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Kosmos 482 rocketed into space in 1972 on a quest to reach Venus, but its journey was scuttled by an apparent engine malfunction.

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More than 30,000 people have already voted in the election for the president of the D.C. Bar Association, more than triple the previous record set in 1990.

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Stocks soared — and businesses breathed a sigh of relief — as the U.S. and China agreed to temporarily slash their triple-digit tariffs.

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Pope Leo XIV once attended Villanova University. Catholics packed the St. Thomas of Villanova church to celebrate Sunday Mass and the new pope.

Alexander, a 21 year-old Israeli soldier raised in New Jersey, is the last remaining U.S. citizen captured by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023 and held in Gaza, who is believed to still be alive. The bodies of four other Americans are still held in Gaza, according to the U.S.

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The remarks come just one day after calling for a ceasefire and access to humanitarian aid in Gaza and an end to the war in Ukraine.

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Government incentives for climate-friendly upgrades are confusing to navigate, and it can be hard to find businesses that sell them. So a new industry is emerging to help: the decarbonization coach.

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A Biden-era rule eases the path for workers to be sponsored for U.S. permanent residency, an attractive option for those in horse-racing looking for a competitive edge.

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The U.S. and China ease the trade war with a significant cut to recently imposed tariffs. And, President Trump's trip to the Middle East is expected to involve a lot of commerce and cultural exchanges.

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The first group of white Afrikaner South Africans granted refugee status by Trump administration enroute to U.S. as most other refugee admissions still suspended.

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Two studies of wild chimps point to the evolutionary roots of human language. The studies found that chimp communication often relies on rhythmic structures and call combinations.

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President Trump is looking to use the IRS to achieve some of his political goals. Some experts see parallels with Nixon's efforts to interfere with the agency.

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Large language models like ChatGPT and DeepSeek are increasingly being looked at for their potential to help make decisions in high-stakes situations.

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A Republican overhaul would reduce borrowers' repayments options from several plans to just two.

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When it comes to rice and pasta, dieticians recommend eating brown or whole grain because they're more nutritious. But you can create a super nutrient in white rice and white pasta. Here's the trick.

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The Kurdish militant group announced a historic decision Monday to disband and disarm, after four decades of armed conflict. It comes days after it convened a party congress in northern Iraq.

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Ukraine and European allies had demanded Russia accept a 30-day ceasefire starting Monday before holding talks, but Moscow effectively rejected the proposal and called for direct negotiations instead.

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Duterte has been in custody of the International Criminal Court awaiting trial for crimes against humanity. That hasn't stopped him from running for mayor of his southern Davao city stronghold.

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The offer, which comes on the eve of Trump's visit to the Middle East, raises major ethical and legal questions.

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The New World screwworm is endemic in parts of Latin America and the Caribbean — and its northward spread into Mexico has alarmed U.S. officials. It can kill a full-grown cow in one to two weeks. 

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