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."
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6 videos that stood out in Pentagon's UFO drop
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Retired Navy pilot who saw UFO on new files
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SETI astronomer on new Pentagon UFO files
The Pentagon is releasing and declassifying files on UFOs. Seth Shostak, senior astronomer at the SETI Institute, joins CBS News with analysis.
What scientists will be looking for as government UFO files are released
The Pentagon's release of files might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
Trump tells Pentagon to release files on UFOs and "alien and extraterrestrial life"
President Trump directed his administration to release files on UFOs and any "alien and extraterrestrial life," an issue that has drawn decades of fascination — and spawned more than a few wild theories.
Newly released video shows U.S. missile bouncing off orb
The video, shared at a House Oversight hearing on what the military calls "Unidentified Aerial Phenomena," better known as UFOs, shows a missile striking an unidentified object and bouncing off of it off the coast of Yemen.
UFO is moving at incredible speeds underwater, congressman says
Republican Rep. Tim Burchett said that an admiral told him of an unidentified craft moving at incredible speeds in the sea.
FBI: No proof New Jersey drones pose threat
The FBI is leading an investigation into sightings of mysterious drones flying over New Jersey in recent weeks. Officials say there is no known threat to public safety, but there is still no explanation for their appearance. Tina Kelley, senior reporter for NJ.com and The Star-Ledger, joins "America Decides" to discuss what is known so far about the drones.
Pentagon solves 1 UFO mystery but still probing case of "large orange orb"
Director of Pentagon office probing UFOs showed Congress three cases it's resolved, but also discussed three — out of nearly two dozen — still under active investigation.
Annual UFO report finds 21 cases of more than 700 received need more analysis
Among the 757 reports received, 4% had unusual descriptions, like "green fireball" or "a jelly fish with [multicolored] flashing lights."
UFOs investigated in Japan after U.S. deems region a "hotspot"
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Read the full text of the unclassified Pentagon report on UFOs
The Pentagon's latest report on UFOs, now referred to as UAPs, finds no evidence that any of the reported sightings were caused by extra-terrestrial beings.
Pentagon UFO office launches digital form to collect info
The Pentagon has launched a digital form for current or former government employees, contractors or service members to report U.S. government programs or activities related to UAPs.
Pentagon reports more than 270 UFO sightings
More than 270 reports of unidentified anomalous phenomena, known as UAPs or UFOs, were made to the U.S. government in a recent eight-month period, the Department of Defense said in a Tuesday report to Congress. Chris Impey, astronomy professor at the University of Arizona, joins CBS News to unpack the findings.
Researcher shows purported "non-human" beings at UFO hearing
Jamie Maussan, a longtime UFO researcher, was joined in Mexico's Congress by a former U.S. Navy pilot, who later dismissed Maussan's "unsubstantiated stunt."
Breaking down NASA's new UFO report
NASA released a new report on UFOs — also known as unidentified anomalous phenomena — on Thursday. The report examines how the space agency can better contribute to the scientific understanding of the objects. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins "Prime Time" to separate fact from science fiction.
What are UAPs, and why do UFOs have a new name?
A former intelligence officer-turned-whistleblower and two pilots testified before Congress about the strange, seemingly inexplicable objects.
NASA: No evidence of "extraterrestrial" UFOs, but some defy explanation
NASA officials stressed that the group found no evidence that UAPs are "extraterrestrial" in nature, but said some of the objects cannot be explained.
Pentagon launches website for declassified UFO information
The site aims to serve as a "one-stop shop" for publicly available information related to unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAPs, according to the Pentagon.
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Barney Frank, Massachusetts congressman for 32 years, dies at 86
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Teen attackers in mosque shooting were wallowing in hate, investigators say
"These subjects did not discriminate in who they hated," said Mark Remily, special agent in charge of the FBI's San Diego Field Office.
Fighter jets intercept plane that entered restricted airspace over D.C.
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2 officers in Jan. 6 riot sue to block DOJ "anti-weaponization" fund
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
Fighter jets intercept plane that entered restricted airspace over D.C.
The aircraft entered the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area Special Flight Rules Area, or DC SFRA, around 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday.
Assistant principal "did nothing" when told about 6-year-old with gun, prosecutor says
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Raúl Castro indictment expected to be announced in Miami today, sources say
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Suspected drug trafficker rescued from plane crash linked to politician
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Polymarket to let users make prediction market bets on private companies
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Rubio offers Cubans "new path" in video address
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Barney Frank, Massachusetts congressman for 32 years, dies at 86
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2 officers in Jan. 6 riot sue to block DOJ "anti-weaponization" fund
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Raúl Castro indictment expected to be announced in Miami today, sources say
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U.S. soldier fears newly freed wife could still be deported by ICE at any time
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WHO says Ebola risks high for region, but not a "pandemic emergency"
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Where things stand with the Ebola outbreak
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Rubio offers Cubans "new path" in video address
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Xi welcomes Putin and touts "unyielding" ties on heels of Trump's visit
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Raúl Castro indictment expected to be announced in Miami today, sources say
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WHO says Ebola risks high for region, but not a "pandemic emergency"
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Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says
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Details emerge on San Diego mosque attack
More details are emerging on the victims and two gunmen from the deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Lana Zak reports.
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More details are emerging about the shooters who attacked the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, where three people died. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Islamic Center shooting victims hailed as heroes
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Mosque shooting victims hailed as heroes
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Teen attackers in mosque shooting were wallowing in hate, investigators say
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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."
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