Epstein island trespasser says he was hog-tied, thrown into "dungeon"
Little St. James in the Virgin Islands has attracted seekers lured by tales of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
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Minnesota woman killed in shark attack in U.S. Virgin Islands
The woman was identified as 56-year-old Arlene Lillis of Minnesota.
Powerful earthquake in Caribbean triggers brief tsunami alerts
The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 7.6 earthquake occurred Saturday around 6:23 p.m. Eastern Time with an epicenter about 129 miles southwest of George Town, the capital of the Cayman Islands.
Hurricane Ernesto continues to bring "life-threatening" conditions to East Coast
Ernesto regained hurricane strength on Sunday, forecasters said, and will continue to bring "life-threatening surf and rip current conditions" to the U.S. East Coast.
The Climate Election: The problem with power, explained
Before Ernesto was a hurricane, it was a tropical storm. But that's all it took to wipe out electricity for nearly all of the U.S. Virgin Islands and half of Puerto Rico. And it's not just an island problem. Extreme weather across the entire U.S. is taking a toll on infrastructure that is being used long past its life expectancy. As we get closer to Election Day, CBS Los Angeles' Marina Jurica tells us what to know about the intersection of climate and energy.
Maps show Tropical Storm Ernesto's path and forecast
Ernesto is the fifth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. Here's where it could be headed.
Bermuda braces for Hurricane Ernesto
Hurricane Ernesto is barreling towards Bermuda after pummeling Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The Category 2 storm is expected to reach Bermuda by Saturday. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff reports from Hamilton, Bermuda.
Bermuda prepares for Hurricane Ernesto's arrival
After causing significant flooding in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, Hurricane Ernesto is churning north in the Atlantic, and is forecast to strengthen before it passes over or near Bermuda on Saturday. Dave Malkoff reports from Bermuda.
Where Hurricane Ernesto is headed next
Hurricane Ernesto is gaining strength in the Caribbean after drenching Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Now the storm is moving north into the Atlantic, where it's expected to continue strengthening as it heads toward Bermuda. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn have more.
U.K. warship, U.S. aircraft make huge drug bust after "high-speed chase"
British and American officers chased down a speedboat as its crew tried to dump its drugs into the water near the U.S. Virgin Islands, officials said.
Trump wins U.S. Virgin Islands GOP caucuses
U.S. Virgin Islands tried out ranked choice voting in its 2024 Republican presidential caucuses Thursday, hoping to give voters more of a voice with their votes.
JP Morgan execs face new allegations in $190 million Jeffrey Epstein lawsuit
The government of the U.S. Virgin Islands unveiled fresh allegations against JP Morgan Chase this week over its ties to Epstein.
Where can you travel without a passport? Options for travelers amid backlog
Passport applications are backed up and delayed — and, as a result, many travelers are searching for places to travel without a passport. Here's your guide to where you can visit while you wait.
Police investigate sudden death of ex-swimming champ in U.S. Virgin Islands
Jamie Cail, 42, was found unresponsive at her home on St. John last Tuesday, Feb. 21, according to police.
U.S. Virgin Islands allege JP Morgan "turned a blind eye" to Jeffrey Epstein's crimes
The territory's attorney general accused the bank of deliberately concealing evidence of Epstein's illegal enterprise for its own benefit.
Bidens travel to U.S. Virgin Islands for brief vacation
St. Croix is a tropical getaway that Biden has been getting away to at least since he was vice president, from 2009 to 2017.
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Hurricane warning issued for Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is under a hurricane warning as Tropical Storm Fiona is expected to make landfall Saturday, bringing an estimated 20 inches of rain in some areas. The Weather Channel’s Mike Seidel has the latest.
Tropical Storm Fiona nears Puerto Rico
A tropical storm warning is in effect for the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico as Tropical Storm Fiona moves across the Caribbean. The Weather Channel's Mike Seidel has the forecast.
Caribbean leader heard saying "not my first rodeo" in U.S. drug sting
Andrew Fahie was given a $500,000 bond that could see him released from prison as he awaits trial.
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Hurricane Maria takes aim
St. Thomas was one of the U.S. Virgin Islands under a hurricane warning Monday night. It hasn't even begun to recover from Hurricane Irma. David Begnaud reports from the island as Hurricane Maria approaches.
Irma's destruction in Caribbean
Hurricane Irma has devastated a string of islands in the Caribbean, slamming through the Turks and Caicos overnight. At least 11 people in the Caribbean have died, including four in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Tony Dokoupil reports from Fajardo, Puerto Rico.
Terminix pays poisoned family
Terminix has agreed to pay $87 million settlement to a family sickened by a pesticide. Stephen Esmond became paralyzed in 2015, soon after checking into a condo in the United States Virgin Islands. It was located above another unit where Terminix exterminators had sprayed a hazardous chemical. Vinita Nair reports.
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Strait of Hormuz traffic falls to new low as Iran-backed group kills 6 in Red Sea
The conflict between the U.S. and Iran has spread to the Red Sea and another strategic shipping route.
David Crowley beats progressive Francesca Hong in Wisconsin gubernatorial primary
David Crowley unexpectedly beat a progressive candidate in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor, and will face Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany on the ballot in November.
White House asked DOJ about new Reflecting Pool case against David Hearn
Earlier this month, however, federal prosecutors moved to dismiss the case, citing new information that the damage was caused by a "botched installation" by a contractor, not vandalism.
Eli Lilly takes aim at illicit market for its experimental weight-loss drug
The pharmaceutical company is filing lawsuits against six outlets selling versions of its promising but unapproved weight-loss drug, retatrutide.
Hospitals push for upfront payments as healthcare costs rise
Hospitals and other medical providers are increasingly asking for payment before providing care, collecting more of what patients might owe.
Darline Graham, Ralph Norman advance to runoff in South Carolina GOP Senate primary
Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman will face off in a runoff later this month for the South Carolina GOP Senate nomination, CBS News projects, as they vie to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
How the Secret Service is cracking down on card-skimming scams
A Secret Service analyst told CBS News a single skimming device can net a scammer up to $1 million.
Inflation eased slightly in July, CPI report shows
The CPI report was in line with economists' expectations, marking the second consecutive month with cooler price pressures.
Norah O'Donnell: What I learned from my doctor about menopause
Norah O'Donnell sat down with her own doctor, Rachel Rubin, to tackle the important topic of menopause: How your body changes, why women may be needlessly suffering, and what you can actually do about it.
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CPI report shows inflation eased in July to a 3.4% annual pace
The CPI report was in line with economists' expectations, marking the second consecutive month with cooler price pressures.
Fighter jets intercept civilian plane over Geneva, Ohio
F-16 fighter jets intercepted a civilian plane that violated a temporary flight restriction over Geneva, Ohio, where President Trump attended the 2026 Patriot Games.
How the Secret Service is cracking down on card-skimming scams
A Secret Service analyst told CBS News a single skimming device can net a scammer up to $1 million.
Eli Lilly takes aim at illicit market for its experimental weight-loss drug
The pharmaceutical company is filing lawsuits against six outlets selling versions of its promising but unapproved weight-loss drug, retatrutide.
14-term Rep. John Larson ousted by challenger in Connecticut Democratic primary
Democratic Rep. John Larson — who has represented central Connecticut since the late 1990s — lost his party's primary Tuesday to former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, CBS News has projected.
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CPI report shows inflation eased in July to a 3.4% annual pace
The CPI report was in line with economists' expectations, marking the second consecutive month with cooler price pressures.
Eli Lilly takes aim at illicit market for its experimental weight-loss drug
The pharmaceutical company is filing lawsuits against six outlets selling versions of its promising but unapproved weight-loss drug, retatrutide.
Hospitals push for upfront payments as healthcare costs rise
Hospitals and other medical providers are increasingly asking for payment before providing care, collecting more of what patients might owe.
Trump Media sells $100,000 Truth Social data access, drawing scrutiny
Customers are paying up to $100,000 a month for faster access to Truth Social posts from President Trump and other top users of the social media platform.
Play video games? You, too, could become an air traffic controller
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is touting the success of a campaign targeting video gamers to train as air traffic controllers.
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Strait of Hormuz traffic falls to new low as Iran-backed group kills 6 in Red Sea
The conflict between the U.S. and Iran has spread to the Red Sea and another strategic shipping route.
David Crowley beats progressive Francesca Hong in Wisconsin gubernatorial primary
David Crowley unexpectedly beat a progressive candidate in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor, and will face Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany on the ballot in November.
Ilhan Omar projected winner of Democratic primary in Minnesota's 5th district
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has secured the Democratic nomination for reelection in the 2026 primary, CBS News projects.
Peggy Flanagan projected winner of Democratic primary for Senate in Minnesota
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan has captured the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in the Minnesota primary election, CBS News projects.
Lisa Demuth projected winner of Republican primary in Minnesota governor's race
Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth will win the Republican primary in Minnesota's gubernatorial race, CBS News projects.
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Norah O'Donnell: What I learned from my doctor about menopause
Norah O'Donnell sat down with her own doctor, Rachel Rubin, to tackle the important topic of menopause: How your body changes, why women may be needlessly suffering, and what you can actually do about it.
Hospitals push for upfront payments as healthcare costs rise
Hospitals and other medical providers are increasingly asking for payment before providing care, collecting more of what patients might owe.
Doctor on Fauci's COVID-era revealed texts
Republican senators this week released 11 new text messages from Dr. Anthony Fauci's government phone in 2021 as part of the investigations into his handling of the COVID pandemic. In the texts, he discussed the potential risks and benefits of the vaccine for pregnant women. Dr. Serena Chen, an OB-GYN and the director of advocacy at CCRM Fertility of New Jersey, has more.
Trump administration bars use of Medicaid funds for some youth transgender care
Medicaid said it won't pay for gender-affirming surgeries or hormones for transgender minors.
Social Security adds 14 conditions to fast-track disability list
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
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At least 1 dead, 172 rescued from ferry fire near Bali, Indonesia
One Indonesian teenager was killed when the vessel caught fire in rough seas.
Cartel sought to buy weapons in exchange for fentanyl, U.S. says
"In exchange for the weapons, the defendants paid in the form of fentanyl and methamphetamine imported into the United States for distribution," the Justice Department said.
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Strait of Hormuz traffic falls to new low as Iran-backed group kills 6 in Red Sea
The conflict between the U.S. and Iran has spread to the Red Sea and another strategic shipping route.
Baby rescued from rubble in Colombia after devastating earthquake
Footage shared on social media shows a baby being rescued from the bloody arms of a man trapped underneath a destroyed building in Cali after a powerful earthquake struck Colombia.
What to know about today's total solar eclipse
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 will cross the Northern Hemisphere on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See when and where it will be visible.
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Spotify to label music from "AI personas"
Kourtnee Jackson, senior streaming and entertainment editor at CNET, joins "The Daily Report" to give her take on Spotify's decision to label AI-generated music and block it from being recommended to users.
Graceland celebrates "Elvis Week"
"Elvis Week" kicked off at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee, on Aug. 8 and runs until Aug. 16, marking Elvis Presley's death. Alicia Dean, the longtime marketing and promotions specialist for Elvis Presley Enterprises, joins with more.
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader takes on Broadway
Reece Weaver, whose exit from the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on the show "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" left viewers shocked, exclusively announced on "CBS Mornings" that she is making her Broadway debut. She talks about the transition, why she made the decision and what it was like to start rehearsals.
Jury selection begins in Tupac Shakur trial
Nearly 30 years after the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, jury selection is underway for the man charged in connection with the murder, Duane "Keffe D" Davis. Celebrity attorney Chris Melcher joins CBS News to discuss.
Riley Green talks upcoming album
Country music star Riley Green joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his upcoming album, "That's Just Me," which is set for release in mid-September.
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Duffy on new tech for air travel safety
Top transportation officials were at Newark Airport on Tuesday for the installation of a new radar system designed to help controllers prevent runway incidents. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave spoke with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy about the new technology.
Wall Street targets $500B for AI
Nvidia scored an astounding $500 billion in financing for artificial intelligence, backed by Wall Street's top power brokers and firms. Puck founding partner and industry journalist William D. Cohan weighs in on the AI boom and data center construction.
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.
Are humanoid robots ready to scrub your kitchen? Not quite.
Startup companies are now starting to test their humanoid robots for home use, but experts said wider adoption will take years.
Zuckerberg wants open source AI
Facebook co-founder and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg argues that artificial intelligence should be open source to improve accessibility. CNET reporter Katelyn Chedraoui has more on what the philosophy of open source technology means in the AI era.
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What to know about today's total solar eclipse
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 will cross the Northern Hemisphere on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See when and where it will be visible.
Protecting the Venus fly trap
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world. (Originally broadcast April 26, 2026.)
Genetically altered beagles offer hope for dog lovers with allergies
Matt Walker, a geneticist and the CEO of Kindred Companion Sciences, joins "CBS Mornings" with his gene-altered beagle, Bailey, to discuss creating future options for people with severe pet allergies.
Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
Bezos, DiCaprio set up massive wildlife fund
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.
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How the Secret Service is cracking down on card-skimming scams
A Secret Service analyst told CBS News a single skimming device can net a scammer up to $1 million.
Cartel sought to buy weapons in exchange for fentanyl, U.S. says
"In exchange for the weapons, the defendants paid in the form of fentanyl and methamphetamine imported into the United States for distribution," the Justice Department said.
More healthcare testimony in Clancy trial
Healthcare workers who treated Lindsay Clancy's postpartum mental health concerns are back on the stand Tuesday in her murder trial. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has the latest.
Lindsay Clancy's psychiatrist back on stand
Lindsay Clancy's psychiatrist, Dr. Jennifer Tufts, is back on the stand Monday as the Massachusetts murder trial enters its third week. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Man who allegedly arranged Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing is on trial in Las Vegas
The man who prosecutors say orchestrated the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, is on trial almost 30 years after the drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.
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What to know about today's total solar eclipse
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 will cross the Northern Hemisphere on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See when and where it will be visible.
Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon, creating crater that could be 16 feet deep
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
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Marine veteran freed from Russian prison
Robert Gilman, a U.S. Marine veteran, was released from a Russian prison after more than four years. He had been reported to be in failing health. Leigh Kiniry reports.
Lawmakers ask about Trump plane swap
President Trump was covertly moved to a second plane when leaving the NATO summit in Turkey after a missile threat from Iran. Lawmakers now have questions about the staffers and journalists left on board the decoy plane. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
Search for survivors of Colombia earthquake
The search for survivors continues in Colombia after a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck earlier this week. The country's president says more than 180 people have been killed and thousands are injured. Lilia Luciano has the latest.
New takeaways from primary election results
Moderate David Crowley will beat Democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary, CBS News projects. Anthony Salvanto looks at the electoral map, and Fin Gómez has more analysis.
Upset in Wisconsin gubernatorial primary
Moderate David Crowley narrowly won Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial primary, upsetting democratic socialist Francesca Hong, CBS News projects. Ed O'Keefe explains how the race unfolded.