Another lunar lander is heading to the moon. Here's what to know about its complex mission.

Ambitious lunar lander heading to the moon to search for ice

Intuitive Machines launches its second moon lander, which will use NASA and commercially developed tools to search for ice in the moon's crust.

CBS News - 16h

Intuitive Machines' lunar lander Athena launched to the moon

Intuitive Machines' lunar lander Athena is headed to the moon as part of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch for NASA's Artemis program. Leroy Chiao, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more details.

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Ontario Voters Head to the Polls. Here’s What to Know.

Voters in Ontario will decide on Thursday whether to re-elect Doug Ford, a Conservative who is among Canada’s harshest critics of President Trump, as the province’s premier.

The New York Times - 45m

A new lunar lander is set to launch to the moon's south pole this week

A robotic moon lander is about to launch on a SpaceX rocket. It's the second lunar mission for a private company that last year became the first to successfully land on the moon’s surface.

NBC News - 2d

New lunar lander set to launch to the Moon’s south pole

A robotic moon lander known as Athena is scheduled to launch atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center with a mission to explore the moon’s south pole. The same rocket will ...

NBC News - 1d

What We Know About the Secretive Migrant Mission at Guantánamo Bay

The Trump administration has said little about the Venezuelan men who were transferred from Texas to the U.S. military base in Cuba.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

With Measles Spreading, Here’s What to Know About Symptoms.

Infected people can spread the virus before even realizing they have it.

The New York Times - 18h

Here's what to know about DOGE's impact so far

Actions from the White House's Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, have led to thousands of firings and more than a dozen lawsuits. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro ...

CBS News - 6d

Here's what to know about the "Feb 28 Economic Blackout" protest

A grassroots effort is asking American consumers to refrain from making purchases at major retailers for one day in February.

CBS News - 5d

Here's what to know about Trump's $5 million immigration "gold card"

President Trump is floating the idea of a new "gold card" visa that would be sold to wealthy foreigners for $5 million.

CBS News - 21h

A Jumping Lunar Robot Is About to Explore a Pitch-Black Moon Crater for the First Time

Packed with instruments and rovers, the soon-to-launch IM-2 mission will explore the lunar south pole and attempt something never done before—to enter a shadowed moon crater to look for ice.

Wired - 3d

The 31st SAG Awards are today. Here's what to know

The 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards should offer the final clue in an unusually unpredictable Oscar race

ABC News - 4d

Intuitive Machines’ Athena Lander Launches on Journey to the Moon

The company reached the lunar surface in 2024, and now its second lander aims to improve on the feat. Three other spacecraft also hitched a ride on the SpaceX rocket.

The New York Times - 1h

What to know about Mitch McConnell's decision to retire

Former Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell will not seek reelection in 2026. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small reports.

CBS News - 6d

What we know about Pentagon layoffs

More than 5,000 probationary employees at the Department of Defense could soon lose their jobs as part of Trump administration cuts, CBS News has learned. Ellee Watson reports.

CBS News - 2d

What to know about Trump's first Cabinet meeting

President Trump held the first Cabinet meeting of his new administration on Wednesday. The first person he asked to speak was Tesla CEO Elon Musk. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.

CBS News - 16h

What to know about cuts at cybersecurity agency

The White House says federal agencies have until March 13 to present plans for large scale layoffs. Among the targets is the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, which defends ...

CBS News - 16h

What to Know About the Turkey-P.K.K. Conflict

The fighting has taken more than 40,000 lives over the past four decades. The group’s leader is now calling for its fighters to put down their arms.

The New York Times - 1h

What to know about a series of powerful volcanic eruptions

The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island erupted Wednesday for the 11th time in two months. The USGS said it lasted nearly 13 hours. Scientists are concerned about another possible eruption ...

CBS News - 2h

What we know and don’t know about the asteroid hurtling toward Earth

Asteroid 2024 YR4, a 50- to 90-meter-wide Earth-approaching object, is likely not going to hit our planet in 2032.

The Hill - 4d

What's in the House GOP's budget resolution? Here's what to know.

House Republicans adopted a budget proposal that serves as a blueprint for implementing President Trump's agenda. Here's what's in it.

CBS News - 1d

Space mission aims to map water on surface of the moon

A probe to be launched this week aims to pinpoint sites of lunar water, which could help plan to colonise the Earth’s satellite. Space engineers are set to launch an unusual mission this week when ...

The Guardian - 5d

Influencers Call These Medical Tests Lifesaving. Here’s What You May Not Know.

New research examined nearly 1,000 posts on tests for fertility, testosterone levels and cancer risk.

The New York Times - 1d

What to Know About the Saudi Crown Prince’s Role in Global Diplomacy

The kingdom’s de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, was once shunned in diplomatic circles. Now he is playing an important role in negotiations over Gaza and Ukraine.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

What we know about the Zizians 'cult' linked to six deaths

A US border patrol agent and a landowner stabbed 50 times are among alleged victims of the group.

BBC News - 6d

What to know about the key laws being invoked in Trump legal challenges

Many of the dozens of lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's actions hinge on alleged violations of decades-old federal laws.

CBS News - 6d

What do we know about Trump administration and DOGE's mass firings?

A federal judge is giving President Trump the go-ahead to continue mass firings of thousands of federal employees, for now. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro and CBS News congressional ...

CBS News - 5d

What to know about vaccine booster shots as measles spreads in Texas

In Texas, at least 90 cases of measles have been reported in recent weeks across the northwest part of that state.

NBC News - 5d

What to know about Dan Bongino, the FBI's new deputy director

President Trump has named a former Secret Service agent and conservative podcaster as the new deputy director of the FBI. Dan Bongino will serve second in command to director Kash Patel. CBS News ...

CBS News - 2d

What to know about home prices if you're looking to buy or sell

With spring selling season just around the corner, buyers may start to see a slight thaw of the real estate market. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains.

CBS News - 2d

What We Know About Guantánamo Bay’s Migrant Camp

Last month, President Trump announced plans to construct a migrant holding facility in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Carol Rosenberg breaks down what we know about the operation, along with New York Times ...

The New York Times - 1d

What to know about Pope Francis' condition as he fights pneumonia

Pope Francis remained hospitalized in critical condition on Tuesday, despite showing slight improvement on Monday. The 88-year-old pontiff has pneumonia in both lungs. CBS News' Seth Doane reports. ...

CBS News - 1d

What we know about Trump's rare minerals deal with Ukraine's Zelenskyy

Ukraine and the U.S. may be close to agreeing on a rare minerals deal brokered by President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.

CBS News - 1d

What we know about US-Ukraine minerals deal

A Ukrainian official says Kyiv has agreed to the terms of a deal which would give the US access to mineral deposits.

BBC News - 23h

What We Know About the U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal

A draft agreement discussed on Tuesday does not include a $500 billion payout the Trump administration demanded earlier.

The New York Times - 19h

What to know about Alix Earle, Alex Cooper and their reported professional fallout

What to know about Alix Earle, Alex Cooper and their reported professional fallout at Unwell Network

NBC News - 1h

What we know about the measles death reported in Texas

A child died after contracting measles in Texas, officials confirm. This comes as the outbreak grows in the state. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports.

CBS News - 2h

What to Know About Filing Your Tax Return as the I.R.S. Sheds Workers

How to avoid delays, check the status of refunds and contact the Internal Revenue Service with problems.

The New York Times - 2h

NASA’S Lunar Trailblazer Hitches Ride to the Moon to Map Water for Astronauts

Lunar Trailblazer, an orbiter that shared a launch on Wednesday with the commercial Athena lander, will help scientists understand where the moon’s water is, and what form it takes.

The New York Times - 2h

Another lunar lander is heading to the moon. Here's what to know about its complex mission.

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