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Three planets approximately the size of Earth have been found orbiting a star. The planets show promising signs for potential life. Chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute Derrick Pitts joins CBSN with more.
The contract covers an unpiloted test flight and a flight to carry two astronauts to the lunar surface.
Nearly a half-century after the last Apollo astronaut stepped foot on the moon, NASA is working to send its first woman to the lunar surface. Bill Whitaker reports.
Twenty-six years ago today the Hubble Space Telescope was lifted into orbit on board the space shuttle Discovery. Named for astronomer Edwin Hubble, the telescope was designed to peer deep into space – but NASA soon found itself having to correct a fatal flaw in the telescope's vision. Charles Osgood reports
For the first time since the Apollo program, NASA is shopping for a new lander for its Artemis program.
For the first time since the Apollo program, NASA is shopping for a new lunar lander to deliver its astronauts to the surface of the moon. Mark Strassmann looks at the three dramatically different proposals for the Artemis program's lunar lander.
The flight will mark the third piloted launch of SpaceX's futuristic astronaut ferry ship.
NASA is sending an inflatable house known as the "BEAM" (Bigelow Expandable Activity Module) to the International Space Station to test a different type of living space. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins CBSN to discuss how the ISS may become roomier for astronauts.
Inside the plasma therapy doctors are using to treat COVID-19; Then, the Tijuana River spills raw sewage in California; And, NASA planning to launch a new rover to Mars in search of past life
Stories from COVID-19's unequal recession; Then, the longshot candidate to treat COVID; And, NASA's women sending America back to the moon.
NASA is planning to light a fire in space in order to study how it behaves and what safety precautions should be taken in case of future fires. Franklin Institute Chief Astronomer Derrick Pitts joins CBSN to discuss the experiment.
An American and two Russians will launch Friday from Kazakhstan for a six-month visit to the International Space Station. Franklin Institute Chief Astronomer Derrick Pitts joins CBSN to discuss the mission.
After Wednesday's 15th unpiloted test flight, the system appears to be on the verge of commercial operations, giving six passengers at a time a few minutes of weightlessness and an out-of-this-world view.
Astronaut Scott Kelly is enjoying his first days back on Earth following a 340-day mission on the International Space Station. Kelly spoke at the Johnson Space Center Friday about his time on the ISS. Vladimir Duthiers and Contessa Brewer have more.
Fifteen states have now voted in primaries and caucuses for the Republican presidential nomination; Kelly's trip was well documented here on Earth and from above, in the form of his remarkable pictures taken from the International Space Station.
Scott Kelly has now spent more time in space than any astronaut in American history. He completed his record-breaking mission late Tuesday. Kelly's trip was well documented here on Earth and from above, in the form of his remarkable pictures taken from the International Space Station. Mark Strassmann reports on his record-setting trip.
After 340 days aboard the International Space Station, astronaut Scott Kelly landed safety in Kazakhstan Tuesday. This is the longest an American has ever traveled in space. Mark Strassmann reports on what's next for the astronaut.
Astronaut Scott Kelly and Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko left the International Space Station Tuesday, finally landing in Kazakhstan, after nearly a year in space.
Scott Kelly returns to Earth on Tuesday, but how does an astronaut readjust to terrestrial life? Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer and planetarium director for the Franklin Institute of Philadelphia, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to explain.
Strange music was heard by the crew of Apollo 10 during their 1969 mission. Now, NASA has revealed that it was interference between radios that caused the sound. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN with the details.
In this footage from 1969's Apollo 10 mission, astronauts hear an eerie sound while orbiting around the dark side of the moon. Take a listen to to the NASA audio that's generating some buzz four years after its release.
CBS News' Mark Albert reports on the students at St. Thomas More Cathedral School, who built their own satellite and launched it into space in December. Now, they're waiting to see if it will beam back images of Earth.
As NASA prepares for a 2020 mission to Mars, they've released never-before-seen pictures of the Red Planet. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN with more.
The TV series "Star Trek" predicted everything from tablet computers to flip phones and a diverse space program. "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-host Michelle Miller has the story of how "Star Trek" actress Nichelle Nichols played a key role in NASA's effort to recruit both people of color and the first female astronauts, more than four decades ago.
On February 1, 2003 Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated upon its return from space. Seven crew members were killed. CBSN looks back at the story in the series, "The Way it Was."
More see Trump's policies responsible for economy today than Biden's; there are also concerns about AI impact on jobs.
Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett said Sunday that President Trump's idea to give Americans $2,000 checks funded by tariff revenue will "depend on what happens with Congress."
Rep. Ro Khanna said the release of an initial tranche of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was a "slap in the face of survivors," while Rep. Thomas Massie said the DOJ is "flouting the spirit and the letter of the law."
The pursuit of the tanker, off the coast of Venezuela, is the second such operation this weekend and the third in less than a week.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, whose government earlier this year recongized a Palestinian state, was booed by the crowd.
The latest approvals bring the total number of new settlements over the past two years to 69, Finance Minister Betzalel Smotrich posted on social media.
A former friend of the man accused of the deadly Brown University shooting and killing an MIT professor described him as a "socially awkward" person who showed signs of anger during their time on campus together.
Earlier this year, the U.S. designated MS-13, which was formed in Los Angeles in the 1980s by Salvadoran immigrants, a terrorist organization.
Friends and colleagues of Rob Reiner sat down with CBS News to share personal anecdotes and fond memories of him following the news of his tragic death.
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Georgetown men's basketball coach Ed Cooley was suspended by the school on Sunday for one game after throwing a water bottle into the stands at the end of a loss to Xavier the night before.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna join Margaret Brennan.
Rep. Ro Khanna said the release of an initial tranche of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was a "slap in the face of survivors," while Rep. Thomas Massie said the DOJ is "flouting the spirit and the letter of the law."
Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett said Sunday that President Trump's idea to give Americans $2,000 checks funded by tariff revenue will "depend on what happens with Congress."
Tourists visiting the Trevi Fountain are now going to pay more than just the legendary coin toss over their shoulder.
Rapid emergence of AI will foster demand for new types of workers, including "explainers" and bias auditors, according to economist Robert Seamans.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Nine drug manufacturers will offer their drugs to Medicaid recipients at most-favored-nation discounts in exchange for tariff exemptions.
A bankruptcy judge blocked an attempt by a nursing home chain's primary investor to shield himself from settlement payments and liability in lawsuits over allegations of poor care.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna join Margaret Brennan.
The pursuit of the tanker, off the coast of Venezuela, is the second such operation this weekend and the third in less than a week.
Rep. Ro Khanna said the release of an initial tranche of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was a "slap in the face of survivors," while Rep. Thomas Massie said the DOJ is "flouting the spirit and the letter of the law."
The following is the transcript of the interview with Reps. Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, and Ro Khanna, a California Democrat, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 21, 2025.
The following is the transcript of the interview with UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 21, 2025.
Brent Rasmussen had a massive stroke in 2023. Getting his "ho ho ho back" helped motivate his recovery.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A memo from Dr. Vinay Prasad, the head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, may signal an effort to to rewrite the rules governing the U.S. vaccine system.
The proposals run counter to the recommendations of most major U.S. medical organizations.
Nationally, the measles case count is nearing 2,000 for a disease that has been considered eliminated in the U.S. since 2000, a result of routine childhood vaccinations.
At least 12 bodies were found in three days in a wooded area on the outskirts of Guatemala City, authorities said Sunday, linking the discovery to gang violence.
Earlier this year, the U.S. designated MS-13, which was formed in Los Angeles in the 1980s by Salvadoran immigrants, a terrorist organization.
The pursuit of the tanker, off the coast of Venezuela, is the second such operation this weekend and the third in less than a week.
Many make the pilgrimage to the stone circle every summer and winter and consider it a spiritual experience.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Reps. Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, and Ro Khanna, a California Democrat, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 21, 2025.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
To mark the Christmas season, "Sunday Morning" presents a performance by the Young People's Chorus of New York City, of "Jolly Toyland," arranged by Francisco J. Nunez.
"Sunday Morning" gifts to its viewers a Christmas tradition: a performance by the Young People's Chorus of New York City. They present "Deck the Halls," arranged by Francisco J. Nunez and Jim Papoulis.
The musician-songwriter-producer, who says he feels a responsibility to promote his parents' legacy, talks about the animated short inspired by their anti-war anthem, "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)," and the new HBO documentary "One to One: John & Yoko."
In this web exclusive, Sean Ono Lennon talks with Anthony Mason about The Claypool Lennon Delirium, his musical collaboration with Les Claypool of Primus, and his upcoming jazz album. He also discusses his animated short film, "War Is Over!"; his custodianship of the musical legacy of his parents, John Lennon and Yoko Ono; how concert footage and previously-unknown private recordings came together in the documentary "One to One"; and how creating art is "a fundamental force" in his life.
Rapid emergence of AI will foster demand for new types of workers, including "explainers" and bias auditors, according to economist Robert Seamans.
Sports betting companies face mounting competition from rapidly growing prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
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.
People are starting to develop lasting connections with artificial technology. Melissa J. Perry, the dean of the College of Public Health at George Mason University, joins CBS News with more details.
TikTok has signed a deal to sell its U.S. operations to a group of investors in America, a source familiar with the deal tells CBS News. Jo Ling Kent has more.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
Reps. Ro Khanna, a California Democrat, and Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, who pushed for the Justice Department to release the Jeffrey Epstein files, said the problem with the release isn't that it's "taking too long" and but that Friday's release is a "slap in the face of survivors."
Authorities are seeking motive after the man responsible for the deadly shooting at Brown University and the murder of an MIT professor was found dead in a New Hampshire storage unit on Thursday.
The Justice Department released a new batch of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday. Epstein survivor Sharlene Rochard joins with her reaction. Then, Spencer Kuvin, an attorney who represents some Epstein survivors, provides further analysis.
The Justice Department on Friday released a batch of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Erica Brown and Katrina Kaufman report.
The manhunt for the Brown University shooter was complicated by the early misidentification of a person of interest and limited, low-quality video footage.
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
The upcoming celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is a time to take stock and see if the U.S. is living up to the revolutionary ideals the country was founded upon.
Sherpas navigate extreme conditions and treacherous pathways as they act as porters and guides for climbers summiting Everest. They put their lives on the line, often with little recognition.
The Kanneh-Mason family boasts seven classically trained musicians, each under the age of 30. The siblings have toured the world and recorded chart-topping albums.
Correspondent Cecilia Vega, producer Jacqueline Williams and a crew physically trained for months to reach Everest Base Camp. Vega said their ascent was, "the hardest thing I've ever done physically."
Missed the second half of the show? White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell and Archbishop Paul S. Coakley join.