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Genetic analysis suggests contact between Polynesians and South Americas before Columbus: study
Ancient Polynesians may have crossed the Pacific to make contact with Native Americans from the region that is now Colombia
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Astronomers say they might have found a new ‘minimoon’ orbiting Earth
The Earth’s busy orbit is occupied by space junk, nearly 5,000 artificial satellites, the Moon and now a possible temporary resident ‘minimoon’ called 2020 CD3.
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Climate change to push North Atlantic jet stream northward
If this weather-controlling air current moves northward, the U.S. and Europe are in for centuries of nasty weather.
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Pentagon says UFO video is real, as UFO hearing looms
Washington is starting to open up about footage of UFOs taken by U.S. military personnel over the last few years.
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Moderna’s phase-1 trials show experimental coronavirus vaccine can induce immune response
U.S. biotech firm Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine has successfully triggered an immune response in all volunteers against COVID-19 during preliminary testing
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Total eclipse due over North America in 2024
The next total solar eclipse will occur over parts of North America on Monday, April 8, 2024.
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Superbug fungus spreading through U.S.
A deadly fungus known as Candida auris has been spreading through nursing homes and hospitals across the United States and in five cases has proven entirely resistant to all existing antifungal medication.
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Explainer: What is Remdesivir and how does it treat COVID-19
Gilead’s remdesivir is an antiviral nucleoside analogue that disrupts a virus’s ability to replicate its genome.
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Ben Franklin
Benjamin Franklin is one of the most well-known Founding Fathers of America. He helped write both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, although these accomplishments are not the only reason why Benjamin Franklin is...
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The Checks and Balances of Government
The American Revolution has ended and America is a free country. As a young country, America has many decisions to make about how it will be run, such as who will have power and lead the country. The Founding Fathers wanted to be careful...
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The American Revolution
The American Revolution is America’s founding story, told and retold for generations. The founding generation of Americans, led by such famous names as Washington, Franklin, Adams, and Jefferson, are credited with leading the American...
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Making the U.S. Constitution
After the American Revolution, America was free from Great Britain and finally existed as its own country. However, America now lacked a set of laws to govern it. At the time, the states were not united, and each state had its own set of...
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Chinese rocket crashes back to Earth
Remnants of the Chinese Long March 5B rocket that was launched last month have crashed back down to Earth and into the Indian Ocean.
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Russia reacts to Biden authorizing Ukraine's use of long-range missiles in Russia
The Kremlin has warned the U.S. that President Joe Biden's authorization for Ukraine to use long-range missiles in Russia will stoke the war. (Scripps News)
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Economic impact of inflation on consumers not clear, as many struggle despite officials touting improvements
The economic impact of inflation on consumers and everyday spending is not clear, as many say they're struggling despite officials touting economic improvements. (Scripps News)
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No more hot food for certain passengers on long haul JetBlue flights
Budget airline JetBlue says passengers will need to pay up if they want attendants to serve them heated food on long haul flights. (Scripps News)
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Government to send free COVID tests; here is how to request them
The federal government is allowing U.S. households to order four free COVID-19 tests. Learn how you can request the tests. (Scripps News)
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Contributions by hispanic women to the U.S. economy have doubled in the last decade
A report from Bank of America found that the Latina contribution to the U.S. economy is significant, and that Hispanic women make up over 30% of labor force growth. (Scripps News)
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Thousands of US diplomats are at risk of sharp pay cuts as Congress mulls over spending bill
If Congress fails to pass a government spending bill, diplomats overseas will face a 22% reduction in their pay as a cost-saving measure. (Scripps News)
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House GOP report blames Biden-Harris for chaotic US withdrawal from Afghanistan
The House Foreign Affairs Committee released a report Monday placing blame blame on President Biden and Vice President Harris for the deadly and disorderly 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. (Scripps News)
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Blinken arrives in Haiti to show US support for fighting gang violence
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Haiti to reaffirm the government’s commitment to a multinational mission deployed to fight gangs in the Caribbean country. (Scripps News)
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Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin on retirement, the DNC, reproductive rights and US foreign relations
Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin said he sees the 2024 presidential election as one that is fighting to uphold certain democratic institutions. Sen. Cardin talks retirement and who will run to take his seat.
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Why the government created new tools to show heat forecasts and risk
Over two-thirds of the United States was under some level of a heat alert last year due to rising temperatures.
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47 Yale University students arrested during pro-Palestinian protest
The students had been camped out on campus for three days to push the university to divest from military weapons manufacturers.