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It has been two years since NASA's James Webb telescope gave us a stunning first look at the depth of our universe. To commemorate the achievement, NASA has released new images showing two distant galaxies interacting with each other. Jane Rigby, astrophysicist and a senior project scientist for the Webb telescope at NASA, joins CBS News to discuss.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket suffered a catastrophic engine failure as it launched a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit Thursday night, the first time in nearly a decade the rocket has failed. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on that and the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
The engine failure blamed for stranding 20 Starlink satellites in a low, non-survivable orbit was caused by a liquid oxygen leak.
The engine powering a SpaceX rocket's second launch stage suffered a catastrophic failure, and possibly an explosion, while carrying another batch of Starlink internet satellites from California on Thursday, company founder Elon Musk posted early Friday on social media. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on what happened and the new images released from the James Webb Space Telescope.
The engine's "rapid unscheduled disassembly," as Elon Musk put it, almost certainly will trigger downstream launch delays.
For the first time since their mission started last month, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams discussed the technical difficulties that have lengthened their stay on the International Space Station.
The two astronauts who traveled to the International Space Station aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft say they're confident it can return them to Earth. Leaks and thruster failures marred the launch, and further technical issues have kept the crew in space longer than scheduled. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins with a timeline for when they could come back to the ground.
In their first news conference from the International Space Station, the Starliner astronauts said they were enjoying their extended time in orbit.
Three weeks after they were supposed to return to Earth, the NASA astronauts who took the first crewed flight on Boeing's Starliner's capsule say they are confident the spacecraft will take them back safely from the International Space Station. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
A planet 64 light-years from Earth was already known for deadly weather. Now scientists say the planet also smells like rotten eggs.
Similar to but less expensive than its Ariane 5 predecessor, the Ariane 6 is expect to be Europe's workhorse booster for years to come.
The Türksat 6A relay station will carry secure military traffic and provide commercial service across Europe, North Africa and Asia.
Four volunteer crew members emerged Saturday from NASA's first simulated Mars environment, where they'd spent more than a year.
Boeing Starliner commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and co-pilot Sunita Williams will remain aboard the International Space Station as NASA awaits more technical results before the capsule returns to Earth. CBS News space Analyst Bill Harwood reports.
Secret Service rushed the stage and took former President Donald Trump away in a motorcade after shots were fired during a Pennsylvania rally today.
Sources said the gunman was armed with a rifle and was standing on an elevated structure outside of the cordoned-off rally area, about 200 yards from Trump's rally stage.
The Secret Service says former president and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump is safe following the incident.
The person believed to have fired shots during former President Donald Trump's rally is dead, the Secret Service said.
Direct assaults against presidents, presidents-elect, and candidates have occurred on 15 separate occasions in the U.S., with five resulting in death, according to a 2008 report compiled by the Congressional Research Service.
A county in Nevada is the third in recent months to have a local official refuse to certify election results.
Republicans from across the country will descend on Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum arena to nominate their candidate for president.
In November, Westheimer was named New York's honorary ambassador to loneliness.
Gloria Allred, an attorney for Halyna Hutchins' parents and sister, said she "respectfully disagrees" with the court's decision.
Direct assaults against presidents, presidents-elect, and candidates have occurred on 15 separate occasions in the U.S., with five resulting in death, according to a 2008 report compiled by the Congressional Research Service.
"I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin," former President Trump wrote.
Eyewitnesses at a rally of former President Donald Trump's described a chaotic scene on Saturday after he was rushed off stage with blood visible on his face after shots were fired.
The person believed to have fired shots during former President Donald Trump's rally is dead, the Secret Service said.
Sources said the gunman was armed with a rifle and was standing on an elevated structure outside of the cordoned-off rally area, about 200 yards from Trump's rally stage.
AT&T said it learned about the hack in April, but it delayed alerting customers due to federal investigations. Here's what to know.
Beginning July 15, the airline is also changing its uniform policy due to the incident.
Here are the different kinds of scams to be aware of if you're planning on going to the Paris Olympics.
The iconic band claims Brinker International used portions of their hit song "Sabotage" in a Chili's ad without permission.
Auto insurance has gone up 19.5% since June of last year, according to the latest Consumer Price Index data. The reason? Getting T-boned by inflation.
Direct assaults against presidents, presidents-elect, and candidates have occurred on 15 separate occasions in the U.S., with five resulting in death, according to a 2008 report compiled by the Congressional Research Service.
"I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin," former President Trump wrote.
Eyewitnesses at a rally of former President Donald Trump's described a chaotic scene on Saturday after he was rushed off stage with blood visible on his face after shots were fired.
The person believed to have fired shots during former President Donald Trump's rally is dead, the Secret Service said.
Sources said the gunman was armed with a rifle and was standing on an elevated structure outside of the cordoned-off rally area, about 200 yards from Trump's rally stage.
Sierra Butler was offered the opportunity to be just one of two people enrolled in a clinical trial looking at a therapy that could put her lupus into remission.
The three were culling poultry at a farm when they showed mild symptoms, including pink eye and common respiratory infections, state health officials said.
You might've heard of rage rooms — places to smash things to relieve some stress — but how about a place to go cry in comfort?
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Researchers at the American Cancer Society found more than 40% of all cancer deaths among U.S. adults could be linked to lifestyle risks that can be changed.
The celebrations of Anant Ambani marrying Radhika Merchant took place at the Ambani-owned Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai and the family home.
The Metropolitan Police said a 34-year-old suspect has been detained at a train station in the city of Bristol.
Krejcikova is a 28-year-old from the Czech Republic who added this trophy to her championship at the French Open in 2021.
French sports minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra, dressed in a body suit, dove into the famous river.
Kate, wife of heir to the throne Prince William, will be in the Royal Box on Centre Court to watch defending champion Carlos Alcaraz play Novak Djokovic.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
Gloria Allred, an attorney for Halyna Hutchins' parents and sister, said she "respectfully disagrees" with the court's decision.
Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the radio/TV host and bestselling author who had an impact on millions with her frank talk on sex, died Friday, July 12, 2024 at age 96. In this profile from correspondent Martha Teichner that originally aired on "CBS Sunday Morning" on February 17, 2002, Westheimer talked about championing sexual literacy, having fun being "Dr. Ruth," and what she was looking for in a companion.
Tens of thousands descended in Las Vegas for the World Series of Poker. A record number of entrants are in this year's event. Jeff Glor has more.
A judge Friday tossed out the manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin in the "Rust" movie set shooting. The case fell apart when the defense successfully argued that the prosecution withheld evidence. Elise Preston was inside the court when it happened.
AT&T on Friday disclosed that hackers had accessed records of calls and texts of "nearly all" its cellular customers for a six-month period between May 1, 2022, and Oct. 31, 2022. Jo Ling Kent reports.
AT&T disclosed yet another major data breach on Friday. The company said a third party illegally downloaded call and text records for nearly all its 109 million customers with accounts between May and October 2022. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent is following this story.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
It's more important than ever to scrutinize what you see online. These three tips from CBS News Confirmed will help you know what to trust.
The FCC and law enforcement officials are investigating a massive data breach disclosed by AT&T where hackers accessed records of calls and texts of nearly all of the company's cellular customers from about two years ago. Daniel Ives, managing director and senior equity analyst for Wedbush Securities, joined CBS News to discuss the breach.
The three were culling poultry at a farm when they showed mild symptoms, including pink eye and common respiratory infections, state health officials said.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season got off to a deadly start as Hurricane Beryl tore across the Caribbean, Mexico and eventually the U.S.
Archaeologists say the discovery could shed light on early religious practices in the region.
The largest stegosaurus skeleton ever found is expected to fetch millions of dollars at auction in New York next week, likely fueling objections from paleontologists.
Gloria Allred, an attorney for Halyna Hutchins' parents and sister, said she "respectfully disagrees" with the court's decision.
The Metropolitan Police said a 34-year-old suspect has been detained at a train station in the city of Bristol.
A judge dismissed Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter case after a motion from the actor's defense team Friday. Baldwin faced charges for the 2021 accidental shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins while on the set of his film "Rust." Entertainment attorney Tre Lovell joins with analysis.
A judge dismissed actor Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter case after a motion from the actor's defense team Friday afternoon. Baldwin faced charges for the 2021 accidental shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins while on the set of his film "Rust." CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson, entertainment attorney Tre Lovell and CBS News correspondent Elise Preston join to unpack the development.
Alec Baldwin is on trial for involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 shooting death of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer for "Rust."
It has been two years since NASA's James Webb telescope gave us a stunning first look at the depth of our universe. To commemorate the achievement, NASA has released new images showing two distant galaxies interacting with each other. Jane Rigby, astrophysicist and a senior project scientist for the Webb telescope at NASA, joins CBS News to discuss.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket suffered a catastrophic engine failure as it launched a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit Thursday night, the first time in nearly a decade the rocket has failed. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on that and the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
The engine failure blamed for stranding 20 Starlink satellites in a low, non-survivable orbit was caused by a liquid oxygen leak.
The engine powering a SpaceX rocket's second launch stage suffered a catastrophic failure, and possibly an explosion, while carrying another batch of Starlink internet satellites from California on Thursday, company founder Elon Musk posted early Friday on social media. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on what happened and the new images released from the James Webb Space Telescope.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Former President Donald Trump posted a statement on Truth Social on Saturday night after shots were fired at his Pennsylvania rally. In the post, he thanked law enforcement for their quick response and said he was "shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear."
Eyewitness Melissa Shaffert recalled hearing what sounded like fireworks at former President Donald Trump's rally Saturday before she said chaos ensued. Shaffert tells CBS News' Margaret Brennan about what she saw.
Witness Josh Drespling said he was at Saturday's Trump rally in Pennsylvania when he heard pops of gunfire. He tells CBS News' Margaret Brennan what he saw.
Dr. Jim Sweetland is an ER physician who was on the scene at former President Donald Trump's rally Saturday in Pennsylvania when shots rang out. He told CBS News about administering CPR to an audience member who had been hit. (Warning: This video contains disturbing language and violent content.)
President Biden spoke Saturday about the shooting at a Trump rally hours earlier. Biden said the former president was safe and called the incident sick before saying "everybody must condemn it." Watch the president's full remarks.