Polaris Dawn crew splashes down to end record-setting commercial mission
Splashdown northwest of Key West, Florida, closed out a mission highlighted by the first non-government civilian spacewalk.
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Starliner crew turns the page, looks forward to extended station stay
Astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunita Williams look ahead to a productive science mission.
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Boeing Starliner crew speaks from space
Boeing Starliner commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunita Williams spoke to reporters from the International Space Station where they will remain until 2025. The Starliner capsule's mission was supposed to last eight days but NASA delayed its return to Earth after facing technical issues. CBS News' Mark Strassmann spoke to the crew.
SpaceX Polaris Dawn's first private spacewalk
SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Crew executed the first ever private spacewalk Thursday morning. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
Polaris Dawn crew conducts first all-civilian spacewalk
The spacewalkers tested new SpaceX-designed pressure suits that could eventually be used by civilian astronauts on the moon and Mars.
Russia launches NASA astronaut and 2 cosmonauts to space station
Don Pettit is replacing astronaut Tracy Dyson, who plans to return to Earth on Sept. 23, after a six-month stay aboard the space station.
SpaceX launches Polaris Dawn mission
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched into space with billionaire Jared Isaacman and three crewmates aboard. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest on the mission.
Transistor issue resolved, NASA clears way for Europa Clipper launch
The Europa Clipper remains on track for launch Oct. 10 to study Jupiter's icy moon Europa, where a vast ocean lurks beneath an icy crust.
SpaceX launches billionaire on mission slated to have first private spacewalk
The mission features the first non-government spacewalk by billionaire Jared Isaacman and SpaceX crew trainer Sarah Gillis.
Boeing's Starliner returns to Earth without crew
Early Saturday morning, a chapter of the ongoing space saga involving two U.S. astronauts came to a close when Boeing's Starliner capsule returned to earth from the International Space Station, but with no one aboard. Mark Strassmann has the latest.
Crewless Boeing Starliner returning to Earth
The Boeing Starliner departed the International Space Station Friday evening for its return journey to Earth, but without its crew of two. Concerns over the Starliner's helium leaks and engine issues will keep the two astronauts at the space station until February 2025, when they will get a ride home aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon. Mark Strassmann reports.
After leaving its crew behind, Starliner makes safe return to Earth
The Starliner slammed into the discernible atmosphere 400,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean before descending to a parachute-and-airbag assisted touchdown.
Boeing Starliner preps for unpiloted return to Earth
Leaving its crew behind, the Starliner is expected to undock and head for landing in New Mexico to wrap up a disappointing test flight.
2 astronauts bumped from SpaceX flight to make room for Starliner crew
Crew 9 commander Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson will stay behind when the Crew 9 mission takes off on Sept. 24.
Blue Origin sends 6 passengers on sub-orbital trip to space and back
Blue Origin launched six passengers, including a NASA-sponsored researcher and the youngest woman to fly in space, in the company's eighth crewed spaceflight.
SpaceX again delays launch of historic commercial mission
SpaceX is waiting for better weather in the splashdown zone where the crew will end its five-day mission.
SpaceX will bring back stuck crew
NASA announced it will wait until 2025 to bring back the Boeing Starliner capsule crew that remains at the International Space Station. This comes as concerns remain over technical difficulties with Boeing's capsule. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
8/26: CBS News 24/7 Episode 1
Pentagon orders U.S. aircraft carrier groups to stay in the Middle East amid Israel-Hezbollah tension; NASA astronauts stranded at ISS to return in February 2025.
NASA astronauts stranded until February
NASA astronauts Sunny Williams and Butch Wilmore were supposed to spend 8 days in space, but now they will remain there until February due to issues with the Boeing Starliner. With their return delayed, they must wait for a SpaceX craft to bring them back.
What's kept Starliner astronauts from return?
NASA has a plan to bring back Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, the two astronauts who took the troubled Boeing Starliner to the International Space Station, but it means they'll need to stay in space another six months. Wilmore and Williams are now slated to return on a SpaceX capsule in February, extending what was supposed to be a week-long mission to more than eight months. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on what issues are keeping Wilmore and Williams from returning.
Billionaire to launch on SpaceX flight featuring first commercial spacewalk
Along with the first private-sector spacewalk, the SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew also will set a new Earth-orbit altitude record.
NASA won't bring home astronauts on Starliner
What was supposed to be an eight-day trip appears to have turned into a nearly nine-month journey, as NASA announced Saturday that it will not bring two stranded astronauts back to Earth aboard the troubled Boeing Starliner. Instead, they will have to wait until February 2025 to return on the SpaceX Crew Dragon. Mark Strassmann has the latest.
NASA to wait on bringing astronauts home
After weeks of debate, NASA has ruled out bringing two astronauts back to Earth aboard Boeing's Starliner capsule because of lingering concerns about multiple helium leaks and degraded thrusters, both critical to a successful re-entry, officials said Saturday.
NASA rules out bringing astronauts home on Boeing's Starliner
The Starliner's two-person crew now will stay in space until next February and return to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon.
What's known about Ryan Wesley Routh, suspect who allegedly had rifle near Trump
Authorities say Routh was armed with an AK-47-style rifle and was 300-500 yards away from Trump when he was engaged by members of the Secret Service.
Full list of winners and nominees for the 2024 Emmy Awards
The full list of winners and nominees from the 2024 Emmy Awards.
Why China rammed a Philippine ship while "60 Minutes" was on board
Chinese ships have repeatedly rammed Philippine ships in the South China Sea. The U.S. has a mutual defense treaty with the Philippines, which could lead to American intervention.
Trump "safe" after incident being investigated as assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump is "safe and unharmed" and a suspect is in custody after allegedly pointing a high-powered rifle through golf course fence, officials said.
JD Vance defends amplifying false claims about immigrants
On "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sen. JD Vance condemned the threat of violence in Springfield, Ohio, despite amplifying the false claims.
Jan. 6 rioter who kicked open Capitol door regrets police interactions
Jerod Hughes, a convicted Jan. 6 rioter who helped kick open a door to the Capitol, still believes the 2020 election was stolen.
Ronald Reagan's former staff back Harris-Walz ticket
They wrote in a statement that if former Republican President Ronald Reagan was alive, he would back Vice President Kamala Harris' candidacy.
Top prosecutor says Jan. 6 likely has "most recorded crimes in all of our history"
The crimes of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot are some of the most recorded in history, top prosecutor Matthew Graves says. He explains what went into the more than 1,000 convictions.
Donald Trump says "I hate Taylor Swift!"
Former President Donald Trump declared "I hate Taylor Swift!" in a Truth Social post Sunday, days after she endorsed Kamala Harris.
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What's known about Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect who had a rifle near Trump
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Full list of winners and nominees for the 2024 Emmy Awards
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Trump "safe" after incident being investigated as assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump is "safe and unharmed" and a suspect is in custody after allegedly pointing a high-powered rifle through golf course fence, officials said.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 15, 2024
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"American workers should keep more of their own money," Vance says of Trump OT plan
Former President Donald Trump pledged this week to eliminate income taxes on overtime pay, which would require congressional approval.
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Gary Cohn warns tariffs could have inflationary impact if approach isn't "methodical"
Gary Cohn served as former President Donald Trump's chief economic adviser from 2017-18 and served as director of the National Economic Council.
DirecTV, Disney reach agreement, restoring channels
The Walt Disney Company and DirecTV are still working to finalize a new, multi-year contract.
Trump unveils "no tax on overtime pay" policy in Arizona remarks
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DJT stock soars after Trump says he has "no intention" of selling his stake
Shares in Donald Trump's Trump Media & Technology Group soared on Friday after he vowed not to sell his DJT stake.
AirJet and HydroJet Spa recall 866,000 pumps after one death
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What's known about Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect who had a rifle near Trump
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Gary Cohn warns tariffs could have inflationary impact if approach isn't "methodical"
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Trump "safe" after incident being investigated as assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump is "safe and unharmed" and a suspect is in custody after allegedly pointing a high-powered rifle through golf course fence, officials said.
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Transcript: Gary Cohn, former director of the U.S. National Economic Council, on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 15, 2024
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Experts warn against vaccine skepticism
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
As measles cases increase, experts warn against vaccine skepticism
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000. But measles cases are now back, and one big reason is that, across the country, more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook looks at how the views of "anti-vaxxers" are precipitating new health crises; and talks with health experts about the dangers posed by anti-vaccine and anti-science movements.
This Florida dad felt fit and healthy — until a doctor said he needed immediate surgery
When Phil Passen found a new doctor after the pandemic, he got some bad news about his congenital heart condition.
New mammogram requirements
After decades of advocacy, there's a new standard for empowering patients who receive mammograms with access to what could be life-saving information. The new regulation, which is now in effect, requires mammogram providers to notify women of their level of breast density.
Boar's Head shutters Virginia plant tied to deadly listeria outbreak
Boar's Head will no longer make liverwurst and is indefinitely closing the location where the product was made, impacting 500 workers.
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At least 8 dead, 4 missing amid heavy rain, flooding in Central Europe
Heavy rains caused severe flooding in Central Europe, affecting countries like Austria, the Czech Republic, Poland, and Romania.
Royal family shares birthday messages for Prince Harry's 40th
The British Royal Family, including Prince William and Princess Kate, shared brief messages online acknowledging Prince Harry's 40th birthday.
At least 8 dead in English Channel migrant crossing, French authorities say
Six people were taken to hospital "in relative emergency," including a 10-month-old baby with hypothermia.
Two dozen killed in Haiti tanker truck explosion
The explosion in Miragoane, Haiti, also injured about 40 people, with some suffering burns over most of their bodies, officials said.
3 U.S. citizens, 2 Spaniards held over alleged plot to "destabilize" Venezuela
Three American citizens, two Spaniards and a Czech citizen have been detained in Venezuela on suspicion of plotting to destabilize the country through "violent actions."
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Full list of winners and nominees for the 2024 Emmy Awards
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2024 Emmys set for Sunday night
The 2024 Emmy Awards are being held in Los Angeles on Sunday night. "Shogun" leads the way with 25 nominations and Netflix leads the way in nominations for a network with 107. Elise Preston reports/
Donald Trump says "I hate Taylor Swift!"
Former President Donald Trump declared "I hate Taylor Swift!" in a Truth Social post Sunday, days after she endorsed Kamala Harris.
Flashback (1998): Meryl Streep
Twenty-six years ago, CBS News' Harry Smith interviewed actress Meryl Streep, asking her the secret to her uncanny ability to inhabit every role she takes.
"Will & Harper": Will Ferrell embarks on a unique road trip with his best friend
Comedy legend Will Ferrell and former "SNL" head writer Harper Steele had been buddies since the mid-1990s. Two years ago, Steele announced that she had transitioned to a woman. How they approached the changing dynamics of their friendship became the basis of a new Netflix documentary.
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How dangerous misinformation spreads online
U.S. security officials have warned voters to stay vigilant for false information ahead of the 2024 election. Chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and the CBS News Confirmed team take a look at the way misinformation spreads online, and how you can tell fact from fiction.
United will offer free in-flight Wi-Fi after signing deal with Starlink
United Airlines will offer free Wi-Fi after signing deal with Elon Musk's Starlink to provide more reliable connectivity in the air.
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.
FDA approves Apple AirPods Pro 2 to be used as hearing aids
Tech giant's latest AirPods will soon function as hearing aids for people with mild to moderate hearing loss.
Microsoft says service issues "fully resolved" after outage shuts down systems
More than 20,000 users of Microsoft 365 tools alone reported issues accessing systems on Thursday morning in apparent software outage.
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Mysterious 9-day seismic event triggered by 650-foot tsunami
A tsunami stemming from a landslide was behind a surprising seismic event last year that shook the earth for nine days, researchers said.
Polaris Dawn crew conducts first all-civilian spacewalk
The spacewalkers tested new SpaceX-designed pressure suits that could eventually be used by civilian astronauts on the moon and Mars.
California crews battle high temps, Line Fire
Record-high temperatures have hit several areas of California, Arizona and Oregon since Friday, extending the fire season and creating drier conditions that make wildfires spread faster. The Line Fire in Southern California has grown past 21,000 acres, roughly half the size of Washington, D.C. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
Transistor issue resolved, NASA clears way for Europa Clipper launch
The Europa Clipper remains on track for launch Oct. 10 to study Jupiter's icy moon Europa, where a vast ocean lurks beneath an icy crust.
The Climate Election: Maternal health & pregnancy
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What's known about Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect who had a rifle near Trump
Ryan Wesley Routh was allegedly armed with an AK-47-style rifle and was 300-500 yards away from Trump when he was engaged by members of the Secret Service.
New show explores unsolved Wonderland murders
In 1981, four people were brutally murdered in the drug house of the Wonderland Gang in Los Angeles. A new MGM+ docuseries, "The Wonderland Massacre & the Secret History of Hollywood," goes into the unsolved case. Executive producer Michael Connelly and director Alison Ellwood join CBS News to discuss the making of the series.
3 Americans among dozens sentenced to death in Congo coup attempt
A military court in Congo has convicted 37 people, including three Americans, on charges of taking part in a coup attempt and sentenced them to death.
Gun Violence in Chicago
CBS News Chicago is giving you the most accurate, up-to-date data on gun violence incidents from the Chicago Police Department and the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office.
Justin Timberlake speaks out after taking plea deal in Long Island DWI case
Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty Friday to driving while ability impaired on Long Island. He spoke to reporters after the plea, saying he made a mistake, and urged people not to get behind the wheel if they had even one drink.
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Polaris Dawn space mission splashes down
The groundbreaking commercial space mission known as Polaris Dawn successfully splashed down early Sunday morning. The historic five-day mission, flown by tech billionaire Jared Isaacman and three crew mates, included the first ever commercial spacewalk.
Polaris Dawn crew splashes down to end record-setting commercial mission
Splashdown northwest of Key West, Florida, closed out a mission highlighted by the first non-government civilian spacewalk.
Polaris Dawn astronaut performs from space
Astronaut Sarah Gillis, who took part in Polaris Dawn's historic spacewalk earlier this week, delivered a violin performance from the mission. The performance was synced with an orchestra on Earth.
Starliner crew turns the page, looks forward to extended station stay
Astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunita Williams look ahead to a productive science mission.
Boeing Starliner crew speaks from space
Boeing Starliner commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunita Williams spoke to reporters from the International Space Station where they will remain until 2025. The Starliner capsule's mission was supposed to last eight days but NASA delayed its return to Earth after facing technical issues. CBS News' Mark Strassmann spoke to the crew.
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9/15: The Takeout: Anthony Scaramucci
On this episode of "The Takeout," former Trump White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci tells Major Garrett why he broke with former President Donald Trump and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign. He explains why he now believes that Trump is unfit for office and why he thinks Harris will win in November.
Suspect with rifle near Trump in custody
A suspect who had a high-powered rifle pointed at a golf course where former President Trump was playing is in custody after Secret Service agents opened fire. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
Polaris Dawn space mission splashes down
The groundbreaking commercial space mission known as Polaris Dawn successfully splashed down early Sunday morning. The historic five-day mission, flown by tech billionaire Jared Isaacman and three crew mates, included the first ever commercial spacewalk.
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The 2024 Emmy Awards are being held in Los Angeles on Sunday night. "Shogun" leads the way with 25 nominations and Netflix leads the way in nominations for a network with 107. Elise Preston reports/
Historic car collection turned into museum
J.B. Nethercutt used the fortune he amassed helping his aunt, Merle Norman, start her successful cosmetics company to buy the types of cars he dreamed about owning as a kid. The massive collection, which had to housed in a five-story building plus another storage facility across the street, is now a museum in Los Angeles. Carter Evans has the story.