66-million-year-old vomit found by amateur fossil hunter
A paleontologist hailed the discovery as "truly an unusual find," adding it helped explain the relationships in the prehistoric food chain.
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U.K.'s biggest dinosaur footprint site discovered: "So surreal"
It is hoped the discovery will provide clues about how dinosaurs interacted, as well as their size and the speeds at which they moved.
Matching dinosaur footprints found more than 3,700 miles apart
Footprints dating back 120 million years show where dinosaurs were able to cross between land that's now part of two different continents.
Here's who bought the "Apex" Stegosaurus for a record $45 million
The buyer intends to keep the fossil in the U.S., and is exploring making it available for public display.
Stegosaurus sells for record $45 million at Sotheby's auction
The dinosaur fossil of a Stegosaurus nicknamed Apex fetched 10 times its estimate at a Sotheby's auction on Wednesday.
Stegosaurus skeleton auction likely to draw millions — and criticism
The largest stegosaurus skeleton ever found is expected to fetch millions of dollars at auction in New York next week, likely fueling objections from paleontologists.
Huge dinosaur skeleton unearthed in Wyoming makes it to museum in Europe
A 150 million-year-old dinosaur skeleton found in Wyoming is on display in Denmark – after briefly being lost in transit.
U.S. allies and adversaries reject Trump's plan to "take over" Gaza
Trump's suggestion that the U.S. turn Gaza into a "Riviera of the Middle East" has drawn anger from Palestinians and dismissal from around the world.
Trump signs order that will ban transgender athletes from women's sports
The issue was a political lightning rod during the 2024 campaign, with Republicans spending tens of millions of dollars on ads focusing on transgender rights issues in the weeks leading up to the election.
Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper's security detail revoked
Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper's security detail, which was provided by the Defense Department, was pulled Tuesday night, a U.S. official told CBS News.
Democrats concerned DOGE is targeting NOAA, sources say
Democratic lawmakers said they are looking into DOGE visits to NOAA offices, and potential cuts to the agency.
After Sonya Massey's death, sheriff's office faces new misconduct allegations
CBS News investigation found dozens of misconduct allegations, including eight deaths, against the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office over the past 20 years.
Senate Republicans to move forward on Trump agenda as House stalls on budget
Senate Republicans say they'll move forward with their own plan to approve key parts of the Trump agenda beginning next week, amid House delays.
Pam Bondi orders review of Trump prosecutions, focuses on "sanctuary" cities
On her first day as attorney general, Bondi issued orders to review Trump prosecutions and create a "weaponization" of government working group.
Aid workers warn Trump's aid freeze could hit Sudan's starving children
Sudan's civil war is starving millions of civilians, who rely largely on foreign aid that has come from the U.S. more than anywhere else.
Threats against federal officials surged in 2024, Capitol police report shows
The agency's threat division investigated 9,474 "concerning statements or direct threats" against members of Congress in 2024, a sharp increase from 2023.
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Democrats concerned DOGE is targeting NOAA, sources say
Democratic lawmakers said they are looking into DOGE visits to NOAA offices, and potential cuts to the agency.
Respiratory symptoms reported in Nevada cows with lethal bird flu strain
The strain, called D1.1, was behind a human death from bird flu last year.
Blake Lively sued again for defamation over "It Ends With Us" dispute
Blake Lively faces a second defamation lawsuit over her allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation while making "It Ends With Us."
Pam Bondi orders review of Trump prosecutions, focuses on "sanctuary" cities
On her first day as attorney general, Bondi issued orders to review Trump prosecutions and create a "weaponization" of government working group.
Brian Sicknick's brother blasts President Trump's Jan. 6 pardons
The brother of Brian Sicknick, a U.S. Capitol Police officer who died days after the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on on the Capitol, blasted President Trump's decision to grant clemency to some 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants.
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Items from Shein, Temu could get more expensive, take longer to ship
Fast fashion from retailers like Shein and Temu coud become more expensive under Trump's tariffs.
Here's how many Americans die from foodborne illnesses each year
Foodborne illness costs Americans $75 billion annually in premature deaths, medical care and lost productivity, study finds.
LA neighbors face vast inequality in rebuild due to insurance crisis
Even next-door neighbors face starkly contrasting fortunes and unequal recovery, as nation's home insurance crisis grows.
Mattel may hike Barbie and Hot Wheels prices after Trump tariffs
Mattel executive says it may have to charge consumers more for its toys because of higher tariff costs on imports from China.
What are the risks of a U.S.-China trade war, and can conflict be averted?
The world's two biggest economies are on the brink of an economically destructive trade war. Here's what experts think could happen next.
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Democrats concerned DOGE is targeting NOAA, sources say
Democratic lawmakers said they are looking into DOGE visits to NOAA offices, and potential cuts to the agency.
Newsom requests more wildfires aid in "very productive" meeting with Trump
During an Oval Office meeting with President Trump on Wednesday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom spoke on the critical need for federal assistance as Southern California recovers from a series of devastating wildfires in January.
Pam Bondi orders review of Trump prosecutions, focuses on "sanctuary" cities
On her first day as attorney general, Bondi issued orders to review Trump prosecutions and create a "weaponization" of government working group.
Senate Republicans to move forward on Trump agenda as House stalls on budget
Senate Republicans say they'll move forward with their own plan to approve key parts of the Trump agenda beginning next week, amid House delays.
Trump picks Neil Jacobs, known for "Sharpie-gate" incident, to head NOAA
Jacobs is an atmospheric scientist who previously served as acting administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration during the first Trump administration.
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Respiratory symptoms reported in Nevada cows with lethal bird flu strain
The strain, called D1.1, was behind a human death from bird flu last year.
Here's how many Americans die from foodborne illnesses each year
Foodborne illness costs Americans $75 billion annually in premature deaths, medical care and lost productivity, study finds.
As Trump ends USAID missions, officials fear Ebola outbreak in Uganda may spread
Americans are among those exposed to the virus in Uganda.
Study finds growing levels of microplastics in human brains
Human brains contain higher concentrations of microplastics than other organs, according to a new study, and the amount appears to be increasing over time.
Mom urges ban on water beads after daughter's injury: "It breaks my heart"
Water beads may look harmless and fun, but the authors of a new report — including a mom whose daughter was seriously injured by them — are calling for a ban on their sale.
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Aid workers warn Trump's aid freeze could hit Sudan's starving children
Sudan's civil war is starving millions of civilians, who rely largely on foreign aid that has come from the U.S. more than anywhere else.
As Trump ends USAID missions, officials fear Ebola outbreak in Uganda may spread
Americans are among those exposed to the virus in Uganda.
Guest finds seal sleeping in her hotel room in the Netherlands
A guest at a beachside hotel found a surprise visitor in her hotel room when she came back from an evening walk.
Scientists digitally "unroll" ancient scroll scorched by Mount Vesuvius
Researchers used advanced technology to digitally "unroll" an ancient Greek text on carbonized papyrus, and now they're reading it.
What are the risks of a U.S.-China trade war, and can conflict be averted?
The world's two biggest economies are on the brink of an economically destructive trade war. Here's what experts think could happen next.
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Damon Wayans Jr. on working with his dad
Damon Wayans Jr., one of the stars and executive producers of the hit CBS sitcom "Poppa's House," talks about acting alongside his dad, comedy legend Damon Wayans Sr., and the "New Girl" reunion that will happen on a new episode of "Poppa's House."
Damon Wayans Jr. on pushing comedy boundaries
Damon Wayans Jr., who stars in the CBS series "Poppa's House" alongside his comedy legend dad, Damon Wayans Sr., spoke to "CBS Mornings" about the hit show's extension, pushing boundaries in comedy and more.
Alton Brown on "Good Eats," new book
Alton Brown, host of the popular cooking show "Good Eats" joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his professional journey and new book, "Food for Thought." It's a collection of essays that blend Alton's personal and professional experiences with his unique insights into the culinary world.
Nicole Avant opens up about grief in memoir
Former diplomat, entrepreneur and film producer Nicole Avant talks about her best-selling memoir, "Think You'll Be Happy," which recounts the night when her mother was fatally shot during a 2021 home invasion. Avant's husband, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, who wrote a new forward to the book, joins Avant on "CBS Mornings."
Here are Super Bowl 2025 ads you can already watch online
Some advertisers release their their commercials ahead of the big game. Here are ads to watch before the NFL's 2025 Super Bowl.
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AI ban or fan? The debate over using generative AI in schools
The use of generative AI in schools is causing a divide in classrooms across the country. While some teachers are using AI detection tools to catch cheating, others are banning it completely.
Generative AI's impact in the classroom
The use of generative AI in schools is causing a divide in classrooms across the country. While some teachers embrace its use, others are banning it. AI for Education CEO Amanda Bickerstaff and professor James Taylor from the College of New Jersey join "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss their different viewpoints.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Vance to attend global AI summit in Paris for first international trip as VP
JD Vance is traveling to the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris for his first international trip as vice president.
Book excerpt: "Source Code: My Beginnings" by Bill Gates
In his new autobiography, the computer pioneer and philanthropist writes of his origins, and about how, in eighth grade, he discovered BASIC, which introduced him to the elegance and exacting demands of computer code.
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Scientists digitally "unroll" ancient scroll scorched by Mount Vesuvius
Researchers used advanced technology to digitally "unroll" an ancient Greek text on carbonized papyrus, and now they're reading it.
Study finds growing levels of microplastics in human brains
Human brains contain higher concentrations of microplastics than other organs, according to a new study, and the amount appears to be increasing over time.
Asteroid samples revealed clues about the possible origins of life
A NASA spacecraft has returned asteroid samples that hold not only the pristine building blocks for life but also the salty remains of an ancient water world.
Elusive, palm-sized shrew caught on camera for the first time
To take photos of the Mount Lyell shrew, three students laid out over 100 traps last November in the Eastern Sierra Nevada region and checked them every two hours.
World's biggest iceberg could collide with Antarctic penguin island
The biggest iceberg on Earth is heading toward a remote island, creating a potential threat to penguins and seals inhabiting the area.
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Ohio man arrested in workplace shooting
Police in Ohio arrested a warehouse employee accused of fatally shooting one co-worker and wounding five others late Tuesday night. CBS News affiliate WBNS' Lacey Crisp has more details.
Police K-9 and suspect killed during standoff in Maine
The standoff began with a domestic dispute that escalated when the suspect resisted being taken into custody and fired at officers.
Ecuador gangs turn to "death saint" for protection — and human sacrifices
"They stole children from other towns and sacrificed them in front of her (Santa Muerte) when they wanted to land a big hit," a former gang member said.
Motive in Sweden's worst mass shooting still unclear, police say
Officials in Sweden have vowed to determine why a man killed 10 people, and apparently himself, in an unprecedented attack that's shaken their "society to its core."
Suspect in custody after 1 killed, 5 wounded in Ohio warehouse shooting
Police said an employee of a warehouse in a Columbus, Ohio, suburb shot one co-worker to death and wounded five others late Tuesday night.
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Risk of falling space junk impacting planes is growing, experts warn
Some high-density airspace regions could have as high as a 26% of being affected by an uncontrolled rocket body reentry.
A massive asteroid has a chance to hit Earth. Here's what to know.
"An asteroid this size impacts Earth on average every few thousand years and could cause severe damage to a local region," the European Space Agency said.
Starliner astronauts retrieve failed component in challenging spacewalk
Starliner co-pilot Sunita Williams is now the world's most experienced female spacewalker, moving up to number four overall.
NASA finds key ingredient of life
Scientists reported this week that asteroid samples taken from a distant asteroid known as Bennu were found to contain key organic molecules necessary to sustain life. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
Asteroid sample contained life's building blocks
Samples of rock and dirt which were returned to Earth in 2023 from the asteroid Bennu have been analyzed and found to contain some of the key building blocks of life, including ammino acids, scientists said Wednesday.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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New Orleans prepares for Super Bowl LIX
While the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles are gearing up to play in Super Bowl LIX, so are authorities. CBS News reporter Katie Weis reports on the security preparations in New Orleans.
Fact-checking Trump's tariffs claims
President Trump's new 10% tariff on Chinese goods is now in effect. China has retaliated against the U.S. placing up to 15% tariffs on select American imports that go into effect on Monday. CBS News Confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant breaks down Mr. Trump's claims about tariffs.
Hubble Telescope captures cosmic collision
The Hubble Telescope took a snapshot of what astronomers are calling the Bullseye Galaxy. The distant galaxy contains nine rings of stars that were formed when a blue dwarf galaxy crashed through the center of the galaxy.
Past misconduct alleged after Sonya Massey's death
The Sangamon County Sheriff's Office said Sonya Massey's fatal shooting by a deputy was an isolated incident, but a CBS News investigation found a pattern of alleged misconduct, with dozens of complaints over the past 20 years. Jericka Duncan reports.
How Pam Bondi will impact the DOJ
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi will issue several directives to the Justice Department to "combat the weaponization of the legal system." Those include ending the moratorium on federal executions, halting federal funding for sanctuary cities and terminating DEI programs at the department. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.