Legendary Astronaut John Young Dies At 87, NASA Says
Young was the only spaceman to span NASA's Gemini, Apollo and shuttle programs, and became the first person to rocket away from Earth six times.
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Young was the only spaceman to span NASA's Gemini, Apollo and shuttle programs, and became the first person to rocket away from Earth six times.
Astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) participated in the beloved earthly tradition, sharing their out-of-this-world costumes on social media.
The newest Lego sets are out of this world!
While it may seem like the days of fidget spinners are over, the craze appears to have finally reached the final frontier!
An asteroid the size of a house is zooming past our planet at about 16,000 miles per hour.
A recent announcement about a position at NASA has generated a lot of excitement from the public – especially from one fourth grader from New Jersey.
The collection bag, used by astronaut Neil Armstrong during the first manned mission to the moon in 1969, will be featured Thursday at a Sotheby's auction in New York City of items related to space voyages.
Uber is working on a product that could be a dream come true for Jetsons fans.
Social media is all abuzz about the solar system with people chiming in like crazy, using the hashtag #7NamesFor7NewPlanets.
For the first time, astronomers have discovered seven Earth-size planets orbiting a nearby star -- and these new worlds could hold life.
Cernan was commander of NASA's Apollo 17 mission and on his third space flight when he set foot on the lunar surface.
About nine minutes after the rocket blasted off, to cheers from the control room, its jettisoned first stage landed upright on a so-called droneship in the Pacific Ocean south of Vandenberg -- part of Spacex's effort to make boosters reusable.
According to NASA, a supermoon like this won't happen again for another 18 years, with the next one projected to occur on Nov. 25, 2034.
By the time Williams returns to Earth in two weeks, he will have logged 534 days off the planet for NASA.
Ground controllers at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Lockheed Martin erupted in applause when the solar-powered spacecraft beamed home news that it was circling Jupiter's poles.
Astronaut Scott Kelly is back on Earth after a year's journey that was literally out of this world.
Mars appears to have flowing streams of salty water, at least in the summer, scientists reported Monday in a finding that could have major implications for the possibility of life on the planet.
NASA reported in a dramatic posting on its website Sunday that it will soon announce that a mystery about Mars has been solved.
Former NASA astronaut Col. Pamela Melroy will speak at the event Sunday afternoon.
In a day of both jubilation and tension, scientists waited anxiously Tuesday for NASA's New Horizons spacecraft to send word across 3 billion miles and confirm it got humanity's first up-close look at Pluto.
Hubble rocketed into space on April 24, 1990 aboard space shuttle Discovery. It orbits about 350 miles above the Earth.
Fans and players across the country are paying tribute to the legacy of Jackie Robinson. And high above Earth, Terry Virts is joining them in his own unique way.
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.
It's no surprise that many right wing conservatives have questioned the validity of climate change, and presidential hopeful Ted Cruz's position is no different.
The largest moon in the solar system harbors a salty ocean beneath its icy shell, the latest member to join a growing club of watery moons, NASA said Thursday.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
New Jersey's new Portal North Bridge opened for NJ Transit on Monday, marking a milestone in the Gateway Program after weeks of disruptions.
Iran war could escalate further as Trump threatens to hit key oil infrastructure if Tehran doesn't drop its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.
The fatal accident occurred late Sunday night on Long Island, in the eastbound lanes by Exit 17 at Hempstead Avenue.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The fatal accident occurred late Sunday night on Long Island, in the eastbound lanes by Exit 17 at Hempstead Avenue.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
Families were forced to jump from windows Sunday as flames burned through a three-story home in Canarsie, Brooklyn.
A wind advisory, periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms are in store for the New York area Monday.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
A wind advisory, periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms are in store for the New York area Monday.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
New Jersey's new Portal North Bridge opened for NJ Transit on Monday, marking a milestone in the Gateway Program after weeks of disruptions.
A wind advisory, periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms are in store for the New York area Monday.
Four people, including two teens and two construction workers, were hurt in a house explosion in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
The fatal accident occurred late Sunday night on Long Island, in the eastbound lanes by Exit 17 at Hempstead Avenue.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
A father and son died in an overnight fire on Long Island. Kenneth Roberts, 42, and his son Mekhi, 12, were trapped in intense smoke inside a basement apartment.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Friday establishing the first-ever Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani denounced Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's anti-Muslim social media post during a Ramadan event.
The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has disrupted oil exports from the region, driven fuel prices far higher worldwide and upended global air travel.
A New Jersey toddler's death after falling more than 20 stories has prompted new legislation designed to ensure windows are properly guarded in apartment buildings across the state.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
The Knicks rallied from a 21-point deficit against a patchwork Golden State lineup to beat the Warriors 110-107 on Sunday night.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Nicolas Fernández scored twice in the first half and Talles Magno scored late in the second to propel New York City FC to a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Yankee Stadium on Saturday night.
The New Jersey Devils edged the Los Angeles Kings 6-4 on Saturday night.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Emergency relief flights bringing U.S. citizens back from the Middle East amid the war with Iran started arriving at Newark Liberty Airport overnight. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports.
The opening of New Jersey's new bridge marks a milestone in the Gateway Program after weeks of NJ Transit disruptions. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's updated Monday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for March 15 at 11 p.m.
Discrimination against natural hair and hairstyle became illegal in New York in 2019 with the passage of the CROWN Act, and now, a local school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley introduces us to the natural hair club at Harlem's Patrick Henry Prep.
