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Science
A spacecraft headed to one of Jupiter's moons is set to launch
Europa Clipper will make a six-year journey to Jupiter to study Europa, an icy-surfaced moon that scientists believe has “ingredients for life.”
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Science
Rare comet to streak across night sky. Here’s how you can see it
Your unusual chance to see a comet in the sky is here. C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS was discovered by astronomers in 2023 — and will appear to the naked eye over the next couple weeks.
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Politics
Can someone find out who you voted for? No. Here is what you should know
As Election Day approaches, many Americans are questioning the secrecy of their ballots. We explain what you should know about privacy and casting a ballot.
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National
At 110 years old, an Alabama woman credits one thing for her long life: faith
Lillie Cunningham recently celebrated her 110th birthday. She has lived through two pandemics and two world wars and is looking forward to voting in November's presidential election.
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Politics
Louisiana Rep. Clay Higgins walks back racist comments about Haitians after backlash
The Republican congressman has been criticized for amplifying false claims about Haitian immigrants. "You never want to intentionally hurt someone’s feelings," he apologized in part on Thursday.
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National
Tufts University lacrosse players hospitalized for days after workout
Tufts University says it has launched an investigation after members of the men's lacrosse team were diagnosed with a dangerous medical condition.
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Science
Meet Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo so popular you can visit her for only 5 minutes
A baby pygmy hippopotamus in a Thailand zoo has become a worldwide internet sensation, leading to crowds at the zoo. Zoo officials say the increased attention has led to some bad visitor behavior.
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Science
A celestial trifecta: What to know about Tuesday’s lunar eclipse
This month's harvest moon will not only coincide with a supermoon, but also with a blood moon and partial lunar eclipse.