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NASA awards 14 US companies with $370M to transform space

October 15, 2020

NASA awards 14 US companies with $370M to transform space

As NASA gets set to return to the moon in 2024 and head to Mars several years later, the space agency awarded a number of U.S. companies with contracts worth $370 million to help make these plans happen.

LA debuts first firefighting robot in the country, deploys it in downtown blaze

October 14, 2020

LA debuts first firefighting robot in the country, deploys it in downtown blaze

A firefighting robot got its first major test on Tuesday in Los Angeles when it was put to use for the first time in the United States to battle a major blaze.

Army partners with University of Illinois on autonomous drone swarm technology

October 14, 2020

Army partners with University of Illinois on autonomous drone swarm technology

Army researchers are working with the University of Illinois Chicago on unmanned technology for recharging drone swarms.

Florida first responders treat Army veteran suffering from heat exhaustion, cut his grass

October 13, 2020

Florida first responders treat Army veteran suffering from heat exhaustion, cut his grass

A group of first responders in Florida went above the call of duty after responding to a home to help an elderly Army veteran suffering from heat exhaustion.

Los Angeles area mailman uses belt to save man injured in chainsaw accident: 'Everyday hero'

October 13, 2020

Los Angeles area mailman uses belt to save man injured in chainsaw accident: 'Everyday hero'

Los Angeles sheriff officials are hailing as an “everyday hero” a mailman for saving the life of a bleeding man who had sliced up his arm with a chainsaw.

Hurricane Delta's wrath in Louisiana brings Mercy Chefs back to Lake Charles, dishing out meals

October 12, 2020

Hurricane Delta's wrath in Louisiana brings Mercy Chefs back to Lake Charles, dishing out meals

For a second time this year, help has arrived in Louisiana to offer a slice of comfort to families reeling after yet another devastating hurricane.

Minnesota community comes together to build a disabled Navy vet a ramp

October 11, 2020

Minnesota community comes together to build a disabled Navy vet a ramp

A Minnesota community has come together to build a ramp for a disabled Vietnam War veteran in need of help getting in and out of his house for doctor’s appointments.

New Jersey cop saves baby who was choking and 'turning blue'

October 11, 2020

New Jersey cop saves baby who was choking and 'turning blue'

A newborn in New Jersey is alive after the actions of a police officer on Wednesday when the child was not breathing, according to officials.

James Otteson: Coronavirus crisis creates opportunity — and reveals this about ourselves and others

October 9, 2020

James Otteson: Coronavirus crisis creates opportunity — and reveals this about ourselves and others

Crises disrupt lives. They bring hardship and even tragedy. But they can also clarify what is truly important.

Oklahoma police officers help veteran celebrate 100th birthday

October 8, 2020

Oklahoma police officers help veteran celebrate 100th birthday

A group of police officers in Oklahoma helped a military veteran celebrate his special day.