WIRED Space Photo of the Day: Reaching for the Stars WIRED Space Photo of the Day: Reaching for the Stars

A small, dense object only 12 miles in diameter is responsible for this beautiful X-ray nebula that spans 150 light years. At the center of this image made by NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory is a very young and powerful pulsar, known as PSR B1509-58, or B1509 for short. The pulsar is a rapidly spinning neutron star which is spewing energy out into the space around it to create complex and...

today, 12:30
Gay Catholic School Teacher Fired for Wedding Plans Gay Catholic School Teacher Fired for Wedding Plans

A gay Catholic school teacher was fired after he filed for a marriage license to marry his partner.

today, 20:13
Sheriff won't lower flag for Mandela

A South Carolina sheriff refused to lower the American flag in tribute to Nelson Mandela, saying the honor should be reserved for American citizens.

today, 11:04
FSU's Ball Boy 'Red Lightning' Is 1st to Greet Jameis Winston After Big Hit

Florida State Seminoles ball boy "Red Lightning" took the internet by storm when his "highlight tape" emerged. Red Lightning was spotted on the sidelines of the ACC Championship, popping in to give Jameis Winston some congratulations after taking a big hit during the fourth quarter. As sportscaster Brent Musburger said, "'Red Lightning' is the first friendly face Jameis...

today, 5:26
Judge Orders Colorado Bakery to Cater for Same-Sex Weddings Judge Orders Colorado Bakery to Cater for Same-Sex Weddings

Baker was Willing to Cater for Dog Wedding, but Not for Gay Couples.

today, 1:42
Susan Boyle to paper: I have Asperger's

Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle says she was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome last year, according to a report in Sunday's editions of The Observer newspaper.

today, 16:04
Heart cancels SeaWorld show

Add Heart to the list of bands who are bowing out of a show at SeaWorld because of the CNN documentary "Blackfish."

today, 18:23
Pens' Orpik jumped by Bruin, out of hospital Pens' Orpik jumped by Bruin, out of hospital

Penguins forward Brooks Orpik was released from the hospital and was traveling back to Pittsburgh with the team after leaving Saturday's game on a stretcher.

today, 5:33
Source: Shanahan was ready to quit in '12 Source: Shanahan was ready to quit in '12

Disillusioned with the way Dan Snyder was running the organization, Mike Shanahan cleaned out his office in advance of January's wild-card playoff game against the Seahawks and expected to leave the team whenever the season ended, according to a source.

today, 18:59
Cops Hope for Another Letter From Missing Teen Cops Hope for Another Letter From Missing Teen

Authorities say they refuse to give up hope of finding Abigail Hernandez, a missing New Hampshire teen, despite exhausting their best lead in the case.

today, 2:50
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