Health

'An embodiment of white fears': how zombies went from Haitian spiritual tradition to Hollywood monsters

Maya Annik Bedward’s fascinating new documentary goes beyond reductive imagery to place the zombie and vodou in their true historical context

Fire on ferry off Philippines leaves dozens missing, kills at least 5

Updated on: September 10, 2026 / 9:50 AM EDT / CBS/AP

How the fate of a small furry animal reveals the ecological tragedy of Israel’s war on Lebanon

The Syrian rock hyrax depends on the fragile landscapes of the border region. Alongside other environmentalists, I have been documenting the destruction of its habitat

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Climate solutions most likely to reach ‘positive tipping points’ revealed by scientists

Global shift towards clean electricity could trigger ‘cascade’ of progress, helping reduce air pollution, cut waste and revive oceans

August was joint-hottest month ever recorded globally

Temperatures reached 1.65C above preindustrial levels, months before El Niño system reaches full strength

Baby orangutans found in forest in India spark trafficking investigation

Native only to the islands of Borneo and Sumatra, the rare apes were found thousands of kilometres away in Odisha state

Coroner releases details on 2 infant deaths in Pennsylvania measles outbreak

September 9, 2026 / 8:57 PM EDT / CBS/AP

Stella Parton says sister Dolly Parton was "definitely prepared" and at peace when she died

Dolly Parton's sister, Stella, sits down with Gayle King for her first interview since Dolly's death to discuss her sister's legendary life. Stella Parton says the country star was "definitely prepared" and at peace when she died last month.

The U.S. just had its hottest summer on record, NOAA says

September 9, 2026 / 4:03 PM EDT / CBS News

Indonesian foragers may have sucked on mind-altering nuts 25,000 years ago, research finds

Analysis of two skeletons reveals tooth wear and traces of psychoactive substance in what may be earliest known evidence for human drug taking

How the deadly Amazon cargo plane crash unfolded

An Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami international airport in Florida after overshooting the runway, striking vehicles and resulting in at least five deaths and five injuries.