Artemis II Crew Sets Distance Record
The Artemis II crew has established a new distance record, becoming the furthest humans have ever traveled from Earth. This achievement surpasses the previous record of 248,655 miles (400,171 km) set by the Apollo 13 crew in 1970. The Artemis II mission continues to travel even further away from Earth.
The mission is expected to exceed the Apollo 13 record by approximately 4,102 miles, reaching a maximum distance of 252,757 miles. As the crew surpassed this milestone, they issued a challenge to both the current and future generations to ensure that this record
"is not long-lived".
As Iran War Continues, US Farmers Absorb Rising Costs
The BBC’s Gary O'Donoghue interviewed a farmer in Alabama who, despite facing significant financial pressures, continues to support former President Donald Trump.
'Art is a Very Powerful Tool' - Golden Toilet Throne Appears in DC
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Behind the Scenes: Astronaut Training for NASA’s Moon Mission
Training for the Artemis II flight took place at the Johnson Space Center in Texas and began shortly after the crew was announced in 2023.
Inside NASA's Moon Spacesuit Lab Ahead of Artemis Launch
The Artemis II spacesuits are engineered to protect astronauts during launch, landing, and potential emergency situations.
'No Kings' Protesters Gather Across the US as Bruce Springsteen Joins Rally
Large protests against the Trump administration occurred in multiple US cities, marking the third iteration of the No Kings rallies.
BBC Journalist Caught in Travel Chaos at Houston Airport
Houston Airport is experiencing some of the longest delays in the United States as TSA agents work without pay amid a partial government shutdown.
'Affordability Is the Biggest Thing' - Conservatives Mixed on Economy Under Trump
Conservatives attending the annual CPAC conference in Texas expressed mixed opinions regarding the current state of the economy.
Is Social Media Addictive? What Young Adults Say
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Guthrie on Missing Mother: 'We Cannot Be at Peace Without Knowing'
In her first interview since her mother's disappearance, Savannah Guthrie recounts the moment she learned her mother was missing and reflects on the possibility that her fame may have made her mother a target.
Plane and Firetruck Removed from Runway After LaGuardia Crash
The wreckage from a collision blocked access to one of the two runways at the busy New York City airport.
First Lady Melania Trump Arrives with Humanoid Robot at Tech Summit
First Lady Melania Trump appeared with a humanoid robot at the White House during a summit focused on artificial intelligence, education, and protecting children in digital spaces.
Dog Rescued After Falling into a 12-Foot (3.6m) Sinkhole
A yellow Labrador Retriever named Tessie fell into a 12-foot deep sinkhole but was unharmed. After rescue crews filled the sinkhole, Tessie returned safely to her yard.
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'Helpful' and 'Scary': Travelers React to ICE Agents at Airports
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Explosion at Texas Oil Refinery Creates Huge Smoke Plume
An explosion occurred at a Texas oil refinery operated by Valero. No injuries were reported, according to the refinery operator and the BBC’s US news partner CBS.
How the Deadly LaGuardia Airport Crash Unfolded
Video footage shows the aftermath of a collision between a passenger plane and a firefighting vehicle on a runway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport.
Isolation or Neutrality: The Impact of Quebec's Secular Law
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'Stop, Stop, Stop': Listen to LaGuardia Control Tower Audio During Collision
An Air Canada plane carrying 72 passengers and four crew members initially landed safely from Montreal on Sunday evening before colliding with a firefighting vehicle.
BBC Asks Chuck Norris About Being a 'Successful, Really Terrible' Actor
The Hollywood action star, who rose to fame alongside Bruce Lee in 1972's Way Of The Dragon, has died aged 86.
