Emperor penguin found on Australian beach released at sea after 20 days of care
The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach.
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Hughes Fire in Castaic grows, map shows areas under evacuation orders
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires continue burning in the Los Angeles area that left parts of Southern California with devastating fire damage.
See the full list of Oscar nominations for 2025 Academy Awards
Nominations for the 97th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, with "Emilia Pérez," "A Complete Unknown" and "Conclave" at the top of the heap in nominations.
Trump threatens to withhold wildfire aid ahead of Los Angeles visit
President Trump is set to make his first trip as president to visit areas devastated by the Los Angeles wildfires.
Rubio to stop in Panama on first overseas trip as secretary of state
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will likely travel to Central America in the first week of February, a source familiar with the planning said.
Sacklers, Purdue Pharma reach $7.4B settlement with states over opioid crisis
The Sackler family will pay the vast majority of the settlement — a total of $6.5 billion over 15 years.
Senate poised to confirm John Ratcliffe as CIA director
The Senate is poised to confirm John Ratcliffe as CIA director on Thursday as Republicans work to approve officials to the top posts in his administration amid delays by Democrats.
7 San Antonio police officers shot by barricaded suspect, authorities say
Seven San Antonio, Texas police officers were shot by a barricaded suspect, the city's police chief said. The suspect was found dead from a gunshot wound.
The biggest Oscar nomination snubs of 2025
In a crowded field of potential acting nominees, many big names and winners of other awards were shut out Thursday from the Academy Award nominations — and one made Oscars history.
Which industries are most vulnerable to Trump's immigration crackdown?
Mass deportations of unauthorized immigrants in the U.S. could hurt a range of U.S. industries, experts warn.
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Sacklers, Purdue Pharma reach $7.4B settlement with 15 states over opioid crisis
The Sackler family will pay the vast majority of the settlement — a total of $6.5 billion over 15 years.
Senate poised to confirm John Ratcliffe as CIA director
The Senate is poised to confirm John Ratcliffe as CIA director on Thursday as Republicans work to approve officials to the top posts in his administration amid delays by Democrats.
Fishermen help rescue 4 Americans from life raft in Atlantic Ocean
Several fishermen helped Coast Guard crewmembers rescue four Americans whose ship had sunk after striking several rocks.
Google's Fitbit fined $12.2 million after customers burned by watches
Fitbit failed to report overheating incidents involving its Ionic watches in which customers suffered serious burns, safety regulator said.
Karla Sofía Gascón is first openly trans actor nominated for an Oscar
The "Emilia Pérez" star made history with her Oscar nomination on Thursday.
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Sacklers, Purdue Pharma reach $7.4B settlement with 15 states over opioid crisis
The Sackler family will pay the vast majority of the settlement — a total of $6.5 billion over 15 years.
Google's Fitbit fined $12.2 million after customers burned by watches
Fitbit failed to report overheating incidents involving its Ionic watches in which customers suffered serious burns, safety regulator said.
Saudi Arabia to invest $600 billion in U.S., crown prince tells Trump
Saudi Arabia's crown prince told President Trump in a call that the kingdom intends to invest $600 billion in the U.S. over the next four years.
Which industries are most vulnerable to Trump's immigration crackdown?
Mass deportations of unauthorized immigrants in the U.S. could hurt a range of U.S. industries, experts warn.
Commerce nominee Howard Lutnick to divest, step down as CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald
Lutnick is stepping down as head of investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald as he prepares to head the Commerce Department.
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Trump threatens to withhold wildfire aid ahead of Los Angeles visit
President Trump is set to make his first trip as president to visit areas devastated by the Los Angeles wildfires.
Sacklers, Purdue Pharma reach $7.4B settlement with 15 states over opioid crisis
The Sackler family will pay the vast majority of the settlement — a total of $6.5 billion over 15 years.
Senate poised to confirm John Ratcliffe as CIA director
The Senate is poised to confirm John Ratcliffe as CIA director on Thursday as Republicans work to approve officials to the top posts in his administration amid delays by Democrats.
Rubio to stop in Panama on first overseas trip as secretary of state
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will likely travel to Central America in the first week of February, a source familiar with the planning said.
Saudi Arabia to invest $600 billion in U.S., crown prince tells Trump
Saudi Arabia's crown prince told President Trump in a call that the kingdom intends to invest $600 billion in the U.S. over the next four years.
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Google's Fitbit fined $12.2 million after customers burned by watches
Fitbit failed to report overheating incidents involving its Ionic watches in which customers suffered serious burns, safety regulator said.
Who is in charge of the CDC right now? Nobody knows for sure
A number of other health agencies are also operating without acting heads, including the FDA and the National Institutes of Health.
More than a dozen cats dead or sickened by bird flu in raw pet food, FDA says
The sick or dead cats include domestic, exotic and sanctuary cats. The FDA is investigating.
Trump moves to withdraw U.S. from the World Health Organization
President Trump signed an executive order on the first day of his second term, beginning the process of withdrawing the U.S. from the World Health Organization.
Use of "aphrodisiac honey" is surging, customs officials warn
A record amount of illegally imported honey touted as a sexual enhancement — but often tainted with erectile dysfunction drugs — was seized in France last year.
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ICC prosecutor seeks arrest of Taliban leaders over persecution of women
The chief prosecutor of the U.N.'s International Criminal Court is seeking an arrest warrant for the Taliban chief for suspected crimes against humanity.
Divorcee who stopped having sex with husband wins appeal at court
"I hope that this decision will mark a turning point in the fight for women's rights in France," the woman said.
Rubio to stop in Panama on first overseas trip as secretary of state
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will likely travel to Central America in the first week of February, a source familiar with the planning said.
Israel reports first bloodshed in Gaza as ceasefire enters 5th day
Israel says troops fired on masked gunmen in Gaza, but it remains committed to the ceasefire as it continues a new offensive in the West Bank.
5 men sentenced to death for gang rape and murder of teen
Five men were sentenced to death for the gang rape and murder of a teenager as well as the killing of her father and toddler-aged niece.
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Michelle Yeoh on charting new course with "Star Trek: Section 31"
Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh steps back into the Star Trek universe as she takes on the role of Emperor Georgiou in the new Paramount+ film "Star Trek: Section 31."
2025 Oscar nominations announced
The nominees for the 97th Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, following a delay due to the Los Angeles wildfires. "Entertainment Tonight" hosts Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner break down this year's contenders.
Michelle Yeoh on "Star Trek: Section 31"
Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh steps back into the Star Trek universe as Emperor Georgiou, leading Paramount+'s new film, "Star Trek: Section 31."
Robbie Williams on new biopic "Better Man"
In an exclusive interview at New York's legendary Cafe Carlyle, British superstar Robbie Williams discusses why he loved being played by a CGI monkey in the new biopic "Better Man," how his "life and whole career is based on audacity," and his struggles with addiction, anxiety and depression.
Karla Sofía Gascón is first openly trans actor nominated for an Oscar
The "Emilia Pérez" star made history with her Oscar nomination on Thursday.
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New York proposes ban for phones in school
New York could soon join a growing list of states limiting cell phones in schools. If approved, the restrictions would go into effect at the start of next school year. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver reports.
Why some users are suddenly following Trump
Some social media users have been questioning why it appears they are suddenly following President Trump on platforms like Facebook or Instagram. This and other questions and conspiracy theories have been flooding the internet in recent days. CBS News confirmed executive editor Rhonna Tarrant breaks them down.
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.
Meta says it didn't force users to follow Trump on Facebook and Instagram
The company also said it was working to resolve an issue where some words, including "Democrats" and "Republican," were blocked from Instagram search.
Here's what to know about Trump's Stargate AI deal with OpenAI
The $500 billion Stargate project is projected to create hundreds of thousands of jobs. Here's what's known so far.
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Climate scientist: "There's no place that's safe"
Experts discuss the increased intensity we can expect from destructive weather events due to climate change, while an amateur meteorologist explains how he helped sound the alarm as wildfires spread towards the L.A. County community of Altadena.
Scientists make "jaw-dropping" discovery about Iron Age women in U.K.
Scientists analyzing 2,000-year-old DNA have revealed that a Celtic society in the southern U.K. during the Iron Age was centered around women, a study said.
SpaceX pushes Starship test flight back one day due to weather
If the weather cooperates, the Starship launch will follow the maiden flight of Jeff Bezos' already weather-delayed New Glenn rocket.
What to know about the pink fire retardant being dropped on L.A. wildfires
Aircraft battling fires raging through the Los Angeles area are dropping hundreds of thousands of gallons of hot-pink fire suppressant in a desperate effort to stop the flames.
When will cicadas come back in 2025?
Brood XIV, the second-largest group of periodical cicadas, known for their noisy mass emergence from the ground, will arrive this spring.
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5 men sentenced to death for gang rape and murder of teen
Five men were sentenced to death for the gang rape and murder of a teenager as well as the killing of her father and toddler-aged niece.
Man dubbed the "Truck Stop Serial Killer" convicted in 2007 murder
Former truck driver Bruce Mendenhall has been now been convicted of three murders and is the suspect in several others.
Brothers say Hawaii police framed them for tourist's 1991 murder
Albert "Ian" Schweitzer, who spent over two decades in prison for the killing of Dana Ireland, was released in 2023 based on new evidence.
Idaho murders suspect's lawyers want DNA evidence thrown out
Bryan Kohberger is charged with four counts of murder in the deaths of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves.
Girl killed in Nashville high school shooting
One student was killed and a second was wounded Wednesday when a fellow 17-year-old student opened fire in the cafeteria of Antioch High School in Nashville, Tennessee, according to authorities. The shooter died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. Janet Shamlian has the latest.
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FAA orders investigation into SpaceX Starship failure
A fire in the aft section of SpaceX's Starship trigged the apparent explosion that destroyed the spacecraft, the company says.
What's next for SpaceX?
SpaceX completed its seventh launch of the Starship rocket, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launched its New Glenn rocket into orbit and a NASA astronaut stuck in space went on her first spacewalk in seven months. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks down the latest stories.
SpaceX's Starship spacecraft destroyed in mega rocket launch
Telemetry from the Starship froze just more than 8 minutes after launch from Texas, moments after engines began shutting down.
Details on Blue Origin launch of Glenn rocket
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket was launched Thursday morning in Florida following a three-day delay. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer from the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the launch.
Blue Origin launches New Glenn rocket
Blue Origin launched its New Glenn rocket early Thursday, sending a test satellite into orbit. The mission wasn't a complete success though, as the booster crashed while trying to land on a platform in the Atlantic Ocean.
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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 Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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Trump sued for birthright order
Several states and cities are in court to argue that President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship is unconstitutional. Margaret Stock, immigration attorney, joins CBS News with her take on the court case.
Memo to border officials on asylum
A government memo obtained by CBS News calls for border officials to comply with the Trump administration's orders on deportations without asylum hearings. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Staying safe in dangerous cold weather
Millions of Americans are dealing with dangerous, freezing temperatures this week. Michael George has more on how to stay safe and warm.
2025 Oscar nominees announced
The nominees for the 97th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning. "Entertainment Tonight" co-host Kevin Frazier joined CBS News to go through the list.
What to know about Trump's meme coin
Days before his return to the White House, President Trump and first lady Melania Trump each launched cryptocurrency coins. The combined valuation of the coins reached $9.5 billion on Inauguration Day. Vicky Ge Huang, markets reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joined CBS News to discuss the coins.