Tesla building "world's biggest" lithium-ion battery
Tesla CEO Elon Musk jetted into Australia Friday to make the announcement, saying the battery will be "three times more powerful than anything else on earth"
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Tesla's power surge on Wall Street reverses
After more than doubling since November, the stock has fallen into a bear market as doubts about production take hold
SpaceX launches first satellite in doubleheader
SpaceX launched a communications satellite from Florida on Friday, clearing the way for another flight Sunday from California
Elon Musk plans to build a million-person Martian city
Elon Musk has put his Mars-colonization vision to paper, and you can read it for free
Storms delay launch of "used" SpaceX cargo ship
A refurbished cargo ship will deliver 6,000 pounds of supplies to the space station in SpaceX's first flight of a "used" Dragon
From Tesla to Mars, is Elon Musk spread too thin?
Musk makes electric cars and rockets and wants to link human brains with computers. Critics wonder: How can he do it all?
Elon Musk demos 125 mph sled to fast-track cars
Musk has added high-speed transportation to his ever-growing portfolio of technology ventures
Musk and Heard appear to confirm relationship
The pair appeared to confirm their relationship over the weekend on Instagram
SpaceX: Entrepreneur's race to space
From PayPal to electric cars to rockets, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk wants his company, SpaceX, to build America's next manned spacecraft. Scott Pelley reports.
SpaceX launch makes history by re-using rocket
SpaceX successfully launched its first recycled rocket Thursday, the biggest leap yet in its bid to drive down costs and speed up flights
Elon Musk's new company said to seek brain-computer link
Billionaire entrepreneur reportedly launches Neuralink to focus on transmitting signals between the brain and computers
Space competition heats up between Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk
The space industry is watching a heated competition – not between two countries, but between two billionaires
SpaceX launches space station cargo ship
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket took off from NASA's historic pad 39A Sunday, successfully boosting a cargo ship into orbit for a flight to the space station
SpaceX poised for historic launch
SpaceX is readying a Falcon 9 rocket for launch Saturday from the same pad that once sent Apollo moonships and shuttles on their way
Driver sacrifices Tesla to aid unconscious motorist
Tesla CEO Elon Musk steps in to praise Tesla driver who risked his life to save an unconscious driver on the highway
Silicon Valley prepares to take on Trump over immigration agenda
At issue are H-1B visas, which companies rely on to recruit top talent from around the world
SpaceX completes failure probe, gears up for new launch
SpaceX says it has identified the cause of a spectacular Sept. 1 launch pad explosion and plans to resume Falcon 9 flights on Jan. 8
Duke's Grayson Allen suspended indefinitely after tripping opponent
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski says star player will be "suspended from competition for an indefinite amount of time"
Duke's Grayson Allen tearfully apologizes for tripping opponent
For the third time in a year, Duke's Grayson Allen got caught tripping an opponent in a game
5 ways this year's tech will shape the future
When we look back, 2016 could be the year we started to live longer, better and beyond Earth
Tesla and SolarCity shareholders approve merger
CEO Elon Musk advocated for the deal as “a no-brainer” that will expand the market for solar power
Electric car maker Tesla makes move into next frontier
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announces its latest venture to accelerate a future built on sustainable energy
Elon Musk shares new details on plan to colonize Mars
In the past few weeks, the details of Elon Musk's Mars vision have become clearer
Tesla equipping cars to drive completely on their own
CEO Elon Musk says Tesla Motors is starting to build its electric cars with the technology needed to drive on their own
Tesla and Panasonic ink a solar panel deal
Pending Tesla’s buy of SolarCity, the Japanese company will expand its battery collaboration with Tesla to solar power
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Iran vows to fight on as Trump calls latest peace offer "unacceptable"
Oil prices spike and the Strait of Hormuz stays paralyzed as Trump rejects Iran's peace proposal and Tehran vows to "fight whenever it is necessary."
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Trump says he intends to suspend gas tax
President Trump made the comments in a phone interview with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.
Netanyahu wants Israel "to draw down to zero the American financial support"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the conflicts in Iran and Lebanon, the prospects for a peace deal, and the relationship between the U.S. and Israel.
17 Americans from hantavirus-hit ship arrive in U.S., including 1 who tested positive
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect Cole Allen pleads not guilty
Allen is charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump, assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon and two gun counts.
Years after sex abuse scandal, a young gymnast says "it happened again"
Sean Gardner, a gymnastics coach who trained elite young girls, will be in federal court in Mississippi on Monday facing 12 felony counts of sexual exploitation of children.
White House ballroom funds hang over GOP push to fund ICE
The Senate is returning to Washington to resume work on funding immigration agencies with a package that includes $1 billion for the renovation of the White House East Wing.
Body of soldier who went missing in Morocco recovered, U.S. Army says
The Moroccan military recovered the body of one of two U.S. soldiers who went missing on May 2, the U.S. Army said.
Taiwan to be key issue at Trump's summit with China's President Xi
Taiwan, one of the world's biggest diplomatic flashpoints, will be top of mind for President Xi when he meets with President Trump.
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Principal who tackled gunman says he didn't initially know he was shot
Kirk Moore, the principal at Pauls Valley High School in Oklahoma, exclusively told CBS News how he acted on "just instinct" when tackling a school shooter.
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Trump says he will suspend gas tax
President Trump made the comments in a phone interview with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.
White House ballroom funds hang over GOP push to fund ICE
The Senate is returning to Washington to resume work on funding immigration agencies with a package that includes $1 billion for the renovation of the White House East Wing.
White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect Cole Allen pleads not guilty
Allen is charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump, assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon and two gun counts.
Years after sex abuse scandal, a young gymnast says "it happened again"
Sean Gardner, a gymnastics coach who trained elite young girls, will be in federal court in Mississippi on Monday facing 12 felony counts of sexual exploitation of children.
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Trump says he will suspend gas tax
President Trump made the comments in a phone interview with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.
Fed unlikely to cut interest rates until 2027, Bank of America says
A "hawkish" turn at the Fed and stubbornly high inflation could delay interest rate cuts, according to Bank of America economists.
What the Trump administration's latest tariff blow means for businesses
A trade court's ruling this week against a 10% U.S. tariff is narrow in scope, offering limited relief to importers. Here's what to know.
ABC accuses the FCC of violating free speech rights over "The View"
ABC filed a petition with the FCC claiming that the agency's scrutiny of "The View" threatens to "chill critical protected speech."
Employers added 115,000 jobs in April, blowing past forecasts
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
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Trump says he will suspend gas tax
President Trump made the comments in a phone interview with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.
White House ballroom funds hang over GOP push to fund ICE
The Senate is returning to Washington to resume work on funding immigration agencies with a package that includes $1 billion for the renovation of the White House East Wing.
White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect Cole Allen pleads not guilty
Allen is charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump, assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon and two gun counts.
Taiwan to be key issue at Trump's summit with China's President Xi
Taiwan, one of the world's biggest diplomatic flashpoints, will be top of mind for President Xi when he meets with President Trump.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 10, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Sen. Mark Kelly join Margaret Brennan.
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17 Americans from hantavirus-hit ship arrive in U.S., including 1 who tested positive
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Hantavirus cruise passengers to be evacuated
In just hours, the cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak is expected to arrive in the Canary Islands. All the passengers will then be evacuated to their home countries, including 17 Americans. Ramy Inocencio reports and Dr. Jon LaPook has more on the virus.
WHO director arrives in Canary Islands to oversee hantavirus cruise evacuation
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
A deadly diagnosis almost derailed a mom's dream. Her husband gave her hope.
Maralee Lellio always dreamed of having a large family. A Stage IV cancer diagnosis almost caused her to lose hope.
Man who survived hantavirus 24 years ago, but lost mom and sister, recounts experience
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
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Iran hangs grad student accused of spying for the CIA
Erfan Shakourzadeh, 29, was hanged after being convicted for allegedly collaborating with the CIA and Israel's Mossad intelligence service, Iran's judiciary said.
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Iran vows to fight on as Trump calls latest peace offer "unacceptable"
Oil prices spike and the Strait of Hormuz stays paralyzed as Trump rejects Iran's peace proposal and Tehran vows to "fight whenever it is necessary."
Prominent Buddhist monk arrested over alleged sex abuse
Authorities added that the victim's mother has also been arrested for aiding and abetting the monk.
Taiwan to be key issue at Trump's summit with China's President Xi
Taiwan, one of the world's biggest diplomatic flashpoints, will be top of mind for President Xi when he meets with President Trump.
Body of soldier who went missing in Morocco recovered, U.S. Army says
The Moroccan military recovered the body of one of two U.S. soldiers who went missing on May 2, the U.S. Army said.
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Matt Damon and Ben Affleck sued over movie
Inspired by a true story, Netflix's "The Rip," starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, follows two Miami-Dade police officers as they discover more than $20 million of cartel cash during a drug raid and reveals corruption within the department. But now the real-life officers involved in the raid are suing Damon and Affleck through their production company. Carter Evans reports.
5/10: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The Supreme Court ushers in a new era of gerrymandering; the legacy of CBS News Radio; motherless daughters; comedian Martin Short; rebuilding L.A.; remembering Ted Turner; and Martha Stewart prepares a Mother's Day breakfast.
Martin Short: Facing tragedy with joy
When you learn what Martin Short has endured in his private life, as captured in the hilarious and heartbreaking documentary "Marty: Life Is Short," the comedian's irrepressibly sunny attitude is all the more astonishing.
Extended interview: Martin Short
In this web exclusive, correspondent Tracy Smith sits down with comedian Martin Short, star of "SCTV," "Saturday Night Live" and "Only Murders in the Building," to talk about how director Lawrence Kasdan convinced him to become the subject of the documentary, "Martin: Life Is Short." They also discuss applying his childhood fantasies in show business; experiencing grief and loss as a young man; his first professional job on "Godspell" with Gilda Radner; and the value of reading his own reviews. He also describes his treasured characters like Ed Grimley, Nathan Thurm and Jiminy Glick.
Martin Short: Facing tragedy with joy
For more than 50 years, comedian Martin Short has been a bright spot on any stage or screen. And when you know what he has endured in his private life, his irrepressibly sunny attitude is all the more astonishing. "Marty: Life Is Short," a hilarious and heartbreaking Netflix documentary, tells of the personal tragedies that Short has endured since childhood – and how he has risen above them. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with Short and director Lawrence Kasdan about grief and loss being met with laughter and joy.
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Online learning platform Canvas hacked
The online learning platform Canvas, which is used by 30 million students around the world, was hacked Thursday in a massive cyberattack. The platform is used by thousands of schools, including major universities. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Canvas back online after cyberattack hit learning platform for U.S. schools
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
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.
Here's how AI can help with retirement planning, and where it struggles
As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know.
Google unveils screenless Fitbit
Fitness trackers started as devices for measuring workouts, but now they are designed for 24/7 monitoring and the passive collection of health data. Fitbit announced its latest device, called the Fitbit Air, to compete with other screenless trackers like the Whoop. Tech journalist Lexi Savvides joins CBS News with more.
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What's in the released UFO files?
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
Trump: UFO files released for transparency
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it's time for the American people see it for themselves, as the Pentagon started releasing previously classified documents related to UFOs and UAPs. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
"The Age of Disclosure" director on UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released and declassified numerous files on UFOs, including eyewitness testimony, photos and reports. Government knowledge of non-human intelligent life was the subject of the documentary "The Age of Disclosure," released in February. Its director and producer, Dan Farah, joins CBS News to discuss.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
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Years after sex abuse scandal, a young gymnast says "it happened again"
Sean Gardner, a gymnastics coach who trained elite young girls, will be in federal court in Mississippi on Monday facing 12 felony counts of sexual exploitation of children.
Prominent Buddhist monk arrested over alleged sex abuse
Authorities added that the victim's mother has also been arrested for aiding and abetting the monk.
6 bodies found in Union Pacific boxcar in Laredo, Texas, near Mexico
Six people were found dead in a Union Pacific Railroad boxcar in Laredo, Texas, at the Mexican border, police there said, without offering any details.
Beverly Hills 911
Beverly Hills detectives try to figure out how a widow ended up dead below a staircase in her mansion. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
How did a wealthy widow wind up dead below a staircase in her mansion?
Beverly Hills detectives responding to the death of 67-year-old Violet Yacobi — who was found on the marble floor below a staircase in her mansion — suspected foul play and her dentist son, and wondered if the family fortune was a motive for murder.
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UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
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.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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David Begnaud surprises young reporter
At just 13 years old, Sky Ewing had done more than 500 interviews. Her dream to become a reporter was sparked during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ewing recently reached out to CBS News contributor David Begnaud and got the surprise of a lifetime.
Breaking down Iran's peace proposal response
President Trump said Sunday that Iran's response to the latest peace proposal is "totally unacceptable." Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told 60 Minutes that the war is "not over" until Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpile is destroyed. CBS News' Holly Williams has more.
Can taking more supplements help your health?
There's a growing trend on social media called "supplement stacking" where people take multiple supplements everyday in an effort to boost strength, energy and even hair growth. Dr. Rachel Pessah-Pollack explains what to know about the trend.
Person struck and killed by Frontier plane
New surveillance video shows a trespasser wandering onto a runway at Denver International Airport on Friday. Just minutes later the individual was struck and killed by a Frontier plane taking off. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Memorial Day travel amid high gas prices
Memorial Day travel is expected to set another record this year despite surging prices for gas and flights. AAA anticipates 45 million Americans to travel at least 50 miles from home. Kris Van Cleave reports.