SpaceX Returns 4 Astronauts To Earth; Rare Night Splashdown
SpaceX safely returned four astronauts from the International Space Station on Sunday, making the first U.S. crew splashdown in darkness since the Apollo 8 moonshot.
Formal Start Of Final Phase Of Afghan Pullout By U.S., NATO
The final phase of ending Americaβs βforever warβ in Afghanistan after 20 years formally began Saturday, with the withdrawal of the last U.S. and NATO troops by the end of summer.
Appleβs iPhone Privacy Clampdown Arrives In Latest Update
Once Apple's software is updated, apps that are installed on your device will be required to ask and receive consent to track online activities β a change Facebook fiercely resisted.
US To Share AstraZeneca Shots With World After Safety Check
The U.S. will begin sharing its entire stock of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines with the world once it clears federal safety reviews, the White House said Monday, with as many as 60 million doses expected to be available for export in the coming months.
From Scarcity To Abundance: U.S. Faces Calls To Share Vaccines
Victor Guevara knows people his age have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in many countries. His own relatives in Houston have been inoculated.
SpaceX Launches 3rd Crew With Recycled Rocket And Capsule
SpaceX launched four astronauts into orbit Friday using a recycled rocket and capsule, the third crew flight in less than a year for Elon Muskβs rapidly expanding company.
So... What is Earth Day, Anyway?
First held in 1970, Earth Day is an annual global celebration of our planet and how to protect it.
World Leaders Pledge Climate Cooperation Despite Other Rifts
President Joe Biden convened leaders of the worldβs most powerful countries on Thursday to try to spur global efforts against climate change, drawing commitments from Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin to cooperate on cutting emissions despite their own sharp rivalries with the United States.
People Around The World React To Derek Chauvin Verdict
People around the world are reacting to the guilty verdict for ex-officer Derek Chauvin. The conviction, many people are pointing out, represents accountability but it does not bring George Floyd back.
Raul Castro Confirms He's Resigning, Ending Long Era In Cuba
Raul Castro said Friday he is resigning as head of Cubaβs Communist Party, ending an era of formal leadership by he and his brother Fidel Castro that began with the 1959 revolution.
Prince Philip, Husband Of Queen Elizabeth II, Dies At 99
Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II who spent more than seven decades supporting his wife in a role that both defined and constricted his life, has died, Buckingham Palace said Friday. He was 99.
Fully Vaccinated Can Travel Again, Says New CDC Guidance
Add travel to the activities vaccinated Americans can enjoy again, according to new U.S. guidance issued Friday.
BTS Condemns Anti-Asian Racism, Says They've Experienced It
K-pop superstar group BTS has condemned racism against Asians, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in a statement saying theyβve experienced it themselves.
Netflix Tests Out A Possible Password-Sharing Crackdown
Netflix is testing a way to crack down on password sharing.
Prince William Defends UK Monarchy Against Racism Accusation
Prince William insisted Thursday that his family is not racist as he became the first British royal to speak out about accusations of bigotry made by Prince Harry and Meghan, his brother and sister-in-law.
Invalidations Of Meghan's Claims Of Racism Hurt Black Women
As Prince Harry and Meghanβs TV interview reverberates internationally, itβs left the more than 50 million viewers grappling with the coupleβs claims of racism and lack of support that Meghan says drove her to thoughts of suicide.
UK Palace Ends Silence On Harry, Meghan Racism Allegations
Buckingham Palace issued a statement Tuesday, saying the family was βsaddenedβ to learn of the struggles that Harry and Meghan revealed this week β and that they would be taken very seriously.
BTS On 1st Grammy Nod: βItβs hard to express in wordsβ
Stuck at home during the pandemic, BTS created βDynamiteβ and released the song to their isolated fans as a gift. Now, the gift has returned to them β in the form of their first Grammy nomination.
17.1 Million Viewers Watched Oprah Interview Harry & Meghan
During the bombshell interview, the controversial couple accused the royal family of racism and neglect.
"Not A Good Idea:" Experts Concerned About Pope Trip To Iraq
Infectious disease experts are expressing concern about Pope Francisβ upcoming trip to Iraq, given a sharp rise in coronavirus infections there, a fragile health care system and the unavoidable likelihood that Iraqis will crowd to see him.
