Tourist dies after being bitten at snake-charming show in Egypt
A snake, reported to be a cobra, crawled into the victim's pants and bit him as he watched a show, police said.
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U.S. Marines drink snake blood in Thailand
GRAPHIC CONTENT: A hundred U.S. and Thai soldiers swapped skills on how to survive in a tropical forest. Thai soldiers showed U.S. Marines how to catch a cobra with their bare hands and how to find water in the jungle as well as drinking snake blood to survive.
Florida deploys robot rabbits to hunt invasive Burmese pythons
Burmese pythons pose a huge threat to native species in the Florida Everglades. Officials have used creative methods to manage the population of invasive snakes.
Californians learning to save rattlesnakes
While the sight of a rattlesnake might send some running, some brave members of a California community are learning how to catch and save them. CBS News Bay Area's Brian Hackney has the details.
Hiker dies after being bitten by venomous snake in Tennessee state park
Witnesses told officials that the man picked up what is believed to be a timber rattlesnake before it bit him.
Snake found on passenger jet, delaying flight 2 hours
The snake was found as passengers were boarding Virgin Australia Flight VA337 at Melbourne Airport, according to snake catcher Mark Pelley.
Plane passenger caught with 16 live snakes, including a rhino rat snake
Customs officers said they stopped a plane passenger with a wriggling cargo of live snakes, the third such seizure this month.
100 children fall ill after dead snake reportedly found in school lunch
India's human rights body said it was investigating reports more than 100 children fell sick after eating a school lunch served after a dead snake was found in the food.
102 venomous snakes found in homeowner's backyard in Australia
An animal rescue service in Australia expected to remove four red-bellied snakes from the backyard of a Sydney home. Instead, they uncovered more than 100.
Driver finds highly venomous snake "slithering up her leg"
Tiger snakes, named after their colored stripes, are among the most venomous snakes in the world, according to the state's wildlife department.
Python squeezes woman in her kitchen for 2 hours before she's rescued
A woman in Thailand says a massive python coiled around her in her kitchen and "only tightened" as she attempted to fight it off.
Rattlesnake "mega den" livestream shows adults babysitting newborns
Scientists — and the public — are watching as the youngsters, called pups, slither over and between adult females on rocks.
Hundreds participate in annual Florida python hunt
Hundreds of people participated in this year's annual hunt for Burmese pythons in Florida. Anybody is allowed to register and train for the 10-day hunt, with $25,000 in cash prizes up for grabs. Cristian Benavides has the story.
Snake suspected in man's death until cops realize it can't pull trigger
Investigators thought snake breeder Ben Renick was killed by a reptile — until they discovered "bite marks" were bullet wounds.
Ben Renick case: World-renowned snake breeder murdered
Renick, a "rock star" of the reptile world, was found dead in June 2017. Investigators initially suspected one of his prized serpents had killed him, but they realized something more heinous was responsible.
Missouri snake breeder's death was no accident
When Ben Renick was found dead, it was first thought he was killed by a snake – he had been murdered. A reptile expert says snakes are "personable" and mostly misunderstood.
Sneak peek: The Poisonous Wife
A star snake breeder is murdered. Turns out the human closest to him was more cold-blooded than any snake. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports Saturday, Aug. 3 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Livestream shows hundreds of rattlesnakes at "mega-den" in Colorado
Researchers are asking the public to help them study a "mega-den" filled with hundreds, if not thousands, of rattlesnakes using a live video feed.
Man caught smuggling 100 live snakes in his pants
China's customs agency says agents caught a man trying to enter from Hong Kong with 104 snakes of "all kinds of shapes, sizes and colors."
Boa snake has 14 babies after "virgin birth"
A boa's caretaker hadn't realized the snake was pregnant, or female. Then 14 baby snakes showed up in the vivarium after a "virgin birth."
Venomous snake found hidden among girl's stuffed animals
The red-bellied black snake slithered onto the unicorn-themed bed in Jimboomba, Queensland, and tried to blend in with some toys — but it couldn't hide for long.
Snake catcher removes snake from child's bed
A venomous red-bellied black snake was removed from a home in Australia after it was discovered curled up in a child's bed. Red-bellied black snakes are one of the most frequently encountered snakes on the east coast of Australia, and are responsible for a number of bites every year, according to the Australian Museum.
Large python removed from Australia home
An Australian snake catcher removed a large and "chunky" carpet python from a home's kitchen countertop. He placed it in a catching bag and then released him back to nature.
Dog bitten by venomous snake at Connecticut state park rescued from mountain
A dog suffered a venomous bite from a copperhead snake while on a hiking trail near New Haven, Connecticut. The animal is receiving medical treatment.
Rare "highly toxic" viper found in Ohio
"Swamp rattlers" were once found across 30 Ohio counties, but for decades, they've become "increasingly rare" – and have only been seen in a handful of spots.
Trump says U.S. deal with Iran "is now complete"
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
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Iran and U.S. reach peace deal, Trump and Pakistani prime minister say
Pakistan's prime minister said Sunday the U.S. and Iran had reached a deal that includes "the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon."
Hegseth: "Manufactured story" that U.S. faces munitions stockpile shortage
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate Armed Service Committee earlier this year that replenishing the stockpile could take "months and years."
White House hosts "UFC Freedom 250" fight on Trump's 80th birthday
The UFC is hosting a fight series on the White House South Lawn Sunday night.
Vance: Trump "very supportive" as vice president moves closer to 2028 decision
Vice President JD Vance tells "CBS Sunday Morning" that he and his wife, Usha, will make a decision whether to enter the 2028 presidential race following the 2026 midterm elections.
Organic formula recalled after 3 babies diagnosed with infant botulism
The affected formula was sold at Target and at Nara.com, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
11 skydivers and pilot killed in plane crash near Kansas City
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the fatal crash occurred near the Butler Memorial Airport, about 60 miles south of Kansas City.
Trump speaks with Putin and Zelenskyy as war in Ukraine rages on
President Trump told Russia's Putin that the war in Ukraine needed to end. Ukraine's Zelenskyy said he and Mr. Trump would speak more at the upcoming G7 summit.
Knicks capture first NBA title in 53 years
The New York Knicks captured their first NBA championship in 53 years with a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
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Kennedy Center to establish new endowment in Trump's name
The establishment of the fund comes less than two weeks after a judge ruled the Kennedy Center's board acted unlawfully in adding the president's name to the performing arts center.
Mitch McConnell admitted to the hospital, spokesperson says
Sen. Mitch McConnell was admitted to the hospital Sunday morning, a spokesperson for the Republican confirmed to CBS News.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 14, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Defense Secretary and Sen. Mark Warner join Margaret Brennan.
Sen. Mark Warner says he hopes Senate can confirm Trump's DNI pick "this week"
The Senate has been at an impasse over the president's controversial pick to serve as acting intelligence chief that resulted in the expiration of a key spy authority.
Hegseth: "Manufactured story" that U.S. faces munitions stockpile shortage
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate Armed Service Committee earlier this year that replenishing the stockpile could take "months and years."
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Organic formula recalled after 3 babies diagnosed with infant botulism
The affected formula was sold at Target and at Nara.com, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
With uncertainty around H-1B visa fee, U.S. businesses unsure how to move forward
Earlier this week, a federal judge invalidated the White House's $100,000 H-1B fee policy in response to a lawsuit brought by 20 states.
DOJ paves way for Paramount Skydance to buy Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
As SpaceX IPO launches, Texans near its Starbase HQ are mixed on the company
SpaceX's arrival in the region has been good for business, some Brownsville, Texas, residents say, while others rue its impact on the local community.
Former SpaceX welder becomes a millionaire after historic IPO
Juan Hernandez, a former SpaceX employee, owns 6,500 company shares. On the first day of public trading, his wealth ballooned by $1,046,175.
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Kennedy Center to establish new endowment in Trump's name
The establishment of the fund comes less than two weeks after a judge ruled the Kennedy Center's board acted unlawfully in adding the president's name to the performing arts center.
Trump says U.S. deal with Iran "is now complete"
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
Mitch McConnell admitted to the hospital, spokesperson says
Sen. Mitch McConnell was admitted to the hospital Sunday morning, a spokesperson for the Republican confirmed to CBS News.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 14, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Defense Secretary and Sen. Mark Warner join Margaret Brennan.
Sen. Mark Warner says he hopes Senate can confirm Trump's DNI pick "this week"
The Senate has been at an impasse over the president's controversial pick to serve as acting intelligence chief that resulted in the expiration of a key spy authority.
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Organic formula recalled after 3 babies diagnosed with infant botulism
The affected formula was sold at Target and at Nara.com, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
6/14: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The lack of obesity in Japan; Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance; former child star Bill Mumy; the past and future of the Houston Astrodome; a time capsule for America's 500th birthday; and soccer art made with gum wrappers.
In Japan, life lessons in healthy eating
In the U.S. the percentage of obese adults is about ten times what it is in Japan. What differentiates the Japanese diet, and how are schools making it their mission to give Japanese children a taste of a healthy life?
Her Stage IV cancer had no symptoms. Innovative surgery saved her life.
A chance emergency room visit led to Amy Piccoli's diagnosis with late-stage colorectal cancer.
FDA approves new sunscreen ingredient
The FDA approved a new ingredient for sunscreen that's been in use in Europe for years. Dr. Jon LaPook has more details.
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Trump says U.S. deal with Iran "is now complete"
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
Singer Oliver Tree among 6 killed in helicopter collision over Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
Trump speaks with Putin and Zelenskyy as war in Ukraine rages on
President Trump told Russia's Putin that the war in Ukraine needed to end. Ukraine's Zelenskyy said he and Mr. Trump would speak more at the upcoming G7 summit.
Transcript: Gary Cohn on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 14, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Gary Cohn, IBM vice chairman and director of the National Economic Council during President Trump's first term, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 14, 2026.
Transcript: Sen. Mark Warner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 14, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Mark Warner, Demcorat of Virginia, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 14, 2026.
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Singer Oliver Tree among 6 killed in helicopter collision over Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
6/14: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The lack of obesity in Japan; Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance; former child star Bill Mumy; the past and future of the Houston Astrodome; a time capsule for America's 500th birthday; and soccer art made with gum wrappers.
Soccer art made from gum wrappers
Artist Lyndon J. Barrois Sr. painstakingly sculpts art depicting soccer players. His medium of choice? The humble chewing gum wrapper. Correspondent Luke Burbank talks with Barrois about his Los Angeles exhibit, "Fútbol Is Life: Animated Sportraits," which captures iconic moments from nearly 100 years of the World Cup in tiny pieces of paper and foil.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including "Today" film critic Gene Shalit.
David Hockney: An appreciation
David Hockney's constant experimentations in art gave us six decades of swimming pools and sun-drenched scenes, intimate portraits of friends, vibrant depictions of his native Yorkshire, and groundbreaking digital works. The British-born painter died on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at age 88. Correspondent Seth Doane offers an appreciation of the groundbreaking body of work, by an artist whom British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called one of the most important figures in contemporary art in both the 20th and 21st centuries.
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As SpaceX IPO launches, Texans near its Starbase HQ are mixed on the company
SpaceX's arrival in the region has been good for business, some Brownsville, Texas, residents say, while others rue its impact on the local community.
SpaceX expansion plans impact local community
Residents near SpaceX's South Texas campus have mixed opinions about Elon Musk's company and its plans to expand operations. CBS News' Jason Allen reports from Starbase, Texas.
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.
Why the liberal arts can help young Americans prepare for the era of AI
The advent of AI puts a premium on developing skills like critical thinking and communication, according to education experts. The liberal arts can help.
Uproar over planned data center near zoo
Residents are protesting plans for a 70,000-square-foot data center near the Nashville Zoo. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.
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Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
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How an Iowa woman became a key witness in her own murder
The last words spoken by Angela Prichard, 55, an Iowa wife and mother who called 911 to report she was in danger, was the first clue investigators had to identify her killer.
Police dress up as World Cup mascots to carry out drug sting
The officers in mascot costumes used a metal sledgehammer to break down a door to enter with colleagues.
Armed men kidnap respected security expert in gang-wracked Haiti
James Boyard is the cabinet director of Haiti's Defense Ministry and also serves as inspector general of Haiti's police.
Texas shooting kills at least 1, injures 10
On Wednesday, a 45-year-old gunman opened fire on police in Midland, Texas, allegedly refusing to surrender to police. He fled, finally barricading himself in an abandoned veterinary building and shooting wildly. All of those shot were civilians. The gunman was found dead on Friday, with the FBI and state agencies investigating. Jason Allen has more.
Midland gunman was on the run before shooting
At least one person is dead, and 10 others are injured after a gunman opened fire in Midland, Texas, on Friday. The shooter died after a standoff with police. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen reports.
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NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
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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.
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.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
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The real man who inspired Uncle Sam
Meg Oliver visits Troy, New York, to report on the real man who inspired America's Uncle Sam.
New York reacts after Knicks win NBA title
The Knicks returned to New York City Sunday as NBA champions after beating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals Saturday night. Shanelle Kaul reports on the celebrations in the Big Apple.
Fans take in first weekend of World Cup
Soccer fans from far and wide are taking to the streets of major American cities in droves as the World Cup gets underway. Nicole Valdes reports.
12 killed in skydiving plane crash
11 skydivers and their pilot all died Sunday when their plane crashed just after take-off near Butler, Missouri, roughly 65 miles south of Kansas City.
Inside Trump's trip to the G7 Summit
President Trump will depart the nation's capital Sunday night for the G7 Summit in France. Nancy Cordes reports on what's ahead.