Parts of Great Barrier Reef dying at record rate, alarmed researchers say
Parts of the Great Barrer Reef have suffered the highest coral mortality on record, Australian researchers say, and they fear the rest of it has suffered a similar fate.
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Scientists say biggest coral in the world discovered in the Pacific
Scientists say they've discovered a "mega coral" three times bigger than the previous record holder - so huge they initially thought it was a shipwreck.
Great Barrier Reef again undergoes mass coral bleaching event
The mass bleaching event comes as the world saw record-high sea surface temperatures and the hottest February ever recorded.
Parts of Great Barrier Reef show highest coral cover in 36 years
The central and northern stretches of the reef recorded the highest coral cover in 36 years but are still vulnerable to climate change, monitoring group says.
Report details "shocking" state of Australia's iconic natural environment
"The path we are on is not sustainable," warned the country's environment minister, chiding the previous government for inaction.
Great Barrier Reef survey reveals vast extent of coral bleaching
Researchers say climate change is "the greatest threat to the Reef."
How climate change is affecting Australia
Australia has seen a massive increase in fires, droughts, floods and heat waves over the past two decades. The rise in these extreme weather events has dangerous implications for humans and wildlife in the country. Amanda McKenzie, CEO and co-founder of the Climate Council, joined CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss.
"Disastrous": Great Barrier Reef again hit with "widespread" bleaching
Earth's largest living structure may be heading for its sixth mass bleaching event since 1997. The bleaching is caused by unusually warm sea temperatures.
Trump calls U.S. strikes on Iran a "spectacular military success"
President Trump announced earlier Saturday night that the U.S. had launched strikes against three Iranian nuclear sites.
U.S. launches strikes on 3 Iranian nuclear facilities, Trump says
The U.S. reached out to Iran diplomatically to say the strikes are all the U.S. plans and that regime change efforts are not planned, sources said.
Lawmakers respond to U.S. launching strikes on 3 Iranian nuclear facilities
Congress members offered a split response after President Trump's announcement that the U.S. had launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities.
U.S. has begun evacuations of Americans from Israel, Huckabee says
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee's announcement comes days after confusion about whether the U.S. government would be assisting American citizens evacuating from Israel.
Iran's Fordo nuclear facility has long been a focus of international concern
Iran has long been suspected of hiding work toward a nuclear weapon at its underground Fordo enrichment site.
Mahmoud Khalil arrives in New Jersey after release from ICE custody
Mahmoud Khalil arrived at Newark Airport after a federal judge ordered his release from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention in Louisiana.
Belarus frees jailed opposition leader, 13 others after visit from U.S. envoy
U.S. special envoy Keith Kellogg met Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk, the highest-profile visit of a U.S. official to the authoritarian state in years.
Dozens hurt when yacht strikes dock in Hudson River, FDNY says
According to the FDNY, about 350 people were on board the vessel when it hit a dock.
3 dead in North Dakota tornado; heavy storm damage in Minnesota
Three people are dead in North Dakota, and tens of thousands are without power in northern Minnesota after powerful winds swept across the upper Midwest Friday and overnight Saturday.
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Woman's conviction for husband's murder overturned after 2 decades
Blaming an inadequate and incomplete investigation and unfair trial, Jane Dorotik pushed for a new examination of the evidence that helped convict her.
Healing continues decades after family's prom night murders
More than three decades after the 1989 murders of her mother, stepfather and two sisters, Jessi Toronjo shares her emotional journey from a scared child to a woman intent on maintaining justice for her family.
Trump calls U.S. strikes on Iran a "spectacular military success"
President Trump announced earlier Saturday night that the U.S. had launched strikes against three Iranian nuclear sites.
Former Texas Rep. Blake Farenthold dies at 63
Farenthold was elected in 2010, upsetting long-serving Democratic Rep. Solomon Ortiz. Seven years later, Farenthold announced that he wouldn't seek reelection.
Weaver Nut Company recalls chocolate nonpareils over undeclared allergens
Multiple batches of chocolate nonpareils produced by Weaver Nut Company, Inc. and sold across the U.S. have been recalled due to potential undeclared milk allergens, the Food and Drug Administration said.
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Trump says "maybe" he'll try to fire Fed chief Jerome Powell
President Trump entertained the idea of firing Jerome Powell on Friday, a legally untested and contentious move.
Tesla to debut robotaxi service in Austin, Texas on June 22
Tesla is giving a select group of people the chance to try out its robotaxis this weekend in Austin, Texas.
Kroger says it will close 60 stores over the next 18 months
Kroger said all employees at the affected stores will be offered jobs at other locations.
Meta and Oakley pair up to launch new AI glasses
Meta and sportswear brand Oakley introduced new AI glasses Friday called Oakley Meta HSTN.
U.S. home sale prices reach record of almost $400,000, report finds
Home sale prices are at a record high, but buyers are nevertheless paying below sellers' asking prices, research shows.
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Lawmakers respond to U.S. launching strikes on 3 Iranian nuclear facilities
Congress members offered a split response after President Trump's announcement that the U.S. had launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities.
Trump calls U.S. strikes on Iran a "spectacular military success"
President Trump announced earlier Saturday night that the U.S. had launched strikes against three Iranian nuclear sites.
Belarus frees jailed opposition leader, 13 others after visit from U.S. envoy
U.S. special envoy Keith Kellogg met Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk, the highest-profile visit of a U.S. official to the authoritarian state in years.
U.S. launches strikes on 3 Iranian nuclear facilities, Trump says
The U.S. reached out to Iran diplomatically to say the strikes are all the U.S. plans and that regime change efforts are not planned, sources said.
Former Texas Rep. Blake Farenthold dies at 63
Farenthold was elected in 2010, upsetting long-serving Democratic Rep. Solomon Ortiz. Seven years later, Farenthold announced that he wouldn't seek reelection.
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Weaver Nut Company recalls chocolate nonpareils over undeclared allergens
Multiple batches of chocolate nonpareils produced by Weaver Nut Company, Inc. and sold across the U.S. have been recalled due to potential undeclared milk allergens, the Food and Drug Administration said.
After her heart started to fail, a first-of-its-kind surgery saved her life
Sue Baker was told that she had two options after her heart started to fail after years of intervention: Enter palliative care, or try an experimental surgery.
CDC reports jump in high blood pressure deaths linked to excessive drinking
A new report from the CDC shows a jump in high blood pressure deaths linked to excessive drinking.
Kids' cough syrup recalled due to microbial contamination
Little Remedies® Honey Cough Syrup was voluntarily recalled due to the presence of Bacillus cereus, which can cause two types of food-borne illnesses, and loss of shelf-stability.
U.S. plans to combat "man-eater" screwworms with a facility of flies
The facility will breed millions of sterile New World screwworm flies at Moore Air Base, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Wednesday.
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Lawmakers respond to U.S. launching strikes on 3 Iranian nuclear facilities
Congress members offered a split response after President Trump's announcement that the U.S. had launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities.
Belarus frees jailed opposition leader, 13 others after visit from U.S. envoy
U.S. special envoy Keith Kellogg met Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk, the highest-profile visit of a U.S. official to the authoritarian state in years.
U.S. launches strikes on 3 Iranian nuclear facilities, Trump says
The U.S. reached out to Iran diplomatically to say the strikes are all the U.S. plans and that regime change efforts are not planned, sources said.
U.S. has begun evacuations of Americans from Israel, Huckabee says
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee's announcement comes days after confusion about whether the U.S. government would be assisting American citizens evacuating from Israel.
American among 3 arrested in Mexican fentanyl bust
The arrests were conducted as part of a joint operation between American and Mexican authorities.
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Grace Potter performs "Paris"
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Grace Potter formed her first band in college before her successful solo career. In 2008, before her Grammy nods and sold-out tours, she recorded a solo album in Los Angeles with a legendary producer and elite studio musicians. That album was never released — until Potter finally convinced the label to release the long-awaited treasure last month. From "Medicine," here is Grace Potter with "Paris."
Grace Potter performs "Medicine"
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Grace Potter formed her first band in college before her successful solo career. In 2008, before her Grammy nods and sold-out tours, she recorded a solo album in Los Angeles with a legendary producer and elite studio musicians. That album was never released — until Potter finally convinced the label to release the long-awaited treasure last month. From "Medicine," here is Grace Potter with "Medicine."
Grace Potter performs "Before the Sky Falls"
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Grace Potter has had a successful solo career. In 2008, before her Grammy nods and sold-out tours, she recorded a solo album in Los Angeles with a legendary producer and elite studio musicians. That album was never released -— until Potter finally convinced the label to release the long-awaited treasure last month. From "Medicine," here is Grace Potter with "Before the Sky Falls."
Lukas Nelson on new album, "American Romance"
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Lukas Nelson releases his solo album "American Romance" and opens up to Anthony Mason about the personal journey that inspired him to step away from his father Willie Nelson's tour and his band Promise of the Real.
Larry Charles opens up in new memoir
In his new memoir "Comedy Samurai," legendary writer and director Larry Charles opens up about working behind the scenes of some of TV and film's most daring comedies, from "Curb Your Enthusiasm" to "Entourage."
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AI's human imitation brings dangers
"Godfather of AI" Yoshua Bengio said concerns about the technology are not just about it taking jobs, but also the risks of training it to imitate humans. Tech journalist Yasmin Khorram has more on its "sociopathic tendencies."
Amazon CEO: AI will mean fewer corporate jobs
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says artificial intelligence will lead to fewer corporate jobs at the company. Technology journalist Jacob Ward, host of "The Rip Current" podcast, joins CBS News to discuss how AI is already reshaping the workforce.
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.
Robotic heart transplant makes history
In a medical first, surgeons at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston successfully performed a fully robotic heart transplant on a 45-year-old patient. He now says he's living a brand-new life. Janet Shamlian reports.
Amazon CEO says rollout of generative AI will reshape company's workforce
Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon, said he expects the company to reduce its workforce over the next few years as it rolls out more generative AI and agents.
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Trump administration's cuts to National Science Foundation blocked
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from making drastic cuts to research funding that is provided by the National Science Foundation.
French scientists discover new blood type in Guadeloupe woman
Thanks to DNA sequencing, the discovery of new blood groups has accelerated in recent years.
Plastic bag bans and fees work to curb litter, study says
Researchers conducted the first systematic review of policies around the U.S. to limit plastic bag use.
SpaceX Starship upper stage explodes during countdown to engine test firing
A SpaceX Starship upper stage exploded during ramp-up to an expected engine test firing at the company's Starbase facility on the Texas Gulf Coast. It's an apparent major setback for the program.
Honda hails successful test of reusable rocket as it seeks space sector entry
Japan's second-biggest carmaker, Honda, has successfully tested an experimental reusable rocket, the company says, as it seeks to expand into the space sector.
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Woman's conviction for husband's murder overturned after 2 decades
Blaming an inadequate and incomplete investigation and unfair trial, Jane Dorotik pushed for a new examination of the evidence that helped convict her.
Healing continues decades after family's prom night murders
More than three decades after the 1989 murders of her mother, stepfather and two sisters, Jessi Toronjo shares her emotional journey from a scared child to a woman intent on maintaining justice for her family.
American among 3 arrested in Mexican fentanyl bust
The arrests were conducted as part of a joint operation between American and Mexican authorities.
Brother-in-law of cartel kingpin "El Mencho" sentenced to 30 years in U.S. prison
José González Valencia, brother-in-law of the fugitive Jalisco New Generation boss known as "El Mencho," was sentenced Friday to 30 years in U.S. federal prison following his 2017 arrest.
Man accused of attempting to kidnap mayor
More details are emerging about a man's apparent attempt to enter Memphis Mayor Paul Young's home. CBS News' Nicole Vadles reports.
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Why did SpaceX's Starship explode?
SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded in Texas on Wednesday night as it was preparing for a test launch. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has the details.
Video shows SpaceX Starship explosion at Texas launch site
A SpaceX Starship exploded at a launch site in Texas Wednesday night, bursting into a massive fireball.
SpaceX Starship upper stage explodes during countdown to engine test firing
A SpaceX Starship upper stage exploded during ramp-up to an expected engine test firing at the company's Starbase facility on the Texas Gulf Coast. It's an apparent major setback for the program.
See NASA's image of an intense X-class solar flare
The solar flare peaked at 5:49 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory said.
Honda hails successful test of reusable rocket as it seeks space sector entry
Japan's second-biggest carmaker, Honda, has successfully tested an experimental reusable rocket, the company says, as it seeks to expand into the space sector.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Summer music heats up 2025
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense
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Some key leaders left out of attack plans
President Trump said Iran's key nuclear sites were obliterated in U.S. attacks on Saturday. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more on the officials involved in the plan.
Netanyahu reacts to U.S. strikes on Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to U.S. strikes on Iran Saturday. CBS News reporter Haley Ott has more details.
Trump tells Iran to make peace
The U.S. on Saturday launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, President Trump announced. CBS News Middle East reporter Courtney Kealy has more on the attack and Mr. Trump's remarks on the strikes.
Trump warns Iran against retaliation
President Trump is warning Iran that any retaliation "will be met with force far greater than what was witnessed tonight" following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear targets. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Trump addresses strikes on Iran nuclear sites
President Trump delivered remarks from the White House about U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites Saturday, calling them a "spectacular military success." He did not close the door on further military action and said the attacks were intended to stop the nuclear threat posed by Iran. Margaret Brennan anchored CBS News' special report.