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Houston's plastic waste piles up waiting for "advanced" recycling Houston seeks to be a national model for plastic recycling. But a program that started in 2022 hasn't yet found its footing. Aug 24

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

Subway joins the value meal battle with a new price on its footlongs The deal, available through Subway's app and website for a limited time, is aimed at inflation-weary consumers. Aug 23

U.S. Justice Department sues RealPage, alleging it enabled price-fixing on rents The DOJ alleges RealPage colluded with landlords to inflate rental housing prices, harming millions of Americans. Aug 23

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

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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. 18H 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. 19H 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

As the 2024 DNC ends, political memorabilia heads to the Smithsonian Historians from the Smithsonian National Museum of American History are collecting unique items from the 2024 Democratic National Convention and Republican National Convention to store for future generations. Aug 23

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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. 16H ago

Dr. Anthony Fauci recovering after hospitalization for West Nile virus Fauci said he was hospitalized after experiencing a fever, chills and severe fatigue. 11H 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

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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. updated 53M ago

Israel launches airstrikes inside Lebanon as Hezbollah fires drones at Israel Hezbollah said it launched its own attack on Israel with a large number of drones to retaliate for Israel's assassination of a top commander late last month. 6H 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. 10H 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. 9H 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. 9H ago

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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

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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. 12H ago 02:42

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

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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

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2 arrested in knife attack at Germany festival Two people have been taken into custody in connection with a knife attack at a festival in the German city of Solingen that killed three people and left at least eight others wounded. 12H ago 00:21

Georgia sheriff's deputy dies days after being shot The Carroll County Sheriff's Office in Georgia announced that Investigator Taylor Bristow died from his injuries from the shooting that happened on Tuesday. 20H ago

2 U.S. residents killed in armed attack on Mexican highway Two Arizona women, ages 72 and 82, were found dead in an overturned, bullet-ridden Nissan Pathfinder in the state of Sonora, Mexican officials said. 7H ago

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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. 10H 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

Latest Galleries

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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. Aug 19 49 photos

Summer music 2024 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. Aug 16 74 photos

Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan. Aug 14 26 photos

Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along? Jun 22 33 photos

Donald Sutherland The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games." Jun 20 49 photos

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