Astronaut Quits Halfway Through Training, 1st In 50 Years
For the first time in 50 years, an astronaut-in-training is quitting NASA.
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For the first time in 50 years, an astronaut-in-training is quitting NASA.
A German robot named "Cimon" has an IA brain courtesy of IBM.
Working as a biochemist, Peggy Whitson, joined NASA as a researcher in 1986 and became an astronaut in 1996. Her last spaceflight was last year.
Astronaut Alan Bean, who was the fourth person to walk on the moon, has died.
When NASA astronaut Joseph Acaba was out doing a spacewalk during a recent trip to the International Space Station, he held on tight. That's because Acaba is afraid of heights.
Three astronauts returned from the International Space Station to the snowy, bitingly cold flat lands of Central Asia, ending a 5 1/2-month mission highlighted by robotic renovations, teacher pep talks and greetings from Pope Francis.
Fifteen years ago today, the space shuttle Columbia exploded over Texas. All seven astronauts on board were killed, including one with ties to North Texas.
NASA has bumped an astronaut off an upcoming spaceflight, a rare move for the space agency so close to launch.
Legendary astronaut John Young, who walked on the moon and later commanded the first space shuttle flight, has died, NASA said Saturday. Young was 87.
Bruce McCandless was famously photographed in 1984 flying with a hefty spacewalker's jetpack, alone in the cosmic blackness above a blue Earth.
Astronauts got a mouth-watering haul with Tuesday's Earth-to-space delivery — pizza and ice cream.
During Apollo 12 in November 1969, Gordon circled the moon in the command module "Yankee Clipper" while Alan Bean and Charles Conrad walked on the lunar surface.
It's been one epic year for women, a notion definitely not lost on Glamour magazine as it named U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, 27 key facilitators of the Women's March on Washington and astronaut Peggy Whitson among its women of the year.
Lego has unveiled a set of figures celebrating the women of NASA. The 231-piece set features Sally Ride, the first American female astronaut, and Mae Jemison, the first black woman to travel in space.
John Glenn was the first person to snap a photograph of Earth from outer space. Neil Armstrong took the first picture from the moon's surface. The original prints are among 445 rare photos taken by American astronauts that are being sold.
NASA astronauts have been practicing in-the-water exit maneuvers from a mock-up Orion space capsule bobbing in the Gulf of Mexico off Texas.
An equipment water leak has stalled a spacewalk by two U.S. astronauts at the International Space Station.
One of NASA's delivery services is paying tribute to John Glenn, as it gets set to launch supplies to the International Space Station.
The world's most experienced spacewoman says she's thrilled to get an extra three months off the planet.
Astronauts have ventured out on a spacewalk to prep the International Space Station for a new parking spot.
A navigation error forced SpaceX to delay its shipment to the International Space Station on Wednesday, following an otherwise flawless flight from NASA's historic moon pad.
The "60-day Space Poop Challenge," has come up with some inventive solutions for responding to nature's call in zero gravity.
John Glenn's widow says she misses her husband "terribly" and was touched by the outpouring of love and support when he died two months ago.
NASA announced that Cernan died Monday surrounded by his family. NASA spokesman Bob Jacobs confirmed the death but had no immediately details.
Astronauts are taking another spacewalk to plug in new and better batteries outside the International Space Station.
Officers and firefighters trained inside a Cinemark theater filled with simulated victims and chaotic noise, a scenario shaped by lessons from the 2023 outlet mall attack.
A call for prayer in Paradise, where Athena Strand was kidnapped and murdered in November 2022.
Her parole conditions included strict "no contact" with any family members and any children under 17
Testimony and interview footage on Day 3 of Tanner Horner's capital murder trial pulled back the curtain on evidence.
Officials say there is no danger to the public at this time and more information will be released soon.
Officers and firefighters trained inside a Cinemark theater filled with simulated victims and chaotic noise, a scenario shaped by lessons from the 2023 outlet mall attack.
A call for prayer in Paradise, where Athena Strand was kidnapped and murdered in November 2022.
Tanner Horner is accused of killing 7-year-old Athena Strand after allegedly abducting and strangling her while delivering a package in 2022.
Her parole conditions included strict "no contact" with any family members and any children under 17
Testimony and interview footage on Day 3 of Tanner Horner's capital murder trial pulled back the curtain on evidence.
The city's human resources department presented plans to improve outcomes, including more accountability and adding new support positions to help employees navigate the process.
An I-Team investigation found workers' comp issues for first responders are not isolated, raising questions about a system many describe as slow and adversarial.
Since early February, residents of the Big Bend region have been outspoken about border wall plans.
The moratorium does not affect companies already enrolled in Medicare.
The state is already home to nearly 400 data centers, but hundreds more are in the works.
The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
The U.S. Postal Service, which lost $9 billion in 2025, recently warned that it could run out of money within 12 months.
Federal prosecutors say Courtney Williams divulged classified information to a reporter about her time in Delta Force, according to newly unsealed court documents.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not appear before the House Oversight Committee next week to answer questions about Jeffrey Epstein, the panel said.
A proposal to make Bible stories required reading in Texas public schools is putting the state at the center of another contentious battle over the role of religion in classrooms.
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
MacKenzie Gore allowed one hit in five innings, Brandon Nimmo and Josh Smith had two hits each and the Texas Rangers shut out the Seattle Mariners 3-0.
Kawhi Leonard scored 34 points and hit six 3-pointers in the Los Angeles Clippers' 116-103 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
Wyatt Johnston scored twice, including in overtime, to lead the Dallas Stars to the 4-3 win over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night.
Kyle Higashioka gave Texas the lead with a two-run homer, Nathan Eovaldi recorded his 1,500th career strikeout during six solid innings and the Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2.
Federal magistrate Renee Harris Toliver told Pooh Sheisty that the evidence against him is strong.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was concerned about Kanye West's planned appearances at a London festival, given the rapper's past antisemitic remarks.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
