Shark attack critically injures woman at NYC's Rockaway Beach
She was bitten on a leg as fellow beachgoers looked on in disbelief.
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Cape Cod seeing "white shark abundance"
Cape Cod is experiencing a "white shark abundance," according to a new report from the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, UMass Dartmouth and the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries. It's the first time that's happened in the North Atlantic. The study also says more than 300 different types of sharks have been tracked across the area. Dr. Greg Skomal, senior fisheries biologist at the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the findings.
"Cocaine sharks" could be exposed to drugs in Florida
Large amounts of cocaine, often brought to the U.S. on boats, wash up on U.S. coasts annually. Researchers went to the Florida Keys to see how sharks might react.
What’s behind the Long Island shark attacks?
Lifeguards on New York's Long Island beaches are on high alert after at least five people were bitten by sharks in the area since Monday. Meg Oliver has more.
Beach safety amid increased shark sightings
At least five shark bites have been reported in recent days off New York's Long Island. State officials are warning increases in shark sightings are now the "new normal." CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver has the latest.
Multiple shark bites reported on Long Island
Officials in Long Island, New York, have increased drone patrols over beaches following shark attacks and sightings in the past few days. CBS News correspondent Bradley Blackburn has more.
Where are shark attacks most common? Experts weigh in
Sharks may be portrayed as villains in movies, but they're actually "not dangerous to humans," experts say. Here's what to know.
Shark attacks, sightings in New York and Florida put swimmers on high alert
At least 19 shark attacks have been reported in the United States this year.
Shark bite puts New York beachgoers on alert
Long Island beaches are on high alert after a teen was bitten by a shark. Officials say two teens were injured in the water on Monday, but only one of the injuries has been confirmed as a shark bite. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports from New York.
Several shark attacks reported off Long Island
Three people have been bitten by sharks in the past two days in the waters off New York's Long Island. None of the attacks were life threatening. Ocean experts say East Coast shark bites tend to occur when sharks are chasing schooling fishes. Lilia Luciano has more.
Video shows shark pulling man off his boat in Florida Everglades
Moments after saying "two seconds" of having his hands in the water won't do anything, a shark latched onto a Florida man's hand.
Fishing crew denied $3.5 million prize after shark bites 619-pound marlin
Members of the crew filed a protest after their enormous catch was disqualified from the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament.
Netflix crew experiences back-to-back shark attacks during filming
"We were trying to get it away and it wasn't having any of it," one of the show's producers said. "It was horrific."
Russian man killed in rare shark attack off Egypt's Red Sea coast
Egypt's Environment Ministry said the man was killed after being attacked by a tiger shark in the waters near the city of Hurghada.
Scientists work to unlock great white mystery
The great white shark is one of the most infamous ocean-dwellers on the planet, and now, researchers are on the verge of discovering where they mate in the Atlantic. Carter Evans joined those scientists 12 miles off the coast of North Carolina.
Great white shark population is booming, researchers say
"We're seeing an ocean that's teeming with life like we haven't seen since the '40s or '50s," Chris Fischer, founder of a research organization that tracks great white sharks, told CBS News.
Researchers say great white population booming
Researchers tracking migratory patterns of great white sharks say there are increasing numbers of the predator off East Coast waters. Carter Evans reports.
U.S. woman injured in shark attack in Turks and Caicos
The woman remains hospitalized in what police described as serious condition.
Teen survives shark attack in New Jersey
The 15-year-old said she fought against the shark that bit her foot, then got out of the water to get aid.
Cape Cod's first great white shark of season spotted feeding on seal
"They're back!" said researchers at The Cape Lab, who confirmed the white shark sighting off the coast of Massachusetts over the weekend.
Fishermen recovering from shark bites in Florida
Two fishermen are recovering after being bitten by sharks in separate incidents over the course of 36 hours in waters off Florida.
2 men bitten by sharks in Florida in less than 36 hours
In separate incidents in Florida, a 20-year-old man was bitten by a shark on Thursday and a 35-year-old man was bitten by a shark on Friday night, officials said.
Kayaker catches shark attack on video
A man fishing off the coast of Hawaii was attacked by a shark. He managed to kick the shark and escape unharmed, capturing the whole ordeal on video.
Multiple shark attacks reported across U.S.
Summer is quickly approaching, but a series of recent shark attacks might make you think carefully before diving into the water. Jeff Corwin, an American biologist and wildlife conservationist, joined CBS News to talk about being safe around sharks.
Shark attacks kayak off Hawaii coast in encounter caught on video
Scott Haraguchi left his GoPro camera running after catching a fish off the Hawaiian island of Oahu, and it captured his close encounter with a shark.
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Trump reverses course on 20% fee for Strait of Hormuz cargo
Trump said Tuesday he "decided to replace" a 20% fee on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which he announced a day before, with trade and investment deals from Gulf states.
ICE halts most vehicle stops following deadly shootings, sources say
Neither of the victims of the ICE shootings in Maine or Texas were the target of enforcement operations, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
E. Jean Carroll receives $5 million sex abuse, defamation payment from Trump
A jury concluded in 2023 that Trump should pay Carroll $5 million in damages.
Maps show extreme heat and flood threats across U.S.
Much of the U.S. is facing either extreme heat or excessive rainfall and potential flooding on Tuesday. Here's where the greatest threats are expected.
Trump says Reflecting Pool has been drained for repairs
President Trump said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was drained for repairs, after weeks of railing against alleged vandals.
DoD watchdog finds 155mm artillery plant built 2 years ago has produced nothing
An ammunition plant in Mesquite, Texas, has not produced any metal projectile parts after the Army spent $469 million to establish the facility.
U.S. uses sea drones in combat for first time to attack Iranian port
The U.S. military shared video of what it said was its first use of sea drones in combat, to attack an Iranian submarine and ship maintenance facility.
Folarin Balogun addresses FIFA decision to lift red card suspension
U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun told "CBS Mornings" he "was in shock" when he received a red card in a World Cup match and discussed FIFA's decision to lift the one-game ban.
Dr. Céline Gounder: Lindsey Graham died of aorta disease. My husband did too.
Lindsey Graham's aorta tore at 71. Grant Wahl's burst at 49. One is common and age-driven; the other is inherited, silent, and findable.
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DoD watchdog finds 155mm artillery plant built 2 years ago has produced nothing
An ammunition plant in Mesquite, Texas, has not produced any metal projectile parts after the Army spent $469 million to establish the facility.
ICE halts most vehicle stops following deadly shootings, sources say
Neither of the victims of the ICE shootings in Maine or Texas were the target of enforcement operations, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
United's newest economy upgrade guarantees an empty middle seat
United Airlines has a solution to passengers squabbling over who gets the armrest: empty middle seats.
E. Jean Carroll receives $5M sex abuse, defamation payment from Trump
A jury concluded in 2023 that Trump should pay Carroll $5 million in damages.
Warsh vows to tackle inflation in first testimony as Fed chairman
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh told the House Financial Services Committee that the central bank has "no tolerance for persistently elevated inflation."
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Shippers balk at Trump's Strait of Hormuz fees: "Dangerous Pandora's Box"
Industry insiders say "there is no legal basis" for Trump to impose a 20% fee on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz, which could cost tens of millions of dollars per ship.
United's newest economy upgrade guarantees an empty middle seat
United Airlines has a solution to passengers squabbling over who gets the armrest: empty middle seats.
Warsh vows to tackle inflation in first testimony as Fed chairman
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh told the House Financial Services Committee that the central bank has "no tolerance for persistently elevated inflation."
Inflation eased more than expected in June, CPI report shows
Lower gasoline prices slowed inflation in June, though many household costs remained stubbornly high.
States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid
With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.
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DoD watchdog finds 155mm artillery plant built 2 years ago has produced nothing
An ammunition plant in Mesquite, Texas, has not produced any metal projectile parts after the Army spent $469 million to establish the facility.
E. Jean Carroll receives $5M sex abuse, defamation payment from Trump
A jury concluded in 2023 that Trump should pay Carroll $5 million in damages.
U.S. citizens traveling in Congo must spend 21 days elsewhere before entering U.S.
U.S. health officials are concerned about the spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Trump says Reflecting Pool has been drained for repairs
President Trump said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was drained for repairs, after weeks of railing against alleged vandals.
Why gaining full control of Strait of Hormuz has proven so hard for U.S.
Restoring oil tanker traffic in the vital Middle East shipping corridor to prewar levels likely will require a much bigger armada of U.S. warships if not tens of thousands of American troops on Iranian soil, experts say.
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States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid
With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.
Dr. Céline Gounder: Lindsey Graham died of aorta disease. My husband did too.
Lindsey Graham's aorta tore at 71. Grant Wahl's burst at 49. One is common and age-driven; the other is inherited, silent, and findable.
Common knee surgery may do more harm than good, 10-year study shows
A Finnish study followed patients for 10 years after they had a popular knee surgery. For many, the pain continued or even worsened.
New Jersey works to destroy firefighting foam laced with cancer-linked PFAS
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
Departments getting rid of firefighting foam
Fire departments across the U.S. are changing how they extinguish fires. For decades, they used foam that contained so-called "forever chemicals" that are now linked to cancer. More than a dozen states are now working to collect, remove and destroy all of it. Mark Strassmann has more.
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Shippers balk at Trump's Strait of Hormuz fees: "Dangerous Pandora's Box"
Industry insiders say "there is no legal basis" for Trump to impose a 20% fee on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz, which could cost tens of millions of dollars per ship.
Man describes harrowing escape from wildfire that killed wife and friends
A last minute decision meant Malcolm Timbrell survived one of Spain's deadliest wildfires ever, but his wife and friends were trapped by a wall of flames.
U.S. uses sea drones in combat for first time to attack Iranian port
The U.S. military shared video of what it said was its first use of sea drones in combat, to attack an Iranian submarine and ship maintenance facility.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Why gaining full control of Strait of Hormuz has proven so hard for U.S.
Restoring oil tanker traffic in the vital Middle East shipping corridor to prewar levels likely will require a much bigger armada of U.S. warships if not tens of thousands of American troops on Iranian soil, experts say.
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Gelfand on "The Real Wolf of Wall Street"
"The Real Wolf of Wall Street," a new documentary from See It Now Studios on Paramount+, focuses on the real-life story of infamous stockbroker Jordan Belfort and his brokerage firm Stratton Oakmont. Howie Gelfand, a former partner at Stratton Oakmont, explains why he decided to be part of the documentary and how the 2013 film, "The Wolf of Wall Street," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, got the real story wrong.
Alan Ritchson on thriller "Motor City"
Alan Ritchson talks about starring in "Motor City," which has nearly no dialogue, how his process was different and why he thinks it will resonate with audiences.
States sue to block Paramount-WBD merger
A coalition of a dozen states on Monday sued to block Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, posing a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies. Paramount Skydance is the parent company of CBS News. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
Mick Jagger on music and politics
Mick Jagger spoke with The New York Times recently about the role of politics in his music. Political strategists Erin Maguire and Dan Kanninen join "The Takeout" to discuss.
"Jurassic Park" star dies at 78
Actor Sam Neill, who starred in "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at the age of 78, his family said in a statement. Neill had been battling cancer, but his family said he had beaten it and his death was unexpected.
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Apple files lawsuit against OpenAI
Apple is suing OpenAI over apparently stolen trade secrets that may be linked to hardware ambitions. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
AI companies are creating "generative ghosts" of deceased loved ones
Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death.
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.
Family says they're forced to sell home to help power data centers
Georgia Power says building a new transmission line will require acquiring more than 300 parcels of land, including residential properties.
Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
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Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
Watch: Pentagon releases 19 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
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Kagan opening statements on security funding
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett are on Capitol Hill to testify before House lawmakers in response to a request for increased security funding amid growing threats against members of the highest court.
Second fatal ICE shooting in a week
Joan Sebastian Guerrero's death in Maine marks the second time in a week that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have shot and killed a civilian. The Department of Homeland Security alleged that a man "attempted to flee the scene" when stopped by ICE. Guerrero's killing has prompted calls for an investigation. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Apple files lawsuit against OpenAI
Apple is suing OpenAI over apparently stolen trade secrets that may be linked to hardware ambitions. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
Witnesses on ICE shooting in Maine
Witnesses are describing what they saw during the moments after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot a man in Maine. One source with knowledge of the investigation says Joan Sebastian Guerrero was killed during the encounter. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Judge's stunning rebuke of Trump, DOJ
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams slammed President Trump, his lawyers, and the Justice Department over a lawsuit against the IRS, saying it was filed for an "improper purpose." CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
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Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
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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.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Gelfand on "The Real Wolf of Wall Street"
"The Real Wolf of Wall Street," a new documentary from See It Now Studios on Paramount+, focuses on the real-life story of infamous stockbroker Jordan Belfort and his brokerage firm Stratton Oakmont. Howie Gelfand, a former partner at Stratton Oakmont, explains why he decided to be part of the documentary and how the 2013 film, "The Wolf of Wall Street," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, got the real story wrong.
Alan Ritchson on thriller "Motor City"
Alan Ritchson talks about starring in "Motor City," which has nearly no dialogue, how his process was different and why he thinks it will resonate with audiences.
Tips to save on summer travel and staycations
With the cost of gas and airfare higher than last year, Kelly O'Grady has money-saving tips to help you plan your dream summer vacation or staycation.
New inflation data from June
Recently released Labor Department data indicates inflation cooled more than expected in June due to falling gas prices following U.S. diplomatic efforts with Iran. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has more.
Kagan on interactions with Lindsey Graham
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan took a moment before her opening remarks on Capitol Hill to honor the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, recalling her nomination process and her interactions with the lawmaker.