Inside Cecilia Vega's 60 Minutes story on sperm whales
60 Minutes' newest correspondent filed her first report from Dominica where she reported on the threatened population of sperm whales.
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Conservationists work to protect sperm whales off Caribbean island
Off the Caribbean island of Dominica, Cecilia Vega dove into efforts to create a preserve to protect sperm whales and safeguard them from plastic trash, noise pollution and ship strikes.
Marine sanctuary to protect sperm whales
Off the Caribbean island of Dominica, Cecilia Vega dove into efforts to create a preserve to protect sperm whales and safeguard them from plastic trash, noise pollution and ship strikes.
Possible fishing line entanglement solution
Seafood caught in cages can put other ocean creatures at risk, including whales. Entanglements in fishing lines have contributed to humpback whales being on the endangered species list. Now, there might be a solution, but not all fishermen are willing to pay the price.
New tech could save whales tangled in fishing gear
Crabs are quickly becoming a growing share of the seafood market. But crab season in Northern California is under threat due to the dangers posed to migrating whales. Elizabeth Cook reports on an innovative solution.
Toxic algae bloom kills whales, pelicans
A severe, toxic algae bloom is making sea animals sick on the California coast. CBS News Los Angeles' Michele Gile reports on veterinarians' efforts to help and CBS News meteorologist Darren Peck has more on the bloom.
Killer whales caught on video off Seattle
A pod of Bigg's killer whales was caught in action in a rarely seen bird hunt just off Seattle's maritime industrial docks. Kersti Muul, who captured the hunt on video, said it was "a once-in-a-lifetime experience … Not only in the whales' proximity, but also witnessing a rarely seen behavior - chasing and catching the grebe."
Over 150 false killer whales stranded on beach can't be saved, experts say
Marine experts have given up hope of rescuing 157 false killer whales that stranded on a remote Australian beach.
Kayaker discusses being swallowed by whale
When Adrián Simancas went out kayaking with his father Dell Simancas in Chile's Strait of Magellan, he didn't expect to get so close to a humpback that he could touch it — or end up in its mouth. One minute he was looking at his father's camera and the next thing he knew, "I thought it had already eaten me and swallowed me."
Video shows whale swallow kayaker, spit him out: "I thought I was dead"
A humpback whale briefly swallowed a kayaker in Chile, before spitting him out unharmed, an amazing escape that was all captured on video.
Biden withdraws proposal that aimed to protect endangered whales
Conservation groups are concerned that the endangered right whale is vulnerable to extinction as the Trump administration signals more support for marine industries.
Humpback whale makes one of the longest migrations ever recorded
A humpback whale crossed multiple oceans for a massive migration that covered more than 8,000 miles, according to a new study.
Over 30 stranded whales saved by people lifting them on sheets
Officials praised as "incredible" the efforts made by hundreds of people to help save the foundering pilot whales.
Carcass of massive endangered whale washes ashore in Alaska
The carcass was comparable to the width of a college basketball court and female, according to biologists.
Protecting whales from ship strikes
Endangered whale species face a major threat on the high seas: cruise and container ships that have difficulty avoiding collisions with whales. But there are new tools that may help reduce ship strikes.
Russian "spy whale" cause of death revealed by police
The tame beluga had been nicknamed "Hvaldimir," combining the Norwegian word for whale - hval - and the first name of Russia's president.
Russian "spy whale" was not shot to death, police say
The beluga whale, which was first spotted in 2019 not far from Russian waters with a harness reading "Equipment St. Petersburg," was found dead on Aug. 31.
Mysterious death of "Russian spy" whale takes unexpected turn
Animal rights groups said they had filed a complaint with Norwegian police asking them to open a "criminal investigation."
American surfer Caroline Marks on winning Olympic gold: "It feels surreal"
Marks joined CBS News to share more on her 2024 Olympic win, the "biggest moment of my career."
Whale makes surprise appearance during Olympic surfing competition
With all eyes on the ocean during the final day of the Paris Olympics surfing competition in Tahiti, a whale breached and gave spectators and photographers an amazing Olympics moment.
Video shows whale capsizing boat off New Hampshire coast, fishermen rescued
An incredible video captured the moment a whale off the coast of New Hampshire capsized a boat, sending two men flying into the ocean.
Creature that washed up on New Zealand beach may be world's rarest whale
Spade-toothed whales are the world's rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. Until, perhaps, now. One may have washed up onto a New Zealand beach.
77 pilot whales die in mass stranding on Scottish beach
A British marine wildlife rescue organization says 77 pilot whales have died in "one of the larger mass strandings" seen in the U.K.
Cruise ship arrives in NYC with dead whale caught on its bow
The endangered sei whale was caught on the ship's bow when it arrived at the Port of Brooklyn, officials said.
Rare white killer whale nicknamed "Frosty" spotted off California coast
A famous white orca called "Frosty" was seen this week by a whale-watching tour group off the coast of Newport Beach in California.
Texas flood rescue teams continue search for missing as death toll climbs
Nearly a week after deadly floods struck Central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still missing.
Whistleblower's texts suggest Trump nominee urged lawyer to defy court order
The Senate panel considering Emil Bove's nomination to be a judge has emails regarding allegations he advised DOJ to defy court orders.
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Secret Service suspended 6 personnel after Trump assassination attempt
A top official defended the agency's decision not to fire anyone in connection with the July 13 assassination attempt.
Trump praises Liberian leader's mastery of English, his native language
Trump lauded Liberia's visiting President Joseph Boakai for having "such good English," apparently not realizing that it is both Boakai and his nation's primary language.
Musk unveils Grok 4 update after xAI chatbot made antisemitic remarks
Musk's xAI released an updated version of Grok a day after the chatbot made antisemitic posts on X.
Utah man with dementia faces firing squad execution in September
Ralph Leroy Menzies, 67, is set to be executed Sept. 5 for abducting and killing Utah mother of three Maurine Hunsaker in 1986.
French university courts American researchers seeking "scientific asylum"
A French university says almost 300 U.S. researchers have applied for its "Safe Place for Science" program, seeking "scientific asylum" amid Trump's academic funding cuts.
China says spy plots foiled, including "honey trap" that lured state worker
China's spy agency says it caught a government worker who, "unable to resist the seductive beauty" of a foreign agent, was blackmailed into handing over state secrets.
Delta flight makes emergency landing on small island after engine problem
A Delta flight from Spain to New York made an emergency landing in the Azores after an engine problem midflight.
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Italy's Ferrero to buy WK Kellogg in $3.1 billion deal
Nutella maker Ferrero will acquire WK Kellogg, known for Corn Flakes, Froot Loops and Rice Krispies.
Whistleblower's texts suggest Trump nominee Bove urged lawyer to defy court order
The Senate panel considering Emil Bove's nomination to be a judge has emails regarding allegations he advised DOJ to defy court orders.
Musk unveils Grok 4 update after xAI chatbot made antisemitic remarks
Musk's xAI released an updated version of Grok a day after the chatbot made antisemitic posts on X.
Hiker dies in Grand Canyon as park warns of extreme temperatures
The 67-year-old Texas man appeared to have turned back while hiking, park officials said.
Southern cities offer U.S. renters the best value, analysis finds
RentCafe.com study assessed the top U.S. cities for renters based on apartment quality, economic strength and other metrics.
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Italy's Ferrero to buy WK Kellogg in $3.1 billion deal
Nutella maker Ferrero will acquire WK Kellogg, known for Corn Flakes, Froot Loops and Rice Krispies.
Musk unveils Grok 4 update after xAI chatbot made antisemitic remarks
Musk's xAI released an updated version of Grok a day after the chatbot made antisemitic posts on X.
Southern cities offer U.S. renters the best value, analysis finds
RentCafe.com study assessed the top U.S. cities for renters based on apartment quality, economic strength and other metrics.
Why Trump's copper tariff could raise cost of appliances, cars, electricity
Manufacturers and construction companies — as well as consumers — would face higher prices if the U.S. jacks up tariffs on copper, analysts said.
Trump threatens Brazil with 50% tariff, citing "Witch Hunt" against Bolsonaro
One of the highest tariffs threatened by President Trump so far is against Brazil, with the president citing a criminal prosecution against Jair Bolsonaro.
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Whistleblower's texts suggest Trump nominee Bove urged lawyer to defy court order
The Senate panel considering Emil Bove's nomination to be a judge has emails regarding allegations he advised DOJ to defy court orders.
French university courts American researchers seeking "scientific asylum"
A French university says almost 300 U.S. researchers have applied for its "Safe Place for Science" program, seeking "scientific asylum" amid Trump's academic funding cuts.
Columbia University trustee calls on board to comply with Trump admin. demands
A member of Columbia University's Board of Trustees is calling on the school to comply with the Trump administration's demands regarding alleged antisemitism on campus.
FIFA opens office in Trump Tower as soccer chief builds close ties to Trump
The leader of FIFA has deepened his relationship with President Trump ahead of next year's World Cup.
Trump picks Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to lead NASA for now
President Trump pulled his former NASA administrator nominee, an Elon Musk-aligned entrepreneur.
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Why small drop in measles vaccine rate matters
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says nearly 1,300 measles cases have been reported so far this year across the U.S. — the most in more than 30 years. Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
Measles cases in the U.S. break a 33-year record
The number of measles cases in the United States has surpassed 2019's wave of infections, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data.
Some Ritz peanut butter crackers recalled due to labeling error
Four carton sizes were recalled due to individually wrapped packs that may be incorrectly labeled as "cheese" even though they may contain peanut butter, federal health officials said.
Doctors fear ICE agents in health facilities deter people from seeking care
As the Trump administration continues its push to detain undocumented immigrants, doctors are hearing that some patients are avoiding health care settings out of fears over possible ICE raids.
Workplace mental health at risk as key federal agency faces cuts
Efforts to decrease alarmingly high rates of suicide among construction workers and prevent burnout in health care workers are in jeopardy.
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Ukrainian spy agency officer shot dead in Kyiv
Ukrainian media posted what appeared to be security camera footage showing a man walking through a parking lot with bags being shot by another man.
Trump praises Liberian leader's mastery of English, his native language
Trump lauded Liberia's visiting President Joseph Boakai for having "such good English," apparently not realizing that it is both Boakai and his nation's primary language.
French university courts American researchers seeking "scientific asylum"
A French university says almost 300 U.S. researchers have applied for its "Safe Place for Science" program, seeking "scientific asylum" amid Trump's academic funding cuts.
China says spy plots foiled, including "honey trap" that lured state worker
China's spy agency says it caught a government worker who, "unable to resist the seductive beauty" of a foreign agent, was blackmailed into handing over state secrets.
Bomb strapped to donkey explodes, killing soldier and wounding 2 others
The attack was carried out using an "equine loaded with explosives" and sent toward a platoon of soldiers, the governor said.
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Alison Krauss & Union Station reunion
Bluegrass legends Alison Krauss & Union Station are back together for the first time in more than a decade. They have a new album and a new star joining them. CBS News' Anthony Mason spoke to the band members about their long-awaited reunion.
Preview of new "Big Brother" season
"Big Brother" is celebrating its 25th year on air. A new season premieres Thursday with 16 new house guests competing and strategizing to evict one of their own each week until only one remains. "Entertainment Tonight" correspondent Denny Directo spoke with host Julie Chen Moonves about the season.
Rachel Brosnahan on playing Lois Lane
Emmy award winning actor Rachel Brosnahan stars as Lois Lane in the new "Superman" film. She spoke to "CBS Mornings" about how she prepared for the role and why she was excited to play the iconic character.
Belly Laughs festival blends Asian American comedy
A Los Angeles festival called Belly Laughs includes headliners Margaret Cho, Kumail Nanjiani, Bobby Lee and Hasan Minhaj. Lisa Ling shares a meal and conversation with Cho and performer Joel Kim Booster to talk about the cultural power of food and humor.
Michael C. Hall returns as Dexter
Award-winning actor Michael C. Hall joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his return in "Dexter: Resurrection," the highly anticipated sequel series set in New York City. The show picks up ten weeks after the events of "Dexter: New Blood," with Dexter awakening from a coma and hunting a new serial killer.
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Nvidia first company valued over $4 trillion
Nvidia became the first public corporation to be valued at more than $4 trillion based on the rising price of its stock before dipping below $4 trillion at market close. The company makes computer chips. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Musk unveils Grok 4 update after xAI chatbot made antisemitic remarks
Musk's xAI released an updated version of Grok a day after the chatbot made antisemitic posts on X.
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.
Details on Grok's antisemitic posts
Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, made several antisemitic posts and praised Adolf Hitler on X on Tuesday. The comments have since been deleted. Makena Kelly, senior writer at Wired, joins "The Takeout" with more.
Grok posts antisemitic comments later deleted
The AI chatbot Grok made several antisemitic comments and praised Adolf Hitler on X on Tuesday before the posts were deleted. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports.
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How to vet scientific research
Cabells Publishing, a scholarly analytics company, has flagged more than 19,000 journals as potentially predatory. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains how to know if you're getting accurate information.
North America's oldest known pterosaur discovered in Arizona, researchers say
Researchers were able to date the fossil of the flying reptile, a close cousin of dinosaurs, back to more than 209 million years ago.
Inside the lab trying to change people's minds about sharks
Scientists at Oregon State University are working to change people's minds about sharks--and are learning more about the health of the ocean in the process.
The stories behind history's most haunting shipwrecks
From the Clotilda to the Titanic, archaeologist James Delgado shares insights from his 50-year career.
Billions of flies to be dumped from planes to fight flesh-eating screwworms
The move is part of the government's plans for protecting the U.S. from the New World screwworm fly, which could devastate its beef industry and even kill household pets.
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Ukrainian spy agency officer shot dead in Kyiv
Ukrainian media posted what appeared to be security camera footage showing a man walking through a parking lot with bags being shot by another man.
Authorities hunting fugitive dad instead find look-alike hiker in Idaho
Travis Decker has been wanted since June 2, when a sheriff's deputy in Washington found his truck and the bodies of his three daughters.
Utah man with dementia faces firing squad execution in September
Ralph Leroy Menzies, 67, is set to be executed Sept. 5 for abducting and killing Utah mother of three Maurine Hunsaker in 1986.
Bomb strapped to donkey explodes, killing soldier and wounding 2 others
The attack was carried out using an "equine loaded with explosives" and sent toward a platoon of soldiers, the governor said.
Famous art sleuth recovers stolen trove of centuries-old documents
Arthur Brand, nicknamed the "Indiana Jones of the Art World," said the latest discovery was among his most significant.
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First close-up of "cotton candy" nebula captured by world's largest telescope
A new observatory in Chile has produced a stunningly detailed image of a nebula resembling cotton candy, using the largest telescope in the world.
Blue Origin rockets 6 astrotourists on sub-orbital flight to space
Running a week late because of weather, it was clear sailing Sunday for Blue Origin's 13th passenger flight.
Fireball seen as meteorite streaks through sky over Georgia and South Carolina
The American Meteor Society said it received more than 160 reports of a fireball sighting from observers in Georgia and South Carolina.
James Webb telescope captures images of possible newly discovered exoplanet
The exoplanet, a planet beyond our solar system, has been dubbed TWA 7b after NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured evidence of it.
Webb Telescope captures images of exoplanet
NASA's James Webb Telescope has captured unprecedented pictures of a newly discovered exoplanet, a planet that is outside our solar system.
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Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Summer music heats up 2025
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Evidence in the Suzanne Morphew case
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
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New audio of Trump discussing Putin chat
CBS News has obtained audio of President Trump from May 2024, where he recounts a chat with Russian President Vladimir Putin about Ukraine and the possibility of the U.S. bombing Moscow if a war ensues. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports.
Alison Krauss & Union Station reunion
Bluegrass legends Alison Krauss & Union Station are back together for the first time in more than a decade. They have a new album and a new star joining them. CBS News' Anthony Mason spoke to the band members about their long-awaited reunion.
How to avoid common job search mistakes
Searching for a new job can be stressful. LinkedIn career expert Catherine Fisher shares common mistakes to avoid from the application through the interview.
Preview of new "Big Brother" season
"Big Brother" is celebrating its 25th year on air. A new season premieres Thursday with 16 new house guests competing and strategizing to evict one of their own each week until only one remains. "Entertainment Tonight" correspondent Denny Directo spoke with host Julie Chen Moonves about the season.
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