Fri Oct 04 15:07:53 UTC 2024: ## Space Station Astronauts to Return to Earth in February

**Cape Canaveral, Florida** – A SpaceX Dragon capsule carrying two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) has successfully docked, marking the beginning of their journey back to Earth. Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were originally scheduled for an eight-day mission but were forced to remain aboard the station due to a technical fault discovered during their flight.

The pair, who are expected to return to Earth in February, will be welcomed back by NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Alexander Gorbunov, who launched aboard the Dragon capsule on Saturday from Cape Canaveral.

Meanwhile, Hurricane Helene continues to wreak havoc in the southeastern United States, leaving at least 135 dead and causing widespread destruction. The storm’s impact has prompted a debate between the two US vice-presidential candidates, Tim Walz and JD Vance, which the BBC will be fact-checking. The debate has highlighted the candidates’ differing stances on social and economic policies, with Walz citing the tragic story of Amber Thurman, a Georgia woman who died after being denied abortion care, to underline the importance of reproductive rights.

In other news, a 600lb dinosaur head, discovered after 72 million years underground, has been moved to a museum. The discovery has excited paleontologists and the public alike, providing new insights into the prehistoric world.

Finally, Eric Adams, a prominent figure in New York politics, has been charged with five counts of criminal offenses including bribery, wire fraud, and illegal campaign donations. The charges are raising eyebrows and prompting investigations into the extent of corruption within the political system.

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