How often do total solar eclipses happen?
How often do total solar eclipses, like the one on April 8, occur? It was the first in the U.S. since 2017, and the nation won't get another until 2044.
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Solar eclipse maps show 2024 totality path, peak times across the U.S.
Astronomy fans figuring out where and what time to see the April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse could check out maps showing the path of totality.
Viewers in Niagara Falls react to eclipse
Clouds obscured the view for most of the total solar eclipse as it darkened the skies in Niagara Falls, New York. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson and a family visiting from Atlanta react to the moment clouds parted and revealed the end of totality.
Texas readies for a total solar eclipse
As the solar eclipse reaches totality in Mexico, Texas will become the first U.S. state to witness the celestial event. Bill Nye joins CBS News' Janet Shamlian, Norah O'Donnell and Tony Dokoupil with advice on how to make the eclipse memorable.
Total solar eclipse seen in Kerrville, Texas
Parts of Texas are witnessing totality during the 2024 solar eclipse Monday. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian is with thousands of people who gathered to see the moments of darkness in Kerrville, Texas.
Cleveland witnesses solar eclipse totality
Spectators in Cleveland, Ohio, saw the total solar eclipse around 3:15 p.m. ET as the moon covered the sun for a little more than three minutes. CBS News' Dave Malkoff witnessed the event with Stephen Bowen, a NASA astronaut and retired U.S. Navy captain.
Dallas sees solar eclipse totality
Thousands gathered in Dallas, Texas, to experience the total solar eclipse through a partly cloudy sky. CBS News' Omar Villafranca witnessed the event at the Cotton Bowl Stadium surrounded by young Americans experiencing the celestial event for the first time.
How the eclipse path will impact views
A solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, casting a shadow blocking out the sun's light. CBS News' Lana Zak is in Indianapolis, Indiana, and Jim Free, NASA's associate administrator, joins CBS News with more on what viewers should look for when experiencing the eclipse.
Total solar eclipse in Mazatlán, Mexico
A total solar eclipse is moving its way across North America Monday. CBS News' Norah O'Donnell, Tony Dokoupil and Bill Harwood are watching the celestial event from Indianapolis as totality takes over Mazatlán, Mexico. Also, astronomer Lucianne Walkowicz explains how scientists are using the opportunity to study the sun during the eclipse.
Total solar eclipse seen in Indianapolis
Around 50,000 people gathered in Indianapolis, Indiana, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to experience the total solar eclipse. CBS News' Norah O'Donnell and Tony Dokoupil could see other planets in the solar system during the celestial event.
How to enjoy the total solar eclipse
Americans across the heartland are awaiting a total solar eclipse Monday that can be seen from parts of Texas through Maine. CBS News' Dave Malkoff, Omar Villafranca and Tony Dokoupil are witnessing gatherings for the celestial event around the U.S., and Dr. Kelly Korreck, NASA's solar eclipses program manager, breaks down how to watch the eclipse safely.
Why this solar eclipse will be special
During Monday's total solar eclipse, the moon will travel 8,000 miles closer to the Earth than it did during the 2017 solar eclipse. CBS News' Lana Zak, Dave Malkoff and Jason Mikell have a preview of the celestial event.
A total solar eclipse will darken U.S. skies on April 8, 2024
About 31.6 million people live in the path of today's total solar eclipse across the U.S., and millions more will see a partial eclipse. Here's how and where to see it.
Solar eclipse should boost local economies
On April 8, a total eclipse will be visible from Texas to New England. If you're thinking of traveling to one of the places in the path of totality, get ready for crowds and high prices. CBS News' Robbie Owens reports.
NASA gives warning ahead of total solar eclipse
NASA has a warning for people who want to take a peek at next month's total solar eclipse. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more.
D.C.'s cherry blossoms hit peak bloom at earliest date in 20 years
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How renewable energy advances power
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SpaceX Starship lost upon Earth re-entry
SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket successfully boosted its unpiloted upper stage into space Thursday. The rocket was lost once it entered Earth's atmosphere. CBS News space analyst Bill Hardwood reports.
Jeff Bezos is richest person on Earth
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Super Bowl 2024 to be powered by Nevada desert solar farm
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Blueland CEO's fight against plastic waste
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U.S. lunar lander in jeopardy
The spacecraft carrying the Peregrine, a commercially built American lunar lander, may be facing a critical failure after its launch Monday. Derrick Pitts, the chief astronomer at Philadelphia's Franklin Institute, joins CBS News with details on the spacecraft's apparent fuel leak.
Iceland braces for possible volcanic eruption
Iceland has declared a state of emergency as researchers continue to monitor a potential volcanic eruption that has led to the evacuation of thousands. Vincent Drouin, a geophysicist at the Icelandic Meteorological Office, joins CBS News with what the data is indicating.
Report: Animal population dropped 70% in 50 years
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Mysterious "blobs" inside Earth may be from collision with another planet
A new study says the collision with a proto-planet called Theia 4.5 billion years ago left remnants deep inside Earth — and also created the moon.
Supreme Court blocks new Postal Service rules for mail ballots in blow to Trump
The Supreme Court left intact a ruling that blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new regulations for mail voting, rejecting the Trump administration's effort to move forward with the rules in the midterms.
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Air Force officer prayed while "free-falling" after being shot down in Iran
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Mitch McConnell returns to Capitol Hill after monthslong absence
GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to Capitol Hill on Monday for the first time in three months, ending a prolonged absence that sparked widespread speculation about his health.
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Pardon brokers offer to "put pressure on the president" — at sky-high costs
Hidden cameras captured lobbyists as they tried to woo a potential client interested in obtaining a pardon from President Trump.
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Emmy winners list for 2026: Live updates
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards are celebrating the best in television and streaming. See the full list of winners and nominees.
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Oil prices stay above $100 as Iran and Oman delay Strait of Hormuz talks
Iran and Oman delayed a meeting to discuss control of the Strait of Hormuz as fighting between Iran's Houthi allies and Saudi Arabia raises the stakes for global energy markets.
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Blanche defends mail ballot changes, says election practices are being probed
Attorney General Todd Blanche fiercely defended the Trump administration's push to impose tighter mail voting rules, telling CBS News the DOJ is examining election practices in multiple states.
Democrats vow to investigate Trump pardon brokers if party controls Congress
Senior Democratic lawmakers vowed to investigate the new market that has sprung up around President Trump's pardons, citing CBS News video that aired in a 60 Minutes report.
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Loopholes and shady practices taint U.S. surrogacy industry
Lured by promises of payment and a desire to help other families, surrogates discover they have few protections from practices that cast a "dark shadow" over the industry.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
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AI companies must ensure their tech is safe, says top Trump adviser on AI
In an interview with CBS News, Sacks suggested that fears AI could harm people are overblown. "I think this is becoming a panic," he said.
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Blanche vows to release more 9/11 docs: "We're not protecting people"
Attorney General Todd Blanche says the government is not withholding documents to protect another country, days after 9/11 families publicly appealed to the Trump administration for more information to be released.
Alligator Alcatraz had cramped conditions, "small metal enclosures," watchdog finds
DHS's internal watchdog is sharply criticizing conditions in a Florida immigration detention center dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," finding detainees at the now-closed facility were held in "cramped conditions."
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AI companies must ensure their tech is safe, says top Trump adviser on AI
In an interview with CBS News, Sacks suggested that fears AI could harm people are overblown. "I think this is becoming a panic," he said.
The AI bubble is leaking air, some economists say. Should investors worry?
AI has fueled a stock boom in recent years. Now, some Wall Street analysts think that epic run is coming to an end.
The U.S. economy faces mounting headwinds. Here are the top risks.
Rising energy costs, persistently high inflation and mounting federal debt are clouding the outlook for the U.S. economy — and Americans' finances.
Tech stocks slump after AI execs call for industry slowdown
The tech-heavy Nasdaq slumped 147 points on Monday after AI company executives called for a slowdown in developing the technology.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei: "For too long the industry lied" about AI risks
The head of the artificial intelligence company calls the exponential rate of AI developments a "warning sign," with risks for humanity, and says, "We need to slow down." He talks with "Sunday Morning" about possible steps forward.
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Blanche defends mail ballot changes, says election practices are being probed
Attorney General Todd Blanche fiercely defended the Trump administration's push to impose tighter mail voting rules, telling CBS News the DOJ is examining election practices in multiple states.
Trump nominates Lee Greenwood's wife to serve as ambassador to Barbados
President Trump on Monday nominated Kimberly Greenwood, the wife of "God Bless the USA" singer Lee Greenwood, to serve as ambassador to Barbados and several other Caribbean countries.
Democrats vow to investigate Trump pardon brokers if party controls Congress
Senior Democratic lawmakers vowed to investigate the new market that has sprung up around President Trump's pardons, citing CBS News video that aired in a 60 Minutes report.
Supreme Court blocks new Postal Service rules for mail ballots in blow to Trump
The Supreme Court left intact a ruling that blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new regulations for mail voting, rejecting the Trump administration's effort to move forward with the rules in the midterms.
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Blanche vows to release more 9/11 docs: "We're not protecting people"
Attorney General Todd Blanche says the government is not withholding documents to protect another country, days after 9/11 families publicly appealed to the Trump administration for more information to be released.
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Pennsylvania woman dies of measles complications, coroner reports
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Strange symptom and a "weird" referral led to surprise Stage 4 cancer diagnosis
Kate Ping thought she was just stressed out. A nurse practitioner's surprising recommendation led to a shocking diagnosis.
Trump admin. to send $500 checks to nearly 1 million ACA enrollees
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Record-setting cyclospora outbreak is over, U.S. health officials say
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is no longer a risk of people getting sick with cyclosporiasis from this outbreak and is confident that all related iceberg lettuce is off the market.
Coroner releases details on 2 infant deaths in Pennsylvania measles outbreak
Neither infant was old enough to be vaccinated. The first dose of the measles vaccine is typically given at around 1 year of age.
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Trump nominates Lee Greenwood's wife to serve as ambassador to Barbados
President Trump on Monday nominated Kimberly Greenwood, the wife of "God Bless the USA" singer Lee Greenwood, to serve as ambassador to Barbados and several other Caribbean countries.
After losing son, couple welcomes daughter born from embryo frozen for 22 years
The couple named their daughter Georgia in honor of their late son, Giorgos.
Iran's proxies using Yemen to compound war's impact on oil prices
An attack on a Saudi Arabian pipeline and a simmering war between the Saudis and Iran's Houthi allies in Yemen are pushing oil prices up.
Shark attacks, injures surfer at popular beach in Australia
Scientists believe increasingly crowded waters and rising ocean temperatures are shifting sharks' migratory patterns, which may be contributing to a rise in attacks.
Sweden faces political uncertainty as election deals far-right a blow
Sweden's left-wing opposition are holding a slim lead after an election that saw the far-right's share of the vote
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Looking back at Bob Mackie's looks and life
Bob Mackie, a fashion icon known for elevating Hollywood's leading ladies and pop stars for decades, died on Monday at 87. Meg Oliver looks back on his signature looks and his life.
CBS News interviews an AI "actor"
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Iconic designer Bob Mackie dies at 87. See photos of legendary stars he dressed.
Dubbed the "Designer to the Stars," Bob Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and was nominated for three Oscars.
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Extended interview: Stella Parton
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Rep. Sam Liccardo on AI regulation
While artificial intelligence leaders are uniting to slow development, lawmakers are split over the government's role in regulating the industry and how to balance safety concerns with efforts to stay ahead of China in the AI race. Democratic Rep. Sam Liccardo of California joins CBS News with his take.
Jeffries calls for immediate action on AI
On Capitol Hill, lawmakers returning from the summer recess are weighing in with differing views on how much government regulation on artificial intelligence is necessary. New York Times congressional correspondent Robert Jimison joins to discuss.
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.
Extended interview: David Sacks
David Sacks, a key adviser to President Trump on technology, believes fears that AI could threaten humanity are overblown. In an exclusive interview with CBS News' Jo Ling Kent, Sacks delivers a message to tech leaders including Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, argues that a "pause" on AI development could cause the U.S. to fall behind China in the AI race, and discusses more about the importance of tech.
What could a global pause on AI look like?
Several top tech CEOs are calling for a slowdown in artificial intelligence development amid industry concerns that the technology is spiraling out of control. In a recent New York Times opinion piece, investigative journalist Stephen Witt argues that slowing down may not be enough. Witt joins CBS News to explain.
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Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
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Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
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NASA plans to launch new space telescope
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New details on Clancy holdout juror
The holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial faced a domestic violence charge in 2021, but it was later dismissed, police records show. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Lindsay Clancy juror speaks out
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Man arrested in death of Tasia Fortune, woman found hanging from tree
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State of al‑Qaeda 25 years after 9/11 attacks
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New terror threats against U.S. post 9/11
The FBI is warning of potential attacks on 9/11 remembrance ceremonies as terrorist groups call for new strikes on U.S. soil. Anna Schecter has more.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
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NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
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NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
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Rep. Sam Liccardo on AI regulation
While artificial intelligence leaders are uniting to slow development, lawmakers are split over the government's role in regulating the industry and how to balance safety concerns with efforts to stay ahead of China in the AI race. Democratic Rep. Sam Liccardo of California joins CBS News with his take.
John Calipari on Protect College Sports Act
President Trump is urging Congress to pass the Protect College Sports Act. It would establish new guidelines and protections for name, image and likeness payments, and regulate issues like the transfer portal and how much teams can spend on their rosters. University of Arkansas head coach John Calipari joins to discuss his support for the bill.
Vance makes announcement on loans
Vice President JD Vance announced on Monday that people suspected of defrauding COVID-era programs will be barred from future federal loans.
Jeffries calls for immediate action on AI
On Capitol Hill, lawmakers returning from the summer recess are weighing in with differing views on how much government regulation on artificial intelligence is necessary. New York Times congressional correspondent Robert Jimison joins to discuss.
EPA moves to axe rule on power plant emissions
The Environmental Protection Agency is moving to axe a restriction that limits greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. Bloomberg News reporter Zahra Hirji joins CBS News to discuss.