Russia to launch mission to rescue astronauts
Russia will launch a rescue mission next month to retrieve three stranded astronauts after investigators say their Soyuz spacecraft was damaged by a micrometeoroid. Mark Strassmann has the latest.
Russia will launch a rescue mission next month to retrieve three stranded astronauts after investigators say their Soyuz spacecraft was damaged by a micrometeoroid. Mark Strassmann has the latest.
Cunningham was one of three men who served on the first human test flight of the Apollo spacecraft, a mission that helped pave the way for astronauts to walk on the moon for the first time just months later.
NASA astronaut Nicole Aunapu Mann became the first Native American woman to travel to space earlier this month when she commanded the Crew-5 mission to the International Space Station.
Former NASA astronaut James A. McDivitt, who commanded the Apollo 9 mission, died on Thursday, NASA said.
She said she was bringing a dream catcher her mother gave her to the space station.
NASA and Space-X successfully launched their latest joint mission to the International Space Station. The international crew of the Crew-5 mission includes the first Native American woman to go to space and a Russian cosmonaut. Former NASA astronaut Ron Garan joins CBS News to discuss what the mission is like to the ISS.
A 78-year-old in the U.K. honors Queen Elizabeth II by dedicating her house to royal family memorabilia. Children's book author Mo Willems discusses his new book "The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster!" And NASA's first Black astronaut candidate, Ed Dwight, continues to make an impact.
Ed Dwight Jr. tells Jericka Duncan the story of how he almost became the nation's first Black astronaut and how he found another mission.
NASA astronaut Christina Koch joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the importance of the Artemis test flight and what it could mean for the future of space exploration.
The countdown is on for Monday’s planned Artemis 1 launch of the most powerful NASA rocket ever built. Mark Strassmann reports.
Nearly 50 years after NASA's last trip to the moon, the first flight of NASA's next moonshot is set to launch Monday. Astronaut and Artemis team member Kate Rubins discusses the new mission.
NASA is not trusting private citizens to travel to the International Space Station on their own.
Former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords sits down with Ben Tracy to talk about her recovery after being shot at a congressional campaign event in 2011. Giffords and her husband, Sen. Mark Kelly, also discuss the new documentary, “Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down.” Then, Serena Altschul travels to the Philadelphia Museum of Art to learn about Sean Scully’s masterpieces. “Here Comes The Sun” is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on “CBS Sunday Morning.”
Former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new book, "Ready for Launch: An Astronaut's Lessons for Success on Earth." He shares his life lessons for new graduates and anyone who needs a boost.
An American astronaut hitched a ride back to Earth with two Russian cosmonauts despite tensions between the countries. Mark Vande Hei spent a record 355 days at the International Space Station.
The world-first study found that more than 3 million red blood cells were killed a second in space, compared to just 2 million on Earth.
A scheduled spacewalk outside the International Space Station to fix a bad antenna was postponed after NASA said the risk of astronauts being struck by debris was too high.
Glen de Vries, an entrepreneur who recently flew to space with actor William Shatner, was killed in a plane crash in New Jersey.
Four astronauts rocketed into orbit aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule late Wednesday, kicking off a 22-hour rendezvous with the International Space Station. Strapped into the Crew Dragon "Endurance," commander Raja Chari, co-pilot Thomas Marshburn, Kayla Barron and European Space Agency astronaut Matthias Maurer blasted off from pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center at 9:03 p.m. ET, climbing away atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket using a previously flown first stage.
SpaceX has launched four amateurs on a private flight to circle Earth for three days. It's the first time a rocket has streaked toward orbit with no professional astronauts on board. Former astronaut Garrett Resiman, who is also a senior advisor at SpaceX and a professor of astronautical engineering at USC, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to describe the launch. Read more here.
How can a team on Earth effectively explore intricate, dark, unfamiliar landscapes on another world? Fully autonomous robots.
Wally Funk gets an honorary welcome in Grapevine, Texas, after returning from her journey into space in July. CBS Dallas/Fort Worth's Doug Dunbar reports.
For Apollo 15's 50th anniversary, historian Andy Saunders painstakingly remastered stunning original photos from the historic mission.
Being an astronaut isn't what it used to be. The Federal Aviation Administration changed its definition of who qualifies even as billionaire-driven space tourism ramps up. CBS News' Michael George reports.
At age 82, the aviation pioneer was once denied a chance to become an astronaut because of her gender. On Tuesday, her dream of seeing what lies beyond Earth was achieved.
An adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told CBS News that "the end of the war will come with the end of Hamas in Gaza."
The U.S. Coast Guard said they had medevaced an hours-old baby from Cleveland, Texas, amid the floodwaters.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his government has voted unanimously to shutter the offices of the Qatar-owned broadcaster Al Jazeera in Israel.
The incident occurred in the parking lot of a hardware store in Willetton, a suburb in the west coast city of Perth, on Saturday night.
Police say multiple bomb threats were reported against synagogues across New York City on Saturday.
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
At 68 years old, and after about 100 films and 16 seasons on "The View," Whoopi Goldberg thinks there's still part of her you do not know. She talks about her new memoir, "Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me."
Protesters chanted anti-war messages and waved Palestinian flags and Israeli flags during the University of Michigan's commencement Saturday.
Police in Wisconsin fatally shot a student who had pointed a pellet rifle in their direction outside a middle school, according to the state's Department of Justice.
The New York Times bestselling author and humorist is back with another chronicle of an immersive experiment, in which he spent a year exploring the language and history of our nation's founding document and amendments, sometimes with a musket in tow.
A male driver was pronounced dead at the scene of a car crash outside the White House on Saturday night, officials said.
Brian Fanion says he and his wife Amy Fanion had been arguing about his retirement plans when she picked up his service weapon and shot herself. Investigators did not believe his story.
The painter, sculptor and printmaker created work that was hailed as landmarks of the minimalist and post-painterly abstraction art movements.
It was just the 10th Kentucky Derby decided by a nose, and the first since Grindstone wore the garland of red roses in 1996.
Warren Buffett referred to close friend Charlie Munger as the "the architect of Berkshire Hathaway."
The retailer says the peelable treats have been "flying off the shelves" ever since TikTokers discovered the candy.
Audit firm BF Borgers allegedly failed to comply with accounting standards and fabricated audit documentation, regulators claim.
U.S. unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.9% in April, continuing a stretch of remaining under 4% for 27 months.
Job site Indeed identified the top 10 most sought-after job candidates by employers and recruiters. Here's what they found.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Queen Rania al Abdullah of Jordan that aired on May 5, 2024.
The decision prompted a wave of public backlash as women saw fertility treatments canceled or put in jeopardy after the ruling.
The hostage and cease-fire talks have taken on new urgency amid a looming Israeli ground invasion of Rafah, in southern Gaza.
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas was elected to the House in 2005 and represents the state's 28th Congressional District.
Ex-government employee Miguel Zapata is accused of sending fake FBI tips falsely accusing multiple coworkers of taking part in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
Stress is hard to avoid, but experts say getting outdoors can have a positive impact on both our mental and physical health.
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty disclosed that a cyberattack on one of its subsidiaries earlier this year might affect up to a third of all Americans.
The incident occurred in the parking lot of a hardware store in Willetton, a suburb in the west coast city of Perth, on Saturday night.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his government's cabinet has voted unanimously to shutter the offices of the Qatar-owned broadcaster Al Jazeera in Israel.
Sadiq Khan, the Labour Party's mayor of London, has romped to victory, securing a record third straight term at City Hall, on another hugely disappointing day for the U.K.'s governing Conservatives ahead of a looming general election.
An adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told CBS News that "the end of the war will come with the end of Hamas in Gaza."
Torrential rain pounding the area since Thursday triggered a landslide in Luwu district in South Sulawesi province, officials say.
At 68 years old, and after about 100 films and 16 seasons on "The View," Whoopi Goldberg thinks there's still part of her you do not know. She talks about her new memoir, "Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me."
At 68 years old, and after about 100 films and 16 seasons on "The View," Whoopi Goldberg thinks there's still part of her you do not know. She's penned a memoir, "Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me," which she calls a "thank you" to her late mother, Emma, and late brother, Clyde. Goldberg talks with correspondent Seth Doane about her remarkable path, from a housing project in New York's Chelsea neighborhood, to a retreat overlooking a peninsula on the island of Sardinia.
The hit CBS drama is set to end this year, but there's been pushback, most notably from its star. He talks about his desire to continue the show; his memoir, "You Never Know"; and the legacy of "Magnum, P.I."
The hit CBS drama "Blue Bloods" is set to end this year, but there's been pushback on that, most notably from star Tom Selleck, who over 14 seasons has played the head of the NYPD (and the head of a very headstrong family). He talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about his desire to continue "Blue Bloods"; about his pioneering '80s crime show "Magnum, P.I.," which put him on the map (and which kept him from playing Indiana Jones); and how he got Frank Sinatra his last acting gig.
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including rock musician Duane Eddy, and Richard Tandy, keyboardist for the Electric Light Orchestra.
Sidechat, an app launched in 2022 where students can post anonymously about their colleges, is becoming a tool for those choosing to protest at U.S. campuses. Amanda Silberling, a senior culture writer for TechCrunch, joins CBS News with more details on the app.
Microsoft users can now use biometric passkeys, like a thumbprint or Face ID, to sign into Microsoft 365, Copilot. Jon Fingas, senior editor at Techopedia, has more.
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.
Sidechat, an anonymous messaging app, has been used by students to share opinions and updates, but university administrators say it has also fueled hateful rhetoric.
Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.
When NASA added a tiny four-pound helicopter as a stowaway to its Mars 2020 lander, it expected the helicopter to fly five very brief flights in the thin Martian atmosphere. Yet, Ingenuity would far surpass all expectations.
When NASA added a drone named Ingenuity to its Mars 2020 rover Perseverance, it expected the tiny four-pound helicopter to fly a total of five very brief missions in the thin Martian atmosphere. But Ingenuity far surpassed all expectations, flying dozens of flights before suffering damage to its rotors in January. Correspondent David Pogue reports on how the tiny drone, created from off-the-shelf parts, continued to provide valuable data and images from the Red Planet three years into its mission.
There's a newly-determined "major factor" in declining bumblebee populations – and it's attacking their nests.
On Monday, Boeing plans to launch astronauts on its new spacecraft that is called Starliner. The test flight to the International Space Station is years behind schedule.
Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.
Brian Fanion says he and his wife Amy Fanion had been arguing about his retirement plans when she picked up his service weapon and shot herself. Investigators did not believe his story.
Federal prosecutors said the men used fake badges, police lights and firearms to rob and kidnap Shamari Taylor for drug money.
Police in Wisconsin fatally shot a student who had pointed a pellet rifle in their direction outside a middle school, according to the state's Department of Justice.
In one find, a K-9 officer helped police find over a dozen fish buried in the sand and hidden behind logs and brush piles.
Massachusetts investigators uncover a suspicious web history after Brian Fanion reports his wife Amy's death as a suicide.
Boeing is expected to launch its Starliner space capsule that will take two astronauts to the International Space Station. CBS News consultant Bill Harwood breaks down Boeing's mission.
It is the latest advance in China's increasingly sophisticated space exploration program, which is now competing with the U.S.
Boeing is set to launch its first-ever spaceflight with humans next week. The Starliner spacecraft will lift off from Florida on Monday night for a multi-day mission to the International Space Station. Commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunny Williams, two seasoned NASA astronauts who are a part of the mission, join CBS News to go over the flight.
The Horsehead Nebula, which NASA has called "one of the most distinctive objects in our skies," is located in the constellation Orion.
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Watch the full version of Margaret Brennan's interview with Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan that aired on May 5, 2024, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
We leave you this Sunday Morning with big horn sheep and lambs at Valley of Fire State Park in southern Nevada. Videographer: Lee McEachern.
When NASA added a drone named Ingenuity to its Mars 2020 rover Perseverance, it expected the tiny four-pound helicopter to fly a total of five very brief missions in the thin Martian atmosphere. But Ingenuity far surpassed all expectations, flying dozens of flights before suffering damage to its rotors in January. Correspondent David Pogue reports on how the tiny drone, created from off-the-shelf parts, continued to provide valuable data and images from the Red Planet three years into its mission.
At 68 years old, and after about 100 films and 16 seasons on "The View," Whoopi Goldberg thinks there's still part of her you do not know. She's penned a memoir, "Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me," which she calls a "thank you" to her late mother, Emma, and late brother, Clyde. Goldberg talks with correspondent Seth Doane about her remarkable path, from a housing project in New York's Chelsea neighborhood, to a retreat overlooking a peninsula on the island of Sardinia.
In Baton Rouge, La., nine-year-old Kelvin Ellis Jr. thought he'd found an opportunity to help a homeless person, when he spotted a disheveled man standing outside a coffee shop. Kevin offered the man, Matt Busbice, a dollar bill – the only money he had. Steve Hartman reports on the boy's selfless act, and what he received in return.