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New study finds ‘alarming’ high flood risk for 17 million Americans on Atlantic and Gulf coastsApr 22, 2026 3:51 pm - More than 17 million people along the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf coasts are at the highest risk of being affected by flooding, with New York and New Orleans standing out, according to one of the most comprehensive studies ever of flood risk.
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The Lyrid meteor shower is visible now and peaking soon. Here's how to spot itApr 18, 2026 9:03 pm - This year’s Lyrid meteor shower is getting a boost thanks to a dim crescent moon. Skywatchers could see 10 to 20 shooting stars per hour soar across the spring sky, according to NASA, when the fiery display peaks Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
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Artemis II astronauts praise their moonship's performance, especially the heat shieldApr 16, 2026 4:43 pm - CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The Artemis II astronauts who ignited a lunar renaissance gave high marks Thursday to their moonship, especially the heat shield, for its performan...
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Artemis II’s moon-traveling astronauts return home to cheers after a record-breaking tripApr 11, 2026 4:12 pm - Still marveling over their moon mission, the Artemis II astronauts received a thunderous welcome home Saturday from hundreds who took part in NASA's lunar comeback that set a record for deep space travel.
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Artemis II’s record-breaking journey around moon ends with dramatic splashdownApr 10, 2026 6:48 pm - HOUSTON — Artemis II’s astronauts closed out humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century with a Pacific splashdown on Friday, blazing new records near the m...
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First major Atlantic hurricane season outlook calls for below-average activityApr 09, 2026 3:23 pm - The first major outlook for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season was released Thursday morning as researchers at Colorado State University forecast a near- or below-average...
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Artemis II astronauts describe their lunar voyage as surreal and profound ahead of Earth returnApr 09, 2026 3:18 pm - HOUSTON — Drawing ever closer to Earth, the Artemis II astronauts tidied up their lunar cruiser for its upcoming “fireball” return and reflected on their historic journey...
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March smashes record as most abnormally hot month for continental US, federal meteorologists sayApr 08, 2026 2:39 pm - WASHINGTON — March’s persistent unseasonable heat was so intense that the continental United States registered its most abnormally hot month in 132 years of records, acco...
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Artemis II breaks Apollo 13’s distance record as humans travel farther from Earth than ever beforeApr 06, 2026 10:57 am - With the moon now filling their windows, the Artemis II astronauts set a record Monday as the farthest humans from Earth during a lunar flyby promising magnificent views of the far side never before witnessed.
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It’s time for Artemis II to break Apollo 13’s distance record. What to know about the moon flybyApr 05, 2026 5:06 pm - HOUSTON — The Artemis II astronauts are already the champions of a fresh new era of lunar exploration. Now it’s time to set a new distance record. Launched last week on h...
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