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Nearly six decades after the Soviet Union's Luna 9 became the first spacecraft to safely land on the moon, two research teams believe they've finally pinpointed its location. The tiny beach-ball-sized robot took the first photo ever captured from another world's surface in 1966, but its exact resting place has remained a mystery until now.
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After six decades lost in space history, two teams believe they've located Luna 9, the spacecraft that took the first photos from the moon's surface in 1966. New imaging technology could confirm the discovery as soon as March.
Five graduating high school seniors who lost family members to 9/11-related illnesses will each receive $25,000 scholarships for college. Though born after the attacks, these students carry the legacy of September 11th into the next generation.
Five graduating seniors who lost family members to 9/11-related illnesses will each receive $25,000 scholarships this fall. The awards honor young people shaped by losses they never witnessed but carry every day.
Pro wrestlers Steve Maclin and Deonna Purrazzo are hosting Battle for the Brave on June 6 to support the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The event honors first responders and veterans affected by 9/11, with all proceeds going to families who lost loved ones.
Actor-turned-director Diego Luna brought audiences to their feet at the Cannes Film Festival with "Ashes," a powerful film about two siblings traveling from Mexico to Spain to reunite with their undocumented mother. The Spanish-language drama drew a five-minute standing ovation and praise for its emotional depth in exploring migration, family, and identity.
Two Navy veterans who hadn't seen each other in 30 years reunited for a 20-day cross-country bike ride, stopping at 25 firehouses to honor first responders ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Their journey from San Diego to Ground Zero brought together communities and reminded Americans of the power of service.
SpaceX successfully launched another Falcon 9 rocket Friday morning, continuing its mission to bring high-speed internet to underserved communities worldwide. The rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral and safely returned to Earth in a picture-perfect landing.
SpaceX successfully launched 25 Starlink satellites on Saturday, returning its workhorse Falcon 9 rocket to flight just five days after a minor upper stage issue. The quick turnaround shows how the company's safety systems worked exactly as designed to protect both the mission and future flights.
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum is expanding free admission to all veterans starting this Memorial Day weekend, honoring Americans whose military service was shaped by the September 11 attacks. The move extends a program previously limited to active-duty personnel, recognizing that millions now serving weren't even alive on that day.
A small-town musical about 7,000 stranded passengers welcomed with open arms after 9/11 reminds audiences that compassion still matters. Springfield Little Theatre's "Come From Away" shows how strangers became family during crisis.
When 38 planes diverted to tiny Gander, Newfoundland on 9/11, residents doubled their town's population overnight by opening their homes to 7,000 stranded passengers. Now their story of radical hospitality comes to life at Oregon Shakespeare Festival through October.
A Jacksonville police dog tracked a missing autistic teenager through dense brush to a business parking lot where the boy was calling for help. K-9 Ruger earned his favorite toy and plenty of praise after leading officers straight to the frightened teen on April 21.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla brought comfort to 9/11 families during a heartfelt memorial visit in New York, sharing hugs and planting hope with local children. The royal couple's gesture of solidarity reminded Americans they're not alone in remembering those lost.
When 7,000 strangers were stranded in a tiny Canadian town after 9/11, locals showed the world what humanity looks like. Now Nevada audiences can experience that remarkable true story through musical theater.
When 7,000 travelers were stranded after 9/11, a small Canadian town welcomed them with open arms. Now their story returns to the stage in an award-winning musical marking 25 years since that remarkable act of kindness.
Lifetime is bringing the miraculous survival story of Genelle Guzman-McMillan to screens this September, with Sherri Shepherd portraying the last person pulled alive from Ground Zero after 27 hours buried in rubble. The film marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a tale of faith, survival, and mysterious rescue.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla left a handwritten tribute at the 9/11 Memorial, honoring the nearly 2,800 lives lost and celebrating the enduring friendship between the US and UK. The royal visit also included community work in Harlem and a literary celebration at the New York Public Library.
Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese joined an elite three-player club by posting a perfect 20-point double-double in Thursday's win. The 24-year-old's flawless shooting night showcased her remarkable bounce-back from recent struggles.
Joanne Capestro walked down 87 flights of stairs in high heels to escape the North Tower on September 11, 2001. Now those faded black heels sit in a museum display case, telling her story of survival and faith to a new generation.
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