Artemis 1 flight to moon depends on powerful rocket, precision timing
The Orion capsule being tested in the Artemis 1 mission will travel farther from Earth than any previous human-rated spacecraft.
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Amazing facts about NASA's most powerful rocket
NASA's powerhouse Space Launch System rocket is preparing for blastoff to the moon — and someday, Mars.
NASA rocket set for moon mission
Nearly 50 years after NASA's last manned mission to the moon, the space agency is gearing up for Monday's historic launch of its new moon rocket, Artemis 1. The crewless test flight is a big first step towards getting humans back on the moon and beyond. Mark Strassmann reports.
Astronomers discover potential "water world" exoplanet nearby Earth
NASA says the exoplanet, located just 100 light years away, could be a "water world."
The dugong, also known as a "sea cow," is extinct in China
The dugong is one of the world's top conservation priorities, researchers say. Here's what happened to them in China.
NASA finds first clear evidence of CO2 in an exoplanet's atmosphere
The CO2 – the compound humans breathe out – was found in the atmosphere of a planet orbiting a star 700 light-years away. It was discovered by the James Webb Space Telescope.
Skeleton of 82-foot-long dinosaur found in man's backyard in Portugal
The owner was carrying out construction in his yard when he uncovered the fossils.
Prized Galileo manuscript turns out to be a fake, university says
The document highlighting the discovery of Jupiter's moons, described as one of the "jewels" of the library's collection, appears to have actually been written in the 20th century.
The AI of the tiger: A high-tech bid to save an iconic species
Campaigners want help building a database of images of tigers' unique coats, hoping artificial intelligence can help them save the animals from extinction.
Most marine species will face extinction without limiting fossil fuels
A new climate report card paints a grim future if emissions aren't reduced: "Climate change is rewiring marine ecosystems at an alarming rate."
Hamas says it has agreed to parts of the Gaza peace proposal outlined by Trump
The plan called for Hamas to return all Israeli hostages and for the Israeli military to begin withdrawing from parts of the Gaza Strip in phases.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs awaits sentencing for prostitution-related charges
Sean "Diddy" Combs' sentencing hearing is being held three months after he was convicted on two prostitution-related charges.
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Government shutdown continues as Senate again rejects funding bills
The 2025 government shutdown entered its third day on Friday, with the Senate again failing to advance competing proposals to end the impasse. Follow live updates here.
Hegseth says U.S. strike on boat off Venezuela kills 4 "narco-terrorists"
U.S. forces carried out a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat off the coast of Venezuela on Friday, killing four people, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.
RFK Jr. fires NIH vaccine whistleblower Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo
RFK Jr. fired infectious disease specialist Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, who told CBS News she was put on leave after questioning actions taken by Trump appointees.
Manchester attack victim possibly killed by officer gunshot, police say
Police say one Manchester synagogue attack victim may have been killed by an officer's gunshot, in "a tragic and unforeseen" consequence of the rapid response.
Supreme Court gears up for new term with cases on social issues, Trump policies
The Supreme Court convenes for a new term Monday and is set to hear cases ranging from the use of race in redistricting to Trump's efforts to reshape the executive branch.
Why a surge in long-term unemployed workers is ringing alarm bells
The number of unemployed people looking for work more than six months has surged to its highest level since 2021.
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Ex-stylist for Sean "Diddy" Combs shares his story in first TV interview
Deonte' Nash, a former stylist for Sean "Diddy" Combs, speaks exclusively with "CBS Mornings" after filing a lawsuit last week against the music magnate for alleged abuse.