Watch: Asteroid NASA calls "potentially hazardous" about to zoom past Earth
The asteroid, as big as a skyscraper and stadium, will pass within 1.7 million miles of Earth and you can see it on a NASA website.
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3 new coral bleaching alert levels created in wake of extreme heat
The revised coral bleaching alert levels come in the wake of Florida experiencing hot tub-level sea temperatures and some reefs experiencing "100% mortality."
Bones found in cave could rewrite history of humans and Neanderthals
Researchers found human bones and tools hiding behind a massive rock in a German cave, the oldest traces of Homo sapiens ever discovered so far north.
Inside look at hurricane hunters' mission
Atmospheric rivers can cause widespread flooding and billions of dollars in damage. In our series “Protecting the Planet,” Ben Tracy joins an airborne research mission with hurricane hunters to learn more about the intense storm systems.
Project launched to rebuild the outside of Egypt's smallest Giza pyramid
When ancient Egyptians built King Menkaure's pyramid more than 4,000 years ago, they did it a little differently. Now archaeologists want to put it back together.
See NASA's newly-captured "treasure trove" of 19 spiral galaxies
The new images captured by the James Webb Space Telescope are "mind-blowing even for researchers who have studied these same galaxies for decades," one scientist said.
Flight controllers contact crippled Japanese moon lander
The Japanese space agency said limited science operations had resumed after the SLIM lunar lander tipped over and lost power as it was touching down.
How a tiny invasive ant is forcing lions to change the way they hunt
A study highlights the potentially profound impacts of invasive species, which are spreading at an increasing rate.
Maps, data show how climate change could affect some major U.S. ports
New USGS data shows port cities like Boston and New York are exposed to coastal hazards, making communities potentially unlivable in the next decade.
Guns, coins found in wrecks of ships that vanished with 129 on board
In 1848, the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror were lost in the frigid waters off the coast of Canada. None of the 129 men on board survived.
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Government shutdown nears with Trump set to meet congressional leaders
Congressional leaders are set to meet with President Trump at the White House as Washington barrels toward a 2025 shutdown. Follow live updates here.
New details emerge about Marine veteran who attacked Michigan church
New details are emerging Monday about the gunman in a fatal attack on The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Michigan.
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Trump hosts Netanyahu at the White House, pushes peace plan for Gaza
"I think we have maybe a deal on Gaza," President Trump said this weekend.
Suspect in Charlie Kirk assassination appears in court remotely
Prosecutors have charged the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk with aggravated murder and plan to seek the death penalty.
How would a government shutdown affect Social Security recipients?
The U.S. government could shut down on Wednesday if Congress fails to approve funding for federal agencies. Here's how that could affect Social Security recipients.
JD Vance says U.S. "looking at" selling Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine
The White House is weighing Ukraine's request for long-range Tomahawk missiles to defend the country against Russian forces, Vice President JD Vance said Sunday.
Iran hangs man accused of spying for Israel's Mossad in wave of executions
The execution came as Iran vowed to confront what it called its enemies after the United Nations reimposed sanctions on Tehran over its nuclear program this weekend.
Maps show Tropical Storm Imelda as it's forecast to become hurricane
Imelda is the ninth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane Tuesday.
What is a government shutdown? Here's what happens when funding runs out
Much of the federal government is on the verge of shutting down if Congress does not reach a deal to approve new funding by Oct. 1. Here's what that means.