MIT develops plan to deflect "planet-killer" asteroids
If an asteroid appears to be speeding towards Earth, scientists would rather not use nuclear weapons to deflect it.
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SpaceX teams up on plans to launch space tourists
The first private space mission could launch by the end of next year, Space Adventures announced.
SpaceX rocket misses landing
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with a thrice-flown first stage vaulted into space Monday from Florida, releasing a fifth set of 60 Starlink internet relay satellites in an ongoing commercial initiative to provide broadband access around the world. As usual, SpaceX attempted to recover the rocket's first stage, but the booster missed its target, the drone ship "Of Course I Still Love You," and instead landed in the water nearby.
SpaceX launches 60 satellites — but rocket booster misses landing
SpaceX has launched 300 Starlink satellites and will begin initial service after another 420 reach orbit later this year.
Cargo ship launched to the International Space Station
The unpiloted Cygnus cargo ship will deliver nearly 7,500-pounds of supplies and equipment, including the first scanning electron microscope ever carried to orbit.
Astronaut adorably reunites with dog after space mission
"It's just a symbol of coming back to the people and places that you love, to see your favorite animal," Christina Koch said.
"I feel great": Astronaut Christina Koch on record stay in space
NASA astronaut Christina Koch talks to Norah O'Donnell about her 328-day mission in space and whether she's up for a trip to the moon.
Rare photo shows swirling dust devil on Mars
Dust devils aren't uncommon on the dusty, windy red planet — but capturing one in motion is incredibly rare.
Former NASA space chief working with SpaceX
SpaceX says Bill Gerstenmaier, former chief of NASA space operations, brings expertise to its "reliability team."
Mysterious deep space radio burst sends signals every 16 days
A mysterious object in a galaxy 500 million light-years away is sending out signals — but astronomers have no idea why.
Trump seeks more NASA funding for moon mission
The president's budget proposal includes $3.3 billion for lunar lander development.
Solar Orbiter launch to give first look at sun's polar regions
The European-led Solar Orbiter will work in tandem with NASA's Parker Solar Probe to unravel the sun's secrets.
Single grain of moon dust holds millions of years of lunar secrets
"Because of something like this, we understand what the environment is like on the moon," one scientist said.
Software errors could have destroyed Boeing spacecraft, NASA says
More work is needed to pin down the cause of mistakes before launch dates can be considered.
Christina Koch back on Earth after record stay on space station
Koch set a world record for longest single flight by a female astronaut or cosmonaut
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Bernie Sanders wins Nevada caucuses, CBS News projects
Sanders had a big lead among voters under 45 and Latino voters, winning more than 50% of both demographics.
South Korea reports eight-fold jump in viral infections
Most of them are linked to a church and a hospital in and around the nation's fourth-largest city.
California apologizes for internment of Japanese Americans
In all, 120,000 Japanese Americans were put into internment camps.
Amie Harwick murder brings renewed demands for stronger stalking laws
The Hollywood therapist was devoted to helping people. Did the system do enough to protect her from her alleged killer?
"Mad" Mike Hughes dies in rocket crash
Hughes believed the Earth is flat, and wanted to prove it by taking pictures from a homemade rocket.
Joe Biden still confident he's going to win South Carolina
"I feel good about where we are. I feel good about going into South Carolina," Biden told "Face the Nation."
3 killed, 18 injured after bus rolls over in California
The bus was in danger of falling down an embankment, authorities said.
Greyhound to stop allowing immigration checks on buses
Greyhound had previously insisted that even though it didn't like the immigration checks, it had no choice under federal law but to allow them.
Is artificial intelligence making racial profiling worse?
Cops use high-tech "predictive policing" tools to zero on on potential wrongdoing before it happens. But who pays the price?
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NASA images reveal dramatic effects of heat in Antarctica
New snapshots capture the 20% loss of snow on Eagle Island after Antarctica hit a record-breaking 64.9 degrees Fahrenheit earlier this month.
Woman named world's oldest yoga teacher has died at 101
Tao Porchon-Lynch also marched twice with Mahatma Gandhi, according to her website.
California apologizes for internment of Japanese Americans
In all, 120,000 Japanese Americans were put into internment camps.
South Korea reports an eight-fold jump in viral infections
Most of them are linked to a church and a hospital in and around the nation's fourth-largest city.
California tells 7,600 to "self-quarantine" over coronavirus
Most of the 34 coronavirus cases in the U.S. are people who were evacuated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan.
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"Mad" Mike Hughes dies in rocket crash
Hughes believed the Earth is flat, and wanted to prove it by taking pictures from a homemade rocket.
Amie Harwick murder brings renewed demands for stronger stalking laws
The Hollywood therapist was devoted to helping people. Did the system do enough to protect her from her alleged killer?
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Woman fights for her brother's honor after brutal N.C. murder
The Irish businessman was beaten to death with a brick paver and a baseball bat in 2015 by his American au-pair-turned-wife and her father, a former FBI agent — who claim it was in self-defense
Bernie Sanders wins Nevada caucuses, CBS News projects
Sanders had a big lead among voters under 45 and Latino voters, winning more than 50% of both demographics.
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Bernie Sanders wins Nevada caucuses, CBS News projects
Sanders had a big lead among voters under 45 and Latino voters, winning more than 50% of both demographics.
Joe Biden still confident he's going to win South Carolina
"I feel good about where we are. I feel good about going into South Carolina," Biden told "Face the Nation."
Voters' questions for presidential candidates
Democrats will face off for the 10th presidential debate on Tuesday in South Carolina, which is co-hosted by CBS News and the Congressional Black Caucus Institute in Charleston.
O'Brien says "no intelligence behind" claims of Russia interfering in 2020
"I haven't seen any intelligence that would back up what I'm reading in the papers," O'Brien said of reports of Russian-backed efforts to get Trump re-elected
California apologizes for internment of Japanese Americans
In all, 120,000 Japanese Americans were put into internment camps.
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Cold War Kids performs "Calm Your Nerves"
Members of the California indie rock group Cold War Kids met in college - and just celebrated their fifteenth anniversary with a North American headline tour. Last year, they released the first collection in an album trilogy. The next in the series - "New Age Norms Two" is soon to be released. Cold War Kids joins “CBS This Morning’s” Saturday Sessions to play "Calm Your Nerves."
Cold War Kids performs "Complainer"
Members of the California indie rock group Cold War Kids met in college - and just celebrated their fifteenth anniversary with a North American headline tour. Last year, they released the first collection in an album trilogy. The next in the series - "New Age Norms Two" is soon to be released. Cold War Kids joins “CBS This Morning’s” Saturday Sessions to play "Complainer."
Cold War Kids performs "Who's Gonna Love Me Now"
Members of the California indie rock group Cold War Kids met in college - and just celebrated their fifteenth anniversary with a North American headline tour. Last year, they released the first collection in an album trilogy. The next in the series - "New Age Norms Two" is soon to be released. Cold War Kids joins “CBS This Morning’s” Saturday Sessions to play "Who's Gonna Love Me Now."
"The Pharmacist": a father's opioid battle
An explosive new Netflix documentary series shows how a Louisiana pharmacist was forced to face the opioid crisis head on after his son’s death. His battle reveals some stunning facts about the crisis’ origins. Jamie Wax reports.
"Friends" reunion special officially confirmed
After more than 15 years of begging by loyal fans, the six original cast members will finally come together for a reunion special.
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Americans turn to crowdfunding to pay medical bills
1 in 5 Americans report contributing to a medical-related crowdfunding campaign for friends, family, even strangers.
Google secretly monitors millions of schoolkids: lawsuit
New Mexico AG claims the company uses its dominance in educational software to track millions of future customers.
Nevada Democrats to caucus workers: "Don't make early dinner plans"
CBS News obtained the Nevada Democratic Party's caucus worker tech plan to replace the Shadow app and it's pretty much just a Google Doc loaded onto an iPad.
Job hunters face a new hurdle: Impressing AI
Artificial intelligence is increasingly deciding whether you're fit for a job, but some experts call it "snake oil."
Is artificial intelligence making racial profiling worse?
Cops use high-tech "predictive policing" tools to zero on on potential wrongdoing before it happens. But who pays the price?
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NASA images reveal dramatic effects of heat in Antarctica
New snapshots capture the 20% loss of snow on Eagle Island after Antarctica hit a record-breaking 64.9 degrees Fahrenheit earlier this month.
46,000-year-old bird found in Siberia
Along with the ancient bird, scientists are also studying an 18,000-year-old puppy and other extremely old specimens.
MIT develops plan to deflect "planet-killer" asteroids
If an asteroid appears to be speeding towards Earth, scientists would rather not use nuclear weapons to deflect it.
Climate change could wipe out coral reef habitats in decades
"By 2100, it's looking quite grim," the lead researcher said.
Nature up close: Marine biology at Monterey Bay
The waters off the California town made famous by John Steinbeck's "Cannery Row" feature one of the most productive and diverse marine ecosystems in the world
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"The Pharmacist" documents a father's fight against the opioid epidemic
The new Netflix documentary series profiles Dan Schneider, a small-town pharmacist who was one of the first people to identify and confront what we now know as America's opioid epidemic.
Judge allows California city to block transfer of coronavirus patients
The biggest concern was the lack of information, said Costa Mesa fire chief Dan Stefano.
South Korea reports an eight-fold jump in viral infections
Most of them are linked to a church and a hospital in and around the nation's fourth-largest city.
California tells 7,600 to "self-quarantine" over coronavirus
Most of the 34 coronavirus cases in the U.S. are people who were evacuated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan.
Americans turn to crowdfunding to pay medical bills
1 in 5 Americans report contributing to a medical-related crowdfunding campaign for friends, family, even strangers.
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Wells Fargo to pay $3 billion for phony-account scandal
Bank settles over widespread abuse of millions of customers of its banking, auto-lending and mortgage businesses.
Trump suggests more farm bailouts as China purchases fall short
In an all-caps tweet, President Trump said more farm aid would be paid by tariffs, which are paid by U.S. consumers.
Google secretly monitors millions of schoolkids: lawsuit
New Mexico AG claims the company uses its dominance in educational software to track millions of future customers.
There are now more than 7,000 craft brewers in the U.S. alone
In 2018, domestic sales reached a record $27.6 billion, representing 24% of the American beer market.
Warren drafts document to release people from NDAs with Bloomberg
During the presidential debate Wednesday, Warren called on Bloomberg to release people from NDAs in a contentious exchange.
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Amie Harwick murder brings renewed demands for stronger stalking laws
The Hollywood therapist was devoted to helping people. Did the system do enough to protect her from her alleged killer?
Expert advice: What to do if you're being stalked
A stalking expert and police psychologist explains the four common categories of stalkers and offers guidance for those who think they are being stalked
Are you being stalked?
Learn more about the signs of stalking and how to help yourself or someone you know who may be in danger from the National Center for the Victims of Crime
Woman fights for her brother's honor after brutal N.C. murder
The Irish businessman was beaten to death with a brick paver and a baseball bat in 2015 by his American au-pair-turned-wife and her father, a former FBI agent — who claim it was in self-defense
Roger Stone lawyers ask for judge's recusal
In her closing remarks, Jackson said "the jurors who served with integrity under difficult circumstances cared," while Stone's lawyers are arguing at least one juror was biased.
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MIT develops plan to deflect "planet-killer" asteroids
If an asteroid appears to be speeding towards Earth, scientists would rather not use nuclear weapons to deflect it.
SpaceX teams up on plans to launch space tourists
The first private space mission could launch by the end of next year, Space Adventures announced.
SpaceX rocket misses landing
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with a thrice-flown first stage vaulted into space Monday from Florida, releasing a fifth set of 60 Starlink internet relay satellites in an ongoing commercial initiative to provide broadband access around the world. As usual, SpaceX attempted to recover the rocket's first stage, but the booster missed its target, the drone ship "Of Course I Still Love You," and instead landed in the water nearby.
SpaceX launches 60 satellites — but rocket booster misses landing
SpaceX has launched 300 Starlink satellites and will begin initial service after another 420 reach orbit later this year.
Cargo ship launched to the International Space Station
The unpiloted Cygnus cargo ship will deliver nearly 7,500-pounds of supplies and equipment, including the first scanning electron microscope ever carried to orbit.
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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
All about Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
Now a father, the younger brother of William and sixth in line to the British throne wants to do things his way.
Deadliest infectious diseases in the world, ranked
It's not yet clear how the new coronavirus outbreak will stack up against the world's deadliest infectious diseases.
Evidence in the murder of Dr. Teresa Sievers
A look at the physical and digital evidence that led to the arrests and convictions of Jimmy Ray Rodgers and Curtis Wayne Wright in the Florida doctor's 2015 murder.
Best Picture nominees that should have won the Oscar
Unlike "Parasite," these critically acclaimed movies were denied the highest honor in the biz. Did the Academy get it wrong?
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Joe Biden confident in South Carolina with African-American support
Despite poor finishes in the primary contests thus far, Biden told "Face the Nation" he "feels good" about South Carolina
Buttigieg addresses supporters after Sanders' Nevada victory
Shortly after Bernie Sanders was projected to win the Nevada caucuses, Pete Buttigieg warned Democrats not "rush" to nominate Sanders. "Before we rush to nominate Senator Sanders as our own shot to take on this president … let us take a sober look at what is at stake," Buttigieg said.
Sanders speaks after winning Nevada
Bernie Sanders addressed supporters in San Antonio, Texas, on Saturday, shortly after he was declared the winner of the Nevada caucuses. "In Nevada we have just put together a multi-generational, multi-racial coalition which is not only gonna win in Nevada, it's gonna sweep this country."
CBS News projects Bernie Sanders will win Nevada caucuses
CBS News projected Bernie Sanders will win the Nevada caucuses. With 4% of the precincts in, Sanders had 44.7% of the vote.
Joe Biden speaks as Nevada results come in
Speaking to supporters in Las Vegas as Bernie Sanders took a commanding lead in Nevada, Biden predicted that he would win the South Carolina primary next Saturday. "Now we're going to go to South Carolina and win and then we're going to take this back," Biden said.
