Newly discovered giant turtle fossil named after Stephen King character
The fossil, named Peltocephalus maturin, is among the largest freshwater turtles ever found, researchers said.
Germany
German airport, rail strikes paralyze travel
Hundreds of Lufthansa flights were canceled Thursday morning after ground staff at German airports walked off the job for a two-day strike in demand of higher wages and better working conditions. Workers for a German rail operator are also striking. CBS News travel adviser Peter Greenberg has more.
Tesla's Giga Berlin plant in Germany shut down by suspected arson fire
German officials say an electricity pylon near Tesla's Giga Berlin plant was likely deliberately set ablaze, and they suspect a "left-wing extremist motive."
Germany accuses Russia of a "hybrid attack" for leaking call on Ukraine
Russia says leaked audio of German officials shows the "direct involvement of the collective West" in the Ukraine war.
U.S. man admits to rape, murder of fellow tourist near German castle
A Michigan man has admitted to the rape and murder of a fellow U.S. tourist near a picturesque castle in southern Germany.
He survived the Holocaust; her father was a Nazi soldier. They fell in love.
Some predicted Werner and Martha Salinger's marriage wouldn't last, but their love thrived against all odds.
Biden attends G-7 summit amid domestic woes
President Biden will continue with his international agenda Monday as he meets with key allies at the G-7 summit in Germany. At home, Mr. Biden and his party face fallout and pressure to act right away after the historic Roe v. Wade ruling. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Video shows asteroid burning up as it zooms through skies over Germany
The "fireball" — or shooting star — disintegrated while hurdling toward the ground about 30 miles west of Berlin early Sunday morning, experts said.
Arnold Schwarzenegger detained at Munich airport over luxury watch
Arnold Schwarzenegger was detained for three hours at the airport in Germany for not declaring a luxury watch he was wearing.
Franz Beckenbauer, World Cup winner as German player and coach, dies at 78
Franz Beckenbauer, who was affectionately known as the "Kaiser," was one of Germany's most beloved personalities.
How Christmas trees became popular
The origins of the Christmas tree tradition can be traced back to Europe. CBS News' Lana Zak looks back at history and the evolution of the holiday season symbol.
Ancient "curse tablet" targeting unlucky pair unearthed in Germany
Archaeologists believe the 15th-century tablet is inscribed with satanic summons targeting a specific woman and man.
Suspected antisemitic terror plot foiled
Several terror suspects, including alleged Hamas members, have been arrested in Europe, officials say. They're suspected of plotting attacks on Jewish targets. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has the details.
Suspects arrested in Europe
Multiple suspects have been arrested in Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark on suspicion of terror, with officials saying some were "closely linked" to Hamas. Lilia Luciano reports.
6 held in Europe, some linked to Hamas, over alleged terror plots
The suspects, including some alleged Hamas members, were detained in Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands over suspected plotting to attack Jews.
Alleged Hamas terror plot uncovered in Europe
German prosecutors ordered the arrests of three people in Berlin and a fourth in the Netherlands on Thursday, accusing the suspects of having ties to Hamas and planning attacks against Jews or Jewish institutions in Europe. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Hamas-linked terror suspects arrested in Europe
Several terror suspects, some who authorities said had direct ties to Hamas, have been arrested in Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark. German officials said three suspects arrested there appeared to be planning possible attacks on Jewish targets in Europe. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
Disappearing history in Berlin
Berlin is a city with a rich and tragic past, including as one of the epicenters of World War II and the Cold War, but some of its history is being lost to the ages. One rule-breaking photographer and amateur historian is working to capture that past before it's lost. Brooks Silva-Braga has more.
Arrest made over ecstasy-spiked champagne that killed restaurant patron
After drinking the tainted champagne, some of the customers were writhing in pain on the restaurant floor and screaming in agony, local media reported.
German airport closed after armed driver breaches gate, opens fire
Hamburg police said that a 35-year-old man had a 4-year-old child inside the car.
The president declared, “we’ve still got a chance,” hours after the United States men’s national soccer team managed to earn a spot in the World Cup knockout round despite falling to Germany, 1-0
The president declared, “we’ve still got a chance,” hours after the United States men’s national soccer team managed to earn a spot in the World Cup knockout round despite falling to Germany, 1-0.
45 years after retiree was bludgeoned to death, DNA leads to murder charge
An autopsy found the victim died following at least 10 blows to the head, apparently with a 2.2-pound bronze pestle that was found at the scene.
American man indicted in deadly attack on tourists near German castle
Prosecutors say an American man has been charged for attacking two women near Neuschwanstein castle.
Biden speaks after Israel trip
President Biden spoke to reporters Wednesday aboard Air Force One at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. The president discussed his trip to Israel and commented on the deadly blast at a Gaza hospital. Mr. Biden said earlier that U.S. military data had left him convinced that an Israeli airstrike did not cause the explosion, as some Palestinian factions had claimed. Israel has accused the Hamas-allied Palestinian Islamic Jihad group of being behind the blast.
Biden holds meetings on Israel-Hamas war
President Biden postponed a Monday trip to Colorado in part to focus on national security meetings dealing with the Israel-Hamas war. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has more.
Hamas says it has agreed to parts of the Gaza peace proposal outlined by Trump
The plan called for Hamas to return all Israeli hostages and for the Israeli military to begin withdrawing from parts of the Gaza Strip in phases.
Sean "Diddy" Combs sentenced to over 4 years for prostitution-related charges
Sean "Diddy" Combs' sentencing hearing was held three months after he was convicted on two prostitution-related charges.
Government shutdown to continue into next week after Senate votes fail again
The 2025 government shutdown stretched into its third day on Friday, with the Senate again failing to advance competing proposals to end the impasse.
FBI weighing a perp walk for Comey — and suspended an agent for refusing to
The FBI is considering carrying out a "showy" arrest and perp walk of the agency's now-indicted ex-Director James Comey, sources tell CBS News.
Supreme Court lets Trump end deportation protections for 300,000 Venezuelans
The Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to end temporary legal protections for more than 300,000 Venezuelan migrants.
8-year sentence for plot to kill Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh
Sophie Roske, who was charged under a male name, pleaded guilty in April to attempting to kill or kidnap a Supreme Court justice.
Spanish-language journalist deported after judges deny last-minute appeal
Georgia-based journalist Mario Guevara has been deported to El Salvador after more than 100 days in detainment.
Hegseth says U.S. strike on boat off Venezuela kills 4 "narco-terrorists"
U.S. forces carried out a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat off the coast of Venezuela on Friday, killing four people, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.
RFK Jr. fires NIH vaccine whistleblower Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo
RFK Jr. fired infectious disease specialist Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, who told CBS News she was put on leave after questioning actions taken by Trump appointees.