Revisit the 2024 total solar eclipse with photos and videos
As Americans wait for the next chance to see a total solar eclipse from the U.S., here's a look back at the 2024 event.
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See photos of the March partial solar eclipse
During the partial solar eclipse, the moon passed in front of the sun and cast a shadow on parts of the Northern Hemisphere.
When, where to see the March partial solar eclipse
Astronomy fans figuring out where and what time to see the March 29, 2025, partial solar eclipse can check out a map from NASA.
See pictures of the total lunar eclipse and "Blood Worm Moon"
Pictures of the "Blood Worm Moon," a total lunar eclipse, show the full moon looking red in the night sky.
Why was the moon shades of red, orange and yellow last night?
There was an opportunity Thursday night to catch the March 2025 "Blood Moon," a phenomenon that colors the full moon in shades of red, orange and yellow during a total lunar eclipse.
What to know about March's full "Blood Worm Moon," a total lunar eclipse
Viewers across North America will get to enjoy a full Blood Worm Moon during a total lunar eclipse on March 13 into March 14.
The most stunning images of 2024
Images from the eclipse, the Olympics in Paris and the attempted assassination of President-elect Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, stand out among the most impactful captured moments of the year. Jeffrey Henson Scales, a photography editor at The New York Times, joins CBS News with his team's top picks of the year.
Lunar eclipses, supermoons, meteor showers happening in 2025
Skywatchers can mark the calendar with a busy lineup of celestial occurrences in 2025.
Couple gets engaged seeing eclipse from flight
How did you celebrate the April 8 total solar eclipse? This couple did it with a proposal – 30,000 feet in the air.
Eclipse tourists faced heavy traffic and long delays driving home
Some eclipse tourists said trips took twice as long as they normally would require, adding hours of travel time to return home.
Space station captures image of moon's shadow during solar eclipse
NASA flight engineers managed to photograph and videotape the moon's shadow on Earth about 260 miles below them.
Farm animals confused during eclipse
Farm animals in Oberlin, Ohio, were left scared, confused and in need of reassurance during the April 8 total solar eclipse as the otherwise bright day quickly darkened. "They have no idea what's going on," their owner said.
Bonnie Tyler hit soars on music charts during eclipse
"Every now and then it hits the charts," she wrote.
Couple gets engaged on flight to see total solar eclipse
"It seemed like I could never come up with anything else so special to propose to her," Neil Albstein said.
Woman shoots drivers, says God told her to because of eclipse
The suspect "checked out of a local hotel and told the staff she was going on a shooting spree, directed by 'God' in relation to the solar eclipse," police said.
Missed the total solar eclipse? Watch video of key moments.
A total solar eclipse darkened skies across the U.S. Tens of millions witnessed it in the "path of totality."
Zoo animals got quiet, exhibited nighttime behavior during total solar eclipse
During the eclipse, zoo animals across the U.S. displayed some unique behaviors, such as acting as they usually do at night.
Students help NASA collect eclipse data
A high school class in Indiana used a special telescope during the 2024 solar eclipse to help NASA collect data on the sun's corona.
What a total solar eclipse can teach us
While millions of people gawked at the skies for an eclipse experience Monday, teams of scientists were running experiments behind the scenes. Edmund Nowak, professor and chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Delaware, joins CBS News to discuss his research.
Towns in path of totality see economic boost
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.
Photos from total solar eclipse show awe as moon covers sun
See amazing images of the April 8, 2024 eclipse in Mexico, the U.S. and Canada.
Videos show 2024 solar eclipse across U.S.
As the solar eclipse reached totality in several states on Monday, onlookers had a variety of reactions — from screams of excitement to overwhelmed tears. Revisit these special moments featured in CBS News' special report of the rare event.
William Shatner reacts to solar eclipse
William Shatner, who for years adventured through the galaxies as Captain Kirk on "Star Trek," witnessed the total eclipse from Bloomington, Indiana. He joined CBS News to discuss his experience.
Look at the solar eclipse too long? Doctors explain signs of eye damage
Did you hurt your eyes by looking at the solar eclipse without glasses? Here are signs of sun damage.
Solar eclipse crosses U.S. | Special Report
Millions of Americans watched the sun briefly vanish behind the moon during the rare total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Watch the CBS News special report, "Total Eclipse of the Heartland," for full coverage of the rare event.
Supreme Court will let Trump administration end protections for Venezuelans
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem moved to revoke the Temporary Protected Status program, or TPS, for Venezuelans in February.
Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis raises questions about screening
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an advanced stage of prostate cancer that has metastasized, or spread, to his bones.
Trump holds 2-hour call with Putin ahead of conversation with Zelenskyy
President Trump said ceasefire negotiations would begin "immediately," but the Kremlin has expressed little eagerness for a ceasefire in the war it began.
Case against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka dropped, Rep. McIver charged
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka's federal trespassing charge has been dismissed, U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba announced.
Climate change could drive flood of foreclosures, study finds
Extreme weather linked to climate change will likely lead to more Americans losing their homes as foreclosure rates rise, researchers predict.
6 New Orleans inmates still at large; video shows some in French Quarter
Officials increased the reward for the capture of seven inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail as the manhunt entered a fourth day on Monday.
Mortgage rates climb above 7% after Moody's U.S. debt downgrade
Mortgage rates jumped higher on Monday following Moody's downgrade of U.S. debt, adding to the headwinds facing homebuyers.
Lufthansa plane flew 10 minutes without pilot during medical emergency in 2024
The co-pilot of a Lufthansa flight lost consciousness while the captain was using the bathroom, and the plane flew for about 10 minutes before the captain returned.
CBS News President and CEO Wendy McMahon stepping down
McMahon's departure comes weeks after "60 Minutes" executive producer Bill Owens resigned.
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Hawaii's once-vivid coral reefs are "all bleached white"
Coral reefs in Honolulu and other coastal areas are undergoing what experts say is the world's worst coral bleaching event.
Hundreds of rural hospitals are at risk of closing, threatening critical care
Hospital officials told CBS News the closure was driven by the same factors that have closed other rural hospitals: low reimbursement rates.
Mortgage rates climb above 7% after Moody's U.S. debt downgrade
Mortgage rates jumped higher on Monday following Moody's downgrade of U.S. debt, adding to the headwinds facing homebuyers.
GOP bill could add trillions to the U.S. deficit, some experts say
Republican tax bill could cost $3.8 trillion over 10 years as its tax cuts surpass spending reductions, according to one analysis.
Newark airport experiences another air traffic control outage
Monday's radio outage at Newark Liberty International Airport is the fourth such incident at the facility since April 28.
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Mortgage rates climb above 7% after Moody's U.S. debt downgrade
Mortgage rates jumped higher on Monday following Moody's downgrade of U.S. debt, adding to the headwinds facing homebuyers.
GOP bill could add trillions to the U.S. deficit, some experts say
Republican tax bill could cost $3.8 trillion over 10 years as its tax cuts surpass spending reductions, according to one analysis.
Newark airport experiences another air traffic control outage
Monday's radio outage at Newark Liberty International Airport is the fourth such incident at the facility since April 28.
65,000 Airbnb rental listings ordered to be blocked in Spain
Spain has ordered Airbnb to block more than 65,000 holiday listings over rule violations, the Consumer Rights Ministry said.
CBS News President and CEO Wendy McMahon stepping down
McMahon's departure comes weeks after "60 Minutes" executive producer Bill Owens resigned.
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Mahdawi graduates from Columbia after ICE detention, tells CBS he feels "victorious"
Mohsen Mahdawi said he has "conflicted feelings" about his return to Columbia University, after he was detained at what he believed to be a U.S. citizenship interview.
GOP bill could add trillions to the U.S. deficit, some experts say
Republican tax bill could cost $3.8 trillion over 10 years as its tax cuts surpass spending reductions, according to one analysis.
Senate advances crypto bill after Democratic opposition
The Senate took a key procedural vote Monday evening on a first-of-its-kind crypto regulation bill after Democrats tanked it earlier this month.
Trump signs "Take it Down Act," revenge porn bill backed by Melania Trump
The law requires platforms to remove images and videos, including deepfakes generated by artificial intelligence, within 48 hours after a victim's request.
U.S. to pay $5 million settlement to family of Jan. 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt
Ashli Babbitt's death was a rallying point for Trump loyalists and Capitol rioters who alleged police used unnecessary force in stopping the mob on Jan. 6.
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Hundreds of rural hospitals are at risk of closing, threatening critical care
Hospital officials told CBS News the closure was driven by the same factors that have closed other rural hospitals: low reimbursement rates.
Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis raises questions about screening
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an advanced stage of prostate cancer that has metastasized, or spread, to his bones.
Bird flu in humans hasn't officially been seen in U.S. in 3 months. Why?
Health officials are making a renewed call for vigilance against bird flu, but some experts are puzzling over why reports of new human cases have stopped.
NIH scientists to be laid off, despite what RFK Jr. told Congress
"As far as I know, we have not fired any working scientists," RFK Jr. had told Congress.
Housing, nutrition in peril as Trump pulls back Medicaid social services
About half of states have broadened Medicaid, the state-federal low-income health care program, to pay for social services such as housing and nutritional support.
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Hawaii's once-vivid coral reefs are "all bleached white"
Coral reefs in Honolulu and other coastal areas are undergoing what experts say is the world's worst coral bleaching event.
Lufthansa plane flew 10 minutes without pilot during medical emergency in 2024
The co-pilot of a Lufthansa flight lost consciousness while the captain was using the bathroom, and the plane flew for about 10 minutes before the captain returned.
Hostage Edan Alexander's parents share the joy of a long-awaited reunion
Freed U.S.-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander's parents talk about learning their long wait was over, a joyous reunion, and their anxiety for 58 other families.
65,000 Airbnb rental listings ordered to be blocked in Spain
Spain has ordered Airbnb to block more than 65,000 holiday listings over rule violations, the Consumer Rights Ministry said.
Caught on camera: Monkeys kidnap babies of another species
The scientists nicknamed one capuchin kidnapper Joker because the scar at the side of its mouth reminded them of the "Batman" villain.
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Henry Czerny closes the loop with "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning"
Henry Czerny, who first appeared as CIA director Eugene Kittridge in 1996, returns to "Mission: Impossible" and says revisiting the character has been "brilliant."
Hayley Atwell reflects on 5 years of "Mission: Impossible"
After five years on "Mission: Impossible," Hayley Atwell says Tom Cruise's kindness stood out as much as his defying stunts.
Sesame Street signs deal with Netflix for its 56th season
Netflix will stream a new season of Sesame Street, the beloved children's program, and make previous episodes available.
"FBI True" season premiere returns
The Paramount+ series returns this week with a deep dive into a disturbing case from 1988. Former FBI profiler Gregg McCrary recounts how investigators tracked down a serial rapist turned killer—and his unlikely accomplice.
Henry Czerny on "Mission: Impossible" return
"Mission: Impossible" actor Henry Czerny talks about reprising his role as CIA director Eugene Kittridge and his on-screen tension with Tom Cruise's Ethan Hunt.
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Trump signs "Take it Down Act," revenge porn bill backed by Melania Trump
The law requires platforms to remove images and videos, including deepfakes generated by artificial intelligence, within 48 hours after a victim's request.
Chatbot encourages movie theater phone use
Using your phone has always been a no-no in movie theaters. But movie theatergoers could soon be encouraged to use them to interact with chatbots. New York Times reporter Brooks Barnes wrote an article about Meta's "movie mate" chatbot. He joins "The Daily Report" with more.
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.
Web exclusive: AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton
"Godfather of AI" Geoffrey Hinton shows Brook Silva-Braga how he uses current AI models, asks ChatGPT some questions and more in this special "CBS Saturday Morning" web extra.
How to clean up your digital footprint
Old accounts and forgotten photos can make you a target. CBS News Confirmed's Alex Clark shares how to delete your data and stay safe as internet scams reach a record $16.6 billion in losses.
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Custom gene therapy saves infant
Baby KJ Muldoon was born with a rare genetic condition that is often fatal, but doctors used custom CRISPR gene therapy to target the exact mutation in his DNA. His family shares their emotional journey in their first TV interview with CBS News.
Richard Garwin, a designer of the first hydrogen bomb, dies at 97
Garwin advised several presidents published more than 500 papers and was granted 47 U.S. patents.
Universe will die "much sooner than expected," researchers say
The universe is poised to die much faster than previously thought, according to new research by Dutch scientists.
Some U.S. cities are sinking, study finds
A new study shows the land under some of the largest cities in the U.S. is sinking. "Land subsidence" is the gradual setting or sudden sinking of the Earth's surface, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Manoochehr Shirzaei, a co-author of the study, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Rare New Zealand snail filmed laying egg from its neck
The strange reproductive habits of a large, carnivorous New Zealand snail were once shrouded in mystery. Now, footage of the snail laying an egg from its neck has been captured for the first time.
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Dawn Richard testifies at "Diddy" trial
A former member of the pop group Danity Kane returned to the witness stand Monday in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan has the details.
Case against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka dropped, Rep. McIver charged
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka's federal trespassing charge has been dismissed, U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba announced.
Michigan woman gets life again for 2007 death of husband
A Michigan woman accused of setting her husband on fire then driving a van over his burning body has been sentenced again to life in prison.
Manhunt continues after New Orleans jailbreak
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry is ordering all inmates be removed from the New Orleans jail a group of inmates escaped from Friday. CBS News national reporter Kati Weis has more.
Sean Combs trial testimony question
The judge presiding over Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial is weighing whether to throw out some witness testimony presented in court. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi has more.
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Webb telescope captures images of Jupiter's auroras in stunning detail
Jupiter's stunning auroras are hundreds of times brighter than those seen on Earth, as pictured in new images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.
May's full flower moon appears today. Here's how and when to see it.
May's full flower moon will light up the night sky.
Soviet-era spacecraft plunges back to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit
Kosmos 482 was launched by the then-Soviet Union in 1972 as part of a series of missions bound for Venus. But this one never made it out of orbit around Earth, stranded there by a rocket malfunction.
Soviet spacecraft plunging back to Earth
A Soviet-era spacecraft that was meant to land on Venus in 1972 is plunging back to Earth. Marlon Sorge, an executive director at The Aerospace Corporation, joins CBS News with what to expect.
Soviet spacecraft is plunging back to Earth 53 years after launch
A Soviet-era spacecraft meant to land on Venus a half century ago is expected to plunge uncontrolled back to Earth within days.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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Edan Alexander's parents talk reunion
With dozens of hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza -- not all of them alive -- a homecoming is cause for celebration. CBS News' Debra Patta spoke with the parents of Edan Alexander, who was recently freed after more than a year in captivity.
Dawn Richard testifies at "Diddy" trial
A former member of the pop group Danity Kane returned to the witness stand Monday in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan has the details.
New therapy helps baby with rare disorder
For the first time in history, doctors have successfully used custom-made gene therapy to treat a baby born with a rare genetic disorder. Dr. Peter Marks, a physician-scientist who wrote an editorial accompanying the research paper on this case, joins CBS News to unpack the significance of the treatment.
Reporter's Notebook: Why CEOs are frozen
Uncertainty caused by shifting tariff policy has many business leaders frozen. Psychology may explain the hesitation. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Size of Palm Springs blast stuns investigators
Investigators are learning more about a blast outside a Palm Springs fertility clinic that killed the suspect and injured four people. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.