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.
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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
Air Canada plane lost landing gear in skid off runway
The aircraft crashed into a bank of antennas at the Halifax, Nova Scotia airport, breaking off its nose cone and an engine, and injuring 25
An Air Canada jet carrying 138 people touched down hard during a storm in Halifax, Nova Scotia
An Air Canada jet carrying 138 people touched down hard during a storm in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Mark Albert reports on an early clue in the investigation.
How Trump and Harris are preparing for their first debate of 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald are set to face off for the first time on Tuesday.
GOP-led House panel says Biden administration misled public on Afghanistan exit
The House Foreign Affairs Committee details the panel's two-year investigation into the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal in a forthcoming report.
Democratic House campaigns urge emphasis on message of "freedom"
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's memo urges a continued focus on the ideas of freedom as a pathway to regaining the majority in the House.
Nikki Haley says she doesn't "agree with Trump 100% of the time"
Nikki Haley says she's supporting former President Donald Trump because she supports his policies, but she doesn't agree with him on everything.
Georgia suspect's grandmother visited school one day before shooting
The suspect's grandfather also told CBS News that the boy texted his mother on the morning of the shooting, "I'm sorry."
Manhunt underway after 5 people wounded in Kentucky highway shooting
Authorities named Joseph Couch as the suspect in the shootings. He was still on the loose as of Sunday night.
Shooting at West Bank border crossing with Jordan kills 3 Israelis
Meanwhile, in Gaza, an Israeli airstrike early Sunday killed five people, including two women, two children and a senior official in the Hamas-run Civil Defense.
Dolphins Tyreek Hill briefly detained by police near Hard Rock Stadium
Tyreek Hill was stopped by police for a traffic violation, according to the team.
Line Fire doubles in size overnight in San Bernardino County, with evacuations expanding
The massive Line Fire exploded to 17,459 acres Sunday in Southern California's San Bernardino County, threatening thousands of structures and bringing expanded mandatory evacuation orders.
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Democratic House campaigns urge emphasis on message of "freedom"
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's memo urges a continued focus on the ideas of freedom as a pathway to regaining the majority in the House.
Jannik Sinner wins U.S. Open men's final with win over Taylor Fritz
Jannik Sinner defeated Taylor Fritz 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 to win the U.S. Open men's championship less than three weeks after being exonerated in a doping case.
How Trump and Harris are preparing for their first debate of 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald are set to face off for the first time on Tuesday.
North Carolina governor: If Harris wins state, "she is the next president"
"There's no question about it. It's close here in North Carolina," North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 8, 2024
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley and Rep. Michael McCaul join Margaret Brennan.
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Boeing reaches tentative deal to avoid strike by more than 30,000 machinists
Boeing said 33,000 workers represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers would get pay raises of 25% over the four-year contract.
Reality check: What's up with the economy?
The economy is the #1 issue for voters, and polls say most Americans, when asked about the economy, are pessimistic. But according to many indicators, the economy is actually doing quite well. So, why the disparity?
Stellantis recalls 1.2 million Ram trucks to fix software bug
The recall covers certain Ram pickup trucks from the 2019 and 2021 through 2024 model years, mostly in North America.
Apple juice sold by Aldi and Walmart recalled due to arsenic concerns
Nearly 134,000 cases of multiple brands of apple juice are now being recalled because of of potential contamination.
More than 90 business leaders endorse Kamala Harris for president
Mark Cuban, Barry Diller and James Murdoch among the prominent business world figures backing Kamala Harris' bid for the White House.
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Democratic House campaigns urge emphasis on message of "freedom"
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's memo urges a continued focus on the ideas of freedom as a pathway to regaining the majority in the House.
How Trump and Harris are preparing for their first debate of 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald are set to face off for the first time on Tuesday.
North Carolina governor: If Harris wins state, "she is the next president"
"There's no question about it. It's close here in North Carolina," North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 8, 2024
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley and Rep. Michael McCaul join Margaret Brennan.
Nikki Haley says she doesn't "agree with Trump 100% of the time"
Nikki Haley says she's supporting former President Donald Trump because she supports his policies, but she doesn't agree with him on everything.
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Polio vaccination effort continues in Gaza
The United Nations' polio vaccination campaign continued this weekend in Gaza, even as Israel continued striking other parts of the strip. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
State trooper donates kidney, liver to strangers
About 12 people a day die waiting for a transplant. Kristie Sue Hathaway has saved two.
The loophole that allows food companies to decide what's safe to eat
Ultra-processed foods now make up over half of an average American adult's diet and two-thirds of an American child's.
Missouri patient contracts bird flu despite no known contact with animals
The case raises questions about how the person was exposed to the virus. All the previous U.S. infections were among people who worked around cows and poultry.
Apple juice sold by Aldi and Walmart recalled due to arsenic concerns
Nearly 134,000 cases of multiple brands of apple juice are now being recalled because of of potential contamination.
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NATO members Romania, Latvia say Russian drones violated their airspace
Two NATO members, Romania and Latvia, say Russian drones have violated their airspace.
Filipino pastor wanted by U.S. for trafficking arrested, officials say
A Filipino pastor on the FBI's most wanted list for his alleged role in a trafficking scheme was arrested, officials in the Philippines said Sunday.
Pope Francis visits Papua New Guinea with humanitarian aid
Pope Francis emphasized the importance of the Catholic Church reaching marginalized groups while in Papua New Guinea, a nation stricken by poverty.
Shooting at West Bank border crossing with Jordan kills 3 Israelis
Meanwhile, in Gaza, an Israeli airstrike early Sunday killed five people, including two women, two children and a senior official in the Hamas-run Civil Defense.
Venezuela says presidential opposition leader has left country
Numerous nations, including the United States, have refused to recognize Nicolas Maduro as the winner of the presidential election.
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Will Jennings, Oscar-winning co-writer of "My Heart Will Go On," dies at 80
Throughout his career, Will Jennings wrote for artists like Steve Winwood, Whitney Houston, Eric Clapton, B.B. King and Mariah Carey, among others.
Kendrick Lamar will headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show
Kendrick Lamar will headline his first Super Bowl Halftime Show at the event in New Orleans next year.
Has Hollywood abandoned the political movie?
As Americans have become more polarized, Hollywood appears to have shied away from telling overtly political stories. But some political messages fly under the radar.
The power of politics on screen
As Americans have become more polarized, has Hollywood shied away from telling overtly political stories? Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz talks with actor Martin Sheen, who famously played a president on the long-running TV series "The West Wing"; with film professor Annette Insdorf and critic Michael Schulman, about Hollywood's long tradition of political films; and former studio head Michael Lynton, on the thinking behind risk-averse film studios.
A political playlist: The fight over campaign songs
Some songs have become intertwined with campaigns, from Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the U.S.A.," to Beyoncé's "Freedom." But sometimes artists don't want their songs to be used by a particular candidate – and sometimes they sue!
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Fake news, social media, and "The Death of Truth"
As disinformation and conspiracy theories proliferate online in algorithm-fueled chaos, artificial intelligence is making it even harder for us to tell fact from fiction, spelling trouble for our impending election.
Boeing's Starliner returns to Earth without crew
Early Saturday morning, a chapter of the ongoing space saga involving two U.S. astronauts came to a close when Boeing's Starliner capsule returned to earth from the International Space Station, but with no one aboard. Mark Strassmann has the latest.
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.
Apple set to unveil new iPhone 16 on Monday. Here's what to expect.
In addition to Apple Intelligence, here are the upgrades widely expected to be included in the latest iPhone models.
FBI reports record surge in online scams
The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center saw more than 880,000 complaints last year, a 10% increase from 2022. Dan Ackerman, editor-in-chief of Micro Center News, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the rise of these threats.
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Missouri patient contracts bird flu despite no known contact with animals
The case raises questions about how the person was exposed to the virus. All the previous U.S. infections were among people who worked around cows and poultry.
Where plastic pollution ends up
The world is struggling to manage growing piles of plastic waste, and a new report is bringing to light the problem of burning plastics. Annually, the world produces 440 million tons of plastic each year, but the majority of plastic is often tossed in the trash. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
Climate Watch: Overheated
CBS News Climate Correspondent David Schechter explores cooling solutions to stay healthy and safe as climate change makes our planet hotter.
Warm September expected, NOAA predicts
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration outlook through November indicates warmer than average temperatures are expected in 2024. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Researchers find evidence that large sharks may be hunting each other
Researchers discovered the first known case of a porbeagle shark likely being killed by a large shark predator, raising questions about whether this rare instance represents a larger trend.
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5 wounded in Kentucky highway shooting
Authorities are searching for a suspect who wounded five people in a shooting on a highway in Kentucky on Saturday night. All five victims were stable on Sunday but some had "serious" injuries, authorities said. Cristian Benavides reports.
Filipino pastor wanted by U.S. for trafficking arrested, officials say
A Filipino pastor on the FBI's most wanted list for his alleged role in a trafficking scheme was arrested, officials in the Philippines said Sunday.
What led a former ballerina to fatally shoot her husband?
Ashley Benefield, dubbed the "Black Swan," took the stand in her own defense during her trial for the murder of her estranged husband. Prosecutors say she killed Doug Benefield so she would have sole custody of their daughter.
Manhunt underway after 5 people wounded in Kentucky highway shooting
Authorities named Joseph Couch as the suspect in the shootings. He was still on the loose as of Sunday night.
Teen faces multiple charges after fatal Harford County school shooting
A 16-year-old boy was arrested and charged in the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy, that took place Friday inside Joppatowne High School.
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Boeing Starliner departs ISS without crew
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft departed the International Space Station on Friday just after 6 p.m., starting a journey back to Earth without any crew on board. The ship is expected to drop out of orbit and plunge to a landing at White Sands, New Mexico, just after midnight Eastern Time.
After leaving its crew behind, Starliner makes safe return to Earth
The Starliner slammed into the discernible atmosphere 400,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean before descending to a parachute-and-airbag assisted touchdown.
Starliner returning to Earth with no crew
NASA has decided to fly Boeing's Starliner spacecraft back from the International Space Station without astronauts due to safety concerns. The spacecraft is expected to land in New Mexico just after midnight, weather permitting, marking another setback in the troubled multi-billion-dollar program.
Boeing Starliner preps for unpiloted return to Earth
Leaving its crew behind, the Starliner is expected to undock and head for landing in New Mexico to wrap up a disappointing test flight.
2 astronauts bumped from SpaceX flight to make room for Starliner crew
Crew 9 commander Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson will stay behind when the Crew 9 mission takes off on Sept. 24.
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Summer music heats up 2024
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 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
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9/8: The Takeout: Evangelicals and the Election
Evangelical influencer Lance Wallnau joins "The Takeout" to discuss his efforts to mobilize Christians in support of former President Donald Trump candidacy. Wallnau likens Trump to the biblical character Cyrus, believing he was chosen by God to lead the U.S. Religious scholar Matthew Taylor joins later to discuss how this belief presents a threat to American democracy and limits the ability of political discourse.
Iconic record seller looking to retire
Sandy Chase turned what started as a record collection into a successful business, becoming the go-to seller for rare and hard to find vinyl. He's now looking to retire and sell his store and collection of at least 500,000 records to a new generation. Carter Evans has the story.
"CBS Weekend News" headlines for Sept. 8, 2024
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News" with Jericka Duncan.
Jannik Sinner wins U.S. Open men's title
Jannik Sinner of Italy defeated American Taylor Fritz in straight sets to win the U.S. Open men's singles title.
A look at school resource officers in Georgia
Georgia is one of a handful of states that takes an alternative approach to school resource officers. Stephen Stock explains.