Meteor explodes above New England
A meteor traveling at 75,000 mph exploded above the Massachusetts-New Hampshire border Saturday. Shanelle Kaul reports.
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A retirement home for penguins
African penguins at Boston's New England Aquarium have been given a separate, "geriatric" island that allows seven of the 38 critically endangered birds to age safely and still be with their friends. Jericka Duncan has more.
Police update on hockey game shooting
Authorities in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, gave an update Monday afternoon on the shooting at a high school hockey game that killed at least two people.
Snow still falling in New England
Lingering snow from this weekend's massive winter storm is still falling in parts of New England Monday. At least 12 deaths have been attributed to the weather event. CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Andrew Kozak has a look at the forecast and CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson reports from Boston.
Winter storm brings heavy snow to Northeast
Boston could see 18 inches of snow as the powerful winter storm impacting much of the country rolls through the Northeast. Shanelle Kaul and Tom Hanson report.
Person of interest ID'd in Brown shooting
Multiple sources tell CBS News a person of interest has been identified in the mass shooting at Brown University. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.
Snowstorm that smashed Midwest hits East Coast
A storm that dumped snow on the Midwest was doing the same in the Northeast on Tuesday, with parts of New England expecting as much as a foot from what is the first major snowstorm of the season. Tom Hanson reports on the conditions and Lonnie Quinn takes a look at the forecast.
Winter storm brings freezing rain and ice
More than 200 million Americans are in the path of a powerful winter storm. The system stretches from the Midwest to New England with the biggest threat being freezing rain and ice. The storm brought heavy snow to parts of Colorado overnight and made for dangerous driving conditions in Nebraska. Jeff Berardelli reports.
Tracking winter storms across U.S.
There are deadly storms from the Central Plains and South, all the way to New England. Meanwhile, a mix of snow, ice and rain are pushing East. WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn is tracking the forecast.
Patriots deny stealing Bengals' signs
The New England Patriots are denying new reports of spying, this time on the opponents they'll face this Sunday. The Cincinnati Bengals reportedly think the Patriots tried stealing signs after a Patriots production crew was caught filming the Bengals' sideline during their game Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. But the Patriots say the crew was there for a different reason. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
2 winter storm systems to hit Northeast over Thanksgiving
The strong storm that's hitting the Northeast hit on Sunday evening is just a precursor for a worse storm to come over the Thanksgiving holiday. Snow hammered part of the Ohio valley overnight, and now that snow is hitting New England where some areas could get 8 inches. This week, two more systems will be moving in, threatening 250 million Americans with rain, snow, and ice. Jeff Berardelli reports.
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Millions caught in deep freeze as conditions turn deadly; Veterans in graduate school pay it forward to younger students.
Millions caught in deep freeze
From the Great Lakes to New England, millions of people are digging out from snow. Nearly 150 cold-weather records were broken and dozens more will be shattered on Wednesday. David Begnaud has the latest.
A colorful guide to New England's autumn leaves
Photographer Jeff Folger goes by the name "Jeff Foliage," and he REALLY loves fall colors. In New England, where tourists spend around $3 billion over the course of leaf peeping season, he heads off in his red SUV in search of the most beautiful yellows and oranges and shares them with the world. He also shared his search with Conor Knighton.
Here Comes the Sun: Jennifer Garner and more
Actor Jennifer Garner and novelist Laura Dave sit down with Jonathan Vigliotti to discuss the Apple TV+ limited series "The Last Thing He Told Me," based on Dave's novel. Then, Conor Knighton travels to New England to learn how courageous residents are stepping up to save general stores. "Here Comes the Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Seafood industry looks to capitalize on New England's invasive green crab
Warming waters off New England's coast has contributed to the proliferation of the green crab, one of the world's most invasive species.
Seafood industry aims to cash in on green crab boom
Off the coast of New England, warming waters are fueling the spread of the invasive green crab. Jacob Wycoff reports on efforts to turn the species into a seafood staple.
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Trump holds off on tariffs after Colombia agrees to accept deported migrants on military planes; 3.9 magnitude earthquake shakes parts of New England.
3.9 earthquake rocks Boston area
New England was shaken Monday morning by a 3.9 magnitude earthquake that was centered in York Harbor, Maine, according to the USGS. No major damage has been reported so far.
Karen Read to be re-tried after mistrial
Prosecutors say they will re-try Karen Read after a judge declared a mistrial due to a deadlocked jury in her murder case Monday. Read is accused of hitting her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, with her SUV and leaving him to die in 2022. She says she's being framed for the killing. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt has more.
Jury deliberations resume in Karen Read trial
A day after closing arguments and the jury getting the case, jurors will resume deliberations Wednesday in Karen Read's murder trial in Massachusetts. Read is accused of murdering her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe, but Read argues she's being framed. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt has the latest on the case.
Karen Read voicemails played at trial
The jury in Karen Read's murder trial heard voicemails Thursday left by Read for her murdered boyfriend, John O'Keefe, the night he died where Read angrily called O'Keefe a pervert and said she hated him. Read is accused of hitting O'Keefe, a Boston police officer, with her car and leaving him for dead, but she says she's being framed. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt has more.
More than 30,000 running in Boston Marathon
Thousands of runners are hitting the streets for the annual Boston Marathon. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt has more on the race.
Earthquake maps show where seismic activity shook the Northeast
People in New York City, New Jersey, Philadelphia and other areas of the Northeast, from Baltimore up through New England, felt the shaking from a 4.8 magnitude earthquake.
Nor’easter wreaks havoc
The final portion of a weeklong storm brought high wind, heavy snow and flooding to the northeast. The deadly storm knock out power to hundreds of thousands across the region.
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Iran says any country joining U.S. sanctions on Tehran is considered an "enemy"
The new head of Iran's supreme national security council issued the warning to countries who join the U.S.'s economic war on Tehran.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll considering stepping down, sources say
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is considering stepping down from his post by the end of the year, two people familiar with the matter told CBS News Saturday.
Chinese humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's sprint world record
Two human records were smashed by robots competing in the Olympics-like World Humanoid Robot Games in China.
Canada says it will begin retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods after Labor Day
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
Judge denies Karmelo Anthony's appeal for a new trial in killing of Austin Metcalf
The decision comes after both prosecutors and Anthony's new defense team revealed more details in a tense two-day hearing.
Tropical Storm Moke expected to bring up to 15 inches of rain in Hawaii
Hawaii is still cleaning up from Hurricane Lala, which dumped massive amounts of rain on the islands.
Zelenskyy rejects wartime elections, cites "huge risk"
After Ukraine's fired defense minister publicly called for wartime elections, Zelenskyy said it would risk splitting the country.
Frustration mounts for thousands still without power after deadly Indiana storms
Several days of powerful storms walloped northwest Indiana, killing at least seven people and displacing about 1,000. The storms brought record rainfall that flooded several communities.
Cardiac event reveals Olympian's rare heart condition: "There was a God present"
Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.
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The explosion of ticks and Alpha-gal syndrome
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Fast-growing Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada forces thousands to evacuate
The fire apparently began Saturday and grew significantly throughout the day, fueled by strong, gusty winds, low humidity and dry vegetation.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll considering stepping down, sources say
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is considering stepping down from his post by the end of the year, two people familiar with the matter told CBS News Saturday.
How an oil trail led to suspect in South Carolina hit-and-run homicide
A trail of clues — including an oil leak, security video and data from a truck's onboard computer — lead S.C. investigators to a jealous man suspected of running down a romantic rival.
Frustration mounts for thousands still without power after deadly Indiana storms
Several days of powerful storms walloped northwest Indiana, killing at least seven people and displacing about 1,000. The storms brought record rainfall that flooded several communities.
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Canada says it will begin retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods after Labor Day
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
Walmart to let shoppers use Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay methods
Walmart will let shoppers use tap-to-pay methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, beginning later this month.
TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle child privacy lawsuit
The Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it violated a U.S. law prohibiting the collection of kids' data.
People are scrambling to find wads of cash dropped all over American cities
Cash drop social media accounts have people racing to find money hidden across the country. Here's what's behind the viral videos.
AI companies accused of hoarding and destroying millions of books
Consumer advocates are urging the FTC to examine whether AI developers are hurting competition and reducing public access to source material.
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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll considering stepping down, sources say
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is considering stepping down from his post by the end of the year, two people familiar with the matter told CBS News Saturday.
Nancy Kassebaum Baker, former U.S. senator from Kansas, dies at 94
Former U.S. Sen. Nancy Kassebaum Baker of Kansas was the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate without following a spouse into office.
Canada says it will begin retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods after Labor Day
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
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Men describe being deported by U.S. to dangerous African nation: "We cannot leave"
The Central African Republic is one of more than 30 countries the U.S. government has convinced to accept third-country deportees arrested as part of President Trump's large-scale crackdown on illegal immigration.
Trump threatens defamation suit against left-leaning think tank
President Trump's legal team is threatening to sue left-leaning think tank Center for American Progress for defamation over a report it issued that found "no evidence that National Guard deployments have reduced violent crime."
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The explosion of ticks and Alpha-gal syndrome
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
The explosion of ticks and Alpha-gal syndrome
This year, emergency room visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. Correspondent David Pogue looks at how residents of Martha Vineyard are addressing an epidemic of Alpha-gal, and talks with experts about how best to avoid tick bites.
Olympian Jenny Simpson shares rare diagnosis
Retired Olympic runner Jenny Simpson earned a slew of accolades for her performances in three Olympic Games — but two months ago, she nearly died after suffering a cardiac event. Simpson spoke with Errol Barnett about her diagnosis of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, the rare ailment she'd unknowingly carried for four decades.
How a teen found "a sense of control" as she fought cancer
Alayna Riozzi-Bodine was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma the summer before her senior year of high school.
Alfalfa sprouts recalled after E. coli, salmonella outbreak sickens dozens
An outbreak of E. coli and salmonella that has sickened dozens of people across 15 states has been linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, federal health officials said Friday.
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Mexican official accused by U.S. of drug trafficking abruptly resigns again
Sinaloa Gov. Ruben Rocha Moya is accused of allegedly colluding with the infamous Sinaloa Cartel to distribute drugs inside the U.S.
Zelenskyy rejects wartime elections, cites "huge risk"
After Ukraine's fired defense minister publicly called for wartime elections, Zelenskyy said it would risk splitting the country.
Chinese humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's sprint world record
Two human records were smashed by robots competing in the Olympics-like World Humanoid Robot Games in China.
European wildfires expose, detonate buried explosives from past wars
The wildfires burning across Europe this summer have revealed World War I and II ordnance lurking beneath the blackened landscape.
Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill at least 10 after deadly mall drone strike
The attacks come a day after a two-wave drone strike on a shopping mall in Zelenskyy's hometown killed 16 people.
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Milan's Casa Verdi, a rest home for musicians living in harmony
Opera great Giuseppe Verdi, one of history's most successful composers, used his fortune to create a retirement home for professional musicians "not favored by fortune." Residents of Casa Verdi in Milan not only share their lifetimes of artistry, they also provide master classes to young musicians. Chris Livesay reports.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including actress Hayden Panettiere, star of "Nashville" and "Heroes."
From the ashes arise origami koi
Robert Lang, a physicist who became a leading figure in the world of origami, lost a lifetime's work of folded paper art to the 2025 wildfires in Altadena, Calif. He then set out to recreate his designs – and the origami community joined in.
Capturing an immortal photograph of jazz legends
In 1958, photographer Art Kane assembled many of the greatest legends in jazz on a brownstone stoop in Harlem; his picture became one of the most famous images ever taken of artistic royalty. Correspondent Mo Rocca talks about Kane's iconic group portrait with the photographer's son, Jonathan; and about the legacy the musicians left behind with legendary bassist Ron Carter, who played alongside nearly all of the jazz greats pictured that hot August day.
8/22: CBS Saturday Morning
U.S.-Canada tariff deal falls through, NYC cracks down on wage theft, plus Grace Potter is back. All this and more on "CBS Saturday Morning."
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AI-generated bills swamp congressional lawyers
Lawmakers and lobbyists are now using artificial intelligence to draft bills, but it turns out AI is currently terrible at the technicalities of federal law and regulations. Politico Congress tech reporter Owen Dahlkamp joins to discuss his recent article on the topic.
Walmart to let shoppers use Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay methods
Walmart will let shoppers use tap-to-pay methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, beginning later this month.
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.
TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle child privacy lawsuit
The Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it violated a U.S. law prohibiting the collection of kids' data.
AI companies accused of hoarding and destroying millions of books
Consumer advocates are urging the FTC to examine whether AI developers are hurting competition and reducing public access to source material.
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Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
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How an oil trail led to suspect in South Carolina hit-and-run homicide
A trail of clues — including an oil leak, security video and data from a truck's onboard computer — lead S.C. investigators to a jealous man suspected of running down a romantic rival.
Uber driver gets roped into police car chase
A Houston Uber driver found himself involved in police activity after two officers jumped into his vehicle in pursuit of a suspect. Lana Zak has the story.
Judge denies Karmelo Anthony a new trial
Karmelo Anthony's murder conviction and 35-year prison sentence are staying in place after a Texas judge denied his request for a new trial.
Child social media addiction trial underway
A landmark trial which accuses tech giant Meta of harming children through addictive social media products is underway in Oakland. Kenny Choi has the details.
Fighting wage theft in New York City
The Economic Policy Institute estimates that workers lose more than $50 billion a year to wage theft. New York City is cracking down on the crime and other abuses of low-income workers.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
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Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Milan's Casa Verdi, a rest home for musicians living in harmony
Opera great Giuseppe Verdi, one of history's most successful composers, used his fortune to create a retirement home for professional musicians "not favored by fortune." Residents of Casa Verdi in Milan not only share their lifetimes of artistry, they also provide master classes to young musicians. Chris Livesay reports.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including actress Hayden Panettiere, star of "Nashville" and "Heroes."
From the ashes arise origami koi
In the 1990s, Robert Lang, a physicist who once designed lasers for NASA, became a leading figure in the world of origami, combining math and art to create magic. After the 2025 Altadena wildfire destroyed his house, and a lifetime's works of folded paper, Lang set out to recreate his designs – and the origami community joined in. Tracy Smith reports.
Capturing an immortal photograph of jazz legends
In 1958, photographer Art Kane assembled many of the greatest legends in jazz on a brownstone stoop in Harlem; his picture became one of the most famous images ever taken of artistic royalty. Correspondent Mo Rocca talks about Kane's iconic group portrait with the photographer's son, Jonathan; and about the legacy the musicians left behind with legendary bassist Ron Carter, who played alongside nearly all of the jazz greats pictured that hot August day.
Luna Parc: A home, and an eclectic canvas
For more than 35 years, artist Ricky Boscarino has turned his house in Sandyston, N.J., and its 8.5 acres into an eye-popping gallery filled with sculptures, ceramics, mosaics and whimsy. Correspondent Serena Altschul pays a visit to Boscarino's quirky home, dubbed Luna Parc, and his outdoor "electric garden."