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Donald Trump slams U.S. allies South Korea, Japan
Elizabeth ShimHILTON HEAD, S.C., Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Donald Trump gave South Korea a tongue-lashing, accusing Asia's fourth-largest economy of giving "nothing" to the United States while "making a fortune."
British Astronaut Tim Peake to Run London Marathon in Space
One astronaut is about to bravely go where no man has gone before: for a 26-mile (42 km) run aboard the International Space Station.
Image: Christmas Pluto
Pluto gets into the holiday spirit, decked out in red and green. This image was produced by the New Horizons composition team, using a pair of Ralph/LEISA instrument scans obtained...
Escape of the Destructive Electrons
Earth is surrounded by electrons that can be disruptive to our technology. NASA is using high-altitude balloons and spacecraft to monitor and understand these particles in the radiation belts surrounding...
Return of the Blue Marble
The Deep Space Climate Observatory, a NOAA mission that carries NASA instruments, is providing a "new and complementary" view of Earth that is amazing scientists and lay people alike.
In Search of Earth 2.0
Astronomers have long hoped to find another planet in the cosmos similar to Earth--a blue dot in the distance that could harbor life akin to our own. NASA's Kepler spacecraft...
Chile eyes construction of permanent Antarctica pier
Chile is carrying out a feasibility study for the construction of a permanent pier at one of its bases in Antarctica, an official was quoted as saying Friday.
Michelle Yeoh joins Season 2 cast of 'Marco Polo'
Karen ButlerBEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Dec. 25 (UPI) -- Michelle Yeoh has joined the Season 2 cast of "Marco Polo," Netflix announced.
Rocky Planet Found Around Star with Least Metal Yet
Astronomers have found a star with an incredibly low concentration of heavy elements that still has a sizable planet around it — the most metal-poor star ever discovered with an...
VIDEO: Review 2015: The year in science
Rebecca Morelle looks back on the year in science – from a British astronaut blasting off into space, to efforts to halt global warming here on Earth.
Obamas send holiday greetings; first lady helps track Santa
Ed AdamczykWASHINGTON, Dec. 25 (UPI) -- President Barack Obama, with special guest first lady Michelle Obama, used his weekly radio address to issue Christmas greetings.
Week's Best Space Pictures: Enceladus' Faces and Space Jets
A dwarf planet shows signs of stress and a distant galaxy wags a glowing blue tail.
Choking on smog, Milan and Rome schedule no-car days
Home heating and heavy traffic is blamed for the eye-stinging, throat-irritating air
Shailene Woodley, Theo James embrace in 'Allegiant' posters
Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, Dec. 24 (UPI) -- "The Divergent Series: Allegiant" released new promo posters featuring Tris (Shailene Woodley) embracing love interest Four (Theo James).
M.I.A. on controversial 'Borders' video: 'This is who I am'
Marilyn MalaraNEW YORK, Dec. 24 (UPI) -- Tamil-British rapper M.I.A. says she's not the type of celebrity to lightly touch on a sensitive subject close to her -- she works...
Celebrity Lawsuits
Veronica LinaresLOS ANGELES, Dec. 24 (UPI) -- A look at the stars who took to the courtroom to settle their disputes.
Hugh Jackman shares Wolverine/Deadpool photo, new teaser
Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, Dec. 24 (UPI) -- Hugh Jackman excited fans by sharing a photo of Wolverine and Deadpool, along with a new "Deadpool" teaser featuring Stefan Kapicic as Colossus.
J.J. Abrams regrets not directing eighth 'Star Wars' film
Marilyn MalaraLOS ANGELES, Dec. 24 (UPI) -- J.J. Abrams will not be directing 'Episode VIII' of the 'Star Wars' trilogy, and after reading the script for it, he wishes he...
'Orange Is The New Black' cast release parody Christmas clip
Marilyn MalaraWASHINGTON, Dec. 24 (UPI) -- The cast of popular Netflix original series 'Orange Is The New Black' reunite to tell the festive story "'Twas A Night in Litchfield" in...
Top 10 resignations, reprimands and retirements of 2015
Michelle HillWASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (UPI) -- From John Boehner's surprise announcement to the ousting of Ashley Madison's CEO, here's a list of the most controversial resignations of 2015.
Sandra Oh, Anne Heche and Alicia Silverstone wrap action-comedy 'Catfight' in New York
Karen ButlerNEW YORK, Dec. 24 (UPI) -- Production has wrapped in New York on "Catfight," an action-comedy starring Sandra Oh, Anne Heche and Alicia Silverstone, its producers announced.
NORAD: Santa starts journey for toy delivery; Rudolph leads sleigh
Amy R. ConnollyCOLORADO SPRINGS, Dec. 24 (UPI) -- Personnel at Peterson Air Force base in Colorado are manning the North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, to track Santa's progress...
Denver Broncos livid at hit that sidelined David Bruton
The Sports Xchange ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- David Bruton Jr. wasn't lost for the season because of the helmet-to-helmet hit from Pittsburgh's Cody Wallace.
San Francisco 49ers' Anquan Boldin approaches a milestone
By Dave Del Grande, The Sports Xchange SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Leave it to Charles Woodson to shut down yet another wide receiver this week, this one on the doorstep...
Several arrested after 'Black Lives Matter' rally at Minneapolis mall, train station, airport
Doug G. WareMINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 23 (UPI) -- Civil rights protesters impacted life in Minneapolis Wednesday when a "Black Lives Matter" rally moved from the world's busiest shopping mall to the...
The Milky Way, an Island and 'The Little Prince': A Photographer's Tale
The image was taken by astrophotgrapher Sergio Montúfar on October 16th 2015 from Península Valdés, Puerto Madryn, Chubut, in Argentinian Patagonia.
In Real Universe, Rockers Coheed and Cambria Still Reach for the Stars (Video)
Rock band Coheed and Cambria steps away from sci-fi concept records but still reference the real universe in new album.
Streak of light in Western US sky sends social media abuzz
PHOENIX (AP) -- The body of a Russian rocket that burned up as it entered the Earth's atmosphere set off a wave of...