These "bee bus stops" are looking to save pollinators
Bus stop coverings are getting replaced with "living roofs" made with native plants to help provide food for dying species and help people stay cool amid rising temperatures.
Urban Heat Island
U.S. cities are "heat islands." Experts say it's going to get worse.
The urban heat island effect can make the country's most populated cities 20 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than nearby areas. Climate change will only make it more suffocating.
Barbie's Malibu Dreamhouse needs a redesign in a warming world
"She's a Barbie Girl, in a warming world."
Underground climate change is Chicago's "silent hazard"
"You don't need to live in Venice to live in a city that is sinking," researchers said.
Labor Day heat wave to scorch California with triple-digit temps
The late-summer heat wave comes as 50 million people across U.S. sweat under extreme heat advisories and warnings.
Israel and Hezbollah exchange new fire after exploding pager attack
Concern over a possible full-scale Israel-Hezbollah war grows as IDF forces move to the Lebanon border after the exploding pager attack.
Alaska man charged with threatening to assassinate 6 Supreme Court justices
The Alaska man allegedly sent more than 465 messages to the Supreme Court through an online portal.
Husband of Russia's richest woman arrested for murder after shootout
Billionaire Tatyana Bakalchuk released a tearful message, saying her husband led an armed raid into the Wildberries offices.
Here are 5 takeaways from the Federal Reserve's jumbo rate cut
The Federal Reserve made a 0.50 percentage point cut, double the typical reduction. Here's what's behind the decision.
U.S. spends most, ranks last in health among wealthy nations, report says
Australia, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom were ranked the highest overall, according to the Commonwealth Fund report.
U.S. Air Force releases new images of B-21 stealth bomber
The futuristic B-21 Raider is conducting multiple test flights a week, officials said.
Scarlett Johansson on using physicality to voice Elita-1 in "Transformers One"
Scarlett Johansson compares the physical demands of voicing Elita-1 in Transformers One to her decade-long work as Black Widow in "The Avengers."
Officer texted photo of bloodied Tyre Nichols to ex-girlfriend, she says
The photo showed Tyre Nichols with his eyes closed, on the ground with what appeared to be blood near his mouth and his hands behind his back.
Over 41% of cats play fetch, study finds
Researchers at the University of Purdue and University of Pennsylvania found that 41% of cats fetch, compared with about 78% of dogs.
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Over 41% of cats play fetch, study finds
Researchers at the University of Purdue and University of Pennsylvania found that 41% of cats fetch, compared with about 78% of dogs.
Here are 5 takeaways from the Federal Reserve's jumbo rate cut
The Federal Reserve made a 0.50 percentage point cut, double the typical reduction. Here's what's behind the decision.
Zelenskyy poised to meet with Biden, Harris and Trump next week
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to be among just a small handful of global political leaders to meet with both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump next week.
Pro-Palestinian "uncommitted" movement declines to endorse Harris
The Democratic delegates say they can't back Harris, but also want to avoid a second Trump presidency.
Earth will get a second moon for nearly 57 days this year
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
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Here are 5 takeaways from the Federal Reserve's jumbo rate cut
The Federal Reserve made a 0.50 percentage point cut, double the typical reduction. Here's what's behind the decision.
United says Taylor Swift concerts drove 25% uptick in demand
United said demand for its flights surges wherever Taylor Swift jets off to for her next concert.
Stocks surge a day after Federal Reserve's first rate cut since 2020
Investors buoyed by Fed's outsized rate cut and data showing the U.S. economy remains on solid ground.
Boeing set to start large-scale furloughs due to machinists strike
Boeing's CEO says it will start furloughing "a large number" of employees to conserve cash during the strike by union machinists that began last week.
Could the "YIMBY" movement fix America's affordable housing shortage?
Some cities and states are throwing out single-family zoning to increase density and create more affordable housing.
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Zelenskyy poised to meet with Biden, Harris and Trump next week
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to be among just a small handful of global political leaders to meet with both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump next week.
Pro-Palestinian "uncommitted" movement declines to endorse Harris
The Democratic delegates say they can't back Harris, but also want to avoid a second Trump presidency.
Alaska man charged with threatening to assassinate 6 Supreme Court justices
The Alaska man allegedly sent more than 465 messages to the Supreme Court through an online portal.
Democrat LaMonica McIver wins special House election in New Jersey
Democrat LaMonica McIver has won a special House election in New Jersey's 10th Congressional District.
Iranian hackers sent stolen Trump campaign info to Biden campaign associates
Iranian hackers sought to interest President Biden's campaign in information stolen from the campaign of former President Donald Trump, the FBI and other federal agencies said.
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U.S. spends most, ranks last in health among wealthy nations, report says
Australia, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom were ranked the highest overall, according to the Commonwealth Fund report.
New COVID variant XEC now in half of states. Here's what to know.
Some of the earliest U.S. cases were reported in Virginia.
Cancer deaths have declined 33% in 30 years, but alcohol is still a major problem
The latest Cancer Progress Report from the American Association for Cancer Research also found a 24% decline in the overall cancer death rate for children and adolescents.
Black women at higher risk of death from all types of breast cancer, study finds
In a new study, researchers found Black women are at higher risk of dying from all tumor subtypes of breast cancer, with the disparity ranging from 17% to 50%.
Researchers use artificial intelligence to help ALS patient speak again
Using artificial intelligence, doctors have found a way to give people who lost their voice to ALS the ability to speak again.
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Zelenskyy poised to meet with Biden, Harris and Trump next week
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to be among just a small handful of global political leaders to meet with both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump next week.
Ancient coins found by Indiana Jones enthusiast sell for $176,000
George Ridgway found one of the largest caches of Roman and Iron Age coins in England.
Husband of Russia's richest woman arrested for murder after shootout
Billionaire Tatyana Bakalchuk released a tearful message, saying her husband led an armed raid into the Wildberries offices.
Israel and Hezbollah exchange new fire after exploding pager attack
Concern over a possible full-scale Israel-Hezbollah war grows as the two sides trade new fire, Hezbollah's leader accuses Israel of crossing "red lines."
Small zoo sees a "bouncy pork" bonanza with Moo Deng the baby hippo
A small zoo in Thailand plans to capitalize on Moo Deng the baby pygmy hippo's popularity, hoping to patent her brand to help all its animal inhabitants.
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Scarlett Johansson on using physicality to voice Elita-1 in "Transformers One"
Scarlett Johansson compares the physical demands of voicing Elita-1 in Transformers One to her decade-long work as Black Widow in "The Avengers."
United says Taylor Swift concerts drove 25% uptick in demand
United said demand for its flights surges wherever Taylor Swift jets off to for her next concert.
Scarlett Johansson talks voicing Elita-1
Oscar-nominated Scarlett Johansson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her role as Elita-1 in "Transformers One," her career, motherhood and her excitement about working on the "Jurassic Park" franchise.
Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder on writing songs while surfing
Preview: In a rare extensive interview to air on "CBS Sunday Morning" Sept. 22, Eddie Vedder and bass player Jeff Ament open up about the legendary band's founding.
Eddie Vedder on the origin of Pearl Jam: "It was heaven"
In 1990, Eddie Vedder was asked to compose lyrics for instrumental tracks sent to him by a group of Seattle musicians. His audition would lead to the formation of Pearl Jam, one of the world's biggest and most influential rock groups. In this preview of an interview to be broadcast on "CBS News Sunday Morning" on Sept. 22, Vedder and bassist Jeff Ament talk with Anthony Mason about the band's origin.
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Craigslist founder Craig Newmark makes $100 million cybersecurity pledge
Craigslist founder says the U.S. is in the midst of a cyberwar and "the fight is on our own shores."
Unexpected dangers of electric vehicles
Guardrails on U.S. roads are typically tested against vehicles weighing up to 5,000 lbs. However, many electric vehicles weigh up to 30% more than that, raising safety concerns on whether guardrails would hold up in a collision.
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.
Child psychiatrist on Instagram's Teen Accounts
Instagram's parent company, Meta, launched their new Teen Accounts that offers a more limited experience for the platform's younger users to address concerns over social media's impact on kids. Everyone under the age of 16 will automatically migrate to the new service. Dr. Joel Stoddard, associate psychiatry professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, joins CBS News to discuss.
Instagram rolling out protected teen accounts
Instagram announced Tuesday that it will be rolling out new protected accounts for people under 18. The accounts will automatically be private and can only receive messages from people they follow. Jo Ling Kent spoke with parents and Meta's safety chief about the changes.
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When and how to see September's Harvest Moon
The September Harvest Moon will see a partial lunar eclipse, peaking the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17.
The Climate Election: Home insurance costs
The cost of insuring your home is going up, and some homes are "essentially uninsurable" due to rising climate change risks. In Nebraska, the most expensive state for premiums, the cost is nearly $3,400 above the national average to insure a home. And it's all happening as extreme weather events increase in frequency and intensity, jeopardizing people's homes and their ability to financially recover afterward.
Mysterious 9-day seismic event triggered by 650-foot tsunami
A tsunami stemming from a landslide was behind a surprising seismic event last year that shook the earth for nine days, researchers said.
Polaris Dawn crew conducts first all-civilian spacewalk
The spacewalkers tested new SpaceX-designed pressure suits that could eventually be used by civilian astronauts on the moon and Mars.
California crews battle high temps, Line Fire
Record-high temperatures have hit several areas of California, Arizona and Oregon since Friday, extending the fire season and creating drier conditions that make wildfires spread faster. The Line Fire in Southern California has grown past 21,000 acres, roughly half the size of Washington, D.C. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
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Husband of Russia's richest woman arrested for murder after shootout
Billionaire Tatyana Bakalchuk released a tearful message, saying her husband led an armed raid into the Wildberries offices.
Contestants sue MrBeast, Amazon Studios
Five unnamed contestants in the upcoming Amazon reality show "Beast Games" are alleging MrBeast's production company and Amazon Studios create a "toxic and hostile" environment that "laid the groundwork" for sexual harassment.
Police bust $1 billion cocaine ring dubbed "The Commission"
In addition to the cocaine, detectives allegedly seized 10 cars, $800,000 in cash, a Rolex watch, four guns and two ballistic vests.
CIA officer who drugged, sexually assaulted dozens of women learns fate
Brian Jeffrey Raymond sat dejectedly as he heard his punishment for one of the most egregious misconduct cases in the CIA's history.
Kentucky I-75 shooting: Suspect believed dead
In a news conference Thursday night, Kentucky police said they believe a body found near the site of the Interstate 75 shooting on Sept. 7, 2024, is that of suspect Joseph Couch. Officials said articles on the body indicated it was likely Couch, but that crews were still processing the scene and wouldn't have final identification until later. CBS News' Carissa Lawson anchors a special report.
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Earth will get a second moon for nearly 57 days this year
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
NASA's "Hidden Figures" honored in Congressional Gold Medal ceremony
NASA's "Hidden Figures," whose work helped put men on the moon, were honored Wednesday in a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony.
When and how to see September's Harvest Moon
The September Harvest Moon will see a partial lunar eclipse, peaking the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17.
SpaceX crew completes historic mission
Four SpaceX astronauts safely splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday. The Polaris Dawn crew completed the first-ever commercial spacewalk during their historic mission and tested a new type of spacesuit.
Polaris Dawn space mission splashes down
The groundbreaking commercial space mission known as Polaris Dawn successfully splashed down early Sunday morning. The historic five-day mission, flown by tech billionaire Jared Isaacman and three crew mates, included the first ever commercial spacewalk.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
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Summer music heats up 2024
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
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Hezbollah on Israel, Lebanon explosions
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah spoke out on the pager and walkie-talkie explosions in Lebanon that are being blamed on Israel. The blasts apparently targeted members of the Iran-backed militant group in Lebanon. CBS News contributor Robert Berger has the latest as tension escalates in the Middle East.
Spotting scams when homebuying, renting
The CBS News Confirmed team investigated housing scams that are impacting Americans nationwide. CBS News national consumer correspondent Ash-har Quraishi has more on avoiding scams when buying or renting a home.
Baby hippo Moo Deng draws a crowd
Huge crowds of doting fans are flocking to a small, previously quiet zoo in Thailand to see its latest sensation, a baby pygmy hippo named Moo Deng . With a name that means "bouncing pig" and a playful personality to match, Moo Deng has given her keepers an opportunity to boost the zoo's coffers. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more on the adorable hippo tale.
U.S. passports can now be renewed online
The State Department has announced Americans can now renew their adult passports online, bypassing the traditional method of printing out a form and mailing a check. USA Today senior consumer travel reporter Eve Chen joined CBS News to discuss the change.
Officials ramp up election protections
Early voting has started in some states with 47 days remaining until Election Day. As voters begin to cast their ballots, officials are engaged in heightened security efforts for the election. CBS News election law contributor David Becker has more.