What's next for SpaceX & space travel?
CBS News' space consultant Bill Harwood gives insight into the future of space travel after Tuesday's successful launch of the massive SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from the Kennedy Space Center.
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Watch: SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy
SpaceX's Falcon Heavy, the world's most powerful rocket, thundered to life Tuesday and shot away from Florida on the power of 27 engines and nearly 5 million pounds of thrust, kicking off a spectacular maiden flight to send founder Elon Musk's cherry red Tesla Roadster on a "just for fun" journey beyond the orbit of Mars.
SpaceX to launch Tesla into space
SpaceX founder Elon Musk is planning to launch his Tesla Roadster into space Tuesday. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN to chat about the Falcon Heavy launch -- which will feature the most powerful rocket since Saturn V, which last flew in 1973.
Cops: Man stalked Lana Del Rey
43-year-old Michael Shawn Hunt was arrested in Florida Friday on his way to a Lana Del Rey concert with a knife. A judge dropped an attempted kidnap charge but ordered Hunt held on stalking charges. Hunt spoke out in his own defense in court.
SpaceX preps for Falcon Heavy launch
A new SpaceX rocket blasting off on its long-awaited maiden flight this Tuesday -- the Falcon Heavy -- promises to put on a spectacular show as the world's most powerful booster climbs away from the Kennedy Space Center's historic pad 39A atop nearly 5 million pounds of thrust from 27 engines, nine in each of three core stages.
Nurse's flu rant goes viral
Florida nurse Katherine Lockler became a Facebook sensation with her blunt warning: "Wash your stinkin hands!" She talked about her newfound fame and the importance of her flu season message with WKRG's Cody Long.
"Zombie campaigns" still spend money
A joint investigation by the Tampa Bay Times and CBS affiliate WTSP found at least 100 "zombie campaigns" nationwide, where spending continues long after the race -- or even after a candidate has died. Investigative reporter for WTSP Noah Pransky joined CBSN to break down what he uncovered.
SpaceX Falcon 9 launch
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket using a previously "used" booster shot away from Cape Canaveral Wednesday afternoon -- 60 years to the day after the first successful U.S. satellite launch -- launching a commercially developed military relay station into orbit for Luxembourg, its NATO allies and satellite operator SES.
Key issues for Trump's SOTU speech
Ahead of President Trump's first State of the Union, CBSN spoke with local reporters from Missouri, Iowa, Nevada, Florida and Minnesota about the policies that matter most to voters in their states.
Sand tunnel collapse
A father of three was rushed to a north Florida hospital after a sand tunnel collapsed on top of him at a beach. Family members say he was buried for about 30 minutes before rescue crews were able to pull him out. Christy Turner of CBS affiliate WJAX-TV reports from St. Augustine, Florida.
Voters talk Trump, economy
Ahead of tonight's State of the Union, we wanted to get some voters' thoughts on President Trump's first year. "CBS This Morning" co-host John Dickerson spoke with five voters in Florida, a key battleground state. They range in age from 21 to 70 years old. Three voted for Mr. Trump in the 2016 election, and two voted for Hillary Clinton.
Air travel surges over Mother's Day weekend
With COVID-19 vaccinations rising and cases falling, travel is slowly getting back to pre-pandemic levels. But a fight is brewing in Florida - Norwegian Cruise Lines says it may pull its ships from the sunshine state after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's new law prevented them from requiring proof of vaccination. Errol Barnett reports.
Deadly flu outbreak
Two young mothers from Oregon and Indiana are among the latest victims of the season's deadly flu outbreak. Their families said they were healthy adults. The CDC says the number of states with high levels of flu activity jumped from nine on Dec. 16 to 32 on Jan. 13. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Boy dies of flu
The family of Dylan Winnick wants everyone to be aware that the flu can be deadly and that people should take precautions.
Cruise ship death
Authorities in the Bahamas are investigating the death of a woman who fell from the balcony of a Carnival Cruise ship. The ship is based out of Jacksonville, Florida. Kaitlyn Chana of CBS affiliate WJAX-TV reports from Jacksonville.
Florida's solar-powered town
Families are starting to move into what is being called America's first solar-powered town. Babcock Ranch, about half an hour northeast of Fort Myers, Florida, is supposed to produce more energy than it consumes once it's finished. Developers are building nearly 20,000 homes for a projected 50,000 people. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Flaming shuttle boat
A Florida shuttle boat captain is credited with saving dozens of lives when a massive fire broke out on board. Dramatic video shows passengers jumping into the water as large flames and thick smoke quickly surrounded the boat. Fourteen people were hurt. One person died. The boat was headed to a casino cruise just off the coast near Tampa Bay. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Casino boat rescue
Authorities said 50 people were rescued Sunday from a Sun Cruz casino boat that caught fire near Port Richey, Florida, authorities said.
Murder-for-hire plot
A woman hires a couple in Florida to kidnap and murder a woman who is her romantic rival. When the hired suspects find out they picked up the wrong person, they kill her anyway. CBS News' Tony Dokoupil reports.
Mega Millions winner
A young man from Florida was the sole winner of last week's $451 million Mega Millions jackpot. Twenty-year-old Shane Missler claimed his prize on Friday and says he is now retired. Anthony Mason reports.
Mega Millions winner
Shane Missler of Port Richey, Florida, claimed his prize Friday. At 20 years old, he won last week’s $450 million Mega Millions jackpot. Missler says he plans to take care of his family, have fun, and do some good for humanity.
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"48 Hours" on case of Gretchen Anthony
Friends and family were concerned when they got messages from Gretchen Anthony's phone, saying she was sick with COVID-19. But the text messages eventually stopped coming, and Anthony had disappeared. The case is the subject of Saturday's new episode of "48 Hours." Correspondent Peter Van Sant spoke with Anne-Marie Green on CBSN AM about "The COVID Cover-Up: Searching for Gretchen Anthony."
Mother's Day with Josh's Mom
What better day than Mother's Day to drop in on filmmaker Josh Seftel in Brooklyn, catching up with his Mom in Florida, chatting about family, spring, romance and … alligators?
SpaceX Falcon 9 launch
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying a mysterious government satellite known as "Zuma" Sunday, lighting up the night sky as the booster climbed toward space and then lighting it up again a few moments later as its reusable first stage descended on a jet of flame to a pinpoint touchdown.
HHS freezes all child care payments to Minnesota after viral fraud allegations
The Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday it has frozen federal child care funding for the state of Minnesota, citing viral fraud allegations.
Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of JFK, dies at 35
Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of late President John F. Kennedy, has died after announcing a terminal cancer diagnosis in late November.
Flu cases spiking this holiday season, CDC data shows
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
Court order suggests officials pushed to prosecute Abrego Garcia after deportation
A court order suggests the Trump administration pushed to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia only after he challenged his deportation, with one top DOJ official calling it a "top priority."
1 killed, dozens injured in head-on train collision near Peru's Machu Picchu
The head-on collision occurred between two trains on the line that services the historic Peruvian site Machu Picchu.
Body found amid search for missing Texas teen Camila Mendoza Olmos
The body has not yet been identified, Texas officials said at a Tuesday news conference.
Trump says U.S. hit "big facility" linked to alleged drug boats
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
ICE can access some Medicaid information for deportation efforts, judge says
U.S. District Court Judge Vince Chhabria said in an order Monday the Department of Homeland Security can receive biographical, contact and location information from the Medicaid program.
Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs charged with strangulation, assault and battery
Stefon Diggs, a star wide receiver with the New England Patriots, is facing criminal charges after an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month.