Keystone Pipeline back up and running after oil spill in rural Kansas creek
The spill resulted in about 14,000 barrels of oil leaking out, the largest spill in the pipeline's history.
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Keystone Pipeline oil spill under investigation
The cause of a Keystone Pipeline oil spill is under investigation after it spewed an estimated 590,000 gallons into a creek in rural Kansas last week. The environmental disaster may impact gas prices. Omar Villafranca has more details.
Keystone pipeline: A history of spills
The latest spill in Kansas unleashed more than an estimated half-million gallons into the surrounding area — more than all the crude oil pipeline spills in 2021 combined, according to federal data.
Kansas oil spill biggest in Keystone history
A ruptured section of the Keystone Oil Pipeline dumped nearly 600,000 gallons of crude oil into a Kansas creek. The Environmental Protection Agency says no drinking water was affected — but nearby residents are complaining of a strong odor.
Major oil spill in rural Kansas creek shuts down Keystone pipeline
"People are sometimes not aware of the havoc that these things can wreak until the disaster happens," said Sierra Club lobbyist.
Could the Keystone XL pipeline help lower U.S. gas prices?
As prices at the pump surge, GOP leaders see the suspended oil pipeline as a solution. But the answer isn't so simple.
U.S. judge cancels permit for stretch of Keystone XL pipeline
Judge Brian Morris said the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers failed to adequately consider effects on endangered species such as pallid sturgeon, a massive, dinosaur-like fish that lives in rivers the pipeline would cross.
Keystone pipeline leaks unknown amount of oil in North Dakota
State regulators were on the scene Wednesday afternoon, and they estimated that the area of the spill was 1,500 feet long by 15 feet wide
Keystone XL pipeline construction to start in 2019
TransCanada says work on its long-delayed project will commence soon, though opponents vow to keep fighting
Key vote on controversial pipeline looms days after leak
Nebraska panel to rule on Canadian company's plan for Keystone XL just after Keystone leaked 210K gallons of oil in S. Dakota
Keystone Pipeline vote
Days after a massive oil leak in the Keystone Pipeline in South Dakota, a key vote comes Monday for the controversial Keystone XL expansion. Roxana Saberi reports.
Why the Keystone oil pipeline may never get built
Although Trump wants it, the project may no longer be economically viable – and regulatory and legal issues remain
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New United Nations report shows promising signs in the market for clean energy
On foreign affairs, Trump's role unclear and Tillerson's influence curbed
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Here's who benefits from Keystone, Dakota pipelines
Donald Trump's signoff on two controversial oil projects that had been put on hold creates many winners and losers
Republican front-runner Donald Trump continues to bring up the Ted Cruz "birther" issue, and takes credit for Bernie Sanders' surge in recent polls
Republican front-runner Donald Trump continues to bring up the Ted Cruz "birther" issue, and takes credit for Bernie Sanders' surge in recent polls. Trump spoke at a rally in Muscatine, Iowa.
TransCanada sues over Keystone pipeline rejection
Canadian company that proposed pipeline now filing 2 challenges, seeking $15 billion in damages after U.S. government rejected the project
Kirsten Gillibrand: Obama made "right decision" on Keystone
Democratic senator tells "Face the Nation" the president's rejection of controversial oil pipeline will help U.S. shift to renewable energy
Surprise in Keystone XL pipeline controversy
Canadian company behind project asks U.S. to hold off on considering its application; foes are cynical about move
What did Hillary Clinton do in her "SNL" appearance?
The presidential candidate played a bartender who has a conversation with an actress playing Hillary Clinton
Analysis: Keystone XL review taking unusually long time
Review period for the controversial proposed oil pipeline has been over 5 times as long as the average for similar projects
As expected, President Obama vetoed a bill Tuesday which approved the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline, passed by the Republican-controlled House and Senate
As expected, President Obama vetoed a bill Tuesday which approved the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline, passed by the Republican-controlled House and Senate. CBS News Congressional Correspondent Nancy Cordes explains why this doesn't come as much of a surprise.
The new GOP-led Congress is set to take up legislation authorizing the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline
The new GOP-led Congress is set to take up legislation authorizing the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, setting up a showdown with the White House. President Obama has said he would veto the bill. Nancy Cordes reports from Washington.
The incoming Senate Republican majority vowed to take up the legislation again in the next term
The U.S. Senate failed to pass authorization for the controversial Keystone XL pipeline, falling one vote short of a fillibuster-proof 60 votes. The incoming Senate Republican majority vowed to take up the legislation again in the next term. Norah O'Donnell reports.
House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, said the president should not veto a bill to fast-track construction of the Keystone XL pipeline if it passes the Senate Tuesday
House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, said the president should not veto a bill to fast-track construction of the Keystone XL pipeline if it passes the Senate Tuesday.
Texas flood rescue teams continue search for missing as death toll climbs
Five days after deadly floods struck central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still missing.
Supreme Court clears way for Trump to move forward with mass layoffs
The Supreme Court on Tuesday lifted a lower court order that blocked sweeping layoffs of federal workers at nearly two dozen agencies.
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U.S. sanctions North Korean member of Kim Jong Un's spy agency
Song Kum Hyok is accused of masterminding a scheme in which North Korean cyber operatives posed as U.S. remote IT workers for unwitting companies.
New Mexico flash flooding emergency declared, multiple rescues underway
Multiple rescue missions were underway in Ruidoso, New Mexico, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Young girls, Camp Mystic staff among those killed in Texas floods
Young girls, camp employees and vacationers are among the more than 100 people who died when Texas' Guadalupe River flooded.
Beef prices in the U.S. are searingly high. Here's why.
Beef costs around the U.S. surged to a record high in May. What's driving that jump, and are prices likely to ease up?
Passengers at U.S. airports no longer have to remove shoes
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Waltz confirmation hearing planned for next week, source says
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"Unknown actor" using AI to impersonate Rubio, cable shows
The imposter used artificial intelligence to contact government and foreign officials impersonating Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to a cable obtained by CBS News.
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Coastal homeowners turn to climate-resilient designs
Research shows that human-caused climate change is warming ocean waters, which is fueling stronger and more intense hurricanes.
Grok, Elon Musk's AI chatbot on X, posts antisemitic comments, later deleted
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Doc Antle of "Tiger King" fame sentenced to prison time for animal trafficking
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New Mexico flash flooding emergency declared, multiple rescues underway
Multiple rescue missions were underway in Ruidoso, New Mexico, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Can I keep my shoes on at the airport? What to know about TSA rule change.
As of Tuesday, passengers at U.S. airports are no longer required to remove their shoes during the TSA screening process.
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Can I keep my shoes on at the airport? What to know about TSA rule change.
As of Tuesday, passengers at U.S. airports are no longer required to remove their shoes during the TSA screening process.
Beef prices in the U.S. are searingly high. Here's why.
Beef costs around the U.S. surged to a record high in May. What's driving that jump, and are prices likely to ease up?
Investors are purchasing more U.S. homes, as would-be buyers are priced out
The rise in investor home purchases reflects how much the housing market has slowed as traditional buyers are sidelined, according to BatchData.
More managers are relying on AI to make staffing decisions, study finds
There could be legal risks associated with using AI to determine who climbs the corporate ladder and who loses their job.
Teachers union partners with tech companies to launch AI-training academy
The new training academy in Manhattan will be geared toward training educators in an effort to harness AI technology in the classroom.
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Trump pushes back on Jeffrey Epstein question: "This creep?"
"Are you still talking about Jeffrey Epstein?" President Trump said in response to questions about the convicted sex offender.
Waltz confirmation hearing planned for next week, source says
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with congressional leaders
Congressional leaders are meeting this week with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after some lawmakers accused the Israeli leader of trying to drag the U.S. into another war.
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Doctors fear ICE agents in health facilities deter people from seeking care
As the Trump administration continues its push to detain undocumented immigrants, doctors are hearing that some patients are avoiding health care settings out of fears over possible ICE raids.
Workplace mental health at risk as key federal agency faces cuts
Efforts to decrease alarmingly high rates of suicide among construction workers and prevent burnout in health care workers are in jeopardy.
Study finds 6% of Florida teens have handguns, a 65% increase over 20 years
Firearms are the leading cause of death among children and teenagers in the United States, and new research found that Florida adolescents carrying handguns increased by 65% from 2002 to 2022.
Boston aesthetician helps clients with IVF injections
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In a nation growing hostile toward homelessness, L.A. tries harm reduction
A new care center for homeless people on Los Angeles' infamous Skid Row embraces the principle of harm reduction, a more lenient approach to drug use and addiction.
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Hero police dog killed by food laced with nails: "Vile attack"
Bruno's trainer urged police to "find the killers before I do."
5 members of family accused of witchcraft murdered by neighbors in India
Police have arrested 3 people over a brutal attack on a family in India who were accused of witchcraft.
Meta's Instagram showed paid ads promoting escort services
CBS News uncovered multiple paid advertisements on Meta's Instagram stories feature that lead to Telegram channels that promote sex work in the U.S. and other countries
Houthi attack on cargo ship kills 3 mariners, European naval force says
Yemen's Houthi rebels killed 3 mariners with an attack on a ship in the Red Sea, a European naval force says, fueling concern over a possible new wave of attacks by the Iran-backed group.
Milan airport briefly shut down after man sucked into jet engine
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Belly Laughs festival blends Asian American comedy
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Michael C. Hall returns as Dexter
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Oprah Winfrey reveals new book club
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Parvati Shallow on life after "Survivor"
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Sean "Diddy" Combs gets standing ovation in prison, lawyer says
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Grok, Elon Musk's AI chatbot on X, posts antisemitic comments, later deleted
The antisemitic posts from Grok came days after Elon Musk wrote on X that the chatbot had been improved "significantly."
Teachers union bringing AI into classroom
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Teachers union partners with tech companies to launch AI-training academy
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Extended Amazon Prime Day event kicks off
Amazon's extended Prime Day event kicks off on Tuesday. The online retail giant also deployed its one millionth robot to a fulfillment center in Japan. Scott Dresser, the Vice President of Amazon Robotics, joins with more details.
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North America's oldest known pterosaur discovered in Arizona, researchers say
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Billions of flies to be dumped from planes to fight flesh-eating screwworms
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Key data used in hurricane forecasting will be cut by end of July, NOAA says
A satellite program that has historically been a key source of weather forecasting data will be discontinued no later than July 31, according to a message posted by NOAA.
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North Korean operative sanctioned by U.S.
The Treasury Department has sanctioned a North Korean cyber operative accused of running a scheme using remote IT jobs to raise money for leader Kim Jong Un's nuclear program. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
Sean Combs asks for earlier sentencing date
In a court hearing Tuesday, Sean "Diddy" Combs' attorneys asked for an earlier sentencing date than the one currently set for October 3. Combs was convicted last week on prostitution-related charges, but acquitted on the most serious sex trafficking and racketeering counts. Combs faces up to 20 years in prison, but prosecutors are seeking five-to-six years behind bars. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Hero police dog killed by food laced with nails: "Vile attack"
Bruno's trainer urged police to "find the killers before I do."
Sean "Diddy" Combs back in court
Sean "Diddy" Combs is back in court on Tuesday for a post-trial hearing on his sentencing schedule. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
10 arrested at drug cartel "ranch of horror" found guilty of murder
One recruit who reportedly survived the ranch said those who refused orders or tried to escape were beaten, tortured and killed.
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First close-up of "cotton candy" nebula captured by world's largest telescope
A new observatory in Chile has produced a stunningly detailed image of a nebula resembling cotton candy, using the largest telescope in the world.
Blue Origin rockets 6 astrotourists on sub-orbital flight to space
Running a week late because of weather, it was clear sailing Sunday for Blue Origin's 13th passenger flight.
Fireball seen as meteorite streaks through sky over Georgia and South Carolina
The American Meteor Society said it received more than 160 reports of a fireball sighting from observers in Georgia and South Carolina.
James Webb telescope captures images of possible newly discovered exoplanet
The exoplanet, a planet beyond our solar system, has been dubbed TWA 7b after NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured evidence of it.
Webb Telescope captures images of exoplanet
NASA's James Webb Telescope has captured unprecedented pictures of a newly discovered exoplanet, a planet that is outside our solar system.
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Trump asked about Jeffrey Epstein
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