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Wednesday, February 11, 2026 2:58 PM ET

CBS News - Science

Watch Live: Bondi faces tough questions over Epstein files at House hearing -- Attorney General Pam Bondi is appearing before the House Judiciary Committee as the Justice Department faces questions over the Epstein files.

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James Van Der Beek, "Dawson's Creek" star, dies at 48 after cancer diagnosis -- "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.

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Man who says he was person of interest in Nancy Guthrie's abduction released -- Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing on Feb. 1 and ransom notes were being investigated.

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Airspace closure followed FAA, Pentagon spat over drone-related tests, sources say -- Pentagon officials had undertaken planning to use military technology near Fort Bliss, in El Paso, to practice downing drones.

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9 killed, dozens injured in shootings at high school and home in Canada -- The suspected shooter was found dead in the school from a "self-inflicted injury," Canadian police said.

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U.S. speedskater Jordan Stolz wins gold in 1,000 meters, sets Olympic record -- Jordan Stolz won gold in the men's 1,000 metres at the Winter Olympics on Wednesday, delivering the United States' first speed skating title at Milano Cortina.

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Russia says again it will abide by lapsed weapons treaty - if U.S. does -- Moscow reiterates willingness to adhere to expired nuclear weapons treaty, "as long as the United States does not exceed the aforementioned limits."

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Why ex-FBI agent thinks person in Nancy Guthrie video isn't a career criminal -- A former FBI agent called the actions of the person seen in video at Nancy Guthrie's home "extremely amateurish."

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Georgia army veteran deported after traffic stop speaks out on ICE detention -- A Georgia Army veteran who spent nearly five decades in the United States was deported to Jamaica following a routine traffic stop.

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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving -- After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.

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Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies -- Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.

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Cow develops technique to scratch herself -- "CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.

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Almanac: January 18 -- "Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.

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Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years -- The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.

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Dogs can learn by eavesdropping: study -- Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.

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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged -- Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.

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The history and mystery of kissing -- If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.

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2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark -- 2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.

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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block -- The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."

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