Teens rescued after days in snowstorm: "Convinced we were going to die"
"I can tell you these kids should have been dead," the sheriff said after the hikers were rescued by helicopter.
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Some Californians still trapped in by snow
Some residents in mountain areas of California are pleading for help after a powerful winter storm brought heavy snow and left them stranded in their homes for days without power and dwindling essential supplies. Joy Benedict has the details.
Veteran awarded Medal of Honor 58 years late
Paris Davis, one of the first Black officers of the Green Berets, was nominated for a Medal of Honor after risking his own life and saving three men in 1965. However, his paperwork vanished, and it took a decades-long fight to finally get him the award. Catherine Herridge reports.
Massive fire rips through Hong Kong skyscraper
A large fire broke out at a 42-story Hong Kong skyscraper under construction Thursday, also spreading to nearby buildings. The cause is under investigation.
Snowed-in Californians stranded in their homes
In the aftermath of two powerful back-to-back storms which pummeled California, many residents in mountain areas have been stranded in their homes for days because of the heavy snow. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has also declared a state of emergency. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Dog rescued from Turkey earthquake rubble 3 weeks after disaster
Rescue workers have saved hundreds of cats, dogs, rabbits and birds from debris in the decimated city of Antakya.
Buffalo firefighter killed battling large blaze
A firefighter was killed while battling a fire in a three-story building in downtown Buffalo, New York, on Wednesday. The fire was initially smoldering, before a backdraft appeared to cause an explosion, officials said.
Heinz wants to help man who survived weeks at sea buy a boat
The company says it's on a mission to #FindTheKetchupBoatGuy to give Elvis Francois a new boat complete with navigational technology to "avoid another disaster in the future."
Mine collapse leaves at least 2 dead, more than 50 missing in China
China has seen a slew of deadly industrial and construction accidents in recent months as a result of poor safety training, weak regulation and corrupt officials.
"Risky" search planned for plane feared down near active volcano crater
An aerial search team spotted suspected wreckage of the small plane about 1,150 feet from the crater of Mayon Volcano.
Syrian family rescued from quake rubble
The massive earthquakes in Turkey flattened an apartment complex in the small town of Harem, in the rebel-held Idlib province, where over 1,000 people had been living. Imtiaz Tyab met one of the few survivors.
Woman killed, boy injured in 90-feet fall into Niagara Gorge
The "investigation is still ongoing at this time, but we don't believe it was an accident," New York State Park Police Capt. Chris Rola said.
Syrian siblings saved in rubble of earthquake
Imtiaz Tyab has the story of two Syrian siblings who miraculously survived devastating earthquakes. They were trapped under rubble while their parents perished.
Soccer team captain from Thai cave rescue dies in U.K.
Duangpetch Promthep was the captain of the Wild Boars soccer team, and he got a scholarship to study in England after the ordeal.
Syrians feel "forgotten yet again" after quake
"We knew the situation was going to be bad — but it's horrendous": CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab crossed into northern Syria where people are digging through the rubble with their bare hands trying to recover "whoever they can" following the earthquake that killed 35,000 there and and in neighboring Turkey.
Rescue efforts wind down, focus turns to keeping quake survivors alive
As the death toll approached 40,000, there was hope that more aid might finally reach survivors in war-torn Syria with border crossings being opened.
Newborn and mother rescued after Turkey quake
Four days after disastrous earthquakes hit Turkey, rescuers were finally able to save a 10-day-old infant and his mother — 90 hours after their building collapsed on top of them.
Earthquake survivors face freezing conditions
More than 22,000 people have been confirmed dead after a massive earthquake struck Turkey and Syria on Monday. Rescue workers are racing to find more survivors in the rubble. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio discussed how conditions on the ground could lead to a second humanitarian disaster.
Cold leaves earthquake survivors facing a "secondary disaster"
The U.S. government's international aid agency has promised $85 million in help for the quake victims, but the "window is closing to find survivors."
U.S. ambassador to Turkey on quake efforts
The death toll continues to rise after the massive earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria. U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Jeff Flake joins CBS News to discuss the American response to the disaster.
For some Turkey and Syria quake victims, help isn't coming fast enough
"I know they're alive but there's no one to rescue them," said one desperate man, listening to his family's pleas for help from under the rubble.
Mystery night divers vanish after rescue near key energy infrastructure
Polish authorities are investigating after the men, who were let go, offered an "unnatural" explanation for their late-night dive in rough seas.
Adrift sailor survives 24 days at sea with ketchup and seasonings
The 47-year-old man accidentally drifted from St. Maarten in the Caribbean last month and ended up near Colombia with only a couple of condiments on board to help him survive.
Good Samaritan rescues blizzard victim
A Buffalo woman rescued a stranger who is developmentally disabled during a blizzard on Christmas Eve. David Begnaud has more.
Sister thanks woman for saving brother from blizzard
During a recent blizzard in Buffalo, New York, a woman saved a stranger, who is developmentally disabled, from the cold. The rescued man's sister recently visited the woman's house to see where her brother was treated like family. David Begnaud shares more.
Is Trump's $1.7+ billion "anti-weaponization fund" legal? Experts weigh in.
The new fund to provide payouts to those who say the legal system was "weaponized" against them raised immediate questions about its legality, implementation and enforcement.
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Iran mulls latest U.S. proposal as Trump says war is in "final stages"
Iran says it's considering the latest U.S. peace offer, as President Trump says he's willing to wait "a couple of days" for a response.
Atlantic hurricane season is coming up. Here's what NOAA predicts.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
DNC releases long-awaited autopsy on 2024 election
The Democratic National Committee released a long-awaited autopsy on the 2024 election that party chair Ken Martin has kept under wraps for months.
Tennessee stops execution after failing to find vein for lethal drugs
Tennessee called off the planned execution of Tony Carruthers on Thursday, his attorney said.
Feeding Our Future fraud ringleader Aimee Bock sentenced to 41+ years
Aimee Bock, the convicted ringleader of the $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme in Minnesota, was sentenced to more than 40 years in prison on Thursday.
Trump postponing AI executive order "because I didn't like what I was seeing"
President Trump said he doesn't want to "do anything that's going to get in the way" of leading the world on the technology.
Colbert hosts "The Late Show" one last time tonight as franchise ends
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
U.S.-bound flight diverted over passenger from Congo amid Ebola restrictions
An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit was forced to divert to Montreal due to U.S. flight restrictions linked to the Ebola outbreak.
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Zelenskyy confirmed his most famous quote. I got pushback for reporting it.
Whether Zelenskyy had in fact uttered the line "I need ammunition — not a ride" was disputed by the Biden administration when I reported it. Now, the Ukrainian leader has confirmed he said it.
House bill would ban use of federal money for DOJ's "anti-weaponization" fund
GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi introduced a bill to ban the use of federal money for paying out claims under the Justice Department's new "anti-weaponization" fund.
Consumers are still spending, but cracks are starting to show
Shoppers continue to open their pocketbooks, boosting retailers like Walmart, even as inflation jumps to its highest level in three years.
7th and 8th judges rebuff Justice Dept.'s attempts to get voter rolls from states
The Justice Department has sued 30 states and Washington, D.C., in an effort to gain access to their complete voter registration lists.
"Arc de Trump" design plan approved, without lions on the base
The commissioners, all appointed by Trump, acted despite overwhelming public opposition to the 250-foot arch.
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Consumers are still spending, but cracks are starting to show
Shoppers continue to open their pocketbooks, boosting retailers like Walmart, even as inflation jumps to its highest level in three years.
Summer air travel could be rough. Here's how travelers can prepare.
A new report finds that on-time flight arrivals are at their worst level since 2014, with fuel costs and weather adding to summer travel risks.
Record 274 climbers scale Nepal's side of Mount Everest in single day
A record 274 climbers scaled the Nepal side of Mount Everest in a single day, officials said. They took advantage of clear weather.
World Cup expected to generate more in sports bets than the Super Bowl
Americans are expected to wager more than $3 billion amid the expansion of legalized sports betting in the U.S.
These are retirees' 5 biggest financial fears
Retirees say inflation, health care costs and market volatility are threatening their financial security.
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Zelenskyy confirmed his most famous quote. I got pushback for reporting it.
Whether Zelenskyy had in fact uttered the line "I need ammunition — not a ride" was disputed by the Biden administration when I reported it. Now, the Ukrainian leader has confirmed he said it.
House bill would ban use of federal money for DOJ's "anti-weaponization" fund
GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi introduced a bill to ban the use of federal money for paying out claims under the Justice Department's new "anti-weaponization" fund.
7th and 8th judges rebuff Justice Dept.'s attempts to get voter rolls from states
The Justice Department has sued 30 states and Washington, D.C., in an effort to gain access to their complete voter registration lists.
Congress delays reconciliation votes amid GOP opposition to new DOJ fund
The House and Senate will both leave Washington for their Memorial Day recess without voting on a reconciliation package to fund federal immigration agencies.
Trump postponing AI executive order "because I didn't like what I was seeing"
President Trump said he doesn't want to "do anything that's going to get in the way" of leading the world on the technology.
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U.S. doctor with Ebola feared he "wasn't going to make it" before evacuation
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with the missionary group Serge in Congo when he was infected with Ebola.
Is "fibermaxxing" good for your health?
Health and fitness influencers are pushing people to consume more fiber. Keri Glassman, Nutritious Life founder and CEO, joins with her take.
Vanessa Trump announces cancer diagnosis
Vanessa Trump announced on Instagram that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is working with her doctors on a treatment plan.
Noah Wyle's push to help healthcare workers
Noah Wyle, who stars in HBO's "The Pitt," joins "CBS Mornings" with Dr. Elisabeth Potter to discuss their push to improve mental health and quality of life for healthcare workers.
Deadly measles outbreak in Bangladesh fuels concern over risks for U.S.
A CBS News medical correspondent and doctor says her "biggest concern for the World Cup is actually measles. It's not hantavirus, it is not Ebola."
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U.S. doctor with Ebola feared he "wasn't going to make it" before evacuation
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with the missionary group Serge in Congo when he was infected with Ebola.
Divers killed in Maldives cave may have taken wrong tunnel: "No way out"
Finnish divers found the Italians in a corridor with a dead end inside the cave complex, Italy's la Repubblica daily reported.
Ukraine ups security as Russia holds nuclear strike drills with Belarus
Russia says "nuclear munitions" sent to Belarus for joint drills in the country that Moscow used as a launchpad for its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Record 274 climbers scale Nepal's side of Mount Everest in single day
A record 274 climbers scaled the Nepal side of Mount Everest in a single day, officials said. They took advantage of clear weather.
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Iran mulls latest U.S. proposal as Trump says war is in "final stages"
Iran says it's considering the latest U.S. peace offer, as President Trump says he's willing to wait "a couple of days" for a response.
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All 24 "Survivor 50" castaways discuss season
Throughout the airing of "Survivor 50," castaways joined "CBS Mornings" to discuss their time on the show. In this marathon, relive the twists and turns and hear from all 24 contestants about what it was like to be a part of the 50th season.
"Survivor 50" finalists discuss strategy, how they planned to win
Aubry won the record $2 million prize for earning 8-of-11 votes in Wednesday night's finale of "Survivor 50."
"Survivor 50" players on game strategies
"Survivor" host Jeff Probst joins Gayle King and the top five contestants from "Survivor 50" after the jury crowned a winner in the legendary game.
Survivor 50 winner describes show experience
(Warning: spoiler alert!) The "Survivor 50" final five contestants join Gayle King to discuss the season finale.
"Survivor 50" winner crowned
(Warning: spoilers ahead!) The "Survivor 50" winner has been crowned after a monumental season featuring some of the best in the game. Gayle King breaks down the wild finale.
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Trump postponing AI executive order "because I didn't like what I was seeing"
President Trump said he doesn't want to "do anything that's going to get in the way" of leading the world on the technology.
Meta's massive layoffs
Meta is cutting thousands of jobs as the company invests in artificial intelligence. Business Insider's Hugh Langley joins CBS News with more details.
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 Nvidia's Q1 earnings say about AI race
Cementing its status as the world's most valuable company, Nvidia reported record revenue in its latest earnings report. Britney Nguyen, Nvidia and chips reporter at MarketWatch, joins with analysis.
Google announces AI-focused search bar revamp
Artificial intelligence is prompting Google to change its iconic search bar for the first time in more than 25 years. Mashable tech editor Tim Werth joins CBS News to discuss.
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Atlantic hurricane season is coming up. Here's what NOAA predicts.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
El Niño could bring "double whammy" of high tide flooding, NOAA warns
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
New dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants identified by scientists
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
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Tennessee stops execution after failing to find vein for lethal drugs
Tennessee called off the planned execution of Tony Carruthers on Thursday, his attorney said.
Charges dismissed for ex-official at school where 6-year-old shot teacher
A judge has dismissed all charges against a former school administrator accused of ignoring warnings about a 6-year-old with a gun.
Arrest made in Connecticut 40 years after woman's murder in Virginia
The body of 22-year-old Roberta Walls was found in a field in Virginia Beach on the morning of May 15, 1986.
TikTok star charged in alleged murder plot
A TikTok star and her father were charged for allegedly plotting to kill the father of her daughter, boy band singer Jack Avery, by paying in bitcoin and using the dark web and coded messages. Jonathan Vigliotti has the details.
Feeding Our Future fraud ringleader Aimee Bock sentenced to 41+ years
Aimee Bock, the convicted ringleader of the $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme in Minnesota, was sentenced to more than 40 years in prison on Thursday.
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SpaceX ready to launch more powerful Super Heavy-Starship
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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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
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Marjorie Taylor Greene slams foreign donors
Former congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene says Rep. Thomas Massie's primary loss in Kentucky this week is proof "that a congressional seat can be bought by several billionaires representing a foreign lobby." See the full interview Thursday on "The Takeout."
All 24 "Survivor 50" castaways discuss season
Throughout the airing of "Survivor 50," castaways joined "CBS Mornings" to discuss their time on the show. In this marathon, relive the twists and turns and hear from all 24 contestants about what it was like to be a part of the 50th season.
Comer on interview with Epstein assistant
House Oversight Committee chairman James Comer told reporters Thursday that Jeffrey Epstein's former personal assistant, Sarah Kellen, gave three new names of "people that were involved in abuse."
DNC releases 2024 election autopsy
The Democratic National Committee has released a long-awaited "autopsy" report on the 2024 presidential election. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports.
Rosa María Payá on Raúl Castro indictment
Cuban human rights activist Rosa María Payá joins CBS News 24/7 with her reaction to this week's indictment of Raúl Castro and what comes next for Cuba.