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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 there's 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 it's 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 species on earth. so the day an asteroid is discovered headed towards us, you want to know that some...

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, don't book that dreaded basic economy ticket. you never know what airlines are going to sneak in. >> we're always happy to pay the pete muntean fee. thank you so much, and good morning, pete, great to have...

NASA launches spacecraft to test asteroid defense concept from 41NBC News | WMGT-DT

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.

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