Space rock slams into Mars, forming a crater that revealed chunks of ice

(cnn) -- Christmas came a little early for NASA's InSight mission last December when the lander detected a massive

Jules Bass, who brought 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' to TV, dies at 87

(cnn) -- What kind of Christmas would it be without the resourceful Rudolph or Hermey the aspiring dentist, without

CNN: Jan. 6 committee moves forward with Secret Service interviews

(cnn) -- The House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Us Capitol is wrapping up its review

Trump Org. tax fraud trial jury: 8 men, 4 women, and a few opinions

It's taken just three days to seat a jury of 12 people in the tax fraud trial of Donald Trump's company — surprising even some people involved in the case who thought it would take at least a week to find an impartial panel in heavily Democratic New York City.

Oregon 'burn boss' arrest inflames Western land use tensions

A ranching family in Oregon is applauding the arrest of the leader of a U.S. Forest Service crew that carried out a planned burn in a national forest that spread onto the family's property.

Texas public safety director 'did not fail' Uvalde, refuses calls to resign

In the face of calls for his resignation, Texas Department of Public Safety Director Col. Steven McCraw did not step down, saying that his officers "did not fail the community" of Uvalde.

Housing market mortgage rates break 7%, highest since 2002. Could they hit 8%?

The average rate for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage broke 7% on Thursday, the first time since April 2002, continuing ruthless downward pressure on the U.S. housing market.

Hawaii's Big Island gets warning as huge volcano rumbles

Hawaii officials are warning residents of the Big Island that the world's largest active volcano, Mauna Loa, is sending signals that it may erupt. Scientists say an eruption isn't imminent, but they are on alert.

Diver finds more human remains in Lake Mead

(cnn) — After a diver found what appeared to be a human bone in Lake Mead, the park searched the area and uncovered

Diver finds more human remains in Lake Mead, marking at least the 6th discovery this year

After a diver found what appeared to be a human bone in Lake Mead, the park searched the area and uncovered more human remains, the National Park Service confirmed Wednesday.

Florida teen captures 28 Burmese pythons, winssssssss $10K

A 19-year-old South Florida man captured 28 Burmese pythons during a 10-day competition to remove the invasive species. The challenge was created to increase awareness about the threats posed by the invasive snakes.

Tesla faces US criminal probe over self-driving claims, sources say

Tesla is under criminal investigation in the United States over claims that the company's electric vehicles can drive themselves, three people familiar with the matter said.