Sunday, May 17, 2026 7:42 AM ET
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Version of hantavirus behind deadly outbreak matches known strain, France says -- Genomic analysis showed the virus found aboard the MV Hondius shows no evidence of new characteristics so far.16 hours ago
A hospital worker felt healthy. Then he had 3 heart attacks in 4 days. -- Tommy Bell thought he was in good shape. But a series of heart attacks painted a more complicated picture.21 hours ago
New York doctor who survived Ebola says he fears for healthcare workers -- A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak. -- May 1514 minutes ago
Controversial FDA official leaving drug center post in latest departure at agency -- Dr. Tracy Beth H eg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed. -- May 1614 minutes ago
New dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants identified by scientists -- The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.1 day ago
How a growing El Ni o will affect 2026 hurricane season in Atlantic, Pacific -- The last time an El Ni o pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.1 day ago
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid -- NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.2 days ago
Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan -- Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.5 days ago
What's in the released UFO files? -- The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.8 days ago
Trump: UFO files released for transparency -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it's time for the American people see it for themselves, as the Pentagon started releasing previously classified documents related to UFOs and UAPs. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.8 days ago
"The Age of Disclosure" director on UFO files -- The Pentagon on Friday released and declassified numerous files on UFOs, including eyewitness testimony, photos and reports. Government knowledge of non-human intelligent life was the subject of the documentary "The Age of Disclosure," released in February. Its director and producer, Dan Farah, joins CBS News to discuss.8 days ago
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see" -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation - and it's time the American people see it for themselves."8 days ago
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says -- If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.12 days ago
Bill Nye on the Artemis II moon mission -- Bill Nye The Science Guy, the chief ambassador of The Planetary Society, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more after meeting the Artemis II crew in person after their successful mission around the moon.12 days ago
Letlow, Fleming advance to runoff in Louisiana GOP Senate primary, CBS News projects -- Incumbent GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, who had occasionally broken with the Trump administration, lost his bid for a third term.8 hours ago
At least 80 dead in Congo's Ebola outbreak as WHO declares public health emergency -- At least 80 deaths have been reported in Congo's new Ebola disease outbreak in the eastern Ituri province, authorities said.10 hours ago
Thousands march in "Unite the Kingdom," far-right rally in central London -- Police estimated that around 60,000 people attended the "Unite the Kingdom" march, making it one of the largest right-wing mobilizations seen in Britain in recent years.15 hours ago
Exorbitant World Cup ticket prices creating sticker shock for soccer fans -- FIFA President Gianni Infantino joked that if someone does pay $2 million for a ticket to the World Cup final, "I will personally bring him a hot dog and a Coke."9 hours ago
At least 4 killed in Russia by Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia -- Russian defenses shot down 81 drones headed for Moscow overnight, state agency Tass reported, citing Sobyanin.22 minutes ago
Colorado River crisis could force drastic water measures across the West -- Approximately 40 million people across the West depend on the Colorado River for water every single day. But the region could soon face drastic measures as the river keeps shrinking.10 hours ago
Venezuela says it deported Alex Saab, a key Maduro ally, to the U.S. -- Venezuela's government says it has deported a close ally of Nicolas Maduro to face judicial proceedings in the U.S. less than three years he was pardoned by President Joe Biden.10 hours ago
Iran men's soccer team heading to Turkey for World Cup preparations -- Iran and the U.S. cut diplomatic ties in 1980, and the players are expected to use their time in Turkey to complete the necessary procedures for obtaining visas.14 hours ago