Stunning photos capture rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse
It was known as a "ring of fire" because the moon covered most, but not all, of the sun.
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Telescope captures breathtaking new X-ray map of the sky
Nearly 80% of the image is made up of active galactic nuclei — supermassive black holes actively gobbling up material at the center of galaxies.
Company plans space tourism flights in high-altitude balloon
Want an out-of-this-world wedding? Space Perspective plans to offer "gentle" flights to the edge of Earth's atmosphere.
A 2024 moon landing? NASA space chief makes no guarantees
Kathy Lueders, the first woman to run NASA's human spaceflight directorate, brings a steady hand to agency's showcase program
How to watch this weekend's rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse
A spectacular solar eclipse is kicking off the start of summer.
There may be 36 intelligent alien civilizations in the Milky Way
Scientists say there may be dozens of civilizations in our galaxy that are advanced enough to communicate with us.
SpaceX launches another batch of Starlink internet satellites
SpaceX has now launched 538 Starlinks through nine launches.
NASA names new head of human spaceflight
Commercial Crew Program manager Kathy Lueders takes on the top job in human spaceflight.
First woman to walk in space visits ocean's deepest point
Over 570 people have gone to space. Only eight have gone to Challenger Deep. Kathy Sullivan has done both.
Saturn's largest moon is rapidly drifting off into space
Titan, which could support life, is quickly distancing from its host planet.
Mysterious deep space radio burst sends signals every 157 days
Some have wondered if they could be a message from aliens — and without more research, there's no way to know.
What to know about the Strawberry Moon
There are many traditions surrounding this moon, which has also been called the "honeymoon" because it occurs in June and is the "sweetest" moon of the year.
SpaceX launches 60 more Starlinks
The sixth Starlink launch this year moves the company closer to initial space-based internet service
Asteroid possibly as big as Empire State Building to zoom past Earth
Asteroid 2002 NN4 is estimated to be 820-1,870 feet in diameter and is expected to fly by Earth this weekend.
Astronauts describe first ride aboard SpaceX Crew Dragon
SpaceX Crew Dragon astronauts say the ship is living up to high-tech expectations — but there was one rougher moment.
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Trump on Black Americans killed by police: "So are White people"
In an interview with CBS News, the president also said he believed waving the Confederate flag was a matter of freedom of speech.
ICE will reverse rule for foreign students, government tells court
The guidance would've barred foreign students from participating in online-only coursework during the fall semester.
Watch live: Trump holds press conference at White House
A CBS News Battleground Tracker poll released Sunday showed the coronavirus pandemic has shaped Mr. Trump's falling support in Florida and other swing states.
For ex-cons, a new chance at Paycheck Protection loans
Business owners with prior criminal convictions are now landing emergency loans after previously being barred.
Ghislane Maxwell pleads not guilty, judge denies bail
Maxwell appeared in a video court hearing in Manhattan.
"Horrific spike" in fatal violence against transgender community
At least 21 transgender or gender non-conforming people have been killed so far in 2020, according to advocates.
Doctors in virus hot spots share fears: "Is this the tipping point?"
Doctors and nurses, who watched COVID-19 hit New York City hard, are concerned about what's next for their communities.
Fired VA staffer facing 7 murder counts in insulin deaths of veterans
Reta Mays faces seven counts of second-degree murder in connection with the deaths of veterans at the Louis A. Johnson Veterans Medical Center.
Graham warns efforts to undercut Fauci are "not going to be productive"
Graham said during a press conference in South Carolina he has "all the respect in the world" for Fauci.
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ICE will reverse rule for foreign students, government tells court
The guidance would've barred foreign students from participating in online-only coursework during the fall semester.
Stunning video from space shows comet soaring past Earth
Astronauts captured the once-in-a-lifetime cosmic fireworks show from space.
"I still love sharks!" Bloodied woman hospitalized after ocean attack
"Sharks are beautiful." the woman yelled to camera crews as she was wheeled past on a stretcher.
Tougher rules, new lockdowns around the world as COVID spreads
Australia threatens to jail quarantine violators for months, Hong Kong shutters Disneyland, and one Indian state is back on lockdown.
Divided Poland narrowly reelects right-wing President Andrzej Duda
High turnout amid a pandemic showed a thriving democracy, but the results highlight an ideological divide so deep the candidates couldn't even come together to debate.
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"Glee" creators to establish college fund for Naya Rivera's son
In an emotional statement, the creators said they are "heartbroken over the loss" of Rivera.
Biden unveils $2 trillion climate plan
Biden says the plan will create "millions" of jobs and move the U.S. closer to a carbon-free future.
Trump says school districts making a "terrible decision" by not reopening
The president said school districts that don't reopen in the fall are making a "mistake."
Trump on Black Americans killed by police: "So are White people"
In an interview with CBS News, the president also said he believed waving the Confederate flag was a matter of freedom of speech.
ICE will reverse rule for foreign students, government tells court
The guidance would've barred foreign students from participating in online-only coursework during the fall semester.
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Biden unveils $2 trillion climate plan
Biden says the plan will create "millions" of jobs and move the U.S. closer to a carbon-free future.
Trump says school districts making a "terrible decision" by not reopening
The president said school districts that don't reopen in the fall are making a "mistake."
Trump on Black Americans killed by police: "So are White people"
In an interview with CBS News, the president also said he believed waving the Confederate flag was a matter of freedom of speech.
ICE will reverse rule for foreign students, government tells court
The guidance would've barred foreign students from participating in online-only coursework during the fall semester.
Watch live: Trump holds press conference at White House
A CBS News Battleground Tracker poll released Sunday showed the coronavirus pandemic has shaped Mr. Trump's falling support in Florida and other swing states.
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"Glee" creators to establish college fund for Naya Rivera's son
In an emotional statement, the creators said they are "heartbroken over the loss" of Rivera.
Co-stars and fans remember Naya Rivera after her death at age 33
The remains of actress Naya Rivera — known for her role as a gay cheerleader on the hit TV musical comedy "Glee" — were found after days of searching at a California lake.
4 charged in murder of rapper Pop Smoke
A fifth person had been arrested Thursday in connection with Jackson's death. It is unclear if that person will also be facing charges.
Naya Rivera's body recovered from California lake
The announcement concludes an extensive search for Rivera's body, which began after her 4-year-old son was found alone in a pontoon boat the pair had rented.
Grant Imahara, longtime "MythBusters" co-host, has died at 49
Following "MythBusters," he served as a co-host of Netflix's "White Rabbit Project" alongside his former MythBuster co-host Kari Byron and Tory Belleci.
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Telehealth visits surge amid COVID-19 pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the integration of telemedicine. Health providers are seeing 50 to 175 times the number of patients by telehealth than before the outbreak, according to a McKinsey COVID-19 Consumer Survey. CBS News senior medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula, a cardiologist at Northwell Health in New York, joins CBSN to discuss the benefits and limitations of telehealth.
Equipment makers hinder repairs of ventilators, critics say
Nearly half of hospital biomedical techs denied access to service information including manuals to fix ventilators.
Walmart reportedly launching subscription service
The $98 membership comes with same-day grocery delivery and early deals access, according to a report.
Facebook civil rights audit: "Serious setbacks" hurt progress
The audit recommends a "civil rights infrastructure" for the social media giant, but its suggestions aren't binding.
U.S. considers banning TikTok and other apps, Pompeo says
Pompeo doesn't recommend downloading the app unless "you want your private information in the hands of the Chinese Communist Party."
Science
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Stunning video from space shows comet soaring past Earth
Astronauts captured the once-in-a-lifetime cosmic fireworks show from space.
Death Valley sets record for planet's hottest temperature in years
The brutal heat wave baking the Southwest and lower Plains states is going to move east and north to engulf much of the nation this week.
UAE set to launch ambitious Mars mission
Nation aims to join an exclusive club with its first interplanetary launch. China and the U.S. also have Mars missions set to launch this month.
Japan accepted COVID's airborne spread months ago, and is fighting it
It took pressure from 239 scientists for the WHO to even admit the new coronavirus may spread via aerosols, but in Japan, they're focusing on solutions.
How to see Neowise before it disappears
The comet is putting on quite the show this weekend.
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Watch live: Trump holds press conference at White House
A CBS News Battleground Tracker poll released Sunday showed the coronavirus pandemic has shaped Mr. Trump's falling support in Florida and other swing states.
Teachers union leader says listening to Trump "not good for children"
"I represent 3 million teachers, support staff, secretaries, bus drivers, and any one of us is more qualified than Donald Trump and Betsy DeVos to talk about what we need to reopen schools safely," Lily Eskelsen García said.
Squirrel in Colorado tests positive for the bubonic plague
The news comes about one week after officials in China announced a suspected bubonic plague case.
Quest says COVID-19 test results now take 7 days on average
"Soaring demand" for coronavirus tests is leading to longer turnaround times, screening company warns.
California shuts down bars, indoor dining as COVID-19 cases surge
Indoor operations for restaurants, movie theaters and other businesses are to close as the pandemic spikes in the Golden State.
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Delta lost $5.7 billion in last quarter as recovery stalls
CEO Ed Bastian predicts it will take years for the airline to rebound, with passenger counts down more than 90%.
Nearly 60 hand sanitizers potentially toxic, FDA warns
Disinfectant products that contain wood alcohol are linked to blindness and fatalities, federal safety watchdog says.
A second stimulus check? Here's how much you could get
President Trump says Americans may soon receive another stimulus payment to help weather the coronavirus recession.
Trump's threat to cut school funding does little to sway state officials
The federal government provides a small fraction of revenues that fund public schools, according to a Congressional Research Service report.
23 million Americans could soon face evictions
1 in 5 U.S. renters in jeopardy as extra federal unemployment benefits run out and eviction moratoriums come to an end.
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Ghislane Maxwell pleads not guilty, judge denies bail
Maxwell appeared in a video court hearing in Manhattan.
"Horrific spike" in fatal violence against transgender community
At least 21 transgender or gender non-conforming people have been killed so far in 2020, according to advocates.
Fired hospital aide pleads guilty to murder in patients' deaths
Reta Mays faced seven charges of second-degree murder in connection with the deaths of veterans at the Louis A. Johnson Veterans Medical Center.
Ghislaine Maxwell tried to flee during arrest, prosecutors say
British socialite allegedly ignored the orders of FBI agents during her arrest on sex-trafficking charges.
4 charged in murder of rapper Pop Smoke
A fifth person had been arrested Thursday in connection with Jackson's death. It is unclear if that person will also be facing charges.
Space
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Stunning video from space shows comet soaring past Earth
Astronauts captured the once-in-a-lifetime cosmic fireworks show from space.
UAE set to launch ambitious Mars mission
Nation aims to join an exclusive club with its first interplanetary launch. China and the U.S. also have Mars missions set to launch this month.
How to see Neowise before it disappears
The comet is putting on quite the show this weekend.
Spectacular photos capture Neowise, one of the brightest comets in decades
Astrophotographers around the world have captured incredible photos of the once-in-a-lifetime celestial event.
NASA, Boeing work to resume Starliner flights
Some 80 recommendations are being implemented to prevent a repeat of problems marring the previous Starliner test flight.
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Pandemic: A snapshot of life in Rome
Minnesota native Annie Ojile captures scenes of a locked-down Italy devoid of American tourists during the coronavirus outbreak
Wildest celebrity fashion
Rihanna isn't alone; celebrities have been stepping out in wild outfits for years... some more often than others.
Rare photos from the 1976 Chowchilla bus kidnapping
A look inside the truck trailer where 26 abducted school children and their bus driver were buried alive -- and later escaped
Most expensive medical procedures in the U.S., ranked
These pricey surgeries are the most expensive in the country.
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? These are the top films available on the streaming platform.
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Telehealth visits surge amid COVID-19 pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the integration of telemedicine. Health providers are seeing 50 to 175 times the number of patients by telehealth than before the outbreak, according to a McKinsey COVID-19 Consumer Survey. CBS News senior medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula, a cardiologist at Northwell Health in New York, joins CBSN to discuss the benefits and limitations of telehealth.
Former cop charged in Rayshard Brooks shooting
The former Atlanta police officer who shot and killed Rayshard Brooks on Friday night has been charged with murder and aggravated assault, along with other charges. Mark Strassmann reports.
Trump calls 99% of COVID-19 cases "harmless"
President Trump declared "99%" of COVID-19 cases to be "totally harmless" during Fourth of July remarks over the weekend, prompting backlash from mayors of both political parties. The president's FDA commissioner struggled to provide a factual basis for the president's claim. Paula Reid reports.
Mass protests after Atlanta cop fatally shoots black man
Atlanta's mayor issued an executive order requiring offices to de-escalate situations following the protests sparked by the death of 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks, who was shot and killed by police during an arrest. The Brooks family continues to grieve and demand justice. Mark Strassmann reports.
Coronavirus cases continue to rise
There's a notable rise in new coronavirus cases in several states, particularly in populous states like California, Texas and Florida. More than 2 million Americans have been infected thus far and the national death toll is now at 115,000. Janet Shamlian reports.