Musk praises astronauts' "nerves of steel" ahead of historic launch
"I'm the chief engineer," Elon Musk said. "So I'd just like to say if it goes right, it's credit to the SpaceX-NASA team. If it goes wrong, it's my fault."
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Larry Kramer, playwright and AIDS activist, dies at 84
Kramer, an Academy Award nominee, was best known for his public fight to secure medical treatment, acceptance and civil rights for people with AIDS. He died Wednesday of pneumonia.
Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall on South Carolina's coast
Tropical storm conditions are forecast to continue over the next few hours.
Woman fired from job after calling 911 on black man in park
"There's an African-American, he's recording me and threatening me and my dog," she claimed.
Retailer Tuesday Morning goes bankrupt, citing coronavirus
Discount chain joins J.C. Penney, Neiman Marcus and other large retailers to collapse during the pandemic.
States weigh vote-by-mail options amid Trump and GOP opposition
In a joint effort, the Republican National Committee and the Trump campaign have vowed to pour $20 million into voting-related fights nationwide, opposing vote-by-mail initiatives in battleground states.
Twitter flags Trump tweet with fact-checking label
The label tells users to "get the facts" behind the president's false claims about mail-in voting fraud.
George Floyd's family says officers should "pay for what they did"
Protesters clashed with police in downtown Minneapolis Tuesday night over George Floyd's death.
House calls off vote to reauthorize expired surveillance powers
In a tweet Wednesday, President Trump had vowed to veto the bill if it passed.
"The future is here": ISS commander on historic SpaceX launch
"They're smart engineers at NASA. They're smart engineers at SpaceX, all with motivation to do the same thing, and that's fly missions effectively and safely," Cassidy said.
D.C.-area lawmakers disapprove of Trump plans for July 4 parade
A group of 10 Democrats said the event would cost millions during an economic downturn and pose health risks to those who attend.
Justice Department drops probes into 3 senators' stock sales
Republican Senator Richard Burr, however, remains under investigation for his financial transactions.
An urban farm's quest to survive and thrive
Before the coronavirus, this non-profit farm was flourishing. Amid an uncertain future, they're still giving back.
Trump on Twitter mocks Biden for wearing a face mask
"I thought it was very unusual he had one on," the president said when asked about his tweet.
George Floyd death sparks large protests, confrontations with police
Videos show police using smoke bombs or tear gas, as well as flash grenades, against the demonstrators.
Trump faces bipartisan backlash over waiving Russia sanctions
Hegseth meets Netanyahu ahead of elections, possible Iran war restart
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