Girl, 10, becomes youngest person certified to prepare poisonous fish
Fifth grader Karin Tabira passed a test that means she is now certified to slice and gut the poisonous fish for consumption.
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Author charged in husband's poisoning death heads back to court
Kouri Richins faces several felony charges for allegedly killing her husband Eric with a lethal dose of fentanyl in 2022.
Bangkok hotel deaths appear to be mass poisoning over bad investment
Officials say traces of cyanide were found on 6 people found dead in a Bangkok hotel, with one suspected of murdering the others.
Boeing workers go on strike after overwhelming vote to reject contract
The walkout is another setback for the aviation giant whose reputation and finances were already being battered.
Putin warns West not to lift long-range missile restrictions on Ukraine
"If this decision is made, it will mean nothing less than the direct participation of NATO countries, the United States, and European countries," Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
Longtime Mexican drug cartel leader pleads not guilty in New York
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada said he was forcibly kidnapped and brought to the U.S. by another fugitive cartel leader, Joaquín Guzmán López.
South Carolina justices refuse to stop state's first execution in 13 years
The decision keeps on track the planned execution of Freddie Owens on Sept. 20 at the Broad River Correctional Institution in Columbia.
N. Korea gives rare peek at uranium enrichment site; Kim calls for more nukes
North Korea offered a rare glimpse into a facility to produce weapons-grade uranium as state media reported leader Kim Jong Un called for "exponentially" more nuclear weapons.
Unruly passenger ordered to pay for fuel after flight diverted
The Australian man has been charged over $11,000 USD after forcing his 2023 flight to return to Perth.
Cooler temperatures help firefighters battle California blazes
Wildfires in California have already burned nearly three times as much acreage than during all of 2023.
Germany responds to Trump's debate comments
Germany took to social media to rebut comments made by former President Donald Trump during the presidential debate Tuesday about the country's renewable energy industry.
FDA approves Apple AirPods Pro 2 to be used as hearing aids
Tech giant's latest AirPods will soon function as hearing aids for people with mild to moderate hearing loss.
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United will offer free in-flight Wi-Fi after signing deal with Starlink
United Airlines will offer free Wi-Fi after signing deal with Elon Musk's Starlink to provide more reliable connectivity in the air.
Competing abortion rights measures can appear on Nebraska ballot, high court rules
The Nebraska Supreme Court has ruled that competing measures that would expand or limit abortion rights can appear on the November ballot.
South Carolina justices refuse to stop state's first execution in 13 years
The decision keeps on track the planned execution of Freddie Owens on Sept. 20 at the Broad River Correctional Institution in Columbia.
Putin warns West not to lift long-range missile restrictions on Ukraine
"If this decision is made, it will mean nothing less than the direct participation of NATO countries, the United States, and European countries," Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
FDA approves Apple AirPods Pro 2 to be used as hearing aids
Tech giant's latest AirPods will soon function as hearing aids for people with mild to moderate hearing loss.
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United will offer free in-flight Wi-Fi after signing deal with Starlink
United Airlines will offer free Wi-Fi after signing deal with Elon Musk's Starlink to provide more reliable connectivity in the air.
FDA approves Apple AirPods Pro 2 to be used as hearing aids
Tech giant's latest AirPods will soon function as hearing aids for people with mild to moderate hearing loss.
Boeing workers go on strike after overwhelming vote to reject contract
Machinists at Boeing have gone on strike, another setback for the aviation giant whose reputation and finances were already being battered.
Social media fuels fentanyl crisis by providing easy access to drug dealers
Experts, law enforcement and children's advocates say companies like Snap, TikTok and Meta are not doing enough to keep children safe.
Navient banned from federal student loan servicing
Company to pay $120 million in fines and compensation to borrowers harmed by its practices.
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Competing abortion rights measures can appear on Nebraska ballot, high court rules
The Nebraska Supreme Court has ruled that competing measures that would expand or limit abortion rights can appear on the November ballot.
Putin warns West not to lift long-range missile restrictions on Ukraine
"If this decision is made, it will mean nothing less than the direct participation of NATO countries, the United States, and European countries," Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
Harris bolsters White House and campaign staffing as race enters final stretch
A growing press and communications team continues to build out at Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware.
Germany responds to Donald Trump's debate comments
Germany took to social media to rebut comments made by former President Donald Trump during the presidential debate Tuesday about the country's renewable energy industry.
Uvalde school shooting report reveals border officers couldn't access key tools
A federal internal report found CBP officers who arrived at the scene of the Uvalde school shooting were unable to access important tools to aid their response.
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FDA approves Apple AirPods Pro 2 to be used as hearing aids
Tech giant's latest AirPods will soon function as hearing aids for people with mild to moderate hearing loss.
Steward Health Care CEO faces contempt vote
A vote is expected next week to hold Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre in contempt of Congress after he refused to appear at a hearing this week despite being subpoenaed to testify. This follows a nearly two-year CBS News investigation into how private equity investors and de la Torre siphoned hundreds of millions of dollars from Steward hospitals. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Social media fuels fentanyl crisis by providing easy access to drug dealers
Experts, law enforcement and children's advocates say companies like Snap, TikTok and Meta are not doing enough to keep children safe.
High levels of lead found in 12 cinnamon brands. List to avoid.
A third of the cinnamon powders and spice mixtures tested yielded alarming results, advocacy group's study finds.
Doctors more likely to perform unnecessary C-sections on Black moms, study says
A new report uncovered a disturbing racial disparity when it comes to C-sections, with doctors being more likely to perform them on Black mothers.
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Mysterious 9-day seismic event triggered by 650-foot tsunami
A tsunami stemming from a landslide was behind a surprising seismic event last year that shook the earth for nine days, researchers said.
Putin warns West not to lift long-range missile restrictions on Ukraine
"If this decision is made, it will mean nothing less than the direct participation of NATO countries, the United States, and European countries," Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
Unruly passenger ordered to pay for fuel after flight diverted
The Australian man has been charged over $11,000 USD after forcing his 2023 flight to return to Perth.
Prison chief shot dead as she drove, 2nd such killing this month
Maria Daniela Icaza's death comes just days after the head of another prison was killed in Ecuador.
N. Korea gives rare peek at uranium enrichment site; Kim calls for more nukes
North Korea offered a rare glimpse into a facility to produce weapons-grade uranium as state media reported leader Kim Jong Un called for "exponentially" more nuclear weapons.
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Book excerpt: "Something Lost, Something Gained" by Hillary Rodham Clinton
In her revealing new memoir, the former first lady, senator and secretary of state writes of how – as in a Joni Mitchell song – she has looked at life and love "from both sides now."
Kelsey Grammer on playing Frasier Crane
Kelsey Grammer marks 40 years since he first portrayed Dr. Frasier Crane, winning four Emmys along the way. The iconic actor joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the return of "Frasier" for season two on Paramount+ and what fans can expect.
Book excerpt: "Connie: A Memoir" by Connie Chung
The veteran journalist writes about a four-decade career in which she broke barriers as an Asian-American woman in the male-dominated field of broadcast news.
Cardi B welcomes 3rd baby with Offset, weeks after filing for divorce
The rap superstar posted several photos of herself in the hospital cradling her new baby daughter Thursday on Instagram.
Sylvester Stallone on role in "Tulsa King"
Legendary actor Sylvester Stallone talks about his latest role as a New York gangster in the Paramount+ hit series "Tulsa King." Stallone reveals why this character was the missing piece in his career and what it's like to share the screen with his daughter.
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United will offer free in-flight Wi-Fi after signing deal with Starlink
United Airlines will offer free Wi-Fi after signing deal with Elon Musk's Starlink to provide more reliable connectivity in the air.
FDA approves Apple AirPods Pro 2 to be used as hearing aids
Tech giant's latest AirPods will soon function as hearing aids for people with mild to moderate hearing loss.
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.
Microsoft says service issues "fully resolved" after outage shuts down systems
More than 20,000 users of Microsoft 365 tools alone reported issues accessing systems on Thursday morning in apparent software outage.
Apple's new AirPods double as a hearing aid. Here's what to know.
Can Apple's AirPods make hearing aids cool? Experts say they could help destigmatize hearing loss.
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Mysterious 9-day seismic event triggered by 650-foot tsunami
A tsunami stemming from a landslide was behind a surprising seismic event last year that shook the earth for nine days, researchers said.
Polaris Dawn crew conducts first all-civilian spacewalk
The spacewalkers tested new SpaceX-designed pressure suits that could eventually be used by civilian astronauts on the moon and Mars.
California crews battle high temps, Line Fire
Record-high temperatures have hit several areas of California, Arizona and Oregon since Friday, extending the fire season and creating drier conditions that make wildfires spread faster. The Line Fire in Southern California has grown past 21,000 acres, roughly half the size of Washington, D.C. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
Transistor issue resolved, NASA clears way for Europa Clipper launch
The Europa Clipper remains on track for launch Oct. 10 to study Jupiter's icy moon Europa, where a vast ocean lurks beneath an icy crust.
The Climate Election: Maternal health & pregnancy
For those who are pregnant, extreme heat isn't just uncomfortable. Studies show it can lead to serious complications for them and their unborn child, including pre-term births, miscarriages and stillbirths, and even increase the likelihood of one of the leading causes of death of pregnant women in the U.S. — homicide. Here's what to know.
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Longtime Mexican drug cartel leader pleads not guilty in New York
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada said he was forcibly kidnapped and brought to the U.S. by another fugitive cartel leader, Joaquín Guzmán López.
South Carolina justices refuse to stop state's first execution in 13 years
The decision keeps on track the planned execution of Freddie Owens on Sept. 20 at the Broad River Correctional Institution in Columbia.
$6 million settlement over death of inmate suit said couldn't pay $1,000 bail
An Arkansas county and a health provider have agreed to a $6 million settlement with the family of a man who died from dehydration and malnutrition while being held in jail, a lawyer for the family says.
Prison chief shot dead as she drove, 2nd such killing this month
Maria Daniela Icaza's death comes just days after the head of another prison was killed in Ecuador.
Bryan Kohberger's trial for Idaho student murders moved to Boise
The Idaho Supreme Court's order stated that all proceedings in the case be moved from Latah County, where the University of Idaho is located, to Ada County.
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What's next after SpaceX Polaris spacewalk?
The four members of the SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew made history Thursday as they completed the first privately financed spacewalk in history. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew completes spacewalk
The first private commercial spacewalk in history was completed Thursday morning by the SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew. The four-person mission was led by billionaire tech CEO Jared Isaacman and lasted about two hours. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
SpaceX Polaris Dawn's first private spacewalk
SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Crew executed the first ever private spacewalk Thursday morning. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
SpaceX crew performs historic spacewalk
A SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts performed the first-ever commercial spacewalk Thursday morning. It is the first time a company, not a government space program, has performed a spacewalk.
Polaris Dawn crew conducts first all-civilian spacewalk
The spacewalkers tested new SpaceX-designed pressure suits that could eventually be used by civilian astronauts on the moon and Mars.
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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.
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Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
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Harris widens lead against Trump in new poll
In a new Reuters-Ipsos poll, Vice President Kamala Harris is polling ahead of former President Donald Trump by five points after their first presidential debate. Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and Democratic strategist Joel Payne have more analysis.
Justin Timberlake back in court for DWI case
Justin Timberlake is back in court Friday and is expected to enter into a plea deal over his driving while intoxicated case. CBS News New York reporter Carolyn Gusoff has more.
Putin warns U.S., NATO over Ukraine missiles
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a warning to the U.S. and its NATO allies about potentially allowing Ukraine to fire Western-supplied long-range missiles at Russia. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Senate report on Trump shooting coming soon
A new Senate report on this summer's assassination attempt against Donald Trump could be released as soon as next week. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
California wildfires force evacuations
Thousands of people in California still can't return to their homes as firefighters battle wildfires causing dangerous smoky conditions. CBS News Los Angeles reporter Rick Montanez has the latest on the firefighting efforts.