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nicole farato here. Still catching up after your weekend break? Take our news quiz. Tuesday’s news begins with Artemis II’s historic moon crossing and a proposed ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Plus: March Madness is ending.
Artemis II to the far side of the moon
Four astronauts aboard Artemis II will head to Earth on Tuesday after completing a key leg of a 10-day lunar mission that included a historic lunar flight. Passing behind the moon gave the crew a view of the moon that cannot be seen from Earth.
The two created observations and recorded data for scientists back home, and shared a touching moment when it came time to name the crater.
To cap off a great day, the crew witnessed a sublime solar eclipse.
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march madness
Winners are furious!
On defense, the University of Michigan defeated the University of Connecticut 69-63 to dominate the NCAA Tournament and win the program’s second national championship. Elliott Caddo paced the Wolverines, scoring 19 points, adding three rebounds and two assists, leading the Wolverines to a 69-63 victory in the championship game.
health and wellness
She was in active labor. The hospital took her to court.
People and ProPublica reported that Cherise Doyley had attempted to give birth vaginally, but staff feared the risk of her uterus rupturing and suggested she have a caesarean section. Doyley, who has had a complicated C-section in the past, told doctors she would not agree to a C-section without first trying a vaginal birth. Nurses then arrived with tablets and a virtual court hearing was held with the judge and other officials.
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