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Passengers Witness Artemis II Moon Mission Launch from Commercial Flight

Passengers on Delta Flight 1784 from Costa Rica to Atlanta witnessed NASA's Artemis II Moon mission launch. Additional news includes LaGuardia crash details, tech summit with Melania Trump, Texas refinery explosion, and severe Midwest blizzard coverage.

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Passengers Witness Artemis II Moon Mission Launch from Commercial Flight

Passengers aboard a commercial flight experienced a rare and remarkable sight as they observed the launch of NASA's Artemis II mission, the first crewed journey to the Moon in over fifty years.

Delta Airlines Flight 1784, en route from Costa Rica to Atlanta, provided travelers with an extraordinary view of the Wednesday evening liftoff.

Plane and Firetruck Removed from Runway After LaGuardia Crash

Following a collision at New York City's LaGuardia Airport, wreckage obstructed one of the airport’s two runways, disrupting operations at the busy facility.

First Lady Melania Trump Arrives with Humanoid Robot at Tech Summit

At the White House, First Lady Melania Trump appeared alongside a humanoid robot during a summit focused on artificial intelligence, education, and safeguarding children in digital environments.

Dog Rescued After Falling Into 12-Foot Sinkhole

A yellow Labrador Retriever named Tessie fell into a 12-foot (3.6m) sinkhole but was unharmed. Rescue crews safely retrieved Tessie, and after the sinkhole was filled, the dog returned to her yard.

What Happened Seconds Before Air Canada Plane Crash at LaGuardia

BBC Verify analyzed the moments leading up to the fatal collision between an Air Canada passenger plane and a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport in New York.

'Helpful' and 'Scary': Travelers React to ICE Agents at Airports

During the partial government shutdown, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have been deployed to U.S. airports to assist the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), eliciting mixed reactions from travelers.

Explosion at Texas Oil Refinery Creates Huge Smoke Plume

An explosion occurred at a Valero-operated oil refinery in Texas, producing a large plume of smoke. No injuries were reported, according to the refinery operator and CBS, the BBC's U.S. news partner.

How the Deadly LaGuardia Airport Crash Unfolded

Video footage reveals the aftermath of the collision between a passenger aircraft and a firefighting vehicle on a runway at LaGuardia Airport.

Isolation or Neutrality: The Impact of Quebec's Secular Law

As Quebec's secularism legislation, Bill 21, faces a Supreme Court of Canada challenge, some Muslim women report bearing the greatest consequences of the law.

'Stop, Stop, Stop': Listen to LaGuardia Control Tower Audio During Collision

An Air Canada flight 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 control tower capture the tense moments.

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BBC Asks Chuck Norris About Being a 'Successful, Really Terrible' Actor

Chuck Norris, the Hollywood action star who rose to fame alongside Bruce Lee in the 1972 film Way of the Dragon, has died at age 86.

Record-Breaking Heatwave Hits the US West

The U.S. National Weather Service reports that the ongoing heatwave in the western United States will persist and expand eastward in the coming days.

Afroman Testifies in Defamation Suit Brought by Ohio Police

Before prevailing in a legal dispute over songs mocking police, musician Afroman defended himself in court and described a police raid on his home as "a mistake."

California Leaders React to Cesar Chavez Abuse Allegations

Accusations of sexual abuse against U.S. civil rights leader Cesar Chavez have prompted Los Angeles and other communities to consider renaming places, schools, and streets bearing his name.

Watch: Gabbard Faces Scrutiny Over Iran Nuclear Intelligence Claims

U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard was questioned about perceived discrepancies between White House statements and intelligence community assessments regarding Iran's nuclear program.

Famous Iditarod Dog Sled Race Ends in Repeat Win for Jessie Holmes

Jessie Holmes, a former reality TV star, guided his dog team through the approximately 1,000-mile (1,609-kilometer) Iditarod race, finishing in nine days, seven hours, and 32 minutes.

Rand Paul Presses Mullin on Past Assault Remarks

Kentucky Senator Rand Paul discussed the 2017 assault incident when a neighbor attacked him in his yard.

Parades, Rivers and the White House Fountain: US Celebrates St. Patrick's Day

The Chicago River continued its more than 60-year tradition of being dyed green to honor the city's Irish heritage during St. Patrick's Day celebrations.

Moment Suspected Meteor Spotted Over Ohio and Pennsylvania

A fireball confirmed by NASA to have fallen near Cleveland broke the sound barrier and caused a loud explosion upon landing.

Fierce Blizzard Buries US Midwest in More Than 2 Feet of Snow

A Michigan resident filmed snow nearly blocking their home's door as over 129,000 people in the state experienced power outages amid a severe blizzard.

Coast Guard Rescues Snowmobile Operator Stranded on Ice

Timelapse footage shows Coast Guard rescuers carefully maneuvering a vessel through blizzard conditions to reach and rescue a snowmobile operator stranded on ice near Mackinac Island, Michigan.

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