NASA launching probe to try to deflect an asteroid
The $330 million DART probe will crash head-on into a small asteroid to test the possibility of averting future threats to Earth.
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NASA delays James Webb Space Telescope launch after "incident"
NASA is assessing the possible impact of a processing incident that jostled the nearly $10 billion telescope.
Fauci on COVID surge, vaccine boosters
COVID cases in the U.S. are rising ahead of Thanksgiving. President Biden's chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss potential winter surges, how to stay safe during the holiday and boosters for all adults.
Roundups of wild horses cause controversy
The Bureau of Land Management rounded up more than 700 wild horses in Colorado this fall for relocation. They argue the land can't sustain the population, but critics say the horses have been forced into inhumane conditions. CBS Denver's Kati Weis has the story.
NASA and Lockheed Martin unveil new supersonic jet
NASA and Lockheed Martin unveiled the x59, an experimental jet that would reduce the sound of a sonic boom. The hope is this will lead to a new era of commercial supersonic travel. Barry Petersen reports.
WHO warns of surge in COVID deaths across Europe
The World Health Organization has raised alarms about a surge of deaths across Europe if more stringent measures aren't taken. The warning comes just weeks after the U.S. reopened travel to the continent. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Stricter COVID restrictions following WHO warning
With various countries in Europe seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases, the World Health Organization warns that as many as 500,000 people may die by next spring. Now European countries are turning to stricter restrictions. Imtiaz Tyab has the story.
COVID cases rise ahead of holiday
Coronavirus infections are rising again in half the country, just as people begin traveling for Thanksgiving. More than 53 million people are expected to hit the road this holiday weekend, creating concerns of large indoor gatherings. Tom Wait has more.
How to watch longest partial lunar eclipse
The moon will move into Earth's shadow for 3 hours and 28 minutes this month.
NASA's "monster" moon rocket ready to fly
NASA has completed assembly of the Artemis I rocket, which will be used to launch the Orion crew capsule on an uncrewed mission around the moon in 2022. Mark Strassmann got an up-close look at the most powerful rocket ever built.
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El-Sayed asks fellow Democrat Stevens not to attend final campaign events
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DOJ calls Alaska Senate allegations "troubling," asks to segregate ballots
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