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Trump praises Putin in spite of crackdown on dissent
Ann Marie AwadWASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (UPI) -- Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump batted away concerns about Russian President Vladimir Putin, leaving MSNBC host Joe Scarborough visibly stunned.
MRI scans reveal Christmas spirit network in the brain
Brooks HaysCOPENHAGEN, Denmark, Dec. 17 (UPI) -- A tongue-and-cheek study -- combining real science, holiday cheer and a few jokes -- has revealed the location of "Christmas spirit" in the...
Spaceplanes Vs. Reusable Rockets – Which Will Win?
Launching satellites, spacecraft and people into space is expensive because we only use our launch vehicles once.
Now Is the Time to Colonize Mars, Elon Musk Says
For the first time ever, the window is open for Mars colonization. Humanity shouldn't assume that it will stay open forever, SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk said Tuesday (Dec....
Russian Defense Ministry announces military procurement plan
Ryan MaassWASHINGTON, Dec. 15 (UPI) -- The Russian Defense Ministry announced its plan to procure 200 aircraft, up to 30 surface ships and submarines, and 600 armored vehicles per year.
Adele's 'Hello' is No. 1 on the U.S. record chart for a seventh week
Karen ButlerLOS ANGELES, Dec. 15 (UPI) -- Adele's stirring ballad "Hello" is No. 1 on the U.S. record chart for a seventh week, Billboard.com announced.
NASA seeks exceptional applicants to become astronauts
While space is a curiosity for many, the NASA job requires qualifications that may not be a good fit for everyone
Lockheed Martin receives $1.1 billion contract for PAC-3 missiles
Ryan MaassDALLAS, Dec. 15 (UPI) -- The United States and several allies will upgrade their defenses with a $1.1 billion contract for Lockheed Martin's Patriot Advanced Capability missiles.
At least 43 policemen dead after guard bus plunges off Argentina bridge
Andrew V. Pestano and Doug G. WareSALTA, Argentina, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- More than 40 Argentine policemen died Monday when a bus they were riding in blew a tire, ran...
NASA studies high clouds, Saharan dust from EPIC view
From a dusty atmosphere stretching across the Atlantic Ocean to daily views of clouds at sunrise, a new NASA camera keeping a steady eye on the sunlit side of Earth...
A Collaboration Bears Fruit as W7-X Celebrates First Research Plasma
Scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) and other U.S. institutions joined colleagues from around the world at the celebration for the first plasma of...
Study: Many exoplanets may be hiding water in their clouds
Brooks HaysEXETER, England, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- A new survey of exoplanets called hot-Jupiters -- gas giants resembling Jupiter, only hotter -- suggests they aren't as dry as previously thought.
Earth's tilt influences climate change
Paleoclimatologists have shed new light on how the tilt of the Earth affects the world's heaviest rainbelt. They analyzed data from the past 282,000 years that shows, for the first...
Study finds evidence for more recent clay formation on Mars
Recent orbital and rover missions to Mars have turned up ample evidence of clays and other hydrated minerals formed when rocks are altered by the presence of water. Most of...
Name a Mars Crater for Christmas
The space-funding company Uwingu is running a promotion that allows customers to create holiday versions of the certificates they receive when they purchase a name for a Mars crater.
Russia to help North Korea gather data on Siberian tigers
Elizabeth ShimVLADIVOSTOK, Russia, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- Russian scientists from Moscow's Natural Resources Ministry are to help North Korea gather data on its tiger population.
'The Last Man on the Moon' to Launch Onto Movie Screens in 2016
Forty three years after he took the last step off the lunar surface, Gene Cernan now has a launch date in movie theaters. The Apollo 17 commander recounts his story...
Some Mars Minerals with Watery Past May be Relatively Young
Alteration of minerals by water may have been common on Mars into the second half of the planet's age, a new analysis of observations by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter suggests.
Gwendoline Christie impersonates Chewbacca, gushes about 'Star Wars' role
Wade SheridanLOS ANGELES, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- As the release date for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" fast approaches, star Gwendoline Christie has spoken openly about her character Captain Phasma.
Ashton Kutcher reunites with 'That '70s Show' co-stars
Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- Ashton Kutcher spent time with "That '70s Show" co-stars Wilmer Valderrama and Danny Masterson over the weekend.
Selena Gomez supports Niall Horan prior to One Direction hiatus
Annie MartinLONDON, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- Selena Gomez was spotted backstage during One Direction's "X-Factor U.K." finale performance two days after denying she and Niall Horan are dating.
Shirtless man 'looking for love' on Chicago news
Daniel UriaCHICAGO, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- A man's interview with a Chicago news station has gone viral after he was seen running shirtless in the rainy December weather.
Italian radio station nominates the bicycle for the Nobel Peace Prize
Daniel UriaROME, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- An Itallian radio program has launched a campaign for the bicycle to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2016.
WWE TLC: Roman Reigns, Sheamus face off in brutal championship match
Wade SheridanBOSTON, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- WWE's annual December event, TLC (Tables, Ladders and Chairs) took place Sunday featuring the explosive confrontation between Roman Reigns and Sheamus.
Peta Murgatroyd, Maksim Chmerkovskiy planning a 'big wedding'
Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- "Dancing with the Stars" pros Peta Murgatroyd and Maksim Chmerkovskiy, who got engaged last week, say they plan to have a "big" wedding,...
Tim Gunn calls Kardashians' style 'vulgar'
Annie MartinNEW YORK, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- "Project Runway" mentor Tim Gunn declared the Kardashian family's style "vulgar" and Kanye West's designs "basic," "dumb clothes."
North Korea band canceled tour after Chinese snub, Seoul says
Elizabeth ShimSEOUL, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- The abrupt cancellation of Moranbong's weeklong "friendship" tour in Beijing could have been the result of a dispute between Beijing and Pyongyang.
'SNL's Kate McKinnon as Angela Merkel, Time's Person of the Year
Wade SheridanNEW YORK, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- 'Saturday Night Live's' Kate McKinnon hilariously appeared as German Chancellor Angela Merkel to discuss being named Time magazine 2015 Person of the Year.