NASA will launch Artemis rocket on Saturday

NASA's Artemis team will take a second shot at a launch on Saturday after the first attempt on Monday was scrubbed. Team leaders at a media briefing Tuesday said the two-hour launch window for the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft will begin around 2:17 p.m. ET on Saturday. Weather for Saturday indicates some rainy weather but conditions favorable enough for the team to work with, according to NASA. The launch team reviewed d

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South Carolina House approves abortion ban with exceptions

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House on Tuesday approved a bill that outlaws abortion except in the cases of pregnancies caused by rape or incest. The chamber initially rejected the bill without the exceptions by eight votes. But once Republicans saw the outcome, they quickly went through a number of complex procedures and votes to bring the bill back from the brink of failure. The exceptions were added by enough lawmakers shouting “aye" and the bill passed by a vote of 67-38. The bill has one mo

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Former NFL coach Jon Gruden says he's 'ashamed' over email controversy

Former Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden on Tuesday said he was “ashamed” over the email controversy that cost him his job and reputation.  During an appearance at the Little Rock Touchdown Club in Little Rock, Ark., Gruden, who had remained out of the public eye for months, told those in attendance that he felt deep regret for his role in the controversy.  “I’m not going to say anything but honest things here,” Gruden said. “I’m ashamed about what has come abou

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Hillicon Valley — Musk leans in on whistleblower complaint

Elon Musk used the Twitter whistleblower’s complaint in his latest request to back out of his deal to purchase the company for $44 billion.   In other app news, former President Trump’s Truth Social app’s is awaiting approval for the Google Play store over content moderation concerns. This is Hillicon Valley, detailing all you need to know about tech and cyber news from Capitol Hill to Silicon Valley. Send tips to The Hill’s Rebecca Klar and 

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On The Money — Job market shakes off inflation, boosting workers

American jobseekers still have plenty of gigs to choose from and aren’t afraid of leaving their current employers for new ones. We’ll also look at rising support for labor unions and another batch of relief for defrauded student loan holders.  But first, find out why the last surviving member of The Monkees is 

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