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Apparent ‘Pipe Bombs’ Mailed To Clinton, Obama And CNN

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Posted on October 24, 2018 · U.S. authorities have identified at least six suspicious packages that were mailed to leading Democratic figures and CNN since Monday. Some of them appear to be similar.

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West Texas Vineyards Blasted by Herbicide Drift from Nearby Cotton Fields

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Posted on August 21, 2018 · Texas is one of the largest producers of wine in the U.S. But the grapevines in the High Plains are facing a threat that's causing them to twist and wither. And it's coming from the cotton fields.

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France Wins World Cup

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Posted on July 15, 2018 · France entered the tournament as a favorite, powered by stars like forwards Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann, while Croatia was seen as a longshot for victory.

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The Science Behind The World Cup Ball

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Posted on June 20, 2018 · For every World Cup, there's a custom official ball. But how does the Telstar 18 actually stack up? To find out, scientists stuck it in a wind tunnel with a bunch of sensors.

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U.K. Prime Minister Says ‘Highly Likely’ Russia Responsible For Ex-Spy Poisoning

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Posted on March 12, 2018 · "It is now clear that Mr. Skripal and his daughter were poisoned with a military-grade nerve agent of a type developed by Russia," May told lawmakers in a statement on Monday

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WATCH: Florida House Declines Debate On Assault Rifles, Instead Calls Porn A ‘Health Risk’

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Posted on February 21, 2018 · The Parkland students also plan to meet Wednesday with top legislative leaders

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Military Trial Opens For 17-Year-Old Palestinian Activist

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Posted on February 13, 2018 · Ahed Tamimi is accused of assaulting Israeli soldiers outside her home. For many Palestinians, she has become a symbol of resistance. For many Israelis, she is a provocateur

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Wednesday’s Rare Super Blue Blood Moon: How To See It And What We Can Learn

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Posted on January 30, 2018 · Early Wednesday morning, there's a lunar event that hasn't been seen since 1866. And scientists say data gathered during the event could help them figure out where to land a rover on the moon

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Japan Also Sends Out, Then Retracts, A False Missile Warning

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Posted on January 16, 2018 · "North Korea appears to have launched a missile ... The government urges people to take shelter," Tuesday's false alert read. Hawaii sent out a similar message three days ago

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Thick, ‘Rather Clean’ Ice Sheets Are Spotted On Mars

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Posted on January 11, 2018 · The size and accessibility of these ice sheets, as well as the fact that they're made of relatively clean water, could be an important resource for astronauts traveling to Mars

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WATCH: Outcry After Louisiana Teacher Arrested During School Board Meeting

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Posted on January 10, 2018 · A Louisiana teacher questioned whether the school's superintendent should receive a raise. Then she was handcuffed. The city's attorney says the teacher will not face charges

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Trump Administration Opens Door To Dramatic Expansion Of Offshore Energy Leases

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Posted on January 4, 2018 · The proposal includes all but one of 26 "planning areas" in federal waters in the Arctic, Pacific and Atlantic, comprising about 90 percent of the outer continental shelf

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After Maria, One Of The World’s Best Bioluminescent Bays Slowly Begins To Glow Again

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Posted on December 28, 2017 · Hurricane Maria wreaked havoc on Vieques, an island 8 miles off the coast of Puerto Rico. Its bioluminescent bay, a lifeline for its vital tourism industry, is starting to show signs of recovery

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Puerto Rican Island ‘Still In Crisis Mode’ 3 Months After Maria

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Posted on December 22, 2017 · The health clinic is operating, often by flashlight, out of tents. The island's bleak recovery epitomizes the unevenness of the disaster relief effort in the hurricane-devastated U.S. territory

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Police: Danish Inventor Admits To Dismembering Journalist Kim Wall

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Posted on October 30, 2017 · Peter Madsen denies killing her, police say, maintaining that her death was an accident. Wall was researching a story in August on board a submarine he built

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