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1. The Artemis II crew saw parts of the moon never seen before. Here's what they said

   The astronauts on Artemis II observed parts of the moon humans had never seen before. Their findings provide a scientific baseline — and sense of wonder — for future missions.

2. Congressional Democrats raise alarm over Trump's comments on Iran

   Dozens of congressional Democrats raised alarm Tuesday over President Trump's rhetoric about Iran. Most Republican lawmakers have been silent.

3. ICE acknowledges it is using powerful spyware

   In a letter sent last week, ICE's top official indicated to members of Congress the agency is using a spyware tool to intercept encrypted messages of fentanyl traffickers.

4. In a stark reversal, President Trump announces two-week ceasefire with Iran

   President Trump has announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, contingent on their opening of the Strait of Hormuz. In an earlier online post, he had threatened "a whole civilization will die tonight."

5. Astronauts suggest naming a moon crater 'Carroll' after their commander's late wife

   The Artemis II crew, led by Reid Wiseman, was the first to lay eyes on several craters on the far side of the moon. The astronauts want to name one of them after Carroll Wiseman, who died of cancer in 2020.

6. Drive slower, go electric, don't drive at all? Americans weigh options for saving gas

   With gasoline prices averaging above $4 a gallon nationally, drivers are grappling with a sharp rise in fuel costs. Here are some ideas to consider if you're trying to cut your fuel costs.

7. Photos: NASA releases first images from moon flyby

   During the mission's loop around the moon, the crew took geological observations of places of interest on the lunar surface using their own eyes and snapping thousands of photos of the surface.

8. Australia charges ex‑soldier with 5 war‑crime murders in Afghanistan

   Roberts-Smith is only the second Australian veteran of the Afghanistan campaign to be charged with a war crime.

9. Trump's deadline for an Iran deal looms. And, Artemis II crew begins the journey home

   In a press conference last night, Trump reiterated threats against Iran if the country doesn't accept a deal by 8:00 p.m. ET tonight. And, the Artemis II crew are on their way back to Earth.

10. Trump warns 'a whole civilization will die tonight' if Iran fails to meet his deadline

    With the clock ticking, President Trump radically expanded his threat to the entire Iranian nation if its leaders fail to do a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday night, U.S. Eastern time.