The weekend that was

The week ahead

Monday

Actor William Shatner is headed to the edge of space aboard Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket. Shatner was captain on the “Star Trek” television series, but admits he’s experiencing some pre-flight jitters days before going to space in real life. 

Jury selection starts in the state trial of three men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery last year in Georgia. Arbery, 25, was jogging near Brunswick when he was chased down and fatally shot. Two of the suspects claimed they were conducting a citizen’s arrest and acted in self-defense.

Thursday

The National Center for Health Statistics will release a report on infant mortality in the US. About 3,400 babies die unexpectedly each year nationwide. Most of the deaths happen in the babies’ sleep area.

President Joe Biden is expected to leave for Italy and Scotland ahead of the G20 leaders’ summit in Rome next weekend. Biden will be accompanied by first lady Jill Biden. They’ll also visit Vatican City on Friday and have an audience with Pope Francis.

Saturday

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft will launch an ambitious 12-year journey to eight asteroids. Lucy will be the first space mission to study the Trojans, a group of asteroids that trail and lead Jupiter in its orbit around the sun.

Photos of the week

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Astronauts walk in space suits during a Mars training mission in Israel’s southern Negev desert. Here’s a look at 37 moving, fascinating and thought-provoking images from the week that was, curated by CNN Photos.

Panda Huan-Huan cuddles her cub after breastfeeding her at a zoo in central France. Here’s a look at 37 moving, fascinating and thought-provoking images from the week that was, curated by CNN Photos.

What’s happening in entertainment

Brittany Murphy’s final days

Yet another ‘Dune’ remake 

What’s happening in sports

Ice hockey’s back!

Basketball’s back

Quiz time!

Which fast-food chain is testing out new meatless chicken nuggets, announced this week?

A. McDonald’s

B. Burger King

C. Popeyes

US officials said that diplomatic talks with foreign officials were “candid and professional.” Who were these talks with?

Play “Total Recall,” CNN’s weekly news quiz, to see if you’re correct!

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