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What to know about Wednesday's total solar eclipse -- The only total solar eclipse of 2026 will cross the Northern Hemisphere on Aug. 12, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See when and where it will be visible.
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Maine lifeguard "started swimming like hell" when shark pulled him underwater -- A lifeguard said a shark off the coast of Scarborough Beach in Maine grabbed onto his buoy and pulled him 5 feet underwater before he was able to get free.2 hours ago
Flames shoot out of plane's engine after apparent bird strike -- An American Airlines plane bound for North Carolina was forced to return to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, when flames erupted from its left engine due to an apparent bird strike.6 hours ago
Play video games? You, too, could become an air traffic controller -- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is touting the success of a campaign targeting video gamers to train as air traffic controllers.38 minutes ago
Lindsay Clancy trial focuses on care she received before killing children -- Lindsay Clancy's murder trial in Massachusetts resumed Tuesday with testimony from a second psychiatric nurse practitioner who treated Clancy.38 minutes ago
Is your career "rusting out"? Here's what that means, and how to spot it. -- Many employees feel their employers don't value them and that they're not contributing as much as they could, a workplace poll finds.3 hours ago
Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion after no one won $905 million grand prize -- No winning tickets were sold for Monday night's $905 million Powerball jackpot, so the estimated grand prize for Wednesday's drawing will be at least $1 billion, Powerball says.4 hours ago
Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night -- The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.7 hours ago
As Medicare pays less for cataract surgery, doctors turn to moneymaking lasers -- More cataract patients, wanting not only restored but improved vision, are paying extra for their doctors to use a laser when a scalpel would do.8 hours ago
Is China Going to Control Your Medicine? -- Most people believe China just makes cheap, copycat drugs. But many biotech insiders know better. China's rapid rise as an industry force has the earmarks of its takeovers of other U.S. industries.10 hours ago
Arthur Brooks: I Tried to Vacation Like a European. It Was a Disaster. -- I'd literally rather electrocute myself than lie on a beach doing nothing. -- Aug 106 hours ago
The Ghosts of Woke 1.0 -- Wisconsin Democrat Francesca Hong sounds like a time traveler from the height of left-wing craziness in 2020. Will it cost her the governorship?10 hours ago
First on CBS - Trump signs order on vaccination recommendations - President Trump signed an executive order on childhood vaccine schedules Monday. 19H ago38 minutes ago
In texts, Fauci discussed potential risks, benefits of COVID vaccine for pregnant women -- Two Senate Republicans released a set of 2021 texts that show Dr. Anthony Fauci discussing how to "weigh the potential risks against the benefits" of pregnant women taking COVID-19 vaccines.15 hours ago
Judge dismisses charges against billionaire Adani, but sharply criticizes DOJ -- A federal judge dismissed fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani at the DOJ's request. But in an unusual twist, he refused to dismiss charges against some co-defendants and criticized the DOJ's handling of the case.23 hours ago
Blanche sworn in as attorney general, formally taking reins at DOJ -- Todd Blanche was sworn in as attorney general after the Senate narrowly voted to confirm the president's former defense lawyer to helm the Justice Department over the weekend. -- Aug 103 hours ago
AOC shares her egg-freezing journey. Here's what to know about the process. -- "This is a choice that I am making to feel more in control of my life," said 36-year-old Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. -- Aug 104 hours ago
$75,000 CD vs. $75,000 high-yield savings account: Which will earn more interest over the next year? -- Not sure if a CD or high-yield savings account will be more profitable for your $75,000? Here's what to know now.3 hours ago
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What is Medicare Extra Help and who qualifies for it now? -- Medicare Extra Help can cut retirees' prescription drug costs, but program eligibility hinges on a few key factors.4 hours ago
Who qualifies for Medicare supplemental insurance?4 hours ago
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What should you never say when negotiating debt forgiveness with a creditor? -- Certain phrases can hurt a settlement deal before it starts, so you should avoid saying these things to creditors.5 hours ago
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Social Security adds 14 conditions to fast-track disability list -- The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.2 hours ago
Are humanoid robots ready to scrub your kitchen? Not quite. -- Startup companies are now starting to test their humanoid robots for home use, but experts said wider adoption will take years.5 hours ago
5 takeaways from Zuckerberg's essay on his vision for superintelligence -- In a 6,500-word post, the Meta CEO argues that superintelligence should be shared "with as many people and businesses as possible."1 day ago
Why Taylor Farms faces scrutiny over salmonella and cyclospora outbreaks -- Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know. -- Aug 102 hours ago
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Trump signs order on vaccine recommendations -- A new executive order from President Trump calls for spacing out vaccines for children and getting fewer at any given time. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder explains what parents should know.8 hours ago
Wildfires burn across western U.S., Canada -- Hot and dry conditions are fueling at least 200 major wildfires in the western U.S. and Canada. Meanwhile, images show the scale of destruction in Spokane, Washington, from the fires there last week. Ian Lee reports.8 hours ago
Deadly earthquake in Colombia -- Officials say more than 111 people have died and more are missing after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on Monday. There's now an urgent search for survivors. Lilia Luciano reports.9 hours ago
Zuckerberg's vision for superintelligent AI -- Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is making the case for putting superintelligent AI in the hands of everyone, not just a few companies or governments. Charles Rollet, tech correspondent for Business Insider, joins CBS News to discuss.4 hours ago
60 Minutes - Indiana Hoosiers: from outcast to undefeated - Indiana University football was known for losing. That changed with the recent historic season, when head coach Curt Cignetti and quarterback Fernando Mendoza led the team to a national championship. Aug 9 - 13:0911 hours ago
Inside author Mitch Albom's Haiti orphanage -- In Port-au-Prince, Haiti's gang-controlled capital, there's an orphanage taking in the most at-risk kids. It's run by bestselling author Mitch Albom and his wife Janine.1 day ago
GRAS fuels rise of ultraprocessed foods -- There are Americans who are "obscenely obese and at the same time malnourished," Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says. He blames ultraprocessed food.1 day ago
Birders flock here since guerrillas disarmed -- In Colombia, decades of fighting between the government, left-wing guerrillas, right-wing paramilitaries, and narco-traffickers preserved bird habitats in Colombia.11 hours ago
Behind the scenes of "Ted Lasso" -- Jason Sudeikis and the cast and crew of "Ted Lasso" tell Norah O'Donnell about the show's improbable rise and positive message.8 days ago
60 Minutes Overtime - Silicon Valley Scandal | 60 Minutes Archive - Last week eBay agreed to pay $55.7 million to a Massachusetts couple that was the victim of a bizarre harassment and cyberstalking campaign orchestrated by former employees of the company. In 2023, 60 Minutes spoke with the couple, Ina and David Steiner. Aug 5 - 13:055 days ago
Martha Stewart | 60 Minutes Archive -- 60 Minutes interviewed media mogul Martha Stewart several times over the years. In 1995, Morley Safer asked about the difference between Martha Stewart the brand and Martha Stewart the person. Stewart replied, "Well, there's not really much of a difference. I am Martha Stewart and my business has become also Martha Stewart. That's the complicated thing for the people who work with me." Today, the American businesswoman turns 85.6 days ago
The secret history of AFC Richmond -- While giving 60 Minutes a tour of the "Ted Lasso" set in 2022, Jason Sudeikis explains the secret history of AFC Richmond.8 days ago
Dr. Anthony Fauci in October 2020 on COVID-19 -- From October 2020, Dr. Jon LaPook's interview with Dr. Anthony Fauci about the COVID-19 pandemic.12 days ago
Salman Rushdie recounts stabbing (2024) -- Jurors on Wednesday convicted a man of federal terrorism charges for the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie. In 2024, Rushdie spoke with Anderson Cooper about the attack.12 days ago
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