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Former Astronaut William Anders, Who Took Iconic Earthrise Photo, Has Died In Washington Plane Crash

Associated Press Retired Maj. Gen. William Anders, the former Apollo 8 astronaut who took the iconic “Earthrise” photo showing the planet as a shadowed blue marble from space in 1968, was killed Friday when the plane he was piloting alone plummeted into the waters off the San Juan Islands in Washington state. He was 90. His son, retired Air Force Lt. Col. Greg Anders, confirmed the death to The Associated Press.

The largest city named for Christopher Columbus has called off its observance of the divisive holiday that honors the explorer, making a savvy move to tie the switch to a politically safe demographic: veterans.

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Michigan Man Discovers Glowing, Florescent Rocks Called "Yooperlites"

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A Michigan man was searching for rocks on a Lake Superior beach last summer when he made what he calls a "mind blowing" discovery. Resting among the thousands of pebbles covering the beach, he saw a glowing rock.

Michigan Man Discovers Glowing, Florescent Rocks Called "Yooperlites"

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TPS Considers Renaming 4 Schools Whose Namesakes Had Ties To Slavery

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The four schools are named for Robert E. Lee, Andrew Jackson, Christopher Columbus and Jean-Pierre Chouteau. Each namesake has ties to slavery, according to research compiled by the district.

TPS Considers Renaming 4 Schools Whose Namesakes Had Ties To Slavery

Emory Bryan

The four schools are named for Robert E. Lee, Andrew Jackson, Christopher Columbus and Jean-Pierre Chouteau. Each namesake has ties to slavery, according to research compiled by the district.

Group Works To Have Indigenous Peoples Day Recognized

not available not available In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. In 1934, Congress made Columbus Day a federal holiday, but now, some are saying Christopher Columbus doesn't deserve that honor and Native Americans should be honored instead.

Group Works To Have Indigenous Peoples Day Recognized

Replicas Of Two Columbus Ships Coming To Muskogee

News On 6 Replicas of the Nina and the Pinta will be in Muskogee on November 23 with tours available until they leave on December 7 for Baton Rouge.

Replicas Of Two Columbus Ships Coming To Muskogee

News On 6 Replicas of the Nina and the Pinta will be in Muskogee on November 23 with tours available until they leave on December 7 for Baton Rouge.

Heavener Runestone

News On 6 (Oklahoma City-AP) -- Is the Heavener Runestone real or a hoax?

The Oklahoma's Tourism and Recreation Commission approved an agreement Thursday that might finally answer that question.

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Heavener Runestone

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Former Astronaut William Anders, Who Took Iconic Earthrise Photo, Has Died In Washington Plane Crash

Harriet Tubman Monument Unveiled In New Jersey

1st Native American US Treasurer Nominated, Oversees Mint

WATCH: Gov. Cuomo Says He Supports Christopher Columbus Statue In New York

WATCH: Protesters Topple Christopher Columbus Statue In Minnesota

No Columbus Day In Columbus: City To Honor Veterans Instead

Michigan Man Discovers Glowing, Florescent Rocks Called "Yooperlites"

Michigan Man Discovers Glowing, Florescent Rocks Called "Yooperlites"

TPS Considers Renaming 4 Schools Whose Namesakes Had Ties To Slavery

TPS Considers Renaming 4 Schools Whose Namesakes Had Ties To Slavery

Group Works To Have Indigenous Peoples Day Recognized

Group Works To Have Indigenous Peoples Day Recognized

Replicas Of Two Columbus Ships Coming To Muskogee

Replicas Of Two Columbus Ships Coming To Muskogee

Heavener Runestone

Heavener Runestone

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Search Resumes For 8-Year-Old Girl Swept Away In Floodwaters During Christmas Eve Crash

Search Resumes For 8-Year-Old Girl Swept Away In Floodwaters During Christmas Eve Crash

1 Hospitalized From House Fire In Edmond Overnight

1 Hospitalized From House Fire In Edmond Overnight

Preview: OU, OSU Basketball Teams Face SEC And Big 12 Foes Amid Travel Challenges

Preview: OU, OSU Basketball Teams Face SEC And Big 12 Foes Amid Travel Challenges

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Search Resumes For 8-Year-Old Girl Swept Away In Floodwaters During Christmas Eve Crash

1 Hospitalized From House Fire In Edmond Overnight

Preview: OU, OSU Basketball Teams Face SEC And Big 12 Foes Amid Travel Challenges

Thunder Bounce Back To Rout Knicks 126-101 In First Game Since End Of 15-Game Streak

Train Derailment In Purcell: No Immediate Hazard, Cleanup Underway

Oklahoma History Center Reflects On Loss Of Historic Will Rogers Ranch In California Wildfires