NASAs newest space telescope launches on a quest to explore the hidden universe
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s newest crown jewel blasted off Sunday to hunt for planets around other stars, explore secret dark energy and survey the cosmos like never before. SpaceX launched the $4. 3 billion Roman Space Telescope shortly after daybreak aboard a triple-the-fire-power Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center. Roman blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles (1. 6 million kilometers) away that's home to the Webb Space Telescope, one of NASA's other eyes in...
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- NASAs newest space telescope launches on a quest to explore the hidden universe
- Nepal warns of possible fresh flooding as communities grapple with devastation
- Death toll rises to 38 from Russias deadliest attack on Ukraine this year
- Icelandic voters reject a proposal to restart negotiations to join the European Union
- 1 dead and 5 wounded in a shooting at a rave in Switzerland
- Ontario premier answers Trumps Lake America with giant Lake Ontario sign
- Guinea-Bissau votes in a referendum to grant expanded presidential powers ahead of election
- Investors prosper and consumers pay as the Iran war exacts an uneven economic toll 6 months in
- Movie stars, timely documentaries and awards hopefuls convene at the Venice Film Festival
- USS Abraham Lincoln sails past Singapore on its way home from Middle East
- Ryan Preece wins at Daytona to take the final playoff spot in NASCARs Cup Series
- An officer is dead and a second was injured in a shooting at South Carolina park, police chief says
- Dozens of soldiers killed or arrested after an apparent mutiny in Nigers capital, state TV reports
Sat, 29 Aug 2026
- Far-right British provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos has been deported after his immigration arrest in US
- Russian strike on a Ukrainian warehouse kills 37 in the wars deadliest attack this year
- Trump cannot deport students for criticizing Israel, judge rules
- Trumps Greenland threats cast a shadow on Icelands vote on whether to trigger EU membership talks
- What we know about Trumps deal giving US access to vast oil reserves in Venezuela
- Netanyahu condemns rioters after weeks of West Bank settler violence, and other Middle East news
- Norways new king pays tribute to his late father as tens of thousands mourn
- Nepal-China flood survivors reach safe areas as families await news of nearly 3,000 missing
- Noncitizen voting claims animate Trumps attacks on midterms and set up potential result challenges
- Colorado River plan to cut water amid drought brings uncertainty for cities and farmers
- Far-right British provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by US immigration enforcement
- As jurors deliberate in the Lindsay Clancy trial, here are key moments they may be considering
- US families with relatives missing in the Nepal-China floods plead for more rescue help
- Was Dolly Parton a feminist? She wouldnt say it, but fans heard it in her life and her lyrics
- Tampa Bay Rays set for new $2.3B stadium project after county and city approve financing plan
- Former White House teleprompter operator ordered to turn over profits, pay fine over insider trading
- Seneca Nation calls for reversal of Trumps Lake America executive order
- Trump says US has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves
Fri, 28 Aug 2026
- Measles deaths reported in Pennsylvania spark fight among politicians and health officials
- The bond market prepares for a hike to interest rates, while US stocks drift lower
- Civil rights groups make urgent plea for voting rights in DC, ahead of midterm elections
- Jury in Lindsay Clancy trial ends second day of deliberations without a verdict
- Trump administration appeals latest ruling blocking his mail voting order from taking effect
- Rescuers retrieve flood survivors caked in mud as death toll in Nepal-China border disaster climbs
- Israeli strikes kill 5 in Gaza and 3 in West Bank, and other news in the Middle East
- Fed Chair Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed with US inflation stubbornly elevated
- Washington chemical tank was called unfit for service before deadly failure, investigators find
- Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war, but 6 months later he claims hes in no hurry
- Russian drones batter Ukraines Kyiv region, hitting apartments and warehouses for a second day
- Beloved New Orleans hospital, wracked by floods and grief in Hurricane Katrina, to get a makeover
- Judge says Pentagons measures against Anthropic were illegal and baseless
- In AP interview, Attorney General Todd Blanche defends his record as political pressure mounts
- Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo spreads to 2 new health zones with a total of 60 areas now affected
- Norways crown prince becomes King Haakon VIII after his fathers death
- Trump administration starts building border wall project in Arizona over tribes objections
- About 90 Americans unaccounted for after catastrophic floods hit Nepal and Tibet
- Catastrophic floods kill over 390 in Nepal and Tibet, with more than 1,400 missing
- Judge again blocks Trump mail ballot executive order in ruling thats likely to be swiftly appealed
- Shackled Tate brothers testify in bid to get out of jail, but judge delays decision
- ICE officers release from Texas jail opens a new front in the escalating fight over extradition
- Ratko Mladic, ex-Bosnian Serb warlord who oversaw atrocities, dies as a prisoner at 84
- Congo begins vaccinations to fight the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history
Thu, 27 Aug 2026
- Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell form in the Pacific Ocean as Dolly churns in the Atlantic
- Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America in the United States
- UEFA prepares criminal complaint in Swiss courts against FIFAs Infantino over World Cup sell-off
- Exclusive: RFK Jr. said a Samoa trip had nothing to do with vaccines. New documents refute that
- Jury begins deliberating whether Lindsay Clancy is criminally responsible for killing her children
- Yayoi Kusama, who splashed polka dots across the art world, dies at 97 in Tokyo
- Regional powers seek off-ramp from Iran war, and other Middle East developments
- Exclusive: US Patriot missile stocks in Europe are beyond critical due to Iran war, officials say
- Vigil held in Pakistan for 14 newborns as investigators probe cause of fatal hospital fire
- US goals have shifted after 6 months of Iran war. The Strait of Hormuz is now a top concern
- Nepal floods highlight growing glacier risks in warming Himalayas
- Republicans face a midterm verdict as Iran war drags on months longer than Trump promised
- What to know about Mount Kailash, a sacred site for pilgrims missing after floods in Nepal and Tibet
- Canada is bolstering its defense industry as US relations fray. A boom is on for local contractors
- In Dolly Partons theology, God and acceptance shared the same stage
- Michigan Democrats want to fight Trump. First they have to stop fighting each other
- Time limits and a midnight cutoff: Metas new rules for kids go further, but critics say not enough
- Zelenskyys direct plea helped unlock Russia sanctions in the Senate. Whats next is uncertain
- Floods caused by a glacial collapse kill at least 160 people on Nepal-China border, hundreds missing
- Father says college student was killed by police in Pennsylvania after he went to wrong house
- Maryland court rules Democratic-backed redistricting amendment cannot go on November ballot
Wed, 26 Aug 2026
- Iran warns of military ship ban in Hormuz under potential deal with Oman, and other Middle East news
- NFL owners unanimously approve the sale of the Seahawks to Vinod Khosla and his family
- Army to spend $2B to build nuclear microreactors at 5 bases as US seeks to ramp up nuclear power
- Meta reaches landmark $18 billion settlement with states in trial over teen social media addiction
- Republican nominee for Maine governor says he wants ICE agents at polling places in the state
- Talarico wants to unearth Paxtons depositions to keep focus on opponents past in Texas Senate race
- Wall Street holds mostly steady following the latest update on inflation
- Tim Curry, iconic character actor and Rocky Horror Picture Show star, dies at 80
- Judge removes one hurdle for Trump mail voting order as states file new challenge before midterms
- US-Canada animosity could impede an end to a trade war neither country wants
- A Wildberries depot in Russia is destroyed as Ukraine extends its drone campaign
- Key inflation gauge remains elevated during Iran conflict and ongoing US trade fights
- Dolly Partons philanthropy was based on her belief in the goodness of people
- ICE officer charged with shooting in Minnesota could be released from Texas jail
- Fire in a hospital nursery kills 14 newborns in Pakistans capital
- Republican with same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan advances from Alaska US Senate primary
- Dolly Parton built a better world, with rhinestones and songs
- Release of Marine veteran from Russian custody turns focus to other detainees with health concerns
- In a divided America, the left and right unite to oppose artificial intelligence data centers
- Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP nomination to replace her late brother in US Senate
- Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations, dies at 80 of cancer
- A Montana man killed 8 relatives, including 4 kids, at Sunday dinner, family says
- Nothing changes yet with the Supreme Courts order on elections. But it could open door to chaos
- Texas wildfire mushrooms within hours, ripping through ranchlands
- Quite a couple: Spouses Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils reach US Open mixed doubles semifinals
- Trumps new economic squeeze on Iran has a big challenge: China
Tue, 25 Aug 2026
- Iran and Oman hold talks on managing the Strait of Hormuz and other news from around the Middle East
- Pennsylvania reports first 2 measles deaths in the US this year, both people unvaccinated
- A year after Israeli strikes killed journalists at a hospital, no one has been held accountable
- Falling oil prices help calm the stock and bond markets
- Irans gas lines are growing, but theres no sign so far that its leaders will bow to US sanctions
- Federal judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwells miscarriage of justice claims and bid for prison release
- Putin decree lets Russia take control of infrastructure damaged in Ukrainian drone attacks
- Secret Service confirms awareness of Iranian state media video threatening Barron Trumps life
- A tornado tears through a village in southern France, injuring 39 and wrecking 300 homes
- A womens shelter for refugees in Poland fights for survival as anti-Ukrainian sentiment rises
- Trumps trade war with Canada could rattle economies in states with key Senate races
- The last few witnesses in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial are set to testify
- Canada to announce retaliatory tariffs as Trump tells its leaders to fall in line
- European leaders mark Ukraines 35th Independence Day as Russian invasion pushes on
- Strikes in Gaza kill 4, including 2 children, a week after US asked Israel to curb attacks
- Wife of active-duty Army sergeant is deported to Honduras under Trumps immigration crackdown
- Firefighters make progress against a Nevada wildfire thats destroyed more than 30 homes
Mon, 24 Aug 2026
- Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on mail voting restrictions ahead of midterms
- US set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say
- Wall Street drifts at the start of a week that could swing stocks and bonds
- Iran warns of a harsh response as US announces new sanctions and other Middle East news
- Trumps economic D-Day threats become warnings for countries to sever financial ties with Iran
- Economists dont expect reopening the US to Mexican cattle imports to reduce high beef prices
- Newsom returns to a defining California fight: Who pays for wildfire damage?
- US strikes a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing 2 people in first attack in months
- Prince Harry to leave board of African Parks conservation nonprofit
- US and Canada fall deeper into a trade war with new tariffs as talks collapse and blame is spread
- The world inches toward catastrophic climate events: Bigger shocks are on the way
- Congos Ebola outbreak records one of its highest weekly death tolls yet
- Fast-moving wildfire amid shifting winds threatens Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands to evacuate
- Thai prime minister meets security chiefs after coordinated attacks in 3 southern provinces
- 3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics arent sold
- Tropical Storm Moke set to dump more heavy rain on hurricane-stricken Hawaii
Sun, 23 Aug 2026
- Iran official says support for new sanctions would be an act of war, and other Middle East news
- Carney warned about economic coercion. Now Trump is testing the Canadian prime minister
- Trump waves the green flag to start the IndyCar race as drivers zoom through Washingtons streets
- Lando Norris wins F1s Dutch Grand Prix after a daring pass on Kimi Antonelli
- Zelenskyy details rift with Ukraines dismissed defense minister Fedorov
- Kazakhstan votes in a parliamentary election expected to strengthen presidents grip on power
- Pete Buttigieg returns to South Carolina as he weighs another White House run
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