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Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one. -- The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."2 days ago
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world -- July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States - another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events - such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes - will become more common and more extreme.6 days ago
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world -- July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl - just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events - such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes - will become more common and more extreme.6 days ago
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe -- A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.5 days ago
Europe sees total solar eclipse -- A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.9 days ago
Astronomy professor on how eclipses work -- Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College, joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse.10 days ago
How a total solar eclipse stopped a war -- Columbia University astronomy professor Dr. Janna Levin joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse, saying it's a reminder that humans share this Earth together and "we're all part of something larger."10 days ago
New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers -- The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.10 days ago
Perseid meteor shower peaks during eclipse -- The Perseid meteor shower will peak during 2026's only total solar eclipse. Director of astronomy at Adler Planetarium, Dr. Geza Gyuk, explains why the eclipse is so special.10 days ago
Total solar eclipse in Europe -- A small part of the U.S. will be able to see a sliver of partial solar eclipse, but the path of totality will cut through Europe. CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano has more from Mallorca, Spain.10 days ago
Canada says it will begin retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods after Labor Day -- The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.15 hours ago
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll considering stepping down, sources say -- U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is considering stepping down from his post by the end of the year, two people familiar with the matter told CBS News Saturday.5 hours ago
Chinese humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's sprint world record -- Two human records were smashed by robots competing in the Olympics-like World Humanoid Robot Games in China.3 hours ago
Judge denies Karmelo Anthony's appeal for a new trial in killing of Austin Metcalf -- The decision comes after both prosecutors and Anthony's new defense team revealed more details in a tense two-day hearing.9 hours ago
Tropical Storm Moke expected to bring up to 15 inches of rain in Hawaii -- Hawaii is still cleaning up from Hurricane Lala, which dumped massive amounts of rain on the islands.12 hours ago
Zelenskyy rejects wartime elections, cites "huge risk" -- After Ukraine's fired defense minister publicly called for wartime elections, Zelenskyy said it would risk splitting the country.26 minutes ago
Frustration mounts for thousands still without power after deadly Indiana storms -- Several days of powerful storms walloped northwest Indiana, killing at least seven people and displacing about 1,000. The storms brought record rainfall that flooded several communities.8 hours ago
Cardiac event reveals Olympian's rare heart condition: "There was a God present" -- Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.1 day ago