How to see Friday's full "Flower Moon" and penumbral lunar eclipse
The flower moon is one of the names given to May's full moon due to the abundance of flowers associated with spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
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A star is seen swallowing a planet "in one gulp" for the first time ever
It's a gloomy preview of what will happen to Earth when our sun morphs into a red giant and gobbles the four inner planets.
PFAS lurking in waterways pose hidden threat to health
For the first time, the EPA is proposing strict regulations to limit "forever chemicals" in drinking water.
Astronomers detect "Scary Barbie" black hole ripping apart huge star
"Supernova sleuths" have found a "scary" supermassive black hole – with the help of artificial intelligence.
Green energy's growth brings mounting waste challenge
Green energy outpaced coal for U.S. electricity generation last year. But the industry now faces the challenge of managing the disposal of worn-out solar panels and wind turbine blades.
After multiple delays, SpaceX launches powerful internet satellite for ViaSat
The third-generation satellite is the first of three designed to provide high-speed internet to customers anywhere in the world.
The spotted lanternfly makes its return. Get stomping.
With warm weather returning in parts of the U.S., officials are warning that rising temperatures could help lanternfly eggs hatch earlier. You should kill them if you see them.
DNA study of famed American sled dog reveals what made him so tough
Scientists sequenced the genome of the sled dog, who led a team of dogs carrying a life-saving diphtheria serum to Nome, Alaska, in 1925.
Scientists on the verge of unlocking the mystery of great white shark mating
Great white sharks are one of the most famous sea creatures, yet a key detail about their lives remains a mystery.
New expedition looks for shark mating site
The great white shark is one of the most infamous ocean-dwellers on the planet and now, researchers are on the verge of discovering where they mate in the Atlantic. Carter Evans joined some of the scientists 12 miles off the coast of North Carolina, as they zeroed in on one of the species' remaining mysteries.
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Government shutdown begins as up to 750,000 workers face furlough
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years is getting underway as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over funding. Follow live updates.
These hospitals face major flood risk. Experts say Trump is making it worse.
Hospitals across the U.S. are at risk of significant flooding, and climate experts warn that the Trump administration's cuts leave the nation less prepared.
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NYC high-rise partially collapses after explosion
Emergency crews are responding to reports of a possible gas explosion and partial building collapse in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx.
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.
Judge removes Trump-appointed top Nevada prosecutor as "not validly serving"
A judge ruled Tuesday that the top federal prosecutor in Nevada is not serving legally in the role — marking the second time that a judge has partially sidelined one of the Trump administration's prosecutors.
Trump administration to defund federal watchdog council
Two GOP senators are raising questions about the defunding of the Council of Inspectors General.
Why is the government shut down? Here's what's behind the funding lapse
The government shut down Wednesday after lawmakers failed to reach an agreement to extend government funding.
Iowa teen dies after being mistaken for squirrel during hunting trip
A 17-year-old hunter died in rural Iowa after he "was mistaken for a squirrel by a member of his hunting party," state officials said.
ADP report shows private employers cut 32,000 jobs in September
Monthly report shows private employers shed 32,000 jobs last month, another sign the labor market is facing new challenges.