Volcano growls back to life exactly a year after last deadly eruption
Mount Semeru is the highest peak on the main island of Java, and the last time it spewed lava and ash, it killed 51 people.
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Nature: Mauna Loa volcano
We leave you this morning with Nature's great spectacle at the Mauna Loa volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Mauna Loa volcano lava flow slows as it nears key Hawaii highway
It is oozing at a speed of less than 50 yards per hour, meaning it takes about two hours to move the length of a football field.
Lava slows in Mauna Loa volcano eruption
Five days after Hawaii's Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, erupted, the lava is becoming much less of a threat and more of a treat to tourists and scientists alike. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Viewers flock to watch glowing lava in Hawaii
Thousands of viewers flock to witness the world's largest volcano erupt, jamming a highway in Mauna Loa that scientists say could soon be covered by the flow. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Where Mauna Loa's lava is coming from
Some scientists think the magma could come from as far as 1,800 miles beneath Earth's surface.
Mauna Loa volcano lava flow could reach key Hawaii highway within days
Crowds of spectators have flocked to the DKI Highway, which has become an impromptu viewing point for the rare volcanic eruption.
Two volcanoes erupt simultaneously in Hawaii for first time in decades
"This is a rare time where we have two eruptions happening simultaneously," said a spokesperson for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Two volcanoes erupt in Mauna Loa
Hawaii is experiencing the rare sight of two neighboring volcanoes erupting simultaneously. New lava flows gushed down Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, and Kilauea on the archipelago's Big Island Tuesday. Scientists say a threat to humans is unlikely thus far, but as hot lava flows cause disruption and move closer to neighborhoods, danger is not out of the question. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
World's largest active volcano erupting for first time in almost 40 years
Given the huge volcano's history, USGS urged residents "at risk" of lava flows to review their preparation measures.
Big Island volcano showing signs of unrest, Hawaiian officials warn
Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, last erupted in 1984.
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Autopsy determines Gabby Petito's death was a homicide; Women in Texas cross state lines to get abortions
"Once-in-a-lifetime" Tonga volcano blast could warm the Earth
The watery blast from the volcano was huge and unusual — and scientists are still trying to understand its impacts.
Five killed, two injured climbing Eurasia's tallest active volcano
The incident marks the latest in a recent string of climbing accidents involving volcanoes around the world.
Tonga volcano blasted unprecedented amount of water into atmosphere
Tonga's Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano spewed an unprecedented amount of water vapor into the atmosphere.
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Kansas upholds abortion rights in shocking primary; Volcano erupts near Iceland's capital
Volcano erupts near Iceland's capital
An erupting volcano is putting on a spectacular show for tourists visiting Iceland. The volcano is near the country's main airport, but flights have so far not been disrupted.
Volcano in Iceland erupts again after series of earthquakes
The 2021 eruption in the same area produced spectacular lava flows for several months.
Two dead, five wounded in L.A. park shooting
A shooting in a Los Angeles left two people dead and at least five others wounded. Police say the gunfire started after a dispute at a baseball game. The search was on for suspects. In Japan, a volcanic eruption lit up the night sky. Local residents were told to evacuate due to threats from lava flows and falling debris. And at the weekend box office, Jordan Peele's new sci-fi horror film “Nope” opened at Number One.
Mount Etna Volcano erupts
Europe's most active volcano spews lava during an eruption in southern Italy early Tue., Feb. 28, 2017.
Watch: Volcano erupts on Spain's La Palma island
A volcano erupted on the Spanish Canary Island of La Palma on Sunday, sending jets of lava and a plume of smoke and ash into the air from the Cumbre Vieja national park in the south of the island. Read more here.
Volcano erupts in southern Japan
A volcano erupted on Japan's main southern island. Video footage showed orange flames in the center of the crater and smoke billowing into the air. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has more.
Volcano erupts in Japan, sending large rocks and ash into the sky
Japan's Meteorological Agency raised the eruption alert to the highest level of five and advised 51 residents in two towns facing the volcano to leave their homes.
U.S. tourist trying to take selfie falls into crater of Mount Vesuvius
"Having spoken directly with the rescuers, I can safely say that last Saturday on Vesuvius they saved a human life," an official said.
Tourist survives fall into Mount Vesuvius crater
An attempt to take a dramatic selfie at the top of Italy's Mount Vesuvius sent a tourist from Maryland sliding into the volcano's crater after his phone fell out of his hand. Officials say he was lucky he escaped with only cuts and bruises.
Patrick Clancy opens up about grief, his children and moving forward
In the first interview since his ex-wife's murder trial, Patrick Clancy describes what happened at home before his children were killed and how he handled his grief in the aftermath.
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Sports betting apps entice fans as gambling exacts a growing financial toll
Betting platforms FanDuel and DraftKings say tools are there to help addicted gamblers slow down.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico to sue to restore White House access
The three news organizations, which were banned from White House grounds by President Trump, are arguing that the ban is unconstitutional.
Trump says proposed arch will also be a "top grade Military Complex"
President Trump said that he has agreed to convert plans for a massive triumphal arch into a "top grade Military Complex," equipped with snipers and drone storage.
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Iran warns new U.S. assault would see it expand "geography of the war"
As President Trump touts a looming decision on his next move in the war, Tehran says any "new aggression" would be met with different weapons in new places.
Data center developers want to make it hard to track them: elected official
Data center construction is booming, with many more planned for rural America. But there's also growing tension between economic development and community pushback.
Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, dies at 27
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas
Officials said the man was shot at least once in the torso and was in serious but stable condition.
Germany's Merz remains defiant after historic state elections defeat
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz acknowledged that the result was a "disaster" but said he would still move ahead with his government's reform agenda.
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Her son was dying, but his rare cancer made it difficult to get the right drug
As knowledge about genetics advances, some doctors say cancers should be defined by their mutations, not the tissues where they manifest.
ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas
The lawyer for the man identified him as a 28-year-old Venezuelan national, Wilber Rafael Garces Perez. Officials said he was shot at least once in the torso and was in serious but stable condition.
18 suspects in killing of Haiti's president being extradited to Florida for trial
Eighteen suspects who were arrested in the July 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were awaiting extradition to the U.S. on Sunday.
Cassidy: Trump needs to be "radically honest" on vaccines amid measles outbreak
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana urged the president to be "radically honest" when he's speaking about vaccines, as the U.S. this year has recorded the most measles cases in more than three decades.
Bessent meets with Chinese counterpart ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, ahead of the planned summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping this week.
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Nvidia's Jensen Huang rejects AI extinction fear as "doomsday narratives"
Predictions that AI could destroy humanity in a few years are irresponsible and not based on science, Nvidia's co-founder told CBS News.
Nvidia CEO calls for AI to be developed "as fast as we can"
The CEO of the world's largest chipmaker told CBS News that tech companies should proceed with artificial intelligence development despite recent warnings from worried industry leaders that there may be a need to pull back.
Mortgage rates are nearing 7%. One house hunter says he's "despondent."
"It seems like we're trying to climb out of a hole somebody else is digging," said one frustrated house hunter as homeownership costs rise.
Increased ICE enforcement in 2025 hurt local employment, analysis finds
Employment fell last year in U.S. cities where ICE arrests surged, according to the Brookings Institution.
AI security experts say they used Claude to hack ChatGPT
Cybersecurity researchers said they were able to use Anthropic's Claude AI platfom to penetrate ChatGPT in "less than 72 hours."
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CNN, MS NOW and Politico to sue to restore White House access
The three news organizations, which were banned from White House grounds by President Trump, are arguing that the ban is unconstitutional.
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Iran warns new U.S. assault would see it expand "geography of the war"
As President Trump touts a looming decision on his next move in the war, Tehran says any "new aggression" would be met with different weapons in new places.
Cassidy: Trump needs to be "radically honest" on vaccines amid measles outbreak
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana urged the president to be "radically honest" when he's speaking about vaccines, as the U.S. this year has recorded the most measles cases in more than three decades.
Bessent meets with Chinese counterpart ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, ahead of the planned summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping this week.
Trump to meet Mamdani in New York City on Monday
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump have met at least twice since Mamdani was elected last year.
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Her son was dying, but his rare cancer made it difficult to get the right drug
As knowledge about genetics advances, some doctors say cancers should be defined by their mutations, not the tissues where they manifest.
Her postpartum symptoms wouldn't go away. A brain tumor was to blame.
Lisa Fasone's first pregnancy went smoothly. Then a rare health condition put her dreams of a second child on hold.
RFK Jr. tells anti-vaccine activists they have a "friend in the White House"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at a conference hosted by an organization he once led that has promoted doubts about vaccines.
Twins conjoined at the head are separated in 25-hour surgery
The twins were born in Ethiopia with a rare condition that left them joined at the head. Doctors spent a year planning a separation surgery.
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Porsha Williams reveals health emergency: "It all happened so fast"
Porsha Williams revealed to "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King that she had to undergo an emergency partial hysterectomy this year after doctors discovered 21 uterine fibroids
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10 lions found dead in suspected poisoning at wildlife reserve
An investigation is underway to establish the definitive cause of the deaths inside the area where wildlife including lions, elephants and black rhinos live.
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Iran warns new U.S. assault would see it expand "geography of the war"
As President Trump touts a looming decision on his next move in the war, Tehran says any "new aggression" would be met with different weapons in new places.
18 suspects in killing of Haiti's president being extradited to Florida for trial
Eighteen suspects who were arrested in the July 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were awaiting extradition to the U.S. on Sunday.
Germany's Merz remains defiant after historic state elections defeat
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz acknowledged that the result was a "disaster" but said he would still move ahead with his government's reform agenda.
Transcript: IBM vice chairman Gary Cohn on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 20, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with IBM vice chair Gary Cohn, who served as an economic adviser in President Trump's first term, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 20, 2026.
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Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, dies at 27
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
Star Trek tech catches up with present day
This month marks 60 years since the first episode of Star Trek aired on TV, and Dave Malkoff shows how all these years later, the future is now.
Ed Sheeran resumes concert tour
This weekend, British pop star Ed Sheeran resumed his concert tour in Philadelphia, with no openers, amid a world of controversy. Jared Ochacher reports from outside Lincoln Financial Field.
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Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: Battling sports gambling addiction; Charles Spencer on his sister, Princess Diana; Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on AI; Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear; Hollywood superagent Ari Emanuel; The Smithsonian's Lonnie Bunch; and a spectacle of buffalo puppetry.
Passage: Peter Max and Bob Mackie
"Sunday Morning" looks back on the life of Peter Max, whose psychedelic pop art became synonymous with the 1960s; and remembers costume designer Bob Mackie, who dressed the likes of Cher, Carol Burnett and Diana Ross.
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9/20: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: Battling sports gambling addiction; Charles Spencer on his sister, Princess Diana; Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on AI; Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear; Hollywood superagent Ari Emanuel; The Smithsonian's Lonnie Bunch; and a spectacle of buffalo puppetry.
Nvidia's Jensen Huang rejects AI extinction fear as "doomsday narratives"
Predictions that AI could destroy humanity in a few years are irresponsible and not based on science, Nvidia's co-founder told CBS News.
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.
Extended interview: Nvidia's Jensen Huang
In this web exclusive, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang talks with CBS News' Jo Ling Kent about the exponential growth of AI, industry warnings about its power, and why he disagrees with recent calls to slow down development.
Nvidia's Jensen Huang on artificial intelligence
The Atlantic recently called Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang "the most powerful man in AI." He talks with correspondent Jo Ling Kent at Nvidia headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif., about the latest developments in artificial intelligence and the ongoing debate over safety and regulations.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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18 suspects in killing of Haiti's president being extradited to Florida for trial
Eighteen suspects who were arrested in the July 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were awaiting extradition to the U.S. on Sunday.
Patrick Clancy on life after trauma
In an exclusive interview airing Sunday on 60 Minutes, Patrick Clancy shares his side of the story, just weeks after his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict. Ross Douthat sat down with Patrick Clancy to discuss life after trauma and what lies ahead.
Patrick Clancy: "I think I did the best I could"
Asked whether he feels like he failed in some way, Patrick Clancy told 60 Minutes he believes he did the best he could with the information he had at the time. Watch more of the interview on 60 Minutes on Sunday.
Holdout juror in Clancy case speaks
The holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy's triple murder case has released a statement. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Police capture suspected serial killer disguised as woman, carrying baby
Brazilian police said they will reopen dozens of cases linked to a self-confessed serial killer who was arrested as he attempted to escape dressed as a woman and carrying a baby.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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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.
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Summer music highlights of 2026
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This month marks 60 years since the first episode of Star Trek aired on TV, and Dave Malkoff shows how all these years later, the future is now.
Province of Alberta may split from Canada
The Canadian province of Alberta, a major supplier of oil and natural gas to the U.S., will vote next month on a possible referendum that could break up the country. Ian Lee reports from Raymond, Alberta.
Newsom signs "Jay Leno's Law"
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill known as "Jay Leno's Law," allowing high-emission classic cars to hit the streets for short trips. Adam Yamaguchi has more details.
Ed Sheeran resumes concert tour
This weekend, British pop star Ed Sheeran resumed his concert tour in Philadelphia, with no openers, amid a world of controversy. Jared Ochacher reports from outside Lincoln Financial Field.
High prices squeezing American farmers
America's farmers face a tough harvest this year with trade wars, tariffs and inflation all taking a toll. The cost of diesel hit a new record, averaging $6.50 a gallon, nearly a dollar higher than last month. Lana Zak reports from North Liberty, Iowa.