The bane and benefit of mayflies

The mayflies form swarms that can be dangerous but also offer the environment an important benchmark

• Jul 23, 2015

Songs of the summer

A definitive list of the last 20 years' top summer hits, according to Billboard

• Jul 23, 2015
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Poll: Views on Charleston shooting, Confederate flag

CBS News/New York Times poll: American differ noticeably by race when it comes to interpreting the symbolism of the Confederate flag

• Jul 23, 2015

Poll: What do Americans feel about race relations?

CBS News/New York Times poll finds persistent pessimism over the state of race relations

• Jul 23, 2015

In Texas, immigrants denied birth certificates

Undocumented immigrants are suing Texas, claiming they were denied birth certificates for their U.S.-born children

• Jul 24, 2015

In South Carolina, a tale of two rallies

Things got heated between KKK supporters, black activists in S.C. capital over the weekend; CBS News got a glimpse into what motivates demonstrators from both sides

• Jul 23, 2015

Former Rep. Anthony Weiner has a new job

Public relations firm based in New Jersey announced Weiner will be joining its board of advisers

• Jul 23, 2015

D.A.: Sandra Bland's injuries not consistent with homicide

Forensic exam showed some injuries of woman who died in jail cell were consistent with suicide; family has disputed that finding

• Jul 23, 2015

Remains found in car that's been missing for 43 years

Sheriff says remains found in a '68 Pontiac fished from a North Carolina lake could help solve the case of Amos Shook, missing since 1972

• Jul 23, 2015

560-pound man on cross-country bike trek to lose weight

Starting out in Massachussetts, the man has been riding for two weeks, but is now held up in Rhode Island with a bent rim

• Jul 23, 2015

​Poll: Pope Francis' approval rating drops in U.S.

Though still viewed favorably among Americans, pontiff's image has declined since early 2014; conservative cleric faults confusion over Vatican's stance on social issues

• Jul 23, 2015

Woman keeps promise, adopts 4 kids after childhood friend dies of cancer

Buffalo family doubled in size overnight after adopting four girls

• Jul 23, 2015

Controversial professor's comments on Jews, women, gays draw fire

Lincoln University professor previously known for questioning the Holocaust is once again making incendiary remarks

• Jul 23, 2015

New details in stabbing deaths of Okla. family

After 5 family members are found dead, police say a mass murder in the quiet suburb of Tulsa is "unheard of"

• Jul 23, 2015

Jury reaches verdict in first phase of Colorado theater shooter trial

Death penalty still on the table as prosecutor's clear first hurdle in sentencing phase

• Jul 23, 2015

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