Man caught with 150 live venomous scorpions at airport
Police released an image of the venomous scorpions, which appear to be individually wrapped in plastic.
Illegal Wildlife Trafficking
9 tigers seized monthly as trafficking crisis worsens, report says
The global wild tiger population, once around 100,000, has now plummeted to an estimated 3,700-5,500, a wildlife trade monitoring network said.
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10,000 shark fins worth over $11M seized in major wildlife trafficking bust
The bust, in the port outside of Peru's capital, Lima, led to the arrest of three men tied to a transnational criminal network involved in illegal fishing and wildlife smuggling, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Plane passenger caught with 16 live snakes, including a rhino rat snake
Customs officers said they stopped a plane passenger with a wriggling cargo of live snakes, the third such seizure this month.
Police chase ends with seizure of 5 huge swimming rodents, drugs
The Public Security Ministry said it had never recorded another seizure of the animals, whicgh are a non-native species in Costa Rica.
Kenya accuses 4 men of trying to smuggle out thousands of live ants
Kenyan authorities say alleged ant smugglers represent "a shift in trafficking trends — from iconic large mammals to lesser-known yet ecologically critical species."
Couple arrested for selling exotic cats including white tigers and puma
The couple is suspected of raising desert lynxes and servals, a wild cat native to Africa, as well as hybrid species created by crossing these breeds with domestic cats, police said.
Man gets prison for cloning giant sheep for captive trophy hunting
Arthur "Jack" Schubarth allegedly used tissue and testicles from large sheep hunted in Central Asia and the U.S. to create hybrid sheep for captive trophy hunting.
"Ninja Turtle Gang" members arrested, 200 smuggled reptiles seized
Many people across Asia believe turtles and tortoises bring good luck and prosperity.
NYC man pleads guilty to selling exotic animal parts
Usher Weiss, 26, must pay a $5,000 fine and surrender all contraband.
Botswana threatens to send 20,000 elephants to "roam free" in Germany
Botswana says it will send its surplus elephants to Europe if Germany goes ahead with plans to restrict the import of hunting trophies from Africa.
Rare red panda among 87 animals seized from smugglers at Thai airport
Officials in Thailand say 87 live animals, including an endangered red panda, were found in smugglers' luggage as they tried to fly to India.
Thousands of seizures made in global wildlife trafficking operation
The seizures came as a result of more than 500 worldwide arrests as part of the annual "Operation Thunder."
"Tiger King" star pleads guilty to federal wildlife trafficking charge
Bhagavan "Doc" Antle, who was featured in the Netflix miniseries "Tiger King," pleaded guilty to wildlife trafficking and money laundering charges, federal prosecutors said on Monday.
Couple arrested for jaguar cub deal in 1st case charged under Big Cat law
Authorities recovered both the margay and jaguar and released images of cubs.
Nearly 400 primate skulls headed for U.S. seized in France: "Staggering"
More than 392 packages filled with primate skulls and other remains were found over the course of several months at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
"Tiger King" star "Doc" Antle convicted of wildlife trafficking
Bhagavan "Doc" Antle was accused of illegally buying endangered lion cubs in Frederick County, Virginia, for display and profit at his South Carolina zoo.
Conservationist seeks billionaire to buy world's biggest rhino farm
John Hume is hoping to find "a billionaire that would rather save the population of rhinos from extinction than own a superyacht."
1,000 pounds of illegally caught sharks seized by Coast Guard
Video taken by the U.S. Coast Guard aircrew shows the four fishermen wearing fluorescent green waders pulling sharks from the side of their white boat.
Police find 2,000 dead cats intended for use in traditional medicine
Some in Vietnam believe that extracts from cat bones can help cure conditions such as asthma and osteoporosis.
The AI of the tiger: A high-tech bid to save an iconic species
Campaigners want help building a database of images of tigers' unique coats, hoping artificial intelligence can help them save the animals from extinction.
Taxes on Trump's $1.4 billion crypto income could total hundreds of millions
The White House declined to say how much the president paid in taxes on his crypto windfall.
Olympian David Hearn charged with destruction of property at Reflecting Pool
David Hearn is accused of ripping out a piece of sealant on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.
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U.S.-Iran talks pause for ayatollah's funeral after claims of progress
Negotiations between Iran and the U.S. will pause for a week for the funeral of Iran's slain supreme leader, but Trump, and mediators, say there's been progress.
Maps show this July 4th could be hottest ever in parts of U.S.
Extremely dangerous heat, coupled with humidity, could result in heat index readings of 100 to 115 degrees from the Midwest to the East Coast, forecasters said.
Celeb planners on how MSG could become Taylor Swift's perfect wedding venue
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
Kennedy Center selling $25,000 ticket package to watch D.C. July 4th fireworks
The Washington, D.C., fireworks show, which is sponsored by the Trump-backed organization Freedom 250, is not slated to begin until 10:30 p.m. or 11 p.m.
Huge Russian strike on Ukraine's capital kills at least 21, officials say
Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine's capital, killing at least 21 people and prompting President Zelenskyy to call for sped-up weapons support from his partners.
Security guard rescued from rubble 8 days after Venezuela earthquakes
Hernan Gil was brought out on a stretcher as elated rescuers cheered and hugged each other. He was loaded into a waiting ambulance and driven away.
Investigation
What a Brooklyn bodega reveals about the craze for an experimental weight-loss drug
It isn't approved by the FDA, but we found an experimental weight-loss drug called retatrutide for sale at a local convenience store.
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Spotify removes streams of No. 1 song after suspicious Kalshi bets
Spotify said the streams tied to Malcolm Todd's "Earrings" were not from genuine listeners after suspicious betting activity emerged on Kalshi.
Kennedy Center selling $25,000 ticket package to watch D.C. July 4th fireworks
The Washington, D.C., fireworks show, which is sponsored by the Trump-backed organization Freedom 250, is not slated to begin until 10:30 p.m. or 11 p.m.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donate $26 million ahead of wedding
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to 20 local and national charities ahead of their wedding Friday.
FBI orders field offices to send analysts to Atlanta for election probe
The FBI is asking for analysts to help evaluate thousands of records for a "priority" investigation ordered by FBI Director Kash Patel.
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Spotify removes streams of No. 1 song after suspicious Kalshi bets
Spotify said the streams tied to Malcolm Todd's "Earrings" were not from genuine listeners after suspicious betting activity emerged on Kalshi.
Taxes on Trump's $1.4 billion crypto income could total hundreds of millions
The White House declined to say how much the president paid in taxes on his crypto windfall.
StubHub accused of failing to deliver pricey World Cup tickets
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Employers added 57,000 jobs in June, far below forecasts
June's payroll gains were much lower than the 100,000 new hires that economists had predicted.
Trump Accounts launch July 4. Here's how they work.
People can begin depositing money in the new tax-deferred investment accounts on Saturday, with eligible children receiving a $1,000 government contribution.
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Kennedy Center selling $25,000 ticket package to watch D.C. July 4th fireworks
The Washington, D.C., fireworks show, which is sponsored by the Trump-backed organization Freedom 250, is not slated to begin until 10:30 p.m. or 11 p.m.
Olympian David Hearn charged with destruction of property at Reflecting Pool
David Hearn is accused of ripping out a piece of sealant on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.
FBI orders field offices to send analysts to Atlanta for election probe
The FBI is asking for analysts to help evaluate thousands of records for a "priority" investigation ordered by FBI Director Kash Patel.
Taxes on Trump's $1.4 billion crypto income could total hundreds of millions
The White House declined to say how much the president paid in taxes on his crypto windfall.
Shark attack alerts for cellphones authorized by new federal law
President Trump has signed "Lulu's Law," which requires the FCC to allow emergency alert messages for shark attacks. It was inspired by shark attack survivor Lulu Gribbin.
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Why tick season is expected to be worse than normal
The CDC is reporting the highest rate of emergency room visits from tick bites since 2017 in many parts of the U.S.
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What a Brooklyn bodega reveals about the craze for an experimental weight-loss drug
It isn't approved by the FDA, but we found an experimental weight-loss drug called retatrutide for sale at a local convenience store.
Actor Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
Medicare to help pay for some GLP-1 drugs
Starting Wednesday, Medicare will help pay for some GLP-1 medications for weight loss. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder explains what this means for patients.
New disease threats follow Trump administration's health program cuts
From screwworm to flesh-eating bacteria, mounting public health risks are emerging in the wake of deep cuts to federal health agencies and programs.
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Man who sold land for Kushner-backed Albania resort facing criminal probe
A man who sold land for a controversial, Jared Kushner-backed luxury development in Albania is suspected of money laundering and drug trafficking.
Security guard rescued from rubble 8 days after Venezuela earthquakes
Hernan Gil was brought out on a stretcher as elated rescuers cheered and hugged each other. He was loaded into a waiting ambulance and driven away.
Catholic Church excommunicates 6 bishops from ultra-conservative society
The Vatican says bishops from the ultra-conservative Catholic SSPX society were automatically excommunicated after ignoring Pope Leo's plea for unity.
"Once-in-a-generation" expedition launched to survey 2 legendary shipwrecks
Researchers will travel to the bottom of the North Atlantic to survey two legendary shipwrecks, once tied to a pair of iconic 19th-century polar explorers.
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U.S.-Iran talks pause for ayatollah's funeral after claims of progress
Negotiations between Iran and the U.S. will pause for a week for the funeral of Iran's slain supreme leader, but Trump, and mediators, say there's been progress.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donate $26 million ahead of wedding
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to 20 local and national charities ahead of their wedding Friday.
StubHub accused of failing to deliver pricey World Cup tickets
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Celeb planners on how MSG could become Taylor Swift's perfect wedding venue
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
Details on Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding
Fans around the world are preparing for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding. Here's what to know before what some are calling the wedding of the century. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
CBS News journalists on Swift-Kelce wedding
Rumors are swirling about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tying the knot at Madison Square Garden. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Gabrielle Ake, self-described Swifties, join "The Takeout" with the latest.
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Why U.S. initially restricted Anthropic AI models
The Trump administration has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's most advanced artificial intelligence models, Fable and Mythos, after weeks of negotiations over national security concerns. CNET Editor-in-Chief David Katzmaier joins to discuss.
White House lifted AI limits, Anthropic says
Tech giant Anthropic says that the federal government has now removed restrictions from its robust Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models. Axios reporter Madison Mills has more on artificial intelligence regulation.
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.
Sony to stop making physical discs for PlayStation starting in 2028
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
Consumers need protection from AI agents, lawmaker says
Sen. Mark Warner wants to create a federal registry of trusted AI agents and ensure autonomous bots operate like fiduciaries.
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New White House UFO panel chair speaks out
The White House appointed former Harvard University astronomer Avi Loeb to lead its new panel on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, also known as UAPs and UFOs. Loeb shares his enthusiasm for his new role.
NASA strives to save doomed telescope
NASA is in a race against time as the Swift Observatory telescope in orbit sinks closer to Earth. CBS News consultant William Harwood explains the $30 million salvage operation.
Fossil found in drawer turns out to be first dinosaur bone from Antarctica
Dinosaur fossils are rare to find in Antarctica because of the unforgiving ice caps. But millions of years ago, the region was populated by lush forests.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
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FBI investigating legitimacy of Nancy Guthrie ransom notes
The FBI said in a statement Wednesday that some ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance have been "deemed to be extortion attempts without legitimacy," and other "demands may potentially be legitimate and are still being investigated as such."
NYC building climbers engaged, under arrest
Two people in black masks scaled the Empire State Building, scrambling the New York City Police Department. They call themselves "roof-toppers," or stunt climbers, and they unfurled a banner about world peace before one of them got out a ring and proposed. By the time they got down, they were engaged and under arrest. Tom Hanson reports.
More than 1,000 cases under review after Broadview Six misconduct revelations
More than 1,000 grand jury presentations are under review after charges were dismissed in the "Broadview Six" case due to grand jury abuses and prosecutorial misconduct, Chicago's top federal prosecutor said.
Potential charges for Empire State Building climbers
Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building Wednesday and unfurled a banner before seemingly getting engaged. CBS News law enforcement contributor Rodney Harrison has more on what repercussions the couple could face.
Couple climbs Empire State Building: Details
Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building in New York City on Wednesday, unfurling a banner and appearing to get engaged. CBS News' Tom Hanson and Shanelle Kaul have more.
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NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
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High winds and heat are fueling Utah's out-of-control wildfires; Iranian drones target Bahrain after U.S. strikes Iran.
Scientists create cell that can complete life cycle
University of Minnesota scientists say they've made the first synthetic cell that can complete a life cycle. Kate Adamala, a University of Minnesota professor who worked on the project and the co-founder of Biotic, joined CBS News to discuss.
Olympian indicted over Reflecting Pool
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro on Thursday announced an indictment against Olympian David Hearn on a destruction of property charge related to the D.C. Reflecting Pool. Hearn is accused of ripping out a piece of sealant on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19, Pirro said.
New White House UFO panel chair speaks out
The White House appointed former Harvard University astronomer Avi Loeb to lead its new panel on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, also known as UAPs and UFOs. Loeb shares his enthusiasm for his new role.
Trump crypto dealings and potential conflicts
New financial disclosures show President Trump made $1.4 billion on crypto in 2025. Tom Bergin, investigative financial reporter for Reuters, joins CBS News to discuss the potential conflicts of interest that comes from Mr. Trump's crypto dealings.