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Stephen Hawking's many achievements
Stephen Hawking, the world-famous physicist who defied medical science, has died. Over the course of his life, he proved that he could overcome any obstacle. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Mark Phillips takes a closer look at his life.
Remembering Stephen Hawking
"There are no limits to the human spirit." When Stephen Hawking was diagnosed with ALS at the age of 21, he was told he had one or two years to live. However, Hawking went on to live another five decades, leading an inspiring life.
Michio Kaku on Stephen Hawking's legacy
Stephen Hawking set the agenda for other physicists, including CBS News science and futurist contributor Michio Kaku. He calls Hawking the "rock star of science." Kaku, a physics professor at the City University of New York, joins CBS This Morning to discuss the world-renowned scientist's legacy.
Stephen Hawking dies at 76
Stephen Hawking, the best-known space scientist since Albert Einstein, died early Wednesday at his home in England. He was 76. Mark Phillips reports.
Remembering Stephen Hawking
British physicist Stephen Hawking has died at the age of 76. He was known worldwide for his brilliant mind and one of the greatest scientists of our time. He died peacefully in his home in Cambridge.
Stephen Hawking dead at 76
From groundbreaking work in science to his international bestseller, "A Brief History of Time," Stephen Hawking was a renowned physicist and world-wide celebrity.
One of the most revered scientists in history, Stephen Hawking, says he doesn't understand why people like Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump
One of the most revered scientists in history, Stephen Hawking, says he doesn't understand why people like Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
UFOs and aliens have always fascinated people, but a new project announced this week by famed physicist Stephen Hawking, Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg and Russian billionaire Yuri Milner takes the search for intelligent life in the universe a step further
UFOs and aliens have always fascinated people, but a new project announced this week by famed physicist Stephen Hawking, Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg and Russian billionaire Yuri Milner takes space exploration and the search for intelligent life in the universe a step further. Jeffrey Kluger, Time magazine’s editor-at-large, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the implications of the venture.
Physicist Stephen Hawking and a Russian billionaire are teaming up to launch a $100 million voyage to the nearest star system of Alpha Centauri, which is 4.37 light years away from Earth
Physicist Stephen Hawking and a Russian billionaire are teaming up to launch a $100 million voyage to the nearest star system of Alpha Centauri, which is 4.37 light years away from Earth. Franklin Institute chief astronomer Derrick Pitts joins CBSN with analysis.
Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking says that Earth as we know it is doomed, but on the bright side, he expects we'll already be in space
Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking says that Earth as we know it is doomed, but on the bright side, he expects we'll already be in space. CBSN's Contessa Brewer has the latest on his doomsday prophecy.
Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking is backing Russian billionaire Yuri Milner's $100M project to expand the search for extraterrestrial life
Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking is backing Russian billionaire Yuri Milner's $100M project to expand the search for extraterrestrial life. SpaceNews.com senior writer Jeff Foust discussed the project with CBSN.
Renowned physicist is teaming up with a Russian billionaire to launch a $100M mission to detect extraterrestrial life
Renowned physicist is teaming up with a Russian billionaire to launch a $100M mission to detect extraterrestrial life. CBSN's David Begnaud has more.
Redmayne is receiving rave reviews for his portrayal of physicist Stephen Hawking
Redmayne is receiving rave reviews for his portrayal of physicist Stephen Hawking. Redmayne received a Golden Globe nomination and is generating plenty of Oscar talk. The actor sat down with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King after the news that he had won a Hollywood Film Award.
Stephen Hawking's thesis, wheelchair get big bids at auction
The wheelchair sold for almost $393,000
How AI could impact global relations
China plans to become the global leader in artificial intelligence by 2030 and one concern is how it might be used to spread authoritarianism around the globe. The latest edition of Wired magazine discusses that concern in the article "The AI Cold War That Could Doom Us All.” Nicholas Thompson, the co-author of the article and Wired's editor-in-chief, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss how technology has seemingly stopped promoting democracy around the world and the potential advantages China has over the U.S.
In posthumous message, Stephen Hawking warns "what will cripple the Earth"
Stephen Hawking writes humanity behaving with "reckless indifference to our future on planet Earth," according to report
Remembering the genius of Stephen Hawking
A look at the life and work of the theoretical physicist and author of "A Brief History of Time"
What defines a genius?
In search of the qualities that make some minds rise far above the rest
Stephen Hawking's ashes buried between graves of Darwin and Newton
Stephen Hawking has taken his place among Britain's greatest scientists with the burial of his ashes in Westminster Abbey
Calendar: Week of June 11
From the expiration of the net-neutrality rule to a ceremony remembering Vietnam War veterans, "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead
Hundreds line streets to honor Stephen Hawking
Some 500 guests had been invited to the private funeral for the service honoring Hawking, who died after capturing popular imagination with his writings about space and time
Calendar: Week of March 26
From American Diabetes Alert Day to Opening Day for Major League Baseball, "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead
Passage: Remembering Stephen Hawking
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the life of the acclaimed theoretical physicist and author of "A Brief History of Time," who died this week at 76. Jane Pauley reports.
Injured Lindsey Vonn completes final training run ahead of Olympic race
"Just because it seems impossible to you doesn't mean it's not possible," Vonn says.
White House removes Trump post with racist footage of Obamas hours after defending it
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
Authorities tow car from Nancy Guthrie's home after new message
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Bad Bunny lyrics to know before his Super Bowl halftime show
With Bad Bunny headlining a historic Super Bowl halftime show, we highlight some of his most impactful lyrics in Spanish and English.
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note demanded bitcoin. Could it be tracked?
Cryptocurrency transactions are often thought to be anonymous and untraceable. That's a misconception, experts tell CBS News.
Republicans condemn Trump's racist video portraying the Obamas as apes
The criticism continued even after the White House removed the video after the initial backlash.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
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California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
Truck driver spends decades carving a scale model masterpiece of New York City
Beginning in 2004, Joe Macken carved all five boroughs of New York City out of balsa wood, every site and stadium, and every bridge and building. His creation consists of almost 1 million structures.
Heightened security from dozens of local, federal agencies ahead of Super Bowl
More than 35 local, state and federal agencies have been working for the last 18 months to prepare for Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
Dow crosses 50K for first time as stocks enjoy best day since May 2025
Resurgent technology stocks drove the rebound after a volatile week, while bitcoin also recouped losses.
Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note demanded bitcoin. Could it be tracked?
Cryptocurrency transactions are often thought to be anonymous and untraceable. That's a misconception, experts tell CBS News.
Prediction markets soar ahead of the Super Bowl
Emboldened by loosened restrictions from federal regulators, prediction markets look to cash in on Super Bowl Sunday.
See the 43 drugs available on new discounted drug site TrumpRx
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
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Some Team USA athletes speak out about politics at home
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
Appeals court endorses Trump policy of denying bond hearings to many ICE detainees
A federal appeals court on Friday endorsed the Trump administration's policy of holding broad groups of immigration detainees without access to bond hearings, a major legal victory for President Trump.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
Trump says he "didn't see" image depicting Obamas as apes in social media post
President Trump late Friday addressed a video posted to his social media account that included a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, telling reporters he didn't see the part that showed the former president and first lady.
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Her deadly diagnosis only had 1 warning sign. Here's how she survived.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
See the 43 drugs available on new discounted drug site TrumpRx
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
White House launches TrumpRx discounted drug site
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
Officials warn against drinking raw milk after baby dies from listeria
The New Mexico Department of Health said officials believe the baby contracted listeria after their mother drank raw milk during pregnancy.
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Skier Eileen Gu sports a personalized, detail-studded ski suit at Olympics
Gu qualified for the women's slopestyle final wearing an outfit with details inspired by her Chinese heritage and her personal quirks.
Some Team USA athletes speak out about politics at home
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen wins first gold medal of Milano Cortina Games
The second gold medal of the Milano Cortina Games was awarded to Frida Karlsson of Sweden in the women's 10km+10km skiathlon.
Injured Lindsey Vonn completes final training run ahead of Olympic race
"Just because it seems impossible to you doesn't mean it's not possible," Vonn says.
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
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Skier Eileen Gu sports a personalized, detail-studded ski suit at Olympics
Gu qualified for the women's slopestyle final wearing an outfit with details inspired by her Chinese heritage and her personal quirks.
Bad Bunny lyrics to know before his Super Bowl halftime show
With Bad Bunny headlining a historic Super Bowl halftime show, we highlight some of his most impactful lyrics in Spanish and English.
Where you can watch the 2026 Winter Olympics live
Don't miss a moment of the Winter Olympics. Here's how to watch live, for free and stream the action without cable.
Bad Bunny set for historic Super Bowl performance
Coming off a historic Grammy win, Bad Bunny is gearing up to make even more history at this weekend's Super Bowl. The musician is set to be the first Super Bowl headliner to perform completely in Spanish. Leila Cobo, co-chief content officer at Billboard, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Olympic skater gets last-minute approval for Minions-themed program
Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate secured the rights to perform his Minions-themed program at the Milan Cortina Games hours before he was set to skate.
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Super Bowl fans warned to keep drones at home with flights banned over big game
The FAA says it is collaborating with the FBI to detect, track and assess unauthorized drone activity at the Super Bowl.
Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
How will AI transform the workforce?
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about how companies are using artificial intelligence, the discussion around the technology and how it's impacting the workforce.
Tesla, Waymo leaders defend product safety
Executives from Waymo and Tesla defended their self-driving vehicle technology in testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at the digital media company Puck, has more.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Latest in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
Authorities said Friday they were inspecting an apparent new message relating to the disappearance of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie's mom, Nancy, after the family reported her missing from her home on Sunday.
Luigi Mangione has outburst after hearing
Luigi Mangione had an outburst after a hearing on Friday in which the judge announced that his New York State trial will begin on June 8. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman is following the case.
Authorities tow car from Nancy Guthrie's home after new message
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Investigators vetting Guthrie ransom note
Friday marked six days since Nancy Guthrie's apparent abduction, and Guthrie's three children have been posting on social media hoping to reach whoever may have taken her. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports and former FBI counterintelligence operative Eric O'Neill has more.
Mangione claims double jeopardy
Luigi Mangione had an outburst in a New York courtroom on Friday after a judge scheduled his state trial to begin before his federal case. The UnitedHealthCare CEO murder suspect claimed "this is the same trial twice" and called it "double jeopardy." CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
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What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
NASA moon launch off until March due to issues during tests
NASA says it can't try until March at the earliest to send a crewed spacecraft on a flight around the moon and back, due to hydrogen leaks during testing of the Artemis II rocket.
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Latest in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
Authorities said Friday they were inspecting an apparent new message relating to the disappearance of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie's mom, Nancy, after the family reported her missing from her home on Sunday.
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48 Hours correspondents Erin Moriarty and Anne-Marie Green discuss the murder of Katlyn Lyon Montgomery and how her family turned to TikTok to demand justice.
Woman speaks out after surviving glioblastoma
Becca Valle thought her headaches were migraines. Brain surgery found a deadly form of cancer.
Officials review new message in Guthrie case
Officials said they are "aware of a new message" in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance on Friday. Authorities have not given details on the contents of the message. Former FBI special agent FBI Doug Kouns joins CBS News to discuss.
Man spent decades making model of New York City
Beginning in 2004, Joe Macken carved all five boroughs of New York City out of balsa wood, every site and stadium, and every bridge and building. His creation consists of almost one million structures. Steve Hartman has the story.