NASA revises first Starliner crew
Astronaut Sunita Williams will replace Mike Fincke. NASA did not say why Fincke was reassigned.
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SpaceX Starship clears FAA hurdle on road to first orbital test flight
The FAA found no major show stoppers in an environmental review at a Texas launch site.
Astra rocket fails and two NASA satellites are lost
The failure was a major setback for Astra's small rocket, its fifth launch mishap in seven flights.
Woman accused of trespassing at SpaceX facility looking for Elon Musk
A woman allegedly entered a SpaceX facility in Texas, claiming she was an employee and wanted to speak with Elon Musk.
Biden responds to Elon Musk's economic doubts
President Biden on Friday responded to Elon Musk's recent doubts about the U.S. economy, saying he wished the Tesla CEO "lots of luck on his trip to the moon." According to Reuters, Musk said in an email to Tesla executives Thursday he has a "super bad feeling" about the economy and he said in an email to employees Friday that he'll be cutting about 10% of workers.
TechWatch: Sandberg steps down, Musk cracks down
Longtime Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg is leaving Facebook's parent company after 14 years. Meanwhile, Elon Musk is giving his employees an ultimatum on remote work. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson breaks down the biggest stories in tech.
Musk calls sexual misconduct allegations "utterly untrue" and "wild"
The world's wealthiest man strongly denied a published claim that SpaceX paid a flight attendant $250,000 for her silence about the supposed incident.
Splashdown for space station crew
A crew of four returned safely from a six-month stay aboard the International Space Station, splashing down in a SpaceX capsule off the coast of Florida. CBS News' Tanya Rivero has more.
4 astronauts undock from space station, head for Earth in SpaceX capsule
The Crew-3's return to Earth will close out a 176-day mission spanning 2,832 orbits and 75 million miles.
SpaceX launches 53 more Starlinks
Friday's launch was SpaceX's sixth Falcon 9 flight this month, its 17th so far this year and the 151st overall.
SpaceX launches 50+ Starlink satellites
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket boosted 53 Starlink internet relay satellites into orbit Friday using a first stage that helped launch the first commercial crew to the International Space Station just three weeks ago. CBS News' Mola Lenghi anchors coverage of the launch.
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American Trevor Reed released by Russia; SpaceX launches historic mission to space station
NASA launches long-duration crew to space station
The Crew-4 astronauts will replace four other long-duration station fliers who plan to return to Earth next week.
Astronauts head to the International Space Station
SpaceX launches four astronauts into space Wednesday, heading to the International Space Station. One of the astronauts, Jessica Watkins, will be the first Black woman to carry out an extended stay on the ISS. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassman joins "CBS News Mornings" from the Kennedy Space Center to discuss.
Four astronauts set for overnight launch to space station
Launch comes just two days after four commercial station fliers returned to Earth Monday.
Elon Musk reaches deal to buy Twitter
Elon Musk and Twitter have reached a deal that will see the world's richest man buy the social media platform for $44 billion. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste explains how the deal came to be. Then David Kirkpatrick, the founder and editor-in-chief of Techonomy, joins CBS News' Elaine Quijano to discuss what the sale means for users and the platform.
SpaceX commercial crew splashes down
The first fully private crew to visit the International Space Station returned to Earth after its 17-day mission, splashing down in the Atlantic Ocean. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joined CBS News' Tanya Rivero as the mission came to an end.
SpaceX commercial crew returns to Earth with splashdown
The successful all-private visit to the International Space Station paves the way for future flights.
Twitter reportedly nears deal with Elon Musk
Twitter is reportedly nearing a deal to sell itself to Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joins Tanya Rivero to discuss the latest.
Commercial crew heads home from space station
The first commercial crew to visit the space station is targeting splashdown off the coast of Jacksonville.
High winds delay commercial crew's return to Earth
Bad weather once again holds up the Axiom-1 crew's return to Earth.
SpaceX launches secret payload for NRO
No details about the spy satellite payload were revealed, but the NRO declared mission success in a statement.
Commercial crew in full stride aboard space station, having "a ton of fun"
The mission commander and his three crewmates are plowing through a full slate of research and public outreach.
In a first, commercial crew docks with space station
The first non-government, privately-funded crew docked at space station Saturday for NASA-sanctioned research.
SpaceX launches Axiom crew to space station
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the Axiom-1 mission with a crew of four -- the first fully commercial crew to head to the International Space Station. Watch CBS News live coverage of the launch.
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Hegseth says U.S. "just getting started" as Iran war spreads
The U.S. is "accelerating, not decelerating" war on Iran, Hegseth says, as strikes intensify in the region and reach 1,000 miles away.
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Watch Live: Noem testifies at House hearing after grilling from senators
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is testifying before the House Judiciary Committee. Follow live updates.
Key takeaways from House hearing with Walz, Ellison on Minnesota fraud
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz told lawmakers that fraud "happened on my watch," but defended his administration's handling of the allegations.
Senate to vote on reining in Trump's war powers amid Iran campaign
The measure, which would block President Trump from further military force against Iran, appears poised to fall short of the simple majority needed to advance in the Senate.
U.S. torpedo sinks Iranian warship, Hegseth says
In Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's second news briefing since the start of the Iran war, Hegseth said the U.S. had sunk an enemy ship by a torpedo for the first time since World War II.
House Ethics panel investigates Tony Gonzales over allegations of affair with aide
The House Ethics Committee announcement comes one day after the Texas primary, which resulted in Rep. Tony Gonzales and Brandon Herrera heading to a runoff.
Trump nominee to lead nation's cyber agency removed from post as DHS adviser
Although Sean Plankey's access badge was taken and he was escorted out of Coast Guard headquarters Monday, he remains the nominee to lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, sources said.
Trump says he will endorse "soon" in Texas GOP Senate runoff
President Trump said the candidate he doesn't endorse should drop out of the race before the May 26 runoff.
What to know about the agency Trump says will insure ships in the Gulf
President Trump said the government agency will provide political risk insurance to "all shipping lines" operating in the Persian Gulf.
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Officers who killed Austin gunman won't face charges
Travis County DA Jose Garza said Tuesday that suggestions that he would seek charges in the killing were "intentionally false" and political in nature, calling the officers heroes.
Google faces first lawsuit alleging its AI chatbot encouraged man's suicide
Google is accused in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a man who committed suicide in October, allegedly at the direction of the tech giant's AI chatbot, Gemini.
Trump nominee to lead nation's cyber agency removed from post as senior DHS adviser
Although Sean Plankey's access badge was taken and he was escorted out of Coast Guard headquarters Monday, he remains the nominee to lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, sources said.
Key takeaways from House hearing with Walz, Ellison on Minnesota fraud
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz told lawmakers that fraud "happened on my watch," but defended his administration's handling of the allegations.
Tariff refund delays could cost U.S. $700 million a month in interest
The U.S. government must also reimburse businesses for the interest they paid on tariffs recently struck down by the Supreme Court, according to the Cato Institute.
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Google faces first lawsuit alleging its AI chatbot encouraged man's suicide
Google is accused in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a man who committed suicide in October, allegedly at the direction of the tech giant's AI chatbot, Gemini.
Tariff refund delays could cost U.S. $700 million a month in interest
The U.S. government must also reimburse businesses for the interest they paid on tariffs recently struck down by the Supreme Court, according to the Cato Institute.
What to know about the agency Trump says will insure ships in the Gulf
President Trump said the government agency will provide political risk insurance to "all shipping lines" operating in the Persian Gulf.
United Airlines can now boot passengers who refuse to use headphones
United said it could permanently ban travelers who refuse to wear headphones while listening to audio or video content on its flights.
Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
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Trump nominee to lead nation's cyber agency removed from post as senior DHS adviser
Although Sean Plankey's access badge was taken and he was escorted out of Coast Guard headquarters Monday, he remains the nominee to lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, sources said.
Key takeaways from House hearing with Walz, Ellison on Minnesota fraud
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz told lawmakers that fraud "happened on my watch," but defended his administration's handling of the allegations.
Trump says he will endorse "soon" in Texas GOP Senate runoff
President Trump said the candidate he doesn't endorse in the Texas Republican Senate race should drop out before the May 26 runoff.
What to know about the agency Trump says will insure ships in the Gulf
President Trump said the government agency will provide political risk insurance to "all shipping lines" operating in the Persian Gulf.
House Ethics panel investigates Tony Gonzales over allegations of affair with aide
The House Ethics Committee announcement comes one day after the Texas primary, which resulted in Rep. Tony Gonzales and Brandon Herrera heading to a runoff.
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Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
States face pushback on their rural health transformation plans
Some Republican state lawmakers and health associations are pushing back against spending plans under the Trump administration's $50 billion federal rural health fund.
Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
College student's mystery illness diagnosed as Stage IV cancer
Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
Medicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend.
More than three dozen states cover dental services for people on Medicaid, but with about $900 billion in cuts expected to hit states over the next decade, many programs could roll back dental coverage.
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What we know about U.S. service members killed in Iran war
The fallen soldiers identified by the Pentagon were Sgt. Declan Coady, Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, Capt. Cody Khork, and Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens.
Iran says a girls' school was hit by a deadly air strike. Here's what we know.
Iranian officials say more than 170 people were killed in the strike. Neither the U.S. nor Israel has said it was behind the attack, but the Pentagon is investigating.
Cuba charges 6 suspects with terrorism over fatal U.S. boat shooting
The government unveiled items said to have been found on the boat, including high-powered weapons, more than 12,800 pieces of ammunition and 11 pistols.
Hegseth says U.S. torpedo sank an Iranian warship as military campaign ramps up
In Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's second news briefing since the start of the Iran war, Hegseth said the U.S. had sunk an enemy ship by a torpedo for the first time since World War II.
Senate to vote on reining in Trump's war powers amid Iran campaign
The measure, which would block President Trump from further military force against Iran, appears poised to fall short of the simple majority needed to advance in the Senate.
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True crime series spotlights U.S. small towns
Hilarie Burton Morgan, known for playing Peyton on "One Tree Hill," talks about her docuseries, "True Crime Story: It Couldn't Happen Here," which is in its third season. She explains how each episode highlights a case in a small town in the U.S., how the series empowers the audience and recent developments in a cold case.
Padma Lakshmi talks "America's Culinary Cup"
TV host and food expert Padma Lakshmi, the creator and executive producer of the new CBS series, "America's Culinary Cup," speaks to "CBS Mornings" about creating the cooking competition and how it's different from other shows.
How families can change their habits
Bestselling author Michaeleen Doucleff offers science-backed tips on how families can curb their screen time and cut back on ultraprocessed foods. She explains how her new book, which is aimed at rewiring children's brains, began with a personal revelation.
Luke Grimes on "Marshals"
Actor Luke Grimes talks about starring in the "Yellowstone" spinoff "Marshals." Grimes reveals why he was hesitant to join the cast at first and what it was like to have his new song "Haunted" to play in the premiere episode.
Preview of UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira
UFC commentator Laura Sanko joins "CBS Mornings" to preview Saturday's UFC fight where defending champion Max Holloway will take on Charles Oliveira for the BMF title.
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OpenAI changing Pentagon deal after backlash
Hours after the Trump administration ditched Anthropic over the dispute about AI use, OpenAI struck its own deal with the Pentagon. Now the details of that agreement appear to be changing after backlash. Katrina Manson, Bloomberg News reporter, has more.
Amazon says drones hit 3 of its Middle East data centers
Drones struck two facilities in the United Arab Emirates directly, and damaged a data center in Bahrain, Amazon said.
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.
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AI executive Dario Amodei on the red lines Anthropic would not cross
The CEO of Anthropic says his company refused to allow its technology to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement).
AI company Anthropic's Dario Amodei: "We are patriots"
Dario Amodei, co-founder and CEO of the artificial intelligence company Anthropic, says his company refused to allow its AI product, Claude, to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement). That prompted President Trump to announce Friday that he is banning Anthropic's technology from all federal use, while Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth labeled the company "a supply chain risk to national security." Amodei talks with correspondent Jo Ling Kent about why he calls the administration's actions "retaliatory and punitive."
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NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
These United States: George Washington and climate change
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Officers who killed Austin gunman won't face charges
Travis County DA Jose Garza said Tuesday that suggestions that he would seek charges in the killing were "intentionally false" and political in nature, calling the officers heroes.
Cuba charges 6 suspects with terrorism over fatal U.S. boat shooting
The government unveiled items said to have been found on the boat, including high-powered weapons, more than 12,800 pieces of ammunition and 11 pistols.
Dad of accused school shooter found guilty
A jury found Colin Gray, the father of an accused Georgia high school shooter, guilty on all 27 counts Tuesday, including second-degree murder. Last week Gray testified in his own defense that he never noticied any signs of trouble with his son, Colt Gray, who is charged with opening fire and killing four people inside Apalachee High School in 2024.
U.S. court convicts Japanese mafia leader for trafficking nuclear material
Takeshi Ebisawa was sentenced to 20 years in prison by a New York court after being convicted of trafficking nuclear material as well as drugs and weapons.
Social media believed to be shooter's is full of antisemitic, anti-Christian posts
The attacker who opened fire at a bar in Austin, Texas, over the weekend appears to have posted antisemitic, anti-Christian and misogynistic messages on social media.
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Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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What Americans in the Middle East should do
Some Americans in the Middle East are voicing frustration with what they say is a lack of help from the U.S. government as the State Department urges Americans to leave 14 countries in the region amid the Iran war. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott joins CBS News to discuss the situation.
White House on U.S. evacuations in Middle East
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the Trump administration's plan to evacuate Americans from the Middle East as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran continues.
True crime series spotlights U.S. small towns
Hilarie Burton Morgan, known for playing Peyton on "One Tree Hill," talks about her docuseries, "True Crime Story: It Couldn't Happen Here," which is in its third season. She explains how each episode highlights a case in a small town in the U.S., how the series empowers the audience and recent developments in a cold case.
Congressman criticizes Minnesota ICE operation
Rep. Robert Garcia, a California Democrat, showed an image of Renee Good's carseat after the Minnesota resident was shot and killed by an ICE agent. During the hearing on the Minnesota fraud investigation, Garcia criticized the Trump administration's immigration operation and asked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz how it has impacted the state's fraud probe.
Feeding displaced families amid Iran war
Aline Kamakian, a chef ambassador for World Central Kitchen, joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss how Middle Easterners displaced by ongoing airstrikes in the region are struggling.