"Amazing" inscription found on Viking gold unearthed in Denmark
Scientists said that they have identified the oldest-known inscription referencing the Norse god Odin on part of a gold disc.
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"On the brink of extinction," rare West African lion cubs caught on video
Video footage shows a lioness named Florence eating an animal carcass while her 3-month-old cubs try to imitate.
Another atmospheric river takes aim at California as flooding risk grows
One county has urged people to gather enough essential supplies for two weeks ahead of the incoming rain and snow.
Historic treaty reached to protect marine life on high seas
The U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea came into force in 1994, before marine biodiversity was a well-established concept.
Colombia wants to deport "cocaine hippos" to stop them from multiplying
Escobar's Hacienda Napoles — and the hippos — have become a sort of local tourist attraction in the years since the kingpin was killed by police in 1993.
Some California regions now free of drought after recent rain and snow
While this is welcome news to residents, the U.S. Drought Monitor warns that the state is not in the clear when it comes to the water supply.
Cosmic rays reveal corridor hidden in Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza
One famed Egyptologist tells CBS News he believes there's "something important underneath the corridor," as the 4,500-year-old pyramid clings to its secrets.
LeVar Burton on new doc "The Right To Read"
"The Right To Read" executive producer LeVar Burton and director Jenny Mackenzie join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their new documentary about the literacy crisis in the U.S. and how there is a disconnect between science and how kids are taught to read in schools.
Flying bug found at Walmart turns out to be rare Jurassic-era insect
The giant bug was found during a trip to Walmart in 2012: "I put it in my hand and did the rest of my shopping with it between my fingers. I got home...and promptly forgot about it for almost a decade."
How a psych professor became "TikTok famous"
San Diego psychology professor Dr. Inna Kanevsky gained TikTok fame by debunking mental health misinformation on the popular social media platform. She now has more than a million followers as she fights to make content creators stick to scientific facts.
More severe weather in store for a soaked California, raising mudslide risk
More severe weather is forecast for an already soaked California, raising risk of additional mudslides and debris flows.
DOJ says "over a million more documents" potentially related to Epstein found
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
Is anything open on Christmas Day 2025? See which businesses are operating.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
Single ticket wins Powerball's $1.817 billion Christmas Eve jackpot
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won.
We asked experts to rate the U.S. economy in 2025. Here's what they said.
The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
Kennedy Center Christmas Eve concert canceled after Trump's name added
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled.
Pope Leo's first Christmas homily laments conditions in Gaza, war in Ukraine
In his first Christmas homily, Pope Leo lamented conditions for Palestinians in Gaza and urged Ukraine and Russia to engage in direct talks to end their wr.
Rescue helicopter crashes on Mount Kilimanjaro
Two foreigners, a local doctor, a tour guide and the pilot were killed in the helicopter crash on Mount Kilimanjaro.
Zelenskyy says he had "very good conversation" with U.S. envoys on Christmas
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he discussed "substantive details" of a Ukraine-Russia peace deal with President Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Christmas.