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Century-old time capsule found at Minnesota high school The superintendent said the discovery of the time capsule marks a "historic event for our community." updated 3M ago

Grizzly bears to be restored to U.S. region where they were wiped out There has been no confirmed evidence of a grizzly within the North Cascades Ecosystem in the U.S. since 1996. 1H ago

Cause of death revealed for doctor found dead in Arkansas lake The case fueled social media speculation about whether his disappearance had been tied to his cryptocurrency dealings. 2H ago

Trump trial moves to cross-examination of first witness Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker will field questions from former President Donald Trump's defense team. 2H ago

Black man's death in police custody probed after release of bodycam video A Black man in Ohio, Frank Tyson, seen handcuffed and facedown on a bar floor in the video, died in police custody. Officers involved have been placed on paid administrative leave. 2H ago

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U.S. probing whether major Tesla Autopilot recall went far enough The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating whether last year's recall of Tesla's Autopilot driving system did enough to make sure drivers pay attention to the road. 45M ago

Rise in all-cash transactions turbo charge price gains for luxury homes Some 46.8% of luxury homes were bought entirely with cash in the three months ended February 29, the highest share in a decade, according to Redfin. 15H ago

Cost of buying a home in America reaches a new high, Redfin says The median mortgage payment jumped to a record $2,843 in April, up nearly 13% from a year ago, a new analysis finds. 16H ago

FCC votes to restore net neutrality. Here's what that means. U.S. regulators are reviving a rescinded rule, laying the groundwork for for a major court fight with the broadband industry. 16H ago

Venice becomes first city to charge a daily tourist fee Visitors will have to pay five euros, a fee designed to offset some of the costs of accommodating tourists. 17H ago

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China-U.S. ties "beginning to stabilize," but it won't be an easy road After meeting China's leader Xi Jinping, Antony Blinken says both sides agree that difficult discussions are essential to avoid "any miscalculations." 2H ago

Trump trial moves to cross-examination of first witness Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker will field questions from former President Donald Trump's defense team. 2H ago

Biden touts labor endorsem*nts, but members worry about Trump's "cultish" support President Biden finds familiar and active allies for his reelection bid with labor union endorsem*nts. 2H ago

Trump trial hears new details about alleged "catch and kill" scheme Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model. 12H ago

McConnell says university presidents need to "get control of the situation" amid protests Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appears on "Face the Nation" as pro-Palestinian protests roil American politics. 15H ago

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Don't just track your steps: 4 health points to monitor on your smartwatch Are you using your smartwatch to the fullest? Here are 4 metrics doctors say can be useful to track beyond your daily step count. 3H ago

Sixers' Joel Embiid says he's being treated for Bell's palsy Joel Embiid has been experiencing Bell's palsy symptoms, he said after Philadelphia's 125-114 win over the New York Knicks. updated 21M ago

U.S. birth rate drops to record low, ending pandemic uptick CDC's provisional figures show a 2% decline in births from 2022 to 2023. Apr 25

3 times you shouldn't brush your teeth, according to dental experts Don't brush your teeth after breakfast? Or after vomiting? Dentists say it can wear away your enamel. Here's what to do instead. Apr 24

U.S. orders cow testing for bird flu after grocery milk tests positive Federal officials say they're double checking whether pasteurization has eradicated the danger from possible bird virus particles in milk. 22H ago

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American arrested in Turks and Caicos after ammo found in luggage out on bail Ryan Watson, who faces a possible 12-year prison sentence after ammo was allegedly found in his carry-on, said he feels " incredibly blessed that people have been responding in such a powerful way." 12H ago

Attorneys for American imprisoned by Taliban file urgent petitions with U.N. The petitions are the latest in the effort for Ryan Corbett's release. 14H ago

Metal detectorist finds centuries-old artifact outlawed by emperor A cross unearthed in eastern Poland likely belonged to an outcasted Russian religious community around 300 years ago. 14H ago

Protests over Israel-Hamas war lead to hundreds of arrests on campuses Hundreds of people have been arrested in California, New York, Massachusetts, Texas, Georgia and other states during the tense protests on college campuses. 5H ago

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See inside Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow's home that's now on sale Looking for a place to live in NYC? Zillow is now listing Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow's former home on the Upper East Side. 21H ago

Italy bans loans of works to Minneapolis museum in a dispute over ancient marble statue Italy's Culture Ministry has banned loans of works to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, following a dispute with the U.S. museum over an ancient marble statue believed to have been looted from Italy almost a half-century ago. 19H ago

Windmill sails mysteriously fall off Paris' iconic Moulin Rouge cabaret The renowned Moulin Rouge cabaret venue's director has vowed to "rise to the challenge" after the windmill's sails fell off. 22H ago

Harvey Weinstein 2020 rape conviction overturned by New York's highest court Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals. 11H ago

Why Swifties have descended upon a small pub in London Taylor Swift fans have found a way to feel "a little bit closer to" their hero at a London watering hole, and The Black Dog pub is lapping it up. Apr 25

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Why the U.S. struggles to combat romance scams Local and federal authorities face challenges in investigating and prosecuting romance scammers because the scammers are often based overseas. Jim Axelrod explains. 13H ago 03:50

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. Mar 28 03:27

FCC votes to restore net neutrality. Here's what that means. U.S. regulators are reviving a rescinded rule, laying the groundwork for for a major court fight with the broadband industry. 16H ago

Meta launches new AI assistant Meta began rolling out its new AI-powered smart assistant software, saying it will be integrated across Instagram, Facebook and Messenger. Adam Auriemma, editor-in-chief for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss the new tool. Apr 25 03:33

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Science Doctor on lessons from Flint water crisis Pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose work has spurred official action on the Flint water crisis, told CBS News that it's stunning that "we continue to use the bodies of our kids as detectors of environmental contamination." She discusses ways to support victims of the water crisis, the ongoing work of replacing the city's pipes and more in this extended interview. 10H ago 09:31

Flint residents on 10 years of water crisis Ten years ago, a water crisis began when Flint, Michigan, switched to the Flint River for its municipal water supply. The more corrosive water was not treated properly, allowing lead from pipes to leach into many homes. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi spoke with residents about what the past decade has been like. 13H ago 04:38

Paving the way to a greener future According to the University of California, Davis, residential energy use is responsible for 20% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. However, one company is helping residential buildings reduce their impact and putting carbon to use. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn shows how the process works. 14H ago 04:59

Cicada noise in S.C. prompts calls to sheriff Emerging cicadas are so loud in one South Carolina county that residents are calling the sheriff's office asking why they can hear a "noise in the air that sounds like a siren, or a whine, or a roar." CBS News' John Dickerson has details. Apr 25 01:01

Plastic pollution treaty negotiations Representatives from across the world are gathering in Ottawa, Canada, to negotiate a potential treaty to limit plastic pollution. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has the latest on the talks. Apr 24 03:50

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Crime What's next for Harvey Weinstein The State of New York Court of Appeals overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction Thursday and has ordered a new trial. Julie Rendelman, a criminal defense attorney, and CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan look at the possible reasons why it was overturned and what it means for Weinstein, who was also convicted of rape in Los Angeles in 2022. 19H ago 04:46

Harvey Weinstein rape conviction overturned A New York appeals court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crimes. The court ruled that the disgraced movie mogul did not have a fair trial because the judge who presided over the case allowed women to testify about allegations that were not part of the charges against him. Weinstein will remain in prison because of his rape conviction in Los Angeles. 23H ago 00:37

Maryland educator framed principal for racist rant using AI-generated voice, police say A former high school athletic director was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly using artificial intelligence to impersonate the school principal in a recording that included racist and antisemitic comments. updated 15M ago

Man indicted in cold case killing of retired Indiana farmer William Ray Grimes was indicted on charges of murder and burglary in the 2012 slaying of Lowell Badger, police said. Apr 25

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Astronauts confident Boeing's Starliner is finally ready for crew flights Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture. 11H ago

Man who hoped to be first Black astronaut in 1960s finally heading to space In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space. 15H ago

Spacecraft spots "spiders" scattered across surface of Mars The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter. 19H ago

Veteran taikonaut, 2 rookies launched to Chinese space station The Shenzhou 18 crew will replace three taikonauts aboard the Chinese space station who are wrapping up a six-month stay. 15H ago

Distant spacecraft sends data to Earth for first time in 5 months In November 2023, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft stopped sending "readable science and engineering data." Apr 23

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Notable Deaths in 2024 A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity. Apr 22 20 photos

PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River. Mar 26 16 photos

Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice? When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand? Jan 27 38 photos

CBS newsman Charles Osgood (1933-2024) We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting. Jan 23 18 photos

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. Jan 18 19 photos