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Jan. 6 committee threaten those who defy subpoenas

The select committee investigating the deadly Capitol riot is threatening to pursue criminal charges against former Trump adviser Steve Bannon for refusing to comply with a subpoena into the attack. It comes as President Biden is rejecting Former President Trump's assertion of executive privilege for documents related to January 6. Jessica Levinson, a CBS News legal contributor and professor at Loyola Law School, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with her analysis.

Oct 11, 2021
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Trump opposes House committee subpoenas

Four former Trump advisers have been subpoenaed by the House select committee investigating the January 6th attack on the Capitol. Mr. Trump tried to assert executive privilege to block the committee from viewing White House documents related to that day, but was denied by President Biden. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to explain the subpoenas and Mr. Trump's attempts to fight them.

Oct 11, 2021
05:33

Capitol Hill Security On High Alert After Reports Of Possible Violence From QAnon Conspiracists

January 6 committee subpoenas Trump allies

The House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol is demanding detailed information about the former president's actions.

Sep 23, 2021

Far-right strategy for influencing elections

A recent ProPublica investigation uncovers how a cohort of far-right Trump supporters are influencing elections and the voting process. Former President Trump’s chief strategist Steve Bannon is calling on supporters to take up low-level precinct officer positions within the Republican party to shape its future. Isaac Arnsdorf, a reporter for ProPublica, joined CBSN to discuss.

Sep 7, 2021
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FILE PHOTO: Former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon exits the Manhattan Federal Court in New York City

Judge dismisses indictment against ex-Trump strategist Steve Bannon

The indictment against Bannon accused him of taking part in a scheme to defraud donors to a $25 million crowdfunding campaign.

May 26, 2021

Biden set to address April jobs report

President Joe Biden is gearing up to deliver remarks on the April jobs report, which showed the country added just 266,000 jobs in the month. This comes as he urges Congress to take up his infrastructure proposal. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to discuss these and other developments.

May 7, 2021
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Trump pardon recipients could face charges

Former President Trump issued more than 140 pardons and commutations during his last 24 hours in office. Most pardons were granted to his friends and political allies, but certain gaps have left some of those people vulnerable to future convictions for their crimes. Kim Wehle, a professor at the University of Baltimore School of Law and the author of "How to Read the Constitution--and Why," joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.

Jan 26, 2021
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Trump pardons Bannon before leaving office

In the final hours of his term, President Trump granted pardons to 73 people, including his former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon, and commuted sentences for 70 others. The clemency spree came after the president delivered a video message about his record over the past four years. Paula Reid reports.

Jan 20, 2021
03:56

Trump pardons Steve Bannon, 72 others, and commutes 70 sentences

Former chief strategist Steve Bannon and rapper Lil Wayne were among those pardoned by Trump on his way out the White House door.

Jan 20, 2021

Trump expected to issue dozens of pardons

President Trump is expected to issue dozens of pardons Tuesday, his final full day at the White House. He's then expected to skip President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration and instead fly home to Florida before Wednesday's ceremony. CBS News senior national correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN AM with the latest.

Jan 19, 2021
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Twitter bans a Bannon account after he says behead Fauci and Wray

Former Trump adviser said on his podcast that Fauci and the FBI director should meet that fate if Trump gets second term

Nov 6, 2020

Private border wall facing erosion

Sharyn Alfonsi reports on the construction firm that earned billions of dollars in government contracts after working with a conservative fundraising campaign accused of fraud to build sections of the border wall on private land that engineers say will likely fail.

Sep 27, 2020
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Why a private section of the border wall is allegedly failing

60 Minutes reports on the construction firm that earned billions of dollars in government contracts after working with a conservative fundraising campaign accused of fraud to build sections of the border wall on private land that engineers say will likely fail.

Sep 27, 2020

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Hearing in Steve Bannon's fraud case

President Trump's former chief strategist Steve Bannon appeared at a virtual hearing Monday on fraud charges. Federal prosecutors say Bannon and three others hatched a plan to defraud thousands of donors who gave money toward the construction of a border wall. CBSN legal contributor Keir Dougall joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with the details.

Sep 1, 2020
09:26

Trial date for Bannon and co-defendants set for May 2021

Bannon's three co-defendants also pleaded not guilty to fraud charges during an initial appearance Monday.

Aug 31, 2020

Comey "can't imagine" he's a target of internal DOJ probe

Comey said he is "not worried at all" about the investigation spearheaded by U.S. Attorney John Durham.

Aug 23, 2020

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Trump slams Biden as he accepts nomination

President Trump took aim at Joe Biden on the final day of the Democratic National Convention. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN with that plus more on the charges against former Trump adviser Steve Bannon and the controversy surrounding the U.S. Postal Service.

Aug 21, 2020
11:52

Pence on Bannon's arrest and mail-in voting

Vice President Mike Pence joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the arrest of Steve Bannon and the conspiracy theory QAnon. Plus, his claims of widespread fraud in mail-in voting.

Aug 21, 2020
10:25

Trial Continues For Trump Associate Roger Stone

Steve Bannon indicted for fraud over campaign to build private border wall

Federal prosecutors in New York City said Bannon was arrested Thursday morning.

Aug 21, 2020

Impact of Joe Biden’s acceptance speech, DNC

“Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about Joe Biden's acceptance speech, Steve Bannon's arrest and the upcoming Republican National Convention.

Aug 21, 2020
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Steve Bannon arrested on fraud charges

One of the president's closest former associates, Steve Bannon, is out on bond Friday after being arrested on fraud charges over an alleged scheme connected to the president's long-promised border wall. Paula Reid reports.

Aug 21, 2020
02:30

Steve Bannon charged with fraud in fundraising scheme

Former White House adviser Stephen Bannon has pleaded not guilty to charges of wire fraud and money laundering Thursday, after federal prosecutors in New York announced that Bannon and three others were indicted for allegedly defrauding donors to a $25 million fundraising campaign to build a wall along the southern border. Ben Tracy reports.

Aug 20, 2020
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Joe Biden to accept Democratic nomination at DNC; How schools can work toward a safe year

Aug 20, 2020
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Steve Bannon indicted for fraud

Former Trump senior adviser Steve Bannon and three others were indicted today for allegedly defrauding donors out of $25 million through their "We Build the Wall" campaign. President Trump said he knew nothing about the private border wall project and called it "a very sad thing" for Bannon. CBSN legal contributor Keir Dougall joined CBSN's "Red and Blue" to break down the charges.

Aug 20, 2020
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8/20: Red and Blue

Final day of the Democratic National Convention; Michigan proposing settlement for Flint residents

Aug 20, 2020
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Vice President-Elect JD Vance On Capitol Hill For Lawmaker Meetings With Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth

Pete Hegseth meets with GOP senators to secure support for expected nomination

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth was with Vice President-elect JD Vance on Capitol Hill on Thursday.

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Matt Gaetz withdraws as attorney general nominee

President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.

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Former Small Business Administration Administrator Linda McMahon Interview

Education secretary pick Linda McMahon named in WWE child sex abuse lawsuit

The suit claims McMahon and others at the WWE were aware of misconduct decades ago and negligent in failing to prevent it.

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Israel stands by as aid convoys come under attack in Gaza

A truck driver claims Israeli tanks and an Israeli drone watched as the aid convoy he was with was attacked in Gaza. But Israel's military says it is not responsible for protecting the aid.

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Bob Casey concedes Pennsylvania Senate race to Dave McCormick

Incumbent Sen. Bob Casey on Thursday conceded in the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania to Dave McCormick.

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McBride: GOP trying to "manufacture a crisis" with bathroom ban

Sarah McBride, set to be the first transgender member of Congress, talked with CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and commented on the GOP's effort to restrict bathroom use.

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Nikki Haley criticizes Trump Cabinet picks Tulsi Gabbard, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Haley said of Kennedy, Trump's pick to be HHS secretary, that he has no background in health care and accused Gabbard, tapped for DNI, of repeating "Russian talking points."

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Actor Jussie Smollett's conviction overturned by Illinois Supreme Court

The state's highest court ruled a special prosecutor's decision to re-indict Smollett violated his constitutional rights after Cook County prosecutors previously dropped charges against him.

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Pete Hegseth meets with GOP senators to secure support for expected nomination

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth was with Vice President-elect JD Vance on Capitol Hill on Thursday.

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Shohei Ohtani named NL MVP after record-setting Dodgers season

Shohei Ohtani becomes the second player named MVP in both the American and National leagues.

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Yankees slugger Aaron Judge easily wins second AL MVP Award

Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was a unanimous pick to win his second American League Most Valuable Player Award in three seasons on Thursday.

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Trump selects Pam Bondi for attorney general after Gaetz withdraws

President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.

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Nikki Haley criticizes Trump Cabinet picks Tulsi Gabbard, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Haley said of Kennedy, Trump's pick to be HHS secretary, that he has no background in health care and accused Gabbard, tapped for DNI, of repeating "Russian talking points."

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Bitcoin hovers around $100,000 as post-election rally rolls on

While some are bullish, other experts warn of investment risks as what comes next is impossible to know.

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Trump's proposed tariffs could raise U.S. grocery prices, analysis finds

Donald Trump's proposed tariffs could raise costs for U.S. consumers, economists say. Here's how much grocery bills could rise.

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BJ's Wholesale Club hikes membership fees for first time since 2018

Warehouse chain follows rival Costco in raising amount its 7.5 million members must pay to shop at BJ's stores.

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Bezos denies Musk claim that the Amazon founder predicted Trump loss

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.

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Here's where Elon Musk says his DOGE will aim to cut federal spending

Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say the Department of Government Efficiency has targets in mind for cost cutting.

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Israel stands by as aid convoys come under attack in Gaza

A truck driver claims Israeli tanks and an Israeli drone watched as the aid convoy he was with was attacked in Gaza. But Israel's military says it is not responsible for protecting the aid.

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Pete Hegseth meets with GOP senators to secure support for expected nomination

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth was with Vice President-elect JD Vance on Capitol Hill on Thursday.

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Trump selects Pam Bondi for attorney general after Gaetz withdraws

President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.

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Nikki Haley criticizes Trump Cabinet picks Tulsi Gabbard, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Haley said of Kennedy, Trump's pick to be HHS secretary, that he has no background in health care and accused Gabbard, tapped for DNI, of repeating "Russian talking points."

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Bob Casey concedes Pennsylvania Senate race to Dave McCormick

Incumbent Sen. Bob Casey on Thursday conceded in the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania to Dave McCormick.

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Life expectancy gap in the U.S. widens to 20 years: "Truly alarming"

Life expectancy in the United States varies by more than 20 years depending on race and ethnicity and where you live, according to new research.

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RFK Jr. weighing FDA crackdown on food additives under Trump

Kennedy's team is weighing a significant rewrite of the FDA's rules.

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Why the latest bird flu case has experts worried about pandemic potential

A new potential case of bird flu in a California child without known contact with infected animals is raising concerns about a potential pandemic. Dr. Céline Gounder explains what to know.

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New cases of bird flu in U.S.

CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest on bird flu as new cases raise alarms among health officials. There have been 53 confirmed human cases across seven states this year. Health officials in California are reporting a possible case in a child who had no known contact with an infected animal.

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Are food recalls and outbreaks on the rise?

The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.

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Israel stands by as aid convoys come under attack in Gaza

A truck driver claims Israeli tanks and an Israeli drone watched as the aid convoy he was with was attacked in Gaza. But Israel's military says it is not responsible for protecting the aid.

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Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro indicted over alleged coup attempt

Former president Jair Bolsonaro and 36 other people were indicted for allegedly attempting a coup to keep him in office after his defeat in the 2022 elections.

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Iceland volcano flares in region's 7th eruption in one year

A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.

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Ancient amulet showing biblical king spearing devil is unearthed

The amulet was found during an ongoing excavation project in Hadrianopolis, an ancient city near Karabük, Turkey.

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U.N. court ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and a Hamas leader

The leaders are accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes over the war in Gaza and the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.

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Connie Nielsen on returning to "Gladiator" after 24 years

Connie Nielsen opens up about returning as Lucilla in "Gladiator II," reuniting with director Ridley Scott and exploring her character's emotional journey.

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Shelby Lynne on how personal struggles and friendships impacted her music

Singer-songwriter Shelby Lynne opens up about her new album and how her friendships helped save her when she thought her recording career could be over.

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Malcolm Washington on "The Piano Lesson"

Making his feature directorial debut, Malcolm Washington brings August Wilson's Pulitzer-winning play to the screen with help from his father, Denzel Washington and siblings John David and Katia

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Connie Nielsen on returning to "Gladiator"

Ahead of the sequel's release, Connie Nielsen joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about stepping back into the world of Ridley Scott's epic saga and her character's emotional journey.

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Shelby Lynne on her journey and new album

After overcoming years of personal struggles, Grammy winner Shelby Lynne is back with her first album in years. She tells Anthony Mason why her return to recording came as a surprise, even to her.

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Australia could ban social media for kids

Australian legislators introduced a landmark bill Thursday to ban social media for children under 16. CBS News London's Leigh Kiniry reports on what this could mean for social media companies.

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DOJ targets Google's search engine monopoly

The Department of Justice on Wednesday filed a motion calling for Google to sell its Chrome search engine, arguing in court documents that "the playing field is not level." The Justice Department is also recommending dissolving any contracts in which Google is the default search engine on devices such as iPhones. Kelly O'Grady explains.

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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.

Mar 28
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Bitcoin hovers around $100,000 as post-election rally rolls on

While some are bullish, other experts warn of investment risks as what comes next is impossible to know.

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Bezos denies Musk claim that the Amazon founder predicted Trump loss

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.

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Iceland volcano flares in region's 7th eruption in one year

A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.

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How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires

Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.

Nov 20

Restoring forests decimated by wildfires

Large wildfires fueled by climate change have destroyed tens of millions of acres of forests in the Pacific Northwest in recent years. Jonathan Vigliotti explores a major effort underway to restore those forests.

Nov 20
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Giraffes need endangered species protection, U.S. officials say

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed new protections for giraffes, saying their populations are threatened by poaching, habitat loss and climate change.

Nov 20

Gigantic fin whale washed up on Alaska's shore

Carcass of massive endangered whale washes ashore in Alaska

The carcass was comparable to the width of a college basketball court and female, according to biologists.

Nov 20

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Mexican cartel leader who faked own death arrested in California

Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa — the son-in-law of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader "El Mencho" — was arrested in Riverside, California, officials said.

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Alleged New York Stock Exchange terror plot

The FBI has arrested a Florida man who's accused of plotting to bomb the New York Stock Exchange. CBS News New York reporter Allen Devlin has more.

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Colin Gray, 54, the father of Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray, 14, enters Barrow County court for his first appearance, Sept. 6, 2024, in Winder, Georgia.

Dad of 14-year-old accused in Georgia school shooting pleads not guilty

Colin Gray and his son, Colt Gray, were both indicted in the Sept. 4 shooting that killed two students and two teachers and injured others.

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Man found guilty for Laken Riley murder

A judge on Wednesday found Jose Ibarra guilty on all 10 counts in the murder of University of Georgia student Laken Riley. Ibarra was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

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Capitol rioter with "kill list" convicted of plot to murder FBI agents

Edward Kelley distributed a "kill list" and videos containing images of FBI employees to another person as part of his "mission," prosecutors say.

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Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch

President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.

Nov 19
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SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch

President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.

Nov 19

Far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes, lunar soil shows

Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.

Nov 15

The Hunter's Supermoon sets over Manhattan, New York

When you can see the Beaver Moon, 2024's final supermoon

November's full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, is the last supermoon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Beaver Moon.

Nov 15

Astronauts decline to answer questions about post-flight medical issue

Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.

Nov 8

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