Highlights of this day in history include: the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy; a searing image from the Vietnam War; Ayatollah Khomeini returns to Iran, ending years of exile; actor Clark Gable born. (Feb. 1)
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SpaceX launches rocket carrying 49 Starlink satellites
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket has launched 49 Starlink satellites and D-Orbit’s ION SCV009 Eclectic Elena from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California (Jan. 31)
Today in History for January 31st
Highlights of Today in History: US launches first satellite into orbit; Libyan intelligence officer convicted of Pan Am 103 bombing; US Soldier executed for desertion during World War II; Norman Mailer born; Franz Schubert born. (Jan. 31)
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Prosecutor: R. Kelly sex abuse charges to be dropped
A Chicago prosecutor is dropping sex-abuse charges against singer R. Kelly. The decision follows federal convictions in two different courts that ensure the disgraced R&B star will be locked up for decades. (Jan. 31)
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Here’s the latest for Tuesday January 31st: More Memphis officials disciplined or fired; Biden to end COVID-19 emergencies; Sec. of State Blinken urges calm in Middle East; 10 wounded in Florida drive-by shooting.
Biden Cabinet touts progress on infrastructure
Six months after the signing of President Joe Biden’s $1 trillion infrastructure package, the government said Monday there are 4,300 projects underway. (May 16)
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Here’s the latest for Monday, January 30: Suicide bomber kills at least 59 in Pakistan; Blinken urges restraint by Israel and Palestinians; Classes resume at school where boy shot teacher; Philadelphia and Kansas City to meet in the Super Bowl.
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Here’s the latest for Monday January 30th: Biden pushes for police reform after Memphis police video released; Infrastructure on president’s agenda on Monday; Ukraine says Russian missile hit apartment building; Fatal crash in upstate New York.
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Pope won’t visit Goma, but some locals to meet him
Pope Francis’ long-awaited visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo next week comes amid soaring insecurity in the war-torn country, where locals hope his visit will quell the endless violence and bring stability and attention to one of the world’s mo…
Fatal small bus-box truck crash in upstate New York
Federal and state authorities are investigating a crash involving a small bus and box truck in snowy conditions that killed six people in upstate New York, near the Canadian border. (Jan. 30)