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FBI investigating legitimacy of Nancy Guthrie ransom notes
The FBI said in a statement Wednesday that some ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance have been "deemed to be extortion attempts without legitimacy," and other "demands may potentially be legitimate and are still being investigated as such."
Space
More SpaceMission 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.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Gov. Moore on division in U.S., midterms
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore reveals to "CBS Mornings" if he'll run for president in 2028 as he discusses the 250th anniversary of the U.S., division in politics and affordability.
Latest on Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wedding
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are having a wedding celebration on Friday at Madison Square Garden, law enforcement sources told CBS News. On Thursday, the couple hosted a rehearsal dinner with a star-studded guest list. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Preview of July Fourth fireworks in D.C.
The Fourth of July festivities in D.C. will include what's expected to be the largest fireworks show in American history. Pyrotecnico, which has been putting on displays for more than a century, is in charge of the celebration. Rocco Vitale, the company's president, gives a sneak peak at the operation.
View from Freedom 250 Ferris wheel
The Great American State Fair has taken over Washington's National Mall and includes a massive 110-foot-tall Ferris wheel. Ed O'Keefe reports.