British actor Julian Sands reported missing while hiking north of Los Angeles
Crews initially launched a search for Sands, but were forced to abandon it due to an avalanche risk and poor trail conditions, officials said.
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Hiker falls 300 feet to death while taking photos with wife
A woman heard her husband call out, and turned to see him falling over the edge of the cliff, officials said.
Woman found dead, husband rescued in Zion National Park
Her husband reported that the couple suffered hypothermia while on a 16-mile hiking trip through the Narrows.
Body of missing hiker found days after disappearance in New Hampshire mountains
Emily Sotelo's body was found on Wednesday, her 20th birthday, after she was reported missing on Sunday.
Hiker rescued after he was trapped under "refrigerator"-sized boulder
After an hours-long rescue operation, the man was airlifted to a hospital, where he was expected to recover.
Woman who texted she was "off route" on Arizona hike found dead
Sheriff's officials issued a missing person bulletin Sunday night after Patterson's car was found in the trailhead parking lot.
Hiker dead, another injured in rescue attempt after waves hit trail
Rescue crews found one person treading water in frigid 15- 20-foot swells and another person face down, officials said.
1 climber killed, 2 hurt in avalanche in Rocky Mountain National Park
Searchers found the body of the man who lost his life hours after the avalanche, park officials said.
Hiker found dead in Montana likely killed by grizzly bear, sheriff says
Grizzlies have killed at least eight people in the Yellowstone region since 2010.
Arizona hiker rescued twice in as many days from mountain trails
After the second time, sheriff's officials said he was "was "provided with preventative search and rescue education" material.
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No documents with classified markings found at Biden's Rehoboth home, lawyer says
President Biden "agreed to cooperate" with the FBI search at his Delaware vacation home, his personal attorney said.
VP Harris speaks at Tyre Nichols' funeral: "We mourn with you"
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at the funeral of the 29-year-old who died after being beaten by police. "We mourn with you," she told his family.
Oregon torture suspect dead of self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say
Benjamin Obadiah Foster was wanted by police after, they say, a woman was found unconscious, bound and near death in Grants Pass, Oregon, last week.
Eagles player Joshua Sills indicted on rape and kidnapping charges
Sills, 25, was charged with rape and kidnapping for a 2019 incident in Guernsey County, Ohio, court documents said.
Federal Reserve hikes interest rates 0.25 percentage point
The central bank is easing up on rate increases as the economy slows and amid concerns about a possible recession.
Gunman in Washington subway shooting kills 1, hurts 3 others, police say
"Heroic" transit riders helped subdue the suspect, a police official said.
Missy Elliott, Cyndi Lauper, Sheryl Crow among new Rock Hall of Fame nominees
Over half of this year's potential inductees are nominated for the first time, including Elliott, Lauper, Crow, Willie Nelson and more.
Nikki Haley to announce 2024 presidential run on Feb. 15
Haley will become the first Republican to get in the 2024 presidential race since former President Donald Trump launched his bid.
Beyoncé announces Renaissance world tour
The star announced dozens of tour dates around the world this year. Here's what we know so far.
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Oregon torture suspect killed two people before taking his own life, police say
Police said they discovered the site of the double homicide in the same area where Benjamin Foster had eluded capture last week.
VP Harris speaks at Tyre Nichols' funeral: "We mourn with you"
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at the funeral of the 29-year-old who died after being beaten by police. "We mourn with you," she told his family.
Homeless mom reunited with dog
The note: "Please love me. My mom can't keep me and is homeless with two kids. She tried her best but can't get help - I cost too much for her. She really loves me and I'm a great dog."
How the Fed's latest interest rate hike affects your money
Because inflation is easing, Fed is increasing rates at slower pace. But borrowing will still be more expensive.
Gunman in Washington subway shooting kills 1, hurts 3 others, police say
"Heroic" transit riders helped subdue the suspect, a police official said.
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How the Fed's latest interest rate hike affects your money
Because inflation is easing, Fed is increasing rates at slower pace. But borrowing will still be more expensive.
Federal Reserve hikes interest rates 0.25 percentage point
While the central bank is slowing its rate increases, Jerome Powell told investors not to expect lower rates this year.
GoodRx shared consumer health data with Facebook, Google, FTC says
FTC is fining GoodRx for alleged unauthorized disclosures of consumers' personal health info to Facebook, Google, others.
White House takes aim at Apple and Google for their app stores
Commerce Department report accuses two tech giants of operating mobile app stores that stifle competition.
Here are the states Americans are moving to — and why
Hundreds of thousands of Americans moved last year. The reason? Think housing costs, jobs and taxes.
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Federal Reserve hikes interest rates 0.25 percentage point
While the central bank is slowing its rate increases, Jerome Powell told investors not to expect lower rates this year.
White House takes aim at Apple and Google for their app stores
Commerce Department report accuses two tech giants of operating mobile app stores that stifle competition.
Biden and McCarthy meet amid debt limit standoff
The White House said Mr. Biden and McCarthy will discuss a "range of issues" in their first one-on-one sit-down since McCarthy became speaker.
A look at the new AP curriculum for African American Studies
The course was first announced last August but the final framework was released on Wednesday.
Job openings unexpectedly rose in December to 11 million
American labor market remains hot despite the Federal Reserve's efforts to cool it down.
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GoodRx shared consumer health data with Facebook, Google, FTC says
FTC is fining GoodRx for alleged unauthorized disclosures of consumers' personal health info to Facebook, Google, others.
15 students in Mexico treated after taking part in tranquilizer "challenge"
Mexico's Health Department warned about the social media challenge, dubbed "the last one to fall asleep wins."
CDC tells consumers to stop using Ezricare Artificial Tears
Disease researchers are probing infections in dozens of patients in 11 states and one death linked to the use of artificial tears brand.
House to vote on ending telework
The House will vote on ending work from home for federal employees as the threat of the COVID pandemic recedes. Telework of federal workers has more than doubled since 2018. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott Macfarlane reports.
Hong Kong criminalizes CBD, ranking it alongside heroin and cocaine
Authorities justify the ban, which mirrors mainland China's, by arguing that cannabidiol products could be converted into THC, the intoxicating compound in cannabis.
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Iran couple reportedly sentenced to prison after Instagram dance video
A rights group says the pair were "violently" arrested soon after sharing the seemingly innocuous clip with their millions of Instagram followers.
U.K. hobbled by biggest labor strikes in more than a decade
An estimated 500K workers, from teachers to train drivers, are demanding better pay and work conditions amid soaring inflation exacerbated by Brexit.
15 students in Mexico treated after taking part in tranquilizer "challenge"
Mexico's Health Department warned about the social media challenge, dubbed "the last one to fall asleep wins."
Underwater volcano erupts in Vanuatu, triggering warnings
Officials said "such eruptions have the potential to create tsunami waves."
Silent protest, extended state of emergency mark Myanmar coup anniversary
The state of emergency should have expired and ushered in planning for fresh elections. With violence still raging, neither of those things will happen soon.
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Missy Elliott, Cyndi Lauper, Sheryl Crow among new Rock Hall of Fame nominees
Over half of this year's potential inductees are nominated for the first time, including Elliott, Lauper, Crow, Willie Nelson and more.
Beyoncé announces Renaissance world tour
The star announced dozens of tour dates around the world this year. Here's what we know so far.
Ozzy Osbourne is retiring from touring, saying he's "not physically capable"
Osbourne said he never imagined his "touring days would have ended this way."
"Dr. Phil" is coming to an end after 21 seasons
After 21 years of hosting his show, Phil McGraw wants to seek new opportunities to "help restore a clarity of purpose" as he has "grave concerns for the American family."
Tobe Nwigwe finds his purpose in music
Rising star Tobe Nwigwe is nominated for his first Grammy in the Best New Artist category. Nate Burleson met up with the singer-rapper to talk about how his lyrical ability and unique branding led him to success without sacrificing his family.
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GoodRx shared consumer health data with Facebook, Google, FTC says
FTC is fining GoodRx for alleged unauthorized disclosures of consumers' personal health info to Facebook, Google, others.
White House takes aim at Apple and Google for their app stores
Commerce Department report accuses two tech giants of operating mobile app stores that stifle competition.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
These jobs are most likely to be replaced by ChatGPT and AI
New bots and other AI tools are likely to supplant people in performing certain workplace tasks, experts say.
Could ChatGPT take your job?
Chatbots and artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT can quickly create written content and perform tasks like writing essays or legal documents. But could they take your job? CBS MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo joined Anne-Marie Green and Errol Barnett to discuss the pros and cons of this rapidly developing technology.
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New York investors eye increasingly scarce water in the West
Investment firms are showing a growing interest in an increasingly scarce natural resource in the American West. For some, that's concerning.
Mars craters and cracks create image of a teddy bear
The surprise bear face spans more than 1 mile across.
Why San Diego's waves turned bright pink
San Diego's usually blue waves recently turned a bright fuchsia, and scientists are explaining why.
Archaeologists find the oldest non-royal mummy ever discovered in Egypt
The mummy of an ancient Egyptian named Hekashepes represents two remarkable firsts, but it wasn't the lead scientist's favorite discovery at Saqqara this week.
Asteroid about to zoom oh-so-close to Earth, NASA says
But it will miss, the space agency says, in one of the closest encounters of its type ever.
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Oregon torture suspect killed two people before taking his own life, police say
Police said they discovered the site of the double homicide in the same area where Benjamin Foster had eluded capture last week.
Gunman in Washington subway shooting kills 1, hurts 3 others, police say
"Heroic" transit riders helped subdue the suspect, a police official said.
Spectator dies after brawl at middle school basketball game in Vermont
Authorities say a Vermont man died after participating in a brawl among spectators at a middle school basketball game.
Joshua Sills, Eagles player, indicted on rape and kidnapping charges
Sills, 25, was charged with rape and kidnapping for a 2019 incident in Guernsey County, Ohio, court documents said.
Oregon kidnap suspect dies after standoff
The man accused of kidnapping and torturing a woman in Oregon is dead after a standoff with police. Officials allege 36-year-old Benjamin Foster was using dating apps to evade authorities. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano explains how Grants Pass Police found him.
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20 years after Columbia disaster, NASA remembers crew and lessons learned
Columbia's destruction and the loss of its crew triggered a sharp change of course for America's space program.
Mars craters and cracks create image of a teddy bear
The surprise bear face spans more than 1 mile across.
Lauren Sanchez plans all-women space flight aboard Bezos' Blue Origin rocket
"He'll be cheering us all on from the sidelines," Sanchez said of Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, who is also her boyfriend.
Rocket Lab launches first flight from Virginia's Eastern Shore
After 32 launches from Rocket Lab's New Zealand facility, the company is now set for regular flights from Virginia's Eastern Shore.
NASA gets best look yet at the "deepest, coldest ices" in space
The icy ingredients studied in a molecular cloud 500 light-years away provide a "spectral snapshot" of the origins of space bodies.
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Notable Deaths in 2023
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Matthew Trussler murder: Inside the case
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The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
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Celebrities who filed for bankruptcy
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Stunning photos from NASA's Artemis I moon mission
The Orion spacecraft sent back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.4-million-mile journey around the moon.
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Homeless mom reunited with dog
A dog named Lilo was dropped off at McKamey Animal Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee – with a note. It explained that Lilo's owner was a mother of two who was homeless, and that she was having trouble caring for the dog. The shetler used the note as a clue to track down Lilo's family.
Kamala Harris speaks at Tyre Nichols' funeral
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at the funeral service for Tyre Nichols, who died after being beaten at a traffic stop by several Memphis police officers last month. "This violent act was not in pursuit of public safety," Harris said. Watch her remarks.
Federal Reserve raises interest rates again
Javier David, a managing editor of business and markets for Axios and a CBS News contributor, joins Lana Zak and Elaine Quijano as the Federal Reserve announces it is raising rates for the eighth time over the course of a year. He explains why the central bank decided on the quarter-point increase and what it means for the U.S. economy.
Oregon kidnap suspect dies after standoff
The man accused of kidnapping and torturing a woman in Oregon is dead after a standoff with police. Officials allege 36-year-old Benjamin Foster was using dating apps to evade authorities. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano explains how Grants Pass Police found him.
Police seek man who tried to attack synagogue
Officials are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a man who was seen on video trying to firebomb a synagogue in Bloomfield, New Jersey, just north of Newark. The state's governor, Phil Murphy, visited the synagogue and met with local faith leaders on Tuesday night. He spoke with CBS News about how dangerous national rhetoric has led to a need to better secure schools and places of worship.