Coast Guard: Shell leaks 88,000 gallons of oil into Gulf of Mexico
Leak of Shell flow line about 90 miles off Louisiana coast under control, but miles-long oil sheen remains
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Mark Hylen, vice president of Alaska-based Beacon Operational Health and Safety Services, says his company was forced to lay off employees due to a 20-percent reduction in business
Mark Hylen, vice president of Alaska-based Beacon Operational Health and Safety Services, says his company was forced to lay off employees due to a 20-percent reduction in business. The sinking price of oil per barrel has left Alaska's economy in turmoil, and companies are cutting production and jobs.
Oil exec says 10-year-old leak is God's fault
Taylor Energy President William Pecue says the accident, which could leave oil spewing for a century, was an "act of God"
Dolphin reproduction hurt by BP oil spill
Dolphins in Louisiana's Barataria Bay, polluted by BP's 2010 oil spill, are having trouble giving birth
Feds charge 7 with $2B fraud tied to oil spill
Prosecutors allege that defendants stole people's identities to file bogus claims related to 2010 oil disaster
BP settles Deepwater Horizon oil spill for $20 billion
Deal settles all civil claims against BP, binds company to clean up Gulf Coast area; oil spill washed up on 1,300 miles of shoreline
New pipeline rules would have prevented hundreds of spills
In the works since 2010, the proposals would have kept 10 million gallons of oil and gas out of the environment
Oil spill closes part of the Mississippi River
Officials say the spill was caused by the collision of two tow boats near Paducah, Kentucky
Calif. coastal oil spill may be worse than earlier thought
The company responsible for the May spill said the volume may be more than 40,000 gallons over first estimate
California's Goleta Beach has been closed due to a large oil slick in the nearby ocean
California's Goleta Beach has been closed due to a large oil slick in the nearby ocean. Captain Dave Zaniboni of the Santa Barbara County Fire Department discusses the slick with CBSN.
A large oil slick has appeared off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, near the site of an oil spill earlier this summer
A large oil slick has appeared off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, near the site of an oil spill earlier this summer. Carter Evans reports.
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A broken part of a plane wing has washed up on the French island Reunion in the West Indian Ocean. Investigators are studying whether it's part of the missing Malaysian Airlines Flight 370. Jeff Pegues has more details; bones of four of the original English settlers in Jamestown, Va., have been excavated, giving a glimpse into America's beginnings. Chip Reid digs deeper into this discovery.
A Santa Barbara, Calif., area beach was closed after an oil slick appeared offshore
A Santa Barbara, Calif., area beach was closed after an oil slick appeared offshore. KEYT Anchor Beth Farnsworth discusses the situation with CBSN.
Goleta Beach near Santa Barbara, Calif., has been closed due to a large oil slick offshore
Goleta Beach near Santa Barbara, Calif., has been closed due to a large oil slick offshore. CBS News' Carter Evans joins CBSN with analysis.
California beach set to reopen 2 months after oil spill
An underground pipeline ruptured May 19, releasing up to 101,000 gallons of oil, some of which coated beaches and sea animals
States, BP reach $18.7B settlement over oil spill
Deal with Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas resolves years of litigation over the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill
Tar from central California oil spill washes up in L.A. area
Findings revealed that tar from a May pipeline breach floated as far south at Orange County
Calif. oil spill cleanup has hefty pricetag
So far, the cost of cleaning up the oil pipeline breach in on the Central California coastline has cost millions a day with no end in sight
Ruptured California pipeline showed severe signs of wear
A test run on an oil pipeline two weeks before it flooded a stretch of coastline with crude showed that it was significantly worn
A stretch of shoreline in Long Beach, California, is closed as the Coast Guard tests tar balls that have washed ashore to see if they are linked to last month's oil spill near Santa Barbara
A stretch of shoreline in Long Beach, California, is closed as the Coast Guard tests tar balls that have washed ashore to see if they are linked to last month's oil spill near Santa Barbara. Danielle Nottingham reports.
Long Beach shoreline off limits after tar balls wash ashore
4-mile stretch of L.A.-area beach is latest Southern California coastline to shut down due to oily goo
Owner of ruptured Calif. pipeline making plans to excavate
The broken pipeline spilled oil into a 10-mile stretch along the coast, but it is unclear when the operation will begin
Animals of the California oil spill
Oil spills, like the recent one in California, can create full-fledged environmental emergencies; they also leave behind a population of animals, sickened and disabled by the oil
Why some credit BP for Gulf Coast tourism boom
Tourist business has doubled in Alabama's largest beach towns since before the spill, officials say
With soaring oil output comes rising pipeline leaks
After dipping in 2009, the number of leaks has jumped in the past two years, and pipelines aren't getting younger
At least 9 wounded in "random" shooting at suburban Detroit splash pad
The suspect was later found dead by suicide following a standoff at a home in a nearby community, officials said.
Eight Israeli soldiers killed in southern Gaza, military says
The deaths will likely fuel calls for a cease-fire and heighten Israeli public anger over ultra-Orthodox exemptions from the military.
Princess Kate makes first public appearance since cancer diagnosis
Catherine, Princess of Wales, wore a white dress and hat as she rode in a carriage alongside her children at Trooping the Colour.
Biden raises over $28 million at Hollywood fundraiser featuring Obama, campaign says
Jimmy Kimmel hosted a conversation with President Biden and former President Barack Obama.
6 killed in latest "massacre" of family wiped out by hitmen in Mexico
It was the latest in a string of mass killings in which hitmen have wiped out entire families in Mexico.
Sean "Diddy" Combs returns key to New York City following mayor's request
Sean "Diddy" Combs was given a key to the city in a Times Square ceremony last year. This week, he honored a request from Mayor Eric Adams that he return it.
Northeast and Midwest prepare for dangerous temperatures, heat dome
A heat wave will bring dangerously hot temperatures to the Midwest and Northeast next week.
Police arrest man in murder of Maryland mom Rachel Morin
The Harford County Sheriff's office announced on Saturday a suspect in the Rachel Morin murder was arrested in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Co-worker: Gilgo murders suspect unnerved her by tracking her down on a cruise
Exclusive new details about the NYC architect accused of being the Long Island serial killer, his life and how he may have been hiding in plain sight for more than a decade.
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Co-worker: Gilgo murders suspect unnerved her by tracking her down on a cruise
Exclusive details about the NYC architect accused of being the Long Island serial killer, his life and how he may have been hiding in plain sight for more than a decade.
Three women murdered and the search for a killer named "Hannibal"
The twists and turns in the search for three missing women would challenge their families and two investigators, brought together by chance, who embarked on the most complex cat-and-mouse game of their careers.
New Library of Congress exhibit spotlights rare historical artifacts
It includes a handwritten draft of President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, and the crystal flute saved by first lady Dolly Madison, which was made famous again by pop star Lizzo in 2022.
Thieves pilfer iconic L.A. bridge for metal, leaving the landmark in the dark
The eye-catching bridge opened to great fanfare in July 2022 and at a cost of nearly $600 million, but now has Angelenos shaking their heads in dismay.
Missouri woman's murder conviction tossed after 43 years
If released, Sandra Hemme's prison term will mark the longest known wrongful conviction of a woman in U.S. history, her attorneys said.
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Here are the most and least affordable major cities in the world
Four major cities in California were included in a Chapman University study of housing affordability around the world.
Waffle House servers are getting a raise — to $3 an hour
Waffle House CEO said the restaurant chain will hike menu prices after its "single largest" investment in the company's workforce.
Micro communities offer homeless Americans safe shelter in growing number of cities
Amid rising homelessness rates, city officials across nation are embracing rapid housing options emphasizing three factors: small, quick and cheap.
You may owe the IRS on Monday — skipping it could cost you hundreds
Millions of Americans could owe money to the IRS on June 17, with fines for missing payment on the rise.
FDA "inadvertently archived" complaint about infant formula
Regulator did not do enough before 2022 recall of powdered baby formula tainted with deadly bacteria, inspector finds.
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New Library of Congress exhibit spotlights rare historical artifacts
It includes a handwritten draft of President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, and the crystal flute saved by first lady Dolly Madison, which was made famous again by pop star Lizzo in 2022.
Biden raises over $28 million at Hollywood fundraiser featuring Obama, campaign says
Jimmy Kimmel hosted a conversation with President Biden and former President Barack Obama.
Harris tells Zelenskyy that U.S. supports 'a just and lasting peace' in Ukraine
When Vice President Kamala Harris arrived at the summit, she announced $1.5 billion in U.S. assistance through the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development.
On its 12th anniversary, DACA is on the ropes as election looms
Dreamers who advocated for the implementation of DACA in 2012 continue to fight for the program, whose future remains uncertain.
Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah stir U.S. fears of wider conflict
Since Oct. 7, the Biden administration has been furiously working behind the scenes to lower the chances of a conflagration that could draw in the U.S. or put at further risk U.S. troops who are in the region in Syria, Iraq and Jordan.
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After son was born with a rare condition, father donates a kidney
Jaren Munari was born with just one undersized kidney. After years of watching him suffer from chronic kidney disease, his father donated an organ.
Scientists use drones, A.I. to track disease
Climate change means there's a growing risk of spreading tropical diseases like dengue, which has seen a massive rise in cases in recent years. To limit the spread of such illnesses, scientists are using technological advancements like drones and artificial intelligence.
Dr. Anthony Fauci on turning down millions in private sector
Preview: In an interview airing June 16 on "CBS Sunday Morning," the former head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases tells CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook he turned down millions to leave his government job because he cared more about the health of the country.
FDA "inadvertently archived" complaint about infant formula
Regulator did not do enough before 2022 recall of powdered baby formula tainted with deadly bacteria, inspector finds.
Infectious bird flu survived milk pasteurization in lab test. Here's what to know.
An experiment found "small but detectable" amounts of infectious H5N1 virus in milk after it was pasteurized for 15 seconds.
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6 killed in latest "massacre" of family wiped out by hitmen in Mexico
It was the latest in a string of mass killings in which hitmen have wiped out entire families in Mexico.
Remains of WWII-era plane downed by Soviet bombers found by divers
The plane was en route from Tallinn to Helsinki when it was downed by Soviet bombers on June 14, 1940.
Iran and Sweden exchange prisoners in Oman-mediated swap
A former Iranian official was released in Sweden in exchange for a European Union diplomat and a second Swede.
Eight Israeli soldiers killed in southern Gaza, military says
The deaths will likely fuel calls for a cease-fire and heighten Israeli public anger over ultra-Orthodox exemptions from the military.
Harris tells Zelenskyy that U.S. supports 'a just and lasting peace' in Ukraine
When Vice President Kamala Harris arrived at the summit, she announced $1.5 billion in U.S. assistance through the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs returns key to New York City following mayor's request
Sean "Diddy" Combs was given a key to the city in a Times Square ceremony last year. This week, he honored a request from Mayor Eric Adams that he return it.
Singer Cody Simpson fails to make Australian Olympic swimming team
International pop star Cody Simpson put his music career on hold to return to the pool.
Crowded House performs "Weather With You"
The current lineup of Australian band Crowded House includes frontman Neil Finn and his two sons, making it a true family affair. Here is Crowded House with their classic "Weather With You."
Crowded House performs "The Howl"
The current lineup of Australian band Crowded House includes frontman Neil Finn and his two sons, making it a true family affair. Now from their new album "Gravity Stairs," here is Crowded House with "The Howl."
Crowded House performs "Teenage Summer"
The current lineup of Australian band Crowded House includes frontman Neil Finn and his two sons, making it a true family affair. Now from their new album "Gravity Stairs," here is Crowded House with "Teenage Summer."
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Wells Fargo fires workers after allegedly catching them faking keyboard activity
Wells Fargo fired over a dozen employees in May after investigating allegations that their keyboard activity was fake.
Tesla shareholders approve $46 billion pay package for CEO Elon Musk
The payout would be the biggest compensation package in U.S. corporate history. Is the billionaire and Tesla founder worth the money?
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.
What to know about Apple's new AI features
Apple this week unveiled its integration with artificial intelligence features the company is calling "Apple Intelligence." The company is partnering with OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, to upgrade its longtime virtual assistant, Siri. Connie Guglielmo, CNET's senior vice president of AI editorial strategy, joins to discuss.
How the world can prepare for AI
As use cases for artificial intelligence emerge among students and younger consumers, an understanding of how AI can help and hurt humans is crucial in the years ahead. Alex Kotran, the CEO of the AI Education Project, joins CBS News with some tips on the future of technology.
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Scientists use drones, A.I. to track disease
Climate change means there's a growing risk of spreading tropical diseases like dengue, which has seen a massive rise in cases in recent years. To limit the spread of such illnesses, scientists are using technological advancements like drones and artificial intelligence.
East Coast braces for heat dome
The world recorded its hottest month on record in May, and now, meteorologists say a heat dome currently centered over Mexico and the Southwest will shift this weekend, repositioning over the East by next week. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson explains what a heat dome is, and how long this one is expected to last.
How drug pollution is threatening animals
A new study from 17 international scientists found that active pharmaceutical ingredients -- the part of medications that help make them effective -- are having increasingly negative impacts on animals and ecosystems across the world. The authors are calling on drug makers to design more sustainable products with environmental impacts in mind. Karen Kidd, one of the study's authors, joins CBS News to unpack the findings.
What to know as the world deals with extreme heat
"The highway to climate hell": More than 75% of the entire global population experienced at least one month of extreme heat within the last year, scientists found. Here's what to know as temperatures continue to break records around the world.
"Once-in-a-lifetime" cosmic explosion is likely this summer, NASA says
A dramatic cosmic explosion is expected this summer. NASA says the event will be visible to even the naked eye.
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Co-worker: Gilgo murders suspect unnerved her by tracking her down on a cruise
Exclusive details about the NYC architect accused of being the Long Island serial killer, his life and how he may have been hiding in plain sight for more than a decade.
Three women murdered and the search for a killer named "Hannibal"
The twists and turns in the search for three missing women would challenge their families and two investigators, brought together by chance, who embarked on the most complex cat-and-mouse game of their careers.
6 killed in latest "massacre" of family wiped out by hitmen in Mexico
It was the latest in a string of mass killings in which hitmen have wiped out entire families in Mexico.
Thieves pilfer L.A.'s 6th Street Bridge for metal
Los Angeles' eye-catching 6th Street Bridge opened to great fanfare in July 2022 and at a cost of nearly $600 million, but now has Angelenos shaking their heads in dismay. Elise Preston explains why the "Ribbon of Light" has gone dark.
Police arrest man in murder of Maryland mom Rachel Morin
The Harford County Sheriff's office announced on Saturday a suspect in the Rachel Morin murder was arrested in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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"Once-in-a-lifetime" cosmic explosion is likely this summer, NASA says
A dramatic cosmic explosion is expected this summer. NASA says the event will be visible to even the naked eye.
Virgin Galactic chalks up 7th commercial sub-orbital space flight
It was the final flight of Virgin's Unity spaceplane while the company transitions to a more capable spacecraft.
From the archives: Bill Anders, Apollo 8 and the "Earthrise" photo
Astronaut Williams Anders died Friday, June 7, 2024, at the age of 90. In this "CBS Sunday Morning" story originally broadcast December 23, 2018, Anders and his fellow crewmates from Apollo 8, James Lovell and Frank Borman, talked with Lee Cowan about becoming the first humans to circle the moon, and of the photograph they brought back: the first image of the Earth above the lunar surface. Dubbed "Earthrise," it showed humanity the beauty and fragility of our home planet, and helped invigorate the environmental movement.
William Anders, former Apollo 8 astronaut, dies in plane crash
William Anders, who snapped one of the most iconic images of the space age, was killed when his small plane went down off the coast of Washington state.
Boeing's Starliner successfully docks with space station
The Starliner crew had to work around thruster problems and more helium leaks, but pulled off a successful space station docking.
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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 photographer Ed Spinelli.
Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
The hunt for Forrest Fenn's treasure
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
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The Gilgo Beach Serial Killings
The bound bodies of four women are found along a desolate stretch of beach. Disturbing new details about the architect police say is a serial killer. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Hannibal Unmasked
"48 Hours:" Three young women murdered and the hunt for a serial killer named Hannibal. Harold Dow reports.
Footage shows dramatic rescue of Israeli hostage
Israeli authorities released new footage Saturday of the rescue of 26-year-old Noa Argamani, one of the four Israeli hostages who were rescued in an operation in central Gaza about one week ago. The elite Israeli commandos stormed the apartment Hamas was holding her and said, "Noa, everything is fine, we're taking you home." Chris Livesay has more.
Princess Kate attends Trooping the Colour parade
Catherine, Princess of Wales, made her first public appearance Saturday since she revealed her cancer diagnosis earlier this year. Kate attended the Trooping the Colour, a ceremony which marks the official birthday of King Charles III. Ian Lee reports from London.
Pennsylvania boy takes up challenge of road safety
Young Mason Jones has become something of an expert on guardrail safety, finding and reporting concerning guardrails to departments of transportation all across the U.S. Liz Crawford has his extraordinary story.