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
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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
"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
Trump watches eclipse from White House
President and Mrs. Trump viewed moon's shadow obstruct sun from the Truman balcony Monday
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
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How to prepare kids for the solar eclipse
Parents, schools and summer camps need to take steps to protect children's eyes during Monday's solar eclipse
Science
Canada's last intact Arctic ice shelf has collapsed
A 4,000-year-old chunk of ice larger than the size of Manhattan has collapsed into the Arctic Ocean.
Scientists discover "hell ants" killed with scythe-like jaw
A "hell ant" some 99 million years ago used its scythe-like jaws to trap a baby roach for its next meal — but then the pair got stuck in sap and were preserved for scientists to discover centuries later.
Canada ice caps formed roughly 5,000 years ago are completely gone
Scientists predicted that the ice caps wouldn't completely melt until 2022.
Should we name heat waves like we name hurricanes?
Although heat waves rarely get the attention that hurricanes do, they kill far more people per year in the U.S.
Penguin poop spotted from space reveals hidden Antarctic colonies
But it's not all good news — the newfound colonies are all but certain to be affected by climate change.
Substance behind Beirut blasts was used in Oklahoma City bombing
Ammonium nitrate is an odorless crystalline substance that has caused numerous industrial explosions over the decades.
Weather experts issue most threatening hurricane forecast yet
Labeling the 2020 hurricane season "extremely active," meteorologists are now predicting so many named storms they may run out of letters of the alphabet.
Ex-Google engineer sent to prison for stealing robocar secrets
Levandowski accused of wanting to "be seen as the singular inventor of the self-driving car, the way Alexander Graham Bell is credited with inventing the telephone."
Astronauts describe thrilling SpaceX splashdown
With a piloted test flight complete, NASA hopes to certify the SpaceX capsule for operational missions.
SpaceX launches Starship prototype on dramatic test flight
The Starship test rocket's single Raptor engine boosted the vehicle into the sky above Boca Chica, Texas, atop a plume of flaming exhaust and billowing clouds of smoke.
How to watch the Perseids, the best meteor shower of the year
One of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year is about to peak.
Isaias spawns deadly tornado, brings flooding and power outages
By early Wednesday morning, Isaias had weakened, with maximum sustained winds around 40 mph.
Strongest winds since Sandy could bring widespread outages
Upper-level air currents from Tropical Storm Isaias are expected to merge with the jet stream to produce pockets of hurricane-force gusts.
"Murder hornet" spotted in the United States
Growing up to two inches long, this killer insect can decapitate 40 honeybees per minute.
SpaceX Crew Dragon astronauts splash down after historic test flight
Sunday's splashdown was the first by U.S. astronauts in 45 years, with the first commercially built and operated spacecraft to carry people to and from orbit.
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O'Brien promises "severe consequences" for foreign election meddling
O'Brien called it "outrageous" for another country to decide the next U.S. president.
NASA drops "insensitive" nicknames for cosmic objects
The space agency will no longer use nicknames like "Eskimo Nebula" or "Siamese Twins Galaxy."
A historical reckoning for the global slave trade
The Black Lives Matter campaign has resonated in former colonial powers, like Britain, which are now struggling to come to terms with a racist past and the stain of slavery
Hong Kong fires back at "shameless" U.S. sanctions
China slammed the United States for imposing "barbarous" sanctions in response to Beijing's crackdown in Hong Kong.
Satellite images show oil spill disaster unfolding in Mauritius
Desperate efforts are underway to contain an oil spill polluting the archipelago's iconic reefs and protected ecosystems.
U.S.
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Connecticut governor pushes for in-person classes to avoid "a lost year"
Roughly 143,000 students in Connecticut did not log on for remote learning after public school closed in mid-March.
Gottlieb says U.S. could reach 300,000 COVID deaths by end of the year
The U.S. surpassed 5 million confirmed coronavirus cases Sunday.
O'Brien promises "severe consequences" for foreign election meddling
O'Brien called it "outrageous" for another country to decide the next U.S. president.
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired Sunday, August 9, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Charles Evans on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Charles Evans, the president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, that aired Sunday, August 9, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Politics
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Connecticut governor pushes for in-person classes to avoid "a lost year"
Roughly 143,000 students in Connecticut did not log on for remote learning after public school closed in mid-March.
Gottlieb says U.S. could reach 300,000 COVID deaths by end of the year
The U.S. surpassed 5 million confirmed coronavirus cases Sunday.
O'Brien promises "severe consequences" for foreign election meddling
O'Brien called it "outrageous" for another country to decide the next U.S. president.
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired Sunday, August 9, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Charles Evans on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Charles Evans, the president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, that aired Sunday, August 9, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
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James Taylor on how memories feed his memoir and music
The legendary singer-songwriter has recorded an audio autobiography, "Break Shot," and an album of songs he loved while growing up in North Carolina, "American Standard"
James Taylor looks back
Life these days is pretty sweet for James Taylor, the musician-songwriter famed for such hits as "Fire and Rain," "Carolina In My Mind" and "Sweet Baby James." Jane Pauley visited Taylor at his home in the Berkshires of Massachusetts to talk about his audio memoir on his early days in North Carolina, and a new album exploring the songs Taylor loved growing up, titled "American Standard." (This story was originally broadcast on February 2, 2020.)
Pop art, by bubble wrap artist Bradley Hart
Wielding a syringe instead of a brush, the artist injects paint into the plastic bubbles of the ubiquitous packing material, turning it into pointillist works of art
Pop art: Painting with bubble wrap
Wielding a syringe instead of a brush, artist Bradley Hart injects paint into the plastic bubbles of bubble wrap, turning the ubiquitous packing material into pointillist works of art. Correspondent Lee Cowan reports.
Cordovas performs “This Town’s A Drag”
The band Cordovas is set to release their new collection, “Destiny Hotel,” in October. Frontman Joe Firstman started playing music at age 12 in his native North Carolina, and formed Cordovas after a solo career. They released “That Santa Fe Channel,” their breakthrough album, in 2018. The group joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” from Nashville’s Hutton Hotel to perform “This Town’s A Drag.”
Technology
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ULA, SpaceX win massive Pentagon contracts
ULA and SpaceX are expected to launch more than 30 national security space missions through 2026.
Private equity wants to own your DNA
It's not like your hacked credit card number, one private expert said. You can't change your DNA.
Trump signs order to bar transactions with TikTok's parent company
It is not clear if the ban will affect the millions of U.S. users who are avid fans of the app.
Capital One to pay $80 million fine for massive 2019 hack
Credit card issuer failed to protect customer data before moving some tech services to the cloud, regulator says.
Nintendo sales surge as COVID-wary homebound turn to gaming
Quarterly profits for the maker of Pokemon, Super Mario and Animal Crossing have soared more than 600% since last year.
Science
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Canada's last intact Arctic ice shelf has collapsed
A 4,000-year-old chunk of ice larger than the size of Manhattan has collapsed into the Arctic Ocean.
Scientists discover "hell ants" killed with scythe-like jaw
A "hell ant" some 99 million years ago used its scythe-like jaws to trap a baby roach for its next meal — but then the pair got stuck in sap and were preserved for scientists to discover centuries later.
Canada ice caps formed roughly 5,000 years ago are completely gone
Scientists predicted that the ice caps wouldn't completely melt until 2022.
Should we name heat waves like we name hurricanes?
Although heat waves rarely get the attention that hurricanes do, they kill far more people per year in the U.S.
Penguin poop spotted from space reveals hidden Antarctic colonies
But it's not all good news — the newfound colonies are all but certain to be affected by climate change.
Health
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Gottlieb says U.S. could reach 300,000 COVID deaths by end of the year
The U.S. surpassed 5 million confirmed coronavirus cases Sunday.
Ohio governor tests negative for coronavirus a second time
DeWine first tested positive for the coronavirus when he was tested ahead of meeting President Trump, as per the current protocol.
U.S. coronavirus cases top 5 million as pandemic rages on
The U.S. has the highest number of confirmed cases and deaths in the world.
97,000 kids test positive for COVID-19 in two weeks, report says
Experts hope increased testing of children will help determine what role they play in transmission, as school districts around the country return to some form of school.
Over 250 quarantined in Georgia district after first week of school
Over a dozen students and teachers from the district have tested positive since school began on Monday.
MoneyWatch
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RV life booms during the pandemic
Looking to take a vacation while avoiding COVID? Midrange recreational vehicles are hot, as many families explore public spaces while avoiding public hotels and bathrooms
How the pandemic may be widening the gender pay gap
During the economic downturn brought on by the pandemic, women have suffered more job losses than men.
Trump says he'll extend unemployment benefits through the end of 2020
His comments come after Democrats and White House negotiators failed to reach a deal Friday.
More recalls of prepared foods for onions tied to salmonella
Giant Eagle, Kroger and Walmart sold ready-to-eat meals with vegetable implicated in more than 600 illnesses in 43 states.
80,000 airline workers face furloughs due to COVID-19
Carriers and unions prepare to shrink amid what one executive calls the "biggest demand contraction" in airline history.
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Texas woman convicted in husband's murder: "He wasn't supposed to die"
The woman at the center of a case prosecutors say was all about "sex, lies, money, and murder" tells "48 Hours" what happened the night of the murder.
Amber Guyger appeals murder charge in death of Botham Jean
Guyger has requested to be either acquitted of murder or receive a lesser charge of criminally negligent homicide because "she had the right to act in deadly force."
Washington NFL Team drops player after domestic violence-related arrest
Guice, 23, turned himself in to authorities and was released on $10,000 bond, officials said.
NFL player DeAndre Baker charged with armed robbery
Baker, 22, is accused of stealing cash and watches from four men at a house party.
Ex-Angels employee charged in overdose death of Tyler Skaggs
Skaggs, who was 27, was found dead in his hotel room in Southlake, Texas, in 2019.
Space
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NASA drops "insensitive" nicknames for cosmic objects
The space agency will no longer use nicknames like "Eskimo Nebula" or "Siamese Twins Galaxy."
ULA, SpaceX win massive Pentagon contracts
ULA and SpaceX are expected to launch more than 30 national security space missions through 2026.
Penguin poop spotted from space reveals hidden Antarctic colonies
But it's not all good news — the newfound colonies are all but certain to be affected by climate change.
Astronauts describe thrilling SpaceX splashdown
With a piloted test flight complete, NASA hopes to certify the SpaceX capsule for operational missions.
SpaceX launches Starship prototype on dramatic test flight
The Starship test rocket's single Raptor engine boosted the vehicle into the sky above Boca Chica, Texas, atop a plume of flaming exhaust and billowing clouds of smoke.
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"Murder hornet" spotted in the United States
Growing up to two inches long, this killer insect can decapitate 40 honeybees per minute.
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Kelsey Berreth murder: Crime scene evidence photos
Krystal Lee shows investigators where she says she was told to clean up the crime scene after Patrick Frazee beat Kelsey Berreth to death with a baseball bat
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Growing pains for legal weed in California
When voters legalized marijuana three years ago, advocates said illegal operations would be pushed out and the state would make hundreds of millions in tax revenue. So far, those dreams have not panned out. Sharyn Alfonsi reports.
White House and Congress fail to reach new stimulus deal
Despite hours of negotiating early Saturday, the White House and Congress failed to reach a new stimulus deal despite millions of Americans facing possible evictions and other financial obligations. Nikole Killion reports.
Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis
These are the stories of disparity, inequity and leadership in the Latino community amid the coronavirus pandemic. Maria Elena Salinas hosts “Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis,” a CBS News special.
California wildfires force evacuations
Blazing wildfires attributed to scorching temperatures are ripping through Southern California. At least 200 homes have been evacuated as hundreds of firefighters are on the ground battling the flames.
Cordovas performs “High Feeling”
The band Cordovas is set to release their new collection, “Destiny Hotel,” in October. Frontman Joe Firstman started playing music at age 12 in his native North Carolina, and formed Cordovas after a solo career. They released “That Santa Fe Channel,” their breakthrough album, in 2018. The group joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” from Nashville’s Hutton Hotel to perform “High Feeling.”