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>> karen and chris, thanks so much for being with us today. president john f. kennedy left a lasting legacy in so many ways, but in one way in particular, space exploration. in 1961 he made the ambitious promise we would land on the moon by the end of the decade. >> i believe this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal before this decade is out of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the earth. >> that dream was realized in 1969. it seems fitting this week to take note of another feat for the space program championed by kennedy today, goal for launched unmanned na...

I want you to check out this incredible video of lava spewing out of mount etna in italy. the 16th time mount etna erupted just this year alone. this is not putting any homes in danger and no one has had to evacuate despite what just looks like an awesome explosion. what it did do, given us an amazing array of pictures and gave those people nearby quite the light show as well. again, nobody evacuated. no danger. nasa spacecraft maven is on the launch pad, and ready to head to mars. the weather cooperating, expected to launch in a couple hours. everyone is in their seats, almost, getting read...