Prized Galileo manuscript turns out to be a fake, university says
The document highlighting the discovery of Jupiter's moons, described as one of the "jewels" of the library's collection, appears to have actually been written in the 20th century.
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The AI of the tiger: A high-tech bid to save an iconic species
Campaigners want help building a database of images of tigers' unique coats, hoping artificial intelligence can help them save the animals from extinction.
Most marine species will face extinction without limiting fossil fuels
A new climate report card paints a grim future if emissions aren't reduced: "Climate change is rewiring marine ecosystems at an alarming rate."
NASA begins final preparations for maiden flight of $4.1 billion SLS rocket
NASA plans to launch its new moon rocket on August 29 to kick off a long-awaited 42-day mission.
"The most ridiculously detailed" photo of the moon has arrived
The duo took thousands of photos to create the glowing image of Earth's lunar companion – and it does not disappoint.
How roundabouts improve traffic safety
An Indiana city thinks it's found a solution to a number of traffic woes. Kris Van Cleave takes a look at how Carmel, Indiana, is implementing hundreds of roundabouts.
Nebraska child dies of suspected brain-eating amoeba infection
The organism enters the body through the nose and reaches the brain, typically when swimming or diving in some freshwater sources.
China hit with deadly floods and crippling drought all at once
As flash floods leave more than 30 people dead or missing in Qinghai province, heat and drought force car plants to close in Shanghai.
Mystery toxin suspected in huge fish die-off in major European river
"Everything points to a manmade catastrophe," one environmental expert tells CBS News, as 100 tons of dead fish are removed from the Oder River.
Prehistoric fish may be spawning in Georgia for first time in 50 years
Fossils indicate that the lake sturgeon has existed for more than 136 million years, according to scientists. It's spade-nosed fish with a bottom-mounted vacuum hose instead of jaws.
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Trump and Zelenskyy meeting in Florida to talk Ukraine peace plan
President Trump said Sunday that he had a "good and very productive" call with Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of the meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Bank of America CEO warns market "will punish people" without independent Fed
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
Brigitte Bardot, 1960s cinema icon and animal rights activist, dies at 91
At the height of a cinema career that spanned some 28 films and three marriages, Brigitte Bardot came to symbolize a nation bursting out of bourgeois respectability.
Top news headlines of 2025 month-by-month
From political upheavals and gun violence, to the first American-born pope, "Sunday Morning" host Jane Pauley looks back at key events of a transformative year in U.S. history.
Dad uses cellphone data to rescue missing daughter, police say
After a teen didn't return from walking her dog, her dad used cellphone data to find her in a secluded area two miles away.
South Korean mine could soon supply the U.S. with a critical mineral
The Sangdong mine contains millions of tons of tungsten, known as a war metal that can withstand extraordinary temperatures, something the U.S. desperately needs for defense.
Ski patrol strike shuts down Colorado's popular Telluride resort indefinitely
The Telluride Ski Resort in Mountain Village, Colorado, was shuttered Saturday, with no date set for reopening, due to a labor dispute with the ski patrol union over wages.
Gas line explosion shuts down major Southern California freeway
Several lanes of the 5 Freeway were closed and a shelter-in-place order was issued to residents in Castaic, California, after a gas line ruptured on Saturday.
"Hail and farewell": A tribute to those we lost in 2025
"Sunday Morning" looks back at some of the newsworthy men and women who passed away this year – from musicians and storytellers, to activists and statesmen – who touched us with their creativity and humanity.