Doomed Titan sub's window was "on the path of failure," engineer says
OceanGate co-founder Stockton Rush was among the five people who died when the Titan submersible imploded in June 2023.
OceanGate co-founder Stockton Rush was among the five people who died when the Titan submersible imploded in June 2023.
Submersible pilot Karl Stanley said he felt the implosion ultimately stemmed from Stockton Rush's desire to leave his mark on history.
Guillermo Sohnlein helped found OceanGate with Stockton Rush, who was among the five people who died when the Titan submersible imploded.
It's been more than a year since OceanGate's ill-fated expedition to the wreckage of the Titanic in the Titan submersible resulted in five deaths. This week, a Coast Guard investigation of what happened got underway. During four days of testimony, new details have emerged.
The scientific director for OceanGate testified that the Titan sub malfunctioned only days before the deadly dive.
David Lochridge, OceanGate's former operations director, told Coast Guard officials he had warned others about potential safety concerns affecting the submersible that imploded near the Titanic wreck in 2023. Lochridge said his concerns were dismissed. CBS News' Roxana Saberi reports.
David Lochridge, OceanGate's former operations director, labeled the submersible unsafe prior to its last, fatal voyage.
The U.S. Coast Guard investigation into last year's deadly implosion of the Titan submersible shows the vessel had over 100 equipment issues in the years leading up to the disaster. The probe has also revealed the final messages from the crew as it descended to the wreck of the Titanic, including one reading, "All good here." Butch Hendrick, president and founder of Lifeguard Systems, joined CBS News to discuss the investigation.
The Titan imploded on June 18, 2023, setting off a worldwide debate about the future of private undersea exploration.
New images from a recent expedition to the wreckage site of the "real" Titanic reveal the railing along the ship's portside rail is succumbing to the ocean and to time.
RMS Titanic Inc., which holds the legal rights to the 112-year-old wreck, completed its first trip since 2010 and released images from the expedition.
The wrongful death lawsuit comes almost a year after French explorer Paul Henri-Nargeolet and four others died in the disaster.
RMS Titanic Inc. plans to use remotely operated vehicles to capture high-resolution images of the famed shipwreck.
Legendary Hollywood producer Jon Landau, who collaborated with director James Cameron on "Titanic" and the "Avatar" franchise, has died at the age of 63.
He worked with director James Cameron on the "Titanic" and the "Avatar" series.
Tuesday marks one year since the Titan sub lost contact about one hour and 45 minutes into its voyage to the wreckage of the Titanic.
Ohio billionaire Larry Connor said he wants to prove that the imploded Titan sub "was a contraption" and that the ocean can be "kind of life-changing if you go about it the right way."
A gold pocket watch recovered along with the body of John Jacob Astor, the richest passenger on the Titanic, is up for auction.
Viewers have long debated if Jack could've been saved had he gotten on the floating door. But according to Heritage Auctions, which sold the prop, it's not even a door.
The U.S. government may end its legal fight against a planned expedition to the Titanic, which is treated as a gravesite under federal law.
The world's largest cruise ship, the Icon of the Seas, is just 9 days away from carrying nearly 10,000 people around the Caribbean. For comparison, the Titanic was 883 feet long before it sank in 1912, while the Icon of the Seas measures close to 1,200 feet. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave got an exclusive look at the massive ship as it set sail on a test cruise.
David Pogue looks back at the adventurers who died last June aboard an undersea craft diving to the wreck of the Titanic, and what their loss means - to those left behind, and to the very spirit of exploration.
A rare menu from the Titanic's first-class restaurant sold at auction along with a pocket watch from a man who died in the 1912 disaster at sea and a deck blanket from the ill-fated ocean liner.
Nonprofit group Ocean Exploration Trust explored the wreck of Imperial Japanese Navy submarines I-201 and I-401 off the coast of Oahu.
Trump's Pennsylvania win fueled by economic concerns among Latino, working-class voters.
Trump's promises of mass deportation and tougher border policies appealed to many American voters. But his election has also caused fear and uncertainty among migrants desperate to enter the U.S.
One person was killed and more than a dozen others were injured at Tuskegee University in Alabama early Sunday, the university said. Some of those injured are students.
There are a few new members-elect of Congress who do not intend to go unnoticed in the 119th Congress.
Nikki Haley served as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations in his first term, and then ran against him for the Republican nomination this cycle.
Remembrance Sunday is a totemic event in the U.K., with the monarch leading senior royals, political leaders, and envoys from the Commonwealth countries in laying wreaths at the Cenotaph
Russia's defense ministry said a total of 70 drones were shot down overnight in Russian territory while Ukrainian air force officials say Russia overnight launched a "record" 145 drones at Ukrainian territory.
Ukrainian war reporter Andriy Tsaplienko has spent the last two-and-a-half years documenting the war with Russia. He views what he does as part of the fight for Ukraine.
The agency did not say where the situation happened, but Gov. Ron DeSantis said it occurred in Florida, calling it "targeted discrimination."
Trump's promises of mass deportation and tougher border policies appealed to many American voters. But his election has also caused fear and uncertainty among migrants desperate to enter the U.S.
A transitionary council created to reestablish democratic order in Haiti has signed a degree firing the country's interim Prime Minister Garry Conille, replacing him with Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, a businessman who was previously considered for the job.
Rep. Ro Khanna said Democrats "need to be emphasizing the economic issues" after bruising defeats in the 2024 election.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Bill Hagerty and Rep. Ro Khanna join Margaret Brennan.
With a tiny volunteer staff of gearheads and veterans, North Dakota's Miracles for Vets has given away 45 vehicles to veterans — for free.
The footwear- and accessory-maker says it already has a plan in place to reduce its reliance on imports from China.
Donald Trump reiterated he doesn't intend to sell his stock in Trump Media, and called for an investigation into short sellers.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Dystopian classic "The Handmaid's Tale" was popular throughout Trump's first term, along with George Orwell's "1984."
The app crashed the same day Starbucks introduced its holiday menu, preventing customers from placing mobile orders.
Following the 2024 presidential election results, President Biden has invited President-elect Donald Trump to discuss the transition of power.
Trump's promises of mass deportation and tougher border policies appealed to many American voters. But his election has also caused fear and uncertainty among migrants desperate to enter the U.S.
There are a few new members-elect of Congress who do not intend to go unnoticed in the 119th Congress.
Rep. Ro Khanna said Democrats "need to be emphasizing the economic issues" after bruising defeats in the 2024 election.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Bill Hagerty and Rep. Ro Khanna join Margaret Brennan.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has long been used to combat compression sickness in divers. But at a hospital in Israel they're using it to address a very different malady - post-traumatic stress disorder - for military veterans and survivors of terror attacks.
The demand for weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy has led to a flood of fake drugs hitting the market. However, these counterfeit medicines can be harmful to people's health. Tom Hanson has more.
Republicans' newly won control of the Senate may have buoyed Kennedy's odds of a role in the Trump administration.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Worried about slipping into the winter blues? A "dopamine menu" could help. Experts explain how, along with ideas to get started.
A transitionary council created to reestablish democratic order in Haiti has signed a degree firing the country's interim Prime Minister Garry Conille, replacing him with Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, a businessman who was previously considered for the job.
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake has shaken eastern Cuba after weeks of hurricanes and blackouts that have left many on the island reeling.
The plane, bound for the Chinese city of Shenzhen with 249 passengers and 16 crew members, landed safely after dumping fuel over the sea.
Cease-fire talks mediated by the United States, Qatar and Egypt have repeatedly stalled, as have parallel efforts by the U.S. and others to halt the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Police detained people in Amsterdam for taking part in a demonstration that was outlawed after violent clashes targeting fans of an Israeli soccer club.
Judith Jameson, the acclaimed dancer who went on to become the artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, has died. She was 81. Shanelle Kaul takes a look at her legacy.
The "Cheers" actor's new series is the Netflix comedy "A Man on the Inside," in which he plays a retired widower-turned-investigator who goes undercover in a nursing home.
"Cheers" actor Ted Danson's latest series is the Netflix comedy "A Man on the Inside," in which he plays a retired widower-turned-investigator who goes undercover in a nursing home. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with Danson and series creator Mike Schur ("The Good Place") about how the show takes a clear-eyed look at aging. Danson also talks about aging gracefully, living life fully as long as you can, and why he feels "complete" in his life now.
In 1982 Martha Stewart published her first book, "Entertaining." Now, the lifestyle entrepreneur has released her 100th, "Martha: The Cookbook," which contains some of her favorite recipes. She demonstrates for "Sunday Morning" viewers how to prepare two of them: Alexis's Chopped Salad, and Potato and Buttermilk Soup.
"Sunday Morning" looks back on the life of a music giant: producer, composer and arranger Quincy Jones, who died last Sunday at age 91.
When climate disasters hit, important memories stored in photos and other artifacts can be lost forever. Dave Malkoff takes a look at how technology is being used to help preserve those memories.
As votes were tallied and it became clear that Trump was on his way to victory, the deluge of posts questioning the integrity of the election fell to a trickle.
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.
In Carrara, Italy, a studio is using robots to create sculptures, a move that has traditional sculptors concerned about the future of Italian art. Bill Whitaker explores the clash between technology and heritage on "60 Minutes."
The app crashed the same day Starbucks introduced its holiday menu, preventing customers from placing mobile orders.
President-elect Donald Trump's victory clears the way for him to deliver on his campaign promises to dismantle many of President Biden's marquee climate policies. CBS News national environment correspondent David Schechter joins to examine what U.S. climate policy could look like under Trump.
Authorities are working to contain a massive wildfire in Southern California. The Mountain Fire has burned over 20,000 acres of land in Ventura County, around 65 miles northwest of Downtown Los Angeles. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus reports.
Victims thought to be female were male and not related to one another, showing "the story that was long spun around these individuals" was wrong, researchers said.
The presidential race and high-profile congressional contests may be dominating election coverage and fundraising, but many local and state elections are poised to affect the nation's progress on climate action and the shift toward clean energy. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.
East Coast and southern U.S. states experienced high temperatures this Halloween, with the heat forecast set to break records. CBS News 24/7 anchor Lana Zak reports on the weather and how New Yorkers celebrated the festivities.
At least one person was killed and several others were wounded in a shooting at Alabama's Tuskegee University. The shooting occurred as the school was wrapping up its 100th homecoming week. Jason Allen reports.
Queretaro, the capital of Queretaro state, is considered one of the safer cities in Mexico, which has been plagued by years of drug cartel-related violence.
One person was killed and more than a dozen others were injured at Tuskegee University in Alabama early Sunday, the university said. Some of those injured are students.
The investigation into the 1995 murder of Texas teacher Mary Catherine Edwards went cold for years. Advances in forensic science and tireless work by investigators would reveal the startling connection between the victim and her killer.
Police say a photographer and one-time contestant on "The Dating Game" was also a chameleon and a serial killer —perhaps the deadliest in U.S. history.
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing works to expand its space exploration and put a person on the moon by 2030.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Judith Jameson, the acclaimed dancer who went on to become the artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, has died. She was 81. Shanelle Kaul takes a look at her legacy.
At least one person was killed and several others were wounded in a shooting at Alabama's Tuskegee University. The shooting occurred as the school was wrapping up its 100th homecoming week. Jason Allen reports.
President-elect Donald Trump is turning his focus to the presidential transition following his victory. Democrats, meanwhile, are left wondering what led to his comeback. Natalie Brand has more.
When climate disasters hit, important memories stored in photos and other artifacts can be lost forever. Dave Malkoff takes a look at how technology is being used to help preserve those memories.
Climate scientists say 2024 is likely to be the hottest year ever on record. The announcement comes just ahead of the COP29 climate summit. Tina Kraus reports.