How to watch the Geminids meteor shower, one of the year's best
The year is ending with one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers.
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Jupiter and Saturn will form the first "double planet" in 800 years
The largest planets in our solar system will soon align for the great conjunction — the greatest skywatchers have observed since medieval times.
China lands spacecraft on moon for historic sample collection
If successful, the Chang'e 5 mission will make China only the third nation to bring moon rocks back to Earth.
SpaceX launches 60 more internet satellites in 100th Falcon 9 flight
The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage set a new record, making its seventh flight from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
China launches ambitious lunar sample return mission
If successful, the Chang'e 5 mission will be the first in 44 years to bring lunar samples to Earth.
SpaceX launches NASA-European sea level monitor
The Sentinel-6 satellite is the first of two in a billion-dollar program to monitor Earth's oceans.
Astronauts describe thrilling ride to space
Rookie astronaut Victor Glover calls the view from space "surreal."
Astronauts hold Q&A at space station
Five astronauts, including four who launched Sunday aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon "Resilience," held a news conference Thursday from the International Space Station about how their mission is going. Watch their remarks from NASA TV.
Iconic Arecibo Observatory faces demolition due to damage
Engineers recommend controlled demolition of the mortally wounded radio telescope in Puerto Rico.
Russian spacewalk prepares station for new module
The space station's Russian Pirs docking compartment will be replaced by a laboratory module.
Baby Yoda plays key role on historic SpaceX mission
Baby Yoda joins an elite group of plushies used on ISS missions as "zero-gravity indicators."
SpaceX crew capsule chases down and docks with space station
Docking late Monday night kicks off a six-month stay in space for four Crew Dragon astronauts.
SpaceX launches 4 astronauts to space station in new era for NASA
NASA aims to end reliance on Russia with first operational flight of Crew Dragon spacecraft.
SpaceX launches first full NASA crew to ISS
After six years, two successful test flights and a multibillion-dollar investment in American enterprise, NASA launched four astronauts to the International Space Station on Sunday, the first government-certified flight of a commercially developed SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.
Atlas 5 rocket boosts spy satellite into orbit
The United Launch Alliance rocket carried a classified National Reconnaissance Office satellite.
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Biden plans to ask nation to wear masks for 100 days
"Just 100 days to mask. Not forever — 100 days," Mr. Biden said.
Thousands flee as wildfire spreads through Southern California
The flames have scorched an area larger than 3,000 football fields overnight.
Second shot no-shows could foil COVID-19 vaccination efforts
Experts say a vaccine-resistant mutation is more likely if millions of Americans end up getting only one dose.
California to impose regional stay-at-home orders amid virus surge
"We are pulling that emergency brake," Newsom said Thursday.
Wisconsin high court won't let Trump campaign bypass lower court
The Trump campaign argued that the state's high court should hear its case directly because presidential electors will soon be casting their votes.
Google accused of firing employees pushing for workplace rights
Search giant "surveilled" and "interrogated" activist workers and then illegally fired two, labor watchdog charges.
Trump declines to say whether he still has confidence in Barr
His comments came after a meeting between the two men described by one White House adviser as "tense."
Tyson allegedly lied about COVID-19 risks at Iowa meat plant
Allegations come two weeks after federal lawsuit accused supervisors of betting on how many workers would be infected.
House passes bill that would ban most big cat ownership
On the same day the House passed the bill, a tiger nearly tore off a volunteer's arm at Big Cat Rescue, the business operated by Carole Baskin, who has spent years advocating for the bill.
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Koala wanders into family's home, climbs Christmas tree
It seems that everyone is trying to get into the Christmas spirit this year — even koalas.
How to watch the Geminids meteor shower, one of the year's best
The year is ending with one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers.
2020 on track to be one of the 3 warmest years on record
As climate impacts reach unprecedented levels, several nations' new emission reduction targets offer renewed hope.
Egyptian model arrested over photo shoot at ancient pyramid
Both model Salma El-Shimy and her photographer were arrested and were accused by one lawyer of "insulting the great Pharaonic history."
Migrant girl fled to the U.S. fearing sexual abuse but was expelled
15-year-old Marjory is one of thousands of unaccompanied migrant children U.S. border officials have expelled during the pandemic.
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House passes bill that would ban most big cat ownership
On the same day the House passed the bill, a tiger nearly tore off a volunteer's arm at Big Cat Rescue, the business operated by Carole Baskin, who has spent years advocating for the bill.
Fatal shooting of Black teen roils liberal Oregon town
A white man is accused of killing Aidan Ellison who was playing loud music in a motel parking lot on November 23.
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil and gas sale pushed forward
The sale, which was directed by Trump's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, will allow companies to drill oil and gas in an area that was originally created to "preserve unique wildlife, wilderness and recreational values."
Massive drug bust yields $15 million worth of marijuana
Law enforcement in Connecticut found 1,700 pounds of marijuana when they stopped a U-Haul truck.
Wisconsin high court won't let Trump campaign bypass lower court
The Trump campaign argued that the state's high court should hear its case directly because presidential electors will soon be casting their votes.
Politics
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Wisconsin high court won't let Trump campaign bypass lower court
The Trump campaign argued that the state's high court should hear its case directly because presidential electors will soon be casting their votes.
Biden plans to ask nation to wear masks for 100 days
"Just 100 days to mask. Not forever — 100 days," Mr. Biden said. "I think we'll see a significant reduction if that occurs with vaccinations and masking, to drive down the numbers considerably."
Fauci says U.K. "rushed" approval of coronavirus vaccine
The nation's leading infectious diseases expert criticized the U.K. for rushing the process of authorizing a coronavirus vaccine.
White House communications director Alyssa Farah resigns
Farah has worked in the Trump administration for 3 ½ years.
NAACP president urges Biden to "save the morality of this nation"
"We have to save the morality of this nation and make sure that the historical and decades-long caste system, the racism, is done away with," NAACP President Derrick Johnson said on CBSN.
Entertainment
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Warner Bros. to release all its 2021 films on HBO Max
Its slate of 2021 films, including "Dune," will debut simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max in the U.S.
Will retailers have more PS5 and Xbox consoles this year?
Two of this holiday season's hottest gifts sold out fast, but more game consoles may be available before year-end.
Francis Ford Coppola on new "Godfather 3" cut
Thirty years after "The Godfather Part III" premiered, Academy Award-winning director Francis Ford Coppola has re-cut the film, changing the beginning, ending and title. Coppola tells Anthony Mason why this new version, "Mario Puzo's The Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone," is finally a satisfying epilogue to the iconic "Godfather" saga.
Taylor Swift gives sneak peek of rerecorded hit "Love Story" in new ad
"Working hard to get the music to you soon!!" she tweeted to her fans.
48 NBA players positive for COVID-19 in first week of testing
The league did not disclose the names of players who tested positive.
Technology
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Google accused of firing employees pushing for workplace rights
Search giant "surveilled" and "interrogated" activist workers and then illegally fired two, labor watchdog charges.
Feds say Facebook's hiring discriminated against Americans
Social media company created jobs for foreigners who wanted permanent residency in the U.S., government alleges.
Facebook will remove misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines
The company wants to remove misinformation about the virus that could lead to "imminent physical harm."
Will retailers have more PS5 and Xbox consoles this year?
Two of this holiday season's hottest gifts sold out fast, but more game consoles may be available before year-end.
Dramatic video shows collapse at Arecibo Observatory
Already slated for demolition after earlier cable failures, the collapse marked the end of the road for the fabled observatory.
Science
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Thousands flee as wildfire spreads through Southern California
The flames have scorched an area larger than 3,000 football fields overnight.
Dramatic video shows collapse at Arecibo Observatory
Already slated for demolition after earlier cable failures, the collapse marked the end of the road for the fabled observatory.
How to watch the Geminids meteor shower, one of the year's best
The year is ending with one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers.
2020 on track to be one of the 3 warmest years on record
As climate impacts reach unprecedented levels, several nations' new emission reduction targets offer renewed hope.
Jupiter and Saturn will form the first "double planet" in 800 years
The largest planets in our solar system will soon align for the great conjunction — the greatest skywatchers have observed since medieval times.
Health
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Georgia couple facing eviction as housing protections set to expire
The power line to their house was cut and their landlord has refused to fix it for five weeks amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Biden plans to ask nation to wear masks for 100 days
"Just 100 days to mask. Not forever — 100 days," Mr. Biden said. "I think we'll see a significant reduction if that occurs with vaccinations and masking, to drive down the numbers considerably."
California to impose regional stay-at-home orders amid virus surge
"We are pulling that emergency brake," California's governor said Thursday.
Tyson allegedly lied about COVID-19 risks at Iowa meat plant
Allegations come two weeks after federal lawsuit accused supervisors of betting on how many workers would be infected.
Mayor was on vacation in Mexico while urging residents to stay home
"I want you to know that I regret that travel," Mayor Steve Adler said in a video statement. "I wouldn't travel now."
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Second shot no-shows could foil COVID-19 vaccination efforts
Experts say a vaccine-resistant mutation is more likely if millions of Americans end up getting only one dose.
Google accused of firing employees pushing for workplace rights
Search giant "surveilled" and "interrogated" activist workers and then illegally fired two, labor watchdog charges.
Behind on your rent or mortgage? Here's what to do
Renters should check local protections against evictions, while mortgage holders can negotiate with their servicer.
Feds say Facebook's hiring discriminated against Americans
Social media company created jobs for foreigners who wanted permanent residency in the U.S., government alleges.
Hospitals desperate for nurses and doctors amid virus surge
COVID-19 pushes medical centers and health care workers to breaking point as CDC warns worst is yet to come.
Crime
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Fatal shooting of Black teen roils liberal Oregon town
A white man is accused of killing Aidan Ellison who was playing loud music in a motel parking lot on November 23.
Massive drug bust yields $15 million worth of marijuana
Law enforcement in Connecticut found 1,700 pounds of marijuana when they stopped a U-Haul truck.
Couple arrested for flying despite positive COVID tests
"They knowingly boarded a flight aware of their positive COVID-19 test results, placing the passengers of the flight in danger of death," Kauai police said.
Woman dies after being run over while defending her son
Investigators say the teens went to the woman's home because of a "romantic entanglement" between the teens and her son.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court hears arguments in Bill Cosby appeal
Cosby, 83, hopes to overturn his 2018 sex assault conviction because the judge let prosecutors call five other accusers who said Cosby mistreated them the same way he did his victim, Andrea Constand.
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How to watch the Geminids meteor shower, one of the year's best
The year is ending with one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers.
Jupiter and Saturn will form the first "double planet" in 800 years
The largest planets in our solar system will soon align for the great conjunction — the greatest skywatchers have observed since medieval times.
China lands spacecraft on moon for historic sample collection
If successful, the Chang'e 5 mission will make China only the third nation to bring moon rocks back to Earth.
SpaceX launches 60 more internet satellites in 100th Falcon 9 flight
The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage set a new record, making its seventh flight from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
China launches ambitious lunar sample return mission
If successful, the Chang'e 5 mission will be the first in 44 years to bring lunar samples to Earth.
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Hardest colleges to get into in the U.S. in 2021
These schools have a combination of the lowest acceptance rates and the highest SAT and ACT scores. See which school tops the list for 2020.
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? These are the top films available on the streaming platform.
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The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Jill Biden through the years
What do we know about the nation's next first lady?
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What to do if you can't pay your rent or mortgage
Millions of Americans could soon fall behind on rent and mortgages after a national eviction moratorium and forbearance on payments expire at the end of the year. Michael Sema, founder and CEO of Get a Rate, joins CBSN to discuss steps you can take to manage the situation.
CBSN Originals: "The QAnon Effect"
What started out as a fringe conspiracy theory in 2017 has recently spread into the mainstream. Dozens of people linked to the baseless QAnon conspiracy theory ran for federal office in 2020, and two were elected to Congress. This CBSN Originals documentary explores how QAnon has taken root amid challenging times and a growing distrust in American institutions, and what it means for the future of the country.
CBSN Originals: "A City Under Surveillance"
The Detroit Police Department is using facial recognition technology and a network of surveillance cameras to combat the city’s high crime rates. But critics say the technology has racial bias built into it and has even landed innocent people behind bars. In this documentary, CBSN Originals explores the debate over high-tech policing that promises to make our communities safer yet at the same time threatens our civil liberties.
Renewable energy hits record-high growth
About 90% of all new energy generated this year has been renewable, according to the International Energy Agency's Renewables 2020 report. Heymi Bahar, the lead author on that report and a senior analyst at the International Energy Agency, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Norah O'Donnell Reports: Sexual Assault in the Military
A year-and-a-half long investigation by "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell and the CBS News Investigative Unit into sexual assault within the U.S. military uncovered failures by leaders to address the issue. Over the course of the investigation, CBS News spoke with nearly two dozen survivors of sexual assault, whistleblowers who worked for the military's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program and families of suicide victims who say the military grossly mishandled reports of sexual assault.