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Month: January 2024

US company says its moon landing attempt is in jeopardy because of a ‘critical’ fuel leak

By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The first U.S. moon landing in more than 50 years was in jeopardy Monday after a private company’s newly launched spacecraft developed a “critical” fuel leak. Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic Technology raced to orient its lander toward the sun so the solar panel could collect sunlight,

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Man charged after godson accidentally shoots himself with unsecured gun in Philadelphia: DA

By Tom Dougherty Click here for updates on this story     PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — A man has been charged after a 5-year-old boy accidentally shot himself twice with an unsecured gun in Kensington over the weekend, the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office said Monday. Rhamique Topping, 33, is charged with endangering the welfare of a child and

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More than 100 people in custody after pro-Palestinian rally blocks Holland Tunnel, Brooklyn & Manhattan bridges, police say

By Jessica Moore Click here for updates on this story     NEW YORK (WCBS) — Pro-Palestinian demonstrators shut down three of Manhattan’s key entry points during the morning rush Monday — the Holland Tunnel, Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan Bridge. All three roadways have since reopened after police say more than 100 people were taken into custody.

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Judge Elizabeth Scherer from Parkland shooter trial speaks publicly for first time since resigning after controversial case

By Betty Nguyen Click here for updates on this story     FORT LAUDERDALE (WFOR) — The former judge who presided over the death penalty trial for the Parkland school shooter is breaking her silence. She’s talking about the historic case and the backlash surrounding it for the first time. Elizabeth Scherer, who served as a Broward

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