Workers find 1,000-year-old mummy while installing pipes
The mummy had gone unnoticed despite urban development in a district where agricultural fields have been converted into working-class neighborhoods.
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Pope Leo XIV's longtime friend describes him
Catholics around the world are welcoming the new head of the church, Pope Leo XIV. The Chicago-born pontiff also spent much of his life in Peru, and is a dual American-Peruvian citizen. Father John Lydon lived in the same community as the pope for 10 years in Peru and attended Villanova together. He joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Pope has Haitian, Louisiana Creole roots
Friday marked the first full day of the papacy under Pope Leo XIV. The new pontiff held Mass with the College of Cardinals at the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City. Anthea Butler, professor and chair of the University of Pennsylvania Department of Religious Studies, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Peru, Chicago celebrate Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV's followers in Peru are reacting to news of his election as many in Chicago, where the pope was born, celebrate the move. Santiago Gómez, a reporter at Latina Noticias, has more from Lima, and CBS Chicago's Vince Gerasole reports from the Vatican.
Who is Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV?
Catholics across the U.S. are celebrating the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first-ever American-born pope. The 69-year-old was born in Chicago and spent a large portion of his life in Peru. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn and Lana Zak have more and Joe Ferullo, CEO and publisher of the National Catholic Reporter, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the pope's background.
Study sheds light on hallucinogenic drug rituals in ancient Peru
Researchers and archaeologists found evidence that a pre-Inca civilization in Peru held exclusive rituals involving a psychedelic drug.
13 security guards kidnapped from a Peruvian gold mine found dead
Much of Peru is awash in a wave of crime that prompted the government to declare a state of emergency last month.
Remains of 5,000-year-old "elite woman" found at former garbage dump
The mummy was found in Aspero, a sacred site within the city of Caral that was a garbage dump for over 30 years until becoming an archaeological site in the 1990s.
Inmate named John Kennedy makes daring escape from prison
A 22-year-old inmate named for the late John F. Kennedy escaped from Peru's most crowded prison, and video of the jailbreak has gone viral.
Tomb filled with skulls, bones of 24 battle victims discovered in Peru
The remains found at the site were wrapped in textiles and buried with honor, researchers said.
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60 Minutes' Ed Bradley met Mario Vargas Llosa in 1989, when the Peruvian author was running for president of Peru. The prolific novelist, who later went on to win the Nobel Prize, has died at the age of 89.
Renowned Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa dies at the age of 89
Mario Vargas Llosa, a Nobel literature laureate who challenged Peru's powerful military in the early 1960s, has died at 89 surrounded by family, his children say.
After singer's murder, Peru declares state of emergency in capital
Paul Flores was shot dead by hitmen who attacked a bus he was riding with bandmates as they left a concert outside Lima, officials said.
Fisherman saved after 94 days adrift at sea
A Peruvian fisherman was rescued after being stranded at sea for 94 days, a navy official said. Maximo Napa, 61, was saved from his small fishing boat Tuesday.
Man found alive after 94 days stranded at sea eating turtles, birds
Maximo Napa was rescued in his small fishing boat after being spotted by an Ecuadoran vessel off the coast of northern Peru.
Journalist shot dead, prosecutor's office bombed in Peru
Gaston Medina previously told the Committee to Protect Journalists he received death threats related to his reporting.
New species, including "blob-headed" fish, identified across world in 2024
Hundreds of new species across the globe were identified by scientists in 2024.
Giant waves kill at least 1 in Ecuador, close ports in Peru
Peru closed 91 of its 121 ports until Jan. 1, authorities said.
Biden attends summit in Peru
President Joe Biden is taking part in the final major international summits of his presidency. On a six-day trip to Latin America, he will be attending meetings of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation in Peru and the G20 summit in Brazil.
Biden says South Korea, Japan alliance is key
President Biden met with South Korea's president and Japan's new prime minister at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. He said cooperation with the allies is integral to countering North Korea and Russia's cooperation. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has more.
Biden to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping
President Biden will attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in South America. During the visit, he will meet with allies and Chinese President Xi Jinping. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more.
Biden's meetings with China's Xi, Trump
President Biden is at the APEC summit in Lima, Peru, where he will meet with China's Xi Jinping. CBS News' Natalie Brand has the latest on the significance of the meeting and more details on President-elect Donald Trump's chat with Mr. Biden.
Next for Biden after Trump meeting
President Biden headed to Peru Thursday for the APEC summit where he is meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. This comes after his meeting with President-elect Donald Trump at the White House. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Video captures moment soccer player killed by lightning strike
A local Peruvian soccer match was called off due to weather, but as players left the field, lighting struck, killing one man and wounding five others.
Ex-Peru President Alberto Fujimori, jailed for human rights abuses, dies at 86
Alberto Fujimori, the former Peruvian president whose decade-long presidency ended in a disgrace of autocratic excess that sent him to prison, has died.
Trump announces 30% tariffs against Mexico, EU to begin on Aug. 1
President Trump announced on social media that he is levying 30% tariffs against Mexico and the European Union. They are set to begin on August 1.
Trump considers greenlighting new funding for Ukraine, sources say
President Trump is weighing new funding for Ukraine for the first time since taking office in January, diplomatic sources told CBS News.
The secret double life of Thomas Crooks, Trump's would-be assassin
A monthslong investigation by CBS News punctures Thomas Crooks' secrecy to reveal the broadest portrait yet of the lonesome young student who tried to kill President Trump.
Some Camp Mystic buildings removed from 100-year flood map by FEMA, records show
The Federal Emergency Management Agency included Camp Mystic in a "Special Flood Hazard Area" in its National Flood Insurance map for Kerr County, Texas, in 2011.
U.S. citizen reportedly killed in the West Bank as dozens die in Gaza
Hospital officials say Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 28 Palestinians in Gaza, including four children.
Iga Swiatek shuts out American Amanda Anisimova in Wimbledon women's final
The game lasted under an hour, for 6-0, 6-0.
Trump judge pick declines to rule out 3rd Trump term, denounce Jan. 6 rioters
Emil Bove declined to rule out the possibility of a third Trump term and did not denounce the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol in a questionnaire submitted to a Senate panel.
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.
Russia warns against forming security alliance targeting North Korea
Russia's foreign minister has warned the U.S., South Korea and Japan against forming a security partnership targeting North Korea.
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Some Camp Mystic buildings removed from 100-year flood map by FEMA, records show
The Federal Emergency Management Agency included Camp Mystic in a "Special Flood Hazard Area" in its National Flood Insurance map for Kerr County, Texas, in 2011.
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.
U.S. citizen reportedly killed in the West Bank as dozens die in Gaza
Hospital officials say Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 28 Palestinians in Gaza, including four children.
About 200 arrested in immigration raids on Southern California farms, feds say
Authorities executed criminal search warrants in Carpinteria and Camarillo, California, on Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security said.
How a young man's brilliance was unlocked by his father's persistence
Viraj Dhanda, a nonspeaking autistic teen, spent the first 14 years of his life trying to learn the basics, until his brilliance was suddenly unlocked by his father with the help of Viraj's right thumb.
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Trump announces 30% tariffs against Mexico, EU to begin on Aug. 1
President Trump announced on social media that he is levying 30% tariffs against Mexico and the European Union. They are set to begin on August 1.
Brazil warns of retaliatory levies against U.S. if Trump imposes 50% tariff
Brazilian President Lula da Silva vowed to trigger Brazil's reciprocity law if negotiations with the U.S. fail.
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.
Recent college graduates face a new obstacle in finding a job: AI
Unemployment is rising among recent college grads as employers turn to artificial intelligence to handle entry-level work.
How Trump's "big, beautiful bill" affects student loans
New law reduces the number of federal student loan repayment options and caps how much individuals can borrow for higher education.
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Trump announces 30% tariffs against Mexico, EU to begin on Aug. 1
President Trump announced on social media that he is levying 30% tariffs against Mexico and the European Union. They are set to begin on August 1.
Trump considers greenlighting new funding for Ukraine, sources say
President Trump is weighing new funding for Ukraine for the first time since taking office in January, diplomatic sources told CBS News.
About 200 arrested in immigration raids on Southern California farms, feds say
Authorities executed criminal search warrants in Carpinteria and Camarillo, California, on Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security said.
Secret Service bolsters security with drones, mobile command posts following Butler
CBS News was taken inside the Secret Service's James J. Rowley Training Center in Laurel, Maryland, to see the agency's newest eyes in the sky, a fleet of military-grade drones that reimagine aerial reconnaissance in a post-Butler era.
David Gergen, adviser to four presidents, dies at 83
David Gergen, a veteran of Washington politics and an adviser to four presidents in a career spanning decades in government, academia and media, has died.
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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.
COVID cases likely rising in half of states, CDC estimates
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
HHS facing billion-dollar backlog of delayed grants after DOGE
Delayed funds include grants for youth homelessness and domestic violence.
CDC finds nearly 1 in 3 youth have prediabetes, but experts question the data
The new federal estimates are spurring concerns about the health of U.S. children — and the way Trump administration health officials are handling research.
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Photos show Kate, the Princess of Wales, others at Wimbledon women's final
American Amanda Anisimova and Poland's Iga Swiatek face each other for the first time at Centre Court.
Ecuador's top drug lord agrees to U.S. extradition after being captured
Adolfo Macias, alias "Fito," was captured in June after escaping from a maximum security prison last year in a jailbreak that sparked a severe wave of gang violence.
Iga Swiatek shuts out American Amanda Anisimova in Wimbledon women's final
The game lasted under an hour, for 6-0, 6-0.
At least 6 killed after Russia launches missile and drone attacks into Ukraine
Russia fired 597 drones and decoys, along with 26 cruise missiles, into Ukraine overnight into Saturday, Ukraine's air force said.
U.S. citizen reportedly killed in the West Bank as dozens die in Gaza
Hospital officials say Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 28 Palestinians in Gaza, including four children.
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Saturday Sessions: Molly Tuttle performs "San Joaquin"
In 2017, Molly Tuttle became the first woman to win the International Bluegrass Music Association's Guitar Player of the Year. Her new album is out next month and shows more of Tuttle's range–from pop to country to rock. Here is Molly Tuttle with "San Joaquin."
Saturday Sessions: Molly Tuttle performs "That's gonna leave a mark"
In 2017, Molly Tuttle became the first woman to win the International Bluegrass Music Association's Guitar Player of the Year. Her new album is out next month and shows more of Tuttle's range–from pop to country to rock. Here is Molly Tuttle with "That's Gonna Leave a Mark."
Meet singer-songwriter Molly Tuttle
In 2017, Molly Tuttle became the first woman to win the International Bluegrass Music Award's Guitar Player of the Year. Her new album is out next month and shows more of Tuttle's range–from pop to country to rock.
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins on Broadway hit "Purpose"
"Purpose," a powerful Broadway family drama about legacy and faith, took home two awards at last month's Tonys. The man behind it, playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, spoke to CBS News.
Comedian Patton Oswalt shares nostalgia behind audio-only special
Patton Oswalt spoke with "CBS Mornings" about his new project "Black Coffee and Ice Water," how it discusses life with a teenager and his daughter's reaction to his work.
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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.
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.
Musk says Grok is coming to Tesla vehicles
Elon Musk said his AI chatbot Grok is coming to Tesla vehicles by next week, just days after the bot unleashed an antisemitic rant on his social media platform X. The announcement also came after Musk unveiled the latest iteration of the chatbot called Grok 4. Bloomberg News technology editor Sarah Frier joins CBS News to discuss.
Indeed, Glassdoor to lay off 1,300 workers as AI shakes up job searches
As AI barrels into the workplace, job search firms like Indeed and Glassdoor are replacing workers with the technology.
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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.
The stories behind history's most haunting shipwrecks
From the Clotilda to the Titanic, archaeologist James Delgado shares insights from his 50-year career.
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Ecuador's top drug lord agrees to U.S. extradition after being captured
Adolfo Macias, alias "Fito," was captured in June after escaping from a maximum security prison last year in a jailbreak that sparked a severe wave of gang violence.
Corey Comperatore's sister tragedy in Butler
Corey Comperatore's sister, Kelly Comperatore Meeder, is speaking out a year after her brother was killed during an assassination attempt against then-candidate Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, during a 2024 campaign event. CBS News' Jennifer Borrasso and Scott MacFarlane report.
"Personal revenge" likely motive in mayor's murder, police say
Mayor Francisco Martinez was arrested in 2015 for allegedly trying to kill a daughter's boyfriend with a machete, police said.
Father kills teen daughter over her TikTok account, police say
According to police, investigators said the father killed his 16-year-old daughter "for honor" and the victim's family initially tried to portray the murder as a suicide.
Possible breakthrough in search for dozens allegedly killed by rogue cops
Fifteen police officers are under investigation over a spate of mysterious disappearances in 2022 in the country's huge cockfighting industry.
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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.
Fireball seen as meteorite streaks through sky over Georgia and South Carolina
The American Meteor Society said it received more than 160 reports of a fireball sighting from observers in Georgia and South Carolina.
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"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.
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Los Angeles street artist Retna, born Marquis Lewis, found his own way to help a family who lost their home in the Palisades wildfires.
Saturday Sessions: Molly Tuttle performs "San Joaquin"
In 2017, Molly Tuttle became the first woman to win the International Bluegrass Music Association's Guitar Player of the Year. Her new album is out next month and shows more of Tuttle's range–from pop to country to rock. Here is Molly Tuttle with "San Joaquin."
Saturday Sessions: Molly Tuttle performs "That's gonna leave a mark"
In 2017, Molly Tuttle became the first woman to win the International Bluegrass Music Association's Guitar Player of the Year. Her new album is out next month and shows more of Tuttle's range–from pop to country to rock. Here is Molly Tuttle with "That's Gonna Leave a Mark."
Meet singer-songwriter Molly Tuttle
In 2017, Molly Tuttle became the first woman to win the International Bluegrass Music Award's Guitar Player of the Year. Her new album is out next month and shows more of Tuttle's range–from pop to country to rock.
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.