Harris' campaign says it raised $540 million since launch The Harris-Walz campaign said it received a surge in donations during the Democratic National Convention. 3M ago Conflict around gray wolves has become so hostile, the U.S. hired a mediator Conflict around gray wolves has become so hostile, the U.S. government hired a mediator. Her task is a difficult one. 1H ago Convicted Air Force major blames wife for fight that led to her death Years after a millionaire mom was killed, her husband breaks his silence, offering a unique self-defense claim at his murder trial. 6H ago Was missing a Tennessee woman murdered or did she willingly disappear? A 50-year-old woman vanishes and for months nobody reports her missing — then a most unlikely amateur sleuth pushes authorities to look into the case. 6H ago How one group is leading the nationwide effort to track antisemitic threats The Secure Community Network tracked over 5,000 threats last year, sending more than 1,600 tips to law enforcement. 12H ago More in U.S.
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Harris' campaign says it raised $540 million since launch The Harris-Walz campaign said it received a surge in donations during the Democratic National Convention. 3M ago Foo Fighters say they did not OK Trump using "My Hero" at Arizona rally Former President Donald Trump played the band's song "My Hero" when he welcomed former independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to the stage at a rally in Arizona on Friday. 19H ago Tim Walz's Minnesota neighbors welcome his return home after VP nomination Gov. Walz's security detail has been stepped up dramatically since he officially accepted the nomination for Democratic vice presidential nomination. 20H ago Texas, other GOP-led states, sue DHS over new immigration program Under the policy, many people without legal status who are married to citizens can apply for "parole in place." Aug 23 RFK Jr. endorses Trump and suspends presidential campaign "In my heart, I no longer believe that I have a realistic path to electoral victory," Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said, explaining his decision to "throw my support to President Trump." Aug 23 More in Politics
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More free COVID-19 tests can be ordered through mail, government says Americans will be able to get free virus test kits mailed to their homes, starting in late September. 18H ago Dr. Anthony Fauci recovering after hospitalization for West Nile virus Fauci said he was hospitalized after experiencing a fever, chills and severe fatigue. 13H ago Mosquito-borne virus forces residents inside The risk of a dangerous virus spread by mosquitoes has four towns in Massachusetts urging residents to stay indoors after dark until at least October. According to a local report, the town says it doesn't have the funds to spray away the potentially deadly pests. Tiffany Chan has details. Aug 23 01:55 Experimental pill can ease hot flashes for menopausal women, study finds More than 75% of woman experience menopause-related hot flashes during their lives. Aug 23 New experimental pill may relieve hot flashes A new experimental pill may relieve hot flashes, a common menopause symptom experienced by over 75% of women. Unlike other treatments, this pill does not use hormones. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains the potential impact on women's health. Aug 23 02:06 More in HealthWatch
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German police say a man turned himself in after deadly festival knife attack A 26-year-old man turned himself in to police, saying he was responsible for the knife attack that left 3 dead and 8 wounded at a festival, German authorities announced. 2H ago Israel and Hezbollah exchange strikes jolting region amid cease fire talks Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah have launched their heaviest exchange of fire after months of strikes and counterstrikes, raising fears of an all-out war. updated 1M ago Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested at airport near Paris, French media reports Pavel Durov is suspected of failing to take action to curb the criminal use of his platform, Telegram. 11H ago Suspect arrested in arson attack targeting synagogue in France Five people, including the rabbi, who were present in the synagogue complex at the time of the attack were unharmed. 10H ago Israeli strikes in Gaza kill dozens as cease-fire talks set to resume Meanwhile, in Cairo, mediators were working to pave the way for high-level talks on Sunday on a possible cease-fire mediated by the U.S. Egypt and Qatar. 10H ago More in World
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Foo Fighters say they did not OK Trump using "My Hero" at Arizona rally Former President Donald Trump played the band's song "My Hero" when he welcomed former independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to the stage at a rally in Arizona on Friday. 19H ago Blind Pilot performs "Just A Bird" Blind Pilot, the "crown jewel of Oregon indie folk," started out in 2006 as a duo before gradually growing to include more members over the years. Things took off from there, with numerous albums and tours until the band took a break in 2016. Now, after nearly a decade off-stage, Blind Pilot is back with their newest album, "In the Shadow of the Holy Mountain." From that album, here is Blind Pilot with "Just A Bird." Aug 24 03:59 Blind Pilot performs "Don't You Know" Blind Pilot, the "crown jewel of Oregon indie folk," started out in 2006 as a duo before gradually growing to include more members over the years. Things took off from there, with numerous albums and tours until the band took a break in 2016. Now, after nearly a decade off-stage, Blind Pilot is back with their newest album, "In the Shadow of the Holy Mountain." From that album, here is Blind Pilot with "Don't You Know." Aug 24 03:21 Blind Pilot performs "Brave" Blind Pilot, the "crown jewel of Oregon indie folk," started out in 2006 as a duo before gradually growing to include more members over the years. Things took off from there, with numerous albums and tours until the band took a break in 2016. Now, after nearly a decade off-stage, Blind Pilot is back with their newest album, "In the Shadow of the Holy Mountain." From that album, here is Blind Pilot with "Brave." Aug 24 03:09 Honoring 50 years of "The Godfather Part II" To commemorate the 50-year anniversary of "The Godfather Part II" hitting theaters, Michelle Miller looks at how the movie made an indelible mark on cinema and brought star power to a struggling part of New York City. Aug 24 08:02 More in Entertainment
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Technology NASA won't bring home astronauts on Starliner What was supposed to be an eight-day trip appears to have turned into a nearly nine-month journey, as NASA announced Saturday that it will not bring two stranded astronauts back to Earth aboard the troubled Boeing Starliner. Instead, they will have to wait until February 2025 to return on the SpaceX Crew Dragon. Mark Strassmann has the latest. 14H ago 02:42 California woman sends Apple AirTag to herself to catch package thief The woman had had several items stolen from her mailbox at the Los Alamos Post Office already when she thought of the idea. Aug 23 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 World Bank pulls paid ads from X over racist content on Musk's platform The World Bank has halted all paid advertising on X after CBS News found its promoted ads under racist posts. Aug 23 These apps aim to fight loneliness Is technology helping humans avoid loneliness or is it making it worse? Kasley Killam, a social health expert, joins CBS News with more details on how technology can help people connect offline. Aug 21 04:43 More in Technology
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Science Funeral for glaciers lost to climate change This week there was a funeral for 15 glaciers that have disappeared or are in critical danger as the planet heats up. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more. Aug 23 04:47 Dramatic images show lava spew from huge volcanic fissure in Iceland Dramatic images from Iceland show lava spewing from a fissure almost two-and-a-half miles long as the Reykjanes peninsula sees its 6th eruption since December. Aug 23 The Climate Election: The problem with power, explained Before Ernesto was a hurricane, it was a tropical storm. But that's all it took to wipe out electricity for nearly all of the U.S. Virgin Islands and half of Puerto Rico. And it's not just an island problem. Extreme weather across the entire U.S. is taking a toll on infrastructure that is being used long past its life expectancy. As we get closer to Election Day, CBS Los Angeles' Marina Jurica tells us what to know about the intersection of climate and energy. Aug 19 01:54 The rising energy demands of data centers There are hundreds of data centers across the U.S., most of which are run by big tech firms, and their seemingly endless rows of servers are consuming huge amounts of electricity. Ben Tracy takes a look at how one of those companies, Google, is turning to renewable energy sources to power them. Aug 15 03:31 Where Hurricane Ernesto is headed next Hurricane Ernesto is gaining strength in the Caribbean after drenching Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Now the storm is moving north into the Atlantic, where it's expected to continue strengthening as it heads toward Bermuda. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn have more. Aug 14 03:20 More in Science
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NASA rules out bringing astronauts home on Boeing's Starliner The Starliner's two-person crew now will stay in space until next February and return to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon. 11H ago NASA to set return plans for Starliner crew It's decision day for NASA as leaders of the space agency meet in Houston today to decide whether Boeing's Starliner will return to Earth with or without its two astronauts. The spacecraft experienced problems with its propulsion system on its test flight to the International Space Station in June. Aug 24 03:07 NASA to decide whether Starliner can safely bring crew back to Earth After months of testing and debate, NASA is poised to decide whether or not to bring two astronauts home aboard Boeing's Starliner. Aug 23 Meet the SpaceX's "Polaris Dawn" crew Four astronauts are set to launch on Tuesday for a groundbreaking six-day mission, "Polaris Dawn," aiming to reach a record orbit 870 miles above Earth — three times higher than the International Space Station. The mission will also feature the first-ever commercial spacewalk. Mark Strassmann met the crew, who have trained for two years for this historic journey. Aug 23 03:47 Jupiter spacecraft completes first moon-Earth flyby, ESA says The European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer flew past Earth on Aug. 20, capturing unique images along the way. Aug 21 More in Space
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2024 will be a landmark year: dozens of elections across the world, unresolved conflicts in Ukraine and Israel-Gaza to address, and further milestones expected in everything from global temperatures to space exploration and artificial intelligence. Here are some of the major events scheduled for the year.
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