NASA telescopes capture "Christmas tree" view of universe
Sparkling and colorful images of faraway galaxy clusters recently released by NASA show one of the most detailed views of the universe ever taken.
Prince William's Earthshot Prize Awards held
The Earthshot Prize annually recognizes five innovators addressing the environmental crisis through Prince William's climate-focused charity.
Megan Rapinoe injured during final match of her legendary soccer career
Rapinoe sustained a non-contact injury during the first half of the National Women's Soccer League Championship match on Saturday.
Pentagon identifies 5 U.S. troops killed in military helicopter crash
The service members were identified as Stephen R. Dwyer, Shane M. Barnes, Tanner W. Grone, Andrew P. Southard and Cade M. Wolfe.
"Unprecedented surge" in anti-Arab, anti-Muslim incidents reported in U.S.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations says reports of anti-arab and anti-muslim bias and requests for help surged 216% in the month since the war in Gaza began.
100 cruise passengers injured, some "flung to the floor" as ship hits storm
About 100 passengers were injured — five seriously — when the Saga cruise ship Spirit of Discovery came to a halt in the middle of a fierce storm.
Hawaii researchers spot world's largest fish slurping up anchovies
Researchers filmed a 30-foot whale shark luring a school of anchovies into its meter-wide mouth off the coast of Oahu.
California woman disappeared in Guatemala weeks ago, family says
Nancy Ng, a 29-year-old from L.A., was first reported missing Oct. 19 while on a yoga retreat in Lake Atitlán in Guatemala, according to her family.
Bear attack suspected after college student found dead on mountain
The student's death on Japan's Mount Diasengen comes as the country sees a marked rise in bear attacks on humans this year.
7 injured in shooting at Prairie View A&M homecoming party in Texas
Authorities believe the shooting broke out during an argument at a massive outdoor party near the Prairie View A&M campus on Sunday.
Killer whales sink yacht in 45-minute attack, Polish tour agency says
The attack in the Strait of Gibraltar came amid a yearslong uptick in incidents where orca pods seemingly try to capsize boats in that region.
Terri Hemmert celebrating 50 years at WXRT
Her voice, charm, humor, and great taste and knowledge of music have filled Chicago's airwaves for decades.
DOJ investigating 2 South Carolina jails after multiple inmate deaths
At least 14 inmates have died at the jails since 2022, allegedly from various forms of alleged mistreatment and generally unsafe living conditions.
The Beatles release their last new song "Now and Then"
"Now and Then" combines old recordings by John Lennon and George Harrison with new sounds from the surviving Beatles, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr.
Archaeologists find wealthy family's treasures in 2,600-year-old tomb
Excavators discovered a trove of artifacts, including traditionally ancient Greek and Roman vases and a bronze cauldron, in the Etruscan tomb discovered at the Osteria Necropolis in Vulci.