Shuttle lands safely at California air base: "The space shuttle Endeavour and its seven astronauts landed at Edwards Air Force Base, in California, today at 4:25 p.m. ET. NASA officials earlier today waved off two opportunities for Endeavour to land in Florida due to poor weather.
"(Via CNN.com.)
Astronaut holiday: stiff meat, bland yams: "HOUSTON — The smoked turkey resembles sliced deli meat, but stiffer. The candied yams are bland inside. The green beans taste like they’ve been microwaved to death. And the corn bread stuffing has a broth-heavy, institutional flavor."
(Via Air Force Times - News.)
New Defensive Missiles Protect U.S. Against Rogue Attacks: "America's missile shield is designed to intercept and destroy incoming ballistic warheads. PM visited an Alaskan Army base where soldiers keep defensive missiles locked and loaded in case a rogue nation makes its move.
"(Via PopularMechanics.com - Technology: Military & Law Enforcement.)
Second night of terror grips Mumbai: "Special forces are trying to find gunmen thought to be holed up in two luxury hotels in Mumbai; one gunman was killed during the overnight search, more than a day after 125 people were reported killed in coordinated attacks. Gunfire and grenade blasts were heard early Friday during a standoff at a Mumbai Jewish center.
"(Via CNN.com.)
Official: Airbus crashes off France: "A plane with seven people aboard crashed into the Mediterranean Sea on Thursday, a French regional government official told CNN.
"(Via CNN.com.)
