Stratolaunch, the world's largest airplane and built to launch rockets, takes first flight

Aviation has a new number one in size, as a one-of-a-kind airplane completed its first test flight on Saturday morning, people familiar with the flight told CNBC.

Airplane with world's longest wingspan take flight, beating Spruce Goose record

Stratolaunch jet, brainchild of late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, may be used to launch small satellites into space.

Trump doubles down on plan to ship migrants to sanctuary cities, says ‘Radical Left’ should be happy

President Trump responded to reports Friday that his administration proposed releasing immigrant detainees in sanctuary cities by not only confirming the plan ...

Trump Says He Is Considering Releasing Migrants in ‘Sanctuary Cities’

WASHINGTON — President Trump said on Friday that his administration was “strongly” considering releasing migrants detained at the border into mostly ...

Can Trump send us some of the immigrants he wants to dump on ‘sanctuary’ cities?

President Trump confirmed Friday that he is considering a new policy of “placing Illegal Immigrants in Sanctuary Cities only,” as he wrote in a tweet. “The Radical ...

The double danger of Trump's proposal to drop migrants in sanctuary cities

The Trump administration is reportedly considering releasing migrants detained at the southern border on the streets of so-called sanctuary cities. Not only is this ...

'New York Post' Criticized For 9/11 Photo Paired With Ilhan Omar Quote

The New York Post is facing a barrage of criticism after its cover on Thursday featured an image of the World Trade Center, burning in the Sept. 11, 2001 ...

Rep. Ilhan Omar's 'some people did something' comment on 9/11, in context | The Fact Checker

A week after shootings at two New Zealand mosques left 50 people dead, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) addressed the crowd at a Council on American-Islamic ...

Ilhan Omar's 9/11 comments spark more false outrage — and expose anti-Muslim bias

Ilhan Omar's 9/11 comments spark more false conservative outrage from Fox News, NY Post and GOP politicians like Dan Crenshaw — and exposes ...

New York Post: Ilhan Omar’s pathetic bid to play victim after she downplayed 9/11

Democrats, Twitter and the national news media offered plenty of outrage Thursday over Rep. Ilhan Omar's description of 9/11 as a day when “some people did ...

Kim says US must stop 'current way of calculation' to continue nuke talks

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is calling on the US to stop "its current way of calculation" if it is interested in continuing diplomatic talks, according to a report ...

North Korea's Kim Jong Un gives U.S. to year-end to become more flexible

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the breakdown in talks with the United States has raised the risks of reviving tensions, and he is only ...

Kim Jong-un warns of 'dark and very dangerous' future unless US changes attitude to North Korea

Kim Jong-un has warned of “dark and very dangerous” prospects unless the US changes its policy by the end of the year, according to state media. The North ...

North Korea's Kim says US should reach nuclear deal by end of year | TheHill

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has laid down an end-of-year marker for the United States to agree to terms for a nuclear deal while signaling he may agree to ...

The Labor Movement’s Resurgence in Democratic Politics

Intelligencer staffers discuss the resurgent labor movement's sway in the Democratic primary, and whether Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth ...

Early fundraising by 2020 Democrats shows they are in for a long, drawn-out fight

The limited early fundraising hauls announced by Democratic presidential hopefuls show that no clear front-runner has yet emerged in the race, and portend a ...

Trump's odd behavior is reason enough to compel disclosure of his tax returns

Americans have every right to see if information in Trump's tax returns might explain some of his questionable behavior.

Will Biden lead a 'return to normalcy' in 2020? | TheHill

After four years of Trump, a lot of voters want calm, reassuring, familiar, comfortable. That's Biden. He's the un-Trump.

Pompeo: China financing of Maduro prolongs Venezuela crisis

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says China's financing of President Nicolás Maduro's government is prolonging the crisis in Venezuela.

Can US sanctions on Venezuela work? | Al Jazeera Englih

The US Treasury Department has designated not just Venezuela's vital oil industry but its entire banking sector also as the target of sanctions, making it al...

Pompeo accuses China and Russia of abetting corrupt regimes in Latin America

SANTIAGO, Chile — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo took direct aim at China and Russia on the first leg of a four-country trip to South America on Friday, saying ...

Pompeo prioritizes Venezuela crisis on Latin American tour

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is making the economic and political crisis in Venezuela a central theme of his four-day Latin America tour.

Trumplomacy: Where are things at with the Mideast peace plan?

What does the newly-elected right wing government mean for Trump's peace plan?

Trump’s relationship with Netanyahu could sour very quickly

The friendship between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been firm and unshakable so far. But the circumstances of ...

Wells Fargo’s stock pulls a sharp U-turn after warning of a surprise net interest income decline

Shares of Wells Fargo & Co. took reversed course in morning trade Friday, swinging to a sharp loss from a healthy gain, after the bank lowered its...

Wells Fargo: The Part Of The Bank Earnings You Didn't Hear - Part II

Net interest income fell $333MM Q/Q. Net interest margins declined 3 bps to 2.91% Q/Q. Loans fell 1% Q/Q. WFC CFO sees NII possibly down 2-5%. Last year, I ...

Wells Fargo's bottom line is growing despite shrinking deposits and loans

New York (CNN Business) Wells Fargo's lending and deposits continue to shrink but the crisis-stricken bank managed to grow its bottom line during the first ...

Wells Fargo shares new details on CEO search in earnings call

Wells Fargo provided new details about its CEO search on Friday without disclosing whether it will follow Warren Buffett's advice to avoid Wall Street...

Fisher-Price Rock 'n Play sleepers recalled as officials confirm over 30 infant deaths

The federal Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling all Fisher-Price Rock 'n Play Sleepers, linking the product to over 30 infant deaths.

Fisher-Price recalls sleepers after more than 30 babies died

Fisher-Price recalled nearly 5 million infant sleepers on Friday after more than 30 babies died in them over a 10-year period.

Fisher-Price Rock N' Play Sleepers Recalled After More Than 30 Infant Deaths | NBC Nightly News

Fisher-Price Recalls 4.7 Million Rock 'n Play Sleepers After 30 Deaths

About 4.7 million Fisher-Price Rock 'n Play sleepers are being recalled after a federal commission links the product to more than 30 infant deaths.

Surprise: Huawei P30 and P30 Pro pre-orders are live in the US, warranty included

The impressive Huawei P30 and P30 Pro are up for pre-order in the US from B&H Photo Video with 4G LTE support for GSM networks and valid warranties at ...

Photo battle between the iPhone XS and Android flagships might surprise you

Over the past few years, the gap between the iPhone and Android flagships has narrowed considerably. Whereas Android manufacturers used to scramble to ...

Huawei P30 Pro Review

It's not hard to imagine Huawei gloating over its foes. It has been belittled, ridiculed, suspected, rejected, and even sued. But now it has come out with what.

How the Huawei P30 got me excited for phone photography again

I used to barely use my phone camera for photography, but the Huawei P30 got me to change that.

Oculus Accidentally Hid Creepy Messages In Thousands Of VR Controllers

With every bit of new technology that hits the market, it's hard not to wonder: In what previously unimagined ways will this compromise my privacy? Turns out ...

Facebook accidentally put hidden messages like 'Big Brother is Watching' and 'The Masons Were Here' in 'tens of thousands' of VR controllers

Facebook says the cryptic messages were meant to be included only in prototypes of the Oculus Touch devices.

Oculus says ‘tens of thousands’ of new controllers include secret messages

Facebook-owned VR company Oculus announces that it accidentally printed secret messages inside "tens of thousands" of controllers for its upcoming Oculus ...

Facebook Accidentally Leaves Hidden Messages in 'Tens of Thousands' of VR Controllers

Facebook said it accidentally hid bizarre and "inappropriate" messages inside "tens of thousands" of virtual-reality controllers, including "Big Brother is Watching" ...

Foldable Smartphones Are NOT For 2019! Here's Why...

New leak reveals more on the four Samsung Galaxy Note 10 models

For the first time ever, we're set to get four new Samsung Galaxy Note devices. The Galaxy Note 10 is expected to come in four flavors, with one of the three said ...

Samsung Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10 update improves fingerprint scanner

While convenient and cutting edge, the in-display fingerprint scanner on the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ is not always as accurate as Samsung or its users ...

These three O2 offers are some of the best Samsung Galaxy S10 deals we've seen

Get a brilliant deal on one of the best phones around right now - these Samsung Galaxy S10 deals are brilliant.

Coachella 2019: Watch Cardi B’s Surprise Appearance With Selena Gomez, DJ Snake, Ozuna

Cardi B made a surprise appearance on the first day of Coachella 2019's opening weekend. She arrived at the end of DJ Snake's set, linking with Selena ...

Selena Gomez Did Her First Performance Ever at Coachella With Cardi B Last Night

Selena Gomez had a lot of firsts last night: her first performance of 2019, her first event of 2019, and her first time ever performing at Coachella in her ...

Selena Gomez & Cardi B Surprise Fans At Coachella With ‘Taki Taki’ During DJ Snake’s Set – Watch

Selena Gomez surprised fans at Coachella 2019 with Cardi B and DJ Snake for their 2018 song, "Taki Taki."

Taylor Swift posts cryptic countdown clock, fans think new music is coming

A countdown clock appeared on Taylor Swift's website at midnight ET Saturday morning, suggesting that something is imminent in… fans of her numerology may ...

Is Swiftmas Coming Early? Taylor Swift Seemingly Starts a Countdown to New Music

After not much silence or patience but lots of pining in anticipation, Taylor Swift seems to finally be giving her fans what they've been waiting for: new music.

Taylor Swift Teases Countdown Clock and May Release New Music Soon

The singer last dropped new songs last year, singles from her Reputation album.

Taylor Swift Launches Mysterious Countdown

Taylor Swift has stoked speculation of new music with a mysterious countdown leading to April 26. It appeared in her Instagram story, on a website linked in her ...

In the Jawdropping First Trailer For Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the End of a Saga Begins

The force has awoken. The last of the Jedi has relit the spark for a new generation beyond him. And now it's time for the Skywalker Saga to come to a close with ...

'Star Wars: Episode IX' teaser trailer breakdown: 'The Rise of Skywalker' mixes CGI and nostalgia

2019 is looking to be a big year for movie events, with Disney leading the way. “Avengers: Endgame” is mere weeks from premiering, having broken pre-sale ...

Emergency Podcast: 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' Trailer Reaction and Discussion

This is /Film editor in chief Peter Sciretta and joining me are managing editor Jacob Hall, and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to talk about Star ...

The First Trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Is Here, but Will the Movie Deliver?

The trailer for Episode XI: The Rise of Skywalker has dropped. When we last saw our heroes, the Rebellion — excuse me, the Resistance — had seemingly ...

Look out for chemistry problems from the Warriors in the 2019 NBA playoffs – Damon Jones | Get Up!

Klay Thompson doesn't seem to realize how much people hate the Warriors

The Golden State Warriors are easily America's most-despised NBA team, but guard Klay Thompson believes NBA fans appreciate the Warriors' style of play ...

The Five Most Interesting Players of the 2019 NBA Playoffs

Well, gang: We made it. After an 82-game war of attrition, we're just one sleep away from our handsome reward: the 2019 NBA playoffs. Sixteen teams, four ...

Get Ready for the 2019 NBA Playoffs | “I LOVE IT” by ROB THOMAS

2019 NBA Draft order: Knicks, Cavs and Suns lock up best lottery odds; Bucks pick last in first round

An updated look at the draft order for the first round now that the NBA regular season is in the books.

This Solid Mock Draft Gives More Insight Into Prospects For Duke’s Zion Williamson, RJ Barrett and Cam Reddish

With the tiebreakers now settled, the teams in the NBA Draft Lottery are set, at least until the lottery on May 14th. Here is NBCSports.com's current projection with ...

Sources: Ewing to be Knicks' rep at draft lottery

The Knicks hope Patrick Ewing will bring the franchise some good luck when he represents the team at the draft lottery on May 14, sources told ESPN.

The Charlotte Hornets lottery odds and likely draft spot are set

Today the NBA did random drawings to break ties and set the draft order between teams that finished with the same regular season record. The Charlotte ...

Eloy Jiménez makes it rain in NYC

Eloy hits first two major league HRs in a sloppy slugfest win over Yankees.

Yankees activate Sabathia for season debut

The Yankees activated left-hander CC Sabathia from the injured list Saturday to make his season debut in a start against the White Sox.

VIDEO: Eloy Jimenez hits first career home run |

Chicago White Sox rookie Eloy Jimenez hit his first career home run in the big leagues to dead center field vs. the New York Yankees.

White Sox 9, Yankees 6: Yet another blown lead and a fourth straight loss

Mother Nature had mercy on the Yankees on Friday night. They lost a rain-shorted six-and-a-half inning game that featured nine innings worth of stink. The.

The First Black Hole Photo Is Even More Amazing When You Zoom Out

A team from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory has shared an image that puts the first black hole photo into stunning context.

The black hole photo was no big surprise to scientists. Here’s why it’s still a big deal.

Jenny Greene is a professor of astrophysics at Princeton University. This was an amazing week to be an astronomer, as we all looked at the first image of a ...

Black hole picture could unlock new era in astronomy

Now that the Event Horizon Telescope team has snapped the first photograph of a black hole, scientists say the door has opened to a new era of astrophysics.

So, we've seen the first-ever photo of a black hole. What happens now?

Is the adventure over? No, far from it: "The researchers who captured the first-ever images of a black hole don't plan to rest on their laurels."

Doomed Beresheet spacecraft snapped this picture moments before crashing into Moon

Israel's Beresheet spacecraft snapped a stunning picture of the Moon moments before it crashed into the lunar surface Thursday.

Israeli spacecraft crash-lands on the moon

Israeli team explains why Beresheet spacecraft CRASHED into the moon

The Israeli team behind the Beresheet spacecraft's failed moon landing has explained that a “technical glitch” shut down one of the craft's engines, which sent it ...

Meet The Guys Who Sent Israel's First Spacecraft To The Moon

Yariv Bash was diagnosed as paraplegic two years before he sent a spacecraft to the moon for Israel.

SpaceX Recovered Falcon Heavy Nose Cone, Plans to Re-fly it This Year (Photos)

Spacex recovered the payload fairing during yesterday's Falcon Heavy megarocket launch and plans to employ it on another mission this year, SpaceX founder ...

Falcon Heavy launch detected by weather satellite

When SpaceX launched its massive Falcon Heavy rocket Thursday night it was detected by a weather satellite.

We can admit it—we’re dazzled by the controlled fury of the Falcon Heavy

This very tall image of 27 engines firing is worth checking out.

Russia Developing Launch Vehicles Similar to Falcon Heavy - Deputy PM

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The launch of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy heavy-lift vehicle is a major success for the US space industry but Russia is also developing its own ...

NYC mayor declares emergency after Haredi measles outbreak in Brooklyn

New York yeshivas have violated Department of Health orders to keep out infected students multiple times since the outbreak began.

Health commissioner warns of measles 'parties', deadline

NEW YORK (FOX 5 NY) - People not vaccinated for the measles as required under a new public health order by the City of New York have 48 hours to do so ...

New York City threatens to close yeshivas over unvaccinated children

NEW YORK (FOX 5 NY) - New York City's Health Department is threatening to fine and possibly close several Yeshivas in Brooklyn that continue to allow ...

Anti-vaxxer parents hold ‘measles parties’ to give their kids the deadly virus so they become immune and don

'ANTI-VAXXER' parents have been hosting the parties in hopes their kids will be infected with the deadly virus because they believe it would make them immune ...