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Asteroid. it is preparing to caro out its first planetary defense test or dart. the goal is to try to knock an asteroid from its current path. now, a reminder theres no danger from this asteroid, but the mission is a test run just in case that hollywood plot comes to fruition. astrophysicist explains now why this mission is so important. >> i think its one of the best ideas ever put into a space mission because built into it is the future security and safety of our species and of course other sp...

Airline cancellations. we saw 55,000 in total in the u.s. from memorial day to labor day, and now the administration has also told airlines they must rewrite their policies from what you are owed in the case of a cancellation or delay. in some cases, airlines have done away with the fees that they charge you if you cancel your flight. but the big tip here, boris, until these policies change, dont book that dreaded basic economy ticket. you never know what airlines are going to sneak in. >> were ...

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Congress should play a leading a role in steering the United States toward a strategically prudent and responsible missile defense policy—one that maximizes U.S. national security interests while averting an unnecessary nuclear arms race at a time when conventional challenges loom large.

150 Years Ago Lake Bigler (Tahoe): Fifteen excursionists came over to the Glenbrook House from Cornelian Hot Springs. Ten were Eastern parties, five ladies and five gentlemen from Chicago. 140 Years Ago Jottings: Mr. Keys attended the Episcopal festival and was so pleased with his reception that he talks of buying a pew in the church. M. M. Hyde’s son dislocated his arm, Mr. Hyde had his finger mashed by a 200-pound casting, and the rest of the family are being very careful not to hurt themse...

Moisturize, and freshen breath. try biotène®. ♪ s blue intentions with north korea are rising again. the u.s. is flying two supersonic b-1 bombers, and conducted a successful defense test over the pacific. we were told that that was previously scheduled, but timed out, no doubt. this after the regime testing a second intern national ballistic missile. and an alarming assessment. they say a large swath of the united states including cities like los angeles, denver, chicago could be in range o...

To strong sanctions. >> continued provocations by the rogue have a hell isnt north korea are unacceptable, and the united states of america is going to continue to marshal the support of nations across the region and across the world to further isolate north korea economically and diplomatically, but the era of strategic patience is over. >> and this morning, u.s. ambassador to the u.n. nikki haley had this to say on twitter. done talking about north korea. china is aware they must act. japan an...

Watching msnbc and it is time for your morning primer. we begin with breaking news in afghanistan. at least 80 people were killed and more than 300 wounded in kabul after a massive suicide bomb exploded in a highly secured diplomatic area during rush hour this morning. the pentagon has confirmed the u.s. successfully shot down a ballistic missile in a defense test over the pacific on tuesday. it was like a bullet hitting a bullet. the test comes just two days after the latest north korean miss...

Woolsey says the real issue in washington is the white house leaks. >> a lot of things have been disclosed too much and that is the real scandal. people who have broken these tacit and formal agreements and taking classified information and turned it loose are basically traitors to the country. heather: setting back channels for communication is nothing new. >> the trump administration sending a stern message to north korea, if you fire a nuclear missile we can block it and the u.s. navy bolster...