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.
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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."
Group of House members want a select committee to investigate UAPs
Republican Reps. Matt Gaetz of Florida, Anna Paulina Luna of Florida and Tim Burchett of Tennessee, and Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz of Florida sent a letter to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
The story behind the "Tic Tac" UFO sighting
Retired Navy pilot David Fravor said that in 2004 off the coast of Southern California, advanced radar detected what operators called "multiple anomalous aerial vehicles" descending 80,000 feet in less than a second.
UFO whistleblower: Nonhuman "biologics" found
Former military intelligence officer-turned-whistleblower David Grusch told House lawmakers Wednesday that he had interviewed government officials who had direct knowledge of aircraft with "nonhuman" origins, and that so-called "biologics" were recovered from some craft. Grusch, who served for 14 years as an intelligence officer in the Air Force and National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, appeared before the House Oversight Committee's national security subcommittee alongside two former fighter pilots who had firsthand experience with unidentified aerial phenomena.
UFO hearing comes amid calls for transparency
Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle are pressing the Pentagon and other government agencies for more answers about UFOs. Wednesday, they'll hear testimony about UFOs from three witnesses at a House hearing. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more from Capitol Hill.
House Oversight Committee to hold UFO hearing
A whistleblower is expected to tell Congress Wednesday that the Pentagon is hiding what it knows about "non-human intelligence." A House subcommittee will hold a hearing regarding "unidentified anomalous phenomena" -- also known as UFOs. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins with a preview of what to expect at the hearing.
House Oversight Committee set to hold UFO hearing
Several witnesses, including a former Navy commanding officer, will testify about the so-called "unidentified aerial phenomena" they've seen in the skies.
U.S. ends search for 2 unidentified objects shot down over Alaska, Great Lakes
No debris from either object was found, officials said.
Rubio criticizes Biden's response to spy balloon, wants answers on objects
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U.S. shoots down unidentified objects
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NASA launches new UFO study
The team conducting the study includes former astronaut Scott Kelly along with 15 other scientists and experts.
Navy pilots describe encounters with UFOs
Bill Whitaker reports on the regular sightings of unidentified aerial phenomena, or UAP.
Navy pilots discuss 2004 encounter with UAP
Cmdr. Dave Fravor and Lt. Cmdr. Alex Dietrich were training with the USS Nimitz Carrier Strike Group when a UAP encounter occurred over the Pacific Ocean.
UFOs regularly spotted in restricted U.S. airspace
Bill Whitaker reports on the regular sightings of unidentified aerial phenomena, or UAP.
A new investment risk: Unidentified flying objects
A fund investing in space-related companies warns that "unidentified aerial phenomena" could hurt investor returns.
U.S. government UFO report released — many cases remain unexplained
While there is no clear indication that they're extra-terrestrial, 18 of the objects appear to have propulsion systems or technology that cannot be explained.
U.S. finds no evidence UFOs were alien spacecraft
A long-awaited government report on UFOs found no evidence that the objects came from outer space. But the objects remain unidentified. David Martin has the details.
Government report unable to explain source of many UFOs
The government is expected to release its report on unidentified aerial phenomena this month.
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Navy pilots discuss 2004 encounter with UAP
Cmdr. Dave Fravor and Lt. Cmdr. Alex Dietrich were training with the USS Nimitz Carrier Strike Group when a UAP encounter occurred over the Pacific Ocean.
Navy pilots describe encounters with UFOs
Bill Whitaker reports on the regular sightings of unidentified aerial phenomena, or UAP, that have spurred a report due to Congress next month.
Navy pilots discuss 2004 encounter with UAP
Commander Dave Fravor and Lieutenant Commander Alex Dietrich were training with the USS Nimitz Carrier Strike Group when the encounter occurred.
UFOs regularly spotted in restricted U.S. airspace
Bill Whitaker reports on the regular sightings of unidentified aerial phenomena, or UAP, that have spurred a report due to Congress next month.
Listen Live: Supreme Court considers Trump's immunity claim in 2020 election case
The Supreme Court convenes Thursday to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction overturned by New York court
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
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Follow live updates of Donald Trump's New York criminal trial, where former National Enquirer boss David Pecker is testifying for the third day.
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Pope Francis says "a negotiated peace is better than a war without end"
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18 indicted in alleged 2020 fake Arizona elector scheme
An Arizona grand jury indicted 18 people in connection with an alleged attempt to use alternate electors after the 2020 election.
U.S. birth rate drops to record low, ending pandemic uptick
CDC's provisional figures show a 2% decline in births from 2022 to 2023.
Man indicted in cold case killing of retired Indiana farmer
William Ray Grimes was indicted on charges of murder and burglary in the 2012 slaying of Lowell Badger, police said.
Secret Service agent assigned to Kamala Harris exhibits "distressing behavior"
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Trump trial live updates as David Pecker testifies for third day
Follow live updates of Donald Trump's New York criminal trial, where former National Enquirer boss David Pecker is testifying for the third day.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction overturned by New York court
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Man, dog vanish in Grand Canyon after apparent homemade raft trip
A photo of the raft the man is believed to have used shows just a few long planks assembled together.
U.S. economic growth slows as consumers tighten their belts
Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 1.6% in the first quarter of 2024, according to initial estimate.
Trial over jet fuel contamination in Hawaii's water set to begin
More than two years after jet fuel leaked into the system supplying water to almost 93,000 people in Hawaii, families impacted are taking the U.S. government to trial.
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U.S. economic growth slows as consumers tighten their belts
Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 1.6% in the first quarter of 2024, according to initial estimate.
EPA issues toughest rule yet on power plant emissions
Coal-fired power plants would have to capture smokestack emissions or shut down under a new EPA rule the industry says would make the grid less reliable. It's likely to face court challenges.
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Proponents say a sweeping ban on noncompete clauses should boost workers, but the new rules face serious legal challenges.
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What airline passengers should know about their rights to get refunds
New Transportation Department rules could save consumers $500 million annually, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.
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Trump trial live updates as David Pecker testifies for third day
Follow live updates of Donald Trump's New York criminal trial, where former National Enquirer boss David Pecker is testifying for the third day.
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Listen Live: Supreme Court considers Trump's immunity claim in 2020 election case
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18 indicted in alleged 2020 fake Arizona elector scheme
An Arizona grand jury indicted 18 people in connection with an alleged attempt to use alternate electors after the 2020 election.
Secret Service agent assigned to Kamala Harris exhibits "distressing behavior"
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U.S. birth rate drops to record low, ending pandemic uptick
CDC's provisional figures show a 2% decline in births from 2022 to 2023.
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U.S. orders cow testing for bird flu after grocery milk tests positive
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Doctors perform first combined heart pump and pig kidney transplant
For the first time, surgeons at NYU Langone Health performed a combined mechanical heart pump and gene-edited pig kidney transplant into a living person.
Chocolate milk can stay in school lunch program, Biden administration decides
The USDA had floated banning flavored milk options from some school lunches.
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Windmill sails mysteriously fall off Paris' iconic Moulin Rouge cabaret
The renowned Moulin Rouge cabaret venue's director has vowed to "rise to the challenge" after the windmill's sails fell off.
Why Swifties have descended upon a small pub in London
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Palestinians thank U.S. students for support as Netanyahu condemns them
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Pope Francis says "a negotiated peace is better than a war without end"
In an exclusive interview with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell, Pope Francis called for "negotiated peace" in Ukraine and Gaza, noting the devastating effects war has on children.
Beyoncé sends 2-year-old Philippines boy flowers after viral video
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Windmill sails mysteriously fall off Paris' iconic Moulin Rouge cabaret
The renowned Moulin Rouge cabaret venue's director has vowed to "rise to the challenge" after the windmill's sails fell off.
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Jerry Seinfeld and Jim Gaffigan reunite in the new movie "Unfrosted," directed by Seinfeld. The film humorously depicts the 1963 race between cereal giants Kellogg's and Post to invent the first breakfast pastry, featuring Seinfeld as a fictional Kellogg's executive and Gaffigan as the CEO.
Beyoncé sends 2-year-old Philippines boy flowers after viral video
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Blake Shelton debuts new venue in Las Vegas
Country music star Blake Shelton expands his popular bar and music venue 'Ole Red' from Nashville to Las Vegas. This opening coincides with Shelton stepping back from his prominent TV roles.
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Why U.S. officials want to ban TikTok
Lawmakers argue the Chinese government can use the widely popular video-sharing app as a spy tool and to covertly influence the U.S. public.
NASA's Voyager 1 fixed from billions of miles away
NASA's Voyager 1, the first spacecraft to travel beyond our solar system, has started sending information back to Earth again after scientists managed to fix the probe from 15 billion miles away.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Amazon rolls out grocery delivery for Prime members, SNAP recipients
Customers who rely on government assistance programs can get same perks as Prime members, for less.
National security concerns over microchips
Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo is at the center of a global competition for semiconductor dominance. It's a battle that also puts her at the center of two of the hottest global national security hotspots. Lesley Stahl of 60 Minutes spoke with Raimondo for the broadcast.
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Cicada noise in S.C. prompts calls to sheriff
Emerging cicadas are so loud in one South Carolina county that residents are calling the sheriff's office asking why they can hear a "noise in the air that sounds like a siren, or a whine, or a roar." CBS News' John Dickerson has details.
Plastic pollution treaty negotiations
Representatives from across the world are gathering in Ottawa, Canada, to negotiate a potential treaty to limit plastic pollution. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has the latest on the talks.
Cicadas are so loud that South Carolina residents are calling police
"Although to some, the noise is annoying, they pose no danger to humans or pets," the sheriff wrote. "Unfortunately, it is the sounds of nature."
Biden considers climate emergency declaration
The White House is considering declaring a national climate emergency to unlock federal powers and stifle oil development, according to a Bloomberg report. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is announcing several projects this Earth Week. Columbia University Climate School professor Dr. Melissa Lott joins with analysis.
NASA's Voyager 1 fixed from billions of miles away
NASA's Voyager 1, the first spacecraft to travel beyond our solar system, has started sending information back to Earth again after scientists managed to fix the probe from 15 billion miles away.
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Harvey Weinstein rape conviction overturned
A New York appeals court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crimes. The court ruled that the disgraced movie mogul did not have a fair trial because the judge who presided over the case allowed women to testify about allegations that were not part of the charges against him. Weinstein will remain in prison because of his rape conviction in Los Angeles.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction overturned by New York court
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Man indicted in cold case killing of retired Indiana farmer
William Ray Grimes was indicted on charges of murder and burglary in the 2012 slaying of Lowell Badger, police said.
Are dating apps making it easier for scams?
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5th person charged in killing of 2 Kansas moms, officials say
Paul Grice, 31, was arrested and charged by Oklahoma authorities with murder and kidnapping in connection to the deaths of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley.
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Distant spacecraft sends data to Earth for first time in 5 months
In November 2023, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft stopped sending "readable science and engineering data."
Astronaut on eclipse, private spaceflight
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Could some species dying on Earth be saved in outer space?
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The Lyrid meteor show is set to peak as the week begins.
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Harvey Weinstein rape conviction overturned
A New York appeals court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crimes. The court ruled that the disgraced movie mogul did not have a fair trial because the judge who presided over the case allowed women to testify about allegations that were not part of the charges against him. Weinstein will remain in prison because of his rape conviction in Los Angeles.
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Jerry Seinfeld, Jim Gaffigan talk "Unfrosted”
Jerry Seinfeld and Jim Gaffigan reunite in the new movie "Unfrosted," directed by Seinfeld. The film humorously depicts the 1963 race between cereal giants Kellogg's and Post to invent the first breakfast pastry, featuring Seinfeld as a fictional Kellogg's executive and Gaffigan as the CEO.