The newly announced Artemis program, named after the Greek goddess of the moon, intends to land astronauts on the South Pole of the moon by 2024 Source
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2019 Preakness Stakes: How to watch and what to know
The Preakness Stakes is the second horse race featured in the annual Triple Crown Source
Cory Booker renews push to end controversial ICE program
Booker’s proposal seeks to end ICE’s practice of effectively training and deputizing local law enforcement as federal immigration agents Source
“Arthur” character comes out as gay, gets married in season 22 premiere
This is not the first time the long-running educational cartoon has included an LGBTQ character Source
Walmart launches free next-day delivery, taking aim at Amazon
The new service, which will expand rapidly, starts with 220,000 popular items and minimum orders of $35 Source
Iran involved in attacks on Saudi oil tankers?
U.S. investigators believe Iran, or groups backed by Iran, are behind attacks on four oil tankers in the Persian Gulf region. The incidents come amid growing tensions. Imtiaz Tyab reports. Source
Tracking down the people behind misinformation on measles vaccines
For at least the last four years, what’s come to be known as the “PEACH pamphlet” has been circulating in the Northeast, targeting orthodox Jewish communities Source
In U.S.-China trade war, farmers are “taking it on the jaw”
A sixth-generation corn and soybean farmer in Illinois says he wants business, not a bailout Source
The moon is shrinking — and may be generating “moonquakes”
As the lunar interior ever-so-slowly contracts, “moonquakes” are produced, NASA data suggests. Source
Impact of tariff hike on Chinese goods
Investors concerned about the escalating trade war with China are hoping for some calm on Wall Street Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrials plunged more than 600 points Monday, the worst in more than four months. It followed China’s decision to raise tariffs on $60 billion in U.S. goods. Ben Tracy reports. Source