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SpaceX deliberately destroyed a Falcon 9 booster Sunday in a spectacular high-altitude conflagration moments after an unpiloted Crew Dragon astronaut ferry ship shot away in a critical test of its emergency escape system, propelled to safety with a rush of fiery exhaust from eight powerful abort engines. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN's Omar Villafranca from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with the latest.
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A woman was arrested after breaching two security checkpoints on the road to Mar-a-Lago, prompting the Secret Service to shoot at the vehicle, authorities said. The woman led authorities on a chase through the surrounding areas before being arrested. Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw, Florida Highway Patrol Major Robert Chandler, Brian Swain of the U.S. Secret Service, and George Piro of the FBI updated reporters.
President Trump is hosting a Super Bowl party Sunday night at his golf club in Palm Beach, Florida. But Wednesday's scheduled impeachment vote and the 2020 campaign are still very much on his mind. Ben Tracy reports.
A missing kayaker was rescued after surviving several days adrift in Florida’s Everglades National Park. Mark Miele, 67, had embarked on a solo kayaking trip on January 22 and was due back seven days later, but he never returned. Authorities were able to track him down after downloading data from his phone, which washed ashore Sunday night, along with some of his other belongings.
A Florida law has come under national scrutiny after a 6-year-old girl was involuntarily committed to a mental health facility after an incident at school. The Baker Act allows authorities to force a psychiatric evaluation on anyone considered to be a danger to themselves or others, but the girl’s mother says her child’s two-day internment did more harm than good. Manuel Bojorquez spoke to Nadia Falk’s mother about the impact the law had on her daughter.
New police body camera video shows a police deputy openly questioning why she and another officer are taking a 6-year-old Florida girl to a mental health facility after the girl’s school said she was being disruptive. The video shows the girl did not know where she was going before she was held at the facility for 48 hours without her mother. Manuel Bojorquez is following the case that puts Florida's Baker Act under new scrutiny.
The mysterious murder of Dr. Teresa Sievers made headlines when she was found dead in her Florida home after coming home early from a family vacation. One of the two men arrested for her murder admitted they had physically done it, but that it had been engineered by her husband, Mark Sievers, who was still on vacation. Erin Moriarty previews the case that will be featured Saturday at 10 p.m. ET on CBS' "48 Hours."
Two years after a shooter killed 17 students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, schools around the country are running regular active shooter drills. Vladimir Duthiers takes CBS News into one of these drills conducted with fourth grade students.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump addressed NASCAR fans Sunday ahead of the Daytona 500 in Florida. Watch his remarks here.
If it develops sustained winds of 39 mph or higher, the storm will be named Arthur.
President Trump attended the Daytona 500 in Florida on Sunday. The president excited racing fans there by taking a pre-race lap in his limousine, called "The Beast." Weijia Jiang reports.
Two-year-old Isla was in foster care with the same family in Jacksonville, Florida, since she was seven days old. Last month, she got to have a virtual adoption hearing – and parade to celebrate.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with a thrice-flown first stage vaulted into space Monday from Florida, releasing a fifth set of 60 Starlink internet relay satellites in an ongoing commercial initiative to provide broadband access around the world. As usual, SpaceX attempted to recover the rocket's first stage, but the booster missed its target, the drone ship "Of Course I Still Love You," and instead landed in the water nearby.
Isla has been with the Moody family since she was 7 days old and the community wanted to be there to celebrate her adoption
Members will need to follow social distancing guidelines at all times, and pool noodles are banned.
A car rolled off a ferry into a channel near Miami, Florida, on Tuesday, killing both women inside. The women were on a popular ferry route, between Fischer Island and Miami Beach, Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Eight-year-old Robbie Gay loves an underdog. An abused child who entered the foster care system before being adopted, he now goes to the Flagler County Humane Society in Palm Coast, Florida, determined to adopt as many dogs as his parents will allow. But not just any dogs. Steve Hartman reports.
An 11-year-old amputee in Florida received an R2-D2 style bionic arm. Bella Tadlock, a huge "Star Wars" fan, wanted to be just like Luke Skywalker, who famously got his own bionic hand. Not only did she get her wish, but she even got to show it off to actor Mark Hamill.
Two Florida residents made an amazing discovery on the state’s Treasure Coast. The men were metal detecting on a public beach when they discovered 22 Spanish coins believed to be from a shipwreck more than 300 years old. The silver is estimated to be worth about $6,000 in all and, because they were found on land and not in the ocean, they won’t require a permit to keep their prize.
The families of two teenagers killed in a car crash are suing Florida authorities after they say the tragedy was compounded by incompetence. Samara Cooks and Deleigha Gibson were apparently misidentified after the crash near Pensacola in July. The mistake wasn't caught until just before a wake, and not until after organs had been harvested from the wrong body. Manuel Bojorquez reports on the lawsuit from Florida.
Florida has declared a state of emergency to help fight the coronavirus outbreak as millions of Americans gear up for spring break. The state is a popular destination and its beaches draw crowds annually, but tourism officials said they are worried about the impact the outbreak will have on businesses this year. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Miami Beach.
Crosley Green has been in prison for over 30 years for the murder of 22-year-old Chip Flynn. A March 12 hearing could bring him one step closer to freedom. Flynn’s ex-girlfriend, 19-year-old Kim Hallock picked Green, a small-time drug-dealer, from a photo lineup. Green got a break when his attorneys obtained notes the prosecutor had made after first responders at the scene told him they thought Hallock was the one who shot Flynn. In 2018, a federal judge ruled that withholding those notes from Green kept him from getting a fair trial and reversed his conviction. “48 Hours” correspondent Erin Moriarty, who has been following the case since 1999, sat down with Green.
Former Vice President Joe Biden is projected to win the Florida and Illinois Democratic primaries Tuesday night. Meanwhile, the DNC is urging states with upcoming races to take new measures for voters due to coronavirus. "CBS Evening News" Norah O'Donnell has the latest from Washington, D.C.
Democratic voters gave Joe Biden a clean sweep in three primary states on Tuesday. Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the polls were open in Florida, Illinois and Arizona, delivering Biden a commanding lead over primary opponent Bernie Sanders. Ed O'Keefe reports on how the coronavirus affected Tuesday's elections, and where the two campaigns stand going forward.
The U.S. and Iran had appeared ready to de-escalate before the U.S. military conducted what it said were defensive strikes against Iran on Wednesday.
After forensic evidence appeared to contradict Brian Hooker's account of where Lynette Hooker was the night she disappeared, U.S. investigators are renewing their search in the Bahamas.
More than a dozen soldiers injured in Operation Epic Fury are still recovering at the military hospital.
The U.S. military carried out another round of strikes on Iran, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News, another challenge to a shaky ceasefire.
A former CIA official was arrested after FBI agents allegedly found $40 million worth of gold bars at his home while investigating whether he lied about his background.
The damaged tank at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. held approximately 900,000 gallons of white liquor, a chemical used in paper processing, authorities said.
The Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into whether author E. Jean Carroll committed perjury in connection with her civil lawsuits against President Trump, sources familiar with the matter said.
A software engineer at Google is facing federal charges after allegedly betting on confidential company information on Polymarket, netting more than $1.2 million in profits.
Former first lady Jill Biden said she thought her husband, Joe Biden, was having a stroke during the 2024 debate against Donald Trump.
The Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into whether author E. Jean Carroll committed perjury in connection with her civil lawsuits against President Trump, sources familiar with the matter said.
A group of 35 former federal judges asked a court to reopen a legal dispute between President Trump and the government, calling the deal to create a $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization fund" potentially fraudulent.
A federal judge has given a onetime truck and bus driver charged in an assassination plot against an Iranian American writer a 10-year prison sentence.
FEMA says it's ready for hurricane season, though it's still racing to recover from months of shutdown disruptions, delayed grants and a depleted Disaster Relief Fund.
More than a dozen soldiers injured in Operation Epic Fury are still recovering at the military hospital.
A software engineer at Google is facing federal charges after allegedly betting on confidential company information on Polymarket, netting more than $1.2 million in profits.
YouTube said it will automatically label photorealistic content created by AI, the video platform said.
The S&P 500 hit a new record on Wednesday, even as soaring gas prices fuel inflation and consumer confidence sinks.
The former assistant attorney general for the Justice Department Antitrust Division, Gail Slater, was abruptly terminated in February after clashes with Pam Bondi and Todd Blanche.
A household earning the average income would need to spend 40% of its income to afford the typical U.S. home, according to Redfin.
The Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into whether author E. Jean Carroll committed perjury in connection with her civil lawsuits against President Trump, sources familiar with the matter said.
A software engineer at Google is facing federal charges after allegedly betting on confidential company information on Polymarket, netting more than $1.2 million in profits.
A former CIA official was arrested after FBI agents allegedly found $40 million worth of gold bars at his home while investigating whether he lied about his background.
A group of 35 former federal judges asked a court to reopen a legal dispute between President Trump and the government, calling the deal to create a $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization fund" potentially fraudulent.
The U.S. military carried out another round of strikes on Iran, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday, another challenge to a shaky ceasefire between the two countries.
The Trump administration announced plans to set up an Ebola quarantine and treatment center in Kenya for Americans exposed to the deadly virus overseas. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is now saying no Ebola patients will be allowed into the U.S. Mark Strassmann reports.
In the 1800s, Hartford, Connecticut, picked up the nickname, "The Insurance Capital of the World." Tony Dokoupil visits the city to ask people about rising insurance and healthcare costs.
Uganda on Wednesday ordered the closure of its border with Congo, where suspected cases of a rare type of Ebola are surging.
HGTV host and designer Ty Pennington opens up about his mother's yearslong battle with bronchiectasis, a chronic lung condition that often goes undiagnosed, and shares tips for caregivers on creating a calm environment. (Sponsored by Insmed)
President Trump said his health "checked out perfectly" after a medical checkup on Tuesday. Nancy Cordes reports.
A fire at a school for girls in central Kenya has caused an unknown number of deaths, according to police, who said search teams have been deployed.
The U.S. military carried out another round of strikes on Iran, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday, another challenge to a shaky ceasefire between the two countries.
Uganda on Wednesday ordered the closure of its border with Congo, where suspected cases of a rare type of Ebola are surging.
More than a dozen soldiers injured in Operation Epic Fury are still recovering at the military hospital.
Two CIA agents died in a car crash while accompanying soldiers and state prosecutors in a raid of a drug lab in Chihuahua.
Grammy Award-winning artist Estelle released her sixth studio album, titled "Stay Alta," and joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings to reflect on her career and discuss what this record means for her.
Comedian Josh Johnson talks with "CBS Mornings" about finding humor in everyday life, how storytelling is at the center of his jokes and his first HBO special, "Symphony."
There were 12 new categories this year at the American Music Awards, which were held on Memorial Day. For the second time at the awards show, BTS took home the night's biggest prize.
Comedian Josh Johnson talks to CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers about his journey from becoming a writer to a correspondent and host on "The Daily Show," his new special, "Josh Johnson: Symphony" on HBO Max, how his family influenced his comedy and more.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
YouTube unveiled a new AI labeling system on Wednesday, aiming to make it easier for viewers to distinguish between real and AI content. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joins CBS News to break down the change.
YouTube said it will automatically label photorealistic content created by AI, the video platform said.
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.
More than 1 billion people worldwide use artificial intelligence chatbots, but just how accurate are the answers? Forum AI released results from its latest study to determine the accuracy of chatbots in news and current events. Robbie Goldfarb, co-founder of Forum AI, joins CBS News to discuss.
CBS News' Chris Livesay gets an inside look at how the U.S. military is using artificial intelligence on the battlefield.
The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
Timothy Hudson, the 16-year-old charged with sexually assaulting and killing his 18-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, will remain free for now while a judge considers arguments following a hearing Wednesday. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest updates.
New forensic evidence appears to contradict Brian Hooker's account of where he says he was the night his wife Lynette went missing in the Bahamas. Cristian Benavides has the details.
"Friends" star Matthew Perry drowned in his hot tub in 2023 under the effects of ketamine. The 54-year-old's longtime personal assistant, who gave him the fatal injection, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and was sentenced to over three years in prison.
An infrared camera mounted on the sailboat used by Brian and Lynette Hooker in the Bahamas could contain clues about her disappearance, CBS News has learned. Cristian Benavides has more.
Xu Yao was found guilty of killing Lin Qi, the founder of the company that holds the film adaptation rights for the blockbuster sci-fi trilogy "The Three-Body Problem."
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, Astrolab, Lunar Outpost and Firefly Aerospace are awarded with hundreds of millions of dollars in NASA contracts for the first phase of its moon base plans.
China has launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with three astronauts heading to its space station.
Perfecting SpaceX's mammoth rocket will be critical to NASA's plans for returning astronauts to the surface of the moon.
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
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.
Latest details on Washington state chemical tank rupture; Trump's optimism on an Iran peace deal seems to waver.
Takeaways from Texas primary runoffs; Trump paints murky picture of Iran peace talks.
New data shows the median compensation for CEOs of S&P 500 companies grew almost 6% in 2025, reaching $17.7 million. This uptick marks the smallest annual growth rate since 2022, when the median pay grew just about 1%. The figures come from the Associated Press' CEO compensation survey. Ken Sweet, a banking reporter for the AP who helped write the analysis, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Timothy Hudson, the 16-year-old charged with sexually assaulting and killing his 18-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, will remain free for now while a judge considers arguments following a hearing Wednesday. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest updates.
Former President Joe Biden is suing the Justice Department to block the release of audio and transcripts from his private interviews with a ghostwriter that later became part of a special counsel investigation into his handling of classified documents. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.