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Huge Neolithic settlement unearthed near Jerusalem

Huge Neolithic settlement unearthed near Jerusalem

Justice Dept. declines to charge NYPD officer in Eric Garner's death

Justice Dept. declines to charge NYPD officer in Eric Garner's death

U.N. report: Nearly half of North Koreans undernourished

U.N. report: Nearly half of North Koreans undernourished

'Garbaging for bears' on federal land endangers grizzlies, wolves

'Garbaging for bears' on federal land endangers grizzlies, wolves

'Game of Thrones' leads with 32 Emmy Award nominations

'Game of Thrones' leads with 32 Emmy Award nominations

Moon Landing at 50

U.S. should skip moon, head for Mars, Apollo 11's Michael Collins says

U.S. should skip moon, head for Mars, Apollo 11's Michael Collins says

ORLANDO, Fla., July 15 (UPI) -- Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins is glad to hear more talk about missions to Mars, as the 50th anniversary of the historic first moonwalk stokes public interest in space.

NASA TV rebroadcasts Apollo 11 liftoff on 50th anniversary

NASA TV rebroadcasts Apollo 11 liftoff on 50th anniversary

NASA chief: 'Moon is the proving ground, Mars is the destination'

NASA chief: 'Moon is the proving ground, Mars is the destination'

Apollo 11's 50th anniversary evokes glory, regret in space travel

Apollo 11's 50th anniversary evokes glory, regret in space travel

Space program transfixed Americans, changed pop culture

Space program transfixed Americans, changed pop culture

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Spring flooding in Midwest will begin to unclog America's soybean backup

SpaceX Dragon capsule explosion blamed on titanium valve failure

U.S. may allow more Native Americans religious use of eagle feathers

Ikea closing only U.S. factory in shift to Europe

Liberal Christians gather in remote Appalachia to pray -- and plan

Retail sales up in June as second quarter finishes strong

U.N. report: Almost 20M children weren't vaccinated in 2018

Hundreds of people dead from dengue, Philippine authorities say

Forest fire threatens music festival in Croatia

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'Waitress' to end Broadway run in January

Beyonce says her 'Lion King' album is 'love letter' to Africa

'Rocko's Modern Life' returns with first trailer for film 'Static Cling'

Emu spotted running loose though North Carolina counties

Emu spotted running loose though North Carolina counties

Pizza festival creates 59-foot calzone for Guinness record

Doctor removes butterfly from patient's ear canal

HIV in spinal fluid linked to thinking problems

HIV in spinal fluid linked to thinking problems

Lifestyle choices can affect your DNA and health

Dancing can keep mind sharp, heart healthy

Stonehenge construction may have been aided by lots of pig fat

Stonehenge construction may have been aided by lots of pig fat

Early human ancestors were breastfed for the first year of life

Remains of smallest Old World monkey species found in Kenya

Lockheed awarded $492.1M to produce HIMARS for U.S., Poland, Romania

Lockheed awarded $492.1M to produce HIMARS for U.S., Poland, Romania

Britain's first P-8A Poseidon takes flight near Boeing plant

BAE Systems wins $45M contract for howitzer modifications

Golden Tate: Matthew Stafford better than Russell Wilson, Carson Wentz

Golden Tate: Matthew Stafford better than Russell Wilson, Carson Wentz

British Open: Tiger Woods says Masters 'took a lot out' of him

Redskins QB Alex Smith sheds leg brace

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Dwayne Johnson, Eliza González attend 'Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw' premiere

Dwayne Johnson, Eliza González attend 'Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw' premiere

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Japan won't deploy to the Strait of Hormuz, defense minister says

World News // 1 hour ago

Japan won't deploy to the Strait of Hormuz, defense minister says

July 16 (UPI) -- Japan says it has no plans to deploy its military to the Strait of Hormuz.

Greek police detail rape, murder of U.S. scientist in Crete

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Greek police detail rape, murder of U.S. scientist in Crete

July 16 (UPI) -- Police revealed new details Tuesday show how a U.S. scientist was raped and murdered on the Greek island of Crete earlier this month.

Houthi rebels claim attack on Saudi air base

World News // 2 hours ago

Houthi rebels claim attack on Saudi air base

July 16 (UPI) -- A drone attack on King Khalid Air Base in southwest Saudi Arabia by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels Monday evening resulted in competing narratives from the opposing sides.

U.S., South Korea drills could undermine nuclear talks, Pyongyang says

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U.S., South Korea drills could undermine nuclear talks, Pyongyang says

July 16 (UPI) -- North Korea warned Tuesday that U.S.-South Korea military exercises could impede progress in nuclear talks.

Watch live: Defense Secretary appointee Mark Esper confirmation hearing

U.S. News // 3 hours ago

Watch live: Defense Secretary appointee Mark Esper confirmation hearing

July 16 (UPI) -- The Senate armed services committee will open a confirmation hearing Tuesday for defense secretary appointee Mark Esper, who hopes to fill the post that's been vacant for seven months.

Puerto Rico police clash with protesters over Rossello scandal

U.S. News // 4 hours ago

Puerto Rico police clash with protesters over Rossello scandal

July 16 (UPI) -- Puerto Rican police clashed with demonstrators late Monday over Gov. Ricardo Rossello's refusal to give up power, in the wake of a leaked chat log that's tainted his administration.

U.S. ambassador to Japan resigns amid Senate race

U.S. News // 4 hours ago

U.S. ambassador to Japan resigns amid Senate race

July 16 (UPI) -- U.S. Ambassador to Japan Bill Hagerty announced Tuesday he will leave the diplomatic post, just days after President Donald Trump endorsed him to run for a vacant seat in the U.S. Senate.

More migrants at U.S.-Mexico border suffering dehydration, overexertion

U.S. News // 4 hours ago

More migrants at U.S.-Mexico border suffering dehydration, overexertion

July 16 (UPI) -- Cases of severe dehydration and overexertion among migrants are skyrocketing in deep South Texas as people push their bodies past the breaking point to get into the United States, new statistics show.

Budget office: U.S. federal deficit will top record $1 trillion

U.S. News // 4 hours ago

Budget office: U.S. federal deficit will top record $1 trillion

July 16 (UPI) -- The White House Office of Management and Budget says the 2019 federal deficit is projected to surpass the $1 trillion mark -- the highest it's been in years.

Pakistan reopens airspace 5 months after deadly feud with India

World News // 5 hours ago

Pakistan reopens airspace 5 months after deadly feud with India

July 16 (UPI) -- Pakistan reopened its airspace to civilian flight Tuesday, five months after Islamabad closed it off over a standoff with neighbor India.

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On This Day: Apollo 11 blasts off on mission to moon

On July 16, 1969, Apollo 11, the first moon-landing mission, was launched from the Kennedy Space Center.

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Religion

U.S. may allow more Native Americans religious use of eagle feathers

U.S. may allow more Native Americans religious use of eagle feathers

July 15 (UPI) -- After a years-long battle, the federal government is considering expanding protection from criminal prosecution to all "sincere religious believers" who use eagle feathers in observance of their Native American faith.

Voices

Trump's bigotry has gone too far with attacks on congresswomen

Trump's bigotry has gone too far with attacks on congresswomen

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