Watch CBS News
As summer kicks into high gear, the U.S. Forest Service is warning about an invasive Asian needle ant species found in dozens of states. Eric Day, entomologist at Virginia Tech, joins "The Daily Report" with more.
The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed cutting regulations that curb air pollution from fossil fuel power plants. The Biden administration put the rules in place to fight climate change. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter explains the significance of the announcement.
Video captured the moment the majority of the Swiss village of Blatten became buried under rock and ice after a massive chunk of a glacier in the Alps broke off on Wednesday, causing a landslide. Authorities had evacuated the town earlier this month as a precaution, but a 64-year-old man is missing after the disaster. State Councilor Stéphane Ganzer told Radio Télévision Suisse that 90% of the village was destroyed.
Off the coast of New England, the warming ocean is fueling the spread of a green menace -- a troublesome import from Europe called the green crab. Jacob Wycoff reports on the effort to turn the invasive species into a seafood staple.
Senate Republicans led the push to block California's ability to impose tough limits on car emissions — a move Democrats call unprecedented.
Senate Republicans are moving to block California's vehicle standards that would phase out the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. Mary Nichols, former chair of the California Air Resources Board, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Billions of dollars in climate-related funding are on the chopping block in President Trump's proposed budget. CBS News Climate Unit senior coordinating producer Tracy Wholf joins "America Decides" to explain how this could hurt businesses, renewable energy and consumers.
As the government looks to trim spending, the EPA's long-running Energy Star program known for labeling energy-efficient appliances is on the chopping block. Nancy Chen explains what that could mean for consumers.
A new report from the Climate Integrity Center is highlighting what it calls deceptive messaging from Big Oil and plastic companies about "advanced recycling," which involves using heat or chemicals to break down plastics into smaller parts. Davis Allen, the report's author, joins CBS News to discuss the issues with the method and why industries continue to promote it as a long-term solution to the plastic waste crisis.
The Environmental Protection Agency says it plans to weaken restrictions on so-called "forever chemicals" in drinking water. Erik Olson, senior strategic director for health at the Natural Resources Defense Council, joins CBS News to discuss the dangers of PFAS.
Temperatures in parts of Texas hovered in the triple digits on Wednesday. That's highly uncommon for May. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has more on officials' efforts to keep people cool and safe in San Antonio.
Communities along the Mississippi River are facing a growing threat of saltwater intrusion from the Gulf. CBS News' Kati Weis reports on the impact on the seafood industry and concerns about the safety of New Orleans' drinking water.
A new study shows the land under some of the largest cities in the U.S. is sinking. "Land subsidence" is the gradual setting or sudden sinking of the Earth's surface, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Manoochehr Shirzaei, a co-author of the study, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
34 million people live in one of these major U.S. cities that's sinking, new research shows. See if your area is on the list — and how quickly the land is moving.
On President Trump's first day in office, he announced a national energy emergency to address the need to provide more reliable and affordable power for Americans. Since then, he has reversed major U.S. policies on energy and environmental regulations. CBS News' national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
In the summer of 2010, panic spread across the region when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf.
A notably large brood of periodical cicadas will emerge from the underground across parts of the eastern U.S. this spring.
Shortening permitting procedures for mining and oil drilling could adversely affect the environment, communities and endangered species, experts say.
Off the coast of New England, warming waters are fueling the spread of the invasive green crab. Jacob Wycoff reports on efforts to turn the species into a seafood staple.
A large brood of periodical cicadas is due to emerge in the spring of 2025. These maps show where people should expect to see and hear the bugs this year.
If Earth's entire 4.5 billion-year history was squeezed into a single, 24-hour day, when would modern humans arrive? "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson ponders the meaning of Earth Day.
Recent research found 87% of rivers studied across the U.S. and Europe are warming, with 70% losing oxygen. Communities that depend on fishing tourism are feeling the impact. David Schechter reports.
On this Earth Day, "The Daily Report" highlights the people who are working to make environmental gains, especially Native American tribes. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter travels to the Delaware River, a place sacred to the Lenape Indian Nation.
President Trump's version of the Environmental Protection Agency has made deregulation of federal environmental rules its key focus. Former Washington Gov. Jay Inslee joins "America Decides" this Earth Day to share his thoughts on the Trump White House's climate policies.
Sirens sounded in Israel as Iran launched dozens of ballistic missiles in retaliation for Israel's strikes on its nuclear facilities.
"It felt like the plane came to a standstill (in the air) for 5 to 10 seconds," 40-year-old Viswash Kumar Ramesh said. He was in seat 11A when the Air India flight crashed.
Maps show the Iranian sites Israel targeted with airstrikes Friday, including a key nuclear facility in Natanz.
President Trump has previously indicated he would challenge the E. Jean Carroll case all the way to the Supreme Court.
The CDC's new "checklist" comes amid a deadly year of measles outbreaks that is now near record levels.
A judge says the Trump administration can detain Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil for allegedly lying on his green card application — after ruling he can't be jailed for foreign policy reasons.
Air India plane crash investigators find the first of the "black boxes" from the Boeing 787-8 that slammed into buildings, killing all but one of the 242 people on board.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was deported in error and returned to the U.S. last week, appeared in court to face human trafficking charges in Nashville.
The NB.1.8.1 COVID-19 variant was linked to a large surge of hospitalizations in parts of Asia earlier this year.
The CDC's new "checklist" comes amid a deadly year of measles outbreaks that is now near record levels.
The U.S. has held events like President Trump's military parade throughout history, but they're uncommon.
Sellers are hawking "No Kings" t-shirts, hats and other items in a move to cash on anti-Trump protests planned for June 14.
The U.S. automaker is struggling to procure rare earth materials essential to its cars, as exports from China slow.
Volume Two of the bestselling historian's "Revolution Trilogy" details the middle years of the War for Independence, in which George Washington's Army barely escaped annihilation by the forces wielded by King George III.
Sellers are hawking "No Kings" t-shirts, hats and other items in a move to cash on anti-Trump protests planned for June 14.
The U.S. automaker is struggling to procure rare earth materials essential to its cars, as exports from China slow.
Walmart heiress' ad is prompting backlash against the retailer despite it not being associated with the company.
Anker, a Chinese electronics maker, is recalling 1.15 million PowerCore portable chargers after some consumers reported fires and explosions.
The Dow dropped more than 750 points Friday as investors fret over the risk of a widening war in the Middle East.
A judge says the Trump administration can detain Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil for allegedly lying on his green card application — after ruling he can't be jailed for foreign policy reasons.
The U.S. has held events like President Trump's military parade throughout history, but they're uncommon.
President Trump plans to go the Iowa State Fairgrounds this summer, according to sources familiar with the plan.
President Trump has previously indicated he would challenge the E. Jean Carroll case all the way to the Supreme Court.
U.S. District Judge Denise Casper agreed to grant a preliminary injunction sought by attorneys general from 19 states.
The CDC's new "checklist" comes amid a deadly year of measles outbreaks that is now near record levels.
The NB.1.8.1 COVID-19 variant was linked to a large surge of hospitalizations in parts of Asia earlier this year.
An estimated 4 million Americans will lose health insurance over the next decade if Congress doesn't extend enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act marketplace coverage.
Average age also increased for first-time moms, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Experts say there are a few reasons why.
News of their removal comes after the firing of the CDC's outside vaccine advisers.
The man who walked away from the Air India plane crash as the disaster's only survivor was sitting near an emergency exit on the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.
Maps show the Iranian sites Israel targeted with airstrikes Friday, including a key nuclear facility in Natanz.
The bodies of the baby girl and mother, also identified as Americans, were found in Rome's Villa Pamphili park.
A 28-year-old student who was visiting western India says she missed her Air India flight back to London. That flight was AI171, which crashed shortly after takeoff.
Airspace was closed over Israel, Jordan, Iran and Iraq on Friday after Israel attacked Iran with a wave of airstrikes.
Grammy winner Brandon Lake is out with his fifth studio album. The singer-songwriter speaks to "CBS Mornings Plus" about his new music, touring and struggles with mental health.
Todd S. Purdum's biography explores the impact on American culture by the Cuban-born entertainer who (as husband and business partner of Lucille Ball) changed the rules of TV.
The Ladies Professional Golf Association is marking 75 years in 2025. Golf has seen growth over the past five years, especially among women who now make up 28% of all U.S. golfers. Amanda Balionis looks at the future of women in the sport.
Whoopi Goldberg co-founded the "All Women's Sports Network," which is the first-ever global sports network exclusively dedicated to female athletes and sports. She explains the sports it features and why she's passionate about showcasing female athletes.
Alex Cooper, host of the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, is speaking out about sexual harassment that she says she experienced while playing soccer at Boston University. CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports.
Google, OpenAI and Spotify were down Thursday after a widespread tech outage.
Meta ramps up efforts to block ads for AI technology used to create fake nude images of real people.
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.
After 10 inmates escaped a New Orleans jail, authorities used facial recognition software to help locate and arrest an escapee. But as facial recognition has become a more common tool, groups like the ACLU have raised concerns about its use. Anna Schecter, who covers crime and safety for CBS News, breaks it all down.
Facial recognition technology was used by authorities to locate one of the 12 escaped New Orleans inmates. Some groups are concerned that the crime-solving tactic breaches privacy. CBS News' Anna Schecter explains what to know.
As summer kicks into high gear, the U.S. Forest Service is warning about an invasive Asian needle ant species found in dozens of states. Eric Day, entomologist at Virginia Tech, joins "The Daily Report" with more.
Apex predators, like the Tyrannosaurus rex, eventually arose from smaller-bodied tyrannosauroid dinosaurs called Khankhuuluu mongoliensis, the study's researchers said.
A "sneaky" invasive species that has a potentially deadly sting can be found in more than a dozen states, according to experts.
It marks the first time Arsia Mons has been imaged on the planet's horizon, NASA said.
A private lunar lander from Tokyo-based company ispace was aiming for a touchdown in the unexplored far north with a mini rover.
Kanye West, known as Ye, briefly attended Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial in New York City, but was not able to access the courtroom. West was there to show support for the disgraced music mogul facing life in prison if convicted. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports.
The bodies of the baby girl and mother, also identified as Americans, were found in Rome's Villa Pamphili park.
Police said the shooting near the landmark Bellagio fountains was an isolated incident between the victims and the suspect, who had been feuding on social media.
President Trump signed an executive order on the first day of his second term stating, "capital punishment is an essential tool for deterring and punishing those who would commit the most heinous crimes." Justin Mazzola, researcher for Amnesty International, joins "The Takeout" to discuss the future of capital punishment in the U.S.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend concluded her testimony in the music mogul's sex trafficking trial on Thursday after several days on the stand. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
NASA wants to evaluate recent efforts to stop a small but persistent air leak in the Russian segment of the space station.
NASA delayed the Axiom Mission 4 launch on Wednesday after SpaceX detected a liquid oxygen leak during a Falcon 9 rocket inspection. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
Even as Elon Musk's SpaceX launched a radio satellite into orbit on Saturday, the Pentagon and NASA are pushing his competitors to speed up the development of their own spacecraft, according to the Washington Post. CBS News New York journalist Ali Bauman has more.
It marks the first time Arsia Mons has been imaged on the planet's horizon, NASA said.
The emerging feud between President Trump and Elon Musk could have a ripple effect on America's space program. Jeff Foust, senior staff writer for Space News, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the implications.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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.
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense
Mossad operatives on Thursday evening assassinated top Iranian scientists and helped launch drones from within the country. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins "The Takeout" to evaluate the state of Israeli intelligence inside Iran.
President Trump on Friday said Iran should make a deal ending its pursuit of a nuclear weapon or suffer more than it already has following Israel's aerial assault. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has the latest.
Stocks tumbled and oil prices surged on Friday in the wake of Israel's strikes in Iran. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appealed to the people of Iran in a video released Friday, encouraging them to "stand up" against "an evil and oppressive regime." CBS News Middle East reporter Courtney Kealy has more.
The U.S. helped Israel intercept Iranian missiles, a White House official said. Plus, troops at U.S. bases in Iraq and Syria spent roughly an hour in bunkers on Friday amid the retaliatory attack. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has the latest.