The story of how the first American went to space

As NASA fought to catch up to the Soviet Union in the space race, they selected a Navy veteran as the first astronaut. But ...

Woman Spent 6 Hours a Day Dragging Tires to Train for Solo Ski Trip. 3 Years Later, She Set a Record at the South Pole (Exclusive)

On Jan. 18, Monet Eliastam became the first American woman to ski solo to the South Pole unsupported ...