Interstellar comet passing by Mars seen in rare images
The images taken by two Mars orbiters show a bright, fuzzy white dot of the comet, also known as 3I/ATLAS, appearing to move against a backdrop of distant stars.
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The images taken by two Mars orbiters show a bright, fuzzy white dot of the comet, also known as 3I/ATLAS, appearing to move against a backdrop of distant stars.
NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life.
A 54-pound meteorite from Mars sold for more than $5 million when it went up for auction on Wednesday at Sotheby's.
The latest selfie by NASA's Perseverance rover at Mars has captured an unexpected guest: a Martian dust devil.
Juniors and seniors were shown what the consequences of driving impaired could lead to as they get ready for prom.
Feel like a round of mini golf? Something new and unique is coming to Mars-Bethel Golf, next to Mars High School. PTL's Katie O'Malley is getting a preview.
The Perseverance rover was near Mars' Jezero Crater when it spotted the towering dust devil.
The minimum distance between Mars and Earth is about 34 million miles, according to NASA.
PTL's Mikey Hood is blasting of to Mars, Pa., where they have a lot of space-themed activities going on this weekend to celebrate a brand new year on Mars, the planet.
Saturday's bout of severe weather wreaked havoc across the area, including Butler County.
The district added texting to its mass notification system.
The district said an incident involving a weapon took place in the parking lot around 9:30 Friday night.
The district said an incident involving a weapon took place in the parking lot around 9:30 Friday night.
A Mars Area School District student accused of bringing a knife to school is facing a misdemeanor charge.
The microphone picked up 308 dust pings as the dust devil whipped by, the study's author said.
There will be a chili cookoff, a tree lighting at 5:30, a parade at 7:30, a holiday market, free carriage rides, and of course, Santa, and Mrs. Claus.
PTL's Celina Pompeani-Mathison visits the Carnegie Science Center where Director Jason Brown is giving her a tour of the new and amazing Mars: The Next Giant Leap exhibit.
The project has been two years in the making and replaces Roboworld.
The exhibit is called Mars: The Next Giant Leap. The $4.5 million project has been two years in the making and replaces Roboworld.
A new app is coming to parents in the Mars Area School District.
Heinz is taking ketchup into the future, unveiling a new mix, using tomatoes grown as if they were on Mars!
A strong statement came from Armstrong County commissioners in response to a video that surfaced of students shouting vulgar names and phrases at a female high school hockey player during a game last week.
A local school district is apologizing and some students could be banned from watching their high school hockey team in person.
A man from Mars, Pennsylvania is set to appear in front of a judge on child porn charges.
A new candy store is bringing joy to a community in Butler County.
Penn State's women's team is hosting Robert Morris and the men's team is hosting Michigan State.
Temperatures in the Pittsburgh area are expected to fall near zero degrees with sub-zero wind chills.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
Three tourists were shot and killed outside a rental home near Kissimmee, in Central Florida, in what authorities described as a random attack.
Brett Kulak broke a second-period tie with his first goal of the season, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Seattle Kraken 6-3.
Schools are already making plans for Tuesday, issuing delays and closures in anticipation of temperatures that will feel like sub-zero.
Penn State's women's team is hosting Robert Morris and the men's team is hosting Michigan State.
Temperatures in the Pittsburgh area are expected to fall near zero degrees with sub-zero wind chills.
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Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
Pennsylvania's two sitting senators, Republican Dave McCormick and Democrat John Fetterman, told CBS News they do not support a U.S. military takeover of Greenland.
The lawmakers posted a video in November that told military service members that they "must refuse illegal orders."
Five congressional Democrats say they have received inquiries from the DOJ after they appeared in a video urging members of the military not to follow "illegal orders" — a move the lawmakers allege is political intimidation.
A Brookline couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
If you get a ticket in the city of Pittsburgh, there could be a higher chance that instead of getting it on your car windshield, you're getting it in the mail.
Another blast of winter is knocking on our door. It’s about to be cold, so the couch or movie theater is officially calling our names, and maybe an electric blanket, too!
PTL's etiquette expert, Liz Aquino, is here to share the rules we’re ready to say goodbye to in 2026.
We’re a few weeks into the new year, and if your resolutions are still hanging on, but your patience in the kitchen is not, Chef Doug Heilman is here with an easy, light recipe that delivers big flavor without the fuss.
Just a few days ago, champions were crowned at the Pennsylvania Farm Show, and while some winners walked away with trophies, one took home bragging rights that you can sip!
Over the last few years, we’ve watched CBS News anchors from around the country say yes to the unknown in the CBS series “Never Too Late.” Now, Pittsburgh Today Live is throwing its hat, or should we say saw, into the ring.
A Brookline couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Some drivers in Pittsburgh are ignoring road closure signs in the South Side Flats, leaving residents exasperated.
A Westmoreland County taxidermist is under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police.
Stray voltage from a nearby streetlight shocked Montana Mitchell and her dog, leaving the dog immobile.
Twin boys have been seen selling lemonade for long hours several times a week on street corners throughout Pittsburgh and the suburbs.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
A major expansion in women's health care is taking shape in Washington County.
Flu cases keep increasing, but at least one Pittsburgh-area emergency room doctor says not everyone needs to visit him.
Penn State's women's team is hosting Robert Morris and the men's team is hosting Michigan State.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
Brett Kulak broke a second-period tie with his first goal of the season, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Seattle Kraken 6-3.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are searching for a new head coach for the first time in nearly 20 years after Mike Tomlin stepped down last week.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
The Macy's location at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall will be among the several closures.
With the Steelers hosting their first playoff game with fans in the building since 2018, a lot of revenue is expected to be made in the city.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
"The Pitt" won big at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Western Pennsylvania is bracing for a bitter blast, with the windchill expected to make temperatures feel below zero.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
This week's edition of Intersections with Mamie Bah.
Here's how some Pittsburghers spent Martin Luther King Jr. Day giving back.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
