Bill Nye discusses total solar eclipse
Bill Nye "The Science Guy" got to see the total solar eclipse from Fredericksburg, Texas. He spoke with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell about what it was like.
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Bill Nye "The Science Guy" got to see the total solar eclipse from Fredericksburg, Texas. He spoke with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell about what it was like.
The 2024 eclipse also brought with it an economic boom for cities and towns in the path of totality. Millions of people from around the world traveled to get a glimpse of the celestial event. Janet Shamlian has more.
A gunman killed two people in a Las Vegas law office on Monday. The gunman is also dead, police say. Elise Preston has the latest.
With most of Israel's troops withdrawn from Gaza in preparation for a new phase of the war, thousands of Palestinians were able to move freely for the first time in months. It also provided a glimpse at the level of destruction in the Gaza Strip. Holly Williams reports.
CBS News special correspondent James Brown reveals the surprising origin story behind the legendary song that has become synonymous with the NCAA men's basketball championship.
Bill Nye joins “CBS Mornings” to explain the crucial role of solar eclipse glasses in safely enjoying the spectacle, and the science that makes it all possible.
As the path of totality sweeps over Niagara Falls, New York, spectators gather for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the iconic waterfalls under the rare and dramatic backdrop of a total solar eclipse.
As Cleveland eyes a hopeful break in the clouds for the solar eclipse, NASA's Glenn Research Center gears up for an unprecedented experiment. Leveraging advanced camera tech on high-altitude aircraft and launching rockets from Virginia, scientists aim to capture the Earth's ionosphere during the rare moment of totality.
Severe weather forecasts are casting a shadow over the eclipse viewing plans, leading to potential disappointment for enthusiasts in the South and Plains. This includes many who have traveled great distances in hopes of witnessing the event in Texas.
President Biden is gearing up to reveal a series of proposals designed to cancel billions of dollars in student loan debt, in the wake of the Supreme Court's rejection of his original plan for student loan relief.
Amid a sea of tents, thousands gathered at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to watch a rare solar eclipse that will darken skies across the country.
Nancy Chen visits Rochester, New York, where residents are brewing up something special for Monday's total solar eclipse.
Four Air Force pilots from Whiteman Air Force Base recently made history with the first all-female flyover at the Berkley Riverfront Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
A record earthquake struck New Jersey Friday morning, sending shockwaves across large parts of the Northeast, including New York City. Errol Barnett has details.
The Israeli military has fired two officers as an investigation blames an airstrike that killed seven World Central Kitchen workers in Gaza on "mistaken identification." Holly Williams reports the White House is calling it an important first step.
As millions of Americans fly home from spring break this weekend, there are new questions about holes in airport security. Mark Strassmann reports a growing number of passengers are slipping through at least one level of scrutiny.
U.S. intelligence believes Iran is preparing a major attack in retaliation for Monday's deadly airstrike by Israel on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, Syria, CBS News has learned. David Martin has the latest from the Pentagon.
President Biden traveled to Baltimore Friday to survey the devastation from the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The president showed his support for the community impacted by the disaster and announced more federal funding to help the people and the city recover. Kris Van Cleave has details.
Nicola Coughlan and Lydia West star in the new, acclaimed series "Big Mood." They join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the series.
"The Dish" takes a journey to a cherished destination that's much more than a pancake house—it's a legacy. Nestled in the remote reaches of Western New York, more than an hour from Rochester, Cartwright's Maple Tree Inn has been delighting palates and hearts for four generations, despite being open for only nine weeks each year.
Steve Hartman and his children are back in Kindness 101, inviting us into the heartwarming world of wonder.
Michelle Troconis was found guilty of conspiracy in the 2019 murder of Connecticut mom Jennifer Dulos. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty looks at the case and speaks to her sister, Claudia Troconis-Marmol, who maintains Michelle Troconis is innocent.
The final portion of a weeklong storm brought high wind, heavy snow and flooding to the northeast. The deadly storm knock out power to hundreds of thousands across the region.
The Israeli military has released a statement on why it says a convoy of World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza was hit by airstrikes Monday, killing seven people. Israel's military says it wrongly believed that a militant was inside one of the three vehicles.
As the anticipation for Monday's total solar eclipse skyrockets, searches for flights into the eclipse's "path of totality" have surged over 330%. Delta Air Lines leads the celestial charge with two exclusive, now fully booked flights. These journeys promise passengers a breathtaking view of the total solar eclipse from an unparalleled vantage point of 30,000 feet in the air.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Iran says it's offered a new proposal for talks with the U.S. to end the war, as the Strait of Hormuz standoff sends costs soaring around the world.
The Republican governors of Tennessee and Alabama called state lawmakers into special sessions on Friday, initial steps in what could be a scramble to redraw congressional maps after the Supreme Court narrowed the Voting Rights Act.
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
A federal judge scolded prosecutors for pushing to move forward with detention proceedings for accused correspondents' dinner gunman Cole Allen, even though Allen agreed to remain in custody.
President Trump on Friday told Congress that hostilities with Iran have "terminated," addressing a critical 60-day deadline.
The new measures increase pressure on foreign financial institutions by threatening their access to U.S. markets if they continue to work with Cuban government entities.
Federal telecom regulators can revoke broadcast licenses, but legal experts say the FCC would face a tough road in forcing ABC to go dark.
The longtime president of Bard College announced his retirement, months after it was revealed that he had a much deeper relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein than was previously known.
The longtime president of Bard College announced his retirement, months after it was revealed that he had a much deeper relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein than was previously known.
The Republican governors of Tennessee and Alabama called state lawmakers into special sessions on Friday, initial steps in what could be a scramble to redraw congressional maps after the Supreme Court narrowed the Voting Rights Act.
Mike and Kayla Wintz lost their entire 11,000-acre ranch to a wildfire in the span of about two hours. They have since been gifted about $80,000 worth of hay, mostly from anonymous donors.
A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone.
Ford CEO Jim Farley tells CBS News, "Most of our new models are going to be more affordable versions."
The deal merged Major League Pickleball and the Carvana PPA Tour, two of the nascent sport's most active entities, under one company, Pickleball Inc.
Ford CEO Jim Farley tells CBS News, "Most of our new models are going to be more affordable versions."
Have tickets to fly on Spirit? Here's what to know about refunds and alternative flights if the budget airline ceases operations this weekend.
The first refund payments will go out later this month as the portal works through kinks to return money to businesses.
The "big beautiful bill" requires U.S. states to add work requirements to Medicaid by January 2027. Experts warn millions could lose health coverage.
The Republican governors of Tennessee and Alabama called state lawmakers into special sessions on Friday, initial steps in what could be a scramble to redraw congressional maps after the Supreme Court narrowed the Voting Rights Act.
The new measures increase pressure on foreign financial institutions by threatening their access to U.S. markets if they continue to work with Cuban government entities.
A federal judge scolded prosecutors for pushing to move forward with detention proceedings for accused correspondents' dinner gunman Cole Allen, even though Allen agreed to remain in custody.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from revoking legal protections for more than 2,800 Yemeni nationals.
A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone.
Former Sen. Ben Sasse, 54, called daraxonrasib "a miracle drug" that was allowing him to live longer and with less pain.
The "big beautiful bill" requires U.S. states to add work requirements to Medicaid by January 2027. Experts warn millions could lose health coverage.
Hundreds of foreign doctors about to complete training in the U.S. will have to leave the country if the federal government doesn't rapidly process their visa waiver applications, immigration attorneys say.
The Trump administration is proposing wastewater testing to try to ferret out data on illegal drug use in real time, according to a draft of a new drug control strategy obtained by CBS News. It also proposes using AI to track threats.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
President Trump on Friday told Congress that hostilities with Iran have "terminated," addressing a critical 60-day deadline.
Journalist Paige McClanahan writes about how tourism shapes societies and individuals, and about the need to redefine the meaning of "tourist" in today's shrinking world.
James Holder, 54, was found guilty by a jury in Gloucester Crown Court of one count of rape for the May 2022 assault.
Iran said it had offered a new proposal to the U.S. to end the war, as the Strait of Hormuz standoff sends costs soaring around the world.
Gold House revealed its 2026 Gold100 list honoring Asian Pacific culture. Co-founder and CEO Bing Chen joins CBS News with more.
The bestselling author and editor of The Golfer's Journal teed up for a challenge – taking over operations of a failing nine-hole community golf course in New York's Catskill Mountains – and writes of the tribulations that were par for the course.
The pop star sat down with Gayle King for an exclusive interview airing Monday on "CBS Mornings."
Lizzo sits down with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King to discuss what the public misunderstands about her.
Spencer Pratt, who starred in the mid-2000s reality TV show "The Hills," released a new ad in his campaign for Los Angeles mayor that's getting attention online. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins with analysis.
Powerful artificial intelligence data centers are putting a significant strain on the nation's power grid, but one U.S.-based company has a proposal to help solve the issue. Jon Parella, CEO and founder of Terraflow Energy, joins to discuss.
Apple's latest earnings report beat Wall Street expectations. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with 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.
Elon Musk's testimony concluded Thursday in his lawsuit against OpenAI. Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and host of "The Most Interesting Thing in AI" podcast, joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
Elon Musk was cross-examined in his lawsuit against OpenAI on Thursday. In testimony on Wednesday, he said he was "a fool" for funding OpenAI. He is accusing OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, of betraying him and the public by abandoning its core mission as it transitioned from a nonprofit to a for-profit company. WIRED senior writer Maxwell Zeff joins CBS News to discuss.
Bill Nye The Science Guy, the chief ambassador of The Planetary Society, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more after meeting the Artemis II crew in person after their successful mission around the moon.
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world.
Friday marked exactly three months since Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing. Briana Whitney, a breaking news reporter for the Crime Junkie podcast, joins "The Daily Report" with more.
For more than 100 years, the White House Correspondents' Dinner has celebrated the First Amendment and freedom of the press. The annual event is also a fundraiser for journalism scholarships. This year, the White House Correspondents' Association awarded $156,000 in grants to 30 college students. Two recipients, Kaitlin Bender-Thomas and Madison Maynard, join "The Daily Report" to discuss the shooting.
Newly released video shows the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect and his movements ahead of the attack. Other video also shows a clearer image of the confrontation between law enforcement and the suspect. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more details.
A body found in Tampa Bay has been identified as the second missing student from the University of South Florida, according to the sheriff, who called their killings a "monstrous crime." Cristian Benavides reports.
According to investigators, a gunman was inside the D.C. Hilton last Friday, waiting for his chance to assassinate President Trump and members of his Cabinet. New video offers the clearest view yet of what happened just before the attack. Nicole Sganga reports.
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
The plumbing issues aboard the Orion capsule became headline news in the early days of the historic Artemis II mission.
The Artemis II astronauts joined "CBS Mornings" for a live town hall where they took questions from kids just weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.
SpaceX's most powerful operational rocket boosted a high-speed ViaSat internet data relay satellite into space to complete a globe-spanning constellation.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
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.
Americans took to the streets on Friday for May Day, also referred to as International Workers' Day. The day commemorates the 1886 Haymarket Affair, when a Chicago protest for an eight-hour workday turned into a violent clash between demonstrators and police. Some cities saw "Workers Over Billionaires" rallies and marches this year.
Saturday marks the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. 20 horses are set to run for the roses in the first leg of the triple crown. Hannah Vanbiber, a senior editor at The Athletic, joins "The Daily Report" to preview what's dubbed the most exciting two minutes in sports.
Friday marked exactly three months since Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing. Briana Whitney, a breaking news reporter for the Crime Junkie podcast, joins "The Daily Report" with more.
Consumers are cutting back on goods with sharp price increases, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. From December to February, spending on clothing fell 7%, spending on furniture fell 5% and spending on sports equipment fell 6%. The Wall Street Journal economics reporter Rachel Wolfe writes in her recent piece that recent inflation is not driven by consumer demand, but by companies passing on increased costs to customers. She joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
For more than 100 years, the White House Correspondents' Dinner has celebrated the First Amendment and freedom of the press. The annual event is also a fundraiser for journalism scholarships. This year, the White House Correspondents' Association awarded $156,000 in grants to 30 college students. Two recipients, Kaitlin Bender-Thomas and Madison Maynard, join "The Daily Report" to discuss the shooting.