Search for MH370 resumes in Indian Ocean 12 years after plane vanished
U.S.-British firm Ocean Infinity intends to scour almost 6,000 square miles of seafloor for the missing Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777.
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Search for Malaysia Airlines flight resumes
It has been about 12 years since Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared over the Indian Ocean with 239 people on board. As of Tuesday, the search for the plane is back on. Aviation journalist and host of the "Finding MH370" podcast, Jeff Wise, joins to discuss how crews are approaching the operation this time around.
SpaceX loses contact with its Starship
Elon Musk's SpaceX confirms that it lost contact with its Starship rocket as it made its approach to come down in the Indian Ocean. CBS News' Jason Allen and Bill Harwood have more details.
New search for MH370 suspended just weeks after it got underway
Malaysia says the latest hunt for missing flight MH370 has been suspended after less than 6 weeks, as "it's not the season" to scour the Indian Ocean.
Texas company gets approval to search for MH370 in new part of ocean
Malaysian cabinet ministers agreed to a "no-find, no-fee" contract with robotics company Ocean Infinity in the search for flight MH370.
New hunt for MH370 begins in Indian Ocean 11 years after flight vanished
The firm Ocean Infinity has launched a new search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 in what it says is a "more credible" patch of the Indian Ocean.
Mayotte cyclone survivors plead with visiting French president for help
"Mayotte is demolished," an airport security agent told President Emmanuel Macron as he arrived in the remote French territory five days after Cyclone Chido.
Thousands feared dead after Cyclone Chido hits French territory Mayotte
Rescue workers are rushing to the French territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean after it was devastated by the powerful Cyclone Chido.
SpaceX successfully tests Starship
SpaceX successfully launched its Super Heavy-Starship rocket from Texas for its sixth test flight Tuesday with its CEO Elon Musk and President-elect Donald Trump looking on. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has more on the launch.
What we know about fate of flight MH370, 10 years after its disappearance
What happened to Malaysia Airlines flight 370, which was flying from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing when it disappeared, remains one of aviation's biggest mysteries.
India and Pakistan brace as "very severe" Cyclone Biparjoy closes in
Experts say the world's warming oceans, including the Arabian Sea where Cyclone Biparjoy is churning, are producing more and more powerful storms.
Asteroid could impact Earth on Valentine's Day 23 years from now
One astronomer said he believes there's about a "1 in 400 chance" the asteroid could impact Earth.
Freddy could be longest-lasting tropical cyclone on record
The storm has already killed at least 21 people and displaced thousands of others as it continues its "very rare" track.
China says remains of rocket booster fell to Earth
China's space agency says debris from a rocket that boosted part of China's new space station into orbit has fallen into the sea in the Philippines.
Chinese rocket crashes back to Earth
A rocket booster launched by the People's Republic of China reentered Earth's atmosphere Saturday in an uncontrolled crash. Although most of it burned up in the atmosphere, it did leave some debris in the Indian Ocean near Malaysia.
Iran, China and Russia hold naval drills
Iran, China and Russia held their third joint naval drills in the northern Indian Ocean on Friday. And at least eight people have been killed and dozens more injured in a stampede outside an Africa Cup of Nations football match in Cameroon. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins "CBS News Mornings" from London with those stories and other international news.
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The investigation into missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 took a sinister turn as Malaysia's prime minister told reporters the plane was "deliberately diverted"; and, the ballots and polling stations are ready in Crimea on the eve of the referendum on whether to join the Russian Federation. Ukrainian soldiers remain blockaded in their bases and the head of Crimea's Ukrainian council hasn't been seen since his arrest last Sunday.
The full episode of The CBS Evening News from March 14, 2014.
Sources say two communications systems on Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 stopped working, one after the other, before the flight vanished from civilian radar screens; and, Steve Hartman meets a high school wrestler whose dad was diagnosed with an incurable form of cancer. The teen took it upon himself to try to make the disease disappear -- if only for a moment.
The full episode of The CBS Evening News from March 29, 2014.
Just after 9 Friday night, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake, centered about 20 miles outside Los Angeles, struck Southern California. Residents in hardest-hit areas are cleaning up; and, Crews searching for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 are focused on an area more than a thousand miles from the coast of Australia, where planes flying as low as 150 feet from the water have been looking for evidence of the missing aircraft.
NASA criticizes China on rocket debris
China is taking heat from NASA after rocket debris rains down onto the Indian Ocean. Ramy Inocencio reports from Hong Kong on China's inability to find and contain an out-of-control rocket headed toward Earth.
Space experts call China "negligent" for gambling with rocket re-entry
NASA boss says Beijing "failing to meet responsible standards" for space debris, and one expert agrees, but warns it won't "be constructive just to yell at the Chinese."
Chinese rocket debris falls over Indian Ocean
A huge piece of space junk made an uncontrolled re-entry back into Earth's atmosphere Saturday night. The remnants of a Chinese rocket re-entered the atmosphere and crashed into the Indian Ocean north of the Maldives. CBS News' Danya Bacchus reports. Read more here.
Chinese rocket remnants re-enter atmosphere
The Chinese space agency said most of the rocket was destroyed during re-entry.
One of the two pieces is apparently from the outside of the plane, and the second from the inside
Investigators say newly-found debris "almost certainly" comes from the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. One of the two pieces is apparently from the outside of the plane, and the second from the inside. The fragments were discovered in South Africa and on a tiny island. Investigators believe Flight 370 went down in the Indian Ocean. Debora Patta reports from Johannesburg.
The ship is believed to be the Esmeralda, which was part of a fleet led by explorer Vasco da Gama
A British-led team of salvage experts are celebrating a historic discovery in the Indian Ocean. They have found a wreckage of a Portuguese ship that dates back more than 500 years. It is believed to be the Esmeralda, which was part of a fleet led by explorer Vasco da Gama. Charlie D'Agata spoke to the leader of the recovery effort.
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Why Taiwan is a major flashpoint between the U.S. and China
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Kouri Richins sentenced in husband's fentanyl-laced cocktail murder
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Body of second U.S. soldier who went missing in Morocco recovered
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Sen. Rand Paul's son confronted Rep. Mike Lawler in drunken, antisemitic rant
The senator's son apologized Wednesday, saying he was seeking help for his drinking problem.
Top CEOs worth nearly $1 trillion accompany Trump to China
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Denise Powell projected to win Democratic primary in key Nebraska district
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Sen. Rand Paul's son confronted Rep. Mike Lawler in drunken, antisemitic rant
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Lutnick testified he knew little about Epstein, his next-door neighbor
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Musk flew to China near end of OpenAI trial, after judge warned he could be recalled
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AI is fabricating citations in biomedical studies, researchers find
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How much sway will new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh have over interest rates?
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Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed chair as Trump presses for lower rates
The Senate voted to confirm Kevin Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, marking a victory for President Trump.
CEOs worth nearly $1 trillion accompany Trump to China
The delegation of business leaders underscores the deep ties many major U.S. companies maintain with China despite years of trade tensions.
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Musk flew to China near end of OpenAI trial, after judge warned he could be recalled
Elon Musk arrived in Beijing on Wednesday, as his $150 billion lawsuit against OpenAI's Sam Altman played out. But a judge told Musk last month he may be recalled to a California courtroom for further testimony at the request of OpenAI lawyers.
Denise Powell projected to win Democratic primary in key Nebraska district
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Why Taiwan is a major flashpoint between the U.S. and China
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DHS chief Mullin says agency has no plan to shut down "Alligator Alcatraz"
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the department has no plan to shut down Alligator Alcatraz, following reports that companies hired by Florida to operate the detention center were told it would close.
Sen. Rand Paul's son confronted Rep. Mike Lawler in drunken, antisemitic rant
The senator's son apologized Wednesday, saying he was seeking help for his drinking problem.
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No Americans showing hantavirus symptoms
Jake Rosmarin is one of the 16 Americans at the University of Nebraska Medical Center being monitored for signs of hantavirus. Ian Lee spoke with him and has more details.
AI is fabricating citations in biomedical studies, researchers find
"Your doctor could be making decisions around treatment based on studies that never existed," one expert said.
Overdose deaths fall for 3rd straight year, CDC data shows
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Why Taiwan is a major flashpoint between the U.S. and China
For decades, U.S. presidents have remained steadfast in their defense of the tiny Asian ally from its neighboring giant.
Body of second U.S. soldier who went missing in Morocco recovered
The Army identified the soldier as Spc. Mariyah Collington.
Lawmakers seek crackdown on China-owned U.S. farmland
President Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping comes as members of Congress are calling for a crackdown on China's ability to acquire U.S. farmland, citing national security concerns.
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Netanyahu made secret visit to UAE to meet with country's president, Israel says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently made a secret visit to the United Arab Emirates, where he met with President Mohammed bin Zayed, sources told CBS News.
Senate defeats 7th attempt to limit Trump on Iran, despite new GOP defection
The Senate rejected another attempt by Democrats to limit President Trump's ability to use military force against Iran, but one new Republican senator voted in favor of advancing the measure.
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Troubling trend for touring musicians
Major musicians from Post Malone to Meghan Trainor have recently struggled to sell out stadiums and arenas for their tours. It's a troubling trend being called "blue dot fever" and has led to entertainers canceling some or all of their shows. Ash-har Quraishi reports.
Geena Davis talks new series "The Boroughs"
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"Top Gun" celebrates 40 years
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Stars of "Dutton Ranch" on reprising roles
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Dua Lipa alleges Samsung uses copyrighted image of her to sell TVs
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China's most critical issue: Taiwan
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Companies hiring humans to train AI platforms
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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How AI is changing travel
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What's in the released UFO files?
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Trump: UFO files released for transparency
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it's time for the American people see it for themselves, as the Pentagon started releasing previously classified documents related to UFOs and UAPs. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
"The Age of Disclosure" director on UFO files
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Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
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Alex Murdaugh to be tried again
Alex Murdaugh's double murder trial drew national attention, but three years later, South Carolina's Supreme Court tossed aside his conviction. Mark Strassmann reports on the new developments.
Why Alex Murdaugh is getting a new trial
Three years after Alex Murdaugh was convicted of killing his wife and son, the South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned the verdict and granted Murdaugh a new trial. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
Kouri Richins speaks at sentencing hearing
Kouri Richins, the Utah mom convicted of murdering her husband, spoke for nearly 40 minutes at her sentencing hearing on Wednesday. Richins apologized to her sons and told them to "take care of one another." She was later sentenced to life without parole.
Kouri Richins sentenced to life without parole
A judge on Wednesday sentenced Kouri Richins, a Utah mom who wrote a book about grief, to life without parole for the murder of her husband. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Kouri Richins sentenced in husband's fentanyl-laced cocktail murder
Utah mom Kouri Richins was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole on Wednesday, after a jury convicted her of murder and other charges in her husband's 2022 death.
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UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
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