Blue Origin launches first Black astronaut candidate 60 years after rejection
Ed Dwight trained to become the first African American astronaut but was never asked to join NASA. He finally flew into space on Sunday.
Ed Dwight trained to become the first African American astronaut but was never asked to join NASA. He finally flew into space on Sunday.
The forecasted conditions come after a weekend of jaw-dropping northern lights seen as far south as Florida and as "magnetically complex" sunspots bigger than Earth continue to emit solar flares.
People from the United States and Canada to the United Kingdom, Poland, parts of China and Russia saw the northern lights this weekend.
The sunspot responsible for the odd series of strong solar flares is so big you can see it with your own eyes from Earth.
Astrology dates back centuries and astrologers who study the stars say that if you feel a little different during an eclipse, there's a reason.
Laverne Biser has been chasing eclipses and taking photos of them since 1963.
NOAA said people as far south as Alabama may have seen the northern lights and that the sun could expel the strongest type of solar flares over the next few days.
Intuitive Machines says despite its off-kilter touchdown, the Odysseus moon lander can still accomplish most of its objectives.
Intuitive Machines's Odysseus lunar lander became the first privately-built spacecraft to safely complete a moon landing.
The launch is a boost for Japan's space program following a recent streak of successes, including a historic precision touchdown on the moon of an unmanned spacecraft last month.
About 31.6 million people live in the path of today's total solar eclipse across the U.S., and millions more will see a partial eclipse. Here's how and where to see it.
Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander has likely met its fiery end
Japan's innovative "SLIM" moon lander safely touched down, but appeared to be doomed by a post-landing power loss.
Astronomy fans can enjoy celestial events throughout 2024, looking to the sky to see full moons, meteor showers and a total solar eclipse. Here are the key dates to mark on your calendar.
Spacecraft-builder Astrobotic says the lander will run out of propellant Thursday, ending any chance of a planned moon landing.
The first U.S. moon landing mission in decades blasted off from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station just after 2:15 a.m. on Monday.
The countdown is on, with history being made right here in Pittsburgh as Astrobotic's lunar lander finally goes to the moon with Carnegie Mellon's rover on board.
Two private companies are aiming to get the U.S. back in the moon-landing business, more than five decades after the Apollo program ended.
If successful, this will be the first American spacecraft to land on the Moon since the Apollo program.
Tracking the stars in the night sky can tell us a lot about how the Earth moves!
The year's best meteor shower, the Geminids, peaks this week.
Astronomers have discovered six planets orbiting a bright, nearby star in perfect synchrony like a grand cosmic orchestra.
Astrobotic is expanding in Pittsburgh with a plan to create 283 new jobs by renovating a new $20 million facility.
The $1.5 billion Euclid space telescope is designed to study mysterious dark energy and dark matter, which make up 95% of the universe.
NASA described the planets as "scorching" and "bathed" in heat emitted by a distant host star.
Rising whooping cough cases are raising health concerns nationwide, including in Pennsylvania.
While every part of Pennsylvania will play a role in deciding which presidential candidate wins the commonwealth, this region is a key target for both Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
The National Transportation Safety Board says a crew working in the basement area of an Ohio building intentionally cut a gas line not knowing it was pressurized before a deadly explosion this week.
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in a case stemming from a "hush money" payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel announced foreign approvals for the Japanese acquisition of the American company on Thursday.
Rising whooping cough cases are raising health concerns nationwide, including in Pennsylvania.
A fire broke out at Pittsburgh's Three Rivers Arts Festival on Friday.
Tens of thousands of people will be packing into numerous parts of the city.
While every part of Pennsylvania will play a role in deciding which presidential candidate wins the commonwealth, this region is a key target for both Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
The National Transportation Safety Board says a crew working in the basement area of an Ohio building intentionally cut a gas line not knowing it was pressurized before a deadly explosion this week.
While every part of Pennsylvania will play a role in deciding which presidential candidate wins the commonwealth, this region is a key target for both Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in a case stemming from a "hush money" payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Pennsylvania is a battleground state in the upcoming election. KDKA-TV's Barry Pintar and CBS News Philadelphia's Dan Snyder went to the middle of the state and talked to undecided voters.
Pennsylvania is a battleground state in the upcoming election. KDKA-TV's Barry Pintar and CBS News Philadelphia's Dan Snyder met in the middle to find out what's on the top of voters' minds.
Did former President Donald Trump's conviction sway Pennsylvania voters? KDKA-TV's Barry Pintar and CBS News Philadelphia's Dan Snyder met in the heart of the state to find out.
It's been 10 years since the recall of Takata airbags and still thousands of drivers have not addressed the issue.
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Some of the discounted items include burgers, hot dogs, and other cookout-related items.
The new standards could save Pennsylvanians money on fuel, repairs, and other travel costs.
Many will be hitting the road this weekend and gas prices have been ticking up. Why is that and can we expect savings any time soon?
Happy birthday to Pittsburgh Today Live executive producer Krista Kelley!
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Dena Stanley, the co-founder and executive director of Pittsburgh Pride, stopped by to give us a preview of the Pittsburgh Pride and March Parade.
We got a preview of what's going on at the Strand Theater in Zelienople this weekend with a Jimmy Buffet classic!
Katie joined us with a preview of this year's Three Rivers Arts Festival which has a new twist on it this year.
A North Hills woman says a pipe that doesn't belong to her is causing a backyard landslide and flooding out of her home.
A Butler County man says Verizon wants to build a cell phone tower steps away from his front door. He's trying to stop them.
The Gainey administration has denied the city's controller's demand for information about the payments.
Uniontown PD has 20 officers in their department and said they are constantly training with their weapons.
A Pittsburgh woman who has never been to Philadelphia got a traffic ticket for running a red light there.
Rising whooping cough cases are raising health concerns nationwide, including in Pennsylvania.
Mosquitoes collected in Pittsburgh's Garfield neighborhood tested positive for West Nile virus.
Two local nursing homes will soon close, but both say the reason is preventable.
The Allegheny County Health Department has reported a total of ten cases.
The creator of the Hunched app, Steve Evrard, joined us to tell us why he created this app and how it can help people with their posture.
The NFL draft is coming to Pittsburgh in 2026, but how soon does the planning start for keeping everyone safe?
Killebrew says the team is focusing heavily on making sure they understand the new rules for kickoffs.
At least four of Pitt's games will be broadcast nationally.
Two of the six champions went back-to-back.
The team has used its first-round pick on offensive linemen two years in a row.
It will be the first normal weekend for many North Shore businesses since 2020 and they're ready.
With the NFL Draft coming to Pittsburgh in less than two years and hotel space at a premium, people may opt to open their doors to visitors, for a price of course.
Wiener World is closing down and changing locations.
The owners said on Facebook that they're unable to afford upgrades to the business that need done in order to stay insured.
Pittsburgh is still buzzing with the news that it will host the 2026 NFL Draft.
Jennifer Lopez is canceling her tour, which included a stop in Pittsburgh this summer.
Kenny Chesney and his "Sun Goes Down Tour" return to Pittsburgh with special guests Zac Brown Band, Megan Moroney, and Uncle Kracker.
Nicki Minaj's Pink Friday 2 World Tour comes to PPG Paints Arena on September 6.
Pittsburgh's Cultural District is being taken over this week by the Three Rivers Arts Festival.
The Black Keys canceled the North American leg of their tour, including a stop in Pittsburgh.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Kristin Emery's forecast.
A propane tank exploded and started a fire at Pittsburgh's Three Rivers Arts Festival on Friday, sending a man to the hospital. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer shares the latest.
KDKA-TV's Josh Taylor discusses the sports topics of the day.
Rising whooping cough cases are raising health concerns nationwide, including in Pennsylvania. KDKA-TV's Jessica Guay reports.
Pregnancy loss is often not talked about. Now, a local author and counselor has created a healing journal to help those getting through the grieving process. KDKA-TV's Alexandra Todd has more.
Check out some of the pictures and video from my visit to Hickory Hearth Highlands!
An explosion in downtown Youngstown, Ohio, rocked the Realty Building and injured several people.
PTL and Talk Pittsburgh's Boaz Frankel hopped aboard the inaugural Icelandair flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to Reykjavík, Iceland.
Three tornadoes touched down across the Pittsburgh area on Friday.
The EF2 tornado touched down in Peters Township and moved through Finleyville and Union Township.