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Tuesday, August 18, 2026 11:31 AM ET

CBS News - Science

First on CBS - IRS proposal would force nonprofits to disclose leaders' terrorism convictions - The disclosure requirement would be added to the Form 990, the annual return that nonprofit groups file with the IRS. updated 34M ago

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USS Benfold went days without power in the South China Sea -- The guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold spent four days without power last month after a problem with its engineering, according to a spokesperson for the Navy's 7th Fleet.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe -- The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.

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Outshine Fruit Bars recalled over possible glass, parent Dreyer's says -- Five flavors of Outshine Fruit Bars sold nationwide were recalled because they may include glass, Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream said.

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Missing woman's family receives texts asking for money, bitcoin -- Alisa Goods, 63, disappeared 10 days ago in Las Vegas. Her family has been receiving mysterious messages from her phone.

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Disney and ABC sue FCC over early license review, alleging retaliation -- The lawsuit comes after the FCC ordered ABC to seek renewals between two and five years before its TV stations' licenses were set to expire.

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Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiance in "profound shock" after her death -- Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.

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U.S., Canada in last-minute talks to head off steep new U.S. tariffs -- Last-minute talks were continuing between the U.S. and Canada in an effort to head off President Trump's plan to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods.

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Florida voters choose in governor, Senate primaries, and more races to watch -- Three states are holding primaries on Tuesday, with Florida deciding on nominees for both governor and for Senate.

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DOJ asks court to reinstate criminal charges against Abrego Garcia -- In May, a federal judge dismissed a criminal indictment against Abrego Garcia, who had been accused of smuggling immigrants in the U.S. illegally.

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