"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.
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"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.
Sailors reach land safely after "maybe 30" sharks nearly sink their boat
Photos of the men's rescue showed major damage to the boat, which was nearly submerged and a front section of one hull was completely missing.
3 sailors rescued after sharks attack their inflatable boat
Aerial photos showed major damage to the catamaran, with the front section of one hull completely missing.
Icebreaker, 2 helicopters used in perilous Antarctic rescue mission
Rescuers successfully evacuated a researcher who fell seriously ill at a remote outpost in the Antarctic, but it wasn't easy.
Surgeon finds worm in woman's brain as she seeks source of unusual symptoms
"I just thought: 'What is that? It doesn't make any sense. But it's alive and moving,'" she was quoted as saying.
Man attacked by shark at popular surf spot, rushed to hospital
Paramedics said the man had been bitten on his "upper and lower leg" while in the water at Lighthouse Beach.
3 U.S. Marines killed in Osprey crash in Australia
At least three U.S. Marines were killed and several others hospitalized in an Osprey crash in Australia. The crash happened during a training exercise and involved Marines based out of Camp Pendelton in Southern California. Elise Preston reports.
3 U.S. Marines killed in Osprey aircraft crash in Australia
The Osprey aircraft, which was conducting a training exercise, was carrying 23 personnel, the U.S. Marines said.
Spain and England in Women's World Cup final
Spain and England will face off in the final match at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday. CBS Sports Golazo network analyst Lisa Carlin gave a preview of the upcoming match.
U.S., Japan and Australia to hold joint drills as tensions rise
The drills will be conducted as tensions continue to mount in the South China Sea following Russian and Chinese military activity in the region.
Australian home declared safe after "radioactive" material discovered
The small brown-brick apartment building had been cut off from the road by red and yellow tape saying "Contaminated area - do not enter - hot zone."
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Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah event; manhunt for shooter ongoing
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University.
Charlie Kirk, influential voice for young conservatives, killed at 31
Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot in the neck while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University.
Politics, retribution behind FBI purge, agents allege in new lawsuit
A new lawsuit filed by fired FBI agents says the bureau "tried to put the President in jail and he hasn't forgotten it."
Harris: Biden 2024 decision shouldn't have been "left to an individual's ego"
Former Vice President Kamala Harris' book, "107 Days," will detail her sprint of a race for the presidency.
2 students wounded in shooting at Colorado high school; suspect dead
Authorities said a male student opened fire with a handgun Wednesday at Evergreen High School, wounding two students, before fatally shooting himself, according to authorities.
House votes to repeal Iraq war authorizations
It's unclear if the repeal will end up in the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act, which still has to get through the Senate.
Mars rover uncovers strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life
NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life.
Elon Musk is no longer the world's richest person, new ranking says
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison took the title of world's richest person from Elon Musk after stock in the software giant shot up on Wednesday.
Why thousands of people in rural West Virginia lack reliable drinking water
About 250,000 West Virginia residents rely on untreated sources of water, like natural springs or aquifers from coal mines.