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Small plane crashes into residential building near Portland, officials say The twin-engine Cessna crashed into a row of condo units, several of which caught fire, officials said. 7H ago

Family of man killed in high-speed crash wants teen driver's mother charged The teen's mother used an app to track her son's car and was aware that he frequently drove over 100 mph, according to police records. 15H ago

2 elephants at Ohio zoo will welcome calves by the same father The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio announced this week that for the first time in the zoo's history, two elephants are pregnant at the same time. 17H ago

Norwegian princess weds self-styled shaman in star-studded ceremony Social media influencers, reality stars and TV personalities were among the guests as Princess Märtha Louise wed Durek Verrett. 19H ago

Rapper Fatman Scoop dies after collapsing during show Rapper and radio personality Fatman Scoop experienced a medical emergency on stage in Connecticut, local officials said. 13H ago

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Harris says Trump campaign "disrespected" Arlington National Cemetery The Democratic Party nominee said Arlington National Cemetery is a "place where we come together to honor American heroes" and is "not a place for politics." 15H ago

Can Harris campaign get voter turnout in PA environmental justice community? Chester is what climate activists call an "environmental justice community," a place where climate change and pollution disproportionately affect underserved populations. 20H ago

Trump, special counsel offer opposing plans for way forward in 2020 election case Trump, special counsel offer opposing plans on way forward in 2020 election-related case, according to court documents filed late Friday. Aug 30

House Dems request Army report on Arlington incident involving Trump staff Democrats on the House Overside Committee sent a letter Friday to the Army requesting a report into an altercation involving an Arlington National Cemetery employee and Trump staff. Aug 31

7 U.S. troops hurt in raid targeting Islamic State group militants in Iraq The U.S. military's Central Command alleged the militants were armed with "numerous weapons, grenades, and explosive 'suicide' belts" during the attack. Aug 31

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He thought he had acid reflux. Doctors found a much different problem. A chance test by a gastrointestinal specialist led to a "bombshell" diagnosis. 22H ago

The growing raw milk movement There is a growing movement of social media influencers promoting raw or unpasteurized milk. It’s coincided with a recent spike in sales nationwide. However, health officials warn that drinking raw milk could have dangerous consequences. Aug 31 04:09

2 killed in West Bank Overnight, two Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank. Officials said the two were planning car bomb attacks. The incident comes as the Israeli military continues its operations in the territory for a fourth day. Meanwhile in Gaza, there is expected to be a pause in the fighting this weekend as the United Nations carries out urgent polio vaccinations. Aug 31 02:38

2 die from West Nile virus in New Jersey, bringing reported deaths in U.S. to 5 Two people in New Jersey have died from West Nile virus, state health officials said Friday, bringing the number of reported deaths in the U.S. to five this mosquito season. Aug 30

Trump says he'll vote to uphold Florida's 6-week abortion ban Trump angered abortion opponents after he appeared open to voting for an amendment that would roll back Florida's six-week ban. Aug 30

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Who were the 6 hostages whose bodies were recovered in Gaza? The Israeli military said the six were killed shortly before Israeli forces were to rescue them. updated 4M ago

Hunter Woodhall and Tara Davis-Woodhall win Olympic medals, and Americans' hearts After proudly cheering on his wife at the Paris Games, Hunter Woodhall will get his own chance to compete for gold during the Paralympics. 2H ago

Israeli-American among 6 hostages found dead in Gaza President Biden announced late Saturday that the bodies of six Hamas-held hostages were recovered in a tunnel under the Gaza city of Rafah. updated 22M ago

Brazil block on social network X goes into effect joining other countries Countries around the world, including Russia, China and Egypt, have restricted social media network X for periods. 19H ago

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Rapper Fatman Scoop dies after collapsing during show Rapper and radio personality Fatman Scoop experienced a medical emergency on stage in Connecticut, local officials said. 13H ago

Error messages, long queues greet fans buying Oasis reunion tour tickets The Britpop-era behemoth led by brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher sent fans into a frenzy when they announced they would play together for the first time in 15 years. 23H ago

Morgan Wade performs "Time to Love, Time to Kill" Country star Morgan Wade grew up writing songs in Virginia, but mostly kept her talents to herself until college, when she decided to form a band. In 2019, her singing caught the attention of a famous guitarist and he offered to produce her first album. Now, making a return visit to Saturday Sessions, here is Morgan Wade with "Time to Love, Time to Kill" from her new album "Obsessed." 23H ago 03:47

Morgan Wade performs "Total Control" Country star Morgan Wade grew up writing songs in Virginia, but mostly kept her talents to herself until college, when she decided to form a band. In 2019, her singing caught the attention of a famous guitarist and he offered to produce her first album. Now, making a return visit to Saturday Sessions, here is Morgan Wade with "Total Control" from her new album "Obsessed." 23H ago 03:54

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Judge suspends X platform in Brazil amid feud with Elon Musk Brazilian Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered the suspension of Elon Musk's social media giant X in Brazil after the billionaire refused to name a legal representative in the country. Aug 30

Ads for U.S. political groups, candidates appear under racist posts on X Ads for major Republican and Democratic groups and candidates appear under racist content that could be making money on X. Aug 30

How AI powered robots are helping small farms From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting. Mar 28 03:27

Amazon launching paid-version of Alexa If you have an Amazon smart speaker, you may count on Alexa to help keep track of your to-do lists, check the weather or answer your questions on the fly, but would you pay extra if it meant an upgraded version of the personal voice assistant? Amazon is ready to find out as it looks to launch its delayed AI Alexa subscription by October. Abrar Al-Heeti, consumer tech and mobile reporter for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss the new service. Aug 30 03:29

A new AI tool creates hyperrealistic photos. Can you tell the difference? New artificial intelligence tools such as Flux are making it easier than ever to alter or fabricate images. Aug 30

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FAA grounds SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets after rare crash-landing The crash-landing of a SpaceX booster ended a string of 267 successful recoveries in a row. Aug 28

Rare SpaceX Falcon 9 landing mishap mars successful Starlink launch The landing mishap ended a string of 267 successful booster recoveries. Aug 28

Is plastic recycling effective? A Houston program funded in large part by oil and plastic producers claims to recycle any type of plastic. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more on his investigation into the program's claims. Aug 27 04:58

Is plastic recycling a myth? Houston, Texas, says its new recycling program can handle any type of plastic and the city is touting it as a model for the nation. In collaboration with the nonprofit Inside Climate News, CBS News' Ben Tracy looked into whether the claims are too good to be true. Aug 27 04:28

Matching dinosaur footprints found more than 3,700 miles apart Footprints dating back 120 million years show where dinosaurs were able to cross between land that's now part of two different continents. Aug 26

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Niners rookie Ricky Pearsall shot during attempted robbery in San Francisco The San Francisco 49ers said that Ricky Pearsall was in "serious but stable condition" after sustaining a "bullet wound to the chest." 3H ago

Teen seen driving fast days before fatal crash CBS News Detroit has obtained shocking video of a teenager driving nearly 140 miles per hour just days before a high-speed crash that killed his friend last November. The victim's family wants the driver's mother to be charged because she had been tracking his reckless driving on a mobile app. Lilia Luciano has more. Aug 30 02:27

Danelo Cavalcante pleads guilty on escape charges from Chester County Prison Danelo Cavalcante pleaded guilty to escape charges on Friday in Chester County, about a year after a manhunt that drew nationwide attention. Aug 30

"Dancing With the Stars" dancer arrested on domestic violence charge Longtime "Dancing With the Stars" dancer Artem Chigvintsev was arrested Thursday on suspicion of felony domestic violence in Napa County, California, according arrest records. Aug 30

French man accused of enlisting dozens of strangers to rape drugged wife The woman didn't ask for the trial to be held behind closed doors because "that's what her attackers would have wanted," her lawyer said. Aug 30

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2 astronauts bumped from SpaceX flight to make room for Starliner crew Crew 9 commander Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson will stay behind when the Crew 9 mission takes off on Sept. 24. Aug 30

Blue Origin sends 6 passengers on sub-orbital trip to space and back Blue Origin launched six passengers, including a NASA-sponsored researcher and the youngest woman to fly in space, in the company's eighth crewed spaceflight. Aug 29

FAA grounds SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets after rare crash-landing The crash-landing of a SpaceX booster ended a string of 267 successful recoveries in a row. Aug 28

SpaceX rocket's first stage crashes SpaceX pressed ahead with plans for back-to-back launches of Starlink internet satellites Wednesday, one from Florida and the other from California. But there were some issues in Florida when the first stage of the Falcon 9 rocket toppled over after landing at sea. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more. Aug 28 03:22

Rare SpaceX Falcon 9 landing mishap mars successful Starlink launch The landing mishap ended a string of 267 successful booster recoveries. Aug 28

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Notable Deaths in 2024 A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity. Aug 19 49 photos

Summer music 2024 Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton. Aug 30 83 photos

Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan. Aug 14 26 photos

Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along? Jun 22 33 photos

Donald Sutherland The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games." Jun 20 49 photos