Hubble spots oldest and most distant star ever recorded
The star may be up to 50 times the mass of our sun.
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NASA astronaut returns to Earth with Russians
An American astronaut hitched a ride back to Earth with two Russian cosmonauts despite tensions between the countries. Mark Vande Hei spent a record 355 days at the International Space Station.
NASA astronaut returns to Earth after record-setting flight
Mark Vande Hei set a single-flight record for U.S. astronauts.
FDA authorizes second booster for adults above 50
The FDA authorized another booster shot of the Moderna or Pfizer COVID vaccines for people 50 and older who want them. Meg Oliver shares more.
Second booster of COVID vaccine OK'd for ages 50 and over
Immunocompromised Americans are also now eligible for an extra dose, as well as all those first vaccinated with Johnson & Johnson's vaccine.
Ice shelf collapse in East Antarctica is a first for that region
And it's got scientists worried. The shelf was the size of New York City. East Antarctica is an area long thought to be stable and not hit much by climate change.
Duck gives birth in atrium of Florida hospital
A lucky duck is heading home with her new babies after she gave birth to 10 ducklings in the atrium of a Florida hospital's labor ward.
Why the South gets more killer tornadoes at night
Tornadoes are causing more deaths and destruction in the Southeast — and they're often doing it in the dark of night.
Fungus-ravaged bat proposed for endangered species listing
The population has plummeted since colonies infected with white-nose syndrome were spotted in New York caves two decades ago.
"Madness": U.N. chief warns Ukraine war could kill climate change fight
Antonio Guterres said the "all-of-the-above' strategy now being pursued by major economies to end fossil fuel imports from Russia could kill hopes of keeping global warming below dangerous levels.
Trump says Hamas must disarm very soon or "there will be hell to pay"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
Viral video prompts fraud probe at Minnesota day care centers
While many of the Minnesota day care centers in the video were cited and fined for safety violations, investigators previously found no evidence of fraud.
"Bomb cyclone" hits Midwest, takes aim at East Coast. Maps show forecast.
A powerful winter storm system moving across the northern United States could become a "bomb cyclone" over the Northeast region.
U.S. military conducts 30th strike on alleged drug boat, killing 2
The U.S. military has hit at least 30 alleged drug vessels in the region since early September, killing 107 people.
Homeland Security agents in Minneapolis investigating "rampant fraud"
Homeland Security agents are in Minneapolis on Monday "conducting a massive investigation on childcare and other rampant fraud," Secretary Kristi Noem said.
Second pilot involved in New Jersey helicopter crash dies, police say
A second helicopter pilot critically injured in a midair collision in Hammonton, New Jersey has died from his injuries, police said Monday.
Trump says U.S. hit "big facility" linked to alleged drug boats
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
Transcript from closed hearing for Charlie Kirk murder suspect released
A Utah judge has ordered the release of a transcript from a closed-door hearing in October over whether the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk must be shackled during court proceedings.
National Guard deploying to New Orleans as city marks 1 year since terror attack
The Guard members will stay through Carnival season, when residents and tourists descend on the Big Easy to partake in costumed celebrations and massive parades before ending with Mardi Gras.