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Breaking down NASA's SpaceX mission launch from Kennedy Space Center
NASA launched SpaceX's Crew-10 mission from the Kennedy Space Center. A Falcon-9 rocket is carrying four astronauts to the International Space Station where they will meet astronauts Suni Williams ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
SpaceX Launches NASA’s Crew-10 Mission to the I.S.S.
After their flight was scrubbed on Wednesday, four astronauts successfully lifted off, which will allow two NASA astronauts to return to Earth after an unexpected extended stay in orbit.The New York Times - Mar. 15 -
Swollen eyeballs, baby-like skin, and the overview effect: how astronauts feel when they return to earth
As Barry Wilmore and Suni Williams prepare to come home after their unexpected nine-month ISS stay, here is what they may experience. Gravity may seem like a drag, but spending long periods of time ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
SpaceX to launch Crew-10 after delay, mission will pave way for return of "stranded" ISS astronauts
Conditions are looking good for Friday night's planned SpaceX launch that will pave the way for Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to return to Earth. Wilmore and Williams were supposed to be on a ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Rocket blasts off to bring stranded US astronauts home from the ISS at long last
Launched by Nasa and SpaceX, the Falcon 9 is picking up Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, whose eight days on board the International Space Station became nine months. A long-awaited mission to ...The Guardian - Mar. 15 -
Moment of pure joy as stranded astronauts meet new crew after SpaceX capsule docks
The pair are due to begin their long delayed journey back to Earth in coming days.BBC News - Mar. 16 -
NASA astronauts who flew on Boeing's capsule are about to return home after 9 months in space
Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore originally planned to stay just a week on the space station, but problems with their Boeing vehicle forced them to remain there.NBC News - Mar. 17 -
Israeli strikes kill hundreds in Gaza and NASA astronauts return to Earth: Morning Rundown
Donald Trump, Alien Enemies Act, Israel, Gaza Strip, Hamas, ceasefire deal, NASA splash down, Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore, Sudiksha Konanki, Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman, TeslaNBC News - Mar. 18 -
NASA Astronauts Return in SpaceX Capsule, Splashing Down on Earth After 9 Months
Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore finally made it home to Earth after a 17-hour trip aboard a SpaceX capsule.The New York Times - Mar. 19 -
NASA Astronauts Don’t Receive Overtime Pay for Space Mission But Get $5 a Day
Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore do not get overtime for their unexpectedly long stay on the International Space Station, according to NASA rules. But they do get $5 a day for “incidentals.”The New York Times - Mar. 20 -
With three films at the festival, Kate Mara is this year's unofficial queen of SXSW
With 'The Astronaut,' 'The Dutchman' and 'Friendship' all playing at the festival, actor Kate Mara is making a robust showing of her versatility and depth.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 7 -
Trade wars hit an American favorite and a baby theft sparks outrage: The news quiz
Trump’s trade war heated up, NASA astronauts faced another setback, and a soccer team revealed its ambitious plans.NBC News - Mar. 15 -
How did Nasa's Suni and Butch fill nine months in space?
The astronauts had a Christmas feast on the International Space Station and even voted in the US election.BBC News - Mar. 18 -
The Chief Justice Rebuked Impeachment Threats
Also, two astronauts returned after nine unexpected months in space. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.The New York Times - Mar. 18 -
3/14: CBS Evening News Plus
NASA, SpaceX launch Starliner astronauts' replacement crew; Reporter’s notebook: Is Trump’s sweeping firings an abuse of power?CBS News - Mar. 18 -
What nine months in space does to the human body
Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are back on Earth - but what has nine months in space done to them?BBC News - Mar. 19 -
3/18: CBS Evening News
NASA astronauts return to Earth after nine months in space; 100 years since deadliest tornado in U.S. historyCBS News - 6d -
Mar 18: CBS News 24/7, 10am ET
Israel launches deadly new strikes over Gaza; Astronauts head back to Earth after nine months in space.CBS News - 1d -
Coventry elected as IOC's first female president
Zimbabwe's sports minister Kirsty Coventry is elected as the new IOC president, becoming the first woman and first African to hold the role.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Coventry the first woman elected as IOC pres.
Kirsty Coventry has been elected president of the International Olympic Committee, becoming the first woman and first African to hold the post.ESPN - Mar. 20 -
First bets for the men's Sweet 16
Our experts explain the first bets they are making on the men's NCAA tournament for the Sweet 16.ESPN - 2d -
Grading the Dolphins moves in the first week of free agency
What was the best move made by the Dolphins in the first week of free agency?Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Southwestern takes down Pulaski in first rivalry clash
For the first time under the KHSAA, Pulaski County and Southwestern met in boys’ volleyball on Tuesday in the first game of what is sure to be an epic rivalry, in time that is. While a majority of ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Nasa drops plan to land first woman and first person of color on the moon
Promise was central plank to space agency’s Artemis program, which is scheduled to return humans to the lunar surface in 2027. Nasa has dropped its longstanding public commitment to land the ...The Guardian - 6d -
Kirsty Coventry elected IOC president and is first woman, first African to lead global Olympic body
Kirsty Coventry was elected president of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday and became the first woman and first African to get perhaps the biggest job in world sports.NBC News - Mar. 20 -
Bill Self, Kansas knocked out of Men's March Madness first round for first time since 2006
Kansas basketball was eliminated from March Madness on Thursday by Arkansas, marking the first time the Jayhawks were kicked out in the first round since 2006.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
Arkansas to play Kansas in first round of NCAA Tournament
The Arkansas Razorbacks were selected as a 10-seed in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, and will travel to Providence, Rhode Island, to play the 7-seed Kansas Jayhawks in the first ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
FDA approves first new UTI drug in decades
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug for treating urinary tract infections (UTIs), the first such drug approved in decades and the first in a new class of medications. ...The Hill - 1d -
Coventry elected first female IOC president as Coe beaten
Zimbabwe's sports minister Kirsty Coventry is elected as the new IOC president, becoming the first woman and first African to hold the role.BBC News - Mar. 20 -
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 launches to International Space Station
Watch live launch coverage of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission to the International Space Station. The four set to depart are NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, Japanese astronaut Takuya ...NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Utah will be the first state to ban fluoride in drinking water
Utah's governor intends to sign legislation making the state the first to ban fluoride in public water systemsABC News - Mar. 10 -
Louisiana Resumes Capital Punishment With First Nitrogen Execution
Jessie Hoffman was put to death on Tuesday after the Supreme Court declined to intervene. It was the state’s first execution since 2010.The New York Times - Mar. 19 -
Ant Robinson is relishing his first NCAA Tournament
Anthony Robinson’s first year of college basketball didn’t go quite to plan. His second has gone much better.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Salford beat Giants for first Super League win
Salford put their off-field issues behind them as they beat fellow strugglers Huddersfield for their first Super League win of the season.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Real beat rivals Barcelona for first time ever
Real Madrid beat rivals Barcelona for the first time on Sunday, ending a run of 18 straight defeats in the 'Women's Clasico'.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
A Shark’s Sounds Are Recorded for What Is Believed to Be the First Time
Researchers in New Zealand have recorded what they believe is the first instance of a shark actively making noise.The New York Times - 15h -
A Shark’s Sounds Are Recorded for What Is Believed to Be the First Time
Researchers in New Zealand have recorded what they believe is the first instance of a shark actively making noise.The New York Times - 15h -
A Shark’s Sounds Are Recorded for What Is Believed to Be the First Time
Researchers in New Zealand have made what they believe is the first recording of a shark actively making noise.The New York Times - 2h -
3/18: CBS Morning News
Israel has launched deadly new strikes in the Gaza Strip; Starliner astronauts head back to Earth after being stuck in space for 286 days.CBS News - Mar. 18 -
Mar 12: CBS News 24/7, 10am ET
Inflation rate hits 2.8% in February, less than expected; SpaceX Crew 10 mission set for launch, could pave way for return of Starliner astronauts.CBS News - Mar. 20
