Meteor over Vermont exploded so "violently," it shook buildings
The fireball released the energy equivalent of 440 pounds of TNT, rattling nearby buildings.
Space
NASA astronaut joins Russian Soyuz crew
Mark Vande Hei's seat was arranged through Houston-based Axiom Space.
Rare meteorite found in U.K. may contain "building blocks of life"
The extraterrestrial rock sample is in such good condition, it's essentially comparable to asteroid samples from recent space missions.
Spacewalkers continue station power upgrade
Multiple spacewalks are planned to improve the space station's solar power system.
SpaceX Starship prototype sticks landing, then explodes
The launch and landing were successful, but the prototype exploded a few minutes after touchdown.
SpaceX launches 60 more internet satellites
SpaceX has launched 20 Starlink missions to date, putting 1,205 internet relay satellites in orbit.
Japanese billionaire seeks 8 people for free trip to the moon
"I will pay for the entire journey. I have bought all the seats, so it will be a private ride," Yusaku Maezawa said.
Spacewalkers start power system upgrade
Multiple spacewalks planned to upgrade the space station's aging power system
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
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.
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.
Cancer survivor named to SpaceX flight
Haley Arceneaux will be the youngest American to fly in space.
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Trump says ceasefire with Iran over, calls negotiations "waste of time"
Oil prices shot up 5% after President Trump said negotiations with Iran were over, and called it "a waste of time dealing with them."
Trump to wrap NATO meeting with news conference
President Trump has made it clear the U.S. and Turkey are friends — better friends than some other NATO allies.
Here's how Democrats could pick a new Maine Senate nominee if Platner drops out
Democrats have a brief window of time to replace Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on the ballot if he drops out of the race amid a sexual assault allegation.
DOJ threatens criminal action against states that allow noncitizens to vote
The head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division sent letters to election officials in all 50 states threatening criminal action if they knowingly allow non-U.S. citizens to vote.
Toddler declared dead in pool accident found alive in hospital morgue
Two police officers saw possible signs of life, but the child was still taken to the hospital's "cold room" after being treated by staff, according to police documents.
Senate GOP leaders say they've talked with McConnell by phone
The top Republicans in the Senate spoke with the Kentucky Republican by phone this week, according to their spokespeople.
Democrats Stevens and El-Sayed spar in tense Michigan Senate debate
The debate comes days after a third candidate, Mallory McMorrow, suspended her campaign.
Federal court blocks Florida law banning "woke" instruction in universities
A 2-1 ruling from the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found Florida's assertion it could control the speech of its employees to be "a breathtaking assertion of power to ban unpopular ideas from public discourse in the very places the state's own statutes recognize as centers of inquiry."
Why do airlines make passengers check their carry-on at the gate?
Catching a flight with just a carry-on can make travel feel easy. No need to check a bag and all your belongings stay with you. But quite often, that suddenly changes before boarding.
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SpaceX Falcon in-flight catastrophic failure
The engine powering a SpaceX rocket's second launch stage suffered a catastrophic failure, and possibly an explosion, while carrying another batch of Starlink internet satellites from California on Thursday, company founder Elon Musk posted early Friday on social media. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on what happened and the new images released from the James Webb Space Telescope.
ISS mission extended for NASA astronauts
For the first time since their mission started last month, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams discussed the technical difficulties that have lengthened their stay on the International Space Station.
Astronauts waiting to return aboard Starliner
The two astronauts who traveled to the International Space Station aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft say they're confident it can return them to Earth. Leaks and thruster failures marred the launch, and further technical issues have kept the crew in space longer than scheduled. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins with a timeline for when they could come back to the ground.
Astronauts stuck on ISS amid Boeing issues
Three weeks after they were supposed to return to Earth, the NASA astronauts who took the first crewed flight on Boeing's Starliner's capsule say they are confident the spacecraft will take them back safely from the International Space Station. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
NASA holds off on Starliner's return to Earth
Boeing Starliner commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and co-pilot Sunita Williams will remain aboard the International Space Station as NASA awaits more technical results before the capsule returns to Earth. CBS News space Analyst Bill Harwood reports.
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Stocks set to slide, oil surges after Trump says Iran ceasefire is over
Oil prices jumped 6% while U.S. stock futures fell as renewed Middle East conflict threatens crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump to wrap NATO meeting with news conference
President Trump has made it clear the U.S. and Turkey are friends — better friends than some other NATO allies.
Toddler declared dead in pool accident found alive in hospital morgue
Two police officers saw possible signs of life, but the child was still taken to the hospital's "cold room" after being treated by staff, according to police documents.
License of Utah school where Paris Hilton alleged she was abused is revoked
Utah has revoked the license of a boarding school where Paris Hilton said she was abused as a teenager, saying the school has "failed to provide applicable health and safety services for clients."
Fetterman tells those who backed Platner to "sit it out" on a possible replacement
Sen. John Fetterman condemned his colleagues who continued backing Graham Platner amid a string of scandals.
MoneyWatch
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Stocks set to slide, oil surges after Trump says Iran ceasefire is over
Oil prices jumped 6% while U.S. stock futures fell as renewed Middle East conflict threatens crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
China warns of "security backdoor" in Anthropic AI coding tool
A Chinese industry regulator warned users of a "security backdoor" embedded in versions of U.S. artificial intelligence company Anthropic's coding tool, Claude Code.
Why do airlines make passengers check their carry-on at the gate?
Catching a flight with just a carry-on can make travel feel easy. No need to check a bag and all your belongings stay with you. But quite often, that suddenly changes before boarding.
Ford recalls 177,000 vehicles over faulty wiper, drivetrain and other issues
A slew of Ford recalls affects some new and used Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and Explorer Hybrid vehicles, according to a federal safety watchdog.
USPS raising the price of a Forever stamp starting on Sunday
The cost of a first-class Forever stamp has climbed 41% since 2021, and postal officials have signaled they want prices to rise even more.
Politics
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Trump to wrap NATO meeting with news conference
President Trump has made it clear the U.S. and Turkey are friends — better friends than some other NATO allies.
DOJ threatens criminal action against states that allow noncitizens to vote
The head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division sent letters to election officials in all 50 states threatening criminal action if they knowingly allow non-U.S. citizens to vote.
U.S. rescinds waiver permitting Iranian oil sales after Iranian attacks on tankers
The Trump administration has revoked a waiver that allowed Iranian oil sales, a key source of revenue for the regime, after Iran attacked three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Fetterman tells those who backed Platner to "sit it out" on a possible replacement
Sen. John Fetterman condemned his colleagues who continued backing Graham Platner amid a string of scandals.
U.S. launches strikes against Iran over attacks on 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has over the past two days attacked three commercial vessels that were traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.
HealthWatch
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Nara Organics infant formula linked to another case of botulism
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
Switching to a cheaper health plan delayed a man's access to vital medicine
A Florida man thought he had carefully planned for a seamless switch between health plans. It was anything but.
"Very unhealthy" pollution levels recorded in D.C. after July 4th fireworks
A "purple" air quality alert was issued for Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas, on Sunday, meaning pollution reached levels considered "very unhealthy."
1 symptom leads to dad's cancer diagnosis: "I was like, 'Wait, what?'"
Eric Dillon thought the pain in his shoulder was a minor injury. It took two years to get the real answer.
Why tick season is expected to be worse than normal
The CDC is reporting the highest rate of emergency room visits from tick bites since 2017 in many parts of the U.S.
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Doctor with "lust for murder" convicted in deaths of 15 patients
The doctor allegedly killed 12 women and three men between 2021 and 2024. He allegedly set fire to some of the victims' apartments to cover up the killings.
Telegram used to share rape videos and drugging tips, prosecutors say
The suspects posted videos of their attacks and referred to women as "cars," sedatives as "fuel" and rape as "driving," according to court documents.
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Trump says Iran ceasefire over, "going to hit them hard again tonight"
Oil prices surge as President Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is over and the U.S. will "hit them hard again tonight."
U.S. rescinds waiver permitting Iranian oil sales after Iranian attacks on tankers
The Trump administration has revoked a waiver that allowed Iranian oil sales, a key source of revenue for the regime, after Iran attacked three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Navy identifies missing sailor after Arabian Sea emergency landing
Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao said he has directed that Cmdr. Gabriel Edwards be posthumously promoted to his selected rank of captain.
Entertainment
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Prince Harry loses long legal battle against U.K. tabloid publisher
Prince Harry has lost his case against the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday tabloids, with the top U.K. court dismissing claims of illegal information gathering.
Common on starring in "Silo" series
Common speaks to "CBS Mornings" about starring in the series "Silo," which is back for a third season. The Oscar, Emmy and Grammy Award winner reveals what drew him to his character. He also discusses recent performances, including at the BET Awards and the opening of the Obama Presidential Center.
Sophie Chen Keller reads "Little Wonder"
Oprah Winfrey selected "Little Wonder" by acclaimed author Sophie Chen Keller as her latest book club pick. Keller reads an excerpt from her novel about an extraordinary journey of hope and love.
Details emerge of Swift-Kelce wedding
The highly anticipated wedding between pop superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs Pro Bowler Travis Kelce took place at Madison Square Garden on Friday. Page Six senior reporter Carlos Greer joins with the emerging details.
AI actor Tilly Norwood set to star in first feature film
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
Technology
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China warns of "security backdoor" in Anthropic AI coding tool
A Chinese industry regulator warned users of a "security backdoor" embedded in versions of U.S. artificial intelligence company Anthropic's coding tool, Claude Code.
Satellites search for wildfires from space
FireSat satellites, equipped with specialized cameras and imaging software, are helping detect wildfires from space. Muon Space CEO Jonny Dyer explains how the satellites could help firefighting efforts.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Microsoft to cut more than 3,000 jobs from ailing Xbox unit
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
Why U.S. initially restricted Anthropic AI models
The Trump administration has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's most advanced artificial intelligence models, Fable and Mythos, after weeks of negotiations over national security concerns. CNET Editor-in-Chief David Katzmaier joins to discuss.
Science
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2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
The American innovation that made millions of others possible
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
New White House UFO panel chair speaks out
The White House appointed former Harvard University astronomer Avi Loeb to lead its new panel on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, also known as UAPs and UFOs. Loeb shares his enthusiasm for his new role.
3 futurists predict what America will be like in the centuries ahead
From space to healthcare and artificial intelligence, what could the next 250 years of the United States look like?
Crime
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Crime
Notorious boarding school loses license
Utah has revoked the license of Provo Canyon School's Springville Campus, a boarding school where Paris Hilton alleges she was abused. Usher Quraishi has more details.
Video emerges in Charlie Kirk murder trial
A new video has emerged in the trial of Tyler Robinson, the man suspected of killing Charlie Kirk. Robinson is expected back in court Wednesday. Carter Evans has the latest.
Doctor with "lust for murder" convicted in deaths of 15 patients
The doctor allegedly killed 12 women and three men between 2021 and 2024. He allegedly set fire to some of the victims' apartments to cover up the killings.
Telegram used to share rape videos and drugging tips, prosecutors say
The suspects posted videos of their attacks and referred to women as "cars," sedatives as "fuel" and rape as "driving," according to court documents.
New video in Charlie Kirk suspect court case
Prosecutors allege that Tyler Robinson shot conservative activist Charlie Kirk while he was speaking at an event for Turning Point USA. In court on Tuesday, a judge allowed new surveillance footage from the day the conservative activist was shot and killed.
Space
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
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Celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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High-rise stabilized after fear of collapse
Some evacuations have been lifted in Midtown Manhattan after a building that buckled on Tuesday was stabilized, officials said. Michael George has more.
Notorious boarding school loses license
Utah has revoked the license of Provo Canyon School's Springville Campus, a boarding school where Paris Hilton alleges she was abused. Usher Quraishi has more details.
Video emerges in Charlie Kirk murder trial
A new video has emerged in the trial of Tyler Robinson, the man suspected of killing Charlie Kirk. Robinson is expected back in court Wednesday. Carter Evans has the latest.
Trump says U.S-Iran ceasefire is over
President Trump called Iranian leadership "cuckoo" and declared the ceasefire is over after both sides traded strikes in the region. CBS News' Olivia Gazis and Ramy Inocencio report.
New allegations emerge against Graham Platner
Democrats are calling for Graham Platner to drop out of the Maine Senate race after new sexual assault allegations emerged. Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest.