A father's view when the heavens align for the eclipse
For mothers and fathers, the more beautiful sight of the eclipse was the reaction of our precious earthlings
Great American Eclipse
Parents name newborn baby after total solar eclipse
Decision to name her after Monday's celestial event actually started as a joke
Did the solar eclipse damage your eyes?
How to tell if you hurt your eyes looking at Monday's solar eclipse
Teens journey to total eclipse in the name of science
These students are one of 68 teams nationwide who helped scientists boost their data collecting potential
2 eclipse watchers hit by car on sidewalk, one dies, police say
Second woman taken to hospital, as was driver, authorities say; both victims were on lunch greak
Trump watches eclipse from White House
President and Mrs. Trump viewed moon's shadow obstruct sun from the Truman balcony Monday
"Humbling": Sun and moon put on celestial performance
Across America, the clockwork of the cosmos turned day into night -- and then day again
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
Solar eclipse 2017: Your stellar photos
CBS News asked you, our readers, to share your best pictures of the 2017 solar eclipse, and you got some awesome shots
Temperatures dropped during total solar eclipse
Eclipse observers were likely to experience a sudden drop in temperature during the period of "totality"
America's next solar eclipse comes in 2024
If you missed the solar eclipse on Monday, the countdown has begun for the next one in 2024
Pence welcomes students to view eclipse
Vice President Pence welcomed students from a local private Christian school to view the eclipse from the Naval Observatory
Great American Eclipse
Memorable photos of the first solar eclipse to cross the U.S. from coast to coast in 99 years
Solar eclipse sweeps across America
Millions of Americans coast to coast witness what one astronomer called "the most dramatic solar eclipse I've ever seen"
"Shadow bands": Eclipse will shine light on extremely rare sight
Astronomer Derrick Pitts on studying "really cool" phenomena and mysteries of the sun's corona
"Science and magic": One globetrotting couple's total eclipse bliss
Billy and Sharon Hahs have chased eclipses for 26 years; now the path of totality is heading straight to their farm
Millions ready to see sun go dark in coast-to-coast eclipse
Monday's eclipse will last a couple of minutes and will be covered live with a CBS News Special Report at 1 p.m. ET
Bill Nye on an eclipse's beauty and the wonder of science
"The Science Guy" says brief celestial spectacle is cause for us all to celebrate both the planet we share and humankind's ability to understand the cosmos
Small Oregon town prepares for thousands of eclipse tourists
The population in Madras, Oregon, could grow from 6,200 to as many as 200,000 on Monday as thousands arrive to view the eclipse
What happens to solar power during the eclipse?
Solar utilities in the path of the eclipse are preparing for the moment their power source is wiped out
NASA jets will chase solar eclipse at 50,000 feet
Total solar eclipse will travel coast-to-coast in U.S. for first time in 99 years Monday
The solar eclipse could cost employers big bucks
With the cosmic event visible at midday, employers are likely to see a slowdown in productivity as workers sky-gaze
Amateur photographers will bring the solar eclipse to the world
Google plans to stitch images from coast to coast into a short time-lapse movie that anyone can download after Monday's eclipse
A passenger aboard an Alaska Airlines flight caught a glimpse of a solar eclipse that reached full phase from 37,000 feet in the air
A passenger aboard an Alaska Airlines flight caught a glimpse of a solar eclipse that reached full phase from 37,000 feet in the air. CBSN's Kristine Johnson and Vladimir Duthiers have more of the incredible video.
Solar eclipse safety
Millions of Americans are gearing up to see the solar eclipse on August 21. However, blindness is a risk if you don't have proper eye protection, and one man tells CBS News he learned that lesson the hard way. CBS News' Danielle Nottingham has his story plus advice on how to view the eclipse safely.
Science
West seeing "biblical" explosions of Mormon crickets and grasshoppers
Drought and warming temperatures - conditions favored by the insects - have fanned the outbreaks.
World's largest bacterium found in Caribbean swamp
Most bacteria are microscopic, but this one is so big it can be seen with the naked eye.
Scientists probe Japan's remarkable COVID success in hunt for new vaccine
While many factors likely boosted Japan's COVID resilience, researchers say a possible cellular-level advantage could help them create a new weapon against the virus.
DNA testing could help identify 2 victims of Tulsa Race Massacre
A search for the graves of massacre victims began in 2020 and resumed last year with nearly three dozen coffins containing remains of possible victims recovered.
350,000 trout to be euthanized in California amid bacterial outbreak
Symptoms of the infection in fish include "bulging eyes, lethargic or erratic swimming and increased mortality," officials said.
6,000 bees found in wall of couple's home: "You could hear the buzzing"
Thomas Gouttierre said he and his wife tasted some of the honey before the bees were taken away.
Man reels in 660-pound stingray, world's largest recorded freshwater fish
Residents nicknamed the stingray "Boramy," or "full moon," because of its round shape and because the moon was on the horizon when it was freed.
New material looks to replace animal leather
Mushroom leather could soon give consumers an ethical and cruelty-free alternative to using animal hides for everything from clothing to car upholstery. Lilia Luciano has more.
"Meet the Fossils": Ancient life that powers our world
When we burn fossil fuels to power our homes and cars, we're burning the remains of ancient life – plants and animals that were transformed over millions of years into coal or oil. And we are using up that resource at a rapid rate. Writer and narrator Robert Krulwich explains how in this "CBS Sunday Morning" video essay, based on the work of Aatish Bhatia. Animation directed and designed by Nate Milton. Music by Buck St. Thomas.
Fighting to survive, polar bears find icy oasis where they can "hang on"
Scientists tracked a group of polar bears that are genetically distinct and geographically separate from others.
Climate change sparks concern over power grid
Heat waves across the country are posing challenges for America's power grid, and experts warn that states may not have enough electricity to meet surging demand as grid operators continue to discount the effects of climate change. Nick Loris, the vice president for public policy at C3 Solutions, discussed the ongoing issue with CBS News anchors Michelle Miller and Elaine Quijano.
Climate change challenges U.S. power grid
America's aging power grid is already struggling to meet demand, and with extreme weather events becoming more frequent and less predictable, climate change has become a major threat to the country's energy infrastructure. Akshaya Jha, assistant professor of economics and public policy at the Heinz College at Carnegie Mellon University, joined CBS News to discuss.
How climate change could damage most treasured national parks
Flooding over the last several days has forced the popular summer tourist destination to remain closed.
Climate change's risk to national parks
Multiple towns in Montana are dealing with the aftermath of devastating floods, the same waters that tore through Yellowstone National Park, raising troubling questions about how vulnerable our most precious lands are to climate change. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Ancient fish threatened by predators, including "public enemy number one"
The river's declining water levels may soon allow a group of nonnative fish to access the areas where the biggest groups of humpback chub remain.
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"Women are going to die": Hillary Clinton on Roe being overturned
Hillary Clinton said that the overturning of Roe v. Wade should be a wake-up call for Americans.
Reagan shooter John Hinckley, Jr.: "I have true remorse for what I did"
Hinckley spoke exclusively with CBS News in his first interview.
Man acquitted of murder with insanity defense escapes mental hospital
Alexander Scott Ervin allegedly stabbed his father to death in 2013. His brother testified he claimed to be a trained member of the CIA on a mission to kill their father.
How one House primary could determine who oversees Capitol Police
The GOP incumbent vs. incumbent primary between Reps. Rodney Davis and Mary Miller
50 migrants found dead in back of tractor trailer in San Antonio
Sixteen others, including four children, were taken to local hospitals with heat-related injuries, and three people were in custody, officials said.
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Drugstores limiting "morning-after" pill purchases to avoid shortage
The pills are meant to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or if a birth control method fails.
"Free" screening? Know your rights to get no-cost care
Even a decade in, the Affordable Care Act's recommendations to cover preventive screening and care without cost-sharing remain confusing and complex.
Social Security's cost-of-living bump could be near 11%: Report
Seniors are on track for the biggest cost-of-living adjustment in four decades, according to a new analysis.
Russian superyacht seized by U.S. arrives in San Diego Bay
The $325 million yacht comes complete with a helipad, mosaic-tiled pool, lobster tank and pizza oven.
Delta pilots to picket amid surging flight cancellations
Off-duty Delta pilots are planning labor protests this week as they demand better pay and scheduling.
Politics
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Jan. 6 panel to hear from aide to Trump's chief of staff Mark Meadows
The committee announced it would be holding the last-minute hearing to "present recently obtained evidence and receive witness testimony."
"Women are going to die": Hillary Clinton on Roe being overturned
Hillary Clinton said that the overturning of Roe v. Wade should be a wake-up call for Americans.
Reagan shooter John Hinckley, Jr.: "I have true remorse for what I did"
Hinckley spoke exclusively with CBS News in his first interview.
Drugstores limiting "morning-after" pill purchases to avoid shortage
The pills are meant to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or if a birth control method fails.
First elections to be held since Roe ruling: Here are the races to watch Tuesday
Illinois, Colorado, New York, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Utah, South Carolina and Mississippi all have races this Tuesday.
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Drugstores limiting "morning-after" pill purchases to avoid shortage
The pills are meant to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or if a birth control method fails.
"Free" screening? Know your rights to get no-cost care
Even a decade in, the Affordable Care Act's recommendations to cover preventive screening and care without cost-sharing remain confusing and complex.
Court revives block of vaccine mandate for federal workers
The new order means a block on the mandate imposed in January by a Texas-based federal judge remains in effect, while the full court's 17 judges take up the appeal.
Illinois abortion advocates expect influx of out-of-state patients
Illinois, which has strong abortion protections in place, is surrounded by states that have or could have restrictions on the procedure.
Under new abortion laws, genetic test results can come too late
Ann was 15 weeks pregnant with her fourth child when the results of her prenatal genetic test indicated something was very wrong.
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Oldest person ever tried for Nazis' WWII crimes sentenced at age of 101
Josef Schütz, a former Nazi SS guard, was sentenced to five years in prison for "complicity in murders during his service in the Sachsenhausen camp."
New details emerge after 21 teens mysteriously die in S. Africa
"We tried moving through the crowd, shouting 'please let us through,' and others were shouting 'we are dying, guys,'" one survivor said.
Deaths mount as Ukraine calls Russian mall strike a "terrorist attack"
"It's really scary," one of the dozens wounded in the attack said. "I'd tell women who left the country with their kids, don't come back."
U.S. drone strike kills al Qaeda-linked commander on motorcycle in Syria
Abu Hamzah al Yemeni was a senior leader of Horas al-Din group. The attack was the latest in a series over the past few years targeting al Qaeda-linked militants in northwestern Syria.
Discovery of buried children sheds light on timeline of Aztec customs
Pre-Hispanic ceremonies had been outlawed, but researchers found evidence the children were buried with Aztec style grave goods.
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Mary Mara, "ER" and "Law & Order" actress, dies at 61 in apparent drowning
Preliminary investigations suggested that Mara died while swimming, state police said.
Sam Gilliam, groundbreaking abstract artist, dies at 88
Gilliam was known for his work with stained and draped canvases, but expanded into many forms, textures and materials during his life.
Britney Spears' ex-husband ordered to trial on stalking charge
A judge has found that there is enough evidence against ex-husband Jason Alexander to go to trial for felony stalking after he showed up uninvited at the pop star's wedding earlier this month.
Author Jenny Han talks Taylor Swift's influence, Asian representation
Jenny Han said she was told by publishers years ago that people wouldn't read stories about Asian Americans.
Will Smith wins BET Award, three months after Oscars slap
Smith was up against two stars of "Bel Air," which is a reworking of Smith's TV show from the 1990s, "Fresh Prince of Bel Air."
Technology
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Hackers swipe $100 million from blockchain bridge Harmony
Attack is the third major theft this year involving services that help users trade crypto across different blockchains.
Yelp to shut 3 offices, saying the "future of work" is remote
Employees at the online review company used less than 2% of its office space in Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C.
Alexa will soon be able to speak to you in your relative's voice
Alexa will have the ability to mimic a voice – even your dead relative's – by using just minute of audio and learning from it.
DNA testing could help identify 2 victims of Tulsa Race Massacre
A search for the graves of massacre victims began in 2020 and resumed last year with nearly three dozen coffins containing remains of possible victims recovered.
Twitter's board urges approval of Musk deal
Elon Musk is once again expressing concerns about purchasing Twitter, even as the company's board of directors is urging its shareholders to approve the sale. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson sat down with anchors Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano to discuss the world's richest man's latest hesitations with the deal.
Science
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West seeing "biblical" explosions of Mormon crickets and grasshoppers
Drought and warming temperatures - conditions favored by the insects - have fanned the outbreaks.
World's largest bacterium found in Caribbean swamp
Most bacteria are microscopic, but this one is so big it can be seen with the naked eye.
Scientists probe Japan's remarkable COVID success in hunt for new vaccine
While many factors likely boosted Japan's COVID resilience, researchers say a possible cellular-level advantage could help them create a new weapon against the virus.
DNA testing could help identify 2 victims of Tulsa Race Massacre
A search for the graves of massacre victims began in 2020 and resumed last year with nearly three dozen coffins containing remains of possible victims recovered.
350,000 trout to be euthanized in California amid bacterial outbreak
Symptoms of the infection in fish include "bulging eyes, lethargic or erratic swimming and increased mortality," officials said.
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Ghislaine Maxwell to be sentenced in Jeffrey Epstein sex abuse case
Maxwell was found guilty last December of conspiring with her ex-boyfriend, financier Jeffrey Epstein, to groom, recruit and sexually abuse minors as part of an infamous trafficking ring.
Ghislaine Maxwell to be sentenced
Former British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell will be sentenced for her role in Jeffrey Epstein's sex abuse ring. Prosecutors want her to spend at least 30 years in prison but her lawyers are asking for no more than 63 months. Jericka Duncan reports.
Man acquitted of murder with insanity defense escapes mental hospital
Alexander Scott Ervin allegedly stabbed his father to death in 2013. His brother testified he claimed to be a trained member of the CIA on a mission to kill their father.
1-year-old girl killed by boy playing with father's gun in motel room
The boy fired a round that passed through and killed a baby and struck a toddler, the sheriff said.
Police say an Atlanta Subway worker was shot dead by customer over a sandwich order
Police say a customer shot two employees, following a dispute over "too much mayo" on a sandwich.
Space
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55-pound spacecraft heads to moon to test "halo" orbit for NASA
The solar-powered microwave oven-sized craft is a key part of the agency's Artemis moon program.
NASA delays Psyche asteroid mission
Depending on the results of an independent review, budget impacts and other factors, the Psyche mission could face cancellation.
NASA, SpaceX to assess potential Starship threat to Crew Dragon pad
An early Super Heavy-Starship failure could disrupt SpaceX astronaut fights to space station.
NASA mulls moon rocket test results
NASA successfully fueled its new moon rocket on the agency's fourth attempt, but problems remain.
NASA fuels moon rocket for first time after three failed attempts
NASA says a critical fueling test for its Space Launch System moon rocket went well despite a leaking hydrogen fitting.
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If you work in one of these industries, you already know the risks.
The end of Roe v. Wade: America reacts
As abortion-rights activists mourned the end of an era, anti-abortion advocates celebrated a long-fought victory.
A closer look at the Nikki Kuhnhausen murder case
Inside the life of a teenage girl and how her disappearance inspired a movement.
Live music is back on stage 2022
Concerts are back on track, with rock, heavy metal and country artists returning to live performances.
Inside the disturbing Pettit murder case
In the early morning hours of August 8, 2013, first responders were called to a house fire in Modesto, California. Scott and Janet Pettit were found dead inside, and investigators soon determined the fire was no accident.
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Mark Cuban on new pharmacy website
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss his new online pharmacy’s goals of disrupting the prescription drug industry and providing low-cost generic drugs.
Virginia shelter says they "turn no one away"
A shelter that helps pregnant people in crisis could become more vital after the Supreme Court overturned Roe V. Wade. Saint Mary's shelter in Virginia tells CBS News they opened their doors 16 years ago and have helped hundreds of women.
Hillary Clinton on abortion ruling
Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton discusses the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade with Gayle King.
Human Cargo | 60 Minutes Archive
From 2018, Scott Pelley's report on illegal immigrants, in the hands of professional smugglers, trapped in a system of cruelty, neglect, and death.
Ghislaine Maxwell to be sentenced
Former British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell will be sentenced for her role in Jeffrey Epstein's sex abuse ring. Prosecutors want her to spend at least 30 years in prison but her lawyers are asking for no more than 63 months. Jericka Duncan reports.