Private astronaut flight takes off for space station
The crew includes a legendary retired astronaut, a wealthy adventurer and two Saudi astronauts — the first people from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to visit the space station.
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The crew includes a legendary retired astronaut, a wealthy adventurer and two Saudi astronauts — the first people from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to visit the space station.
Three NASA veterans, including one of the world's most experienced female spacewalkers, and a Canadian rookie astronaut will fly around the moon next year.
Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Uranus and Mars will align on Tuesday night.
It's called tropospheric emissions.
NASA is launching a new satellite that can detect and measure air pollution -- in real time, in Chicago -- from space!
NASA says it is tracking a city-destroying asteroid that could barrel into earth on Feb. 14, 2046. If you hate Valentine’s Day, that’s your prerogative. If you think this headline about the asteroid is good news, there is something wrong with you.
The four Crew Dragon fliers will replace another crew that will be wrapping up a 154-day stay in orbit.
The James Webb Space Telescope revealed galaxies from more than 13 billion years ago that seem to be as mature as the Milky Way is now: "Something so unexpected it actually creates problems for science."
NASA is known for its space explorations, but they also have an eye on something in Illinois - farmland. They’re teaming up with Illinois farm families to preserve land. Director of Water Quality Science for Illinois Corn Dr. Laura Gentry explains more about the partnership.
NASA scientists are turning their focus earthward – gathering data on how our planet is changing. CBS News’ Ben Tracy takes us inside the new missions to help us better understand our rapidly warming world.
Scientists say it will turn into a fireball and disintegrate into the atmosphere without causing any harm.
It's about the size of a box truck and is set to hit the southern tip of South America around 6:30 p.m. CST.
But it will miss, the space agency says, in one of the closest encounters of its type ever.
Nasa scientists will be able to answer questions about the perseverance mars rover and its ingenuity helicopter.
Experts will be at the planetarium from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. during the "Adler at Night" event.
The uncrewed Orion spacecraft is on its last day in space.
It's a historic day for NASA’s Artemis one mission. The uncrewed Orion spacecraft is on its last day in space.
Almost a month ago, NASA launched the Artemis one mission as a major step to send humans back to the Moon. On Sunday, that mission is returning to earth after checking out how the spacecraft performs thousands of miles beyond.
Starting at 4:16 Tuesday morning, you'll be able to see the moon turn red.
NASA scientists made a surprising discovery after knocking an asteroid off course – but they’re still trying to figure out what it all means.
A NASA spacecraft was sent out on a collision course with an asteroid 7 million miles from Earth.
Remember the movie “Armageddon?” Real life is now imitating it in outer space, as NASA attempts to slam a spaceship into an asteroid 7 million miles away. CBS News’ Cristian Benavides reports.
NASA's new moon rocket sprang another dangerous fuel leak Saturday, forcing launch controllers to call off their second attempt.
NASA’s massive moon rocket is still sitting on launch pad 39-B at the Kennedy Space Center. Engineers are working to understand the fuel leaks and engine troubles that forced the space agency to scrub this morning’s launch. CBS News’ Skyler Henry reports.
Trouble cooling one of the giant rocket's engines and a balky valve needed for troubleshooting triggered a launch scrub.
One burglary suspect tried to run away after the crash, but was arrested at the scene.
t's an inspirational feeling that sweeps through the city every year watching over 40,000 runners take to the streets of Chicago to run the Chicago marathon.
If you want to hit the ice, start making plans now.
City law requires festival producers to reimburse the city for police overtime worked at their events, but records requests show the city is not retroactively charging for it.
Governor JB Pritzker announced the state is honoring Enrique Martinez, 26, who was killed in the line of duty while responding to a traffic stop on November 4.
Kennedy has a long record of criticizing vaccines, including spreading misleading claims about their safety.
Mayor Brandon Johnson has said he's willing to negotiate with the City Council on his proposed budget, but wouldn't commit to any specific alternatives.
In some cases, such attacks have made their way to classrooms and college campuses.
Wisconsin Republican Eric Hovde is admitting that he lost the U.S. Senate race to Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin, but refusing to concede and instead is repeating misleading claims about the election while he considers a recount.
President Biden and President-elect Donald Trump both promised a "smooth" transition.
Robin McElroy said she loves everything about her Morgan Park home—except for the panic-inducing surprises she has been getting in the mail about her supposedly unpaid taxes.
Scammers often get financial information and personal details, or lure in veterans with videos that claim they can win lots of money,
It's the season of giving, but if you're not careful with finances, you could be getting a hefty bill at the end of the holiday season.
For the first time since 1938, children in Des Moines, Iowa, will go trick-or-treating on Halloween. The city began its unusual custom of opting for Beggar's Night decades ago in hopes of tamping down on hooliganism.
According to the Citizens Utility Board, it will cost another $12.8 billion to complete the project--$5 billion more than previous estimates.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Three patients at the University of Chicago Medicine are in the trial for the treatment.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
The nonprofit Far South Community Development Corporation is working to create everlasting change—and has a vision specifically for the commercial corridor at 115th and Halsted streets.
Wonder Group, a New York-based food ordering company that touts "fast fine" dining, is set to be Grubhub's new owner.
Foxtrot will be pouring free drip coffee between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the Fulton Market location to celebrate the reopening.
Mayor Brandon Johnson was asked about the proposal Tuesday afternoon.
Ald. Ronnie Mosley (21st) said the closure is a breaking of a promise that Aldi would remain in the neighborhood.
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
The IBA also gave out the Silver Dome Awards at its luncheon Wednesday.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
John Krasinski is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024. The magazine announced the actor-writer-director as its pick during "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
After nearly two decades in the city, organizers posted on social media that they are "deeply grateful to the City of Chicago."
A car crashed into a Chicago police cruiser early Friday morning in Lincoln Park while officers were responding to a liquor store burglary.
It's an inspirational feeling that sweeps through the city every year watching over 40,000 runners take to the streets of Chicago to run the Chicago marathon. A Chicago area runner is now helping others prepare and tackle that major feat.
Tenants and fire crews worked to rescue residents from the apartment building, in the 4700 block of West Ohio Street just after 11:30 p.m.
Jackie Kostek was outside the CBS News Chicago studio, at the corner of Dearborn and Washington streets, for the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign. Come by and donate!
Start your holiday shopping early with James Zahn, senior editor at The Toy Insider.
Dozens of Chicago alderpeople are expected to attend a special city council meeting on Thursday.
While time has passed, Shohn Williams, the former dean of students at Lindblom Math and Science Academy in West Englewood, says his firing still stings.
Metra has been operating off federal pandemic funds, which run out in 2026.
Stop by the CBS News Chicago studio, at the corner of Dearborn and Washington streets, Friday morning to donate.
One burglary suspect tried to run away after the crash, but was arrested at the scene.
City law requires festival producers to reimburse the city for police overtime worked at their events, but records requests show the city is not retroactively charging for it.
Residents' finances are stretched to the max, and they are reaching out to say enough has not been done to finalize repairs and get them back into their homes.
Caitlin Tracey's family did not want her husband to have her remains because of a history of domestic violence allegations.
Robin McElroy said she loves everything about her Morgan Park home—except for the panic-inducing surprises she has been getting in the mail about her supposedly unpaid taxes.
Since the teen was brought back into custody in the last week, instead of a "more secure placement," he has been placed in an unsecured shelter.
Meanwhile, Cubs ace Shota Imanaga made the all-MLB Second Team.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, authorities arrested Williams on Thursday in Savannah, Georgia, where he will appear in federal court.
The Bears have lost three straight this season—and 10 straight against the Green Bay Packers, whom they will be playing this coming Sunday.
Illinois has started a season 3-0 for the fourth time under Brad Underwood, and the second time in three seasons after starting the 2022-23 season 4-0.
Johnson had 104 yards rushing on 21 carries. Williams ran nine times for 101 yards that included a 71-yard touchdown run that ended the scoring with 7:56 remaining.
One burglary suspect tried to run away after the crash, but was arrested at the scene.
City law requires festival producers to reimburse the city for police overtime worked at their events, but records requests show the city is not retroactively charging for it.
Durk, 32—legal name Durk Devontay Banks—was arraigned in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles Thursday after being extradited from Florida.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, authorities arrested Williams on Thursday in Savannah, Georgia, where he will appear in federal court.
How much money was taken in the bank robbery and other details on the crime were not immediately available.
