Rare Texas plant vital to bees and butterflies could be endangered
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed moving the prostrate milkweed to endangered status.
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Archaeologist says she's found artifacts from famed 1540 expedition
Deni Seymour says her discovery could rewrite the history of the Coronado Expedition.
Less than 16% of the world's coastal regions remain intact, study says
The research found that more than half of the United States' coastal regions are under very high levels of human industrial pressure.
"Repair Cafe" seeks treasure from old trash
A community in Evanston, Illinois has developed the "Repair Cafe," a hub to donate old broken items to be fixed, an alternative to creating unnecessary waste. Marissa Parra reports.
A "dating app" for zoo populations
Data from zoos and aquariums across North America is being used to create matches for breeding – an animal dating app, if you will – to help species survive while maintaining genetic diversity.
How zoos and aquariums play animal matchmakers
Data from zoos and aquariums across North America is being used to create matches for breeding – an animal dating app, if you will – to help species survive while maintaining genetic diversity. Correspondent Rita Braver looks behind the scenes of animal matchmaking at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C., and at Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, Conn.
Doctor on impact of loosening COVID restrictions
With coronavirus cases falling across the U.S., many states are looking to change their COVID-19 restrictions, including lifting mask mandates. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus explains the latest on these changes and their impact.
Photo captures Mount Etna eruption creating rare volcanic lightning
An expert said that such volcanic storms are rare but can happen in particularly violent eruptions.
Potential life-supporting planet found orbiting a dying star
If confirmed, this "unexpected" discovery in the Milky Way would be the first time a life-supporting planet has been found orbiting a dying sun.
Mini-star made in U.K. lab could hold key to unlimited clean energy
The breakthrough has put scientists on course to create a stable source of clean power with no greenhouse gas emissions in a matter of decades.
Taiwan accuses China of "reckless" drills as forces simulate a blockade
As Taiwan blasts China's "highly provocative and reckless" blockade rehearsal, Trump touts his relationship with Xi Jinping and says an invasion is unlikely.
Trump says U.S. hit "big facility" linked to alleged drug boats
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
Viral video prompts fraud probe at Minnesota day care centers
While many of the Minnesota day care centers in the video were cited and fined for safety violations, investigators previously found no evidence of fraud.
"Bomb cyclone" hits Midwest, takes aim at East Coast. Maps show forecast.
A powerful winter storm system moving across the Great Lakes and Northeast is bringing snow and ice, frigid temperatures and fierce wind gusts.
U.S. military conducts 30th strike on alleged drug boat, killing 2
The U.S. military has hit at least 30 alleged drug vessels in the region since early September, killing 107 people.
Transcript from closed hearing for Charlie Kirk murder suspect released
A Utah judge has ordered the release of a transcript from a closed-door hearing in October over whether the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk must be shackled during court proceedings.
National Guard deploying to New Orleans as city marks 1 year since terror attack
The Guard members will stay through Carnival season, when residents and tourists descend on the Big Easy to partake in costumed celebrations and massive parades before ending with Mardi Gras.
Trump says Hamas must disarm very soon or "there will be hell to pay"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
George Clooney, his wife and their twins granted French citizenship
France's government says that George Clooney, his wife Amal and their eight-year-old twins Ella and Alexander have been awarded French citizenship.