Virgin Galactic launches third commercial space flight
Picking up the pace of commercial operations, Virgin Galactic is now launching piloted suborbital spaceflights every month.
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First piloted flight of Boeing Starliner spacecraft delayed again
Officials say the Starliner will be ready to fly by early March, but it's not clear when a launch might fit into the space station schedule.
Boeing pauses 737 Max production over issue with parts
Situation is not an immediate safety issue and planes already flying "can continue operating safely," company said.
China's new plane a threat to U.S. economy?
A new Chinese airliner may soon take to the skies. It's called the C919 -- and it looks a lot like Boeing's 737. As Kris Van Cleave explains, development of the jet may have been assisted by espionage.
China accused of spying to create passenger jet
China is rolling out a new passenger airliner, designed to directly compete with Boeing and Airbus. Some say the designs were gathered through corporate espionage. Kris Van Cleave has the story.
China's C919 airliner
A state-owned Chinese aircraft manufacturer designed the first-ever large commercial jetliner, the C919, with the goal of one day dominating the aerospace industry. A look at how the plane was developed reveals how China acquired sensitive aviation technology through legal and illegal means. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Boeing's Starliner faces another launch slip, this time to late-July
Boeing had hoped to launch its first crew to the International Space Station in 2020, but major softwar problems in 2019 delayed test flights.
Boeing stops deliveries of passenger jet to further analyze part
"There is no immediate safety-of-flight concern for the in-service fleet," the company said.
Last Boeing 747 rolls off assembly line
The jet has ruled commercial airways since its debut in 1969.
"Queen of the Skies": Last Boeing 747 flying off into history
For more than 50 years, the jumbo jet has broadened air travel for millions. On Tuesday, the final 747 will be delivered for cargo use – the end of the line for a piece of airborne royalty.
Farewell to the 747: Queen of the Skies
More than half a century after its first flight, the last Boeing 747 is being delivered. Kris Van Cleave looks at the team who built the plane, which changed the world and air travel forever.
Boeing pleads not guilty to fraud in 737 Max jet crashes
Boeing pleaded not guilty Thursday to a charge that it misled regulators who approved its 737 Max, the plane that was involved in two crashes that killed 346 people.
Boeing ordered to face arraignment on felony charge in 737 Max jet crashes
The ruling came after relatives of some of the victims of the crashes said the government violated their rights by reaching a settlement with Boeing without first notifying the families.
NASA debuts plans for new environmentally friendly plane
NASA has unveiled plans for a new experimental environmentally friendly airplane, which it hopes will hit the skies in 2028. Dieter Holger, sustainability reporter for the Wall Street Journal, discussed the environmental impact such a plane could have in the future.
Near miss at JFK airport rattles fliers
The pilots of a Delta Air Lines flight hit the brakes and narrowly avoided a potentially catastrophic collision with an American Airlines plane at New York's JFK airport Friday night. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on the investigation and how quick action may have saved hundreds of lives.
Boeing's last 747 rolls out of Washington state factory
The 747 jumbo jet has taken on numerous roles since its 1969 debut, including as presidential aircraft Air Force One.
$2.5B Boeing settlement can be challenged
Families of the victims of two Boeing 737 Max plane crashes can continue to pursue criminal charges against the company following a significant court victory. A federal judge ruled Friday that relatives of the 346 people killed on those flights can challenge a $2.5 billion settlement sparing Boeing from prosecution. Michael Stumo, who lost his daughter in one of the crashes, joins CBS News to discuss his reaction to the ruling.
Russian cosmonaut to fly aboard U.S. spacecraft for first time since 2002
38-year-old Anna Kikina is the only active-duty female in Russia's cosmonaut corps.
Boeing to pay $200 million to settle charges over 737 Max crashes
Aviation giant "put profits over people" in assuring the public that its plane was safe, SEC official said.
NASA revises first Starliner crew
Astronaut Sunita Williams will replace Mike Fincke. NASA did not say why Fincke was reassigned.
Police response to school shooting questioned
A young man who lives across the street from the Texas elementary school where 19 children and 2 teachers were killed tells The Associated Press he urged police to charge into the school when he saw the gunman run in. He claims the officers did not go in. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has signed this country's strictest abortion law. And Boeing's Starliner capsule landed back on Earth just four hours after leaving the International Space Station.
Boeing Starliner launches for ISS
Boeing successfully launched its multi-billion dollar Starliner space capsule from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral Thursday evening. Correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins Jamie Yuccas with more on this historic launch.
Boeing Starliner ready for third try
After a series of costly setbacks and delays, Boeing is ready to try again to fly its new spacecraft, Starliner, to the International Space Station. Kris Van Cleave reports from the Kennedy Space Center.
Chinese authorities may already be examining black box recorder
The Chinese agency responsible for aviation announced one of the black boxes from the flight is already en route to Beijing for analysis.
Former Boeing test pilot found not guilty of deceiving FAA in 737 Max case
Prosecutors accused Forkner of misleading Federal Aviation Administration regulators about the amount of training pilots would need to fly the 737 Max.
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Dianne Feinstein, California senator who broke glass ceilings, dies at 90
Dianne Feinstein was the longest-serving woman in the U.S. Senate as well as the longest-serving senator from California.
Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Donald Trump expects to attend start of New York civil trial Monday
Former President Donald Trump expects to attend at least the first day of the civil trial pitting him and the Trump Organization against New York Attorney General Letitia James.
House rejects McCarthy-backed bill to avoid government shutdown
The spending bill failed to win over a group of Republicans opposed to a short-term funding deal.
Georgia RICO defendant is first in Trump election case to take plea deal
Scott Hall, a bail bondsman, was one of the 19 defendants in the Trump Fulton County 2020 election interference case.
State of emergency in effect as storm brings flooding, damage to NYC and beyond
Mayor Eric Adams asked New York City residents to shelter in place temporarily as the storm flooded subways and roads.
UAW targets more Ford and GM plants as union expands autoworker strike
UAW President Shawn Fain said 7,000 union workers in Chicago and Lansing, Michigan, will join the historic strike.
IRS contractor accused of disclosing Trump's tax returns
IRS contractor Charles Littlejohn was charged with disclosing tax return information of a high-ranking government official and "thousands of the nation's wealthiest people."
Toddler's day care death was caused by fentanyl overdose, autopsy finds
A total of four people have been arrested on federal drug charges in the case, including the owner of the day care.
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Donald Trump expects to attend start of New York civil trial Monday
Former President Donald Trump expects to attend at least the first day of the civil trial pitting him and the Trump Organization against New York Attorney General Letitia James.
A mountain climber's unique mission to scale every county peak in Florida
Not since early explorers came to Florida in search of the fountain of youth has there been a crazier quest than that of 47-year-old Andrew Karr.
The man indicted in Tupac Shakur's murder: Who is Duane "Keffe D" Davis?
One of 12 siblings, Davis said he rose through the ranks to become a "shot caller" of the notorious South Side Compton Crips gang.
IRS contractor accused of disclosing Trump's tax returns
IRS contractor Charles Littlejohn was charged with disclosing tax return information of a high-ranking government official and "thousands of the nation's wealthiest people."
Rain slows and floodwaters recede, but New Yorkers' anger grows
Some lawmakers and business owners say the city did not do enough to warn people about Friday's deluge.
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Donald Trump expects to attend start of New York civil trial Monday
Former President Donald Trump expects to attend at least the first day of the civil trial pitting him and the Trump Organization against New York Attorney General Letitia James.
75,000 health care workers could soon strike in five states
The walkout by Kaiser Permanente nurses, orderlies and other workers would represent the biggest health care strike in U.S. history.
Student loan repayments begin again on October 1. Here's what to know
Americans with student loan debt will begin repaying their loans starting on Sunday after a hiatus of more than three years.
Hundreds of flights canceled and delayed after storm slams NYC
Travelers were urged to check with their carriers after intense rain and flooding disrupted flights at two of the nation's busiest airports.
All Onewheel electric skateboards recalled after 4 rider deaths
Four Onewheel riders have died from head injuries after being thrown from the boards, according to safety regulators.
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Donald Trump expects to attend start of New York civil trial Monday
Former President Donald Trump expects to attend at least the first day of the civil trial pitting him and the Trump Organization against New York Attorney General Letitia James.
IRS contractor accused of disclosing Trump's tax returns
IRS contractor Charles Littlejohn was charged with disclosing tax return information of a high-ranking government official and "thousands of the nation's wealthiest people."
Judge rejects bid by 3 Trump co-defendants in Georgia case to move trials
The three argued they had acted as federal officials when they voted for Trump as electors for the Republican party in Georgia in December 2020 and were entitled to have their cases moved to federal court.
What was the longest government shutdown in U.S. history?
Most government shutdowns have ended quickly, but a few dragged on for weeks.
Georgia RICO defendant is first in Trump election case to take plea deal
Scott Hall, a bail bondsman, was one of the 19 defendants in the Trump Fulton County 2020 election interference case.
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75,000 health care workers could soon strike in five states
The walkout by Kaiser Permanente nurses, orderlies and other workers would represent the biggest health care strike in U.S. history.
Rocker bassinets potentially deadly for babies, safety regulator warns
5in1 Rocker Bassinets sold online at Walmart.com and other websites pose suffocation, strangulation and fall hazards, regulators warn.
2 professors hope to diversify the medical field ahead of National Latino Physician Day
They hope to change the number of Hispanics choosing a career in medicine by highlighting their community's achievements on October 1 for National Latino Physician Day.
After pharmacists walk out, CVS vows to improve working conditions
CVS Health pharmacists are being run ragged by insufficient staff and corporate quotas that jeopardize patient safety, protest organizers claim.
COVID vaccine during pregnancy helps protect newborns, new study finds
The findings are just the latest to show benefits from COVID vaccination during pregnancy.
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Scientists say they've found Europe's oldest "prehistoric footwear"
Research say the oldest collection of footwear in Europe has been discovered in a cave in southern Spain, dating back more than 6,000 years.
Suicide bomber kills more than 50 people near mosque in Pakistan
Pakistan's Interior Minister condemned the "heinous" suicide bombing that killed dozens of people gathered at a mosque to mark the Prophet Mohammed's birthday.
Beloved tree from "Robin Hood" movie chopped down in "act of vandalism"
The Sycamore Gap tree, a local landmark famed for sharing a scene with Kevin Costner's "Robin Hood," was cut down and a 16-year-old boy has been arrested.
Iran forces aimed laser at American military helicopter, U.S. says
"This unsafe, unprofessional, and irresponsible behavior by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy risks U.S. and partner nation lives," the U.S. Navy said.
China investing heavily in disinformation, surveillance, says new report
China "appears to have calculated that it can more aggressively pursue its interests via information manipulation," a new State Department report says.
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2023 New York Film Festival opens with Natalie Portman-Julianne Moore spellbinder "May December"
This year's celebration of cinema offers films starring Emma Stone, Adam Driver, Michael Fassbender, Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal, as well as a showcase for invigorating new filmmakers. Here are some highlights.
Suspect indicted in Tupac Shakur's murder
Duane "Keffe D" Davis was indicted by a Nevada grand jury Friday on a murder charge in the 1996 drive-by shooting death of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas. Davis has been linked to the case for years. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
"Taylor Swift Effect" boosts ticket sales for Chiefs-Jets game
Fans don't yet know if Taylor Swift will watch Travis Kelce play the Jets on Oct. 1 – but they're apparently scooping up tickets, just in case.
As America ages, "The Golden Bachelor" targets key group: Seniors
Revamped series marks a departure from networks aiming programming chiefly at younger viewers, TV analysts said.
Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
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OpenAI's ChatGPT gets new advancements
ChatGPT has become even more advanced in its ability to inform and interact with users. OpenAI confirmed Wednesday the artificial intelligence-powered system can now browse the internet to provide users with the most up-to-date information when previously it only used data up to September 2021. OpenAI also announced this week that ChatGPT can now "see, hear, and speak" with users through newly rolled-out features. Kyle Wiggers, senior enterprise reporter at TechCrunch, joined CBS News to talk about the updates.
Google antitrust trial enters third week
The government's antitrust case against Google is now entering its third week, but efforts by the tech giant to close off testimony to the public are raising questions about transparency in the Justice Department's biggest monopoly trial in more than 20 years. Nico Grant, a technology reporter at the New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss the case.
Google antitrust trial enters third week
The government's antitrust case against Google is now entering its third week, but efforts by the tech giant to close off testimony to the public are raising questions about transparency in the Justice Department's biggest monopoly trial in more than 20 years. Nico Grant, a technology reporter at the New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss the case.
GameStop appoints Chewy founder Ryan Cohen as chief executive
The billionaire will not receive compensation for serving as the company's president, CEO and chairman, GameStop said.
Meta rolls out new AI, VR technologies
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicked off the tech giant's developer conference Wednesday, saying the company is focused on virtual and augmented reality as well as artificial intelligence technologies. Notable new additions include an AI personal assistant people can interact with using any of Meta's messaging apps. Will Knight, senior writer at Wired, joined CBS News to discuss the conference and what happened to Threads.
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Scientists say they've found Europe's oldest "prehistoric footwear"
Research say the oldest collection of footwear in Europe has been discovered in a cave in southern Spain, dating back more than 6,000 years.
Family looking for lost earring instead finds Viking-era burial treasures
The family was looking for a lost gold earring in their garden, but instead they found artifacts dating back more than 1,000 years, officials said.
Scientists take step toward "being able to resurrect extinct species"
"People didn't think it could really be done," Marc Friedländer, an associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, told CBS News.
Scientists recover RNA from extinct species
For the first time, scientists in Sweden have analyzed an extinct animal's RNA. They're studying the Tasmanian tiger which has been extinct since the 1930s. Marc Friedländer, associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, joins CBS News to discuss what the breakthrough means for science.
Tropical storm warnings along East Coast
What could soon be Tropical Storm Ophelia is moving closer to the U.S. East Coast, the National Hurricane Center said, and a tropical storm warning is in effect from Cape Fear, North Carolina, to Fenwick Island, Delaware. CBS News Baltimore's Janay Reece has an update on how locals there are preparing for the storm. And Lynette Charles, meteorologist for The Weather Channel, has a forecast for where the storms could be most severe.
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Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Suspect indicted in Tupac Shakur's murder
Duane "Keffe D" Davis was indicted by a Nevada grand jury Friday on a murder charge in the 1996 drive-by shooting death of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas. Davis has been linked to the case for years. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
The man indicted in Tupac Shakur's murder: Who is Duane "Keffe D" Davis?
One of 12 siblings, Davis said he rose through the ranks to become a "shot caller" of the notorious South Side Compton Crips gang.
Who is the suspect in Tupac Shakur's murder?
Las Vegas police have arrested a man in connection with the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. A grand jury indicted Duane Davis on one count of murder with a deadly weapon. Journalist Lena Nozizwe, who has followed the investigation on her podcast "Tupac's Murder Was His Case," joins CBS News to unpack Davis' relationship with Shakur.
Trump co-defendant pleads guilty in Georgia
Scott Hall became the first of former President Donald Trump's 18 co-defendants in the Georgia election interference case to plead guilty. Hall, a bail bondsman, pleaded guilty to five misdemeanor counts of conspiracy and was sentenced to probation.
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Investigating space tourism safety regulation
As new space tour companies change the way we can see our world, a moratorium on spaceflight regulation and participant safety has come to the forefront. In the latest CBS Reports documentary, Mark Strassmann takes a close look at the next great leap for humankind -- and whether regulators and industry stakeholders are striking the right balance between encouraging innovation and ensuring safety.
3 space station crew members back on Earth after U.S.-record year in space
Descent from the International Space Station closed out an unexpected 371-day stay, the longest flight in U.S. space history.
How to see the harvest supermoon
September's full moon, also known as the harvest moon, will be the last of four consecutive supermoons.
NASA astronaut closing out record-setting yearlong space station flight
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio is finishing up the longest single flight in U.S. space history at 371 days.
Why NASA retrieved samples from an asteroid
NASA is celebrating the successful end of a 7-year, $1 billion mission to collect and return a sample from the asteroid Bennu. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has more on the mission. And Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the significance of the samples.
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Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
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Young witness found herself at the scene of a crime
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Chandler Halderson case: An inside look
How prosecutors made the case that the Wisconsin man killed his parents Bart and Krista Halderson in July 2021.
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Space Tourism: The Next Great Leap | CBS Reports
In the aftermath of the Titan submersible tragedy, extreme travel has come under fresh scrutiny. But one industry stands out for both its allure and the lack of regulation protecting participants' safety: space tourism. CBS Reports explores the next great leap for humankind and whether regulators and industry stakeholders are striking the right balance between encouraging innovation and ensuring safety.
Climber seeks to scale every Florida county peak
Not since early explorers came to Florida in search of the fountain of youth has there been a crazier quest than that of 47-year-old Andrew Karr. Steve Hartman has his story in "On the Road."
Child care crisis looms with pandemic-era funding set to expire
This weekend, $24 billion in pandemic-era emergency funding for the child care industry is set to expire — money that went to boost salaries and add benefits in a field where workers make an average of only $14 per hour. Nancy Cordes examines the devastating impact this could have on the child care industry.
Dianne Feinstein, trailblazing senator, dies
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, whose extraordinary political career was forged by triumph and tragedy, has died at the age of 90. Feinstein served as San Francisco's first female mayor and California's first female U.S. senator. Norah O'Donnell has more.
Suspect indicted in Tupac Shakur's murder
Duane "Keffe D" Davis was indicted by a Nevada grand jury Friday on a murder charge in the 1996 drive-by shooting death of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas. Davis has been linked to the case for years. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.