SpaceX Starship prototype explodes on landing in test flight
It was the second Starship landing mishap in a row as SpaceX continues the booster's rapid-fire development.
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3 hurt in movie set explosion
Three people sustained critical burn injuries and were hospitalized after an apparent explosion on a movie set caused a small brush fire in Santa Clarita on Tuesday. CBS Los Angeles has the latest.
SpaceX rocket explodes in test flight
SpaceX launched a prototype Starship rocket from its flight facility in Boca Chica, Texas, successfully sending the booster up some 6 miles as planned. But the unpiloted test flight ended with a spectacular explosion when the rocket failed to right itself and slow down enough for a tail-first landing. CBS Los Angeles reports.
Several Chinese miners pulled to safety
Eleven workers trapped for two weeks inside a Chinese gold mine were brought safely to the surface on Sunday, a landmark achievement for an industry long-blighted by disasters and high death tolls. CBSN's Lana Zak reports.
4 killed in Madrid gas explosion
A tower of smoke rose from a building, where repairs were being done to a gas boiler, and billowed through Toledo Street near the city's center.
Trapped gold miners send up a desperate note begging for help
"We are in urgent need of medicine, painkillers, medical tape, external anti-inflammatory drugs," read the note scrawled on crumpled up paper.
Astronomers discover oldest, most distant supermassive black hole
The supermassive black hole at the center of one of the universe's brightest objects is 1.6 billion times more massive than the sun.
Nashville bomber mailed writings promoting conspiracy theories
Federal law enforcement confirmed the packages were postmarked December 23, just two days before the Christmas day explosion.
Bodycam video shows Nashville aftermath
Bodycam footage from Nashville police shows the dramatic aftermath of the Christmas bombing. Investigators are still searching for a motive in the case. Mola Lenghi reports.
Nashville bomber's remains found at blast scene, authorities say
A law enforcement source told CBS News investigators obtained a DNA sample from Anthony Warner's mother to be compared to human remains recovered from the scene.
Forensic investigators look for clues in blast
Forensic investigators descended on Nashville to collect evidence following a Christmas Day explosion. Executive director of the National Forensic Science Technology Center and director of the Global Forensic and Justice Center at Florida International University Kevin Lothridge joins CBSN to discuss what they would be looking for and how it would help the investigation.
Nashville suspect died in blast, FBI says
The FBI and Nashville authorities on Sunday confirmed the suspect in the Christmas Day blast died in the bombing. "We can tell you Anthony Warner is the person believed to be responsible for this horrible crime," said Nashville Metro police chief John Drake on Sunday afternoon. Watch the press conference.
Ex-FBI official: Nashville bombing a "wake-up call"
Frank Figliuzzi, the former assistant director of counterintelligence at the FBI, says the explosion was "quite likely" a suicide bombing.
Transcript: Frank Figliuzzi on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Frank Figliuzzi, former FBI assistant director for counterintelligence, that aired Sunday, December 27, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Open: This is "Face the Nation," December 27
Today on "Face the Nation," an early Christmas morning explosion rocks the city of Nashville, and more than a million Americans have been vaccinated as coronavirus cases, deaths and hospitalizations climb.
Nashville mayor sees "a lot of momentum" in bombing investigation
Mayor John Cooper predicted "a lot of questions will be answered relatively soon."
Transcript: Mayor John Cooper on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Nashville Mayor John Cooper that aired Sunday, December 27, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Nashville bombing suspect may have been killed in blast, sources say
FBI Special Agent in Charge Doug Korneski said Saturday there is no indication of additional explosive threats.
Nashville police praised for evacuations
Although property damages incurred by the Nashville bombing were extensive, the explosion miraculously caused no fatalities. This was in large part thanks to Nashville police officers quickly evacuating nearby residents before the explosion. Mola Lenghi reports.
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Forensic evidence gathered in Nashville blast
Investigators are creating a wide perimeter around downtown Nashville, as they gather forensic evidence for clues about a Christmas morning explosion that damaged dozens of buildings and injured three people. Experts say they will rely on aerial photography, surveillance footage and even GPS data in an investigation that could take months to complete. Jeff Pegues reports.
Eye Opener: Feds probe Nashville blast
Investigators are desperately for clues behind a recreational vehicle explosion in downtown Nashville. Also, the U.S. celebrated Christmas in the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.
Nashville mayor: "Determination" to solve Christmas blast
Police said an RV parked in downtown Nashville played a recording warning a bomb would detonate – and then it exploded.
Nashville officials give update on Christmas blast
Nashville Mayor John Cooper, police chief John Drake and fire chief William Swann updated reporters Friday evening about 12 hours after a massive blast wounded three in the city's downtown area. Drake said tissue that is believed to be human remains was found at the scene. Watch the briefing.
Nashville police share photo of RV linked to explosion
Nashville police and the FBI are asking anyone with information about the RV to contact them with tips.
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Trump urges Israel and Palestinians to embrace peace as living hostages freed
President Trump got a standing ovation after addressing Israeli lawmakers following Hamas' release of all living hostages under the Gaza peace deal.
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Government shutdown live updates as stalemate poised to begin third week
The government shutdown stretched into Day 13 on Monday with no sign of an imminent resolution. Follow live updates here.
Trump hails "historic dawn of a new Middle East" in speech to Knesset
President Trump addressed the Israeli parliament after the hostages were reunited with their families.
153 unvaccinated South Carolina students quarantining after measles exposure
More than 150 unvaccinated students exposed to measles in South Carolina schools are quarantining, according to local health officials.
The threat when China buys American farmland
National security experts are concerned about farmland Chinese entities own in the U.S. that is next to sensitive sites, including critical infrastructure and military installations.
NYC woman killed by flying solar panel during nor'easter
At least one storm-related death is reported in NYC. Officials say a 76-year-old woman was struck and killed by a solar panel in Brooklyn.
Coral reefs are first environmental system to pass climate "tipping point"
Crucial for marine life and the global economy, coral reefs are the planet's first major environmental system to cross a climate "tipping point" as the world warms.
Drug-resistant superbugs' spread surging, World Health Organization warns
The United Nations' health agency says the number of drug-resistant bacterial infections is surging, compromising life-saving treatments and rendering minor injuries and common infections potentially deadly.
2 killed in small plane crash on highway in Massachusetts
A small plane crashed on Route 195 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts Monday. Two people on board were killed.