here's Charles Wesley Godwin with "Hallelujah High."
West Virginian singer-songwriter Charles Wesley Godwin has earned praise for his powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics. His new album "Christian Name" explores faith, family, mourning and rebirth. Here's Charles Wesley Godwin with "Hey There Son."
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A growing number of faces on your feeds are generated by artificial intelligence, and brands are buying in. Increasingly, these AI influencers are marketing products, often deceptively, to consumers. Shanelle Kaul has more.
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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.
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Kaitlin Bender-Thomas and Madison Maynard, two White House Correspondents' Association scholarship recipients, join "The Daily Report" to reflect on April's terrifying shooting ahead of the rescheduled dinner.
The White House Correspondents' Dinner will have a redo in Washington, D.C., on Friday night, after the original event was interrupted in April when a gunman stormed in. It'll be a scaled-down event with scaled-up security. Nicole Sganga reports.
Nearly two years after a school shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School, a 16-year-old pleaded guilty to killing two fellow students, two teachers and wounding nine other people in Georgia. Jericka Duncan reports.
A judge is set to decide whether to move forward with a jury trial of singer D4vid in the case of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez's murder after the doctor who performed her autopsy delivered a disturbing testimony in a preliminary hearing. Adam Yamaguchi has more.
The suspect in Thursday's double stabbing on New York City's Upper West Side has been charged with attempted murder as a hate crime, among other things.
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
The U.S. pauses strikes against Iran, LeBron signs with the Sixers, plus SpaceX's first post-IPO flight.
West Virginian singer-songwriter Charles Wesley Godwin has earned praise for his powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics. His new album "Christian Name" explores faith, family, mourning and rebirth. Here's Charles Wesley Godwin with "Hallelujah High."
West Virginian singer-songwriter Charles Wesley Godwin has earned praise for his powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics. His new album "Christian Name" explores faith, family, mourning and rebirth. Here's Charles Wesley Godwin with "Better That Way."
West Virginian singer-songwriter Charles Wesley Godwin has earned praise for his powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics. His new album "Christian Name" explores faith, family, mourning and rebirth. Here's Charles Wesley Godwin with "Hey There Son."
A growing number of faces on your feeds are generated by artificial intelligence, and brands are buying in. Increasingly, these AI influencers are marketing products, often deceptively, to consumers. Shanelle Kaul has more.