Space Station Astronauts Take Shelter From Space Junk
Astronauts at the International Space Station were forced to seek emergency shelter from a piece of space junk on Thursday.
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Astronauts at the International Space Station were forced to seek emergency shelter from a piece of space junk on Thursday.
Pictures snapped Monday gave us our first clear look at Pluto, our solar system's most famous dwarf planet, thanks to New Horizons.
Culminating a journey from planet Earth that spanned 3 billion miles and 9 ½ years, the moment of closest approach to Pluto for the New Horizons spacecraft came Tuesday at 7:49 AM.
New Horizons blasted into space in 2006. Tuesday morning, scientists at mission control broke out into cheers as the spacecraft finally flew past the most famous dwarf planet in our solar system. We've now gotten up close to every planet from Mercury to Pluto.
Pluto, once considered the ninth planet from the sun, is a little bigger than anyone imagined.
Pluto, reveal thyself, and Earthlings, enjoy the show.
The four NASA astronauts, dubbed the Commercial Crew Cadre, chosen to fly on the first test flights of commercial spacecraft said Friday they haven't come up yet with a more media-savvy name.
Even with SpaceX's recent failures to reach the International Space Station, NASA has chosen four veteran astronauts to move ahead with their commercial space mission plans.
The future of space travel and supplying astronauts at the International Space Station was brought up Monday when U.S. Senator Bill Nelson met with representatives from SpaceX and NASA at Cape Canaveral.
An unmanned SpaceX rocket carrying supplies and the first-of-its-kind docking port to the International Space Station broke apart Sunday shortly after liftoff. It was a severe blow to NASA, still reeling from previous failed shipments.
SpaceX is hoping Mother Nature cooperates for this weekend's scheduled launch of a cargo ship loaded with some much needed supplies.
After traveling 3 billion miles, over the course of nine years, NASA's New Horizons spacecraft is at Pluto's doorstep.
Space Florida has agreed to take over the former Shuttle Landing Facility at Kennedy Space Center.
A "dragon" is figuratively winging its way toward Earth with a load of scientific goodies.
In another big test flight on Wednesday, a capsule was fired into the air to try out its new, super-streamlined launch escape system for astronauts.
In a cup designed for use in zero-gravity, an Italian astronaut sipped coffee from the world's first espresso machine in space.
"Buster" is about to take quite a ride that could one day save lives. Buster, a dummy, is strapped into a SpaceX capsule ready Wednesday's nearly mile-high ride from Cape Canaveral.
NASA celebrated the Hubble Space Telescope's 25th anniversary with a beautiful image taken by the space telescope.
NASA will mark a milestone this Friday - the 25th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope's launch into orbit.
During a panel discussion discussing water sources in the universe, NASA Chief Scientist Ellen Stofan stated that she believes humans could come in contact with the first iterations of alien life by the year 2025.
Skies are looking rather gray ahead of a second attempt to launch a shipment of space station groceries.
Astronauts on board the International Space Station will have to wait a little longer for a special delivery of groceries and an espresso maker.
An Italian astronaut on the International Space Station may just have ot wait a bit longer for her mornings to improve.
Missed out on seeing the International Space Station Thursday morning? No need to fear space fans – the ISS will make an encore tonight.
It's not quiet April Fools yet, but astronaut Scott Kelly's identical twin pulled a prank on NASA right before his brother blasted off on a one-year space station mission.
A man was shot and killed in Central Broward County on Monday night, according to the sheriff's office.
The streaming service is sweetening its offer amid Paramount Skydance's hostile takeover bid for the Hollywood studio.
Three people have been fired from the popular South Beach nightclub Vendôme after an antisemitic song played at the venue over the weekend.
Ancient messages and drawings are among hundreds of inscriptions that archaeologists recently uncovered on a wall in Pompeii.
What's a "peanut butter" raise? Here's what it means, and why this is the type of pay hike you should expect this year.
A man was shot and killed in Central Broward County on Monday night, according to the sheriff's office.
The streaming service is sweetening its offer amid Paramount Skydance's hostile takeover bid for the Hollywood studio.
Three people have been fired from the popular South Beach nightclub Vendôme after an antisemitic song played at the venue over the weekend.
What's a "peanut butter" raise? Here's what it means, and why this is the type of pay hike you should expect this year.
Authorities released an image from the operation, showing a naval helicopter hovering above a vessel with packages laid out on the deck.
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.
Andrew Johnson is the latest in a series of pardoned Jan. 6 riot defendants to face new criminal charges.
A U.S. citizen detained by ICE at gunpoint in his underwear in frigid conditions in Minnesota asks, "What did I do wrong?" The Associated Press says
The U.S. Department of Justice says claims made in a lawsuit seeking an immediate stop to the surge of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minnesota are "legally frivolous."
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.
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.
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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.