Majority of U.S. bridges lack impact protection. Will anything change?
There are 4,207 bridges in the U.S. that allow ships to pass under them. Of those, only 36% are described as having functional pier protection.
There are 4,207 bridges in the U.S. that allow ships to pass under them. Of those, only 36% are described as having functional pier protection.
Wealthy GOP donors hope to raise more than $33 million at a fundraiser next week, a total that would eclipse the eye-popping $26 million President Biden raised in New York.
Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries "Roots," has died.
The CDC is warning about a rise in meningococcal disease, a rare bacterial illnesses than can lead to meningitis and possible death. Here's what to know about symptoms, transmission and treatment.
"With such a tiny majority, all it would take is a tiny number of Republicans to decide ... they want to go and leave immediately," one expert said.
Two weeks after Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis survived a bid by defense lawyers to have her disqualified from the Georgia election interference case, she has all but taken over the case personally,
Jane Dorotik was convicted of her husband's murder but says some so-called bloodstains presented at trial were never tested and others were not blood at all.
Michigan Rep. Matt Maddock posted on X, claiming that buses were loading with "illegal invaders" at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport.
"This month has been deadly when it comes to beach drownings in the area of Puerto Rico," the Coast Guard said.
In a 2022 interview on The Daily Show, Dolly Parton said having Beyoncé record a version of "Jolene" would be "killer."
South Korean business leaders worried about the country's economic future are offering some remarkable rewards for workers willing to build families.
Under the carrier's old policy, pets were counted as carry-ons despite a steep charge passengers pay to bring animals into the cabin.
The mob formed after an 8-year-old girl disappeared and her body was found on a road on the outskirts of the city.
Former President Donald Trump and other defendants have submitted an application to appeal a ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the case.
Matthew Ornellas Jr. scaled a fence with razor wire, and officers gave chase but lost sight of him when he entered a dense brush area, officials said.
Remini, 53, posted on social media on Thursday that she received an associate's degree from New York University.
The separation comes just weeks after Gypsy Rose Blanchard deleted her TikTok and Instagram accounts, saying social media is a "doorway to hell."
A United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Paris was diverted to Denver after the crew reported an issue with an engine, the carrier said.
A massive salvaging effort is underway to reopen the Port of Baltimore after the deadly collapse of the Key Bridge.
Four construction workers are still missing after a cargo ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Moisés Díaz was originally scheduled to fill potholes on the bridge early Tuesday morning, when it collapsed.
The endorsement of President Biden comes as independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is calling on his family's ties to the Latino community and the civil rights leader.
Thursday's event with former Presidents Obama and Clinton is expected to raise over $25 million, a new fundraising record for the president's reelection campaign.
Black voters in battleground states say they're anxious about President Biden's level of support heading into the general election.
A Syrian war monitor says Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah fighters and Syrian soldiers near Aleppo have killed 44 people.
He made the move after the U.S. refused to veto a United Nations Security Council resolution.
Israel says the U.S. declining to block it "gives Hamas hope."
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Beyoncé's new album, featuring collaborations with some of country music's biggest names, including Dolly Parton and Willy Nelson, has already reached No. 2 on Apple Music.
Other Ivy League universities reported an increase in applications this year, including Yale and Columbia.
Cigna determined 3-month-old's air-ambulance ride arranged by hospital was not medically necessary, leaving his parents with nearly six-figure bill.
About 90,000 tiki torches sold at BJ's Wholesale Club are being recalled because of a burn risk.
Officials said the standards will help clean up some of the nation's largest sources of planet-warming greenhouse gases.
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and other officials gave an update Friday on the Key Bridge collapse, announcing the U.S. Navy is supplying four heavy lift cranes to help clear the wreckage. The governor emphasized the "mission isn't just about Maryland" because the economic impacts affect the entire U.S. as the port of Baltimore is responsible for more cars and farm equipment than any other port in the country.
The White House said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to send a delegation to Washington, D.C., to discuss the Israeli military's plans for Rafah amid mounting pressure to reach a deal for a cease-fire and hostage release in Gaza. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.
Louis Gossett Jr., who won an Emmy Award for "Roots," and became the first African American to win a best supporting actor Oscar for his performance in "An Officer and a Gentleman," died Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the age of 87. In this conversation with CBS News' Michelle Miller (originally broadcast on "Sunday Morning" July 19, 2020), Gossett talked about his long career, and said the greatest advice he could give wasn't about acting – it was about understanding.
Our series “The Dish: Recipe” showcases a savory and tangy chicken. Using many common ingredients already found in the kitchen, it’s a meal you can make for your family in just minutes.
Beyoncé released her highly anticipated album "Cowboy Carter" on Friday, featuring 27 tracks and a genre-bending sound that pays tribute to country music's Black origins. Lamar Dawson, radio host and pop culture expert, joins CBS News to discuss the new album.
Robert Randolph says Beyoncé's new country album, "Cowboy Carter," is giving hope to new artists.
Louis Gossett Jr., who won an Emmy Award for "Roots," and became the first African American to win a best supporting actor Oscar for his performance in "An Officer and a Gentleman," died Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the age of 87. In this conversation with CBS News' Michelle Miller (originally broadcast on "Sunday Morning" July 19, 2020), Gossett talked about his long career, and said the greatest advice he could give wasn't about acting – it was about understanding.
Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries "Roots," has died.
Emmy-nominated actress Diarra Kilpatrick discusses her new series, “Diarra from Detroit,” which she created, executive produced and starred in on BET Plus.
Nets star Mikal Bridges fulfills his dream of teaching by working at a school in Brooklyn for the day. A doctor overcomes the odds to help other survivors of catastrophic injuries. Plus, behind the scenes of Drew Barrymore's talk show, and more heartwarming stories.
For most basketball players, making it to the NBA is the ultimate dream. But Brooklyn Nets star Mikal Bridges has another dream, too.
A bus driver in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, sprang into action when he saw a toddler on the street barefoot and wandering alone. The driver rescued the child from the cold and then contacted authorities.
A couple shares their blended family's message of unconditional love. A TikTok star named Alex the Great gets widespread attention. Plus, go inside a museum of oddities.
The birth of a baby giraffe at Chester Zoo in the U.K. was caught on camera. After 472 days of pregnancy, new mom Orla delivered a 6-foot-tall baby after three hours of labor. Within 30 minutes of being born, the baby was learning how to walk. There are only about 2,500 Rothschild's giraffes remaining in the wild.
CBS Reports goes to Illinois, which has one of the highest rates of institutionalization in the country, to understand the challenges families face keeping their developmentally disabled loved ones at home.
As more states legalize gambling, online sportsbooks have spent billions courting the next generation of bettors. And now, as mobile apps offer 24/7 access to placing wagers, addiction groups say more young people are seeking help than ever before. CBS Reports explores what experts say is a hidden epidemic lurking behind a sports betting bonanza that's leaving a trail of broken lives.
In February 2023, a quiet community in Ohio was blindsided by disaster when a train derailed and authorities decided to unleash a plume of toxic smoke in an attempt to avoid an explosion. Days later, residents and the media thought the story was over, but in fact it was just beginning. What unfolded in East Palestine is a cautionary tale for every town and city in America.
In the aftermath of the Supreme Court striking down affirmative action in college admissions, CBS Reports examines the fog of uncertainty for students and administrators who say the decision threatens to unravel decades of progress.
CBS Reports examines the legacy of the U.S. government's terrorist watchlist, 20 years after its inception. In the years since 9/11, the database has grown exponentially to target an estimated 2 million people, while those who believe they were wrongfully added are struggling to clear their names.
Under the carrier's old policy, pets were counted as carry-ons despite a steep charge passengers pay to bring animals into the cabin.
There are 4,207 bridges in the U.S. that allow ships to pass under them. Of those, only 36% are described as having functional pier protection.
Products containing red yeast rice and meant to lower cholesterol are also sold in the U.S., but what they contain can be murky.
Starting April 1, the minimum wage for most fast-food workers in California will jump to $20 an hour — the highest in the U.S.
Two weeks after Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis survived a bid by defense lawyers to have her disqualified from the Georgia election interference case, she has all but taken over the case personally,
Under the carrier's old policy, pets were counted as carry-ons despite a steep charge passengers pay to bring animals into the cabin.
Products containing red yeast rice and meant to lower cholesterol are also sold in the U.S., but what they contain can be murky.
Starting April 1, the minimum wage for most fast-food workers in California will jump to $20 an hour — the highest in the U.S.
Beyoncé's new album, featuring collaborations with some of country music's biggest names, including Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson, has already reached No. 2 on Apple Music.
Cigna determined 3-month-old's air-ambulance ride arranged by hospital was not medically necessary, leaving his parents with nearly six-figure bill.
Two weeks after Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis survived a bid by defense lawyers to have her disqualified from the Georgia election interference case, she has all but taken over the case personally,
Former President Donald Trump and other defendants have submitted an application to appeal a ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the case.
The Biden administration said Thursday it approved $60 million in immediate federal aid to help in the aftermath of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.
Wealthy GOP donors hope to raise more than $33 million at a fundraiser next week, a total that would eclipse the eye-popping $26 million President Biden raised in New York.
Officials said the standards will help clean up some of the nation's largest sources of planet-warming greenhouse gases.
Products containing red yeast rice and meant to lower cholesterol are also sold in the U.S., but what they contain can be murky.
The CDC is warning about a rise in meningococcal disease, a rare bacterial illnesses than can lead to meningitis and possible death. Here's what to know about symptoms, transmission and treatment.
Cigna determined 3-month-old's air-ambulance ride arranged by hospital was not medically necessary, leaving his parents with nearly six-figure bill.
From abortion restrictions to IVF bans, reproductive rights for women in the U.S. have never been more uncertain.
For some people, going over large bridges brings a sense of fear, but help is available.
Products containing red yeast rice and meant to lower cholesterol are also sold in the U.S., but what they contain can be murky.
A Syrian war monitor says Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah fighters and Syrian soldiers near Aleppo have killed 44 people.
President Biden vows to keep "working every day" for the release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who's been "wrongfully detained" by Russia for a year.
South Korean business leaders worried about the country's economic future are offering some remarkable rewards for workers willing to build families.
The mob formed after an 8-year-old girl disappeared and her body was found on a road on the outskirts of the city.
Hollywood is mourning the death of Louis Gossett Jr., who died Friday at the age of 87. Gossett was the first Black man to win an Oscar for a supporting role in 1983 for the film "An Officer and a Gentleman." Michelle Miller looks back on his life and career.
Remini, 53, posted on social media on Thursday that she received an associate's degree from New York University.
Beyoncé's new album, featuring collaborations with some of country music's biggest names, including Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson, has already reached No. 2 on Apple Music.
Robert Randolph says Beyoncé's new country album, "Cowboy Carter," is giving hope to new artists.
Louis Gossett Jr., who won an Emmy Award for "Roots," and became the first African American to win a best supporting actor Oscar for his performance in "An Officer and a Gentleman," died Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the age of 87. In this conversation with CBS News' Michelle Miller (originally broadcast on "Sunday Morning" July 19, 2020), Gossett talked about his long career, and said the greatest advice he could give wasn't about acting – it was about understanding.
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.
Phone manufacturers, including Apple, are moving away from physical SIM cards toward eSIMs for newer phone models. The change could cause headaches for customers. Lisa Eadicicco, a senior editor for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss the shift.
Researchers in London are developing an AI tool to sort dogs into 5 categories, in a bid to match pooches with their perfect owners.
CBS News' Ian Lee meets researchers in London who are developing an AI tool to sort dogs into 5 categories, in a bid to match pooches with their perfect owners.
Shares of former President Donald Trump's Truth Social rose 16% after the first day of trading on the Nasdaq exchange Tuesday. CBS News campaign reporter Jake Rosen has more on the publicly traded company.
According to the United Nations Environment Programme, humans wasted 19% of all available food in 2022. That's equivalent to one billion meals per day. Brian Roe, agricultural and environmental economics professor at Ohio State University, joins CBS News to discuss the implications.
Researchers in London are developing an AI tool to sort dogs into 5 categories, in a bid to match pooches with their perfect owners.
The critically endangered dragons will likely be extinct in the next 20 years without conservation efforts, experts say.
Climate change means wine could soon have a higher alcohol content — but spoil faster and smell worse.
NASA has a warning for people who want to take a peek at next month's total solar eclipse. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more.
Authorities say Ike Nicholas Souzer was captured a week after he walked away from a halfway house.
Matthew Ornellas Jr. scaled a fence with razor wire, and officers gave chase but lost sight of him when he entered a dense brush area, officials said.
Jane Dorotik was convicted of her husband's murder but says some so-called bloodstains presented at trial were never tested and others were not blood at all.
The mob formed after an 8-year-old girl disappeared and her body was found on a road on the outskirts of the city.
A judge sentenced disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried to 25 years in prison Thursday. A jury convicted the 32-year-old of fraud and conspiracy in November. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett reports.
Supermassive black holes are believed to have emerged very early in the universe but their creation remains a mystery.
NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson is replacing Loral O'Hara, who's wrapping up a six-month stay aboard the space station.
NOAA said people as far south as Alabama may have seen the northern lights and that the sun could expel the strongest type of solar flares over the next few days.
As March's full Worm Moon rises late Sunday into early Monday, it will travel through the Earth's penumbra — the faint outer part of its shadow — creating a penumbral eclipse.
NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson, making her third flight, will spend six months aboard the station, replacing astronaut Loral O'Hara.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
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?
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.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
A complicated cleanup operation is underway in Baltimore as crews begin removing tons of wreckage from what used to be the Francis Scott Key Bridge. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the details.
Beyoncé released her highly anticipated album "Cowboy Carter" on Friday, featuring 27 tracks and a genre-bending sound that pays tribute to country music's Black origins. Lamar Dawson, radio host and pop culture expert, joins CBS News to discuss the new album.
A U.K. war monitor says Israeli airstrikes killed 44 people near the Syrian city of Aleppo early Friday. Human rights groups have called it the deadliest attack in Syria in years. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.
Friday marks one year since Russian authorities arrested Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, an action the State Department calls a "wrongful detention." Jeremy Berke, a close friend of Gershkovich, joins CBS News to discuss what the past year has been like, and the efforts to bring the imprisoned journalist home.
Easter weekend and spring break travel are colliding this year, with the Transportation Security Administration screening nearly 2.8 million people on Thursday. That's nearly 290,000 more than the same day in 2023. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports from Los Angeles.