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Friday, February 20, 2026 8:09 PM ET

CBS News - Science

Crime - New Mexico AG reopens Epstein ranch probe - New Mexico's attorney general has reopened an investigation into activities at a ranch once owned by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee has more. 19M ago - 02:26

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Possible act of terrorism outside Las Vegas -- The FBI investigated a possible act of terrorism outside of Las Vegas on Friday. This came after a driver armed with guns and explosives attempted to ram his car into a power facility not far from the Hoover Dam. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.

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Bomb cyclone threatens East Coast with more winter weather -- A fast-developing bomb cyclone is threatening the East Coast with yet another severe round of winter weather. CBS Boston chief meteorologist Eric Fisher has the forecast. Then, Tom Hanson has more about a violent tornado that touched down in southern Illinois.

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Man's cat sanctuary naps help rescue expand impact -- A retired teacher started volunteering to take care of cats at a sanctuary, but his mission quickly evolved to napping with them. Steve Hartman checks in seven years later about the viral moments have allowed them to help even more cats over the years.

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In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers -- A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.

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How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world -- On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.

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These United States: George Washington and climate change -- On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.

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Impact of climate change on Winter Olympics -- The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.

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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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Nancy Guthrie investigators turn to genetic genealogy. It's worked in big cases before. Investigators in the Nancy Guthrie case have turned to genetic genealogy as they try to make the most of potential DNA evidence. 1H ago

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Police: Nancy Guthrie case hasn't gone cold -- Investigators are combing through evidence and turning to commercial genealogy companies for DNA leads in the search for Nancy Guthrie, who was reported missing on Feb. 1. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez has the latest.

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Woman went on first date, never returns home -- 19-year-old college student Sade Robinson went on a first date in 2024 and never returned home. 48 Hours correspondent Anne-Marie Green previews "Sade Robinson and The Secret Beach."

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White House orders release of UFO files -- President Trump directed his administration to release files on UFOs and any "alien and extraterrestrial life." Mark Strassmann has details.

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U.S. buildup meets Iranian warning of retaliation -- As President Trump continues to surge major U.S. military assets into the region, Iran is still insisting diplomacy is alive and that it will submit a written proposal to Washington within the next two to three days. But as Imtiaz Tyab reports, the core disputes remain unresolved.

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