Blue Origin launches first Black astronaut candidate 60 years after rejection
Ed Dwight trained to become the first African American astronaut but was never asked to join NASA. He finally flew into space on Sunday.
Ed Dwight trained to become the first African American astronaut but was never asked to join NASA. He finally flew into space on Sunday.
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
A Falcon Heavy flight was delayed, but another SpaceX launch went well as two SES satellites were successfully deployed.
The TEMPO spectrometer will measure air quality and pollution across North America to improve forecasting.
The satellite will serve the Americas, Greenland and Atlantic Ocean air and sea lanes.
Monday morning's uncrewed Blue Origin launch of their New Shepard space craft ended in a mishap officially being called an "anomaly", and it is now under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Monday morning's uncrewed Blue Origin launch of their New Shepard space craft ended in a mishap officially being called an "anomaly", and it is now under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration.
No one was on board, only 36 science experiments (half sponsored by NASA) and research payloads along with tens of thousands of postcards.
It's kinda turned out like a sketch from SNL... that ended badly. Pete Davidson has bowed out of a short ride to space on a Jeff Bezos rocket.
It sounds like a sketch from SNL... Pete Davidson flying into space on one of Jeff Bezos' rockets. But yeah, it's true. Davidson will become the latest celebrity to suit up on Blue Origin.
Texas Southern University grad and New York Giants great Michael Strahan is headed back to his home state of Texas to prepare to blast into space next month.
He once described it as a place "where no man has gone before," but today it is men and a woman who went into space with actor William Shatner.
Star Trek's Captain James T. Kirk will be on the ground in Texas for a little longer before setting out on his first voyage to explore space.
It won't be aboard the USS Enterprise, but Captain James T. Kirk is rocketing into space from Texas next week — boldly going where no other sci-fi actor has gone.
The paintings by Ghana artist Amoako Boafo were on three parachute panels on the outside of the capsule at the very top.
Thousands celebrated the hometown hero and newest astronaut Saturday afternoon with a parade and festivities.
On July 20, 2021, Wally Funk lived a dream that was more than six decades in the making.
Hundreds of Wally Funk's closest friends and new found fans cheered her on at White's Chapel United Methodist Church as she launched into space.
Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket blasted off from Van Horn, Texas on the 52nd anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon and Blue Origin, his brother and the oldest and youngest travelers into space all relished the less than 10 minute out-of-this-world adventure.
Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket launches on Tuesday, July 20 from the desert of West Texas.
It's the first crewed flight of his rocket ship, New Shepard, and this morning billionaire Jeff Bezos and three others are preparing to blast into space.
The sprawling spaceport of Blue Origin, the company founded by Jeff Bezos in 2000, is located about 25 miles outside of Van Horn, a town of about 1,800 on what was once desolate desert ranchland.
Although Jeff Bezos is the headliner of the launch, the story of North Texas native Wally Funk and how she got to this moment is one to be remembered.
When Blue Origin launches people into space out of Texas for the first time, founder Jeff Bezos and North Texas' own Wally Funk will be on board.
Amtrak service has been restored between New York and Boston after it was suspended for much of Saturday due to a power outage, the rail service announced.
Hurricane hunters are on their way again into the storm. More information will be available soon.
Teams fired up the grill for some friendly competition with $10,000 on the line.
He worked with director James Cameron on the "Titanic" and the "Avatar" series.
A Biden campaign spokesperson said in a statement that "it's not at all an uncommon practice for interviewees to share topics they would prefer," calling the questions "relevant to news of the day."
A North Texas woman recounts how she survived a shark attack while at a South Texas beach and how her husband was also injured while trying to help her.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center predicted that Beryl would regain hurricane strength Sunday before likely making landfall in Texas Monday.
On Saturday, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick added 81 counties to the state's Hurricane Beryl Disaster Declaration. In all, 121 Texas counties are now included.
One couple went to the North Texas lake for a fun-filled Fourth of July. They left with a disturbing memory.
A 26-year-old man, now facing capital murder charges, opened fire at a Fort Worth car wash, killing two young children and a 43-year-old man. Witnesses say he had initially appeared to put his infant daughter in the car before turning back with a rifle and firing, according to an affidavit.
The judge cited the company's cruel treatment of the animals for, "unreasonably depriving the animals of necessary care or shelter."
Thousands of items disappeared from the DeSoto Police Department evidence room, an internal audit found.
When 72-year-old Tom England received his Medicare statement in the mail, he immediately sensed something was wrong.
Jeremiah Cottle is selling all the intellectual property rights for the manufacture of bump stocks.
In 2017, investigators found bump stocks attached to the guns used in the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting, which killed 58 people - the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.
A Biden campaign spokesperson said in a statement that "it's not at all an uncommon practice for interviewees to share topics they would prefer," calling the questions "relevant to news of the day."
Rep. Angie Craig is calling on President Biden to end his campaign for a second term after his shaky debate performance last week and what she called a "lack of a forceful response."
Republican Congressman Pat Fallon of the 4th Congressional District in North Texas told political reporter Jack Fink that he wants President Biden to stay in the race. He also discusses the U.S. Supreme Court's historic ruling on presidential immunity.
Jack Fink spoke with Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett of Dallas who criticized Texas Congressman Lloyd Doggett's comments saying President Biden should withdraw from the race. She also discusses the U.S. Supreme Court's historic ruling on presidential immunity.
Political Reporter Jack Fink asked grassroots Democrats what they thought about President Biden's debate performance and whether he should continue to run for re-election or withdraw.
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
A case of H5 influenza, also known as bird flu or avian influenza, has been confirmed in a man who was working at a dairy farm in northeastern Colorado.
Trader Joe's says a seasonal scented favorite should be discarded or returned due to an "unexpected burn pattern."
The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
If you're not one of the millions of people traveling for the holiday, here's where you can go to shop and eat.
Change is coming to the Fort Worth Stockyards in the form of a billion-dollar development project.
In a letter to Southwest's board, the investment firm complained that Southwest's stock price has dropped more than 50% in the last three years.
"Bad Boys: Ride or Die" opened with an estimated $56 million in theater sales over the weekend.
TXSE Group aims to launch by 2026.
Minnesota Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson died early Saturday morning in a car accident in Maryland.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
The Texas Rangers ended their 11-game losing streak to the San Diego Padres with a 7-0 win on Tuesday night.
The Dallas Wings were coming off their best season since moving to Texas eight years ago, and their most wins since the franchise's last WNBA title in 2008.
Beloved Golden State Warriors guard and legendary Splash Brother Klay Thompson will be headed to Dallas as part of a multi-team sign-and-trade deal, according to reports.
He worked with director James Cameron on the "Titanic" and the "Avatar" series.
Judy Belushi Pisano, actress and producer who worked in "The Blues Brothers" and "National Lampoon's Animal House" and was also the widow of comedian John Belushi, has died.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
The Oscar-winning actor and director spoke with CBS News Texas ahead of the release of his passion project.
Beryl continues to approach the Texas coast. It is expected to intensify to a Category 1 hurricane as it makes landfall early Monday.
Loved ones and former students on Saturday remembered a Junior ROTC instructor for Crowley ISD who was recently shot and killed by his son.
A 26-year-old man, now facing capital murder charges, opened fire at a Fort Worth car wash, killing two young children and a 43-year-old man. Witnesses say he had initially appeared to put his infant daughter in the car before turning back with a rifle and firing, according to an affidavit.
A North Texas woman recounts how she survived a shark attack while at a South Texas beach and how her husband was also injured while trying to help her.
A fire broke out Saturday at the CMC Recycling Center on North Westmoreland Road in West Dallas. Thick black smoke caused North Westmoreland Road at I-30 to be temporarily closed. No one was injured.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.