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Politics
After Mass Shootings, Other Nations Issue Caution About 'Gun Society' In U.S.
Earlier this week, Japan alerted its citizens in the U.S. to beware of "gunfire incidents," while Uruguay issued a travel warning citing the "indiscriminate possession of firearms" in America.
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Science
Amid Protests In Hawaii Against Giant Telescope, Astronomers Look To 'Plan B'
An international consortium planning the Thirty Meter Telescope still prefers to site it atop the Big Island's Mauna Kea. But local protests may drive the project to the Canary Islands.
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World
In Unprecedented Move, India Revokes Kashmir's Special Status, Sparks Fears Of Unrest
In the days ahead of the move, India placed local politicians under house arrest, ordered tourists to evacuate and sent tens of thousands of troops into the region.
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National
Navy Rescinds Awards To Prosecutors In Case Of SEAL Acquitted Of Murdering Captive
The move came after President Trump on Wednesday issued scathing tweets criticizing the prosecution conduct and the Navy's decision to give the awards.
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National
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Arkansas Abortion Restrictions
The restrictions would have required physicians performing abortions to be board certified and prevented abortions after 18 weeks or for the sole reason that the fetus has Down syndrome.
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Technology
Meet John Houbolt: He Figured Out How To Go To The Moon, But Few Were Listening
In the early 1960s, NASA was considering three different ideas for landing a man on the lunar surface. Houbolt's plan ultimately won out despite concerns within NASA that it was too risky.
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Science
The Camera That Went To The Moon And Changed How We See It
Astronaut Walter Schirra's decision to bring a Swedish-made Hasselblad on his Mercury spaceflight set the course for NASA's choice of the camera for the Apollo lunar program.
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Politics
House Passes $4.5 Billion In Emergency Border Aid
President Trump has threatened to veto the measure in favor of a Senate Republican version of the bill that would include about $50 million more for immigration courts.
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National
Illinois Governor Signs Law Legalizing Recreational Use Of Marijuana
The state becomes the 11th in the country to legalize recreational pot. The Illinois law, which goes into effect on Jan. 1, also expunges the criminal records of some 800,000 past offenders.
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Politics
South Bend Town Hall To Discuss Shooting Of Black Man Gets Heated
Democratic presidential contender Pete Buttigieg held a town hall meeting in South Bend, Ind., where he is mayor to discuss the fatal shooting of a black man by a white officer.