Florida

NASA's Artemis II mission, aiming to return astronauts to lunar orbit for the first time since Apollo, is navigating conflicting launch timelines and unresolved safety assessments. The crewed flight, delayed by technical issues, highlights broader challenges in the agency's lunar program.

The Florida Supreme Court temporarily halted the execution of former police officer James Aren Duckett on Thursday, ordering the state to address the status of DNA testing by Friday afternoon. Duckett, 68, was scheduled to receive a lethal injection on Tuesday at Florida State Prison near Starke.