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Coal mining has always been dangerous, one of the deadliest professions in the nation. In the 20th century, more than 100,000 workers died in the U.S. mining industry. Christopher Mark experienced that risk first-hand. “I started the mines in 1976; it was almost 50 years ago,” he said. “And I worked underground altogether for about…
The headlines from Trump’s first weeks in office The headlines from Trump’s first weeks in office 04:10 President Trump is planning to attend Sunday’s Daytona 500 for the second time as president to help further burnish his image as a sports fan. He was at the race in 2020 while running for a second term….
California crews clean up flooding and mudslides – CBS News Watch CBS News Crews in Southern California are busy trying to clean up from the powerful atmospheric river that created mud flows and shut down the Pacific Coast Highway. Andrew Kozac has the forecast and Elise Preston reports on conditions. Be the first to know…
A look at Trump’s priority list from plastic straws to a new Air Force One – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump pushed hard to revamp the federal workforce, including controversial layoffs. Willie James Inman reports on some of the other changes Mr. Trump is focusing on, like paper straws, pennies and the keys…
Why Canada’s “super pigs” pose a multibillion-dollar threat to the U.S. economy – CBS News Watch CBS News The U.S. border with Canada is under new scrutiny, with both countries focused on increased migration as well as drug and weapons smuggling. But another concern is rising, especially among farmers and ranchers: so-called “super pigs.” Adam…
Probationary workers across multiple federal health agencies in the Department of Health and Human Services received virtually identical letters Saturday evening informing them they would be terminated from their positions, sources told CBS News. “Unfortunately, the Agency finds that you are not fit for continued employment because your ability, knowledge and skills do not fit…
It was Sept. 18, 2003 when Justine Vanderschoot’s remains were discovered in a remote location more than two weeks after she disappeared. But it’s in the garden outside her bedroom window where her parents Don and Lynnette still come to find her. Lynnette Vanderschoot: It’s … 21 years since we’ve lost Justine … but it’s…
Jannik Sinner gets 3-month ban for failing drug tests – CBS News Watch CBS News The world’s top male tennis player has been banned for three months after failing two drug tests. Jannik Sinner won the Australian Open last month. He claims the banned steroid must have entered his system during a massage from his…
This story previously aired on Feb. 10, 2024. It was updated on Feb. 15, 2025. It’s been five years since Hollywood therapist Amie Harwick was murdered on Feb. 15, 2020. Harwick’s roommate, Michael Herman — the man who tried to save her — can never erase the memories of what happened to his friend in…
Near Melfort, Saskatchewan — As the sun sets on the Canadian Prairies, the search begins for one of North America’s most destructive animals, a fast-growing population of wild hogs that biologists call “super pigs.” Dr. Ryan Brook, a professor in the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Agriculture and Resources, has been tracking them for years….