PETA suggests 3D hologram for Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day is just around the corner, and PETA is again trying to offer up an alternative to Punxsutawney Phil. "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil has the story.
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Piglet gets a new chance at life
Just before Easter, a piglet fell off the truck that was transporting him to be fattened for slaughter. PETA then teamed up with "Babe" actor James Cromwell to bring the piglet to an animal sanctuary, where he can live out his days surrounded by rescued animals.
HelloFresh accused of using coconut milk gained from monkey labor
PETA investigators allege animals were chained, whipped and forced to spend long hours picking fruit in Thailand.
Graphic content: Undercover video filmed by PETA shows gruesome treatment of alligators and crocodiles, who are stunned with a bolt gun but sometimes still alive as they are skinned with box cutters
Graphic content: Undercover video filmed by PETA shows gruesome treatment of alligators and crocodiles, who are stunned with a bolt gun but sometimes still alive as they are skinned with box cutters.
Actor super-glues himself in Starbucks protest
"Succession" actor James Cromwell super-glued himself to a Starbucks counter in New York City as part of PETA's protest over the company's extra charge for vegan milk options.
Horses rounded up in drought-stricken West
As a megadrought ravages the West, animal rights advocates and the Bureau of Land Managment are at odds over how to deal with a rising population of wild horses that live and graze on public lands. National Geographic's wildlife reporter Natasha Daly joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the details.
Teacher accused of feeding puppy to turtle
A junior high biology teacher in the small eastern Idaho town of Preston is under investigation by school and law enforcement officials after what school district officials called a "regrettable circumstance" involving biological specimens. Robert Crosland is accused of feeding a live puppy to a snapping turtle in front of students, sparking a statement from PETA.
Nick Dietz compiles some of the latest and greatest viral videos
Nick Dietz compiles some of the latest and greatest viral videos, including the excited reaction of a pro skateboarder's son as he nails his first trick and an NFL player experiencing what it's like to be a dog locked in a hot car. To see these videos in their entirety, click HERE.
The animal rights group PETA obtained video from the National Institutes of Health showing these lab studies on rhesus monkeys
The animal rights group PETA obtained video from the National Institutes of Health showing these lab studies on rhesus monkeys. The research, taped several years ago, was intended to test the impact of early childhood trauma on psychological development.
France planning to ban wild animals from traveling circuses
"It is time to open a new era in our relationship with these [wild] animals," France's ecological transition minister said.
Retailers nix coconut milk from suppliers using monkey labor
Animal activist group PETA says undercover investigation found chained macaque monkeys forced into manual labor.
Another horse dies at SoCal race track
A 9-year-old horse was euthanized Sunday after suffering a leg injury at Santa Anita park. The horse's death marks the third in nine days. Now animal rights groups like People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals are calling for races to be suspended.
Canada Goose pledges to no longer use virgin fur
As part of a new pledge to commit to operating sustainably, the company will use reclaimed fur for their products starting in 2022.
SeaWorld trainers will no longer ride dolphins at theme parks
Animal theme park operator contends decision "not influenced in any way by the actions of ill-informed activists."
PETA calls for Punxsutawney Phil to retire: "It's no kind of life"
The animal rights group recommends replacing him with a robot groundhog that could "actually predict the weather."
Florida school uses synthetic frogs for science class dissection
The synthetic frogs can be reused again and again, unlike the frogs currently killed every year for dissection.
PETA urges University of Georgia to retire bulldog mascot
The animal rights organization shared a video of the pup inside a doghouse during a recent rainy game.
Queen Elizabeth II is going fur-free
Her Majesty's official dresser reveals the introduction of faux-fur to the Queen's wardrobe amid shifting opinions on pelts
Actor James Cromwell arrested during PETA protest at Texas A&M
The protest aimed to end the use of dogs for medical research
PETA slams Jared Kushner as "rich pest" in billboard
Kushner is pictured laying atop a pile of cash next to a photo of a rat PETA dubs the "poor guy just trying to survive"
London Zoo defends its late-night parties amid protests
Activists say noisy visitors and too much alcohol put some of the zoo's 19,000 animals at risk
3rd horse in 9 days dies at Southern California race track
The latest horse to be put down was Kochees, a 9-year-old gelding, after suffering a leg injury during a race Sunday
PETA wants you to stop saying "bring home the bacon"
Instead of "bring home the bacon," the animal rights group suggests saying "bring home the bagels" instead
CoverGirl "cruelty free," with no more animal testing
Owner Coty announces move as California readies ban on cosmetic products and ingredients tested on animals starting in 2020
Dog rescued from flooding
An abandoned dog anxiously paces across a porch surrounded by Florence's floodwaters, when someone from PETA finally arrives to rescue him. His reaction is all heart.
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Trump says Strait of Hormuz deadline delayed amid talks with Iran
As Iran threatens to mine the entire Persian Gulf, Trump says his deadline for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen is postponed amid negotiations with Tehran.
2 pilots killed as plane and fire-rescue truck collide at LaGuardia Airport
Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night when an arriving Air Canada Express plane and fire and rescue vehicle collided, authorities said.
ICE agents deployed to some U.S. airports as TSA lines stretch for hours
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
Trump postpones strikes on Iran's power plants, but Iran denies talks
Iranian state media said there was no "direct or indirect communication" with President Trump.
Listen Live: Supreme Court hears arguments over late-arriving mail ballots
The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a Mississippi law that allows ballots that are postmarked by but received up to five days after Election Day to be counted.
Suspected hate crime as 4 Jewish group ambulances set ablaze in London
Police in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime after vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire early Monday morning.
Dow jumps more than 1,000 points after Trump delays Iran ultimatum
Crude oil prices also dropped after President Trump said the administration had held "good and productive" peace talks with Iran.
Senate advances Markwayne Mullin's nomination for DHS secretary
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Trump administration says it's ready to deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia
The Trump administration has asked a federal judge to dissolve her order preventing ICE from deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia.
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OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies of cancer at 43
The reclusive billionaire bought a majority stake in OnlyFans in 2018, growing the site into a major adult content platform.
ICE agents deployed to some U.S. airports as TSA lines stretch for hours
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
Listen Live: Supreme Court hears arguments over late-arriving mail ballots
The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a Mississippi law that allows ballots that are postmarked by but received up to five days after Election Day to be counted.
Dow jumps more than 1,000 points after Trump delays Iran ultimatum
Crude oil prices also dropped after President Trump said the administration had held "good and productive" peace talks with Iran.
2 pilots killed as plane and fire-rescue truck collide at LaGuardia Airport
Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night when an arriving Air Canada Express plane and fire and rescue vehicle collided, authorities said.
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OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies of cancer at 43
The reclusive billionaire bought a majority stake in OnlyFans in 2018, growing the site into a major adult content platform.
Dow jumps more than 1,000 points after Trump delays Iran ultimatum
Crude oil prices also dropped after President Trump said the administration had held "good and productive" peace talks with Iran.
Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
CBS News Radio to shut down after nearly a century of broadcasting
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Getting ready to fly? Here are 3 ways to track TSA wait times.
Security lines are stretching up to 2 hours at some airports amid TSA staffing shortages. Here's how to check wait times before you leave.
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Trump postpones strikes on Iran's power plants, but Iran denies talks
Iranian state media said there was no "direct or indirect communication" with President Trump.
ICE agents deployed to some U.S. airports as TSA lines stretch for hours
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
Listen Live: Supreme Court hears arguments over late-arriving mail ballots
The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a Mississippi law that allows ballots that are postmarked by but received up to five days after Election Day to be counted.
Officials scramble to carry out Trump's directive on ICE agents at airports
President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue to worsen.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte join Margaret Brennan.
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More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Complex procedure saves officer with chest pain, heart condition
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
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Police find $12 million worth of cocaine on smuggling boat off Puerto Rico
Cocaine with an estimated value of $12 million has been seized off the north coast of Puerto Rico, authorities said.
Trump postpones strikes on Iran's power plants, but Iran denies talks
Iranian state media said there was no "direct or indirect communication" with President Trump.
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Trump says Strait of Hormuz deadline delayed amid talks with Iran
As Iran threatens to mine the entire Persian Gulf, Trump says his deadline for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen is postponed amid negotiations with Tehran.
Suspected hate crime as 4 Jewish group ambulances set ablaze in London
Police in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime after vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire early Monday morning.
Cuba begins to restore electricity after nationwide power grid collapse
Cuba has begun restarting its power grid after another nationwide blackout left millions without electricity.
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Patrick Ball on medical drama "The Pitt"
"The Pitt" star Patrick Ball tells "CBS Mornings" he had been auditioning since 2013 and didn't think his acting dreams were "ever going to happen" when he was cast in the medical drama. He also opens up about how the series is personal for him.
Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
In 2005, the "Friends" star played Valerine Cherish, a washed-up sitcom actress, in the HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback.
Extended interview: Lisa Kudrow
In this web exclusive, Emmy-winning actress Lisa Kudrow talks with Tracy Smith about "Friends," and her HBO show "The Comeback."
Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
"Friends" star Lisa Kudrow played a washed-up sitcom actress, Valerie Cherish, in the 2005 HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and then returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback for a third season. Kudrow talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her love for playing Phoebe Buffay; her aptitude for "cringe comedy"; and how she found solace following the death of "Friends" castmate Matthew Perry.
Chef Ruthie Rogers on the comforts of food and conversation
The River Cafe in London has had a Michelin star since the late 1990s, thanks to co-founder, owner, acclaimed chef and podcaster Ruthie Rogers, whose new book, "Table 4 at the River Cafe," celebrates conversations and comfort food.
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Ways to cut down on pet care expenses
The cost of care for your pet is rising with one study finding that one in five pet owners carry at least $2,000 in pet-related debt. But there are ways to cut down on pet expenses. Ash-har Quraishi explains.
How iNaturalist app users have fun while aiding science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss - and, as Martha Stewart discovers, it's fun!
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.
How a fun nature app aids science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
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How a fun nature app aids science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
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Suspected hate crime as 4 Jewish group ambulances set ablaze in London
Police in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime after vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire early Monday morning.
Fentanyl found inside Barbies sold at Missouri discount store, police say
Police found that five Barbie packages containing fentanyl were sold. They have all been recovered.
Couple on unusual activity at neighbor's home: "I think they finally killed him"
When Gary Herbst, described by his Minnesota neighbors as confrontational, disappeared on July 8, 2013, it appeared he walked out on his wife and teenage son. Years later, a startling discovery would confirm what neighbors thought they might have witnessed.
Wife of Joseph Duggar charged with child endangerment after his arrest
Kendra Duggar was charged with multiple misdemeanors a day after husband Joseph Duggar's arrest.
5 more defendants plead guilty in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme
Five people who were charged in connection to the Feeding Our Future scheme pleaded guilty to wire fraud this week.
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Artemis II back on launch pad for moon mission
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
Possible meteorite crashes into Houston area home, officials say
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
Eileen Collins on breaking barriers in space
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.
Repaired moon rocket heads back to launch pad for April 1 liftoff
After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
Video shows meteor streaking across the sky
A meteoroid was spotted streaking across the sky in 10 states. In some areas, there was also a loud boom, similar to an explosion. NASA says the meteor, which was traveling 45,000 mph in the sky, fragmented - causing the bright fireball and loud boom.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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 Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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How paying NCAA athletes has changed the game
College athletes have been allowed to financially benefit from their name, image and likeness since 2021. Nearly five years later, the athletics landscape looks completely different. Joe Nocera, a senior editor and writer for The Free Press, joins with more. The Free Press is a Paramount publication.
Trump claims talks with Iran went "perfectly"
President Trump said Monday that the U.S. is holding talks with Iran after they apparently asked to make a deal. This comes as the war in the Middle East continues.
Latest on oil prices as Iran war roars on
Oil prices continue to fluctuate as the war in Iran continues and as the Strait of Hormuz's security remains in peril. MarketWatch's Joy Wiltermuth joins CBS News with more.
ICE agents are being deployed to airports
President Trump ordered ICE agents to help TSA officers at U.S. airports. CBS News' Skyler Henry and Camilo Montoya-Galvez report.
Details on Iran war, Trump halts some attacks
President Trump announced a halt to attacks against power plants and Iran's energy infrastructure due to apparent movement in talks with Tehran. CBS News' Chris Livesay and Cristian Benavides report.