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Asteroid Passing Earth Will Be Closer Than Moon
An asteroid is headed this way. But even though it will come closer than the moon, astronomers say it will pose no danger.
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An asteroid is headed this way. But even though it will come closer than the moon, astronomers say it will pose no danger.
On at least 150 commercial air carrier flights since the early 1990s, pilots have either landed at the wrong airport or started to land before realizing there was a mistake.
Space station astronauts repaired a crippled cooling system during a rare Christmas Eve spacewalk Tuesday, braving a "mini blizzard" of noxious ammonia as they popped in a new pump.
NASA's newest Martian explorer is on its launch pad, ready to soar. The MAVEN spacecraft is scheduled to blast off aboard an unmanned Atlas V rocket on Monday afternoon.
NASA found an ingredient of plastic — the first time the chemical has been detected on another world.
The CIA is acknowledging in the clearest terms yet the existence of Area 51, the top-secret Cold War test site that has been the subject of conspiracy theories for decades.
NASA is working on the next generation of space lander and a company from right here in North Texas is helping. Dozens of tests are putting the Morpheus Lander through the paces in Texas.
Nature's fireworks are filling the skies tonight as the Perseid meteor shower hits its peak.
Trekkies arrived in Houston decked out in full-blown "Star Trek" outfits to see the official landing of the legendary Galileo shuttlecraft, not far from NASA's Mission Control.
Forty-three years after Apollo 11 made the first moon landing, on July 20, 1969, we know more about what's beyond plant Earth. Yet, there's still much more to learn.
Texans are being given the chance to name the full-sized space shuttle replica that will be displayed at Johnson Space Center's official visitor center in Houston.
An asteroid coming close to the earth next week doesn't have much of a name. But then again, it is just passing by.
NASA will honor the seven astronauts who perished when the Columbia space shuttle was destroyed 10 years ago. The agency will mark the anniversary at a public memorial in Florida.
Many parts of Texas have scheduled events to mark the 10th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster, but UTA has a very personal reason to mark the date.
One morning, nearly 10 years ago, Barry McCool remembers watching his son's space shuttle fly more than 40 miles above his Las Vegas home. But Columbia never landed.
Authorities said that the inventor of a computer virus, that infiltrated a million computers worldwide and opened the door for the theft of at least $50 million, has pleaded guilty.
The White House issued an official response to a petition calling for the United States government to secure resources and funding, and begin construction of a Death Star by 2016.
Dec. 21., 2012 will not mark the end of the world - and NASA is out to prove it in a recently released video entitled "Why the World Didn't End Yesterday".
Just before 7 o'clock this morning, there was a bright flash in the sky. NASA confirms it was a meteor.
Chances are there is a group of astronauts enjoying a Texas treat today! The SpaceX Dragon recently docked with the International Space Station and carried a shipment of Blue Bell ice cream.
After the Curiosity rover landed on Mars, there's been renewed interest in space. High school teachers across the country are seizing on that to bring astronomy into the classroom.
There's a rare 'blue moon' on Friday, a fitting wink to Neil Armstrong by the cosmic calendar. That's the day of a private service for Armstrong, who died last Saturday in Ohio at age 82.
Musician will.i.am made history on Tuesday with the help of NASA, but more importantly sent a message to youth in America -- anything is possible.
Now that Curiosity passed its driving test on Mars, the six-wheel NASA rover set its sights on longer treks.
The robotic explorer Curiosity blazed through the pink skies of Mars, steering itself to a gentle landing inside a giant crater for the most ambitious dig yet into the red planet's past.
The virtual ballot will show Biden "as the presumptive and only qualified nominee," but there's an option for delegates to mark their own preference, as there was in 2020.
Social media users circulated misleading visuals and accounts to falsely claim there was a second gunman atop a water tower at the rally venue.
The initial call came in just after 6 p.m. at 1717 San Jacinto St. It was upgraded from a three-alarm fire to a four-alarm fire just after 8:15 p.m.
Resources in Texas allow anyone to drop off a child safely under the Baby Moses Law.
Some airline employees had to resort to writing paper tickets for their passengers until around 1 p.m. Friday.
The call came in just after 6 p.m. in the 500 block of Ervay Street.
Resources in Texas allow anyone to drop off a child safely under the Baby Moses Law.
The agreement addresses the union's concerns about compensation, retroactive pay, and work rules, the APFA said.
Darryl Beatty's resignation comes amid allegations of unsanitary and inhumane detention center conditions.
Some airline employees had to resort to writing paper tickets for their passengers until around 1 p.m. Friday.
A North Texas man managed to track down his wife's stolen car, leading police to an apparent chop shop.
A year after Andre Craig was killed in a high-speed Fort Worth police chase, his grieving family seeks answers.
The judge cited the company's cruel treatment of the animals for, "unreasonably depriving the animals of necessary care or shelter."
Thousands of items disappeared from the DeSoto Police Department evidence room, an internal audit found.
When 72-year-old Tom England received his Medicare statement in the mail, he immediately sensed something was wrong.
The virtual ballot will show Biden "as the presumptive and only qualified nominee," but there's an option for delegates to mark their own preference, as there was in 2020.
A Marine accused of using a Nazi salute during the U.S. Capitol insurrection has been sentenced to almost five years in prison for assaulting police officers who were guarding the building.
More than two dozen House Democrats and four senators have now called on President Biden to end his reelection bid.
Trump officially became the GOP's 2024 presidential nominee at the Republican National Convention. Here are the top highlights.
Former President Donald Trump publicly recounted the assassination attempt for the first time during a speech at the Republican National Convention.
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
"Remember, viruses don't really care what time of year it is, or who you are."
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Consumer confidence in the deal remains as unguaranteed as a nod from the feds.
Dallas-based American Rounds says more than 200 stores in Texas are requesting a machine.
Massive flames and heavy smoke could be seen coming from Baby Doll's for hours as firefighters worked to put the fire out.
If you're not one of the millions of people traveling for the holiday, here's where you can go to shop and eat.
The RoughRiders was the first sports team in Frisco and laid the foundation for future development.
Caitlin Clark broke the WNBA record for assists in a game in the Fever's 101-93 loss to the Dallas Wings.
Bruce Bochy of the host Rangers became the first manager to win World Series titles and All-Star Games in both leagues.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
Marcus Semien, Kirby Yates and Corey Seager will represent the Texas Rangers Tuesday night in Arlington.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
"Oftentimes, it takes something like messing up the national anthem on live TV in order for a person to get some help."
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Driver’s license offices statewide had to cancel appointments due to computer outages. At a Fort Worth office, many were disappointed by the inability to get or renew their licenses.
Dallas County's embattled juvenile justice department director resigned Friday amid allegations of unsanitary and inhumane detention center conditions.
U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, joined three other members of Congress in asking President Biden to drop out of the presidential race.
Reata, a legendary Fort Worth restaurant, is reopening at its original location on Monday.
CBS News Texas meteorologist Jeff Ray enjoys Friday at the ballpark while discussing rain chances Sunday and beyond.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.