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Much like the name of the rover, Diana Trujillo persevered.
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Maiden flight of Blue Origin rocket slips to late 2022
The launch will come a year later than planned after Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin lost out on a major Space Force contract.
Mars rover beams back spectacular panorama
The rover's high-power Mastcam-Z dual camera instrument provides astonishingly detailed images of the red planet.
NASA Mars rover's parachute contained a secret message
Eagle-eyed space enthusiasts spotted a hidden message in binary code within the pattern of the rover's parachute.
NASA rover sends video and audio from Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover has sent back video of its descent and landing on Mars, as well as audio recorded on the red planet. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has details.
Mars rover captures first sounds recorded on another planet
"Percy" has captured the whirring sounds of Martian wind on the surface of the red planet for the very first time.
NASA releases extraordinary video of Mars landing
Engineers say the Perseverance rover is healthy and moving swiftly through initial checkout.
Watch: Perseverance rover's Mars landing
NASA has released new footage shot by its Perseverance rover as it landed on Mars last week. CBSN's Elaine Quijano reports.
Cancer survivor named to SpaceX flight
Haley Arceneaux will be the youngest American to fly in space.
Northrop Grumman launches cargo ship to space station
The Cygnus cargo ship is loaded with more than 8,000 pounds of supplies and equipment.
Mars rover beams back dramatic landing selfie
Engineers say the rover is healthy and operating normally after its hair-raising descent to the surface.
NASA reveals first two photos of Mars taken by Perseverance
"Hello, world. My first look at my forever home," the rover tweeted upon arrival.
"Touchdown confirmed!": NASA rover lands on Mars
The $2.4 billion Perseverance rover is on a mission to search for signs of past life and collect Martian rock samples for return to Earth.
How NASA will bring Martian rocks back to Earth for first time ever
Never before have humans brought a piece of another planet back to Earth. "If it sounds complicated, it is," a top NASA scientist said. "If it sounds extreme, it most certainly is."
NASA's Perseverance rover lands on Mars
It survived "seven minutes of terror," traveling through the Martian atmosphere at more than 12,000 mph. Now NASA's Perseverance rover is ready to look for signs of past life on the red planet. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins CBSN to discuss why the landing was so difficult and what lies ahead for Perseverance.
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Female McDonald's employees allege abuse, harassment in workplace
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"We are American, too": Hundreds in New York rally against anti-Asian hate
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Another former aide accuses Cuomo of sexual harassment
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Britain says goodbye to Captain Tom Moore, WWII vet and pandemic hero
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Climate change is putting monarch butterfly migration at risk
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U.S. targeted Iran-backed militias with seven 500-pound bombs
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Oxford vaccine may be key weapon against new COVID variants
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Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired February 28, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Andy Beshear on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear that aired Sunday, February 28, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Adam Kinzinger on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger that aired Sunday, February 28, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Ronna McDaniel on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel that aired February 28, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Kristi Noem on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem that aired Sunday, February 28, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired February 28, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Andy Beshear on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear that aired Sunday, February 28, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
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The following is a transcript of an interview with Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger that aired Sunday, February 28, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Ronna McDaniel on "Face the Nation"
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The following is a transcript of an interview with South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem that aired Sunday, February 28, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
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Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. continue to let the sunshine in!
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Ellen Pompeo on the future of "Grey's Anatomy"
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Ellen Pompeo on the future of “Grey’s Anatomy”
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LeVar Burton on the good that television can do
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She came to the U.S. with $300. Now she's part of NASA's Mars mission.
Much like the name of the rover, Diana Trujillo persevered.
Millions of households could get $50 monthly internet subsidy
The agency approved a $3.2 billion program to help low-income families and people who lost jobs in the last year.
Twitter to let users charge followers to see premium posts
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Texas customer sues over $9,000 power bill during blackout
Texas resident claims power provider Griddy broke price-gouging laws as winter storm knocked out power.
Moderna predicts $18.4 billion in COVID-19 vaccine sales in 2021
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Fauci warns against complacency as COVID-19 cases begin to plateau
Fauci said a plateau of roughly 70,000 new coronavirus cases per day is "concerning."
The danger of avalanches: Will 2021 be the worst year ever?
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Biden restores key climate policy tool slashed by Trump
The important number helps form a wide range of policies regulating industry and energy production.
Atlantic Ocean circulation weakens, sparking climate worries
New study finds evidence of an unprecedented slowdown in North Atlantic Ocean circulation, likely to due to human-caused climate change.
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Fauci warns against complacency as COVID-19 cases begin to plateau
Fauci said a plateau of roughly 70,000 new coronavirus cases per day is "concerning."
Johnson & Johnson's one-shot COVID vaccine approved by FDA
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"I am the proof that God exists:" Woman beat COVID after 150 days
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California healthcare workers confronting mental health crisis
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Oxford vaccine may be key weapon against new COVID variants
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Millions of Americans unable to get 2nd COVID-19 vaccine shot
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How soon might you receive a $1,400 stimulus check?
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Texas customer sues over $9,000 power bill during blackout
Woman claims power provider is breaking Texas price-gouging law with sky-high charges during state's deep-freeze outages.
Financial services giant TIAA names first woman CEO
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Millions of households could get $50 monthly internet subsidy
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Will discovery of suspect lead to answers in Madeleine McCann case?
The disappearance of the 3-year-old girl while vacationing with her family in 2007 captured the world's attention. Now, more than 13 years later, there is a suspect in Germany who may have answers.
FBI focusing on one possible suspect in Capitol officer's death
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Hate crime charges filed in stabbing of Asian American man in NYC
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Do USB drives hold clues to what happened to Madeleine McCann?
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Lady Gaga's dog walker shot as 2 of her dogs were stolen
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She came to the U.S. with $300. Now she's part of NASA's Mars mission.
Much like the name of the rover, Diana Trujillo persevered.
Maiden flight of Blue Origin rocket slips to late 2022
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Mars rover beams back spectacular panorama
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NASA Mars rover's parachute contained a secret message
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RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel says the party is united in its opposition to President Biden's policies.
"A Shot of Hope: Vaccine Questions Answered"
Dr. Anthony Fauci and other top experts answer coronavirus vaccine questions as part of “A Shot of Hope,” a CBSN special about the rollout and distribution of coronavirus vaccines across the U.S. Anchored by Tanya Rivero, this CBSN special hour focuses on the latest medical updates, the status of vaccine distribution, the struggle to get back to work and school, and the trust and access issues among minority communities.
Kentucky governor explains decision to vaccinate teachers firs
Democratic Governor Andy Beshear explains his state's decision to move educators to the front of the line for vaccinations.
South Dakota governor defends hands-off approach to COVID-19
Republican Governor Kristi Noem defended her decision not to implement mask mandates or order business closures during the pandemic.
Fauci warns against complacency as virus cases plateau
Dr. Anthony Fauci warned of a "concerning" plateau in cases, while promising that vaccine distribution is "going to get better and better."