Health

Céline Dion performs first live show in more than six years

The singer’s triumphant return to the stage comes after health problems forced her to take a lengthy break

Fossilized 10,000-year-old mastodon tooth found by California scientist

Molar from large mammal that once lived in North America is in ‘immaculate condition’ after discovery in Bay Area

I survived a stroke during an ocean swim. Here’s what I’ve learned about fear

After his stroke in rough surf, Graham Russell embarked on an unexpected journey into fear. Three lessons helped him return to the joy of the ocean

The moment I knew: I had planned to break up with him

Maleah Pearce wanted to end her relationship with high school ‘bad boy’ Dylan before they grew too attached. Then one lunchtime, he brought her a surprise

Powerful El Niño creates conditions for a record-low Atlantic hurricane season

September 12, 2026 / 11:26 AM EDT / CBS/AP

The Joy of Being Asked to Help

Deciding to go it alone can end up depriving loved ones.

Strange symptom and a "weird" referral led to a woman's Stage 4 cancer diagnosis: "Saved my life"

September 12, 2026 / 8:00 AM EDT / CBS News

The Year Great-White Sharks Took Over Maine

More and more people have spotted them this season, but no one knows exactly why—or what to do.

Eurovision made me realise that I was autistic at 34

I had always dreamed of attending the song contest. But all that glitter brought on sensory overload – and I finally understood who I actually was

We know how to prevent black lung, so why are workers still dying?

Sufferers of black lung and silicosis are getting younger as Trump and the coal mining industry push back on protections

US scientists turn to chickens to sound the alarm as West Nile cases rise

Chickens – which can test positive for viruses but cannot spread them – an ideal early warning system for mosquito-borne disease

Julia Donaldson: ‘Am I the Gruffalo Granny? Not really. I’m the mouse’

As she introduces the latest member of her Gruffalo family, Julia Donaldson talks about storytelling, loss and the worries that come with being Britain’s all-time bestselling author