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Four astronauts launch for ISS in historic NASA-SpaceX mission

Monday, November 16 by ABC News

By CATHERINE THORBECKE, ABC NEWS (CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.) -- Four astronauts launched into orbit on Sunday in the historic first operational flight for SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft as part of NASA's commercial crew mission.This marks the second-ever crewed mission for Elon Musk's private... Read More.

4 astronauts set to launch for ISS in historic NASA-SpaceX mission

Sunday, November 15 by ABC News

BY: CATHERINE THORBECKE, ABC NEWS (NEW YORK) -- Four astronauts are set to launch into orbit on Sunday in the historic first operational flight for the SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft as part of NASA's commercial crew mission.This marks the second-ever crewed mission for... Read More.

Carmakers target adventure-seeking Americans with off-roading SUVs

Saturday, November 14 by ABC News

BY: MORGAN KORN, ABC NEWS (NEW YORK) -- Approach, departure and breakover angles: Welcome to the new world of SUVs.The latest crop of sport utility vehicles can ford a stream (or river), climb over rocks, boulders and hills and nimbly glide down steep,... Read More.

What does the future hold for virtual fitness? A hybrid model, possibly

Friday, November 13 by ABC News

By ERIC MOLLO, ABC News(NEW YORK) – It was a busy week on the stock market for companies like Peloton, Zoom, and other products that people have been using in their homes during the pandemic, many of which... Read More.

Bill awarding ‘Rosie the Riveters’ with Congressional Gold Medal passes Congress

Friday, November 13 by ABC News

By MEREDITH DELISO, ABC News (WASHINGTON) -- "Rosie the Riveter" is finally getting her due.A bill honoring American women who joined the workforce as riveters, buckers, welders and electricians to support the war effort during World War II passed Congress on Thursday,... Read More.

Christmas shipping deadlines you should know for 2020

Friday, November 13 by ABC News

By JACQUELINE LAUREAN YATES, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- Christmas is right around the corner, and if you are planning to send gifts to your loved ones, it might be a great idea to get started ... like yesterday.Due to the coronavirus... Read More.

UPS ends ban on beards, natural hairstyles and gender-specific guidelines

Friday, November 13 by ABC News

By JACQUELINE LAUREAN YATES, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) is officially relaxing rules around banning facial hair for its public-facing workers.The delivery service giant previously prohibited male employees from wearing long hair, afros and braids. Now, those... Read More.