NASA's Webb telescope captures thousands of young stars in Tarantula Nebula
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has revealed more details about how star are formed in the Tarantula Nebula.
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"Doomsday glacier" hanging on "by its fingernails," scientists say
The Florida-sized glacier could have a major impact on sea levels, and scientists say the rate at which it's melting could rapidly increase in the coming years.
17 bodies found in well linked to medieval anti-Semitic massacre
The bodies were buried at strange angles, some head-first, suggesting the possibility of violent death.
Should you get one of the new COVID boosters that targets Omicron?
The new shots are rolling out to pharmacies and other vaccination sites around the country.
Webb Telescope captures its first direct image of an exoplanet
The exoplanet was first discovered in 2017, but the Webb Telescope was able to capture the clearest images of the exoplanet to date.
Africa's oldest dinosaur skeleton discovered in Zimbabwe
The Mbiresaurus raathi roamed the earth more than 230 million years ago, researchers said.
2021 saw records for heat, greenhouse gas concentrations and sea level rise
"With many communities hit with 1,000-year floods, exceptional drought and historic heat this year, it shows that the climate crisis is not a future threat but something we must address today," one NOAA administrator said.
Brain implant uses only thoughts to operate digital devices, researchers say
Clinical trials are ongoing, and so far, five people have received the implant.
Webb and Hubble capture spectacular image of heart of Phantom Galaxy
The veteran and the new kid on the block have teamed up to produce a stunning image of the popular spiral galaxy.
Lake Mead's water level has never been lower. Here's what that means.
A 22-year mega-drought has caused elevation to drop along the Colorado River, which supplies water to 40 million people in the U.S. and Mexico.
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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 votes on GOP funding bill
The 2025 government shutdown entered its third day on Friday, with the Senate voting again on 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.
Trump sets Sunday deadline for Hamas to agree to Gaza peace deal
President Trump said Friday that he is issuing a Sunday evening deadline for Hamas to agree to a U.S. peace proposal, backed by the Israeli government, to end the war in Gaza.
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.