New Jersey joins states suing fossil fuel giants over climate change
The lawsuit claims businesses not only failed to warn the public, but "launched public-relations campaigns to sow doubts" over the impact of burning oil and gas.
Oil and Gas
Exxon fully withdraws from Russia after Putin seizes assets
Oil giant said the Russian government has "unilaterally terminated" the company's interests in the Sakhalin-1 project.
Some U.S. cities banning new gas appliances in effort to combat global warming
Los Angeles and New York City are among dozens of local governments mandating that new homes and businesses run their appliances on electricity rather than gas.
Norway detains Russian at border with drones, videos and 3 passports
A judge said there was reason to believe the suspect, who had 3 passports, would "try to escape judicial proceedings unless he is placed in provisional custody."
Eco-activists throw soup on van Gogh's "Sunflowers" in London
The group "Just Stop Oil" said the act was to demand that Britain halt all new oil and gas projects.
France orders striking workers back to oil refineries as pumps run dry
The striking oil workers want a pay rise, arguing their salaries cannot keep up with inflation that has soared to almost 6% in France.
Brits warned Ukraine war could force rolling blackouts this winter
Britain's National Grid said it was just putting people on notice, "given the scale of uncertainty and risks associated with the current geopolitical situation."
"Unprecedented" leaks hit Russia-to-Europe Nord Stream gas pipelines
Both European and Russian officials say sabotage may have caused leaks in the undersea pipes, both of which had stopped but were still full.
U.K. lifts ban on fracking in England despite opposition
The Conservative Party, which is still in power under new leadership, had vowed never to re-allow the controversial gas extraction practice unless it was proven safe.
2 employees killed in blaze at BP refinery in Ohio
Both people were fatally injured in a large fire that broke out Tuesday evening. There was no word on what may have caused the blaze.
Most marine species will face extinction without limiting fossil fuels
A new climate report card paints a grim future if emissions aren't reduced: "Climate change is rewiring marine ecosystems at an alarming rate."
Spain bans offices, bars and shops from setting AC below 80 degrees
The guidelines also include keeping heating at or below 66 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter.
U.N. wants your help defusing "ticking time bomb" of decaying oil tanker
Officials say a fragile ceasefire in Yemen's civil war is a chance to move 1 million barrels of crude off a decrepit oil tanker in the Red Sea, but they need cash.
Live
Thune says talks aimed at ending shutdown have "ticked up significantly"
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said talks among rank-and-file senators aimed at ending the government shutdown have ramped up. Follow live updates here.
"Extremely dangerous" Hurricane Melissa lashing Cuba after pounding Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa made landfall over eastern Cuba early Wednesday as an "extremely dangerous" Category 3 storm, forecasters said, after pummeling Jamaica.
Trump says he expects to make U.S.-China trade deal with Xi tomorrow
Trump is in South Korea, the final stop of his Asia tour, where he says he expects to nail down a "good deal for both" China and the U.S. with Xi Jinping.
We asked Vance and 7 lawmakers what they're doing to end the government shutdown
The government shutdown has gone on for more than four weeks, with no sign the impasse will end soon. Here's what lawmakers told CBS News they're doing.
Israel says ceasefire resumes after dozens killed in fresh Gaza strikes
Israel says it has "renewed enforcement of the ceasefire" after deadly airstrikes in Gaza that tested the U.S.-brokered peace deal.
Raid on gang in Rio leaves over 100 people dead, including police officers
The police operation was one of the most violent in Brazil's recent history, with human rights organizations calling for investigations into the deaths.
Trump says he could send military into U.S. cities "if it was necessary"
President Trump claimed he has the authority to send U.S. military branches to patrol U.S. cities, but said that isn't necessary at this point.
Hospitals seek exemption from new $100,000 visa fee: "We cannot afford that"
Many hospitals turn to medical professionals from abroad to fill the gaps, but the new price tag for the popular H-1B visa is making that nearly impossible.
Dictionary.com picks a "nonsensical and playfully absurd" word of the year
"67" is an ambiguous slang term made popular by Gen Alpha on social media and in middle schools across the country.