Amazon fires increase in June, raising concerns
The fires raise even more concern during the coronavirus pandemic, as the smoke could add complications for COVID-19 patients.
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Something is killing elephants by the hundreds in Botswana
Wildlife official says poachers not suspected in mysterious deaths in Okavango Delta as animals' tusks were intact.
Iran reports 2nd mysterious "incident" near a nuclear facility
"No need for concern," Iran's atomic energy agency says, revealing previously unreported construction was ongoing at the sensitive Natanz nuclear facility.
Landslide kills more than 100 people at a jade mine in Myanmar
Advocacy group says powerful mine owners have created a "dystopian wasteland in which scores of people at a time are buried alive."
24 shot dead in attack on drug rehab center in Mexico
Photos purporting to show the scene suggest those at the center were lying down when they were sprayed with bullets.
Why Japan just scrapped a $4 billion U.S. missile defense purchase
Tokyo agreed to buy 2 Aegis Ashore systems under pressure from Trump, but with him now distracted and Japanese residents fuming, the deal is off.
100.4° Arctic record confirmed; Earth may be warmest in 12,000 years
As the extreme northern heat wave continues, it's so warm in Norway people are skiing on glaciers in swimsuits.
Russians vote on reforms that could allow Putin to rule until 2036
Strongman leader insists current constitutional term limits would only lead to a distracting search for a successor, and Russia doesn't need that.
Judge blocks Trump's asylum restriction for border-crossers
The implementation of the rule — which disqualified most non-Mexican migrants from asylum — violated federal administrative law, the judge said.
300 arrested as China's new "security" law hits Hong Kong
Only 9 of those detained amid defiant pro-democracy protests were specifically accused of breaking the new law, but the message from Beijing is clear.
Indian groom may have been COVID super-spreader at his own wedding
Man had typical COVD-19 symptoms but families reportedly refused to postpone the ceremony. Now he's dead and almost 100 are infected.
Man jailed over journalist Daniel Pearl's murder may be freed
Pearl was kidnapped and beheaded in Pakistan in 2002 while working on a story about Islamic militants.
Study warns new flu virus in pigs could morph to cause a pandemic
"It is of concern that human infection of G4 virus will further human adaptation and increase the risk of a human pandemic," Chinese researchers say.
Italy reports "biggest seizure of amphetamines in the world"
War-torn Syria has become the capital of Captagon, as ISIS produces the drug to fight and fund its terror operations.
Child marriage is "extremely prevalent" in U.S., survivor says
In Donna Pollard's family, there has been a child marriage in every generation for as far back as she could track.
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At least 18 transgender people slain in 2020, advocacy group says
A Black transgender woman in Dallas and a Black transgender girl in Arkansas are the latest victims of fatal violence.
Texas governor issues mandatory mask policy
The order also gives local authorities the ability to limit gatherings of more than 10 people.
Officer involved in Elijah McClain photo investigation resigns
The unreleased photographs show officers near where Elijah McClain was killed reenacting the hold that preceded his death, according to sources cited by CBS Denver.
Remains found in Vanessa Guillen search not "positively identified"
Officials say the criminal investigation has not found "any connection" between the sexual harassment allegations and Guillen's disappearance.
Consumers avoiding stores amid COVID surge
A recovery in foot traffic to reopened businesses is starting to reverse as states fail to contain the coronavirus.
Constellation Brands buys wine delivery startup
Seventy-five year old booze company is bet on e-commerce with its purchase of an online-only wine seller.
Jeffrey Epstein confidante Ghislaine Maxwell arrested by the FBI
Maxwell was accused by many women of recruiting them to give Epstein massages, during which they were pressured into sex.
Senator blocks 1,123 military promotions over impeachment witness
Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman, who was an expert of Ukraine at the National Security Council, is expected to be promoted to full colonel.
Supreme Court to hear legal showdown over Mueller grand jury docs
The Supreme Court will hear the case in its next term, which begins in October.
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Amazon fires increase in June, raising concerns
The fires raise even more concern during the coronavirus pandemic, as the smoke could add complications for COVID-19 patients.
Something is killing elephants by the hundreds in Botswana
Wildlife official says poachers not suspected in mysterious deaths in Okavango Delta as animals' tusks were intact.
Iran reports 2nd mysterious "incident" near a nuclear facility
"No need for concern," Iran's atomic energy agency says, revealing previously unreported construction was ongoing at the sensitive Natanz nuclear facility.
Landslide kills more than 100 people at a jade mine in Myanmar
Advocacy group says powerful mine owners have created a "dystopian wasteland in which scores of people at a time are buried alive."
24 shot dead in attack on drug rehab center in Mexico
Photos purporting to show the scene suggest those at the center were lying down when they were sprayed with bullets.
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At least 18 transgender people slain in 2020, advocacy group says
A Black transgender woman in Dallas and a Black transgender girl in Arkansas are the latest victims of fatal violence.
How to file for an extension on your taxes
Too busy to think about taxes until now? It's easy to ask the government for more time. Even with July 15 deadline.
Gym owners: Why close fitness centers while bars stay open?
"Gyms are more essential than a bar any day of the week," said James Wiese, co-owner of Michigan Crunch franchises.
Miami officer fired after he was seen hitting woman in face
The incident at Miami International Airport was captured on video.
Texas governor issues mandatory mask policy
The order also gives local authorities the ability to limit gatherings of more than 10 people.
Politics
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Ousted Manhattan U.S. attorney to testify to Congress behind closed doors
President Trump fired Berman, the former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, last month.
Daily Trail Markers: Trump, Biden spar over jobs report as cases spike
Trump praised the report as a sign that the "economy is roaring back," while Biden said "there is no victory to be celebrated."
Jeff Sessions appears to refer to Black Harvard scholar as "some criminal"
In an interview, Sessions criticized former President Barack Obama for having "a beer at the White House with some criminal."
Former GOP candidate Herman Cain hospitalized with COVID-19
Cain attended President Trump's June 20 rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and was photographed not wearing a mask.
Former Bush officials unite to support Biden over Trump
"Our democracy is at stake," the group says.
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"Mad Men" won't remove scene showing actor in blackface
In the episode, John Slattery's character wears blackface makeup and serenades his bride in front of coworkers.
Oscar best picture winners ranked from worst to best
We ranked every Oscars best picture winner in history according to their Rotten Tomatoes ratings
Strip club owner got $5.4 million from Paycheck Protection Program
The corporate owner of Rick's Cabaret has had to close nine locations in Texas that it had reopened.
Nick Cordero will likely need a double lung transplant, wife says
The Broadway actor has been hospitalized in Los Angeles for three months battling complications from COVID-19.
Nick Cordero critically ill, still fighting
Broadway actor Nick Cordero is still fighting for his life after being diagnosed with COVID-19. Cordero has spent three months in the hospital, and his wife, Amanda Kloots, says he's still critically ill, even though he is now COVID-negative and no longer in a coma. In an exclusive interview with Gayle King, Kloots shares why she is holding on to hope and the long-term goal for her husband's recovery.
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COVID-19 accelerates use of drone technology
Co-owner and CEO of DroneDeploy Mike Winn joins CBSN to discuss the integration of drone technology by some businesses as a socially distant alternative during the coronavirus pandemic.
Consumers avoiding stores amid COVID surge
A recovery in foot traffic to reopened businesses is starting to reverse as states fail to contain the coronavirus.
Companies may shun Facebook now, but maybe not for long
PR blitz against the social media giant lets Corporate America strike a pose without totally jumping ship.
India bans TikTok, dozens of other Chinese apps amid border standoff
TikTok, a video-sharing platform that has been downloaded 611 million times in India, is among the apps targeted as the Asian giants feud.
More advertisers flee Facebook as boycott grows
Adidas, Conagra and Ford are among the latest major brands to swear off the social media platform over hate speech.
Science
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100.4° Arctic record confirmed; Earth may be warmest in 12,000 years
As the extreme northern heat wave continues, it's so warm in Norway people are skiing on glaciers in swimsuits.
Second spacewalk in a row to upgrade station
Spacewalking astronauts are picking up where they left off, with another round of space station battery replacements.
SpaceX launches GPS satellite for U.S. Space Force
The new GPS satellites feature higher accuracy and stronger jam-proofing to ensure reliability.
"We are at a crossroads": Lawmakers unveil climate change plan
The House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis unveiled its plan for "a clean energy economy that puts families and workers first."
Newly discovered super-Earths could "potentially host life"
The host star is just 11 light years from Earth — making us practically neighbors.
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Gym owners: Why close fitness centers while bars stay open?
"Gyms are more essential than a bar any day of the week," said James Wiese, co-owner of Michigan Crunch franchises.
Texas governor issues mandatory mask policy
The order also gives local authorities the ability to limit gatherings of more than 10 people.
Consumers avoiding stores amid COVID surge
A recovery in foot traffic to reopened businesses is starting to reverse as states fail to contain the coronavirus.
Alabama students held COVID-19 parties, officials say
"The one thing that we have seen over the last few weeks is parties going on throughout the county ... where students or kids would come in with known positives," the fire department chief said.
Man who posted regret about going out died of coronavirus a day later
"Because of my stupidity I put my mom and sisters and my family's health in jeopardy... This is no joke," Thomas Macias wrote.
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How to file for an extension on your taxes
Too busy to think about taxes until now? It's easy to ask the government for more time. Even with July 15 deadline.
Constellation Brands buys wine delivery startup
Seventy-five year old booze company is bet on e-commerce with its purchase of an online-only wine seller.
Bar activity is "opposite of social distancing"
"Congregation at a bar, inside, is bad news," Dr. Anthony Fauci told a Senate panel Tuesday.
Unemployment rate fell to 11% in June, with 4.8M jobs added
Business reopenings spurred a return to work last month, but many hirings are now on hold again as COVID cases rise.
A second stimulus check? Here's how much you could get
President Trump says Americans may soon receive another stimulus payment to help weather the coronavirus recession.
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At least 18 transgender people slain in 2020, advocacy group says
A Black transgender woman in Dallas and a Black transgender girl in Arkansas are the latest victims of fatal violence.
2,120 anti-Asian hate incidents reported in U.S. during pandemic
Groups that track the incidents related to the coronavirus report physical and verbal assaults, harassment and discrimination
Jeffrey Epstein confidante Ghislaine Maxwell arrested by FBI
Ghislaine Maxwell was accused by many women of recruiting them to give Jeffrey Epstein massages, during which they were pressured into sex.
Missouri man freed from prison with help from WNBA star
WNBA star Maya Moore put her career on hold to help Jonathan Irons, 40, who was just 16 when he was convicted and sentenced to 50 years in prison.
8 cops indicted after alleged "unnecessary excessive force"
After attempting to stop a vehicle for alleged seat belt violations, the officers tased and beat two men who made "an apparent attempt to surrender without resistance," according to the district attorney.
Space
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Second spacewalk in a row to upgrade station
Spacewalking astronauts are picking up where they left off, with another round of space station battery replacements.
Mars rover launch delayed to July 30
NASA remains confident the $2.4 billion rover will be on its way before the planetary launch window closes around August 15.
SpaceX launches GPS satellite for U.S. Space Force
The new GPS satellites feature higher accuracy and stronger jam-proofing to ensure reliability.
Newly discovered super-Earths could "potentially host life"
The host star is just 11 light years from Earth — making us practically neighbors.
Astronauts complete 6-hour spacewalk
Two NASA astronauts conducted a spacewalk Friday to upgrade the power system on the International Space Station. CBSN has details.
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Oscar best picture winners ranked from worst to best
We ranked every Oscars best picture winner in history according to their Rotten Tomatoes ratings
TV shows canceled or ended in 2020
It was the end of the road for "Cops," "Hawaii Five-0," "Modern Family" and more.
States reopen: Here's the new normal
Here's what America looks like in a post-coronavirus-quarantine world.
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? These are the top films available on the streaming platform.
Devastating photos from Tennessee's tornadoes
Though tornados have been documented throughout the year, the traditional tornado season lasts from March through June.
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Semi-truck appears to drive into protesters
As thousands of people were on the bridge of Minneapolis Interstate 35W protesting the death of George Floyd, a large tanker truck driving at a high speed appears to try hitting protesters. CBSN Minnesota reports.
Officials blame outside agitators for violence
Federal and local authorities suspect some of the violent clashes during recent protests were instigated by white supremacist groups and far-left extremists. Protests have erupted across the country following the death of George Floyd. Jeff Pegues reports.
SpaceX successfully launches rocket
SpaceX made history Saturday with a successful rocket launch from the Kennedy Space Center. The Falcon 9 launch was the first to carry American astronauts launched from American soil in nearly a decade, and the first time a private company has sent people to space. Mark Strassman reports.
COVID-19 accelerates use of drone technology
Co-owner and CEO of DroneDeploy Mike Winn joins CBSN to discuss the integration of drone technology by some businesses as a socially distant alternative during the coronavirus pandemic.
Former cop charged in Rayshard Brooks shooting
The former Atlanta police officer who shot and killed Rayshard Brooks on Friday night has been charged with murder and aggravated assault, along with other charges. Mark Strassmann reports.