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James Webb telescope reveals a cosmic cauldron just in time for Halloween

Glowing gas, dark ridges and brilliant star clusters fill a stellar nursery 161,000 light-years from Earth.

Ski season forecast: Where El Niño could bring the best snow this winter

El Niño could bring a much better ski season to parts of the West, while prolonged warmth and less reliable snow may create tougher conditions for resorts across the Midwest and East.

MATCH DAY: No. 23 Penn State WSOC vs. Indiana

GAME DAY: Penn State Men's Hockey at No. 18/18 Minnesota

Penn State men’s hockey opens Big Ten play against No. 18 Minnesota

The Big Ten is a notoriously tough division in college hockey, but this year, the competition is stronger than ever. Out of the seven-team conference, four are ranked top-20 nationally,

Different paths lead Penn State women’s soccer teammates to same 2026 U-20 World Cup

Kealey Titmuss grew up watching what she called an “incredible dynasty” get built in the U.S. women’s national team. This fall, the Penn State goalkeeper earned a spot on the

No. 23 Penn State women’s soccer is set to host Indiana for final regular-season match

No. 23 Penn State returns to Jeffrey Field for its final regular season game before heading into Big Ten Tournament play after defeating then-No. 5 Michigan State 2-1 and drawing

2 Colorado college students found dead after snowstorm during hike

Rescuers found the students in West Apostle Mountain in Chaffee County on Oct. 28. The hikers had been missing since they left campus on Friday, Oct. 23.

Tropical Rainstorm Olana bringing dangerous flash flood risks to Hawaii

Olana will bring torrential rain to Hawaii through Thursday night, threatening flash flooding, landslides and road washouts, even in areas that are usually dry.

King tides to ease, but flood threat to linger along southern Atlantic Coast

The U.S. southern Atlantic coastal flooding threat won’t end with the easing of king tides. Persistent onshore winds could keep water levels elevated, keep surf rough and prolong beach erosion into...

Search underway for 2 Colorado college students missing after snowy hike

Rescuers found the students’ collapsed tent and gear near Ice Mountain, where snow has complicated search efforts.

Cyclone Arnab turns deadly in India

At least three people are dead after Very Severe Cyclonic Strom Arnab made landfall in northeast India.

Black bear attacks woman walking her dog in Washington backyard

Officers set a trap near Index after a black bear attacked a woman walking her dog. The search comes as bears stock up for winter, a time when wildlife officials often see more conflicts with people.

Florida, California have record coastal flooding after king tide

Flooding closed roads and swallowed beaches as high tides combined with elevated ocean levels on both coasts.

NYC Marathon forecast: Sunshine, light winds greet runners Sunday

Temperatures will climb from around 50 at the early starts to the lower 60s, making for one of the warmer recent races.

King tides to ease, but flood threat to linger along southern Atlantic Coast

The U.S. southern Atlantic coastal flooding threat won’t end with the easing of king tides. Persistent onshore winds could keep water levels elevated, keep surf rough and prolong beach erosion into...

Search underway for 2 Colorado college students missing after snowy hike

Rescuers found the students’ collapsed tent and gear near Ice Mountain, where snow has complicated search efforts.

Cyclone Arnab turns deadly in India

At least three people are dead after Very Severe Cyclonic Strom Arnab made landfall in northeast India.

Black bear attacks woman walking her dog in Washington backyard

Officers set a trap near Index after a black bear attacked a woman walking her dog. The search comes as bears stock up for winter, a time when wildlife officials often see more conflicts with people.

Penn State men’s hockey’s key struggles, takeaways from rocky start

After losing much of its top talent and needing significant offseason retooling, Penn State wasn’t expected to be a frontrunner for the national title — but opening the season 0-4