Cassini, NASA's 13-Year Saturn Mission, Has Ended
Contact has been lost with the Cassini spacecraft after it completed a "death dive" into the upper atmosphere of Saturn and transmitted its final signal, according to NASA.
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Contact has been lost with the Cassini spacecraft after it completed a "death dive" into the upper atmosphere of Saturn and transmitted its final signal, according to NASA.
NASA just got one step closer to its most ambitious spacecraft ever: One that can carry humans to the moon, Mars and perhaps beyond.
A recent search for a "Planetary Protection Officer" from NASA has prompted the most adorable letter from a young fourth grader who lives in New Jersey.
NASA is planning to test its "Planetary Defense System" this fall when an asteroid is expected to pass by Earth.
On today's show, Rich discussed Anthony Scaramucci's departure from the Trump Administration, the Dow Jones Industrial Average's push for a record 22,000 points, and NASA's Planetary Defense System. At 4:20pm, Darpana M. Sheth, Senior Attorney for the Institute of Justice. At 5:30pm, radio talk show host Dave Ramsey.
Bluford has always known that the sky is not the limit.
NASA's planet-hunting telescope has found 10 new planets outside our solar system that are likely the right size and temperature to potentially have life on them, broadly hinting that we are probably not alone.
A rocket launch set for Tuesday at Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia has been scrubbed due to cloudy skies.
Many children dream of one day strapping on an astronaut suit, buckling in to a rocket ship and counting down until the spacecraft launches into outer space.
On this morning's show, Chris discussed Hillary Clinton's refusal to accept responsibility for her 2016 presidential election defeat, a botched robbery attempt that left Philadelphia Councilman David Oh stabbed, and whether or not President Donald Trump will pull the U.S. from the Paris Climate Accord. At 7am, Senator Mike Lee called in to discuss his new book "Written Out of History." At 8:20am, "Fuller House" star Candace Cameron Bure joined the show.
He says the rocket being launched from Wallops Island, Virginia, is carrying canisters of chemicals the size of soda cans.
Researchers want to know whether Europa could support life in its ocean.
Five women scientists will receive the rare honor of being immortalized as inch-tall plastic figures with claws for hands.
Astronomers have found at least seven Earth-like planets orbiting the same star 40 light-years away, according to a study.
After a delay 24 hours earlier over concerns about the rocket, the launch on Sunday appeared to go flawlessly.
The private space firm plans to try its unmanned mission to the international space station again at 9:38 am ET on Sunday.
Moonwalkers and dozens of others who took part in NASA's storied Apollo program paid tribute Thursday to the three astronauts killed in a fire 50 years ago.
A group of NASA-funded researchers are poised to enter an isolated geodesic dome on a remote Hawaii volcano to study human behavior in long-term space exploration, including a planned voyage to Mars.
Eugene A. Cernan, the last astronaut to leave his footprints on the surface of the moon, has died, NASA said Monday.
SpaceX has launched a Falcon 9 rocket for the first time since a fireball engulfed a similar rocket on a Florida launch pad more than four months ago.
SpaceX is pushing back its next rocket launch because of high winds and rain at its launch site in California.
The lone American off the planet has cast his vote from space, keeping with NASA's motto of "Vote while you float."
One of NASA's main delivery companies has launched its first space station shipment from Virginia in two years.
If you're an astrology fan, you may have heard that NASA was changing the Zodiac signs. But there's no need for an identity crisis. Your horoscope will stay the same.
Kids couldn't take their eyes off of NASA Astronaut Christina Koch, as she spoke about reaching for the stars.
Saturday in the Philadelphia region will have plenty of sunshine before storms move into the Delaware Valley on Sunday.
Thousands of fans packed Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia for the ceremonial weigh-ins ahead of UFC 330.
Philadelphia police are investigating whether two North Philly shootings that left two people injured 15 minutes apart Friday night are connected.
A customer fatally shot a 70-year-old owner of an auto body shop in Philadelphia's Ogontz neighborhood Friday morning, police said.
A nanny who was arrested by ICE at PHL is back in Philadelphia after spending a month in federal custody.
Thousands of fans packed Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia for the ceremonial weigh-ins ahead of UFC 330.
Saturday in the Philadelphia region will have plenty of sunshine before storms move into the Delaware Valley on Sunday.
A nanny who was arrested by ICE at PHL is back in Philadelphia after spending a month in federal custody.
Philadelphia police are investigating whether two North Philly shootings that left two people injured 15 minutes apart Friday night are connected.
A customer fatally shot a 70-year-old owner of an auto body shop in Philadelphia's Ogontz neighborhood Friday morning, police said.
Thousands of fans packed Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia for the ceremonial weigh-ins ahead of UFC 330.
Philadelphia police are investigating whether two North Philly shootings that left two people injured 15 minutes apart Friday night are connected.
A nanny who was arrested by ICE at PHL is back in Philadelphia after spending a month in federal custody.
After a Philadelphia resident contacted a reporter about vacant houses near her home, city workers came out to clean things up.
Philadelphia native Jeremiah Delgado said he is ready to bring the fire to his fight on Friday.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
The week ends with a hot, sticky, and mostly dry day in the Philadelphia region before the NEXT Weather maker arrives Sunday.
Cape May has a new curfew designed to curb teens' unruly behavior at the beach and promenade and restrictions on backpacks.
Rey Grabato II is wanted by the FBI for allegedly scamming hundreds of New Jersey investors out of millions.
The sweat meter returns to moderately high today, with dew points back in the 70s — you'll want a little extra hairspray before work.
East Side Little League of West Chester is heading to Williamsport for the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
The week ends with a hot, sticky, and mostly dry day in the Philadelphia region before the NEXT Weather maker arrives Sunday.
The sweat meter returns to moderately high today, with dew points back in the 70s — you'll want a little extra hairspray before work.
The shooting drew a large police presence in Wilmington, Delaware, Tuesday morning.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
In 2012, Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient to get a breakthrough cancer treatment that saved her life and is now helping others.
One Philadelphia mom who didn't trust organ donation changed her mind after she watched what happened with her son, "Jimmy Jam."
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Thousands of fans packed Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia for the ceremonial weigh-ins ahead of UFC 330.
Philadelphia native Jeremiah Delgado said he is ready to bring the fire to his fight on Friday.
East Side Little League of West Chester is heading to Williamsport for the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series.
Kyle Schwarber smashed two home runs into the corn behind right field as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 7-1 in the first game at the Field of Dreams movie site in four years.
West Philadelphia native Jeremiah Wells is the only local fighter on the main card of UFC 330 at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Saturday.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Bill Kelly says it will be another mixed weekend in the Philadelphia region with sunny skies Saturday and storms on Sunday. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
The debris fell in the area of the 1200 block of Chestnut Street in Center City, Philadelphia police say.
The fights are still a day away, but the energy surrounding UFC 330 was already at a fever pitch Friday night as thousands of fans packed Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia for the ceremonial weigh-ins.
Before UFC 330 in Philadelphia, CBS News Philadelphia caught up with UFC president and CEO Dana White for a one-on-one interview where we discussed the Jaylen Brown trade, Philly sports and more.
After CBS News Philadelphia reported on an Olney women who lives between two vacant houses with overgrown yards and stray cats running around, city workers came to Fairhill Street to start cleaning up.