China says remains of rocket booster fell to Earth
China's space agency says debris from a rocket that boosted part of China's new space station into orbit has fallen into the sea in the Philippines.
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Chinese booster rocket debris reenters Earth's atmosphere over Indian Ocean
The rocket entered Earth's atmosphere over the Indian Ocean.
Debris from massive Chinese booster rocket could hit Earth soon
While it will largely burn up on return, there remains a slight risk of fragments causing damage or casualties.
Russia says it will drop out of International Space Station after 2024
The announcement may be part of Moscow's maneuvering to win relief from Western sanctions over the conflict in Ukraine.
SpaceX keeps up record launch pace with Starlink launch
SpaceX has launched nearly 3,000 Starlink internet satellites as it builds a globe-spanning network.
SpaceX launches record 32nd Falcon 9 so far this year
SpaceX is on pace to launch more than 50 Falcon 9s by the end of the year.
NASA (very) tentatively targets August 29 for moon rocket's maide flight
The long-awaited launch will send an unpiloted Orion crew capsule on a test flight beyond the moon and back.
The popular Perseid meteor shower nears its peak – here's how to see it
Fireballs, or larger explosions of light and color, may be seen during the Perseid meteor shower.
SpaceX launches 53 Starlinks in 31st Falcon 9 flight this year
SpaceX has now launched nearly 3,000 Starlink internet satellites as it build out its commercial broadband network.
SpaceX cargo ship docks with space station
SpaceX's 25th space station resupply mission delivered 5,880 pounds of crew supplies, science gear and equipment.
Russian space chief dismissed; NASA gets deal for joint crews
The 'integrated crews' agreement means a Russian cosmonaut will fly on a SpaceX Crew Dragon in September.
Falcon 9 rocket launches 25th ISS resupply mission
The unpiloted Dragon cargo ship is carrying nearly 3 tons of crew supplies, science gear and equipment.
NASA unveils more stunning images from James Webb Space Telescope
The early release photos provide a taste of the discoveries to come from the $10 billion telescope.
First image from James Webb Space Telescope released
NASA plans to release additional "first light" images Tuesday.
NASA to unveil first images from James Webb Space Telescope
After six months of tests and checkout, the $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope is finally ready for center stage.
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Rep. Liz Cheney, defeated in primary, says "now the real work begins"
The Wyoming congresswoman lost to Trump-backed challenger Harriet Hageman. In Alaska, Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Kelly Tshibaka will advance to the general election in the Senate race.
CDC director announces shake-up of the organization, citing COVID mistakes
The head of the nation's top public health agency is shaking up the organization with the goal of making it more nimble.
Many feared dead after bombing at mosque in Kabul
According to an eyewitness the explosion was carried out by a suicide bomber.
More human remains found at Lake Mead as water levels hit historic lows
The latest discovery marked the fifth time authorities discovered skeletal remains in the reservoir, which is drying up amid an ongoing drought.
Saudi woman given 34-year jail term over tweets, rights groups say
"There is no question with this abhorrent sentence that the situation is only getting worse," group says.
Pence says he'd "consider" appearing before Jan. 6 committee if asked
"It'd be unprecedented in history for a vice president to be summoned to testify on Capitol Hill," Pence said.
Half of all Texas schools have no mental health services
Texas would need to hire more than 5,000 licensed school psychologists to meet minimum recommended ratios.
Wisconsin school board bans teachers from displaying pride flag
More than 13,000 people have signed an online petition opposing the Kettle Moraine policy.
CVS, Walgreens, Walmart must pay Ohio $650M in opioids suit
Retail giants' approach to dispensing pain medication caused a public nuisance in the communities, lawsuit alleged.
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Wingstop owned by rapper Rick Ross fined for labor violations
"Taking accountability is big when you're the biggest," musician tells his followers on social media.
CDC director announces shake-up of the organization, citing COVID mistakes
The head of the nation's top public health agency is shaking up the organization with the goal of making it more nimble.
CVS, Walgreens, Walmart must pay Ohio $650M in opioids suit
Retail giants' approach to dispensing pain medication caused a public nuisance in the communities, lawsuit alleged.
Wisconsin school board bans teachers from displaying pride flag
More than 13,000 people have signed an online petition opposing the Kettle Moraine policy.
Artists trying to stop Mariah Carey's trademark of "Queen of Christmas"
Darlene Love says she was dubbed the "Queen of Christmas" 29 years ago. Another artist went so far as to take legal action against the trademark.
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Wingstop owned by rapper Rick Ross fined for labor violations
"Taking accountability is big when you're the biggest," musician tells his followers on social media.
Fed saw evidence of a slowing economy at its last meeting
Despite sputtering U.S. economic growth, Federal Reserve hiked interest rates to ease "unacceptably high" inflation.
CVS, Walgreens, Walmart must pay Ohio $650M in opioids suit
Retail giants' approach to dispensing pain medication caused a public nuisance in the communities, lawsuit alleged.
Artists trying to stop Mariah Carey's trademark of "Queen of Christmas"
Darlene Love says she was dubbed the "Queen of Christmas" 29 years ago. Another artist went so far as to take legal action against the trademark.
Feds forgive $3.9 billion in debt for 208,000 ex-ITT students
Biden administration has erased a total of $13 billion in loans for borrowers it says were cheated by for-profit colleges.
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Fed saw evidence of a slowing economy at its last meeting
Despite sputtering U.S. economic growth, Federal Reserve hiked interest rates to ease "unacceptably high" inflation.
CDC director announces shake-up of the organization, citing COVID mistakes
The head of the nation's top public health agency is shaking up the organization with the goal of making it more nimble.
Former top CIA analysts on China's reaction to Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan trip
The two experts talked with "Intelligence Matters" host Michael Morell about China's reaction to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan earlier this month.
Pence says he'd "consider" appearing before Jan. 6 committee if asked
"It'd be unprecedented in history for a vice president to be summoned to testify on Capitol Hill," Pence said.
Giuliani appears before Georgia grand jury investigating Trump
Trump's former personal attorney is a target of the probe examining whether Trump interfered in Georgia's 2020 elections.
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CDC director announces shake-up of the organization, citing COVID mistakes
The head of the nation's top public health agency is shaking up the organization with the goal of making it more nimble.
CVS, Walgreens, Walmart must pay Ohio $650M in opioids suit
Retail giants' approach to dispensing pain medication caused a public nuisance in the communities, lawsuit alleged.
Court rules 16-year-old not "mature" enough to get an abortion
A judge ruled shortly before the teen tried to seek an abortion, she experienced renewed trauma because her friend died, and couldn't make the decision to terminate her pregnancy.
FDA clears path for over-the-counter hearing aids
The Food and Drug Administration will make hearing aids available without a prescription as soon as mid-October. The agency estimates it could save consumers nearly $3,000 on a pair of hearing aids.
Pennsylvania order protects LGBTQIA+ community from conversion therapy
The order directs commonwealth agencies to "do everything in their power to discourage conversion therapy."
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Many feared dead after bombing at mosque in Kabul
According to an eyewitness the explosion was carried out by a suicide bomber.
Crossbow intruder came to Windsor Castle "to kill the queen," court hears
The 20-year-old suspect in the 2021 Christmas Day incident is facing prosecution under Britain's 180-year-old Treason Act.
U.K. inflation tops 10% on soaring food and energy costs
Britain's inflation rate soared to a new 40-year high, squeezing households. Economists expect it to get worse.
Saudi woman given 34-year jail term over tweets, rights groups say
"There is no question with this abhorrent sentence that the situation is only getting worse," group says.
Mystery toxin suspected in huge fish die-off in major European river
"Everything points to a manmade catastrophe," one environmental expert tells CBS News, as 100 tons of dead fish are removed from the Oder River.
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Wingstop owned by rapper Rick Ross fined for labor violations
"Taking accountability is big when you're the biggest," musician tells his followers on social media.
Artists trying to stop Mariah Carey's trademark of "Queen of Christmas"
Darlene Love says she was dubbed the "Queen of Christmas" 29 years ago. Another artist went so far as to take legal action against the trademark.
Michael Bublé on the greatest record of his life
Canadian singer-songwriter Michael Bublé joined "CBS Mornings" to discuss his music career, family and tour.
Wolfgang Peterson, "Das Boot" and "Air Force One" director, dies at age 81
Heralded as an antiwar masterpiece, "Das Boot" was nominated for six Oscars, including for Petersen's direction.
Ezra Miller seeking treatment for "complex mental health issues"
"I want to apologize to everyone that I have alarmed and upset with my past behavior," Miller said.
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GM recalls 484,000 large SUVs over possible seat-belt malfunction
The belts may not properly restrain a passenger in a crash, increasing the risk of injury, regulators said.
YouTube is the most popular social media among teens, followed by TikTok
About 36% admitted they spend too much time on social media and 54% say it would be somewhat hard to give it up.
Gadgets and apps to help find lost items
CNET editorial director Dan Ackerman joins "CBS Mornings" to share tracking devices and apps that can help people find lost things. He discusses trackers that can find a parked car or glasses as well as a smart lock to help keep track of keys and even pets.
New tax credits for EVs look generous — but they're complicated
While many EVs qualify for tax credits under inflation bill, no cars sold today likely would get the full $7,500 rebate.
Smart home tech can help save money on energy bills
Programmable thermostats and smart lights can help consumers' lower energy bills.
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Colorado River allocation cut due to drought
The megadrought in the western U.S. has caused a severe water shortage in the Colorado River. Arizona and Nevada have been issued restrictions on their water usage. The Arizona Republic's Debra Utacia Krol joins CBS News with more on the extreme conditions.
Mystery toxin suspected in huge fish die-off in major European river
"Everything points to a manmade catastrophe," one environmental expert tells CBS News, as 100 tons of dead fish are removed from the Oder River.
Prehistoric fish may be spawning in Georgia for first time in 50 years
Fossils indicate that the lake sturgeon has existed for more than 136 million years, according to scientists. It's spade-nosed fish with a bottom-mounted vacuum hose instead of jaws.
U.S. faces growing risk of hazardous heat
A new report reveals nearly one-third of U.S. adults will likely live in counties experiencing hazardous heat by 2053. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Irina Ivanova joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano to discuss the alarming analysis.
U.N. hopes 5th time's the charm in push for treaty to protect oceans
Member states have haggled over the terms of new international laws to protect international waters from exploitation since 2017. Could they finally reel it in?
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Corrections officer arrested after juvenile in youth detention center dies
Thomas Lee Hicks, 30, was charged with one count of murder in the 2nd degree, two counts of cruelty to children in the 2nd degree, and one count of violation of oath of office.
Police say trafficking victims rescued
Officials say law enforcement across the country rescued more than 200 trafficking victims, including 84 children.
More human remains found at Lake Mead as water levels hit historic lows
The latest discovery marked the fifth time authorities discovered skeletal remains in the reservoir, which is drying up amid an ongoing drought.
Crossbow intruder came to Windsor Castle "to kill the queen," court hears
The 20-year-old suspect in the 2021 Christmas Day incident is facing prosecution under Britain's 180-year-old Treason Act.
Opening statements in latest R. Kelly trial
Opening statements began Wednesday in Chicago in a federal trial for R. Kelly. He's accused of enticing of minors for sex, producing child pornography and rigging his 2008 pornography trial. Jim DeRogatis, journalist and author of "Soulless: The Case Against R. Kelly," first broke the story for the Chicago Sun Times back in 2000, and he joins CBS News to discuss this latest case.
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"Cannibal" solar ejection expected to hit Earth this week
The storm could hit as soon as Thursday, NOAA said.
NASA rmoves SLS moon rocket rollout back to launch pad
The maiden flight of the SLS moon rocket is intended to clear the way for the Artemis program's first piloted flight in 2024.
Space mission shows Earth's water may be from asteroids, study says
The Ryugu samples could give clues to the mystery of how oceans appeared on Earth billions of years ago, scientists said.
Meteor's loud boom rattles skies over Salt Lake City and beyond
Even Utah's governor, out for a run, heard the boom, which was caused by what the National Weather Service said was a meteor.
NASA's Perseverance finds tangled object on Mars
Scientists suspect the tangled object is likely pieces of shredded Dacron netting from the Perseverance itself.
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Taliban marks "Victory Day" a year after Afghan takeover
While many Afghans have little to celebrate, the country's Taliban rulers were happy to show off their control of Kabul's streets.
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An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
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Deadliest states for drug overdoses
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Pence says he would consider testifying
Former Vice President Mike Pence said Wednesday he would consider testifying before the January 6 committee if asked. CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Errol Barnett discussed with CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane the significance of those comments, Congresswoman Liz Cheney's primary defeat in Wyoming and the latest on January 6 criminal cases.
Cheney's political future after primary loss
Rep. Liz Cheney is assessing her plans following a dramatic primary defeat. The Wyoming Republican says her battle in Washington isn't over despite losing her bid to keep her seat in the House. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
The history of recessions in America
Many people are worried the country is headed toward a recession, or may already be in one. While not all recessions are created equal, economists say we can learn lessons from our past. CBS News takes a look back at the history of recessions in America as part of our series "MoneyWatch: The Uncertain Economy."
Colorado River allocation cut due to drought
The megadrought in the western U.S. has caused a severe water shortage in the Colorado River. Arizona and Nevada have been issued restrictions on their water usage. The Arizona Republic's Debra Utacia Krol joins CBS News with more on the extreme conditions.
Millions of Afghans going hungry
Some 25 million Afghans are living in poverty under the Taliban, and the U.N. calls the hunger crisis in the country "pure catastrophe." CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins Tanya Rivero and Errol Barnett from Kabul with more.