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How Pope Leo is celebrating Holy Week

Pope Leo XIV is celebrating his first Holy Week as the head of the Catholic Church. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.

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Artemis II crew's busy first day in space

The Artemis II crew is in space and is carrying out a full inspection of the Orion capsule that is required to get a green light to proceed toward the moon.

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Supreme Court skeptical over Trump order to end birthright citizenship

President Trump sat in the courtroom during Supreme Court arguments over his bid to end birthright citizenship, but the justices expressed skepticism over Mr. Trump's executive order.

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How Mission Control will communicate with Artemis II

For the rest of Artemis II's journey following its liftoff on Wednesday, the team at Mission Control in Houston will communicate with the astronauts, send commands and monitor the flight. Kris Van Cleave explains how it works.

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Artemis II blasts off, beginning historic moon mission

Four astronauts blasted off from the Kennedy Space Center to begin a historic space flight, which will loop around the far side of the moon. Artemis II is NASA's first crewed lunar mission since 1972.

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A look at Artemis II crew's 'crazy first day' and what to expect next

The mission commander of Artemis II, Reid Wiseman, said it would be a "crazy first day" and "it's 24 hours of intense work" as the lunar mission gets underway. Mark Strassmann looks at the critical decisions being made and what's next.

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Trump says Iran war objectives 'nearing completion' in address to the nation

President Trump addressed the nation about the Iran war Wednesday night, saying that the U.S. would complete its mission there "very shortly." He also sought to assure Americans that the conflict with Iran would be brief compared to othe...

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What comes next for the Artemis II mission?

NASA kicked off a historic lunar mission on Wednesday, sending astronauts farther from Earth than ever before. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.

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Crowds gather to watch Artemis II launch in Florida

As millions around the world watched the Artemis II launch online and on television, thousands gathered around Florida to watch it in person. CBS News' Rob Marciano has more.

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What to expect from Trump's address on Iran war

President Trump is delivering a prime-time address to update the nation on the war in Iran, as he predicts the operation will continue for a few more weeks and threatens to withdraw the U.S. from NATO. Nancy Cordes has more.

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Why the Artemis II crew played cards right before launch

Minutes before departing for the launch pad on Wednesday, the Artemis II crew completed one final task: a game of cards. Retired NASA astronaut and U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Cassidy joins CBS News to discuss the mission.

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How do astronauts use the bathroom in space?

The science and technology behind using the restroom in space continues to evolve. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave looks at the out-of-this-world facilities available to the Artemis II crew.

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Inside NASA's Artemis II moon mission simulator

CBS News' Kris Van Cleave goes inside the Orion mission simulator cockpit to get a better idea of what NASA astronauts will be experiencing during the Artemis II launch set for Wednesday.

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American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Iraq

American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped in Iraq, was concerned about her safety before she was taken, one of her editors tells CBS News' Chris Livesay.

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Trump to give prime-time address on Iran war

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a prime-time address set for Wednesday evening (April 1) on the Iran war. The ongoing conflict is now in its fifth week and Trump says the U.S. continues to negotiate with Iran, but will be done ...

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NASA's Artemis II mission set to launch

The Artemis II mission to the moon is expected in a few hours if all goes according to plan. Linda Godwin, a retired astronaut and professor emeritus at the University of Missouri, joins CBS News with more.

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Tiger Woods seeks treatment after DUI arrest

Golf legend Tiger Woods said on Instagram that he's "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment" and focus on his health following his DUI arrest after a car crash in Florida last week. His announcement comes as court documents...

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Luigi Mangione's lawyers seek to postpone federal murder trial

Lawyers for Luigi Mangione, the man charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, are seeking to postpone his federal murder trial.

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Steve Jobs on being inspired by the Beatles

"My model of business is the Beatles," Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple, told 60 Minutes in 2003, applauding their teamwork and innovation. "Great things in business are never done by one person. They're done by a team of people." Today m...

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Why the U.S. might target Iran's Kharg Island with a ground operation

President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have not ruled out a potential ground operation in the ongoing war with Iran. Military experts told CBS News that one of the places troops could be sent is Kharg Island, about 15 miles o...

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Russian oil tanker arrives in Cuba with U.S. permission amid blockade

A Russian tanker carrying roughly 700,000 barrels of crude oil arrived in Cuba on Tuesday morning. This is the first significant oil delivery to the island nation in three months. CBS News national correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.

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Trump lashes out at European allies over Strait of Hormuz

President Trump lashed out at European allies who he said haven't done enough to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz to oil tanker traffic. Weijia Jiang has details.

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New details on Tiger Woods' arrest in police report

Tiger Woods was "sweating profusely," his eyes were bloodshot and his pupils were "extremely dilated" following a car collision in Florida on Friday that led his vehicle to roll over on its side, according to a newly released arrest report.

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NASA readies Artemis II for first crewed moon mission in decades

The countdown to launch of the Artemis II mission, NASA's first piloted moonshot in half a century, proceeded smoothly as engineers and technicians prepared the agency's giant Space Launch System rocket and Orion crew capsule for fueling...

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Pope Leo marks first Holy Week as pontiff

Pope Leo XIV is preparing for his first Easter in his new role. CBS News' Chris Livesay has more details from Rome as Catholics react to Israel blocking the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for apparent safety concerns.

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Taylor Swift's "Showgirl" showdown

Taylor Swift is being sued by Las Vegas performer Maren Wade who has accused the superstar of trademark infringement over her latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl." Wade is the creator of the "Confessions of a Showgirl" podcast, which s...

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New heart health dietary guidelines

The American Heart Association has released new dietary guidelines on how to stay heart healthy to improve quality of life and save lives. Dr. Celine Gounder breaks down what to know.

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Questions raised about bullet used to kill Charlie Kirk

A new court filing reveals defense attorneys for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, claim an ATF analysis could not conclusively connect the bullet that killed Kirk to the gun Robinson allegedly used. Now the lawyer...

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Why Kharg Island is essential to Iran

Iran's Kharg Island is crucial to the country's economy due to its role as an oil export hub. CBS News' Michael George explains.

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Trump continues Iran threats amid hopes for peace

A Tehran resident told CBS News many people have given up hope that the war will help topple the regime, adding that it is "ready at any cost" to stay in power. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed threats to strike Iran's ...

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