On the far side of the moon
On the far side of the moon
Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY Tue, April 7, 2026 at 10:48 AM UTC
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Nicole Fallert here. Still catching up after the holiday weekend? Try our News Quiz. Tuesday's news starts with Artemis II's historic moon drive by and ceasefire proposals between the U.S. and Iran. Plus: March Madness concludes.
Artemis II goes to the far side of the moon
Four astronauts on the Artemis II are headed toward Earth on Tuesday after completing a critical leg of the 10-day moon mission with a historic lunar flyby. Their passage of the far side of the moon gave the crew a view of the moon that can't be seen from Earth.
The made observations and recorded data for scientists back home — and shared an emotional moment when it came time to name a crater.
To top off an incredible day, the crew witnessed a sublime solar eclipse visible only to them and no one back on Earth.
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Are Trump's threats war crimes? Trump has suggested the U.S. could hit bridges, power plants and desalination plants if Iran does not agree to a ceasefire or lift its effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz by a Tuesday 8 p.m. ET deadline. International law experts and aid groups say intentionally targeting civilian infrastructure, such as power plants and bridges, can constitute a war crime.
Georgia votes today on Marjorie Taylor Greene's replacement. Democrats are hopeful about Tuesday's runoff in the Peach State between Democrat Shawn Harris and Trump-backed Republican Clay Fuller
AI is helping 911 dispatchers. Only in rare circumstances are the AI systems directly answering 911 calls, but are instead more often being used to lighten the high-pressure load on trained dispatchers who are often working in short-staffed operations centers.
March Madness
The winners go mad!
Michigan Wolverines players celebrate on stage after defeating the Connecticut Huskies in the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Michigan beat Connecticut 69-63 in a defensive battle to complete a dominant run through the NCAA tournament and capture the program’s second national championship. Elliott Cadeau paced the Wolverines in the win, scoring 19 points while nabbing three rebounds and two assists to lead the Wolverines to a 69-63 victory in the championship game.
Health & Wellness
She was in active labor. The hospital took her to court.
Cherise Doyley, was trying for a vaginal birth, but staff were concerned about the risk of uterine rupture and suggested she give birth via C-section, according to reports from People and ProPublica. Doyley, who had previous C-sections that led to complications, told doctors she wouldn’t consent to a cesarean without trying a vaginal delivery first. Then nurses arrived with a tablet pulled open to a virtual court hearing with a judge and other officials.
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