Hank Greenberg Still in the Ring, Battling A.I.G. Charges by JAMES B. STEWART

By JAMES B. STEWART

Mr. Greenberg, soon to turn 90, is scheduled to take the witness stand in July after years of discovery and maneuvers in the fraud case that accuses him of accounting fraud.

Published: April 30, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Overview of MESSENGER Spacecraft’s Impact Region on Mercury

On April 30th, this region of Mercury’s surface will have a new crater! Traveling at 3.91 kilometers per second (over 8,700 miles per hour), the MESSENGER spacecraft will collide with Mercury’s surface, creating a crater estimated to be 16 meters (52 feet) in diameter. via NASA http://ift.tt/1IrJm3c

April 29, 1990, Shuttle Discovery Lands Following Hubble Deployment Mission

On April 29, 1990, the Space Shuttle Discovery approaches for landing on a concrete runway at Edwards Air Force Base to complete a highly successful five-day mission during which the Hubble Space Telescope was released into orbit. via NASA http://ift.tt/1FxFQn9

Saudi King Names Counterterrorism Czar as New Crown Prince by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Saudi king on Wednesday removed his half-brother from the post of crown prince, replacing him with his nephew, and elevated his son to the position of deputy crown prince in the most significant repositioning of power among members of the…

Published: April 28, 2015 at 08:06PM

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Astronaut Scott Kelly Speaks at Shuttle Enterprise Dedication Ceremony

NASA astronaut Scott Kelly delivers remarks from onboard the International Space Station during the Space Shuttle Enterprise dedication ceremony Monday, April 27, 2015, at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City. Enterprise was dedicated to the fallen crews who gave their lives in pursuit of space exploration. via NASA http://ift.tt/1JOwG4D

Inspired by Scotland, Golf Course in Atlantic Canada by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ribbons of manicured turf weave through dunes land, connecting the shore of the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the higher elevation of town in this remote corner of Cape Breton Island. Here, a 21st century golf destination has been conceived, inspired by…

Published: April 28, 2015 at 06:09AM

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Unmasking the Secrets of Mercury

To learn more about the minerals and surface processes on Mercury, instruments aboard NASA’s MESSENGER spacecraft have been collecting surface measurements since MESSENGER entered Mercury orbit on March 17, 2011. via NASA http://ift.tt/1zeU37k

New York Councilman Wants Pools and Beaches Open Longer by NIKITA STEWART

By NIKITA STEWART

Councilman Mark D. Levine, citing global warming, wants the city to keep outdoor swimming facilities open until school starts and on all September weekends.

Published: April 24, 2015 at 08:00PM

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April 25, 1990, Deployment of the Hubble Space Telescope

In this April 25, 1990, photograph taken by the crew of the STS-31 space shuttle mission, the Hubble Space Telescope is suspended above shuttle Discovery’s cargo bay some 332 nautical miles above Earth. via NASA http://ift.tt/1DHC056

Celestial Fireworks

The brilliant tapestry of young stars flaring to life resemble a glittering fireworks display in the 25th anniversary NASA Hubble Space Telescope image, released to commemorate a quarter century of exploring the solar system and beyond since its launch on April 24, 1990. via NASA http://ift.tt/1HqPKbC