Chinese rocket debris passed over NYC, LA as it fell to Earth, scientists say

A 20-ton piece of a Chinese rocket passed over New York City and Los Angeles before it crashed to the Earth this week, scientists tracking its descent say. The debris, which came from a rocket that was launched in early May, is the fifth-largest piece of space junk to plunge uncontrolled through Earth's atmosphere, according to experts who track space debris and satellites. More

(Source: NBCNews.com - May 15)