Pope Francis visits Papua New Guinea with humanitarian aid
Pope Francis emphasized the importance of the Catholic Church reaching marginalized groups while in Papua New Guinea, a nation stricken by poverty.
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Pope Francis meets with Indonesian leaders
Pope Francis met with Indonesian religious and political leaders during part of his historic trip through southeast Asia, urging them to fight against religious intolerance. CBS News' Anna Matranga has more.
Pope Francis arrives in Indonesia
Pope Francis arrived in Indonesia Tuesday morning on an 11-day trip across southeast Asia, his longest trip since becoming the Catholic Church's top leader. CBS News' Anna Matranga is traveling with the pope and has more on his visit.
Crocodile kills woman bathing in a river in Indonesia
After spotting a sandal and a body part in the river, villagers reported the incident to police who killed the reptile.
Another woman killed in python attack in Indonesia
The woman was found dead "because of being constricted and bitten by the snake," a police spokesman said.
Discovery of "hobbit" fossils suggests tiny humans once roamed Indonesia
A new study published in the journal Nature suggests ancestors of an early human species were slightly shorter than previously thought.
Landslide at unauthorized Indonesia goldmine kills at least 23 people
A search is underway on Indonesia's Sulawesi island for dozens of people feared missing after a deadly landslide at an unauthorized goldmine.
Another woman swallowed whole by a python in Indonesia
The 36-year-old went missing after she went to buy medicine for her sick child, police said, prompting relatives to launch a search.
6 suspected poachers arrested over killing of 26 endangered Javan rhinos
Indonesian authorities have arrested six suspects in an international poaching ring targeting the Javan rhinoceros, a critically endangered species.
Missing mother found dead inside python's belly in Indonesia
When villagers cut open the python's stomach, "Farida's head was immediately visible," an official said.
"Most wanted" fugitive caught after 17-hour speedboat escape
Chaowalit Thongduang spent months on the run in connection with several killings and drug trafficking charges.
Screaming leads workers to tiger footprints, victim's body
A team was deployed to search for the critically endangered cat after a man was found dead with wounds indicating a tiger attack.
In a first, an orangutan is seen using a medicinal plant to treat injury
Researchers say an orangutan appeared to treat a wound with medicine from a tropical plant.
Thousands flee as video captures dramatic eruption of Indonesian volcano
Indonesia's Mount Ruang volcano grumbles to life again, spewing clouds of gas and debris pierced by lightning flashes and driving thousands from their homes.
Indonesia officials warn of potential tsunami amid volcano eruption
A cloud of black ash reached nearly two miles into the air on Thursday, officials said, as several people were reportedly hit by gravel and rocks, requiring "intensive treatment."
Indonesia volcanic eruption prompts evacuations
More than 800 people had to evacuate their homes in Indonesia as the Ruang volcano continues its days-long eruption, spewing fiery red clouds as lightning flashes in the sky.
Indonesia volcano's days-long eruption forces hundreds to flee
Officials reported "volcanic ash rain" as photos and videos show the Ruang volcano filling the night sky with fiery red and orange plumes.
Both pilots fall asleep flying plane with more than 150 on board
One of the pilots woke up to find that the aircraft "was not on the correct flight path," an incident report says.
At least 19 dead, 7 missing as flash floods and landslide hit Indonesia
Rescuers pulled out seven bodies in the worst-hit village of Koto XI Tarusan, a spokesperson said.
Indonesia holds presidential election
Votes are being counted after millions of people cast their ballots in Indonesia's presidential election. Front-runner Prabowo Subianto, the country's defense minister, has become a TikTok star, but also has a controversial past. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tokyo.
Meet Prabowo Subianto, who's likely to be Indonesia's next president
It's taken him 3 tries, but former Indonesian army commander Prabowo Subianto looks set to become president of the Muslim world's largest democracy.
2024 set to be biggest global election year
More than half of the world's population will see an election in 2024. Michael Abramowitz, president of nonprofit democracy watchdog Freedom House, joins CBS News to look at some of the countries where the future of democracy is on the ballot.
Indonesia volcano death toll rises to 23 after more bodies found
Mount Marapi on the island of Sumatra spewed an ash tower 9,800 feet — taller than the volcano itself — into the sky.
Death toll rises after Marapi volcano erupts
Dozens of hikers were on Mount Marapi in Indonesia when it erupted on Sunday. As CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports, the Marapi volcano sits within the Pacific Ring of Fire of tectonic activity.
11 hikers dead, 12 missing after Indonesia volcano erupts
Rescuers raced to carry injured and burned survivors down Mount Marapi on foot. Authorities had to halt their search after the volcano erupted again.
Secret Service identifies failures that preceded July 13 Trump attack
Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe detailed the findings of an internal review of the July 13 assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
Sheriff who allegedly killed judge was accused of ignoring courthouse abuse
Kentucky Sheriff Shawn M. Stines has been charged with murder in the first degree in the fatal shooting of District Judge Kevin Mullins.
Israel conducts "targeted strike" in Beirut after U.S. warns against escalation
The White House earlier warned both Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group against "escalation of any kind" following pager and walkie-talkie explosions targeting Hezbollah members.
Woman in hiding after company was linked to exploding pagers, mother says
Cristiana Bársony-Arcidiacono has not appeared publicly since the deadly attack that targeted Iran-backed Hezbollah and that has been widely blamed on Israel.
East Coast ports brace for possible strike by dockworkers
Even a short strike at East and Gulf Coast ports could disrupt U.S. supply chains until 2025, according to one expert.
Johnson says Trump "understands the situation" as shutdown nears
House Speaker Mike Johnson is looking for a path forward to keep the government open after the of the month.
Georgia State Election Board votes to change rules
The state that handed Trump one of his narrowest losses four years ago is immersed in election controversies months before Election Day.
50 football legends team up to back Harris-Walz ticket
Dozens of former football players and coaches, including some NFL Hall of Famers, endorse Kamala Harris and Tim Walz on National Black Voter Day.
FDA approves first self-administered flu vaccine spray
AstraZeneca says the spray could be available "as soon as next flu season."
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South Carolina death row inmate Freddie Owens executed by lethal injection
South Carolina put inmate Freddie Owens to death Friday as the state restarted executions after an unintended 13-year pause.
East Coast ports brace for possible strike by dockworkers
Even a short strike at East and Gulf Coast ports could disrupt U.S. supply chains until 2025, according to one expert.
Apple's iPhone 16 is in stores — without AI
Early sales of the new phones were down 13% compared with last year's launch of iPhone 15. Analysts say it's because iPhone 16 lacks AI.
Investigators want answers from convicted serial killer Lewis Lent
Lewis Lent was convicted for murdering two children decades ago, including 12-year-old Sara Anne Wood. Investigators still don't know where he buried her. Here's a timeline.
Harris speaks about abortion in Georgia, highlighting deaths of two Georgia women
Harris' Atlanta trip follows ProPublica's investigation into the deaths of two Georgia women, which it tied to the state's six-week abortion ban.
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East Coast ports brace for possible strike by dockworkers
Even a short strike at East and Gulf Coast ports could disrupt U.S. supply chains until 2025, according to one expert.
Apple's iPhone 16 is in stores — without AI
Early sales of the new phones were down 13% compared with last year's launch of iPhone 15. Analysts say it's because iPhone 16 lacks AI.
Tab for Trump's tax proposals is adding up. Can the U.S. afford them?
Former President Donald Trump has unveiled a flurry of proposed tax cuts aimed at seniors, homeowners, tipped workers and more.
Waffle House cheats workers on pay, labor group says
Waffle House accused of using tip credit to avoid federal minimum wage, allegedly paying workers $3 an hour to cook and clean.
Drug middlemen illegally drive up the cost of insulin, FTC says
Regulators say the nation's largest pharmacy benefit managers are partly to blame for the soaring cost of insulin in the U.S.
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Harris speaks about abortion in Georgia, highlighting deaths of two Georgia women
Harris' Atlanta trip follows ProPublica's investigation into the deaths of two Georgia women, which it tied to the state's six-week abortion ban.
Tab for Trump's tax proposals is adding up. Can the U.S. afford them?
Former President Donald Trump has unveiled a flurry of proposed tax cuts aimed at seniors, homeowners, tipped workers and more.
Johnson says Trump "understands the situation" as shutdown nears
House Speaker Mike Johnson is looking for a path forward to keep the government open after the of the month.
Georgia State Election Board votes to change rules
The state that handed Trump one of his narrowest losses four years ago is immersed in election controversies months before Election Day.
Secret Service identifies failures that preceded July 13 Trump attack
Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe detailed the findings of an internal review of the July 13 assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
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FDA approves first self-administered flu vaccine spray
AstraZeneca says the spray could be available "as soon as next flu season."
Drug middlemen illegally drive up the cost of insulin, FTC says
Regulators say the nation's largest pharmacy benefit managers are partly to blame for the soaring cost of insulin in the U.S.
What sleeping position is best? A sleep specialist explains.
Are you a back, side or stomach sleeper? Here's what a sleep expert says about the pros and cons of each.
Whooping cough wave now worst in almost a decade amid back-to-school surge
Many of the pertussis infections have been reported in older children and adults.
Costco supplier recalls waffles sold at warehouse stores in 13 states
Kokiak Cakes recalls boxes of Power Waffles Buttermilk & Vanilla 40-count with use-by dates of Jan. 10, 2026.
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200-year-old message in a bottle found in France
P.J Féret, who conducted a dig at France's Cité de Limes site in January 1825, wrote the message, archaeologists say.
"Doomsday Glacier" set to retreat "further and faster," scientists warn
Scientists from the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration warn of a "grim outlook" for the Thwaites Glacier, also known as the "Doomsday Glacier."
Woman in hiding after company was linked to exploding pagers, mother says
Cristiana Bársony-Arcidiacono has not appeared publicly since the deadly attack that targeted Iran-backed Hezbollah and that has been widely blamed on Israel.
37 women accuse late Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed of sexual assault
The late former owner of London's luxury department store Harrods has been accused of sexually assaulting dozens of women, including several Americans.
Africa flooding leaves dead crocodiles floating among human bodies
Floods have killed more than 1,000 people and displaced hundreds of thousands in the region, worsening existing humanitarian crises.
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How Chris Hemsworth's kids convinced him to join "Transformers One"
Chris Hemsworth reveals that his children played a key role in his decision to voice Young Optimus Prime in "Transformers One."
Chris Hemsworth on voicing Optimus Prime
The highly anticipated "Transformers One" movie tells the story of how Optimus Prime and Megatron went from allies to enemies. Natalie Morales sits down with Chris Hemsworth, who voices a young Optimus Prime, to discuss his role alongside a star-studded cast that includes Scarlett Johansson and Keegan-Michael Key.
Scarlett Johansson on using physicality to voice Elita-1 in "Transformers One"
Scarlett Johansson compares the physical demands of voicing Elita-1 in Transformers One to her decade-long work as Black Widow in "The Avengers."
YouTube star MrBeast sued by contestants over work environment, wages
MrBeast's production company, along with Amazon Studios, is facing a lawsuit involving contestants from the reality show "Beast Games."
United says Taylor Swift concerts drove 25% uptick in demand
United said demand for its flights surges wherever Taylor Swift jets off to for her next concert.
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Apple's iPhone 16 is in stores — without AI
Early sales of the new phones were down 13% compared with last year's launch of iPhone 15. Analysts say it's because iPhone 16 lacks AI.
Apple iPhone 16 officially arrives in stores
Apple is out with the new iPhone 16 with the new model hitting shelves in nearly 60 countries Friday. CNET senior editor Lisa Eadicicco joined CBS News to discuss the new product.
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.
How much personal data social media collects
The FTC ordered nine companies to provide information on their data collection practices. According to the report, through targeted ads on and off these platforms, they gather information like marital status, annual income, health conditions and religious faith, but don't provide easy ways for users to opt out of data collection.
U.N. panel urges global cooperation on AI
A United Nations advisory panel took input from 37 experts and released seven recommendations for global artificial intelligence usage. Ian Bremmer, who served on the advisory body in charge of the report, joins CBS News to discuss the concerns, standards and the "AI divide."
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"Doomsday Glacier" set to retreat "further and faster," scientists warn
Scientists from the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration warn of a "grim outlook" for the Thwaites Glacier, also known as the "Doomsday Glacier."
Earth will get a second moon for nearly 57 days this year
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
When and how to see September's Harvest Moon
The September Harvest Moon will see a partial lunar eclipse, peaking the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17.
The Climate Election: Home insurance costs
The cost of insuring your home is going up, and some homes are "essentially uninsurable" due to rising climate change risks. In Nebraska, the most expensive state for premiums, the cost is nearly $3,400 above the national average to insure a home. And it's all happening as extreme weather events increase in frequency and intensity, jeopardizing people's homes and their ability to financially recover afterward.
Mysterious 9-day seismic event triggered by 650-foot tsunami
A tsunami stemming from a landslide was behind a surprising seismic event last year that shook the earth for nine days, researchers said.
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Investigators want answers from convicted serial killer Lewis Lent
Lewis Lent was convicted for murdering two children decades ago, including 12-year-old Sara Anne Wood. Investigators still don't know where he buried her. Here's a timeline.
Judge shot by sheriff, police says
The sheriff who allegedly shot and killed a rural Kentucky judge was apparently involved in an argument with District Judge Kevin Mullins before the shooting. CBS News' Omar Villafranca has the latest confirmed information.
5 years after woman vanished, ex-boyfriend is arrested for her murder
Jordan Jarrad Law was previously arrested for allegedly using his ex-girlfriend's bank cards without permission.
Man's DNA tied to 1988 murder after spitting on sidewalk, prosecutors say
A man who spit on the sidewalk outside of his home in Boston is now charged with an unsolved 35-year-old murder.
Sheriff who allegedly killed judge was accused of ignoring courthouse abuse
Kentucky Sheriff Shawn M. Stines has been charged with murder in the first degree in the fatal shooting of District Judge Kevin Mullins.
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"Mini-moon" to temporarily orbit Earth
For the next two months, Earth will have a "mini-moon" when a small asteroid temporarily orbits the planet. Scientists say the asteroid, which is only 33 feet long, will enter Earth's gravity in a horseshoe orbit September 29 before leaving on November 25. Most people won't get a glimpse of this mini-moon though, it's too small to see without professional equipment.
Earth will get a second moon for nearly 57 days this year
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
NASA's "Hidden Figures" honored in Congressional Gold Medal ceremony
NASA's "Hidden Figures," whose work helped put men on the moon, were honored Wednesday in a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony.
When and how to see September's Harvest Moon
The September Harvest Moon will see a partial lunar eclipse, peaking the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17.
SpaceX crew completes historic mission
Four SpaceX astronauts safely splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday. The Polaris Dawn crew completed the first-ever commercial spacewalk during their historic mission and tested a new type of spacesuit.
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Secret Service report on Trump rally attack
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Hezbollah, Israel clashes spark fears of wider war
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