http://www.newsweek.com/young-star-discovered-devouring-infant-planet-first-time-astronomers-say-1032138

Scientists think they have observed a star in the process of devouring a young planet, or planets, in what may be a scientific first.

The hungry star, known as RW Aur A, is located around 450 light-years from Earth. It has long puzzled researchers because, every few decades, its light fades briefly before brightening again. In recent years, these dimming periods have occurred more frequently and lasted for longer.