An Arizona company uses high-altitude helium balloons to collect data and images from the stratosphere. But the company also has aspirations to send up not just tools, but humans, too. Mark Strassman has details. Source
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Hamas attack catches Israeli military off guard
Gaza militants started their surprise attack Saturday morning launching thousands of rockets into Israel, then following it up with an invasion by land, sea and even air. Ian Lee has more. Source
Hundreds killed in surprise Hamas attack on Israel
The Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a highly-coordinated surprise attack on Israel Saturday from Gaza. Thousands of rockets were fired, and gunmen infiltrated border towns and bases. Israel launched a counterattack on Gaza. Hundreds have been killed on both sides. Imtiaz Tyab reports. Source
Israelis search for loved ones with posts and pleas on social media
Posts have flooded a Facebook group set up for Israelis who might be missing in the aftermath of the attacks. Source
Hamas gunmen open fire on hundreds at music festival in southern Israel
Videos showed Israelis racing across vast open fields and taking cover in orchards. Source
Retired university dean shot, killed on Vermont trail; suspect at large
Authorities are searching for a suspect who fatally shot a 77-year-old woman on a trail in Castleton, Vermont. The victim, Honoree Fleming, was a retired Vermont State University dean. Source
New York City mayor seeks to address migrant crisis with Latin America trip
New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Saturday wrapped up a tour of Mexico, Ecuador and Colombia, key points on migrants’ dangerous journey to America. He said asylum seekers are being fed misinformation that New York has jobs and shelter. Michael George has more. Source
The attempted murder of Nicki Lenway: A look at the evidence
A crime scene investigator survives after being gunned down in broad daylight. The harrowing scene is captured on surveillance video. Who pulled the trigger? See how investigators followed a digital evidence trail to solve the case. Source
Nationwide strikes reflect Americans’ inflation fears
Following a three-day strike, 75,000 Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers returned to the job Saturday despite not reaching a new labor contract. This comes as the United Auto Workers expanded its own strike against the Big Three automakers. The workers are among millions of Americans feeling the sting of inflation. Elise Preston has more. Source
Biden strongly condemns Hamas attack, reaffirms U.S. commitment Israel
President Biden strongly condemned the attack by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Israel, and reaffirmed the U.S.’ commitment to Israel’s security. However, domestic political divisions could complicate that commitment. Christina Ruffini reports from Washington. Source