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Christmas In Space: Astronauts Beam Holiday Wishes to Earth (Video)
Three astronauts currently aboard the International Space Station sent a holiday greeting back to Earth.
Asteroid makes Christmas Eve flyby
Astronauts may one day ride an asteroid that's sailing past the Earth this Christmas Eve.
VIDEO: Fireball filmed over Nevada and California
US defence officials confirm a streaking fireball over the skies of Nevada and California was Russian space debris.
Netflix lands David Fincher, Charlize Theron series 'Mind Hunter'
Wade SheridanLOS ANGELES, Dec. 23 (UPI) -- Director David Fincher and actress Charlize Theron are teaming up to bring true-crime drama {i:Mind Hunter} to Netflix.
Analysts: North Korea's intercontinental ballistic missile simplified
Elizabeth ShimSEOUL, Dec. 23 (UPI) -- North Korea's intercontinental ballistic missile, displayed during its October military parade, has been simplified and deployment could be postponed to 2020.
What Does NASA Mars Lander's Launch Delay Mean for Red Planet Exploration?
The launch delay and possible cancellation of NASA's next Mars lander shouldn't affect the agency's other activities at the Red Planet going forward, officials say.
Korean-language inscription on Cheonan torpedo fragment badly rusted, official says
Elizabeth ShimSEOUL, Dec. 22 (UPI) -- A guided torpedo fragment that was recovered from the wreckage of the South Korean warship Cheonan included Korean-language inscriptions.
Revisit the '80s in first trailer for Richard Linklater's 'Everybody Wants Some'
Wade SheridanLOS ANGELES, Dec. 23 (UPI) -- Paramount Pictures has released the first trailer for director Richard Linklater's next coming-of-age comedy, "Everybody Wants Some"
Thousands of Washington state prisoners released early
Amy R. ConnollySEATTLE, Dec. 23 (UPI) -- Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced some 3,200 inmates have been unintentionally released early since 2002 due to a computer error.
San Bernardino: Visa application released; lawmaker calls vetting process 'sloppy'
Amy R. ConnollySAN BERNARDINO, Calif., Dec. 23 (UPI) -- The visa application belonging to San Bernardino shooter Tashfeen Malik revealed new information about her and her husband Syed Rizwan Farook.
UPI Almanac for Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015
By United Press International On Dec. 23, 2013, two members of the Pussy Riot punk band, Maria Alyokhina and Nadezhda lokonnikova, were released from prison in Russia in an amnesty...
Mystery light streaks across SoCal, Vegas skies
U.S. military explained what it was, but people lit up social media when its source was unkown
Mats Zuccarello's overtime goal lifts New York Rangers past Anaheim Ducks
By Dave Lozo, The Sports Xchange NEW YORK -- Center Derick Brassard didn't mince words when asked about a late, game-tying goal by the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night.
NFL announces 2015 Pro Bowl rosters with some notable exceptions
Doug G. WareNEW YORK, Dec. 22 (UPI) -- The NFL announced its all-star rosters Tuesday night, which feature many of the usual players but may have snubbed some otherwise deserving...
Report: Kim Jong Un sent envoys to apologize for Moranbong Band
Elizabeth ShimSEOUL, Dec. 22 (UPI) -- Kim Jong Un dispatched special envoys to Beijing as a symbolic apology for the abrupt departure of North Korea's all-female Moranbong Band on Dec....
Kongsberg Protector selected for General Dynamics Stryker
Ryan MaassWASHINGTON, Dec. 22 (UPI) -- General Dynamics Land Systems has selected Kongsberg's Protector Remote Weapon station for their Stryker vehicles.
Sean Hayes, husband Scott Icenogle lip sync to 'Jingle Bells'
Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, Dec. 22 (UPI) -- "Will & Grace" star Sean Hayes got amped for Christmas by sharing a sugar-fueled video to "Jingle Bells" featuring husband Scott Icenogle.
Saab upgrading Swedish Navy torpedo
Richard TomkinsLINKOPING, Sweden, Dec. 22 (UPI) -- Saab is to upgrade its Torpedo 62 heavyweight system for the Swedish Navy under a contract awarded by the Swedish Defense Material Administration.
Austrian radio host plays Wham's 'Last Christmas' on a loop 24 times
Ben HooperVIENNA, Dec. 22 (UPI) -- An Austrian radio host barricaded himself in his studio to play Wham's "Last Christmas" on repeat 24 times -- nearly two full hours.
Giant see-saw in California goes 25 feet into the air
Ben HooperTEMECULA, Calif., Dec. 22 (UPI) -- A California woodworker shared video of one of his largest creations: a giant see-saw that can lift riders up to 25 feet into...
Patrick Dempsey on Shonda Rhimes: 'She loves being provocative'
Marilyn MalaraLOS ANGELES, Dec. 22 (UPI) -- Patrick Dempsey says showrunner Shonda Rhimes knows exactly how to make the media do what she wants.
Lockheed Martin meets F-35 delivery goal
Richard TomkinsWASHINGTON, Dec. 22 (UPI) -- Lockheed Martin has delivered 45 F-35 Lightning II aircraft this year, meeting the program production goal.
California man creates working flame-fueled lightsaber
Daniel UriaVENICE BEACH, Calif., Dec. 22 (UPI) -- The same man who created {link:a functional model of Thor's hammer: "http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2015/10/16/Real-version-of-Thors-hammer-can-only-be-lifted-by-the-worthy/4851445003470/",nw} has created a working lightsaber in honor of the new...
GoFundMe page created for busboy who returned lost $3,000
Daniel UriaGRAND JUNCTION, Colo., Dec. 22 (UPI) -- A fundraising campaign was launched for a Colorado busboy after he returned an envelope containing $3,000 that had been accidentally left in...
A cold day at Antero Reservoir: 51 below in Colorado
Ed AdamczykDENVER, Dec. 22 (UPI) -- The temperature hit 51 degrees below zero at Denver's Antero Reservoir weather station last week, Denver Water, the reservoir owner, reported.
Video: Watch 60 years of space junk accumulate in 1 minute
Animation reveals just how much garbage is floating around Earth
Khloe Kardashian discusses 'soulmate' Lamar Odom
Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, Dec. 22 (UPI) -- Khloe Kardashian called estranged husband Lamar Odom her "soulmate" on Sunday's episode of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians."
Brantley Gilbert gives $10.5 million to Toys for Tots
Annie MartinNASHVILLE, Dec. 22 (UPI) -- Country star Brantley Gilbert partnered with Bendon to give $10.5 million to Toys for Tots, reportedly the largest single donation in the charity's history.