Pigeons wear backpacks to detect pollution in London
Environmental activists are equipping pigeons with backpacks in order to better detect air pollution in London. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has the details and video.
Environmental activists are equipping pigeons with backpacks in order to better detect air pollution in London. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has the details and video.
Inmates with connections to the Hell's Angels escaped a Canadian prison with the help of a helicopter. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has the details and video.
The Republican debate scheduled for Monday night has been canceled after Donald Trump and subsequently John Kasich decided not to participate. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett has political analysis for CBSN.
Instagram has made significant changes to its algorithms for photo sharing and many users are unhappy with the changes. CNET section editor Dan Ackerman joins CBSN to discuss.
Judge Merrick Garland was nominated as the 113th Supreme Court Justice on Wednesday; Norma Bauerschmidt was diagnosed with cancer at 90 years old. Doctors wanted to operate, but "Miss Norma" had a better idea
Republican front-runner Donald Trump widened his lead Tuesday night, but Governor John Kasich won his home state of Ohio -- putting a dent in Trump's path to the nomination. Kasich and Senator Ted Cruz say they're in the race for the long haul. Major Garrett has more.
Norma Bauerschmidt was diagnosed with cancer at 90 years old. Doctors wanted to operate, but "Miss Norma" had a better idea -- a road trip with her son. David Begnaud has more.
Thousands of patients are being tested for possible exposure to HIV and hepatitis after a surgical technologist was caught stealing and tampering with syringes. Rocky Allen was arrested last month for the crimes, but now the patients he treated at multiple hospitals are on edge. Ben Tracy reports.
Many commuters in the nation's capital had to find a different way to work Wednesday morning. Officials closed down the city's Metro system to check for damage along more than 100 miles of track. The closure came after a cable fire led to major delays on Monday. Jeff Pegues has more.
And then there were three. The Republican presidential field is down to just Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and John Kasich. CBS News political director and host of "Face the Nation" John Dickerson has a look at how the campaign could shake out now for the GOP.
Hillary Clinton had a far better "Mega Tuesday" than her campaign expected. She now holds two-thirds of the delegates she needs to secure the Democratic nomination. Despite that, Bernie Sanders has pledged to move forward with his campaign. Nancy Cordes has more.
Led by Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell, a group of Republican senators remained steadfast in their decision to block President Obama's Supreme Court nominee. But there may be some cracks in the GOP blockade facing Judge Merrick Garland. Margaret Brennan reports.
Judge Merrick Garland was nominated as the 113th Supreme Court Justice on Wednesday. President Obama decided to select the U.S. District Court judge after seeking the advice of Republicans and Democrats in Congress, constitutional scholars and advocacy groups. Jan Crawford reports.
President Obama has nominated Judge Merrick Garland as the nominee to replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia. What do we know about Judge Garland? CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford, CBSN political contributor Leslie Sanchez, Democratic Strategist Lynda Tran, and senior fellow at the Cato Institute Ilya Shapiro join CBSN with more details on the president's pick.
Special Report: President Obama announces Merrick Garland as Supreme Court nominee President Obama introduced Merrick Garland as his nominee to the Supreme Court at the White House Wednesday. Garland currently serves as the chief judge for the U.S Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. Obama hailed Garland as a "thoughtful, fair-minded" judge. Charlie Rose, Norah O'Donnell and Gayle King anchor this CBS News Special Report, with Margaret Brennan and Jan Crawford reporting from Washington.
President Obama has nominated Judge Merrick Garland to fill the vacancy left by Justice Antonin Scalia's death. Garland, 63, is the chief judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Obama introduced Garland in a White House Rose Garden ceremony.
Sources tell CBS News that President Obama will nominate federal appeals court judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court. The nomination is sure to lead to a big fight in the Senate, where Republican leaders say they will not take up the nomination. Charlie Rose, Gayle King and Norah O’Donnell anchor this CBS News Special Report with Jan Crawford reporting from Washington.
If you find yourself sparring with your teen, psychologist Lisa Damour says don't panic. That's because fighting can be an important part of your child's development. On NewYorkTimes.com, Damour, author of "Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions Into Adulthood,” writes that how conflict is handled at home can impact a teen's mental health and the quality of their relationships. She joins “CBS This Morning” to give practical tips for resolving conflicts with teens.
A British-led team of salvage experts are celebrating a historic discovery in the Indian Ocean. They have found a wreckage of a Portuguese ship that dates back more than 500 years. It is believed to be the Esmeralda, which was part of a fleet led by explorer Vasco da Gama. Charlie D'Agata spoke to the leader of the recovery effort.
Leaders from Google and General Motors are urging Congress to create legislation that would help speed up efforts to get self-driving cars on the road. In testimony Tuesday, they made the case that, although self-driving vehicles are only a few years from being on the market, state laws and testing rules could slow their progress. But one expert warned of the risk of rushing the technology. CNET's Roadshow editor-in-chief Tim Stevens joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the debate.
Doctors have new, first-ever guidelines for prescribing powerful opioid painkillers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention wants doctors to back off giving the highly-addictive drugs to patients with chronic pain. The director said over-prescribing these medications is a "key driver" of the country’s drug overdose epidemic. Dr. Tara Narula joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the guidelines.
Bob Schieffer, CBS News contributor, former chief Washington correspondent and host of "Face the Nation," joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss Donald Trump's momentum, John Kasich's Ohio win and potential showdown in the general elections.
Violent weather pounding the Midwest left a trail of destruction. There are reports of multiple tornadoes that touched down Tuesday. Animals were rescued when one hit northwest of Springfield, Illinois. Other areas saw high winds that knocked over trucks and damaged homes. Hail the size of golf balls poured down. No one was reported hurt. Flooding is still a major concern in the South. David Begnaud reports from Deweyville, Texas, where much of the town is underwater.
CBS News political director and Face the Nation moderator John Dickerson joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the impact of Tuesday's big primary results.
Hillary Clinton’s path to the nomination became much clearer Tuesday night after she scored decisive victories in states all across the South and the Midwest. She topped Bernie Sanders by 13 points in Ohio and by 31 points in Florida. Clinton now has almost two-thirds of the number she needs to clinch the Democratic nomination. Nancy Cordes reports from West Palm Beach, where Clinton delivered her victory speech.