Sunita Williams among 9 astronauts to fly into space from US soil
Aug 09, 2018 - 02:08
NPR reports that some critics think the SLS is too expensive compared to industry developments like SpaceX's Falcon Heavy. Ferguson, the Boeing astronaut, flew three shuttle missions, and has logged more than 40 days in space.
Tesla board evaluating CEO Musk's idea to take company private
Aug 08, 2018 - 23:47
Tesla stock, which has been on the rise for days, skyrocketed after the tweet and ended Tuesday up 11%. The agency declined to comment and Tesla did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Oscars Add "Popular Film" Category; Won’t Televise All Awards
Aug 08, 2018 - 22:31
We are committed to producing an entertaining show in three hours, delivering a more accessible Oscars for our viewers worldwide. The date of the 92nd Oscars telecast will move to Sunday, February 9, 2020, from the previously announced February 23.
Six bombshells from Rick Gates' testimony in the Paul Manafort trial
Aug 08, 2018 - 21:45
Downing outlined how Gates gave false and misleading information to the special counsel after he had entered his plea agreement. Gates' earlier testimony on Tuesday , meanwhile, centered on how Ukrainian businessmen paid Manafort for his consultancy work.
Trump going ahead with taxes on $16B in Chinese imports
Aug 08, 2018 - 20:56
That was off slightly from June's 13.6% rate but still stronger than China's global export growth. The tariff will mostly apply to industrial equipment, like tractors and chemicals .
Sacked DSS DG Daura arrested, detained
Aug 07, 2018 - 23:30
He said, the "unlawful act, which was done without the knowledge of the Presidency, is condemnable and completely unacceptable". Daura has since been directed to hand over to the most senior officer of the State Security Service until further notice.
California: Mendocino Complex biggest wildfire in state history
Aug 07, 2018 - 23:22
The SAFD hopes its crew will help in the fight, adding to the more than 4,700 fire personnel who are now battling the Carr Fire . A total of almost 3,900 people were fighting the Mendocino Complex Fire , including crews from Arizona, Washington and Alaska.
Once-eased United States economic sanctions against Iran back in effect
Aug 07, 2018 - 17:07
He called on the countries of Europe to join the USA , saying, "The time has come to stop talking; the time has come to do". The European Union has also spoken out against the sanctions, vowing to protect firms doing "legitimate business".
Trump casts midterm elections as a personal referendum
Aug 06, 2018 - 16:02
Every student receives free tuition, as well as free food, uniforms and free bicycles. Kasich said Balderson told him, "Well, I don't have anything to do with it".
Watch an alleged drone attack on Venezuela’s president sends soldiers fleeing
Aug 06, 2018 - 14:59
The commander, Oscar Pérez, was executed in January after publishing dramatic videos of his confrontation with military personnel. Interior Minister Néstor Luis Reverol said six "terrorists" had been detained Sunday, the Associated Press reported .
Saudi Arabia orders Canadian envoy to leave over criticism
Aug 06, 2018 - 14:29
Saudi women's rights activists, including those who have been imprisoned for defying the ban, have celebrated the decision. Human Rights Watch has called the arrests "an unrelenting crackdown on the women's rights movement".
Courtois agent urges Chelsea to allow Real Madrid transfer
Aug 06, 2018 - 14:28
The reason they have yet to reach an agreement however is primarily due to their failure thus far to land a Courtois replacement. However, the club are yet to sign a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo and the English transfer window closes in just nine days.
Wilfried Zaha Tells Crystal Palace Stars He Wants To Join Chelsea
Aug 06, 2018 - 13:32
Crystal Palace are reluctant to sell their star man so close to the deadline, however, and value Zaha at around £70million. According to the Daily Mail , a potential swoop for Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha will be at the top of the agenda.
Man Utd and Barcelona close to settling Mina fee
Aug 06, 2018 - 12:07
The report claims that Everton have agreed a £28.4m transfer fee and only minor details of the transfer now need to be finalised. Their chairman Daniel Levy is known as a man who makes very shrewd deals when it comes to selling players anyway.
National Archives may not finish reviewing Kavanaugh documents before end of October
Aug 04, 2018 - 00:47
Republicans have been hesitant to request those records, however, and have accused Democrats of engaging in stalling tactics. This article has been updated with comment from the Judiciary Committee .