Poisonous caterpillar prompts warning in Michigan
Officials in Clare County, Michigan issued a warning about a tiny yet extremely dangerous creature lurking in their area.
20 new moons were discovered around Saturn
Fifty-three of Saturn’s moons are confirmed and named, while 29 are awaiting confirmation “of discovery and official naming,” according to NASA.
2 Americans among winners of 2019 Nobel Prize for medicine
Two Americans and a British scientist have been awarded the 2019 Nobel Prize for physiology or medicine for discovering how the body’s cells sense and react to oxygen levels, work that has paved the way for new strategies to fight anemia, cancer and other diseases, the Nobel Committee said.Doctors William G. Kaelin Jr. of Harvard University, Gregg L. Semenza of…
Andy Borowitz on how to be a successful failure
Do you feel like a loser? Do your friends’ Facebook posts make you wonder why they have better jobs, vacations and children than you do? Then I have some amazing news for you: It’s time to embrace your failure. Cherish your failure. Because according to some of the hottest self-help books, failure is the new success. The idea behind these…
Calendar: Week of October 7
Here’s a look at the week ahead on our “Sunday Morning” Calendar: On Monday, Americans of all ages are urged to wear blue in support of the World Day of Bullying Prevention. Tuesday at sunset marks the beginning of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement – the holiest day on the Jewish calendar. …
Almanac: Fallout shelters
On October 6, 1961, President Kennedy wrote to Civil Defense officials urging construction of fallout shelters to protect against radiation from a nuclear attack. CBS News On October 6, 1961, President John F. Kennedy wrote to Civil Defense officials urging construction of fallout shelters to protect against radiation from a nuclear attack. Although large public shelters were part of the…
Airbnb launches ethical animal experiences for world travelers
Airbnb is looking to change the way travelers view animal experiences while abroad. The travel company on Thursday launched Animal Experiences to make finding ethical excursions involving some of the world’s most intriguing animals easier to find. “With technology taking up so much of our lives, it’s easy to feel disconnected from nature and animals,” said Brian Chesky, Airbnb CEO and…
Jesse Reyez on her new album and the struggle immigrants face
Jessie Reyez’s new music video for “Far Away” shines a light on the realities immigrants face at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Allyson Felix breaks Usain Bolt’s gold medal record
Not only did Felix help her relay team win, but she also collected her 12th world championship gold medal, just 10 months after giving birth.
Judge grills government lawyer over “Remain in Mexico” policy
As a Justice Department lawyer defended a policy requiring tens of thousands of asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while their cases are processed, a federal appeals judge reminded the Trump administration attorney that his time was running out, advising him to address an area of “real trouble” in the government’s arguments. “You don’t even ask whether they have any kind of…
The Rock to return to WWE’s “Friday Night Smackdown”
Professional wrestler turned movie star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson announced he will be returning to his roots and appear on the premiere of the hit program.
Calendar: Week of September 30
Here’s a look at the week ahead on our “Sunday Morning” Calendar: Monday is International Translation Day, a tribute to translators for their role in bringing nations together. Tuesday sees the start of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, stressing the benefits of early screening and testing. Wednesday is Day One for the Mississippi…
Elon Musk to update “Starship” plans
Starship Update by SpaceX on YouTube Space reporters, technical writers, bloggers and legions of Elon Musk fans eagerly anticipated a Saturday presentation by the charismatic SpaceX founder updating plans for his gleaming heavy-lift “Starship” rockets. The tech billionaire says the spacecraft will open up the solar system for exploration. Prototypes of the futuristic-looking Starship upper stage, intended to eventually carry…
Forest Whitaker takes on the role of a complicated crime boss
In his latest role, Forest Whitaker brings the heat. He’s the star and executive producer of “Godfather of Harlem,” a new series about Ellsworth “Bumpy” Johnson, a complicated crime boss and associate of Charles “Lucky” Luciano who ruled Harlem from the 1930s to the 60s. But Johnson wasn’t always what he seemed. “He runs this sort of, you know, crime…
Meghan McCain on if she would vote Democrat in 2020
Andy Cohen has a way of getting stars to let loose on “Watch What Happens Live.” However, it was a viewer question that prompted Meghan McCain to open up about the 2020 presidential election.When a viewer called into the Bravo talk show on Tuesday night, she first buttered up McCain, saying she was her “favorite Republican ever.” Then the caller, a…
Patricia Heaton on starring in new CBS comedy: “It’s my turn”
Patricia Heaton is finally number one on the call sheet. The veteran actress who’s perhaps best known for her Emmy-winning portrayal of Debra Barone in the sitcom “Everybody Loves Raymond” is returning to CBS as the star of the new comedy “Carol’s Second Act.” “When I did ‘Raymond,’ Ray was number one on the call sheet. He came out and…
Meghan McCain on whether she’d vote Democrat in 2020
Andy Cohen has a way of getting stars to let loose on “Watch What Happens Live,” but it was a viewer question that led Meghan McCain to open up about the 2020 presidential election.When a viewer called into the Bravo talk show on Tuesday night, she first buttered up McCain, saying she was her “favorite Republican ever.” Then the caller,…
Schwarzenegger offers to lend Greta Thunberg electric car
Greta Thunberg’s U.N. address became the speech heard ’round the world this week. Thunberg addressed hundreds of global leaders and while one, President Trump, seemed unimpressed by the 16-year-old climate activist, another U.S. politician wants to help her.Thunberg said this week that former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger offered to lend her his electric car. In clip from the Scandinavian talk…
Airbnb wants to send you on a climate research trip to Antarctica
Calling all environmentalists looking for an adventure — Airbnb wants to send you on an all-expenses-paid trip to Antarctica. Five lucky travelers will get the chance to work with researchers studying climate change this winter on the freezing continent. Airbnb is partnering with the Ocean Conservancy for the trip to Antarctica this December with Kirstie Jones-Williams, an environmental scientist studying the impact…
Man admits shooting transgender woman
Police in Dallas have arrested a man they say admitted to shouting slurs at a transgender woman before following her to a bus stop and opening fire, seriously wounding her. The suspect was identified as 29-year-old Domingo Ramirez-Cavente.Police have said they are investigating the Friday night incident as a hate crime. The shooting comes amid community concern over a series of…
Disney parks to start serving hundreds of vegan options
Disney World is known as the “happiest place on Earth” – and it’s about to make vegans even happier. Disney announced its two U.S. theme parks will start serving plant-based options at all of the major restaurants within the parks. Hundreds of new plant-based options will be added to menus at Walt Disney World in Florida and Disneyland in California,…
Democratic candidates team up for gun control video
Biden says Trump is worried about facing him In a new video from the Giffords Political Action Committee, eight Democratic presidential candidates come together to call on Congress to back universal background checks on gun purchases. “Everyone, before they own a weapon, should have a background check, period,” Joe Biden says in the video. We Can Save Lives From Gun Violence…
Calendar: Week of September 23
Here’s a look at the week ahead on our “Sunday Morning” Calendar: Monday kicks off Climate Week in New York City, showcasing ways to limit global warming. Tuesday is: National Punctuation Day! A day, for all of us, to use … “proper” punctuation? Faith Salie: Enough with the exclamation points! …
Megan Fox opens up about son wearing dresses
Actress Megan Fox opened up about her 6-year-old son, Noah, and his affinity for fashion on “The Talk” Friday. Fox said her son often takes part in her dress fittings and he likes to pick out his own clothes, sometimes wearing a dress to school. “He’s very talented – but he’s still six,” Fox said to laughter from the five…