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Astronauts suggest naming a moon crater 'Carroll' after their commander's late wife

Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman looks out one of the Orion spacecraft

The Artemis II crew, led by Reid Wiseman, was the first to lay eyes on several craters on the far side of the moon. The astronauts want to name one of them after Carroll Wiseman, who died of cancer in 2020.

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Drive slower, go electric, don't drive at all? Americans weigh options for saving gas

Carlos Ferre puts fuel in his vehicle at a gas station on April 06, 2026 in Miami, Florida. Florida gas prices have risen to over $4 per gallon in early April 2026 as the war in Iran has  affected global oil supplies, leading to higher crude oil costs.

With gasoline prices averaging above $4 a gallon nationally, drivers are grappling with a sharp rise in fuel costs. Here are some ideas to consider if you're trying to cut your fuel costs.

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Photos: NASA releases first images from moon flyby

Earthset captured through the Orion spacecraft window at 6:41 p.m. ET on April 6 during the Artemis II crew

During the mission's loop around the moon, the crew took geological observations of places of interest on the lunar surface using their own eyes and snapping thousands of photos of the surface.

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Australia charges ex‑soldier with 5 war‑crime murders in Afghanistan

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Roberts-Smith is only the second Australian veteran of the Afghanistan campaign to be charged with a war crime.

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Trump's deadline for an Iran deal looms. And, Artemis II crew begins the journey home

President Trump speaks as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth  (center) and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine look on during a news conference at the White House on April 6.

In a press conference last night, Trump reiterated threats against Iran if the country doesn't accept a deal by 8:00 p.m. ET tonight. And, the Artemis II crew are on their way back to Earth.

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As Trump's deadline approaches, Iranian leaders respond in defiance

A man sits among buildings destroyed in a joint attack by Israel and the United States on April 6, 2026, in Tehran, Iran.

Hours away from President Trump's 8 pm ET Tuesday deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, attacks continued in the Persian Gulf with no agreement in sight. Trump has threatened to bomb Iranian bridges and power plants if a deal is not reached.

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How Bill Phillips used flowing water to model the economy

A model economy in flowing water.

Bill Phillips was an outsider to economics, but he used a machine and a chart to change the way we think about the government's role in a capitalist economy.

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Beer cans, helium balloons and mortgages: An unexpected mix of things affected by the war

Mortgage rates have increased since the beginning of the war with Iran.

It's not just oil and gas that are affected by the Iran war. All sorts of shortages and price spikes are starting to pop up that stand to affect people's daily lives.

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Taiwan's opposition leader arrives in China for a 'Journey of Peace'

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The visit takes place ahead of President Trump's own summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping next month, where Taiwan is expected to be a top agenda item.

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AI in the mental health care workforce is met with fear, pushback — and enthusiasm

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Artificial intelligence tools that help mental health therapists take notes and keep records are quickly entering the marketplace. But some question the safety of AI in mental health care delivery.

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Artemis II astronauts swung by the moon, broke an Apollo record, and saw an eclipse

Artemis II commander and NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman looks out one of the Orion spacecraft

The NASA moon mission completed several key milestones as its crew looped around the lunar body. It's expected to splash down on Earth on Friday.

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Bracing for federal cuts, some states are already paring back Medicaid services

Misty Pipe (left) delivers a care package for a mom she recently supported through pregnancy, Britney WolfVoice. Pipe offers free doula care because Lame Deer — her hometown on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation in Montana — is about 100 miles from the closest hospital that delivers babies.

Paying for doulas to help birthing moms in maternity care deserts was a priority for Montana. But it halted the plan amid a budget shortfall and fears over coming federal Medicaid cuts.

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Trump repeats threat to bomb Iran's infrastructure if a deal isn't reached, strikes in the Middle East intensify as Trump's deadline looms, Artemis II crew heads home after historic moon mission.

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Michigan muscles its way to program's 2nd NCAA basketball title, beating UConn

Michigan celebrates after defeating UConn in the NCAA college basketball tournament national championship game at the Final Four, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Indianapolis.

High-scoring Michigan had to get down and dirty to dig out the national title Monday, making only two 3-pointers all night but still muscling its way to a 69-63 victory over stingy, stubborn UConn.

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What can Artemis II astronauts see that satellites haven't captured?

In this handout image provided by NASA, a view of the moon taken by an Artemis II crewmember through the window of the Orion spacecraft on Friday, the third day of the mission.

The astronauts on Artemis II will observe parts of the moon rarely seen by human eyes. A NASA planetary scientist said it will offer a vital perspective for lunar research.

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Gas prices are high. What can you do about it?

With gasoline prices averaging above $4 a gallon nationally, drivers are grappling with a sharp rise in fuel costs. How can you get the most out of every fill-up?

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Even when Arsenio Hall's show was a hit, 'everyone wanted it to be something else'

Arsenio Hall speaks onstage during the Emmy Awards on Jan. 15, 2024.

Hall's late-night show gave hip-hop a home on TV and helped propel Bill Clinton to the White House. "I wanted to do this show that didn't exist when I was a kid," he says. Hall's memoir is Arsenio.

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Medical supplies are stuck in Dubai, as clinics around the world face shortages

Commercial vessels offshore in Dubai on March 11, 2026. Attacks hit three commercial ships in the Gulf on March 11 as Iran pressed its campaign against its oil-exporting neighbors, threatening shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

The war in Iran has slowed down international shipping, much of which contains medical and humanitarian goods destined for Asia and Africa.

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Trump set to hold press conference after profanity-laced post on Iran

President Trump pauses as he finishes speaking about the Iran war during a prime-time address at the White House on April 1.

The president has had mixed messages about how and when the U.S.-Israel-led war in Iran will end.

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Over-the-counter medication abortion? These researchers say it would be safe

A coordinator at Massachusetts Medication Abortion Access Project shows what the medication abortion kit that is prescribed and mailed via telehealth looks like.

A paper in JAMA Internal Medicine adds to the growing scientific evidence that medication abortion pills would be safe to sell over-the-counter at the pharmacy. But political opposition means that possibility may not happen anytime soon.

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Over-the-counter medication abortion? These researchers say it would be safe

A coordinator at Massachusetts Medication Abortion Access Project shows what the medication abortion kit that is prescribed and mailed via telehealth looks like.

A paper in JAMA Internal Medicine adds to the growing scientific evidence that medication abortion pills would be safe to sell over-the-counter at the pharmacy. But political opposition means that possibility may not happen anytime soon.

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Supreme Court clears the way for Bannon contempt case to be dismissed

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Bannon spent four months in prison after defying a subpoena from the House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack.

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Trump threatens Iran's power plants, bridges. And, Artemis II readies for lunar flyby

President Donald Trump pauses as he finishes speaking about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, in Washington.

Trump threatened to bomb Iran's power plants and bridges unless it opens the Strait of Hormuz. And, NASA's Artemis II crew prepares to make its closest approach to the moon.

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Iran pushes back against Trump's deadline

Israeli search and rescue personnel work at the site of a residential building destroyed in an Iranian strike in the northern city of Haifa on April 5, 2026.

Iran's top officials pushed back against President Trump's deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz, striking a defiant tone as the warring sides traded missile attacks.

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She paid into Medicare for years. Trump's immigration policy will end her coverage

Rosa María Carranza attends a protest supporting the temporary protected status program outside the Phillip Burton Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in San Francisco on Nov. 18, 2025. Carranza, a resident of neighboring Oakland, worries she could lose her legal status and risk indefinite detention or deportation.

Rosa María Carranza has worked and paid taxes for more than two decades, but a provision in the GOP's One Big Beautiful Bill Act will make her and an estimated 100,000 other lawfully present immigrant seniors ineligible for Medicare. Now Carranza's once secure retirement is in question.

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Shingles can hit younger than you think. The vaccine can prevent excruciating pain

Pain and itching can be early symptoms of shingles.

A reactivation of the virus that causes chickenpox, the illness can be miserable. Here's what to know about early warning signs, long-term symptoms and some surprising news about the vaccine.

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Guthrie returns to 'Today' show months after her mother's disappearance

Savannah Guthrie speaks onstage during an event with Hoda Kotb at the 92nd Street Y on Feb. 22, 2024 in New York City.

Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, has not been seen since returning home from a family dinner the evening of Jan. 31.

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These blind students say their college blocked their education. A new rule could help

Harold Rogers and Miranda Lacy met at West Virginia State University—they both still consider this campus home. They went on to graduate school at West Virginia University, where they say they

Higher education is especially reliant on computers and phones, but accessibility for people with disabilities has often been forgotten. A new federal rule could change that.

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President Trump says Iran has until Tuesday night to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Trump is in a tight corner politically as he ramps up Iran war messaging, Artemis II crew readies for lunar flyby.

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NASA's Artemis II crew readies for Monday's lunar flyby. Here's what you need to know

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At its closest point, the crew of Artemis II will loop about 4,000 miles from the lunar surface late Monday. The astronauts will also venture farther into space than any previous human mission.

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