In February 2008, the Columbus module was launched on the Space Shuttle Atlantis, creating space history when it was attached to the International Space Station as the first European laboratory dedicated to long-term research in microgravity.

By JEFF LaHURD, Correspondent arasota may be known for its beautiful beaches and support for the arts, but the area also has a rich history Sarasota may be known for its beautiful beaches and support for the arts, but the area also has a rich history of real estate swindling.

Oct. 19 (Bloomberg) — The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. failed to enforce its own guidelines to rein in excessive commercial real estate lending by at least 20 banks that later collapsed, reports by the agency’s watchdog show.