Obama administration would like to review the spacecraft program of NASA whether the Ares 1 rocket and Orion capsule are the best option to send astronauts into orbit by 2015. The outcome of the review is quite crucial as many people could lose their jobs. [latimes.com]
Read the full story, NASA’s program for future space flight to be reviewed, at the Los Angeles Times site.
U.S. officials say that the virus maybe mild and the spread is limited. But it is also still too early to say that the swine flu threat is receding as it has also spread to a number of countries around the globe. [ap.org]
The Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao who was still in Las Vegas, Nevada was interviewed by Kristie Lu Stout of CNN about his sixth world title. Manny Pacquiao has told CNN that he was also surprised that Ricky Hatton of Great Britain was knocked out so fast. [cnn.com]
Read the full story, Pacquiao surprised by quick KO of Hatton, at the CNN site.
Football Team Dallas Cowboys’ practice facility collapsed due to heavy rain and thunderstorm. It was reported that at least 12 people were injured. [cnn.com]
Read the full story, 12 injured in Dallas Cowboys practice arena collapse, at the CNN site.
Former vice presidential candidate Jack Kemp died at 73 years old. Jack Kemp was a former football player who turned politician and became a congressman. He ran for Vice President in the United States in 1996 under the Republican party with former Senator Bob Dole. [cnn.com]
Read the full story, Former Republican VP candidate, congressman Kemp dies, at the CNN site.
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