Category: History
Former Baylor basketball star Melissa Jones dies at 36
Beloved guard, jersey retiree, and “glue” of Lady Bears remembered for leadership, toughness, and lasting impact on program
American men will automatically be registered for the military draft beginning this December
New federal rule shifts responsibility from individuals to government amid debate over military readiness and oversight
Artemis II astronauts break 56-year record as they travel farthest distance ever from Earth
NASA crew sends back never-before seen images of the far side of the moon and surpass Apollo 13 milestone while pushing deeper into space than ever before – and toward future lunar base plans
Beyond the bunny: Unusual Easter traditions from around the world
From cracking crimson eggs in Greece to reading crime novels in Norway, global Easter customs reveal a rich blend of faith, folklore, and festive fun
States sue to block Trump’s mail-in voting crackdown, citing ‘Unconstitutional Power Grab’
Coalition of 23 states say a Trump executive order oversteps federal authority as legal battle looms ahead of 2026 midterms
‘Space Plumber’ saves the mission: Astronaut Christina Koch repairs $23M Artemis II toilet mid-flight
“I’m the Space Plumber” says mission specialist Kochas she adds “orbital plumbing” to her résumé while NASA’s historic Moon mission sails on—no leaks, no panic, just a well-timed reboot
NASA’s Artemis II successfully lifts off, launching first crewed moon mission in over 50 years
Four astronauts begin historic 10-day journey around the Moon, marking a major step toward humanity’s return to lunar exploration
Millions join ‘No Kings’ protests across U.S. and worldwide in one of largest mass mobilizations ever
Demonstrations spanning all 50 states and dozens of countries challenge Donald Trump policies; largely peaceful despite scattered clashes
‘All Systems Go’ as NASA targets April 1 launch for historic Artemis II Moon Mission
First crewed lunar flight since Apollo faces scrutiny after delays and technical issues, but could mark a major step toward returning humans to the moon
Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump gets life in prison for kidnapping, raping two young children
Andrew Paul Johnson, previously pardoned for his role in the U.S. Capitol riot, receives life sentence in Florida after jury convicts him of brutal crimes against minors; two other Jan. 6 defendants were also arrested in new incidents this week.
