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CDC confirms first U.S. case of coronavirus
on January 21, 2020 at 7:56 pm
A man in Washington state is sick from the virus after returning from a trip to China.
Hazardous conditions could bring more fires to Australia after temporary rain relief
on January 21, 2020 at 6:46 pm
Emergency workers fighting fires in Australia have had a temporary reprieve due to rain, but hazardous conditions could spark more fires later this week. Michael Mann, the director of the Earth […]
Malaysia returns thousands of tons of trash to wealthy countries
on January 21, 2020 at 6:12 pm
"Our position is very firm. We just want to send it back and we just want to give a message that Malaysia is not the dumping site of the world," Malaysia's environmental minister said.
What is coronavirus, the mystery illness sweeping through China?
on January 21, 2020 at 5:32 pm
The city of Wuhan, China, is racing to contain the potential spread of a deadly new strain of virus that's infected hundreds of people.
Lessons from one of the fastest-warming places on Earth
on January 21, 2020 at 5:12 pm
It took CBS News' Roxana Saberi 3 days to reach Elephant Island, on the Antarctic Peninsula, where scientists say declining penguin populations offer a warning to us all.
China confirms virus outbreak has now killed 6 people
on January 21, 2020 at 3:38 pm
There have been more than 300 confirmed cases of the flu-like coronavirus, which can be transmitted person-to-person.
"More loose ends" than decisions as Harry and Meghan reunite
on January 21, 2020 at 3:28 pm
One outstanding question is who will pay for the young family's security in Vancouver.
Greta Thunberg calls for end to all fossil fuel investment "now"
on January 21, 2020 at 3:28 pm
The teen climate activist urges leaders at the World Economic Forum "to act as if you loved your children above all else."
Greta Thunberg calls for end to all fossil fuel investment "now" at Davos forum
on January 21, 2020 at 2:59 pm
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, teen climate activist Greta Thunberg tore into world leaders, whom she accused of "fueling the flames" of climate change with their inaction. She […]
Questions still surround Prince Harry after reunion with family in Vancouver
on January 21, 2020 at 1:26 pm
Prince Harry is in Canada on Tuesday, reunited with his wife and son. He arrived in Vancouver overnight after what may be his last event as a senior royal. But, as Elizabeth Palmer reports, there are […]