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Defunct NASA satellite to crash back to Earth, with a small risk of falling debris

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Shark caught on camera for first time in Antarctica's near-freezing deep

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How time in space impacts astronauts' brain

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Mysterious interstellar object '3I/ATLAS' makes its closest approach to Earth

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New technology helps paralyzed patients move

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A new study documented wild wolves using ropes to pull crab traps ashore, offering what may be the first proof of tool use by these animals. According to the study, the female wolf appeared to understand "the multi-step connection between the floating buoy and the bait within the out-of-sight trap."

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With time running out, snow drought and warm weather raise wildfire risk in the West

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A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon blood red on Tuesday across several continents

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NASA will overhaul its Artemis return-to-the-moon program

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The science behind the 'super-ager' brain

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NASA reveals identity of astronaut who suffered medical incident aboard ISS

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Artemis rocket heads back to its hangar for repairs as moonshot put on hold

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This powerful forensic tool is cracking cold cases — but its price tag is often an obstacle

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NASA targets March 6 to launch astronauts on a long-awaited mission around the moon

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Trump administration eases limits on coal plant emissions of mercury and other toxins

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Trump changes his tune on oil prices: From the Politics Desk

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Trump touted falling gas prices but now says 'we make a lot of money' as they go up

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Leon Black, billionaire financier, to be deposed in Epstein victims' suit against Bank of America

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White House compares deadly conflict to video games and movies in memeified videos

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Former Kentucky student-athlete indicted on manslaughter charge in baby's death

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As Trump pressures Congress on the SAVE America Act, states push their own versions

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Closing arguments begin in landmark social media addiction trial

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In Tehran, hope for change turns to panic: 'They are turning the country into ruins'

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Trump warns Iranian World Cup team away from U.S. for 'their own life and safety'

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New Iranian supreme leader vows vengeance in fiery first statement

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Israeli military drops charges against soldiers accused of sexually assaulting Palestinian detainee

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Senate passes major housing affordability bill by Elizabeth Warren and Tim Scott

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Old Dominion gunman was previously convicted of ISIS support, officials say

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