A livestream showing Alaskan brown bears catching salmon at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park has become very popular, with 7.3 million views between June and August. The livestream is run by Explore.org and helps people learn about and appreciate wildlife.
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The bearcam shows brown bears catching sockeye salmon as they move upstream.
Viewership increased by 70% compared to the same period last year.
More than a dozen bears can be seen at the falls at the same time.
The livestream started in 2012 to help people connect with nature from home.
Watching the bears may encourage people to support wildlife conservation.
Fans of the livestream often recognize and track individual bears.
One bear named Otis was seen eating 42 salmon in a few hours.
The annual Fat Bear Week competition where the public votes on the fattest bear will begin soon.
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A news report from CBS News covers a murder in a parking garage where the killer used spray paint to block security cameras. The report is presented by correspondent Natalie Morales.
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The incident took place in a parking garage.
The killer wore a mask.
The killer spray painted security cameras to stop them from recording.
The case is being reported by CBS News.
Natalie Morales is the news correspondent covering the story.
The coverage is available on the CBS News App and website.
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Colombia’s new President Abelardo de la Espriella asked U.S. President Donald Trump to temporarily suspend tariffs on Colombian products after a deadly earthquake killed nearly 300 people in western Colombia. The earthquake destroyed thousands of homes, and De la Espriella said relief from tariffs would help Colombian businesses as the country works on recovery.
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A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, especially hitting the cities of Cali and Pereira.
Nearly 300 people died, and about 13,000 homes were destroyed by the earthquake.
U.S. tariffs on Colombian goods increased from 10% to 12.5% on July 24, shortly before the quake.
Colombia’s president requested President Trump to suspend these tariffs temporarily to aid business recovery.
President Trump and De la Espriella spoke for about 10 minutes, with Trump offering condolences.
De la Espriella is a right-wing leader who took office after leftist Gustavo Petro.
Colombia has joined an anti-cartel alliance called the "Shield of the Americas," led by the U.S. and including other Latin American countries.
The new president plans a military alliance with the U.S. and Israel to help fight guerrilla groups in Colombia.
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Heavy rain caused a flood and landslide in a small village in northwestern Spain, killing two elderly women and injuring two babies. Rescue teams responded quickly, and one missing man was found safe. This extreme weather event follows weeks of heatwaves and wildfires in Spain.
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The flood and landslide happened in Manzanedo de Valdueza, a rural village in Castile and Leon, Spain.
Two women, around 60 and 80 years old, died in the disaster.
Two babies were injured with bruises but survived.
A man in his 80s was reported missing but was later found unharmed.
Emergency services, including firefighters, police, and ambulances, responded to the scene.
The flood was caused by heavy rain after weeks of hot weather and wildfires in Spain.
The flood also damaged nearby areas, including the village of Bouzas.
The region had experienced severe wildfires in 2025, making it vulnerable to extreme weather events.
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A strong magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit eastern Indonesia, killing at least 51 people and forcing about 5,000 to leave their homes. Rescue teams are working to clear blocked roads and reach survivors, while many buildings have been damaged or destroyed.
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The earthquake struck near Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara province early Saturday morning local time.
It had a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles) and was followed by 341 aftershocks.
At least 51 people died, 36 were seriously injured, and 77 had minor injuries.
Over 5,000 people evacuated or were displaced, sheltering in places like sports arenas and tents.
About 157 houses were destroyed and nearly 200 more were damaged, with power outages affecting petrol stations.
Rescue efforts are challenged by blocked roads from landslides and difficult island geography.
More than 3,500 military and police personnel are helping with the response.
Officials are considering declaring a state of emergency to provide more aid and resources.
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Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least one woman and wounded several others in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine. Meanwhile, a Spanish NATO jet shot down a drone that entered Romanian airspace, marking the fourth such incident this year.
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A woman was killed and six people wounded in attacks on Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy.
Kyiv faced ballistic missile attacks that caused one injury and fires in non-residential areas.
A Spanish F-18 jet shot down a drone over Romania during a NATO air policing mission.
This is the fourth drone Romania has shot down in 2024; the drones often come from near the Russia-Ukraine conflict zone.
Russia continues near-daily missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, targeting civilian and military sites.
The UN reported July as the deadliest month for civilians in Ukraine since 2022 with over 400 killed.
Russia reported defending against a large Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, with over 100 drones downed and three people wounded.
Ukraine says its strikes inside Russia are responses to Russian attacks on its towns and infrastructure.
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Athens is cleaning its Panathenaic Stadium, a historic marble stadium first rebuilt for the 1896 modern Olympics, for the first time in over 100 years. Workers are carefully removing dirt, organic matter, and stains using low-pressure water and steam without harming the marble.
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The Panathenaic Stadium is made completely of white marble.
It was rebuilt for the first modern Olympic Games in 1896.
This is the stadium’s first thorough cleaning in more than a century.
Cleaning uses low-pressure water and steam to avoid damaging the marble.
Dirt, organic material, chewing gum, high heel marks, and soft drink stains are being removed.
The marble comes from the same source as that used in the Acropolis.
The stadium serves as the Olympic flame’s starting point for the Los Angeles 2028 Games.
The cleaning reveals changes caused by weather, visitors, and time.
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Japan’s defence minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, will visit Australia to meet Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and discuss defence cooperation, including Australia’s purchase of Japanese frigates. The visit follows a controversy involving Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s comments about a gift of Japanese melons, which caused political criticism in Australia but was not seen as an issue in Japan.
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Shinjiro Koizumi, Japan’s defence minister, will meet Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles in Canberra.
Discussions will focus on Australia buying Japan’s Mogami-class frigates and other defence collaboration.
Australia plans to spend $10 billion over ten years to buy three Mogami-class frigates, with the first delivery expected in 2029.
The visit happens after Australian Prime Minister Albanese faced criticism for comments made about Japanese melons gifted by Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Japan’s ambassador to Australia said the gift incident was not considered a diplomatic problem by Tokyo.
Koizumi is seen as a potential future Japanese prime minister; his father was prime minister from 2001 to 2006.
Koizumi was recently criticized by China for visiting the Yasukuni Shrine, a sensitive site linked to Japan’s wartime past.
The visit is part of a five-day trip including a stop in India and aims to strengthen defence ties between Japan and Australia.
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Israeli airstrikes targeted the Nabatieh district in southern Lebanon, causing at least 11 deaths. The attacks have forced many families to flee north to seek safety.
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Israeli airstrikes hit the Nabatieh district in southern Lebanon.
At least 11 people were killed in the attacks.
These strikes happened shortly after the deadliest day of Israeli raids in Lebanon since a US-brokered ceasefire.
Hundreds of families fled north to escape the violence.
The roads going north became very crowded with people seeking safety.
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About 600 drones attacked the Moscow region overnight, injuring three people, according to Moscow's mayor. At the same time, Russian forces fired missiles at Kyiv, causing fires and injuring one person, officials said.
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Moscow region was targeted by 600 drones in a long attack during the night.
Moscow's mayor said 201 drones were destroyed during the attack.
Three people were injured in the Moscow region from the drone assault.
Russian forces launched missile strikes on Kyiv early Sunday.
The missile attacks caused fires in at least two districts of Kyiv.
One person was reported injured in Kyiv due to the missile strikes.
Kyiv’s mayor reported explosions and damage in parts of the city.
This escalation is part of ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that New South Wales will start a gun buyback program in November as part of efforts to respond to a deadly gun attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach last year. The program will include tighter background checks for gun owners and measures to fight hate.
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The gun buyback in New South Wales begins on November 2, 2026.
Gun owners can receive up to 1,000 Australian dollars ($700) for each handgun or rifle they return.
The buyback is a response to the December 14, 2025, attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Bondi Beach, which killed 15 people.
The firearms used in the Bondi attack were legally owned.
Australia had 4.1 million firearms last year, with over 1.1 million in New South Wales.
New South Wales limited gun ownership to four guns per person after the attack.
Police say the attack was done by a father and son team inspired by ISIS.
Naveed Akram, 24, the surviving suspect, faces 15 murder charges but has not yet pleaded.
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Yemeni government forces, supported by Saudi Arabia, responded after the Houthi group increased attacks on areas controlled by the government, including Marib and the port city of Makha. This rise in fighting has caused concern about the possibility of a full-scale war resuming in Yemen.
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Yemeni government forces are fighting against the Houthi group.
Saudi Arabia is backing the Yemeni government forces.
The Houthis recently increased their attacks on government-controlled areas.
The places attacked include the city of Marib and the port of Makha.
The conflict escalation raises fear of returning to full-scale war in Yemen.
The fighting involves control over strategic locations important for the country.
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The Danube River in Hungary has reached record low water levels, exposing the "Rock of Starvation," a historic sign of severe drought and hardship. This drought has severely damaged crops, caused water shortages, and forced Hungary to shut down most of its nuclear reactors that rely on river water for cooling.
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The Danube River is at its lowest level in decades near Budapest, revealing the "Rock of Starvation."
Low water levels have interrupted the operation of water-powered mills historically.
Hungary faces a serious energy crisis, shutting down all but one Danube-cooled nuclear reactor for the first time in 44 years.
Farmers, like István Somogyi, report losing up to 50-70% of their harvest due to drought.
Heatwaves and droughts have worsened over recent years, driven by human-caused climate change.
Local communities face water shortages, with military tankers delivering water to storage pools.
Some towns hold outdoor events by candlelight to save electricity amid the crisis.
Riverbeds have dried and cracked, creating desert-like conditions and limiting navigation and swimming.
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A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 struck Flores Island in eastern Indonesia, killing at least 47 people and injuring more than 100. Rescue teams are searching through collapsed buildings and landslides for survivors while thousands of people have been displaced and are living in temporary shelters.
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The earthquake occurred 68 km north-northwest of Ende in East Nusa Tenggara province at a shallow depth of about 10 km.
At least 47 people died, with most fatalities in Manggarai and East Manggarai regencies.
More than 900 homes were destroyed and nearly 450 damaged, forcing about 5,000 people into emergency shelters.
The quake caused landslides and blocked roads, isolating some villages on the mountainous island.
Public facilities including schools, health centers, and churches were damaged, totaling around 167 buildings.
Relief workers are distributing food, water, medicine, and supplies to affected people.
Authorities face difficulties restoring electricity, communication, and aid delivery due to damaged infrastructure.
Indonesia is located on the Pacific “ring of fire,” making it prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, with a history of deadly disasters on Flores and nearby islands.
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Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis, aged 63, is going on trial in Las Vegas for allegedly organizing the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in 1996. Prosecutors say Davis supplied the gun used in Tupac’s drive-by shooting but do not claim he fired it himself.
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Tupac Shakur was a famous rapper known for songs about violence, race, and social issues.
He was fatally shot in a drive-by attack in Las Vegas on September 7, 1996, and died six days later at age 25.
Tupac had been involved in a fight earlier that night with a group including Davis’s nephew Orlando Anderson.
Davis is charged with murder with a deadly weapon and aiding a criminal gang.
The white Cadillac involved in the shooting and the murder weapon have never been found.
Davis pleaded not guilty in November 2023 and has been in jail awaiting trial.
Davis’s 2019 memoir describes how he pursued Tupac and helped plan the attack.
The trial is the first time anyone has been formally charged over Tupac’s death.
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International observers raised concerns about violence and intimidation during Zambia’s presidential election vote counting, which was temporarily stopped due to security issues. The ruling party’s candidate, President Hakainde Hichilema, seeks a second term, while opposition candidate Brian Mundubile alleges irregularities and claims victory.
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Vote counting in Zambia’s presidential election was paused for several hours because of violence and reported ballot paper theft.
Observer groups from the European Union and Southern African Development Community (SADC) monitored the election and called for calm.
Reports included intimidation, abductions, assaults, property damage, and at least one death linked to the election period.
Opposition candidate Brian Mundubile said the counting delay raised fears of result manipulation; the ruling party dismissed these claims.
Some areas experienced disruptions, with opposition rallies facing violence and some candidates withdrawing under pressure.
Zambian police arrested nine people related to the killing of a polling agent but said the overall voting was peaceful.
Election observers noted “constrained democratic space” and biased state media favoring the incumbent.
Vote counting resumed after authorities said security threats were managed.
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A strong earthquake hit eastern Indonesia, killing at least 47 people and injuring more than 100. Rescuers are searching through collapsed buildings and landslides for survivors, while many residents have lost their homes and are staying in temporary shelters.
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The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.7 and struck near Flores island in East Nusa Tenggara province.
At least 47 people died, with most deaths in Manggarai and East Manggarai regencies.
More than 100 people were injured, and thousands were displaced from their homes.
The quake damaged or destroyed over 1,350 homes and 167 public buildings like schools and health centers.
Landslides blocked important roads, making it hard to reach some villages.
Relief workers are providing food, water, blankets, and medicine to survivors.
Many residents fear aftershocks and continue to sleep outside damaged houses.
The quake affected Labuan Bajo, a town known for tourism near Komodo National Park.
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Palestinian journalist Hind Khoudary opened a beach cafe in Gaza. She wants the cafe to bring back a popular part of life and provide a safe place for people to relax amid difficult conditions.
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Hind Khoudary is a Palestinian journalist.
She opened a beach cafe in Gaza.
The cafe aims to revive a popular social spot.
Gaza is a war-affected area with daily challenges.
The cafe hopes to offer a safe and relaxing space for locals.
It represents efforts to restore normal life despite ongoing conflict.
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Mykhailo Fedorov, the former Ukrainian defense minister, said Ukraine is fighting a "technological war" against Russia using advanced tools like drones and robots. Despite being fired by President Zelenskyy after a dispute with a top general, Fedorov said Ukraine will keep fighting and innovating to defend itself.
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Fedorov is known for creating Ukraine's modern war strategy based on technology.
He said Ukraine must defeat Russia in every new wave of technology and make quick decisions.
Ukraine uses drones, robots, and domestic weapons to fight a larger Russian military.
President Zelenskyy fired Fedorov in July due to a conflict with General Oleksandr Syrskyi.
Zelenskyy also later removed General Syrskyi from his post.
Ukraine recently struck a Russian space agency facility in Samara with its own Flamingo missiles.
A Ukrainian company tested a ballistic missile in June, with plans to use them against Russia within months.
Ukraine struggles to stop Russian ballistic missiles, increasing the need for better air defenses.
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A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 struck eastern Indonesia, causing serious damage and killing at least 47 people. Officials expect the number of deaths to increase as rescue efforts continue.
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The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.7.
It hit eastern Indonesia.
At least 47 people have died so far.
Authorities warn the death toll may rise.
Videos have captured the earthquake and its aftermath.
Rescue and recovery work is ongoing.
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