Why did SpaceX's Starship explode?
SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded in Texas on Wednesday night as it was preparing for a test launch. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has the details.
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Company 3D prints houses on Earth, partners with NASA for moon project
A Texas company — driven by a mission to create faster, better and more affordable housing — is 3D printing homes. It's also working with NASA to 3D print on the Moon. Lesley Stahl reports.
A new class of future NASA astronauts graduates
On Friday, 13 men and women celebrated their completion of NASA's Artemis astronaut training program, and are now candidates for future missions, which could include a trip to the moon and possibly Mars. "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-host Dana Jacobson spoke with one of the recent graduates about the journey he just completed, and about the amazing ones that could lie ahead.
Archives: Apollo 11 astronauts on moon landing
In their first TV interview after returning to Earth, the three Apollo astronauts recounted their experiences on "Face the Nation."
Great American Solar Eclipse
It's been referred to as "the Super Bowl of the sky" - the total solar eclipse on August 21 that will allow people across the continental United States to witness a rare and spectacular celestial event. Martha Teichner meets with retired NASA astrophysicist Fred Espenak (known as "Mr. Eclipse") and with other "umbraphiles" whose love of eclipses outshines all else.
Almanac: Sunspots
On April 8, 1947 astronomers at Mt. Wilson Observatory photographed the largest array of sunspots ever recorded. Lee Cowan reports.
Remembering 1968: Apollo 8's Christmas greeting from the moon
On Christmas Eve 1968, the first humans to circle the moon aboard Apollo 8 sent back the first image of the Earth above the lunar surface. The picture, dubbed "Earthrise," showed humanity the beauty and fragility of our home planet, and helped invigorate the environmental movement. Lee Cowan talks with astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell and Bill Anders; with Jeffrey Kluger, author of a book on Apollo 8; and with former Vice President Al Gore, who talks about the impact of that mission on man's environmental awareness.
Japanese probe's second straight attempt at moon landing a failure
A private lunar lander from Tokyo-based company ispace was aiming for a touchdown in the unexplored far north with a mini rover.
To the Moon! Apollo 11's great adventure
Jeffrey Kluger, editor-at-large at Time magazine, recounts the human landmark of landing men on the lunar surface. Kluger talks with Apollo 11 command module pilot Michael Collins and astronaut Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin and, in archive footage, hears from mission commander Neil Armstrong about the achievement of the first Moon landing, and of the "magnificent desolation" they found there.
Walter Cronkite and the Apollo 11 landing
When Apollo 11 landed on the moon on July 20, 1969, nearly half of the country's 57 million TVs were tuned to CBS's anchored by Walter Cronkite. Martha Teichner reports on the epochal event through the lens of Cronkite's enthusiastic reportage.
By The Numbers: The moon
Some facts about Earth's closest celestial neighbor from Jane Pauley.
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on the next giant leap for mankind
As the founder, CEO and lead designer at SpaceX, a private company that makes rockets and spacecraft, Elon Musk envisions a time when his reusable rockets will bring people to the moon and Mars. He's focused on humans becoming a "multi-planet species," and on the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, he speaks with Jeffrey Kluger (editor-at-large at Time magazine, and the co-author of "Apollo 13") about his vision for the future.
Latest on Japanese lunar lander
Officials are waiting for a status update from a private Japanese space company on its second attempt to land a private lunar lander on the moon. The lander was set to touch down Thursday afternoon, but communication with it has been completely lost. Leroy Chow, a retired NASA astronaut, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Japanese lunar lander loses connection
Japan and the space industry are hanging in suspense as they try to connect with a lander that was expected to touch down on the moon Thursday. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
Pence details plans to return to the moon before missions to Mars
In an interview with Major Garrett on "The Takeout," Vice President Mike Pence laid out the Trump administration's space policy, including planned missions to return to the moon and venture to Mars. The president, Pence said, "wants to send America on an unalterable trajectory to put astronauts on Mars." Find more of the interview on "The Takeout" podcast on Tuesday, July 23, 2019.
Reporter's Notebook: Man who saved Apollo 13
When Apollo 13 astronaut Jim Lovell said, "Houston, we've had a problem," it was Ed Smylie who had the solution. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson has the story after Smylie's death at 95.
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.
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.
Tom Hanks takes viewers through immersive experience to the moon
"The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks" tells the story of the Apollo missions.
Sunset on the moon seen in stunning images taken by lunar lander
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Mission 1 lander marked the first successful commercial moon landing.
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.
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.
When, where to see the full "Blood Worm Moon" during a lunar eclipse
A total lunar eclipse will make the moon appear red across the Western Hemisphere during the "Blood Worm Moon" this week.
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.
Athena moon lander ended up on its side, bringing mission to an early end
Intuitive Machines says its Athena lunar lander was unable to recharge its batteries while resting on its side, bringing the moon mission to an early end.
Senate advances Trump request to cut foreign aid, public media funding
Some senators have concerns as Congress faces a Friday deadline to act on the rescissions request.
Trump admin. releases 2,000 California National Guard members from L.A. duty
The Trump administration is releasing thousands of California National Guard troops from a federal mission in Los Angeles.
Russia calls Trump's demand for Ukraine ceasefire in 50 days unacceptable
As Trump demands a deal to end the Ukraine war in 50 days, Russia's deputy foreign minister says "demands, especially ultimatums, are unacceptable."
U.S. sends deportees convicted of violent crimes to small African country of Eswatini
As it seeks to ramp up deportations, the Trump administration has sent some migrants to far-flung places that aren't their home countries.
Former DOJ prosecutors seek to derail Emil Bove's federal judge nomination
A group of former prosecutors are pushing to block the judicial nomination of Emil Bove, a former Trump attorney who they accused of being a "hatchet man," according to memos obtained by CBS News.
Arrest made in shooting of "American Idol" executive and her husband, police say
Police say that one person is in custody in connection with the shooting, which left "American Idol" executive Robin Kaye and her husband dead, according to a show spokesperson.
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Trump set to sign executive order on national standards for college sports NIL
President Trump is looking to establish national standards for college athlete endorsement deals — an issue that has upended collegiate sports and led some student athletes to make millions.
Why Genius Act could be big boost for cryptocurrencies
Backers of the Genius Act, a potentially landmark bill that could help "stablecoins" go mainstream, say it would greatly speed electronic payments.
Apps that track ICE agent locations help alleviate migrant workers' fears
Oscar, who is living and working in the U.S. legally, uses the Coqui app to check if ICE agents are nearby, fearing improper detention and deportation.
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National League wins All-Star Game in first-ever home run swing-off
Kyle Schwarber went 3 for 3 in the first All-Star Game home run swing-off to put the National League ahead 4-3 following a 6-6 tie in which the American League rallied from a six-run deficit.
Grijalva wins Arizona Democratic House primary, Butierez wins GOP nomination
The late Rep. Raúl Grijalva, who is Adelita Grijalva's father, was one of the most senior and progressive power brokers on Capitol Hill.
Arkansas one of several states weighing fluoride ban
Arkansas State Sen. Bryan King has been trying to repeal a 2011 mandate that added fluoride to most public drinking water.
Man, 80, ran 135 miles in "world's toughest race," and he hopes to continue
Bob Becker, 80, made history this July as the oldest runner to complete the Badwater 135, a 135-mile ultramarathon through Death Valley.
Apps that track ICE agent locations help alleviate migrant workers' fears
Oscar, who is living and working in the U.S. legally, uses the Coqui app to check if ICE agents are nearby, fearing improper detention and deportation.
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Why the Genius Act could be a big boost for cryptocurrencies
Backers of the Genius Act, a potentially landmark bill that could help "stablecoins" go mainstream, say it would greatly speed electronic payments.
Federal judge halts CFPB rule to remove medical debt from credit reports
The ruling targets a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule that would have removed medical debt from 15 million credit reports.
How do you stop an AI model from turning Nazi? What the Grok drama reveals.
The latest Grok controversy is revealing not for the extremist outputs, but for how it exposes a fundamental dishonesty in AI development.
Which countries could Trump hit with 100% tariffs over ties with Russia?
More than a dozen countries stand in the crosshairs of Trump's threat to impose 100% tariffs over their economic ties to Russia.
CPI rose in June to 2.7% annual rate, highest since February
The Consumer Price Index in June rose 2.7% on an annual basis, in line with economists' predictions.
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Grijalva wins Arizona Democratic House primary, Butierez wins GOP nomination
The late Rep. Raúl Grijalva, who is Adelita Grijalva's father, was one of the most senior and progressive power brokers on Capitol Hill.
Exclusive
Trump set to sign executive order on national standards for college sports NIL
President Trump is looking to establish national standards for college athlete endorsement deals — an issue that has upended collegiate sports and led some student athletes to make millions.
U.S. sends deportees convicted of violent crimes to small African country of Eswatini
As it seeks to ramp up deportations, the Trump administration has sent some migrants to far-flung places that aren't their home countries.
Arkansas one of several states weighing fluoride ban
Arkansas State Sen. Bryan King has been trying to repeal a 2011 mandate that added fluoride to most public drinking water.
Why the Genius Act could be a big boost for cryptocurrencies
Backers of the Genius Act, a potentially landmark bill that could help "stablecoins" go mainstream, say it would greatly speed electronic payments.
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States pass privacy laws to protect brain data collected by devices
Colorado, California, and Montana have passed neural data privacy laws meant to prevent the exploitation of brain information collected by consumer products.
Arkansas one of several states weighing fluoride ban
Arkansas State Sen. Bryan King has been trying to repeal a 2011 mandate that added fluoride to most public drinking water.
Popular yogurt recalled nationwide due to possible plastic pieces
Plastic pieces were discovered in the dome toppers of YoCrunch products, the FDA said in a recall alert.
The rise in body image concerns among kids
Dr. Sheryl Ziegler joins "CBS Morning" to discuss the rise in body image concerns among children as young as 6 years old and what parents can do to promote a healthy mindset during the crucial middle childhood years.
Nicotine pouch ingestions among children have surged, new study finds
The study, published Monday in the journal Pediatrics, found a 763% increase in the rate of reported nicotine pouch ingestions among children younger than 6 from 2020 to 2023.
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Erotic ancient mosaic stolen by Nazi captain returns to Pompeii
The mosaic shows a pair of lovers who are partially undressed. The tile may have been in a bedroom floor, Pompeii officials said.
FBI shares images of Iran officials accused in Robert Levinson's abduction
The FBI released seeking information posters for three Iranian intelligence officers accused in the 2007 abduction of retired FBI special agent Robert Levinson.
What to know about the Perseids and when to view the 2025 meteor shower
The Perseids meteor shower begins this week and is expected to offer one of the best astronomy shows of 2025.
AI-generated porn scandal rocks oldest university in Hong Kong
The university sparked outrage over a perceived lenient punishment after it said it had only sent a warning letter to the student and demanded he apologize.
Men sentenced to over 4 years in prison for cutting down iconic tree
Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers were sentenced to more than 4 years in prison for cutting down the iconic Sycamore Gap Tree in a "deliberate and mindless" act.
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Erotic ancient mosaic stolen by Nazi captain returns to Pompeii
The mosaic shows a pair of lovers who are partially undressed. The tile may have been in a bedroom floor, Pompeii officials said.
Nick Offerman brings humor and heart to "Smurfs" role
Nick Offerman talks about his role in the new "Smurfs" movie and how its message about community and purpose mirrors his own beliefs.
Cal Raleigh makes Home Run Derby history
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, nicknamed "Big Dumper," became the first catcher and first switch-hitter to win the derby. Harold Reynolds joins "CBS Mornings Plus" from Atlanta ahead of tonight's MLB All-Star Game.
John Morgan's next chapter
John Morgan joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about his debut album, "Carolina Blue," his chart-topping success as a songwriter, and what inspired his breakout track "Friends Like That."
Nick Offerman joins new "Smurfs" movie
Nick Offerman joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about voicing Ken, the brother of Papa Smurf, in the new "Smurfs" movie that follows the tiny blue heroes on a daring rescue mission.
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Delta Air Lines aims to take AI to the skies
Along with seemingly everything else, the price of your next flight might be determined by artificial intelligence. Delta Air Lines said it is using AI to influence some of its domestic flight prices instead of solely relying on dynamic price systems. Sean Cudahy, senior aviation reporter for The Points Guy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Companies flock to Pennsylvania for energy
President Trump unveiled $90 billion in investments in Pennsylvania energy and innovation on Tuesday. That follows Amazon's recent announcement that it plans to invest $20 billion in data centers across the state. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
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.
Why the Genius Act could be a big boost for cryptocurrencies
Backers of the Genius Act, a potentially landmark bill that could help "stablecoins" go mainstream, say it would greatly speed electronic payments.
Nextdoor CEO shares how the app is changing
Neighborhood social network app Nextdoor is getting a redesign with some new features. Nextdoor CEO Nirav Tolia joins CBS News to discuss.
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Crossbreeding corals from Honduras could help protect Florida's coast
Elkhorn coral helps form the skeleton of a healthy reef, but more than 95% of the Elkhorn coral off Florida has been wiped out. Scientists have created the "Flonduran" crossbreed to solve the problem.
What to know about the Perseids and when to view the 2025 meteor shower
The Perseids meteor shower begins this week and is expected to offer one of the best astronomy shows of 2025.
Cracking the code: Using genetic genealogy to unmask serial criminals
Barbara Rae-Venter never anticipated that her genealogy hobby would lead to the capture of one of California's most notorious criminals, the Golden State Killer. Her pioneering use of genetic genealogy has since helped solve numerous cold cases.
Teenager wants to cure skin cancer with soap
Teenage scientist Heman Bekele's ultimate goal is to cure melanoma. After winning 3M's Young Scientist Challenge by inventing soap that can cure skin cancer, he caught the attention of Dr. Jay William Fox, associate director at the University of Virginia's cancer center.
How to vet scientific research
Cabells Publishing, a scholarly analytics company, has flagged more than 19,000 journals as potentially predatory. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains how to know if you're getting accurate information.
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"American Idol" executive, husband killed
Police say that an arrest has been made after an "American Idol" executive and her husband were shot and killed in their Encino, California, home. CBS News Los Angeles reporter Jeff Nguyen has the details.
Trump defends Bondi on Epstein files
President Trump praised Attorney General Pam Bondi on Tuesday for her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane was at that news conference and has more.
Bondi faces questions about Epstein files
Some in the MAGA movement are demanding more answers about the Justice Department's handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports. Then, Julie K. Brown, investigative reporter for the Miami Herald, joins to discuss further.
U.S. Attorney says grand jury indictment of Vance Boelter is first step in seeking death penalty
Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson said the indictment includes a "notice of special findings," which he says is the first step in seeking the death penalty.
AI-generated porn scandal rocks oldest university in Hong Kong
The university sparked outrage over a perceived lenient punishment after it said it had only sent a warning letter to the student and demanded he apologize.
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What to know about the Perseids and when to view the 2025 meteor shower
The Perseids meteor shower begins this week and is expected to offer one of the best astronomy shows of 2025.
Massive black hole merger forms one 225 times the mass of the sun
Two black holes merged into one massive one, scientists from an international collaborative group said.
Privately funded crew returns to Earth after space station visit
It was the fourth private astronaut mission funded by Houston-based Axiom Space and the second commanded by veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson.
Mars rock could fetch millions at auction
A piece of Mars is going up for auction this week, and it could go for as much as $4 million.
Axiom space crew returns from historic trip
Astronauts from India, Poland, Hungary and the U.S. are returning from the International Space Station following the historic Axiom Mission 4 trip. CBS News' consultant Bill Harwood joins with more details.
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Summer music heats up 2025
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.
Notable Deaths in 2025
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 Suzanne Morphew case
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
"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.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
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Mike Johnson speaks out on Epstein files
In a notable break from President Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson is calling for the Department of Justice to release all of its information on Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News chief Washington analyst Robert Costa has more.
Bass speaks after National Guard development
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass held a press conference Tuesday after the Trump administration said it is releasing around 2,000 National Guard troops from the city.
Robot umpires a sign of our changing world
At Tuesday night's MLB All-Star Game, an automated system will monitor balls and strikes for the first time. With that in mind, John Dickerson shares his thoughts and questions about the world's unrelenting march into an unknown world of automation and artificial intelligence.
The role of the CIA in 2025
Since the Cold War, the CIA has faced a series of challenges from within and without. Author Tim Weiner explores the CIA's relevance in his new book, "The Mission: The CIA in the 21st Century." He speaks with "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson about the role of the CIA today.
Growing coral to restore the Florida Reef
The warming ocean waters off the Florida coast have had a devastating impact on Florida's coral reef. Manuel Bojorquez reports on how scientists now believe they have found at least one way to give the coral a fighting chance.