How "asteroid detectives" are protecting Earth from potential danger
Astronomers believe thousands of large undiscovered asteroids, that could cause regional damage, may be in space.
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Astronomers believe thousands of large undiscovered asteroids, that could cause regional damage, may be in space.
2024 YR4 now has roughly a 0.004% chance of hitting Earth in about eight years, NASA said.
The asteroid 2024 YR4 has a very small chance of striking Earth when its orbit briefly intersects our planet's in December 2032.
The head of planetary defense at the European Space Agency discusses 2024 YR4, an asteroid with a small chance of striking Earth eight years from now.
Astronomers will use the Webb telescope to closely monitor the size and trajectory of an asteroid that has a slim chance of hitting Earth in 2032.
A NASA spacecraft has returned asteroid samples that hold not only the pristine building blocks for life but also the salty remains of an ancient water world.
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None of the asteroids pose any threat to Earth, according to NASA's Asteroid Watch dashboard.
The asteroid appears small in the images but was estimated to be up to 30 feet in diameter, according to NASA data.
The space rock's anticipated trajectory places it at about half the distance to the moon, so people with telescopes may be able to see it from Earth.
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One astronomer said he believes there's about a "1 in 400 chance" the asteroid could impact Earth.
The final redesign and approval process for a historic space in Denver is reaching its final phases ahead of new development.
A triple threat of cooler temperatures, strong winds and areas of heavy snow over the last few days have boosted the avalanche danger heading into the weekend for some of the states backcountry areas, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center.
After hearing from the public, no board member moved to advance the contract discussion.
Two years after a Lakewood man went missing, the man Denver police believe murdered him is still on the loose.
A new traffic law in Aurora helped police get a significant amount of deadly drugs off the street.
The final redesign and approval process for a historic space in Denver is reaching its final phases ahead of new development.
A triple threat of cooler temperatures, strong winds and areas of heavy snow over the last few days have boosted the avalanche danger heading into the weekend for some of the states backcountry areas, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center.
After hearing from the public, no board member moved to advance the contract discussion.
Two years after a Lakewood man went missing, the man Denver police believe murdered him is still on the loose.
A new traffic law in Aurora helped police get a significant amount of deadly drugs off the street.
The final redesign and approval process for a historic space in Denver is reaching its final phases ahead of new development.
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Colder temperatures, new snow and windy conditions increase the avalanche danger in Colorado's high country.
Vail Resorts will lay off 64 employees in Colorado and permanently close its HR Shared Services office in Broomfield.
After hearing from the public, no board member moved to advance the contract discussion.
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Denver Mayor Mike Johnston painted a purple stripe along Blake Street leading up to the Colorado Rockies' Home Opener.
NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss how becoming a father has shifted his priorities on and off the track.
The 29-page contract calls for Sanders to make an average of $10.8 million per year and includes a slew of incentives and allowances.
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A federal judge said he's likely to begin contempt proceedings against government for failing to answer questions about deportation flights under the Alien Enemies Act.
Thousands of probationary employees were rehired by federal agencies after lawsuits challenging the legality of their terminations. But many of them still aren't working.
Hailey Okula, a 33-year-old known online as "Nurse Hailey," died after giving birth to her first child, a son named Crew. She had dealt with infertility for almost two years.
On Air Force One on Thursday, President Trump said Elon Musk can stay "as long as he'd like," but he added there will be a point when "Elon's gotta have to leave."
Nasdaq also sinks more than 1,000 points as investors fret over the potential economic impact of President Trump's latest tariffs.
A federal judge said he's likely to begin contempt proceedings against government for failing to answer questions about deportation flights under the Alien Enemies Act.
Thousands of probationary employees were rehired by federal agencies after lawsuits challenging the legality of their terminations. But many of them still aren't working.
One source said the firings come after Laura Loomer presented President Trump with opposition research on NSC staffers she views as neoconservatives or not sufficiently loyal to him.
Elected leaders in Colorado are responding to President Donald Trump's announcement of global tariffs on imports.
On Air Force One on Thursday, President Trump said Elon Musk can stay "as long as he'd like," but he added there will be a point when "Elon's gotta have to leave."
Hailey Okula, a 33-year-old known online as "Nurse Hailey," died after giving birth to her first child, a son named Crew. She had dealt with infertility for almost two years.
The Trump administration's cuts to the National Institutes of Health has some worried about stalls in research and medicine.
Around 170 staff were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations this week as part of wider cuts at U.S. health agencies.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment led the meeting, emphasizing the importance of early treatment and vaccination to prevent further spread.
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling some products after consumers reported finding "small stones" in the chocolate bars.
Thousands of probationary employees were rehired by federal agencies after lawsuits challenging the legality of their terminations. But many of them still aren't working.
Vail Resorts will lay off 64 employees in Colorado and permanently close its HR Shared Services office in Broomfield.
Grocery stores, farmers, and restaurants in Colorado are trying to prepare for tariff impacts to come but are also not sure exactly what their impact will look like.
Nasdaq also sinks more than 1,000 points as investors fret over the potential economic impact of President Trump's latest tariffs.
U.S. financial markets look set to crater in early as trade, with Dow future down nearly 1,300 points.
A year ago, Michael Burch walked into the Huerfano County jail. He never walked out. His death has now prompted a federal lawsuit.
A conservative legal group said it was "no coincidence" that Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and his staff began communicating on Signal after the group filed open records requests over Denver's handling of the migrant crisis.
For one Colorado father, something felt off with the family investigator working on his case case. He filed a complaint with the state.
Denver's mayor and 14 of his top advisors, appointees and lawyers nicknamed themselves "Strike Force" and communicated about the migrant crisis through an end-to end encryption app that then proceeded to automatically delete their initial conversations.
A startling discovery about a day care center employee in Centennial left parents in disbelief.