Two weeks after the launch was postponed for equipment problems, the space shuttle Endeavour is “go” for liftoff on its final mission. Among those returning to Florida to see the launch is Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, the wife of shuttle commander Mark Kelly. President Obama was on hand for the first liftoff, but was not back at Cape Canaveral today. Source Link
Hoping to spare New Orleans from a flood of Katrina proportions, authorities have opened spillways along the Mississippi River sending floodwaters into towns upstream in Louisiana.. The move also spares many oil refineries and chemical plants from flooding as the runoff from April’s record rainfall makes its way southward. Source Link
April showers are bringing more than just May flowers this year. The wet, cool start to spring across much of the country has meant more misery for allergy sufferers. The one-two punch of long rainy stretches followed by warm, sunny conditions has led to an explosion of tree pollen and more mold, both of which are bad news for those with outdoor allergies. Source Link
