Some CT families got a special surprise to ring in America’s 250th birthday. ‘Gallantry’ was noted.

Several Connecticut families are ringing in America’s 250th birthday with a special surprise and solemn reminder that freedom ...

To the moon and beyond: NASA accelerating plans for $30B lunar base

The U.S. space agency is taking steps toward establishing a permanent base on the lunar surface.

Moon shot: The amazing story of how America ultimately beat the Soviet Union in the great space race

What was once the most important potato field in the world belonged to the Nurskanova family in the town of Engels, in the ...

The cast of “Apollo 13”, then and now: See the A-list stars of Ron Howard's Oscar-winning film more than 30 years later

The film was nominated for nine Academy Awards, including two acting nominations for Kathleen Quinlan and Ed Harris. Much of ...

Gaganyaan mission : First ground test of SOLVE solid motor test to validate deceleration system successful

In a major step forward in its first human spaceflight mission, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) <br />has successfully conducted the first ground test of the solid motor-based ...

America 250: 25 times Long Island changed the country

Before America had suburbs, there was Levittown. Before America landed on the moon, engineers in Bethpage figured out how.

We the People: 56 Long Islanders reflect on life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness

We asked Long Islanders to reflect on life in this region, the state of the union and the opportunities and challenges ahead.
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Mississippi leaders, icons reflect on America’s 250th anniversary

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) — This Fourth of July weekend marks 250 years since the United States declared its independence, and South Mississippi leaders, athletes and public figures are reflecting on what ...