U.S. spaceplane deorbits after secret mission and lands in California
The U.S. Space Force said in a news release that the craft had "accomplished a range of test and experimentation objectives."
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U.S. Space Force celebrates five years
As the U.S. Space Force celebrates its fifth anniversary, General Michael Guetlein and Chief Master Sergeant John Bentivegna discuss the growing importance of space in military operations and the potential for future conflicts in space.
Democratic senators ask DOJ, Pentagon to investigate any Musk contact with Putin
Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has taken on a large role in President-elect Donald Trump's orbit.
Atlas V rocket launches with secret payload
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.
Atlas 5 blasts off on final classified military mission
Tuesday's flight was the Atlas 5's final national security mission as builder United Launch Alliance transitions to new Vulcan rockets.
Video, images show intercontinental ballistic missile test launch in California
The U.S. launched an unarmed Minuteman III missile Tuesday from Southern California. It was a routine test of the nuclear deterrence program.
SpaceX delays Falcon Heavy launch to put military spaceplane in orbit
SpaceX tentatively plans to make another attempt to launch a Falcon Heavy rocket and a less-powerful Falcon 9 on Tuesday.
How the U.S. seeks to militarize outer space
Space, once the final frontier, could one day become the next battlefield. Through DARPA, the Pentagon's defense research agency, Lockheed Martin has secured a contract to develop a nuclear-powered spacecraft named "Draco." Jaganath Sankaran, assistant professor at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin, joined CBS News to discuss the future of armed conflict.
Professor discusses possible alien technology
A team of Harvard researchers is investigating fragments of what they believe could be alien technology. The pieces were from a meteor that landed in the ocean near Papua New Guinea back in 2014. Professor Avi Loeb, who leads the research team, joins CBS News to explain the findings.
U.S. Space Force takes on next frontier
The newest branch of the armed forces in the U.S. is ready for the challenges that lie ahead in space. Maj. Gen. John M. Olson joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss how the Space Force is preparing to take on threats from China and Russia, and how they're using AI and machine learning to advance security.
SpaceX launches latest GPS 3 navigation satellite into orbit
The latest GPS satellites feature three times greater accuracy and eight times better jam-proofing.
SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket on classified Space Force mission
The fourth flight of the nation's most powerful operational rocket was its first carrying a fully classified Space Force payload.
Space Force early warning satellite launched into orbit
The $1.2 billion SBIRS satellite is the sixth and final member of a space-based fleet of infrared early warning stations.
SpaceX launches secret payload for NRO
No details about the spy satellite payload were revealed, but the NRO declared mission success in a statement.
Space Force launches missile-warning satellite
The fifth Lockheed Martin-built SBIRS satellite joins a globe-spanning constellation
Space Force commander fired after podcast remarks
The Space Force said Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Lohmeier was removed "due to loss of trust and confidence in his ability to lead."
Pence reveals Space Force troops will be called "guardians"
In response, James Gunn, the director of the "Guardians of the Galaxy" films, tweeted, "Can we sue this dork?"
SpaceX launches GPS satellite for U.S. Space Force
The new GPS satellites feature higher accuracy and stronger jam-proofing to ensure reliability.
Atlas 5 launch of military spaceplane delayed by clouds and high winds
The launch is delayed 24 hours.
Space Force drops first recruitment video
A range of positions appear to be available.
Watch the official trailer for Netflix's series "Space Force"
The highly-anticipated series will drop on the streaming platform May 29.
U.S. Space Force launches billion-dollar military comms satellite
The flight was the first national security space launch under authority of the newly established U.S. Space Force — and completed during a deadly pandemic.
Trump signs $1.4 trillion bill, averting government shutdown
The bill's passage allows both parties to dodge the possibility of a shutdown ahead of what's expected to be a contentious election season.
Space Force gets support from Pentagon
The Pentagon is now backing President Trump's plan to create a new military branch dedicated to fighting in space. Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of Defense James Mattis laid out a blueprint Thursday for the United States space force. David Martin reports.
Chief justice temporarily halts order to return deported Maryland man
Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man, was deported to El Salvador on March 15 despite a protective order.
Trump threatens to impose an additional 50% tariff on China
President Trump said he will slap more tariffs on imports from China if it doesn't withdraw a retaliatory tariff on U.S. products.
Stock market whipsaws as Trump makes new China threat
It was a roller-coaster day in stocks as panic selling subsided, while President Trump threatened to hit China with a 50% tariff.
During meeting with Netanyahu, Trump announces direct talks with Iran to begin
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are meeting two days before new U.S. tariffs go into effect.
Relentless rain and storms kill at least 22 in South and parts of Midwest
Days of unrelenting heavy rain and storms killed at least 22 people as some rivers rose to near-record levels and towns were inundated across the South and parts of the Midwest.
U.S. teen fatally shot in Israeli-occupied West Bank
A 14-year-old American-Palestinian boy was gunned down in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. His father says "it was a field execution."
Lutnick says AI wasn't used to calculate Trump's tariffs: "No countries left off"
Remote territories like Heard Island and McDonald Islands, home to penguins but no humans, weren't spared from President Trump's sweeping tariff list last week.
Clem Burke, longtime drummer for Blondie, dies at age 70
Clem Burke joined Blondie in the mid-1970s when he responded to an ad seeking a "Freak energy" drummer.
"Doomsday mom" Lori Vallow Daybell's Arizona trial underway
Opening statements in Lori Vallow Daybell's trial in Arizona are set to start Monday. She is charged in the death of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow.
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Mom, 3 children detained by ICE being returned to New York home, officials say
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul had criticized detaining the family while their case was working its way through the U.S. immigration system.
Trump orders new review of U.S. Steel's sale to Nippon Steel
President Trump ordered a new review of the bid by Japan's Nippon Steel to buy U.S. Steel.
Why tattoos aren't reliable identifiers of Tren de Aragua gang members
Tattoos have been used by the Trump administration to allege Venezuelan men deported from the U.S. are members of the Tren de Aragua gang.
Trump's latest tariffs raise odds of a U.S. recession, economists say
The likelihood of the U.S. entering a recession has jumped since President Trump announced new tariffs, according to Goldman Sachs economists.
What Trump has said about tariffs as stock market reacts
As markets tumble and fears grow over a global trade war in response to President Trump's tariffs, he has advised Americans to "be strong" and "hang tough."
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Trump orders new review of U.S. Steel's sale to Nippon Steel
President Trump ordered a new review of the bid by Japan's Nippon Steel to buy U.S. Steel.
Trump's latest tariffs raise odds of a U.S. recession, economists say
The likelihood of the U.S. entering a recession has jumped since President Trump announced new tariffs, according to Goldman Sachs economists.
What Trump has said about tariffs as stock market reacts
As markets tumble and fears grow over a global trade war in response to President Trump's tariffs, he has advised Americans to "be strong" and "hang tough."
Jamie Dimon, Wall Street figures warn about Trump's tariffs
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon and noted Wall Street investor Bill Ackman are speaking out about President Trump's tariffs.
Trump threatens to impose an additional 50% tariff on China
President Trump said he will slap more tariffs on imports from China if it doesn't withdraw a retaliatory tariff on U.S. products.
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Trump orders new review of U.S. Steel's sale to Nippon Steel
President Trump ordered a new review of the bid by Japan's Nippon Steel to buy U.S. Steel.
Why tattoos aren't reliable identifiers of Tren de Aragua gang members
Tattoos have been used by the Trump administration to allege Venezuelan men deported from the U.S. are members of the Tren de Aragua gang.
What Trump has said about tariffs as stock market reacts
As markets tumble and fears grow over a global trade war in response to President Trump's tariffs, he has advised Americans to "be strong" and "hang tough."
Lutnick says AI wasn't used to calculate Trump's tariffs: "No countries left off"
Remote territories like Heard Island and McDonald Islands, home to penguins but no humans, weren't spared from President Trump's sweeping tariff list last week.
Deal reached after House standoff over remote votes for new parents
The House speaker suffered an embarrassing defeat during a procedural vote last week that would have killed the Florida congresswoman's discharge petition.
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CDC redeploys to Texas measles outbreak as RFK Jr. backs vaccine
The redeployment comes after another unvaccinated child died in the measles outbreak in Texas.
How Alzheimer's research could be impacted by Trump health agency cuts
As the Trump administration makes cuts to federal health agencies, some Alzheimer's experts are worried about the impact on research and patients with the disease.
In Speaker Johnson's Louisiana district, Medicaid is a lifeline
Nearly 40% of the people in House Speaker Mike Johnson's district in Louisiana rely on Medicaid.
Second child dies from measles-related causes in West Texas
A spokesperson for UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, said that the child was "receiving treatment for complications of measles while hospitalized" and was not vaccinated.
Maintaining the safety of our food
Despite efforts to keep our nation's food supply safe, an estimated 3,000 people die each year, and 48 million are sickened, from food-borne Illnesses. Correspondent David Pogue looks at the efforts to minimize contamination and prevent outbreaks, and asks how the Trump administration's latest cuts will affect the work of food safety agencies.
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U.S. teen fatally shot in Israeli-occupied West Bank
A 14-year-old American-Palestinian boy was gunned down in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. His father says "it was a field execution."
South Sudan criticizes U.S. for revocation of visas
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. decided to revoke all visas for South Sudanese citizens because the country's government failed to accept the return of its citizens being removed from the U.S. in a "timely matter."
Trump threatens to impose an additional 50% tariff on China
President Trump said he will slap more tariffs on imports from China if it doesn't withdraw a retaliatory tariff on U.S. products.
North Korea marathon resumes 6 years after COVID, but it's not for everyone
North Korea has hosted the first Pyongyang International Marathon since sealing its borders during the pandemic, but there were likely no American runners.
Stock market whipsaws as Trump makes new China threat
It was a roller-coaster day in stocks as panic selling subsided, while President Trump threatened to hit China with a 50% tariff.
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Clem Burke, longtime drummer for Blondie, dies at age 70
Clem Burke joined Blondie in the mid-1970s when he responded to an ad seeking a "Freak energy" drummer.
LOCASH on new album on the way
Ahead of their new album "Bet the Farm," country stars Preston Brust and Chris Lucas join "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss their latest chart-topping moment and what comes next.
"White Lotus" star Walton Goggins on shocking season finale
Actor Walton Goggins spoke to "CBS Mornings" about "The White Lotus" season three finale, fan theories and more.
David Foster on Broadway musical, "BOOP!"
David Foster, the legendary music producer behind hits for Whitney Houston and Celine Dion, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his first Broadway musical, inspired by the classic cartoon character Betty Boop.
"White Lotus" star Walton Goggins on finale
Actor Walton Goggins talks about the season finale of the hit HBO series "The White Lotus." Season three follows the fate of the guests and staff at a luxury resort in Thailand. Goggins' character, a troubled man in search of answers about his father's mysterious past, is a major part of the finale, which aired Sunday.
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China pulls TikTok deal over tariffs
TikTok faced a Saturday deadline to find a U.S. buyer or face a potential ban. President Trump announced an extension on Friday. A deal was at the finish line but China pulled back due to Trump's tariff announcement. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has the details.
Nintendo unveils new Switch 2 console
Nintendo has unveiled its next console, the Switch 2. Washington Post reporter Gene Park joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the new user experience, the price and possible security concerns.
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.
Amazon tells White House it's interested in buying TikTok
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
What to know about RedNote
CBS News Confirmed looks at why users are flocking to RedNote, the new Chinese app raising red flags over data privacy and propaganda, as TikTok faces a potential U.S. ban.
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Geomagnetic storms could bring northern lights show to parts of U.S.
The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are forecast tonight after they were visible in parts of Washington, Montana and Alaska on Friday.
Sahara desert, once lush and green, was home to mysterious human lineage
Researchers studied the DNA of two 7,000-year-old naturally mummified individuals excavated in the Takarkori rock shelter in southwestern Libya.
Monkeys are "best yodellers" in the world, study says
Primates possess special anatomical structures in their throats called vocal membranes, allowing for yodeling at higher octaves, researchers found.
Space tourists complete first-ever flight around Earth's poles
SpaceX's third all-civilian privately chartered flight was the first to carry a crew into polar orbit.
Peggy Whitson on her space legacy and commanding a new mission for Axiom
From breaking records to breaking barriers, astronaut Peggy Whitson shares what it feels like to see Earth from space.
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Drug-sniffing dogs help find record haul of cocaine hidden on ship
The Korea Coast Guard said they had found two tons of what they suspect to be pure cocaine on a Norwegian-flagged ship.
Brand charged with rape, sexual assault
Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged in the U.K. with several counts related to rape and sexual assault allegations, London's Metropolitan Police announced. This comes after claims by four women emerged in 2023. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.
Russell Brand charged with multiple counts of rape, sexual assault
British actor and comedian Russell Brand has been charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault, London police said.
Catholic priest shot dead at his parish rectory in Kansas
Arul Carasala was shot and killed by a man who approached him at his parish rectory in Seneca, Kansas, church officials said.
Stabbing deaths of 2 women college students spark outrage in Italy
The brutal killings of two students within days of each other have unleashed a wave of anger and calls for a "cultural revolution" against violence towards women.
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SpaceX Fram2 crew back on Earth
A wealthy bitcoin entrepreneur and three other adventurers returned to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule after 55 passes above the North and South Poles. CBS News' Bill Harwood has more.
Space tourists complete first-ever flight around Earth's poles
SpaceX's third all-civilian privately chartered flight was the first to carry a crew into polar orbit.
NASA rover captures giant dust devil devouring smaller one on Mars
The dust devil was about 210 feet wide, NASA said, but likely didn't last long after consuming the smaller whirlwind.
Peggy Whitson on Astronaut Hall of Fame
Former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, who has completed 10 spacewalks and spent 675 days in orbit, joins "CBS Mornings" to reflect on her historic career and upcoming induction into the Hall of Fame.
Aisha Bowe on her journey from community college to rocket scientist
Aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe opens up about joining the historic all-female Blue Origin space flight.
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
Notable Deaths in 2025
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Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
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.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
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 troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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Weight loss drugs might reduce dementia risk
Two new studies suggest the class of weight loss and diabetes drugs that includes Ozempic and Wegovy have the added benefit of protecting against the development of dementia. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
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Trump says U.S. having direct talks with Iran
President Trump announced Monday during a bilateral meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the U.S. would have direct talks with Iran this weekend. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro and CBS News Middle East reporter Courtney Kealy have the latest on that development and some of the other subjects Mr. Trump discussed.
Roberts pauses deportation case return order
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts on Monday temporarily halted an order mandating the return of a Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Trump takes questions on tariffs, Gaza
President Trump took questions from reporters on tariffs, Gaza and other topics Monday in the Oval Office as he met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Maurice DuBois anchored CBS News' special report on the president's comments.