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NASA, SpaceX launch astronauts to space station from Kennedy Space Center, first time using recycled rocket

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SpaceX launches first astronauts on a reused rocket

The four astronauts on SpaceX's Crew-2 mission are headed for the ISS after becoming the first people to launch on a rocket that has already flown to space.

National Geographic

'I felt he was guilty': Alternate juror describes Chauvin trial

One of the alternate jurors to sit on the trial for Derek Chauvin described what it was like to take part in one of the most prominent police brutality trials in decades.

Malaria vaccine hailed as potential breakthrough

Early trials show Oxford developers may have finally found an effective jab against the disease.

Russian troops start pulling back from Ukrainian border

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian troops began pulling back to their permanent bases Friday after a massive buildup that caused Ukrainian and Western concerns. On Thursday, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu declared the sweeping maneuvers in Crimea and wide...

Associated Press

Chad bids farewell to Deby as France and allies back his son

Chad began funeral ceremonies on Friday for veteran ruler Idriss Deby Itno, a key figure in the fight against the Sahel's jihadist insurgency, as France and regional allies voiced backing for his son and successor, Mahamat Idriss Deby. But he gained a...

5 things to know for April 23: Police violence, Covid, climate, Indonesian sub, Mars

Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day.

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Japan Shuts Tokyo Bars, Bans Sports Fans in New Virus Emergency

LIFTOFF: SpaceX launches 4 astronauts aboard the Crew Dragon Endeavour, its first time reusing a spaceship on a crewed mission

Business Insider

Ma'Khia Bryant's family remembers her: 'An all-around good person'

First Thing: green up your act, Biden warns world leaders

Letters to the Editor: Don't think for a second that U.S. troops in Afghanistan sacrificed in vain

Biden bitten by Democratic dark money on court-packing scheme

Washington Examiner

Biden promised a return to diplomacy — instead, he's appeasing the hawks and neocons

Astrophotographer snaps his 'clearest ever photo of the SUN'

Rioter Robert Chapman Arrested After Bragging to Bumble Match 'I Did Storm the Capitol'

Apple AirTags hands-on: These $29 trackers are small and impressive

Byron Bay is awash with celebrities. A Netflix reality show is the last straw for locals.