Veteran singer-songwriters Jesse Malin and Lucinda Williams have always had a mutual admiration. The artists decided to collaborate on Malin’s latest album “Sunset Kids.” Williams co-produced the album, and co-wrote and sings on some of the tracks. Malin and Williams perform “Room 13” on Saturday Sessions. Source
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Female astronaut Christina Koch makes history
Astronaut Christina Koch now holds the record for the longest single spaceflight by a woman. Koch blasted off to the International Space Station 289-days ago, but her milestone is about much more than just the duration of her time way from earth. Source
Truck bomb at busy checkpoint in Somalia kills at least 76 people
Most of those killed were university and other students returning to class, authorities said. Source
Truck bomb kills at least 76 in Somalia’s capital
A truck bomb killed at least 76 people and injured at least 50 others in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu. The blast happened at a busy security checkpoint during the morning rush hour, sending a plume of thick black smoke across the city. There was no immediate claim of responsibility, although a group with ties to al-Qaeda often carries out such attacks. A government spokesman called the blast one of the deadliest in Mogadishu in recent memory. Source
Seven dead in Hawaii helicopter tour crash
The National Transportation Safety Board is expected to investigate the deadly crash of a tour helicopter in Hawaii. All seven people on board were killed. So far, only the remains of six have been found. On Friday, the fire chief said the weather and the terrain have complicated search efforts. Source
Police investigate Houston shooting on music video set
At least two people are dead and six others were injured in a shooting near Houston, Texas, that police describe as an “”ambush.”” The incident happened in the parking lot of a warehouse complex where a music video was being filmed. The sheriff said the suspects suddenly appeared on the scene in cars and on foot, opened fire and then fled. Police are trying to determine a motive for the attack, and the suspects remain at large. Source
U.S. defense contractor killed in Iraq rocket attack
Several U.S. service members and Iraqi personnel were wounded. Source
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Authorities find wreckage of downed helicopter in Hawaii; School surprises bus driver with new car and raise Source
“No indications of survivors” in Hawaii helicopter crash
Authorities said Friday they had recovered remains of six of the seven people on board the tour helicopter. Source
Former radio host Don Imus dies at age 79
Don Imus gained both fame and notoriety for his news-making interviews, edgy comedy bits, drug and alcohol problems, long-running feud with radio host Howard Stern, and his charity work for kids with cancer. In 2007, Imus faced public outrage and was fired by CBS after making racist comments. Health problems forced him to retire in 2018 after nearly 50 years on the air. Don Imus was 79 years old. Source