Scientists think they've detected lightning on Mars: "Missing piece of the puzzle"
Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.
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Mars rover uncovers strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life
NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life.
NASA's Mars Perseverance's snaps new selfie with a Martian dust devil
The latest selfie by NASA's Perseverance rover at Mars has captured an unexpected guest: a Martian dust devil.
NASA rover captures giant dust devil devouring smaller one on Mars
The dust devil was about 210 feet wide, NASA said, but likely didn't last long after consuming the smaller whirlwind.
NASA studies options to rein in cost of Mars Sample Return mission
NASA hopes a revised plan will get Mars samples back to Earth faster and cost less than the agency's original plan.
Learning from the Ingenuity helicopter's crash landing on Mars
Engineers now say they understand the most likely cause of the Ingenuity helicopter's crash landing on Mars earlier this year.
NASA seeks to reign in costs of Mars Sample Return mission
NASA said it agrees with an independent review board that concluded the project could cost up to $11 billion without major changes.
NASA's Mars helicopter finally ends marathon mission
Living long past its design lifetime, the Ingenuity helicopter was finally done in by rotor damage during a presumed off-kilter landing.
NASA rover unravels history of massive, 22-mile wide lake on Mars
Perseverance, which landed on Mars in 2021, has been exploring the planet for signs of ancient life.
NASA rover spots 6,000-foot-tall dust devil on Mars
The Perseverance rover was near Mars' Jezero Crater when it spotted the towering dust devil.
Helicopter breaks record for speed and altitude on Mars
After becoming the first machine to fly in Mars' thin atmosphere, Ingenuity continues to set records on the red planet.
Rover captures first-ever sound of dust devil on Mars
The microphone picked up 308 dust pings as the dust devil whipped by, the study's author said.
Mars rover reaches fertile terrain in search for clues about past life
The rover is collecting samples rich in the raw materials of life, but laboratory analysis on Earth will be needed to draw conclusions.
InSight Mars lander nears the end of the road
NASA expects dwindling power to shut down the InSight Mars lander by the end of the year.
Wreckage on Mars captured by NASA's Ingenuity helicopter
NASA's tiny but mighty helicopter has beamed back incredible images detailing the wreckage from its intense landing on the red planet.
NASA studies Mars rover sample collection failure
NASA says the sampling failure likely is due to the nature of the targeted rock, not a hardware problem.
China successfully lands rover on Mars
The Chinese rover joins three NASA spacecraft already on the surface of Mars.
Mars helicopter fails to take off on fourth test flight
A similar problem cropped up earlier during testing and another flight attempt is planned.
NASA's helicopter flight over Mars a "Wright brothers' moment"
The helicopter, Ingenuity, will travel to Mars clutching the rover's belly and, a few months after touchdown, attempt to fly solo.
UAE launches ambitious Mars mission
UAE's Hope Mars mission is intended to collect world-class science while inspiring the youth of the Middle East.
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Iran vows to fight on as Trump says ceasefire is "on life support"
President Trump is expected to encourage China to pressure Iran into making a deal to end the war when he visits Beijing later this week and meets with President Xi Jinping.
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Trump says he aims to suspend gas tax "for a period of time"
President Trump made the comments in a phone interview with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.
Trump approves plan to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary
Marty Makary has served as Food and Drug Administration commissioner since March 2025.
Americans from hantavirus-hit ship arrive in U.S., including 1 who tested positive
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
ChatGPT developer sued over FSU shooting: "They planned this shooting together"
The family of one of the victims in last year's deadly mass shooting at Florida State University accused ChatGPT developer OpenAI of enabling the suspect leading up to the attack.
White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect Cole Allen pleads not guilty
Allen is charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump, assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon and two gun counts.
Years after sex abuse scandal, a young gymnast says "it happened again"
Sean Gardner, a gymnastics coach who trained elite young girls, will be in federal court in Mississippi on Monday facing 12 felony counts of sexual exploitation of children.
White House ballroom funds hang over GOP push to fund ICE
The Senate is returning to Washington to resume work on funding immigration agencies with a package that includes $1 billion for the renovation of the White House East Wing.
Number of police officers killed in line of duty decreased in 2025 compared to 2024
Though the number of police officers killed in the line of duty has dropped, non-fatal assaults against them have been rising since 2021, according to new data released Monday by the FBI.
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Why Americans from the hantavirus-stricken ship were taken to Omaha
Most of the Americans who were on a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak were taken to specialized facilities at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Group sues to block Trump's blue resurfacing of Reflecting Pool
A nonprofit group is suing to block the Trump administration's blue resurfacing of the Reflecting Pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
Trump proposes gas tax holiday, but savings may be limited
Suspending the federal gas tax would have a modest impact on fuel prices, while also requiring congressional approval.
ChatGPT developer sued over FSU shooting: "They planned this shooting together"
The family of one of the victims in last year's deadly mass shooting at Florida State University accused ChatGPT developer OpenAI of enabling the suspect leading up to the attack.
Trump approves plan to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary
Marty Makary has served as Food and Drug Administration commissioner since March 2025.
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Trump proposes gas tax holiday, but savings may be limited
Suspending the federal gas tax would have a modest impact on fuel prices, while also requiring congressional approval.
ChatGPT developer sued over FSU shooting: "They planned this shooting together"
The family of one of the victims in last year's deadly mass shooting at Florida State University accused ChatGPT developer OpenAI of enabling the suspect leading up to the attack.
Dua Lipa alleges Samsung uses copyrighted image of her to sell TVs
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
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Trump says he aims to suspend gas tax "for a period of time"
President Trump made the comments in a phone interview with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.
Fed unlikely to cut interest rates until 2027, Bank of America says
A "hawkish" turn at the Fed and stubbornly high inflation could delay interest rate cuts, according to Bank of America economists.
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Group sues to block Trump's blue resurfacing of Reflecting Pool
A nonprofit group is suing to block the Trump administration's blue resurfacing of the Reflecting Pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
Trump proposes gas tax holiday, but savings may be limited
Suspending the federal gas tax would have a modest impact on fuel prices, while also requiring congressional approval.
Trump approves plan to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary
Marty Makary has served as Food and Drug Administration commissioner since March 2025.
Number of police officers killed in line of duty decreased in 2025 compared to 2024
Though the number of police officers killed in the line of duty has dropped, non-fatal assaults against them have been rising since 2021, according to new data released Monday by the FBI.
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Trump says he aims to suspend gas tax "for a period of time"
President Trump made the comments in a phone interview with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.
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Why Americans from the hantavirus-stricken ship were taken to Omaha
Most of the Americans who were on a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak were taken to specialized facilities at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Americans from hantavirus-hit ship arrive in U.S., including 1 who tested positive
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Hantavirus cruise passengers to be evacuated
In just hours, the cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak is expected to arrive in the Canary Islands. All the passengers will then be evacuated to their home countries, including 17 Americans. Ramy Inocencio reports and Dr. Jon LaPook has more on the virus.
WHO director arrives in Canary Islands to oversee hantavirus cruise evacuation
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
A deadly diagnosis almost derailed a mom's dream. Her husband gave her hope.
Maralee Lellio always dreamed of having a large family. A Stage IV cancer diagnosis almost caused her to lose hope.
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Cartel figure detained as officials recover drugs, guns and 7 tigers
Authorities said they seized unidentified narcotics, cash, 10 guns, 11 vehicles, six motorcycles — and seven tigers.
Iran hangs grad student accused of spying for the CIA
Erfan Shakourzadeh, 29, was hanged after being convicted for allegedly collaborating with the CIA and Israel's Mossad intelligence service, Iran's judiciary said.
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Iran vows to fight on as Trump says ceasefire is "on life support"
President Trump is expected to encourage China to pressure Iran into making a deal to end the war when he visits Beijing later this week and meets with President Xi Jinping.
Prominent Buddhist monk arrested over alleged sex abuse
Authorities added that the victim's mother has also been arrested for aiding and abetting the monk.
Taiwan to be key issue at Trump's summit with China's President Xi
Taiwan, one of the world's biggest diplomatic flashpoints, will be top of mind for President Xi when he meets with President Trump.
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Dua Lipa alleges Samsung uses copyrighted image of her to sell TVs
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
Annette Bening talks "Dutton Ranch"
Annette Bening talks about starring in the "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch," why she wanted to play her character and learning to ride a horse for the role.
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck sued over movie
Inspired by a true story, Netflix's "The Rip," starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, follows two Miami-Dade police officers as they discover more than $20 million of cartel cash during a drug raid and reveals corruption within the department. But now the real-life officers involved in the raid are suing Damon and Affleck through their production company. Carter Evans reports.
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Martin Short: Facing tragedy with joy
When you learn what Martin Short has endured in his private life, as captured in the hilarious and heartbreaking documentary "Marty: Life Is Short," the comedian's irrepressibly sunny attitude is all the more astonishing.
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Online learning platform Canvas hacked
The online learning platform Canvas, which is used by 30 million students around the world, was hacked Thursday in a massive cyberattack. The platform is used by thousands of schools, including major universities. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Canvas back online after cyberattack hit learning platform for U.S. schools
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
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.
Here's how AI can help with retirement planning, and where it struggles
As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know.
Google unveils screenless Fitbit
Fitness trackers started as devices for measuring workouts, but now they are designed for 24/7 monitoring and the passive collection of health data. Fitbit announced its latest device, called the Fitbit Air, to compete with other screenless trackers like the Whoop. Tech journalist Lexi Savvides joins CBS News with more.
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What's in the released UFO files?
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
Trump: UFO files released for transparency
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it's time for the American people see it for themselves, as the Pentagon started releasing previously classified documents related to UFOs and UAPs. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
"The Age of Disclosure" director on UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released and declassified numerous files on UFOs, including eyewitness testimony, photos and reports. Government knowledge of non-human intelligent life was the subject of the documentary "The Age of Disclosure," released in February. Its director and producer, Dan Farah, joins CBS News to discuss.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
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Cole Allen pleads not guilty to all charges
Cole Allen, the suspected White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter, pleaded not guilty to all charges on Monday. Allen's lawyers are seeking to disqualify all U.S. attorneys in the Washington, D.C., office from the case, including the District of Columbia's Jeanine Pirro and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has more.
Cartel figure detained as officials recover drugs, guns and 7 tigers
Authorities said they seized unidentified narcotics, cash, 10 guns, 11 vehicles, six motorcycles — and seven tigers.
ChatGPT developer sued over FSU shooting: "They planned this shooting together"
The family of one of the victims in last year's deadly mass shooting at Florida State University accused ChatGPT developer OpenAI of enabling the suspect leading up to the attack.
Years after sex abuse scandal, a young gymnast says "it happened again"
Sean Gardner, a gymnastics coach who trained elite young girls, will be in federal court in Mississippi on Monday facing 12 felony counts of sexual exploitation of children.
Prominent Buddhist monk arrested over alleged sex abuse
Authorities added that the victim's mother has also been arrested for aiding and abetting the monk.
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UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
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Expert weighs in on U.S. redistricting fight
David Daley, a senior fellow at FairVote, joins CBS News 24/7 to break down the current redistricting efforts by Republicans and Democrats ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Frontier passangers describe Denver incident
A Frontier plane headed from Denver to Los Angeles fatally struck a pedestrian who was walking on the runway when the plane took off. Passengers who were on the plane described the incident.
Cole Allen pleads not guilty to all charges
Cole Allen, the suspected White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter, pleaded not guilty to all charges on Monday. Allen's lawyers are seeking to disqualify all U.S. attorneys in the Washington, D.C., office from the case, including the District of Columbia's Jeanine Pirro and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has more.
Trump on his plan to end Iran war
President Trump spoke to reporters in the Oval Office on Monday during a maternal health event at the White House, where he said he has "the best plan ever" to end the war with Iran after saying Tehran's response to the latest peace proposal was "unacceptable." CBS News' Natalie Brand has more after Trump's remarks.
Americans on hantavirus ship arrive in U.S.
The Americans who were evacuated from the cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak are back in the U.S. They are now being monitored at the National Quarantine Unit in Nebraska. Ian Lee reports on the passengers and Dr. Jon LaPook has more on the outbreak.