Giffords cleared to attend shuttle launch

  Gabrielle Giffords reportedly greeted the news that she was "medically able" to travel to Kennedy Space Center for Friday's launch of the Shuttle Endeavour with a fist-pump and the word "awesome." NBC's Janet Shamlian reports.

Humidity helps in fighting Texas wildfires

  Calmer winds and higher humidity on Wednesday gave firefighters hope of halting the worst wildfires in the state's history. NBC’s Janet Shamlian reports.

Winds spread Texas fires far, wide

  Texas Governor Rick Perry has asked President Obama to release emergency funds to assist in fighting out-of-control wildfires burning throughout the state. NBC's Janet Shamlian reports from Caddo, Texas.