NASA To Launch Most Powerful Space Telescope Ever Built
After more than 20 years of work, NASA is on the verge of launching a giant telescope intended to open new frontiers in space exploration.
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After more than 20 years of work, NASA is on the verge of launching a giant telescope intended to open new frontiers in space exploration.
Astronaut Peggy Whitson is flying high - literally. On Thursday, when she floated outside to set up a new parking spot on the International Space Station, she set a new record for the most spacewalks ever performed by a woman.
Astronauts are prepping the International Space Station for a new parking spot and in the process conducted a spacewalk.
In an open letter to President Donald Trump, the science guy has urged him to make continuing advancements in space science and exploration that will define NASA's future for generations to come a priority.
SpaceX postponed the launch of its Falcon 9 rocket due to high winds near the Kennedy Space Center.
Scientist at NASA breathed a sigh of relief after avoiding a major disaster.
Two private citizens shot for the moon and it looks like that's where they are going.
Better late than never. It may be a day late but SpaceX has made good on a 250-mile-high delivery at the International Space Station.
NASA has discovered 7 new Earth-size planets located in the so-called 'habitable zone', the area around a parent start where a rocky planet is most likely to have liquid water.
The SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft waved off its planned rendezvous with the International Space Station due to a navigation error.
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station are going to have to wait a little longer for their latest shipment of supplies.
To sound of roaring engines and a cheering crowd, a Falcon 9 rocket shot through the clouds, starting its payload on a three-day mission to the International Space Station.
SpaceX founder Elon Musk announced on Twitter his company's latest launch could be in jeopardy.
New, stunning photos of the rings around Saturn have been released by NASA.
A tragic accident that claimed the life of three astronauts in the early days of NASA's space program is the focus of a new exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center.
Fifty years after America's first space tragedy, a relic of the deadly fire that killed three astronauts is going on display.
Astronaut Gene Cernan, the last man to walk on the moon, died at the age of 82 in Houston hospital.
It's out with the old and in with the new aboard the International Space Station when Commander Shane Kimbrough and French astronaut Thomas Pesquest performed a spacewalk to replace the station's old batteries.
It turns out the moon is older than many scientists suspected: a ripe 4.51 billion years old.
Eight mini-satellites which will be used to measure surface wind in the heart of hurricanes were launched into space Thursday morning by NASA.
The most advanced weather satellite ever built rocketed into space Saturday night, part of an $11 billion effort to revolutionize forecasting and save lives.
The United States' most advanced weather satellite is set for a sunset liftoff Saturday.
When NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson rockets off the planet this week she'll be become the oldest woman in space.
South Florida will soon be in for another celestial treat with a showstopper of a supermoon but the beautiful sight in the sky may also bring some flooding to South Florida with the arrival of the November King Tides.
South Florida will soon be in for another celestial treat with a showstopper of a supermoon.
Will Smith scored for a second straight game and a rare goalie fight highlighted San Jose's 4-1 win over the two-time defending champion Florida Panthers.
Three tourists were shot and killed outside a rental home near Kissimmee, in Central Florida, in what authorities described as a random attack.
A late-night semi-truck crash in St. Lucie County led investigators to discover blood evidence, ultimately resulting in a first-degree murder charge.
From Miami's Liberty City to Fort Lauderdale, thousands gathered for parades honoring Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.
The program marked its 33rd annual MLK Breakfast by honoring graduating seniors, highlighting its mentoring impact and recognizing Miami music stars.
Will Smith scored for a second straight game and a rare goalie fight highlighted San Jose's 4-1 win over the two-time defending champion Florida Panthers.
The Miami Hurricanes host the undefeated Indiana Hoosiers in the College Football Playoff national championship Monday night at Hard Rock Stadium.
The Miami Dolphins have hired former Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as their next head coach.
Three tourists were shot and killed outside a rental home near Kissimmee, in Central Florida, in what authorities described as a random attack.
A late-night semi-truck crash in St. Lucie County led investigators to discover blood evidence, ultimately resulting in a first-degree murder charge.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
As his standoff with America's closest allies escalates, President Trump says not getting the Nobel Peace Prize means he's no longer obligated "to think purely of Peace."
The Justice Dept. says it's investigating a group of protesters in Minnesota who disrupted services at a church where a local ICE official apparently serves as a pastor.
A Trump administration initiative is upending 60 years of efforts by the federal government to prevent discrimination against minority groups in the U.S.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey criticized the administration's immigration operations, calling the surge of federal agents an "occupying force that has quite literally invaded our city."
A U.S. defense official confirmed some 1,500 active-duty soldiers, currently stationed in Alaska, are on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid the city's protests.
Jim DeFede discusses Governor Ron DeSantis' eighth and final State of the State address with House Speaker Danny Perez.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede speaks with former interim Venezuelan president Juan Guaidó about Nicolas Maduro's capture.
In a special live episode, Jim DeFede brings us the latest developments and the fallout following the Saturday morning strikes.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
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Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
The publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid denies claims by Prince Harry and other celebrities of "unlawful information gathering."
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.