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Ocean heat shatters record once again: "It's getting worse"
For the fourth year in a row, ocean heat has shattered a new record. Here's what it means for the planet.
Exxon Mobil accurately predicted warming for decades, study says
Energy giant's own scientists were working on precise forecasts even as company publicly doubted warming was real.
A possible milestone in the fight against climate change
Company says it used advanced technology to pull carbon dioxide from the air and store it in the ground.
High cost of weather and climate disasters
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says weather and climate-related disasters in 2022 cost the United States $165 billion. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more on the findings and the role played by climate change.
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CBS News' Errol Barnett takes a look at the high cost of weather and climate events in 2022 -- and why these kinds of disasters are expected to only get more expensive.
California's rain won't end drought
CBS News' Lana Zak discussed why the record-breaking amount of rain that's drenched California won't end the state's ongoing drought.
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"On the Dot" web extra: Mauna Loa Observatory
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More documents marked as classified found at Biden's home, White House says
A White House lawyer said that a total of six pages of documents marked as classified were found during a search of President Biden's private library.
California pummeled by heavy rain amid another round of storms
A series of atmospheric rivers are responsible for the storms which have battered California since late December.
Tens of thousands protest new far-right Israeli government in Tel Aviv
The proposed policies of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new coalition pose a threat to democracy and human rights in Israel, demonstrators say.
LAPD faces scrutiny after death of Black man who was repeatedly shocked
The release of dramatic body-camera footage of the incident has sparked angry demands for greater accountability.
Police: Dallas Zoo enclosure of escaped clouded leopard was "intentionally" cut
Police are investigating whether a langur monkey enclosure at the zoo was also tampered with as well.
White House's response to Biden documents frustrates Democrats
West Wing staffers, officials across the Biden administration and Democratic Party officials expressed frustration to CBS News with how the White House has explained the situation.
Automakers fear 2023 EV tax credits may confuse car buyers
The answer to that question is one factor determining whether some vehicles qualify for the EV tax credit.
Russia launches new round of missile attacks on Ukrainian cities
At least nine people were killed and 64 others wounded in Dnipro, where a Russian missile strike destroyed a section of an apartment building.
Damar Hamlin visits teammates at Buffalo Bills practice
His visit came less than two weeks after suffering a cardiac arrest during a football game in Cincinnati.
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Prosecutors: Security video discredits cosplay model's story of self-defense
Melissa Turner initially told detectives she didn't know what happened to Matthew Trussler, but when investigators found a security camera that held clues to what happened — her story changed.
Police: Dallas Zoo enclosure of escaped clouded leopard was "intentionally" cut
Police are investigating whether a langur monkey enclosure at the zoo was also tampered with as well.
Damar Hamlin visits teammates at Buffalo Bills practice
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Automakers fear 2023 EV tax credits may confuse car buyers
The answer to that question is one factor determining whether some vehicles qualify for the EV tax credit.
LAPD faces scrutiny after death of Black man who was repeatedly shocked
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FTX Arena, home of the Miami Heat, gets a new temporary name
Bankruptcy judge's ruling this week means all FTX Trading signage and advertising at the arena will be removed.
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Here's what we know about the campaign finance issues surrounding freshman GOP Rep. George Santos.
JPMorgan sues millennial CEO for allegedly faking 4 million clients
Charlie Javice, once lauded as a business phenom, paid a college professor $18,000 to fabricate customer names, suit claims.
Remote worker ordered to repay employer for "time theft"
Tracking technology following a Canadian accountant's every move on her laptop showed she engaged in "time theft."
Tesla cuts vehicle prices in bid to boost flagging demand
Slashed prices make some Tesla models eligible for a new federal tax credit that could help spur buyer interest.
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Automakers fear 2023 EV tax credits may confuse car buyers
The answer to that question is one factor determining whether some vehicles qualify for the EV tax credit.
White House's response to Biden documents frustrates Democrats
West Wing staffers, officials across the Biden administration and Democratic Party officials expressed frustration to CBS News with how the White House has explained the situation.
More documents marked as classified found at Biden's home, White House says
A White House lawyer said that a total of six pages of documents marked as classified were found during a search of President Biden's private library.
Under oath, Trump hurled insults at woman who alleges rape
A federal judge denied a request by Trump's attorneys to throw out the lawsuits from writer E. Jean Carroll alleging sexual assault and defamation.
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Rep. Daniel Goldman, Rep. Chris Stewart and more will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
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MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD shows promising results
A research organization plans to ask the FDA to approve the psychedelic drug as a prescription medication, in combination with therapy, to treat PTSD.
Can psychedelic therapy help treat PTSD?
Clinical trials of MDMA -- the active ingredient in ecstasy -- to treat post-traumatic stress disorder are showing promising results. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook takes a look at how the psychedelic drug helped an Iraq War veteran overcome PTSD.
U.S. birth rates drop as women wait to have babies
The latest government figures show a sharp decline in U.S. fertility in recent years.
Kindergarten routine vaccination rates fell for second straight year, CDC warns
The decline was not accompanied by a rise in exemptions, the CDC says, suggesting many children could still catch up on their shots.
Warning over cough syrup linked to at least 20 children's deaths
It's the second time in just a few months that products made by the same drugmaker have been linked to dozens of child deaths.
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Tens of thousands protest new far-right Israeli government in Tel Aviv
The proposed policies of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new coalition pose a threat to democracy and human rights in Israel, demonstrators say.
Russia launches new round of missile attacks on Ukrainian cities
At least nine people were killed and 64 others wounded in Dnipro, where a Russian missile strike destroyed a section of an apartment building.
Iran hangs former defense ministry official with British citizenship
The hanging of Ali Reza Akbari, a close ally of top security official Ali Shamkhani, suggests an ongoing power struggle within Iran's theocracy.
Ancient royal tomb unearthed in Egypt
The tomb is the latest in a series of ancient discoveries Egypt has touted in recent years in hopes of attracting more tourists.
First group of migrants arrive under new U.S. sponsorship policy
Illegal border crossings have dropped significantly since the Biden administration announced it would pair increased expulsions with expanded legal migration opportunities.
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CBS Presents "Harry: The Interview"
Prince Harry reveals new secrets about his rift with the royal family, the death of his mother, Princess Diana, and his marriage to Meghan Markle. He reads portions of his new book, "Spare," and details issues that have haunted him, including seeing horrific images of the crash scene where Diana died, the explosive fight with his brother, Prince William, and more in ITV's "Harry: The Interview," presented by CBS.
Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis' daughter, dies at 54
Lisa Marie Presley died Thursday at a Los Angeles hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest. She will be buried at Graceland, the Memphis home of her legendary father Elvis Presley. Elise Preston takes a look back on her life.
Lisa Marie Presley to be buried next to her son in Graceland
The singer-songwriter's final resting place will be next to her son, Benjamin Keough, who died in 2020.
Friends and celebrities pay tribute to Lisa Marie Presley
Tom Hanks, who starred in a recent Elvis biopic as his longtime manager, said on Instagram he was "absolutely broken."
Robbie Knievel, daredevil son of Evel Knievel, dies at 60
Robbie Knievel's father, the legendary stuntman Evel Knievel, died in 2007.
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Remote worker ordered to repay employer for "time theft"
Tracking technology following a Canadian accountant's every move on her laptop showed she engaged in "time theft."
Rare earth elements discovered in Sweden
Sweden's national mining company says it has found "significant" deposits of rare earth elements, which are vital to technology like cellphones. As CBS News' Tina Kraus reports, it could give Europe a boost in the race to transition to clean energy.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Border officials allow asylum-seekers to request U.S. entry through mobile app
Migrants deemed to be vulnerable, such as the elderly and pregnant women, will be allowed to enter the U.S. legally under the new Biden administration process.
Hundreds more UFO sightings included in latest report
The new annual report on UFOs, or unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), contains 366 more reported sightings than included in the initial report in 2021.
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MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD shows promising results
A research organization plans to ask the FDA to approve the psychedelic drug as a prescription medication, in combination with therapy, to treat PTSD.
Ocean heat shatters record once again: "It's getting worse"
For the fourth year in a row, ocean heat has shattered a new record. Here's what it means for the planet.
Exxon Mobil accurately predicted warming for decades, study says
Energy giant's own scientists were working on precise forecasts even as company publicly doubted warming was real.
A possible milestone in the fight against climate change
Company says it used advanced technology to pull carbon dioxide from the air and store it in the ground.
High cost of weather and climate disasters
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says weather and climate-related disasters in 2022 cost the United States $165 billion. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more on the findings and the role played by climate change.
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Prosecutors: Security video discredits cosplay model's story of self-defense
Melissa Turner initially told detectives she didn't know what happened to Matthew Trussler, but when investigators found a security camera that held clues to what happened — her story changed.
Man tried 4 times for killing set free after charges dropped
Keith Davis Jr. was accused of fatally shooting Pimlico Race Course security guard Kevin Jones in 2015.
University: Student was stabbed on bus because she is Asian
The victim was treated at a hospital for multiple stab wounds.
3 dead, 2 others shot in Cleveland home; suspect in custody
Police said initial information indicates a man, a woman and a teenage boy were killed, and a man and a girl were injured.
Philadelphia's "Boy in the Box" gets new grave marker
Joseph Augustus Zarelli's naked, badly bruised body was found on Feb. 25, 1957, in a wooded area of Philadelphia's Fox Chase neighborhood.
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Russia to launch mission to rescue astronauts
Russia will launch a rescue mission next month to retrieve three stranded astronauts after investigators say their Soyuz spacecraft was damaged by a micrometeoroid. Mark Strassmann has the latest.
Russia sending replacement capsule to ISS
Russia is launching a mission to rescue three crew members from the International Space Station. A Soyuz capsule which was meant to bring two cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut back to Earth was damaged after being hit by a micro meteoroid last month. Instead, Russia will launch an unpiloted Soyuz to the space station in February to return them to Earth. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood explained the details of the mission.
Russia plans replacement for damaged Soyuz crew ship
The crew of the damaged Soyuz MS-22 will spend several extra months in space and return to Earth in a replacement ship.
NASA has discovered an Earth-sized planet
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Virgin Orbit U.K. space mission fails
The first satellite mission launched from U.K, soil failed on Monday night. Officials said the Virgin Orbit rocket launched as planned, but an "anomaly" happed just before it reached orbit. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata explains why the launch is still being considered a success for Britain's space agency.
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An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
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CBS Presents "Harry: The Interview"
Prince Harry reveals new secrets about his rift with the royal family, the death of his mother, Princess Diana, and his marriage to Meghan Markle. He reads portions of his new book, "Spare," and details issues that have haunted him, including seeing horrific images of the crash scene where Diana died, the explosive fight with his brother, Prince William, and more in ITV's "Harry: The Interview," presented by CBS.
Damar Hamlin visits Buffalo Bills practice
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin dropped by a team practice Saturday, less than two weeks after he collapsed during a football game after suffering a cardiac arrest. Hamlin was released from a hospital Wednesday as he continues his remarkable recovery.
Single ticket wins $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot
A single ticket sold in Maine claimed the $1.35 billion jackpot Friday night, the fourth largest in lottery history.
Rain, snow in forecast all weekend for California
Yet another atmospheric river front is dumping even more rain on a storm-weary California this weekend. The Weather Channel meteorologist Molly McCollum has the forecast.
Egg prices skyrocket despite slowing inflation
Although inflation is cooling down for most household staples, egg prices are on a defiant upwards trajectory. The primary reason for the spiking prices is the deadliest outbreak of avian influenza in U.S. history. Michael George reports.