Woman dies while hiking in Colorado, prompting heat warning from officials
A 54-year-old woman collapsed and died Monday while hiking at Colorado National Monument, officials said, as the region experiences a heat wave.
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Man falls to his death while hiking with wife along Oregon coast
Richard Ehrhart, of San Jose, was hiking the Natural Bridges coastal trail when he fell, authorities said.
Mother falls to her death from 140-foot Arizona cliff
A woman fell 140 feet to her death while hiking on Bear Mountain in Sedona, a scenic Arizona mountain town and popular tourist destination.
Teen falls to his death while taking photos at Utah canyon overlook
Jonathan Fielding was hiking with friends at Utah's Moonscape Overlook when he fell.
Hiker rescued from avalanche after 1,200-foot fall in Washington state
The 30-year-old man was transported to a Seattle hospital with symptoms of hypothermia, a broken arm and "significant abrasions," rescuers said.
Footprints lead to hypothermic hiker buried under snow at 2 a.m.
Rescuers spotted an "unusual-looking rock" that turned out to be the hiker covered in snow.
Hiker missing since August found dead, his dog found alive by his side
A hunter found Rich Moore's body and his white Jack Russell terrier was next to the body, the sheriff's office said.
Hiker injured in Grand Canyon was left behind by friends, rescuers say
A 63-year-old man fell and hurt his shoulder on the third or fourth day of a weeklong backpacking trip and was rescued by helicopter near Kanab Creek in the Grand Canyon's North Rim.
Hiker found dead in Phoenix probably died from heat, officials say
"Unfortunately ... (she) was in town from Oregon, where it doesn't get this hot," a Phoenix fire official said.
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Oregon dad falls 200 feet to his death while hiking with wife, 5 kids
He stumbled and fell from a switchback not far from the falls and the scenic Benson Bridge, roughly 30 miles east of Portland.
Remains of actor Julian Sands found in Southern California mountains
The British actor went missing in January while hiking in the Mount Baldy area.
Human remains found on California mountain where Julian Sands went missing
The British actor went missing in January while hiking on Mt. Baldy, a popular hiking area northeast of Los Angeles.
Woman dies hiking from Grand Canyon rim to river and back in a day
The National Park Service says the Indiana woman became "pulseless" after emergency personnel reached her on the trail and resuscitation efforts failed.
10 hikers rescued from California canyon thanks to Apple SOS feature
It took a search and rescue team six hours to rescue the hikers, who were about four miles away from the trailhead.
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.
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.
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Trump says he must have a role in choosing Iran's next leader as war expands
President Trump said he must have a role in choosing Iran's next leader and called the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei "unacceptable."
FBI confirms its networks were targeted by "suspicious" cyber activities
The FBI said it "identified and addressed suspicious activities on FBI networks" and that it was responding but did not elaborate.
Could Iran attack on U.S. soil? Be "extra vigilant right now," security analyst says
A former national security official says Iran has "surrogate networks here in the United States" and urges Americans to be "extra vigilant right now."
Congress to vote on funding DHS, with GOP stressing urgency amid Iran war
GOP leaders said the lack of long-term funding for the Department of Homeland Security puts the nation at risk amid heightened threats.
Gas prices are up 26 cents since last week, GasBuddy finds
Americans are now paying an average of $3.246 per gallon, up 26 cents since last week and the highest level since April 2025.
Suspect identified and in custody after 3 women's bodies found in Utah
A suspect is in custody and has been identified after authorities in Utah found three women's bodies in two locations.
House to vote on curbing Trump's Iran war powers
The House resolution to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran is expected to fail, after the Senate resolution was voted down Wednesday.
Man accused of plot to assassinate Trump says Iran pressured him
A man accused of plotting to kill U.S. politicians said he was pressured by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to devise the murder-for-hire scheme.
Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of DUI in Southern California
According to Ventura County inmate records, Spears was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at 9:28 p.m. Wednesday and released at 6:07 a.m. on Thursday.
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Kristi Noem out as Secretary of Homeland Security, Trump says
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
GOP leaders urge Gonzales to drop reelection bid over affair scandal
The Texas Republican admitted Wednesday that he had a relationship with the staffer, who later died by suicide.
Gas prices are up 26 cents since last week, GasBuddy finds
Americans are now paying an average of $3.246 per gallon, up 26 cents since last week and the highest level since April 2025.
FBI confirms its networks were targeted by "suspicious" cyber activities
The FBI said it "identified and addressed suspicious activities on FBI networks" and that it was responding but did not elaborate.
Could Iran attack on U.S. soil? Be "extra vigilant right now," security analyst says
A former national security official says Iran has "surrogate networks here in the United States" and urges Americans to be "extra vigilant right now."
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Gas prices are up 26 cents since last week, GasBuddy finds
Americans are now paying an average of $3.246 per gallon, up 26 cents since last week and the highest level since April 2025.
Elon Musk testifies in Twitter shareholder trial over actions before purchase
Elon Musk reached a deal to buy Twitter in April 2022. On May 13, 2022, he declared his plan "temporarily on hold" over the number of spam and fake accounts on the platform. Twitter's stock tumbled as a result.
Companies are entitled to Trump tariff refunds, trade court rules
A federal court in New York ruled Wednesday that businesses that paid emergency tariffs invalidated by the Supreme Court are eligible for refunds.
Nearly 37 million pounds of food recalled because it could contain glass
Oregon food manufacturer Ajinomoto expands an earlier recall of frozen and ready-to-eat products over glass contamination.
Google faces first lawsuit alleging its AI chatbot encouraged man's suicide
Google is accused in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a man who committed suicide in October, allegedly at the direction of the tech giant's AI chatbot, Gemini.
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Kristi Noem out as Secretary of Homeland Security, Trump says
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
GOP leaders urge Gonzales to drop reelection bid over affair scandal
The Texas Republican admitted Wednesday that he had a relationship with the staffer, who later died by suicide.
Tech investors sue Trump administration, accusing it of violating TikTok ban
A pair of tech investors have filed a civil lawsuit accusing the Trump administration of failing to enforce a law that required TikTok to either separate from its China-based owner or face a U.S. ban.
FBI confirms its networks were targeted by "suspicious" cyber activities
The FBI said it "identified and addressed suspicious activities on FBI networks" and that it was responding but did not elaborate.
Obama calls on voters to help Democrats' Virginia redistricting ahead of midterms
A special election is being held on April 21 on whether to amend Virginia's constitution to enable redistricting that could help Democrats in the midterm elections.
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RFK Jr. challenges Dunkin' and Starbucks over sugary drinks
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
States face pushback on their rural health transformation plans
Some Republican state lawmakers and health associations are pushing back against spending plans under the Trump administration's $50 billion federal rural health fund.
Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
College student's mystery illness diagnosed as Stage IV cancer
Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
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Could Iran attack on U.S. soil? Be "extra vigilant right now," security analyst says
A former national security official says Iran has "surrogate networks here in the United States" and urges Americans to be "extra vigilant right now."
Ecuador sinks "narco sub" as nation works with U.S. to fight organized crime
Ecuador and the U.S. began joint military operations on Tuesday, the U.S. Southern Command said on social media.
Arab states running dangerously low on interceptors in Iran war, officials say
Officials speculated that Iran is intentionally hitting the Arab states to get them to pressure the U.S. to end the war.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
House to vote on curbing Trump's Iran war powers
The House resolution to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran is expected to fail, after the Senate resolution was voted down Wednesday.
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Savannah Louie on "Survivor 50" elimination
Savannah Louie, who won season 49 of "Survivor," talks about her early elimination from the show's 50th season, challenges she faced as a former winner and the lesson she took away from the game.
Leibovitz on photographing influential women
Throughout her career, Annie Leibovitz has photographed influential women, including Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Queen Elizabeth and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. She spoke to Anthony Mason about the moments behind the photos and what she plans for her future.
True crime series spotlights U.S. small towns
Hilarie Burton Morgan, known for playing Peyton on "One Tree Hill," talks about her docuseries, "True Crime Story: It Couldn't Happen Here," which is in its third season. She explains how each episode highlights a case in a small town in the U.S., how the series empowers the audience and recent developments in a cold case.
Padma Lakshmi talks "America's Culinary Cup"
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How families can change their habits
Bestselling author Michaeleen Doucleff offers science-backed tips on how families can curb their screen time and cut back on ultraprocessed foods. She explains how her new book, which is aimed at rewiring children's brains, began with a personal revelation.
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Anthropic CEO: We're trying to "deescalate" Pentagon AI standoff to reach agreement
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said his company and the Department of Defense "have much more in common than we have differences."
OpenAI changing Pentagon deal after backlash
Hours after the Trump administration ditched Anthropic over the dispute about AI use, OpenAI struck its own deal with the Pentagon. Now the details of that agreement appear to be changing after backlash. Katrina Manson, Bloomberg News reporter, has more.
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.
Amazon says drones hit 3 of its Middle East data centers
Drones struck two facilities in the United Arab Emirates directly, and damaged a data center in Bahrain, Amazon said.
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AI executive Dario Amodei on the red lines Anthropic would not cross
The CEO of Anthropic says his company refused to allow its technology to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement).
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
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Suspect identified and in custody after 3 women's bodies found in Utah
A suspect is in custody and has been identified after authorities in Utah found three women's bodies in two locations.
Man accused of plot to assassinate Trump says Iran pressured him
A man accused of plotting to kill U.S. politicians said he was pressured by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to devise the murder-for-hire scheme.
Gloves found near Guthrie's home tied to restaurant worker, no connection to case
DNA from the gloves found near Nancy Gunthrie's Arizona home was traced back to a local restaurant worker who has no connection to the investigation, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said.
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Justice Dept. employee charged in child pornography case
Timothy Parsons, a legal staffer at the U.S. Attorney's Office in Washington, D.C., is facing federal criminal charges in Maryland, where he lives, three sources said.
Officers who killed Austin gunman "undoubtedly saved lives," DA says
Travis County DA Jose Garza said suggestions that he would seek charges were "intentionally false" and political in nature, calling the officers heroes.
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NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
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Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
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NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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U.S.-Israeli strikes ramp up in Iran on Day 6
U.S. and Israeli strikes across Iran are increasing as the war in the Middle East stretches into Day 6. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata, Willie James Inman and Caitlin Huey-Burns have the latest.
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Interior Secretary Doug Burgum travelled to Venezuela to meet with interim President Delcy Rodríguez. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports from Caracas.
Will Trump team up with Kurdish forces?
Kurdish forces are reportedly preparing for a ground offensive in Iran as the U.S. explores all methods to fight Tehran. CBS News' Courtney Kealy reports.
Veteran finds new purpose after diagnosis
During a routine physical before his deployment to Afghanistan, doctors found a tumor in Michael Collins' leg. With advice from doctors, the then 26-year-old had his leg amputated to stop the cancer from spreading and save his life. In the "CBS Mornings" series "Pushing the Limits," Omar Villafranca shows how the Army veteran found new purpose in life.