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Officials are waiting for a status update from a private Japanese space company on its second attempt to land a private lunar lander on the moon. The lander was set to touch down Thursday afternoon, but communication with it has been completely lost. Leroy Chow, a retired NASA astronaut, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Japan and the space industry are hanging in suspense as they try to connect with a lander that was expected to touch down on the moon Thursday. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
A privately-built Japanese moon lander has so far failed to send a signal back to Earth after making its descent to the lunar surface on Thursday. CBS News space consultant William Harwood reports.
A private lunar lander from Tokyo-based company ispace was aiming for a touchdown in the unexplored far north with a mini rover.
It had not been thought possible that such tiny, weak stars could provide the conditions needed to form and host huge planets.
Scientists have unlocked one of the solar system's many secrets from an unexpected source: a planetarium show.
The northern lights — also called aurora borealis — could be visible in Alaska, Washington, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan, Maine, northern parts of Idaho, Wyoming, Iowa, New York, Vermont and New Hampshire.
President Trump withdrew his nomination for Jaren Isaacman, an Elon Musk ally, to lead NASA. Mr. Trump said he would soon announce a new nominee. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has the latest.
Billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, who has close ties to Elon Musk, was President Trump's pick to serve as NASA administrator.
It was Blue Origin's 12th flight carrying passengers to the edge of space and back since company founder Jeff Bezos flew the first such crewed mission in 2021.
On Friday, SpaceX launched an advanced GPS satellite into medium-Earth orbit. SpaceX experienced some launch hiccups earlier this week and the Federal Aviation Administration is calling for an investigation. Micah Maidenberg, a space reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins "The Daily Report" with more. Plus, Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams reflect on their unexpected nine-month stay on the International Space Station.
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched a GPS III-7 navigation satellite from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Friday. Here's how we covered it on "CBS News 24/7."
U.S. astronomers hunting for "Planet Nine" have instead stumbled on what appears to be a new dwarf planet in the solar system's outer reaches.
The ninth test flight of SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship rocket launched Tuesday from Texas, but it wasn't all smooth flying. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has the details.
Astronomers have discovered a mysterious new object in our Milky Way, which is emitting X-rays and radio waves at the same time.
The feud between Trump and Elon Musk exploded in public view Thursday, as Musk railed against the president's "big, beautiful bill."
Meta platforms such as Instagram have marketed AI tools that let users create sexually explicit images of real people.
Investigators say when they looked at the plane's engine, some parts were loose and appeared to be installed incorrectly, with one "allowing fuel to leak from the fitting."
A new bulletin warns that recent attacks "could motivate others to conduct violence against Israeli and Jewish institutions, or their supporters."
Authorities also asked people in remote areas to leave their blinds open and keep outside lights turned on during the search for Travis Decker in Washington state.
Steve Bannon told CBS News he wants the Trump administration to probe alleged drug use by Elon Musk, and his immigration status.
Police say they are now looking into whether Jonathan Joss' sexual orientation played a role in his death after initially saying it was not a factor.
The organizers of prominent Pride celebrations saw huge sponsorship drop-offs this year, a pattern seen as a response to the Trump administration.
Porn website owner Michael Pratt was the mastermind behind the GirlsDoPorn sex trafficking ring that landed him on the FBI's "10 Most Wanted Fugitives" list.
Porn website owner Michael Pratt was the mastermind behind the GirlsDoPorn sex trafficking ring that landed him on the FBI's "10 Most Wanted Fugitives" list.
A new bulletin warns that recent attacks "could motivate others to conduct violence against Israeli and Jewish institutions, or their supporters."
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
A federal judge in Massachusetts had blocked the Trump administration from laying off more than 1,300 employees at the Department of Education.
Steve Bannon told CBS News he wants the Trump administration to probe alleged drug use by Elon Musk, and his immigration status.
Tesla share rose in early trade after plunging 14% Thursday following a harsh online exchange between Elon Musk and President Trump.
Employers across the U.S. added 139,000 jobs in May while the nation's unemployment rate remained at 4.2%, new data shows.
Meta platforms such as Instagram have marketed AI tools that let users create sexually explicit images of real people.
The organizers of prominent Pride celebrations saw huge sponsorship drop-offs this year, a pattern seen as a response to the Trump administration.
Tesla's stock price tumbles 14%, erasing more than $150 billion in the automaker's value, as Elon Musk and President Trump trade barbs.
A new bulletin warns that recent attacks "could motivate others to conduct violence against Israeli and Jewish institutions, or their supporters."
A federal judge in Massachusetts had blocked the Trump administration from laying off more than 1,300 employees at the Department of Education.
Steve Bannon told CBS News he wants the Trump administration to probe alleged drug use by Elon Musk, and his immigration status.
The feud between Trump and Elon Musk exploded in public view Thursday, as Musk railed against the president's "big, beautiful bill."
Many undocumented immigrants who went to ICE check-in appointments at a federal building in L.A. this week were taken into custody, brought to the basement and held there, lawyers and family members say.
The 71-year-old Texas woman was previously healthy before getting an infection from a brain-eating amoeba, a CDC case report said.
The National Cancer Institute could see nearly 40% of its funding slashed under President Trump's 2026 budget proposal. Former Cancer Moonshot official Dr. Kamal Menghrajani joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to break down what's at stake.
The Trump administration wants to shutter the CDC's National Asthma Control Program, which provides millions in funding to state-administered initiatives aimed at fighting the disease.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. asked the FDA "to review the latest data on mifepristone," but experts say concerns about the abortion pill's safety are misguided.
The beef, which may be contaminated with E. coli, was distributed to Whole Foods Market retail locations across the U.S.
The ring is suspected of using 11 speedboats to pick up drugs from larger "mother ships" in different points and then bring them to the Canary Islands, police said.
Israel's leader says arming "clans in Gaza" to help fight Hamas will save lives. Opposition leaders say the weapons "will eventually be turned against" Israelis.
Joseph Tater, a U.S. national arrested in 2024 and accused of assaulting a police officer, has left Russia after being admitted for psychiatric treatment, Russia's state media say.
Two men have been convicted in Malta of supplying the explosives that killed journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia in the Mediterranean island state in 2017.
Four Guyanese nationals and two Colombians were sanctioned for trafficking cocaine through "narco subs," airstrips and various individuals, U.S. officials said.
Phylicia Rashad and Lena Waithe join forces for a powerful seventh season of "The Chi," exploring generational divides.
Andrew Rannells joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his new film "I Don't Understand You," a dark comedy about an American couple whose Italian vacation takes a deadly turn as they prepare to adopt a child.
Executive editor Mindy Walker joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to share top picks from The Week Junior's kid-curated summer reading list and how their program is helping young readers stay engaged during the break.
What began as a healing project for New York after 9/11 has grown into one of the world's most influential film festivals. Tribeca Festival director Cara Cusumano joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to highlight this year's top films and rising stars.
Tom Cruise was awarded a Guinness World Record for "most burning parachute jumps by an individual."
A study found 6% of American teens have been targets of nude deepfake images that look like them. Some popular social media companies are hosting ads that show how to make these explicit fake images with the help of AI, a CBS News investigation shows. CBS News' Leigh Kiniry reports.
Meta platforms such as Instagram have marketed AI tools that let users create sexually explicit images of real people.
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.
After much anticipation, Nintendo's newest video game console has finally arrived. The Nintendo Switch 2 went out Thursday after President Trump's tariffs forced the company to temporarily delay preorders. Scott Stein, CNET editor at large, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Meta has signed a 20-year agreement to buy nuclear power from Constellation Energy, joining the growing list of tech giants turning to nuclear energy to meet the demands of artificial intelligence. Bloomberg News tech reporter Riley Griffin has more.
A private lunar lander from Tokyo-based company ispace was aiming for a touchdown in the unexplored far north with a mini rover.
Iran's foreign minister says his country will not accept any nuclear deal with the U.S. that completely bans uranium enrichment. Anna Erickson, professor of nuclear and radiological engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Two Chinese researchers were charged with trying to smuggle strains of a fungus called Fusarium graminearum into the U.S.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has terminated thousands of research grants, following President Trump's executive order. Todd Wolfson, President of the American Association of University Professors, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" with more details.
It had not been thought possible that such tiny, weak stars could provide the conditions needed to form and host huge planets.
Porn website owner Michael Pratt was the mastermind behind the GirlsDoPorn sex trafficking ring that landed him on the FBI's "10 Most Wanted Fugitives" list.
The ring is suspected of using 11 speedboats to pick up drugs from larger "mother ships" in different points and then bring them to the Canary Islands, police said.
Earlier this week, other videos made by Antoine Massey surfaced on social media, leading authorities to raid a New Orleans home.
Jurors are still deliberating in Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes retrial in New York. CBS News' Nikki Battiste has the latest updates.
A judge scolded Sean "Diddy" Combs' defense attorney for the music mogul's interactions with the jury during his lawyer's cross-examination of a witness at his sex trafficking and racketeering case. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Officials are waiting for a status update from a private Japanese space company on its second attempt to land a private lunar lander on the moon. The lander was set to touch down Thursday afternoon, but communication with it has been completely lost. Leroy Chow, a retired NASA astronaut, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Japan and the space industry are hanging in suspense as they try to connect with a lander that was expected to touch down on the moon Thursday. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
A privately-built Japanese moon lander has so far failed to send a signal back to Earth after making its descent to the lunar surface on Thursday. CBS News space consultant William Harwood reports.
A private lunar lander from Tokyo-based company ispace was aiming for a touchdown in the unexplored far north with a mini rover.
It had not been thought possible that such tiny, weak stars could provide the conditions needed to form and host huge planets.
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 look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore millions of dollars in funding for AmeriCorps. The move comes after more than two dozen states sued the administration in April over cuts made to AmeriCorps by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). CBS News' Lana Zak has the latest.
Republican senators are racing to meet President Trump's self-imposed July 4 deadline for the House-passed budget package. Some lawmakers are reacting to Mr. Trump and Elon Musk's public feud regarding the Tesla CEO's comments on the budget bill. CBS News' Nikole Killion has the latest from Capitol Hill.
White House trade advisor Peter Navarro reacted to Elon Musk's criticisms of President Trump's tariffs as Mr. Trump and Musk's public feud continues. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has the latest from the White House, and CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has updates on the May jobs report numbers.
Israel launched airstrikes into Beirut, Lebanon, at what Israeli military officials said were Hezbollah drone production sites. CBS News contributor Robert Berger has the latest.
The May jobs report showed 139,000 jobs were added in the last month. President Trump reacted favorably to the news but criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, urging him to slash interest rates. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down the job report numbers, while CBS News' Natalie Brand has the latest updates from the White House.