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NASA TV rebroadcasts Apollo 11 mission on 50th anniversary

U.S. News // 4 years ago

NASA TV rebroadcasts Apollo 11 mission on 50th anniversary

Watch as NASA broadcasts footage of the entire Apollo 11 mission to the moon 50 years ago.

Dick Cole, last surviving Doolittle Tokyo Raider, dies at 103

U.S. News // 5 years ago

Dick Cole, last surviving Doolittle Tokyo Raider, dies at 103

The last surviving member of World War II's so-called Doolittle Raid, retired Lt. Col. Dick Cole, died at a San Antonio hospital, his family said. He was 103.

Researchers find wreckage of WWII aircraft carrier lost for 76 years

World News // 5 years ago

Researchers find wreckage of WWII aircraft carrier lost for 76 years

A civilian research vessel funded by late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen discovered the wreckage of aircraft carrier USS Hornet at the bottom of the Pacific.

On This Day: Gunman kills 2 at U.S. Capitol

Top News // 5 years ago

On This Day: Gunman kills 2 at U.S. Capitol

On July 24, 1998, a gunman opened fire at the Capitol in Washington, killing two police officers and wounding a tourist.

'Big Brother' stars Jessica Graf, Cody Nickson win 'The Amazing Race'

Entertainment News // 6 years ago

'Big Brother' stars Jessica Graf, Cody Nickson win 'The Amazing Race'

Former "Big Brother" stars Jessica Graf and Cody Nickson have won Season 30 of "The Amazing Race," taking home the grand prize of $1 million.

Last surviving 'Doolittle Raid' pilot commemorates 75th anniversary

U.S. News // 7 years ago

Last surviving 'Doolittle Raid' pilot commemorates 75th anniversary

The last surviving U.S. servicemember who participated in the Doolittle Raid against Japan took part in a 75th anniversary ceremony in Dayton, Ohio.

Eight ships of the United States Navy have been named USS Hornet, after the stinging insect.

In the modern U.S. Navy, the F/A-18 Hornet and F/A-18E/F Super Hornet strike fighters continue the name "Hornet" into the 21st Century.

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