How schools' long summer breaks started
Schools have breaks spread throughout the year, but none so long as summer vacation. The lengthy break dates back to the 19th century.
May tornadoes, derecho storm cause nearly $6 billion in damage
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said there had been 11 confirmed disasters so far this year with losses exceeding $1 billion, with the total price tag topping $25 billion.
FDA warns microdose chocolate may lead to seizures
Illnesses have been reported across four states in connection with Diamond Shruumz-brand microdosing chocolate bars, the FDA said.
At least 10 hurt in Wisconsin shooting incident, police say
At least 10 people, ranging in age from 14-23, were hurt during a Madison, Wisconsin shooting, police said.
Why fireflies are only spotted flying around in the summer
The fireflies people see each summer are adults, around for just a couple of weeks before they die. Fireflies spend most of their lives as juveniles, living underground.
Does biweekly mean twice a week or twice a month?
You're not alone in being confused about whether biweekly means twice a week or every other week. Here's what the dictionary and experts say about definition confusion.
Why some of Alaska's rivers are turning orange
Rivers and streams in remote parts of Alaska have been turning orange for years. Scientists believe they know what's behind the color change.
When and where you can see May's Flower Moon
May's full moon will peak on Thursday morning, but the Flower Moon already appears full.
Pope Francis on his health and whether he'd ever retire
Pope Francis speaks with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell about his health and whether he'd ever step down as pontiff.
Nazi's photo album reveals how he wanted to remember Auschwitz
Photos, now the subject of a play called "Here There Are Blueberries," show SS officers enjoying themselves at Auschwitz at a time when hundreds of thousands of Jews were being massacred.
Pope Francis discusses same-sex couples, surrogacy during rare interview
Pope Francis, during a rare interview from the Vatican, urged acceptance, saying, "The Gospel is for everyone."
El Papa habla sobre parejas del mismo sexo, maternidad subrogada y esperanza
El Papa Francisco, en extraordinaria entrevista desde el Vaticano, nos insta a aceptar al prójimo, diciendo, "El Evangelio es para todos".
How a spy for Cuba got away with sharing America's secrets for 17 years
Cuba has a notorious legacy of spying on the U.S. Former spies spent years, and in some cases decades, sharing secrets before they were caught.
Researchers discover "super fluffy" planet with cotton candy-like density
WASP-193b is 50% larger than Jupiter — the largest planet in our solar system — but seven times less massive because of it's extraordinarily low density.
Diver exploring World War II-era shipwreck off Florida goes missing
A diver failed to resurface on Sunday after diving near a World War II-era shipwreck off the coast of Florida, officials said.