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Why William Shatner’s space voyage matters

By Dean Karayanis

In this Thursday, July 16, 2020, file photo, Britain's Prince William speaks with service users during a visit to the Garden House in Peterborough, England. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)

Prince William: Before traveling to space, save the planet

By Khadija Kothia - Associated Press

This undated photo made available by Blue Origin in October 2021 shows, from left, Chris Boshuizen, William Shatner, Audrey Powers and Glen de Vries. Their launch scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021 will be Blue Origin’s second passenger flight, using the same capsule and rocket that Jeff Bezos used for his own trup three months earlier. (Blue Origin via AP)

William Shatner, TV’s Capt. Kirk, boards rocket for blastoff

By Marcia Dunn and Rick Taber - Associated Press

Parachutes carry the Blue Origin capsule with passengers William Shatner, Chris Boshuizen, Audrey Powers and Glen de Vries down to the spaceport near Van Horn, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Hollywood’s Captain Kirk, 90-year-old William Shatner, blasts into space

By Marcia Dunn and Rick Taber - Associated Press

In this May 6, 2018, file photo, actor William Shatner takes questions from reporters after delivering the commencement address at New England Institute of Technology graduation ceremonies, in Providence, R.I. Star Treks Captain Kirk is rocketing into space this month boldly going where no other sci-fi actors have gone. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

William Shatner’s real-life star trek delayed

By Mark A. Kellner - The Washington Times

FILE - In this May 6, 2018 file photo, actor William Shatner takes questions from reporters after delivering the commencement address at New England Institute of Technology graduation ceremonies, in Providence, R.I. Star Trek’s Captain Kirk is rocketing into space this month — boldly going where no other sci-fi actors have gone. Jeff Bezos’ space travel company, Blue Origin, announced Monday, Oct. 4, 2021 that Shatner will blast off from West Texas on Oct. 12. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, file)

William Shatner will fly to space aboard Blue Origin rocket

By Marcia Dunn - Associated Press

Actor William Shatner debuts country songs at Grand Ole Opry

By KRISTIN M. HALL - Associated Press

Shatner to make 3rd trip to Star Trek set in upstate NY

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Koko the gorilla used smarts, empathy to help change views

By SETH BORENSTEIN and JANIE HAR - Associated Press

William Shatner captains bitcoin mining farm in Illinois

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FILE - In this May 22, 2017, file photo, William Shatner poses for a portrait in Los Angeles. The actor best known for his portrayal of Capt. James T. Kirk on the original “Star Trek” television series is delivering the commencement address at the school in East Greenwich, R.I., on Sunday, May 6, 2018. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

Shatner addresses graduates, talks about change

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In this image taken from video, actor William Shatner appears in a replica of the starship Enterprise, from the original &quot;Star Trek&quot; television series, Friday, May 4, 2018 in Ticonderoga, N.Y. The 87-year-old actor who portrayed Capt. James T. Kirk is making an appearance in Ticonderoga during &quot;Captain on the Bridge&quot; weekend which runs through Saturday. Fans of the TV show can buy tickets ranging as high as $1,500 for a chance to ask Shatner questions on the bridge replica. (AP Photo/Michael Hill)

Beam me upstate? Shatner visits NY Star Trek set replica

By MICHAEL HILL - Associated Press

In this May 22, 2017 photo, William Shatner poses for a portrait on Monday, May 22, 2017 in Los Angeles. As “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan” marks its 35th anniversary with a return to theaters for special screenings next week, star Shatner is celebrating more than his long history as Captain Kirk. At 86, the stalwart entertainer is busier than ever. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

William Shatner talks ‘Wrath of Khan,’ new creative projects

By SANDY COHEN - Associated Press

William Shatner poses for a portrait in New York, Oct. 15, 2013. (Photo by Dan Hallman/Invision/AP, File) ** FILE **

William Shatner predicts he’ll be targeted by ‘social justice warriors’ — quickly proven correct

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

Actor William Shatner will share stories from his life and career in his one-man show at Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C. (Associated Press)

William Shatner brings one-man show ‘Shatner’s World: We Just Live in It’ to D.C.

By Eric Althoff - The Washington Times

William Shatner appears dressed as Capt. Kirk at a photo opportunity promoting the Paramount Studios film "Star Trek V: the final frontier," Dec. 28, 1988. (AP Photo/Bob Galbraith) ** FILE **

William Shatner denies Ted Cruz’s claim Kirk was ‘likely’ GOP man, says ‘Star Trek’ not political

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

William Shatner poses for a portrait in New York, Oct. 15, 2013. (Photo by Dan Hallman/Invision/AP, File) ** FILE **

William Shatner defends George Takei amid ‘blackface’ flap

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

This undated file photo shows actors in the TV series &quot;Star Trek,&quot; from left, Leonard Nimoy as Commander Spock, William Shatner as Captain Kirk, DeForest Kelley as Doctor McCoy and James Doohan as Commander Scott. Nimoy, famous for playing officer Mr. Spock in “Star Trek” died Friday, Feb. 27, 2015 in Los Angeles of end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He was 83. (AP Photo/Paramount Television ,File)

William Shatner defends absence from Leonard Nimoy’s funeral

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

Actor William Shatner during at the Creation Entertainment's Official Star Trek Convention at The Westin O'Hare, on Saturday, June 7, 2014 in Rosemont, IL. (Photo by Barry Brecheisen/Invision/AP)

William Shatner, Patrick Stewart join effort to revive ‘Reading Rainbow’

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times