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Rapid growth of medical marijuana comes with risk, experts say

Rapid growth of medical marijuana comes with risk, experts say

North Korea warns of new cold war, 'grave provocation'

North Korea warns of new cold war, 'grave provocation'

Qantas to test direct 19-hour flights from NYC, London to Sydney

Qantas to test direct 19-hour flights from NYC, London to Sydney

Scientists find new dinosaur species in Morocco mountains

Scientists find new dinosaur species in Morocco mountains

Nepal bans single-use plastics at Mt. Everest, starting next year

Nepal bans single-use plastics at Mt. Everest, starting next year

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North Korea defector's death reveals plight of trafficked women

Final Delta IV medium rocket carries GPS satellite into orbit

Derogatory student loan debt is growing at 'stunning' pace, Fed report says

Android replacing dessert names with numbered versions

48 pounds of cocaine found in banana boxes at Washington grocery store

Manhunt searching for sniper who shot LA County deputy

Nations approve greater protections for world giraffe population

2 dead of Legionnaires' disease after staying at Bulgaria resort

Britain answers China claim consulate employee engaged prostitutes

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Taylor Swift performs 'You Need To Calm Down' on 'GMA'

'Villains' trailer turns the tables on 'It' star Bill Skarsgard

Marvel trio Kevin Feige, Jon Favreau, and Jeph Loeb to honored at Saturn Awards

88 students use contraption to play a single piano, break world record

Oblivious electric surfboard riders surrounded by great white sharks

Bear steals package from Pennsylvania porch

Larger opioid prescriptions after surgery increase risk of misuse

Larger opioid prescriptions after surgery increase risk of misuse

CDC warns of salmonella from beef, cheese in the U.S., Mexico

More research needed on safety, effectiveness of CBD

Scientists seek better understanding of mouse, human brains to improve research

Scientists seek better understanding of mouse, human brains to improve research

Florida Aquarium reproduces Atlantic coral in lab for first time

Stardust found in Antarctic snow, scientists say

Raytheon awarded $190.5M for Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile production

Raytheon awarded $190.5M for Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile production

Boeing awarded $999M contract for A-10 Warthog wing replacements

Raytheon wins $13.2M contract for SM-2, SM-6 missile support

Patriots' Patrick Chung indicted on cocaine charge

Patriots' Patrick Chung indicted on cocaine charge

Arizona Cardinals sign WR Michael Crabtree

Mike Moustakas homer leads Brewers over Cardinals

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Orlando Bloom, Katy Perry attend 'Carnival Row' premiere

Gerard Butler, Jada Pinkett Smith attend 'Angel Has Fallen' premiere

Gerard Butler, Jada Pinkett Smith attend 'Angel Has Fallen' premiere

National Sand Castle Day: Coney Island sculptors compete

National Sand Castle Day: Coney Island sculptors compete

Hong Kong protesters turn out in force for 11th weekend

Hong Kong protesters turn out in force for 11th weekend

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UAE store breaks Guinness record with 11-foot-tall ketchup tower

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UAE store breaks Guinness record with 11-foot-tall ketchup tower

Aug. 22 (UPI) -- A United Arab Emirates grocery store chain broke a Guinness World Record by using 883 bottles of ketchup to create an 11-foot-tall tower.

Mistake at the store doubles woman's lottery prize to $1.4 million

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Mistake at the store doubles woman's lottery prize to $1.4 million

Aug. 22 (UPI) -- An Australian woman who accidentally used the same lottery slip to buy two tickets ended up having the mistake pay off when her prize was doubled.

Red-tailed hawk crashes through second-floor apartment window

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Red-tailed hawk crashes through second-floor apartment window

Aug. 22 (UPI) -- A couple on their way to get married in California witnessed the moment a red-tailed hawk crashed through the window of a second-floor apartment.

Survey: Atheists, Jewish score highest on religion test

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Survey: Atheists, Jewish score highest on religion test

Aug. 22 (UPI) -- A new study indicates people who consider themselves either atheist or agnostic are generally more knowledgeable about religion than those who are spiritual, but claim no particular faith.

Woman fishing in New York state reels in trout with two mouths

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Woman fishing in New York state reels in trout with two mouths

Aug. 22 (UPI) -- A woman fishing in upstate New York snapped photos when she reeled in a trout with a unique feature -- two mouths.

Florida to execute serial killer Gary Ray Bowles Thursday

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Florida to execute serial killer Gary Ray Bowles Thursday

Aug. 22 (UPI) -- The state of Florida plans to carry out Thursday its second execution of 2019 -- by lethal injection for a man who killed at least six people along the East Coast 25 years ago.

Loss of grip strength tied to lower cognitive function, memory loss

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Loss of grip strength tied to lower cognitive function, memory loss

Aug. 22 (UPI) -- Loss of handgrip by 11 pounds put people at a 10 percent risk of cognitive impairment and an 18 percent risk of severe cognitive impairment

CDC ups tally of vaping-related lung injuries to 153

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CDC ups tally of vaping-related lung injuries to 153

Late Wednesday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its tally of vaping-related lung injuries to 153, spread across 16 states, since June 28.

70 U.S. mayors urge USDA to forgo rule change for food stamps

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70 U.S. mayors urge USDA to forgo rule change for food stamps

Aug. 22 (UPI) -- A group of 70 mayors from across the United States are urging the Trump administration to shelve a proposal they say would cut off critical food benefits to millions of American homes.

Fish oil doesn't protect against diabetes, study says

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Fish oil doesn't protect against diabetes, study says

A new study found no evidence that fish oil supplements could help prevent diabetes.

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On This Day: Irish revolutionary Michael Collins assassinated

On Aug. 22, 1922, Michael Collins, a founder of the Irish Republican Army and a key figure in Ireland's independence movement, was assassinated by political opponents.

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Derogatory student loan debt is growing at 'stunning' pace, Fed report says

Derogatory student loan debt is growing at 'stunning' pace, Fed report says

Aug. 21 (UPI) -- The total amount of household debt in the United States has grown for the 20th consecutive quarter and student loans have become the most prevalent type of "severely derogatory" debt, new statistics show.

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Hong Kong protests will have lasting economic consequences

Hong Kong protests will have lasting economic consequences

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