NASA’s moon plans take hit with Blue Origin explosion
A similar explosion in 2016 led to a launch pad not being available for use for 15 months.
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Today in History: June 1, cruise ship capsizes in China’s Yangtze River
A cruise ship carrying more than 450 people capsized and sank in a severe storm on China’s Yangtze River, leaving hundreds missing. Only a handful of people survived the sinking of the Eastern Star.
A United Airlines flight to Spain turns back to Newark after a possible security threat midair
A United Airlines flight bound for Spain from Newark Liberty International Airport turned around midflight Saturday due to a possible security threat in flight.
Today in History: May 31, South Fork Dam collapse kills more than 2,200
Over 2,200 people in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, died when the South Fork Dam collapsed, sending 20 million tons of water from Conemaugh Lake rushing through the town.
Today in History: May 30, 10 killed in clash between striking steelworkers and police
10 people were killed when police fired on steelworkers demonstrating near the Republic Steel plant in South Chicago.
US adult cigarette smoking rate hits another all-time low
CDC reports the U.S. adult smoking rate dropped to an all-time low of 9%. Advocacy group criticizes cuts to prevention efforts.
3 climbers who fell near treacherous pass on Alaska’s Mount McKinley are dead, 1 rescued
Members of a Latvian mountaineering expedition died after falling on Mount McKinley near Denali Pass, a fourth climber was evacuated.
ICE agent arrested in Texas on Minnesota shooting charge, accused of shooting Minneapolis immigrant through door
Christian Castro was charged with assault and falsely reporting a crime.
Today in History: May 29, first woman races in the Indianapolis 500
Janet Guthrie became the first woman to race in the Indianapolis 500, finishing in 29th place.
Federal judge drops charges against ex-Fox executive in soccer corruption prosecution
A federal judge in Brooklyn has agreed to dismiss charges against a convicted former Fox executive and South American sports media company in a corruption case related to TV rights for international soccer tournaments.