Air Canada flight catches fire during crash landing
One of the wings of an Air Canada plane caught fire during a crash landing in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Authorities believe the plane experienced a landing gear failure. No injuries were reported.
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Police probe death of Canada Walmart employee found in walk-in oven
A 19-year-old woman was found dead inside the walk-in oven of a Walmart store in eastern Canada.
Police probe deaths of couple whose bodies washed ashore in life raft
A couple was found dead in a raft that washed ashore in Canada. They were avid sailors who documented their voyages on YouTube.
Whale last seen decades ago found alive, but discovery ends in "heartbreak"
A humpback last seen in the 1990s died earlier this month after washing ashore on a remote island in the Atlantic, about 110 miles off Nova Scotia.
1 dead in Maine after Lee brought strong winds, rain to New England
A man died in the coastal town of Seaport on Saturday, after a tree limb fell onto his car and brought power lines down with it.
Nova Scotia wildfire forces 16,000 to evacuate
A wildfire in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia has forced thousands of people to evacuate. The smoke has also prompted air quality alerts as far south along the U.S. East Coast as Philadelphia.
Canada braces for Hurricane Fiona
Canada is bracing for what has the potential to be one of its worst storms on record. Hurricane Fiona has already killed at least five people across the Caribbean, and the storm is making its way up the Atlantic Ocean. Nova Scotia's Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing John Lohr, who oversees the province's Emergency Management Office, joined CBS News to discuss Canada's preparedness for the storm that meteorologists warn could be a "landmark weather event."
Holiday tradition unites two communities
This holiday season, a glorious Christmas tree with over 7,000 lights graces historic Boston Common. But the tree itself is anything but local. Nancy Chen has the details.
Unraveling the mystery of great white sharks
A 50-year-old, 3,500-pound great white shark spotted off the coast of Nova Scotia is being tracked by research and exploring group Ocearch. The team named her Nukumi, meaning "Queen of the Ocean." Ocearch is hoping their latest trip provides new clues on sharks and unravels some of the mysteries of great white sharks. Jeff Glor speaks to the group's leader, Chris Fischer, about their mission.
Heat wave hits Maine's waters
Maine has become a summer hot spot in more ways than one this year. Water temperatures in the Gulf of Maine -- stretching from Cape Cod to Nova Scotia -- are warming faster than anywhere else in the lower 48. Jeff Glor reports.
Canada announces immediate ban on "military-grade" assault weapons
The prime minister said Canadians "need more than thoughts and prayers"
Canada mass shooting victims ID'd as death toll rises
A veteran police officer, a teacher and two health care workers were among the victims of the worst mass shooting in Canadian history.
At least 16 dead in Canada shooting
Canada is reeling from the deadliest mass shooting in its history. At least 16 people were killed when a gunman, reportedly dressed like a police officer, went on a weekend rampage across central Nova Scotia. Investigators say the suspect is also dead. Errol Barnett reports on how the violence unfolded.
Canada reeling from deadliest mass shooting in its history
Gunman disguised as cop goes on 12-hour rampage in Nova Scotia; police say at least 19 people, including the suspect, are dead.
At least 10 killed in Nova Scotia shooting rampage, police say
Police confirmed the suspect, identified as Gabriel Wortman, is also dead.
Several dead in Canada shooting rampage
"An excess of 10 people," including a police officer, have been killed in a shooting rampage in Nova Scotia, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said Sunday. Police also said the suspected shooter is dead.
Humanitarian crisis in Bahamas post-Dorian
Some 70,000 people in the Bahamas are in need of food and shelter after the islands were ravaged by Hurricane Dorian, according to the United Nations. Errol Barnett reports from Freeport on Grand Bahama Island.
Shark tracked in Long Island Sound
A great white shark was tracked for the first time ever in the Long Island Sound on Monday. This same shark was tagged near North Carolina on Friday and off the coast of Nova Scotia last year. Jeff Corwin, a biologist and wildlife conservationist, joined CBSN to discuss the significance of the tracking.
Nature: Birds in Nova Scotia
We leave you this Sunday Morning with migrating sandpipers in a hurry, on the shore of the Bay of Fundy, near Wolfville, Nova Scotia in Canada. Videographer: Jerry Lockett.
Expedition hopes to solve mysteries about great white sharks
Researchers will soon head to Nova Scotia. They believe the area is home to a second mating site for Atlantic white sharks
New mom lost 4 limbs to flesh-eating bacteria
Lindsey Hubley is suing the hospital, alleging doctors were negligent during the birth of her son and postoperative care
In an effort to stop speeding drivers, Nova Scotia's Royal Canadian Mounted Police made their own version of Drake's "Hotline Bling" to spread the word
In an effort to stop speeding drivers, Nova Scotia's Royal Canadian Mounted Police made their own version of Drake's "Hotline Bling" to spread the word.
Freaky fish with glowing green eyes mystifies fishermen
Ratfish? Spookfish? Chimaera? Whatever you call it, "They're the coolest fish on the planet," one researcher says
Almanac: The explosion that leveled Halifax
On December 6, 1917, a blast aboard a munitions ship wiped out much of the Nova Scotia port city
Humpback whale pulls off once-in-a-lifetime backflip
Operator of whale-watching company in Nova Scotia says she's never seen a whale breach like this
Trump threatens tariffs targeting Russia without Ukraine deal in 50 days
"We are very unhappy, I am, with Russia," President Trump said Monday while in a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
Historic Grand Canyon Lodge destroyed by expanding wildfire
The Dragon Bravo Fire has destroyed dozens of structures and a water treatment facility on the Grand Canyon's North Rim.
Supreme Court allows mass firings at Education Department for now
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to pause a lower court order that required the Department of Education to reinstate nearly 1,400 employees.
Trump administration imposes 17% tariff on fresh Mexican tomatoes
Fresh tomatoes from Mexico — which supplies about 70% of the U.S. tomato market — will face a 17% duty.
9 dead in assisted living home fire in Massachusetts
Nine people were killed and one was critically injured in a fire at the Gabriel House assisted living home in Fall River, Massachusetts.
New Texas flood threat hinders search for victims of deadly July 4 flooding
Ground search operations were disrupted Sunday in Kerr County, Texas, where many lives were lost in the catastrophic July 4 flooding.
Pentagon to start using Grok as part of a $200 million deal with Musk's xAI
The announcement comes just days after Grok generated antisemitic responses and praised Hitler, which were later deleted.
Elmo's X account hacked, shares antisemitic posts: "Disgusting messages"
Elmo's X account posted antisemitic and racist posts after it was hacked on Sunday, a spokesperson for the makers of "Sesame Street" said in a statement.
How the "big, beautiful bill" helps car buyers save money on taxes
The tax and spending bill signed into law by President Trump on July 4 includes a limited tax break for car buyers.
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Martin Cruz Smith, bestselling author of "Gorky Park," dies at 82
Popular novelist Martin Cruz Smith engaged readers for decades with "Gorky Park" and other thrillers featuring Moscow investigator Arkady Renko.
Trump administration imposes 17% tariff on fresh Mexican tomatoes
Fresh tomatoes from Mexico — which supplies about 70% of the U.S. tomato market — will face a 17.09% duty.
How the "big, beautiful bill" helps car buyers save money on taxes
The tax and spending bill signed into law by President Trump on July 4 includes a limited tax break for car buyers.
Trump's latest tariff salvo fuels economic uncertainty, experts say
As President Trump ramps up the pressure on dozens of countries, trade experts fear U.S. tariff policy leaves consumers and businesses in limbo.
FEMA's flood maps often miss dangerous flash flood risks
While FEMA has improved the accuracy and accessibility of the maps over time with better data, digital tools and community input, the maps still don't capture everything.
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Trump administration imposes 17% tariff on fresh Mexican tomatoes
Fresh tomatoes from Mexico — which supplies about 70% of the U.S. tomato market — will face a 17.09% duty.
How the "big, beautiful bill" helps car buyers save money on taxes
The tax and spending bill signed into law by President Trump on July 4 includes a limited tax break for car buyers.
Trump's latest tariff salvo fuels economic uncertainty, experts say
As President Trump ramps up the pressure on dozens of countries, trade experts fear U.S. tariff policy leaves consumers and businesses in limbo.
Tesla heads to court for wrongful death trial involving Autopilot system
Tesla faces questions over the alleged involvement of its Autopilot system in a 2019 crash that killed Florida college student Naibel Benavides Leon
Pentagon to start using Grok as part of a $200 million deal with Musk's xAI
The announcement comes just days after Grok generated antisemitic responses and praised Hitler, which were later deleted.
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Trump administration imposes 17% tariff on fresh Mexican tomatoes
Fresh tomatoes from Mexico — which supplies about 70% of the U.S. tomato market — will face a 17.09% duty.
Trump's latest tariff salvo fuels economic uncertainty, experts say
As President Trump ramps up the pressure on dozens of countries, trade experts fear U.S. tariff policy leaves consumers and businesses in limbo.
Supreme Court allows mass firings at Education Department for now
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to pause a lower court order that required the Department of Education to reinstate nearly 1,400 employees.
Democratic states sue Trump administration over frozen education funds
The states lost out on billions in funding for after-school and summer programs, teacher training and other initiatives.
Pentagon to start using Grok as part of a $200 million deal with Musk's xAI
The announcement comes just days after Grok generated antisemitic responses and praised Hitler, which were later deleted.
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Nicotine pouch ingestions among children have surged, new study finds
The study, published Monday in the journal Pediatrics, found a 763% increase in the rate of reported nicotine pouch ingestions among children younger than 6 from 2020 to 2023.
FDA approves new blue food dye derived from gardenia fruit
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new blue color additive derived from the fruit of the gardenia, a flowering evergreen, for use in a variety of drinks and candies.
Disaster registry may offer false sense of security, disability advocates warn
Several states have registries to prioritize help for vulnerable residents in natural disasters. But many disability advocates say they endanger people with mobility problems by giving a false sense of security.
Plague kills Arizona resident, health officials say
The death in Coconino County, which includes Flagstaff, was the first recorded death from pneumonic plague since 2007, local officials said.
A 13-year-old had chest pains. He was "close to sudden cardiac death"
Micah Clayborne was diagnosed with Danon disease, a rare condition, after complaining of chest pains. He needed a heart transplant.
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Trump administration imposes 17% tariff on fresh Mexican tomatoes
Fresh tomatoes from Mexico — which supplies about 70% of the U.S. tomato market — will face a 17.09% duty.
Aristocrat and her partner found guilty over baby daughter's death
Constance Marten, 38, and Mark Gordon, 51, were arrested after a seven-week police hunt in 2023 during which they spent time living in a tent.
Trump threatens tariffs targeting Russia without Ukraine deal in 50 days
"We are very unhappy, I am, with Russia," President Trump said Monday while in a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
U.S. imports from China fell in June from last year, despite rush of orders
U.S. retailers and other importers that had largely halted shipments in May due to tariffs, resumed imports from China in June, amid truce.
Fugitive drug lord dubbed "Chubby Jos" has $112 million seized by court
Jos Leijdekkers is on Europol's most-wanted list, with the European police body offering over $225,000 for information leading to his arrest.
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Daniel Silva returns with new thriller
Author Daniel Silva joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his newest novel, a fast-paced international mystery filled with stolen treasure, murder, and secrets inside the Vatican.
7/13: New York Times bestseller lists
Check out this week's top-selling titles on The New York Times fiction and non-fiction lists.
Billie Eilish on finding her voice
Singer-songwriter Billie Eilish is just beginning to know herself. With her latest album, "Hit Me Hard and Soft," and her current tour (her first without brother Finneas and her parents), the 23-year-old music superstar is discovering parts of herself she didn't know were there. She describes to correspondent Anthony Mason finding a new voice as a songwriter, and about stretching her singing after starting vocal lessons. (This story was originally broadcast Dec. 8, 2024.)
Richard Kind is quite happy being just a little famous
You may not know his name, but there's a good chance you've seen Richard Kind – acting on TV, in films, on Broadway, or as the announcer-sidekick of "Everybody's Live with John Mulaney" – and he's fine making everyone else look good.
Extended interview: Richard Kind
In this web exclusive, actor Richard Kind – known for such shows as "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "Only Murders in the Building" – talks with CBS News' Dr. Jon LaPook about his comfort level with fame. He also discusses being recruited as the announcer-sidekick for the Netflix talk show "Everybody's Live with John Mulaney"; his experience with improv at The Second City; and playing an imaginary friend in the animated feature "Inside Out."
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Nvidia CEO dismisses concerns about China
The United States has a ban on sales of Nvidia's high-level chips to Chinese firms, but Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says China doesn't actually need Nvidia's chips. Stephen Witt, author of the book "The Thinking Machine: Jensen Huang, Nvidia, And The World's Most Coveted Microchip," joins CBS News to discuss.
Elmo's X account hacked, shares antisemitic posts: "Disgusting messages"
Elmo's X account posted antisemitic and racist posts after it was hacked on Sunday, a spokesperson for the makers of "Sesame Street" said in a statement.
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.
Secret Service adds drones, mobile command posts
It was almost one year ago that a 20-year-old man attempted to assassinate President Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Nicole Sganga went inside the Secret Service's training facility in Maryland to see the changes the agency is making to ensure such an incident never happens again.
Unlucky in love? AI dating apps promise to help you up your game.
People are turning to AI dating assistants for help in crafting wittier, more conversational messages to attract romantic partners on apps.
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Cracking the code: Using genetic genealogy to unmask serial criminals
Barbara Rae-Venter never anticipated that her genealogy hobby would lead to the capture of one of California's most notorious criminals, the Golden State Killer. Her pioneering use of genetic genealogy has since helped solve numerous cold cases.
Teenager wants to cure skin cancer with soap
Teenage scientist Heman Bekele's ultimate goal is to cure melanoma. After winning 3M's Young Scientist Challenge by inventing soap that can cure skin cancer, he caught the attention of Dr. Jay William Fox, associate director at the University of Virginia's cancer center.
How to vet scientific research
Cabells Publishing, a scholarly analytics company, has flagged more than 19,000 journals as potentially predatory. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains how to know if you're getting accurate information.
North America's oldest known pterosaur discovered in Arizona, researchers say
Researchers were able to date the fossil of the flying reptile, a close cousin of dinosaurs, back to more than 209 million years ago.
Inside the lab trying to change people's minds about sharks
Scientists at Oregon State University are working to change people's minds about sharks--and are learning more about the health of the ocean in the process.
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Man gets 65 years in prison for killing woman whose daughter remains missing
Jose Morales, 48, was convicted by a jury of murder and evidence tampering in Christine Holloway's killing. Their baby daughter, Vanessa, disappeared at the time and remains missing.
Ex-Army officer pleads guilty to sharing classified war info on dating site
In exchange for David Slater's guilty plea in conspiring to transmit classified information about Russia's war with Ukraine on a foreign online dating platform, two other counts were dropped.
Aristocrat and her partner found guilty over baby daughter's death
Constance Marten, 38, and Mark Gordon, 51, were arrested after a seven-week police hunt in 2023 during which they spent time living in a tent.
Fugitive drug lord dubbed "Chubby Jos" has $112 million seized by court
Jos Leijdekkers is on Europol's most-wanted list, with the European police body offering over $225,000 for information leading to his arrest.
Details on Kentucky church shooting
Two women were killed and two people were injured in a church shooting in Lexington, Kentucky, after the suspect initially shot a state trooper, police said. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes has the latest.
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Axiom space crew returns from historic trip
Astronauts from India, Poland, Hungary and the U.S. are returning from the International Space Station following the historic Axiom Mission 4 trip. CBS News' consultant Bill Harwood joins with more details.
Want to own a huge chunk of Mars? It'll likely cost you up to $4 million
A 54-pound meteorite from Mars is expected to fetch up to $4 million when it goes up for auction later this month at Sotheby's.
Webb telescope captures images of new stars forming in Cat's Paw Nebula
The Cat's Paw Nebula is about 4,000 light-years from Earth, near the constellation Scorpius.
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.
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Summer music heats up 2025
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Suzanne Morphew case
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
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Trump presents trophy at Club World Cup
President Trump over the weekend presented Chelsea with the Club World Cup trophy after the team won the tournament's final in New Jersey. Los Angeles Times sportswriter Kevin Baxter joins "The Takeout" to discuss the Club World Cup and next year's World Cup.
New book on 2024 election and Trump shooting
New York Times White House correspondent Tyler Pager and Washington Post senior White House reporter Isaac Arnsdorf are two of the three journalists behind the new book "2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America." They joined "The Takeout" to discuss their reporting.
Nvidia CEO dismisses concerns about China
The United States has a ban on sales of Nvidia's high-level chips to Chinese firms, but Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says China doesn't actually need Nvidia's chips. Stephen Witt, author of the book "The Thinking Machine: Jensen Huang, Nvidia, And The World's Most Coveted Microchip," joins CBS News to discuss.
Cloud seeding falsely linked to Texas floods
False claims are circulating online blaming this month's deadly Texas flooding on a weather modification technique known as "cloud seeding." CBS News senior national weather correspondent Rob Marciano has more.
Trump standing by Bondi amid Epstein backlash
President Trump is standing by Attorney General Pam Bondi over her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files as some in the MAGA movement call for her resignation and even her firing. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.