NASA scientists probe Earth-like planet for atmosphere, water
Exoplanet TRAPPIST-1 e may contain an atmosphere and liquid water, NASA scientists said. Research into the exoplanet is ongoing.
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Exoplanet TRAPPIST-1 e may contain an atmosphere and liquid water, NASA scientists said. Research into the exoplanet is ongoing.
This asteroid is bigger than scientists anticipated, about 5 miles long and 2 miles wide at its widest point — resembling a deformed peanut.
Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams joined Crew 9 commander Nick Hague and cosmonaut Alexander Gorbunov for their long-awaited return to Earth.
With a replacement crew on board the space station, NASA is eyeing Tuesday for the Starliner astronauts' return to Earth, finally ending their marathon mission.
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Uranus could be visible, but not all can be seen by the naked eye.
By switching the next space station crew to a different ferry ship, the Starliner astronauts will get home a bit earlier than planned.
A NASA spacecraft has returned asteroid samples that hold not only the pristine building blocks for life but also the salty remains of an ancient water world.
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been stuck in space for months longer than expected, and will not return to Earth until at least March 2025 at the earliest, NASA indicated.
The Crew Dragon splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico a month later than planned, setting a SpaceX endurance record in the process.
The ambitious mission won't actually look for life on Jupiter's moon Europa, but it should find out if the presumed ocean provides a habitable environment.
The September Harvest Moon will see a partial lunar eclipse, peaking the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17.
Along with the first private-sector spacewalk, the SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew also will set a new Earth-orbit altitude record.
The Starliner's two-person crew now will stay in space until next February and return to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon.
August's full moon, a rare blue moon and supermoon, is lighting up the night sky this week. Here's what time it peaks and where you should look.
The full moon, also known as the Thunder Moon, will last three days, peaking on Sunday morning.
A dramatic cosmic explosion is expected this summer. NASA says the event will be visible to even the naked eye.
The Starliner's launch was picture-perfect, but additional helium leaks were detected, triggering another round of troubleshooting.
The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
Astronomy fans figuring out where and what time to see the April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse could check out maps showing the path of totality.
The moon will shroud parts of North America in darkness when the total solar eclipse happens today, April 8. Here's what causes the phenomenon and why.
The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, will be the last one to be visible from the contiguous U.S. until 2044.
Intuitive Machines's Odysseus lunar lander became the first privately-built spacecraft to safely complete a moon landing.
Living long past its design lifetime, the Ingenuity helicopter was finally done in by rotor damage during a presumed off-kilter landing.
The dazzling green tree with seemingly sparkling blue and white lights was found in the Milky Way and is a formation of young stars – some bigger than the sun.
"It's astounding how this thing actually is sitting in place already with its galaxy so early on in the universe," said one of the study's authors.
Buying a car is one of the biggest purchases we make, and more people are turning to online marketplaces for deals on used cars. But thanks to artificial intelligence, you're more likely than ever to get scammed.
A federal jury found five LA County men guilty of a string of murders tied to MS-13.
The Baldwin Park police officer allegedly stole more than $100,000 from his union, according to the LA County District Attorney.
The rain will hit all parts of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties.
Fullerton PD said the ICE agent claimed the woman was following and filming him.
It's not yet clear what happened to the suspect after crossing the border.
A federal jury found five LA County men guilty of a string of murders tied to MS-13.
The Baldwin Park police officer allegedly stole more than $100,000 from his union, according to the LA County District Attorney.
The rain will hit all parts of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties.
Fullerton PD said the ICE agent claimed the woman was following and filming him.
A federal jury found five LA County men guilty of a string of murders tied to MS-13.
The Baldwin Park police officer allegedly stole more than $100,000 from his union, according to the LA County District Attorney.
The rain will hit all parts of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties.
The Coffee with CBA LA initiative is committed to not only being in communities but also listening to the issues affecting residents.
At a hearing on Monday morning, Fraser Bohm's attorneys argued that there was insufficient evidence to support the murder charges.
The rain will hit all parts of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties.
The crash left a 71-year-old man from La Verne dead on Friday afternoon.
Mission Viejo animal control used a drone to reunite a lost dog with its owner.
Orange County was given a two-week extension to find beds for two mentally ill inmates accused of violent crimes.
An animal veterinary hospital in Orange County claims that a contractor who had previously laid the cement for a parking lot at their new facility returned to tear up the work over a payment dispute on Tuesday.
The rain will hit all parts of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties.
The shooting happened at around 8:40 p.m. on Lakeshore Drive, according to Riverside County deputies.
Firefighters said some of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries when the bus overturned on Highway 330 late Sunday night.
The shooting left a 17-year-old boy dead in Jurupa Valley on Wednesday.
After more than a year of investigation, Riverside County Sheriff's Department investigators have arrested a suspect wanted in connection with a shooting that left a man dead near Perris last year.
The Supreme Court rejected a bid by former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis to overturn its landmark decision on same-sex marriage.
Some fans booed as Mr. Trump read an oath for members of the military to recite as part of an on-field enlistment ceremony during the break in the game.
Matthew Stafford throws four touchdown passes, setting a Rams franchise record for the most in a three-game span.
During his tenure from 1989 to 2006, Paul Tagliabue oversaw the expansion of the NFL to 32 teams.
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Warren Zevon, Bad Company, Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast, Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper and The White Stripes.
The Supreme Court rejected a bid by former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis to overturn its landmark decision on same-sex marriage.
Some fans booed as Mr. Trump read an oath for members of the military to recite as part of an on-field enlistment ceremony during the break in the game.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in a late-night Saturday memo, also threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not comply with the government's new orders.
On Day 40 of the shutdown, eight Democrats joined Republicans in advancing a government funding measure, after 14 previous votes fell short.
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson on Friday froze, for now, a lower court order that required the Trump administration to swiftly provide full SNAP benefits to roughly 42 million Americans.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
Supervisors will vote on the ordinance again in two weeks, after a review period. If approved, it would bar the sale of kratom derivatives to people under 21 in Riverside County.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a series of bills aimed at expanding access to reproductive health care and strengthening privacy protections for patients and providers in California.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
A charity that accepted donations of vehicles that would pay for breast cancer screenings for low-income patients agreed Thursday to pay a $3.8 million fine and to restrictions on future fundraising activities in 19 U.S. states, including Colorado.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Target CEO Brian Cornell, who helped reenergize the company but has struggled to turn around weak sales in a more competitive retail landscape since the COVID pandemic, plans to step down Feb. 1.
Drivers of electric vehicles across California will soon lose privileges to drive in the carpool lane solo, as the Clean Air Vehicle decal program is set to end next month.
Rookie Beckett Sennecke had his first two-goal game, Leo Carlsson scored two power-play goals and the Anaheim Ducks stretched their winning streak to seven games with a 4-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets.
Justin Herbert threw for 220 yards and a touchdown while Aaron Rodgers stumbled to his worst game of the season as the Los Angeles Chargers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 25-10 on Sunday night for their third straight win.
Chad Baker-Mazara scored 20 of his career-high 26 points in the first half to lead seven USC players in double figures and start the Trojans off and running to a 114-83 victory over Manhattan.
Some fans booed as Mr. Trump read an oath for members of the military to recite as part of an on-field enlistment ceremony during the break in the game.
Matthew Stafford throws four touchdown passes, setting a Rams franchise record for the most in a three-game span.
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Warren Zevon, Bad Company, Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast, Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper and The White Stripes.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
June Lockhart, the actor best known for her role as the matriarch in the TV series "Lassie", has died, her family spokesperson said Saturday.
The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.
The rain will hit all parts of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties.
Rina Nakano reports from Santa Monica, where she speaks with the owner of Blue Plate Oysterette, an iconic restaurant that is set to close its doors due to financial struggles and safety concerns.
A Riverside County family is struggling to recover following a devastating crash with a DUI driver last week that left several of them injured and without their livelihood. Joy Benedict reports.
Nate's Place made it their mission to help teens and young adults overcome addiction and mental health struggles. Lauren Pozen reports.
A Los Angeles County Superior judge rejected a defense motion to dismiss murder charges against Fraser Michael Bohm, who is accused of killing four Pepperdine University students during a crash on Pacific Coast Highway in 2023.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
