Woman, child die after falling from ferry; murder inquiry launched
Initial media reports said a child fell into the sea and the woman jumped in after him -- but video from the ship did not match this version of events, a spokesperson said.
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Roller coaster derailment in Sweden kills 1, injures several others
A roller coaster train derailed at a Stockholm amusement park Sunday, sending some passengers plunging to the ground in an accident that left 1 dead and 9 injured.
Beyoncé concerts blamed for Swedish inflation
In May, Sweden reported an inflation rate of 9.7%, and analysts say about 0.2% of that was due to Beyoncé starting her "Renaissance" world tour in Stockholm. The concerts sparked a frenzy that drove demand for hotels and restaurants, making prices soar to new highs.
Expert: Beyoncé caused Sweden inflation bump
According to reports, Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” tour has been linked to a notable increase in Sweden’s inflation rate, raising it by approximately two-tenths of a percentage point last month. An economist suggests that the influx of Beyoncé fans who traveled to Stockholm and the surge in hotel prices during her tour on May 10th and 11th played a significant role in this effect.
Beyoncé single-handedly raised a country's inflation
Sweden sees 0.2% "Beyoncé blip" in inflation as fans flock to Stockholm for singer's World Renaissance Tour.
Greta Thunberg says she's graduating from school strikes for climate
Young Swedish activist Greta Thunberg says a major landmark in her life means she'll "no longer be able to school strike for the climate."
U.S. offers $5M reward for fugitive who sold encrypted phones to traffickers
Maximilian Rivkin has escaped arrest since the 2021 takedown of the ANOM network, which saw 800 arrested on three continents.
Biden to discuss Ukraine war this week with Denmark and U.K. leaders
Biden welcomes Denmark, U.K. prime ministers this week to White House for talks focusing on war in Ukraine —including effort to train and eventually equip Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets.
Sweden close to becoming "smoke free" country
Sweden is on the verge of declaring itself smoke-free, or when less than 5% of Swedes smoke daily. Ian Lee reports from London.
Sweden close to becoming first "smoke free" country in Europe
Sweden, which has the lowest rate of smoking in the Europe Union, is close to declaring itself "smoke free."
"Russian spy" whale surfaces off Sweden, fueling more guesswork
"It could be hormones driving him to find a mate. Or it could be loneliness," one marine biologist said of the wayward Beluga.
Swedish singer wins Eurovision competition
Eurovision will take place in Sweden next year, after Swedish singer Loreen won the song contest. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio shares what it was like seeing the final performances in person.
Beyoncé kicks off Renaissance World Tour in Sweden
Beyoncé kicked off her first solo world tour since 2016 in Stockholm, Sweden, performing all the songs on her latest album, "Renaissance."
Swedish research rocket flies off course, accidentally lands in Norway
The rocket was recovered in good condition and transported back to Sweden, the Swedish Space Corporation said.
How Finland's NATO membership could impact region
Russian's invasion of Ukraine helped push Finland into becoming the 31st member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization on Tuesday. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reported from Kyiv, Ukraine, on the move. Then, Elisabeth Braw, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the impact of NATO's expansion to the European region.
As Finland joins NATO, here's what it means and why it matters
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Russia's war on Ukraine "precipitated the very thing President Putin wanted to avoid: a stronger, more unified, Transatlantic Alliance."
Woman was among victims on doomed 17th century warship, DNA shows
Dozens of people died when the Vasa keeled over and sank just minutes after leaving port in 1628.
Turkey approves Finland's NATO bid
Finland is closer to becoming a NATO member after Turkey's parliament voted to approve the Nordic nation's application on Thursday. CBS News anchors Weijia Jiang and Jim Axelrod spoke with senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata about the next steps for the country and Sweden's stalled application.
Turkey backs Finland's bid to join NATO
Turkey announced it will support Finland's bid to join NATO. Both Finland and Sweden applied to become part of the military alliance 10 months ago in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Heather Conley, president of the German Marshall Fund of the U.S., joins CBS News to discuss.
Mikaela Shiffrin sets World Cup skiing record
American skier Mikaela Shiffrin on Saturday set the World Cup record for most career victories with 87 when she won a slalom event in Sweden.
Rare earth elements discovered in Sweden
Sweden's national mining company says it has found "significant" deposits of rare earth elements, which are vital to technology like cellphones. As CBS News' Tina Kraus reports, it could give Europe a boost in the race to transition to clean energy.
Huge deposits of vital rare earth elements found in Arctic Sweden
"The EU's self-sufficiency and independence from Russia and China will begin in the mine," said Sweden's energy and business minister.
Tatjana Patitz, one of the "original" supermodels, dies at age 56
Tatjana Patitz appeared in George Michael's music video "Freedom! '90" with Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista, Naomi Campbell and Cindy Crawford.
4 chimps euthanized after escaping from zoo and roaming freely
The animals had to be euthanized because there was not enough tranquilizer for all of them, a spokesperson told Swedish media.
Missing cobra nicknamed "Houdini" is finally located — only to escape again
Customs officers looking for the snake used "X-ray machines and wire cameras commonly used to search for drugs and other prohibited goods."
Dolly Parton, country music legend, dies at age 80
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
DOJ warns Kennedy Center could be knocked down if renovations don't move forward
The Trump administration said it may need to demolish the Kennedy Center if a plan to close the building for two years as part of a controversial renovation project pushed by President Trump and the organization's board is blocked.
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CIA Director John Ratcliffe on secret trip in Russia
A U.S. Air Force Boeing C-17A Globemaster III transport plane was spotted at a Moscow airport, along with a U.S. diplomatic motorcade, according to public reports.
Dolly Parton remembered by fellow stars, politicans: "A true loss for millions"
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
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Iran says it's ready for new U.S. sanctions, has 2-year plan
Iran's economy minister said the country has been preparing for a long time for the sanctions U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described as the "greatest financial offensive" ever.
Where will Lindsay Clancy end up after her murder trial? Legal experts explain.
Lindsay Clancy has pleaded not guilty to three counts of first-degree murder in the January 2023 strangulation deaths of her children.
Ontario's Doug Ford says Trump is "treating us like we're Communist China"
As a U.S.-Canada trade war sparks cross-border insults, Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News he's hopeful the two sides can reach an agreement — but cautioned that "no deal is better than a bad deal."
Musk's SpaceX announces $100B plan for new spaceport in Louisiana
Elon Musk's space company plans to spend $100 billion to build a new spaceport in Louisiana to launch rockets, state officials and the company announced.
South Carolina holds runoff to replace late Sen. Lindsey Graham on ballot
Darline Graham, the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, is facing off against Rep. Ralph Norman for the GOP nomination.
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Ontario's Doug Ford says Trump is "treating us like we're Communist China"
As a U.S.-Canada trade war sparks cross-border insults, Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News he's hopeful the two sides can reach an agreement — but cautioned that "no deal is better than a bad deal."
Survey pinpoints the behavior on planes that people find most annoying
Here's what travelers think about shared armrests, reclined seats and fellow passengers' use of tech on planes.
Musk's SpaceX announces $100 billion plan for new spaceport in Louisiana
Elon Musk's space company plans to spend $100 billion to build a new spaceport in Louisiana to launch rockets, state officials and the company announced.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
SNAP restrictions cut soda sales but raise stigma concerns, study finds
Banning people from using food stamps to buy sugary drinks helps lower consumption, proponents say. Are such restrictions a good idea?
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Ontario's Doug Ford says Trump is "treating us like we're Communist China"
As a U.S.-Canada trade war sparks cross-border insults, Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News he's hopeful the two sides can reach an agreement — but cautioned that "no deal is better than a bad deal."
Survey pinpoints the behavior on planes that people find most annoying
Here's what travelers think about shared armrests, reclined seats and fellow passengers' use of tech on planes.
Musk's SpaceX announces $100 billion plan for new spaceport in Louisiana
Elon Musk's space company plans to spend $100 billion to build a new spaceport in Louisiana to launch rockets, state officials and the company announced.
SNAP restrictions cut soda sales but raise stigma concerns, study finds
Banning people from using food stamps to buy sugary drinks helps lower consumption, proponents say. Are such restrictions a good idea?
Canada announces tariffs of up to 50% on $20 billion in U.S. goods
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
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Ontario's Doug Ford says Trump is "treating us like we're Communist China"
As a U.S.-Canada trade war sparks cross-border insults, Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News he's hopeful the two sides can reach an agreement — but cautioned that "no deal is better than a bad deal."
DOJ warns Kennedy Center could be knocked down if renovations don't move forward
The Trump administration said it may need to demolish the Kennedy Center if a plan to close the building for two years as part of a controversial renovation project pushed by President Trump and the organization's board is blocked.
Feds consider charging ICE officer accused of shooting immigrant in Minnesota
The shooting took place in January during the Trump administration's immigration operation in Minnesota.
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ICE releases father of U.S. Navy sailor serving on USS Abraham Lincoln
Luis Manuel Aviles Roa, the father of a U.S. Navy sailor onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, was released by ICE on Tuesday, his family told CBS News.
Abdul El-Sayed distances himself from Hasan Piker
Popular left-wing streamer Hasan Piker drew stiff criticism from prominent Democrats on Monday after arguing that some Jewish Americans' support for Israel is "making antisemitism worse."
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Pennsylvania records first 2 measles deaths in 35 years
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
At least 1 in 4 ex-NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 had CTE, study finds
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
Trump and Kennedy's health industry deals are at risk of vanishing
The agreements, covering issues like drug pricing, reducing the use of synthetic food dyes, and cutting back on insurance prior authorization rules, were announced with fanfare and touted as victories.
8-year-old girl dies from brain-eating amoeba infection in Louisiana
Lillian Smart, 8, has died after being infected by an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba that is found in warm freshwater, her family said.
Trump puts autistic kids in the spotlight and cuts agencies built to protect them
Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.
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Gun-running ship located 78 years after being sunk by Israeli military
In June 1948, Israeli forces opened fire and sank the boat in waters off Tel Aviv on the orders of David Ben Gurion, Israel's first prime minister.
U.K. estate used as Wayne Manor in "Batman Begins" must be surveyed for bats
Since being built in the 1850s, Mentmore Towers has been featured in "Batman Begins" and other movies, but has fallen into disrepair.
Will the U.S. sanctions against Iran work if they don't include China?
Analysts say without meaningful sanctions against China, Iran will likely survive this latest round of financial punishment.
Russian ex-official says "unknown sources" could attack U.K. drone plants
Former senior Russian diplomat says U.K. factories making drones for Ukraine "could be attacked - not by Russia, but from unknown sources."
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CIA Director John Ratcliffe on secret trip in Russia
A U.S. Air Force Boeing C-17A Globemaster III transport plane was spotted at a Moscow airport, along with a U.S. diplomatic motorcade, according to public reports.
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Johnny Cash's son on Dolly Parton's legacy
Johnny Cash's son, John Carter Cash, and his wife, Ana Cash, join "The Daily Report" to discuss Johnny's close bond with Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at the age of 80.
Fans devastates over death of Dolly Parton
Country music fans and fellow musical legends are mourning the loss of superstar Dolly Parton, whose death was announced Tuesday. CBS News' Nicole Valdes has more.
Dolly Parton's "9 to 5" and the Canada trade war
Dolly Parton, whose death was announced by her family on Tuesday, didn't write "9 to 5" as a meditation on trade policy, but the current trade battle between the Trump White House and Canada speaks to a theme in the hit song. Major Garrett explains. Then, CBS News' Anthony Mason joins to unpack Parton's legacy.
The best of Dolly Parton with CBS News
Beloved country music legend Dolly Parton had died at age 80, her family announced on Tuesday. CBS News looks back at some of her best moments and interviews over the years.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
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Musk's data centers push out family that's owned land for generations
A plant in Southaven, Mississippi, that powers Elon Musk's SpaceXAI data centers in the area has sparked backlash from residents concerned about noise and air pollution.
Elon Musk's data centers spark backlash
In Southaven, Mississippi, some residents are pushing back on SpaceXAI's expanding footprint in the region.
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.
Key takeaways from China's robot games
China's World Humanoid Robot Games is a technological showcase, but also a possible glimpse into the future of robotics. Anna Coren reports.
How the Robot Games are going in Beijing
The World Humanoid Robot Games are underway in Beijing, China, in a stadium repurposed from the 2022 Winter Olympics. Many of the machines on display can now outrun and out-jump even the best real-life Olympians. Anna Coren has the story.
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Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
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Doctor says Clancy's actions were criminal
Forensic psychologist Dr. Kirk Heilbrun took the stand in Lindsay Clancy's trial for the killings of her three children on Tuesday, testifying that he felt Clancy was criminally liable despite claims of postpartum psychosis. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the details.
Breaking down Day 20 of Lindsay Clancy trial
Two more witnesses testified in the Lindsay Clancy trial on Tuesday. Clancy, who has admitted to killing her children, has pleaded not guilty, arguing she had postpartum psychosis. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports.
Prosecution reprimanded in Lindsay Clancy trial
Closing arguments are expected this week in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial for the killings of her three young children. Attorney and legal analyst Joe Tamburino joins CBS News to discuss the case and a moment on Monday where witness testimony was cut short over comments about religion.
Lindsay Clancy's faith is not on trial
The judge in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy denied a mistrial request from her attorneys but scolded the prosecution after a witness brought up Clancy's religious beliefs. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports, and legal analyst Joe Tamburino weighs in.
Dramatic moment in Lindsay Clancy trial
Lindsay Clancy's defense team asked for a mistrial after a prosecution witness brought up Clancy's religious beliefs. The judge denied the request but reprimanded prosecutors. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi has the latest analysis.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
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South Carolina primary analysis
Darline Graham, the sister of the late Republican senator Lindsay Graham, is facing Rep. Ralph Norman in South Carolina's special primary runoff on Tuesday. CBS News' senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Johnny Cash's son on Dolly Parton's legacy
Johnny Cash's son, John Carter Cash, and his wife, Ana Cash, join "The Daily Report" to discuss Johnny's close bond with Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at the age of 80.
Doctor says Clancy's actions were criminal
Forensic psychologist Dr. Kirk Heilbrun took the stand in Lindsay Clancy's trial for the killings of her three children on Tuesday, testifying that he felt Clancy was criminally liable despite claims of postpartum psychosis. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the details.
El-Sayed's contentious Fox News interview
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed joined Fox News's Jesse Watters on Monday night for a lively interview. Democratic strategist and CBS News political contributor Chuck Rocha joins with analysis.
Canada sets retaliatory tariffs on U.S.
President Trump threatened to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America on Tuesday as Canada announced retaliatory tariffs against the United States as the countries' trade war escalates. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has more.