NASA chief, citing China gains, calls for congressional support
Bill Nelson said NASA faces increasingly stiff competition on the high frontier.
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Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin protests SpaceX moon lander contract
Blue Origin's protest claims NASA's evaluation of moon lander proposals was "flawed."
SpaceX wins $2.9 billion contract for NASA moon lander
The contract covers an unpiloted test flight and a flight to carry two astronauts to the lunar surface.
NASA's search for a 21st-century lunar lander
For the first time since the Apollo program, NASA is shopping for a new lunar lander to deliver its astronauts to the surface of the moon. Mark Strassmann looks at the three dramatically different proposals for the Artemis program's lunar lander.
Biden to nominate Bill Nelson to lead NASA
Nelson has broad experience in space legislation and would bring an insider's knowledge to the NASA helm.
Perseverance rover makes tracks on Mars
The $2.4 billion rover working in near flawless fashion as scientists plan initial exploration.
NASA and Boeing plan second moon rocket test firing
Re-running the SLS rocket's "hot fire" test will provide data needed to make certain the booster is ready to fly.
Software blamed for moon rocket engine shutdown
Engineers are debating whether to carry out another test firing before pressing ahead toward launch
Moon rocket test firing aborted after engine shutdown
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
Critical test on tap for NASA moon rocket
The test firing is a final major hurdle for what will be the most powerful rocket ever launched.
One of these astronauts could be the first woman to walk on the moon
NASA is aiming for a 2024 moon landing — and this time, it won't just be men making the trip.
NASA names astronauts for future moon missions
It is the first cadre of astronauts named to moon missions since the Apollo program 50 years ago.
China launches ambitious lunar sample return mission
If successful, the Chang'e 5 mission will be the first in 44 years to bring lunar samples to Earth.
NASA chief calls for full funding ahead of 2024 moon landing mission
Despite budget worries, NASA's administrator remains optimistic about a 2024 moon landing.
Solid fuel booster for NASA's new moon rocket test fired in Utah
The boosters are critical components in NASA's Space Launch System heavy lift moon rocket.
NASA names new head of human spaceflight
Commercial Crew Program manager Kathy Lueders takes on the top job in human spaceflight.
NASA awards $1 billion in moon lander contracts
Lunar lander is key to NASA's plans for landing astronauts on the moon in 2024.
SpaceX wins NASA moon program contract
SpaceX's Dragon XL cargo ships will support NASA's Artemis moonwalkers and allow extended research.
NASA halts work on moon rocket, citing virus
The impact on the Artemis moon program is not yet clear, but NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine said personnel safety is the top priority.
NASA struggling to control moon rocket program costs
By the time the Space Launch System booster takes off on its maiden flight, it will have cost NASA some $18 billion.
Boeing unveils lunar lander concept
Boeing has plans for a lander to carry astronauts back to the moon as part of NASA's Artemis program
Space heavyweights join Jeff Bezos' moon lander project
Amazon founder says proposed moon lander could be ready within five years
NASA names new chief of human spaceflight
Douglas Loverro faces a full plate as NASA gears up for accelerated moon program
Indian spacecraft apparently crashes in moon landing attempt
India seeks to join the U.S., Russia and China as the only countries to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon
NASA picks Alabama space center for moon lander program
The lander is a critical element in NASA's plans to return astronauts to the moon in 2024
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U.S. announces new strikes on Iran as war intensifies
The U.S. announces new strikes on Iran just hours after a 4th consecutive nighttime barrage, as the war ramps back up over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Watch Live: Blanche testifies at confirmation hearing for attorney general
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department in a permanent capacity.
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Flights grounded at D.C.-area airport due to security concerns for Iraqi leader
The Iraqi leader was in Washington to meet with President Trump.
Watch Live: Jay Clayton, Trump's DNI nominee, testifies at confirmation hearing
Clayton, currently the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, is expected to succeed Bill Pulte, Trump's controversial acting director of national intelligence.
England-Argentina World Cup semifinal reignites painful historic rivalry
The World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina is a grudge match that will reopen decades-old wounds for both countries.
Houston prosecutor could bring charges against ICE agents in fatal shooting
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare, who is investigating the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, told CBS News ICE's tactics "in no way resemble" the behavior of police agencies he's worked with.
Every ICE arrest team will now have an agent with a body camera, DHS says
Every ICE arrest team will have at least one law enforcement officer equipped with a body-worn camera going forward, DHS said Tuesday, after two fatal shootings by agents who didn't have cameras.
House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
Cyclospora outbreak leaves consumers guessing which foods are safe
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
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Louisiana man charged with murder in shooting of U.S. marshal
A Louisiana man has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a deputy U.S. marshal who joined other officers in trying to arrest him.
Alzheimer's blood test may show who's likely to develop it in 5 to 10 years
A blood test may predict if apparently healthy older adults are likely to develop Alzheimer's symptoms in the next five or 10 years, researchers say.
Wildfires expose millions in Midwest, Northeast to dangerous smoke
Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is expected to engulf large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week.
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Watch Live: Blanche testifies at confirmation hearing for attorney general
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department in a permanent capacity.
Watch Live: Jay Clayton, Trump's DNI nominee, testifies at confirmation hearing
Clayton, currently the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, is expected to succeed Bill Pulte, Trump's controversial acting director of national intelligence.
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26 Meta workers sue over alleged AI-aided layoffs of employees on leave
A group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used AI to choose people for layoffs, disproportionately targeting those on medical, parental or family leave.
Scammers are using FaceTime to steal bank account passwords
The scheme begins with fake fraud alerts before shifting to a FaceTime call, where victims are tricked into exposing sensitive banking information.
Senators introduce bipartisan plan to tackle Social Security insolvency
The Promise Act would establish a legislative procedure with the goal of preserving Social Security's trust funds for the next 50 years.
Cyclospora outbreak leaves consumers guessing which foods are safe
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
Social Security's 2027 COLA could be the biggest in years
New estimates call for a 3.6% to 3.8% benefit increase next year, although the final adjustment will depend on inflation readings released this summer.
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Watch Live: Blanche testifies at confirmation hearing for attorney general
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department in a permanent capacity.
Watch Live: Jay Clayton, Trump's DNI nominee, testifies at confirmation hearing
Clayton, currently the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, is expected to succeed Bill Pulte, Trump's controversial acting director of national intelligence.
Every ICE arrest team will now have an agent with a body camera, DHS says
Every ICE arrest team will have at least one law enforcement officer equipped with a body-worn camera going forward, DHS said Tuesday, after two fatal shootings by agents who didn't have cameras.
Exclusive
Flights grounded at D.C.-area airport due to security concerns for Iraqi leader
The Iraqi leader was in Washington to meet with President Trump.
Houston prosecutor could bring charges against ICE agents in fatal shooting
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare, who is investigating the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, told CBS News ICE's tactics "in no way resemble" the behavior of police agencies he's worked with.
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Alzheimer's blood test may show who's likely to develop it in 5 to 10 years
A blood test may predict if apparently healthy older adults are likely to develop Alzheimer's symptoms in the next five or 10 years, researchers say.
Taco Bell removes some items amid outbreak
As of Tuesday, nearly 7,000 people in 34 states reported symptoms tied to a parasitic illness that, so far, has no official source. Carter Evans reports on what's suspected of being behind the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Cyclospora outbreak leaves consumers guessing which foods are safe
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
"Miracle on the Hudson" pilot, Capt. "Sully," shares Alzheimer's diagnosis
Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who famously landed a passenger jet on the Hudson River in 2009, said he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid
With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.
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England-Argentina World Cup semifinal reignites painful historic rivalry
The World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina is a grudge match that will reopen decades-old wounds for both countries.
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U.S. announces new strikes on Iran as war intensifies
The U.S. announces new strikes on Iran just hours after a 4th consecutive nighttime barrage, as the war ramps back up over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iraq seizes mounds of gold and millions in cash in corruption crackdown
An anti-corruption probe in Iraq leads to seizure of 825 pounds of gold and tens of millions in cash from lawmakers and government officials.
Spain reaches World Cup final with dominant 2-0 win over France
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
Bipartisan senators introduce Russia sanctions and tariff bill Graham championed
The text of the bill had been finalized before Graham met with Zelenskyy last week in Kyiv.
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Insider at "The Wolf of Wall Street" firm opens up: "My lifestyle was insane"
The Paramount+ documentary "The Real Wolf of Wall Street" gives an inside look at Jordan Belfort's scandal-ridden firm, Stratton Oakmont.
Gelfand on "The Real Wolf of Wall Street"
"The Real Wolf of Wall Street," a new documentary from See It Now Studios on Paramount+, focuses on the real-life story of infamous stockbroker Jordan Belfort and his brokerage firm Stratton Oakmont. Howie Gelfand, a former partner at Stratton Oakmont, explains why he decided to be part of the documentary and how the 2013 film, "The Wolf of Wall Street," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, got the real story wrong.
Alan Ritchson on thriller "Motor City"
Alan Ritchson talks about starring in "Motor City," which has nearly no dialogue, how his process was different and why he thinks it will resonate with audiences.
States sue to block Paramount-WBD merger
A coalition of a dozen states on Monday sued to block Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, posing a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies. Paramount Skydance is the parent company of CBS News. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
Mick Jagger on music and politics
Mick Jagger spoke with The New York Times recently about the role of politics in his music. Political strategists Erin Maguire and Dan Kanninen join "The Takeout" to discuss.
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Backlash grows nationwide over data centers
There's growing backlash nationwide against AI data centers and now New York is hitting pause. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order to delay the building boom. Kelly O'Grady has more.
26 Meta workers sue over alleged AI-aided layoffs of employees on leave
A group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used AI to choose people for layoffs, disproportionately targeting those on medical, parental or family leave.
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.
Major utility bill increases requested
Utility companies requested $9.2 billion worth of rate increases in the second quarter of 2026, potentially impacting over 56 million Americans, according to a new report from PowerLines. Former Michigan utility commissioner Tremaine Phillips joins CBS News to discuss.
Scammers are using FaceTime to steal bank account passwords
The scheme begins with fake fraud alerts before shifting to a FaceTime call, where victims are tricked into exposing sensitive banking information.
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Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
Watch: Pentagon releases 19 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
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.
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Louisiana man charged with murder in shooting of U.S. marshal
A Louisiana man has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a deputy U.S. marshal who joined other officers in trying to arrest him.
U.S. marine biologist shot dead in the Philippines, companion injured
Kent Carpenter and his Filipina companion were at his house in the coastal town of Sibulan when masked men forced their way in.
Kagan opening statements on security funding
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett are on Capitol Hill to testify before House lawmakers in response to a request for increased security funding amid growing threats against members of the highest court.
Second fatal ICE shooting in a week
Joan Sebastian Guerrero's death in Maine marks the second time in a week that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have shot and killed a civilian. The Department of Homeland Security alleged that a man "attempted to flee the scene" when stopped by ICE. Guerrero's killing has prompted calls for an investigation. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Apple files lawsuit against OpenAI
Apple is suing OpenAI over apparently stolen trade secrets that may be linked to hardware ambitions. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
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Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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.
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Spain is on its way to the World Cup final after upsetting France, the favorite to win the title. On Wednesday, defending champion Argentina will take on England, with the winner advancing to Sunday's final. Nicole Valdes reports.
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Lawmaker calls for ICE to be dismantled
Illinois Democratic Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García joined CBS News with his reaction to two recent fatal shootings involving ICE agents in Texas and Maine.
Behind England and Argentina rivalry
England and Argentina are set to face off, with the winner taking on Spain in the World Cup final. The two countries have a long history in both politics and in the sport. Leigh Kiniry reports.
What to expect in England vs. Argentina match
Poppy Miller, lead host for CBS Sports Golazo, previews the World Cup match between England and Argentina and breaks down Spain's win over France.