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Golden State Warriors bounce back, beat Houston Rockets
By MoiseKapenda Bower, The Sports Xchange Warriors guard Klay Thompson claimed his individual battle with Rockets guard James Harden while forward Draymond Green produced his fifth triple-double.
How many moons does Mercury have?
Virtually every planet in the has moons. Earth has the moon, Mars has Phobos and Deimos, and Jupiter and Saturn have 67 and 62 officially named moons, respectively. Heck,...
Space Plutonium: US Once Again Producing Fuel for Deep-Space Missions
Fifty grams of plutonium-238 — the stuff that powers many deep-space missions, such as the New Horizons mission to Pluto — was produced at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in...
Lockheed Martin to supply 12 rocket systems to UAE
Ryan MaassWASHINGTON, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $28.6 million contract to provide 12 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems to the United Arab Emirates.
Uber registers one billionth ride
Andrew V. PestanoSAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- More than 1 billion Uber rides have been taken as two people in London, England, registered the milestone for the ride-sharing giant.
Indian Navy test-fires long range surface-to-air missile
Ryan MaassNEW DELHI, Dec. 30 (UPI) -- The Indian Navy test-fired the jointly-produced Indo-Israeli long range surface-to-air missile, dubbed Barak-8, from a Kolkata-class destroyer.
Leonardo DiCaprio discusses turning down lead role in 'Star Wars' prequels
Marilyn MalaraLOS ANGELES, Dec. 30 (UPI) -- Leonardo DiCaprio was once asked to take on the role of Anakin Skywalker in the 'Star Wars' prequels.
Raytheon to produce, test Navy Multiband Terminals
Ryan MaassWASHINGTON, Dec. 30 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy has awarded Raytheon a $103 million contract to produce, test and deliver fully integrated Navy Multiband Terminals.
Lunar Leap: Europe Is Reaching for a Moon Base by the 2030s
There is growing interest in Europe to prioritize the moon as humanity's next deep-space destination. The moon, supporters say, is a springboard to push the human exploration of the solar...
Alexander Steen scores in OT to rescue St. Louis Blues
By Rob Rains, The Sports Xchange ST. LOUIS -- With a two-goal lead and less than four minutes left in the third period, the St. Louis Blues were confident they...
What happened to the UK's moon dust?
Files released by the National Archives shed light on how prime ministers viewed an official souvenir of moon dust that was given to the country by the US.
U.S., Iran have close call in Strait of Hormuz
Shawn PriceWASHINGTON, Dec. 29 (UPI) -- A U.S. Navy warship and several Iranian rockets were within 1,500 yards of each other in the Strait of Hormuz last week, military officials...
The current strong El Niño brewing in the Pacific Ocean shows no signs...
The current strong El Niño brewing in the Pacific Ocean shows no signs of waning, as seen in the latest satellite image from the U.S./European Ocean Surface Topography Mission (OSTM)/Jason-2...
Kristen Bell to guest star on 'iZombie'
Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, Dec. 29 (UPI) -- "Veronica Mars" star Kristen Bell will reunite with series creator Rob Thomas on season 2 of "iZombie" starring Rose McIver.
Steve-O back together with Kat Von D
Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, Dec. 29 (UPI) -- "Jackass" star Steve-O confirmed he's back together with ex-girlfriend and tattoo artist Kat Von D by sharing a kiss photo on Instagram.
Rep. Trey Gowdy endorses Marco Rubio
Ann Marie AwadDES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 29 (UPI) -- Sen. Trey Gowdy, R-S.C., known for heading the investigation into the 2012 attacks on the U.S. Embassy in Benghazi, Libya, has...
8 unique moments in 2015 'Star Wars' mania
Daniel UriaWASHINGTON, Dec. 29 (UPI) -- {i:Star Wars: The Force Awakens,} the seventh installment in the legendary franchise, sent fans into a frenzy in unique ways.
Meek Mill threatens foe Drake in mixtape preview
Marilyn MalaraWASHINGTON, Dec. 29 (UPI) -- Rapper Meek Mill has reemerged and possibly rekindled his feud with rapper Drake in a new clip from his upcoming mixtape, Dream Chasers 4.
Missing Electrons in the Atmosphere Possibly Found
The mysterious disappearance of electrons in the atmosphere could be caused by meteors burning up in the sky, new research suggests.
Stargazer Spies Space Station Streaking Through Orion's Belt (Photo)
Astrophotographer Laura Austin captured this stunning image of the ISS in the night sky on Sept. 10, 2015 from Sarnia, Ontaria, Canada.
Jennifer Lawrence always 'drunk and disappointed' on NYE
Annie MartinLONDON, Dec. 29 (UPI) -- Jennifer Lawrence explained why she's "never had a good" New Year's Eve during an appearance on "The Graham Norton Show."
Sun Blasts Flare at Earth: New Year's Eve Storm?
You can say what you like about our nearest star, but as this latest solar eruption proves, it certainly has impeccable timing.
Venezuelan National Guard helicopter crashes 30 feet into Colombian border
Andrew V. PestanoCARACAS, Venezuela, Dec. 29 (UPI) -- Several members of Venezuela's National Guard were injured after a helicopter crashed, including a high-ranking general.
Bindi Irwin, Chandler Powell reunite over Christmas
Annie MartinBEERWAH, Australia, Dec. 29 (UPI) -- Bindi Irwin shared a video with boyfriend Chandler Powell after reuniting in Australia for the holidays following her "Dancing with the Stars" win.
Mysterious Pulsar and Jellyfish Nebula Share Explosive Birth (Photo)
An explosion in space may have created not only a brilliant nebula but also a rapidly spinning neutron star, according to new data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory.
Saturn's Geyser Moon Enceladus Amazes in Final Flyby Photos
Cassini made its final flyby of Saturn's icy geyser satellite, Enceladus, last weekend. Although it will continue to study the moon from a distance, it will no longer draw quite...
Ryan Phillippe, girlfriend Paulina Slagter engaged
Annie MartinMIAMI, Dec. 29 (UPI) -- Ryan Phillippe reportedly proposed to longtime girlfriend Paulina Slagter on Christmas, more than seven years after his divorce from Reese Witherspoon.
Galactic Empire perform heavy metal version of iconic 'Star Wars' theme
Wade SheridanDENVER, Dec. 29 (UPI) -- Heavy metal band Galactic Empire rocked {i:Star Wars} fans with a new cover of the film's iconic theme song.