Astronomers find "Milky Way look-alike" 12 billion light years away
The galaxy appears as a near-perfect ring of light — a so-called "Einstein Ring."
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There may be 36 intelligent alien civilizations in the Milky Way
Scientists say there may be dozens of civilizations in our galaxy that are advanced enough to communicate with us.
Astronomers discover 12.5-billion-year-old disk galaxy
The gargantuan system, which formed just 1.5 billion years after the Big Bang, challenges some of the accepted theories of how galaxies in the universe may have formed.
Star dancing around supermassive black hole proves Einstein right
After studying the star for nearly 30 years, astronomers have once again proven Albert Einstein's theory of relativity.
Astronomers discover a star shaped like a teardrop
"I've been looking for a star like this for nearly 40 years and now we have finally found one," one astronomer said.
Mysterious objects found orbiting supermassive black hole: study
Are they just gas, or are they stars? Astronomers now believe the unusual objects may be a hybrid of both.
Massive black hole discovered in Milky Way
Astronomers in China made a surprising discovery: a massive black hole in our galaxy. Called LB-1, this one is about 70 times the mass of the sun. It's the first time a black hole of this size has been detected in the Milky Way.
Massive black hole that "should not even exist" discovered
A black hole with a mass of about 70 times that of the sun is lurking across our galaxy.
Supermassive black hole ejects star from Milky Way Galaxy
Astronomers spotted the star just 29,000 light-years away from Earth — "practically next door by astronomical standards"
Taking the wraps off candy
For nearly a century the Mars Wrigley company has been making candy treats that have filled kids' Halloween stashes – and adults', too
Milky Way black hole emits mysterious light flare
Scientists spot a flare of light coming from a black hole in the Milky Way. Syracuse University physics professor Duncan Brown explains to CBSN how the mysterious event may have occurred.
Our galaxy's black hole suddenly flashed a bright light
Scientists called the flashes "unprecedented"
Over 300,000 more galaxies detected
Scientists using the Low-Frequency Array (LOFAR) telescope in the Netherlands have detected more than 300,000 galaxies that couldn't be seen by previous technology. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has more.
Scientists discover 300,000 new galaxies
200 scientists from 18 countries have revealed hundreds of thousands of previously undetected galaxies
Saturn spent billions of years without its rings, NASA says
Saturn's rings may have formed during the age of dinosaurs – but compared to the planet, that's not that old
Astronomers measure Milky Way using radio waves
Collection of radio telescopes measured a span of 66,000 light-years from Earth across the Milky Way's center to a star-forming area near the edge of the other side of the galaxy
Surprising discovery about Milky Way's fastest stars
About 10,000 stars zipping through the Milky Way may actually be runaways from a neighboring galaxy, researchers say
Stunning time-lapse shows the Milky Way lit up by Aurora Australis
Amateur photographer Sam Wilson captured the Milky Way and Aurora Australis in this stunning time-lapse video
Milky Way time-lapse
New Zealand photographer Sam Wilson captured this stunning time-lapse video of the Milky Way and Aurora Australis -- the southern hemisphere's version of the Northern Lights. Six hours of footage shot from Coronet Peak on New Zealand's South Island was condensed into 30 seconds in this video, which went viral online.
Black holes regurgitate "spitballs" after devouring stars
New research shows that when a black hole devours a star, it spews planet-size "spitballs" of regurgitated gas
How the Milky Way got its name
Tracing the mysterious history of the galaxy we call home
Hubble telescope captures beauty of nearby galaxy
Behold a rare sight: bright-blue wisps of glowing gas and sparkling young stars in one of the closest galaxies to Earth
Astronomy Photographer of the Year shortlist
Breathtaking images of the Milky Way, the Northern Lights and more
Will the Great Attractor destroy us?
Scientists wonder whether a mysterious force far beyond our galaxy will ultimately destroy us
Why Grand Canyon's new distinction is "life-changing" for stargazers
Seeing the national park in daylight is only half the story. Jeff Glor watched astronomers gather for a "Star Party"
Hurricane Milton heads toward Florida's Gulf Coast, prompting evacuation orders
Milton is a powerful Category 4 hurricane with a path forecast to bring it ashore along Florida's west coast this week.
Kamala Harris makes the case for why she should be president
In a 2024 election interview, Vice President Kamala Harris discusses the economy, immigration, the ongoing Ukraine and Mideast wars, and the differences between herself and former President Trump.
Israel and Hamas at war: A timeline of major events since Oct. 7, 2023
A look at key moments since Hamas terrorists stormed into Israel, sparking a war that, a year later, threatens to ignite the Middle East.
Supreme Court to hear arguments in challenge to ATF's ghost gun rule
The rule issued by the Biden administration in 2022 seeks to subject unserialized ghost funs to the same requirements as commercially made firearms.
Why Hurricane Milton's storm surge threat is growing
As Hurricane Milton intensified on its path toward Florida's Gulf Coast, the strength of the system increased the severity of the storm surge forecast.
Biden to announce $2.6B in funding to replace all lead pipes in U.S.
The EPA estimates that nine million homes in the U.S. have lead pipes.
Maps show forecast path of Hurricane Milton toward Florida
Forecasters predict Hurricane Milton will make landfall around the Tampa Bay area Wednesday as a major hurricane.
Kamala Harris defends record on immigration: "Solutions are at hand"
Republicans have pounded Vice President Kamala Harris on immigration. She's announced plans to enact tougher border restrictions and has called on Congress to act on long-term solutions.
How living in extended-stay hotels can affect the health of poor kids
Living in extended-stay hotels, often a last resort for low-income families trying to avoid homelessness, can lead to or exacerbate various children's physical and mental health issues, advocates say.
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Supreme Court to hear arguments in challenge to ATF's ghost gun rule
The rule issued by the Biden administration in 2022 seeks to subject unserialized ghost funs to the same requirements as commercially made firearms.
Biden to announce $2.6B in funding to replace all lead pipes throughout the U.S.
The EPA estimates that nine million homes in the U.S. have lead pipes.
CIA director warns "misjudgments" could further escalate Middle East conflict
CIA Director William Burns warned Monday of the potential for simmering clashes in the Middle East to spread across the region.
Why Hurricane Milton's storm surge threat is growing
As Hurricane Milton intensified on its path toward Florida's Gulf Coast, the strength of the system increased the severity of the storm surge forecast.
Can gun storage initiatives help prevent suicides?
Advocates for these initiatives say they can save lives through safely storing firearms for people at risk of suicide.
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Utility company American Water pauses billing after cyberattack
American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., says it was the victim of a cyberattack, prompting the firm to pause billing to customers.
Affordable housing tax credits set to expire, threatening eviction for thousands
Amid unrelentingly high rents, as many as 223,000 affordable housing units could disappear in next five years.
Mega Millions tickets are going to cost more next year
Mega Millions tickets are set to get more expensive next year after a change to produce bigger lottery jackpots.
Harris, Trump spending would both boost the U.S. debt. Here's how much.
Trump's fiscal plans would raise the federal debt by more than twice Harris' proposals, new nonpartisan analysis finds.
What do dockworkers do, and which parts of the job are automated?
Labor pact between dockworkers and the shipping industry doesn't resolve their concerns about automation. Here's what to know.
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Supreme Court to hear arguments in challenge to ATF's ghost gun rule
The rule issued by the Biden administration in 2022 seeks to subject unserialized ghost funs to the same requirements as commercially made firearms.
Biden to announce $2.6B in funding to replace all lead pipes throughout the U.S.
The EPA estimates that nine million homes in the U.S. have lead pipes.
Behind the music: Latino celebrities and presidential politics in the 2024 election
The Harris and Trump campaigns have been trying to connect with prominent Puerto Rican musicians and artists to help court voters who could be decisive in states like Pennsylvania.
Affordable housing tax credits set to expire, threatening eviction for thousands
Amid unrelentingly high rents, as many as 223,000 affordable housing units could disappear in next five years.
Misinformation has surged following Hurricane Helene. Here's a fact check.
Officials have said baseless claims, amplified by former President Trump and others, are hindering recovery efforts.
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How living in extended-stay hotels can affect the health of poor kids
Living in extended-stay hotels, often a last resort for low-income families trying to avoid homelessness, can lead to or exacerbate various children's physical and mental health issues, advocates say.
Research on worms leads to Nobel Prize
Two scientists' groundbreaking research on worms has earned them the Nobel Prize in medicine. Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun uncovered microRNA, tiny molecules that help control what cells do, which could help develop new medicines.
CDC to screen travelers for Marburg, as outbreak of Ebola-like disease grows
The CDC will urge Americans to "reconsider nonessential travel" to Rwanda.
Soda mixed with coffee creamer? The "dirty soda" trend, explained.
Dirty sodas, which combines your favorite soft drink with creamer, syrups and more, are all over social media. Here's what experts say about the ingredients.
FDA's promised guidelines on pulse oximeters unlikely to end racial bias
For decades, widely used pulse oximeters have underestimated the oxygen needs of darker-skinned patients. Will the FDA's new guidelines fix that?
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Israel and Hamas at war: A timeline of major events since Oct. 7, 2023
A look at key moments since Hamas terrorists stormed into Israel, sparking a war that, a year later, threatens to ignite the Middle East.
Airline apologizes after sexually explicit movie airs on every screen
The Qantas crew's selection of the racy drama "Daddio" was a surprise to many, and to the airline, which apologized.
Only suspect in Maddie McCann case acquitted of unrelated rape charges
A court in Germany has acquitted Christian Brueckner, the only suspect in the disappearance of Maddie McCann, on unrelated rape and sexual abuse charges.
5 climbers fall to their deaths on the world's 7th-highest peak
No decision has been made about bringing the bodies down from the mountain, which would require extensive manpower and equipment.
Data helps map destruction in Gaza since Israel-Hamas war began
Limited access to Gaza since the Israel-Hamas war started makes it hard to analyze the destruction, but satellite data paints a grim picture.
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Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston's mother and Grammy winner, dies at age 91
Cissy Houston performed alongside superstar musicians like Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin.
Kathy Bates shocked to learn she did thank her mother in her Oscar speech
Academy Award-winner Kathy Bates was certain she had neglected to mention her mom when she accepted the Oscar for "Misery" 33 years ago – until "Sunday Morning" showed her video proof.
Riley Keough recalls Lisa Marie Presley intuition the morning Elvis died
"An Oprah Special: The Presleys - Elvis, Lisa Marie, and Riley" will premiere on CBS on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, and will be available for streaming on Paramount+.
Riley Keough shares family stories with Oprah
Riley Keough opens up to Oprah Winfrey in a CBS primetime special discussing her mother Lisa Marie Presley's untold stories and her new memoir. In this exclusive clip, Keough recalls what her mother felt the day Elvis died. Vladimir Duthiers makes his "CBS Mornings Plus" debut to share more about "An Oprah Special: The Presleys — Elvis, Lisa Marie and Riley," which airs Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
NY subway artist turns talent into stardom
With more than 33 million TikTok followers, artist Devon Rodriguez rose to fame by capturing candid moments of subway passengers. Lilia Luciano highlights his inspiring journey from the South Bronx to international recognition.
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Guns for sale on social media despite Meta's policies against it
Glocks, military-style rifles and "ghost guns" have all been advertised for sale on easily accessible sites like Facebook and Instagram, a new report finds.
What do dockworkers do, and which parts of the job are automated?
Labor pact between dockworkers and the shipping industry doesn't resolve their concerns about automation. Here's what to know.
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.
Gmail users get new summary cards to track purchases, events
Google brings new interactive summary cards to Gmail inboxes to help users track purchases, events.
Congress is trying to force carmakers to keep AM radio
AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act would require AM radios in electric vehicles, even though automakers claim electric motors interfere with the signal.
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Research on worms leads to Nobel Prize
Two scientists' groundbreaking research on worms has earned them the Nobel Prize in medicine. Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun uncovered microRNA, tiny molecules that help control what cells do, which could help develop new medicines.
SpaceX launches European asteroid probe as hurricane weather closes in
Despite an initially dismal forecast, SpaceX got a break in the weather to send Europe's Hera asteroid probe on its way.
Maps show which states could see northern lights this weekend
The northern lights could dazzle millions of Americans in some northern states this weekend.
Type of firefly could be first on federal endangered species list
The Bethany Beach firefly is the first lightning bug species to be considered for protections under the Endangered Species Act.
How climate change threatens plants, animals
In this episode of "Climate Watch: Protecting the Planet," CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy speaks to scientists and experts about the growing number of critically endangered plants and animals and how humans can help.
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Only suspect in Maddie McCann case acquitted of unrelated rape charges
A court in Germany has acquitted Christian Brueckner, the only suspect in the disappearance of Maddie McCann, on unrelated rape and sexual abuse charges.
Guns for sale on social media despite Meta's policies against it
Glocks, military-style rifles and "ghost guns" have all been advertised for sale on easily accessible sites like Facebook and Instagram, a new report finds.
Woman charged with 3 murders in 3 days is a serial killer, police say
Sabrina Kauldhar, 30, was arrested at a hotel after police linked the killings, determining the suspect's description matched in each case.
Doctor admits disguising as nurse in attempt to kill man with poison
Prosecutors said Thomas Kwan used his "encyclopedic knowledge" of poisons in his plot to kill Patrick O'Hara.
Man charged in doctor's rape and murder that sparked protests
Protests erupted in West Bengal in August to demand justice after the doctor's body was found with multiple injuries in a lecture hall at a state-run hospital.
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SpaceX launches European asteroid probe as hurricane weather closes in
Despite an initially dismal forecast, SpaceX got a break in the weather to send Europe's Hera asteroid probe on its way.
Stormy weather, approaching hurricane, threaten launch delays
With a hurricane approaching, two high-priority NASA and European missions to an asteroid and Jupiter's moon Europa face delays.
Maps show which states could see northern lights this weekend
The northern lights could dazzle millions of Americans in some northern states this weekend.
New Vulcan rocket takes off on second test flight
Despite an apparent problem with one of two strap-on boosters, the Vulcan reached orbit and otherwise performed as expected.
Webb telescope detects carbon dioxide on surface of Pluto's largest moon
Researchers used observations from the Webb Telescope to identify carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide on the surface of Charon, Pluto's largest moon.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Summer music heats up 2024
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
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Gun storage initative aims to prevent suicides
In 2022, a record 50,000 people died by suicide nationwide, and more than half used a firearm. For "Eye on America," Nicole Sganga goes to Lafayette, Louisiana, where one veteran's offer to hold onto his friend's guns is now powering a movement.
Milton could hit still-recovering areas
The National Hurricane Center upgraded Milton to a Category 5 storm on Monday. The hurricane is projected to make landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast by Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes has the latest from Fort Myers Beach, Florida.
Nova survivor recounts Oct. 7 one year later
Thousands gathered in southern Israel on Monday at the site of the deadly Hamas attack at the Nova Music Festival one year ago. More than 360 people were killed at the festival. CBS News' Lana Zak spoke with Natalie Sanandaji, an American woman of both Israeli and Iranian descent who escaped the festival site during the attack, about her experience.
National debt could rise under Harris, Trump
According to an analysis from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, both Vice President Kamala Harris' and former President Donald Trump's economic plans could increase the federal deficit by trillions of dollars. Marc Goldwein, CRFB senior vice president, joins CBS News to explain the findings.
Fact-checking Hurricane Helene misinformation
Misinformation and conspiracy theories have been swirling on social media in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. FEMA's deputy administrator told CBS Mornings this misinformation is seriously hindering rescue and recovery operations. Rhona Tarrant, executive editor for CBS News Confirmed, joins to fact-check some of the claims.