NASA's "Hidden Figures" honored in Congressional Gold Medal ceremony
NASA's "Hidden Figures," whose work helped put men on the moon, were honored Wednesday in a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony.
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When and how to see September's Harvest Moon
The September Harvest Moon will see a partial lunar eclipse, peaking the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17.
SpaceX crew completes historic mission
Four SpaceX astronauts safely splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday. The Polaris Dawn crew completed the first-ever commercial spacewalk during their historic mission and tested a new type of spacesuit.
Polaris Dawn space mission splashes down
The groundbreaking commercial space mission known as Polaris Dawn successfully splashed down early Sunday morning. The historic five-day mission, flown by tech billionaire Jared Isaacman and three crew mates, included the first ever commercial spacewalk.
Polaris Dawn crew splashes down to end record-setting commercial mission
Splashdown northwest of Key West, Florida, closed out a mission highlighted by the first non-government civilian spacewalk.
Starliner crew turns the page, looks forward to extended station stay
Astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunita Williams look ahead to a productive science mission.
Boeing Starliner crew speaks from space
Boeing Starliner commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunita Williams spoke to reporters from the International Space Station where they will remain until 2025. The Starliner capsule's mission was supposed to last eight days but NASA delayed its return to Earth after facing technical issues. CBS News' Mark Strassmann spoke to the crew.
What's next after SpaceX Polaris spacewalk?
The four members of the SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew made history Thursday as they completed the first privately financed spacewalk in history. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew completes spacewalk
The first private commercial spacewalk in history was completed Thursday morning by the SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew. The four-person mission was led by billionaire tech CEO Jared Isaacman and lasted about two hours. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
SpaceX Polaris Dawn's first private spacewalk
SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Crew executed the first ever private spacewalk Thursday morning. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
SpaceX crew performs historic spacewalk
A SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts performed the first-ever commercial spacewalk Thursday morning. It is the first time a company, not a government space program, has performed a spacewalk.
Polaris Dawn crew conducts first all-civilian spacewalk
The spacewalkers tested new SpaceX-designed pressure suits that could eventually be used by civilian astronauts on the moon and Mars.
Russia launches NASA astronaut and 2 cosmonauts to space station
Don Pettit is replacing astronaut Tracy Dyson, who plans to return to Earth on Sept. 23, after a six-month stay aboard the space station.
SpaceX launches Polaris Dawn mission
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched into space with billionaire Jared Isaacman and three crewmates aboard. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest on the mission.
SpaceX launches Polaris Dawn crew
SpaceX launched its Polaris Dawn rocket into orbit Tuesday morning after several failed attempts. If all goes according to plan this time, the four private civilians on board will take part in a a historic space walk that's set for Thursday. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
Israel moves troops north as Hezbollah vows revenge for exploding pagers
Concern over possible full-scale Israel-Hezbollah war grows as IDF moves forces to Lebanon border after exploding pager attack.
Trump vows at Long Island rally to win deep-blue New York
Donald Trump supporters were greeted by tight security for a rally Wednesday at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island.
Kentucky highway shooting suspect found dead, officials believe
Joseph Couch had been the subject of a manhunt in Kentucky since a shooting on an interstate highway earlier this month.
New COVID variant XEC now in half of states. Here's what to know.
Some of the earliest U.S. cases were reported in Virginia.
Iranian hackers sent stolen Trump campaign info to Biden campaign associates
Iranian hackers sought to interest President Biden's campaign in information stolen from the campaign of former President Donald Trump, the FBI and other federal agencies said.
Officer texted photo of bloodied Tyre Nichols to ex-girlfriend, she says
The photo showed Tyre Nichols with his eyes closed, on the ground with what appeared to be blood near his mouth and his hands behind his back.
Sean "Diddy" Combs denied bail again in federal sex trafficking case
Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing three charges, including sex trafficking, stemming from an investigation by federal authorities.
Boeing set to start large-scale furloughs due to machinists strike
Boeing's CEO says it will start furloughing "a large number" of employees to conserve cash during the strike by union machinists that began last week.
Boy kills black bear attacking his father in western Wisconsin
A 12-year-old boy saved his father's life during a bear attack earlier this month in western Wisconsin, shooting and killing the bear.
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300 corals taken to Texas from Florida as part of effort to save the species
Scientists have moved about 300 endangered sea corals from South Florida to the Texas Gulf Coast for research and restoration.
Officer texted photo of bloodied Tyre Nichols to ex-girlfriend, she says
The photo showed Tyre Nichols with his eyes closed, on the ground with what appeared to be blood near his mouth and his hands behind his back.
Yellowstone hiker burned when she falls into scalding water near Old Faithful
A woman suffered severe burns on her leg after hiking off-trail in Yellowstone National Park and falling into scalding water in a thermal area near the Old Faithful geyser, park officials said.
"Diddy" jailed at same detention center as other high-profile inmates
Sean "Diddy" Combs was denied bail a second time on Wednesday and he will remain in federal custody at a Brooklyn detention center.
Kentucky highway shooting suspect found dead, officials believe
Joseph Couch had been the subject of a manhunt in Kentucky since a shooting on an interstate highway earlier this month.
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Boeing set to start large-scale furloughs due to machinists strike
Boeing's CEO says it will start furloughing "a large number" of employees to conserve cash during the strike by union machinists that began last week.
Could the "YIMBY" movement fix America's affordable housing shortage?
Some cities and states are throwing out single-family zoning to increase density and create more affordable housing.
Trump says inflation has cost households $28,000. Is that true?
Economists told CBS News the calculation is incomplete, since average household incomes have also risen over that time period.
Trump wants to eliminate the $10,000 SALT deduction cap he created
Donald Trump is proposing to reverse a key element of his signature 2017 tax law that affected millions of homeowners. Here's what to know.
Craigslist founder Craig Newmark makes $100 million cybersecurity pledge
Craigslist founder says the U.S. is in the midst of a cyberwar and "the fight is on our own shores."
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Democrat LaMonica McIver wins special House election in New Jersey
Democrat LaMonica McIver has won a special House election in New Jersey's 10th Congressional District.
Iranian hackers sent stolen Trump campaign info to Biden campaign associates
Iranian hackers sought to interest President Biden's campaign in information stolen from the campaign of former President Donald Trump, the FBI and other federal agencies said.
Trump says inflation has cost households $28,000. Is that true?
Economists told CBS News the calculation is incomplete, since average household incomes have also risen over that time period.
Trump wants to eliminate the $10,000 SALT deduction cap he created
Donald Trump is proposing to reverse a key element of his signature 2017 tax law that affected millions of homeowners. Here's what to know.
Teamsters decide not to make 2024 presidential endorsement
The union's president, Sean O'Brien, earlier this summer broke with tradition and became the first Teamsters president to address the Republican convention.
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New COVID variant XEC now in half of states. Here's what to know.
Some of the earliest U.S. cases were reported in Virginia.
Cancer deaths have declined 33% in 30 years, but alcohol is still a major problem
The latest Cancer Progress Report from the American Association for Cancer Research also found a 24% decline in the overall cancer death rate for children and adolescents.
Black women at higher risk of death from all types of breast cancer, study finds
In a new study, researchers found Black women are at higher risk of dying from all tumor subtypes of breast cancer, with the disparity ranging from 17% to 50%.
Researchers use artificial intelligence to help ALS patient speak again
Using artificial intelligence, doctors have found a way to give people who lost their voice to ALS the ability to speak again.
FDA approves Apple Watch sleep apnea detection tool
The function is not a diagnostic tool, but can tell watch-wearers if they are exhibiting signs of sleep apnea.
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Israel moves troops north as Hezbollah vows revenge for exploding pagers
Concern over possible full-scale Israel-Hezbollah war grows as IDF moves forces to Lebanon border after exploding pager attack.
Small zoo sees a "bouncy pork" bonanza with Moo Deng the baby hippo
A small zoo in Thailand plans to capitalize on Moo Deng the baby pygmy hippo's popularity, hoping to patent her brand to help all its animal inhabitants.
Police bust $1 billion cocaine ring dubbed "The Commission"
In addition to the cocaine, detectives allegedly seized 10 cars, $800,000 in cash, a Rolex watch, four guns and two ballistic vests.
Python squeezes woman in her kitchen for 2 hours before she's rescued
A woman in Thailand says a massive python coiled around her in her kitchen and "only tightened" as she attempted to fight it off.
Tourist dies after losing her leg in shark attack off Canary Islands
The German tourist was sailing in a British catamaran in the Atlantic when the shark struck.
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"Beyond the Gates" cast announced
"CBS Mornings" revealed the first cast members of the new CBS daytime drama, "Beyond the Gates." It will be the first hour-long daytime soap on TV featuring a Black cast. The first actors to join the cast are Tamara Tunie, Daphnee Duplaix and Karla Mosley.
Contestants sue MrBeast, Amazon Studios
Five unnamed contestants in the upcoming Amazon reality show "Beast Games" are alleging MrBeast's production company and Amazon Studios create a "toxic and hostile" environment that "laid the groundwork" for sexual harassment.
Sean "Diddy" Combs denied bail again
Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has been denied bail for a second time while being held on federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges in New York. The 54-year-old tried for home detention, offering to post a $50 million bond, give up his cellphone and internet access, and restrict female visitors to family and the mothers of his children. The judge had concerns about potential witness tampering and sided with prosecutors.
Sean "Diddy" Combs denied bail again in federal sex trafficking case
Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing three charges, including sex trafficking, stemming from an investigation by federal authorities.
Brian Tyree Henry on why he loves to play villains
Oscar-nominated actor Brian Tyree Henry told "CBS Mornings" he often feels villains are misunderstood, which is why his role in "Transformers One" was important to him.
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Craigslist founder Craig Newmark makes $100 million cybersecurity pledge
Craigslist founder says the U.S. is in the midst of a cyberwar and "the fight is on our own shores."
Unexpected dangers of electric vehicles
Guardrails on U.S. roads are typically tested against vehicles weighing up to 5,000 lbs. However, many electric vehicles weigh up to 30% more than that, raising safety concerns on whether guardrails would hold up in a collision.
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.
Child psychiatrist on Instagram's Teen Accounts
Instagram's parent company, Meta, launched their new Teen Accounts that offers a more limited experience for the platform's younger users to address concerns over social media's impact on kids. Everyone under the age of 16 will automatically migrate to the new service. Dr. Joel Stoddard, associate psychiatry professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, joins CBS News to discuss.
Instagram rolling out protected teen accounts
Instagram announced Tuesday that it will be rolling out new protected accounts for people under 18. The accounts will automatically be private and can only receive messages from people they follow. Jo Ling Kent spoke with parents and Meta's safety chief about the changes.
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When and how to see September's Harvest Moon
The September Harvest Moon will see a partial lunar eclipse, peaking the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17.
The Climate Election: Home insurance costs
The cost of insuring your home is going up, and some homes are "essentially uninsurable" due to rising climate change risks. In Nebraska, the most expensive state for premiums, the cost is nearly $3,400 above the national average to insure a home. And it's all happening as extreme weather events increase in frequency and intensity, jeopardizing people's homes and their ability to financially recover afterward.
Mysterious 9-day seismic event triggered by 650-foot tsunami
A tsunami stemming from a landslide was behind a surprising seismic event last year that shook the earth for nine days, researchers said.
Polaris Dawn crew conducts first all-civilian spacewalk
The spacewalkers tested new SpaceX-designed pressure suits that could eventually be used by civilian astronauts on the moon and Mars.
California crews battle high temps, Line Fire
Record-high temperatures have hit several areas of California, Arizona and Oregon since Friday, extending the fire season and creating drier conditions that make wildfires spread faster. The Line Fire in Southern California has grown past 21,000 acres, roughly half the size of Washington, D.C. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
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Contestants sue MrBeast, Amazon Studios
Five unnamed contestants in the upcoming Amazon reality show "Beast Games" are alleging MrBeast's production company and Amazon Studios create a "toxic and hostile" environment that "laid the groundwork" for sexual harassment.
Police bust $1 billion cocaine ring dubbed "The Commission"
In addition to the cocaine, detectives allegedly seized 10 cars, $800,000 in cash, a Rolex watch, four guns and two ballistic vests.
CIA officer who drugged, sexually assaulted dozens of women learns fate
Brian Jeffrey Raymond sat dejectedly as he heard his punishment for one of the most egregious misconduct cases in the CIA's history.
Kentucky I-75 shooting: Suspect believed dead
In a news conference Thursday night, Kentucky police said they believe a body found near the site of the Interstate 75 shooting on Sept. 7, 2024, is that of suspect Joseph Couch. Officials said articles on the body indicated it was likely Couch, but that crews were still processing the scene and wouldn't have final identification until later. CBS News' Carissa Lawson anchors a special report.
"Diddy" jailed at same detention center as other high-profile inmates
Sean "Diddy" Combs was denied bail a second time on Wednesday and he will remain in federal custody at a Brooklyn detention center.
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NASA's "Hidden Figures" honored in Congressional Gold Medal ceremony
NASA's "Hidden Figures," whose work helped put men on the moon, were honored Wednesday in a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony.
When and how to see September's Harvest Moon
The September Harvest Moon will see a partial lunar eclipse, peaking the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17.
SpaceX crew completes historic mission
Four SpaceX astronauts safely splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday. The Polaris Dawn crew completed the first-ever commercial spacewalk during their historic mission and tested a new type of spacesuit.
Polaris Dawn space mission splashes down
The groundbreaking commercial space mission known as Polaris Dawn successfully splashed down early Sunday morning. The historic five-day mission, flown by tech billionaire Jared Isaacman and three crew mates, included the first ever commercial spacewalk.
Polaris Dawn crew splashes down to end record-setting commercial mission
Splashdown northwest of Key West, Florida, closed out a mission highlighted by the first non-government civilian spacewalk.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer music heats up 2024
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.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
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"Beyond the Gates" cast announced
"CBS Mornings" revealed the first cast members of the new CBS daytime drama, "Beyond the Gates." It will be the first hour-long daytime soap on TV featuring a Black cast. The first actors to join the cast are Tamara Tunie, Daphnee Duplaix and Karla Mosley.
Explosions rock Hezbollah forces in Lebanon
Thousands of pagers and radios held by Hezbollah members have exploded across Lebanon and Syria, killing more than a dozen people and wounding thousands. The attacks bear the hallmarks of Israel's Mossad intelligence agency, known for daring covert operations like the 2020 assassination of Iran's top nuclear scientist.
Report shows link between alcohol and cancer
The American Cancer Society says excessive alcohol use may be one factor behind an increase in at least six cancers, including breast cancer and colon cancer. Dr. Celine Gounder, a CBS News medical contributor, explains the findings in the new report.
Contestants sue MrBeast, Amazon Studios
Five unnamed contestants in the upcoming Amazon reality show "Beast Games" are alleging MrBeast's production company and Amazon Studios create a "toxic and hostile" environment that "laid the groundwork" for sexual harassment.
Impacts of Fed's interest rate cut
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced it was lowering its benchmark interest rate by 0.50 percentage points, the first cut since March of 2020. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains what the rate reduction means for consumers.