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Blue Origin launches first Black astronaut candidate 60 years after rejection
Ed Dwight trained to become the first African American astronaut but was never asked to join NASA. He finally flew into space on Sunday.
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Ed Dwight trained to become the first African American astronaut but was never asked to join NASA. He finally flew into space on Sunday.
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
A Falcon Heavy flight was delayed, but another SpaceX launch went well as two SES satellites were successfully deployed.
The TEMPO spectrometer will measure air quality and pollution across North America to improve forecasting.
The satellite will serve the Americas, Greenland and Atlantic Ocean air and sea lanes.
Monday morning's uncrewed Blue Origin launch of their New Shepard space craft ended in a mishap officially being called an "anomaly", and it is now under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Monday morning's uncrewed Blue Origin launch of their New Shepard space craft ended in a mishap officially being called an "anomaly", and it is now under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration.
No one was on board, only 36 science experiments (half sponsored by NASA) and research payloads along with tens of thousands of postcards.
It's kinda turned out like a sketch from SNL... that ended badly. Pete Davidson has bowed out of a short ride to space on a Jeff Bezos rocket.
It sounds like a sketch from SNL... Pete Davidson flying into space on one of Jeff Bezos' rockets. But yeah, it's true. Davidson will become the latest celebrity to suit up on Blue Origin.
Texas Southern University grad and New York Giants great Michael Strahan is headed back to his home state of Texas to prepare to blast into space next month.
He once described it as a place "where no man has gone before," but today it is men and a woman who went into space with actor William Shatner.
Star Trek's Captain James T. Kirk will be on the ground in Texas for a little longer before setting out on his first voyage to explore space.
It won't be aboard the USS Enterprise, but Captain James T. Kirk is rocketing into space from Texas next week — boldly going where no other sci-fi actor has gone.
The paintings by Ghana artist Amoako Boafo were on three parachute panels on the outside of the capsule at the very top.
Thousands celebrated the hometown hero and newest astronaut Saturday afternoon with a parade and festivities.
On July 20, 2021, Wally Funk lived a dream that was more than six decades in the making.
Hundreds of Wally Funk's closest friends and new found fans cheered her on at White's Chapel United Methodist Church as she launched into space.
Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket blasted off from Van Horn, Texas on the 52nd anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon and Blue Origin, his brother and the oldest and youngest travelers into space all relished the less than 10 minute out-of-this-world adventure.
Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket launches on Tuesday, July 20 from the desert of West Texas.
It's the first crewed flight of his rocket ship, New Shepard, and this morning billionaire Jeff Bezos and three others are preparing to blast into space.
The sprawling spaceport of Blue Origin, the company founded by Jeff Bezos in 2000, is located about 25 miles outside of Van Horn, a town of about 1,800 on what was once desolate desert ranchland.
Although Jeff Bezos is the headliner of the launch, the story of North Texas native Wally Funk and how she got to this moment is one to be remembered.
When Blue Origin launches people into space out of Texas for the first time, founder Jeff Bezos and North Texas' own Wally Funk will be on board.
Spotty showers can't be ruled out Thursday.
School is almost back in session and some students are already getting ahead with the help of a North Texas organization.
More women, children and entire families have fallen victim to indiscriminate violence in areas where drug cartels are fighting bloody turf battles.
About 1 in 10 people with student loans have gotten debt relief, according to the Biden administration.
A North Texas man managed to track down his wife's stolen car, leading police to an apparent chop shop.
Spotty showers can't be ruled out Thursday.
School is almost back in session and some students are already getting ahead with the help of a North Texas organization.
More women, children and entire families have fallen victim to indiscriminate violence in areas where drug cartels are fighting bloody turf battles.
About 1 in 10 people with student loans have gotten debt relief, according to the Biden administration.
A North Texas man managed to track down his wife's stolen car, leading police to an apparent chop shop.
A North Texas man managed to track down his wife's stolen car, leading police to an apparent chop shop.
A year after Andre Craig was killed in a high-speed Fort Worth police chase, his grieving family seeks answers.
The judge cited the company's cruel treatment of the animals for, "unreasonably depriving the animals of necessary care or shelter."
Thousands of items disappeared from the DeSoto Police Department evidence room, an internal audit found.
When 72-year-old Tom England received his Medicare statement in the mail, he immediately sensed something was wrong.
About 1 in 10 people with student loans have gotten debt relief, according to the Biden administration.
President Biden said, "I feel good," after the White House announced he had tested positive for COVID-19 and was experiencing mild symptoms.
In an interview with BET News, Biden said he'd reevaluate his decision to run "if doctors came to me and said you got this problem."
Rep. Adam Schiff became the highest-profile Democrat to urge the president to step aside.
"He was millimeters away from having his life expunged ... I'm sure the ear doesn't feel well," Eric Trump told "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil.
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
"Remember, viruses don't really care what time of year it is, or who you are."
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Consumer confidence in the deal remains as unguaranteed as a nod from the feds.
Dallas-based American Rounds says more than 200 stores in Texas are requesting a machine.
Massive flames and heavy smoke could be seen coming from Baby Doll's for hours as firefighters worked to put the fire out.
If you're not one of the millions of people traveling for the holiday, here's where you can go to shop and eat.
Caitlin Clark broke the WNBA record for assists in a game in the Fever's 101-93 loss to the Dallas Wings.
Bruce Bochy of the host Rangers became the first manager to win World Series titles and All-Star Games in both leagues.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
Marcus Semien, Kirby Yates and Corey Seager will represent the Texas Rangers Tuesday night in Arlington.
Witt was the No. 2 overall pick by the Royals in 2019 out of Colleyville Heritage High School, about 15 miles north of the Rangers' stadium.
"Oftentimes, it takes something like messing up the national anthem on live TV in order for a person to get some help."
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
Next week, temperatures will be as much as 10 degrees below average with some days only warming to the upper 80s.
The breach affected over 67,000 people and took information such as their names, social security numbers, driver's license numbers and medical information.
Vance, the first Millennial candidate, addressed delegates on day three of the Republican National Convention. Trump is set to speak on day four.
Lonestar took a trip to the mall with someone who is preparing for a service dog of his own.
StudyTime is a program offered by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Dallas. It helps kids study and learn without breaking the bank.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.