New storm could reach U.S. as hurricane
New tropical depression that could eventually reach U.S. as hurricane developing off of Central America
Gulf of Mexico
Katia dissipates over Mexico but heavy rainfall continues
The storm made landfall Friday night north of Tecolutla, Mexico, and has continued to weaken as it moved west
Hurricane Jose forms in the Atlantic, east of Hurricane Irma
There's no immediate threat to land from Jose, but meteorologists warned the storm's path could change, according to the National Hurricane Center
Gulf of Mexico dead zone is "largest" ever recorded in U.S.
Scientists say it's mostly from fertilizer and sewage runoff that eventually forces marine life to leave – or suffocate and die
"Dead zone" in the Gulf of Mexico is biggest ever
Why marine life is being choked out in more than 8,700 square miles of ocean – an area the size of New Jersey
Emily weakens to tropical depression over Florida
Storm formed in Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Tampa on Monday morning and moved inland with heavy rain
Legal battle brewing over fishing season for popular seafood
Environmentalists are suing the Department of Commerce, claiming length of fishing season jeopardizes efforts to rebuild the red snapper population
Underwater forest preserved since Ice Age
A new documentary takes viewers eons back in time
Workers evacuate from oil platform in Gulf after it catches fire
Four people aboard the platform evacuated and were rescued by a supply vessel, Coast Guard says
Woman accused of faking Deepwater Horizon survivor's will
After the death of Matthew Jacobs, who survived the 2010 oil rig explosion but died in a 2015 car crash, Donna Herring allegedly created a fake will benefitting her daughter
Navy to commission USS Gabrielle Giffords
A naval program that's become a target for critics is preparing to commission a new vessel named after congresswoman who survived assassination attempt
First look: "Deepwater Horizon"
Get a sneak peek at the new film "Deepwater Horizon," chronicling the harrowing 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil rig explosion
Forecasters issue hurricane warning for portions of northwestern Florida
National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Hermine is now forecast to strengthen to a hurricane; hurricane warning issued for portions of Florida
Huge, toothy fish now seen as weapon against Asian carp
The alligator gar, a large prehistoric-looking fish, is now being deployed against a pesky invasive species
Explosion rocks BP gas plant near Gulf of Mexico
Sends flames high in air; vibrations felt ten miles away
Tropical storm Colin takes aim at Florida
Severe weather could lead to serious flooding along parts of the Gulf coast
Man treads water for 20 hours in Gulf of Mexico after falling from boat
U.S. Coast Guard crew rescues Nevada man 18 miles off Florida coast
Rare orca sighting in Gulf of Mexico caught on video
Marine biologist says the sighting could be a warning sign of a deeper environmental problem
Search suspended for Carnival cruise ship passenger
Coast Guard puts effort in Gulf of Mexico on hold; video appears to show Samantha Broberg falling from liner heading to Mexico from Texas
Coast Guard searches for woman who fell from cruise ship
Surveillance video shows woman falling overboard about 2 a.m. Friday after ship left from Galveston, Texas on a four-day cruise to Mexico
Coast Guard: Shell leaks 88,000 gallons of oil into Gulf of Mexico
Leak of Shell flow line about 90 miles off Louisiana coast under control, but miles-long oil sheen remains
Judge approves $20B settlement in BP oil spill case
Decision ends years of litigation following 2010 disaster in the Gulf of Mexico that still haunts Southern states
Cruise with Pittsburgh athletes rescues 16 migrants
Carnival's "Legends of Pittsburgh" cruise stops to save migrants in small boat in Gulf of Mexico
Alien of the deep has needle-sharp teeth
Newly discovered species of anglerfish lives deep in the Gulf of Mexico
System brewing in Gulf threatens Texas, La.
Parts of South that were flooded only weeks ago face new threat from system off Yucatan, which may develop into Tropical Storm Bill
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Iran attacks U.S. allies as 3 American soldiers killed in escalating war
Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and a ship in the Strait of Hormuz as at least 3 U.S. forces are killed and dozens wounded in the escalating conflict.
Watch Live: Hegseth, Caine testify before Senate panel amid escalating Iran war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, are testifying before a Senate committee amid escalations in the war with Iran.
Tropical Storm Bertha strengthens, threatening Gulf Coast. See its path.
Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Deadly attack on U.S. forces in Jordan part of evolving Iranian tactics
A retired Jordanian general tells CBS News Iran is "developing techniques and capacities" to target U.S. forces with increasing lethality.
Senate committee advances Clayton's nomination for intelligence chief
The Senate Intelligence Committee advanced Jay Clayton's nomination for director of national intelligence, despite opposition from Democrats.
Appeals court denies Biden bid to block release of tapes with biographer, for now
An appeals court denied former President Joe Biden's attempt to keep the Justice Department from giving a conservative think tank redacted transcripts and audio recordings of conversations with his biographer.
Key Arizona primaries to watch today
Arizona has traditionally been a red state, and six of its nine House representatives are Republicans.
How much wealth you need to thrive based on your age
Three in four American households lack the wealth to weather financial setbacks and achieve major life milestones.
Melinda French Gates on perimenopause: It took 3 doctors to diagnose me
Melinda French Gates talked about menopause and her philanthropic focus on women's health in the debut episode of Norah O'Donnell's "Healthful" podcast.
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Senate committee advances Clayton's nomination for intelligence chief
The Senate Intelligence Committee advanced Jay Clayton's nomination for director of national intelligence, despite opposition from Democrats.
GLP-1s are linked to a 17% drop in worker sick leave, new study finds
Here's how weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could reduce worker illness and save companies money.
How much wealth you need to thrive based on your age
Three in four American households lack the wealth to weather financial setbacks and achieve major life milestones.
Man attacked by bison recalls terrifying encounter: "He could have gored me"
Carl Isom-McDaniel was on a walk with his grandson at Yellowstone National Park earlier this month when a bison suddenly charged at him and threw him 8 feet into the air.
Watch Live: Hegseth, Caine testify before Senate panel amid escalating Iran war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, are testifying before a Senate committee amid escalations in the war with Iran.
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GLP-1s are linked to a 17% drop in worker sick leave, new study finds
Here's how weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could reduce worker illness and save companies money.
How much wealth you need to thrive based on your age
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Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly, accusing it of false advertising
The lawsuit alleges that Eli Lilly misled consumers by using outdated clinical trial data to make its drugs appear more effective than Novo's.
Ford recalls nearly 388,000 vehicles over seat issue
The recall affects certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles.
Trump to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian hockey sticks, alcohol, other goods
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
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Senate committee advances Clayton's nomination for intelligence chief
The Senate Intelligence Committee advanced Jay Clayton's nomination for director of national intelligence, despite opposition from Democrats.
Watch Live: Hegseth, Caine testify before Senate panel amid escalating Iran war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, are testifying before a Senate committee amid escalations in the war with Iran.
Trump admin. halts $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California, Minnesota
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said his agency is pausing $867.5 million in Medicaid payments to California and $199 million to Minnesota.
2 more convictions tossed in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer
A state appeals court has set aside convictions for two men involved in a 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Appeals court denies Biden bid to block release of tapes with biographer, for now
An appeals court denied former President Joe Biden's attempt to keep the Justice Department from giving a conservative think tank redacted transcripts and audio recordings of conversations with his biographer.
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GLP-1s are linked to a 17% drop in worker sick leave, new study finds
Here's how weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could reduce worker illness and save companies money.
Melinda French Gates on perimenopause: It took 3 doctors to diagnose me
Melinda French Gates talked about menopause and her philanthropic focus on women's health in the debut episode of Norah O'Donnell's "Healthful" podcast.
Melinda French Gates on perimenopause
Melinda French Gates recalled to Norah O'Donnell on "Healthful" that she started getting perimenopause symptoms in her early 40s. "I kind of couldn't believe it because I just finished having my last child in my late 30s," French Gates said. French Gates added it took three doctors to diagnose her symptoms and to get her the right treatments.
FDA says it's still investigating Taylor Farms
The FDA says Taylor Farms lettuce is still the focus of their ongoing cyclospora investigation, despite a false positive test announced Sunday. Carter Evans reports.
Severely ill prisoners granted early release are left stuck behind bars
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.
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Cocaine worth $285 million found hidden in banana shipment
Some 1,700 pounds of cocaine was concealed in a refrigerated container from Ecuador among dozens of pallets of bananas, police said.
Deadly attack on U.S. forces in Jordan part of evolving Iranian tactics
A retired Jordanian general tells CBS News Iran is "developing techniques and capacities" to target U.S. forces with increasing lethality.
U.S. soldier killed in Iraq identified as 30-year-old from North Carolina
Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, 30, of North Carolina, was "decommissioning ammunition and an accident happened," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
Tourists stabbed near famed Acropolis in Athens, Greece
A man stabbed two tourists near the ancient Acropolis in Athens, Greece's top tourist attraction, police said.
Trump to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian hockey sticks, alcohol, other goods
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
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"Godzilla vs. Kong" actress dies in Maryland car crash
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
Josh Duhamel talks "Ransom Canyon"
Josh Duhamel talks with "CBS Mornings" about starring in "Ransom Canyon," how much he knew about ranch life before the show and his growing family.
Oprah expanding her podcast
Oprah Winfrey announced she's expanding her podcast, "The Oprah Podcast." Starting on Tuesday, two new episodes will drop weekly. She spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her decision and revealed more about the guests she's had appear on the podcast.
Judge temporarily halts Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Judge pauses in Paramount-WBD merger
A judge has granted a temporary restraining order to temporarily block the Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger from happening. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports. Paramount Skydance is the parent company of CBS News.
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Can you spot an AI image? Quiz shows how difficult it has become.
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.
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.
Erin Brockovich on data center regulation
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.
Mayor to homeowner losing sleep over data center plant: "Consider selling"
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.
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Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
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.
How AI data centers impact the environment
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.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
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.
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Timeline of NYC federal building explosion
A veteran was arrested for allegedly setting off fireworks and starting a fire in front of a Manhattan building that houses several federal offices, including ICE, the FBI says. CBS News' Anna Schecter shares more details.
Cocaine worth $285 million found hidden in banana shipment
Some 1,700 pounds of cocaine was concealed in a refrigerated container from Ecuador among dozens of pallets of bananas, police said.
Tourists stabbed near Acropolis in Athens
Two Greek American tourists were stabbed near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, police said. CBS News' Anna Coren has more.
Details emerge on suspect in NYC fire
More details are emerging about the Army veteran accused of starting a fire outside a federal building in lower Manhattan on Monday. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more.
Details of suspect in NYC explosion
A U.S. Army veteran was arrested after he set off fireworks and started a fire outside of a Manhattan building, which houses federal agencies, including ICE, the FBI said. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more details.
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Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
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Trump meets with Lebanon's President Aoun
President Trump met Tuesday with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the White House to discuss the war in Iran, Hezbollah and Israel. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump, Lebanon's Joseph Aoun takes questions
President Trump and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun took questions in the Oval Office on Tuesday, where Mr. Trump spoke about the U.S. strikes against Iran. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.
United probes agent's apparent ICE threat
United Airlines is investigating after video captured a confrontation between one of their employees and a passenger last week in San Francisco. The United agent appears to threaten the passenger with a call to ICE. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
Johnson urges lawmakers to pass voter bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson pushed for lawmakers to pass the controversial SAVE America Act before the monthlong congressional recess begins July 27. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more.
Timeline of NYC federal building explosion
A veteran was arrested for allegedly setting off fireworks and starting a fire in front of a Manhattan building that houses several federal offices, including ICE, the FBI says. CBS News' Anna Schecter shares more details.