Lightning "megaflash" recognized as new world record
A lightning flash that extended 515 miles from eastern Texas to near Kansas City, Missouri, in 2017 is recognized as being the longest horizontal distance.
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Scientist measures "megaflash" lightning strike
Michael Peterson, a scientist at Georgia Tech Research Institute, managed to measure a lightning "megaflash" that stretched 515 miles, setting a world record.
New study on how lightning bolts are created
A new study published Monday in the Journal of Geophysical Research appears to have solved the mystery of how lightning is created, using math. Victor Pasko, a professor in the department of electrical engineering at Penn State University and the leader of this study, joined CBS News to discuss.
Lightning strikes kill 33 people in a week as monsoon season hits India
Monsoon season has brought powerful storms to eastern India, with at least 33 people killed by lightning strikes this week alone.
Man killed by lightning in New Jersey
A man in New Jersey was killed and several people were injured by a lightning strike Wednesday night. Meg Oliver reports on his death and the rise in lightning events brought on by climate change. And Lonnie Quinn has more on the danger of lightning.
1 dead, 14 hurt after lightning strike at New Jersey archery range
One person was killed and 14 others were injured after being struck by lightning in Jackson Township, New Jersey on Wednesday.
3 family members struck by lightning on Florida beach
The family members were standing under an umbrella during a thunderstorm, a bystander said.
Florida lab recreates lightning strikes to test equipment efficiency
A company is creating its own lightning bolts to test equipment efficiency as strikes become more common due to climate change.
Injuries, fatality from lightning strikes
The Southeastern U.S. has seen several lightning-related incidents this week. In South Carolina, 20 people were injured at a lake when lightning struck, and a Colorado man died after being hit on a beach in Florida. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.
20 people injured by lightning strike at South Carolina lake
First responders assessed eight adults and 12 minors for electrocution after reports of a lightning strike hitting the water in South Carolina.
Colorado man dies after lightning strike on Florida beach, officials say
A 29-year-old Colorado man died after being struck by lightning on a Florida beach during his honeymoon, officials said.
Police cruiser struck by lightning
A security camera caught the moment a police cruiser was struck by lightning as severe weather rolled through Oklahoma on Monday. CBS News senior weather correspondent Rob Marciano has a look at the damage in Oklahoma, CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports on the conditions in Tennessee and meteorologist Jessica Burch has a check of the forecast.
Lightning strike reportedly kills 3 at Cambodia's renowned Angkor Wat
Officials in Cambodia say a lightning strike at Angkor Wat, a UNESCO world heritage site, killed three people and left several injured.
Video captures moment soccer player killed by lightning strike
A local Peruvian soccer match was called off due to weather, but as players left the field, lighting struck, killing one man and wounding five others.
Teen killed by lightning strike on Germany's highest peak
Lightning struck repeatedly as the men descended from the summit and the 18-year-old suffered a fatal electric shock, police said.
Lightning strike near Utah church youth group sends 7 to hospital
Seven members of a youth group hiking in Utah were transported to hospitals after lightning struck the ground near them.
2 hospitalized after lightning strike near PGA tournament in Connecticut
The strike occurred near a home along a golf course that is hosting the PGA Tour's Travelers Championship.
Lightning bolt strikes erupting volcano
A lightning bolt struck an erupting volcano in Guatemala, wowing spectators who gathered to see the Volcán de Fuego.
Lightning strikes kill 24 in India amid unusually heavy rain storms
Unseasonably heavy rain storms slammed India's western state of Gujarat, packing lightning blamed for the deaths of 24 people and 3 buffalo.
Lightning strike survivor turns to giving
Richard Rogers endured his first tragedy as a 23 year old, when his father took his own life. Years later, Rogers nearly died after being struck by lightning. His second chance at life propelled him into a life of giving. Now he runs a successful stove company and gives away grant money through his Just One More Foundation.
The secrets of lightning
Beautiful and dangerous, lightning bolts are one of nature's most captivating and misunderstood phenomena. Correspondent David Pogue looks into some of the misconceptions about lightning; meets a woman who survived millions of volts coursing through her body; and talks with photographer Lori Bailey, who has captured brilliant, millisecond-long displays of lightning.
The science and art of lightning
Beautiful and dangerous, lightning bolts are one of nature's most captivating and misunderstood phenomena.
Why you shouldn't shower during a thunderstorm
It turns out that standing outdoors isn't the only way to get electrocuted during a thunderstorm.
Video shows man struck by lightning and saved by police officer
Eric Baumgartner, 39, wanted to finish painting lines on a soccer field in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey, before it started raining when he was struck by lightning.
Boat captain killed by lightning, passenger injured in Florida
A 39-year-old man from West Melbourne died after lightning struck his boat along the Florida coast near Orlando, officials said this week.
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Watch Live: ICE chief, immigration officials testify at House hearing
The leaders of ICE, CBP and USCIS are testifying before the House Homeland Security Committee on Tuesday.
Ukrainian Olympian's tribute to war victims barred at Winter Games
International Olympic Committee bars a Ukrainian skeleton racer from wearing a helmet showing images of fellow athletes killed in Russia's invasion.
Thousands of mothers were flagged to police over flawed drug tests at childbirth
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
Savannah Guthrie pleads for public's help in search for missing mom Nancy
"Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie issued a plea for the public's help on Monday at what she called "an hour of desperation" in the search for her mother, Nancy.
Maryland mom plans to self-deport after her child died while she was in ICE custody
A Maryland mother is planning to self-deport after she was taken into ICE custody, causing her to miss her son's death.
King Charles says royals will help if police probe Andrew's Epstein ties
King Charles II says the royal family will support U.K. police as they look into a report that the monarch's brother Andrew shared secret info with Epstein.
Ben Ogden becomes 1st U.S. man in 50 years to medal in cross-country
Ben Ogden of Team USA won the silver medal in the cross-country sprint Tuesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
Obamacare sign-ups drop, but the extent won't be clear for months
Experts say Affordable Care Act sign-up data won't be clear until people who were enrolled have paid — or not — their new, often much higher, premiums.
Chappell Roan leaves Wasserman talent agency after his mentions in Epstein files
Chappell Roan says she's left her talent agency after its CEO, Casey Wasserman, was named in files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Ben Ogden becomes 1st U.S. man in 50 years to medal in cross-country
Ben Ogden of Team USA won the silver medal in the cross-country sprint Tuesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
Stowaway with 789 pounds of cocaine pulled from harbor, Coast Guard says
The stowaway was first spotted as a barge was tugged into San Juan's Old Army Terminal port. Then officials saw them in the water.
U.S. hockey star Laila Edwards talks about historic Olympic debut
Hockey star Laila Edwards said she's "just so thankful" to represent Team USA at the Winter Olympics, making her historic debut on the ice Thursday.
Last sexual misconduct lawsuits against NFL QB Deshaun Watson dismissed
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has had the final two of nearly 30 civil lawsuits against him dismissed.
Warren and Hawley team up to try to break up "Big Medicine"
Democrat Elizabeth Warren and Republican Josh Hawley don't agree on much, but they've found common ground on health care and affordability.
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Social media giants accused of "addicting the brains of children" as trial begins
Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
OpenAI starts testing ads in free version of ChatGPT
ChatGPT will clearly distinguish between ads and answers to user prompts on the AI platform, according to OpenAI.
Why importing more beef from Argentina won't ease costs for U.S. consumers
Taming runaway U.S. beef prices will require more than stepping up imports, economists said. Here's the key to cutting costs.
Starbucks adds menu items as it looks to energize growth
New items, such as a strawberry matcha loaf, represent the chain's latest effort to boost sales as part of its "Back to Starbucks" campaign.
How much gold is in an Olympic gold medal, and how much is it worth?
Olympic medals have what's known as a "melt value." But they're worth far more financially than their mineral contents, an auction expert notes.
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Sen. Susan Collins announces reelection bid, setting up key Senate contest
Republican Sen. Susan Collins announced a widely expected reelection bid on Tuesday as focus turns to the Maine Senate race, which could be among the most consequential this cycle.
Warren and Hawley team up to try to break up "Big Medicine"
Democrat Elizabeth Warren and Republican Josh Hawley don't agree on much, but they've found common ground on health care and affordability.
Democrats reject latest White House offer on ICE with DHS funding expiring
Democratic leaders a say White House proposal doesn't make the grade as they demand new restrictions on ICE and threaten a shutdown of the Homeland Security Department.
Chappell Roan leaves Wasserman talent agency after his mentions in Epstein files
Chappell Roan says she's left her talent agency after its CEO, Casey Wasserman, was named in files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Watch Live: ICE chief, immigration officials testify at House hearing
The leaders of ICE, CBP and USCIS are testifying before the House Homeland Security Committee on Tuesday.
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Thousands of mothers were flagged to police over flawed drug tests at childbirth
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
Obamacare sign-ups drop, but the extent won't be clear for months
Experts say Affordable Care Act sign-up data won't be clear until people who were enrolled have paid — or not — their new, often much higher, premiums.
Hospital flooded by Hurricane Helene to be rebuilt in another flood plain
Ballad Health, the nation's largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly, plans to rebuild Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee on land that two climate modeling companies say is at risk of flooding.
Her deadly diagnosis only had 1 warning sign. Here's how she survived.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
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Ben Ogden becomes 1st U.S. man in 50 years to medal in cross-country
Ben Ogden of Team USA won the silver medal in the cross-country sprint Tuesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
King Charles says royals will help if police probe Andrew's Epstein ties
King Charles II says the royal family will support U.K. police as they look into a report that the monarch's brother Andrew shared secret info with Epstein.
Ukrainian Olympian's tribute to war victims barred at Winter Games
International Olympic Committee bars a Ukrainian skeleton racer from wearing a helmet showing images of fellow athletes killed in Russia's invasion.
Son of Norway's future queen accused of raping sleeping woman
Marius Borg Hoiby, Crown Princess Mette-Marit's 29-year-old son, is on trial facing 38 charges, including raping four women and assaults against ex-girlfriends.
5 workers from Canadian mining company found dead in Mexico
Authorities said that five of the 10 missing workers have been identified among 10 bodies found in clandestine graves.
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Chappell Roan leaves Wasserman talent agency after his mentions in Epstein files
Chappell Roan says she's left her talent agency after its CEO, Casey Wasserman, was named in files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Analyzing best and worst Super Bowl LX ads
Just 30 seconds of highly coveted commercial airtime during the Super Bowl costs as much as $10 million, according to CBS News MoneyWatch. Bill Pearce, marketing faculty member at The University of California, Berkeley, joins to discuss some of the ads from Super Bowl LX.
Could Trump's Bad Bunny attacks alienate Latinos?
Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show included superstar surprise guests and a message of unity and cultural celebration. While many praised the performance, President Trump took to social media to criticize the show. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins with analysis.
Bad Bunny and the politics of the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is a football game, an entertainment spectacle, a global billboard and a crucible of American political discord. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett explains.
Catherine O'Hara's cause of death was a pulmonary embolism
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
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AI tech boom causes shortages
The demands of the artificial intelligence boom may be causing shortages in other sectors that help boost the U.S. economy. Shira Ovide, a technology reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBS News with more.
Social media companies face massive trial
Opening statements began in a landmark trial against Google and Meta on the apparent harms of social media platforms. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
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.
Social media giants accused of "addicting the brains of children" as trial begins
Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
Trial over social media addiction in kids begins
Opening statements began Monday in Los Angeles in a landmark trial over alleged social media addiction in children. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Savannah Guthrie pleads for help in new video
The search for Savannah Guthrie's mom, Nancy, continues 10 days after she went missing in Arizona. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest news.
Social media companies face massive trial
Opening statements began in a landmark trial against Google and Meta on the apparent harms of social media platforms. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
Jury selection begins for grief book author
Jury selection begins in the murder trial of a Utah woman who wrote a self-help book about grief after her husband died from a drug overdose. Prosecutors allege Kouri Richins gave her husband the deadly drug, which she denies. Carter Evans reports.
Stowaway with 789 pounds of cocaine pulled from harbor, Coast Guard says
The stowaway was first spotted as a barge was tugged into San Juan's Old Army Terminal port. Then officials saw them in the water.
Lawmakers review unredacted Epstein files
Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime associate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, refused to respond to House Oversight and Government Reform Committee questions on Monday. This comes as lawmakers begin to review the unredacted files from the latest release of files related to Epstein. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
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New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
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Photographer on capturing Vonn crash
Jacquelyn Martin, who is a staff photographer for the Associated Press and usually covers politics, was on her first Winter Olympics assignment when she captured Lindsey Vonn's devastating crash on Sunday. She discusses the moment Vonn's Olympic dream ended.
Eric Church talks transforming live music
Country music star Eric Church talks with "CBS Mornings" about his "Free the Machine Tour" and how music can bring people together amid division. The tour features tracks from his latest album, along with his classic hits - reimagined with a 20-person orchestra.
AI tech boom causes shortages
The demands of the artificial intelligence boom may be causing shortages in other sectors that help boost the U.S. economy. Shira Ovide, a technology reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBS News with more.
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Lindsey Vonn addresses Olympics crash
American skier Lindsey Vonn posted on Instagram on Monday, saying, "my Olympic dream did not finish the way I dreamt it would." Vonn crashed on Sunday during her race, ending her hopes for a second career gold. Kelly O'Grady reports.