Japan launches its "Moon Sniper" as it hopes for a lunar landing
Japan is seeking to become only the fifth nation to successfully land a probe on the moon. Only the U.S., Russia, China and India have done it.
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Crew of 4 returns from ISS
A crew of four safely splashed down after spending six months aboard the International Space Station.
India launches spacecraft in 2nd attempt to land on the moon's surface
It was a "text-book launch" for the rocket carrying the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft on its lunar mission, with the next big test less than 2 months away.
Virgin Galactic completes commercial flight
The commercial space race is heating up. Virgin Galactic successfully completed its first flight with paying customers Thursday. Danya Bacchus has more.
Virgin Galactic to launch commercial flight
Virgin Galactic will be sending its first commercial flight to space on Thursday. The Italy-based crew will take a 90-minute journey from New Mexico and reach an altitude of 55 miles. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood joins "Prime Time" to discuss what to expect from the spaceflight.
SpaceX Starship rocket explodes after launch
A massive Starship rocket built by SpaceX exploded above the Gulf of Mexico just minutes after blasting off Thursday morning. CBS News senior space analyst Bill Harwood joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to discuss what's known about the explosion and what it means for SpaceX.
Billionaire invites a K-Pop star, 7 others on a free trip to the moon
"I look forward to my personal growth and returning to the earth as an artist with an inspiration," said South Korean rapper T.O.P.
NASA launches Artemis rocket on a mission to the moon
After a series of delays, the 322-foot-tall Artemis moon rocket finally blasted off with an eruption of white-hot fire and an earth-shaking roar
U.S. spy satellite launched into orbit from California
This was the 387th flight of a Delta rocket since 1960 and the 95th and final launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base.
NASA preps Artemis moon rocket for second launch try Saturday
Engineers developed a work around to avoid a repeat of the engine cooling problem that derailed Monday's launch try.
Space mission shows Earth's water may be from asteroids, study says
The Ryugu samples could give clues to the mystery of how oceans appeared on Earth billions of years ago, scientists said.
Watch: China launches crew to its own space station
Three Chinese astronauts blasted off and rocketed into orbit Thursday, setting off after the recently-launched core module of China's new space station for a planned three-month stay. Read more here.
Apollo 1 crew honored with monument
The three crew members who died in the Apollo 1 tragedy were honored this week.
Sound travels much slower on Mars than on Earth, researchers find
On Earth, a high-pitched sound might travel 213 feet — but it will travel just 26 feet on Mars.
Branson becomes first billionaire in space
Billionaire Richard Branson becomes the first person to leave Earth in his own spaceship, beating fellow billionaire Jeff Bezos by at least nine days. The flight on Branson’s “Virgin Galactic” rocket marks a major step for space tourism. Mark Strassmann reports.
The Russian space agency is tracking a cargo ship that they lost communication with shortly after launch
The Russian space agency is tracking a cargo ship that they lost communication with shortly after launch. They're trying to figure out where it will plummet down to Earth. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
Though skies were cloudy, conditions were good as the rocket carrying DigitalGlobe's WorldView 3 remote sensing satellite made its way into space
Though skies were cloudy, conditions were good as the rocket carrying DigitalGlobe's WorldView 3 remote sensing satellite made its way into space. The satellite is the most powerful Earth-imaging spacecraft ever built for the commercial market.
Meet the astronauts ready for historic launch
NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley will be the first to fly SpaceX's new spaceship on the historic test flight to the International Space Station. Mark Strassmann speaks with Behnken and Hurley.
Elon Musk unveils SpaceX's "Starship" prototype
Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled SpaceX's "Starship" prototype over the weekend. Its purpose? To launch humans to the moon — and even to Mars. Musk said his newest stainless-steel spaceship could go to orbit as early as next year. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN with more.
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Suspect in French terror attack killed by police; Richard Branson prepares for private space tours after Virgin Galactic flight.
Virgin Galactic clears major milestone
Virgin Galactic cleared a major milestone on Thursday by sending a spaceship from the Mojave desert to beyond Earth's atmosphere. The company is now on track to send private tourists into space. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans spoke with Richard Branson.
Virgin Galactic chalks up successful supersonic test flight
Thursday's launch of SpaceShipTwo is the company's first powered flight since a 2014 crash that destroyed an earlier model and killed its pilot
Virgin Galactic's Unity spaceship makes first powered flight
The successful test is the first rocket-powered flight since the deadly crash of the original ship in 2014
Apple’s futuristic spaceship HQ opens in April
The first employees will soon start moving into the new campus, parts of which will be open to the public
Evolution of the Starship Enterprise
The iconic "Star Trek" vessel is one of the most beautifully-designed and easily-recognizable spaceships in science fiction
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Iran touts its trade ties as U.S. turns from bombs to economic warfare
As Vice President JD Vance declares economic pressure "the most effective tool that we have," Iran seeks to show deepening trade ties with its neighbors.
Army to nix drone battalion set up to absorb lessons from Ukraine war
The decision to phase out the Army drone battalion comes amid tension between senior officers who envisioned the unit and the acting chief of staff of the Army.
First deportees arrive in Haiti after U.S. ends TPS protection
The U.S. has deported more than 160 people to Haiti for the first time since the Trump administration won a legal battle to end Temporary Protected Status for some 350,000 Haitians.
USS Abraham Lincoln leaving Middle East after 9-month deployment
The aircraft carrier and its 5,000 crew members will return to San Diego after an approximately nine-month deployment.
New details about Trump's plans for Kennedy Center and White House ballroom
The latest court filings in cases involving the Kennedy Center and the White House ballroom project detail the work being done at the two institutions.
8 killed in charter plane crash at remote military radar site in Alaska
A charter aircraft carrying eight people crashed at a remote radar site in western Alaska on Thursday, killing all on board, the U.S. military said.
Trump appears on radio show of Michael Cohen, fixer-turned-foe, after detente
President Trump appeared on the radio show of Michael Cohen, his fixer-turned-foe, in a stunning public reunion that would have been impossible to imagine several years ago.
Drug mix-up at Nashville hospital causes dire complications in 4 patients
Four patients at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown received incorrect medications last week, CBS affiliate WTVF reported.
Neutrogena shares statement on Hayden Panettiere after backlash
After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
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Trump temporarily waives higher beef tariffs in bid to lower prices
Ground prices, now averaging nearly $7 a pound, remain historically high due to shrinking cattle herds.
New York Times defamed ex-college player, must pay him millions, jury says
An Alabama jury awarded $9.25 million in damages after finding that The New York Times defamed a former college basketball player, Kai Spears, of the Alabama Crimson Tide, in a story about a fatal shooting.
Storms soak Northeast as possible tornadoes reported in New York, Delaware
Heavy rain and winds were pounding the Northeast U.S. as storms tore through a beach on Long Island and knocked out power in Delaware's capital city.
8 dead in charter plane crash at remote military radar site in Alaska
A charter aircraft carrying eight people crashed at a remote radar site in western Alaska on Thursday, killing all on board, the U.S. military said.
National Weather Service confirms tornado struck N.Y.'s Atlantic Beach
Damage from a tornado and Thursday's storms has prompted a state of emergency in Nassau County, officials say.
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Trump temporarily waives higher beef tariffs in bid to lower prices
Ground prices, now averaging nearly $7 a pound, remain historically high due to shrinking cattle herds.
Coinbase CEO says CLARITY Act will prevent another FTX collapse
Brian Armstrong made the case for the cryptocurrency legislation, which is scheduled for a Senate vote in September.
Clear Eyes eye drops recalled nationwide over contamination risk, FDA says
The recall affects 15mL bottles of Clear Eyes' Maximum Itchy Eye Relief.
FTC says "personalized pricing" based on consumer data could violate law
The FTC warned businesses against changing prices based on their analysis of a customer's personal data, which could violate consumer law.
Walmart says it is using $2.9 billion in tariff refunds to lower prices
The company told CBS News it will direct the refunds toward groceries and general merchandise.
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Trump appears on radio show of Michael Cohen, fixer-turned-foe, after detente
President Trump appeared on the radio show of Michael Cohen, his fixer-turned-foe, in a stunning public reunion that would have been impossible to imagine several years ago.
Liberia receives first group of "third country" deportees from U.S., officials say
The West African nation of Liberia received the first group of "third country" deportees from the U.S. on Thursday, including migrants from Latin America, U.S. officials told CBS News.
USS Abraham Lincoln leaving Middle East after 9-month deployment
The aircraft carrier and its 5,000 crew members will return to San Diego after an approximately nine-month deployment.
Aisha Wahab wins special election to serve out remainder of Eric Swalwell's term
The partial term for California's 14th Congressional District ends January 2027, after which the candidate chosen in the November election will serve the next full term.
Dan Green wins crowded GOP primary in Florida's 9th District
Green will face Democratic Rep. Darren Soto after gerrymandering reshaped the district to heavily favor Republicans.
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Drug mix-up at Nashville hospital causes dire complications in 4 patients
Four patients at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown received incorrect medications last week, CBS affiliate WTVF reported.
How Moderna's melanoma mRNA vaccine could fight deadliest skin cancer
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, who has had melanoma herself, said Moderna's experimental trial is "a big win for mRNA vaccines against cancer."
Melanoma vaccine shows promising results
An experimental melanoma vaccine could reduce the risk of the cancer returning or spreading for some high-risk patients. It's personalized for each patient and optimized using artificial intelligence. Dr. Jon LaPook has more details.
Publix frozen blueberry recall upgraded to highest health risk level
Recalled frozen blueberries and mixed berries that could be contaminated with E. coli pose the most severe category of health risk, according to the FDA.
Moderna stock surges as melanoma vaccine trial shows "landmark moment"
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
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First deportees arrive in Haiti after U.S. ends TPS protection
The U.S. has deported more than 160 people to Haiti for the first time since the Trump administration won a legal battle to end Temporary Protected Status for some 350,000 Haitians.
Japan hangs man convicted of killing 5 people at pachinko parlor
Sunao Takami set fire to the crowded pachinko parlor in Osaka by spreading gasoline and throwing a lit match, engulfing the building, killing five and injuring 10 others.
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Iran touts its trade ties as U.S. turns from bombs to economic warfare
As Vice President JD Vance declares economic pressure "the most effective tool that we have," Iran seeks to show deepening trade ties with its neighbors.
Liberia receives first group of "third country" deportees from U.S., officials say
The West African nation of Liberia received the first group of "third country" deportees from the U.S. on Thursday, including migrants from Latin America, U.S. officials told CBS News.
USS Abraham Lincoln leaving Middle East after 9-month deployment
The aircraft carrier and its 5,000 crew members will return to San Diego after an approximately nine-month deployment.
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Neutrogena shares statement on Hayden Panettiere after backlash
After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
"The Takeout" says goodbye to original chairs
The red chairs on "The Takeout" set, like the show, are unpretentious. But there is a season for all things, and it is now time to say goodbye. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett bids a fond farewell to the beloved seats.
What Harry, Meghan's return could look like
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to the U.K. more than six years after stepping away from their roles in the royal family and settling in California. CBS News royal contributor Amanda Foreman joins to discuss.
"The Takeout" hits 300 episodes
Thursday marks the 300th episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett." To celebrate, Major examines where he stacks up with some of the greatest television shows of all time.
"Recess Therapy" host on embracing kid behavior
Julian Shapiro-Barnum is known for his conversations with kids on his series "Recess Therapy." He tells "CBS Mornings" why he thinks adults need to act more childish and embrace some behaviors of children.
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Coinbase CEO says CLARITY Act will prevent another FTX collapse
Brian Armstrong made the case for the cryptocurrency legislation, which is scheduled for a Senate vote in September.
Book publishers forced to navigate AI
Book publishers are grappling with the rise of artificial intelligence and its impact on the publishing industry. Tisha Morris, an entertainment attorney and author, joins CBS News with more insight.
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.
Data on how people are using AI chatbots
Recent data from the AI Observatory shows more people are using artificial intelligence chatbots for more intimate issues. Shayne Longpre joins with more on the recent study.
AI "nudify" apps pose risk to students
Students nationwide are grappling with a new reality -- AI-generated pornography, sometimes featuring themselves or someone they know. CBS News found more than a dozen AI "nudify" apps easily accessible in app stores, some without age restrictions. Jo Ling Kent has more.
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Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
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Chaplain's testimony on Clancy conversation
A chaplain who prayed with Lindsay Clancy took the stand in her murder trial. Trial lawyer and former prosecutor Mark Eiglarsh joins CBS News with more.
Tupac Shakur murder suspect recounts shooting in audio played to jury
Jurors heard Duane "Keffe D" Davis tell detectives his nephew Orlando "Baby Lane" Anderson fired the shots that killed Tupac Shakur.
Japan hangs man convicted of killing 5 people at pachinko parlor
Sunao Takami set fire to the crowded pachinko parlor in Osaka by spreading gasoline and throwing a lit match, engulfing the building, killing five and injuring 10 others.
Explaining postpartum psychosis
Hundreds of Lindsay Clancy supporters rallied outside the courthouse on Thursday, where she's on trial for murder in the killings of her three children. Shanelle Kaul reports on postpartum psychosis, the rare, but treatable illness Clancy's defense team argues made her not responsible for the crime.
New York State Capitol terror plot foiled
The FBI announced the arrest of a 35-year-old woman they said had converted to Islam, expressed support for terrorism online, and allegedly developed a plan of her own to blow up the New York State Capitol. Meg Oliver reports.
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NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
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Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Tornadoes and flooding in the Northeast
A rare twister tore through a beach club in Long Island, New York, as a larger storm system dumped rain between Ohio and New Jersey. Jared Ochacher has more.
Trump talks to former fixer Michael Cohen
After years of sparring with one another, President Trump and his former fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen set their feud aside and recorded a radio interview. Ed O'Keefe has more.
Chaplain's testimony on Clancy conversation
A chaplain who prayed with Lindsay Clancy took the stand in her murder trial. Trial lawyer and former prosecutor Mark Eiglarsh joins CBS News with more.
Bond market trouble sparks global concern
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is trying to calm nerves in the bond market as it continues to navigate higher borrowing costs. CBS News contributor Javier David reports.
Trump and Cohen tape podcast
President Trump will appear on his former fixer's podcast, a stunning reversal after a yearslong feud. Michael Cohen, who served prison time over his work with Mr. Trump, appeared friendly in clips of the recording that emerged. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.