Christina Koch passes Peggy Whitson’s 288-day mark on Saturday to set a new record for longest single space flight by a female astronaut. Source
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Truck bomb at busy checkpoint in Somalia kills at least 76 people
Most of those killed were university and other students returning to class, authorities said. Source
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Authorities find wreckage of downed helicopter in Hawaii; School surprises bus driver with new car and raise Source
U.S. defense contractor killed in Iraq rocket attack
Several U.S. service members and Iraqi personnel were wounded. Source
“No indications of survivors” in Hawaii helicopter crash
Authorities said Friday they had recovered remains of six of the seven people on board the tour helicopter. Source
Former radio host Don Imus dies at age 79
Don Imus gained both fame and notoriety for his news-making interviews, edgy comedy bits, drug and alcohol problems, long-running feud with radio host Howard Stern, and his charity work for kids with cancer. In 2007, Imus faced public outrage and was fired by CBS after making racist comments. Health problems forced him to retire in 2018 after nearly 50 years on the air. Don Imus was 79 years old. Source
Inside a school for Syrian refugee children fleeing bombs
Children make up the vast majority of more than 200,000 people who fled the Turkish invasion, according to the U.N. Source
From 2018: Don Imus signs off
The sun is setting on “Imus in the Morning.” Anthony Mason interviews Don Imus, the talk radio personality who is retiring after five decades as a nationally-syndicated humorist and shock jock. Source
Driver gave with no expectations for reward. He got one anyway
“I put time, effort, love and care — understanding each and every one of those kids,” Curtis Jenkins said. Source
More than 200,000 people flee homes amid latest Syria offensive
The refugee crisis is growing tonight in Syria. More than two months after President Trump proclaimed the U.S. mission in Syria effectively over, Syrian and Russian forces are pounding rebel-held Idlib Province. The U.N. says 235,000 people have fled their home there just this month. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source