Two North Texas Men Plan Trip To Mars… On A One-Way Ticket
Two North Texas men want to be part of a program to send earthlings to Mars and colonize it. They are among 200,000 people from around the world who signed up to participate in "Mars One."
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Two North Texas men want to be part of a program to send earthlings to Mars and colonize it. They are among 200,000 people from around the world who signed up to participate in "Mars One."
Spacewalking astronauts easily replaced a dead computer outside the International Space Station on Wednesday and got their orbiting home back up to full strength.
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NASA is celebrating Earth Day on Tuesday by asking you -- and everyone else on the planet -- to take part in the agency's 'Global Selfie' event.
An asteroid is headed this way. But even though it will come closer than the moon, astronomers say it will pose no danger.
On at least 150 commercial air carrier flights since the early 1990s, pilots have either landed at the wrong airport or started to land before realizing there was a mistake.
Space station astronauts repaired a crippled cooling system during a rare Christmas Eve spacewalk Tuesday, braving a "mini blizzard" of noxious ammonia as they popped in a new pump.
NASA's newest Martian explorer is on its launch pad, ready to soar. The MAVEN spacecraft is scheduled to blast off aboard an unmanned Atlas V rocket on Monday afternoon.
NASA found an ingredient of plastic — the first time the chemical has been detected on another world.
The CIA is acknowledging in the clearest terms yet the existence of Area 51, the top-secret Cold War test site that has been the subject of conspiracy theories for decades.
NASA is working on the next generation of space lander and a company from right here in North Texas is helping. Dozens of tests are putting the Morpheus Lander through the paces in Texas.
Nature's fireworks are filling the skies tonight as the Perseid meteor shower hits its peak.
Trekkies arrived in Houston decked out in full-blown "Star Trek" outfits to see the official landing of the legendary Galileo shuttlecraft, not far from NASA's Mission Control.
Forty-three years after Apollo 11 made the first moon landing, on July 20, 1969, we know more about what's beyond plant Earth. Yet, there's still much more to learn.
Texans are being given the chance to name the full-sized space shuttle replica that will be displayed at Johnson Space Center's official visitor center in Houston.
An asteroid coming close to the earth next week doesn't have much of a name. But then again, it is just passing by.
NASA will honor the seven astronauts who perished when the Columbia space shuttle was destroyed 10 years ago. The agency will mark the anniversary at a public memorial in Florida.
Many parts of Texas have scheduled events to mark the 10th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster, but UTA has a very personal reason to mark the date.
One morning, nearly 10 years ago, Barry McCool remembers watching his son's space shuttle fly more than 40 miles above his Las Vegas home. But Columbia never landed.
Authorities said that the inventor of a computer virus, that infiltrated a million computers worldwide and opened the door for the theft of at least $50 million, has pleaded guilty.
The White House issued an official response to a petition calling for the United States government to secure resources and funding, and begin construction of a Death Star by 2016.
Dec. 21., 2012 will not mark the end of the world - and NASA is out to prove it in a recently released video entitled "Why the World Didn't End Yesterday".
Just before 7 o'clock this morning, there was a bright flash in the sky. NASA confirms it was a meteor.
Chances are there is a group of astronauts enjoying a Texas treat today! The SpaceX Dragon recently docked with the International Space Station and carried a shipment of Blue Bell ice cream.
After the Curiosity rover landed on Mars, there's been renewed interest in space. High school teachers across the country are seizing on that to bring astronomy into the classroom.
It's a clash of some of the Texas GOP's biggest titans, and only one of them will move on to run against Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico in the general election in November.
The U.S. Supreme Court set aside a ruling that blocked women from being able to get the pills in the mail after having a telehealth visit.
Police say Elijah Mayo pointed a handgun at officers before they opened fire, while his father says the 26‑year‑old was trying to get away from earlier gunfire. A second, separate police shooting unfolded minutes later.
The sheriff's office says the man fled a traffic stop and was shot after producing a firearm.
"Survivor" 48 and 50 contestant Joe Hunter believes his sister Joanna, whose death was ruled a suicide, was murdered. He and their mother are working to be Joanna's voice and advocate for others who have experienced domestic violence.
The councilman's attorney says, "bringing pastries with a campaign flyer is called campaigning, not bribery."
The department confirmed the details hours after the incident.
It's a clash of some of the Texas GOP's biggest titans, and only one of them will move on to run against Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico in the general election in November.
A medical examiner used dental records to identify the remains found at an Everman home as those of the child, authorities said.
She appeared ready to talk inside the Tarrant County Jail, but a sudden demand for her attorney stopped the conversation.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
It's a clash of some of the Texas GOP's biggest titans, and only one of them will move on to run against Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico in the general election in November.
The U.S. Supreme Court set aside a ruling that blocked women from being able to get the pills in the mail after having a telehealth visit.
Russia's Putin will travel to Beijing next week to meet China's Xi. The announcement came one day after President Trump returned from his own summit with the Chinese leader.
President Trump announced Friday evening that U.S. and Nigerian military forces had killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a leader in the Islamic State group.
SMU Political Science Professor Matthew Wilson breaks down the heated battle between Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton in the GOP primary runoff for U.S. Senate. He and Jack Fink also discuss other races in Texas.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
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.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
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.
Napoleon Solo hustled to first place at the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, coming out on top against 13 other horses.
The Preakness Stakes featured its biggest field in 15 years with 14 horses in the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.
Minnesota closed out a tight fourth quarter with clutch execution on both ends, holding off a late Dallas push to secure its second win of the season.
A fully rebuilt natural‑grass field, an advanced grow‑light system, and major interior upgrades prepare the Arlington venue for nine FIFA World Cup 2026 matches.
Arike Ogunbowale led Dallas (1-1) with 20 points in a similar fashion to the Wings' game one win against the Indiana Fever.
"Survivor" 48 and 50 contestant Joe Hunter believes his sister Joanna, whose death was ruled a suicide, was murdered. He and their mother are working to be Joanna's voice and advocate for others who have experienced domestic violence.
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
"The question is what do they get themselves into that requires a visit to the mayor's office? I don't know, but I would love to," said Mattie Parker in an interview with CBS News Texas.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year on one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.
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.
