Cycling champion reportedly charged in death of Olympian wife
Olympic cyclist Melissa Hoskins, 32, died after being struck by a vehicle while riding in Adelaide, Australia.
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Teen killed in Australia shark attack
A teenage boy's body was pulled from the water after reports of a shark attack, South Australia Police said.
Shark attacks woman walking in knee-deep water after midnight
The 21-year-old woman, who has not been identified, suffered a "significant laceration to her leg," officials said.
Woman charged with stealing truck filled with 10,000 donuts
Police said the doughnuts were "destroyed" after she was arrested.
30-ton whale filmed swimming with beachgoers dies after stranding
The whale was first seen swimming off a Western Australia beach on Saturday, officials said.
Arizona man accused of inciting deadly "terrorist attack" in Australia
An American man has been arrested in connection with the religiously motivated killing of two police officers and a third person in Australia last year, police said.
"New evidence" proves shipwreck is Captain Cook's boat, museum says
New evidence was "critical to the identification of the wreck" of the Endeavour, the Australian National Maritime Museum said.
Australia to ban import of disposable vapes as youth addiction soars
Vapes were "not sold as a recreational product, especially not one targeted to our kids, but that is what it has become," Australia's health minister said.
Crocodile egg hunter dangling from helicopter died after fuel ran out
The pilot took cocaine in the days before the accident that killed "Outback Wrangler" star Chris Wilson, and likely failed to refuel as planned, investigators said.
Runner banned for 12 months after admitting to using car to finish race
Joasia Zakrzewski admitted to using a car to complete part of the 2023 GB Ultras Manchester to Liverpool ultramarathon, a 50-mile race, in April.
"World's most dangerous bird" emerges from ocean, stunning onlookers
A cassowary — a flightless bird that can grow to be as tall as an adult human — rose from the water along the shores of Australia's Bingil Bay.
"World's most dangerous bird" seen on beach
A creature that some refer to as the "world's most dangerous bird" surprised beachgoers when it was spotted near the water in Bingil Bay in northeastern Australia last month, the Queensland Government said.
Australia shark attack leaves woman with "extremely serious" head injuries
A 32-year-old Australian woman was in stable condition after a shark attack at the beach near Port Noarlunga Jetty.
Mom jailed for 20 years could have convictions for killing 4 kids overturned
Kathleen Folbigg has already been pardoned on three counts of murder and one of manslaughter due to new evidence the deaths were from natural causes.
Woman arrested after hosting lunch that left 3 guests dead
Police arrested the woman at the center of a mushroom meal mystery that left three people dead and a local preacher fighting for his life.
Netanyahu rejects calls for cease-fire
Israel will not agree to a cease-fire in the war with Hamas, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed during a news conference Monday. His remarks come after Israel increased its ground operations in the Gaza Strip over the weekend.
Video captures moment whale body slams surfer
Watch the moment a man known to his friends as "Jaws" was wing-foiling in Australia – and got body-slammed by a whale.
Video shows whale body-slam a surfer in Australia
After the "one in a million" encounter, video shows the 55-year-old surfer back on his board, saying, "I just got hit by a whale."
U.S., Australia reaffirm partnership
President Biden held a joint press conference alongside Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the White House during a state visit on Wednesday, as the crisis in Israel and Gaza continues to dominate foreign policy. The president began his press conference remarks by addressing the Israel-Hamas conflict.
White House state dinner celebrates Australia ties, nods to Israel-Hamas war
The Bidens are celebrating close ally Australia with a state dinner, but changed the entertainment in acknowledgment of death and suffering in Middle East.
Biden welcomes Australian prime minister
President Biden welcomed Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to the White House for a state visit on Wednesday as the crisis in Israel and Gaza continues to dominate foreign policy. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Biden urges two-state solution in Middle East
In a joint news conference with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, President Biden said the future of the Middle East should include a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and Middle East Institute president Paul Salem join "America Decides" to examine Mr. Biden's comments.
U.S. and allies warn about Chinese espionage
FBI Director Christopher Wray and four other top intelligence leaders sat down with 60 Minutes to warn about espionage from China. Alan Kohler, former assistant director of the FBI Counterintelligence Division, joins CBS News to discuss the threat.
Feds probed whether Trump shared nuclear secrets
CBS News has learned that investigators for Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith probed whether former President Donald Trump may have shared potentially sensitive information about U.S. nuclear submarines with Australian billionaire Anthony Pratt. Catherine Herridge has more.
Stolen treasures found at museum, including one smuggled under pasta
One artifact was linked to David Holland Swingler, an American art trafficker and food importer known for a culinary modus operandi.
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Newsom says he will consider White House run after 2026 elections
In an exclusive interview, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that he will consider a presidential campaign after the 2026 midterm elections.
Arrests made in crown jewelry heist at Paris' Louvre museum, prosecutor says
Thieves took less than eight minutes to steal jewels valued at $102 million last Sunday morning from Paris' famous Louvre museum.
Hurricane Melissa strengthens into a powerful Category 4 storm
Melissa strengthened into a major hurricane and is expected to bring "catastrophic" flash flooding and landslides to Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
Bessent says U.S. won't be able to pay military by Nov. 15 amid shutdown
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said service members will miss paychecks by Nov. 15 if the government shutdown stretches on.
Trump hikes tariffs on Canada by another 10% in response to anti-tariff ad
The move comes even though Ontario's leader said the anti-tariff ad would be halted beginning Monday.
Kamala Harris leaves the door open for another presidential run
Former vice president Kamala Harris spoke about the possibility of a woman being in the White House one day in an interview with the BBC.
Hamas expands search for remaining hostages' bodies as Egypt joins effort
Under the fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire, reached on Oct. 10, Hamas is expected to return all of the remains of Israeli hostages as soon as possible.
Trump calls for prosecution of more political foes including Smith and Garland
President Trump late Friday pushed for several Biden-era Justice Department officials to be prosecuted over an FBI investigation into the fallout of the 2020 election.
Honduran man killed on Virginia highway while fleeing ICE agents
Jose Castro-Rivera was in a vehicle that was stopped on a Virginia highway on Thursday morning, according to Virginia State Police.