'It's a special thing to be on Planet Earth': Artemis crew welcomed home in Houston

The four astronauts who flew in Nasa's Artemis II mission around the Moon have been welcomed back to Planet Earth at an event in Houston, Texas.Commander Reid Wiseman said the mission was "the most special thing I ever went through in my life". The astronauts - Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, mission specialist Christina Koch and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen - were all reunited with their families on Saturday. Their nine-day voyage took them further from Earth than any humans in history.The first lady denied connections to the late convicted sex offender, telling reporters any claims linking the two "need to end".No injuries were reported after the blaze tore through a massive warehouse where toilet paper and paper towels were stored.One of the world's most active volcanoes has been erupting on and off since December 2024.Watch the first lady's full statement from the White House as she addresses her links to the late sex offender.Jasveen Sangha was sentenced to 15 years in prison for selling drugs that led to the death of Friends actor Matthew Perry.Rex Heuermann has pled guilty in the murder of eight women killed between 1993 and 2010 on Long Island.Police were called when a homeowner found a nine-foot alligator in the pool area of his Tampa residence. A specialist later removed the animal.At the annual 'Great Marshmallow Drop', more than 15,000 fluffy treats fell from a helicopter as kids raced to collect them.The former prosecutor has a long-standing relationship with President Trump, having represented him in the criminal hush-money case.The BBC’s Ione Wells spoke with protesters and attendees outside the Supreme Court hearing on President Donald Trump’s executive order.BBC’s Leyla Khodabakhshi speaks to locals and visitors in Florida ahead of the Artemis II mission blast off.The average price at the pump has topped $4 in the US for the first time since 2022 as the Iran war continues to push up fuel prices. The BBC’s Gary O'Donoghue spoke to one farmer in Alabama who, despite facing intense financial pressures, continues to support President Trump.The installation, titled "A throne fit for a king", was placed at the National Mall as a critique of President Trump's White House renovations.For the 10-day mission, Nasa scientists have developed a new "universal waste management system" - or space loo.Training for the Artemis II flight took place at the Johnson Space Center in Texas, and began soon after the crew was named in 2023.The Artemis II spacesuits are designed to protect the astronauts during launch and landing, as well as possible emergency scenarios.Large protests against the Trump administration took place in cities across the US, marking the third iteration of No Kings rallies.The airport is experiencing some of the longest delays in the US as TSA agents work without pay in a partial shutdown.Conservatives gathered at the annual CPAC conference in Texas were mixed when asked about their feelings on the current economy.