Summer heat waves already deadly in Asia, and it's still spring
Much of Asia is sweltering under a heat wave that one expert calls "by far the most extreme event in world climatic history."
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Trillions of cicadas emerge across U.S.
Trillions of cicadas are emerging across 12 states, from the Midwest to the East Coast, after spending more than a decade underground. In Central Illinois, there is a rare opportunity to see two types of cicadas together for the first time in more than 200 years.
Face of Neanderthal woman revealed 75,000 years after she died
Shanidar Z's skull — thought to be the best preserved Neanderthal find this century — "was as flat as a pizza," experts said.
Planet's deepest blue hole discovered but depth remains a mystery
Blue holes are considered an "oasis" for marine life — but the Taam Ja' Blue Hole off the coast of Mexico remains largely mysterious.
Videos show where cicadas have already emerged in the U.S.
The bugs emit a loud, droning buzzing sound when they emerge — signaling they are ready to mate.
Cicada noise in S.C. prompts calls to sheriff
Emerging cicadas are so loud in one South Carolina county that residents are calling the sheriff's office asking why they can hear a "noise in the air that sounds like a siren, or a whine, or a roar." CBS News' John Dickerson has details.
Cicadas are so loud that South Carolina residents are calling police
"Although to some, the noise is annoying, they pose no danger to humans or pets," the sheriff wrote. "Unfortunately, it is the sounds of nature."
NASA's Voyager 1 fixed from billions of miles away
NASA's Voyager 1, the first spacecraft to travel beyond our solar system, has started sending information back to Earth again after scientists managed to fix the probe from 15 billion miles away.
Future of many species at risk
A recent report by the United Nations warned that 1 million species are at risk of extinction because of climate-related issues, and some scientists say the number could be even higher. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has more.
Trump confident ahead of Monday showdown, says Dems' position makes shutdown likely
President Trump is set to meet Monday with Senate leaders John Thune and Chuck Schumer and House leaders Mike Johnson and Hakeem Jeffries.
Police: At least 4 killed, 8 hurt in attack at Michigan church; suspect dead
At least four people are dead after a shooter opened fire at a church in Michigan during a Sunday morning worship service and then set it ablaze. Eight other victims have been hospitalized, according to police.
After Charlie Kirk's murder, Gov. Cox grapples with rising political violence
After the assassination of Charlie Kirk in his state, Republican Gov. Spencer Cox asked whether we could all "stop hating our fellow Americans."
Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Sunday that Bad Bunny will lead the halftime festivities from Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
American citizen released by Taliban 9 months after arrest in Afghanistan
An American citizen held by the Taliban since December 2024 has been released from Afghanistan, a source with knowledge of the situation told CBS News.
Tropical Storm Imelda forms in Atlantic, could threaten Southeast
Imelda is the ninth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, and it could bring heavy rain to the U.S. coast from Florida to the Carolinas.
Humberto strengthens to major hurricane in the Atlantic
Humberto rapidly strengthened, even reaching Category 5 status for a period of time as it churned over the Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said.
Trump plans to attend Hegseth's meeting with generals, admirals, source says
President Trump said last week of the meeting "I love it."
Investigation launched after feds shot pepper ball at CBS Chicago reporter's truck
CBS News Chicago reporter Asal Rezaei said she was turning away from the facility's fence when a masked agent shot a pepper ball at her truck.