NASA mission tests asteroid defense plan
NASA launched a spacecraft toward an asteroid, hoping to redirect it before it threatens Earth. Mark Strassmann has the details.
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SpaceX sends NASA craft on collision course with asteroid
The DART mission is intended to test the feasibility of one day deflecting a threatening asteroid.
NASA launching probe to try to deflect an asteroid
The $330 million DART probe will crash head-on into a small asteroid to test the possibility of averting future threats to Earth.
NASA delays James Webb Space Telescope launch after "incident"
NASA is assessing the possible impact of a processing incident that jostled the nearly $10 billion telescope.
NASA and Lockheed Martin unveil new supersonic jet
NASA and Lockheed Martin unveiled the x59, an experimental jet that would reduce the sound of a sonic boom. The hope is this will lead to a new era of commercial supersonic travel. Barry Petersen reports.
The race to put supersonic flights back in the sky
Nearly 20 years after the Concorde made its final commercial flight, new efforts are underway to make supersonic passenger travel viable again.
Will supersonic passenger planes fly again?
Sunday, 60 Minutes reports on two new efforts to revive supersonic commercial flights… one backed by NASA and another by an audacious startup.
U.S. blames Russia after satellite debris forces space station crew to take shelter
State Department says Russia "recklessly" carried out an anti-satellite missile test, creating a cloud of space debris.
NASA's Artemis moon program facing rising costs and delays
The Artemis moon program will cost $93 billion through 2025, according to a new estimate from NASA's Inspector General.
Man who flew to space with Blue Origin dies
Glen de Vries, an entrepreneur who recently flew to space with actor William Shatner, was killed in a plane crash in New Jersey.
SpaceX Crew Dragon arrives at International Space Station
Docking at the space station, four astronauts kick off a half-year stay aboard the outpost.
Crew Dragon astronauts launch for busy 6 months in space
The launch comes just two days after another SpaceX capsule brought four astronauts back to Earth.
NASA says first Artemis moon landing now expected in 2025
NASA touts reorganization, resumption of moon lander work as keys to 2025 moon landing.
SpaceX astronauts return to Earth
Four astronauts returned to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule after a lengthy stay on the International Space Station. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green have details on the splashdown.
Four space station astronauts wrap up 199-day mission
The Crew Dragon Endeavour's return to Earth clears the way for launch of four more astronauts Wednesday.
Space station astronauts pack for Monday night splashdown
Splashdown will close out a 199-day mission for four Crew Dragon astronauts.
NASA shuffles order of space station launch and landing after delays
NASA shuffles the order of a space station launch and landing after multiple delays.
With launch delayed again, NASA may bring space station crew home
The Crew-3 launch is off until at least Monday and may slip past the Crew-2 astronauts' return to Earth.
Scientists believe they've spotted first planet outside the Milky Way
The planet hasn't been confirmed but the findings could help scientists identify other planets outside of our galaxy.
SpaceX to launch all-civilian crew into orbit
An all-civilian crew will orbit Earth for three days as part of SpaceX's Inspiration4 mission. Mark Strassmann has the details.
Blue Origin unveils plans for commercial space station
The privately-funded outpost will provide a destination in orbit after the International Space Station is retired.
SpaceX capsule splashes down with 2 astronauts aboard
Two NASA astronauts splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico inside a SpaceX capsule after a mission to the International Space Station — the first time in 45 years that U.S. astronauts have done so. Mark Strassmann has the latest.
SpaceX astronauts cleared for return
Despite hostile weather conditions posed by Hurricane Isaias, NASA announced that the return of two SpaceX astronauts from the International Space Station is a "go." Mark Strassmann reports.
SpaceX astronauts dock with space station
SpaceX made history once again on Sunday, when the "Dragon Endeavour" dropped off two NASA astronauts at the International Space Station as part of a historic mission on board a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Mark Strassmann has the latest from the Kennedy Space Center.
Historic SpaceX launch postponed
SpaceX was ready to make history with the launch of the first crew aboard a commercial spacecraft to the International Space Station. But the weather didn't cooperate, and the launch had to be postponed for Saturday. Mark Strassmann reports.
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Trump's profanity-laced ultimatum to Iran looms over new bid for truce
Trump's threat to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges if it doesn't make a deal to end the war by Tuesday is looming over a Pakistani ceasefire push.
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Liam Conejo Ramos worries about ICE taking him again, his parents say
Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old whose detention by ICE sparked global outrage, constantly worries about being detained again, his parents told CBS News in an exclusive interview.
Inside the daring mission to rescue a U.S. airman downed in Iran
U.S. forces mounted an urgent and high-risk rescue effort to find an airman who was forced to eject from a downed F-15E fighter jet over Iran.
Will high-speed rail ever arrive in the U.S.?
An ambitious state-run high-speed rail project linking Los Angeles and San Francisco has gone off track.
Former CENTCOM commander calls rescue of U.S. airman a "hard lesson for Iran"
Retired Gen. Frank McKenzie, a former commander of U.S. Central Command, outlined takeaways on the search-and-rescue mission for a missing U.S. airman on "Face the Nation," and called it a "hard lesson for Iran."
What NASA is looking for in the coming days as Artemis II loops around the moon
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman outlined the most critical moments he expects in the coming days as Artemis II astronauts continue their journey around the far side of the moon.
Missing U.S. crew member from downed fighter jet rescued in Iran, Trump says
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
Family buries "unjustly accused" Mexican teen who died in ICE custody
Royer Perez Jimenez was a "hard worker" who immigrated at 15 to "triumph and help his family," his uncle said.
Patients experience life-changing moment at free health clinic
Americans are driving hundreds of miles and waiting on line for days to get free medical help from RAM.
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Mysterious pod of killer whales never seen before visits Seattle
Three orcas that had not previously been recorded in the Seattle area have delighted whale watchers with several visits.
Inside the daring mission to rescue a U.S. airman downed in Iran
U.S. forces mounted an urgent and high-risk rescue effort to find an airman who was forced to eject from a downed F-15E fighter jet over Iran.
4 killed in Alabama car crash during pursuit by state trooper
The driver was trying to elude the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's highway patrol on a rural road in southeast Alabama's Pike County when the crash occurred late Friday night.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 5, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and retired Gen. Frank McKenzie join Ed O'Keefe.
Artemis II crew take new photo of far side of the moon
The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission captured a new image of the far side of the moon, which the agency released Sunday.
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See which stores are open and closed for Easter 2026
Some major retailers and other stores will close their doors on Easter, so it's best to plan ahead. Here's what to know.
Sauté pans sold at Costco recalled after metal caps "forcefully eject"
One consumer reported sustaining bruising and burn injuries.
Chicago Fed's Goolsbee says he sees inflation as risk to 2026 rate cuts
Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, said mounting inflation risks "complicates the picture" on interest rates.
3 ways the Iran war is hitting Americans' pocketbooks
U.S. consumers are starting to feel the financial impact of the Iran war. Here's how the conflict is seeping into the economy.
3.1 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS are recalled
The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.
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Liam Conejo Ramos worries about ICE taking him again, his parents say
Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old whose detention by ICE sparked global outrage, constantly worries about being detained again, his parents told CBS News in an exclusive interview.
CIA World Factbook shuttered by Trump administration
The Trump administration has shut down the CIA World Factbook, and there's much lamenting about the demise of a free, trusted source many people used to check basic facts about countries.
Inside the daring mission to rescue a U.S. airman downed in Iran
U.S. forces mounted an urgent and high-risk rescue effort to find an airman who was forced to eject from a downed F-15E fighter jet over Iran.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 5, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and retired Gen. Frank McKenzie join Ed O'Keefe.
What NASA is looking for in the coming days as Artemis II loops around the moon
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman outlined the most critical moments he expects in the coming days as Artemis II astronauts continue their journey around the far side of the moon.
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Scientist with rare ALS genetic mutation looks to experimental treatment
Every few months for the past three years, Jeff Vierstra has been receiving infusions in his spine that target and disable a mutated gene that made it likely he would develop ALS.
New ALS treatment brings hope to patients
"CBS Saturday Morning" looks at an experimental treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, that is bringing hope to some patients suffering from the neurodegenerative disease. To inquire about possible participation in Silence ALS, an initiative to develop individualized gene-based therapies for patients with other rare genetic forms of ALS, please write to silenceals@cumc.columbia.edu.
He thought he was in good health — until fainting during a bike ride
John Cantrell was enjoying his retirement until an unexpected condition forced him to choose between two kinds of heart surgery.
HHS announces national program to study effect of microplastics on humans
The Environmental Protection Agency also added microplastics to its contaminant candidate list for the first time.
FDA approves Eli Lilly weight loss pill
The FDA approved a new GLP-1 drug from Eli Lilly. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
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U.S. woman missing after husband says she fell off boat in Bahamas
An American woman disappeared in the Bahamas on Saturday, after her husband said she fell from their dinghy and was swept out to sea.
Family buries "unjustly accused" Mexican teen who died in ICE custody
Royer Perez Jimenez was a "hard worker" who immigrated at 15 to "triumph and help his family," his uncle said.
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Trump's profanity-laced ultimatum to Iran looms over new bid for truce
Trump's threat to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges if it doesn't make a deal to end the war by Tuesday is looming over a Pakistani ceasefire push.
Inside the daring mission to rescue a U.S. airman downed in Iran
U.S. forces mounted an urgent and high-risk rescue effort to find an airman who was forced to eject from a downed F-15E fighter jet over Iran.
Falling tree kills 3, including 10-month-old, on Easter egg hunt in Germany
Three people, including a 10-month-old girl, were killed Sunday when high winds toppled a tree during an Easter egg hunt, German police said.
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Actress Tori Spelling hospitalized after Southern California crash
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
4/5: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The Vatican's Mosaic Studio; a fight over history at West Bank archaeological sites; Dan Levy on his new series "Big Mistakes"; the creative talents behind "Hacks"; the latest on the Artemis II lunar mission; the works of Renaissance artist Raphael; and the beauty of moss.
The sublime perfection of Raphael
One of the greatest artists of the Italian Renaissance is now the subject of the first comprehensive exhibition of his work ever in the United States, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Extended Interview: Jean Smart
In this web exclusive, Jean Smart, the Emmy-winning star of "Hacks," talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about filming the final season of her HBO series.
Inside the final season of "Hacks"
The Emmy-winning HBO comedy "Hacks," about the travails of comedian Deborah Vance and her writer, Ava, is launching its fifth and final season. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with stars Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder about saying goodbye to roles that were a match made in comedy heaven. Smith also talks with the show's co-creators: Jen Statsky, Paul W. Downs and Lucia Aniello (who describes directing one episode while in labor).
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The $100,000 H-1B visa fee is impacting the U.S.'s ability to attract global talent
According to numbers from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, more than 70% of H-1B visa holders in 2024 were Indian.
New film on risks and rewards of AI
"CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
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.
Inside Apple's relationship with China
CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year.
Jamie Dimon: JPMorgan could offer prediction market services to investors
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
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Artemis II astronauts speak during historic lunar mission
On Monday, the astronauts aboard the Artemis II spacecraft will loop around the Moon's far side, part of a mission pushing human beings farther from Earth than anyone has ever been. Correspondent Mark Strassmann talked with commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, and mission specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen as the crew was about 180,000 miles from home, preparing for their historic lunar flyby.
Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
CBS News studio shakes as Artemis II launches
Four astronauts are traveling around the moon on Artemis II, going further from Earth than anyone before. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Peter King have more.
What Artemis II astronauts will do in space
Former NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson joins CBS News to discuss what the Artemis II astronauts will do as they orbit the Earth after takeoff.
How Artemis II crew will sleep in space
Members of the Artemis II crew will be the first people to sleep inside the Orion spacecraft. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more on how they'll do that.
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Robbery reveals sinister plot to kill a man with a root beer float
When Harold Allen died suddenly in his home in Freetown, Indiana, no one suspected anything out of the ordinary. Nine months later, a burglary at his home would lead to a murder investigation and an unusual weapon.
Would Michigan investigators be able to prove murder in a case without a body?
After Dee Warner, a Michigan businesswoman and mother, disappeared from her home, her family believed she has been murdered and suspected her husband Dale Warner. But without physical evidence, they knew it would be hard to prove.
Man arrested at retirement home for wife's murder decades earlier
Janice Randle was found dead in her bed in 1992, but police couldn't make an arrest in the case until new information emerged.
From 1996: FBI arrests suspected Unabomber
On April 3, 1996, the FBI arrested Theodore Kaczynski in the Unabomber case, ending one of the longest and most intense manhunts in U.S. history. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
More on Pam Bondi's firing
President Trump's firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi is raising questions about their dynamic in the months prior. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
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Artemis II astronauts find hidden Easter eggs as they close in on the moon
The NASA astronauts also sent down Easter messages Sunday while gearing up for a historic pass behind the moon Monday.
Artemis II crew take new photo of far side of the moon
The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission captured a new image of the far side of the moon, which the agency released Sunday.
Despite toilet trouble, Artemis II crew reflects on wonder of deep space experience
Amid ongoing toilet trouble, the Artemis II astronauts reflected on the wonder of sailing through deep space to the moon.
Moon-bound Artemis II astronauts enjoy a relaxed day in space
The Artemis II astronauts continued their long coast to the moon, capturing stunning photos along the way.
NASA shares first photos of Earth taken by Artemis II
The photo shows the entire planet, as well as the Northern and Southern lights.
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Expert on downed U.S. fighter jet rescues
Aaron MacLean, a retired U.S. Marine and CBS News national security analyst, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the rescue missions for crew members after Iran downed a U.S. fighter jet on Friday and President Trump's threats against Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.
Liam Conejo Ramos, family describe ICE fears
5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos says he is afraid of "la inmigración," a term used by Spanish speakers to describe federal immigration agents, as his family speaks out about the controversial detention raid in Minnesota. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Key details on rescue mission for U.S. airman
A missing U.S. airman was rescued early Sunday after Iran shot down an F15-E fighter jet on Friday. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
Trump gives Iran violent ultimatum
President Trump posted an explicit, threatening message to Iran on social media on Sunday over the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump is set to hold a briefing Monday afternoon on the successful search-and-rescue mission for a missing crew member after Iran downed F15-E fighter jet. Nancy Cordes has more.
U.S. destroys wreckage of downed F-15E jet
The U.S. carried out an extraordinary mission to rescue the airmen who ejected from an F-15E fighter jet that was downed over Iran. CBS News analyst Aaron MacLean has more.