Hiker who kept climbing California mountain after friend turned back found dead
A hiker who kept climbing California's Mount Whitney after a fellow hiker turned around has been found dead, according to a volunteer group.
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Hikers "had to fight off" attacking bear, Alaska officials say
The hikers were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, while officials said they would assess the site of the attack.
2 tourists fall to their deaths in separate incidents near Alaska glacier
A hiker from Arizona and an Italian man died in separate falling incidents this week near Alaska's Mendenhall Glacier, troopers said.
German woman found alive after 12 days missing in Australia's Outback
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.
2 hikers dead, 1 injured at Utah park
Two hikers have died at Arches National Park in Utah. A 65-year-old man and 60-year-old woman were found dead, after falling on Friday. A third person, a 30-year-old man, was taken to the hospital. All three are believed to be from California.
How a hunch saved a hiker's life
Nancy Abell admits her maternal instinct may be a little overactive. But when a young woman she met from Germany, Katharina Groene, told her she was hiking alone along the Pacific Crest Trail in Washington State, she had a hunch that Groene would need help, and called 911. And her hunch proved right. Steve Hartman reports.
What it's like to climb Mount Everest
It can be described as grueling, exhausting and sometimes blinding. Not U.S. politics, although close, but climbing Mount Everest. CBS News political contributor Terry Sullivan, who recently journeyed to the top of the world's highest mountain, joins "The Takeout" to discuss what the trip was like.
Dad, daughter found dead after vanishing on hike on Maine mountain
Two hikers, a father and daughter, were found dead near the summit of Maine's highest peak, Mount Katahdin, days after they went missing.
Hikers' report of companion's death turns out to be greatly exaggerated
Two hikers in New York's Adirondack Mountains called 911 to report a third member of their party had died, but it turned out they had taken hallucinogenic mushrooms and were mistaken, officials say.
Arizona hiker's body found off trail day after she was reported missing
The body of hiker Hannah Moody was found off a trail in central Arizona Thursday some 16 hours after she was reported missing, Scottsdale police say.
Hiker dies, 4 rescued after heat-related emergency in Arizona's Gold Canyon
A man died Sunday after hiking for six hours on a trail in Arizona's Gold Canyon, near Phoenix, where temperatures reached 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
2 injured hikers rescued from remote Arizona desert in separate incidents
Federal agents rescued two injured hikers who were stranded in remote parts of the Arizona desert, in separate incidents over the weekend.
Police say hiker lost 2 weeks in mountains found in "great condition"
A hiker who got lost in Australia's Snowy Mountains has shocked police by surviving on a couple muesli bars and foraged berries.
Hiker missing for more than 5 weeks is found
A 20-year-old hiker who went missing for almost six weeks in the Canadian Rocky Mountains was found alive this week and is recovering in a hospital. He was found on a service road Tuesday, frostbitten and using walking sticks for support. Tom Hanson has the extraordinary story.
Missing hiker found alive after surviving 5 weeks in Canada wilderness
A missing hiker was found alive this week in the remote Canadian wilderness, where he had been missing since October.
Son hikes 11 miles to ensure parent's safety
When Sam Perkins couldn't reach his parents after Hurricane Helene, he hiked 11 miles through debris and mudslides to check on them.
Search launched for Yellowstone worker missing in remote part of park
Search teams are looking for Austin King, a 22-year-old concession worker at Yellowstone National Park who went missing on a backcountry trip.
British woman found dead, man missing after flood hits Mallorca
Spain's Civil Guard said both people were taking a trail that leads through a small canyon to the sea when the storm hit.
Hiker found dead in Grand Canyon near rugged, remote Colorado River trail
A solo backpacker has been found dead near a rugged and remote trail along the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park, authorities in Arizona say.
Hiker on office retreat rescued after being left behind by coworkers
The man was left to finish the 11-mile hike alone, officials said, as over a dozen coworkers began their descent.
Missing climber found dead from apparent fall at Glacier National Park
A missing climber was found dead from an apparent fall at Glacier National Park in Montana, officials said.
Hiker runs out of water, dies in scorching heat near Utah state park
A 56-year-old woman died while hiking near a state park in southwestern Utah after running out of water on a sweltering day, police said.
Hiker missing for 2 weeks found alive after rescuers hear cry for help
The rescue team called it "truly a miracle" that the hiker survived so long without food or water.
Details emerge about Wisconsin dad, daughter who died in Utah park
Three hikers died in suspected heat-related cases at parks in Utah, including a father and daughter who ran out of water.
Video shows Coast Guard rescue blind hiker, guide dog
The 55-year-old legally blind man began to show symptoms of heat exhaustion on Saturday, officials said.
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Pentagon says about 140 U.S. service members wounded since Iran war began
President Trump says the Iran war will end "very soon," but Tehran says it's "prepared to continue attacking" indefinitely, and it won't let oil leave the Gulf.
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Internal Pentagon memo orders military commanders to remove Anthropic from key systems
The Defense Department has notified senior leadership that they must remove Anthropic's products from their system within 180 days, the latest salvo in a feud between the AI company and the Trump administration.
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There's one building in LA with 89 registered hospices: "Ground zero" for fraud?
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
Iran signaling it may deploy mines to disrupt Strait of Hormuz, U.S. sources say
Iran is using smaller crafts to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz, two U.S. officials said.
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DOJ's Alex Pretti probe excludes prosecutors who specialize in civil rights, sources say
Rank-and-file career prosecutors in the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division cases are not involved in investigating Alex Pretti's shooting death by federal agents, CBS News has learned, in a stark departure from historical practice.
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Video appears to show bomb suspect purchasing fuse at fireworks store
One of two men accused of throwing IEDs at protesters in New York City appears to have purchased fuses at a fireworks store in a Philadelphia suburb last week.
Jeffrey Epstein's former Zorro Ranch searched after revelations in FBI files
Investigators are searching a New Mexico ranch where Jeffrey Epstein once entertained guests, amid allegations that it may have been used for sexual abuse and sex trafficking.
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TSA absences at airports double during shutdown, 300 officers quit
TSA officer call-out rates have climbed into double-digit percentages at some airports, including half the officers at Houston's Hobby Airport, straining screening operations and contributing to longer security lines.
Voting ends in special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
Voters in northwest Georgia headed to the polls all day to have their say in who will replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress.
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Video appears to show bomb suspect purchasing fuse at fireworks store
One of two men accused of throwing IEDs at protesters in New York City appears to have purchased fuses at a fireworks store in a Philadelphia suburb last week.
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TSA absences at airports double during shutdown, 300 officers quit
TSA officer call-out rates have climbed into double-digit percentages at some airports, including half the officers at Houston's Hobby Airport, straining screening operations and contributing to longer security lines.
Can the president bring down gas prices? 5 options available to Trump.
Gas prices in the U.S. have surged roughly 20% since the attack on Iran. Read on to see what measures the Trump administration could take to offer relief.
Treasure hunter released from prison, but 500 gold coins remain missing
Tommy Thompson found the S.S. Central America and its thousands of pounds of sunken treasure that sat at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean for more than 150 years.
Oil prices are falling — gas prices aren't. Here's why.
Even if oil prices ease, they won't return to the levels they were at before the war started, according to Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy.
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Can the president bring down gas prices? 5 options available to Trump.
Gas prices in the U.S. have surged roughly 20% since the attack on Iran. Read on to see what measures the Trump administration could take to offer relief.
Oil prices are falling — gas prices aren't. Here's why.
Even if oil prices ease, they won't return to the levels they were at before the war started, according to Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy.
Could tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve lower gas prices?
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is designed to cushion disruptions to U.S. oil supplies during emergencies.
JetBlue ground stop lifted soon after it began
Shortly after all JetBlue flights were grounded by the FAA due to what the agency said was a JetBlue request, the carrier said it had resumed operations.
Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 states over norovirus risks
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
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Internal Pentagon memo orders military commanders to remove Anthropic from key systems
The Defense Department has notified senior leadership that they must remove Anthropic's products from their system within 180 days, the latest salvo in a feud between the AI company and the Trump administration.
Voting ends in Georgia special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
Voters in northwest Georgia headed to the polls all day to have their say in who will replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress.
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TSA absences at airports double during shutdown, 300 officers quit
TSA officer call-out rates have climbed into double-digit percentages at some airports, including half the officers at Houston's Hobby Airport, straining screening operations and contributing to longer security lines.
White House aware of Gulf countries' fears about interceptor shortage, sources say
The Gulf states have said they're running dangerously low on missile interceptors and have asked the U.S. to expedite new supplies, CBS News previously reported.
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DOJ's Alex Pretti probe excludes prosecutors who specialize in civil rights, sources say
Rank-and-file career prosecutors in the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division cases are not involved in investigating Alex Pretti's shooting death by federal agents, CBS News has learned, in a stark departure from historical practice.
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There's one building in LA with 89 registered hospices: "Ground zero" for fraud?
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 states over norovirus risks
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
More kids are in ERs for tooth pain. Budget cuts and fluoride fights aren't helping.
Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the COVID-19 pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency room for tooth decay.
Baby sleepsuit sold at Walmart recalled over potential choking hazard
The zipper head on the recalled HALO Magic Sleepsuits poses a danger to babies, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
A Pilates teacher thought she had the flu. Doctors found aggressive cancer
Debi Weiss thought her fatigue and weakness was a seasonal illness, but her condition quickly worsened.
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White House aware of Gulf countries' fears about interceptor shortage, sources say
The Gulf states have said they're running dangerously low on missile interceptors and have asked the U.S. to expedite new supplies, CBS News previously reported.
Iran signaling it may deploy mines to disrupt Strait of Hormuz, U.S. sources say
Iran is using smaller crafts to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz, two U.S. officials said.
How the Iran war reached Europe, via the small, divided island of Cyprus
When it comes to European Union territory, you can't go much further east than Cyprus. So far east, in fact, that it's within reach of Iran's weapons.
Team USA's Oksana Masters wins 11th Paralympic gold medal
The most decorated American Winter Paralympian had her left leg amputated at age 9 and her right leg amputated at age 14.
Map and chart track the latest U.S. and Iranian war targets
According to U.S. Central Command, over 5,000 targets were struck and 50 Iranian vessels were damaged or destroyed in the first 10 days of the war with Iran.
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Dorrance on preserving tap dancing history
American tap dancer Michelle Dorrance talks to CBS News chief medical correspondent Jon LaPook about Brenda Bufalino's impact and preserving the 88-year-old's artistry for future generations in a project at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.
Brenda Bufalino on evolution of tap dancing
American tap dancer Brenda Bufalino talks to CBS News chief medical correspondent Jon LaPook about the many ebbs and flows of the art form and reflects on her career.
Michelle Pfeiffer on "The Madison" series
Michelle Pfeiffer talks with "CBS Mornings" about starring alongside Kurt Russell in "The Madison." She describes how she decided to take on the character and explains after decades in the entertainment industry why she still gets nervous in new roles.
Details on Live Nation's settlement with DOJ
Less than a week into a trial over Live Nation's alleged monopoly of the event ticket business, the parent company of Ticketmaster has reached a tentative settlement with the Justice Department. Kenneth Dintzer, antitrust attorney with the law firm Crowell & Moring, joins CBS News to break down the deal.
Latest on shots fired at Rihanna's home
A woman has been arrested for allegedly firing several shots Sunday at the Beverly Hills home of pop music star Rihanna. CBS News Los Angeles' Tina Patel reports.
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The evolution of Apple over 50 years
David Pogue, an author and correspondent for "CBS Sunday Morning," talks about covering the rise of Apple over his career as the company is set to turn 50 next month, and his new book, "Apple: The First 50 Years."
Overusing artificial intelligence can give workers "AI brain fry," study finds
Artificial intelligence can give some workers "brain fry" if overused, according to a new study published in Harvard Business Review.
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.
Extended interview: Tim Cook
In this web exclusive, Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, talks with "Sunday Morning" correspondent David Pogue (author of "Apple: The First 50 Years") to discuss the company's first half-century and its constant focus on "the next thing." He also talks about the vision of Steve Jobs, whose return to Apple in 1997 reinvigorated the company.
Apple turns 50, in a world it helped create
David Pogue, author of "Apple: The First 50 Years," talks with Apple's co-founder Steve Wozniak, CEO Tim Cook, and others about the vision of Steve Jobs, and how the company's products and services have reshaped life, technology and culture in the 21st century.
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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
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Video appears to show bomb suspect purchasing fuse at fireworks store
One of two men accused of throwing IEDs at protesters in New York City appears to have purchased fuses at a fireworks store in a Philadelphia suburb last week.
No harmful substances in NYC suspicious package
New York City police have given the all clear after concluding a suspicious package found near Gracie Mansion, the official residence of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, was harmless.
Shots fired at U.S. consulate in Toronto
Shots were fired outside of the U.S. consulate in Toronto, Canada, early Tuesday morning, police said. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Suspicious package near NYC mayor's residence
There is a heavy police presence near New York City's Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, as officials investigate a suspicious package found in the area. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Hospice fraud grows in California
Hospice fraud has grown in Los Angeles County despite a state crackdown on facilities with notable red flags, a CBS News Investigation found. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi has more.
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1,300-pound NASA satellite set to crash down to Earth today
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
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.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
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Where things stand with Iran
Strikes across the Middle East continued Tuesday on the 11th day of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth promised Tuesday would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran, but he still did not indicate how long the fighting might last. CBS News' Eleanor Watson and Olivia Rinaldi report.
U.S. threat level rises amid war with Iran
Two gunmen fired shots at the U.S. consulate in Toronto, Canada, on Tuesday. No one was injured, and police have not identified suspects or a motive. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd joins to examine the rise in threats at home and overseas as the war with Iran enters its 11th day.
Rep. Amo on Iran war, Cuba threats and more
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed that Tuesday would be the "most intense day of strikes" against Iran, one day after President Trump told CBS News that the war was "very complete, pretty much." Democratic Rep. Gabe Amo of Rhode Island, vice ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Is the Iran war going the way U.S. had hoped?
Tuesday marks the 11th day of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Suzanne Maloney, vice president and director of foreign policy at the Brookings Institution, joins "The Takeout" with analysis on the state of the conflict.
Axios: U.S. rejected Ukrainian anti-drone proposal
Axios reports that the U.S. rejected a 2025 deal for anti-drone technology from Ukraine. Axios White House correspondent Marc Caputo joins "The Takeout" to unpack his exclusive reporting.