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"Humbling": Sun and moon put on celestial performance

Across America, the clockwork of the cosmos turned day into night -- and then day again
  • What the solar eclipse might teach us about the sun and moon

    What the solar eclipse might teach us about the sun and moon

    Tens of thousands went to Southern Illinois University in Carbondale to watch the total eclipse. Some were there for the fun, while others went for the science

  • On the Road

  • Friend flush with pride over fitting tribute for baseball-loving plumber

    Friend flush with pride over fitting tribute for baseball-loving plumber

    For the last nine years, Tom McDonald has been traveling to baseball stadiums across America as a tribute to Roy Riegel

    • Do these 8 siblings hold the secret to wedded bliss?

    • Man with Alzheimer's on a mission to save his music

  • CBS NEWS HISTORY

  • Watch Walter Cronkite report on solar eclipse in 1979

    Watch Walter Cronkite report on solar eclipse in 1979

    Monday's total solar eclipse will be the first over the continental U.S. since February 26, 1979

    • A centennial celebration for a CBS legend

    • "Accidental anchor" reflects on filling in for Cronkite

  • Living Stronger

  • 76-year-old competitive rower preaches preparation as key to success

    76-year-old competitive rower preaches preparation as key to success

    "There's no senior citizen discount on effort," said Maxine Shepatin

    • Centenarian a fixture in NYC neighborhood by caring about others

    • Fencing coach, 56, sets an example by out-working everyone

"Of course, the part that's most exciting is actually seeing the corona and seeing the beautiful sunset colors and seeing the stars and planets come out. Hopefully, as many people as possible will see that"

American Astronomical Society spokesman
Rick Fienberg

  • UNCHARTED: STATE OF MIND

  • Out of the depths

    Out of the depths

    Vito Randazzo has been suffering from severe depression for 18 years, and after nothing else worked, he turned to deep brain stimulation for help

    • Training to deal with mental illness

    • Hidden battles

    • Where we are as a nation

  • FULL EPISODES

  • 8/21: CBS Evening News

    It was the greatest show on Earth: a matinee that saw the moon upstage the sun, bringing darkness to daytime; the U.S. military has been in Afghanistan for nearly 16 years. Will an increase in troops make a difference?

  • 8/20: Trump shifts focus to "America's longest war"; Dick Gregory, comedian and political activist, dead at 84

  • 8/19: Tense right-wing "free speech" rallies held in Boston; Big Ben goes silent for four years starting Monday

  • 8/18: How it all went wrong in the White House for Steve Bannon; What people around the country can expect in their eclipse forecast

  • People from around the world celebrate eclipse across the U.S.

    People from around the world celebrate eclipse across the U.S.

    Monday means "day of the moon," and for many, it was a day to celebrate the moon and the sun -- and have fun
  • Trump to outline strategy for America's longest war

    Trump to outline strategy for America's longest war

    President George W. Bush first sent American troops to Afghanistan to target al Qaeda following the 9/11 attacks
  • View from Afghanistan ahead of President Trump's address

    View from Afghanistan ahead of President Trump's address

    The U.S. military has been in Afghanistan for nearly 16 years. Will an increase in troops make a difference?
  • Star students hold special class reunion under solar eclipse

    Star students hold special class reunion under solar eclipse

    Something extraordinary took root in Colin Steele's classroom more than 50 years ago in Bethesda, Maryland
  • Millions prepare for "Great American Eclipse"

    Millions prepare for "Great American Eclipse"

    Millions across the U.S. are getting ready for a spectacular dance between the sun and the moon Monday
  • Nashville takes center stage for total solar eclipse

    Nashville takes center stage for total solar eclipse

    Nashville, Tennessee, is one of the largest cities on the "path of totality" for Monday's solar eclipse
  • Small Oregon town prepares for thousands of eclipse tourists

    Small Oregon town prepares for thousands of eclipse tourists

    The clear skies of Madras, Oregon, have solar eclipse experts naming the town one of the premier viewing locations in the U.S.
  • Jerry Lewis, king of comedy, dead at 91

    Jerry Lewis, king of comedy, dead at 91

    Jerry Lewis -- the king of comedy -- passed away at his home Sunday in Las Vegas
  • Dick Gregory, comedian and political activist, dead at 84

    Dick Gregory, comedian and political activist, dead at 84

    Groundbreaking political activist and comedian Dick Gregory passed away this weekend at a hospital in Washington D.C. at age 84
  • Tense right-wing "free speech" rallies held in Boston

    Tense right-wing "free speech" rallies held in Boston

    One week after deadly violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, tense rallies took place in Boston
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