Russia launches rescue ship to space station after leak issues
The new, empty Soyuz capsule will arrive at an orbiting lab on Sunday, following its liftoff Friday from Kazakhstan. The Russian Space Agency delayed the ship's launch to check for defects, but none were found.
The new, empty Soyuz capsule will arrive at an orbiting lab on Sunday, following its liftoff Friday from Kazakhstan. The Russian Space Agency delayed the ship's launch to check for defects, but none were found.
Eagle on Minnesota DNR's EagleCam covered in snow
The eagle that's the star of the Minnesota DNR's EagleCam is covered in snow Thursday as the long-duration winter storm winds down.
The eagle that's the star of the Minnesota DNR's EagleCam is covered in snow Thursday as the long-duration winter storm winds down.
Sheriff: 5 killed after small plane crashes in Arkansas
Five people died when a small airplane crashed near a Little Rock factory on Wednesday shortly after taking off, authorities said.
Five people died when a small airplane crashed near a Little Rock factory on Wednesday shortly after taking off, authorities said.
DNA on a discarded cigarette butt helps police solve 52 year murder case
Officials say a discarded cigarette found near the body of a 24-year-old Vermont school teacher nearly 52 years ago helped lead investigators to an upstairs neighbor who they say strangled her in her apartment.
Officials say a discarded cigarette found near the body of a 24-year-old Vermont school teacher nearly 52 years ago helped lead investigators to an upstairs neighbor who they say strangled her in her apartment.
James Webb telescope finds massive galaxies dating back to beginning of universe
Astronomers have discovered what appear to be massive galaxies dating back to within 600 million years of the Big Bang.
Astronomers have discovered what appear to be massive galaxies dating back to within 600 million years of the Big Bang.
Air Force photo shows Chinese spy balloon from high-flying U-2
The Pentagon has confirmed that a photo, leaked on the internet Tuesday, does indeed show a Chinese spy balloon as seen from an American reconnaissance plane earlier this month.
The Pentagon has confirmed that a photo, leaked on the internet Tuesday, does indeed show a Chinese spy balloon as seen from an American reconnaissance plane earlier this month.
Japanese startup announces balloon flights taking passengers up to space
In the tour's unveiling Tuesday, the company said it has developed an airtight two-seat cabin and a balloon capable of rising to a 15-mile altitude.
In the tour's unveiling Tuesday, the company said it has developed an airtight two-seat cabin and a balloon capable of rising to a 15-mile altitude.
Dog vs shark: Standoff thrills tourists on Bahamas boat tour
Tourists in the Bahamas witnessed a rare standoff between a dog and a shark this week.
Tourists in the Bahamas witnessed a rare standoff between a dog and a shark this week.
Watch: Rarely-seen giant Pacific octopus spotted swimming in Oregon tide pool
The giant Pacific octopus is the largest octopus species on the planet.
The giant Pacific octopus is the largest octopus species on the planet.
Large alligator kills 85-year-old Florida woman
A large alligator attacked and killed an 85-year-old woman in Florida on Monday.
A large alligator attacked and killed an 85-year-old woman in Florida on Monday.
Irish rooster with a violent past kills man with attack to the back of his leg, court says
Victim suffered from a puncture wound on his lower leg, caused by a rooster relocated to his place of residence after attacking a child.
Victim suffered from a puncture wound on his lower leg, caused by a rooster relocated to his place of residence after attacking a child.
Chinese spy balloon: Congress wants safer US airspace following downing of aerial objects
Members of Congress are grappling with what to do after the downing of a Chinese balloon and three other aerial objects over American airspace.
Members of Congress are grappling with what to do after the downing of a Chinese balloon and three other aerial objects over American airspace.
Four-foot alligator found 'very lethargic' in Brooklyn neighborhood
New York City crews spotted the alligator and alerted park rangers who “snapped into action” to catch the animal.
New York City crews spotted the alligator and alerted park rangers who “snapped into action” to catch the animal.
American bald eagles build new home at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center
Alongside all the human innovations, the Kennedy Space Center has become known for its refuge for thousands of animals -- including America’s national bird.
Alongside all the human innovations, the Kennedy Space Center has become known for its refuge for thousands of animals -- including America’s national bird.
'Swarm of Meteors' illuminate Kansas sky
The NWS posted the video on its Twitter page showing a batch of meteors and stars traveling in outer space.
The NWS posted the video on its Twitter page showing a batch of meteors and stars traveling in outer space.
Endangered African penguin chicks hatch at Arizona aquarium
African penguins have suffered a massive population decline over the decades and are listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
African penguins have suffered a massive population decline over the decades and are listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Wombat snuggles: Video shows adorable marsupial curled up with caregiver
Sharon Woodward may have the best job ever.
Sharon Woodward may have the best job ever.
Nepal airplane crash possibly caused by pilot choosing wrong lever
It appears that one of the Yeti Airlines pilots used the wrong lever on the descent.
It appears that one of the Yeti Airlines pilots used the wrong lever on the descent.
Blinken meets with China's top diplomat for first time since spy balloon shot down
Blinken told the Chinese official that his nation's surveillance balloon program "has been exposed to the world."
Blinken told the Chinese official that his nation's surveillance balloon program "has been exposed to the world."
Flaco the escaped Central Park Zoo owl can remain in the wilds of NYC
Central Park Zoo officials say they are dropping efforts to capture Flaco, a majestic Eurasian eagle-owl that escaped captivity two weeks ago.
Central Park Zoo officials say they are dropping efforts to capture Flaco, a majestic Eurasian eagle-owl that escaped captivity two weeks ago.