Asteroid about to zoom oh-so-close to Earth, NASA says
But it will miss, the space agency says, in one of the closest encounters of its type ever.
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NASA has discovered an Earth-sized planet
A habitable zone is an area just the right distance from a star so water can exist on a planet's surface and the conditions are neither too hot nor too cold for life.
Next total solar eclipse will be last one visible from U.S. until 2044
The next total solar eclipse will be the last one to be visible from the contiguous U.S. until 2044.
Comet making first and likely only appearance in recorded history
The comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is believed to have traveled billions of miles from the most distant region of the solar system — and this will likely be the only time it's visible from Earth for thousands of years.
NASA pays tribute to Pelé with cosmic photo
NASA shared a photo of a mesmerizing galaxy 7 million miles away lit up in the bright colors of Brazil, Pelé's home nation.
NASA captures "snapshot in time" showing how a star is born
NASA was able to capture a "gallery of objects ranging from small fountains to burbling behemoths" deep in space: "It's like finding buried treasure."
NASA gets "unusually close" look at a black hole devouring a star
The tidal disruption event provided astronomers with an "unprecedented view" of how a corona is formed and evolves.
'Rail cars' of material released after NASA spacecraft hit asteroid
When NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test spacecraft slammed into the tiny asteroid Dimorphos, the impact certainly left a mark.
Russians call off spacewalk to troubleshoot significant Soyuz coolant leak
It's not yet known what caused the leak, or whether the Soyuz is still flight worthy.
Stunning photos from NASA's Artemis I moon mission
The Orion spacecraft sent back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.4-million-mile journey around the moon.
Artemis 1 moonship returns to Earth with picture-perfect splashdown
The successful return to Earth marks a major milestone in NASA's plans to return astronauts to the surface of the moon.
How to watch tonight's rare and "magical" celestial events
"Dec. 7 brings one of those magical moments when the sky changes dramatically before your very eyes," NASA said.
Spacewalkers continue solar power upgrade on space station
Josh Cassada and Frank Rubio float outside the space station to install the third of six new roll-out solar blankets.
NASA managers thrilled with initial results of moon mission
After a spectacular lunar flyby, the Orion capsule is headed toward a distant orbit around the moon.
Humans will live on the moon "in this decade," NASA official says
"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.
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.
NASA still won't rename the James Webb Space Telescope, citing new investigation into namesake's career
Despite numerous calls from astronomers to rename its powerful new telescope, NASA officials stood by the naming of the James Webb Space Telescope before its launch.
NASA launches Artemis rocket on a mission to the moon
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
Watch live: NASA set for 3rd attempt to launch Artemis rocket to the moon
If all goes well, the SLS rocket will send an unpiloted Orion capsule on a nearly monthlong journey to circle the moon and return to Earth.
NASA clears Artemis moon rocket for launch early Wednesday
Engineers concluded hurricane-damaged insulation poses no credible threat to the $4.1 billion rocket.
Divers discover piece of the space shuttle Challenger in Atlantic Ocean
The space shuttle exploded just 73 seconds after launching from Cape Canaveral in Jan. 1986.
Expected hurricane prompts Artemis moon launch delay
The SLS moon rocket will be exposed to the elements at its seaside launch pad, but NASA says it's tough enough to take it.
Blood moon will emerge in the early hours of Election Day
NASA said the eclipse will provide a little "celestial magic" during the so-called Beaver Moon.
NASA's leak-prone Artemis moon rocket ready for another launch try
An overnight roll out to pad 39B sets the stage for launch Nov. 14 to kick off a long-delayed unpiloted test flight.
The science behind NASA's "smiling" sun
The sun appeared to be "smiling" down on Earth ahead of Halloween weekend. But what does it mean?
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Watch Live: President Biden's 2023 State of the Union as poll finds country divided
CBS News will air the State of the Union as a special report at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, anchored by "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell.
IRS suggests waiting to file your taxes if you got a special payment from your state in 2022
The IRS has said it expects "to provide additional clarity for as many states and taxpayers as possible" as soon as this week. In the meantime, the agency advises filers who received special state payments to hold off on filing their returns until guidance is issued.
Cybercriminals swiped nearly $4 billion in cryptocurrency last year
Criminals with ties to North Korea helped create "the biggest year ever for crypto hacking" in 2022, according to Chainalysis.
Parents of Rocklin teen who died of Fentanyl overdose to attend State of the Union Address
The parents of a Rocklin teen who died two years ago are planning to attend the State of the Union Address.
Teen arrested in connection with Stockton shooting that killed 1, injured 3 others in 2022
Police have announced the arrest of an 18-year-old man in connection with a deadly shooting that happened last year.
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Watch Live: President Biden's 2023 State of the Union as poll finds country divided
CBS News will air the State of the Union as a special report at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, anchored by "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell.
IRS suggests waiting to file your taxes if you got a special payment from your state in 2022
The IRS has said it expects "to provide additional clarity for as many states and taxpayers as possible" as soon as this week. In the meantime, the agency advises filers who received special state payments to hold off on filing their returns until guidance is issued.
Cybercriminals swiped nearly $4 billion in cryptocurrency last year
Criminals with ties to North Korea helped create "the biggest year ever for crypto hacking" in 2022, according to Chainalysis.
Parents of Rocklin teen who died of Fentanyl overdose to attend State of the Union Address
The parents of a Rocklin teen who died two years ago are planning to attend the State of the Union Address.
Teen arrested in connection with Stockton shooting that killed 1, injured 3 others in 2022
Police have announced the arrest of an 18-year-old man in connection with a deadly shooting that happened last year.
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From Del Paso Heights to D.C., why a Sacramento man's story about redemption gets noticed
When the president delivers his State of the Union address Tuesday, a familiar face from Sacramento will also be in the crowd.
Woman, 32, arrested after deadly stabbing in Natomas
A woman is under arrest after a stabbing left a man dead in Natomas over the weekend.
Sacramento International Airport expansion includes new walkway between Terminal B and Concourse B
One part of the new $1.3 billion project, dubbed "SMForward," is a pedestrian walkway that will run along the existing tram that runs between Concourse B and Terminal B, giving people the option to walk instead of ride.
Man facing 424 years to life in prison after child sexual assault convictions in Sacramento County
A man is facing life in prison after being convicted on dozens of child sexual assault charges against several young girls in Sacramento County.
Tyre Nichols' funeral includes impassioned calls for police reform
Tyre Nichols ' family and friends gathered Wednesday for a funeral that blended a celebration of his life with outrage over the brutal beating he endured at the hands of Memphis police and heated calls for police reform.
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IRS suggests waiting to file your taxes if you got a special payment from your state in 2022
The IRS has said it expects "to provide additional clarity for as many states and taxpayers as possible" as soon as this week. In the meantime, the agency advises filers who received special state payments to hold off on filing their returns until guidance is issued.
New California oil well ban put on hold for voters to decide
California's new law banning new oil and gas wells near homes, schools and other community sites has been put on hold until after voters decide next year whether to throw it out, officials announced Friday.
California won't require COVID vaccine to attend schools
Children in California won't have to get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials confirmed Friday, ending one of the last major restrictions of the pandemic in the nation's most populous state.
Central California massacre: 2 suspects arrested in shooting that killed 6
Two gang members suspected in the massacre of six people last month in central California were arrested early Friday, one after a gunbattle, the Tulare County sheriff said.
Tax season: extended deadlines for Californians impacted by storms
Tax season has arrived — the IRS began accepting and processing 2022 tax returns on Jan. 23. Taxpayers will get an additional three days to file this year; the typical April 15 deadline falls on a holiday weekend, so the deadline was pushed back to April 18.
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Tickets to watch LeBron James set scoring record top $100,000
Want to see the Los Angeles Lakers star vault into NBA history in person? Here's how much tickets will cost you.
Tom Brady says he'll begin his Fox Sports run in 2024
The seven-time Super Bowl champion said on Colin Cowherd's radio show that he will start his job as an NFL analyst next year.
Tony Hawk to donate photo proceeds to Tyre Nichols fund
Skateboard legend Tony Hawk says he will donate half of the proceeds of autographed photos of himself and BMX rider Rick Thorne to the memorial fund for Tyre Nichols.
Brooklyn Nets trade All-Star Kyrie Irving to Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks confirmed they have acquired All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving along with forward/center Markieff Morris from the Brooklyn Nets.
49ers WR says Eagles are "extremely lucky" to be in Super Bowl
Niners wideout Brandon Aiyuk said he also expects the Kansas City Chiefs to expose the Birds in the Super Bowl.
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Watch Live: President Biden's 2023 State of the Union as poll finds country divided
CBS News will air the State of the Union as a special report at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, anchored by "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell.
Uncertainty plagues gun laws new and old after Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court's expansion of gun rights in June — for the first time in a decade — is testing whether laws aiming to curb gun violence can withstand legal scrutiny.
Trump leads GOP 2024 primary field narrowly in poll of conservatives
But in a head-to-head matchup between Trump and DeSantis, DeSantis has more support, according to a new poll by the conservative group Club for Growth Action.
California crews deployed to Turkey to assist with search and rescue efforts
There is a race to rescue the hundreds still believed to be trapped in the rubble from the devastating earthquake in Turkey.
U.S. military seeks to recover debris from Chinese spy balloon
The Pentagon assesses that the balloon was up to 200 feet tall and generated a sizable debris field after its destruction.
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California won't require COVID vaccine to attend schools
Children in California won't have to get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials confirmed Friday, ending one of the last major restrictions of the pandemic in the nation's most populous state.
Most US adults support banning sales of all tobacco products, CDC survey says
Although cigarette smoking has declined in recent decades, it remains the leading cause of preventable disease, disability and death in the US, where an estimated 30.8 million adults currently smoke.
FDA faults company behind recalled eye drops for multiple violations
Global Pharma's eye drops have been linked to a U.S. outbreak which has led to at least five people losing their vision.
UC Davis announces new institute to study psychedelics
It's an effort to bring chemistry, neuroscience and modern-day medicine together under one roof, giving the future of psychedelics a new trip.
Eye drops recalled after US drug-resistant bacteria outbreak
U.S. health officials said Thursday a company is recalling its over-the-counter eye drops, EzriCare, that have been linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections.
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CalFresh's pandemic-related assistance set to expire
Families receiving CalFresh benefits also qualified for extra money following COVID-19 shutdowns.
Why Twitter users are upset about the platform's latest change
In simple terms, this means the site's innumerable automated accounts will grind to a halt, unless the person in charge of them decides to pay for access. It also means researchers who leverage Twitter's API to collect public data from the site will lose a key resource -- again, unless they pay.
Call Kurtis: Help me return this recliner
A Sacramento viewer says Macy's sent her furniture in the wrong color and she's tried for more than a month to send it back. When she couldn't get a replacement, it was time to call Kurtis.
Call Kurtis: Do you have to pay federal taxes on your gas tax rebate?
A San Joaquin County viewer was surprised to get a 1099-MISC for his Middle Class Tax Refund of $700. When Brian Johnson of Morada entered the info into the tax program he was using to file his taxes, it showed he owed the IRS more money. California says it would not tax the money.
Call Kurtis: DMV field offices are out of drivers handbooks
People with upcoming DMV written and behind-the-wheel tests are struggling to get their hands on a physical California Drivers Handbook.
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California Wage Theft: When Bosses Don't Pay
Wage theft robs workers of billions of dollars a year and costs Americans more than any other type of theft. In an effort to identify the scope of wage theft in California, and potential solutions, CBS News Sacramento teamed up with the CalMatters "Divide" team to produce this series of reports.
Exposing The Black Graduation Gap
Overall, graduation rates are up on California State University campuses. But stubborn racial inequities remain. In partnership with CalMatters, CBS Sacramento examined the graduation equity gaps on CSU campuses.
"We leaned into the uncomfortable": How some CSUs are working to close the Black graduation gap
The California State University system graduates Black students at lower rates than other groups – but why, and what can be done to fix it?
Justice Delayed: A tale of two counties. Could Sacramento have the solution to court backlogs statewide?
While at least one California court is so backlogged that judges are dismissing hundreds of criminal cases, the Sacramento County Superior Court is bucking the trend of delayed justice.
Handcuffs in Hallways: Thousands of California children are being arrested on K-12 campuses. Why?
In California, police were called at K-8th grade campuses more than 10,000 times in a single year and data reveals that students with disabilities were far more likely to be arrested than their non-disabled counterparts.
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Call Kurtis: Love the car, but it didn't pass smog
A viewer in Gridley says a car repair to pass smog would have cost her more than the car was worth. She decided it was time to call Kurtis.
Call Kurtis: IRS suggests Californians hold off on filing taxes over gas tax rebate question
After pressing the IRS for answers for more than a week, the agency says it is working on guidance on whether you owe federal taxes for your California Gas Tax Rebate also known as the Middle Class Tax Refund.
Call Kurtis: Help me return this recliner
A Sacramento viewer says Macy's sent her furniture in the wrong color and she's tried for more than a month to send it back. When she couldn't get a replacement, it was time to call Kurtis.
Call Kurtis: Do you have to pay federal taxes on your gas tax rebate?
A San Joaquin County viewer was surprised to get a 1099-MISC for his Middle Class Tax Refund of $700. When Brian Johnson of Morada entered the info into the tax program he was using to file his taxes, it showed he owed the IRS more money. California says it would not tax the money.
Call Kurtis: DMV field offices are out of drivers handbooks
People with upcoming DMV written and behind-the-wheel tests are struggling to get their hands on a physical California Drivers Handbook.
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$24M Settlement reached with PG&E over Dixie Fire, utility faces criminal charges in 2020 Zogg Fire
A $24 million settlement has been reached over the massive Dixie Fire with ten public entities agreeing to a deal with Pacific Gas and Electric to pay for some of the damage.
85% of California's rural land now in 'high' or 'very high' risk for wildfires, new analysis shows
The climate crisis is among the key factors in a new assessment that shows more than 85% of California's rural and unincorporated land is now in "high" or "very high" severity zones for wildfire danger, the state's Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) recently announced.
California's wildfire risk map updated after 15 years
California's office of the State Fire marshal released an updated fire hazard map showing which unincorporated parts of California are most at risk for fires and what future destruction could look like.
Cal Fire encourages residents to create defensible space with more wet weather on the way
Recent rains have been heaven-sent during California's years-long drought, but concerns over flash flooding in wildfire burn scar areas have fire crews watching and working.
From devastation to inspiration, Foresthill students study wildfire prevention
In the wake of the devastation, a new generation of foresters is taking interest in wildfire prevention.
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"We want them to be confident": Sacramento nonprofit helps blind seniors sharpen cooking skills
Local seniors with vision loss are sharpening their cooking skills thanks to the Society For The Blind.
"Love at first sight': Foster pets find forever homes during happy holiday season
You may remember when people lined up outside the Front Street Animal Shelter right before Christmas last year to offer up their homes over the holidays so pets didn't spend them alone in a kennel. It's well into 2023 and time to bring them back, but CBS13 learned many just can't seem to let go.
A new giraffe was born at the Sacramento Zoo
The Sacramento Zoo announced on Monday the birth of a female giraffe.
Sacramento woman with 9 college degrees talks turning 102, secret to living long
Shirley Allen was surrounded by family and met with applause as she blew out the large candles on her 102nd birthday Tuesday, Jan 17. For more than a century, Allen has marked another year gone by, but she's never taken one for granted.
'I had to do it to save everyone': Man breaks into school and shelters more than 20 people from blizzard
As a deadly and historic blizzard barreled through Erie County, New York, last weekend, some residents found themselves in a dire scenario -- stranded in howling snow with nowhere to go, their cars dwindling in gas supply with police unable to come to the rescue.
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Family of teen who died of Fentanyl overdose to attend State of the Union Address
The parents of a Rocklin teen who died two years ago are planning to attend the State of the Union Address. Chris and Laura Didier lost their 17-year-old son, Zach, to a Fentanyl overdose in 2020 after the teen bought fake Percocet pills through someone on Snapchat. The couple is now raising awareness about the dangers of the drug.
California Public Utilities Commission holds hearing about soaring natural gas prices
The California Public Utilities Commission is holding a hearing about the soaring cost of natural gas prices. Governor Newsom sent a letter to the commission asking for them to investigate whether there's been any market manipulation. The price of natural gas rose more than 300 percent over the past year. That has PG&E and other utility customers paying a premium just to heat their homes-.
Tuesday noon weather forecast - 2/7/23
Tracy Humphrey has your latest forecast for the Sacramento region.
Teen arrested in connection with Stockton shooting that killed 1, injured 3 others in 2022
Police have announced the arrest of an 18-year-old man in connection with a deadly shooting that happened last year.
Death investigation underway for 3-year-old at Sacramento motel
Police say they are investigating the death of a young child at a Sacramento motel.