Sunken yacht's captain, 2 crew reportedly under investigation in Italy
Italian prosecutors have reportedly place the captain, engineer and a sailor of Mike Lynch's family superyacht under investigation over its sinking.
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Investigation opened in yacht sinking
Prosecutors in Italy say they've launched a manslaughter investigation after a superyacht carrying British tech tycoon Mike Lynch sank off the coast of Sicily. Divers on Friday recovered the final missing body, days after the shipwreck.
6th and final body recovered after superyacht sinks off Sicily
Divers have recovered all of the victims of the Bayesian superyacht that sank off the coast of Sicily in southern Italy.
5th body recovered from superyacht off Sicily, as questions mount
Divers have recovered five of the victims of the Bayesian superyacht wreck who were left missing after it sank off Sicily.
Several bodies recovered from Bayesian's wreckage
Divers Wednesday found five bodies in the wreckage of the super yacht the Bayesian, which sank Monday off the coast of Sicily. However, a sixth person remains missing. Fifteen people were rescued, but among those who apparently did not make it to safety was British tech magnate Mike Lynch. Holly Williams has more.
5 bodies recovered around yacht wreck
Divers appeared to be pulling bodies out of the water into a small boat off the coast of Italy near the location where a yacht is believed to have sunk. Bethany Bell with BBC News, a CBS News partner, reports.
Recovery of sunken yacht off Italy's coast ongoing
Recovery efforts are ongoing and six people remain missing after a superyacht sank off the southern tip of Italy. A severe thunderstorm hit around the time the boat sank, but questions remain about how such an advanced ship went down so quickly. Chris Livesay has more.
Six missing after yacht sinks in Italy
Several high-profile individuals, including tech tycoon Mike Lynch, are missing after a yacht they were vacationing in sank off the southern coast of Italy. CBS News' Ian Lee has the latest.
What to know about Mike Lynch, the tycoon missing from sunken yacht
Mike Lynch, an icon of British entrepreneurship, is one of six people missing after his luxury yacht sank during a violent storm.
Luxury superyacht sinks off Italy's coast
Rescue teams are searching for survivors after a luxury yacht was struck by a sudden storm off the coast of Sicily. The storm left at least one person dead and 15 others were rescued. Six people, including tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, remain missing.
Police probe deaths of couple whose bodies washed ashore in life raft
A couple was found dead in a raft that washed ashore in Canada. They were avid sailors who documented their voyages on YouTube.
Why Travis Scott was arrested in Miami
Rapper Travis Scott was arrested at a Miami Beach marina Thursday and charged with disorderly intoxication and trespassing, according to police. He has since bonded out of jail. CBS News Miami's Morgan Rynor has more.
What to know about the U.S. couple feared dead in the Caribbean
Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel were likely thrown into the ocean and died, police said.
Missing U.S. couple feared dead in Grenada
Police in Grenada believe Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel, an American couple from Virginia, were thrown overboard and died after their boat was allegedly hijacked last week by three escaped prisoners. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides has more.
Americans missing after suspected yacht hijacking
Two Americans are believed to be dead after going missing in Grenada. Local officials believe they were killed when their yacht was allegedly hijacked by three escaped prisoners. Cristian Benavides has the latest.
Virginia couple missing, feared dead after yacht found in Grenada
A search continues for Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel, from Northern Virginia, whose winter sailing adventure appears to have taken a tragic turn.
2 Americans believed dead after yacht hijacked, Grenada police say
Three escaped inmates in Grenada may have stolen a yacht and killed the two American passengers onboard, the Royal Grenada Police Force said on Thursday.
Gibraltar sells Russian oligarch's yacht for $37.5 million
The 72-metre (236-foot) vessel, MV Axioma, was seized on March 22.
3 people and 2 dogs rescued after jumping from burning yacht
Despite efforts to save the 70-foot yacht, it drifted into Maine waters and eventually sank, authorities said.
3 rescued after 70-foot yacht goes up in flames off New Hampshire coast
The boat sank in the water off Kittery, Maine.
Russian yacht setting sail from Fiji
A Russian-owned superyacht has set sail from Fiji after weeks of ongoing U.S. efforts to seize the $300 million vessel. These efforts reflect the country's intent to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano sit down with CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates to discuss the ship's seizure and the controversy surrounding it.
Seized Russian-owned yacht finally sets sail from Fiji under U.S. control
U.S. officials had been stymied by a frenzied legal effort by the Amadea's owner, and a yacht crew that refused to sail for the U.S.
U.S. stymied trying to seize oligarch's yacht in Fiji
The ship's crew "are refusing to sail" with U.S. authorities, according to a court document.
Code names, jet skis and a "straw man": How the FBI seized a Russian superyacht
Documents shed new light on U.S. efforts to track and confiscate sanctioned oligarch wealth through high-end property like the Amadea yacht
Italy freezes mega-yacht linked to "prominent elements of the Russian government"
There have been fears that the 459-foot long yacht, which has been in dry dock in the port of Marina di Carrara, was preparing to sail out of Italian waters soon.
Democrats in Congress seek to prevent another Jan. 6 riot
Democrats on a low-profile House committee have been meeting and designing a plan against any attempt to interfere with the Electoral College certification on Jan. 6, 2025.
Trump cuts short his town hall Q&A in favor of songs from rally playlist
Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign seized on the moment with a social media post saying the former president looked "confused."
Over 800 veterans receive honorable discharges from Pentagon review
An honorable discharge status unlocks access to critical benefits that some veterans may have been missing out on for decades.
Impact Plastics sued by family of worker killed by Hurricane Helene
The lawsuit claims Impact Plastics forced workers to stay at their posts even when conditions grew dangerous.
Kroger, Trader Joe's foods are part of BrucePac meat recall for listeria
BrucePac recalled nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products used in popular products at Trader Joe's, Kroger and more.
Many adults think they have undiagnosed ADHD. Here's what to know.
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Man survives 67 days at sea but his brother and nephew died
In early August, Mikhail Pichugin reportedly set on a journey to watch whales in the Sea of Okhotsk with his 49-year-old brother and 15-year-old nephew.
Lufthansa fined $4 million for blocking Jewish passengers from flight
Fine is largest ever issued by U.S. Department of Transportation against an airline for civil rights violations.
Pandas from China return to Washington, D.C.'s National Zoo
A pair of giant pandas arrived at the National Zoo less than a year after the Washington zoo sent Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and their cub Xiao Qi Ji back to China.
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Hurricane Milton leaves path of destruction across Florida, at least 16 dead
More than 2 million homes and businesses still had no power after Hurricane Milton hit Florida hard.
As IV shortage continues, U.S. invokes wartime power to speed recovery
Hospitals nationwide are postponing procedures after Hurricane Helene wrecked a major IV fluids factory in North Carolina.
Biden admin to invest $750 million in N. Carolina chipmaker Wolfspeed
Money will go to the chipmaker's new silicon carbide factory in North Carolina and factory in Marcy, New York.
2 boys killed in separate haunted hayride incidents in 2 days
Two boys died over the weekend after being struck by haunted hayrides in Tennessee and Minnesota, authorities said.
Impact Plastics sued by family of worker killed by Hurricane Helene
The lawsuit claims Impact Plastics forced workers to stay at their posts even when conditions grew dangerous.
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As IV shortage continues, U.S. invokes wartime power to speed recovery
Hospitals nationwide are postponing procedures after Hurricane Helene wrecked a major IV fluids factory in North Carolina.
Biden admin to invest $750 million in N. Carolina chipmaker Wolfspeed
Money will go to the chipmaker's new silicon carbide factory in North Carolina and factory in Marcy, New York.
Impact Plastics sued by family of worker killed by Hurricane Helene
The lawsuit claims Impact Plastics forced workers to stay at their posts even when conditions grew dangerous.
Lufthansa fined $4 million for blocking Jewish passengers from flight
Fine is largest ever issued by U.S. Department of Transportation against an airline for civil rights violations.
Boar's Head recall sparks USDA watchdog probe into handling of listeria outbreak
Sen. Richard Blumenthal had urged a probe into the USDA's handling of the Boar's Head plant, calling it an "abject failure."
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Georgia judge rules officials can't delay election certification over fraud concerns
"Election superintendents in Georgia have a mandatory fixed obligation to certify election results," the judge wrote.
Democrats in Congress seek to prevent another Jan. 6 riot
Democrats on a low-profile House committee have been meeting and designing a plan against any attempt to interfere with the Electoral College certification on Jan. 6, 2025.
Supreme Court tosses decision that shielded officers who arrested citizen journalist
A Texas citizen journalist was arrested after she published two news stories to her Facebook page that included information she sought from a police source.
Trump cuts short his town hall Q&A in favor of songs from rally playlist
Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign seized on the moment with a social media post saying the former president looked "confused."
800+ veterans receive honorable discharges from Pentagon review
An honorable discharge status unlocks access to critical benefits that some veterans may have been missing out on for decades.
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As IV shortage continues, U.S. invokes wartime power to speed recovery
Hospitals nationwide are postponing procedures after Hurricane Helene wrecked a major IV fluids factory in North Carolina.
Whooping cough and walking pneumonia are on the rise. Here's what to know.
Dr. Jon LaPook talks about the infections on the rise this season, including whooping cough and walking pneumonia.
Boar's Head recall sparks USDA watchdog probe into handling of listeria outbreak
Sen. Richard Blumenthal had urged a probe into the USDA's handling of the Boar's Head plant, calling it an "abject failure."
Kroger, Trader Joe's foods are part of BrucePac meat recall for listeria
BrucePac recalled nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products used in popular products at Trader Joe's, Kroger and more.
Many adults think they have undiagnosed ADHD. Here's what to know.
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Spain says firm busted sending chemicals to Russia, breaching sanctions
Spanish police say four men were arrested for setting up a company to ship chemicals to Russia, including "possible precursors for chemical weapons."
Why India and Canada have expelled each other's top diplomats
The brazen June 2023 assassination of a Sikh activist in Canada sparked a diplomatic row with India that continues to escalate.
Turbulence on Air Canada flight sends food flying around the cabin
Air Canada says nobody was hurt, but "moderate turbulence" on one of its flights from Vancouver to Singapore did make a mess of a passenger mealtime.
U.S., Philippines launch war games after China's Taiwan drills
Thousands of U.S. and Filipino troops launched joint exercises as Taiwan detected a record 153 Chinese military aircraft around the self-ruled island.
U.S. voices concern as "deeply disturbing" images show fiery Gaza strike
The White House says Israel must do more to protect innocent Gazans as images show "what appear to be displaced civilians burning alive."
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Zoe Saldaña on new physical extremes in "Special Ops: Lioness" season 2
Zoe Saldaña discusses taking on more physically demanding scenes in season 2 of "Special Ops: Lioness," revealing how she pushes herself to new limits.
Kathy Bates on "Matlock" role, ageism and her healthy lifestyle
Emmy and Academy Award-winning actor Kathy Bates told "CBS Mornings" she considered going into semi-retirement before landing on the CBS legal drama "Matlock."
Kathy Bates talks "Matlock" reboot
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Mornings Memory: A look at "Bridge of Spies"
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Zoe Saldaña takes on dual roles in "Lioness"
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Biden admin to invest $750 million in N. Carolina chipmaker Wolfspeed
Money will go to the chipmaker's new silicon carbide factory in North Carolina and factory in Marcy, New York.
FTC cracks down on fake reviews with new rule
With up to 40% of online reviews found to be fake, the Federal Trade Commission is introducing a new rule to ban deceptive feedback. Nick Thompson, CEO of "The Atlantic," explains how it will work.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Protecting whales from ship strikes
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Book excerpt: "Nexus" by Yuval Noah Harari
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Protecting whales from ship strikes
Endangered whale species (like blue whales, humpbacks, and fin whales) face a major threat on the high seas: cruise and container ships that have difficulty avoiding collisions with whales. Correspondent David Pogue talks with a marine ecologist at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, whose fleet of autonomous vehicles helps track whales in shipping lanes; and finds out how container ships may be able to reduce striking whales.
Book excerpt: "Nexus" by Yuval Noah Harari
The author of the bestseller "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" returns with an examination of the power of intelligence to shape and control civilizations throughout history, and how artificial intelligence may change society, economics and politics.
How wildlife reacts to changing climate
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What are the northern lights?
Many Americans were able to spot the northern lights Thursday and may have another chance to do so Friday as the aurora borealis remains visible. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Zoe Mintz breaks down the phenomenon and also looks at the latest U.S. forecast.
Renowned scientist's ashes dropped into eye of Hurricane Milton as tribute
The ashes were released into the eye of the hurricane Tuesday night, less than 24 hours before Milton made landfall.
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Spain says firm busted sending chemicals to Russia, breaching sanctions
Spanish police say four men were arrested for setting up a company to ship chemicals to Russia, including "possible precursors for chemical weapons."
Troops blamed for deaths of nurse, girl near Mexico-U.S. border
The shooting deaths, if confirmed, would mark the second time in two weeks that Mexican military forces have killed civilians.
Woman who allegedly killed her toddler, dumped body in trash bin on trial
The trial is underway of a Georgia woman, Leilani Simon, who's accused of killing her 20-month-old son and dumping his body in a trash bin two years ago.
Victims of Maine's deadliest shooting take first step toward suing the Army
Lawyers for 100 survivors and family members of victims of the deadliest shooting in Maine history have begun the formal process of suing the Army for failing to act to stop the shooter, a reservist.
Arrest made after threats to FEMA officials
A man has been arrested and charged for allegedly threatening some of those involved in hurricane recovery efforts in North Carolina. Officials say the threats forced FEMA responders, who have been on the ground since Helene hit, to temporarily stop their work and relocate out of an abundance of caution. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga has the details.
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NASA's hopes for Europa Clipper mission
NASA's solar-powered Europa Clipper took off Monday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The spacecraft is projected to reach Jupiter by April 2030 and will study one of the planet's moons. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood explains what scientists are hoping to accomplish with the mission.
NASA launches Europa Clipper
NASA successfully launched the Europa Clipper spacecraft Monday toward Jupiter where it will monitor a moon for potential habitable qualities. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on the spacecraft expected to near Jupiter's moon Europa around April 2030.
SpaceX launching probe toward Jupiter
A multi-billion dollar space mission launching Monday may reveal more about an icy moon circling planet Jupiter. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
SpaceX launches, recovers powerful rocket
SpaceX launched its most powerful rocket ever built and then flew its first stage booster back to the launch pad where giant metal arms called "chopsticks" grabbed it, just seven minutes after lifting off in Boca Chica, Texas. The uncrewed test flight is a new milestone in SpaceX's vision of developing a fully reusable rocket to return astronauts to the moon and beyond.
NASA launches probe to study Jupiter's icy moon Europa
The ambitious mission won't actually look for life on Jupiter's moon Europa, but it should find out if the presumed ocean provides a habitable environment.
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Hurricane Helene survivors cope
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California rally armed suspect speaks
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Trump rally music, dancing over Q&A
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Deadly strikes at Gaza hospital
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BrucePac meat, poultry listeria concerns
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