Cruise ship passenger jumps overboard allegedly to avoid $16,000 gambling debt
Jey Gonzalez-Diaz was charged with attempting to avoid monetary reporting requirements when traveling into the U.S.
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Royal Caribbean crew member stabs woman, dies after jumping overboard, police say
The incident occurred Thursday night near the Bahamas off San Salvador Island.
Unknown illness sickens 140 people aboard Royal Caribbean cruise
Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas was on a week-long, round-trip cruise when passengers became sick, the CDC said.
Plea deal offered in girl's cruise ship death
An attorney for the grandfather of a toddler who fell to her death on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship tells CBS News that prosecutors are offering a plea deal. Sam Anello was surrounded by reporters as he left a Puerto Rico courtroom Tuesday. He's charged with negligent homicide in the July death of his granddaughter, 18-month-old Chloe Wiegand. David Begnaud reports.
Cruise lines liable in excursion incidents?
Some of the victims of Monday's volcanic eruption in New Zealand were passengers from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. That’s now raising questions about the liability of cruise lines and the excursion companies they contract with. Royal Caribbean told CBS News it is now "suspending tours of active volcanoes." Anna Werner reports.
Parents sue cruise line for daughter's death
The parents of a toddler who fell to her death from an open cruise ship window are telling us why they filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Royal Caribbean. Chloe Wiegand's grandfather, Sam Anello, says he lifted her to what he thought was a closed window when she fell from his arms. He is charged with negligent homicide. David Begnaud spoke to the Wiegands.
Family sues Royal Caribbean after toddler's death
The family of an 18-month-old girl who fell from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship, filed a lawsuit against the company. The suit claims the ship was not compliant with industry standards. David Begnaud reports.
Chloe Wiegand's family suing Royal Caribbean
The family of an 18-month-old girl who died after falling 150 feet off a Royal Caribbean ship says they are suing the cruise line Wednesday. Chloe Wiegand's grandfather, Sam Anello, says he was holding her against what he thought was a closed window when she fell from his grasp. He faces criminal charges in Puerto Rico. David Begnaud reports.
Gastrointestinal outbreak on cruise sickens nearly 100 people
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention did not specify what type of gastrointestinal illness caused the outbreak, but the victims reported having diarrhea and vomiting.
Photos show damage aboard Royal Caribbean cruise rocked by rough winds
The Explorer of the Seas was traveling from Barcelona, Spain to Miami, Florida, when it was struck by a strong wind gust.
Royal Caribbean is building 3 more Icon-style megaships
The industry has come under attack for its growing ship sizes, yet Royal Caribbean is moving full speed ahead on building at least three more megaships.
Royal Caribbean cruise ship aims to cut waste
Amid environmentalists' calls for the cruise industry to minimize waste, Royal Caribbean is introducing the use of artificial intelligence to tackle food waste on its latest and largest vessel, the "Icon of the Seas."
Inside look at Icon of the Seas
With its inaugural Caribbean journey just nine days away, Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas dwarfs even historical giants like the Titanic. Spanning an impressive 1,200 feet, this colossal vessel is ready to host nearly 10,000 passengers. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave got an exclusive look inside.
Exclusive look at world's largest cruise ship
The world's largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, is days away from its maiden voyage. Kris Van Cleave got an exclusive look at what is in store for the first group of passengers.
Royal Caribbean cruise passenger goes overboard en route to Singapore
The passenger went overboard while the cruise ship was on the way to Singapore.
World's largest cruise ship prepares to set sail
Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas is preparing for its maiden voyage after recently completing its first round of sea trials.
Passengers flock to cruise ships as pandemic fears abate
Seafaring crowds are welcome sight for cruise lines, many of which were forced to furlough workers in recent years.
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Senate moves forward with deal to end shutdown after key vote
The Senate returns on Monday to continue work on a bipartisan deal to end the government shutdown, now on Day 41. Follow live updates here.
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Airlines cancel hundreds more flights in U.S. to comply with FAA order
Airlines are expected to cancel 4% of Monday's flights at 40 of the busiest airports in the U.S. to comply with an order from the FAA.
Trump floats sending Americans $2,000 tariff rebate checks
President Trump on Sunday floated the idea of tapping his administration's tariff revenue to send checks to most Americans.
Supreme Court rejects bid to overturn landmark same-sex marriage decision
The Supreme Court rejected a bid by former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis to overturn its landmark decision on same-sex marriage.
Here's what's in the Senate deal to end the government shutdown
The Senate deal to end the government shutdown would extend funding through January and promise Democrats a vote on health care.
These are the Senate Democrats who voted to reopen the government
After reaching a bipartisan deal, Senate Democrats finally gave Republicans the votes needed to advance a government funding measure.
Ghislaine Maxwell plans to ask Trump to commute sentence, House Democrats say
Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking co-conspirator, is planning to apply for a commutation of her 20-year prison sentence, House Judiciary Committee Democrats say.
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FDA chief says warning labels deterred menopause care: "It's an American tragedy"
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Supreme Court takes up dispute over counting of late-arriving mail ballots
The Supreme Court will decide whether federal law prohibits states from counting mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day.
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These are the Senate Democrats who voted to reopen the government
After reaching a bipartisan deal, Senate Democrats finally gave Republicans the votes needed to advance a government funding measure.
Shutdown deal leaves many Dems furious, with little to show on health care
The decision by eight Democratic senators to embrace a deal to end the government shutdown has infuriated many members of the party.
Polar vortex brings blast of cold air, early season lake effect snow. See maps.
A harsh drop in temperatures is being delivered to the eastern two thirds of the U.S. thanks to a polar vortex dipping down from the Arctic.
President Trump floats sending Americans $2,000 tariff rebate checks
President Trump on Sunday floated the idea of tapping his administration's tariff revenue to send checks to most Americans.
Here's what's in the Senate deal to end the government shutdown
The Senate deal to end the government shutdown would extend funding through January and promise Democrats a vote on health care.
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President Trump floats sending Americans $2,000 tariff rebate checks
President Trump on Sunday floated the idea of tapping his administration's tariff revenue to send checks to most Americans.
Stocks jump as the Senate takes steps to end the government shutdown
Wall Street was buoyed by investor optimism that the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history could be nearing an end.
Nearly 1 million bottles of Kirkland prosecco recalled from Costco
Costco said the recalled bubbly beverages could pose a "laceration hazard" to consumers.
FAA grounds MD-11 planes after deadly Kentucky crash
The Federal Aviation Administration on Saturday ordered MD-11 and MD-11F aircrafts to be grounded as authorities investigate the deadly UPS plane crash in Kentucky.
Trump calls for investigation into foreign meatpackers over U.S. beef prices
President Trump is accusing foreign-owned meat packers of driving up the price of beef in the U.S. and is asking the Department of Justice to open an investigation.
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These are the Senate Democrats who voted to reopen the government
After reaching a bipartisan deal, Senate Democrats finally gave Republicans the votes needed to advance a government funding measure.
Shutdown deal leaves many Dems furious, with little to show on health care
The decision by eight Democratic senators to embrace a deal to end the government shutdown has infuriated many members of the party.
Here's what's in the Senate deal to end the government shutdown
The Senate deal to end the government shutdown would extend funding through January and promise Democrats a vote on health care.
Trump meets Syrian leader days after his removal from terrorist list
As Trump meets Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa, the former al-Qaeda leader is expected to tout his fight against ISIS and push for sanctions relief.
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Airlines cancel hundreds more flights in U.S. to comply with FAA order
Airlines are expected to cancel 4% of Monday's flights at 40 of the busiest airports in the U.S. to comply with an order from the FAA.
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Infant botulism tied to recalled formula
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating more than a dozen cases of infant botulism tied to the formula brand ByHeart, prompting a voluntary recall of the product. Officials say there have been 13 cases across 10 states since August. No deaths have been reported.
FDA chief on change to hormone therapy labels
FDA commissioner Dr. Marty Makary joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the agency's announcement Thursday that boxed warnings will be removed from many estrogen products used for hormone therapy, a treatment that helps alleviate the symptoms of menopause.
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FDA chief says warning labels deterred menopause care: "It's an American tragedy"
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Bearing the invisible scars of war
When the "Greatest Generation" returned home from World War II, many veterans had suffered psychic wounds that were not diagnosed or understood at the time to be PTSD. For his new book, "The Wounded Generation," historian David Nasaw researched the experiences of WWII veterans – from suffering survivor's guilt, to receiving electro-shock therapy treatments – that give insights into the emotional traumas facing veterans of all wars. Lesley Stahl reports.
Promising clinical trials in Alzheimer's prevention
Washington University Medicine in St. Louis is conducting important research into treating early-onset Alzheimer's before symptoms arise.
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Trump meets Syrian leader days after his removal from terrorist list
As Trump meets Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa, the former al-Qaeda leader is expected to tout his fight against ISIS and push for sanctions relief.
U.N. climate talks start in Brazil: "We need to accelerate the fight"
U.N. climate negotiations get underway in Brazil, with leaders urging urgency and cooperation to curb global warming. The Trump administration is not participating.
Police say car explosion in India's capital New Delhi kills at least 8
A car blew up near the historic Red Fort in India's capital New Delhi, killing at least eight people, police said, adding that the cause remained unclear.
U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats in Pacific kill 6 more people, Hegseth says
As in previous strikes, U.S. officials did not release the identities of those killed, or offer evidence that they were smuggling narcotics or posed a threat to the U.S.
Centuries-old shipwreck emerges on beach after deadly typhoon
"The ship's structure suggests that it was capable of long-distance voyages, likely used for maritime trade or naval operations," officials said.
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Wright and Brolin talk "The Running Man"
Actor Josh Brolin and director Edgar Wright talk about the highly anticipated movie, "The Running Man," based on Stephen King's novel. Brolin talks about his role. The two also discuss working with Glen Powell and King.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony
Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast, Cyndi Lauper and more stars were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday. CBS News' Adriana Diaz reports on the star-studded event.
Billy Bob Thornton on the return of "Landman"
The actor, writer and musician has been an unconventional and unforgettable presence, from his Oscar-winning "Sling Blade," to his rock band, The Boxmasters. He's now back in Season 2 of the Paramount+ series "Landman," set in the oil fields of West Texas.
Extended interview: Billy Bob Thornton
In this web exclusive, Oscar-winning actor-writer Billy Bob Thornton talks with Lee Cowan about returning to his character Tommy Norris in the Paramount+ series "Landman," set in the oil fields of West Texas. He also discusses his rock band, The Boxmasters; his relationship to fame; and how Hollywood legend Billy Wilder changed his career.
Billy Bob Thornton on the return of "Landman"
Actor, writer and musician Billy Bob Thornton has been an unconventional and unforgettable presence, from his Oscar-winning "Sling Blade," to his rock band, The Boxmasters. He's now back in Season 2 of the Paramount+ drama series "Landman," set in the oil fields of West Texas. Thornton talks with Lee Cowan about his hillbilly roots, music, and the milestone of turning 70.
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Embryo testing that predicts height, IQ
Herasight is a genetic screening company that charges $50,000 to allow hopeful parents to analyze embryos for genetic information like lifespan, height and IQ in life.
Lawsuits accuse ChatGPT of enabling suicide
At least seven families are suing tech giant OpenAI, claiming that its ChatGPT program drove people to suicide and harmful delusions. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
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.
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Apple blasts EU over competition laws, warning they make "fraud and scams" more likely
Apple called out European officials in a heated letter shared with CBS News, arguing regulations that force it to accommodate smaller rivals have harmed user safety — after President Trump threatened tariffs on countries with hardline tech rules.
Meet the woman behind chart-topping AI artist Xania Monet
Artist Xania Monet's voice has been heard by millions around the world, but some are surprised to learn she's a product of artificial intelligence.
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Promising clinical trials for Alzheimer's
Recent studies have shown new antibody drugs to slow cognitive decline among people with early-onset Alzheimer's – a critical finding, given that the disease as of now has no cure. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook visits Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, which is conducting important research into treating the disease before symptoms arise. The clinical trials involve the 1 to 2 percent of people with Alzheimer's who are genetically predisposed to developing dementia. He also talks with philanthropist Bill Gates, who has already donated $300 million to support Alzheimer's research.
Embryo testing that predicts height, IQ
Herasight is a genetic screening company that charges $50,000 to allow hopeful parents to analyze embryos for genetic information like lifespan, height and IQ in life.
James Watson, co-discoverer of the shape of DNA, dies at 97
James D. Watson, who helped discover the structure of DNA, has died at 97 years old.
Hundreds of dolphins found dead in lake were in water hotter than jacuzzi
"You couldn't put your finger in the water," said the lead author of the study, which spotlights the impacts of planetary warming on aquatic ecosystems.
Videos show orcas flipping great white sharks and eating their livers
New research suggests that a pod in the Gulf of California specializes in hunting sharks.
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Trump pardons Giuliani, other key allies
President Trump has pardoned dozens of people tied to alleged efforts to overturn the outcome of the 2020 presidential election, including Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports.
Popular rapper held after influencer found dead in hotel bathtub
Iris Hsieh was found dead on October 22 in a bathtub at a high-end hotel in the Malaysian capital.
American found guilty of murdering his wife, her lover in France
Charles Dietrich was found guilty of killing his estranged wife and mother of his three children and her lover outside Paris in 2020.
Ghislaine Maxwell plans to ask Trump to commute sentence, House Democrats say
Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking co-conspirator, is planning to apply for a commutation of her 20-year prison sentence, House Judiciary Committee Democrats say.
MLB's Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz charged with taking bribes to rig pitches for bettors
Federal agents said they arrested Luis Leandro Ortiz Ribera in Boston Sunday and also revealed the indictment against Emmanuel Clase de la Cruz.
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Building the next space station
Astronauts opened the hatch to the International Space Station for the first time 25 years ago. The station will be retired at the end of the decade and there's a new type of space race on to replace it. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
Trump re-nominates billionaire Jared Isaacman to run NASA
President Donald Trump is nominating Jared Isaacman to serve as his NASA administrator after all.
Scientists discover black hole flare with the light of 10 trillion suns
Researcher Matthew Graham said scientists didn't initially "believe the numbers about the energy" emitting from the cosmic display.
25 years of International Space Station
Over the past 25 years, the International Space Station has hosted 280 people from 23 countries. Jericka Duncan speaks with former astronauts about their time living 250 miles above Earth.
China sends 3 taikonauts, first live mammals ever, to its space station
China has sent a new crew to its Tiangong space station, including its youngest ever taikonaut, along with the first live mammals ever sent to the station.
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Changes to menopause drug warning labels
The Food and Drug Administration is removing black box warnings on hormone therapy drugs used to treat menopause, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced on Monday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Trump meets with Syrian president
President Trump and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa are meeting in the Oval Office on Monday. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has the latest from the White House.
Trump blasts air traffic controllers
President Trump posted on social media Monday that air traffic controllers must get back to work while many go without pay during the government shutdown. Meanwhile, flight delays and cancellations continue to pile up across the U.S. CBS News national correspondent Meg Oliver has the latest.
Trump to meet with Syrian president
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is visiting the White House on Monday for a meeting with President Trump. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more on what to expect from the historic meeting.
A new front yard fit for a 100-year-old hero
CBS News contributor David Begnaud went to San Diego in Southern California to meet a remarkable veteran who just turned 100. The Home Depot Foundation, and a group of employee volunteers stepped up to honor his legacy with an incredible surprise — a complete landscape makeover. (Sponsored by The Home Depot Foundation)