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
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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
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"
Researchers discover X-shaped formation in Milky Way
An astronomer's Twitter post leads to clues about the formation of our galaxy
Light bending trick reveals supremely old, faint galaxy
Scientists have pinpointed a very early galaxy that is one of the faintest ever seen
Small blue galaxy could reveal clues to the Big Bang
A faint blue galaxy about 30 million light-years away from Earth might hold clues to the origin of the universe
What are the odds of other intelligent life in the universe?
A new study recalculates the likelihood of intelligent life existing elsewhere in the cosmos
Hubble Telescope captures new glimpse of mysterious cosmic object
NASA: New image gives scientists the best understanding yet of the enigma known as the "Red Rectangle"
Hubble Space Telescope finds most distant galaxy yet
Galaxy formed relatively soon after the Big Bang, letting astronomers take "a major step back in time"
Snickers, Milky Way and other Mars candy bars recalled
Chocolate maker Mars recalls chocolate bars in 55 countries after problem is found
Hundreds of hidden galaxies glimpsed behind Milky Way
New view from a radio telescope reveals hundreds of galaxies we were never able to see before
In search for alien life, focus on globular star clusters
Analysis of stellar neighborhoods in globular clusters suggest they could be favorable environments for advanced civilizations
Real life "Star Wars"? Hubble spots "lightsaber" in space
Spectacular new image from the Hubble Space Telescope looks like something out of a Hollywood special effects studio
These may be the oldest stars in the Milky Way
"This work really changes our ideas of what the first stars would have looked like"
Photographer startled by Milky Way encounter
He was photographing the stars one second and then nearly jumped out of his boots the next
Why is the Milky Way's monster black hole belching?
Astronomers aren't sure what made the giant back hole at the galaxy's center emit a huge number of powerful X-ray flares
Largest space map ever shows Milky Way in 46B pixels
It would take 22,000 HD TVs to see the whole thing at once
Massive black hole wakes up after 26 years
After a quarter century of silence, a black hole the size of 12 suns is bursting with X-ray and gamma ray activity
Astronomers spot brightest galaxy in early universe
"It doesn't really get any more exciting than this," scientist says of the distant galaxy, which was named for a star athlete
Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
200 young campers, staff rescued amid record flooding in Missouri
More than 200 people at Camp Taum Sauk in Missouri, were rescued after 6 to 12 inches of rain fell along the Taum Sauk Reservoir.
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Trump says 1,000 missiles aimed at Iran if he's targeted for assassination
The president has repeatedly said he's the No. 1 target of the Iranian regime, with protesters holding banners calling for his death at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral this week.
Apalachee High School shooting suspect set to change plea, documents show
Colt Gray is scheduled to appear in Barrow County Superior Court on July 24 for a plea hearing, court documents show.
New York Times journalists issued subpoenas over Air Force One reporting
The subpoenas were issued after the New York Times reported on alleged security concerns with the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One.
Congressman says he was detained by Israeli settlers in the West Bank
Congressman Ro Khanna said members of the Israel Defense Forces spoke with the settlers and moved a car to block the road.
Iran admits to Trump advisers "they made a mistake" in shooting at ships in strait
The White House wants Iran to publicly acknowledge that shooting at the ships was a mistake.
Parents of teen found dead on island don't believe he chose to stay behind
Christine and Elmore Wonsley said they don't believe their son would've stayed on the island when his friends left by boat.
Pentagon releases new set of UFO files: "Unlike anything I had seen"
The U.S. military released a new batch of files related to UFOs, including one report from a Navy pilot who said a mysterious object was "unlike anything I had seen" in 28 years of service.
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Apalachee High School shooting suspect set to change plea, documents show
Colt Gray is scheduled to appear in Barrow County Superior Court on July 24 for a plea hearing, court documents show.
200 young campers, staff rescued amid record flooding in Missouri
More than 200 people at Camp Taum Sauk in Missouri, were rescued after 6 to 12 inches of rain fell along the Taum Sauk Reservoir.
New York Times journalists issued subpoenas over Air Force One reporting
The subpoenas were issued after the New York Times reported on alleged security concerns with the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One.
Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
Judge vacates convictions of 4 Proud Boys in Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection
A federal judge on Friday agreed to dismiss the convictions of four members of the far-right Proud Boys group for their actions in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
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Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
Household staff can earn up to $300,000 working for America's rich
Good help is hard — and expensive — to find, according to a recruiting firm for private chefs, chauffeurs and other household workers.
Gas prices start climbing again as U.S.-Iran tensions flare
Prices at the pump sank following a June ceasefire. But renewed conflict in the Middle East and other factors are driving fuel costs back up.
Trump not expected to veto housing bill, U.S. official says
President Trump said Friday he won't sign the law, but a U.S. official said he isn't expected to veto it either.
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Congressman says he was detained by Israeli settlers in the West Bank
Congressman Ro Khanna said members of the Israel Defense Forces spoke with the settlers and moved a car to block the road.
Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
Judge vacates convictions of 4 Proud Boys in Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection
A federal judge on Friday agreed to dismiss the convictions of four members of the far-right Proud Boys group for their actions in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Graham Platner formally drops out of Maine Senate race
Graham Platner had until 5 p.m. on Monday to formally suspend his campaign or he would remain on the ballot in November.
Iran admits to Trump advisers "they made a mistake" in shooting at ships in strait
The White House wants Iran to publicly acknowledge that shooting at the ships was a mistake.
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U.S. citizen working in Congo tests positive for Ebola, CDC says
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak recorded on the continent.
Pregnant mom diagnosed with Stage IV cancer after symptoms were dismissed
Jenney Bitner feared she wouldn't get to see her children grow up after a tumor in her brain revealed she had Stage IV melanoma.
Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak grows to more than 1,500 cases
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 1,500 cases.
I tried eating Erling Haaland's World Cup "Viking diet" for a day
Can a normal human handle soccer star Erling Haaland's calorific bonanza? CBS News' Leigh Kiniry found out the hard way.
What to know about "explosive" diarrhea-causing parasite reported in several states
Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection, called cyclosporiasis, that causes severe diarrhea.
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South African soccer player who competed in the World Cup dies at 25
Jayden Adams' death was confirmed by South Africa's minister of sport, arts and culture on Saturday.
U.S. citizen working in Congo tests positive for Ebola, CDC says
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak recorded on the continent.
Hundreds of firefighters in Spain battle deadly wildfires that killed at least 12
The fire has scorched some 25 square miles of forest and farmland, about the size of Manhattan.
Pitbull sets record for largest gathering of people wearing bald caps
A total of 22,141 fans wore the caps in London's Hyde Park on Friday ahead of his set at the British Summer Time festival.
Congressman says he was detained by Israeli settlers in the West Bank
Congressman Ro Khanna said members of the Israel Defense Forces spoke with the settlers and moved a car to block the road.
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7/11: CBS Saturday Morning
Hundreds were rescued from flooding in Missouri. President Trump threatened to "decimate and destroy" Iran if they try to assassinate him. Plus, Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy sat down with Kelly O'Grady to discuss his new book.
Dave Portnoy on running "Barstool Sports" like "SNL"
Dave Portnoy founded "Barstool Sports" after quitting a sales job he hated and deciding to strike out on his own.
The James Hunter Six play "A Sure Thing"
James Hunter is a Grammy-nominated R&B artist known for his gritty voice and songwriting acumen. Here's The James Hunter Six with "A Sure Thing."
The James Hunter Six play "Gun Shy"
James Hunter is a Grammy-nominated R&B artist known for his gritty voice and songwriting acumen. Here's The James Hunter Six with "Gun Shy."
The James Hunter Six sings "Here And Now"
James Hunter is a Grammy-nominated R&B artist known for his gritty voice and songwriting acumen. Here's The James Hunter Six with "Here and Now."
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Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
AI slop floods social media, report says
A new report from AI detector Pangram found that AI-generated content is flooding socials like X and Reddit, with LinkedIn accounting for nearly two-thirds of all AI content detected. Pangram CEO and co-founder Max Spero joins CBS News to discuss his findings.
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.
MSG tracked celebrities, WIRED reports
A major database breach at James Dolan's Madison Square Garden arena revealed an apparent internal list tracking nearly 40,000 celebrities, according to a new report from WIRED. The report alleges that surveillance labels included "LGBTQIA," "DO NOT HOST," and evaluated individuals on a "risk" level. MSG claims the report is inaccurate. WIRED contributing editor Noah Shachtman joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss his reporting.
Breaking down the Texas app store age law
Earlier this week, the Supreme Court said it would allow Texas to enforce a law requiring app stores to verify users' ages while the issue plays out in the lower courts. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the constitutional question.
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Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
Watch: Pentagon releases 19 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
The American innovation that made millions of others possible
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
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Apalachee High School shooting suspect set to change plea, documents show
Colt Gray is scheduled to appear in Barrow County Superior Court on July 24 for a plea hearing, court documents show.
Nolan Wells' parents speak out
Teen football player Nolan Wells was found dead on a Mississippi island days after he vanished during a July Fourth outing. Wells' parents are searching for answers, saying that they don't believe their son would have stayed behind on the island by choice.
Takeaways from weeklong Tyler Robinson hearing
The weeklong pre-trial hearing for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk wrapped up on Friday with the defense calling one final witness to the stand. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
Indictments in White House UFC attack plot
Eight people have each been charged with conspiracy counts over a planned attack at the UFC event that was held at the White House in June. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
New details on Mexican man killed by ICE
New details are emerging about what led to Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's death. The Mexican man was wrongfully shot and killed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during a traffic stop in Houston, Texas. Shawna Mizelle has the latest.
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
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7/11: CBS Saturday Morning
Hundreds were rescued from flooding in Missouri. President Trump threatened to "decimate and destroy" Iran if they try to assassinate him. Plus, Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy sat down with Kelly O'Grady to discuss his new book.
Witnesses of ICE killing dispute DHS account
Eyewitnesses say Lorenzo Salgado Araujo did not threaten ICE agents before he was shot and killed during a vehicle stop, an attorney said, contradicting an agent's account. The Department of Homeland Security said that officers were looking for a different person when they stopped Salgado Araujo's vehicle.
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Trump vows revenge if Iran tries to kill him
President Trump threatened to "decimate and destroy" Iran if they try to assassinate him. This comes as the U.S. and Tehran continue negotiations. Here's what to know about where things stand.
Trying extreme baseball stadium snacks
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