Artemis II Crew Finalizes Preparations for Moon Mission
NASA is set to launch the first crewed mission around the Moon in over five decades. On Wednesday, the Artemis II crew completed their final preparations for the upcoming launch from Florida, scheduled for the evening.
The 10-day mission will not include a lunar landing but aims to orbit the Moon, traveling farther from Earth than any humans have before. Following the unmanned Artemis I mission in 2022, NASA's Artemis program is advancing deep-space exploration with the ultimate objective of reaching Mars in the 2030s.
For continuous updates, follow the BBC's live coverage of the launch.
Explosion at Texas Oil Refinery Produces Large Smoke Plume
An explosion occurred at a Texas oil refinery, generating a significant smoke plume. The refinery operator, Valero, informed the BBC's US news partner CBS that no injuries were reported.
Details of LaGuardia Airport Crash
Video footage reveals the aftermath of a collision between a passenger plane and a firefighting vehicle on the runway at New York's LaGuardia Airport.
Impact of Quebec's Secular Law
Quebec's secularism law, Bill 21, currently faces a challenge at the Supreme Court of Canada. Some Muslim women report having borne the greatest consequences of this legislation.
Audio from LaGuardia Control Tower During Collision
An Air Canada plane carrying 72 passengers and four crew members initially landed safely from Montreal on Sunday evening before colliding with a firefighting vehicle. Audio recordings from the LaGuardia control tower capture the urgent commands:
"Stop, stop, stop"
BBC Interviews Chuck Norris on Acting Career
The Hollywood action star, known for his breakthrough role alongside Bruce Lee in 1972's Way Of The Dragon, has passed away at the age of 86.
Record Heatwave Hits Western United States
The US National Weather Service reports that a record-breaking heatwave is affecting the western US and is expected to continue and expand eastward in the coming days.
Afroman Testifies in Defamation Case Against Ohio Police
Before prevailing in his legal case over songs mocking police, Afroman testified in his defense and described the police raid on his home as "a mistake."
California Leaders Respond to Cesar Chavez Abuse Allegations
Allegations of sexual abuse against US civil rights leader Cesar Chavez have prompted Los Angeles and other communities to consider renaming places, schools, and streets bearing his name.
Tulsi Gabbard Faces Questions Over Iran Nuclear Intelligence Claims
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard was questioned regarding perceived discrepancies between White House statements and intelligence community claims concerning Iran's nuclear program.
Jessie Holmes Wins Iditarod Dog Sled Race Again
Former reality TV star Jessie Holmes guided his dogs through the approximately 1,000-mile (1,609-kilometer) Iditarod race, finishing in nine days, seven hours, and 32 minutes to secure a repeat victory.
Rand Paul Addresses Past Assault Remarks
Kentucky Senator Rand Paul discussed the 2017 assault incident when a neighbor attacked him in his yard.
St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Across the US
Parades, rivers dyed green, and the White House fountain marked St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Chicago continued its tradition of dyeing the Chicago River green, a practice ongoing for more than 60 years, to honor the city's Irish heritage.
Suspected Meteor Spotted Over Ohio and Pennsylvania
A fireball, confirmed by NASA to have fallen near Cleveland, broke the sound barrier and produced a loud explosion upon landing.
Severe Blizzard Buries US Midwest Under Over 2 Feet of Snow
A fierce blizzard has deposited more than 2 feet (60 cm) of snow across the US Midwest. In Michigan, one resident filmed snow nearly blocking their home’s door. Over 129,000 people in the state are without power.
Coast Guard Rescues Snowmobile Operator Stranded on Ice
Timelapse footage shows Coast Guard rescuers carefully maneuvering a vessel through blizzard conditions to reach the edge of the ice near Mackinac Island, Michigan, to rescue a stranded snowmobile operator.
Oscar Winner Urges Women to Stand in Acceptance Speech
Autumn Durald Arkapaw, upon receiving the Oscar for Best Cinematography for Sinners, called on
"all the women in the room to stand up"acknowledging their support.
Michael B. Jordan Wins Best Actor Oscar
Michael B. Jordan received the Oscar for Best Actor for his role in Sinners.
Jessie Buckley Wins Best Actress Oscar
Jessie Buckley was awarded Best Actress at the Oscars for her performance in Hamnet.
Oscars Red Carpet Highlights: Timothée Chalamet and Michael B. Jordan
Hollywood’s top stars, including Timothée Chalamet and Michael B. Jordan, attracted attention on the red carpet at the 98th Academy Awards.
Top Moments from the Oscars: Historic Firsts and Emotional Speeches
One Battle After Another dominated the ceremony, winning six awards, while Sinners and Frankenstein also received multiple accolades.
