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NASA to roll out 11 million-pound moon rocket in preparation for astronauts' launch

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Astronauts splash down after cutting space station mission short due to a medical issue

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NASA astronauts depart space station due to a medical issue, beginning their early trip home

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The DNA of an extinct species is found in a mummified wolf pup's stomach

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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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Video shows wild wolf appearing to use a tool to steal fish

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A geomagnetic storm sparked a rare northern lights viewing for many across dozens of states. NBC News' Gadi Schwartz investigates the science behind the northern lights.

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EPA to stop calculating deaths avoided and health care savings from air pollution rules

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Carbon pollution rose last year. Experts blame a cold winter, natural gas prices and data centers.

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Astronauts' brains change shape and position after time in space, study finds

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Same-sex sexual behavior observed in dozens of primate species, suggesting evolutionary origin

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NASA announces timing for astronauts' early departure from ISS due to medical issue

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Another California resident dies of death cap mushroom poisoning

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California is completely free of drought for the first time in 25 years

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NASA to bring astronauts home from space station early due to a medical issue

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Trump's exit from global climate treaty leaves U.S. without a voice in negotiations

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NASA considers rare early ISS crew return due to astronaut's medical issue

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A rare whale is having an encouraging season for births. Scientists warn it might still go extinct.

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EU to hold emergency meeting on Trump's tariffs over Greenland

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U.S. military says it killed Al Qaeda affiliate leader in northwest Syria

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ICE surge prompts street patrols surrounding Minneapolis schools

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Jan. 6 provocateur says he was stabbed at pro-ICE Minneapolis rally

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Trump calls for new leadership in Iran following nationwide protests

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Kianna Underwood, former Nickelodeon star, killed in hit-and-run

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Travel delays rack up as snow targets eastern U.S. through holiday weekend

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Federal officials investigating Renee Good's partner, sources say

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Trump hits eight European countries with tariffs in push for Greenland purchase

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Trump's Gaza board of peace brings Tony Blair back into the spotlight

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Egypt welcomes Trump's offer to mediate Nile River water dispute with Ethiopia

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Protests in Iran appear to have slowed as Khamenei claims Trump personally 'encouraged' unrest

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Ukraine officials arrive in U.S. for security talks as Russia attacks energy sites

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Meet the Macuga sisters, who became Olympic-class athletes by accident

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Multiple Labor Dept staffers are on leave amid internal probe into Secretary Chavez-DeRemer

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Fraud scandal and ICE unrest scramble 2026 races in blue-leaning Minnesota

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Global AI race makes Greenland's critical minerals a tempting target

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Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine says he escaped post-election raid

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More than 100 dead in torrential rains and floods across southern Africa

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