Space Force early warning satellite launched into orbit
The $1.2 billion SBIRS satellite is the sixth and final member of a space-based fleet of infrared early warning stations.
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SpaceX launches secret payload for NRO
No details about the spy satellite payload were revealed, but the NRO declared mission success in a statement.
Space Force launches missile-warning satellite
The fifth Lockheed Martin-built SBIRS satellite joins a globe-spanning constellation
Space Force commander fired after podcast remarks
The Space Force said Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Lohmeier was removed "due to loss of trust and confidence in his ability to lead."
Pence reveals Space Force troops will be called "guardians"
In response, James Gunn, the director of the "Guardians of the Galaxy" films, tweeted, "Can we sue this dork?"
SpaceX launches GPS satellite for U.S. Space Force
The new GPS satellites feature higher accuracy and stronger jam-proofing to ensure reliability.
Atlas 5 launch of military spaceplane delayed by clouds and high winds
The launch is delayed 24 hours.
Space Force drops first recruitment video
A range of positions appear to be available.
Watch the official trailer for Netflix's series "Space Force"
The highly-anticipated series will drop on the streaming platform May 29.
U.S. Space Force launches billion-dollar military comms satellite
The flight was the first national security space launch under authority of the newly established U.S. Space Force — and completed during a deadly pandemic.
Trump signs $1.4 trillion bill, averting government shutdown
The bill's passage allows both parties to dodge the possibility of a shutdown ahead of what's expected to be a contentious election season.
Space Force gets support from Pentagon
The Pentagon is now backing President Trump's plan to create a new military branch dedicated to fighting in space. Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of Defense James Mattis laid out a blueprint Thursday for the United States space force. David Martin reports.
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Supporters and GOP lawmakers rally behind Trump amid FBI search
After news of the search spread, many surrounded Mar-a-Lago with banners supporting Trump.
Trump says he took the Fifth in New York fraud investigation
The deposition is part of a wide-ranging probe into Trump's business practices by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Austin Tice's family still waiting for answers 10 years after his disappearance
The freelance journalist was kidnapped in Syria on Aug. 14, 2012.
Watchdog says DHS lawyers delaying Secret Service Jan. 6 text probe
Sen. Rob Portman wrote to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to press him about delays in providing records to Congress.
Biden signs burn pit bill into law, expanding health care benefits for vets
The bill is the largest expansion of health care benefits for veterans exposed to toxins in more than 30 years.
Iranian charged in plot to murder former national security adviser John Bolton
An indictment alleges Shahram Poursafi tried to pay $300,000 to people in the U.S. to murder Bolton.
Social Security recipients could see $1,900 boost next year
Consumer prices are cooling but remain near 40-year highs, leading experts to predict a big benefits bump in January.
2 killed in Megabus crash in New Jersey
At least 14 other passengers suffered minor injuries in the crash.
Doctor caught on camera allegedly poisoning her husband with Drano
Yue Yu, 45, was arrested last Thursday for poisoning her husband of 10 years.
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Man charged with murdering 2 Muslim men in Albuquerque
Four Muslim men have been killed in the area over the past several months, and authorities have said their deaths may be linked.
2 killed in Megabus crash in New Jersey
At least 14 other passengers suffered minor injuries in the crash.
Kia-what? Kia-where? Biden returns to quiet Kiawah Island for vacation
Biden has visited South Carolina's Kiawah Island for years. He can "enjoy a certain amount of insulation without being totally insulated," said Biden political confidant Dick Harpootlian.
Experimental treatment changes lives for cancer patients in small trial
An experimental trial for rectal cancer had a 100% resolution rate among its 18 patients.
Librarian starts collection with hundreds of artifacts left behind in books
Love notes, book reviews, doodles and old photos are just some of the many mementos left behind.
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Suit accuses Alaska Airlines of yanking passengers over texts
Abobakkr Dirar and Mohamed Elamin were forced off a plane because a passenger complained about text messages, suit says.
What you need to know about Medicare Part A's depletion date
Medicare's Hospital Insurance trust fund will run out of money in 2028, trustees say.
U.S. stocks soar after inflation falls more than expected in July
Wednesday's data bolstered hopes that a peak in inflation — and Fed's aggressive rate hikes — may be on horizon.
Social Security recipients could see $1,900 boost next year
Consumer prices are cooling but remain near 40-year highs, leading experts to predict a big benefits bump in January.
Civilians hit with "exorbitant" medical bills at military facilities
Only 32 civilian medical debt cases out of 27,000 reviewed between a five-year period were reduced, according to a GAO report.
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Kia-what? Kia-where? Biden returns to quiet Kiawah Island for vacation
Biden has visited South Carolina's Kiawah Island for years. He can "enjoy a certain amount of insulation without being totally insulated," said Biden political confidant Dick Harpootlian.
DHS watchdog says DHS lawyers delaying Secret Service Jan. 6 text probe
Sen. Rob Portman wrote to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to press him about delays in providing records to Congress.
Austin Tice's family is still waiting for answers 10 years after his disappearance
The freelance journalist was kidnapped in Syria on Aug. 14, 2012.
Supporters and GOP lawmakers rally behind Trump amid FBI search
After news of the search spread, many surrounded Mar-a-Lago with banners supporting Trump.
Iranian charged in plot to murder former national security adviser John Bolton
An indictment alleges Shahram Poursafi tried to pay $300,000 to people in the U.S. to murder Bolton.
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Experimental treatment changes lives for cancer patients in small trial
An experimental trial for rectal cancer had a 100% resolution rate among its 18 patients.
What you need to know about Medicare Part A's depletion date
Medicare's Hospital Insurance trust fund will run out of money in 2028, trustees say.
Polio vaccine to be offered to London kids after more virus found
Britain's Health Security Agency said it had detected polio viruses derived from the oral polio vaccine in sewage water from eight boroughs of London.
Impact of intermittent fasting on weight loss
A new study published in the JAMA Internal Medicine found eating only between the hours of 7am and 3pm could help people lose weight and treat hypertension. Good Housekeeping's deputy nutrition director and registered dietician Stefani Sassos joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the study's findings and limitations.
Trial for rectal cancer offers hope
A small immunotherapy trial for a certain type of rectal cancer reports a 100% success rate. Dr. Jon LaPook explains how it's designed to work, and how it could be used as a model to treat other cancers.
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Austin Tice's family is still waiting for answers 10 years after his disappearance
The freelance journalist was kidnapped in Syria on Aug. 14, 2012.
Arrests of cartel "bosses" trigger wave of destruction in Mexico
Images on social media showed men commandeering cars and buses and setting them on fire. Others showed burned-out convenience stores.
Former Twitter manager convicted of spying for Saudi Arabia
The case marked the first time the kingdom has been accused of spying in America.
Iranian charged in plot to murder former national security adviser John Bolton
An indictment alleges Shahram Poursafi tried to pay $300,000 to people in the U.S. to murder Bolton.
Meet the people pulling out landmines so Ukrainians can go home
"People will be able to return to their houses, to their cities, and they will be able to walk freely and live safely," one brave dancer-turned-deminer told CBS News.
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Jury selection begins for Vanessa Bryant's lawsuit over crash photos
Vanessa Bryant is suing Los Angeles County public officials for allegedly taking and distributing photos of her late husband's remains.
Lamont Dozier, Motown legend, dies at 81
Motown hitmaker Lamont Dozier has died. The Detroit native was part of the legendary songwriting team behind dozens of classics, including "You Can't Hurry Love," "Stop in the Name of Love," "Reach Out, I'll Be There," and more.
Marshawn Lynch arrested on suspicion of DUI in Las Vegas
"Through the course of the investigation, officers determined that Lynch was impaired and conducted an arrest," Las Vegas police said.
What is vasculitis? Ashton Kutcher says he battled rare disease
"I had this weird, super rare form of vasculitis, that like knocked out my vision, it knocked out my hearing, it knocked out like all my equilibrium," Kutcher said.
Motown legend Lamont Dozier dead at 81
Over a four-year period, 1963-67, Lamont Dozier and brothers Brian and Eddie Holland crafted more than 25 top 10 songs.
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Smart home tech can help save money on energy bills
Programmable thermostats and smart lights can help consumers' lower energy bills.
Snapchat's new features will let parents see who their kids are talking to
The new in-app tool will let parents keep a closer eye on their kids – without letting them read private conversations.
Cool summer energy bills with smart home systems
NerdWallet personal finance expert Sara Rathner explains how to use smart home tech to save on energy costs.
Biden signs bill to boost U.S. chip production
President Biden has signed the bipartisan Chips and Science Act, designed to help boost manufacturing of computer chips in the U.S. and decrease reliance on overseas manufacturing of the components that power nearly all facets of modern technology. Meg Oliver reports.
Online prices fall for the first time in two years
Drop in online prices, driven by discounts on electronics and apparel, raises hopes inflation may be turning the corner.
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Study finds spiders likely sleep and dream a lot like people
Researchers in Germany monitored jumping spiders as they snoozed, and saw characteristic traits of REM sleep never observed before in invertebrates.
Evidence of "bone-crushing" dog found at Tennessee fossil site
The university says this is the first evidence of a dog at the site that was a densely forested habitat with plants and tree-dwelling animals.
"Terrifying" study links climate hazards to hundreds of infectious diseases
"There is no speculation here whatsoever," the study's lead author said. "These are things that have already happened."
Due to climate change, Nevada says goodbye to grass
In a state where every drop of water counts, ornamental grass – which accounts for a large percentage of outdoor water use – has been banned in Southern Nevada, just one step being taken to address rising temperatures and shriveling reservoirs.
Experts call for more public urgency on climate change
In a state where every drop of water counts, ornamental grass – which accounts for a large percentage of outdoor water use – has been banned in Southern Nevada. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with climate and water experts about the steps being taken (or not) to address rising temperatures; and with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson about the lack of urgency he says is hampering humanity's ability to counter this existential threat to our planet.
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Man charged with murdering 2 Muslim men in Albuquerque
Four Muslim men have been killed in the area over the past several months, and authorities have said their deaths may be linked.
Arrests of cartel "bosses" trigger wave of destruction in Mexico
Images on social media showed men commandeering cars and buses and setting them on fire. Others showed burned-out convenience stores.
Jury selection begins for Vanessa Bryant's lawsuit over crash photos
Vanessa Bryant is suing Los Angeles County public officials for allegedly taking and distributing photos of her late husband's remains.
Former Twitter manager convicted of spying for Saudi Arabia
The case marked the first time the kingdom has been accused of spying in America.
7 murder convictions tied to disgraced Chicago cop vacated
Reynaldo Guevara - a former member of a police department dogged by decades of scandal, cover-ups and brutality - has never been charged with a crime.
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How to watch the Sturgeon moon – the last supermoon of the year
The Sturgeon moon will be the last supermoon until 2023.
Scientist apologizes after posting image of star that was actually sausage
Etienne Klein apologized for misleading some Twitter followers with his "scientist's joke."
SpaceX launches Korean moon probe
South Korea's first moon mission will search for ice in permanently shadowed polar craters.
Blue Origin launches 6 passengers on sub-orbital trip to space
It was the sixth crewed flight of Blue Origin's New Shepard sub-orbital spacecraft.
Space Force early warning satellite launched into orbit
The $1.2 billion SBIRS satellite is the sixth and final member of a space-based fleet of infrared early warning stations.
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The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Timeline: The Jonelle Matthews case
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The 50 most expensive colleges in America, ranked
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Deadliest states for drug overdoses
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The disappearance of Carole Baskin's then-husband Don Lewis
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Church bells honor Olivia Newton-John
Church bells in the Netherlands chimed the tune of "Hopelessly Devoted to You" from the movie "Grease" as a tribute to late actress Olivia Newton-John, who died this week at 73.
Little league batter comforts opponent
After a little league pitcher hit a batter in the head, he began to cry. Then, in a moment of sportsmanship, the player he hit walked over to console him.
Artifacts collected from library books
Oakland Public Library has a collection of items forgotten in library books – from love notes to doodles to baby photos. Librarian Sharon McKellar, who started the "Found in a Library Book" database, told "The Uplift" about the project – which has 370 items and counting.
Lyme disease vaccine being tested
Researchers are now seeking volunteers for a clinical trial of a vaccine to protect against Lyme disease. CBS News reporter Michael George has more.
Impact of Trump taking the Fifth
Former President Donald Trump says he invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination while being questioned under oath by lawyers from the New York Attorney General's office in a probe of his business practices. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano to discuss the response to this as well as the recent FBI search at Mar-a-Lago, the impact on Trump's 2024 prospects, and more.