2 die in Florida in suspected rip currents
Local authorities in Florida say two people died over the weekend after drowning in suspected rip currents. Cristian Benavides shows how to spot a rip current and what to do if you get caught in one.
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Local authorities in Florida say two people died over the weekend after drowning in suspected rip currents. Cristian Benavides shows how to spot a rip current and what to do if you get caught in one.
When she was 15 years old, Lulu Gribbin lost her right leg and left hand in a shark attack. Now, at 17, the teenager is helping to prevent the next attack by fighting to mandate emergency alerts after an unprovoked shark attack. Nicole Valdes reports.
A new study found potential health concerns with the drinking water on some airlines where you might order coffee or tea. The review was of airplane drinking water stored in onboard tanks, not bottled products. Of the 10 major airlines, Delta scored best, while JetBlue and American were the bottom two carriers.
The parents of a 12-year-old boy are pushing for change after their son died from a brain-eating amoeba after swimming in a South Carolina lake. The Carr family says they want more water testing and awareness about the dangerous infection.
A new report from the nonprofit Environmental Working Group shows millions of Americans are drinking water tainted with unsafe levels of chemicals, metals and radioactive substances. Sydney Evans, a senior science analyst at the nonprofit, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the findings.
President-elect Donald Trump has selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his pick to run the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy has a history of making false claims about vaccine safety, and wants to remove fluoride from drinking water despite its benefits for reducing cavities. Dr. Jon LaPook takes a look at what his role in the next administration could mean for health care in the U.S.
More communities across the U.S. are voting to remove fluoride from water, with Lebanon, Oregon, being the latest location to take action. As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. raises concerns over fluoride's safety, Dr. Aaron Yancoskie of Touro College of Dental Medicine joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to look at the debate.
Both the men's and women's Olympic triathlon events proceeded with swimming in the Seine River on Wednesday after the water's pollution levels caused a delay. CBS Saturday Morning co-host and CBS News and sports correspondent Dana Jacobson has more from Paris.
Prompted by a near-drowning experience as a child, Olympic swimmer Cullen Jones is now a swim lesson advocate. Here are his top tips to stay safe.
A series of shark attacks has some swimmers second-guessing if they want to hit the beach. Chris Fischer, founder and expedition leader of nonprofit OCEARCH, joins CBS News to explore why these attacks are happening.
Rip currents in the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts are being blamed for at least eight deaths since last week. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides reports on how Florida is reacting. Then, Wyatt Werneth, public service spokesperson for the American Lifeguard Association, explains how to identify the beachside danger and what to do if you're caught in one.
"Because after putting us in sh*t it's up to them to bathe in our sh*t," a website for the protest says.
A recent CDC study shows drowning deaths are on the rise in the U.S. World champion swimmer and four-time Olympic gold medalist Cullen Jones is hoping to bring those numbers down. Jones joins CBS News to discuss how to stay safe in the water.
The Environmental Protection Agency is urging water systems to take immediate actions to protect the nation's drinking water from cyberattacks. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins to discuss.
More than two years after jet fuel leaked into the system supplying water to almost 93,000 people in Hawaii, families impacted are taking the U.S. government to trial.
"They looked me in the eye and told me… 'We would never poison our own people,'" one former water resource management commissioner said. "And they lied. They lied about all of it."
The island home to Hawaii's capital may be surrounded by ocean, but years-long drought conditions, tourist activities and contamination are jeopardizing the island's only source of freshwater.
Russ Cook says the scariest part of his run through Africa was "on the back of a motorbike, thinking I was about to die."
Cities in Mexico, South Africa and Italy are running out of water, and a new report found that none of the targets to mitigate global water issues are on track.
Despite it taking a month to find the body, Rochester's mayor said "the quality of our water wins awards regularly," and residents should not be concerned of its safety.
Scientists at Columbia and Rutgers have found that bottled water contains high amounts of nanoplastics. There is concern among some scientists that nanoplastics could be small enough to enter the bloodstream and be transported to organs, including the brain. David Schechter reports.
The MacArthur Foundation named the winners of its 2023 "genius grants" this week. Arizona State University anthropologist Amber Wutich, who received a grant for her research into water insecurity, joins CBS News to discuss the impact of access to safe and clean drinking water.
Residents have been urged to stay out of the water for 48 hours because there could be "increased bacteria" in the water.
The American Lifeguard Association said that half of the nation's 309,000 public pools could be forced to close or reduce their hours due to a lifeguard shortage.
The Justice Department announced the $1.7 billion fund as part of a settlement of a civil lawsuit President Trump brought against the IRS.
Trump said Friday that Iran must agree to never have a nuclear weapon and to reopen the Strait or Hormuz immediately, without tolls.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine has received intelligence indicating Russia will launch an assault involving drones and missiles.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before the House Oversight Committee on Friday about her handling of the Epstein files.
The lead rescue diver told "CBS Mornings" earlier Friday that teaching the trapped miners how to scuba dive might be the only way to free them.
Blue Origin assess the impact of Thursday's New Glenn explosion, prompting concern about NASA moon program delays.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent accused of shooting a man in the leg in north Minneapolis and then lying about the attack was arrested in Texas Friday morning, according to the Hennepin County Attorney's Office.
Most artists announced for the Freedom 250 concert series in Washington, D.C., this summer, say they won't be performing.
The five deaths came in vehicles that were struck by the bus when it did not slow down for traffic.
The Louisiana Legislature passed a new congressional map that would leave the state with only one of its two majority-Black districts.
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Southwest is walking back some recent changes in its policies for passengers who require a second seat.
Ricardo Hernandez-Navarrete graduated from high school after being released by ICE, but he and his mother still face the possibility of deportation.
The Justice Department announced the $1.7 billion fund as part of a settlement of a civil lawsuit President Trump brought against the IRS.
Southwest is walking back some recent changes in its policies for passengers who require a second seat.
The rush to build thousands of U.S. data centers is driving demand for some workers, though economists project fewer permanent jobs.
The department said it is preparing for the banknote in response to legislation proposed last year.
The Trump Accounts app allows parents to open new tax-preferred investment accounts for their children, including a $1,000 government contribution.
The personal consumption expenditures price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred gauge of inflation, jumped due to higher energy costs.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine has received intelligence indicating Russia will launch an assault involving drones and missiles.
The Louisiana Legislature passed a new congressional map that would leave the state with only one of its two majority-Black districts.
The Justice Department announced the $1.7 billion fund as part of a settlement of a civil lawsuit President Trump brought against the IRS.
A federal judge has ruled that execution by nitrogen gas doesn't violate the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment, rejecting an Alabama inmate's claim that it causes excessive suffering.
The death toll from the Trump administration's series of strikes on suspected drug trafficking boats has risen to at least 199 people.
U.S. government plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola on an air base in Kenya have been temporarily halted by a court order.
Infectious disease specialists say the viruses are unlikely to become pandemics, but some are still raising concerns about the federal health response.
The Trump administration announced plans to set up an Ebola quarantine and treatment center in Kenya for Americans exposed to the deadly virus overseas. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is now saying no Ebola patients will be allowed into the U.S. Mark Strassmann reports.
In the 1800s, Hartford, Connecticut, picked up the nickname, "The Insurance Capital of the World." Tony Dokoupil visits the city to ask people about rising insurance and healthcare costs.
Uganda on Wednesday ordered the closure of its border with Congo, where suspected cases of a rare type of Ebola are surging.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine has received intelligence indicating Russia will launch an assault involving drones and missiles.
Police in Canada and around the world have been investigating more than 100 suicides linked to Kenneth Law.
The lead rescue diver told "CBS Mornings" earlier Friday that teaching the trapped miners how to scuba dive might be the only way to free them.
In the U.S. military's latest war games, AI took a front seat. A top commander told CBS News "it's not going to go away, and we ignore it at our own peril."
U.S. government plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola on an air base in Kenya have been temporarily halted by a court order.
Musician Wyclef Jean is on a journey to release 7 albums as part of a single project titled "Quantum Leap." Jean joined CBS News with more details.
Grammy Award-winning artist Wyclef Jean released a new single, "Mr. October," from his new album "Clef Notes," which comes out June 26. The album is the first installment of this seven-album project "Quantum Leap." Jean joins to discuss why he plans to release seven albums in one year and the story behind his new single.
AI-powered shopping app Phia, founded by Bill and Melinda French Gates' daughter Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, announced dozens of celebrity investors. Gates and Kianni share how they started the app and what's next.
Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old eighth grader from Rancho Cucamonga, California, won the 98th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee. Lilia Luciano reports.
To mark the centenary of Marilyn Monroe, her last interview and last formal photo shoot, for Life Magazine writer Richard Meryman and photographer Allan Grant, are now presented in an expanded edition for the first time.
Dating apps are matching up with artificial intelligence as romance-seekers demand new ways to find love. Venture capitalist Matt Shumer joins "CBS Mornings" with more details.
Pope Leo has released the first encyclical of his papacy, focusing on humanity and, in part, warning of the risks posed by the growing use of artificial intelligence. The message comes amid growing dissent among young people over AI. Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, joins to discuss.
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.
A Google employee has been arrested for allegedly using insider information to make $1 million on Polymarket. Dustin Gouker, publisher of the Event Horizon newsletter on prediction markets, joins CBS News to discuss.
The digital investing platform Robinhood is now allowing AI agents to trade stocks and make credit card purchases for users. Yahoo Finance senior reporter Brooke DiPalma joins with the details.
The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was heckled by Epstein abuse survivors before she entered a closed-door interview to testify for House Oversight Committee members about the Justice Department's Epstein probe. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is testifying privately before members of the House Oversight Committee on the botched Justice Department rollout of the Epstein files. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Police in Canada and around the world have been investigating more than 100 suicides linked to Kenneth Law.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from moving forward with work on the new "anti-weaponization" fund, including making any payouts. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
The Department of Justice is investigating the outside funding that Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll received for her civil lawsuits against the president. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
Blue Origin assess the impact of Thursday's New Glenn explosion, prompting concern about NASA moon program delays.
A rare blue micromoon will appear in night skies this weekend. Here's what to expect.
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, Astrolab, Lunar Outpost and Firefly Aerospace are awarded with hundreds of millions of dollars in NASA contracts for the first phase of its moon base plans.
China has launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with three astronauts heading to its space station.
Perfecting SpaceX's mammoth rocket will be critical to NASA's plans for returning astronauts to the surface of the moon.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Colombians are heading to the polls to elect their next president, who is bound to impact relations with the U.S., a key regional ally. María Teresa Aya with Noticias Caracol joins CBS News with more.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was heckled by Epstein abuse survivors before she entered a closed-door interview to testify for House Oversight Committee members about the Justice Department's Epstein probe. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
President Trump posted to social media his demands on the future of Iran as he announced a meeting in the Situation Room to discuss a potential deal. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Eleanor Watson report.
President Trump assembled members of his national security team to discuss the latest proposal on Iran. CBS News' Natalie Brand and Eleanor Watson report.
Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Bryan Bedford is reacting to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin's suggestion to halt international flights to Newark, New Jersey, amid tense ICE protests. Lindsey Reiser reports.