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A Massachusetts family's search for justice in 1969 teen murder A teen's murder haunts a Massachusetts community — more than 40 years later, would a new witness crack the cold case? 7H ago

The Wayback Machine, a time machine for the web Because the web is ephemeral, the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine has made backups of websites continually since 1996, with nearly 900 billion pages preserved. But making books and music freely available has led to lawsuits by publishers and the music industry. 50M ago

Shooting in downtown St. Louis kills 1, injures at least 5, police say An initial investigation found that a fight purportedly broke out between women. At some point, men became involved and firearms were pulled, police said. 1H ago

Heat wave sizzles parts of the country amid floods and other severe weather The National Weather Service said on Sunday that the heat wave will shift from the mid-Atlantic to portions of the southeast and southern Plains by Monday. 1H ago

Sha'Carri Richardson wins 100-meter final to earn spot on U.S. Olympic team Three years ago, Richardson won the same race, only to see the victory stripped because of a positive marijuana test. 11H ago

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The Biden-Trump debate: An interview for the nation's top job John Dickerson looks at the historical precedents of presidential debates, and explains why a Biden-Trump debate is like no other. 58M ago

Doug Emhoff on the role of second gentleman As husband of the first female U.S. vice president, and as the first Jewish person in his position, Doug Emhoff has taken a leading role in the Biden-Harris administration's fight against antisemitism and hate crimes. 1H ago

The new generation gap: Young voters and the 2024 election A look at young voters and the 2024 election. updated 37M ago

Harris, Jill Biden to visit battleground states to campaign on abortion rights President Biden's campaign will mobilize voters on the issue of abortion to mark two years since the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade. 19H ago

Trump backs Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools Louisiana this week passed a controversial law requiring the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom in the state. 14H ago

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A teenager collapsed. His friends' quick response saved his life. J.J. Machnik went into sudden cardiac arrest because of a genetic heart disorder that affects 1 in 500 people: hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Jun 22

COVID summer wave grows, with new variant LB.1 on the rise A key COVID trend in the West is near "high" levels, the CDC says, and the new variant LB.1 is gaining ground. Jun 21

Author Marisa Renee Lee talks finding joy after experiencing infertility In her book, "Grief is Love," Marisa Renee Lee talks about the feelings of grief that come with infertility and pregnancy loss, and how she coped. Jun 21

567,000 chargers sold at Costco recalled after 2 homes catch fire Portable battery chargers recalled after 120 reports of the product overheating, safety watchdog warns. Jun 20

Vitamix recalls 569,000 blender parts after dozens of injuries The nationwide recall includes Vitamix products that were previously repaired in a 2018 recall amid 27 reports of cut hands. Jun 20

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Iran overturns the death sentence of rapper charged in relation to protests The lawyer for one of Iran's popular hip-hop artists and a critic of the regime Toomaj Salehi says the country's Supreme Court has overturned his death sentence. 23H ago

Dozens killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza amid continued West Bank violence Israel said it was investigating the conduct of its soldiers after a video surfaced online showing an injured Palestinian being transported on the hood of an Israeli armored car in the northern West Bank. 11H ago

Prince William, George and Charlotte attend Taylor Swift concert The British royals joined thousands of fans at Wembley Stadium during the first night of the Eras Tour stop in London. 15H ago

Russia targets Ukrainian energy facilities with new barrage of missiles In its eighth major attack on energy facilities overnight, Russia fired 16 missiles and 13 Shahed drones, the Ukrainian air force said. Jun 22

Family of 6 found dead by rescuers after landslide in eastern China They had gone to the temple seeking shelter, as it was on higher ground, but the building was toppled by a landslide, killing the family. 22H ago

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Entertainment Jude Law on "Firebrand" and the actor's "long game" Oscar-nominated actor Jude Law's latest role is King Henry VIII, opposite Alicia Vikander as the royal's sixth wife Katherine Parr, in the historical drama "Firebrand." It's just one in a long line of tortured and textured characters he enjoys inhabiting; in fact, he tells correspondent Lee Cowan, it's part of the actor's "long game" to avoid being typecast as a heartthrob. 1H ago 08:38

Passage: Donald Sutherland and Willie Mays "Sunday Morning" looks back on the careers of two greats who passed this week: Baseball's beloved Willie Mays, and acclaimed actor Donald Sutherland. 1H ago 01:40

June Squibb on her action-comedy debut in "Thelma" Correspondent Mo Rocca talks with Academy Award-nominated actress June Squibb who, at age 94, is playing her first leading film role in the comedy "Thelma," about a grandmother who seeks revenge against a scam artist. There are even chase scenes (on scooters)! Rocca also talks with the film's writer-director, Josh Margolin, and his gritty and tenacious grandmother, Thelma Post, who at 103 inspired the tale of a woman fighting for what's hers. 1H ago 06:27

The father-and-son team behind "Hunger Pangs" Food writer Kevin Pang and his dad, Jeffrey, explore their Asian heritage as hosts of a YouTube cooking show for America's Test Kitchen, and as co-authors of "A Very Chinese Cookbook." 1H ago

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The Internet Archive's Wayback Machine The internet is ephemeral, with the average life of a web page – before it's changed or deleted – about 100 days. And so, the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine has been making backups of websites every day since 1996, with nearly 900 billion pages preserved, available to all. But making books and music freely available has led to several lawsuits brought by record labels and the book publishing industry. Correspondent David Pogue reports. 52M ago 04:57

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

NASA again pushes back return of Boeing Starliner The return of Boeing Starliner's first crewed mission to the International Space Station has been delayed yet again, NASA announced Friday, so it can investigate several glitches with the space capsule, including multiple helium leaks and the loss of several small maneuvering engines. The re-entry had been scheduled for June 26, but likely won't take place until before July. Mark Strassmann has details. 16H ago 02:11

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Science Study: Polar bears threatened by thinning ice New research paints a worrying picture about the state of polar bears in Canada's Hudson Bay. The big furry bears could go extinct in the region as early as the 2030s due to thinning ice, longer ice-free seasons and human activity leading to climate change. Geoffrey York, one of the study's co-authors, joins CBS News to break down the findings. Jun 21 03:58

Chimpanzees seek out medicinal plants to treat ailments, study finds Scientists monitoring 51 chimpanzees saw sick or injured animals eating certain plant items that were not part of their normal diet. Jun 21

How dangerous are microplastics? A large amount of human-produced plastic waste degrades into microplastics: small particles that linger in the environment and can be consumed by animals and people. Microplastics spread through water, air, and even the human bloodstream. Matthew Campen, director of the University of New Mexico's Center for Metals in Biology and Medicine, joins CBS News to explain the possible health risks from microplastic exposure. Jun 20 06:15

European lynx species rebounds from brink of extinction In 2001, there were only 62 mature Iberian lynx on the Iberian Peninsula. Jun 20

What to know about Tropical Storm Alberto Tropical Storm Alberto is expected to make landfall in Mexico by Thursday, but parts of Texas are already experiencing heavy flooding. Meanwhile, extreme heat continues to bear down on millions of Americans. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has details. Jun 19 04:12

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A Massachusetts family's search for justice in 1969 teen murder A teen's murder haunts a Massachusetts community — more than 40 years later, would a new witness crack the cold case? 7H ago

Man tried to drown children at beach, Connecticut police say Connecticut police stopped a Queens man who was trying to drown two small children at a beach in West Haven, authorities said. 1H ago

Murder plot revealed in California woman's text messages A woman discovers explicit photos of herself on her stepfather's computer.  Soon after, he's found dead. Evidence points to an overdose, but was it murder? 7H ago

David DePape found guilty on all charges in state trial for attack on Paul Pelosi A state jury in San Francisco has found David DePape guilty on all charges related to his home invasion hammer attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi. Jun 21

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NASA again delays Boeing Starliner capsule's return to Earth NASA plans to hold a formal re-entry readiness review before setting a new landing target date. 15H ago

Boeing Starliner slated to return on June 26 Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is expected to return back to Earth on June 26 after its trip to the International Space Station. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood is following the unprecedented mission. Jun 21 03:51

June's full Strawberry Moon arrives with summer solstice June's Strawberry Moon is arriving along with the start of summer. Jun 20

NASA extends Starliner's stay at space station The Starliner and its two-person crew are now expected to land at White Sands, New Mexico, on June 26. Jun 18

NASA rover discovers boulder "never observed before" on Mars NASA's Perseverance rover discovered a mysterious boulder that stood out in a field of rocks while exploring a crater on Mars. Jun 17

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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. Jun 10 30 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? 13H ago 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

Summer music heats up 2024 Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographer Ed Spinelli. Jun 15 15 photos

Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest. May 29 30 photos