Amanda Nguyen on making history as first Vietnamese woman in space
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Nasa’s two ‘stuck’ astronauts exit space station for first spacewalk together
Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore expected to stay at space station a week but have been there almost eight months. Nasa’s two stuck astronauts took their first spacewalk together on Thursday, ...The Guardian - 10h -
Thales Alenia Space wins €862mn deal for Europe’s first lunar cargo vehicle
Argonaut expected to make its first mission to the Moon in 2031Financial Times - 14h -
Amanda Nguyen on making history as first Vietnamese woman in space
Amanda Nguyen, a civil rights activist and astronaut, is set to become the first Vietnamese and Southeast Asian woman to travel to space. Nguyen, who fought for the rights of sexual assault ...CBS News - 1d -
‘We are making history’: Afghanistan women’s cricket team offer hope for future
Pressure is building on the ICC as a team take to the field on Thursday to play under the Afghanistan banner . Two groups of women are playing cricket matches in Melbourne on Thursday – with two ...The Guardian - 1d -
Roxanne Shanté reflects on her trailblazing journey as she makes Grammys history
Hip-hop trailblazer Roxanne Shanté will make history this week when she becomes the first solo female rapper to receive a lifetime achievement award at the Grammys. "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle ...CBS News - 2d -
Bessent makes history at Treasury as highest-ranking LGBTQ official
The Senate on Monday confirmed billionaire hedge fund manager and investor Scott Bessent as President Trump’s Treasury secretary, making him the highest-ranking LGBTQ official in the nation’s ...The Hill - 2d -
Mahomes, Chiefs: Excited to try to make history
The Chiefs advanced Sunday night and now have a shot at becoming the first NFL team to win three consecutive titles in the Super Bowl era.ESPN - 3d -
Devils Make NHL History With Win Against Canadiens
The Devils made history with their win against the Canadiens.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Sinner bids for history as Zverev eyes first major
Jannik Sinner aims to make history for Italy in the Australian Open final, while Alexander Zverev chases a long-awaited first major.BBC News - 5d -
Vietnamese monk’s barefoot pilgrimage to India captivates millions
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Karla Sofía Gascón Makes Oscar History as First Openly Trans Actress to Be Nominated
The “Emilia Pérez” star isn’t the first trans Oscar nominee. Anohni was up for best song, and Elliot Page was a contender before coming out publicly as trans.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
'Emilia Pérez' star Karla Sofia Gascón makes Oscars history as first out trans woman nominated for acting
'Emilia Pérez' star Karla Sofía Gascón has made Oscars history as the first out transgender woman to be nominated in an acting category.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 23 -
Christie makes NBA history with Kings' latest comeback win
Kings interim head coach Doug Christie already has made NBA history with Sacramento's latest comeback win over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night at Golden 1 Center.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 23 -
Nancy Leftenant-Colon, the first Black woman in Army Nurse Corps, dies at 104
The first Black woman to join the U.S. Army Nurse Corps after the military was desegregated in the 1940s has died. She was 104.NBC News - Jan. 23 -
Trump administration fires Coast Guard chief, the first woman to lead a U.S. military branch
The Trump administration fired U.S. Coast Guard Commandment Admiral Linda Fagan on Tuesday. Former President Joe Biden nominated Fagan for the role in 2022, making her the first woman to lead a ...CBS News - Jan. 22 -
‘A Quiet Force’: Harris Returns Home After Making History in Washington
The former vice president’s first acts as a nonelected official for the first time in decades could be a sign of what comes next.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
The history of inauguration speeches and the role of first ladies at inauguration ceremonies
Lindsay Chervinsky, executive director of the George Washington Presidential Library, joins CBS News to discuss some of the history surrounding past inauguration ceremonies as President-elect ...CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Eagles make NFL playoff history vs. Rams, become first team in Super Bowl era to pull off this impressive feat
The Eagles made some NFL history in their divisional-round boutCBS Sports - Jan. 20 -
SEE: Former Red Wings' Big History-Making Night
This former Detroit Red Wings player made hockey history last night.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 18 -
Lucky loser Lys makes history at Australian Open
Germany's Eva Lys makes history as she becomes the first women's singles lucky loser to reach the Australian Open in the Open Era.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 18 -
Lucky loser Lys makes history at Australian Open
Germany's Eva Lys makes history as she becomes the first women's singles lucky loser to reach the Australian Open in the Open Era.BBC News - Jan. 18 -
Trailblazing Habib makes uplifting history for Lebanon at Australian Open | Tumaini Carayol
The first Lebanese match-winner at a grand slam has offered unlikely inspiration for his war-torn country. Moments after pulling off the greatest achievement of his thriving career, with the crowd ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Jokic, Russ make NBA history with triple-doubles
Denver's Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook made NBA history by becoming the first pair of teammates to record a triple-double in the same game multiple times in a single season.ESPN - Jan. 11 -
Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman makes history as coach in college football finals
Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman has scored a historical first.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
"A New Earth" makes history as Oprah's first-ever repeat book club selection
Oprah Winfrey reveals her newest book club selection, "A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose" by Eckhart Tolle, only on "CBS Mornings." The book, focused on finding peace and living in the ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Pope Francis names first woman to run Vatican office
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Ralph Lauren Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
After decades of being nearly synonymous with American fashion, the 85-year-old became the first fashion designer to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Pope Francis has named the first woman to head a major Vatican office
Pope Francis has named the first woman to head a major Vatican officeABC News - Jan. 6 -
Pope Francis names the first woman to head a major Vatican office
Pope Francis named the first woman to head a major Vatican office. Sister Simona Brambilla will be responsible for all the Catholic Church’s religious orders.NBC News - Jan. 6 -
And the first albatross in Sentry history at Kapalua goes to...
Taylor Pendrith recorded an albatross, the first in Sentry history at Kapalua, on the fifth hole on Sunday.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5 -
Luke Littler ref makes history as gay darts official
Huw Ware says it was the biggest day of his life as he called in the new champion.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Several new members of Congress will make LGBTQ history
Three history-making, newly elected lawmakers representing the LGBTQ community will be sworn in to the 119th Congress Friday.ABC News - Jan. 3 -
NFL Week 18 bold predictions: Carson Wentz's Chiefs stun Broncos; Baker Mayfield, Caleb Williams make history
Our final edition of CBS Sports' bold predictions for the 2024 NFL season starts the 2025 calendar year with a bangCBS Sports - Jan. 3 -
Curry makes history as Warriors rout 76ers
Stephen Curry sets a new three-pointer record as the Golden State Warriors defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 139-105 in the NBA.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
UFC bold predictions for 2025: Islam Makhachev makes more history, big name signings join the promotion
The new year is set to kick off with plenty of interesting matchups that could see numerous champions dethronedCBS Sports - Jan. 2 -
2025 Pro Bowl rosters: WR Zay Flowers' selection makes history for Ravens
Flowers has made the Pro Bowl in his second NFL seasonCBS Sports - Jan. 2 -
Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers on precipice of making NFL history with strong Week 18 performance vs. Saints
Mayfield and the Buccaneers have both had uneven stretches, but they're reaching their best run of sustained success together in 2024CBS Sports - Jan. 2 -
Transforming the Moon Into Humanity’s First Space Hub
The small step back to Earth’s satellite will provide a giant leap for exploring our solar system.Wired - Jan. 2 -
Debut at 18, still playing at 40 - James makes more history
LeBron James becomes the first person to play in the NBA as a teenager and past the age of 40.BBC News - Jan. 1
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3 Israeli hostages freed, but 3rd exchange with Hamas doesn't go smoothly
2 Israeli women and an 80-year-old male hostage, along with 5 Thai nationals, were released in Gaza, but Israel delayed its part of the exchange, accusing Hamas of "shocking scenes" at one handover.CBS News - 6h -
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Ugandan nurse dies from Ebola in country's first death from virus in years
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President Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Canada over drug trafficking, equating it with Mexico. U.S. government reports do not support the claim.The New York Times - 31m -
3 Are Arrested in Theft of Gold Helmet From Dutch Museum
The police said they had yet to recover the golden helmet of Cotofenesti, a prized artifact from Romania, and other artifacts stolen from the Drents Museum in the Netherlands over the weekend.The New York Times - 46m -
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Tiny plastic pollution more than 50% higher in placentas from preterm births than in those from full-term births. A study has found microplastic and nanoplastic pollution to be significantly higher ...The Guardian - 1h -
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