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NOAA's Office of Space Commerce plays a crucial role in the growing space industry and is tasked with helping to manage satellite traffic to guard against collisions.
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NOAA's Office of Space Commerce plays a crucial role in the growing space industry and is tasked with helping to manage satellite traffic to guard against collisions.
Wildland firefighters will keep a 4-year-old pay hike under a GOP-led spending bill signed by President Donald Trump.
A hurricane modeling specialist fired from the National Weather Service said progress on forecast accuracy may "go backwards" if job cuts continue.
Another wave of mass firings could be hitting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The agency, which includes the National Weather Service, could ultimately lose about 20% of its staff. Rob Marciano reports.
NOAA previously fired 880 employees on Feb. 27, the majority of which were probationary staff with fewer than two years in their positions.
Hundreds of staffers at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, have found themselves the target of the Trump administration's efforts to cut back the federal workforce. The move has many in storm-prone regions, like Louisiana, concerned. Rick Spinrad, who served as the administrator for NOAA during the Biden administration, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
The Trump administration's latest wave of cuts to the federal government hit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration last week. Alan Sealls, president-elect of the American Meteorological Society, joins CBS News to discuss what the cuts could mean for the future of weather forecasting and how everyday Americans might feel the impacts.
Some 880 employees of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration were laid off on Thursday, a congressional source told CBS News.
Employees from the White House's Department of Government Efficiency have entered the Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter reports on what NOAA does and what this move means.
Democratic lawmakers said they are looking into DOGE visits to NOAA offices, and potential cuts to the agency.
The Arctic tundra has historically helped reduce global emissions. But rising temperatures and wildfires in the region are changing that, scientists say.
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
The carcass was comparable to the width of a college basketball court and female, according to biologists.
New data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has scientists ringing alarm bells about the health of the world's oceans. Seventy-seven percent of the world's coral reefs have experienced "bleaching-level heat stress" over the last 22 months. Derek Manzello, coordinator of NOAA's Coral Reef Watch program, joins CBS News to dive deeper into the research.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published its winter outlook for this coming December, January and February. Experts anticipate warmer-than-average temperatures for much of the country. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey joins to discuss.
The ashes were released into the eye of the hurricane Tuesday night, less than 24 hours before Milton made landfall.
The National Weather Service is describing Hurricane Milton as a "historic storm." It could be the worst hit to Tampa, Florida, in more than a century. Jeff Masters, a scientist who formerly worked with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's hurricane hunters, joins "America Decides" to examine the dangers of the storm.
Milton has weakened into a Category 3 hurricane as its wind speeds fluctuate off the coast of Florida. CBS News' David Yeomans, Cristian Benavides and Manuel Bojorquez have the latest. Plus, Trish Pfeiffer, mayor of Bartow, Florida, joins to discuss how her town is preparing.
As Hurricane Milton intensified on its path toward Florida's Gulf Coast, the strength of the system increased the severity of the storm surge forecast.
The northern lights could dazzle millions of Americans in some northern states this weekend.
Researchers discovered the first known case of a porbeagle shark likely being killed by a large shark predator, raising questions about whether this rare instance represents a larger trend.
From 1999-2023, the Journal of American Medical Association recorded 21,518 deaths where heat was either the underlying cause or the contributing cause of death, likely an underestimation, they say.
The latest GOES satellite will play a critical role in tracking hurricanes and other dangerous storms across North America.
We're barely into summer, and NOAA is already saying that there is a 100% chance that 2024 will be among the five warmest years on record, and a 50% chance it will be the hottest ever. Mark Strassmannn reports.
Nearly 6,000 square miles in the Gulf of Mexico are expected to be severely lacking in oxygen, forcing some marine life out and leaving those that remain to likely die, this summer.
The closely-watched race was the most expensive judicial election in U.S. history.
President Trump is expected to announce the details of his reciprocal tariffs plan after 4 p.m. at the White House.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Republican Randy Fine won the House seat formerly held by Mike Waltz, while Republican Jimmy Patronis won the house seat vacated by Matt Gaetz.
Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey began speaking around 7 p.m. on Monday to protest Trump policies and didn't stop till after 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
Israel says its war in Gaza is "expanding to crush and clean the area" of Hamas, but Palestinian civilians are once again being killed and displaced in huge numbers.
More than 130 staff were cut from the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine, officials said.
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily restore legal aid to migrant kids in the U.S. without a parent or guardian.
A senior official with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security claimed, without evidence, that the student was a "terrorist sympathizer."
Oliver Stone's "JFK" was nominated for eight Oscars and grossed more than $200 million but was also dogged by questions about its historical accuracy.
President Trump is expected to announce the details of his reciprocal tariffs plan after 4 p.m. at the White House.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
More than 130 staff were cut from the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine, officials said.
The Federal Bureau of Land Management greenlit seven massive solar projects that, combined, would cover an area about the size of Las Vegas.
As Trump's tariffs push Chinese businesses to seek new markets, one expert says the trade war is likely to get worse before it gets better.
Each year, more than 400 Americans die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning. Here's what to know about traveling with a detector.
President Trump is expected to announce reciprocal tariffs today on a number of other countries. Here's what to know about these import taxes.
The Trump administration is finalizing plans for investors that could include Blackstone and Oracle.
CBS News is tracking the rising cost of products most impacted by tariffs imposed and soon-to-be-imposed by President Trump, from grocery items to cars and trucks.
Oliver Stone's "JFK" was nominated for eight Oscars and grossed more than $200 million but was also dogged by questions about its historical accuracy.
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily restore legal aid to migrant kids in the U.S. without a parent or guardian.
President Trump is expected to announce the details of his reciprocal tariffs plan after 4 p.m. at the White House.
More than 130 staff were cut from the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine, officials said.
The Federal Bureau of Land Management greenlit seven massive solar projects that, combined, would cover an area about the size of Las Vegas.
More than 130 staff were cut from the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine, officials said.
Each year, more than 400 Americans die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning. Here's what to know about traveling with a detector.
The Navajo Nation has a unique program to fight sexually transmitted infections, including syphilis.
It is unclear what will happen to hundreds of pending requests for public information as the health agencies slash staff.
The lawsuit, filed in Rhode Island, calls the HHS cuts to public health grants illegal.
Israel says its war in Gaza is "expanding to crush and clean the area" of Hamas, but Palestinian civilians are once again being killed and displaced in huge numbers.
Malanga's 21-year-old son Marcel was among the Americans convicted for participating in the coup plot that left six dead
As Trump's tariffs push Chinese businesses to seek new markets, one expert says the trade war is likely to get worse before it gets better.
A toddler unearthed an ancient treasure dating back to the Middle Bronze Age during a trip to the archaeological site Tel Azekah earlier this month.
European Union already intends to impose duties on U.S. goods worth some $28 billion in mid-April in response to Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Kim Delaney, an Emmy-winning actor known for her role on "NYPD Blue," will not face criminal charges in connection with her arrest in Marina Del Rey in an alleged domestic dispute over the weekend.
Actor Román Zaragoza spoke to "CBS Mornings" about hope for his character's struggling love life in the CBS comedy, "Ghosts."
Magician and puzzle master David Kwong joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about his new children's book, "How to Fool Your Parents," which teaches over two dozen magic tricks, just in time for April Fools' Day.
Actor Roman Zaragoza joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his role as Sass on the hit CBS comedy "Ghosts," and how a returning character could stir up his love life.
As cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence advancements are made, U.S. demand for the energy needed to power massive mining and data centers grows. David Turk, former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss how much energy the U.S. needs and the potential environmental impacts.
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles was among the contacts listed in Waltz's Venmo account.
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.
Several newspapers have sued OpenAI and Microsoft, seeking to end the practice of using their stories to train artificial intelligence chatbots.
The Senate Intelligence Committee heard testimony on Tuesday from key players involved in a group chat on the messaging app Signal, in which the U.S.'s highly sensitive plans to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen were discussed inadvertently with a journalist. President Trump said that his administration would investigate the government's use of Signal. CBS News contributor and former CIA official Andrew Boyd has more on what it is and how it's used.
Originally scheduled for just 8 days aboard the International Space Station, the two astronauts spent over 9 months in orbit due to delays with their Boeing Starliner return. Now back on Earth, they share how they coped, what they missed most, and how the mission unexpectedly became political.
Authorities in Iceland were forced by a new volcanic eruption to evacuate dozens of homes and shut down the hugely popular Blue Lagoon tourist attraction.
The international all-civilian Fram2 crew is the first in space history to fly to orbit with no licensed pilot or trained astronaut on board.
"I've seen a lot of strange insects, but this has to be one of the most peculiar-looking ones I've seen in a while," said one entomologist.
Bees play a key role in the U.S. food supply, and the mass deaths could jeopardize that.
Attorney General Pam Bondi says the Department of Justice will seek the death penalty in the case against Luigi Mangione for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
AG Pam Bondi directed federal prosecutors to pursue the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect.
One recruit who reportedly survived the Jalisco cartel ranch said those who refused or tried to escape were beaten, tortured and killed.
A new trial is underway in the case surrounding Boston police officer John O'Keefe's death. Karen Read, O'Keefe's former girlfriend, is facing second-degree murder and other charges after her first court case ended in a mistrial in 2024. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Carolos Lehder, who served over 30 years in a U.S. prison, once owned a luxurious hotel, which had caged lions and a large statue of John Lennon.
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are sharing more details about their experience in space aboard the International Space Station after their time in Boeing's Starliner capsule. CBS News' Mark Strassmann spoke to the pair about their journey.
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams addressed the media for the first time Monday since returning to Earth almost two weeks ago. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports from the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.
NASA astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore are adjusting to life back on Earth after spending more than nine unplanned months in space. The astronauts discussed their science mission at a news conference on Monday from the agency's Johnson Space Center in Houston. Former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn joins CBS News to unpack the pair's comments.
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who were stuck in space for more than nine months, took questions after returning to Earth.
The international all-civilian Fram2 crew is the first in space history to fly to orbit with no licensed pilot or trained astronaut on board.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Republicans won two key House races in Florida on Tuesday with both Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis defeating their Democratic opponents. CBS News elections and surveys executive director Anthony Salvanto breaks down the win.
Republicans picked up wins in special elections for two Florida congressional districts Tuesday, while a judge toting support from Democrats won a closely-watched Wisconsin Supreme Court race. Jessi Mitchell anchored CBS News' special report on the races.
Democratic-backed candidate Judge Susan Crawford won the race for a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat against Republican-backed Judge Brad Schimel. The contest was the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history, garnering endorsements from figures like Elon Musk and Sen. Bernie Sanders. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto and senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe report on the race.
A Maryland man is now in a notorious El Salvador mega-prison due to what the Trump administration calls an "administrative error." CBS News legal and political reporter Katrina Kaufman reports.
"Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House," a book that reveals new details about former President Biden, former Vice President Harris, President Trump and the 2024 election, hit the shelves Tuesday. Its authors, Amie Parnes and Jonathan Allen, join "America Decides" to unpack some of the biggest revelations.