Eclipse tourists faced heavy traffic and long delays driving home
Some eclipse tourists said trips took twice as long as they normally would require, adding hours of travel time to return home.
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Space station captures image of moon's shadow during solar eclipse
NASA flight engineers managed to photograph and videotape the moon's shadow on Earth about 260 miles below them.
Bonnie Tyler hit soars on music charts during eclipse
"Every now and then it hits the charts," she wrote.
Couple gets engaged on flight to see total solar eclipse
"It seemed like I could never come up with anything else so special to propose to her," Neil Albstein said.
Missed the total solar eclipse? Watch video of key moments.
A total solar eclipse darkened skies across the U.S. Tens of millions witnessed it in the "path of totality."
Zoo animals got quiet, exhibited nighttime behavior during total solar eclipse
During the eclipse, zoo animals across the U.S. displayed some unique behaviors, such as acting as they usually do at night.
Photos from total solar eclipse show awe as moon covers sun
See amazing images of the April 8, 2024 eclipse in Mexico, the U.S. and Canada.
Look at the solar eclipse too long? Doctors explain signs of eye damage
Did you hurt your eyes by looking at the solar eclipse without glasses? Here are signs of sun damage.
NASA breaks down eclipse radiation myths
NASA says there are several radiation myths connected to the eclipse.
Bill Nye shares tips for eclipse: "Be in the moment"
Bill Nye the Science Guy encouraged people to take in their surroundings, saying the eclipse is a great shared experience.
Is it safe to take pictures of the solar eclipse with your phone?
Experts warn against pointing your phone's camera directly at the sun. Here are a few tricks for photographing the solar eclipse — or snapping a selfie.
Why do you need special glasses to watch a solar eclipse? Doctors explain.
Why is looking at the solar eclipse dangerous? Eye doctors explain why you need to wear special glasses for protection — and what happens if you don't.
When is the next total solar eclipse in the U.S.?
The next solar eclipses where parts of North America will experience totality won't be until 2044 and 2045.
What time the solar eclipse started, reached peak totality and ended
The 2024 solar eclipse fascinated millions across the U.S. — and those in the "path of totality" got to experience a few minutes of darkness during its daytime peak.
How often do total solar eclipses happen?
How often do total solar eclipses, like the one on April 8, occur? It was the first in the U.S. since 2017, and the nation won't get another until 2044.
Why do total solar eclipses happen? Learn what causes the celestial show
The moon will shroud parts of North America in darkness when the total solar eclipse happens today, April 8. Here's what causes the phenomenon and why.
How to make pinhole cameras to watch the 2024 solar eclipse safely
Can't find solar eclipse glasses? Here's how to make a pinhole camera viewer using a cereal box.
See the list of notable total solar eclipses in the U.S. since 1778
Total solar eclipses are rare. This list shows the history of the phenomenon in the United States.
What happens during a solar eclipse? Experts explain the awe-inspiring phenomena to expect on April 8
Monday's total eclipse of the sun will be viewable across a swath of 13 states. Learn what happens during an eclipse, and about preparations in one Arkansas town that is expected to double in size due to eclipse tourism traffic.
When was the last total solar eclipse in the U.S.? Revisiting 2017
When the last total solar eclipse cast darkness across the U.S. in 2017, people across the country were captivated by the show.
Solar eclipse maps show 2024 totality path, peak times across the U.S.
Astronomy fans figuring out where and what time to see the April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse could check out maps showing the path of totality.
Are your eclipse glasses safe? How to tell for the total solar eclipse.
The 2024 total solar eclipse is today. Here's how to check your solar glasses and tell if they're safe to use.
Eclipse seekers in Texas may get clouds, but New England looks clear
Meteorologists now feel increasingly confident in models that show some parts of the country looking golden for the eclipse on Monday, April 8. Other parts of the country, though, may end up in a cloudy bust.
The solar eclipse could deliver a $6 billion economic boom
The total eclipse on April 8 will bring an economic boom to cities and towns in more than 12 states, from Texas to Vermont.
Hotel prices soar as tourists flock to see solar eclipse
High demand for hotels, flights and cars in towns along the path of totality means "kooky crazy" prices, says one eclipse chaser.
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Scientists make "jaw-dropping" discovery about Iron Age women in U.K.
Scientists analyzing 2,000-year-old DNA have revealed that a Celtic society in the southern U.K. during the Iron Age was centered around women, a study said.
SpaceX pushes Starship test flight back one day due to weather
If the weather cooperates, the Starship launch will follow the maiden flight of Jeff Bezos' already weather-delayed New Glenn rocket.
What to know about the pink fire retardant being dropped on L.A. wildfires
Aircraft battling fires raging through the Los Angeles area are dropping hundreds of thousands of gallons of hot-pink fire suppressant in a desperate effort to stop the flames.
When will cicadas come back in 2025?
Brood XIV, the second-largest group of periodical cicadas, known for their noisy mass emergence from the ground, will arrive this spring.
Scientists: "Toxic" semen could kill female mosquitoes, curb disease spread
Female mosquitoes are targeted because only they bite and drink blood, thereby spreading diseases such as malaria and dengue fever.
U.K.'s biggest dinosaur footprint site discovered: "So surreal"
It is hoped the discovery will provide clues about how dinosaurs interacted, as well as their size and the speeds at which they moved.
What to know about tonight's "black moon"
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
Northern lights may be visible in parts of the U.S. New Year's Eve
Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve, but cloud cover may put a damper on festivities.
New species, including "blob-headed" fish, identified across world in 2024
Hundreds of new species across the globe were identified by scientists in 2024.
These space missions will take off in 2025
Space agencies worldwide are gearing up missions in 2025 to expand humanity's horizons, from the moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond.
Orca who carried her dead calf for 17 days has a new baby
Tahlequah has a newborn girl, years after she made headlines for carrying her dead calf for 17 days.
2,600-year-old shipwreck is raised from waters off Spain
An ancient shipwreck that dates back to the 7th century B.C.E. has been removed from waters off Spain, two decades after its discovery in 1994.
What to know about the winter solstice, 2024's shortest day
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
Why fish, birds and other animals yawn too, according to an expert
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Americans coexisted with 4-ton sloths for millennia, research shows
Early Americans may have spent millennia sharing prehistoric savannas and wetlands with enormous beasts, research shows.
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About 270,000 migrants waiting to enter U.S. through app Trump has vowed to end
The CBP One app allows migrants in certain parts of Mexico to request a time to be processed by American immigration officials at legal border entry points, also known as ports of entry.
See the Inauguration Day schedule for Trump's 2025 presidential swearing in
Chief Justice John Roberts will administer the oath of office to President-elect Donald Trump.
Allegations of manipulated evidence fuel day care worker's clemency push
Melissa Calusinski was convicted and sentenced to 31 years in prison for the death of a 16-month-old in her care, but her attorneys argue that critical evidence that might have cleared her was manipulated.
TikTok voluntarily shuts down in the U.S. as divest-or-ban law takes effect
Users in the U.S. who opened the app were greeted with a message that read, "Sorry, TikTok isn't available right now."
Threat made to murder victim was a joke, says suspect
Adam Fravel is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Maddi Kingsbury, the mother of their two children. He maintains his innocence.
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Trump launches his own $TRUMP meme coin, price soars overnight
Trump unveiled the so-called meme coin, which is designed to capitalize on the popularity of a certain personality, movement or viral internet trend, on social media.
Trendy "low-buy" challenges can be good for your wallet and mental health
A modified version of previously trendy "no buy" pledges, the low-buy version attracts a wider audience who finds the flexible approach more accessible and manageable.
DOJ lawsuit accuses Walgreens of filling millions of unlawful prescriptions
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit on Friday alleging Walgreens knowingly filled millions of unlawful prescriptions for controlled substances.
If TikTok goes, so will livelihoods: "We'd have to completely rebuild"
Experts say no other app offers the same financial opportunities as TikTok, while creators fear loss of income if it disappears.
Why is TikTok banned? What to know about the law
U.S. officials have long feared that the widely popular short-form video app could be used as a vehicle for espionage.
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About 270,000 migrants waiting to enter U.S. through app Trump has vowed to end
The CBP One app allows migrants in certain parts of Mexico to request a time to be processed by American immigration officials at legal border entry points, also known as ports of entry.
See the Inauguration Day schedule for Trump's 2025 presidential swearing in
Chief Justice John Roberts will administer the oath of office to President-elect Donald Trump.
How D.C. Police are addressing security for Trump's inauguration
Although the inauguration ceremony for President-elect Donald Trump was moved into the highly fortified and secured U.S. Capitol, helicopters will still be a key tool for D.C. Police.
Chicago migrant community prepares for possible ICE raids after Trump takes office
Local leaders and immigrant rights groups in Chicago met Saturday morning in the Pilsen neighborhood to make sure the community is prepared.
Trump arrives in D.C. as days of inaugural celebrations begin
Trump boarded his plane from Palm Beach, Florida to head to the nation's capital.
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Bird flu detected in commercial poultry flock in Georgia, officials say
Bird flu has been detected in a commercial poultry flock in Georgia for the first time since the current outbreak began in 2022, officials say.
A stuntman's body was changing. It took nearly a decade to find out why
Ray Kohn knew something was wrong, but it took several years dozens of doctor's visits to find an answer.
Trendy "low-buy" challenges can be good for your wallet and mental health
A modified version of previously trendy "no buy" pledges, the low-buy version attracts a wider audience who finds the flexible approach more accessible and manageable.
Removing fluoride from water supplies
On Thursday, the Senate will hold a confirmation hearing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Servies. His nomination has raised alarms with health officials because of Kennedy's skepticism of vaccines and his vow that he will advise water systems to stop adding fluoride. Some cities have already made the move. Our CBS News Confirmed team visited one community.
Biden seeks last minute appeal of court ruling on fluoride in water
A federal court had ordered the Biden administration to take action over fluoride's potential health risks at higher levels.
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Israel and Hamas ceasefire deal takes effect as families await hostage release
The names of the first three hostages to be released were shared. A total of 33 hostages will be released in the first phase of the deal.
South Korean court orders formal arrest of impeached President Yoon
Yoon's lawyers could also file a petition to challenge the court's arrest warrant.
Dozens injured in chairlift accident at Spanish ski resort
At least 30 people have been injured, including nine in "very serious" condition, according to emergency services and local media.
Police volunteer in India convicted in rape, murder of doctor
Protests erupted in West Bengal last August after the body of a trainee doctor was found with multiple injuries in a hospital lecture hall.
Israel blames Hamas for delay in Gaza ceasefire, fighting continues
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had warned that Israel would keep fighting if there were any perceived violations of the deal.
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Yola performs "Temporary"
Contemporary pop singer Yola makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The singer first started performing in Britain's underground music scene and hit it big with the release of her debut album. She made her U.S. TV debut on Saturday Sessions and received four Grammy nominations, including one for Best New Artist. On Friday, she released the highly-anticipated new EP "My Way" and announced a new nationwide tour. Now, here is Yola with "Temporary."
Yola performs "Future Enemies"
Contemporary pop singer Yola makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The singer first started performing in Britain's underground music scene and hit it big with the release of her debut album. She made her U.S. TV debut on Saturday Sessions and received four Grammy nominations, including one for Best New Artist. On Friday, she released the highly-anticipated new EP "My Way" and announced a new nationwide tour. Now, here is Yola with "Future Enemies."
Yola performs "Symphony"
Contemporary pop singer Yola makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The singer first started performing in Britain's underground music scene and hit it big with the release of her debut album. She made her U.S. TV debut on Saturday Sessions and received four Grammy nominations, including one for Best New Artist. On Friday, she released the highly-anticipated new EP "My Way" and announced a new nationwide tour. Now, here is Yola with "Symphony."
What's next for TikTok after SCOTUS ruling?
This morning, the future of one of America's most popular social media platforms is uncertain. The Supreme Court unanimously upheld a federal law banning TikTok, starting Sunday. The justices all agreed that the app poses national security risks that outweigh concerns over limiting free speech.
Book excerpt: "Time to Thank: Caregiving for My Hero" by Steve Guttenberg
In his memoir the actor writes of his father and the relationship they shared, through their final years together, when Guttenberg dedicated himself to becoming a caregiver after his dad was diagnosed with kidney failure.
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TikTok voluntarily shuts down in the U.S. as divest-or-ban law takes effect
Users in the U.S. who opened the app were greeted with a message that read, "Sorry, TikTok isn't available right now."
Clock is ticking for TikTok and its American users
TikTok said it will be forced to go dark on Sunday and called on the Biden administration for clarification on the new law. A White House spokesperson Saturday called TikTok's statement a "stunt." Ali Bauman has the latest details on the situation.
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.
Breaking down Supreme Court's TikTok ruling
The Supreme Court upheld a law on Friday that would ban TikTok in the U.S. beginning Sunday. The Biden administration will not enforce the ban, meaning it will fall on the Trump administration after the president-elect is sworn in the following day. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford and Alan Rozenshtein, associate professor of law at the University of Minnesota, join "America Decides" to unpack the ruling.
If TikTok goes, so will livelihoods: "We'd have to completely rebuild"
Experts say no other app offers the same financial opportunities as TikTok, while creators fear loss of income if it disappears.
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Scientists make "jaw-dropping" discovery about Iron Age women in U.K.
Scientists analyzing 2,000-year-old DNA have revealed that a Celtic society in the southern U.K. during the Iron Age was centered around women, a study said.
SpaceX pushes Starship test flight back one day due to weather
If the weather cooperates, the Starship launch will follow the maiden flight of Jeff Bezos' already weather-delayed New Glenn rocket.
What to know about the pink fire retardant being dropped on L.A. wildfires
Aircraft battling fires raging through the Los Angeles area are dropping hundreds of thousands of gallons of hot-pink fire suppressant in a desperate effort to stop the flames.
When will cicadas come back in 2025?
Brood XIV, the second-largest group of periodical cicadas, known for their noisy mass emergence from the ground, will arrive this spring.
Scientists: "Toxic" semen could kill female mosquitoes, curb disease spread
Female mosquitoes are targeted because only they bite and drink blood, thereby spreading diseases such as malaria and dengue fever.
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Allegations of manipulated evidence fuel day care worker's clemency push
Melissa Calusinski was convicted and sentenced to 31 years in prison for the death of a 16-month-old in her care, but her attorneys argue that critical evidence that might have cleared her was manipulated.
Threat made to murder victim was a joke, says suspect
Adam Fravel is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Maddi Kingsbury, the mother of their two children. He maintains his innocence.
Police volunteer in India convicted in rape, murder of doctor
Protests erupted in West Bengal last August after the body of a trainee doctor was found with multiple injuries in a hospital lecture hall.
Man sought after "So I raped you" message denied bail after extradition
The appearance by Ian Cleary, 31, of Saratoga, California, came a day after he arrived back in the U.S. from France where he was detained in April.
Calls for clemency in Melissa Calusinski case
Melissa Calusinski, an Illinois daycare worker convicted of killing a 16-month-old in 2009 when she was 22 years old, insists she is innocent. She's turning to Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who has the power to grant clemency and release her, to review her case. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
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FAA orders investigation into SpaceX Starship failure
A fire in the aft section of SpaceX's Starship trigged the apparent explosion that destroyed the spacecraft, the company says.
What's next for SpaceX?
SpaceX completed its seventh launch of the Starship rocket, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launched its New Glenn rocket into orbit and a NASA astronaut stuck in space went on her first spacewalk in seven months. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks down the latest stories.
SpaceX's Starship spacecraft destroyed in mega rocket launch
Telemetry from the Starship froze just more than 8 minutes after launch from Texas, moments after engines began shutting down.
Details on Blue Origin launch of Glenn rocket
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket was launched Thursday morning in Florida following a three-day delay. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer from the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the launch.
Blue Origin launches New Glenn rocket
Blue Origin launched its New Glenn rocket early Thursday, sending a test satellite into orbit. The mission wasn't a complete success though, as the booster crashed while trying to land on a platform in the Atlantic Ocean.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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Here Comes the Sun: Selena Gomez and more
Actor and singer Selena Gomez sits down with Tracy Smith to discuss her latest film "Emilia Pérez,” her experience working with Steve Martin and Martin Short, and how she got to where she is today. Then, Conor Knighton visits Idaho to learn about “spud break,” where high school students get two weeks off from school to help farmers harvest their potatoes. “Here Comes the Sun” is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on “CBS Sunday Morning.”
Unraveling the Case Against Melissa Calusinski
Was key evidence manipulated to help convict a day care worker of murder? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty has new details in a case she's been covering for more than a decade.
The Disappearance of Maddi Kingsbury
When a young Minnesota mother goes missing, her sister turns to TikTok for help. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Clock is ticking for TikTok and its American users
TikTok said it will be forced to go dark on Sunday and called on the Biden administration for clarification on the new law. A White House spokesperson Saturday called TikTok's statement a "stunt." Ali Bauman has the latest details on the situation.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire hours from taking effect
Israelis and Palestinians are anxiously awaiting the start of the ceasefire in Gaza and the exchange of hostages and Palestinian prisoners which is set to begin Sunday, offering new hope to bring an end to the war. Ramy Inocencio reports.