Bomb threat shuts Oktoberfest in Munich after explosion, fire in home
Authorities in Munich say a bomb threat has shut down Germany's famed Oktoberfest after an explosion and deadly fire in a home nearby.
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Authorities in Munich say a bomb threat has shut down Germany's famed Oktoberfest after an explosion and deadly fire in a home nearby.
The study's author said "there is some irony" in the discovery that these "things that are meant to kill everything are now attracting so much life."
A bipartisan group of former senior government officials and national security experts is pushing the U.S. to revitalize its strategy for preventing more countries from acquiring nuclear weapons. Former Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz, a co-author of the report, joins "The Takeout" to break down the findings.
Major airports in Brussels, London and Berlin were hit by disruptions to electronic systems that snarled up check-in and sent airline staffers trying options like handwriting boarding passes.
A cyberattack targeting check-in and boarding systems has disrupted air traffic at several major European airports.
Christian Brueckner, who prosecutors believe abducted British toddler Madeleine McCann, has been released from prison after serving a sentence in an unrelated rape case.
Christian Brueckner, a sex offender identified as the prime suspect in the 2007 disappearance of Madeleine McCann, is set to be released from a German prison.
The lost Dutch painting "Portrait of a Lady" was believed to be discovered in a real estate listing for a home once owned by a Nazi.
The Trump administration is lauding 3 European allies for triggering a mechanism to reimpose U.N. sanctions on Iran for noncompliance with a 2015 nuclear deal.
An American man who worked at a U.S. military facility in Germany has been indicted for allegedly offering to supply sensitive information to China.
Multiple postal services, including in India and around Europe, say they are suspending the shipment of many packages to the United States amid a lack of clarity over new import duties.
A Ukrainian man arrested in Italy is believed to have helped coordinate an attack on the Nord Stream gas pipelines connecting Russia and Europe.
Condor Airlines flight DE3665 was flying from Greece to Germany when passengers saw flames at the rear of an engine.
Divers and remotely operated vehicles discovered a wide array of vessels in Lake Constance — from century-old paddle steamers to a fully intact cargo sailing ship.
The State Dept. said the 2024 reports on countries were "adjusted" to be "aligned to the administration's executive orders."
Around 80 years after the war, Germany remains littered with unexploded bombs, often uncovered during construction work.
Laura Dahlmeier, who began her career at 19, won two Olympic golds at the PyeongChang Games in 2018 and
Three men have been convicted of the theft of hundreds of ancient gold coins from a German museum in 2022 and handed prison sentences ranging up to 11 years.
Authorities say a landslide triggered by heavy rain likely caused a train to derail in southern Germany, killing two rail workers and a passenger.
Germany and the United Kingdom have signed a landmark defense and migration treaty. John Byrnes, the strategic director for Concerned Veterans for America, joins "CBS Morning News" with analysis.
The mosaic shows a pair of lovers who are partially undressed. The tile may have been in a bedroom floor, Pompeii officials said.
The arachnids were found at Cologne Bonn airport after customs officials were tipped off by a "noticeable smell" that did not match the expected aroma of the alleged treats.
The 40-year-old palliative care specialist is alleged to have killed 12 women and three men between 2021 and 2024 while working in Berlin.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told a French newspaper that cyclist Lennart Monterlos was detained "for having committed an infraction," without offering details.
Carolina Wilga was found alive in Australia's remote Outback 12 days after she went missing and a day after her abandoned van was spotted by a helicopter crew.
At least 3 U.S. service members were killed over the weekend in Iraq and Jordan, where back-to-back Iranian attacks on a U.S. base seem to have evaded defenses.
The FDA said that as of Sunday, it had not found any "confirmed positive sample results for product testing for Cyclospora."
U.S. forces launched a new round of airstrikes against Iran at the direction of President Trump following the deaths of two U.S. soldiers in an Iranian strike in Jordan.
Having been asked by King Charles III to form a new government, former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has become Britain's 7th prime minister in a decade.
White House border czar Tom Homan said "I think body cameras are the way to go" after fatal shootings by federal immigration officers in Texas and Maine earlier this month.
HSI is an arm of ICE, meaning the immigration enforcement agency would effectively be investigating incidents involving its own agents.
Prisoners with severe medical conditions can be granted compassionate release, but without a long-term care facility willing to accept them, many continue to wait in prison as their conditions worsen.
Defaults on student loans have surged across the United States, reaching record levels as borrowers struggle to keep up with payments.
This is the first time in more than 150 years that a vice president's family had a child while in office.
The victims were a captain in the Provo, Utah, fire department, his wife and their sons, according to fire officials.
Prisoners with severe medical conditions can be granted compassionate release, but without a long-term care facility willing to accept them, many continue to wait in prison as their conditions worsen.
The FDA said that as of Sunday, it had not found any "confirmed positive sample results for product testing for Cyclospora."
HSI is an arm of ICE, meaning the immigration enforcement agency would effectively be investigating incidents involving its own agents.
This is the first time in more than 150 years that a vice president's family had a child while in office.
Defaults on student loans have surged across the United States, reaching record levels as borrowers struggle to keep up with payments.
Target said it received 23 reports of the sandal's pearls falling off the shoe.
The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Trillions of wealth passed down by the baby boomers will likely go to younger Americans who are already rich. Here's how much they'll get.
HSI is an arm of ICE, meaning the immigration enforcement agency would effectively be investigating incidents involving its own agents.
This is the first time in more than 150 years that a vice president's family had a child while in office.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Mark Warner and border czar Tom Homan join Margaret Brennan.
Sen. Mark Warner said he'll vote against Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence, citing disappointment in his testimony at a confirmation hearing last week despite his previous optimism about the nominee.
The following is the transcript of an interview with CBS News contributors Chris Krebs and David Becker that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 19, 2026.
Prisoners with severe medical conditions can be granted compassionate release, but without a long-term care facility willing to accept them, many continue to wait in prison as their conditions worsen.
The FDA said that as of Sunday, it had not found any "confirmed positive sample results for product testing for Cyclospora."
Ronald Gould is a federal judge on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Seattle, one rung below the U.S. Supreme Court. At 79, he shoulders a full caseload despite living with progressive multiple sclerosis. He talks with CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook about working with MS, a condition he faces with grit and a healthy dose of humor. LaPook also talks with one of Gould's former law clerks, Karla Gilbride, an attorney who has been blind since birth.
Studies show that having a positive outlook about aging, and having good social networks, can have positive health benefits, from preventing memory loss to a longer life expectancy. Actor Ted Danson presents "Sunday Morning" viewers with advice on how to embrace aging.
One New York couple depleted their retirement and savings accounts, paying out-of-pocket for healthcare, before they were able to access Medicaid funds.
A weakened cat was pulled from under the rubble of a collapsed residential complex in what a rescuer described as a "ray of hope."
Having been asked by King Charles III to form a new government, former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has become Britain's 7th prime minister in a decade.
At least 3 U.S. service members were killed over the weekend in Iraq and Jordan, where back-to-back Iranian attacks on a U.S. base seem to have evaded defenses.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
The following is the transcript of an interview with CBS News contributors Chris Krebs and David Becker that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 19, 2026.
Rolling Stone writer Barry Walters, author of the music history "Mighty Real," says the latest ballad by British singer Sam Smith is a step forward from LGBTQ love songs being marginalized.
Rolling Stone writer Barry Walters, author of the music history "Mighty Real," says the latest ballad by British singer Sam Smith is a step forward from LGBTQ love songs being marginalized.
A new HBO Max comedy series – a spin-off from "The Big Bang Theory" – features comic book store owner Stuart Bloom (Kevin Sussman) as an unlikely action hero trying to restore order to a disintegrating universe. Luke Burbank talks with Sussman, co-star Lauren Lapkus, and series creators Chuck Lorre, Bill Prady and Zak Penn, about taking "The Big Bang Theory" characters into uncharted worlds.
Throughout family hardships, divorce, and losing her voice to Lyme disease, Shania Twain became the top-selling female country artist of all time. She talks about her biographical new album, "Little Miss Twain," in which she reflects on her life with a smile.
In this web exclusive, singer-songwriter Shania Twain, then performing at Wembley Stadium in London, talked with correspondent Seth Doane about the cathartic experience of creating her autobiographical new album, "Little Miss Twain."
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An AI expert said the telltale signs people once relied on, such as distorted fingers, unnatural eyes, or other obvious visual flaws, have largely disappeared as technology has improved.
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 is now the first state to temporarily ban data center construction, paving the way for others to follow suit. Environmental advocate Erin Brockovich joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Noise from a Mississippi plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area is causing migraines, ringing ears and sleepless nights, residents say.
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.
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
U.S. Marshals arrested social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate in Miami on Saturday due to recent developments in the U.K. Authorities there, who already had a case against the duo, say four more alleged victims of the brothers came forward with accusations including rape, sex trafficking, assault and child pornography. Cristian Benavides reports.
Nine people were shot and injured in a shooting in Tucson, Arizona, early Sunday morning, police said. A suspected gunman was shot and wounded by police.
Deputies in Brazos County have arrested Charles Medina, 31, charging him with manslaughter.
A young mother disappears. Investigators say her husband contacted spellcasters to put a hex on his wife so she wouldn't leave him. "48 Hours" contributor Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
A California mother disappears without a trace – did her husband try to have a hex put on her so she wouldn't leave him?
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.
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
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. military has identified two soldiers killed in an Iranian attack on a U.S. base in Jordan: 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Texas. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
Hundreds of women served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War I, connecting calls for the Army in France. The women were called the "Hello Girls" and they were among America's first women soldiers. But it took decades for them to be recognized as veterans. Noel Brennan reports.
Britain gets a new prime minister Monday and it's likely to be Andy Burnham, a self-declared socialist. Leigh Kiniry reports.
This past week, Los Angeles County renewed a $41 million contract to keep two aerial water bombers available for fighting wildfires. The so-called "Super Scoopers," of which there are only about 160 in operation, are world-renowned for their decades of fire-fighting. Ian Lee reports.
U.S. Marshals arrested social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate in Miami on Saturday due to recent developments in the U.K. Authorities there, who already had a case against the duo, say four more alleged victims of the brothers came forward with accusations including rape, sex trafficking, assault and child pornography. Cristian Benavides reports.