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Suborbital space tourism finally arrives | FCC prepares to run public C-band auction | The big four in the U.S. launch industry — United Launch Alliance, SpaceX, Blue Origin and Northrop Grumman — hope to be one of two providers that will receive five-year contracts later this year to launch national security payloads starting in 2022. | China’s launch rate stays high | The International Space Station is the largest ever crewed object in space.

 
Sports on TV for Nov. 8 –...
(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Saturday, Nov. 8 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (WOMEN’S) 9 p.m. FS2 — AFL Postseason: Brisbane at Melbourne, Qualifying Final 11 p.m. FS2 — AFL Postseason: St. Kilda at Adelaide, Qualifying Final AUTO RACING 8:55 a.m. ESPN2 — Formula 1: Sprint Race, Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace, Sao Paulo 9:55 a.m. FS1 — FIM MotoGP: The Portugal Grand Prix – Sprint Race, Algarve International Circuit, Portimao, Portugal 12:55 p.m. ESPNEWS — Formula 1:...

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The Latest: Dozens of airports will see...
Airports in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago along with hubs across the U.S. are among the 40 that will see flights cut starting Friday due to the government shutdown, according to a list distributed to the airlines and obtained by The Associated Press. The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday that it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets to maintain travel safety as air traffic controllers exhibit signs of strain during the ongoing government shutdown....

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Most major US airports are among 40...
Airports in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago along with hubs across the U.S. are among the 40 that will see flights cut starting Friday due to the government shutdown, according to a list distributed to the airlines and obtained by The Associated Press. The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday that it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets to maintain travel safety as air traffic controllers exhibit signs of strain during the ongoing government shutdown....

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Fleetwood and Lowry among five tied for...
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Former champions Tommy Fleetwood and Shane Lowry were in a five-way tie for the lead at the Abu Dhabi Championship after opening rounds of 8-under 64s on Thursday. The Ryder Cup stars led along with Frenchman Adrien Saddier, New Zealand’s Kazuma Kobori and South African Richard Sterne — the only player in the field to have also contested the first event in 2006. Fleetwood, who won the tournament in 2017 and 2018,...

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The Latest: Democrat Zohran Mamdani is elected...
Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani has become the city’s first Muslim mayor and its youngest in generations. The 34-year-old state lawmaker harnessed enthusiasm and social media savvy to become a rising star in the party, but his candidacy sparked an ideological divide. He defeated independent candidate and former Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who attempted a political comeback four years after resigning in scandal. President Donald Trump, who has long inserted himself in the politics of his hometown, followed the race...

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Salman Rushdie’s new book is his first...
NEW YORK (AP) — Salman Rushdie’s new book, his 23rd, is also a resetting of his career. “The Eleventh Hour,” which includes two short stories and three novellas, is his first work of fiction since he was brutally stabbed on a New York lecture stage in 2022. His recovery has been physical, psychological — and creative. Just finding the words for what happened was a painful struggle that culminated with his memoir “Knife,” published in 2024. Fiction, the ability...

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How the NFL is aiming to broaden...
At this year’s NFL draft, some of the league’s top prospects were asked a few questions they weren’t used to. “What is a skort?” an interviewer asked. Travis Hunter made his best guess. “What is primer?” she continued. Shemar Stewart wasn’t totally sure. The questions were part of a social media video asking players about women’s products. It was created by Betches, a media company that caters to a young female audience, and garnered 1.5 million views on Instagram....

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Kyle Larson wins second NASCAR championship, denying...
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Kyle Larson knew he wasn’t going to catch Denny Hamlin in the final laps on Sunday, not without the sort of help that only a caution flag can bring. Larson got his lucky break. Hamlin only got heartbreak. Larson is now a two-time NASCAR champion after denying Hamlin what would have been his first career title when a late caution at Phoenix Raceway sent the championship-deciding finale into overtime. Without that caution, which came with...

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Hegseth in Vietnam to strengthen defense ties...
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was in Vietnam on Sunday, reaffirming a partnership built on healing the scars of the Vietnam War in a trip that will test whether Washington can reassure a vital but wary partner. Hegseth said addressing the legacies of the war, which ended 50 years ago in April, remains the foundation and a top priority of the countries’ defense relationship. At the end of his talks with Vietnamese Defense Minister Phan...

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DeSean Jackson gets the better of Michael...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — DeSean Jackson got the better of his former Philadelphia Eagles’ teammate Michael Vick in their first meeting as historically Black college coaches thanks in large part to Amir Anderson’s blocked punt for a score that sent Delaware State to a 27-20 win over Norfolk State on Thursday night. Jackson and Vick shared a big embrace at midfield after the game as fireworks went off around the stadium. Kaiden Bennett threw a 24-yard TD pass to Tahmir...

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Emma Sears has a hat trick in...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Emma Sears scored three goals and Catarina Macario added twp as the U.S. women’s national team routed New Zealand 6-0 on Wednesday night. It was the most goals scored by the United States in a match under coach Emma Hayes. Michelle Cooper had two assists. Cooper sent Lily Yohannes’ backheel pass over to Sears, who scored her first goal in the eighth minute to give the U.S. the early lead. Macario, who plays for...

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Trump and China’s Xi are meeting in...
BUSAN, South Korea (AP) — President Donald Trump is meeting face-to-face with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday, a chance for the leaders of the world’s two largest economies to stabilize relations after months of turmoil over trade issues. Trump’s aggressive use of tariffs since returning to the White House for a second term combined with China’s retaliatory limits on exports of rare earth elements have given the meeting newfound urgency. There is a mutual recognition that neither side...

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Tokyo auto show highlights technology but Trump’s...
TOKYO (AP) — The Tokyo Mobility Show is highlighting more than just cars or the types of fuel they use from electric to hydrogen, but also various kinds of futuristic transport. Think scuttling robotic chairs, like the Uni-One from Honda Motor Co. The Tokyo-based maker of the Accord sedan says it is all about personal mobility as a mode for quick transport by 2035. Just sit on the boxlike machine as it zips around quietly. Toyota Motor Corp. showed...

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The Latest: US will share sensitive nuclear...
The United States will share closely held technology to allow South Korea to build a nuclear-powered submarine, President Donald Trump said on social media after meeting with the country’s president during Trump’s ongoing trip to Asia. President Lee Jae Myung stressed to Trump in their Wednesday meeting that the goal was to modernize the alliance with the U.S., noting plans to increase military spending to reduce the financial burden on America. U.S. nuclear submarine technology is widely regarded as...

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Stars’ Jake Oettinger blanks Ovechkin, Capitals in...
DALLAS (AP) — Jake Oettinger made 24 saves recording his first shutout of the season and Tyler Seguin scored a power-play goal deflected off a Washington defenseman’s stick as the Dallas Stars beat the Capitals 1-0 on Tuesday night. Washington’s Alex Ovechkin, the NHL career leader with 899 career regular-season goals, was held without a goal for the second consecutive game. Oettinger improved to 6-0-0 in his career against the Caps as the Stars (6-3-1) won their third straight....

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