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August 5, 2024

Pilot survives crash landing at California golf course with barely a scratch

A pilot crash-landed a plane Sunday afternoon at a California golf course, narrowly avoiding a bystander. He was not injured, fire authorities confirmed.

August 5, 2024

Veteran and astronaut Mark Kelly went into politics after wife Gabby Giffords was shot

Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., was considered a potential vice presidential pick by Kamala Harris. The former NASA astronaut is married to Gabby Giffords, the former congresswoman who was shot in 2011.

August 2, 2024

Meet the American who launched the Frisbee, Fred Morrison, World War II combat pilot and POW

Walter Frederick Morrison conceived of a leisure-time flying disc on a California beach in 1937. He made the Frisbee a reality after serving heroically in World War II.

July 30, 2024

Northern Lights may be seen across some portions of US this week after 'strong solar activity'

Northern states across the U.S. may just have another chance at viewing the Aurora Borealis — the Northern Lights — this week following some major solar storms that took place this weekend.

July 29, 2024

'Doubleheader' meteor shower to light up the sky this week: Here's how to catch a glimpse

There will be back-to-back meteor showers this week. The Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower peaks on Tuesday, and this year it will coincide with the Alpha Capricornids.

July 29, 2024

On this day in history, July 29, 1958, President Eisenhower signed bill creating NASA

President Dwight Eisenhower signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act on this day in history, July 29, 1958, which created NASA and led to America's dominance of space exploration.

July 26, 2024

Who is Mark Kelly? What to know about the senator from Arizona and possible VP pick

Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, a Democrat, is rumored to be under consideration to serve as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate in the 2024 presidential election.

July 26, 2024

North Korean military hacker charged in cyberattacks on US hospitals, NASA, military bases

Federal prosecutors said a North Korean military hacker was indicted in a conspiracy to hack into American health care providers, NASA, military bases and international entities.

July 26, 2024

NASA says no return date yet for astronauts and malfunctioning Boeing capsule 'stuck' at ISS

NASA mission managers are not ready to announce a date of return from the ISS for Boeing Starliner test pilots Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, the commercial crew program manager said.

July 26, 2024

Why higher UV index numbers are more dangerous during sun exposure

Young adults have made it trendy to track the UV index to get a better tan, but oncology and dermatology experts discuss why extreme sun exposure can be risky.