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NYC judge cites danger, flight risk in refusing bail for Jeffrey Epstein

NYC judge cites danger, flight risk in refusing bail for Jeffrey Epstein

U.S. shoots down Iranian drone in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. shoots down Iranian drone in Strait of Hormuz

House votes to raise federal hourly minimum wage to $15

House votes to raise federal hourly minimum wage to $15

'Hempcrete' used for construction gains popularity in U.S.

'Hempcrete' used for construction gains popularity in U.S.

Herbal drug Kratom may cause serious side effects

Herbal drug Kratom may cause serious side effects

Moon Landing at 50

Microsoft designers create replica of Apollo 11 hatch

Microsoft designers create replica of Apollo 11 hatch

July 18 (UPI) -- In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, designers at Microsoft built a replica of the spaceship's iconic hatch.

Humanity needs bold new space mission, Apollo legends agree

Humanity needs bold new space mission, Apollo legends agree

Neil Armstrong medal from Apollo 11 mission sells for $2M

Neil Armstrong medal from Apollo 11 mission sells for $2M

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

Apollo-era tech built foundation, but private industry now leads space innovation

Apollo-era tech built foundation, but private industry now leads space innovation

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Chappaquiddick: The crash that changed an island, and a Kennedy

South Korea: Japan's export restrictions could have 'dire consequences' for global economy

Eagle Scout rolls expected to drop after Mormon church ends partnership

Elizabeth Warren unveils plan to rein in Wall Street, big banks

Dutch prime minister presents Trump with U.S. flag from D-Day invasion

Poll: 65% of Democratic voters have positive view of 2020 candidates

South Korea: More Chinese nationals overstayed visas in 2018

South Korea: More Chinese nationals overstayed visas in 2018

Report: Japanese sushi chef in North Korea seen alive and well

South Korea mulls 'review' of military intelligence sharing with Japan

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'Comedians in Cars' return teased with clips starring Jamie Foxx, Ricky Gervais

Kennedy Center's 2019 honorees include Sally Field, 'Sesame Street'

EXO's Suho, Kai teach 'Stranger Things' stars to dance in new video

Message in a bottle travels from Michigan to Florida in 24 years

Long-haired cows escape Illinois farm, go for swim in lake

California police cite carpool lane cheater with dummy passenger

Tracing plaque buildup may help researchers 'stage' Alzheimer's disease

Tracing plaque buildup may help researchers 'stage' Alzheimer's disease

Rate of American smokers trying to quit has stalled, study shows

Fear, mistrust drive vaccination hesitancy, researchers say

Red wine compound could help protect astronauts on trip to Mars

Jurassic fossil suggests early mammal ancestors swallowed like modern mammals

Extremely rare species of flying squirrel discovered in Southwest China

Pentagon: 2,100 more troops headed to U.S.-Mexico border in Texas

Pentagon: 2,100 more troops headed to U.S.-Mexico border in Texas

Air Force pilot tests modified Black Hawk helicopter for first time

Six companies to compete for $2.5B in funds to install Navy C4ISR systems

British Open: David Duval posts worst score on one hole in 69 years

Padres behind 'laid-back' Manny Machado after Instagram rant

San Francisco Giants plan to trade veterans despite winning streak

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Northeast, Midwest expect hottest weather in years

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Northeast, Midwest expect hottest weather in years

July 18 (UPI) -- The Midwest and Northeast will continue to swelter in dangerous heat and high humidity into this weekend.

Washington, D.C., police arrest 70 Catholics protesting Trump immigration policy

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Washington, D.C., police arrest 70 Catholics protesting Trump immigration policy

July 18 (UPI) -- Police in Washington, D.C., arrested a group of Catholics protesting the Trump administration's immigration policy.

Ft. Lauderdale could be without water service 24 hours

U.S. News // 1 hour ago

Ft. Lauderdale could be without water service 24 hours

July 18 (UPI) -- A contractor broke a water line last night near Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, leaving residents and businesses without water service for up to 24 hours.

Broken heart syndrome may increase cancer risk

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Broken heart syndrome may increase cancer risk

A new study found that one in six people with broken heart syndrome also had cancer, and they were less likely to survive their cancer five years after diagnosis.

Appeals court upholds Martin Shkreli's fraud conviction

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Appeals court upholds Martin Shkreli's fraud conviction

July 18 (UPI) -- A federal appeals court on Thursday refused to overturn the conviction of former pharmaceutical CEO Martin Shkreli, who's serving seven years in prison for fraud.

Report: Former Pentagon spokeswoman misused staff

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Report: Former Pentagon spokeswoman misused staff

July 18 (UPI) -- A former Pentagon spokeswoman misused staff to run her personal errands, a watchdog report found.

Study links congenital heart disease to oil, gas development

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Study links congenital heart disease to oil, gas development

July 18 (UPI) -- Mothers who live near heavy oil and gas developments are between 40 percent and 70 percent more likely to give birth to babies with congenital heart defects.

Metal tube crashes through Washington state woman's windshield

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Metal tube crashes through Washington state woman's windshield

July 18 (UPI) -- A Washington state woman said she is lucky to be alive and free of serious injuries after a piece of metal tubing crashed through her windshield.

Kentucky man's irritation caused by tick latched onto his eye

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Kentucky man's irritation caused by tick latched onto his eye

July 18 (UPI) -- A Kentucky man who experienced irritation in his eye went to an optometrist and was shocked to learn the cause -- a deer tick latched onto his eyeball.

Financial incentives help smokers quit long term, study finds

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Financial incentives help smokers quit long term, study finds

Financial incentives -- such as cash payments, vouchers or the return of money deposited by participants -- helped people quit smoking, a new study found.

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On This Day: Sen. Edward Kennedy drives off bridge, killing Mary Jo Kopechne

On July 18, 1969, a car driven by Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., plunged from a bridge into a tidal pond at Chappaquiddick Island, killing Mary Jo Kopechne.

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Eagle Scout rolls expected to drop after Mormon church ends partnership

Eagle Scout rolls expected to drop after Mormon church ends partnership

July 17 (UPI) -- The number of Eagle Scouts in the Boy Scouts of America is expected to fall dramatically when the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ends its 105-year partnership with the organization in January.

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The heritage of the Apollo missions must be protected

The heritage of the Apollo missions must be protected

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