NASA spacecraft is about to hit an asteroid "head-on" at 15,000 mph
The DART spacecraft is set to purposely crash into an asteroid — a test for a potential real threat far in the future.
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Launch of NASA's Artemis 1 test flight postponed after issues arise
Trouble cooling one of the giant rocket's engines and a balky valve needed for troubleshooting triggered a launch scrub.
Watch Live From NASA's Jet Propulsion Labortory Covers the Landing Of The Mars Perseverance Rover
Nasa's Mars Rover Perseverance is about to land on Mars around 3:55 EST on Thursday.
NASA TV Coverage Set For First Crew Rotation Flight On US Commercial Spacecraft
NASA will provide coverage of the upcoming prelaunch and launch activities for the agency's SpaceX Crew-1 mission with astronauts to the International Space Station.
Eye on the Day for Wednesday, September 23, 2020
It's Wednesday, September 23, here are the stories we're keeping our eye on.
NASA Discovers Gas Emanating From Uranus
From decades-old data from the Voyager 2 Space probe that went out and explored the outer reaches of our solar system, NASA researchers have come across a new finding from the probe's Jan 24, 1986 fly-by of Uranus. What they didn't know, Voyager 2 flew through a plasmoid. A giant magnetic bubble that was putting Uranus' atmosphere into space.
NASA Apollo 11 Moon Samples Fed To Cockroaches To Test Contamination
Scientists from NASA had a lot more leeway to conduct weird experiments 50 years ago, which included feeding moon dust to German cockroaches.
Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Special To Air On CBS
The 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 will be honored with a brand new special coming to CBS.
The Future Of Space: Private-Public Partnerships Eye Next Moon Landing
The Apollo program, which first took man to the moon, took a tremendous amount of resources. Now, public-private partnerships are helping move closer to the next moon landing.
Apollo 11's 4th Crew Member: A Ground-Breaking, 70 Pound Computer
The Apollo 11 crew consisted of Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, but there was a crucial "fourth crew member" on board: the Apollo Guidance Computer.
Selfies, Memory Foam & More: Thank NASA For Today's Everyday Technology
For years, NASA has been creating technology for space that ends up enhancing our everyday lives.
Margaret Hamilton: MIT Software Pioneer Who Helped Save Apollo 11 Moon Mission
Fortunately, for Apollo 11 and all of mankind, a young, brilliant MIT software engineer saw a potentially mission-crippling error coming from nearly a million miles away.
'Dream Come True': NASA Is One Giant Leap For A Georgia Peanut Farmer
Growing up in rural Georgia, Lewis Wooten felt light years away from the long, illustrious career he has built at NASA.
PHOTOS: Apollo 11 Mission Images
On July 20, 1969, Commander Neil Armstrong announced to NASA mission control, "the Eagle has landed."
INFOGRAPHIC: Apollo 11 By The Numbers
Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin launched from Kennedy Space Center on July 16, 1969 with a mission to land on the moon.
VIDEO: The Race To The Moon, USA Vs. USSR
During the Cold War, one battlefront between the USA and USSR was in the sky, as the nations fought to be first to space.
Apollo 11: 'The Eagle Has Landed'
NASA Provides First Image From Record-Setting Flyby
The new year on Earth began with a record-setting space mission 4 billion miles away -- a first look at an object on the edge of our solar system.
Charlie Brown & 'Peanuts' Gang To Stream On Apple
DHX will produce original short-form STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) content that will be exclusive to Apple, including astronaut Snoopy.
This Weekend The Brightest Comet Of The Year Streaks By Earth
The night sky will come alive this weekend when a green comet streaks by Earth on the heels of the Geminid meteor shower's display of green fireballs.
NASA's Voyager 2 Probe Has Entered Interstellar Space After 41 Years
NASA's Voyager 2 probe, launched in 1977, is now more than 11 billion miles from Earth and has reached interstellar space, the agency said Monday.
Today At 3pm New Lander Will Add To Humans' Fascination With Mars
In our solar system family, Mars is Earth's next-of-kin, the next-door relative that has captivated humans for millennia. The attraction is sure to grow with Monday's arrival of a NASA lander named InSight.
NASA's Newest Mission Could Launch This Week
NASA's ICON mission to explore where Earth's weather meets space weather was expected to launch early Wednesday, but did not go up.
Strange Rectangular Iceberg Spotted By Nasa
A strikingly rectangular, naturally formed ice sheet has been spotted by NASA during a regular flyover on October 16.
How To See The International Space Station From Michigan Tonight
The International Space Station is visible every night, but it's fleeting. This tool increases the chances you'll see it over Michigan.
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Flesh-eating drug called Tranq found in overdose deaths
Toxicologists found presence of xylazine, a horse tranquilizer, in people believed to have overdosed on fentanyl.
Detroit City Council votes to postpone ShotSpotter expansion vote again
City council passed a motion to once again postpone the vote to expand ShotSpotter in Detroit, but council members did vote to renew the contracts for the technology to stay in the eighth and ninth precincts.
Local organization DRAW bringing relief to Hurricane Ian victims
For over a decade DRAW has completed 108 missions, bringing supplies to victims of natural disasters.
Komen Detroit Race for the Cure to be held on Belle Isle this Sunday
The Komen Detroit Race for the Cure will be held this Sunday, Oct. 2, on Belle Isle.
Mt. Clemens woman charged after attacking teen with machete-style weapon
A Mt. Clemens woman has been charged in connection to attacking a 19-year-old man with a machete while he was riding his bike to work, according to the Macomb County Sheriff's Office.
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Flesh-eating drug called Tranq found in overdose deaths
Toxicologists found presence of xylazine, a horse tranquilizer, in people believed to have overdosed on fentanyl.
Detroit City Council votes to postpone ShotSpotter expansion vote again
City council passed a motion to once again postpone the vote to expand ShotSpotter in Detroit, but council members did vote to renew the contracts for the technology to stay in the eighth and ninth precincts.
Sign up for the 2022 Pro Football Challenge
It's that time of the year! Sign up for the 2022 Pro Football Challenge and enter for a chance to win $1,000.
Local organization DRAW bringing relief to Hurricane Ian victims
For over a decade DRAW has completed 108 missions, bringing supplies to victims of natural disasters.
Komen Detroit Race for the Cure to be held on Belle Isle this Sunday
The Komen Detroit Race for the Cure will be held this Sunday, Oct. 2, on Belle Isle.
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Revamped Detroit Auto Show now also features new flying tech
The Air Mobility Experience features displays and demonstrations from six air mobility innovators — representing five countries — that include electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, a hoverbike, a hoverboard and a jet suit.
Ford shuffles management, seeks new global supply chain head
Ford is restructuring its vehicle development and supply chain operations, shuffling multiple executives just days after announcing that it would build up to 45,000 vehicles with parts missing due to shortages.
Over 1M Teslas recalled because windows can pinch fingers
Tesla says in documents posted Thursday by U.S. safety regulators that the automatic window reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction.
Midwestern partnership backs hydrogen as clean energy source
Seven Midwestern states, including Michigan, are teaming up to accelerate the development of hydrogen as a clean-energy alternative for automobiles and factories that rely largely on climate-warming fossil fuels, governors said Monday.
Parts shortage forces Ford to cut its 3Q earnings forecast
A parts shortage that has thousands of Ford's most-profitable vehicles sitting on lots waiting to be fully assembled has forced the automaker to slash its third-quarter earnings forecast.
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Michigan native Taylor Hale makes history with her "Big Brother" season 24 win
Michigan native Taylor Hale won season 24 of "Big Brother," taking home the $750,000 grand prize.
Rihanna to headline Super Bowl halftime show
The Super Bowl will take place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12.
America's Thanksgiving Parade returns to Detroit this year, Officials announce theme
The Parade Company is getting ready for the 96th America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White.
MasterChef Junior Live! coming to Detroit's Fisher Theatre
The MasterChef Junior Live! tour is making its way to the Motor City this weekend.
Last weekend of summer event guide
If you're looking for things to do around town this weekend, we have you covered.
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Staffers in Rep. Andy Levin's office become first to vote to unionize
Levin sponsored a successful measure earlier this year allowing congressional offices to unionize.
Hurricane Ian hits Cuba as a Category 3 storm, on track to hit Florida
The powerful storm hit western Cuba early Tuesday, and is expected to strengthen even more before dealing a blow to Florida's west coast.
Rihanna to headline Super Bowl halftime show
The Super Bowl will take place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12.
All new cars should check drivers for alcohol use, feds say
Regulators want new vehicles to use blood alcohol monitoring systems that can stop an intoxicated person from driving.
Biden says pandemic is "over" in U.S.
In an interview on "60 Minutes," the president said, "We still have a problem with COVID. We're still doing a lotta work on it. ... But the pandemic is over."
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Canada to lift COVID-19 border, travel restrictions Oct. 1
Canada will remove all COVID-19 restrictions for travelers entering the country on Oct. 1, including testing, quarantine, and isolation requirements, Canada's government announced Monday.
Canada likely to drop vaccine requirement to enter
Officials say the requirement is likely to end by Sept. 30.
Biden says pandemic is "over" in U.S.
In an interview on "60 Minutes," the president said, "We still have a problem with COVID. We're still doing a lotta work on it. ... But the pandemic is over."
Report: Opioid deaths increased by 28% in Washtenaw County
The number of Washtenaw County residents who have died of an opioid overdose increased by 28% between 2020 and 2021, according to a report released this week.
Detroit Health Department providing Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, bivalent boosters
The Detroit Health Department is now providing the Novavax two-dose COVID-19 vaccine and the new bivalent booster doses to residents ages 12 and up.
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Pistons guard Cade Cunningham bulked up for 2nd NBA season
Cade Cunningham packed on about 10 pounds of muscle in his first NBA offseason, hoping the added weight will help him lift his game and the Detroit Pistons to another level.
Detroit Lions travel to Minnesota to face NFC North rival
The Detroit Lions (1-1) head on the road to face their NFC North rival, the Minnesota Vikings.
Detroit Lions' Chris Board takes over school, becomes acting principal
Detroit Lions linebacker Chris Board is giving back to the community in a major way.
Detroit Tigers introduce Scott Harris as president of baseball operations
Harris replaces former vice president and general manager Al Avila.
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Michigan Matters: Shining Light Awards & YMCA celebrates Aretha Franklin
It's a show celebrating community champions as the three Shining Light Award honorees selected this year – Gilda Jacobs, Kirk Mayes and Charity Dean – appear on "Michigan Matters" to talk about it and their efforts to lift our region.
Michigan Matters: Riding with the big wheels at the Detroit Auto Show
Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain, along with Megg Jacobs and Logan Tesmer travel to the Detroit Auto Show to talk to leaders about electrification of vehicles, Michigan and Detroit capitalizing in on these trends, and road for our region.
Michigan Matters: Detroit Auto Show zooms into Motor City
Finally, after a three year hiatus, the Detroit Auto Show is back with many new features which Rod Alberts, Executive Director of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association, talked about during taping of CBS Detroit's "Michigan Matters."
Michigan Matters: Sen. Gary Peters' big ride; the Roundtable on election 2022
Fresh from his annual trek across the state in his Harley to talk to constituents, U.S. Senator Gary Peters stopped by CBS Detroit to appear on "Michigan Matters" and talk about issues and politics.
Michigan Matters: WGPR's Legacy Impacting A New Generation; Pulse of the Region & State
It's a celebration of WGPR-TV – the first Black-owned and operated television station in the nation which was located in Detroit --- as legendary anchor Amyre Makupson, Program Manager Joe Spencer and Detroit Pistons broadcaster Greg Kelser appear to discuss its impact on CBS 62's Michigan Matters.
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NEXT Weather Forecast September 28th, 2022 (Today)
Cool air remains through the end of our week, but we're on the way back to 70 degrees. Meteorologist Ahmad Bajjey shows you when the warmer highs return.
Family Feud Question of the Day! 9-28
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Hurricane Ian explainer
Hurricane Ian threatens the state of Florida this week. Meteorologist Ahmad Bajjey shows you the estimated track, how a hurricane builds, and where in a hurricane the winds are at their most powerful.
Gala raises awareness for sickle cell disease
September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month, and one Detroit man is getting the word out about the disease by holding an event that infused entertainment and information.
Construction on Second Avenue Bridge to snarl traffic in downtown Detroit
MDOT says it will be closing sections of I-94 near downtown Detroit beginning Thursday to facilitate work on the Second Avenue Bridge.