SpaceX launches unpiloted X-37B spaceplane on classified mission
During its secretive mission, the X-37B will test new laser communications gear and a "quantum" navigation sensor.
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Duffy: U.S. will beat China back to the moon
Sean Duffy, acting administrator of NASA, speaks with CBS News' Mark Strassmann about the new space race with China.
What a shooting star looks like up close
A meteorite appeared as a fireball seen in several states, including Georgia, where it landed in a house. Dave Malkoff explores its past.
New way to detect signs of life on Mars
Scientists have a new way to detect signs of life on Mars through an already-existing instrument called a gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer. Derrick Pitts, the chief astronomer and planetarium director at the Franklin Institute, joins with more.
ULA launches Vulcan rocket on first military mission
ULA's Vulcan is replacing the company's workhorse Atlas 5 rocket and the already-retired Delta 4 family of launchers.
Meteorite that ripped through Georgia home's roof is older than Earth
A mysterious fireball blazed across the sky in broad daylight on June 26, sparking hundreds of siting reports in Georgia and South Carolina.
Space station astronauts return to Earth after 5-month mission
The splashdown off San Diego closed out a 148-day mission for two NASA astronauts, a Japanese flier and a Russian cosmonaut.
4 space station fliers undock, head for Saturday splashdown
Crew 10 is the first NASA-sponsored crew that will land in the Pacific Ocean. All previous NASA Crew Dragon flights ended with splashdowns off the Florida Gulf coast or the Atlantic Ocean.
Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 commander, dies at age 97
Astronaut Jim Lovell circled the moon on Apollo 8 and helped bring Apollo 13 home safely despite a mishap far from Earth.
Is NASA wrong about a comet?
NASA says it's a comet, but Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb believes the object known as 3I-Atlas may be something far more advanced and not natural. He joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explain why.
New image shows high-speed comet visiting from another solar system
Discovered last month by a telescope in Chile, the comet known as 3I-Atlas is only the third known interstellar object to pass our way.
How would a nuclear reactor on the moon work?
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who is also the interim head of NASA, announced expedited plans this week to build a nuclear reactor on the moon as part of a new space race. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer and planetarium director for the Franklin Institute, joins "The Takeout" to explain how the project could come together.
Crew Dragon docks with space station after problem-free rendezvous
The arrival of Crew 11 clears the way for four other station fliers to return to Earth next week after a 145-day stay in space.
NASA and SpaceX launch crew to space station on second try
The three-man one-woman crew plans to spend at least six months and possibly longer aboard the International Space Station.
SpaceX launch to ISS scrubbed
A SpaceX rocket set to launch a NASA crew to the International Space Station has been delayed for bad weather. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Bill Harwood have more.
Trump suggests Chicago next for federal crime crackdown, then NYC
President Trump also said he's willing to bring in the "regular military," not just the National Guard.
Trump's DOJ releases transcript of Ghislaine Maxwell's interview with Blanche
The Justice Dept. released transcripts of Deputy AG Todd Blanche's two-day interview with convicted sex trafficker and Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
Multiple people dead after tour bus rolls over in New York, police say
A tour bus with more than 50 passengers lost control and rolled over on the New York State Thruway near Pembroke, officials said.
Three-star general Jeffrey Kruse ousted as Defense Intelligence Agency director
Lt. General Jeffrey Kruse is no longer Defense Intelligence Agency director, a senior defense official confirmed Friday.
FBI searches John Bolton's house
The FBI confirmed it that it searched former national security adviser John Bolton's house early Friday morning.
Food crisis group declares first-ever famine in Gaza
The IPC, a global body that monitors hunger crises, says 22 months of war in Gaza have left half a million people facing "starvation, destitution and death." Israel calls it "lies."
Fed Chair Jerome Powell signals path to rate cuts at Jackson Hole
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has been under pressure from President Trump to lower the central bank's benchmark interest rate.
Lyle Menendez appears for parole board hearing day after brother was denied
A panel denied Erik Menendez, Lyle's brother, parole after a 10-hour hearing on Thursday.
Texas Senate expected to vote Friday on GOP redistricting plan
Once approved by the Republican majority, the bill will head to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk for his signature.
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Three-star general Jeffrey Kruse ousted as Defense Intelligence Agency director
Lt. General Jeffrey Kruse is no longer Defense Intelligence Agency director, a senior defense official confirmed Friday.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia released from detention, returning to Maryland
Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been reunited with family and plans to travel to Maryland before returning to Tennessee in January for his criminal trial.
Trump's DOJ releases transcript of Ghislaine Maxwell's interview with Blanche
The Justice Dept. released transcripts of Deputy AG Todd Blanche's two-day interview with convicted sex trafficker and Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
Trump suggests Chicago next for federal crime crackdown, then New York City
President Trump also said he's willing to bring in the "regular military," not just the National Guard.
Multiple people dead after tour bus rolls over in New York, police say
A tour bus with more than 50 passengers lost control and rolled over on the New York State Thruway near Pembroke, officials said.
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Canada to remove retaliatory tariffs on many U.S. goods
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada is dropping 25% tariffs on a long list of U.S. products to ease trade tensions.
Dow surges more than 800 points after Fed's Powell hints at rate cut
Wall Street rallied on Friday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled a rate cut could be on the horizon.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell signals path to rate cuts at Jackson Hole
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has been under pressure from President Trump to lower the central bank's benchmark interest rate.
Stock futures tilt up ahead of Fed chief Jerome Powell's Jackson Hole speech
Investors will be closely eyeing Powell's speech in Jackson Hole on Friday to see if the Fed chair hints at a potential rate cut at the central bank's next meeting.
Edited video shows TikTok staff feared app could be addictive
Edited video of TikTok company meetings shows employees flagging features they viewed as potentially harmful.
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Three-star general Jeffrey Kruse ousted as Defense Intelligence Agency director
Lt. General Jeffrey Kruse is no longer Defense Intelligence Agency director, a senior defense official confirmed Friday.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia released from detention, returning to Maryland
Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been reunited with family and plans to travel to Maryland before returning to Tennessee in January for his criminal trial.
Trump's DOJ releases transcript of Ghislaine Maxwell's interview with Blanche
The Justice Dept. released transcripts of Deputy AG Todd Blanche's two-day interview with convicted sex trafficker and Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
Trump suggests Chicago next for federal crime crackdown, then New York City
President Trump also said he's willing to bring in the "regular military," not just the National Guard.
National Guard on D.C. streets will soon be armed, Pentagon says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered that National Guard troops patrolling the streets of Washington for President Trump's law enforcement crackdown will be armed, the Pentagon said.
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Kratom faces scrutiny over addiction concerns
There's a growing concern about kratom, a southeast Asian plant that has made its way into everything from diet supplements, alcohol and even synthetic drugs. Lilia Luciano reports.
Serena Williams reveals she's using weight loss drugs and addresses stigma
Tennis legend Serena Williams is sharing her journey with weight loss drugs, saying she's lost 31 pounds in 8 months using GLP-1s.
32,000 pounds of meat products recalled due to false USDA inspection marks
Sabrositos Hondurenos, LLC is recalling about 32,000 pounds of various meat products with a false USDA mark of inspection, meaning the meats didn't go through proper federal examination, according to federal officials.
California resident in Lake Tahoe area tests positive for plague
Public health officials said the person may have been bitten by an infected flea while camping in the South Lake Tahoe area.
Native Americans want to avoid Medicaid snafus as work requirements loom
As states prepare to implement changes to Medicaid required by President Trump's recent tax-and-spending law, tribal leaders say they are concerned Native American enrollees could lose their coverage.
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Photos show 2,000-year-old artifacts pulled from waters off Egypt's coast
Ancient statues, Roman coins and other artifacts from a sunken city were pulled from the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Egypt Thursday.
Trainee doctor accused of recording video of colleagues in restrooms
A trainee surgeon stands accused in Australia of secretly recording videos of hundreds of female colleagues in hospital restrooms.
Food crisis group declares first-ever famine in Gaza
The IPC, a global body that monitors hunger crises, says 22 months of war in Gaza have left half a million people facing "starvation, destitution and death." Israel calls it "lies."
Partial bridge collapse in China kills at least 12 people, state TV says
Video published by Chinese state TV shows a middle section of an under-construction rail bridge's giving way and plunging into the Yellow River.
Eyewitness says American subcontractors at Gaza aid sites fired at Palestinians
An eyewitness told CBS News that American subcontractors at Gaza Humanitarian Foundation sites shot at Palestinians, a claim GHF denies.
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States sue TikTok over design
Attorneys general in 14 states and Washington, D.C., accuse TikTok of designing its app to keep users hooked. Court-released edited video shows some company staff discussing the toll it can take on children and teens.
Riz Ahmed recalls his "worst audition" ever as he reflects on career journey
Riz Ahmed reflects on his acting career, meeting his wife in a cafe in Brooklyn and his thrilling new project.
Riz Ahmed on "Relay"
In a conversation with Anthony Mason, Riz Ahmed reflects on starring in the new action thriller "Relay," his beginnings in London theater, his breakout roles in "Nightcrawler" and "The Night Of," and how family life has reshaped his artistry.
"Sesame Street" star Sonia Manzano on new book
Beloved "Sesame Street" star Sonia Manzano, known for her role as Maria, joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new bilingual children's book "Alma's Great Idea," which encourages imagination and independence.
Ron Howard talks new film "Eden"
Ron Howard joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about "Eden," his new movie based on the real story of European settlers in the Galapagos Islands after World War I.
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TikTok faces renewed scrutiny
The popular social media app TikTok is facing fresh scrutiny after a video emerged apparently showing TikTok employees discussing the app's impact on mental health. Laura Clary, assistant research professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins CBS News with more.
Edited video shows TikTok staff feared app could be addictive
Edited video of TikTok company meetings shows employees flagging features they viewed as potentially harmful.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
TikTok employees raise concerns about app
A newly unsealed video shows current and former TikTok employees raising concerns about how the app's popular algorithm could impact young people. Digital journalist V Spehar joins CBS News to discuss.
Apple hikes the cost of a monthly Apple TV+ subscription
Apple's move to raise the cost of its streaming platform follows similar moves by Netflix and Peacock.
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See Hurricane Erin from the International Space Station
As Hurricane Erin hovered over the Atlantic Ocean, the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season was spotted from above by cameras on the ISS.
Capturing the melting of glaciers, with data and art
For more than 40 years, glaciologist Mauri Pelto has been measuring shrinking glaciers in Washington State. He's been joined by his daughter, artist-scientist Jill Pelto, whose watercolors provide another view of the drastically-changing landscape.
Capturing the melting of glaciers, with data and art
For more than 40 years, glaciologist Mauri Pelto has been measuring the shrinking glaciers in the rugged North Cascade Mountains of Washington State. He's been joined by his daughter, artist-scientist Jill Pelto, whose watercolors provide another view of the drastically-changing landscape, as the effects of human-caused climate change on glaciers becomes even more starkly apparent. This story was provided by Climate Central.
What a shooting star looks like up close
A meteorite appeared as a fireball seen in several states, including Georgia, where it landed in a house. Dave Malkoff explores its past.
62-year-old fish thought to be oldest-ever trout found in Great Lakes
Researchers say that a lake trout recently captured in Lake Superior is believed to be the oldest-known specimen of its species ever caught in the Great Lakes, estimated to be 62 years old.
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DOJ releases Ghislaine Maxwell transcripts
The Justice Department released transcripts of convicted sex trafficker and Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell's July interviews with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the details.
NYPD detective shot in Queens
A New York City Police Department officer was shot while responding to an attempted carjacking, officials confirm. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Erik Menendez denied parole
A parole board rejected Erik Menendez's request for release, saying he has not shown proper remorse for killing his parents 36 years ago. His brother, Lyle Menendez, faces his own hearing today.
1 dead in shooting at shipyard that builds Navy vessels, officials say
Ingalls Shipbuilding is the largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants, and the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi.
Why Erik Menendez was denied parole
Erik Menendez was denied parole after serving decades in prison for killing his parents. His brother, Lyle Menendez, will face a different board on Friday as he seeks his release from prison. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
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SpaceX launches unpiloted X-37B spaceplane on classified mission
During its secretive mission, the X-37B will test new laser communications gear and a "quantum" navigation sensor.
Duffy: U.S. will beat China back to the moon
Sean Duffy, acting administrator of NASA, speaks with CBS News' Mark Strassmann about the new space race with China.
What a shooting star looks like up close
A meteorite appeared as a fireball seen in several states, including Georgia, where it landed in a house. Dave Malkoff explores its past.
New way to detect signs of life on Mars
Scientists have a new way to detect signs of life on Mars through an already-existing instrument called a gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer. Derrick Pitts, the chief astronomer and planetarium director at the Franklin Institute, joins with more.
ULA launches Vulcan rocket on first military mission
ULA's Vulcan is replacing the company's workhorse Atlas 5 rocket and the already-retired Delta 4 family of launchers.
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Summer music heats up 2025
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
"Son of Sam": A serial killer's reign of terror
Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
Evidence in the Suzanne Morphew case
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
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Official updates on deadly New York bus crash
Officials in New York provided an update on a tour bus crash that left several people dead and injured.
Dow Jones soars over 800 points
Investors reacted to a major speech from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, offering his strongest indication yet that interest rates may be coming. Paul La Monica, senior market analysis writer for Barron's, joins CBS News to discuss.
DOJ releases Ghislaine Maxwell transcripts
The Justice Department released transcripts of convicted sex trafficker and Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell's July interviews with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the details.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia released from detention
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was released from jail in Tennessee on Friday and plans to return to Maryland to be with family while he awaits trial, which is currently scheduled for January. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.
TikTok faces renewed scrutiny
The popular social media app TikTok is facing fresh scrutiny after a video emerged apparently showing TikTok employees discussing the app's impact on mental health. Laura Clary, assistant research professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins CBS News with more.