Bulky mystery object found on Australia beach likely part of a rocket
The barnacle-covered object "appears to be a possible fuel tank from a rocket that has been launched in the last 12 months," one aviation expert said.
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Phoenix shatters yet another heat record for big cities
Tuesday was the 19th straight day the desert city saw temperatures hit 110 degrees or more as much of U.S. continues to bake.
How AI technology could be "a game changer" in fighting wildfires
As more people across the country are seeing the impact of wildfires and smoke, scientists are turning to the promise of big data, technology and collaboration to keep big fires from spreading.
Death Valley, hottest place on Earth, hits near-record high
The National Weather Service says there's no immediate end in sight to the heat wave gripping much of the U.S.
India launches spacecraft in 2nd attempt to land on the moon's surface
It was a "text-book launch" for the rocket carrying the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft on its lunar mission, with the next big test less than 2 months away.
"Exceptionally rare" dinosaur fossils discovered in Maryland
Paleontologists revealed the discovery of a "bone bed" with fossils estimated to be between 100 and 145 million years old.
A century of fire suppression is worsening wildfires, hurting forests
Years of keeping fire out of America's forests led to a buildup of dead trees and brush — fuel for today's larger, hotter, more lethal wildfires.
James Webb Telescope captures stunning image
On the one-year anniversary of the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA on Wednesday released a remarkable new image snapped by the telescope of a star-forming region in the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex.
After 134 days in the hospital, these formerly conjoined twins are home
The twins had been staying at the hospital since their birth by cesarean section in March — each weighing 5 pounds, 10 ounces.
Oceans are changing color, likely due to climate change, researchers find
The ocean has become greener over the last two decades and it's likely due to human-driven climate change, researchers found.
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Government faces midnight shutdown deadline as Senate votes fail
The Senate failed to pass a House bill to keep the government open ahead of a midnight deadline. Follow live updates here.
Trump, Hegseth rally troops at rare meeting, rail against "woke" standards
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth touted the new name, the Department of War, saying "the era of the Department of Defense is over."
Judge finds Trump admin. unconstitutionally targeted pro-Palestinian students
A judge gave a blistering assessment of the Trump administration's efforts to go after international students who expressed pro-Palestinian views on college campuses.
Feds find more SIM cards in NJ after disrupting network last week
Last week, U.S. Secret Service investigators found SIM servers in the Tri-State area that were capable of disabling cell towers and launching cyber attacks.
Why is the U.S. heading toward a government shutdown?
The government will shut down at 12 a.m. on Wednesday if lawmakers do not reach an agreement to extend government funding.
Florida puts man to death for 1990 double murder, its 13th execution of 2025
Victor Tony Jones, 64, was pronounced dead at 6:13 p.m. Eastern Time Tuesday following a lethal injection at Florida State Prison near Starke, the office of Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
Imelda strengthens into a hurricane off the Bahamas
Imelda, the ninth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, strengthened into a hurricane on Tuesday.
Pfizer to lower some drug prices as White House builds "TrumpRx" website
Pfizer's CEO said President Trump's threat of tariffs motivated his company to take swift action.
U.S. sees surge in baptisms as more Gen Z men embrace faith
A nationwide event drew 30,000 people and marked a broader trend of rising baptisms, with Gen Z men leading a new wave of faith.