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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CBS News poll: Americans react to overturning of Roe v. Wade
Conservatives say they're hopeful and happy.
Pence chief of staff says Meadows was "telling different audiences all sorts of stories"
"I believe the president was very poorly served by the team he had around him," Marc Short, former chief of staff to Vice President Mike Pence, said.
CBS News poll: Half say Trump tried to stay in office through illegal means
The Jan. 6 House select committee hearings haven't changed how people view that day's events.
Wisconsin Democrats turn focus to Sen. Ron Johnson after Jan. 6 panel allegations
The race in Wisconsin, a state Donald Trump carried in 2016 but President Joe Biden won in 2020, could determine which party controls the Senate.
Noem defends no exception for rape, incest in South Dakota trigger law
South Dakota's trigger law was passed in 2005 and does not include exceptions for rape or incest.
Whitmer says "with the current legislature I have, there is no common ground" on abortion
The state legislature's Republican leaders do not support rescinding the state's 1931 ban on abortion.
Trump-backed rep. says overturning Roe is a "victory for White life"
Her campaign immediately responded that it was an error and she meant to say "a historic victory for right to life by the Supreme Court."
Nearly 500 people sickened by recalled Daily Harvest lentil meals
About 28,000 units of the product linked to gastrointestinal illness and potential liver issues were sold across the U.S.
"It's a terrible scene": At least 21 teens die in tavern mystery
Officials have ruled out a stampede and said autopsies would determine if the deaths could be linked to poisoning.
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Avalanche dethrone Lightning to win Stanley Cup for 3rd time
The Avalanche took down the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Sunday in game 6 of the finals.
Nearly 500 people sickened by recalled Daily Harvest lentil meals
About 28,000 units of the product linked to gastrointestinal illness and potential liver issues were sold across the U.S.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on June 26, 2022
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, Rep. Pete Aguilar, Marc Short and President of the World Bank Group David Malpass join Margaret Brennan.
Pence chief of staff says Meadows was "telling different audiences all sorts of stories"
"I believe the president was very poorly served by the team he had around him," Marc Short, former chief of staff to Vice President Mike Pence, said.
Roe v. Wade to now: A timeline of the Supreme Court abortion debate
The fight over the constitutional right to an abortion reached its zenith, with the Supreme Court overturning Roe.
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Nearly 500 people sickened by recalled Daily Harvest lentil meals
About 28,000 units of the product linked to gastrointestinal illness and potential liver issues were sold across the U.S.
Expectations negative as views of economy, finances worsen — CBS News poll
Most Americans expect a slowdown or a recession in the coming year.
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.
Credit card debt is getting pricier. Here's how to pay if off.
Look for low-interest rate products that stop your debt from growing and becoming unmanageable.
Disney among companies promising to cover abortion travel costs
Major corporations rush to safeguard workers' reproductive rights after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on June 26, 2022
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, Rep. Pete Aguilar, Marc Short and President of the World Bank Group David Malpass join Margaret Brennan.
Wisconsin Democrats turn focus to Johnson after Jan. 6 committee allegations
The race in Wisconsin, a state Donald Trump carried in 2016 but President Joe Biden won in 2020, could determine which party controls the Senate.
Trump-backed rep. says overturning Roe is a "victory for White life"
Her campaign immediately responded that it was an error and she meant to say "a historic victory for right to life by the Supreme Court."
Pence chief of staff says Meadows was "telling different audiences all sorts of stories"
"I believe the president was very poorly served by the team he had around him," Marc Short, former chief of staff to Vice President Mike Pence, said.
Transcript: Rep. Pete Aguilar on "Face the Nation," June 26, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Rep. Pete Aguilar of California that aired Sunday, June 26, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Nearly 500 people sickened by recalled Daily Harvest lentil meals
About 28,000 units of the product linked to gastrointestinal illness and potential liver issues were sold across the U.S.
Thousands of unvaccinated National Guard soldiers risk dismissal
The percentage of Army National Guard members who are vaccinated is the lowest among the U.S. military.
"Trigger laws" limit abortion in several states
The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade Friday instantly limited abortion access in some conservative states, including Wyoming. Major Garrett has more.
Thousands protest overturning Roe v. Wade
Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, crowds have gathered across the United States to protest. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports from Mississippi.
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.
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4 killed when stands collapse during bullfight in Colombia
Tolima health secretary Martha Palacios said in a press conference that 322 people had gone to local public and private hospitals.
Missile strikes rattle Kyiv as world leaders meet
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the missiles hit at least two residential buildings.
"It's a terrible scene": At least 21 teens die in tavern mystery
Officials have ruled out a stampede and said autopsies would determine if the deaths could be linked to poisoning.
Whimsical, living architecture, conjured in the Mexican jungle
In Tulum, Mexico, the self-taught architect known as Roth created one of the area's most popular resorts, the Azulik, and a nearby artists' community, which were designed to reflect and incorporate the evolving natural world.
G-7 to announce ban on Russian gold in response to Ukraine war
Senior Biden administration officials said gold is Moscow's second largest export after energy, and that banning imports would make it more difficult for Russia to participate in global markets.
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Peggy Lee: Master of cool
With her sultry voice and precise stagecraft, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, known for hits like "Is That All There Is" and "Fever," exerted an alluring command over her audience as a writer-vocalist of jazz, pop and torch songs.
Recreating Matisse's "The Red Studio"
The Post-Impressionist's landmark painting documented the artworks displayed in his workspace just outside Paris in 1911. For the first time since then, almost all the works depicted in his painting have been reunited, at New York's Museum of Modern Art.
The trailblazing Peggy Lee
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Peggy Lee (1920-2002), known for such hits as "Fever" and "Is That All There Is," demonstrated an alluring command over an audience with her sultry voice and precise stagecraft. Correspondent Mo Rocca talks with biographer Peter Richmond and with Lee's granddaughter, Holly Foster-Wells, about the singer's artistry, and her rise from a painful childhood in North Dakota, to becoming a leading writer and vocalist of jazz, pop and torch songs. (This story was originally broadcast on February 6, 2022.)
Inside Henri Matisse's "The Red Studio"
Henri Matisse's landmark painting "The Red Studio" documented the artworks displayed in his workspace just outside Paris as it existed in 1911. For the first time since then, almost all the individual pieces depicted in his painting have been reunited for an installation at New York's Museum of Modern Art. Correspondent Rita Braver reports.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including James Rado, co-creator of the Broadway musical "Hair."
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Hackers swipe $100 million from blockchain bridge Harmony
Attack is the third major theft this year involving services that help users trade crypto across different blockchains.
Yelp to shut 3 offices, saying the "future of work" is remote
Employees at the online review company used less than 2% of its office space in Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C.
Alexa will soon be able to speak to you in your relative's voice
Alexa will have the ability to mimic a voice – even your dead relative's – by using just minute of audio and learning from it.
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.
Twitter's board urges approval of Musk deal
Elon Musk is once again expressing concerns about purchasing Twitter, even as the company's board of directors is urging its shareholders to approve the sale. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson sat down with anchors Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano to discuss the world's richest man's latest hesitations with the 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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Transgender teen's murder launches movement, inspires new law
Named for Washington teen Nikki Kuhnhausen, a push to ban the so-called trans panic defense, where defendants use a victim's gender identity as an excuse for violence, resulted in legislation called "Nikki's Law."
Norway raises terrorism alert after Oslo attack
Norway raised its terrorism alert to the highest level after an attack in Oslo left two dead and many more injured. A suspect is in custody.
Off-duty police officer allegedly punches woman and political rival at abortion protest
The officer was running as a Republican for a state Senate seat and the woman he allegedly punched is running for the same seat as a Democrat.
States set to ban abortions through trigger laws
Abortion providers in states with trigger laws are preparing for a new reality. Effective immediately, abortion is now illegal in at least seven states -- where medical staff performing abortions could face prison time. Omar Villafranca has the details.
Vermont dad uses excavator as state troopers attempt to arrest his son
A pair of Vermont State troopers were attacked by an upset father behind the wheel of an excavator as they attempted to arrest his son on assault and burglary charges.
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NASA delays Psyche asteroid mission
Depending on the results of an independent review, budget impacts and other factors, the Psyche mission could face cancellation.
NASA, SpaceX to assess potential Starship threat to Crew Dragon pad
An early Super Heavy-Starship failure could disrupt SpaceX astronaut fights to space station.
NASA mulls moon rocket test results
NASA successfully fueled its new moon rocket on the agency's fourth attempt, but problems remain.
NASA fuels moon rocket for first time after three failed attempts
NASA says a critical fueling test for its Space Launch System moon rocket went well despite a leaking hydrogen fitting.
SpaceX pulls off three launches in 36 hours
SpaceX on track to launch more than 50 Falcon 9 rockets this year.
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The end of Roe v. Wade: America reacts
As abortion-rights activists mourned the end of an era, anti-abortion advocates celebrated a long-fought victory.
A closer look at the Nikki Kuhnhausen murder case
Inside the life of a teenage girl and how her disappearance inspired a movement.
Live music is back on stage 2022
Concerts are back on track, with rock, heavy metal and country artists returning to live performances.
Inside the disturbing Pettit murder case
In the early morning hours of August 8, 2013, first responders were called to a house fire in Modesto, California. Scott and Janet Pettit were found dead inside, and investigators soon determined the fire was no accident.
Woman's web history provides clue in murder of ex-husband
How investigators built their case in the killing of cowboy Ray Green
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4 killed when stands collapse during bullfight
At least four people were killed and many others injured when a section of wooden stands collapsed during a bullfight in Colombia.
Chris Stapleton: The 60 Minutes Interview
The 44-year-old has collaborated with some of music's biggest names and won five Grammys, but stardom has never seemed to be the goal for Chris Stapleton. Sharyn Alfonsi reports.
The making of the Beatles' "Let It Be"
Hours of unseen footage of the Beatles' writing and recording have been released after 50 years, part of Peter Jackson's new documentary, "Get Back." Jon Wertheim reports.
Tony Bennett prepares to sing with Lady Gaga
Anderson Cooper was there last summer as Bennett geared up for two more shows at Radio City Music Hall.
6/26/2022: 60 Minutes Presents – An Hour of Music
Despite his Alzheimer's, Tony Bennett prepares to perform with Lady Gaga; The making of the Beatles' "Let It Be"; Chris Stapleton on his life and career