"New evidence" proves shipwreck is Captain Cook's boat, museum says
New evidence was "critical to the identification of the wreck" of the Endeavour, the Australian National Maritime Museum said.
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1906 shipwreck called "worst maritime disaster" in Seattle history located
On Nov. 18, 1906, the SS Dix collided with a much larger steamer called the Jeanie, killing at least 42 passengers.
Missing submarine found 83 years after it was torpedoed in WWII battle
The wreckage was found in the spring of 2023, according to a news release, but it wasn't until earlier this week that it could be identified as the HMS Thistle.
Dozens of WWII shipwrecks identified in Dunkirk channel: "Very moving"
Over 338,000 soldiers were evacuated during Operation Dynamo, cramming into military ships, fishing trawlers, ferries and tugboats.
Filmmakers expecting to see "pile of rocks" in Lake Huron find 1895 shipwreck
The Africa disappeared in a snowstorm 128 years ago with her entire crew of 11 sailors.
Judge makes ruling on historic Florida shipwreck — and its treasures
The wreckage of "La Trinite" has been at the center of a legal battle between an American treasure hunter and the French government.
Survivors see new video of sunken WWII aircraft carrier: "I loved that ship"
Julian Hodges, one of the last living veterans who served on the U.S.S. Yorktown, teared up as he watched the video.
Unprecedented images show shipwrecks from Battle of Midway
A team spent 14 hours surveying Akagi, noting it was "the first time anyone has laid eyes on the vessel since sinking during June 1942's Battle of Midway."
Researchers unearth "buried secrets" of 1810 shipwreck that killed hundreds
Divers are working underwater to find more information about the ship, which sank over 200 years ago.
1881 Lake Michigan shipwreck found intact with crew's possessions
Trinidad sank about 10 miles off the coast of Algoma, "taking all the crew's possessions and the captain's pet Newfoundland dog with her," historians said.
WWI shipwreck revealed at bottom of Texas river amid hot, dry weather
The wreck is one of nearly 40 wooden-hulled vessels that were abandoned in east Texas rivers after World War I.
Coast Guard searches for diver who went missing near Florida shipwreck
Air and surface crews are looking for Thomas Faulkenberry, 44.
Don't mess with shipwrecks in U.S. waters, government warns
Many shipwrecks are "highly threatened by illegal salvage," the Maritime Administration said in a notice.
Explorers looking for WWI minesweepers in lake find 1879 shipwreck
A remotely operated vehicle was deployed to reach the target nearly 300 feet below the surface and the images revealed a surprise.
Small village mourns generation lost in Greece migrant boat tragedy
The men from the village of Bandli, in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, were among hundreds who paid smugglers for a chance at a better life, but ended up sinking just 50 miles from Greece.
What we know about the submersible on expedition to Titanic wreck
A sub that set out to explore the Titanic wreckage vanished in the North Atlantic, prompting a massive search and rescue operation.
Frantic search continues for sub missing near Titanic wreckage site
OceanGate Expeditions' small Titan submersible set off with 5 people, including 3 paying passengers and, at most, about 96 hours' worth of oxygen on board.
Coast Guard update on search for missing sub
The U.S. Coast Guard is leading search and rescue efforts after a submersible vessel with 5 people aboard lost contact on a dive to the Titanic shipwreck site, about 900 miles east of Cape Cod. Rear Admiral John Mauger held a briefing Monday afternoon with the latest on the search.
Rescuers searching for sub that vanished on trip to Titanic wreckage
U.S. Coast Guard officials said 5 people were aboard the submersible that lost contact about 400 miles off the coast of Newfoundland, where the Titanic sank in 1912.
9 arrested after deadly migrant shipwreck
At least 78 people have died after a ship carrying hundreds of migrants capsized off the Greek coast. Reports suggest there could have been between 400 and 750 people on board. Greek authorities have now arrested nine Egyptian nationals in connection with the illegal voyage. The BBC's Sofia Bettiza has the latest.
At least 78 killed, dozens feared missing after boat sinks off Greece
It was unclear how many passengers might still be in the water, but some initial reports suggested hundreds of people may have been on board.
Diver finds long-lost WW2 submarine after searching for 25 years
HMS Triumph was officially declared missing with 64 people on board in January 1942.
Chinese barge suspected of "desecration" of WWII shipwrecks
More than 800 sailors were killed when the HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse were torpedoed by Japanese aircraft — three days after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
U.S. warship sunk by "kamikaze bomb" during WWII found off Japan
84 U.S. sailors were killed in the sinking, according to the Naval History and Heritage Command.
Discovery of shipwreck solves 50-year-old maritime mystery
Crew members who survived the sinking were not found for two weeks, researchers said.
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Hamas frees more Israeli hostages as cease-fire holds for 7th day
Six more hostages were released late Thursday, following two released earlier in the day, Israel said, as a short-term truce deal between Israel and Hamas neared its one-week mark.
Florida Republican Party chair accused of rape
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called on Christian Ziegler to step down as state Republican Party chair, saying, "We just can't have a party chair that is under that type of scrutiny."
Govs. Ron DeSantis, Gavin Newsom face off in unusual debate
Florida's Ron DeSantis, a GOP presidential candidate, took on California's Gavin Newsom, who is a Biden surrogate and not a 2024 candidate, in a debate moderated by Fox's Sean Hannity.
Posts Trump claimed were made by judge's wife were not made by her, court says
Former President Trump claimed the wife of the judge in his New York trial made several posts about him and had "taken over control" of the trial.
Montana's TikTok ban has been blocked by a federal judge
The ban — the first such statewide legislation restricting use of the video platform — was set to begin on January 1.
Senate panel votes to subpoena key GOP figures in Supreme Court ethics probe
All 11 Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to approve subpoenas for Harlan Crow and Leonard Leo.
Palestinian student describes realizing he was shot
Kinnan Abdalhamid said in an interview with CBS News that right after the shooting, he thought his friends might be dead.
Tucker Carlson says he's voting for Trump despite once texting he hated him
Tucker Carlson said he is "voting for Trump, and if they convict him, I will send him the max donations and I will lead protests," on Roseanne Barr's podcast.
Ronaldo hit with $1 billion lawsuit for endorsing Binance NFTs
The $1 billion lawsuit alleges Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo's promotion of the NFTs led people into costly and unsafe investments.
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Posts Trump claimed were made by judge's wife were not made by her, court says
Former President Trump claimed the wife of the judge in his New York trial made several posts about him and had "taken over control" of the trial.
Alaska bald eagle preserve threatened by copper mine project, critics say
Up to 4,000 bald eagles migrate to the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve annually, but environmentalists worry a potential copper mine will destroy their food source.
Tucker Carlson says he's voting for Trump despite once texting he hated him
Tucker Carlson said he is "voting for Trump, and if they convict him, I will send him the max donations and I will lead protests," on Roseanne Barr's podcast.
Florida Republican Party chair accused of rape
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called on Christian Ziegler to step down as state Republican Party chair, saying, "We just can't have a party chair that is under that type of scrutiny."
Montana's TikTok ban has been blocked by a federal judge
The ban — the first such statewide legislation restricting use of the video platform — was set to begin on January 1.
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Dow jumps 520 points as investors cheer inflation slowdown
Signs that inflation is continuing to cool helped propel Wall Street to its strongest month in more than a year.
Ronaldo hit with $1 billion lawsuit for endorsing Binance NFTs
The $1 billion lawsuit alleges Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo's promotion of the NFTs led people into costly and unsafe investments.
Red Lobster's cheap "endless shrimp" offer chewed into its profits
Red Lobster added all-you-can-eat shrimp to its menu. Then it realized how much Americans can eat.
CEOs favor stock analysts with the same first name, study shows. Here's why.
CEOs are more likely to privately share financial info with securities analysts who share their name, researchers say. That's illegal.
United CEO addresses pilot mental health concerns amid surge in flying
The Transportation Security Administration recorded its busiest day ever over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, with nearly 3 million passengers flying on Sunday.
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Posts Trump claimed were made by judge's wife were not made by her, court says
Former President Trump claimed the wife of the judge in his New York trial made several posts about him and had "taken over control" of the trial.
Tucker Carlson says he's voting for Trump despite once texting he hated him
Tucker Carlson said he is "voting for Trump, and if they convict him, I will send him the max donations and I will lead protests," on Roseanne Barr's podcast.
Florida Republican Party chair accused of rape
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called on Christian Ziegler to step down as state Republican Party chair, saying, "We just can't have a party chair that is under that type of scrutiny."
Henry Kissinger's life in photos
The controversial former secretary of state and national security adviser lived to be 100.
Why is George Santos facing expulsion? A look at the charges and allegations
Nearly two dozen federal charges and a House Ethics Committee report detail the allegations against Rep. George Santos, who could be expelled Friday.
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Pediatric pneumonia outbreak reported in Ohio
Health officials in Warren County, Ohio, this week reported they are seeing a pediatric pneumonia outbreak, with at least 145 children diagnosed with the respiratory illness since August. Most of the children did not require hospitalization, and there is no evidence of a connection to a similar outbreak of respiratory illnesses in China, officials said. Meg Oliver has details.
Gun suicides reached "unprecedented" high in 2022, CDC data shows
The annual U.S. firearm suicide rate in 2022 increased to the highest documented level since at least 1968, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Latest hospital cyberattack shows healthcare systems' vulnerability
On Thanksgiving day, Ardent Health Services was forced to take its network offline after a cyber breach affecting 30 hospitals and more than 200 health care sites.
Shannen Doherty says cancer has spread to her bones
The "Charmed" and "Beverly Hills, 90210" actor said she hopes to get into clinical trials as new treatments are developed but what drives her now is the desire "to prove" that she can work despite her cancer diagnosis.
Schools across the U.S. will soon be able to order free COVID tests
The tests will be available from a federal stockpile starting in December, and schools can distribute them to students, families, staff and larger school communities.
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Hamas frees more Israeli hostages as cease-fire holds for 7th day
Six more hostages were released late Thursday, following two released earlier in the day, Israel said, as a short-term truce deal between Israel and Hamas neared its one-week mark.
Colombian navy finds shipwrecked boat with over 750 kilos of drugs nearby
Two people were found near the boat and charged with drug-related crimes, the Colombian navy said.
Shane MacGowan, longtime frontman of The Pogues, dies at 65
Singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, the longtime front-man of The Pogues, died at the age of 65 surrounded by loved ones in Ireland, his family said.
Japan asks U.S. to ground Ospreys amid search for crew in deadly crash
Amid a search for 7 crew members still missing after a U.S. military Osprey crashed into the sea, Japan wants the U.S. to ground the planes until they're proven safe.
Widow of serial killer who preyed on virgins admits to "all the facts"
Monique Olivier, the widow of French serial killer Michel Fourniret, is on trial over her role in three murders dating back decades.
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Shane MacGowan, longtime frontman of The Pogues, dies at 65
Singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, the longtime front-man of The Pogues, died at the age of 65 surrounded by loved ones in Ireland, his family said.
Paste Magazine acquires Jezebel, plans to relaunch it
Paste Magazine announced Wednesday that it will be acquiring the beloved women-focused publication and relaunching it soon.
Frances Sternhagen, "Cheers" actress, dies at 93
Acclaimed Tony-award winning stage and screen actress Frances Sternhagen, who made countless television appearances in shows including "Cheers" and "Sex in the City," has died at the age of 93.
Shannen Doherty says cancer has spread to her bones
The "Charmed" and "Beverly Hills, 90210" actor said she hopes to get into clinical trials as new treatments are developed but what drives her now is the desire "to prove" that she can work despite her cancer diagnosis.
Taylor Swift was Spotify's most-streamed artist in 2023
Taylor Swift was the most-streamed artist globally in 2023, according to Spotify Wrapped. Here's how you can find who you spent the most time with this year.
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Amazon unveils new AI chatbot for companies
Amazon has introduced a new chatbot powered by artificial intelligence, called Amazon Q. The AI assistant is focused on assisting businesses, not consumers. Jason Hinder, editor-in-chief for ZDNET, joined CBS News to discuss the new chatbot.
Elon Musk lashes out at advertisers
In a live interview with The New York Times Wednesday, Elon Musk accused advertisers leaving X of trying to blackmail him. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
Sports Illustrated, AI and the future of news
What happens when a legacy media outlet turns to artificial intelligence? Seth Lewis, professor and director of journalism at the University of Oregon, joins CBS News to dig into the recent reporting about Sports Illustrated and AI — and what it reveals about the future of news.
Cyberattack on hospital chain causes chaos
A major ransomware attack affected 30 hospitals and more than 200 health care sites across six states. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga looks at what happened to some patients.
Elon Musk says advertiser boycott at X could "kill the company"
The billionaire owner of X took a defensive tone, saying that "the whole world will know that those advertisers killed the company."
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Breaking down day one of COP28 in Dubai
The United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP28, kicked off Thursday in Dubai, and delegates already agreed to a major deal. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
COP28 climate summit draws controversy
World leaders working to combat climate change kicked off the annual COP28 climate summit Thursday by adopting a loss and damage fund for natural disasters. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
Why COP climate meetings matter
The annual United Nations climate summit, COP28, is officially underway with world leaders seeking agreement on goals and strategies to address climate change. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green has more on what these summits do and why they are important. And CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has a look at President Biden's climate change record.
COP28 climate summit begins in Dubai
The world's largest climate summit begins Thursday in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with 2023 set to be the hottest year ever recorded on Earth. Valerie Volcovici, a U.S. climate and energy policy correspondent for the Reuters news agency, joined CBS News to discuss the conference.
Blind golden mole detected in South Africa for first time in 87 years
The team used a scent-detecting Border Collie dog, Jessie, to find traces of two De Winton's golden moles.
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Palestinian student speaks about Vermont shooting
One of three Palestinian college students who were shot and wounded in Burlington, Vermont, last weekend spoke to CBS News' Errol Barnett about the horror of the ordeal. Kinnan Abdalhamid said he ran for his life after hearing the shots, fearing his childhood friends might be dead.
Palestinian student describes realizing he was shot
Kinnan Abdalhamid said in an interview with CBS News that right after the shooting, he thought his friends might be dead.
Oklahoma executes man who claimed self-defense in double homicide
Phillip Dean Hancock is the fourth Oklahoma inmate to be executed this year and the 11th since Oklahoma resumed executions in October 2021 following a nearly six-year hiatus
Palestinian student shot in Vermont speaks
In his first sit-down interview since leaving the hospital, one of the three Palestinian students shot in Vermont last week, Kinnan Abdalhamid, told CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett about his race for help after the attack on him and his friends.
Driver arrested after 2 troopers killed in hit-and-run on Vegas freeway
A suspect was taken into custody hours after the crash that killed 2 Nevada state troopers.
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NASA "unlikely" to launch Artemis moon landing flight in 2025, GAO says
NASA is facing challenges with SpaceX's moon lander and the new Axiom spacesuits for moonwalkers.
New solar system with rare, perfectly in-sync planets found in Milky Way
Astronomers have discovered six planets orbiting a bright, nearby star in perfect synchrony like a grand cosmic orchestra.
Scientists discover "in-sync" solar system
Scientists have discovered a six-planet solar system in the Milky Way that astronomers say has been untouched by outside forces since its birth billions of years ago. The six planets orbit a star "perfectly" in sync. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to talk about the discovery.
Mars' landscape captured in newly released images
NASA revealed multiple new panoramic images of clouds and dust in Mars' skies, as well as one of its tiny two moons, taken last May.
North Korea launches spy satellite into orbit, state media says
North Korea attempted to launch a surveillance satellite into orbit two other times this year without success.
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Matthew Trussler murder: Inside the case
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
Catching a killer clown
Marlene Warren answered the door to her Wellington, FL, home and was fatally gunned down by a mysterious clown. Despite eyewitnesses, circumstantial evidence, and the identification a suspect early on, it would take more than 30 years for her killer to face justice.
Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
The crime scene evidence that convicted Alex Murdaugh
Inside South Carolina's "trial of the century" — how investigators built their case
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Possible impact of Affordable Care Act repeal
Former President Donald Trump says he would work to repeal the Affordable Care Act if reelected in 2024. Matt Fiedler, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institute who also worked on ACA implementation in the Obama White House, joins CBS News to discuss how the policy has affected lives and what its repeal could mean for American health care.
Iconic chocolate brand linked to child labor
CBS News traveled across Ghana's remote cocoa belt and found children working on small subsistence farms that supply U.S. chocolate giant Mars. Foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports.
Breaking down day one of COP28 in Dubai
The United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP28, kicked off Thursday in Dubai, and delegates already agreed to a major deal. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
Doctors Without Borders urges more Gaza aid
The United Nations estimates nearly 80% of Gaza's population has been displaced from their homes as a result of the Israel-Hamas war. Dr. Tanya Haj-Hassan, a pediatrician with Doctors Without Borders, joins CBS News to shine a light on the medical conditions Palestinian civilians are facing.
Jerusalem shooting may not impact cease-fire
Hamas took responsibility for a shooting at a Jerusalem bus stop Thursday that killed at least three people -- but the attack may not jeopardize the group's temporary cease-fire deal with Israel. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay explains.