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Astronauts begin NASA lunar mission after climactic blast-off
Astronauts blast off for historic US lunar journey
Astronauts blast off for historic US lunar journey

Four astronauts blasted off aboard a massive NASA rocket Wednesday on a long-anticipated journey around the Moon, the first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years.

April 01, 2026

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Embattled Woods won't captain 2027 Ryder Cup team: PGA of America
Embattled Woods won't captain 2027 Ryder Cup team: PGA of America

Tiger Woods has turned down the captaincy of the 2027 US Ryder Cup team as he steps away from golf-related activities to focus on his health, the PGA of America said Wednesday.

April 01, 2026

Judge allows Woods to travel overseas for treatment
Judge allows Woods to travel overseas for treatment

A Florida judge granted golf superstar Tiger Woods's request to leave the United States to seek "comprehensive inpatient treatment" after his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence.

April 01, 2026

Chelsea's Bompastor furious as Arsenal reach women's Champions League semis
Chelsea's Bompastor furious as Arsenal reach women's Champions League semis

Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor said poor officiating had cost her side a place in the women's Champions League semi-finals after Arsenal progressed 3-2 on aggregate, despite a 1-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.

April 01, 2026

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New frog species carrying eggs on back discovered in Peru
New frog species carrying eggs on back discovered in Peru

Scientists have discovered a new species of miniature marsupial frog in the Peruvian Amazon that carries its young in a natural pouch on its back, a research institute reported Wednesday.

April 01, 2026

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Astronauts strapped in for historic US lunar launch
Astronauts strapped in for historic US lunar launch

Four astronauts strapped into their seats Wednesday as crews made final preparations for a historic lunar odyssey that will see NASA send people around the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years.

April 01, 2026