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American astronaut Reid Wiseman is training for a trip to the International Space Station in three weeks. But first, he spoke with CBS 11 News from his base in Star City, Russia.
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.
He still faces a capital murder charge. If convicted, he could be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
The Wisconsin Elections Commission found billionaire Elon Musk may have violated the state's election bribery law by offering $1 million checks to voters during an election last year.
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
If passed into law, wireless emergency alerts would be able to be delivered via satellite.
Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced 27-year-old Malik Charles Anthony Davis was found guilty of aggravated assault against a security officer.
He still faces a capital murder charge. If convicted, he could be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
The Wisconsin Elections Commission found billionaire Elon Musk may have violated the state's election bribery law by offering $1 million checks to voters during an election last year.
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
If passed into law, wireless emergency alerts would be able to be delivered via satellite.
Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced 27-year-old Malik Charles Anthony Davis was found guilty of aggravated assault against a security officer.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Prosper police detectives say they were punished after reporting an alleged affair between a sergeant and a detective, prompting accusations that the department retaliated against whistleblowers.
Only about 7% of homes in Texas have flood insurance.
Payments for country club dues, luxury jet services, and even a reality show competition are not how you'd expect a community non-profit to use its donations.
An alleged leader of the operation was arrested in Europe and returned to the United States last week.
The Wisconsin Elections Commission found billionaire Elon Musk may have violated the state's election bribery law by offering $1 million checks to voters during an election last year.
President Trump said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was drained for repairs, after weeks of railing against alleged vandals.
Gov. Ggreg Abbott has instructed the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to investigate so-called birth tourism packages.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced his pick to fill the vacancy left by Sen. Lindsey Graham's death.
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
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.
Texas health officials are urging families to safely wash, handle and cook produce as Cyclospora cases rise.
Here's a breakdown of what you need to know about this pest and how to keep your pets safe and healthy.
Health officials are warning Texans about a seasonal rise in the intestinal parasite cyclosporiasis, with cases reported across the state.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Customers say they've gone to three, sometimes even four stores, to find a specific jersey.
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
Jones has not yet been seen at a tournament-high nine games at the Cowboys' home stadium.
France and Spain meet in a highly anticipated World Cup semifinal showdown at Dallas Stadium.
Red, white, and blue filled Klyde Warren Park in Downtown Dallas, but it's the flag of France, not the U.S.A., flying over hundreds of fans.
With one final to go on Tuesday, organizers say their focus is already shifting to the future, as they try to secure their spot to host the 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
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.
