NASA's Orion capsule races past the moon in a course-changing flyby
A critical rocket firing on the back side of the moon sent the Orion capsule toward a distant orbit for extended tests.
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A critical rocket firing on the back side of the moon sent the Orion capsule toward a distant orbit for extended tests.
"We're going to be sending people down to the surface and they're going to be living on that surface and doing science," NASA official Howard Hu said.
Scientists say the new observations are just the tip of the iceberg of new discoveries coming in from Webb.
After a series of delays, the 322-foot-tall Artemis moon rocket finally blasted off with an eruption of white-hot fire and an earth-shaking roar
The space shuttle exploded just 73 seconds after launching from Cape Canaveral in Jan. 1986.
The sun appeared to be "smiling" down on Earth ahead of Halloween weekend. But what does it mean?
Jake Reiner reports on the successful NASA DART mission, engineered to slam a spacecraft into an asteroid at nearly 14,000 mph, in hopes of diverting its path on Monday after years of planning.
The 14,000-mph impact is designed to test whether a future threatening asteroid can be nudged off course.
The DART spacecraft is set to purposely crash into an asteroid — a test for a potential real threat far in the future.
Recently released photos from NASA clearly show Neptune's rings for the first time, taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.
The rover is collecting samples rich in the raw materials of life, but laboratory analysis on Earth will be needed to draw conclusions.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has revealed more details about how star are formed in the Tarantula Nebula.
Another frustrating delay for NASA's star-crossed SLS moon rocket.
For the second time in the span of a week, NASA crews postponed the launch of the Artemis I rocket planned to head to the moon. Crews were unable to fix a fuel leak ahead of launch time.
Engineers developed a work around to avoid a repeat of the engine cooling problem that derailed Monday's launch try.
NASA managers will conduct a final review Thursday before giving engineers clearance to proceed with launch.
Trouble cooling one of the giant rocket's engines and a balky valve needed for troubleshooting triggered a launch scrub.
Bad weather and a hydrogen leak delayed the launch, which was eventually postponed to Friday at the earliest. Kara Finnstrom reports.
All over the globe, the Sturgeon moon gave viewers one last supermoon before 2023.
Another new image released by NASA from the James Webb Space Telescope shows the Cartwheel Galaxy, located more than 500 million light years from Earth.
As photos continue to be released from the James Webb Space Telescope, new images with an up-close look at the planet Jupiter were made public.
Dr. Heidi Hammel, an interdisciplinary scientist, joined the studio to discuss the stunning images released by NASA on Tuesday, showing never before seen footage of the depths of space. She talks about what to expect from the James Webb Space Telescope and what it could reveal about the universe.
For the first time in history, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory appointed a woman to lead the pioneering space research center.
Millions in the Americas, Europe and Africa were able to see the spectacular red glow of the total lunar eclipse.
The splashdown went according to plan, marking the end of the crew's 176-day mission and the maiden voyage of the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule.
UC Irvine's Black Student Union said five white teenagers chased a Black student around a student housing area and fled before police arrived.
Protesters plan to demonstrate outside Noma's Los Angeles pop-up location after abuse allegations
Mayor Karen Bass said there will be more LAPD patrols in downtown LA after participants in a recent street takeover stormed an apartment complex.
The Boston Bruins earned their 13th straight victory at home, 2-1 over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night.
Los Angeles police said the victim was sitting in the street when the suspect ran over him and drove away.
UC Irvine's Black Student Union said five white teenagers chased a Black student around a student housing area and fled before police arrived.
L.A. County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said that Rihanna and her partner, ASAP Rocky, were inside a camper on their property when the shooting occurred. The camper was also struck by gunfire.
Protesters plan to demonstrate outside Noma's Los Angeles pop-up location after abuse allegations
Mayor Karen Bass said there will be more LAPD patrols in downtown LA after participants in a recent street takeover stormed an apartment complex.
Los Angeles police said the victim was sitting in the street when the suspect ran over him and drove away.
UC Irvine's Black Student Union said five white teenagers chased a Black student around a student housing area and fled before police arrived.
Protesters plan to demonstrate outside Noma's Los Angeles pop-up location after abuse allegations
Mayor Karen Bass said there will be more LAPD patrols in downtown LA after participants in a recent street takeover stormed an apartment complex.
Los Angeles police said the victim was sitting in the street when the suspect ran over him and drove away.
Parents at Chatsworth Park Elementary believe that a mold problem at the school has been making their children sick.
UC Irvine's Black Student Union said five white teenagers chased a Black student around a student housing area and fled before police arrived.
The proposal would ban e-bikes for all kids in the district except for high school students.
An Orange County Sheriff's Department deputy has been charged with voluntary manslaughter for fatally shooting her fiancée at their Tustin apartment last year, according to the Orange County District Attorney's Office.
The federal agents and local law enforcement arrested seven people, including someone connected to child sex trafficking.
Police say that a 2003 Ford Mustang crashed into a utility pole in the 11200 block of Western Avenue just after 7 a.m. on Sunday, killing the driver.
The suspect ran away from the Victorville jewelry store after an employee placed a chain around his neck.
A San Bernardino County teenager was arrested last week for allegedly assaulting a classmate with an airsoft gun and causing significant injuries, according to authorities.
The federal agents and local law enforcement arrested seven people, including someone connected to child sex trafficking.
Firefighters say that the flames extended from a fire at a nearby carport and damaged five units of the apartment complex.
Police say that the 29-year-old Rancho Cucamonga man tried to pull a woman into his car late Saturday night as she was walking in the 2700 block of E. Inland Empire Boulevard in Ontario.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
At a Miami-area news conference Monday, President Trump said he expects the war in Iran to end "very soon," but also called it "the beginning of building a new country."
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
The U.S. average gas price has jumped 48 cents since last week, with experts predicting that higher fuel costs could persist for months.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
Rep. Eric Swalwell's landlord submitted a sworn declaration that he lives at her California property after rival gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer questioned his residency and eligibility to run for governor, CBS News California has exclusively learned.
At a Miami-area news conference Monday, President Trump said he expects the war in Iran to end "very soon," but also called it "the beginning of building a new country."
President Trump told CBS News the U.S. war with Iran is "very complete," and said the U.S. "could do a lot" about the Strait of Hormuz.
The preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment suggests that the U.S. is "likely" responsible for the bombing of the girls' school in Iran on Feb. 28.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
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.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Riverside County health officials have reported the second and third measles cases of the year, which they say could be connected to the county's first case that was reported last week.
A nonprofit that booked a Social Agent said it's a lot cheaper than hiring someone to do their social media full-time. A typical job runs about $200, with same-day delivery, and if clients already have footage, they can upload it and get a finished piece.
A California judge has tentatively stopped the state from canceling commercial licenses for more than 20,000 immigrant truck drivers.
The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
The Boston Bruins earned their 13th straight victory at home, 2-1 over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night.
Kawhi Leonard scored 29 points, Bennedict Mathurin added 28 points, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the New York Knicks 126-118 on Monday night to climb back to .500 for the first time since early November.
Kolar, 27, had 30 receptions for 409 yards and four touchdowns in four years with the Baltimore Ravens.
Adrian Kempe scored his second goal of the game with 1:26 left in overtime to give the Los Angeles Kings a 5-4 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Joel Hofer made 22 saves for his fifth shutout of the season, Jonathan Drouin scored in his Blues debut and St. Louis beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-0 on Sunday night to sweep a four-game trip.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Along with the "True Lies" co-stars, the California Hall of Fame's new inductees will include Olympians Carl Lewis and Janet Evans and Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Shia LaBeouf, who was charged with battery after police say he punched several people outside a New Orleans bar earlier this month, was arrested again on Saturday.
Desmond Shaw flies to Los Angeles' St. Elmo Village for tonight's episode of Look At This!
The Pentagon said that an estimated 140 service members have been wounded during the conflict with Iran. Tom Wait reports.
During this year's Interfaith Passover Seder, leaders prayed for united peace as war rages in the Middle East. Laurie Perez reports.
L.A. County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said that Rihanna and her partner, ASAP Rocky, were inside a camper on their property when the shooting occurred. The camper was also struck by gunfire. Nicole Comstock reports.
Mild conditions will soon give way to summer-like weather, as Thursday and Friday are expected to see record heat, likely followed by "an extremely rare, prolonged March heatwave," according to the National Weather Service. Jeff Nguyen tracks the preparations that beach cities are taking this weekend.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
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.
