NASA: Legendary Astronaut, Moonwalker John Young Dies At 87
Legendary astronaut John Young, who walked on the moon and later commanded the first space shuttle flight, has died, NASA said Saturday. Young was 87.
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Legendary astronaut John Young, who walked on the moon and later commanded the first space shuttle flight, has died, NASA said Saturday. Young was 87.
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John Glenn's widow says she misses her husband "terribly" and was touched by the outpouring of love and support when he died two months ago.
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Tributes to the late hero-astronaut John Glenn continued on Saturday, as U.S. senators passed a resolution honoring their former colleague for leading an exemplary life.
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Buzz Aldrin was discharged from a New Zealand hospital on Friday and appeared to be heading home, a week after he was evacuated from the South Pole for medical reasons.
The International Space Station gained three new residents Saturday, including the oldest and most experienced woman to orbit the world.
Kate Rubins, the lone American in orbit, will end up voting for president from the International Space Station if her homecoming is delayed.
A SpaceX Dragon capsule is on its way back to Earth with a load of science experiments and gear.
Former NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio's tweet Monday brought both awe and some skepticism from followers.
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"These young men are a part of our trajectory, they are a part of our history, they're a part of our community."
Another chilly morning in the 30s tomorrow. Then a big warm-up for the weekend. Cooler days arrive just in time for the holiday.
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Four men chosen by President-elect Donald Trump for top positions have been accused of varying degrees of sexual misconduct.
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A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Cook Children's Medical Center has reported a record-high number of visits for respiratory viruses.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
Auri and her sister Suri were preparing to walk their dogs when the 8-year-old started choking.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
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Elliott Hill is a TCU graduate and currently serves on the school's board of trustees.
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Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel room, have gathered for his funeral in England.
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Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
