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A growing form of fraud is posing physical, emotional, and financial threats to everyday Americans. Jim Axelrod reports on a romance scam turned tragic — when a widow was swindled out of her life savings. Source Read More »
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Inside the fight to save reef sharks from extinction
Despite how terrifying sharks might seem, the creatures are critical to the survival of the world’s oceans. Oceans generate 50% of the oxygen on the planet and absorb 90% of excess heat created by global warming. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy spoke with conservationists in the Bahamas. Source Read More »
Why are drug shortages on the rise?
2024 kicked off with the highest number of drug shortages on record. CBS News reporter Erica Brown explains why some medications are harder to find and what’s being done to fix the problem. Source Read More »
U.S. sees national security concerns over microchips
Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo is at the center of a global competition for semiconductor dominance. It’s a battle that also puts her at the center of two of the hottest global national security hotspots. Lesley Stahl of 60 Minutes spoke with Raimondo for the broadcast. Source Read More »
What to know about the Supreme Court homeless encampments case
The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday that could affect many Americans facing homelessness. The case revolves around an Oregon city’s law banning camping on public property. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans joins with more. Source Read More »
NYPD clears out pro-Palestinian protest outside NYU
The NYPD made several arrests at a pro-Palestinian encampment outside NYU’s Stern School of Business. Source Read More »
Arrests made after pro-Palestinian protests at NYU’s Stern School of Business
The NYPD moved in on the encampment at NYU and started making arrests on Monday night. Source Read More »
Breaking down opening statements in Trump “hush money” trial
The prosecution and defense presented their opening statements Monday in former President Donald Trump’s New York criminal trial. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman and legal analyst Rikki Klieman join to unpack the proceedings. Source Read More »
Scientists work to save reef sharks to help keep marine life balance
A global shark census found in 2018 that the population of five main reef shark species, which are key to balancing the ecosystem of coral reefs, had declined 63%. Ben Tracy takes a look at a group working to protect these necessary predators. Source Read More »
Good Samaritans save 71-year-old from burning SUV
A group of strangers came to the rescue of a 71-year-old man after his SUV crashed into a light pole and guard rail and became engulfed in flames. Source Read More »
