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1. WATCH LIVE: Artemis II astronauts have splashed down on Earth

   The four astronauts aboard NASA's Artemis II mission are about to plunge through the atmosphere toward Earth, after a successful visit to the moon.

2. After more than 9 days in flight, NASA's Artemis II is set to return to Earth

   The four astronauts on NASA's Artemis II lunar mission are set to return to Earth Friday evening. The crew is wrapping up a journey around the moon with a planned splashdown off San Diego, Calif.

3. Epstein survivors have mixed feelings on Melania Trump's call for hearing in Congress

   The first lady made a public statement on Thursday saying she was not friends with Epstein, and calling for further action in Congress. Survivors of the late sex offender's abuse differ on her proposal.

4. Months after the ICE shootings in Minnesota, a federal probe remains elusive

   Officials in Minnesota have sued the Trump administration, saying federal officials are withholding evidence in the killings of U.S. citizens Alex Pretti and Renee Macklin Good by immigration agents in Minneapolis, as well as the non-fatal shooting of a Venezuelan man.

5. Shortlisted for an Oscar, 'Homebound' is a daring movie about two dear friends

   The movie, now streaming on Netflix, defied current trends in Indian cinema to tell the true story of a friendship between a Muslim and a Hindu Dalit. Martin Scorsese was secretly involved.

6. Five things to know about Hungary's election

   Hungary votes Sunday in a pivotal test of Viktor Orbán's "illiberal democracy," as challenger Péter Magyar taps voter frustration, with stakes for Europe, NATO and the U.S.

7. 'How are you using AI?' Your therapist should ask you that question, experts argue

   A paper in JAMA Psychiatry says mental health providers should ask if patients are using artificial intelligence chatbots, just as they would ask patients about sleep habits and substance use.

8. Inflation surges to highest level in nearly 2 years as energy costs spike

   Consumer prices in March were up 3.3% from a year ago, the biggest annual increase in nearly two years. Higher gasoline prices tied to the war with Iran accounted for much of the surge.

9. VP Vance to lead U.S. team in Iran peace talks. And, Artemis II to return to Earth

   Vice President Vance is heading to Pakistan to lead a U.S. team in talks aimed at ending the war in Iran. And, Artemis II is set to return to Earth today.

10. China's Xi meets Taiwan opposition leader ahead of key summit with Trump

    Xi Jinping and the KMT's Cheng Li-wun agreed to pursue peace, but Taiwan's ruling party worries it will enable Beijing to undermine its democracy.