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Richard Branson and his Virgin Galactic spaceplane are ready for takeoff on Sunday, hoping to launch the start of the astro-tourism industry. Mark Strassmann has more.
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Richard Branson and his Virgin Galactic spaceplane are ready for takeoff on Sunday, hoping to launch the start of the astro-tourism industry. Mark Strassmann has more.
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The Delta variant, first found in India, is becoming the dominant strain of coronavirus in the U.S. Dr. Neeta Ogden, an internal medicine specialist and immunologist, joined CBSN to discuss the spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations in places like Missouri where vaccinations are lagging.
Next stop for the entrepreneur will be space, as he prepares for a July 20 ride on Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket.
Brad Stone, author of "Amazon Unbound: Jeff Bezos and the Invention of a Global Empire," joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what he calls Jeff Bezos' "historic" run as Amazon CEO. Stone reflects on Amazon's complicated public image as Andy Jassy takes the reigns.
This month, a pair of billionaires plan to begin a new era in civilian space travel. Virgin Group founder Richard Branson is set to fly to space on July 11 while Amazon's Jeff Bezos has his own flight planned for 11 days later. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins CBSN's Lana Zak to explain more.
Two of the richest men in the world are now officially in a space race to make history. But for Sir Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos, there's a lot more at stake than just bragging rights. Tony Dokoupil has the details.
Retailer's air-conditioned site can accommodate up to 1,000 people amid record-shattering heat.
One of the largest unions in the country voted on a resolution Thursday to make unionizing Amazon workers a top priority.
From Crest Whitestrips to a Roomba robot vacuum, these were the best sellers during Amazon Prime Day 2021.
Delegates at the 30th International Convention, with representatives from all 500 Teamsters local unions, will vote Thursday on a new resolution to build worker power at Amazon.
One of the United States' largest unions is launching an effort to organize Amazon workers nationwide. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, known commonly as the Teamsters Union, will vote Thursday on a resolution aimed at building worker power at the online retail giant. The news comes a few months after Amazon successfully defeated unionization efforts by employees at one of its warehouses in Alabama. CBS news tech and politics reporter Musadiq Bidar joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Amazon Prime Day isn't the only sale: Here are the best deals from Costco, Best Buy, Walmart, Kohl's and Chewy.
With deals on Apple AirPods, Roku streamers and 23andMe, Amazon Prime Day 2021 has something on sale for everyone.
Add a little more Alexa to your life with these discounted Amazon devices on Prime Day.
Amazon Prime Day has brought out a number of sub-$20 tech deals, beauty deals, kitchen deals and more.
Like the temperature outside, these Amazon Prime Deals on streaming sticks and media players are hot.
Samsung, Sony, TCL, Toshiba and other TV manufacturers are cutting prices on 1080p and 4K TVs for Amazon Prime Day.
Amazon Prime Day 2021 is a smart time to buy wireless headphones or earbuds from Apple, Bose, Sony and more.
One-third of Americans plan to use some of their stimulus money to spend during the sales event June 21 and 22.
New and certified refurbished Ring video doorbells are on deep discount for Amazon Prime Day 2021.
Amazon Prime Day 2021 will be the online retailer's biggest sales event of the year. Here's what you need to know.
Why wait for Prime Day? You can shop these deals before Amazon's biggest sale of the year.
A new New York Times investigation looks into how Amazon treats its employees. Pulitzer Prize-winning correspondent Jodi Kantor joins “CBS This Morning” with why some employees say the company left them confused, scared and eventually unemployed.
Israel and Iran were firing missiles at each other Monday, endangering the shaky truce that's been in place as well as talks on a deal to end the fighting.
A deadly earthquake rocked the southern Philippines, killing at least 19 people and sending small tsunami waves toward at least three nations.
Doctors are jumping the gun to prescribe a medication lacking FDA approval that has gone viral on social media. "Why are we waiting?" one physician asked.
A series of drone incursions into countries neighboring Ukraine and Russia is fueling concern that their four-and-a-half year war could spread.
The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee said the timing of the appointment takes FISA Section 702 reauthorization "off the table."
The lawsuit calls the event "deeply corrupt" and argues that it seeks to enrich the president and his allies and lacks proper authorization.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
"His actions were misogynistic, they were shameful, they were wrong," Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, who campaigned with the Senate candidate on Friday, said.
Federal judges say criticism from President Trump can put their safety at risk. The White House says the president "understands the dangers of political violence."
Doctors are jumping the gun to prescribe a medication lacking FDA approval that has gone viral on social media. "Why are we waiting?" one physician asked.
The lawsuit calls the event "deeply corrupt" and argues that it seeks to enrich the president and his allies and lacks proper authorization.
An 18-year-old died last week on a hike deep in the Grand Canyon, after showing symptoms of heat-related illness, the National Park Service said.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Ro Khanna and Don Bacon join Margaret Brennan.
"His actions were misogynistic, they were shameful, they were wrong," Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, who campaigned with the Senate candidate on Friday, said.
With the unemployment rate for young workers about twice as high as the national average, "Sunday Morning" talks with recent graduates from across the country about how AI is affecting both their prospects and the hiring process itself.
Prediction markets have become a draw for young men in search of quick cash and thrills, experts say. "I had almost $4,600 at one point but squandered that," one man said.
Americans say it's tough to find a job, but employers just added a surprisingly strong 172,000 new hires in May.
The additional payouts come from uncashed settlement funds and will be issued to eligible claimants beginning on June 9.
The labor market continues to show strength despite rising inflation and concerns about slowing economic growth.
The lawsuit calls the event "deeply corrupt" and argues that it seeks to enrich the president and his allies and lacks proper authorization.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Ro Khanna and Don Bacon join Margaret Brennan.
"His actions were misogynistic, they were shameful, they were wrong," Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, who campaigned with the Senate candidate on Friday, said.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Don Bacon, Republican of Nebraska, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 7, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 7, 2026.
Doctors are jumping the gun to prescribe a medication lacking FDA approval that has gone viral on social media. "Why are we waiting?" one physician asked.
Approved 20 years ago as a diabetes treatment, GLP-1 drugs have been found to help patients reduce weight, changing the lives of more than 30 million people in the U.S. But there also have been troubling side effects reported.
Approved 20 years ago as a treatment for diabetes, GLP-1 drugs have been found also to help patients significantly reduce weight. More than 30 million people in the U.S. have had their lives changed by GLP-1 medications. But there have also been troubling side effects reported. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with experts who say the drugs might prove useful in treating other diseases associated with obesity (including cancer); and with patients who have taken GLP-1 drugs and experienced widely varying reactions.
A medical breakthrough is showing promise for millions of Americans with Type 1 diabetes. It's an alternative to taking insulin without the injections. Mark Strassmann has more details.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A series of drone incursions into countries neighboring Ukraine and Russia is fueling concern that their four-and-a-half year war could spread.
A deadly earthquake rocked the southern Philippines, killing at least 19 people and sending small tsunami waves toward at least three nations.
In his fourth major final, Alexander Zverev beat Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-1 for the French Open title on Sunday.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Don Bacon, Republican of Nebraska, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 7, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 7, 2026.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Hosted by Jane Pauley: Featured: The Tony-nominated musical "Ragtime"; Steven Spielberg on "Disclosure Day"; GLP-1 medications; college grads' job search woes; a tour of the Sagrada Família in Barcelona; an exhibit of Queen Elizabeth II's fashion; and a honey sommelier.
During her lifetime, and her 70-year reign as Britain's monarch, Queen Elizabeth II's wardrobe was as important diplomatically as any speech she gave. A new exhibition on view at Buckingham Palace in London, "Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style," is the most comprehensive look at her wardrobe, covering every decade of her life. Correspondent Alina Cho pays a visit, and also talks with fashion designer Erdem Moralioglu about how the Queen inspired his work.
As a child, Steven Spielberg stared at a meteor shower and began his love affair with the sky. The director of the 1977 classic "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" returns with "Disclosure Day," which imagines closely-held secrets surrounding alien visitations.
In this web exclusive, director Steven Spielberg talks with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz about his latest film, "Disclosure Day," and the science fiction influences on his work. He also discusses his beliefs about alien civilizations, given his depictions of extra-terrestrial life in some of his most popular movies.
Prediction markets have become a draw for young men in search of quick cash and thrills, experts say. "I had almost $4,600 at one point but squandered that," one man said.
Anthropic is urging a pause in AI development amid growing concerns about future risks, though some experts question the company's motives. Vicky Ge Huang, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more details.
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.
Experts are warning about computer "worms" created with AI that can infect devices and harm users without restraint. University of Toronto professor Nicolas Papernot joins with more.
SpaceX is going public this month, and it could be the largest-ever stock market debut. As it plans this move, SpaceX has amended the language in its IPO filing to address the company's growing need for water, particularly to expand its data centers. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady reports, and University of California, Riverside, associate professor Shaolei Ren joins to discuss.
The expected arrival of El Niño this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.
More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.
Days after a meteor exploded over New England, another fireball was spotted, visible in the Midwest to the Northeast. Rob Marciano has more.
A team of archaeologists at the iconic cathedral is digging straight down and back in time, to Roman Paris 2,000 years ago.
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
Twelve people were injured, two of them critically, in what police are calling a "gunfight" that broke out at the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, on Saturday. Jonah Kaplan reports.
Law enforcement responded after six people were stabbed at Penn Station on Sunday evening. At least victim's wounds were serious, authorities said.
A toxic couple orchestrates an elaborate plan to kill a mother. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
What appeared to be an open-and-shut case for Texas investigators turned out to be a twisted murder plot involving victim Alyssa Beard's ex-boyfriend Andrew Beard and his fiancée Holly Elkins – who detectives say was the mastermind.
At least 12 people were wounded in a shooting near the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, officials said Saturday. The Toledo Police Department gave a press briefing on the incident.
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
Damage to Blue Origin's lone launch pad in the wake of last week's spectacular explosion was not as severe as initially feared, the company said.
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
First, a look at threats against U.S. judges under Trump. Then, collapse of U.S. shipbuilding poses national and economic security risks. And, a dog study may help pets and humans age well.
Iran strikes Israel for first time since April ceasefire in retaliation for Israeli attack on Beirut; 12 hurt in "gunfight" at Ohio festival, police say.
It's part military jeep, part rolling art museum, and for Filipino Americans, it's a symbol of cultural identity and resilience. Itay Hod takes a ride on San Francisco's last jeepney.
To cultivate a taste for what's local, San Diego fishermen now sell directly to customers every Saturday at the Tuna Harbor Dockside Market. It's like a farmer's market, but for fish. David Schecter reports.
Pope Leo held an arena event geared towards celebrities and influencers Sunday in Madrid. Chris Livesay reports.