NASA's Webb space telescope achieves near-perfect focus
With its optics aligned, Webb is on track to begin science operations in the late June-July timeframe.
With its optics aligned, Webb is on track to begin science operations in the late June-July timeframe.
As part of the Women's History Month "Changing the Game" series, Jamie Yuccas sat down with immunologist and Moderna vaccine pioneer Kizzmekia Corbett, along with Melinda French Gates.
Officials with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources said it was just the eighth confirmed wolverine sighting in Utah since 1979.
The video marks the first evidence of any animal in the Everglades fighting back against a Burmese python, experts said.
Winter storm warnings were in effect from Tennessee to Maine as the East Coast is preparing for a possible bomb cyclone this weekend. Weather Channel meteorologist Mike Bettes has the forecast.
Scientists used brown rats as the modern reference species, and found they could reconstruct 95 percent of the Christmas Island rat genome.
Underwater drones helped searchers spot the wreck, described as remarkably intact, 108 years after ship went down in icy waters.
Millions of the spiders spun three-dimensional golden webs in Georgia in 2021 and a new study says they could spread "throughout most of the Eastern seaboard."
Pfizer CEO Dr. Albert Bourla joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss vaccine hesitancy and talk about his new book "Moonshot," which chronicles the company's remarkable push to create a COVID-19 vaccine.
The United Nations released an alarming climate report on Monday detailing how the world is not doing enough to fight climate change. CBS News' senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy joins Jericka Duncan to discuss.
Kamala Harris has selected Tim Walz, the popular two-term governor of Minnesota, as her VP running mate, selecting a Midwestern Democrat to join her on the ticket.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has been selected as the running mate for Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris. Here's a look at his background.
Tropical Storm Debby moved menacingly into some of America's most historic Southern cities and was expected to bring prolonged downpours and flooding throughout the day Tuesday.
The day after the shooting at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania, the internet saw a huge spike in calls for violence, and in particular an increase in calls for a modern-day civil war, researchers say.
Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will be at the Liacouras Center in North Philadelphia Tuesday. An expert explains why candidates campaign in the region so often.
Wall Street regained its footing after concerns about the slowing U.S. economy spooked investors. Here's what to know.
Kamala Harris received 99% of the delegate votes in the Democratic National Committee's early virtual roll call vote, which ended Monday evening.
Several U.S. personnel were injured in a suspected rocket attack at Al Asad Air Base, but the injuries were not reported to be critical, officials said.
Compared with a year ago, 3.4 million more Americans do not have health insurance.
Ben Renick was found laying in a pool of blood inside his Missouri snake breeding facility — shot eight times in the back, once at close range.
Officials said that when crews arrived, the 2023 Ford Explorer was upside down and partially underwater.
Wall Street regained its footing after concerns about the slowing U.S. economy spooked investors. Here's what to know.
The missing were identified by a relative as a family of four from Troy, Texas - Mary and David Maynard, and sons Colton, 11, and Brantley, 7.
Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will be at the Liacouras Center in North Philadelphia Tuesday. An expert explains why candidates campaign in the region so often.
Wall Street regained its footing after concerns about the slowing U.S. economy spooked investors. Here's what to know.
Most equities rallied Tuesday after the previous day's global rout fueled by U.S. recession fears.
The last time the Federal Reserve enacted an emergency rate cut was in March 2020, when the pandemic caused an economic shutdown.
Nearly 69,000 new residents moved to Florida's flood-prone counties in 2022 and 2023, according to a Redfin analysis.
U.S. markets fell for a third consecutive day amid fears of an economic slump. But experts say investors shouldn't panic — here's why.
If Harris and Walz ultimately win the election and move on to the White House, his wife, Gwen Walz, would become second lady of the United States.
Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will be at the Liacouras Center in North Philadelphia Tuesday. An expert explains why candidates campaign in the region so often.
While Tim Walz might not be a household name, his political star has been on the rise in recent weeks after making several viral cable news appearances.
Kamala Harris has selected Tim Walz, the popular two-term governor of Minnesota, as her VP running mate, selecting a Midwestern Democrat to join her on the ticket.
The day after the shooting at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania, the internet saw a huge spike in calls for violence, and in particular an increase in calls for a modern-day civil war, researchers say.
Compared with a year ago, 3.4 million more Americans do not have health insurance.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, The Parents Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by online bullying. "Sunday Morning" anchor Jane Pauley talks with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle about the dangers of social media and suicide ideation; and with parents in the foundation's pilot program, who open up about how it has helped in their healing process after their child took their own life. [If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, you can reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. You can also chat with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline here.]
The intimacy ban in place due to COVID-19, has been lifted. What might that mean for Olympic athletes at the 2024 Paris Games? We asked experts.
Most don't contest billing errors or denied coverage, even though doing so frequently works, the Commonwealth Fund says.
Dave Hogbin was killed by a crocodile after he fell from a steep bank into the Annan River in Queensland state, his family said.
A test run meant to allow Olympic athletes to familiarize themselves with the marathon swimming course in the Seine River was canceled Tuesday over concerns about water quality.
Meanwhile, a key organizer of Bangladesh's student protests has called for Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus to head an interim government.
Illegal logging was apparently taking place on Mashco Piro territory and one logger was injured in the attack, according to a regional Indigenous organization.
With all eyes on the ocean during the final day of the Paris Olympics surfing competition in Tahiti, a whale breached and gave spectators and photographers an amazing Olympics moment.
In an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings," Rachel Eliza Griffiths shares insights into her debut novel "Promise," a powerful story of two Black sisters growing up in Maine during the Civil Rights Movement.
Best known for his role as Jon Snow in "Game of Thrones," Kit Harington plays Sir Henry Muck in the high-stakes finance drama "Industry."
Kit Harington ventures into the finance world of "Industry" as Sir Henry Muck. He discusses his latest project and character.
The artist known as Jelly Roll is a 39-year-old former rapper whose songs tell of the troubled life he used to lead. He's now one of the biggest names in country music, with two Grammy nominations this year. With correspondent Kelefa Sanneh, we go with Jelly Roll to one of the jail cells he lived in, where he wrote songs and hatched his plans to make it in music—eventually finding himself on the "holy ground" of Nashville's Grand Ole Opry. (This story was originally broadcast on January 7, 2024.)
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including contemporary classical composer Wolfgang Rihm.
A federal judge in Washington declared on Monday that Google has been operating as an illegal monopoly and violating antitrust laws. It's a victory for the U.S. Department of Justice, which sued Google for illegally paying about $26 billion in 2021 to companies to make Google the default search engine on phones and computers, shutting down rivals. Google and its parent company, Alphabet, plan to appeal the landmark ruling.
A federal judge ruled against tech giant Google in a major antitrust case on Monday. The ruling says the company acted illegally to maintain a monopoly of its search engine. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to unpack the decision.
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.
Google's paying to have its search engine the default on web browsers violates antitrust law, federal judge rules.
The Justice Department on Friday filed a federal lawsuit against TikTok and its parent company ByteDance, saying that the social media giant collected data on users under the age of 13 without getting the permission of their parents. Scott MacFarlane has details.
New research about Greenland's ice sheet could provide a warning of what's to come as the planet continues to warm.
Air New Zealand has become the first major airline to cancel its goal to cut carbon emissions by 2030. John Gradek, coordinator of McGill University's Aviation Management Program, joins CBS News to discuss the decision and examine how it could affect the industry.
The devastating Park Fire in California is now the fourth-largest wildfire in the state's history. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy is in Los Angeles with more.
Wildfire activity in California is up nearly 3,000% this year, Cal Fire said, with the state battling more than a dozen active blazes, including the Park Fire, now the fourth-largest in state history.
Scientists used CT scans and other testing to examine whether the mummy had any pathological abnormalities and assess potential causes of death.
Ben Renick was found laying in a pool of blood inside his Missouri snake breeding facility — shot eight times in the back, once at close range.
The day after the shooting at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania, the internet saw a huge spike in calls for violence, and in particular an increase in calls for a modern-day civil war, researchers say.
Alejandro Martínez's wounded bodyguards drove him to a hospital, where he died, authorities said.
Antonio "El Diablo" Riano was on the sheriff's office "Most Wanted" list and was profiled on "America's Most Wanted."
A father goes hunting in a Florida lake and vanishes. Many thought he was eaten by alligators, but not his mother -- 17 years later, stunning courtroom revelations
The Cygnus spacecraft will catch up with the space station on Tuesday, bringing more than 4 tons of needed supplies and equipment.
A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifted off from Florida's Cape Canaveral on Tuesday, carrying a secret payload for the U.S. Space Force into orbit for a national security mission. The launch also marked the 100th national security mission carried out by ULA. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins with more.
Tuesday's flight was the Atlas 5's final national security mission as builder United Launch Alliance transitions to new Vulcan rockets.
SpaceX put 67 Starlinks into orbit while Boeing carried out successful tests of its Starliner capsule.
Engineers say they're still troubleshooting issues discovered aboard the Boeing Starliner spacecraft that took NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams into space. They were originally supposed to spend eight days aboard the International Space Station. They've now been up there for almost eight weeks.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Republicans and Democrats are issuing statements after Vice President Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on what they're saying and Democratic strategist Ashley Etienne joined CBS News to discuss how the Harris-Walz campaign may push back on GOP criticism.
Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty, a Republican, joined CBS News to talk about Kamala Harris' selection of the current Minnesota governor, Tim Walz, as her running mate. "I know him, I've done a bunch of stuff with him over the years. I like him," Pawlenty said about Walz, "My only problem with him is policy views."
Vice President Kamala Harris has officially selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, saying in a statement posted to social media, "As a governor, a coach, a teacher, and a veteran, [Walz has] delivered for working families like his." CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Vice President Kamala Harris will tour several swing states with her new running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has more on how choosing Walz may affect Harris' standing in battleground states.
Vice President Kamala Harris will run for president with Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has more on Walz's record and how the Trump campaign is responding.