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6h ago

Bezos' launch into space could make history in more ways than one

If successful, Blue Origin's launch on Tuesday will be the first unpiloted suborbital flight with a civilian crew.
Image: Jeff Bezos Blue Origin
Image: Jeff Bezos Blue Origin

They wanted money to help save their towns from climate change. FEMA said no.

Three of the country's wealthiest states are on track to receive more than half of the money from a new program helping communities prepare for extreme weather.

Vaccine mandates have been met with resistance. Health experts say this could break it.

The regulatory signoff would remove a significant legal and public relations barrier to requirements, former government officials said.
An immigrant receives a Covid-19 vaccination on March 14, 2021, in Stamford, Conn.
An immigrant receives a Covid-19 vaccination on March 14, 2021, in Stamford, Conn.
9h ago

Cyclist attacked by alligator after falling from bike in Florida park

The bicyclist lost control, went into the water at a state park and was bitten. The alligator was captured.
Image: Alligator attack
Image: Alligator attack
10h ago

Twitter suspends Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, again

In the tweets, posted Sunday and Monday, Greene made unsubstantiated claims about Covid-19 and the vaccination effort.
Bipartisan Senate Group Keeps Gas Tax In Infrastructure Negotiations
Bipartisan Senate Group Keeps Gas Tax In Infrastructure Negotiations

Canada will open its borders to fully vaccinated Americans on Aug. 9

Travelers must have been inoculated at least 14 days before they enter the country.
Entry lanes remain closed at the Canada-U.S. border in Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle, Quebec, on Sept. 16, 2020.
Entry lanes remain closed at the Canada-U.S. border in Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle, Quebec, on Sept. 16, 2020.

Americans shouldn't travel to U.K. because of Covid, State Department says

The advisory had been to reconsider travel. The new warning comes after the CDC said the country has very high level of Covid-19.
Image: Heathrow Airport
Image: Heathrow Airport
11h ago

Utah man falls to death while climbing with fiancee's son in Provo Canyon

The boy, who wasn't injured, hiked down Bridal Veil Falls in Provo Canyon on his own, authorities said.
Image: Adrian Vanderklis, 40, of Roosevelt
Image: Adrian Vanderklis, 40, of Roosevelt
13h ago

L.A. officers who caused giant blast with fireworks likely made 'significant miscalculation'

The blast in a neighborhood injured 17 people — including nine officers and a federal agent.
Image: Los Angeles fireworks explosion
Image: Los Angeles fireworks explosion
14h ago

6 injured as house explodes in Texas

People reported the Plano explosion from a mile away. News helicopter video showed one home leveled and debris on the roofs of others.
Image: House explosion in Plano, Texas
Image: House explosion in Plano, Texas

South African pastor donates food to starving families: ‘This is a lifeline for someone’ 

Families in South Africa are going hungry after many grocery stores were looted in the aftermath of former President Zuma’s arrest. NBC News’ Kelly Cobiella reports on the efforts to help those struggling.
South African pastor donates food to starving families: ‘This is a lifeline for someone’ 
South African pastor donates food to starving families: ‘This is a lifeline for someone’