Army helicopter crash leaves 3 dead after Apaches collide over Alaska
The choppers were returning from a training flight, the Army says. A fourth troop injured in the crash was hospitalized.
Alaska
"Mysterious spiral" illuminates Alaska sky
"I always see strange things in the sky but this was insane," one woman who saw the mysterious spiral said.
Photographer captures "sky-high magic" of northern lights
"I could see the waves dancing in green all over the sky," he said of his flight during the G4 geomagnetic storm.
Missing dog walks 150 miles across sea ice, survives "really big bite"
A 1-year-old Australian shepherd named Nanuq was bitten by a seal or polar bear before eventually making it home.
Hungry moose enters hospital and eats plants
A young, hungry moose entered a hospital in Anchorage, Alaska — and began munching on plants in the lobby.
A moose was hungry, so he went inside a hospital and began chewing on plants
Although wildlife sightings are a normal occurrence on the Anchorage hospital campus, there is no code for when a moose enters a building.
Biden approves Alaska oil drilling project
The Biden administration has approved the controversial Willow oil project to allow drilling in a nearly untouched part of Alaska. It is a reversal from candidate Biden's stance back in 2020 when he said "no more drilling on federal lands, period." The approval of the project has angered environmentalists and progressives in his own party who say it flouts the Democratic president's pledges. Ed O'Keefe reports from Los Angeles.
Alaska man arrested 17 years after woman found dead in Colorado canyon
The suspect is in custody on a second-degree murder charge and awaiting extradition from Alaska, authorities announced this week.
What is the Willow project in Alaska? Controversial oil drilling plan explained
The decision on ConocoPhillips Alaska's Willow project, in a federal oil reserve roughly the size of Indiana, was revealed Monday.
Biden approves massive Willow oil drilling project in Alaska
The Biden administration is approving the major Willow oil project on Alaska's petroleum-rich North Slope.
Biden to put Arctic Ocean off limits for oil and gas drilling
The administration is expected to unveil the new restrictions amid controversy over a proposed drilling project in Alaska.
Alaska volcano eruption possible after earthquakes recorded, officials warn
Researchers at the Alaska Volcano Observatory started seeing multiple earthquakes per minute below the summit of the state's Tanaga Volcano.
Social media trend calls for Biden to deny Willow oil drilling plan in Alaska
The project has bipartisan support but has been criticized by locals and environmental groups.
How Alaska became one of fentanyl's deadliest frontiers
An influx of the synthetic opioid in the last two years has vexed law enforcement, overwhelmed health systems and affected struggling Native communities.
Alaska lawmaker censured over remarks about fatal child abuse
State Rep. David Eastman said it's been argued that cases of fatal child abuse can be a "cost savings" because the child won't need related government services.
Woman walking dog in Alaska kicked by moose
A woman is recovering after she was kicked in the head by a moose while walking her dog in Anchorage, Alaska. The woman who recorded the video said she ran out of the truck to assist the victim.
U.S. ends search for 2 unidentified objects shot down over Alaska, Great Lakes
No debris from either object was found, officials said.
Biden speaks about spy balloon, other objects
President Biden delivered remarks Thursday about the Chinese spy balloon and three other aerial objects recently shot down by the U.S. military. He said the latest objects were likely tied to private companies, recreation or research. Watch his full remarks in this CBS News Special Report anchored by chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett.
U.S. jets intercept Russian warplanes near Alaska for 2nd time this week
This was the second intercept — when an aircraft makes visual or electronic contact with another plane — in two days.
American F-16 jets intercept 4 Russian warplanes near Alaska
U.S. warplanes stationed in North America have seen rare offensive action this month.
Retired Air Force official talks flying objects
The U.S. military shot down mysterious objects three days in a row over Alaska, Canada's Yukon Territory and Lake Huron. Retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Robert Spalding, former director of strategy for the National Security Council, joined CBS News to discuss the potential threats to U.S. airspace.
Unidentified object shot down over Great Lakes
The U.S. military on Sunday shot down an unidentified object over Lake Huron, officials said. Rep. Elissa Slotkin said the "object has been downed by pilots from the U.S. Air Force and National Guard." Skyler Henry reports.
2/12: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," just one day after U.S. fighter jets shot down a high-altitude object over Alaska, an unidentified item was taken down over the Yukon territory of Canada. We'll talk with two key lawmakers as frustration is mounting on Capitol Hill about what's going on here — and what more we can do to head off these intrusions.
Why the U.S. shot down 2 unidentified objects
CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has the latest on the two unidentified objects that were shot down over Alaska and Canada on Friday and Saturday.
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 12
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," just one day after U.S. fighter jets shot down a high-altitude object over Alaska, an unidentified item was taken down over the Yukon territory of Canada. We'll talk with two key lawmakers as frustration is mounting on Capitol Hill about what's going on here — and what more we can do to head off these intrusions.
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Government shutdown stretches into second day with no signs of a deal
The 2025 government shutdown entered its second day on Thursday with no signs of an imminent resolution. Follow live updates here.
2 killed in terror attack near synagogue in U.K.; attacker dead, police say
The terror attack unfolded outside a synagogue in the English city of Manchester while worshippers were inside, authorities said.
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Head of Eisenhower library resigns after sword spat with Trump administration
A dispute over a gift given by President Trump to King Charles forced out the museum boss, sources say.
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Ex-stylist for Sean "Diddy" Combs says he feared for his life the "whole time"
Deonte' Nash, a former stylist for Sean "Diddy" Combs, shares details from his lawsuit against the music mogul in an exclusive "CBS Mornings" interview.
How much could a government shutdown cost the economy and taxpayers?
A shutdown could cost the economy $7 billion each week, according to one analysis.
Gaza flotilla boats intercepted by Israel dozens of miles from Gaza coast
Israel says Gaza flotilla activists, including Greta Thunberg, are safe and being transferred to Israel after their boats were intercepted at sea.
LDS churchgoer raises money for accused Michigan shooter's family
Among the fundraisers that have cropped up in the wake of the deadly mass shooting at a Michigan church last weekend, one aims to raise money not for the victims but, instead, for family members of the accused shooter. And it appears to have the backing of many LDS members.
Mysterious planet is gobbling 6 billion tons of gas and dust a second
ESO's Very Large Telescope has observed a rogue planet and revealed that it is eating up gas and dust from its surroundings at a rate of six billion tons a second.
Sarah Jessica Parker on her new chapter in publishing
Sarah Jessica Parker joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the difficult decision to end HBO's "And Just Like That" and what comes next.