SpaceX launches Indonesian communications satellite
The SATRIA broadband relay station will boost internet connectivity across the vast Indonesian archipelago.
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How to watch a rare 5-planet alignment this weekend
The planetary alignment will include Saturn, Neptune, Jupiter, Uranus and Mercury.
Archaeologists find buried mummy next to soccer field in Peru
Mummies and other pre-Hispanic remains have been found in unusual places in the city.
New dinosaur species with "spiked armor" identified on U.K. island
One scientist said the discovery would force a re-think on the variety of species that once inhabited the area, which today is a small island off England's coast known for Jurassic finds.
Life ingredients discovered on Saturn moon
CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest on a spacewalk to upgrade the International Space Station's power grid, new pictures from Mars and a monumental discovery on one of Saturn's moons.
NASA rover "postcard" shows Mars during different times of the day
The panoramic postcard shows multiple landmarks on the planet.
All 5 meerkats died at Philadelphia Zoo from unknown toxin, officials say
In less than a month, the five meerkats became acutely ill and died. Zoo officials suspect the animals were accidentally poisoned by a dye.
Killer whales spotted in rare sighting in New England waters
Killer whales, also known as orcas, are "always unusual to see" in New England waters. A pod was spotted swimming together.
India and Pakistan brace as "very severe" Cyclone Biparjoy closes in
Experts say the world's warming oceans, including the Arabian Sea where Cyclone Biparjoy is churning, are producing more and more powerful storms.
Boat captain says orcas know "what they are doing" after 2nd ambush
Video of the captain's latest encounters shows orcas "biting off both rudders" of his yacht, with one of the whales seen swimming around with a piece of the rudder in its mouth.
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Government shutdown begins as lawmakers fail to reach deal to extend funding
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years began at midnight after lawmakers failed to reach a deal on extending funding.
Trump, Hegseth rally troops at rare meeting, rail against "woke" standards
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth touted the new name, the Department of War, saying "the era of the Department of Defense is over."
Judge finds Trump admin. unconstitutionally targeted pro-Palestinian students
A judge gave a blistering assessment of the Trump administration's efforts to go after international students who expressed pro-Palestinian views on college campuses.
Judge removes Trump-appointed top Nevada prosecutor as "not validly serving"
A judge ruled Tuesday that the top federal prosecutor in Nevada is not serving legally in the role — marking the second time that a judge has partially sidelined one of the Trump administration's prosecutors.
Trump administration to defund federal watchdog council
Two GOP senators are raising questions about the defunding of the Council of Inspectors General.
White House withdraws E.J. Antoni nomination to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics
E. J. Antoni was nominated for the role in August, after President Trump fired former BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer.
Why is the government shut down? Here's what's behind the funding lapse
The government shut down Wednesday after lawmakers failed to reach an agreement to extend government funding.
Video shows several houses along Outer Banks collapsing into Atlantic Ocean
The homes, once propped on high stilts, collapsed in the afternoon in Buxton, a community on one of a string of islands that make up the Outer Banks.
Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban, citing "irreconcilable differences"
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have been married since 2006 and have two daughters together.