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Three astronauts return to Earth after a year in space. NASA's Frank Rubio sets US space record

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:13:40 GMT

A NASA astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts returned to Earth on Wednesday after being stuck in space for just over a year. American Frank Rubio set a record for the longest U.S. spaceflight — a result of the extended stay.The trio landed in a remote area of Kazakhstan, descending in a Soyuz capsule that was rushed up as a replacement after their original ride was hit by space junk and lost all its coolant while docked to the International Space Station. What should have been a 180-day mission turned into a 371-day stay. Rubio spent more than two weeks longer in space than Mark Vande Hei, who held NASA's previous endurance record for a single spaceflight. Russia holds the world record of 437 days, set in the mid-1990s.The Soyuz capsule that brought Rubio and cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitri Petelin back was a replacement launched in February. Russian engineers suspect a piece of space junk pierced the radiator of their original capsule late last year, midway through what shoul...

Man dead after being struck by 2 vehicles in Prospect Heights

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:13:40 GMT

PROSPECT HEIGHTS, Ill. — A man was struck and killed Tuesday evening in Prospect Heights.At around 8:15 p.m., officers responded to a call of a vehicle striking a pedestrian at the intersection of Elmhurst Road and North of Robert Avenue.Police said a 35-year-old man was struck by an SUV traveling south on Elmhurst Road.A second vehicle, traveling north on Elmhurst Road, also struck the man.He was pronounced dead at the scene.Both drivers cooperative with the investigation and neither was issued a citation. Police believe the lighting in the area and dark clothing worn by the man contributed.

Inside the Investigations: Texas patient safety law concerns

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:13:40 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Each week the in-depth reporting from the KXAN Investigates team will get a spotlight on KXAN Live.A conversation will happen Wednesday morning about this week’s top stories with investigative reporter Kelly Wiley and KXAN Live anchor Will DuPree. The live stream will begin at 9 a.m. in this story and on the station's Facebook page. Inside the Investigations: Suspected inaccuracies of Austin Water smart meters The stories they'll discuss include the following: KXAN investigative reporter Matt Grant reported about growing concerns after the Texas Medical Board said it will take two years to fully implement a new state healthcare law meant to protect patients. Three weeks after the law went into effect, it’s creating confusion, not confidence, among some patient advocates. After weeks of delaying a vote, the Austin Independent School District board trustees voted to approve a plan for the Texas Education Agency to bring in a state-appointed ...

US officials say Travis King, who crossed into North Korea, is in American custody

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:13:40 GMT

By KIM TONG-HYUNG, MATTHEW LEE, and LOLITA C. BALDOR (Associated Press)SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Pvt. Travis King, the American soldier who crossed into North Korea two months ago, is in U.S. custody, two U.S. officials said Wednesday.One official said King was transferred to American custody in China. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss King’s status ahead of the announcement.Earlier, North Korea said it would expel King, 23. That announcement surprised some observers who had expected the North to drag out his detention in the hopes of squeezing concessions from Washington at a time of high tensions between the rivals.Though King’s expulsion resolves a still-mysterious episode, it almost certainly does not end his troubles or ensure the sort of celebratory homecoming that has accompanied the releases of other detained Americans. His fate remains uncertain, having been declared AWOL by the U.S. government. That can mean punishment by time in military jail, forfe...

Lansingburgh murder suspect indicted in court

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:13:40 GMT

LANSINGBURGH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Troy man accused of the Lansingburgh murder on Monday, September 18, was indicted in court Tuesday. Gustavo Santana, 27, faces several charges, including second-degree murder. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police received several 911 calls reporting shots fired Monday afternoon. School resource officers assigned to the Lansingburgh school district also heard the shots and responded to the area.Police said an SRO found a man who had been shot and began administering first aid. The man, later identified as Jayden West, was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. A woman, later identified as Nakeia West, was also shot and brought to a hospital in a private vehicle with non-life-threatening injuries.Santana was remanded to the Rensselaer County jail.

$4M granted toward Troy automotive workforce development

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:13:40 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- $4M has been granted by the U.S. Department of Commerce to Hudson Valley Community College in Troy for upgrades to their Applied Technology Education Center. The money will support the construction of the new Automotive Technical Services Class Laboratories and Drive Aisles Wing, looking to improve workforce development in the automotive industry. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! This investment from the Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) will be matched with $4M in local funds. It is expected to create 70 jobs and generate $112M in private investment, per the Department's grantee estimates. “The Economic Development Administration is pleased to provide targeted, place-based grants designed to support local workforce development programs,” said Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Alejandra Y. Castillo. “This new automotive workforce training facility wi...

Missing John Burroughs students at camp found after overnight search

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:13:40 GMT

LADUE, Mo. -- A group of 7th graders went missing overnight at a camp in Salem, Missouri. They have been found and are safe Wednesday morning.The 7th graders were at the camp with other students and adults from John Burroughs School. They went with the high school seniors on an orienteering trip. They were using maps and compasses to go hiking in the woods.The adults running the camp became concerned when the group did not return Tuesday night. They contacted the parks service and a search started to find the missing students. Adam Wainwright says he has thrown his final pitch The search for the missing students lasted through the night. The group was found after several hours. All the students have been found and are safe; there are no injuries.John Burroughs School administrators tell FOX 2's Chris Regnier that the students did what they were supposed to when you get lost. They set up camp and stayed overnight.This is a developing story. This story will be updated with more info...

Rams great Isaac Bruce previews 'Gridiron Gala' Friday, Oct. 6

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:13:40 GMT

ST. LOUIS - It is a program designed to help college-bound students who can't afford the transportation to get to school.In order to never have to turn a student away the Isaac Bruce Foundation's Flight 300 Program is celebrating with a fundraiser, and you're invited. Former St. Louis Rams great and Hall of Famer Isaac Bruce was with us Wednesday morning spoke more with Margie Ellisor about the gala and flight program. Adam Wainwright says he has thrown his final pitch For more information about the Gala, click here.

New Dred Scott memorial monument unveiling taking place Saturday, Sept. 30

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:13:40 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A new memorial to be unveiled on Saturday, September 30, at Dred Scott's grave in the Calvary Cemetery. Centene to cut 3% of workforce; St. Louis impact unknown Lynne M. Jackson, Dred Scott's great-great-granddaughter, installed the nine-foot-tall monument. It honors the former slave and his wife, Harriet, who were denied freedom by the US Supreme Court, and is intended to be a more fitting way to remember the Scotts and their impact on history.

Coors historian counts down 10 of her favorite artifacts from the brewery’s 150-year history

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:13:40 GMT

Heidi Harris grew up near Golden, where the Coors brewery was a fixture of the skyline. But she had never taken the popular tour of the historic brewing facility until about eight years ago when she started working there.In 2015, Harris joined Coors — now part of the Molson Coors Beverage Co. — as its corporate archivist, tasked with maintaining the official record of the beer pioneer, which was founded in 1873 by German immigrant Adolph Coors.Today, her office is a 9,500-square-foot cell on the third floor of Coors’ hop storage building in Golden. There, in the climate-controlled room, she’s surrounded by photos, documents, ledgers and promotion materials, many of which date back a century or more.“It’s not quite filled to the brim, but there’s a lot of stuff in there,” Harris said.On Saturday, Coors celebrates its 150th anniversary with a free street fair in downtown Golden (1 to 6 p.m.) that includes live music, outdoor games, food and, of course, beer. Ah...