Anonymous donor gives Japanese city pile of gold to fund pipe repairs
The mayor of Osaka says a mystery donor's gift of 46 pounds of gold, to help bring the city's water pipes up to scratch, left him "speechless."
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The mayor of Osaka says a mystery donor's gift of 46 pounds of gold, to help bring the city's water pipes up to scratch, left him "speechless."
A huge sinkhole, likely caused by underground construction in Bangkok, Thailand, swallowed part of a road and took at least one vehicle - and almost a police station - with it.
A motorcyclist who fell into a massive sinkhole that opened up on a street in Seoul was found dead after an overnight search.
The driver was able to talk with rescuers but they retreated after the area around the hole became unstable, a spokesperson said.
Another sinkhole has since opened up nearby, and residents within a 650-foot radius had been evacuated, a spokesman said.
Crews found the body of Elizabeth Pollard, the Pennsylvania grandma who fell into a sinkhole in Unity Township.
Authorities in Western Pennsylvania have recovered the body of Elizabeth Pollard, the missing 64-year-old woman who fell through a sinkhole while looking for her cat. Police held a news conference Friday afternoon to speak about situation.
Authorities have found the body of 64-year-old Elizabeth Pollard, the Pennsylvania woman who fell into a sinkhole while looking for her cat. CBS News affiliate KDKA has the latest details.
State police now say the rescue effort for 64-year-old Elizabeth Pollard in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, has now shifted to a recovery effort.
Crews are still working to locate 64-year-old Elizabeth Pollard, who is believed to have fallen into a sinkhole in Unity Township while she was out searching for a missing cat.
A 64-year-old grandmother who was searching for her cat may have fallen in a sinkhole in Pennsylvania. Officials provided an update on rescue operations.
About 150 neighbors from the Hideaway Hills subdivision sued the state for $45 million to cover the value of their homes and legal costs after giant sinkholes opened.
An elderly driver and his passenger were injured but rescued from their SUV after it was swallowed by a sinkhole in South Korea's capital city.
A woman plunged into a 26 feet deep sinkhole in Kuala Lumpur when the pavement she was on caved in, burying her alive, Malaysian authorities said.
Drone footage shows the large hole, which is estimated to be at least 30 feet deep and 100 feet wide.
A giant sinkhole, estimated to be around 100 feet wide, opened up in the middle of a soccer field in Alton, Illinois, on Wednesday. Nobody was on the field at the time and no one was hurt, according to the local mayor.
Blue holes are considered an "oasis" for marine life — but the Taam Ja' Blue Hole off the coast of Mexico remains largely mysterious.
"This can't be real," the California Highway Patrol said after the third vehicle fell into the hole that had completely split a two-lane road.
The death toll continues to rise as a third winter storm slams California communities. Carter Evans reports.
Adolfo Mejia, who was riding with his wife and daughter, had two fingers amputated that had been injured while trying to rescue his daughter, the family said.
A woman in El Paso was rescued from her car on Tuesday moments before it was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
Within moments of the woman being rescued, only the tail end of the car could be seen above the water on the road.
The NBA has chosen former Time Warner and Citigroup chief Richard Parsons as the interim CEO of the Los Angeles Clippers. It is the league's first major move to seize control of the team since owner Donald Sterling was banned for life for making racist comments; As part of our continuing series "On the Road," Steve Hartman meets David Good, whose mother grew up in a remote village in the Amazon jungle. After meeting an American anthropologist, she moved to New Jersey and started a family. When she decided to return to her village, her son felt abandoned, until he decided to make an extraordinary trip to reconnect with her.
A group of former NFL players, including Hall of Famer Richard Dent and quarterback Jim McMahon, filed suit against the league claiming they were supplied with narcotics and other painkillers; and, the wide open spaces of central Nebraska have become an unlikely battlefield in the fight over the Keystone XL pipeline.
A massive sinkhole has forced officials to condemn a 7th house in Land O'Lakes, Florida. The crater has grown to 260 feet wide. CBS News corespondent Manuel Bojorquez joins CBS from the neighborhood near the sinkhole, and says it could be months before the area is safe again.
Tehran said Monday it had no plans to hold direct talks with the U.S., despite President Trump's claim that a "deal is imminent."
The order came after Republican senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn threatened to block Todd Blanche's confirmation for Attorney General if the fund was not rescinded in writing.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown called the wildfires burning through the area the "worst natural disaster our region has faced."
Rising premiums forced many people in Affordable Care Act plans to give up their coverage. But the Trump administration claims a huge drop in enrollment is almost entirely due to its fraud crackdown.
GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio said his former son-in-law, Rep. Max Miller, shouldn't serve in Congress amid swirling abuse claims, as Miller vowed to stay in the race for another term and strongly denied all allegations of misconduct.
Detentions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement set a monthly record high for the second Trump administration in July, internal agency data obtained by CBS News shows, as ICE widened its crackdown.
Zac Brown Band celebrated their 15th straight sold-out concert at Fenway Park in Boston by giving everyone a free vacation on a cruise ship.
The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Chad Williams, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.
The Trump administration is offering the public less information about the Iran war and its direction, even as the costs continue to mount.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
The order came after Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn threatened to block Blanche's confirmation for Attorney General if the fund was not rescinded in writing.
Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur's office said the congresswoman was a passenger and she was on her way to a church service when her vehicle was struck on Sunday.
GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio said his former son-in-law, Rep. Max Miller, shouldn't serve in Congress amid swirling abuse claims, as Miller vowed to stay in the race for another term and strongly denied all allegations of misconduct.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly and Republican Rep. Mike Turner join Margaret Brennan.
An artificial intelligence model that was being tested by OpenAI went rogue and hacked the firm Hugging Face on its own, in what Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue called a "very weird and unprecedented" incident.
WestJet canceled more than 300 flights as of early Sunday, snarling travel plans in Canada in the middle of a three-day weekend.
New poll explores what people wish corporate leaders understood about economic life in the U.S. today.
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
A growing number of U.S. states are seeking to crack down on prediction markets, but face pushback from federal regulators.
Rising premiums forced many people in Affordable Care Act plans to give up their coverage. But the Trump administration claims a huge drop in enrollment is almost entirely due to its fraud crackdown.
The order came after Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn threatened to block Blanche's confirmation for Attorney General if the fund was not rescinded in writing.
An artificial intelligence model that was being tested by OpenAI went rogue and hacked the firm Hugging Face on its own, in what Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue called a "very weird and unprecedented" incident.
Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur's office said the congresswoman was a passenger and she was on her way to a church service when her vehicle was struck on Sunday.
GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio said his former son-in-law, Rep. Max Miller, shouldn't serve in Congress amid swirling abuse claims, as Miller vowed to stay in the race for another term and strongly denied all allegations of misconduct.
Rising premiums forced many people in Affordable Care Act plans to give up their coverage. But the Trump administration claims a huge drop in enrollment is almost entirely due to its fraud crackdown.
Megan Kaverman's weight gain, fatigue, high blood pressure and other symptoms were dismissed for years before she was diagnosed with a rare heart disease.
A federal judge sentenced the owner of a peptide company to nearly 6 years in prison for deceiving customers and selling products adulterated with steroids, citing a "trail of harm." Adam Yamaguchi reports.
The Department of Justice in June issued a legal opinion saying states aren't required to provide services that help people with disabilities remain in their homes.
If confirmed by the full Senate, Dr. Erica Schwartz would become the 22nd director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Tehran said Monday it had no plans to hold direct talks with the U.S., despite President Trump's claim that a "deal is imminent."
Police say the suspect transported the body to an abandoned site in a suitcase and subsequently used her bank cards to withdraw money.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 2, 2026.
The aircraft were Bell helicopters operating over the Psatha area west of Athens, each with a two-person crew.
The Trump administration is offering the public less information about the Iran war and its direction, even as the costs continue to mount.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Zac Brown Band celebrated their 15th straight sold-out concert at Fenway Park in Boston by giving everyone a free vacation on a cruise ship.
Actress Scarlett Johansson has played many roles in her career – and now, the Tony-winner and two-time Oscar-nominee has taken on another: launching her new line of products, called The Outset, designed for people with sensitive skin (like hers). She talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her skin struggles, and how husband Colin Jost has been a "guinea pig" for her products. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.)
Philadelphia-based artist Stacey Lee Webber has invested small coins and bills into her sculptures and jewelry – art made entirely of money. Correspondent Nancy Giles talks with the money-making artist whose creations can cost a pretty penny. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.)
Jane Pauley hosts our annual "Money Issue." Featured: Obstacles to home ownership; fighting health insurance denials; Chinese EVs; opposition to AI data centers; American Girl dolls; skin care mogul Scarlett Johansson; roller coasters; the popularity of Bingo!; and is your phone eavesdropping on you?
An artificial intelligence model that was being tested by OpenAI went rogue and hacked the firm Hugging Face on its own, in what Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue called a "very weird and unprecedented" incident.
ChatGPT maker OpenAI revealed that its technology hacked into another AI company on its own during internal testing. Hugging Face CEO Clement Delangue, whose company was hacked, described the "very weird and unprecedented" incident in an interview on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" -- and offered suggestions on how future incidents could be prevented.
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.
To fuel their artificial intelligence initiatives, tech companies are building massive numbers of AI data centers, with more than 4,000 in operation across the country. But some communities, wary of the environmental and financial implications of such facilities in their backyards, are fighting back. "Sunday Morning" national correspondent Robert Costa examines the drive to construct AI data centers, and the debate between opponents and AI advocates. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.)
When ads pop up on your phone for products after you've happened to mention them, is it an indication that advertisers are eavesdropping on you? Correspondent David Pogue checks out the facts about highly-targeted advertising, and why it sometimes gets weirdly specific. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.)
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
A photographer operating a drone off the coast of Australia captured a humpback whale giving birth. It's believed to be the first time such a birth has been recorded by a drone.
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
The investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance is still "very active," Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said after two ransom notes were released. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Police say the suspect transported the body to an abandoned site in a suitcase and subsequently used her bank cards to withdraw money.
New details are emerging about this weekend's deadly mass shooting at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho. At least three people were killed in the attack and seven others wounded. Lindsey Reiser reports.
Idaho authorities on Sunday offered new details about Saturday's shooting at an In-N-Out restaurant that killed three people and wounded several others. Jericka Duncan anchored CBS News' coverage.
In 1993, Jeanie Childs was found stabbed more than 60 times in her Minneapolis apartment. Bloody footprints and unknown DNA left investigators without answers until a 2015 cold-case review and public DNA database finally pointed to a suspect.
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Some of the nearly 60,000 migrants who rushed the border of Ceuta on Thursday still remain in the Spanish territory, but many have returned to Morocco voluntarily, officials said. CBS News' Aidan Stretch has the latest.
The investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance is still "very active," Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said after two ransom notes were released. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Fast-moving wildfires in the West consume hundreds of structures and force thousands from their homes. Plus, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinds President Trump's "anti-weaponization fund" as his nomination is on the line. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
President Trump says he called off a massive attack on Iran and said that negotiations would start Monday, which Iran is denying. CBS News' Courtney Kealy has the latest.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is on track for his Senate confirmation after formally rescinding the "anti-weaponization fund" that led to grievances among some Republicans. CBS News' Taurean Small has more.