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‘First instinct is to swim’: my trip on a zero-gravity flight with an Esa astronaut

The sensation of weightlessness is extraordinary as I join Rosemary Coogan for a breathtaking glimpse of life in space. It feels as if I’m hallucinating: as I lie on the floor, the ceiling suddenly ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Man pulled from sunroof after driving into swimming pool

The man told officers he "accidentally stepped on the gas too hard" driving the vehicle into a pool.

WATCH: Police officer rescues driver from car in swimming pool

Footage released by the Phoenix Police Department shows officers rescuing a man from a car submerged in a swimming pool. The man told authorities that he accidentally stepped on the gas pedal too hard

Emperor penguin found 2,000 miles from home on Australian tourist beach

A malnourished emperor penguin that was found more than 2,000 miles from its icy Antarctic home is being been taken care of by a wildlife expert, the Australian government said Monday.

Watch: Emperor penguin recovering after 2,200-mile swim to Australia

World - Yahoo News - November 11

Way Off Course: Emperor Penguin Swims to Australia

World - Yahoo News - November 9

Regan Smith breaks another world record to close World Aquatics Swimming World Cup

Regan Smith broke Kaylee McKeown's world record at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2

‘A municipal swimming pool’: tourists react to temporary Trevi fountain replacement

Rectangular structure installed as 18th-century masterpiece undergoes essential maintenance. One of the first things American students Fiona Hastings and Olivia Nieporte did as they visited Rome ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

3 women say Michigan doctor secretly filmed them in swim school changing area

Three young women have filed a lawsuit against a Detroit-area doctor alleging he used hidden cameras to film them naked in the changing room of a private swim school.

Kate Douglass crushes her own world record at World Aquatics Swimming World Cup

Kate Douglass broke the short course 200m breaststroke world record for the second consecutive Thursday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Biden offers cryptic comment about taking Tony Hinchcliffe 'for a swim'

President Biden offered a cryptic comment Tuesday seemingly referring to a comedian’s recent racist comments about Puerto Rico at a former President Trump rally over the weekend. “For years I’ve ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Burglar who tried to swim away from police jailed

Chad Lambert was followed by police after stealing a bottle of wine and the contents of a shop's till.

‘You had to swim to the stage’: why guerrilla gigs are on the rise again

From airports to dim sum restaurants, a musician explains why bands like his are choosing more offbeat locations as traditional venues close. As the crowd of baying teenagers drew closer, ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Regan Smith sets another world record in 100m backstroke at World Aquatics Swimming World Cup

Smith now owns the long-course and short-course records in the event.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

Regan Smith adds world record at World Aquatics Swimming World Cup

Regan Smith broke her second individual world record this year at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

Kentucky politician dies after lawn mower, swimming pool accident

Kentucky state Sen. Johnnie Turner died after suffering an injury when he plunged into an empty swimming pool while aboard a lawn mower. He was 76.

Kentucky lawmaker dies after lawnmower plunges into swimming pool

Kentucky state Sen. Johnnie Turner (R) died Tuesday from injuries he suffered after being thrown into an empty swimming pool while riding his lawnmower just over a month ago. Turner, 76, formerly ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Kate Douglass breaks world record at World Aquatics Swimming World Cup

Kate Douglass broke the 200m breaststroke world record held by Rebecca Soni.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

Lawmaker dies after plunging into swimming pool on lawn mower

Kentucky state Sen. Johnnie Turner was known for his staunch support for the coal industry and other causes in his Appalachian district.

Kentucky state senator dies weeks after plunging into an empty swimming pool on a mower

Kentucky state Sen. Johnnie Turner has died after being injured at home last month when he plunged into an empty swimming pool while aboard a lawn mower. He was 76.

Kentucky lawmaker dies weeks after plunging into an empty swimming pool on a mower

Kentucky state Sen. Johnnie Turner has died weeks after being injured when the lawn mower he was riding plunged into an empty swimming pool at his home

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