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What's kept Starliner astronauts from return?

NASA has a plan to bring back Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, the two astronauts who took the troubled Boeing Starliner to the International Space Station, but it means they'll need to stay in space another six months. Wilmore and Williams are now slated to return on a SpaceX capsule in February, extending what was supposed to be a week-long mission to more than eight months. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on what issues are keeping Wilmore and Williams from returning.

Aug 26
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Billionaire to launch on SpaceX flight featuring first commercial spacewalk

Along with the first private-sector spacewalk, the SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew also will set a new Earth-orbit altitude record.

Aug 26

NASA rules out bringing astronauts home on Boeing's Starliner

The Starliner's two-person crew now will stay in space until next February and return to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon.

Aug 24

NASA to set return plans for Starliner crew

It's decision day for NASA as leaders of the space agency meet in Houston today to decide whether Boeing's Starliner will return to Earth with or without its two astronauts. The spacecraft experienced problems with its propulsion system on its test flight to the International Space Station in June.

Aug 24
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NASA to decide whether Starliner can safely bring crew back to Earth

After months of testing and debate, NASA is poised to decide whether or not to bring two astronauts home aboard Boeing's Starliner.

Aug 23

Meet the SpaceX's "Polaris Dawn" crew

Four astronauts are set to launch on Tuesday for a groundbreaking six-day mission, "Polaris Dawn," aiming to reach a record orbit 870 miles above Earth — three times higher than the International Space Station. The mission will also feature the first-ever commercial spacewalk. Mark Strassmann met the crew, who have trained for two years for this historic journey.

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Jupiter spacecraft completes first moon-Earth flyby, ESA says

The European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer flew past Earth on Aug. 20, capturing unique images along the way.

Aug 21

Photos of the blue supermoon show August's rare lunar phenomenon

The first of 2024's four consecutive supermoons, the blue moon will reach peak illumination on Monday and will shine brightly through Wednesday.

Aug 19

When and where to see August's rare supermoon blue moon

August's full moon, a rare blue moon and supermoon, is lighting up the night sky this week. Here's what time it peaks and where you should look.

Aug 19

Perseid meteor shower seen raining over Stonehenge in stunning photo

CBS News spoke with the astrophotographer behind the viral photo about his mission to drive people to look at the night sky before it changes "within the period of our lifetime."

Aug 20

NASA says Starliner landing decision possible next week

Seventy-one days after launch, NASA finally nears a decision on whether Boeing's Starliner will return to Earth with, or without, a crew.

Aug 14

NASA on Boeing Starlink crew in space

NASA held a press briefing Wednesday and announced a decision will be coming on how the Boeing Starlink capsule crew stuck at the International Space Station will proceed with their mission in space. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser has more.

Aug 14
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SpaceX to launch private Crew Dragon flight around Earth's poles

The historic, privately financed space flight will carry humans above Earth's ice caps for the first time.

Aug 13

Perseid meteor shower put on quite a show when it peaked overnight

The Perseid meteor shower peaked in the night skies of Sunday into Monday, giving astronomy fans one of the best shows of 2024 as they looked to the skies.

Aug 12

SpaceX launches 21 Starlinks in first flight of weekend triple header

It was the 187th launch of the company's Starlink internet relay satellites.

Aug 10

Suspect in apparent Trump assassination attempt hit with gun charges

Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect in the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a Florida golf course, was charged with two firearm offenses.

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Sean "Diddy" Combs taken into federal custody in New York

Sean "Diddy" Combs was taken into custody by federal authorities in New York, CBS News confirmed Monday night.

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Key Bridge victims' families to take legal against shipowner

"Justice for me would be to have my husband at my side," said the widow of one of the workers killed in the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore last spring.

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Biden administration asks Congress to surge Secret Service funding

Congressional staffers say there are increasing concerns about Secret Service's funding levels, as Congress debates federal spending.

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Meta bans RT and other Russian state media outlets

Meta says it's banning Russian state media outlets from its apps around the world due to "foreign interference activity."

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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer fields questions about the candidacy of President Biden after the senate luncheons in the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, July 9, 2024.

Senate to vote on IVF package as Democrats look to corner GOP

The Senate is set to vote Tuesday on legislation to protect access to IVF as Democrats look to draw attention to Republican senators' positions.

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"I am a rapist, like the others in this room," man tells court

"She did not deserve this," Gisele Pelicot's ex-husband says at his trial in France, admitting to drugging and raping her and inviting other men to join in.

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10 Delta passengers receive medical attention after emergency landing

A Delta flight made an emergency landing due to a pressurization issue, leading to at least 10 people needing medical attention.

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Sexual harassment at work as common for women as 5 years ago, study finds

Despite some workplace gains, many women continue to experience sexual harassment and bias, a McKinsey and LeanIn study finds.

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Senate to vote on IVF package as Democrats look to corner GOP

The Senate is set to vote Tuesday on legislation to protect access to IVF as Democrats look to draw attention to Republican senators' positions.

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Meta bans RT and other Russian state media outlets

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Texas's Abbott declares Venezuelan gang a terrorist group

Texas officials designated a Venezuelan gang as a "foreign terrorist group" and endorsed Donald Trump's claim that many migrants crossing into the U.S. were released from prisons in Latin America.

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Suspect in apparent Trump assassination attempt charged with 2 firearm counts

Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect in the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a Florida golf course, was charged with two firearm offenses.

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Springfield, Ohio, schools ramp up security after false claims, bomb threats

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FDA approves Apple Watch sleep apnea detection tool

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Will 988 call the police? Data suggests 1% of mental health crisis calls get "involuntary" rescues

The new white paper is the most comprehensive look at 988's data to date.

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Rural North Carolina county set to reopen hospital with federal help

One rural North Carolina county is on track to be among the first where a hospital reopens owing to a new federal hospital classification meant to help save small, struggling facilities.

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Experts warn against vaccine skepticism

Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.

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As measles cases increase, experts warn against vaccine skepticism

Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000. But measles cases are now back, and one big reason is that, across the country, more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook looks at how the views of "anti-vaxxers" are precipitating new health crises; and talks with health experts about the dangers posed by anti-vaccine and anti-science movements.

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"I am a rapist, like the others in this room," Frenchman tells court

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Typhoon Bebinca slams Shanghai, sparking evacuation of more than 400,000

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Tito Jackson, one of the brothers and founding members of the Jackson 5, died Monday at age 70. Jackson was also an acclaimed guitarist and went on to have a solo blues career of his own. His three sons, who are also musicians, wrote they are "shocked, saddened and heartbroken."

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"Gilmore Girls" actress Kelly Bishop reflects on beloved show

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TikTok faced a key court hearing Monday in its lawsuit to block a law that could ban the social media app in the U.S. early next year. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford is in Washington, D.C., with more details. Then, CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to unpack the arguments.

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How AI powered robots are helping small farms

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.

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FDA approves Apple Watch sleep apnea detection tool

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When and how to see September's Harvest Moon

The September Harvest Moon will see a partial lunar eclipse, peaking the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17.

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The Climate Election: Home insurance costs

The cost of insuring your home is going up, and some homes are "essentially uninsurable" due to rising climate change risks. In Nebraska, the most expensive state for premiums, the cost is nearly $3,400 above the national average to insure a home. And it's all happening as extreme weather events increase in frequency and intensity, jeopardizing people's homes and their ability to financially recover afterward.

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California crews battle high temps, Line Fire

Record-high temperatures have hit several areas of California, Arizona and Oregon since Friday, extending the fire season and creating drier conditions that make wildfires spread faster. The Line Fire in Southern California has grown past 21,000 acres, roughly half the size of Washington, D.C. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.

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A grand jury indicted Brendan Banfield on the charge of aggravated murder in the February 2023 killings of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan.

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"I am a rapist, like the others in this room," Frenchman tells court

"She did not deserve this," Gisele Pelicot's ex-husband says at his trial in France, admitting to drugging and raping her and inviting other men to join in.

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Data shows most school shootings are outside

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Violent threats surge in Springfield, Ohio

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Polaris Dawn space mission splashes down

The groundbreaking commercial space mission known as Polaris Dawn successfully splashed down early Sunday morning. The historic five-day mission, flown by tech billionaire Jared Isaacman and three crew mates, included the first ever commercial spacewalk.

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