"Marfa Martians" sending their science experiment to space
The team, made up of 10 and 11-year-olds, want to find a way to kill bacteria in space
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SpaceX suffers Crew Dragon engine test anomaly
SpaceX suffers engine "anomaly" in Crew Dragon test vehicle during Cape Canaveral engine test
Evidence found for first molecule in the universe
"This molecule was lurking out there, but we needed the right instruments," a top NASA scientist said
Watch: Rocket launches cargo to space station
An Antares rocket blasted off from the Wallops Island Flight Facility in Virginia carrying a Cygnus cargo ship loaded with supplies for the International Space Station.
Rocket launches with cargo for space station
Loaded with 3.8 tons of supplies and equipment, the Cygnus cargo ship will need two days to reach the space station
Researchers reveal changes to astronaut's body
Retired astronaut Scott Kelly, who spent 340 days in space during an extended stay aboard the International Space Station in 2015-16, did not suffer any major long-term health effects that might raise warning signs for future long-duration flights, scientists reported Thursday. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN with details.
Israeli spacecraft fails to land on moon
CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood speaks to CBSN about the failed moon landing and Thursday's other headlines: SpaceX's second launch of their Falcon Heavy rocket and NASA's report that astronaut Scott Kelly experienced biological changes during his year-long orbit in space.
SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket thunders into space
The second flight of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy is carrying a Saudi communications satellite into orbit
Meet the 29-year-old who helped create the black hole image
Dr. Katie Bouman led the creation of a new algorithm to produce the first-ever image of a black hole
Israel fails to land spacecraft on the moon
An Israeli spacecraft has failed in its attempt to make history as the first privately funded lunar mission. The SpaceIL spacecraft lost contact with Earth late Thursday, just moments before it was to land on the moon, and scientists declared the mission a failure. Watch their announcement here.
Astronaut twins study reveals impact of space travel
Studies of twin astronauts Scott and Mark Kelly, one in space and one on the ground, finds no major obstacles to long-term space missions
Israeli spacecraft fails in attempted moon landing
Israel's privately-funded Beresheet lander aimed to be the first non-superpower spacecraft to land on the moon
First black hole image reveals cosmic place of no return: "Our jaws dropped"
Black holes are the universe's most powerful vacuum, inhaling everything
Astronomers photograph black hole for first time
Two hundred researchers used a global network of telescopes to capture the iconic image of a black hole. CBSN spoke to physicist Dr. Michio Kaku about the significance of the photo which shows a black hole 55 million light-years away from Earth.
SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch back on tap
A year after its maiden flight, the Falcon Heavy aims to carry an Arabsat communications satelllite into orbit
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Kushner says investigations more harmful than Russian interference
The president's son in law and senior adviser spoke at the Time 100 Summit Tuesday
Alabama politicians compare abortions to the Holocaust
"Invoking the Holocaust to advance any policy position is totally out of bounds," said a spokesperson for the Anti-Defamation League
Attorney says he's identified child sex abuse in Boy Scouts
New York attorney says the names stem from the Boy Scouts' so-called "Perversion Files"
"We're not there yet": Pelosi reiterates caution on impeachment
"Impeachment is one of the most divisive paths that we could go down in our country," Pelosi said
Brothers involved in Jussie Smollett case sue for defamation
Ola and Abel Osundairo claim the actor's attorneys made false statements about them
Biden set to launch presidential campaign Thursday
Former Vice President Joe Biden, who has been publicly mulling a bid for months, is due to hold his first campaign event in Pittsburgh
First reactions to "Avengers: Endgame" are in
"#AvengersEndgame is everything you want it to be and more," one critic said
Militia allegedly trained to assassinate Obama and Hillary Clinton
Larry Hopkins, whose militia has been detaining migrants near the U.S.-Mexico border, is charged with felony possession of a firearm
Milwaukee man wins $768 million Powerball jackpot
Manuel Franco, of West Allis, won the third largest jackpot in U.S. lottery history
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Treasury delays response to Democrats seeking Trump's tax returns
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin accused House Democrats of seeking to "expose the tax returns of a political opponent"
Victims in Sri Lanka bombings laid to rest
Victims of the mass murder were laid to rest Tuesday, with one funeral procession following another all day
Brie Larson and Scarlett Johansson stun fans at "Avengers" premiere
"Scarlett Johansson and Brie Larson will defeat Thanos," one person reacted about their red carpet look
"We're not there yet": Pelosi reiterates caution on impeachment
"Impeachment is one of the most divisive paths that we could go down in our country," Pelosi said
Coca-Cola touts Coke Coffee as a wake-me-up drink
The new Coke-plus-coffee soft drink aims to address things like "the mid-afternoon energy slump at work"
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Treasury delays response to Democrats seeking Trump's tax returns
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin accused House Democrats of seeking to "expose the tax returns of a political opponent"
"We're not there yet": Pelosi reiterates caution on impeachment
"Impeachment is one of the most divisive paths that we could go down in our country," Pelosi said
Twitter's most famous user and critic meets with CEO Jack Dorsey
President Trump is among the Republicans calling for stricter regulation of the social media company
Democratic leaders urge caution on impeachment as party plots way forward
On a conference call, Pelosi and the chairs of several powerful committees discussed the path forward following the release of the Mueller report
Larry Kudlow on health care: "Basic parts of the system are OK"
The president's chief economic adviser defended the "efficiency" of U.S. health care, calling it a "pretty good system"
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Victims in Sri Lanka bombings laid to rest
Victims of the mass murder were laid to rest Tuesday, with one funeral procession following another all day
Trump and first lady to head to UK to meet with queen
Trump will meet with the queen, Prime Minister Theresa May before departing to France to mark D-Day
54 miners missing after mudslide at Myanmar jade mine
Dozens feared dead, buried alive under 100 feet of mud as officials face daunting rescue effort
Member of IRA splinter group arrested over journalist's killing
Female member of New IRA arrested under Terrorism Act over shooting of Lyra McKee
What Kim Jong Un wants out of his summit with Vladimir Putin
With direct U.S. talks on denuclearization stalled, the North Korean leader has myriad reasons to try and bolster his ties with Moscow
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Brie Larson and Scarlett Johansson stun fans at "Avengers" premiere
"Scarlett Johansson and Brie Larson will defeat Thanos," one person reacted about their red carpet look
"Avengers: Endgame" crossover heading to Fortnite
Epic Games and Marvel will once again bring the world of Fortnite and Avengers together
First reactions to "Avengers: Endgame" are in
"#AvengersEndgame is everything you want it to be and more," one critic said
Why Samantha Bee brought "Not The White House Correspondents' Dinner" back
The comedian hosted her first "Not The White House Correspondents' Dinner" back in 2017
Brothers involved in Jussie Smollett case sue for defamation
Ola and Abel Osundairo claim the actor's attorneys made false statements about them
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2020 digital ad wars focus on hot-button issues
Axios reporter Sara Fisher said the biggest issues will be "emotionally driven" like gun control and abortion
"Avengers: Endgame" crossover heading to Fortnite
Epic Games and Marvel will once again bring the world of Fortnite and Avengers together
Elon Musk predicts Tesla will have "robotaxis" on the road next year
It's the Tesla CEO's latest big prediction with few details
Samsung delays release of Galaxy smartph
Samsung is pushing back this week's planned public launch of its highly anticipated, $2,000 folding phone after reports that some reviewers' phones were breaking. The company had been planning to release the Galaxy Fold on Friday, but instead it will now run more tests and announce a new launch date in the "coming weeks."
Tesla stock-price woes cost company a third of its cash hoard
Shares of electric-car maker have dropped 21 percent since Jan. 1, a fall that has cost Elon Musk's company dearly
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Household brands bringing zero waste to your doorstep
Procter & Gamble, Nestlé, PepsiCo. and other consumer giants are teaming up on a zero waste project called "Loop" to deliver, clean and refill your favorite products.
How a conservative Texas town became a leader in renewable energy
Mayor Dale Ross says Georgetown, Texas, is on the frontier of a second energy revolution
How to reduce your carbon footprint
Scientists worldwide have renewed their calls to fight climate change with greater urgency, beginning with reducing greenhouse gas emissions. For Earth Day this year, Irina Ivanova joins CBSN's Errol Barnett with a closer look at some of the myths about reducing your carbon footprint and their more eco-friendly alternatives.
"Marfa Martians" sending their science experiment to space
The team, made up of 10 and 11-year-olds, want to find a way to kill bacteria in space
"Marfa Martians" win science contest
A group of 10 and 11-year-old students from Marfa, Texas, decided to reach for the stars and enter a nationwide science contest. Now the "Marfa Martians," as they're known, will be sending their experiment to space. Omar Villafranca has their story.
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Larry Kudlow on health care: "Basic parts of the system are OK"
The president's chief economic adviser defended the "efficiency" of U.S. health care, calling it a "pretty good system"
Fake meat maker plans real IPO
Best known for its plant-based vegan burgers, Beyond Meat hopes to sell its stock on Nasdaq for around $20 a share
Officials investigate measles outbreak in Southern California
Some of the locations where people may have been exposed include two college campuses around L.A. and the international terminal at LAX Airport
FDA approves 1st generic nasal spray to treat opioid overdose
It will be the first generic nasal spray version of Narcan, a drug that reverses opioid overdoses
Abortion will be illegal in these states if Roe v. Wade is overturned
Abortion would be automatically illegal in six states if Roe vs. Wade were overturned.
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Tesla stock-price woes cost company a third of its cash hoard
Shares of electric-car maker have dropped 21 percent since Jan. 1, a fall that has cost Elon Musk's company dearly
Trump's Fed pick Stephen Moore faces scrutiny -- and not only for his economic ideas
Moore's economic theories are taking a backseat to his other views, such as women participating in some sports was a "travesty"
Elizabeth Warren's student loan plan: Could it super-charge economy?
The senator says wiping out college debt could create an "enormous middle-class stimulus." Economists agree -- with caveats
Coca-Cola touts Coke Coffee as a wake-me-up drink
The new Coke-plus-coffee soft drink aims to address things like "the mid-afternoon energy slump at work"
Medicare and Social Security on insolvency paths, report warns
The bedrock retirement programs for middle- and working-class Americans are in shaky financial shape, report shows
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Judge orders Robert Kraft video released once case is resolved
A judge has momentarily sealed the release of videos of Robert Kraft allegedly engaging in sex acts
Dad's 911 call released as search continues for missing boy
"We've checked closets, the basement, the garage, everywhere," he told a dispatcher
Luke Walton, NBA head coach, sued for alleged sexual assault
Kelli Tennant, former L.A. area TV sports reporter, claims new Sacramento Kings and ex-L.A. Lakers coach assaulted her in hotel room
Woman who allegedly threw 7 newborn puppies into dumpster arrested
Video shows her cavalierly tossing sealed bag into bin, leading to likely charges of felony animal cruelty
New York man sentenced in jogger's "brutal" slaying
A judge called the crime "random, senseless, and horrific"
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"Marfa Martians" sending their science experiment to space
The team, made up of 10 and 11-year-olds, want to find a way to kill bacteria in space
SpaceX suffers Crew Dragon engine test anomaly
SpaceX suffers engine "anomaly" in Crew Dragon test vehicle during Cape Canaveral engine test
Evidence found for first molecule in the universe
"This molecule was lurking out there, but we needed the right instruments," a top NASA scientist said
Watch: Rocket launches cargo to space station
An Antares rocket blasted off from the Wallops Island Flight Facility in Virginia carrying a Cygnus cargo ship loaded with supplies for the International Space Station.
Rocket launches with cargo for space station
Loaded with 3.8 tons of supplies and equipment, the Cygnus cargo ship will need two days to reach the space station
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Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense with a brick paver and a baseball bat because Jason was choking Molly and threatening to kill her
Photos: Fire burns Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
On April 15, 2019 flames erupted at the landmark cathedral, the most-visited landmark in the French capital
Star Wars Celebration 2019
The four-day convention for fans of the Star Wars saga, held in Chicago, included cosplayers, panels with the filmmakers, and the debut of the trailer for Episode IX of the series
Awkward Easter Bunny photos
Children love the Easter Bunny – until they meet him
The folk art of Bill Traylor
Born into slavery, the self-taught painter who began his artistic life in his 80s is the focus of a retrospective at the Smithsonian American Art Museum
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Top headlines for April 23, 2019
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News" with Jeff Glor.
Dad’s 911 call released in missing boy case
Andrew Freund Sr. can be heard in a 911 call recorded last week that he looked everywhere but couldn’t find his 5-year-old son, AJ. The search for the boy was continuing Tuesday in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
N.J., N.Y. Boy Scout leaders accused of sex abuse
Attorney Jeff Anderson said at a press conference in New York on Tuesday that he's identified 130 perpetrators of child sex abuse in the Boy Scouts of America in New York. Anderson and Greg Gianforcaro's law firm also announced they identified 50 Boy Scout leaders in New Jersey who have been accused of sexual misconduct with minors.
Plant-based meat company seeks billion-dollar valuation
Beyond Meat is looking to raise nearly $184 million from an initial public offering, with the California maker of vegan burgers hoping to benefit from a trend that has more consumers eating plant-based options.
Trump and Queen Elizabeth to meet in June
President Trump and Queen Elizabeth are expected to meet again, this time in June for three days in the United Kingdom.