NASA image shows "ghostly cosmic hand" 16,000 light-years from Earth
NASA's Imaging X-Ray Polarimetry Explorer telescope studied the nebula for about 17 days, the agency said, marking the longest time it has focused on one object.
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NASA's Imaging X-Ray Polarimetry Explorer telescope studied the nebula for about 17 days, the agency said, marking the longest time it has focused on one object.
The Orionids are known for their brightness and speed, traveling at about 41 miles per second.
The asteroid Psyche may be a sample of planetary core material left over from the birth of the solar system 4.5 billion years ago.
The Perseverance rover was near Mars' Jezero Crater when it spotted the towering dust devil.
In a dramatic 13-minute plunge back to Earth, the OSIRIS-REx sample return capsule safely landed in Utah after seven years in space.
The OSIRIS-REx sample return in Utah will bring a seven-year, four-billion-mile journey to a close, providing insights into the birth of the solar system.
A former intelligence officer-turned-whistleblower and two pilots testified before Congress about the strange, seemingly inexplicable objects.
NASA officials stressed that the group found no evidence that UAPs are "extraterrestrial" in nature, but said some of the objects cannot be explained.
The first visualizations showed pollution over western Pennsylvania.
None of the asteroids pose any threat to Earth, according to NASA's Asteroid Watch dashboard.
A SpaceX Crew Dragon carrying a four-man crew headed home in the final chapter of a long-duration station stay.
Woody Hoburg showed that Pittsburgh pride is out of this world.
On Aug. 30, you will be able to see the month's second full moon, also known as a blue moon. It will appear bigger and brighter than usual, making it a supermoon, too.
Russia's Luna-25 probe ended in failure after thruster misfire caused a crash landing.
The universe is full of waves, and they are not all created equally. Some are mechanical, and others are electromagnetic, even though they are all energy!
August features a pair of supermoons. The second supermoon will be a rare blue moon.
The new discovery makes Enceladus' ocean the only one outside of Earth known to contain all six elements needed for life.
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.
The new development would be situated on land used as parking lots and owned by the Carnegie Science Center.
Pam Melroy and Rep. Summer Lee went to the Environmental Charter Middle School on Friday.
Around the world, people can catch a sweet treat in the night sky this weekend.
Our atmosphere, it's kind of just a big sandwich!
Two of the nation's richest men — Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk — will each provide moon landers for NASA's Artemis program.
The phenomenon, once known as "Earthshine," occurs when the dark side of the moon is illuminated by light reflecting off planet Earth.
Host Heather Abraham connects with the International Space Station where Pittsburgh native and astronaut Woody Hoburg is telling us about his mission to outer space!
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Ahead of the St. Patrick's Day Parade, the 2026 Miss Smiling Irish Eyes and her court maidens were officially crowned.
Ohio State has moved past the abrupt resignation of the university's president by elevating its chief academic officer into the role.
Saturday will be a mostly sunny but windy day in Pittsburgh.
Powerful winds hit the Pittsburgh area on Friday night, causing widespread damage and power outages.
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Ahead of the St. Patrick's Day Parade, the 2026 Miss Smiling Irish Eyes and her court maidens were officially crowned.
Ohio State has moved past the abrupt resignation of the university's president by elevating its chief academic officer into the role.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Saturday will be a mostly sunny but windy day in Pittsburgh.
"The president is constantly critical on mail-in voting, and that's ridiculous," Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said Wednesday.
"I think, overall, what's accomplished is remarkable," Sen. John Fetterman told CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett in an interview Wednesday.
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
President Trump told CBS News the U.S. war with Iran is "very complete," and said the U.S. "could do a lot" about the Strait of Hormuz.
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Pennsylvania farmers say economic factors like diesel fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing them to the edge.
The gas price spikes are real and apparent. Here's how Pittsburgh drivers can save money.
The Pennsylvania Treasury will hold a public auction for unclaimed goods on Wednesday, March 25.
Pittsburgh gas prices have spiked in the last week, but how high exactly will they rise in the coming weeks?
That's a wrap for this week on PTL.
The Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center is putting on "All Hands On Deck!"
Boaz checks out an Irish pub on wheels.
Pittsburgh's St. Patrick's Day parade kicks off Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Boaz has a preview of what to expect.
Mia Asano is one of the most talked about electric violinists in the world right now, with millions of fans and hundreds of millions of views. She joined PTL before her show in Whitehall.
Residents in the area of Rochester, Beaver County, say a persistent chemical smell has taken over the air.
More homeowners than ever in Allegheny County are filing appeals to try to lower their property taxes.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
There is cautious optimism on the North Shore that the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette may continue to publish under new ownership.
From freshly washed cars to air conditioning units to entire porches, dust is blanketing one Westmoreland County neighborhood.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
Pitt is retaining basketball coach Jeff Capel.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The SEA approved for the lease to PPG Paints Arena to be transferred from the Fenway Sports Group to the Hoffman Family of Companies.
Pavel Dorofeyev had two goals and an assist and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2 on Thursday night.
Mike and Kiya Tomlin were awarded the Patricia R. Rooney Community Impact Award at the annual Ireland Funds gala.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
The lawsuit accuses Nippon of prioritizing revenue over worker safety.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The countdown is on, as the NFL Draft comes to Pittsburgh and America turns 250 years old.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
The medical drama "The Pitt" has certainly put a lot of eyes on Pittsburgh, and while the stories are fiction, the show highlights some very real things about the city.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Watch as teams from Greater Latrobe, South Fayette, and Armstrong high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Greater Latrobe, South Fayette, and Armstrong high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Greater Latrobe, South Fayette, and Armstrong high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Greater Latrobe, South Fayette, and Armstrong high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
It's one of the biggest celebrations in the United States, and happening today is the Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade. KDKA's Jessica Riley gives you all the information you need about today's festivities!
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.
