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The history of the Apollo 11 moon landing
Saturday marks 50 years since the greatest technological achievement in human history: At 4:17 in the afternoon Eastern time, a spacecraft carrying astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin touched down on the moon. Nearly seven hours later, with an estimated half a billion people watching on TV, Armstrong descended from the lunar module to take mankind's first steps on the moon's surface. Even now, NASA’s Apollo 11 mission continues to inspire America's next steps into space.
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Heat wave grips much of the U.S.
From Texas to the Great Lakes, and east to New England, a heat wave – in some areas in triple digits – is broiling the nation. So far, it's blamed for at least six deaths. Meg Oliver reports.
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Top tier emerges in 2020 field — CBS Battleground Tracker poll
Biden continues to lead the field among Democratic voters across 2020 primary states holding contests through Super Tuesday, but Warren and Harris have narrowed the gap
Booker: Trump uses race "like a weapon" to divide country
"I don't give a damn about the politics of it. Racism is racism. And to say nothing in the face of it is to be complicit in that kind of language," Booker told "Face the Nation"
Shane Lowry wins 2019 British Open
Lowry closed with a 1-over 72 — the first time since 1996 the Open champion was over par in the final round
"Mike Wallace is here"
A new documentary depicts the dramatic life and career of the legendary CBS News correspondent, who helped make "60 Minutes" must-see TV
Pence: Trump "might make an effort" to stop chants
The vice president nevertheless said "millions of Americans share the president's frustration" about four Democratic congresswomen
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on the next giant leap for mankind
The aerospace entrepreneur says we are only a few years away from employing reusable rockets to bring people to the moon and Mars, making humans a "multi-planet species"
Cheney says Trump's attack on reps "isn't about race"
"This isn't about race. It's not about gender. It's not about religion," the Wyoming Republican said on "Face the Nation"
On the brink: The Endangered Species Act
The 1973 law has helped prevent hundreds of species from going extinct, and recovered 54 species. But changes proposed by the Trump administration may weaken its ability to protect wildlife and habitat
He said, ze said: Faith Salie on preferred gender pronouns
The grammar geek talks about the practice of choosing or requesting non-binary pronouns
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ZZ Top: After 50 years they've still got legs
Half a century later, the bluesy country rock band is still working hard to make it all look and sound so easy
Pence says moon, not Mars, remains near-term goal for NASA
In an interview on "The Takeout," Vice President Mike Pence reassured the space community with the administration's strong support for a "moon-first" policy
Hannah Gadsby: There is life after trauma
In her new touring show, the Australian writer, actress and comedian whose standup deftly intersects comedy and tragedy is even more revealing
Tainted alcohol suspected of killing at least 19 in Costa Rica
The government has confiscated about 30,000 bottles of alcohol suspected to be poisoned
Thousands of bones discovered in Vatican in search for Orlandi
This is just the latest twist in an unsolved mystery that has stretched on for 36 years
How to watch CBS News programming for DirecTV customers
A business dispute took CBS off the air for millions of satellite television customers of DirecTV and AT&T U-verse on Saturday
Former boxer fakes death in elaborate undercover sting
"I'm the only person alive that has ever walked out of his own grave" murder-for-hire target tells "48 Hours"
Miss Michigan stripped of title after racist tweets surface
The tweets targeted Muslim women and gun violence in the black community in 2017 and 2018
Experts say cigarette butts are largest human-caused pollutant
Plastic straws are losing popularity but cigarette butts are the real environmental problem
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"Mike Wallace is here"
Four words that struck terror into the hearts of shady businessmen and corrupt politicians also comprise the title of a new documentary that depicts the dramatic life and career of the legendary CBS News correspondent
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on the next giant leap for mankind
As the founder, CEO and lead designer at SpaceX, a private company that makes rockets and spacecraft, Elon Musk envisions a time when his reusable rockets will bring people to the moon and Mars. He's focused on humans becoming a "multi-planet species," and on the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, he speaks with Jeffrey Kluger (editor-at-large at Time magazine, and the co-author of "Apollo 13") about his vision for the future.
Hannah Gadsby on comedy and tragedy
Luke Burbank profiles Australian writer, actress and standup comedian Hannah Gadsby, whose recent Netflix special, "Hannah Gadsby: Nanette," about the intersection of comedy and tragedy, earned her a Peabody Award, and whose latest show, "Douglas," is even more revealing.
On the brink: The Endangered Species Act
Around the world, plant and animal species are going extinct at a rate faster than any time in human history. The Endangered Species Act, signed into law 46 years ago, has succeeded in preventing hundreds of species on the list from going extinct, and has recovered 54 species. But new regulatory changes to the Act are being finalized by the Trump administration, which may weaken its ability to protect wildlife and habitat, and – say wildlife advocates – speed extinctions. Conor Knighton reports.
ZZ Top is "Goin' 50"
The band ZZ Top is marking 50 years together, with a new remastered collection of their greatest hits, "Goin' 50." Jim Axlerod talks with guitarist Billy Gibbons, bassist Dusty Hill, and drummer Frank Beard (the one without a beard) who are still working hard to make their pedal-to-the-metal, bluesy country rock seem so easy.
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"Man on the Moon:" The 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing
CBS New relives the momentous 1969 moon walk as told by two legends -- Apollo 11 commander Neil Armstrong and "CBS Evening News" anchor Walter Cronkite -- the man who made history and the man who reported it
"I'm speechless!": How CBS News covered Apollo 11
Walter Cronkite launched an unprecedented 46 hours of live television for the historic mission to the moon
Watch: Apollo 11 launch on CBS 50 years ago
50 years ago, CBS News anchor Walter Cronkite brought the frontier of outer space to televisions across America
"Apollo on steroids": NASA's mission to get first back to the moon
The goal is to return to the lunar surface by 2024, but congressional budget approval remains a big if
3 "amiable strangers" flew into history on Apollo 11
The crew of Apollo 11 came together by chance for the first moon landing
Space industry rocketing toward $1 trillion
Private investment in a range of space-related businesses is soaring, and it's not just for billionaire joy rides
Inside story of Apollo 11's nail-biting descent to the moon
With alarms going off and fuel running low, the first moon landing was more of an edge-of-the-seat affair than most people realize
NASA legends recall nerve-wracking moments before Apollo 11 landing
Astronaut Michael Collins, Mission Control flight director Gene Kranz and spacecraft communicator Charlie Duke recount the first manned landing on the moon
Americans still proud of first moon landing 50 years later
Americans favor another U.S. mission to the moon and exploration of Mars
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Gabbard calls for Puerto Rican governor's resignation
Protests against Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossellò have been ongoing for several days
Delaney disputes reports he's dropping presidential bid
"No one on my team asked me to drop out of the race and I have no plans to drop out of the race," Delaney said
Lineup for July Democratic presidential debates revealed
Twenty candidates have qualified for the debate stage with ten going head-to-head each night
Harris continues to clarify her stance on Medicare for All
The senator has given some conflicting answers on what sort of health care policy she supports and how she would pay for it
Despite fundraising and polling tumble O'Rourke campaign bets on Beto
Despite disappointing fundraising, his team is focused on building out a larger infrastructure, announcing earlier this month at least four additional national positions within the campaign
The fight for transgender voices in 2020
The race for 2020 is looking more inclusive with a growing wave of transgender people seeking office
On the road with Cory Booker in New Hampshire
Mired low in the polls, Booker tours the Granite State to argue that beating Trump shouldn't be enough for Democrats
Candidates participating in second Democratic debate are announced
Five Democratic candidates were not chosen to appear on the debate stage
Pete Buttigieg courts black church leaders in Bible Belt
CBS News spoke with black pastors in South Carolina about the challenges Buttigieg faces in wooing African-American voters in the South
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Battleground Tracker: 'The Squad'
CBS News Elections and Surveys Director Anthony Salvanto and CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe discuss Americans' familiarity with four Democratic congresswomen known as 'the squad.'
Battleground Tracker: Health Care is number one issue
CBS News Elections and Surveys Director Anthony Salvanto and CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe break down a new CBS News survey which found that health care cost is top concern for Democrats.
Battleground Tracker: Why is California important?
CBS News Elections and Surveys Director Anthony Salvanto and CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe join Margaret Brennan on "Face the Nation" to discuss new CBS News polling that reveals a top tier of Democratic candidates forming among voters.
Battleground Tracker: Early states battle
CBS News Elections and Surveys Director Anthony Salvanto and CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe discuss new CBS News polling on the early Democratic caucus and primary contests.
Why is Trump still attacking Dem congresswomen?
Rachael Bade, Lanhee Chen, Jamelle Bouie and Paula Reid discuss President Trump's tweets targeting four congresswomen of color and "send her back" chants from the president's supporters.
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CBSN Originals
Powerless: The high cost of cheap gas
When the U.S. declared the discovery of natural gas reserves large enough to propel the country to energy independence, property owners in West Virginia could never have imagined how that discovery might affect them. CBSN Originals and ProPublica traveled to West Virginia's "gas patch" to meet landowners Beth Crowder and David Wentz, a once-married couple who found themselves in the crosshairs of Big Gas and joined forces to fight back.
Fake news, real consequences: The woman fighting disinformation
As the 2016 U.S. election illustrated, social media has become a powerful tool for disinformation and propaganda. Today, the Philippines is center stage in that battle as its government leverages platforms like Facebook to combat its critics — particularly the media. And, as President Rodrigo Duterte continues to consolidate power, many wonder if democracy in the U.S. is at risk.
Trophy hunting: Killing or conservation?
CBSN Originals goes inside the closely guarded world of trophy hunting, to find out whether hunting helps or harms the long-term survival of wildlife in one of Africa’s premier destinations.
The price of getting a period in America
Menstruation is one of the most taboo topics in the world, and for millions of American women, there's a high price to pay for that stigma. This CBSN Originals documentary looks at how some women are trying to change that.
Clinging to coal: West Virginia's fight over green jobs
For generations, coal has been the backbone of West Virginia, until jobs were wiped out by the tens of thousands. While some are counting on promises made to bring coal back, a new generation is embracing the next opportunity: green energy. But in the nationwide race to dominate renewable power production, West Virginia's deeply rooted tensions and interests may leave its workers behind.
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Animal shelter waives fee thanks to Miranda Lambert donation
"There's a reason dogs like country music. Thank you Miranda Lambert for your generous donation," the shelter posted on Facebook
11-year-old wins trip to the All-Star Game with powerful essay
Asma Kaukab shared what it was like to be teased because of her Muslim faith
Strangers help find dress for girl with autism
"Friend's autistic daughter only wears this dress. Don't judge," Deborah Price wrote – and people didn't judge, they got to work
NYPD cops pay for alleged shoplifter's groceries
"This is what cops do. We also enforce the law, but we also help," said one of the officers at a press conference Friday
Armless basketball player makes his play for another team
Jamarion Styles lost his hands and most of his arms due to a rare infection
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Miss Michigan Kathy Zhu stripped of title over racist tweets
The tweets targeted Muslim women and gun violence in the black community in 2017 and 2018
Massive heat wave blamed for 6 deaths
Up to 200 million people could be affected from the central U.S. to the East Coast this weekend
Shane Lowry wins 2019 British Open
Lowry closed with a 1-over 72 — the first time since 1996 the Open champion was over par in the final round
Pence says moon, not Mars, remains near-term goal for NASA
In an interview on "The Takeout," Vice President Mike Pence reassured the space community with the administration's strong support for a "moon-first" policy
Schiff: Mueller will bring report "to life" during hearings
"We want the people to hear it directly from him, not filtered through Bill Barr," Schiff said on "Face the Nation"
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Pence says moon, not Mars, remains near-term goal for NASA
In an interview on "The Takeout," Vice President Mike Pence reassured the space community with the administration's strong support for a "moon-first" policy
Schiff: Mueller will bring report "to life" during hearings
"We want the people to hear it directly from him, not filtered through Bill Barr," Schiff said on "Face the Nation"
Cheney says Trump's attack on congresswomen "isn't about race"
"This isn't about race. It's not about gender. It's not about religion," the Wyoming Republican said on "Face the Nation"
Pence: Trump "might make an effort" to stop "send her back" chants
The vice president nevertheless said "millions of Americans share the president's frustration" about four Democratic congresswomen
Booker says Trump uses "race like a weapon" to divide country
"I don't give a damn about the politics of it. Racism is racism. And to say nothing in the face of it is to be complicit in that kind of language," Booker told "Face the Nation"
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Tainted alcohol suspected of killing at least 19 in Costa Rica
The government has confiscated about 30,000 bottles of alcohol suspected to be poisoned
Shane Lowry wins 2019 British Open
Lowry closed with a 1-over 72 — the first time since 1996 the Open champion was over par in the final round
North Carolina woman and Australian man found dead in Canada
New South Wales police posted on Facebook that Lucas Fowler was the son of Police Chief Inspector Stephen Fowler
Crew heads to International Space Station on Apollo 11 anniversary
The Soyuz spacecraft completed a textbook rendezvous with the International Space Station on Saturday
Trump offers to vouch for A$AP Rocky's bail in Sweden
The platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated artist has been in custody since early this month over an alleged fight
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Hannah Gadsby: There is life after trauma
In her new touring show, the Australian writer, actress and comedian whose standup deftly intersects comedy and tragedy is even more revealing
Hannah Gadsby on comedy and tragedy
Luke Burbank profiles Australian writer, actress and standup comedian Hannah Gadsby, whose recent Netflix special, "Hannah Gadsby: Nanette," about the intersection of comedy and tragedy, earned her a Peabody Award, and whose latest show, "Douglas," is even more revealing.
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ZZ Top: After 50 years they've still got legs
Half a century later, the bluesy country rock band is still working hard to make it all look and sound so easy
ZZ Top is "Goin' 50"
The band ZZ Top is marking 50 years together, with a new remastered collection of their greatest hits, "Goin' 50." Jim Axlerod talks with guitarist Billy Gibbons, bassist Dusty Hill, and drummer Frank Beard (the one without a beard) who are still working hard to make their pedal-to-the-metal, bluesy country rock seem so easy.
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Extended transcript: SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on putting boots on the moon and Mars
The founder and CEO of SpaceX discusses the aerospace company's ambitions for flying humans to the moon and Mars, the importance of reusable in rockets, and the inspiration of Douglas Adams
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on the next giant leap for mankind
The aerospace entrepreneur says we are only a few years away from employing reusable rockets to bring people to the moon and Mars, making humans a "multi-planet species"
Mike Pence says U.S. will first go to the moon, then Mars
"That's the policy that the President's put into motion since reestablishing the national space council," Pence said
Crew heads to International Space Station on Apollo 11 anniversary
The Soyuz spacecraft completed a textbook rendezvous with the International Space Station on Saturday
Doorbell cams raise privacy fears and concerns about bias
Critics say Amazon's Ring appears to stir up fears of crime even as rates are falling. Others say the cams
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Pence says moon, not Mars, remains near-term goal for NASA
In an interview on "The Takeout," Vice President Mike Pence reassured the space community with the administration's strong support for a "moon-first" policy
Extended transcript: SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on putting boots on the moon and Mars
The founder and CEO of SpaceX discusses the aerospace company's ambitions for flying humans to the moon and Mars, the importance of reusable in rockets, and the inspiration of Douglas Adams
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on the next giant leap for mankind
The aerospace entrepreneur says we are only a few years away from employing reusable rockets to bring people to the moon and Mars, making humans a "multi-planet species"
On the brink: The Endangered Species Act
The 1973 law has helped prevent hundreds of species from going extinct, and recovered 54 species. But changes proposed by the Trump administration may weaken its ability to protect wildlife and habitat
Watch: CBS coverage of Apollo 11 moon landing, 50 years ago today
More than half a billion people tuned in to see Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin take man's first steps on the moon. Watch how it all unfolded
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Tainted alcohol suspected of killing at least 19 in Costa Rica
The government has confiscated about 30,000 bottles of alcohol suspected to be poisoned
How to combat heat-related sickness
Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joined "CBS Weekend News" to discuss how to stay ahead of the symptoms that contributed to the deaths of at least six people
Know the signs of heat stroke before it's too late
Record-breaking temperatures are expected in at least 14 different states by this weekend
After 7 kids get cancer, chemical in city's water scrutinized
Ripon, California, is just one of dozens of cities across the country dealing with the possibly harmful chemical
Ebola outbreak in Congo declared a global health emergency
The virus spread this week to a city of two million people
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"Corporate astronaut": How billionaires are joining the space race
Six hundred people have already paid Virgin Galactic $250,000 for a ticket to space
The philosophy behind charcuterie restaurant Cured
Upon entering the restaurant, diners are greeted by a massive humidity-controlled meat locker known as the "Charc Tank"
Ragu recalls pasta sauce over possible plastic contamination
Five types of the pasta sauce are being recalled nationwide, including at retailers such as Walmart
Record-high temperatures could scorch U.S. economy
Climate change has the potential to sap the U.S. economy more than tariffs or other man-made threats
Why Trump's pick to head Labor Dept scares worker advocates
As a lawyer, the son of the late Supreme Court judge fought against laws constraining big corporations
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Was an Ivy League student slain in the name of hate?
The stabbing death of a bright college student raises troubling questions concerning anti-Semitism and homophobia -- issues that are at the heart of the nation's current struggle to define itself
Former boxer marked for murder fakes death in undercover sting
"I'm the only person alive that has ever walked out of his own grave" murder-for-hire target tells "48 Hours"
North Carolina woman and Australian man found dead in Canada
New South Wales police posted on Facebook that Lucas Fowler was the son of Police Chief Inspector Stephen Fowler
Thousands of bone fragments found at Vatican
The Vatican is filled with centuries of art, history and apparently bones. That revelation came during a search for a missing 15-year-old girl who vanished decades ago. Seth Doane reports.
Prisoners released under First Step Act
More than 3,000 people have been released from prison or halfway houses across the country under the First Step Act. It was signed by the president last year. Mola Lenghi reports.
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Pence says moon, not Mars, remains near-term goal for NASA
In an interview on "The Takeout," Vice President Mike Pence reassured the space community with the administration's strong support for a "moon-first" policy
Extended transcript: SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on putting boots on the moon and Mars
The founder and CEO of SpaceX discusses the aerospace company's ambitions for flying humans to the moon and Mars, the importance of reusable in rockets, and the inspiration of Douglas Adams
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on the next giant leap for mankind
The aerospace entrepreneur says we are only a few years away from employing reusable rockets to bring people to the moon and Mars, making humans a "multi-planet species"
Watch: CBS coverage of Apollo 11 moon landing, 50 years ago today
More than half a billion people tuned in to see Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin take man's first steps on the moon. Watch how it all unfolded
"Corporate astronaut": How billionaires are joining the space race
Six hundred people have already paid Virgin Galactic $250,000 for a ticket to space
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New York's Central Park
America's first major landscaped public park, the 840-acre park in Manhattan welcomes more than 37 million visitors every year
Manson Family murders: The terrifying story in pictures
A look at the cult slayings that shocked – and scared – America
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Evidence photos from the police shooting of Danroy "DJ" Henry Jr.
Evidence from the scene of Pace University student DJ Henry’s fatal encounter with Officer Aaron Hess in Mount Pleasant, N.Y.
Apollo 11 50th anniversary: 50 photos from the moon
50 photos to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing
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Body cam video captures murder-for-hire suspect's arrest
On July 23, 2015, detectives with the Montgomery County Texas Constable's Office arrive at the Houston gym owned by Ramon Sosa and his wife, Lulu, to arrest Lulu on suspicion of plotting her husband's death.
#BlazeItForward: Murder victim remembered for his generosity and spirit
Close friends of the slain college sophomore share stories about the chef, writer and aspiring doctor who left their lives too soon.
Top headlines for July 21, 2019
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News."
Young couple found murdered in Canada
Chynna Deese and Lucas Fowler were found dead in what authorities are describing as "horrific circumstances" last week in British Columbia, Canada. One of Fowler's friends spoke with CBSN about this tragic loss.
Battleground Tracker: 'The Squad'
CBS News Elections and Surveys Director Anthony Salvanto and CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe discuss Americans' familiarity with four Democratic congresswomen known as 'the squad.'