Man found dead in Death Valley National Park ran out of gas
Park visitors found the body of David Kelleher on Tuesday.
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350-pound bear attacks 3-year-old and her mom at campsite
A black bear forcibly entered the tent of a five-person family camping in Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Sunday morning, injuring a toddler and her mother.
Protecting our national parks from overcrowding
Over the past decade, the number of visitors to our national parks has increased 34%, forcing many of the most popular parks to require reservations, timed entry passes, and shuttle buses in order to limit crowds and traffic.
National Parks with timed-entry permit policies
Due to increased demand and traffic, timed-entry permits and reservations are required at several national parks.
What to pack on your national park vacation
These items will majorly upgrade your next national park adventure.
Robert E. Lee site tells more inclusive story
For the first time in three years, visitors can return inside Arlington House, the Robert E. Lee Memorial, atop Arlington National Cemetery. The National Park Service recently completed a three-year overhaul of the national memorial that united the descendants of General Robert E. Lee and enslaved people who once lived and labored on the plantation. Only on “CBS This Morning,” Jericka Duncan was there when they met up for the first time in person.
Veterans will soon receive lifetime free access to national parks
The program starts on a fitting day — Veterans Day.
Sister of Utah hiker relieved she was found
Jamie Courtier-Strong, the sister of Holly Courtier, who went missing in a Utah national park for 12 days, spoke to CBS News' Carter Evans about Holly's ordeal. This comes as a member of Washington County's search and rescue team, which was involved in assisting the National Park Service with the search, has called into question certain parts of Courtier's story.
California mom found safe 12 days after vanishing in national park
The 38-year-old was last seen in Utah's Zion National Park on October 6. She is recovering after suffering a head injury and being stranded without food.
California mom missing In Zion National Park for a week
"I'm not going to stop until I find her," the daughter of Holly Suzanne Courtier said.
Mother missing for nearly a week in Utah's Zion National Park
Holly Suzanne Courtier, 38, disappeared last week at the national park — a place both her and her daughter have visited before.
Washington Monument to reopen to public October 1
The Washington Monument was shuttered for years after an earthquake, only to reopen shortly before COVID-19 struck, causing it to close again.
California condors spotted in Sequoia after nearly 50 years
The giant birds were known to nest inside massive sequoia trees before their near-extinction in the 1980s.
Trump administration brings back banned hunting practices in Alaska
Trump officials have rolled back an Obama-era regulation that protected wildlife in Alaska National Parks.
Visiting our national parks online
There are surprising ways to enjoy the Great Outdoors while indoors, from soundscapes of weather and wildlife, to Skype field trips and virtual treks through a glacier or cave
National Park Service offering virtual tours of closed parks
Climb up the Statue of Liberty, hike through Yosemite National Park and visit the Pyramids of Egypt — all from your computer.
Arizona national monument being blown up for border wall
The blasts are taking place on an UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and Native American burial site.
2 cases of norovirus confirmed at Yosemite National Park
"Most of the cases occurred on and around the first week of January 2020 ..." park officials said.
Texas man missing at Grand Canyon for 11 days found alive
Before being located, the 58-year-old was last seen at a lodge in Grand Canyon Village on December 22.
Nature up close: The pros and cons of introducing non-native fish species
Anglers may welcome fighters like trout, but stocking lakes and streams with non-native fish can have disastrous impacts on other organisms
Funds diverted and flights shut down for Trump's July 4 event
Tanks on the National Mall and military flyovers will be part of the capital's celebration, by order of President Trump
#SafePlaceSelfie Day: Hashtags put focus on selfie safety
Worldwide, unsafe selfies have been blamed for more than 250 deaths
MLK's homes to be preserved by National Park Service
The descendants of the civil rights icon are entrusting homes to the National Park Service, thanks to the once-anonymous donor
Science gets shut down along with the federal government
Scientists and engineers across the country – indeed, across the globe – rely on information that's ground to a halt during the shutdown
Joshua Tree National Park to temporarily close to fix damage during shutdown
The National Park Service said the closure set for 8 a.m. Thursday follows incidents of off-roading and destruction of the park's namesake Joshua trees
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Suspect in custody after 3 people shot at WeatherTech in Illinois
The offender fled the building and is still at large, police said.
2 killed, 10 wounded in shooting at Oslo nightclub, police say
The PST security service raised its terror alert level from "moderate" to "extraordinary" — the highest level — after the attack.
Last Texas school shooting victim laid to rest
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Alligator attack in South Carolina leaves 1 dead
The alligator grabbed ahold of the victim and dragged them into a nearby pond, police said.
U.S. destroyer sunk during WWII is "deepest shipwreck ever located"
"This small ship took on the finest of the Japanese Navy, fighting them to the end," an American exploration team said.
Maine religious schools' use of state tuition program faces more hurdles
Maine attorney general says both Christian schools that prevailed in Supreme Court case have discriminatory policies, preventing their participation in the tuition program.
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
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2-year-old girl attacked by coyote in California park
The child, who was not identified, is recovering from her injuries.
Pfizer says tweaked COVID shots boost omicron protection
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Alligator attack in South Carolina leaves 1 dead
The alligator grabbed ahold of the victim and dragged them into a nearby pond, police said.
Supreme Court justices' past abortion views, in their own words and votes
More than a month ago, a stunning leak of a draft opinion by Justice Samuel Alito indicated that the Supreme Court was prepared to take the momentous step of overruling the Roe v. Wade decision from 1973 and stripping away women's constitutional protections for abortion.
Analyst on why "it's a mistake" to assume that worst of inflation has happened
Food prices are up 10%, new vehicles 12.5% and gasoline almost 50% compared to last year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Analyst on why "it's a mistake" to assume that worst of inflation has happened
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Disney among companies promising to cover abortion travel costs
Major corporations rush to safeguard workers' reproductive rights after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.
Airlines blame FAA for flight delays as July 4th nears
Federal aviation agency is "crippling" air traffic, airline group says in letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
Federal court blocks FDA ban on Juul e-cigarette sales in U.S.
Maker of electronic cigarettes blasts government order that it immediately halt sales "extraordinary and unlawful."
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Supreme Court justices' past abortion views, in their own words and votes
More than a month ago, a stunning leak of a draft opinion by Justice Samuel Alito indicated that the Supreme Court was prepared to take the momentous step of overruling the Roe v. Wade decision from 1973 and stripping away women's constitutional protections for abortion.
Maine religious schools' use of state tuition program faces more hurdles
Maine attorney general says both Christian schools that prevailed in Supreme Court case have discriminatory policies, preventing their participation in the tuition program.
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Naval reservist arrested, accused of storming Capitol with Proud Boys
Prosecutors allege the reservist made "chilling statements" against government officials and people of Jewish descent to an undercover FBI agent.
"Stop the Steal" organizer testifies before grand jury in Jan. 6 probe
The rightwing activist said he was told by investigators that he was not the target, but a "fact witness" in the investigation.
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Abortion clinics close after Roe ruling
Abortion clinics in parts of the country closed down and stopped providing services almost immediately after the Supreme Court overturned its landmark decision in Roe v. Wade. Omar Villafranca reports on how this decision is already being felt.
5 things to know now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned
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Planned Parenthood president on end of Roe v. Wade
"CBS Evening News" host Norah O'Donnell sits down with Alexis McGill Johnson, president of Planned Parenthood, to discuss the overturning of Roe v. Wade and how it will affect those seeking abortions in states where it will become illegal.
Protests erupt in U.S. after Supreme Court ruling
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Abortion providers brace for more out-of-state patients
States where abortion is legal are expected to see a surge in abortions due to Roe v. Wade being struck down. Washington state is expecting a nearly 400% increase in abortion patients, with about 60% of those coming from border state Idaho. Jamie Yuccas shares more.
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U.S. destroyer sunk during WWII is "deepest shipwreck ever located"
"This small ship took on the finest of the Japanese Navy, fighting them to the end," an American exploration team said.
Rare mummified baby woolly mammoth found in Canada
The female baby was named Nun cho ga, and she is estimated to have died over 30,000 years ago.
Russians try to block city, cement gains in eastern Ukraine
Russian forces are trying to cut off the strategic city of Lysychansk in eastern Ukraine, the Luhansk regional governor said Saturday, after the relentless assault on nearby Sievierodonetsk forced Ukrainian troops to begin withdrawing.
Ukrainian forces withdrawing from Sievierodonetsk, officials say
Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk have been the focal point of the Russian offensive aimed at capturing all of the Donbas and destroying the Ukrainian military defending it.
2 killed, 10 wounded in shooting at Oslo nightclub, police say
The PST security service raised its terror alert level from "moderate" to "extraordinary" — the highest level — after the attack.
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Luke Combs on his new album, "Growin' Up"
Luke Combs is on a record-breaking run, writing a historic 14 consecutive No. 1 singles. Anthony Mason visited Combs at his Tennessee home to talk about his new album, "Growin' Up," gaining confidence in high school chorus, and becoming a first-time father.
Bill Nye marries journalist and author Liza Mundy
Pete Souza, who was President Barack Obama's official White House photographer, captured photos at the wedding.
Marvel actor Simu Liu on his rise to fame as an immigrant
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Bill Cosby sexually abused teen, civil jury finds
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Masks will soon be optional at Broadway shows
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Hackers swipe $100 million from blockchain bridge Harmony
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Yelp to shut 3 offices, saying the "future of work" is remote
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Alexa will soon be able to speak to you in your relative's voice
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DNA testing could help identify 2 victims of Tulsa Race Massacre
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Twitter's board urges approval of Musk deal
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World's largest bacterium found in Caribbean swamp
Most bacteria are microscopic, but this one is so big it can be seen with the naked eye.
Scientists probe Japan's remarkable COVID success in hunt for new vaccine
While many factors likely boosted Japan's COVID resilience, researchers say a possible cellular-level advantage could help them create a new weapon against the virus.
DNA testing could help identify 2 victims of Tulsa Race Massacre
A search for the graves of massacre victims began in 2020 and resumed last year with nearly three dozen coffins containing remains of possible victims recovered.
350,000 trout to be euthanized in California amid bacterial outbreak
Symptoms of the infection in fish include "bulging eyes, lethargic or erratic swimming and increased mortality," officials said.
6,000 bees found in wall of couple's home: "You could hear the buzzing"
Thomas Gouttierre said he and his wife tasted some of the honey before the bees were taken away.
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States set to ban abortions through trigger laws
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Man convicted of killing 5 people in bow-and-arrow attack
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NASA delays Psyche asteroid mission
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Supreme Court overturns Roe V Wade; Saturday Sessions w/ Goose
Goose performs "Borne"
The band “Goose” formed in Connecticut in 2014, they have become known for their jamming and improvisation. Their own fan base has been steadily growing and they are performing in places like Red Rocks and Radio City Music Hall. For Saturday Sessions, Goose performs "Borne."
Goose performs "Slow Ready"
The band “Goose” formed in Connecticut in 2014, they have become known for their jamming and improvisation. Their own fan base has been steadily growing and they are performing in places like Red Rocks and Radio City Music Hall. For Saturday Sessions, Goose performs "Slow Ready."