Astronaut Christina Koch now holds the record for the longest single spaceflight by a woman. Koch blasted off to the International Space Station 289 days ago. But her milestone is about much more than just the duration of her time way from Earth. Source
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Saturday Sessions: Jesse Malin and Lucinda Williams perform “Dead On”
Veteran singer-songwriters Jesse Malin and Lucinda Williams have always had a mutual admiration. The artists decided to collaborate on Malin’s latest album “Sunset Kids.” Williams co-produced the album, and co-wrote and sings on some of the tracks. Malin and Williams perform “Dead On” on Saturday Sessions. Source
Truck bomb kills at least 76 in Somalia’s capital
A truck bomb killed at least 76 people and injured at least 50 others in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu. The blast happened at a busy security checkpoint during the morning rush hour, sending a plume of thick black smoke across the city. There was no immediate claim of responsibility, although a group with ties to al-Qaeda often carries out such attacks. A government spokesman called the blast one of the deadliest in Mogadishu in recent memory. Source
Saturday Sessions: Jesse Malin and Lucinda Williams perform “Room 13”
Veteran singer-songwriters Jesse Malin and Lucinda Williams have always had a mutual admiration. The artists decided to collaborate on Malin’s latest album “Sunset Kids.” Williams co-produced the album, and co-wrote and sings on some of the tracks. Malin and Williams perform “Room 13” on Saturday Sessions. Source
NASA astronaut Christina Koch sets a new record in space
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
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