Astronauts Splash California

SpaceX Astronauts Splash Down Off California Coast for the First Time

After years of NASA and private crews returning to Earth near Florida, the company shifted its landing zone to the West Coast for the private Fram2 mission.

The New York Times - 12h

Note to Self: Astronaut Peggy Whitson

Record-setting NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson returned from the International Space Station in September after a 288-day mission. She has spent more time in space than any other American. While in ...

CBS News - 2d

WATCH: SpaceX launches 1st polar astronaut mission

As part of SpaceX's Fram2 mission, an all-civilian crew is attempting to do what professional astronauts have never tried -- orbit the Earth from pole to pole.

ABC News - 4d

Newsom to world: California open for business

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) directed his state to pursue “strategic partnerships” with foreign trading partners and is calling for California-made products to be exempted from the retaliatory ...

The Hill - 23h

Who are the NASA astronauts who have been stuck in space for 9 months?

NASA's stuck astronauts are heading home now that a replacement crew has arrived at the International Space Station

ABC News - Mar. 17

NASA astronaut reunites with dogs after 9-month stay in space

NASA astronaut Suni Williams returned to Earth after a planned eight-day mission turned into a nine-month stay on the ISS.

The Hill - 2d

NASA astronauts speak out after return to earth

After their 10-day mission turned into 286-days on the International Space Station, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore, Suni Williams and Crew-9 commander Nick Hague are reflecting on their mission and ...

NBC News - 4d

Astronaut Karen Nyberg discusses readjusting to life on Earth

Astronaut Karen Nyberg is back on Earth after living and working on the International Space Station since May. The experience, she says, was a dream-come-true, but it meant leaving her husband and ...

CBS News - 2d

Xavier Becerra announces run for California governor: "The California Dream is slipping away"

Another prominent Democrat has thrown his name into the 2026 race to succeed Gavin Newsom as California's governor.

CBS News - 3d

Silver Fire in California Prompts Evacuations

Efforts to battle the 1,250-acre fire in eastern California were complicated by strong winds, which were expected to continue through Monday.

The New York Times - 5d

NASA astronauts open up about being 'stuck' in space for 9 months

In their first public comments since a dramatic return to Earth, NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore said they were surprised by the intense focus on their mission.

NBC News - 4d

Watch live: Astronauts hold news conference after extended trip in space

NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who returned to Earth earlier this month after spending nine months in space, are scheduled to answer reporters' questions on Monday afternoon. ...

The Hill - 4d

50 Inches in 7 Days: California Ski Resorts Are Buried

The biggest storm of the season just wrapped up, and California skiers and reveling in the spoils.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Astronauts who were stuck in space say they'd fly on Boeing's spacecraft again

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who were stuck in space for more than nine months, took questions after returning to Earth.

CBS News - 4d

Battle over trans athletes' participation in girls' sports comes to California Capitol

California lawmakers will consider two bills aimed at keeping transgender kids and teens off sports teams consistent with their gender identity.

NBC News - 3d

California lawmakers reject bills to ban trans athletes' participation in girls sports

California lawmakers won’t change state policies allowing transgender kids and teens to play on sports teams consistent with their gender identities.

NBC News - 2d

‘A mutual love affair’: David Hockney 25 retrospective makes a splash in Paris

Exhibition of 456 works by the Bradford-born Francophile underscores Paris’s efforts to reclaim its status as Europe’s art capital. Poised to open its doors on Wednesday, Paris’s biggest art show ...

The Guardian - 1d

Hugs, thanks and grilled cheese: Astronauts describe their top priorities after returning to Earth

Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore tell NBC News' Tom Costello about the first things they wanted to do upon returning to Earth after nine months, as well as the food they were craving.

NBC News - 4d

‘We weren’t stuck’: Nasa astronauts tell of space odyssey and reject claims of neglect

Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams’ story markedly at odds with abandonment narrative painted by Trump and Musk. In the end, whatever Elon Musk and Donald Trump liked to insist , astronauts Barry ...

The Guardian - 4d

WATCH: Watch the adorable moment astronaut reunites with her dogs after 9 months in space

Astronaut Suni Williams spent an unexpected nine months in space. When she finally came home, her two dogs were so excited to see her. "Best homecoming ever," she captioned the video.

ABC News - 2d

Former U.S. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra enters California governor's race

Becerra, who's Mexican American, enters the race with a lengthy resume including stints as California attorney general, a U.S. House member and a state legislator.

NBC News - 2d

California man 'angry with pharmacies' accused of shooting and killing Walgreens employee

A man who said he was "angry with pharmacies" is accused of fatally shooting a Walgreens employee after opening fire inside a California store Monday night.

NBC News - 1d

Republican Plan to Kill California’s E.V. Policies Hits Senate Snag

The Trump administration asked Republicans in Congress to stop California’s ban on new gas-powered cars. The Senate parliamentarian said it wasn’t allowed.

The New York Times - 18h

Bloom or bust? Superbloom spectacle eludes California after dry winter

Riot of native wildflowers that enthralled visitors in the past several years have failed to sprout due to too little rain. It’s one of the best known rites of spring in California : extraordinary ...

The Guardian - 6d

Chuck Todd says he'd be 'shocked' if Harris runs for California governor in 2026

Former “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd said Sunday he’d be “shocked” if former Vice President Harris runs for California governor in two years. “I would be shocked if she does,” Todd told ...

The Hill - 3d

Former Biden HHS secretary Becerra launches bid for California governor

Former Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra on Wednesday launched a bid for California governor, joining a growing field of candidates looking to replace term-limited Gov. Gavin ...

The Hill - 3d

Celtics break NBA single-season 3-point record, surpassing Warriors

Even the Splash Brothers-era Warriors can't top this year's Celtics.

Yahoo Sports - 15h

Silver Fire breaks out in central California and explodes to over 1,000 acres in a day

A vegetation fire erupted in central California over the weekend, quickly spreading to over 1,000 acres in a day and prompting evacuations in multiple counties.

NBC News - 5d

9-year-old girl dies after dental surgery under anesthesia in California

A 9-year-old girl in California died after a dental surgery during which she was under anesthesia, according to the medical examiner.

CBS News - 2d

California wildfires left behind 9 billion pounds of toxic ash and debris | 60 Minutes

After the wildfires ravaged homes in Los Angeles, California, cleanup crews faced a new challenge: electric car batteries that can explode when damaged.

CBS News - 1d

California wants fewer homeowners insured on the FAIR Plan. Data show the state's strategy may not be enough.

As more people in California lose private insurance, the state's FAIR plan is filling up with homes in places the industry itself has classified as low-risk for wildfire.

CBS News - 19h

Senate parliamentarian says lawmakers can’t overturn California car rules — but Republicans may try anyway

The Senate parliamentarian has ruled that lawmakers cannot use the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to overturn California’s electric vehicle mandate — but Republicans may defy the arbiter of the ...

The Hill - 16h

USC continues to pursue one of California's best prospects

Winning the Kodi Greene recruiting battle would be a major achievement for USC football if the Trojans can pull it off.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Biden’s Health Secretary Joins the Governor’s Race in California

Xavier Becerra, the former secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, may face Kamala Harris in a potential Democratic showdown in their home state.

The New York Times - 3d

‘All These Points Matter’: Maple Leafs Separate Themselves In Atlantic Division Race With Win Over Ducks, Successful California Road Trip

The Toronto Maple Leafs capped off a successful California road trip with a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday night. The club secured five of a possible six points, going 2-0-1 in three ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

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