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Some of the poorest nations at COP27 are calling on richer ones to pay for the damages carbon dioxide pollution has caused.
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Some of the poorest nations at COP27 are calling on richer ones to pay for the damages carbon dioxide pollution has caused.
The head of the World Health Organization says there's "cause for optimism."
World leaders are gathering in Egypt for the United Nations' annual climate summit, known as COP27. Catherine McKenna is Canada's former minister of environment and climate change and the chair of an expert panel called on by the U.N. secretary general to set clear standards and criteria to get to net-zero emissions. She joins CBS News to discuss
Political leaders have gathered in Egypt for the 27th annual Conference of the Parties. The climate summit has been criticized by activist Greta Thunberg as an opportunity for "greenwashing." Ramy Inocencio joins "CBS News Mornings" with a look at what the summit will focus on and what attendees hope to achieve.
The record heat comes as "the tell-tale signs and impacts of climate change are becoming more dramatic."
Many see this year's global climate summit as a crucial test of the world's resolve to prevent the worst predicted outcomes of climate change.
A crisis is unfolding in the East African nation of Somalia, which is teetering on the edge of famine. According to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, more than half of Somalia's children will face acute malnutrition through mid-2023. CBS News' John Dickerson speaks with Lynsey Addario, a photojournalist on assignment for National Geographic, who captured images of the tragic food shortages in Somalia.
Limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius is the only way to save the remaining glaciers, but last week the U.N. warned there's "no credible pathway" for that to happen.
"The United States and Ukraine went through Russia's allegations in Geneva, point by point, and debunked every single one," said the U.S. ambassador to the U.N.
Europe is a leader in climate mitigation. That couldn't save it from also becoming a leader in temperature increases.
Ships carrying grain from Ukraine are still on the move despite Russia suspending a deal meant to protect the shipments. The deal, brokered by the U.N. and Turkey, has helped bring global food prices down from their peak in March. Cary Fowler, the U.S. State Department special envoy for global food security, joined CBS News to discuss how this will impact world hunger.
Russian authorities are ramping up evacuations in Ukraine's southern Kherson region. They claim Ukraine could be preparing to attack a key dam and flood the region. Kyiv has rejected the claims and accused Moscow of considering staging a similar attack. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has the latest from Ukraine.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba, accused Russia of playing "hunger games" by imperiling global food shipments.
Karim Elkorany did not use condoms and "callously and cruelly joked about drugging and raping them" afterward, prosecutors said.
The agreement marks a major breakthrough in relations between the two nations, which have formally been at war since Israel's creation in 1948.
Nations pledged to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, but three new U.N. reports show that the world is on track to hit nearly double that in less than 80 years.
The 101st Airborne Division of the U.S. Army are in Romania to deter adversaries from attacking NATO territory. Roughly 4,700 soldiers of the 101st were deployed from Fort Campbell, Kentucky, to reinforce NATO's eastern flank. Charlie D'Agata takes a look.
The U.N. Security Council is discussing claims that Russia is using Iranian-made drones to attack Ukraine. The meets is happening as Ukraine deals with rolling blackouts after it says it lost 30% of its power stations. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams joins us with update from Kyiv, Ukraine.
A 2015 U.N. Security Council resolution bans the sale of drones capable of traveling more than 300 kilometers.
The United Nations is grappling with how it should respond to myriad crises in Haiti. Unrest has spread across the nation over the last month. Margarett Lubin, an area manager for the nonprofit CORE, discussed what her organization is doing to help and the U.N.'s proposals.
A report from the World Health Organization found that 500 million people will develop diseases if they don't increase their physical activity.
A formal famine declaration is expected in the coming weeks, but desperate families are already burying their malnourished children as aid workers plead for help.
Biden addressing U.N. General Assembly; New documentary examines life of Muhammad Ali
By a 143-5 vote, the General Assembly condemned Russia's "attempted illegal annexation" of four Ukrainian territories.
Some Russian men are trying to flee the country after President Vladimir Putin called up 300,000 army reservists for his invasion of Ukraine. Meanwhile, Putin is once again making veiled nuclear threats to the West. William Taylor, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, joined CBS News' Elaine Quijano to discuss the situation.
The FBI investigated whether President Trump acted as a Russian asset when he fired James Comey, a theory an administration official said wasn't backed up by evidence.
Former state health official Abdul El-Sayed faced Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan in a closely watched contest that represented the latest test of the party's divisions.
President Trump told reporters Tuesday evening that an announcement on the Strait of Hormuz could happen today or tomorrow, following talks between Iran and Oman.
Abdul El-Sayed has a narrow led in the state's Democratic Senate primary against Rep. Haley Stevens.
Rep. Wesley Bell on Tuesday beat former congresswoman Cori Bush in a heated primary in Missouri's 1st Congressional District, CBS News projects.
CBS News has previously reported that the U.S. has dwindling stockpiles of defensive interceptors and long-range missiles.
U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro was seen with a large box as she left the White House Monday after her meeting with President Trump.
In the livestream, which has since been taken down, Hilton appears to be bloodied and in a distressed mental state.
Kira Stokes, who has been in the fitness industry for three decades, taught me to treat movement as medicine for both your body and mind.
A CBS News investigation found troops had flagged military leaders about the lack of defenses and insufficient medical supplies ahead of the attack in Kuwait at the beginning of the war with Iran.
Abdul El-Sayed is now projected to win Michigan's Democratic Senate primary against Rep. Haley Stevens.
Disney and TikTok are teaming up to let users create short-form videos that draw on the entertainment giant's large stable of movies and TV shows.
In the livestream, which has since been taken down, Hilton appears to be bloodied and in a distressed mental state.
President Trump told reporters Tuesday evening that an announcement on the Strait of Hormuz could happen today or tomorrow, following talks between Iran and Oman.
Disney and TikTok are teaming up to let users create short-form videos that draw on the entertainment giant's large stable of movies and TV shows.
Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and AI provider reported quarterly revenue of $7.8 billion, topping Wall Street forecasts.
The restaurant chain said it pulled the peppers and replaced them with product from another grower amid a food-poisoning probe.
Stocks notched new record highs on Tuesday as oil prices dipped and companies reported healthy profits.
One woman in her mid-30s said her $60,000 annual income wasn't enough to cover all her bills after a breakup, leading her to move back home.
A CBS News investigation found troops had flagged military leaders about the lack of defenses and insufficient medical supplies ahead of the attack in Kuwait at the beginning of the war with Iran.
Former state health official Abdul El-Sayed faced Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan in a closely watched contest that represented the latest test of the party's divisions.
Abdul El-Sayed is now projected to win Michigan's Democratic Senate primary against Rep. Haley Stevens.
The House Ethics Committee said there is "substantial reason to believe" Rep. Chuck Edwards violated House rules related to sexual harassment and hostile workplaces. Edwards denied any wrongdoing.
The group, called Empowering America's Parents, will focus on expanding awareness about the Education Freedom Tax Credit.
Kira Stokes, who has been in the fitness industry for three decades, taught me to treat movement as medicine for both your body and mind.
In this episode of Healthful, Norah O'Donnell is joined by her personal trainer and fitness expert, Kira Stokes. Since they started exercising together 12 years ago, Kira pushed Norah to lift heavier weights - something Norah initially resisted. Norah has since learned that you lose up to 8-percent of your muscle mass every decade after the age of 30. The two discuss the emotional connection between movement and mental health, how to get started exercising, and what about those weighted vests! Plus - Norah answers what her favorite and least favorite exercises are. We'd love to hear what topics you want to hear covered on Healthful. Text Norah at 202-217-1107.
At least 110 people have fallen ill from salmonella in Minnesota, the vast majority of whom reported having eaten at the Mexican chain Chipotle. Tom Hanson has the story.
Two people have died of cyclosporiasis in Michigan, officials said Monday, as the state battles the worst outbreak of the disease in the country. Carter Evans has the details.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
A CBS News investigation found troops had flagged military leaders about the lack of defenses and insufficient medical supplies ahead of the attack in Kuwait at the beginning of the war with Iran.
Cesar Gastelum, who had more than 600,000 followers on TikTok, was broadcasting with two friends when he was killed.
President Trump told reporters Tuesday evening that an announcement on the Strait of Hormuz could happen today or tomorrow, following talks between Iran and Oman.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the footage shows how Russian soldiers "take pleasure in killing" civilians.
A senior State Department official said the visa would be reinstated immediately if Brazil grants diplomatic approval for President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.
Actor Aaron Pierre is starring as John Stewart in the new series "Lanterns." He tells "CBS Mornings" why this character is special to him, what it's like to join the DC Universe and how he managed undergoing surgery during the audition process.
A kind stranger named Ernie helped rock band The Autumn Kings make it to their tour stop after their car broke down in Wisconsin. Matt Gutman reports.
One day after announcing she'll step back from the spotlight after her tour ends, Ariana Grande spoke directly to fans at Monday night's show in Chicago. The singer said the decision was her own and "was made from a thoughtful and empowered place."
Tony Award-winning producer Jordan Roth talks about starring in the "The Shards" and describes what it was like to go from behind the scenes on Broadway to making his major on-screen acting debut.
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" leapt straight to the top of the box office this weekend. Its $360 million opening weekend debut is the biggest in U.S. history. Marlow Stern, chief correspondent at Variety, joins CBS News to discuss all the latest movie news.
Disney and TikTok are teaming up to let users create short-form videos that draw on the entertainment giant's large stable of movies and TV shows.
Y2K nostalgia is in full swing -- and soon, 2000s social media site Myspace may be making a full comeback to the World Wide Web. TechRadar editor-at-large Lance Ulanoff shares his reaction.
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.
Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and AI provider reported quarterly revenue of $7.8 billion, topping Wall Street forecasts.
Top executives from leading artificial intelligence companies are set to meet with White House officials, according to media reports. Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent for Puck News, has more.
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
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.
Massachusetts mom Lindsay Clancy is on trial for murder after she allegedly killed her three children. Her lawyers say that she was overmedicated during her mental health crisis, which sparked postpartum psychosis. Dr. Veerle Bergink, director of Mount Sinai Women's Mental Health Center, explains more about postpartum mental health.
In court on Tuesday, Lindsay Clancy spoke for the first time as she agreed to a "stipulation of facts" that would fast-track her trial. Her lawyers claim she was mentally ill and not responsible for her actions when she killed her three young children. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Cesar Gastelum, who had more than 600,000 followers on TikTok, was broadcasting with two friends when he was killed.
Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children, spoke in court Tuesday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of killing her three young children in what her defense says was an episode of postpartum psychosis, testified in court for the first time on Tuesday as her trial progresses. Shanelle Kaul has more.
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
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.
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.
The cyclospora outbreak has spread to more states. CBS News has confirmed cases linked to lettuce in Missouri and Arkansas. Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know.
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed beat moderate Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, CBS News projects. Aaron Navarro and Anthony Salvanto report.
ENCORE: A young woman mourns her uncle's murder … and questions whether the convicted killer was the only one involved. "48 Hours" contributor Nikki Battiste reports, Saturday, August 8 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+
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Actor Aaron Pierre is starring as John Stewart in the new series "Lanterns." He tells "CBS Mornings" why this character is special to him, what it's like to join the DC Universe and how he managed undergoing surgery during the audition process.