NASA managers thrilled with initial results of moon mission
After a spectacular lunar flyby, the Orion capsule is headed toward a distant orbit around the moon.
After a spectacular lunar flyby, the Orion capsule is headed toward a distant orbit around the moon.
"We're going to be sending people down to the surface and they're going to be living on that surface and doing science," NASA official Howard Hu said.
The black-naped pheasant-pigeon was photographed with a remote camera trap set up by a research team on an island of Papua New Guinea.
A critical rocket firing on the back side of the moon sent the Orion capsule toward a distant orbit for extended tests.
As climate change and human activity threaten ocean life, researchers are now monitoring the sound of coral reefs in an attempt to analyze their health. And the public can listen in and help. Ian Lee has more.
Farmers have always dealt with the whims of Mother Nature, but a warming planet could prove devastating to farms all over the world, changing what crops can be grown where.
Farmers have always dealt with the whims of Mother Nature, but a warming planet could prove devastating to farms all over the world. Correspondent Ben Tracy reports on how climate change is already changing what crops can be grown where, and how some food companies are turning to artificial intelligence to help find solutions.
NASA released some new images from the James Webb Space Telescope of the farthest galaxies ever captured on camera, including the once-hidden features of an "hourglass" cloud that shows the earliest stages in the birth of a new star.
The disgraced founder of the failed blood testing company Theranos was sentenced Friday to more than 11 years in federal prison. Elizabeth Holmes was convicted of fraud and conspiracy earlier this year for misleading investors and endangering patients with a bogus blood-testing technology.
Scientists say the new observations are just the tip of the iceberg of new discoveries coming in from Webb.
A majority of Democratic delegates has voted to select Vice President Kamala Harris as the party's nominee for president in a virtual roll call vote, her campaign said Friday.
A plea deal reached this week with the alleged mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks, along with two of his alleged accomplices, has been retracted.
The three deputies were shot at a house in Eustis, Florida, on Friday night, said Lake County Sheriff Peyton Grinnell.
The Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations has warned that Hezbollah may choose to attack much "broader and deeper targets" inside Israel.
The pause was triggered by a significant number of would-be sponsors applying to sponsor multiple migrants, sources said.
It was the first time this campaign cycle that the highly trained, tactical unit had been deployed to secure an event for the former president.
It comes nearly one year after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century.
Stephen Nedoroscik, the pommel horse specialist who has become a breakout sensation at the 2024 Paris Games, competes for an Olympic medal in the men's gymnastics individual final.
Justin Timberlake's license was suspended Friday during a court hearing for his DWI case on Long Island.
Singles are finding romance and connection through run clubs, offering a refreshing alternative to dating apps.
The three deputies were shot at a house in Eustis, Florida, on Friday night, said Lake County Sheriff Peyton Grinnell.
The settlement comes nearly one year after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century.
It was the first time this campaign cycle that the highly trained, tactical unit had been deployed to secure an event for the former president.
The pause was triggered by a significant number of would-be sponsors applying to sponsor multiple migrants, sources said.
Homebuyers are getting some relief from high borrowing costs as mortgage rates sink on expectations the Federal Reserve will cut rates.
Shareholders' vote in June makes clear they are adamant that Musk is entitled to an 11-figure pay package, defense attorneys argue.
The DOJ alleged TikTok knowingly allowed children to interact with adults on the platform and collected and retained their personal information.
Former President Donald Trump's pledge to cut taxes that seniors pay on their Social Security income would ultimately hurt the program, experts say.
Signs that the job market is slowing down are renewing investor concerns that the U.S. economy is losing steam.
A plea deal reached this week with the alleged mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks, along with two of his alleged accomplices, has been retracted.
It was the first time this campaign cycle that the highly trained, tactical unit had been deployed to secure an event for the former president.
The former Speaker of the House writes about the demands and responsibilities of the office, which she calls "the most challenging position in government."
The pause was triggered by a significant number of would-be sponsors applying to sponsor multiple migrants, sources said.
Hunter Biden, President Biden's son, is set to be sentenced on Nov. 13 for his conviction on federal gun charges
Most don't contest billing errors or denied coverage, even though doing so frequently works, the Commonwealth Fund says.
Gen Xers and millennials have a higher risk of developing more than a dozen cancers than older generations, according to new research from the American Cancer Society.
The majority of people are unfamiliar with life-saving screenings available for the disease, according to a survey from the American Lung Association. Here's what to know about risk factors and getting screened.
Chemotherapy deserts are expanding across the United States as hospitals winnow services to save money, creating financial and logistical hurdles for rural patience seeking cancer treatment.
A new study highlights new risk factors for dementia, as well as 12 previously known risk factors, and ways to combat them.
Stephen Nedoroscik, the pommel horse specialist who has become a breakout sensation at the 2024 Paris Games, competes for an Olympic medal in the men's gymnastics individual final.
The Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations has warned that Hezbollah may choose to attack much "broader and deeper targets" inside Israel.
Caeleb Dressel was favored to clinch the top spot on the podium at the Paris Games after nabbing gold in both events in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Artem and Anna Dultsev were undercover intelligence officers commonly known as "illegals." They were posing as Argentine expats when they were arrested in Slovenia.
A former Cancun police officer was found at the scene going through the pockets of one of the bodies, police said.
Massachusetts-based rock band Aerosmith has announced that they're retiring from touring and cancelling their farewell tour due to lead singer Steven Tyler's vocal injury.
Justin Timberlake's license was suspended Friday, as the singer pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
The jury ruled the NFL violated antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service.
MrBeast, aka Jimmy Donaldson, and his reported $700 million empire have come under new fire after accusations of past racist comments have surfaced.
Cardi B shared the pregnancy news on social media showing images of herself in a flowing red gown that exposes her baby bump.
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.
The DOJ alleged TikTok knowingly allowed children to interact with adults on the platform and collected and retained their personal information.
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.
Lollapalooza is underway in Chicago with the music festival's main stage fully battery-powered, a first for a major U.S. music festival. Music critic and editor Britt Julious joins CBS News to discuss the festival.
CEO Pat Gelsinger said the chipmaker will cut roughly 15,000 jobs as it moves to slash costs.
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.
Patterns like those of birds and bees are influencing Dutch scientists' research on "self-flying" swarms of tiny drones.
The three deputies were shot at a house in Eustis, Florida, on Friday night, said Lake County Sheriff Peyton Grinnell.
A former Cancun police officer was found at the scene going through the pockets of one of the bodies, police said.
The victims were all couples, killed with the same Beretta pistol. Most were attacked in cars, during or just after having sex.
Delanco, New Jersey man Eric Gapco is facing multiple federal charges over alleged "life-threatening behavior" aboard a Seattle to Dallas flight.
Justin Timberlake's license was suspended Friday, as the singer pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
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.
NASA and Boeing managers are increasingly confident the Starliner capsule is good to go for re-entry and landing.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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 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.
In Illinois, we look at a unique program that connects police officers with real-time resources when responding to calls involving a mental health crisis. Then in Massachusetts, we speak with former congressman Patrick J. Kennedy about his new book that shares the untold stories of a diverse group of Americans who’ve struggled with mental health and addiction issues. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Marine veteran Paul Whelan, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, all of whom were wrongfully detained in Russia, are back in the U.S. after being part of a complex swap involving a total of two dozen prisoners. When asked Friday about Pennsylvania teacher Marc Fogel, who in 2022 was sentenced to 14 years in a Russian penal colony for allegedly possessing medical marijuana, President Biden told reporters Friday that "we're not giving up on that." Weijia Jiang reports from the White House.
The Paris Olympics have drawn an estimated 15 million people to the City of Light. After living there for over six years, influencer Amanda Rollins has gained more than 1 million TikTok followers and 209,000 on Instagram through her "American Fille" blog. Rollins joins CBS News to share tips for Americans visiting Paris.
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 U.S. has recognized Venezuela's opposition candidate Edmundo González as the winner of last weekend's presidential election, despite President Nicolás Maduro claiming victory. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano examines what the acknowledgment means for Maduro and Venezuela.