NORAD tracks Santa in Christmas Eve tradition
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year.
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F-16s scrambled, flares deployed to intercept plane near Mar-a-Lago
NORAD has tracked over 40 temporary flight restriction violations over Palm Beach since President Trump's inauguration.
U.S. fighter jets scrambled to track Russia spy plane for 4th time in week
The U.S. military detected a Russian spy plane in international airspace off the coast of Alaska on Tuesday, marking the fourth such sighting in one week.
Fighter jets scrambled to intercept Russian spy plane off Alaska
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Fighter jets scrambled after planes violate Trump airspace over New Jersey
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Russian warplanes spotted flying near Alaska again, NORAD says
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Confronting the threat posed by mystery drone swarms over the U.S.
Drones have repeatedly swarmed sensitive military sites. Current and former Air Force generals, along with a senior member of Congress, say the incursions pose a security threat.
U.S. drone swarm mysteries date back years
Drones have repeatedly swarmed sensitive military sites. Current and former Air Force generals, along with a senior member of Congress, say the incursions pose a security threat.
U.S. military tracks Russian warplanes flying near Alaska
The U.S. military has reported Russian military activity near Alaska several times in recent months.
Drone swarms inside the U.S. could be spying
The U.S. military is searching for ways to track and stop drone swarms flying over sensitive national security sites.
Confronting the threat posed by mystery drone swarms over the U.S.
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U.S. fighter jets intercept planes flying near Mar-a-Lago yet again
Air Force fighter jets intercepted aircraft flying near Donald Trump's Florida home twice over the weekend.
F-16 jets scrambled to intercept planes near Mar-a-Lago, NORAD says
NORAD scrambled jets Saturday to intercept three civilian planes that violated temporary flight restrictions near President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.
U.S., Canada forces conduct drills in Greenland in sub-zero temps
Local temperatures were regularly below 0 degrees Fahrenheit and the coldest days reached minus 29 degrees F (-34 C), officials said.
Russian military planes spotted flying near Alaska yet again
The incident comes just weeks after American and Canadian fighter jets were scrambled when multiple Russian warplanes were spotted over the Arctic.
U.S., Canadian jets scrambled as Russian warplanes spotted in the Arctic
Several hours later, NORAD said it also scrambled two F-16 fighter jets from Alaska to Greenland.
Where is Santa right now? NORAD tracker mapped his 2024 Christmas flight
As it does every year, NORAD, the North American Aerospace Command, tracked Santa on his trip around the world on Christmas Eve so children and families could see where he was.
Here's how NORAD tracks Santa on his Christmas travels
NORAD first started tracking Santa in 1955. This is what it looks like behind the scenes.
4 Russian warplanes spotted flying near Alaska, NORAD says
Four Russian military aircraft flew in international airspace near Alaska on Tuesday, according to the North American Aerospace Defense Command.
NORAD prepares for another year tracking Santa's Christmas Eve flight
NORAD has tracked Santa Claus' Christmas Eve journey around the world since 1955.
Video shows Russian jet flying close to plane off Alaska: "Endangered all"
"The conduct of one Russian Su-35 was unsafe, unprofessional, and endangered all," a NORAD commander said.
Russia planes spotted near Alaska after U.S. soldiers sent to region
The Russian aircraft were detected just days after about 130 U.S. soldiers were deployed to a remote Alaska island.
New Israeli demands in cease-fire talks
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U.S. intercepts Russian, Chinese bombers off Alaskan coast
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Border czar announces Minnesota immigration operation surge is ending
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Black gloves found in Nancy Guthrie search, sources say
The gloves will be tested for DNA as the search for Nancy Guthrie continues.
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Watch Live: Minnesota officials testify at Senate hearing on immigration
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Trump's EPA is revoking the "endangerment finding." Here's what to know.
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Mystery of the missing minute from Epstein jail video solved
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Bondi had list of a Democratic lawmaker's Epstein files "search history"
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Ex-colonel sentenced for sending war plans to woman he met online
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Rocket has booster problem while launching classified Space Force payloads
A United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket carrying classified Space Force payloads suffered a booster problem but apparently made an otherwise "nominal" ascent to space, the company said.
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USA's Jessie Diggins collapses after winning bronze in Winter Olympics
Team USA cross-country skier Jessie Diggins collapsed after crossing the finish line in the women's 10-kilometer interval start on Thursday. She was competing while injured.
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Warren, Coons introduce bill to strengthen oversight of ICE and CBP
Amid negotiations with the White House, the pair of Democrats is pitching the bill as an enforcement mechanism to go alongside the changes they're seeking.
Black gloves found in Nancy Guthrie search, sources say
The gloves will be tested for DNA as the search for Nancy Guthrie continues.
Senate to vote on DHS funding, but deal on ICE reforms appears unlikely
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Ex-colonel sentenced for sending war plans to woman he met online
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Some job-seekers are paying thousands of dollars just to land an interview
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Stellantis issues "do not drive" warning for cars with unrepaired air bags
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Dispute over Cardi B's Super Bowl cameo roils prediction markets
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TikTok to launch local feed that taps users' geolocation data
The social media platform changed its privacy policy last month, inviting users to allow it to track their specific location.
Data center building boom stirs pushback in state and local politics
The Trump administration is trying to supercharge the race to dominate artificial intelligence by fast-tracking federal permits for data centers, but some local homeowners are raising concerns.
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Warren, Coons introduce bill to strengthen oversight of ICE and CBP
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NATO allies shrug off Hegseth no-show, adjust to slimmed-down U.S. role
America's NATO allies say they're not disappointed by top Trump administration officials skipping summits, as they ramp up their own regional defenses.
Senate to vote on DHS funding, but deal on ICE reforms appears unlikely
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Border czar announces Minnesota immigration operation surge is ending
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Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
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Thousands of mothers were flagged to police over flawed drug tests at childbirth
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Obamacare sign-ups drop, but the extent won't be clear for months
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Hospital flooded by Hurricane Helene to be rebuilt in another flood plain
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NATO allies shrug off Hegseth no-show, adjust to slimmed-down U.S. role
America's NATO allies say they're not disappointed by top Trump administration officials skipping summits, as they ramp up their own regional defenses.
Breezy Johnson crashes out of women's Super-G race at Winter Games
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U.S., Mexico seize tons of cocaine in "coordinated" Pacific operation
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Ukrainian Olympian banned from Winter Games over helmet honoring war victims
Ukrainian Olympian banned from Winter Games for insisting on wearing helmet honoring athletes killed in his country's war with Russia.
House votes to rescind Trump's Canada tariffs
The measure's passage is largely symbolic as it's likely to be vetoed by the president if it survives a Senate vote.
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"Dawson's Creek" co-stars remember James Van Der Beek: "One in a billion"
Katie Holmes and Busy Philipps are among the "Dawson's Creek" cast members sharing memories of James Van Der Beek after his death at age 48.
James Van Der Beek of "Dawson's Creek" dies at 48
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Looking back at James Van Der Beek's life
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New York Fashion Week designer on his runway
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Fashion week kicks off in NYC
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How did investigators recover Nancy Guthrie's doorbell footage?
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TikTok to launch local feed that taps users' geolocation data
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Americans turn to AI for mental health advice
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AI tech boom causes shortages
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
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Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
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Cow develops technique to scratch herself
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Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
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Lawmakers blast Pam Bondi on Epstein files
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Black gloves found in Nancy Guthrie search
a pair of black gloves were found about a mile away from Nancy Guthrie's home, sources tell CBS News. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
Black gloves found in Nancy Guthrie search, sources say
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Anger at Pam Bondi hearing over Epstein files
Attorney General Pam Bondi clashed with some lawmakers at her House Judiciary Committee hearing over the Epstein files and their release. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
More potential evidence in Nancy Guthrie case
Investigators have discovered a pair of black gloves more than a mile from Nancy Guthrie's home, a source close to the investigation tells CBS News. Bradley Blackburn reports and law enforcement contributor Rodney Harrison breaks down more on the investigation.
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ULA rocket has booster problem while launching classified Space Force payloads
A United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket carrying classified Space Force payloads suffered a booster problem but apparently made an otherwise "nominal" ascent to space, the company said.
New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
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NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
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Abuse survivors were present during a fiery House Judiciary Committee hearing where lawmakers grilled Attorney General Pam Bondi about the latest batch of files released on the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Communication issues over airspace closure
The FAA's decision to shut down the El Paso airspace for "special security reasons" lasted about eight hours on Wednesday. Government officials and local leaders say they weren't notified of the decision. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Black gloves found in Nancy Guthrie search
a pair of black gloves were found about a mile away from Nancy Guthrie's home, sources tell CBS News. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
Voluntary departures hit record high
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Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine
Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine overnight, killing at least two people, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.