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Artemis II crew heads back to Earth after record-breaking lunar flyby

NASA mission control in Houston regained contact with the Artemis II crew after an expected 40-minute loss of signal as the spacecraft passed behind the Moon. The astronauts are now heading back toward Earth after completing the flyby.

Man Fatally Shot Inside University City Market; Suspect Fled on Electric Scooter

Police say a 26-year-old man was shot and killed in broad daylight Monday afternoon inside a University City market. Investigators say the gunman fled the scene on an electric scooter.

Democratic lawmakers end Cuba trip, call for renewed U.S.-Cuba talks

Two Democratic lawmakers ended a trip to Cuba by urging the United States and Cuba to begin real negotiations. They also criticized the Trump administration’s economic pressure on Havana, calling it “economic bombing.”

Australia's Most Decorated Soldier Arrested Over Alleged War Crimes

Ben Roberts-Smith has been arrested over alleged war crimes. He denies all wrongdoing and previously lost a landmark defamation case over allegations that included murder.

Philadelphia Region Faces a Chilly, Windy Tuesday Before a Hard Freeze Wednesday Morning

Temperatures are expected to drop on Tuesday as winds pick up across the Philadelphia region, followed by subfreezing conditions by Wednesday morning.

Artemis II astronauts describe surreal view of the Moon’s far side

NASA’s Artemis II crew reported back after a 40-minute communications blackout as they flew around the Moon’s dark side. The four astronauts described the view as unreal and hard to put into words, including a solar eclipse from the spacecraft and the sight of Earth, the Moon, stars, and planets all in the same frame. The team also spoke briefly with President Donald Trump before continuing their trip home to Earth.

Kamala Harris Urges Democrats to Fund a Preemptive Supreme Court Campaign

Former Vice President Kamala Harris is urging Democratic donors to back a Demand Justice campaign aimed at shaping the fight over the Supreme Court before any new nominations are announced. The group is preparing a major fundraising push to oppose potential Trump nominees if vacancies open up, with organizers saying the first phase could cost a few million dollars. Supporters say the goal is to get ahead of a fast-moving confirmation battle; critics say it adds more partisanship to the court.

California Diesel Prices Hit Record Highs, Raising Fears of Broader Price Increases

Diesel prices in California have jumped to record levels, with San Francisco topping $8 a gallon and the statewide average near $7.67, according to AAA. The spike matters because diesel powers trucks that move food, construction materials, medical supplies, and retail goods, and industry groups say consumers could start seeing higher prices by summer. The increase is mostly a California problem for now, driven in part by the state’s fuel supply setup, limited refineries, and stricter fuel standards.

House Democrat Says She Will Move to Impeach Hegseth Over Iran Strike Plans

Rep. Yassamin Ansari said she will introduce articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, arguing that planned U.S. strikes on Iranian bridges, desalination plants and power plants would amount to war crimes. She said the Trump administration is escalating what she called a devastating and illegal war by targeting civilian infrastructure in Iran.

Former South Jersey Hospital Surgical Technician Accused of Stealing Millions in Medical Supplies

A former surgical technician at Cooper University Hospital in Camden is accused of stealing millions of dollars’ worth of medical supplies.

Ben Roberts-Smith arrested over alleged war crime murders in Afghanistan

Australia’s most decorated living soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, was arrested at Sydney airport in connection with alleged war crimes. Federal police and the Office of the Special Investigator said he is expected to face five war crime murder charges linked to Afghanistan.

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