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U.S. officials are investigating hacks into the country's water systems that could be linked to Iran. Nicole Sganga has more.
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Tips to save on your 4th of July barbecue
Stew Leonard Jr., CEO of Stew Leonard's, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to talk grocery prices and swim safety ahead of the July 4th holiday weekend.
Water safety tips as millions of Americans deal with intense heat wave
Ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, experts are warning about the dangers of rip currents and the importance of water safety.
Water safety guide amid record-breaking heat
Amid the scorching temperatures, you may be headed to the beach or pool to try to cool off. Ash-har Quraishi has water safety tips and shows how the National Weather Service is helping to secure beaches.
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.
Shark attack survivor helps prevent attacks
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.
Concerns with drinking water on some airlines
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.
Family speaks after son dies from amoeba
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.
Study finds contaminants in U.S. tap water
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.
What RFK Jr. could mean for public health
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.
Communities question fluoride water safety
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.
Seine River deemed safe for Olympic events
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.
This Olympic swimmer almost drowned as a kid. Now, he's a lesson advocate.
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.
Why and how often do shark attacks happen?
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.
What to do if you're caught in a rip current
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.
Parisians threaten to poop in the Seine to protest pollution ahead of Olympics
"Because after putting us in sh*t it's up to them to bathe in our sh*t," a website for the protest says.
Olympian Cullen Jones' water safety tips
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.
How cyber criminals target U.S. water plants
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.
Trial over jet fuel contamination in Hawaii's water is underway
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.
2021 Red Hill jet fuel contamination came after decades of issues
"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."
Hawaii "on the verge of a greater catastrophe" as water crisis continues
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.
"Hardest Geezer" completes epic 10,000-mile run across Africa
Russ Cook says the scariest part of his run through Africa was "on the back of a motorbike, thinking I was about to die."
New World Water Day report shows dwindling supply could amplify conflict
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.
Body was in Rochester water supply reservoir for a month
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.
Bottled water full of nanoplastics, report says
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.
Why you shouldn't bank on Trump's $5,000 dividends happening
President Trump pledged $5,000 to all American adults if Republicans retain control of Congress. You may not be able to take that to the bank.
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Iran strikes U.S. jets after Trump promises war to end after midterms
U.S. jets were hit by Iranian missiles while parked at a base in Jordan, sources tell CBS News, while Trump said the war will end "immediately" after midterms.
George W. Bush says Americans "don't pay attention to the lesson of 9/11"
Former President George W. Bush gave rare remarks on Wednesday as Americans mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
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Stella Parton says her sister Dolly was prepared and at peace when she died
Stella Parton gives insight into her sister Dolly Parton's marriage, makeup habits and views on death in an exclusive CBS News interview.
Anthropic says scientists used AI for possible biological weapons development
Anthropic said it blocked scientists who used its Claude AI models "in ways that could support biological weapons development."
Appeals court declines to lift block on Postal Service rule for mail ballots
A federal appeals court denied the Trump administration's request to lift a lower court's order that blocked new rules for mail ballots before the midterms.
The OpenAI-Hugging Face hack was just the beginning, experts say
"What happens inside frontier AI companies now clearly affects everyone outside of them," an expert said following the hack on Hugging Face by AI agents being tested by OpenAI.
U.S. military aircraft damaged in Iranian strikes on base in Jordan, sources say
One A-10 Thunderbolt, an attack aircraft known as the Warthog, was struck and lost a wing, according to sources.
Afghan girls who study in secret want you to read their "letters to the world"
21 Afghan girls, bravely defying the Taliban by continuing to study, handed CBS News letters containing their stifled, often humble dreams "for an ordinary life."
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Anthropic says scientists used AI for possible biological weapons development
Anthropic said it blocked scientists who used its Claude AI models "in ways that could support biological weapons development."
White House framework for testing new AI models remains hidden as concerns mount
The White House has not publicly released the voluntary framework for testing frontier AI models that it finalized in August.
Appeals court declines to lift block on Postal Service rule for mail ballots
A federal appeals court denied the Trump administration's request to lift a lower court's order that blocked new rules for mail ballots before the midterms.
Why you shouldn't bank on Trump's $5,000 dividends happening
President Trump pledged $5,000 to all American adults if Republicans retain control of Congress. You may not be able to take that to the bank.
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Why you shouldn't bank on Trump's $5,000 dividends happening
President Trump pledged $5,000 to all American adults if Republicans retain control of Congress. You may not be able to take that to the bank.
Humans "close to being outsmarted" by superintelligence, AI expert says
Rapid developments in AI are prompting concerns about "superintelligence." Here's why some experts are worried.
Feds to buy up to $6 billion in Treasury bonds. Here's why.
Wall Street analysts are skeptical that the Treasury Department's bond purchases can curb yields and lower U.S. borrowing costs.
Apple unveils new foldable iPhone and more new devices
Apple introduced the iPhone 18 at its annual tech showcase and unveiled its first foldable phone.
Anthropic researcher says more than 10% chance AI "could kill all humans"
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
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White House framework for testing new AI models remains hidden as concerns mount
The White House has not publicly released the voluntary framework for testing frontier AI models that it finalized in August.
Appeals court declines to lift block on Postal Service rule for mail ballots
A federal appeals court denied the Trump administration's request to lift a lower court's order that blocked new rules for mail ballots before the midterms.
Why you shouldn't bank on Trump's $5,000 dividends happening
President Trump pledged $5,000 to all American adults if Republicans retain control of Congress. You may not be able to take that to the bank.
George W. Bush says Americans "don't pay attention to the lesson of 9/11"
Former President George W. Bush gave rare remarks on Wednesday as Americans mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Supreme Court blocks Missouri from using new map favoring GOP in fall elections
The Supreme Court said Missouri must use a 2022 congressional map — not a new congressional map that favors Republicans — in the 2026 midterm elections.
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Coroner releases details on 2 infant deaths in Pennsylvania measles outbreak
Neither infant was old enough to be vaccinated. The first dose of the measles vaccine is typically given at around 1 year of age.
How donating blood could reveal clues about your own health
Amid a national blood supply crisis, Dr. Courtney Lawrence sat down with Norah O'Donnell to talk about donating blood, health myths and more.
A generation of kids suffers as Trump destabilizes immigrant families
Children in immigrant families are facing multiple health threats from President Trump's policies.
NYC officials release unseen post-9/11 air quality documents
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
What is postpartum psychosis?
Experts discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression), a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy.
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Spain's spy agency warned of Ceuta border breach plans before crisis, declassified files show
Spain's national intelligence agency issued multiple warnings about a potential mass crossing of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, declassified documents show.
25 people killed in fire on cargo ship docked in China, state media reports
The deadly fire broke out when the cargo ship was docked for repairs at a major shipping hub on China's northeastern coast.
Multiple U.S. military aircraft damaged in Iranian strikes on base in Jordan, sources say
One A-10 Thunderbolt, an attack aircraft known as the Warthog, was struck and lost a wing, according to sources.
Deadly fire on ferry off Philippines leaves dozens of people missing
A fire on a passenger ferry off the western Philippines left dozens of people missing and killed at least five. An intense and widespread search was on for the unaccounted for.
Barry Melrose, prominent NHL player, coach and broadcaster, dies at 70
Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died at 70.
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Sandra Bullock, Lee Pace on "Practical Magic 2"
Sandra Bullock and Lee Pace sat down with Adriana Diaz to discuss "Practical Magic 2," which premieres Friday.
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Stella Parton says her sister Dolly was prepared and at peace when she died
Stella Parton gives insight into her sister Dolly Parton's marriage, makeup habits and views on death in an exclusive CBS News interview.
Dolly Parton's sister on star's life, death
Dolly Parton's sister, Stella, sits down with Gayle King for her first interview since Dolly's death to discuss her sister's legendary life. Stella Parton says the country star was "definitely prepared" and at peace when she died last month.
Fashion designer Romeo Hunte shares new pieces
Fashion designer Romeo Hunte joins "The Daily Report" to discuss pieces in his new collection as New York Fashion Week kicks off.
Dolly Parton's sister on the private funeral
Two weeks after her death at 80, a new song from Dolly Parton was released called "Bound to Ride," as part of an upcoming tribute album to the Stanley Brothers. Gayle King spoke exclusively with Dolly Parton's younger sister in an interview that will air on "CBS Mornings" on Thursday.
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Anthropic says scientists used AI for possible biological weapons development
Anthropic said it blocked scientists who used its Claude AI models "in ways that could support biological weapons development."
Anthropic reveals another AI hacking incident
Anthropic disclosed another AI hacking incident involving one of its earlier models. Forum AI's Robbie Goldfarb joins CBS News with more context.
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.
The OpenAI-Hugging Face hack was just the beginning, experts say
"What happens inside frontier AI companies now clearly affects everyone outside of them," an expert said following the hack on Hugging Face by AI agents being tested by OpenAI.
Breaking down Anthropic insiders' AI warnings
Former and current Anthropic employees issued public warnings this week about the risks of AI development, saying it has the potential to kill all humans. The Atlantic CEO Nick Thompson joins with more.
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First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
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Lindsay Clancy lawyer files to toss mistrial
Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, filed a motion Thursday to throw out last week's mistrial and acquit Clancy. Clancy admitted to killing her three children, but pled not guilty to murder charges, arguing she was suffering from postpartum psychosis.
One year since Charlie Kirk's killing
It has been one year since conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during an event in Utah. Benji Backer, the founder and CEO of Nature Is Nonpartisan, joins CBS News with more on his friendship with Kirk.
Video shows attempted murder in Ohio
A potential killing was caught on camera in Ohio and was revealed at the trial of a man found guilty of attempting to shoot his wife in a crowded restaurant. Mark Strassmann reports.
Lindsay Clancy Mistrial: Reddington Weighs In
In the wake of the mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder case, CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul and WBZ-TV reporter and anchor Kristina Rex share new reporting from inside the courtroom, exclusive juror insights, and behind-the-scenes details of the dramatic final courtroom moments. Plus, we learn what's next as the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office weighs its options.
Breaking down Lindsay Clancy attorney's plans
Kevin Reddington, Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney, sat down with "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday, where he said he plans to ask for the case to be thrown out. Caroline Polisi breaks down his statements.
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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.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
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.
Summer music highlights of 2026
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.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Doctor debunks blood donation myths
Dr. Courtney Lawrence answers Norah O'Donnell's true or false questions about blood donation.
Doctor: 3 things to know when donating blood
Dr. Courtney Lawrence from the Red Cross shared with Norah O'Donnell on "Healthful" the three things people should know when they donate blood.
Lindsay Clancy lawyer files to toss mistrial
Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, filed a motion Thursday to throw out last week's mistrial and acquit Clancy. Clancy admitted to killing her three children, but pled not guilty to murder charges, arguing she was suffering from postpartum psychosis.
Political violence since Kirk's killing
Instances of political violence continued after Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during a Utah college event. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
One year since Charlie Kirk's killing
It has been one year since conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during an event in Utah. Benji Backer, the founder and CEO of Nature Is Nonpartisan, joins CBS News with more on his friendship with Kirk.