DART mission: How NASA hit the bullseye
The Double Asteroid Redirection Test, aimed at changing an asteroid's path as a method of protecting Earth from asteroid strikes, succeeded at striking a tiny moonlet 7 million miles away.
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Bullseye! How DART hit an asteroid 7 million miles away
NASA's mission to change an asteroid's path, as a test of a way to deflect planetary objects that threaten Earth, succeeded at striking a tiny moonlet 7 million miles away. Correspondent David Pogue looks at what the results of the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART), and its new technologies, may mean for future missions.
Rising temperatures impact California tomatoes
One in four of all tomatoes on the planet are grown in the state of California. With temperatures increasing across the country, California tomato farmers are now experiencing significant loss in their crop yields. CBS Bay Area's Elizabeth Cook has the story.
Scientists study Ian with hurricane-hunting drone
A new hurricane-hunting drone shows what it's like to fly straight into the eye of Hurricane Ian, going where no other aircraft or scientist can go. Ben Tracy has the details.
How a hurricane-hunting drone can help inform "life-or-death decisions"
One of the ways to get information from the boundary layer includes using an unmanned drone that can fly in and around the highest wind gusts.
Egyptians try new tactic in bid to reclaim Rosetta Stone from Britain
One organizer behind the campaign predicts Britons will no longer tolerate "such cultural violence represented in their own museums."
Hurricane hunter pilot discusses his mission
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's aircraft play an important role in hurricane forecasting. Captain Jason Mansour, who pilots a Gulfstream-IV Hurricane Hunter for NOAA, joins John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss what it's like to fly into a storm.
What is storm surge, and what contributes to the deadly hurricane hazard?
The storm surge from Hurricane Ian caused major flooding in parts of Florida.
Oldest-ever teeth found in fish fossil catch, researchers say
The findings may help scientists learn how our aquatic ancestors got their bite.
Only four Category 5 hurricanes have made landfall in the U.S.
A Category 5 hurricane has winds of 157 mph or higher. These are the only four hurricanes in the history of the U.S. that have made landfall at that level.
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Classified: Keeping close the nation's secrets
Government documents classified confidential, secret or top secret – which cover millions of documents a year – constitute information that could cause damage to the country's security, and the apparatus to declassify them is not straightforward.
Indonesia soccer match death toll climbs to 174 as tear gas triggers crush
Some suffocated and others were trampled as hundreds of people ran to the exit to avoid the tear gas.
Maggie Haberman on Donald Trump: "He saw the presidency as the ultimate vehicle to fame"
The New York Times correspondent, who has been covering the world of Donald Trump since the late 1990s, talks about her new book, "Confidence Man," and about how the real estate developer's "playbook" has not changed since he entered politics.
DART mission: How NASA hit the bullseye
The Double Asteroid Redirection Test, aimed at changing an asteroid's path as a method of protecting Earth from asteroid strikes, succeeded at striking a tiny moonlet 7 million miles away.
Rescuers continue search for Hurricane Ian survivors in Florida
FEMA and U.S. Coast Guard officials said about 4,000 people have been rescued in Florida by local, state and federal authorities.
Venezuela releases 7 jailed Americans in prisoner swap
The swap of the Americans, including five oil executives held for nearly five years, is the largest trade of detained citizens ever carried out by the Biden administration.
Russia detains Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant chief, Ukraine says
The nuclear plant, the largest in Europe, is located in one of four Ukrainian regions which Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed this week to have annexed.
Odd crime scene leads to conflicting theories about shooting deaths
The mother and daughter were shot in their suburban DC home. Investigators' initial suspicions are upended by autopsy results and other evidence.
Spycraft on display: A museum of CIA secrets
At the Central Intelligence Agency's headquarters in Langley, Virginia, a newly-redesigned museum – accessible only to authorized persons – chronicles the successes, failures and sacrifices of intelligence operatives through the years.
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New Yorker writer Hua Hsu on maintaining family ties via fax
The author of the new memoir "Stay True" recalls his teen years as a time of overcoming great distances – both generational and global – one page at a time.
Maggie Haberman on Donald Trump: "He saw the presidency as the ultimate vehicle to fame"
The New York Times correspondent, who has been covering the world of Donald Trump since the late 1990s, talks about her new book, "Confidence Man," and about how the real estate developer's "playbook" has not changed since he entered politics.
Spycraft on display: A museum of CIA secrets
At the Central Intelligence Agency's headquarters in Langley, Virginia, a newly-redesigned museum – accessible only to authorized persons – chronicles the successes, failures and sacrifices of intelligence operatives through the years.
Classified: Keeping close the nation's secrets
Government documents classified confidential, secret or top secret – which cover millions of documents a year – constitute information that could cause damage to the country's security, and the apparatus to declassify them is not straightforward.
President Biden to travel to Puerto Rico and Florida in aftermath of Fiona, Ian
President Biden approved major disaster declarations for Florida and Puerto Rico, which has freed up federal funding to assist in recovery efforts for both.
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Two types of student loans not eligible for forgiveness, new guidance says
The updated guidance came the same day six GOP-led states sued the Biden administration over the debt relief.
Listeria outbreak linked to cheese sold by Safeway, Whole Foods
Brie and Camembert recalled nationwide after six people are sickened and five are hospitalized.
Homeowners: Beware these scams following a natural disaster
The trail of destruction left by hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters carries another threat — fraud.
Biden signs government funding bill, averting a partial shutdown
The law also provides $12.5 billion in security and financial assistance to Ukraine.
The world's wealthiest person: How did Elon Musk get so rich?
The Tesla CEO maintains his perch atop the world's rich list, but his wealth has declined amid the car company's stock slump.
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Transcript: H.R. McMaster on "Face the Nation," Oct. 2, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, former national security adviser in the Trump White House and a CBS News contributor, that aired on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022.
Transcript: Chris Krebs on "Face the Nation," Oct. 2, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with CBS News cybersecurity expert and analyst Chris Krebs that aired on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022.
Transcript: Fort Myers, Florida, Mayor Kevin Anderson on "Face the Nation," Oct. 2, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Fort Myers, Florida, Mayor Kevin Anderson that aired on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022.
Transcript: FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell on "Face the Nation," Oct. 2, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell that aired on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022.
Transcript: Sen. Rick Scott on "Face the Nation," Oct. 2, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida that aired on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022.
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Arizona judge rejects request to pause abortion ban
Abortions were halted on Sept. 23. The ruling means the state's abortion providers will not be able to restart procedures.
Listeria outbreak linked to cheese sold by Safeway, Whole Foods
Brie and Camembert recalled nationwide after six people are sickened and five are hospitalized.
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa diagnosed with concussion, flies back to Miami
The Dolphins said he was conscious and had movement in all of his extremities. He was discharged from the hospital Thursday night and flew back to Miami with the team.
A year after child's death, more residential elevators recalled
Federal safety regulators say repair needed to fix potentially deadly gap between product's inner and outer doors.
Concussion expert says Miami Dolphins failed to protect injured quarterback
Tua Tagovailoa was taken to University of Cincinnati Medical Center for further evaluation after sustaining head and neck injuries.
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Indonesia soccer match death toll climbs to 174 as tear gas triggers crush
Some suffocated and others were trampled as hundreds of people ran to the exit to avoid the tear gas.
Russia detains Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant chief, Ukraine says
The nuclear plant, the largest in Europe, is located in one of four Ukrainian regions which Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed this week to have annexed.
Iran temporarily frees U.S. citizen from prison
Siamak Namazi and his father, Baquer Namazi, are considered by the U.S. to be wrongfully detained in Iran.
Venezuela releases 7 jailed Americans in prisoner swap
The swap of the Americans, including five oil executives held for nearly five years, is the largest trade of detained citizens ever carried out by the Biden administration.
Nord Stream 2 pipeline seems to have stopped leaking, Danes say
Undersea blasts that damaged the Nord Stream I and 2 pipelines this week have led to huge methane leaks.
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John Stamos: "This is a great moment"
The star of the Disney+ series "Big Shot," whose looks and charm earned him a devoted following as Uncle Jesse in the sitcom "Full House," talks about fame, rehab, and the impact of the death of his friend Bob Saget.
John Stamos of "Full House," "Big Shot" on fame, friends
The actor whose looks and charm earned him a devoted following as Uncle Jesse in the sitcom "Full House," and who currently stars as the intense coach of a high school girls' basketball team in the Disney+ series "Big Shot," talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the impact of the death of his friend Bob Saget, and how the future looks today.
Cate Blanchett on the art of transforming herself in the drama "Tár"
The two-time Academy Award-winner talks about her performance as an orchestra conductor facing multiple crises, and about her preparation that, she believes, audiences shouldn't care about.
Cate Blanchett on "Tár" and the art of transformation
Two-time Academy Award-winner Cate Blanchett talks with correspondent Seth Doane about her latest film, "Tár," and her performance as an orchestra conductor facing multiple crises which has earned Blanchett critical acclaim. She also discusses her discomfort with the spotlight, and how self-doubt drives her to keep working.
From 1999: Roger Welsch on a golf course in Nebraska's Sandhills
Humorist, author and longtime "Sunday Morning" contributor Roger Welsch, whose "Postcards from Nebraska" were a long-cherished feature on our show, has died at age 85. In this report that originally aired on June 13, 1999, Welsch paid a visit to Mullen, and the Sand Hills Golf Club, a world-class golf course constructed in the middle of nowhere, that follows the natural contours and biology of the Sandhills.
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Bullseye! How DART hit an asteroid 7 million miles away
NASA's mission to change an asteroid's path, as a test of a way to deflect planetary objects that threaten Earth, succeeded at striking a tiny moonlet 7 million miles away. Correspondent David Pogue looks at what the results of the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART), and its new technologies, may mean for future missions.
Rising temperatures impact California tomatoes
One in four of all tomatoes on the planet are grown in the state of California. With temperatures increasing across the country, California tomato farmers are now experiencing significant loss in their crop yields. CBS Bay Area's Elizabeth Cook has the story.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
U.K. inquest finds "online content" partly to blame for teen's suicide
Coroner concludes 14-year-old Molly Russell "died from an act of self-harm while suffering from depression and the negative effects of online content."
Hurricane hunting by drone
Only on "CBS Mornings," scientists show Ben Tracy how they can fly straight into the eye of a massive hurricane.
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DART mission: How NASA hit the bullseye
The Double Asteroid Redirection Test, aimed at changing an asteroid's path as a method of protecting Earth from asteroid strikes, succeeded at striking a tiny moonlet 7 million miles away.
Bullseye! How DART hit an asteroid 7 million miles away
NASA's mission to change an asteroid's path, as a test of a way to deflect planetary objects that threaten Earth, succeeded at striking a tiny moonlet 7 million miles away. Correspondent David Pogue looks at what the results of the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART), and its new technologies, may mean for future missions.
Rising temperatures impact California tomatoes
One in four of all tomatoes on the planet are grown in the state of California. With temperatures increasing across the country, California tomato farmers are now experiencing significant loss in their crop yields. CBS Bay Area's Elizabeth Cook has the story.
Scientists study Ian with hurricane-hunting drone
A new hurricane-hunting drone shows what it's like to fly straight into the eye of Hurricane Ian, going where no other aircraft or scientist can go. Ben Tracy has the details.
How a hurricane-hunting drone can help inform "life-or-death decisions"
One of the ways to get information from the boundary layer includes using an unmanned drone that can fly in and around the highest wind gusts.
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Odd crime scene leads to conflicting theories about shooting deaths
Investigators' initial suspicions in the deaths of a mother and daughter are upended by autopsy results and other evidence.
Rex Tillerson to be called in trial of Trump adviser Thomas Barrack, defense says
Tillerson would be the first Cabinet official from the Trump administration to testify in the trial, which is entering its third week.
Putin celebrates annexation of Ukrainian territory
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a rally to celebrate the annexation of portions of Ukraine. However, none of the territories are under full Russian military control, and Putin's forces have been retreating. Charlie D'Agata has more.
Putin illegally annexes 4 regions in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin illegally claimed four Ukrainian territories and doubled down on his threat to use nuclear weapons, saying the U.S. had "created a precedent" in the use of nuclear force in World War II. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Human remains reportedly found in notorious 1964 child murder
An author reportedly made the find after bringing together a team of experts to try to solve the long-running mystery of where the boy was buried.
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Crew flies to Florida ahead of launch to International Space Station
The Crew 5 flight to the ISS features the first Russian to launch aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.
NASA, SpaceX study options for Hubble reboost
A Crew Dragon flight to boost Hubble's altitude could extend its useful life by a decade or more.
3 space station cosmonauts return to Earth after 195-day mission
The return of the Soyuz crew sets the stage for a SpaceX Crew Dragon launch next week.
Webb telescope, Hubble and more: The 60 most amazing space photos so far
Here's what we've learned from the images captured by Webb and other projects so far — and it's a lot.
How to watch NASA spacecraft crash into asteroid at 15,000 mph
NASA scientists are gearing up for the world's first mission testing planetary defense — and they want you to watch.
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How investigators solved the Hargan killings
A deeper look into the shooting deaths of Pam and Helen Hargan.
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Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
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Webb telescope, Hubble and more: The 60 most amazing space photos so far
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50 surprising things Americans actually agree on
The USA might seem more divided than ever, but there are some issues that unite us.
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Krebs on threats to election security ahead of 2022 midterms
CBS News cybersecurity expert and analyst Chris Krebs said on "Face the Nation" that there are not only foreign threats to election security, but there is also the "insider risk" from elections workers who have been swept up in false claims about the 2020 race.
Tracy on climate change and hurricanes
CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy discusses how warmer water is causing more deadly and destructive hurricanes – and whether there should be rebuilding along the coast.
Mayor of hard-hit Fort Myers on evacuation orders
Kevin Anderson, the mayor of Fort Myers, Florida, which was criticized for not ordering evacuations until Tuesday morning ahead of Hurricane Ian, said on "Face the Nation" that "there is a certain degree of personal responsibility" in deciding to evacuate.
FEMA administrator on Ian relief
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell, who has been on the ground in Florida after Hurricane Ian slammed the state, said on "Face the Nation" that their focus is on "saving as many lives as possible."
Scott says he's open to individual bills on disaster relief aid
Sen. Rick Scott of Florida said on "Face the Nation" on Sunday that he was open to supporting individual bills on disaster relief after Hurricane Ian devastated his state.