Rocket launches GPS satellite into orbit for Air Force
The new satellite is the second in a new generation of advanced navigation beacons
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Humanoid robot "commands" Russian rocket test flight
The humanoid robot is known as Skybot F-850 and as FEDOR; the test flight was needed to clear an upgraded Soyuz booster to launch human crews to the space station
Black hole possibly swallowed neutron star, causing ripples in space
The cosmic collision could be the first example of a black hole colliding with a neutron star — possibly offering new insights into the expansion of the universe
Spacewalk installs key upgrade to station
The new port will allow two U.S. commercial crew ships to dock at the space station at the same time
NASA's step forward in new moon plan
NASA has moved a step closer in resuming human space missions since the program was shuttered in 2011. CBS News' Marc Liverman reports from Huntsville, Alabama, where NASA announced it will manage the building of the new human lunar lander.
NASA picks Alabama space center for moon lander program
The lander is a critical element in NASA's plans to return astronauts to the moon in 2024
Milky Way black hole emits mysterious light flare
Scientists spot a flare of light coming from a black hole in the Milky Way. Syracuse University physics professor Duncan Brown explains to CBSN how the mysterious event may have occurred.
Dream Chaser spaceplanes to launch on Vulcan rocket
Sierra Nevada Corp. picks ULA's Vulcan rocket to boost Dream Chaser spaceplanes into orbit
Our galaxy's black hole suddenly flashed a bright light
Scientists called the flashes "unprecedented"
How to watch the Perseid meteor shower peak Monday night
Anyone trying to watch the Perseid meteor shower should try to stay away from bright city lights
A meteor large enough to see from Earth just hit Jupiter
The rare moment was captured with nothing more than a backyard telescope in Texas
Saturn's rings are disappearing
NASA's Cassini spacecraft ended its historic exploration of Saturn in 2017 and, slowly but surely, scientists are learning more about the ringed planet. Data from the 13-year mission helped scientists determine Saturn's rings are much newer than the planet itself -- and they're disappearing.
SpaceX successfully launches rocket
Three years after a spectacular on-pad explosion that destroyed an Israeli communications satellite, SpaceX boosted a Falcon 9 rocket into orbit Tuesday night. The satellite will provide broadcast, broadband and high-speed data services across Africa. Watch the launch here.
SpaceX launches rocket with communications satellite on board
Three years after an on-pad explosion, SpaceX got a second Israeli satellite into orbit Thursday night
New details about Saturn's disappearing rings
Saturn's rings have less than 100 million years to live — that's not a lot considering the planet itself is 4 billion years old
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More than 1,000 rescued after Imelda hits Texas with flooding
Winnie, Texas, was one of the hardest-hit areas during Hurricane Harvey
CBS News goes inside Syrian refugee camp filled with ISIS supporters
CBS News spoke to women inside the camp who said they came to the camp to live under Islamic law
What to know about the mysterious Trump whistleblower complaint
Democrats on Capitol Hill are frustrated they can't get their hands on a whistleblower complaint involving the president
Administration reinstates deportation protections for sick immigrants
After a public uproar, the administration said it was reinstating a temporary reprieve from deportation offered to immigrants with life-threatening medical conditions
Justin Trudeau addresses brownface and blackface controversy
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has apologized for the 2001 picture of him wearing brownface
Colt suspends production of AR-15 rifles for civilians
CEO says consumer market for rifles is saturated, with gunmaker to focus on supplying military and law enforcement
Nike drops Antonio Brown after rape allegations
"Antonio Brown is not a Nike athlete," a spokesperson from the company told CBS Boston
Man pleads guilty to deadly shooting at North Carolina university
The 22-year-old killed two students and injured four others in the school shooting at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in April
Chemicals in tap water could cause 100k cancer cases in U.S.
Consumers should invest in water filters, a research group said, citing 22 contaminants found in U.S. water systems
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The stolen babies of Spain
Thousands of families in Spain believe their children were stolen from the hospitals where they were born — and they're still forbidden to seek justice
David Ortiz thanks fans in first tweet since shooting
Ortiz was shot in the back on June 9 in the Dominican Republic
North America has lost nearly 3 billion birds since 1970
The shocking loss could be a sign of an ecological crisis, scientists said Thursday
Justin Trudeau apologizes for brownface and blackface photos
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has apologized for the 2001 picture of him wearing brownface
TikTok may be censoring Hong Kong protests, report says
A search for Hong Kong demonstrations on Facebook or Twitter yields thousands of results — not so on Chinese-owned app
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Nike drops Antonio Brown after rape allegations
"Antonio Brown is not a Nike athlete," a spokesperson from the company told CBS Boston
Brothers with their own candle company give back
Collin, Ryan and Austin Gill decided to start a candle company in order to make some pocket money. But they've decided to give back
CBS News goes inside Syrian refugee camp filled with ISIS supporters
CBS News spoke to women inside the camp who said they came to the camp to live under Islamic law
More than 1,000 rescued after Imelda hits Texas with flooding
Winnie, Texas, was one of the hardest-hit areas during Hurricane Harvey
Amazon promises to use only renewable energy in 10 years
Company has been under pressure from employees to get off fossil fuels and cut ties with extraction companies
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2020 Daily Trail Markers: Sanders gets to one million donors
"With 1 million contributors, this is the only Democratic campaign that has more supporters than Donald Trump," said campaign manager Faiz Shakir
Administration reinstates deportation protections for sick immigrants
After a public uproar, the administration said it was reinstating a temporary reprieve from deportation offered to immigrants with life-threatening medical conditions
What to know about the mysterious Trump whistleblower complaint
Democrats on Capitol Hill are frustrated they can't get their hands on a whistleblower complaint involving the president
House votes to extend government funding through November
Congress has already passed a budget which suspends the debt ceiling for the upcoming fiscal year
Betsy DeVos visits school with anti-transgender policy
"Why are you on a constant crusade against our #LGBTQ students & teachers?" one lawmaker fired at DeVos
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Kodi Lee, blind contestant with autism, wins "America's Got Talent"
Lee won $1 million in prize money and he will headline shows in Las Vegas in November
Peter Frampton bids farewell to Madison Square Garden in final tour
"I've not said goodbye anywhere," Frampton said. "I've just waved. 'Cause you never know"
Peter Frampton bids New York City farewell
Grammy Award-winning guitarist Peter Frampton has been touring for 50 years but a sudden illness forced the 69-year-old to announce a farewell tour. "CBS This Morning" co-host Anthony Mason joined Frampton backstage at Madison Square Garden for his last New York City show where he made his final walk to the stage, and said goodbye to thousands of fans.
Get paid $1,300 to watch Stephen King movies before Halloween
This company is looking for one (un)lucky winner for "the scariest social experiment of the season"
"Bachelor" makes history with show's first LGBTQ proposal
Demi Burnett and Kristian Haggerty are the first same-sex proposal in the franchise's 17-year history
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Amazon promises to use only renewable energy in 10 years
Company has been under pressure from employees to get off fossil fuels and cut ties with extraction companies
TikTok may be censoring Hong Kong protests, report says
A search for Hong Kong demonstrations on Facebook or Twitter yields thousands of results — not so on Chinese-owned app
Instagram plans to restrict posts promoting weight loss products
Influencers promoting diet teas, supplements and certain cosmetic surgeries may have their posts hidden or removed completely
200,000 people applied for jobs at Amazon in a single week
While New Yorkers repelled the ecommerce giant's expansion plans, job applications are flying in from other places
You might have never heard of America's top-paying company
Want to earn six figures? Your best bet is in high tech, which dominates the list of best-paying companies
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Amazon promises to use only renewable energy in 10 years
Company has been under pressure from employees to get off fossil fuels and cut ties with extraction companies
Which businesses are closing for Friday's climate strike?
Lush, Patagonia and Ben & Jerry's are closing locations, while others are shutting offices or offering paid time off
North America has lost nearly 3 billion birds since 1970
The shocking loss could be a sign of an ecological crisis, scientists said Thursday
Wall Street sees profits in a heating planet
From higher demand for air conditioning to mass malaria treatments, corporations are finding money in climate disruption
Greenland's disappearing ice sheet: "One degree is everything"
Scientists are collecting data to understand what is happening so that they can then tackle the question: Why?
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Chemicals in tap water could cause 100,000 cancer cases in U.S.
Consumers should invest in water filters, a research group said, citing 22 contaminants found in U.S. water systems
Children separated from families could suffer long-term health issues
"As they become adults, we see continued anxiety, continued depression, real PTSD"
Cancer concerns halt distribution of heartburn drug Zantac
Drug giant conducting its own investigation into traces of a potentially cancer-causing ingredient in heartburn med
Scientific breakthrough may eventually help blind to see
A handful of volunteers are already seeing the promise of a new device, about 18 months into a five-year clinical study
Michigan sounds alarm on mosquito-borne virus after 3 deaths
Death typically occurs two to 10 days after onset of symptoms but can occur much later, according to the CDC
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Brothers with their own candle company give back
Collin, Ryan and Austin Gill decided to start a candle company in order to make some pocket money. But they've decided to give back
Amazon promises to use only renewable energy in 10 years
Company has been under pressure from employees to get off fossil fuels and cut ties with extraction companies
Which businesses are closing for Friday's climate strike?
Lush, Patagonia and Ben & Jerry's are closing locations, while others are shutting offices or offering paid time off
Chemicals in tap water could cause 100,000 cancer cases in U.S.
Consumers should invest in water filters, a research group said, citing 22 contaminants found in U.S. water systems
Colt suspends production of AR-15 rifles for civilians
CEO says consumer market for rifles is saturated, with gunmaker to focus on supplying military and law enforcement
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Man pleads guilty to deadly shooting at North Carolina university
The 22-year-old killed two students and injured four others in the school shooting at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in April
Pennsylvania state senator resigns after child porn arrest
Pennsylvania's governor called the charges "disgusting and beyond comprehension"
Black candidate reportedly targeted by racist threats
A Florida man has been arrested for allegedly threatening harm against a Charlottesville city council candidate because of his race
After 3 decades, police believe they found infamous serial killer
Police said the man's DNA matches samples taken from evidence collected from some of the crime scenes
Woman alleges Lyft driver kidnapped her
A woman who says she was sexually asaulted after getting in a Lyft is now blaming the ride-hailing giant for allegedly mishandling her report. Alison Turkos claims she was kidnapped at gunpoint by her Lyft driver in 2017 and sexually assaulted by at least two men. She is among five people who filed lawsuits against Lyft earlier this week. Nikki Battiste reports.
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Brad Pitt asks NASA astronaut: Who was better — me or Clooney?
Pitt plays an astronaut in his newest film, "Ad Astra", which will be released nationwide Friday
Friday the 13th to get full Harvest Moon
Lucky us – the rare occurrence hasn't happened in 19 years
Fire delays rocket launch to the International Space Station
It's not yet known when the HTV-8 cargo ship will be launched to the International Space Station
India fails to land on the moon
India hoped to become the fourth nation to soft-land on the moon with their Chandrayaan-2 space mission. But their space agency, ISRO, lost communication with their lander just before the mission was complete. CBS News Space Consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN to discuss the apparent failure.
Indian spacecraft apparently crashes in moon landing attempt
India seeks to join the U.S., Russia and China as the only countries to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon
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Scenes from Riot Fest music festival
The 15th annual edition of the Chicago music festival, heavily geared toward punk rock, featured three days of performances by 91 bands and solo acts
U.S.-Mexico border wall: What it really looks like
You've heard a lot of talk about the wall. Here's what it's really like.
Photographer Robert Frank 1924-2019
A look back at the work of one of the most influential of photographers who created intimate, moody portraits of an America struggling to define itself in a post-war world
Photos: Hurricane Dorian's devastation
"Everything's gone! Everything!" one woman said after Dorian slammed into the Bahamas
The most valuable NFL teams in 2019, ranked
Thanks to some pricey TV deals, a relocation, and brand-new stadiums, the NFL has never been more valuable.
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Meet Dona, an entrepreneur & "Ninja Cat"
Dona Sarkar is a Microsoft engineer. But she's also much more. Author? Designer? TedX speaker? Yes, yes and yes.
Delta flight made dramatic mid-air descent
A Delta Airlines flight from Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale was forced to make an emergency landing after dropping 29,000 feet in just eight minutes. One passenger said people were "screaming and crying." Kris Van Cleave reports.
Syrian refugee camp filled with ISIS supporters
Holly Williams went inside a sprawling refugee camp in Syria that is described as a breeding ground for ISIS. A few hundred U.S. allies guard the Al-Hol camp, where the strict laws of ISIS are followed.
Drinking culture and American kids
On America's college campuses, there are epidemics we talk about and those we don't. When sexual assaults or fraternity hazing deaths make headlines, court cases follow and new rules are enacted, but less attention is paid to an underlying issue – binge drinking culture. CBSN Originals explores how drinking to excess is not only considered normal, but cool, and how for many young people "blacking out" is less a rarity than an every weekend occurrence – with grave consequences.
Congressional fight over whistleblower complaint
A new battle is brewing between the Trump administration and House Democrats. As Nancy Cordes reports, it started with a mysterious complaint from a government whistleblower, apparently over communication the president had with a foreign leader.
