New Vulcan rocket takes off on second test flight
Despite an apparent problem with one of two strap-on boosters, the Vulcan reached orbit and otherwise performed as expected.
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SpaceX Crew Dragon brings 2 fresh crew members to space station
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft caught up with the International Space Station and moved in for docking Sunday.
SpaceX launches two-man crew on flight to space station
Crew Dragon's two astronauts will join two Starliner fliers for a five-month tour of duty aboard the International Space Station.
Capsule launches that will bring Starliner crew home
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Saturday with a NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut aboard a Crew Dragon capsule that normally carries four. That is because the Crew Dragon's two empty seats will be used to give two Boeing Starliner astronauts a ride back to Earth next February. Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were part of Boeing's first crewed test flight of its Starliner, and though it got them to the International Space Station back in June, problems with its propulsion system prompted NASA to look for another ride. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Crew Dragon set for first Cape Canaveral launch to space station
A NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut will join the Starliner astronauts for a normal tour of duty
Elon Musk's SpaceX sued by Cards Against Humanity over alleged trespassing in Texas
The company is asking for $15 million in damages, which it says includes a loss of vegetation on the land.
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.
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.
What's next after SpaceX Polaris spacewalk?
The four members of the SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew made history Thursday as they completed the first privately financed spacewalk in history. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew completes spacewalk
The first private commercial spacewalk in history was completed Thursday morning by the SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew. The four-person mission was led by billionaire tech CEO Jared Isaacman and lasted about two hours. 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.
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.
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.
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.
SpaceX launches Polaris Dawn crew
SpaceX launched its Polaris Dawn rocket into orbit Tuesday morning after several failed attempts. If all goes according to plan this time, the four private civilians on board will take part in a a historic space walk that's set for Thursday. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FAA grounds SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets after rare crash-landing
The crash-landing of a SpaceX booster ended a string of 267 successful recoveries in a row.
Rare SpaceX Falcon 9 landing mishap mars successful Starlink launch
The landing mishap ended a string of 267 successful booster recoveries.
SpaceX rocket's first stage crashes
SpaceX pressed ahead with plans for back-to-back launches of Starlink internet satellites Wednesday, one from Florida and the other from California. But there were some issues in Florida when the first stage of the Falcon 9 rocket toppled over after landing at sea. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
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.
Australian leader says terror attack motivated by ISIS as new info emerges
The men suspected of attacking a Jewish gathering on Bondi Beach were inspired by the ISIS terror group and spent weeks last month in the Philippines, officials say.
Brown shooting investigators seek more video amid questions over security
Questions swirl about campus security, the apparent lack of video evidence and whether the focus on the person of interest gave the attacker more time to escape.
Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner and wife Michele, arrested for their murders
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
BBC vows to defend itself from Trump's $10 billion lawsuit
As Trump seeks a vast sum in damages from the U.K. public broadcaster for alleged defamation and unfair trade practice, BBC indicates it won't settle without a fight.
U.S. adds 64,000 jobs in November as unemployment hits four-year high
The unemployment rate in November rose to 4.6%, its highest level since September 2021.
How the Coast Guard uses "disabling fire" to stop alleged drug boats
A Coast Guard crew offloaded over 27,000 pounds of drugs in California on Monday.
Pentagon "escalating" review of Sen. Kelly over video on illegal orders
The Pentagon says it is "escalating" a probe into Sen. Mark Kelly, one of six Democratic lawmakers who urged service members to "refuse illegal orders."
White House ballroom to be completed in Summer 2028, Park Service says
President Trump's White House ballroom addition is expected to be finished a few months before the 2028 elections.
7 highlights from Erika Kirk's CBS News town hall
Erika Kirk recalls the emotional fog of Charlie Kirk's assassination, addresses conspiracy theories and takes questions during a CBS News town hall hosted by Bari Weiss.
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Brown shooting investigators seek more video amid questions over security
Questions swirl about campus security, the apparent lack of video evidence and whether the focus on the person of interest gave the attacker more time to escape.
How the Coast Guard uses "disabling fire" to stop alleged drug boats
A Coast Guard crew offloaded over 27,000 pounds of drugs in California on Monday.
U.S. adds 64,000 jobs in November as unemployment hits four-year high
The unemployment rate in November rose to 4.6%, its highest level since September 2021.
Raskin to introduce bill to require review of White House renovation plans
Rep. Jamie Raskin wants to see White House construction like President Trump's ballroom project subjected to the same scrutiny as other federal projects.
Grand Canyon hotels on South Rim reopening after water pipeline repaired
Hotels and lodges will welcome back visitors to the Grand Canyon's South Rim after the national park fixed multiple breaks in a water pipeline that led to the halting of overnight stays for more than a week.
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U.S. adds 64,000 jobs in November as unemployment hits four-year high
The unemployment rate in November rose to 4.6%, its highest level since September 2021.
FDA warns 4 major retailers about selling recalled ByHeart infant formula
Four of the nation's top retail stores failed to promptly pull contaminated ByHeart infant formula from their shelves, federal health officials said in warning letters.
New York accuses UPS of stealing wages from thousands of seasonal workers
New York Attorney General Letitia James said UPS "played the Grinch" by allegedly shorting seasonal workers on their pay.
Spotify says it's investigating after thousands of users report outages
Tens of thousands of Spotify users reported outages on Monday, with some saying they had lost access to their playlists.
Touting Warner Bros. offer, Netflix execs vow to keep releasing movies
Netflix co-CEOs Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos sought in a letter to tamp down concerns that the streaming giant is not committed to the movie business.
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Raskin to introduce bill to require review of White House renovation plans
Rep. Jamie Raskin wants to see White House construction like President Trump's ballroom project subjected to the same scrutiny as other federal projects.
U.S. military hits 3 more alleged drug boats in Pacific, killing 8
The U.S. military says it struck three more alleged drug-carrying boats in the Eastern Pacific, the latest in a campaign of vessel strikes ordered by the Trump administration that have killed at least 95 people.
Pentagon "escalating" review of Sen. Kelly over video on illegal orders
The Pentagon says it is "escalating" a probe into Sen. Mark Kelly, one of six Democratic lawmakers who urged service members to "refuse illegal orders."
White House ballroom to be completed in Summer 2028, Park Service says
President Trump's White House ballroom addition is expected to be finished a few months before the 2028 elections.
Hong Kong activist Lai's daughter says she's "grieving" sedition conviction
Hours after Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy newspaper owner in Hong Kong, was found guilty on sedition charges, his daughter told reporters she hopes international pressure can spare her father.
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Kevin Murray was his family's health watchdog. His vigilance helped his brothers "avoid a real catastrophe."
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
Vaccine vote signals turbulence for immunization policy, public trust
Clinicians and epidemiologists warn the decision could unravel decades of progress and expose newborns to a deadly, preventable disease.
Botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart products includes 51 babies in 19 states
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
Extended interview: Dr. Rochelle Walensky
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook speaks at length with former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about the hepatitis B vaccine and last week's vote by the CDC's vaccine advisory panel to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the vaccine.
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Woman's phone found over 2 years after she vanished in wilderness
A missing woman's phone has been found in Australia's Tasmanian wilderness more than two years after she disappeared, police said.
Australian leader says terror attack motivated by ISIS as new info emerges
The men suspected of attacking a Jewish gathering on Bondi Beach were inspired by the ISIS terror group and spent weeks last month in the Philippines, officials say.
Zelenskyy says Russia could get "very workable" Ukraine peace plan within days
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a "very workable" peace plan to end the war in Ukraine could be presented to Russia within days.
BBC vows to defend itself from Trump's $10 billion lawsuit
As Trump seeks a vast sum in damages from the U.K. public broadcaster for alleged defamation and unfair trade practice, BBC indicates it won't settle without a fight.
Taekwondo instructor learns fate for killing 7-year-old student, parents
After killing the boy and his mother, he took her Apple watch and drove her BMW to the family home where he stabbed the boy's father to death.
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Matt Rife tackles holiday chaos in new show
Comedian Matt Rife is known for poking fun at everything and everyone. Now, he's taking on Santa. He joins "CBS Mornings" to preview his new Netflix special, "Matt Rife: Unwrapped - A Christmas Crowd Work Special."
Storied career of "the king of country music"
George Strait, known as "the king of country music," has racked up more than 60 number one hits and the most certified platinum albums of any country artist. "CBS Mornings" takes a look back at the Kennedy Center honoree's storied career.
Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson on "Song Sung Blue"
Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson are starring in one of this year's most anticipated movies, "Song Sung Blue," which is based on the real-life story of Mike and Claire Sardina. They join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their upcoming roles.
Anthony Geary, "General Hospital" star, dies at age 78
Anthony Geary, who played Luke Spencer on the long-running soap opera "General Hospital," has died.
Extended interview: Kate Hudson & Hugh Jackman
In this web exclusive, Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, stars of the new film "Song Sung Blue," talk with Tracy Smith about playing Mike and Claire Sardina – real, not-very-famous musicians who performed a tribute act pretending to be very-famous musicians Neil Diamond and Patsy Cline. They also discuss singing, Neil Diamond's songs, and the Oscars (including, as Jackman was, being nominated opposite Daniel Day-Lewis).
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How computers in classrooms impact students
Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, a neuroscientist and director at LME Global, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss his new book "The Digital Delusion," where he examines the impact of increased reliance on computers in classrooms. Horvath also talks about his recent article in The Free Press, a Paramount publication.
Spotify says it's investigating after thousands of users report outages
Tens of thousands of Spotify users reported outages on Monday, with some saying they had lost access to their playlists.
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.
Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy, sells itself to Chinese company
iRobot, which introduced the Roomba vacuum cleaner in 2002, vows to continue supporting its products despite Chapter 11 filing.
What's next after Trump's AI rule order?
President Trump signed an executive order restricting states from creating their own regulations for artificial intelligence. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
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Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
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Noa Tishby on wave of antisemitic incidents
There has been a wave of antisemitic incidents in Australia over the past year, and critics say the government response has not been forceful enough. Israeli actress and activist Noa Tishby, who served as Israel's special envoy for combating antisemitism, used to live near the site of Sunday's attack in Bondi Beach.
What we know about Nick Reiner
The investigation into Nick Reiner and the possible events leading up to the alleged murder of Rob and Michele Reiner is intensifying as police are set to present their case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
Brown shooting investigators seek more video amid questions over security
Questions swirl about campus security, the apparent lack of video evidence and whether the focus on the person of interest gave the attacker more time to escape.
Questions arise in Reiner investigation
The Los Angeles police are set to present their murder case against Nick Reiner, the son of Rob and Michele Reiner, on Tuesday to the district attorney. As the investigation continues, police are seeking a motive for the killings.
How to prevent package theft this holiday
Online shoppers, beware: Porch pirates are once again on the prowl this holiday season. A recent SafeWise report estimates about 104 million packages have already been stolen this year. Skyler Henry shows us what can be done to help prevent these thefts.
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Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
"Wet lava ball" exoplanet may have an atmosphere, evidence shows
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
3-man crew undocks from space station, wrapping up 8-month stay
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
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How jobs data impacts interest rate decision
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released last month's jobs report on Tuesday, which showed that 64,000 jobs were added in November after losing 105,000 in October. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent breaks down how unemployment data could impact the Fed's next interest rate decision
Noa Tishby on wave of antisemitic incidents
There has been a wave of antisemitic incidents in Australia over the past year, and critics say the government response has not been forceful enough. Israeli actress and activist Noa Tishby, who served as Israel's special envoy for combating antisemitism, used to live near the site of Sunday's attack in Bondi Beach.
How computers in classrooms impact students
Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, a neuroscientist and director at LME Global, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss his new book "The Digital Delusion," where he examines the impact of increased reliance on computers in classrooms. Horvath also talks about his recent article in The Free Press, a Paramount publication.
What we know about Nick Reiner
The investigation into Nick Reiner and the possible events leading up to the alleged murder of Rob and Michele Reiner is intensifying as police are set to present their case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
Classmate of shooting victim speaks out
A student who lived in the same dorm as Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov, one of the people killed in Saturday's shooting at Brown University, joins "CBS Mornings News" to talk about her last interaction with Umurzokov. Nadia Patel also talks about experiencing her second active shooter situation.